Scheme Support Officer

Summary

We are looking for an engaging and passionate individual to join our amazing team in Newport on a part-time basis. Riverview project is a 10-bed complex needs scheme for vulnerable people aged 18 + with multiple support needs. We provide accommodation and support to people with longer term mental health or substance misuse challenges.

Overview

Who are Pobl Group?

Pobl Group are a proud employer of over 2,300 colleagues providing diverse services and making a difference in communities throughout Wales. Pobl is more than just a Housing Association, it’s a multi-faceted business whose range of provision varies from care and support to individuals, through to commercial development activities. We are the largest support provider in Wales and our awesome teams share a passion for becoming the very best at what they do, and love their jobs.

What is great about the role?

At Riverview, the people we support have their own tenancy but require low level support in ensuring they maintain their tenancy. The team specialise in working with complex needs and in working closely with other agencies to develop transition plans for each person to work towards independent living. Every day is different and every day you would learn new skills and have the opportunity to work with a variety of agencies such as social services, health visitors and community nurses. Also, as a Pobl Difference Maker you really are part of something special where you and your opinions matter. We have a culture built on our values to be Positive, Considerate and Connected.

Day to Day Duties:

As a Scheme Support Officer your day will consist of:

• Engaging with the people we support
• Providing emotional support to the people we support
• Carrying out welfare checks
• Ensuring the building is secure and safe
• Providing housing related support to ensure tenancies are maintained

Our aim is to ensure we equip the people we support with the knowledge and tools they need to live independently. This is a challenging role and you will be faced with complex behaviours and needs, including alcohol misuse, mental health, substance misuse and physical disabilities. You will work with a range of different personalities and behaviours so you will need to be able to adapt your approach to engage with a diverse cliental.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to really make a difference to the lives of the people we support and help them, build on their confidence and skills to move into their own tenancies within the Newport area.

Pobl benefits

• Part-time (20hrs), Permanent
• The salary based on these hours is: £11,492.00 (£21,260.20 FTE)
• Work Pattern:
• 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, which we pay for
• Pension scheme
• Sick Pay
• Bespoke learning pathway with the support from an experienced Learning and Development team
• Internal Progression
• Wellbeing and psychological support
• Time for Talk service
• 45p per mile

FREDIE

At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now.

If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact support.talent@poblgroup.co.uk or 0300 3735262

What do you need to do now?

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm required to be our next difference maker, please follow the prompts to apply now. We occasionally close a vacancy before the end date as we actively review our applications and will sometimes progress to interview very quickly, we would love to hear from you so please apply now to start your Pobl journey.

Further information on the role can also be found on the Job Description