Scheme Support Officer - Waking Nights

The Kerrigan Project provides support and accommodation for 9 people. The project is aimed at people who have complex needs including a combination of substance misuse, offending and mental ill-health. We provide housing and support to improve mental and emotional health, reduce re-offending, access sustainable housing and maintain independence within the community. The people we work with are also encouraged and supported to develop life skills.

Responsibilities

• You will work with people to truly make a difference in their life
• Use your skills and talents to engage with people
• Support people to achieve their potential
• Develop your networking skills by working in partnership with external agencies
• You will be responsible for Health and Safety checks along with other additional duties.
• You will be the point of contact for our clients, whether they need advice, support, guidance, or somebody to talk to at the end of the day.

Qualifications

• Have knowledge of housing related support and benefit systems
• Have good organisation, IT and record keeping skills
• Can work part of a team and on an individual basis
• Deal with difficult situations
• Have good listening skills
• It would be desirable for the successful candidate to have a full drivers licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement plus Bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Sick Pay
• Mileage is paid at 45p per mile
• Enhanced DBS which we will pay for.
• Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)
• Time for Talking – a free counselling service
• Health Cash Plan
• Savings Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eyecare plan
• Give as You Earn charity donation scheme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Colleague Discount platform (from 1st November)
• Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands

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.