Scheme Support Officer

We have opportunity for two Scheme Support Officers to join our supported housing service in Abercynon. Both positions are permanent, one full-time (37hrs) and the other part-time (24hrs). For this position, it is essential that the successful candidate has a driver's license and access to a car. What is great about the role? Martin's Close delivers intensive housing related support to homeless individuals aged 18 or over. Our mission is to offer housing-related support and equip our residents with the skills they need to transition to independent living. Your Role: As a Scheme Support Officer at Martins Close, you will:

• Support and Empower: Work closely with up to 15 residents, offering personalised support to help them develop tenancy management skills.
• Engage and Connect: Facilitate connections with external services, ensuring residents have access to the resources they need.
• Innovate and Inspire: Design and participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, creating a vibrant and supportive community.
• Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in each resident's journey towards independence, making every day unique and rewarding.
Our motivation is to ensure we equip individuals 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 offending behaviour. You will work with a range of different personalities and behaviours who may not always want to engage in the support we have on offer so you will need to be able to adapt your approach to engage with a diverse cliental. Day to Day Duties:
• Engaging and interacting with the people we support
• Delivering workshops relating to tenancy management and health and wellbeing
• Wellbeing checks
• Organising and participating in day trips
• Maintenance checks such as health & safety, fire safety
• Cleaning as required
• Addressing any additional needs, the people we support might have
Part of your role will also include sleep-in shifts at the scheme, where you will be provided with a secluded area that includes a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen facilities.

Pobl Benefits
• Full-time (37hrs) & part-time (24hrs), Permanent
• Competitive salary of £23,376.60 FTE
• Shift pattern: the service is staffed 24/7 therefore you will be required to work: Days, waking nights, sleepings and weekend availability.
• Additional payment of £34.54 for each sleep-in
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, which we pay for
• 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
• 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