Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting men affected by domestic abuse? Do you have the empathy, resilience, and professional skills to empower survivors and help them rebuild their lives in safety? We are seeking a dedicated Project Worker to join our team at our male-only domestic abuse refuge, one of the few of its kind in the UK. This is a unique opportunity to work in a growing area of domestic abuse support, providing vital, trauma-informed care to men fleeing abuse. If you would like the chance to make a positive difference to the people we support, then please read on...

It is essential that the successful candidate has a driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Where does the role fit in?

Cedar House is a specialist service that provides refuge accommodation to males fleeing domestic abuse/violence. Cedar House works with outside organisations to facilitate a positive move on into independent living and re-settling into the community. This is an exciting opportunity as no two days are the same and you would be part of a team that is fundamental in providing high quality support to all the people we support.


As a Project Worker you will lead each shift by managing the scheme and overseeing the Scheme Support Officers.


Our values are positive, connected and considerate. At Pobl, you will share these values and be motivated to work in an environment that is driven by them.

Your day will consist of:

Engaging and interacting with the people we support Writing and following an individual safety and support plan with the individual you are supporting Delivering workshops relating to tenancy management and health and wellbeing Liaising with external agencies Addressing any additional needs, the people we support might have Building community links and establishing partnerships that benefit our customers
Our motivation is to ensure we equip these 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 Challenging behaviour. 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 and manage disputes or conflicts appropriately.

What are the pay and benefits?

Full-Time, 37hrs, Permanent position Competitive salary of 26,072.00 Our service is 9-5 Monday - Friday Qualified IDVA (Independent domestic violence advisor) preferred or willing to take on the qualification It is essential for the successful candidate to have a full driver's licence and access to a vehicle. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role, which we will 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 milage

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, 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.