Job Description

We are seeking a Full-Time Project Worker to join our team at Llys Awen on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support young people experiencing homelessness, helping them develop essential independent living skills as they prepare to move on to independent accommodation.

Llys Awen provides 24-hour temporary supported accommodation in the Gorseinon area of Swansea for young people aged between 16 to 21 years old. The staff team specialize in providing support within a psychology informed environment. As a project worker, you will develop a bespoke package of support to ensure our clients develop the key skills needed to prevent homelessness, improve financial capability and to develop the skills needed to settle in the community and achieve positive progression. You will play a vital part in leading and mentoring the scheme support officers in enabling our young people to achieve their goals and empower them to lead independent lives. Being a part of this is highly rewarding.

Job Specifics

Full Time - 37 hours



Permanent Contract





Salary for this role is 26,072.00



Work Pattern: Mon - Fri, although flexibility is required to meet the needs of the young people

What's great about the role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who has a passion for helping young people recognise their true potential. You will act as a first point of contact for the young people we support. You will build positive relationships by helping them make a transition into independent living and advise on move on options.


You will be responsible for leading the day to day support our clients may need and will be the point of contact for our scheme support officers, offering advice, support or guidance.

Your day will consist of:

Supporting our young people to live independently Completing and updating support plans, risk assessments and risk management plans. Completing assessments from referrals Be responsible for the service in the absence of the manager. Liaise with Social Services, Benefits Agencies, Housing department, Barod, CAMHS and other relevant agencies
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 offending 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.

Who we are looking for:

Please demonstrate in your application form how you:


Have knowledge of housing related support and benefit systems Relevant work experience- transferable skills Experience of support work 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 is essential for the successful candidate to have a full drivers licence and access to a vehicle.

To find out more about the great work that we do, please watch our video:

Llys Awen

Pobl 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

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

Scheme Location

26 Alexandra Road, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4NN -

Llys Awen - Google Maps

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.

If you're shortlisted, you'll book an interview slot and take a short online values assessment (under 10 minutes) before your in-person interview. It helps us learn more about you and what drives you. Our colleagues make our services exceptional, and we're looking for people who'll feel at home with us.

Job closes 4

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January 2026

Shortlisting 8

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January 2026

Interviews are scheduled to take place in person at Llys Awen on the 15

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January 2026

Further information on the role can also be found on the .