Floating Support Worker Newport Services

Who are Codi Group

Codi is a not-for-profit with a big heart and an even bigger mission. As Wales largest provider of housing care and support were here to help people live well feel supported and rise to their full potential.

Every day our teams support nearly 17000 individuals across Wales with services that make a real and uplifting difference to their everyday lives.

Our name says it all: Codi means rise in Welsh. It reflects who we are where we come from and our ambition to lift expectations lift communities and lift each other.

About the Services -

Newport Housing First (1x 37 hours available) -

The team use internationally evidenced approach to supporting the most excluded long-term entrenched and cyclically homeless individuals and those living rough on the streets. It focuses on finding permanent housing as quickly as possible and then addressing the issues that have contributed to an individuals homelessness.

Who were looking for Experience in dealing with complex needs and an understanding or ability to work withinWelsh Governments Housing First Principles.

HS Newport Lighthouse Project (3x 37 hours available)

The Manager & Floating Support Workers providesupport for a variety of reasons including general homelessness downsizing or upsizing moving from temporary accommodation into their own home transitioning to adapted properties or other housing-related needs. The service is person-centred needs-led and focused on empowering individuals. You will support people to address a range of issues depending on their housing situation.

Who were looking for Providing resettlement support understanding of appropriate benefits and Housing Support Grant requirements.

HS Newport Newid (1x 37 hours available)

The Manager & Floating Support Workers provide a passion for supporting individuals experiencing challenging times. You will provide housing-related support to individuals aged 18 and over who are either struggling to maintain their tenancy are at risk of homelessness or are currently experiencing homelessness.

Who were looking for Understanding of homelessness processes ability to signpost and support with housing issues.

Skills and Experience Needed

For all roles relevant work experience and knowledge of issues relating to vulnerable people is essential. With a good understanding of housing related support & welfare benefits. Alongside the following;

• A passion to work with and enable people to live as independent a life as possible
• An enthusiasm and passion for making a difference to peoples lives
• A strong initiative and ability to work alone as well as being a great team player
• Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations
• Visit customers to conduct a welfare check offer support information and advice with open and honest conversations.
• Work with external agencies and signpost the people we support to the appropriate services suited to their needs
• Awareness of safe working practices such as the Lone working & safeguarding policy.

Full list of duties and can found on the Job description -Floating Support Worker -

Key Details

Please note that these role does not involve any aspect of care or personal care.

All roles are permanent contracts.

The working pattern for these roles are predominantly Monday Friday office hours although flexibility is required for the service needs.

It is essential to hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle.

Values

At Codi our values are Compassionate Authentic and Progressive. When you join us youll embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.

Take a glimpse into our work and find out more about our Pay & Benefits: Codi Perks & Benefits

FREDIE

At Codi 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 to rise with us 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 or 0

How do you apply

If you have the skills and experience required 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 There may be an opportunity to interview before the closing date should there be availability.

On your application you will be asked to indicate which position you would like to apply for with the option to select more than one role if you are interested

• Newport Housing First (1x 37 hours)
• HS Newport Lighthouse Project (3x 37 hours)
• HS Newport Newid (1x 37 hours)

If you would like to be considered for all services please select All when submitting your application.

If youre shortlisted youll take a short online values assessment (under 10 minutes) before you book an interview slot to attend the in-person interview. It helps us learn more about you and what drives you. Our colleagues make our services exceptional and were looking for people wholl feel at home with us.

We believe the people who use our services should have a voice in shaping them. Thats why customers may play an active role in our recruitment process helping us identify candidates who share our values and commitment to delivering excellent support.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1