Project Worker 1

Barnardo's; Swansea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Swansea is seeking an engaging individual to lead sessions that empower care-experienced young people and those at risk of homelessness. The role involves delivering interactive sessions to enhance life skills, independent living, and tenancy readiness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with young people, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to leverage social media for outreach. Flexible working hours are required, and creativity is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering group sessions.
• Experience of working with care-experienced young people or those at risk of homelessness.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive one-to-one and group sessions.
• Support young people in developing practical skills.
• Collaborate to create tailored support plans.
• Utilize social media to connect with young people.

Skills

Knowledge of issues affecting young people

Experience of direct work with young people

Organisational skills

Ability to create tailored support plans

Experience using social media

Job description

Are you passionate about empowering young people to thrive independently? Join our dynamic team and help shape brighter futures for care-experienced young people and young people at risk of homelessness in Swansea.

About Barnardo's Swansea

We deliver services that support young people within the age range of 14–25 to:

• Access help in times of crisis
• Understand the realities of independent living
• Develop essential life skills and confidence
• Build self-esteem through social inclusion
• Develop key skills in preparation for the world of work

Our services include Believe Positive Destinations, Bloom (life coaching and befriending), Supported Lodgings, and the Transition and Training Flats Service—where young people experience independent living in a safe, supportive environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead interactive one-to-one and group sessions that build life skills, independent living skills and tenancy readiness
• Support young people in our training flats, helping them develop practical skills such as cooking, budgeting (including managing benefit claims), and managing bills
• Work flexibly across weekdays, evenings, and weekends to meet young people's needs. The service operates from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 6pm on weekends. You will be expected to work one weekend in three. Sample rota available on request.
• Collaborate with young people and professionals to create tailored support plans and track progress using outcome-based tools
• Create and deliver engaging content using social media and digital platforms to connect with young people in innovative ways

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate, supportive team committed to transforming lives
• Benefit from Barnardo's comprehensive induction and training relevant to your role
• Use creativity and technology to make a real impact
• Enjoy a role where no two days are the same

What We're Looking For (Essential Criteria)

• Knowledge of issues affecting young people, especially those who are care-experienced or at risk of homelessness
• Experience of direct work with young people in a relevant setting and
• Experience of delivering group session such as issue-based workshops and independent living skills programmes
• Ability to create tailored support plans and demonstrate positive outcomes achieved
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post
• Experience of using social media and digital platforms to deliver sessions and create promotional content

Additional Information:

You must demonstrate in your application that you currently use the skills outlined above, and those in the Job Description/Person Specifications, or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering etc.