Project Worker (Complex Needs Young Persons)

Pobl Group; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in the Ammanford area is seeking a part-time Project Worker for their Young Persons Supported Accommodation scheme. This role involves a 4-week rolling rota covering various shifts, assisting young people with goal plans, housing options, and promoting mental health recovery. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and possess a driving license. Competitive salary and numerous benefits are offered, making this a fulfilling position for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Sleep-in rate of £62.64 per shift

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension choices

Free counselling and wellbeing services

Colleague discount platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Support Manager with facilitating Young Person goal plans.
• Advise on re-housing options and liaise with relevant agencies.
• Promote mental health recovery and seek treatment for substance misuse.

Skills

Driving licence and access to a car

Experience with Young People

Ability to manage conflicting situations

Initiative and teamwork

Passion for enabling independence

Education

5 years relevant experience or equivalent qualification

Job description

Summary

Part‑time (32hrs) Project Worker (Complex Needs) in a Young Persons Supported Accommodation scheme in the Ammanford area of Carmarthenshire. You will work on a 4 week rolling rota covering days, weekends, bank holidays and sleep‑in shifts.

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, we’re here to help people live well, feel supported, and rise to their full potential.

Every day, our teams support nearly 17,000 individuals across Wales with services that make a real and uplifting difference to their everyday lives.

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 Role

As a Complex Needs Project Worker your role will be to support the Manager with facilitating Young Person goal plans and will work extensively with them to advise on re‑housing options. You will make referrals to other agencies in relation to temporary and permanent accommodation in conjunction with our resettlement team. You will liaise with Social Services, Benefits Agencies, Housing Department, Resettlement Worker, Health and Safety and other relevant agencies, on matters affecting prospective and current clients of the service. Part of your role will be to promote mental health recovery and seek treatment and recovery for substance misuse where applicable. We strive to ensure that everyone we support receives the very best support to enable and empower them to regain control of their life and to sustain their independence. This a challenging role and you may be faced with complex situations and difficult behaviours and needs, so you will need to be able to adapt your approach to engage with a diverse cliental.

Skills And Experience Needed

• A driving licence and access to a car
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a similar role or equivalent training or qualification
• Experience of working with Young People
• 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 people’s 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 and lone work

Full list of duties and can found on the Job description.

Values

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

Pay and Pensions

• £28,041.00 FTE
• Sleep-in rate: £62.64 per 8 hour shift
• Pension Choices:
  • Defined Contribution (DC) Scheme with matched contributions up to 10%. Or,
  • Defined Benefit (DB) 1/80th of final salary for every year of service.
• 3 x Life Cover linked to pension membership
• Saving scheme with competitive interest rate
• Give As You Earn scheme for tax efficient charity donations
• From 1st April 2026 the option to be either weekly or monthly paid.

Time off and Flexibility

• 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement plus Bank holidays. Rising to 27 days after 1 years service or cash equivalent of 1 days’ annual leave.
• Maternity & Adoption Leave: 20 weeks
• Paternity Leave: 3 weeks

Wellbeing

• Sick Pay, rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years.
• Eyecare: Up to £100 reimbursement towards eye tests and glasses.
• Free counselling, coaching, wellbeing team, and OH service to all colleagues
• Annual Health Check
• Health Cash Plan

Getting Around

• Mileage paid at 45p plus 5P per passenger per mile - It Is essential to have a driving license and access to a car
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Personal Development

• Continuous professional training and development
• Leadership development programmes
• Professional memberships needed for your role are reimbursed
• Career coaching
• Support with funding and time for qualifications

Perks and Recognition

• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands.
• Colleague Discount platform

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 [e-mail] or 0300 373 5262.

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. If you’re shortlisted, you’ll 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 we’re looking for people who’ll feel at home with us. If you are shortlisted, we would like to invite you to the scheme for an informal coffee and chat, and an opportunity to meet our young people on Thursday, 5 February, ahead of the interview on 13 February.