It is essential that the successful candidate holds a drivers licence and has access to a vehicle. 

Where does the role fit in?

Castle House Project has a small, close-knit team where no 2 days are the same. We offer supported housing to those experiencing homelessness within the community.  Our motivation is to ensure we equip the individuals that we support with the knowledge and tools they need to live independently.

What is great about this role?

The role will be varied and involve managing a team of Project Workers and Scheme Support Officers to deliver a quality housing support service to vulnerable people in supported accommodation. You will be involved in building a reputation for excellence through partnership working, service improvement and developing and motivating your team.

You will inspire, challenge and manage your team to improve performance and outcomes for people who use our services. You will also be responsible for staff’s wellbeing, coaching, mentoring and supervision as well as enable the people who access our services to lead successful and independent lives.

You will:

• Oversee the running of both services including health and safety, on-going maintenance and neighbour relationships.
• Be responsible for the management of all staff including regular supervisions, training and development, HR procedures and recruitment and induction
• Be responsible for the annual budget and monitoring the service’s income
• Ensure that advice is given on welfare rights, permanent housing options and other associated information according to the needs and wishes of the clients.
• Ensure that clients receive resettlement advice as and when appropriate to address their move-on needs.
• Monitor the service and produce and amend procedures as appropriate
• Build relationships and liaise with local neighbourhoods, landlord, businesses, commissioners, and council

Who are we looking for?

You will have had previous experience in a support environment and have a good understanding of leadership and management.

In addition you will be able to demonstrate the ability to;

• Supervise, motivate and develop staff
• Produce concise, accurate written reports
• Liaise and negotiate effectively to resolve problems
• Produce concise, accurate written reports
• Have an understanding of the Renting Homes Act

What are the pay and benefits? 

• Full-time, Permanent position
• Base: Treforest, Pontypridd 
• Competitive salary of £31,899.00
• Predominantly Mon-Fri although flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service
• An enhanced DBS is required for this 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 mile

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.

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