Multiply Project Officer
On-siteNewport, Wales, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Deliver training to service users to promote financial resilience, develop numeracy skills, and support access to statutory or voluntary services. Conduct needs assessments, devise individual training and support plans, and maintain accurate case notes and evaluations in line with GDPR policies. Network with the council's housing advice team, external organizations, and voluntary agencies to address issues such as debt, fuel poverty, and welfare reform. Prepare and present paper and digital resources across various locations using appropriate coaching strategies, while coordinating marketing activities and social media content for the project. This role contributes to Newport City Council's objectives to prevent homelessness and achieve financial inclusion for people facing social exclusion. Welsh language skills are desirable.
Required Qualifications
- Educational standard to 'A' Level or equivalent or substantial relevant experience
- PGCE/FETC or equivalent teaching/training qualification
- Understanding of how social exclusion and poverty impacts on peoples lives
- Understand the support requirements of those disengaged from education and/ or lacking numeracy skills
- Knowledge of adult community learning
- Knowledge of related services provided by the statutory and voluntary sector
- Understanding and working knowledge of homelessness or support
- Knowledge and understanding of the Housing Wales Act 2014
- Completing assessments and developing support plans
- Working with vulnerable or disadvantaged groups of people
- Experience of supporting individuals to address basic skills/ barriers to learning/ numeracy
- Case management and record keeping
- Experience of delivering training or public speaking
- Working within a trauma informed environment
- Ability to work in partnership with colleagues in statutory and voluntary sector
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage own time effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to plan and prioritise tasks to meet targets and deadlines
- Confident public speaker
- Ability to communicate effectively with learners, colleagues and external organisations
Desired Qualifications
- Welsh Language Skills Desirable
- Listening / Speaking Skills 1
- Writing Skills 1
- Reading / Understanding Skills 1
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