This post will play a key role in the provision of a truly innovative, psychologically and trauma informed model of support for young people in Cardiff who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. This ambitious project aims to make youth homelessness rare, brief and non-recurrent. It is funded for until 31st March 2027.
We are looking for a passionate Project Manager who will lead a team of specialist support workers, demonstrating psychologically and trauma informed practices, drawing on their strengths and skills to develop a workforce, where colleagues are valued and inspired to reach their potential as they engage in supporting young people with complex emotional and psychological needs.
The team of specialist support workers will assist young people who have experienced homelessness and are presently living in supported accommodation in Cardiff. Specialist support will be offered to young people who have experienced homelessness in Cardiff due to any of the following: complex mental health challenges, child sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation or struggling with substance misuse.
Some of the support will include the Housing First approach to assist young people who have a repeated history of homelessness, due to significant levels of personal trauma and ACE’s, to be able to maintain a tenancy and enjoy living in a home..
Llamau is leading the My Way Home Partnership in Cardiff working alongside strategic, research and delivery partners including Cardiff Council, Cardiff University, Welsh Refugee Council, Cadwyn Housing Association, United Welsh Housing Association, Platfform, Cardiff and Vale Health Board
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £28,116 per annum
Hours: Full Time hours are 35 hours per week plus on-call duties
Contract: Fixed Term, 31st March 2027
At Llamau we believe that no young person or vulnerable woman should ever have to experience homelessness. Our mission is to eradicate homelessness for young people and vulnerable women. But for thousands of the most vulnerable people in Wales, homelessness is a frightening reality.
30 years ago Llamau was founded to provide homeless teenagers with a safe place to stay. Since then, we have supported over 67,000 young people, women and their children who are either homeless or facing homelessness.
Many people think the job of a homelessness charity will be to provide accommodation - a safe place to stay. But it is very clear to us that for most people who are facing homelessness, their problems are far more complex than a lack of permanent shelter.
That's why we treat everyone who needs our support as an individual. We recognise their unique strengths and needs and make sure that they are supported to rebuild their futures.
