We are excited to be recruiting for a Project Worker at Olallo House, one of our 24/7 services based in central London. To be eligible to apply for this role you will need to be able to speak a second language/multilingual, especially Eastern European, Punjabi, Mandarin or Farsi.
The service specialises in providing accommodation and specialist support for homelessness men and woman in need. Sometimes our residents have been the victims of modern day slavery or trafficking and need our support to re-establish themselves in the community.
The role is to provide support and direction to the people who use our service so that they feel empowered to make positive choices such as finding employment/alternative accommodation. You will be involved in a variety of tasks to support individuals including liaising with/accompanying individuals to meetings with external agencies and medical professionals. Your support will encompass a variety of tasks including day to day operational domestic responsibilities (support in the kitchen, reception duties) and supporting the service manager in complying with health and safety regulations.
Essential criteria:
1. Experiencing of working with people with different needs
2. Ability to encourage, support and show empathy
3. Be friendly, caring and trustworthy
4. Ability to support individuals to be safe
5. Ability to support and assist to make positive choices
6. Must be able to speak an Eastern European language as detailed above
Benefits and Rewards:
7. Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
8. Employee Assistance Programme
9. Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
10. Health Cash Plan
11. Bike to Work Scheme
12. We are an equal opportunities employer
13. Excellent training and development opportunities
An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Certificate) is required, which we will pay for.
Please be aware that applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.