Project Worker
Park Lodge, 251 Victoria Park Road, London E9 7BQ
GBP 14.67 per hour
37.5 hours per week
Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Project Worker at our Mental Health Service, at Park Lodge, London
At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible
We're a national organisation, but we're not:for:profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.
No matter your job : delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams : your work makes a difference every day.
And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.
The role of Project Worker will include:
- Providing support to encourage our customers with mental health needs to maximise their own potential and independence
- Supporting progress towards independence in managing positive mental health
- Offering one:to:one support as required
- Promoting safety by undertaking risk assessments and reviewing customers' needs
- Regularly assessing the needs of customers, writing, and updating support plans
- Developing professional relationships with customers, using appropriate and clear communication to ensure their personal choice, privacy and dignity is maintained
- Delivery of small group activities to promote recovery and well:being
Skills and experiences:
- Previous experience of working with adults with mental health needs
- The ability to relate and empathise with people with mental health issues
- You may have lived experience of using mental health services and will have the knowledge and understanding to support people in crisis
- Ability to work effectively in highly pressured situations
- Experience with developing and maintaining accurate records and support plans
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages and internet communications
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards is desirable
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental, and financial health, and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays)
- A pension scheme with employer contributions
- A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
- Health and well:being plans
- Life assurance
- Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
- Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities
Job Reference:
We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
If you are applying internally, dont forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.
We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early.
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diver