The role of Project Worker will include:
1. Providing support to encourage our customers who have faced homelessness to maximise their own potential and independence
2. Being a first point of call to receive and direct all customer and customer queries
3. Supporting progress towards independence in managing positive mental health
4. Offering one-to-one support as required
5. Promoting safety by undertaking risk assessments and reviewing customers’ needs
6. Regularly assessing the needs of customers, writing, and updating support plans
7. Developing professional relationships with customers, using appropriate and clear communication to ensure their personal choice, privacy and dignity is maintained
8. Delivery of small group activities to promote recovery and well-being
Skills and experiences:
9. Experience of working with adults who have experienced homelessness
10. Enthusiastic and flexible with a strong “can-do” attitude
11. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
12. Strong organisational skills as well as functional literacy and numeracy
13. Ability to react quickly to changing priorities whilst working to deadlines and targets
14. NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards is essential
Are you ready to be your best?
Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:
15. At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays)
16. A pension scheme with employer contributions
17. A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
18. Health and well-being plans
19. Life assurance
20. Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
21. Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
22. A wide range of learning and development opportunities
Job Reference: 222392
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