The role of Specialist Project Worker will include:
1. Providing support to encourage our customers who have faced homelessness to maximise their own potential and independence
2. Ensuring the smooth running of the service, promoting the service effectively to others
3. Working closely with staff and customers to deliver a high quality, intensive support service
4. Managing a team of Project Workers
5. Recruiting, developing, and training staff within appropriate legislative or NVQ frameworks and devising effective and well-run staff rotas
6. Overseeing and monitoring the quality of risk tools, assessments and personalised support plans
7. Liaising with staff to ensure positive outcomes, with a focus on maintaining tenancies and move on objectives
8. Promoting safe working practices by undertaking risk assessments to support, reduce or eliminate risks
9. Completing and monitoring health and safety checks within the service
Skills and experiences:
10. NVQ3 in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards
11. Proven experience of working with a similar customer group is essential
12. Previous housing related support is desirable
13. Sound knowledge of housing management including rents, tenancies and health and safety
14. Good understanding of occupancy agreements
15. The ability to work on your own initiative and to react effectively under pressure
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:
16. £14.36 per hour
17. At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata
18. A pension scheme with employer contributions
19. A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
20. Health and well-being plans
21. Life assurance
22. Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
23. Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
24. A wide range of learning and development opportunities
25. The full time equivalent for this role is 37.5 hours
Job Reference: 217641