The role
We are looking for a Project Worker to join a team to help provide housing related support and intensive housing management at the project.
Due to the nature of the scheme, there is an element of flexible working required with some shifts in the evenings and at weekends.
This includes working in a diverse & sensitive service to enable the residents maximise their independence, maintain their accommodation, and seek and secure appropriate move on accommodation.
The ideal candidate
The successful applicants will have excellent communication skills.
We are looking for people who are passionate and committed to supporting people within the homeless pathway. We want people within our team to go the extra mile.
The successful applicants will have relevant experience of working with vulnerable people or be committed to personal development within the workplace.
Good communication skills, teamwork, ability to listen and emphasise and the ability to deal with difficult behaviour. The understanding of Psychologically informed environments is desirable.
You will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check for this role, which we will complete for the successful candidate. As the role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offender’s Act 1974, please can you ensure you detail both spent and unspent convictions on your application form.
Our values
Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who can help live our values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity, and Excellence.
Company Benefits
Our generous package includes:
1. Competitive salary
2. Contributory Social Housing Pension Scheme (your contributions are matched by emh up to 8%)
3. Health Cash Plan and Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (Provided by BHSF)
4. 34 days’ annual leave (including statutory days), increasing with length of service (pro-rata for part time)
5. Flexible working
6. A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)
For further information about the role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
“We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions, we would therefore recommend an early application”