JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for aSenior Project Workerwho has an understanding of housing related support and experience of working with vulnerable groups including child/adult safeguarding procedures.
The charity provides a high standard of Housing Related Support that really makes a difference to the lives of women, children and families in Doncaster.
Working as the Senior Project Worker you will have the empathy, compassion and professionalism to support families, as well as a “can do” attitude, and the ability to thrive in a high challenge environment.
As the Senior Project Worker you will work with voluntary and statutory sector partners and other stakeholders to provide an outstanding service to the people the charity support, and to maintain their excellent reputation and standards.
As a successful candidate you will join an amazing group of people who will support you to achieve the aims of the organisation and your own personal development goals.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Senior Project Worker include:
1. Assist with the management of the service, supporting the project manager to ensure that all practices, polices and procedures comply with legislation and regulations, the charities and Ofsted quality standards, health and safety requirements and adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures
2. Line management and support of staff, providing supervision, sickness meetings, wellbeing support, training and development, support with performance reviews
3. Support with the recruitment and induction process for staff, bank workers, students and volunteers
4. Oversee quality and progress of Early Help assessments, risk assessing and case management
5. Monitoring of housing benefit and other payment processes
6. Monitor targets to meet service outcomes and requirements
7. Carry out auditing processes to include internal training, file audits and information logged on the case record management system
8. Promote the charity to all relevant stakeholders by participating in media and publicity campaigns and support the project manager
9. Support with the management of the housing element of the service, ensuring that the provision of accommodation for the client group complies with statutory requirements, standards and practice expectations
10. Oversight of the referral process to ensure that referrals to the service are dealt with efficiently
11. Contribute to the organisations fundraising strategy and raise funds to support the charity in a planned way as designated by the CEO
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Relevant experience/education (essential):
12. Educated to level 5 or equivalent (or willing to work towards in a relevant field. DipSW, CSS, CQSW or similar would be desirable
13. Experience of working with vulnerable groups and experience of working with child / adult safeguarding procedures is essential
Skills, knowledge and ability (essential):
14. An understanding of housing related support
15. Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with families, staff and a range of professionals to effectively represent the organisation
16. Ability to demonstrate creativity and innovation
17. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
18. Commitment to equality of opportunity and anti-oppressive practice
19. Excellent presentation skills
20. Excellent organisation and decision-making skills
21. Excellent leadership and management skills
22. Accurate record keeping abilities
23. Computer literacy
24. Understanding of data protection legislation and requirements
25. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
BENEFITS
26. Flexible working via a flexible working scheme
27. Home working is available in line with the charity’s policy
28. Access to a wellbeing package including Wellness plans and independent counselling services as part of the commitment to the Health & Wellbeing Strategy
29. Competitive annual leave entitlement (26 Days + 8 Days Statutory (pro rata)
30. A comprehensive pension package
31. Access to financial wellbeing support via a salary advance scheme
32. Entitlement to free life insurance entitling dependants to a lump sum equal to 3 times their salary if the employee dies in service
33. Internal development opportunities via a lead role structure
34. Comprehensive induction and mentoring
35. Full internal and external training package to support service and personal development
36. Regular one-to-one support
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13545
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