Part Time Project Worker
Location: Red Coat Close, 32 Coningsby Street, Hereford, HR1 2DY
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Hours: 17 hours per week
Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Project Worker at our Learning Disabilities Service, Red Coat Close, Hereford.
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.
The role of Project Worker will include:
* Providing support to encourage our customers with a range of learning disabilities to maximise their own potential and independence
* Being a first point of call to receive and direct all customer queries
* 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 learning disabilities
* Enthusiastic and flexible with a strong “can-do” attitude
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
* Strong organisational skills as well as functional literacy and numeracy
* Ability to react quickly to changing priorities whilst working to deadlines and targets
* NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards is essential
Benefits:
* At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata
* 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: 223556
We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
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 encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.
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