Bank Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bath is looking for a Bank Project Worker to provide vital support to customers with mental health needs. This role involves encouraging independence, conducting risk assessments, and facilitating group activities for recovery. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health and a compassionate approach. Opportunities for training and development are available.

Benefits

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with adults with mental health needs.
• Lived experience of using mental health services is a plus.
• Ability to develop and maintain support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to encourage customers to maximize their potential.
• Conduct risk assessments and review customers' needs.
• Deliver small group activities to promote recovery.

Skills

Experience with adults with mental health needs

Ability to relate and empathise with mental health issues

Ability to support people in crisis

Effective working under pressure

Experience with accurate record-keeping

Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Bank Project Worker at our Mental Health Service, Mulberry House, Bath.

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.

No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day. It’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting and provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people’s lives. We’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

Role

The role of Bank Project Worker will include:

• Providing support to encourage our customers with mental health needs to maximise their own potential and independence
• 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 mental health needs
• You may have lived experience of using mental health services and will have the knowledge and understanding the ability to relate and empathise with people with mental health issues
• Ability to support people in crisis
• Ability to work effectively in highly pressured situations
• Experience with developing and maintaining accurate records and support plans
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages and internet communications
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards is desirable

Benefits

• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: 225836

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

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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 know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

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