Bank Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A social support organization in Camden Town is seeking a Project Worker for its Mental Health Service. The role involves providing support to customers with mental health needs, developing support plans, and promoting their independence. The ideal candidate should have experience working with mental health issues and a qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable. This rewarding position offers comprehensive training and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with adults with mental health needs.
• Experience with developing and maintaining accurate records and support plans.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to customers with mental health needs.
• Regularly assessing the needs of customers and updating support plans.
• Delivery of small group activities to promote recovery.

Skills

Empathy with mental health issues

Ability to work in high-pressure situations

Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with adults with mental health needs
• The ability to relate and empathise with people with mental health issues
• You may have lived experience of using mental health services and will have the knowledge and understanding 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 willingness to work towards is desirable

Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities. 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 delighted to be recruiting for a Project Worker at our Mental Health Service, 113 Victoria Way in London. 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. And working with us isn’t just another job. It’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting, and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people’s lives. Plus, we’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

Are you ready to be your best?

Benefits

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