Bank Project Worker

Sanctuary Supported Living; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services organization in Canterbury is seeking a Project Worker to support clients facing challenges. Applicants should have experience in a similar role and hold or be willing to work towards NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care. The position includes evaluating client needs, assisting with finances, and promoting confidence and social inclusion. Attractive benefits include professional development opportunities and health plans.

Benefits

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Occupational sick pay

Confidential employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in supported living environment as a project worker.
• Good understanding of occupancy agreements.
• Ability to react effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' needs and update support plans.
• Assist clients with finances and welfare benefits.
• Encourage social inclusion and self-esteem.

Skills

Supporting victims of domestic abuse

Housing management

Interpersonal skills

Customer care skills

Initiative and problem-solving

Empathy

Education

NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

The role of Project Worker will include :

• Regularly assessing the needs of clients by writing and updating support plans, and signposting access to education, training, and employment
• Assisting clients with managing finances and welfare benefits
• Encouraging social inclusion and helping clients to build their confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
• Working with statutory and non‑statutory agencies on behalf of the clients and actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when required
• Promoting safe working practices by undertaking risk assessments within legislative frameworks

Skills and experiences :

• You will have previous experience in a role supporting victims of domestic abuse or a background gained in a supported living environment in a project worker capacity
• Sound knowledge of housing management including voids and arrears management
• Good understanding of occupancy agreements
• The ability to react effectively under pressure
• The ability to work on your own initiative and ability to source innovative solutions to problems
• You will be empathetic and non‑judgmental with good interpersonal and customer care skills
• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards, is essential

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you :

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

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24 / 7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e‑hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards

Job Reference : 225024

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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.