Bank Project Worker

Sanctuary Supported Living; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Folkestone is seeking a Project Worker to assist vulnerable young individuals. Key responsibilities include assessing customer needs, supporting daily activities, and offering advice on tenancy. Essential skills involve experience with vulnerable groups, good communication, and initiative. The position offers a rich benefits package including occupational sick pay, financial wellness support, and generous annual leave. Ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with vulnerable people.
• A positive approach to working with young people who have a range of needs.
• Good interpersonal and customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assess customer needs and update support plans.
• Support customers with daily living activities.
• Offer advice on tenancy conditions.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Positive approach with young people

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of support planning

Initiative

Basic Microsoft Word and Excel

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

The role of Project Worker will include:

• Regularly assessing the needs of customers by writing and updating support plans, and signposting access to education, training, and employment
• Supporting customers in their day to day living i.e., with cooking and cleaning
• Offering advice in relation to fulfilling tenancy conditions
• Assisting customers with managing finances and welfare benefits
• Encouraging social inclusion and helping customers to build their confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
• Ensuring Sanctuary Supported Living delivers its safeguarding responsibilities

Skills and experiences:

• Proven experience of working with vulnerable people
• A positive approach to working with young people who have a range of needs
• Good interpersonal and customer care skills, with an approachable attitude
• Effective communication skills
• Sound knowledge of action / support planning, key working, risk assessment and safeguarding
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or similar
• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards

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

Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.

Important:

• Explain your reasons for wanting to work with young people.
• Outline why you are keen to work in this specific role.

Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

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.