Bank Project Worker

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Bank Project Worker to join their Mental Health Service in London. This rewarding role involves supporting individuals with mental health needs to achieve their independence and well-being. You will engage with customers through one-on-one support, conduct risk assessments, and facilitate group activities that promote recovery. The organization values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference. With comprehensive training and a focus on employee well-being, this position provides a unique opportunity to impact lives positively while advancing your career in the mental health sector.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Employee Advice Service including counselling

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with mental health needs is essential.
• Ability to empathize and relate to individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to customers with mental health needs.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage support plans.
• Deliver group activities to promote recovery.

Skills

Experience with mental health needs

Empathy towards mental health issues

Ability to work under pressure

Record keeping and support plans

Basic Microsoft Office knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Park Lodge, 251 Victoria Park Road, London E9 7BQ

£14.67 per hour

Hours as and when required

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

The role of 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.
• 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 willing to work towards is desirable.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental, and financial health, and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• Wellbeing support and tools.
• Employee Advice Service including counselling.

Job Reference: 223793

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.