Bank Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit national organization is seeking a Bank Project Worker to assist customers with learning disabilities at their service in Norfolk. The role involves providing support, promoting independence, and developing professional relationships. Candidates should have experience with individuals with disabilities and ideally possess NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and flexible working as needed.

Benefits

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with adults with physical/learning disabilities.
• Ability to relate and empathise with people with physical/learning disabilities.
• Experience in maintaining accurate records and support plans.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to customers with learning disabilities.
• Conducting risk assessments and reviewing customer needs.
• Developing professional relationships and ensuring choice and dignity.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Empathy towards individuals with disabilities

Ability to work under pressure

Record keeping skills

Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Supported Living is recruiting for a Bank Project Worker at our Learning Disabilities Service, Oak Lodge, Norfolk. Location: Oak Lodge, Wayland Close, Attleborough, NR17 2EE. Salary: £13.34 per hour. Hours as and when required. Requisition: 226090.

Sanctuary Supported Living provides a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England live as independently as possible. We are a not-for-profit national organisation that puts customers at the heart of what we do and supports them on their pathways to independence.

Role type: Bank/relief position within Sanctuary Supported Living.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to help customers with learning disabilities and physical disabilities maximise their own potential and independence
• Offering one-to-one support as required
• Promoting safety by undertaking risk assessments and reviewing customers’ needs
• Regularly assessing customer needs, and writing and updating support plans
• Developing professional relationships with customers, using clear communication to ensure personal choice, privacy and dignity
• Delivery of small group activities to promote recovery and well-being

Skills and qualifications

• Previous experience of working with adults with physical/learning disabilities or high needs
• Ability to relate and empathise with people with physical/learning disabilities
• Ability to work effectively in highly pressured situations
• Experience 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

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: 226090

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If applying internally, use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We may withdraw this advertisement at any time; please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where people thrive and meet customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and will make adjustments during the application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

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