Bank Project Worker

Sanctuary Supported Living; Woking; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Woking is seeking a Bank Project Worker to provide support for individuals with mental health needs. The role involves promoting independence, conducting risk assessments, and developing professional relationships through effective communication. Ideal candidates will have experience with mental health services and an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. The organization offers a range of benefits, including online discounts and professional development opportunities.

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.
• Ability to relate and empathise with individuals with mental health issues.
• Familiarity with developing and maintaining support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to encourage customers with mental health needs.
• Promote safety through risk assessments and reviews.
• Deliver small group activities to promote recovery.

Skills

Experience with adults with mental health needs

Ability to empathize with individuals with mental health issues

Ability to work in pressured situations

Experience with support plans

Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

The role of Bank 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

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

Job Reference : 226788

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.

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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.