Project Worker (part time)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in London is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist homeless individuals, empowering them to make positive choices regarding employment and accommodation. The role involves operational tasks and requires empathy, communication skills, and experience with diverse needs. Benefits include generous annual leave, training opportunities, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Bike to Work Scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with diverse needs.
• Ability to encourage and support individuals.
• Fluency in an Eastern European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to service users.
• Liaise with external agencies and accompany individuals to meetings.
• Assist in day-to-day operational tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Support

Communication

Job description

Job Description

The service specializes in providing accommodation and specialist support for homeless men and women in need. Some residents may have been victims of modern-day slavery or trafficking, and others may be undergoing TB treatment after hospital discharge, requiring support to re-establish themselves in the community.

The role involves providing support and guidance to service users to empower them to make positive choices, such as finding employment or alternative accommodation. Responsibilities include liaising with and accompanying individuals to meetings with external agencies and medical professionals. Additionally, the role involves day-to-day operational tasks such as supporting in the kitchen, reception duties, and assisting the service manager in health and safety compliance.

Minimum Requirements

1. Experience working with people with diverse needs
2. Ability to encourage, support, and demonstrate empathy
3. Friendly, caring, and trustworthy demeanor
4. Ability to support individuals to stay safe
5. Support and assist individuals in making positive choices
6. Ability to speak an Eastern European language as specified

Benefits and Rewards

• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata), including bank and public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Bike to Work Scheme
• We are an equal opportunities employer
• Excellent training and development opportunities

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required, which we will pay for.