Homelessness Support Project Worker

Sanctuary; Witham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave pro rata

Contributory pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support (Aviva)

Life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living is seeking a Project Worker to join our homelessness service in Essex. You will support individuals experiencing homelessness to build independence, assess needs, and update support plans while acting as the first point of contact for queries.

You’ll foster relationships that respect privacy and dignity and collaborate with external partners to improve wellbeing and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults who have experienced homelessness.
• Positive, flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• Able to work well in a team and independently.
• Strong organisational skills with good literacy and numeracy.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar).

Responsibilities

• Support customers who have experienced homelessness to build independence and reach their potential.
• Assess needs and update support plans.
• Act as the first point of contact for customer queries.
• Build positive relationships that respect choice, privacy and dignity.
• Work with external partners to boost confidence, health and wellbeing, and encourage education and employment.

Skills

Experience with homelessness

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Organisational skills

NVQ Health & Social Care Level 3

Proficient IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Sanctuary Supported Living is seeking a Project Worker to join our homelessness service in Essex. You will support individuals experiencing homelessness to build independence, assess needs, and update support plans while acting as the first point of contact for queries.

You’ll foster relationships that respect privacy and dignity and collaborate with external partners to improve wellbeing and opportunities.