Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; Grays; On-site; GBP 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization is seeking a Bank Project Worker in Grays to support vulnerable young people. The role involves assessing needs, aiding in daily living tasks, and encouraging social inclusion. Candidates should have experience with vulnerable populations, good interpersonal skills, and ideally hold an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care. This position offers at least 25 days of paid holiday and various benefits, contributing to a rewarding work atmosphere.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with vulnerable people.
• Good interpersonal and customer care skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer needs and update support plans.
• Support customers with day-to-day living activities.
• Assist with managing finances and welfare benefits.
• Encourage social inclusion and confidence building.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are delivered.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Positive approach towards young people

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of risk assessment

Ability to work on own initiative

Basic Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Project Worker

Ruth House, 93 William Street, Grays, RM17 6DZ

£14.01 per hour

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Bank Project Worker at our Ruth House, Grays, Young People services.

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 Bank Project Worker will include:

• Regularly assessing the needs of customers by writing and updating support plans, and signposting access to education, training, and employment
• Supporting customers in their day to day living i.e., with cooking and cleaning
• Offering advice in relation to fulfilling tenancy conditions
• Assisting customers with managing finances and welfare benefits
• Encouraging social inclusion and helping customers to build their confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
• Ensuring Sanctuary Supported Living delivers its safeguarding responsibilities

Skills and experiences:

• Proven experience of working with vulnerable people
• A positive approach to working with young people who have a range of needs
• Good interpersonal and customer care skills, with an approachable attitude
• Sound knowledge of action/support planning, key working, risk assessment and safeguarding
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or similar
• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards

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:

• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• Life assurance
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference:

227153

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.

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

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. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

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