Project Worker

Sanctuary Supported Living; Grays; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supported living organization is seeking a passionate Bank Project Worker in Grays, UK. The role involves assessing customer needs, supporting daily living activities, and managing finances. Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable individuals, effective communication skills, and a positive attitude towards helping young people. This position offers generous benefits including paid holidays, health plans, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Flexible working opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with vulnerable people.
• Positive approach to working with young people.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer needs and update support plans.
• Support day-to-day living activities.
• Assist with managing finances and welfare benefits.
• Encourage social inclusion and build customer confidence.

Skills

Working with vulnerable people

Interpersonal and customer care skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of action/support planning

Initiative

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

The role

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
• Effective communication skills
• 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.

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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.