Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; Hove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supported living organization is seeking a Project Worker for their Mental Health Service in Hove. In this role, you will provide vital support to adults facing mental health challenges, helping them to recover and maximize their independence. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating and updating support plans, and fostering professional relationships. The ideal candidate will show empathy and communication skills, and it’s beneficial to have experience in this field. The position also offers a range of benefits including generous holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Online discounts and rewards from major retailers

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with mental health needs.
• Knowledge of support plans and record keeping.
• Basic Microsoft Office and internet skills.
• Lived experience of mental health services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to promote mental health and independence.
• Conduct risk assessments, review safety and manage crisis situations.
• Assess customers’ needs, write and update support plans and maintain accurate records.
• Develop professional relationships, maintaining personal choice, privacy and dignity.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Ability to manage pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Supported Living is recruiting a Project Worker for our Mental Health Service, Sackville Road, Hove. The role supports adults with mental health needs to maximise independence and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to promote mental health and independence.
• Conduct risk assessments, review safety and manage crisis situations.
• Assess customers’ needs, write and update support plans and maintain accurate records.
• Develop professional relationships, maintaining personal choice, privacy and dignity.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with mental health needs.
• Demonstrate empathy, communication and ability to manage pressure.
• Knowledge of support plans and record keeping.
• Basic Microsoft Office and internet skills.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
• Lived experience of mental health services is a plus.

Benefits

• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years (plus public holidays).
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Online discounts and rewards from major retailers.
• Health and well-being plans.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities.