Project Worker

Morgan Hunt Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is urgently seeking Project Workers for their supported housing services in Oldham, Rochdale, and Middleton. This role involves encouraging service user development, maintaining safety and compliance, and working collaboratively with other agencies. Candidates must possess strong communication and organizational skills, alongside a commitment to promote dignity and independence for service users.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess needs and deliver effective support.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in record keeping and resource management.
• Effective communication skills including report writing and IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users to develop independence through support plans.
• Maintain building security and take responsibility for equipment.
• Conduct key-working sessions and keep comprehensive records.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Risk management

Job description

Project Worker

Temporary, Ongoing, Full-time hours - 37 hours per week

Our client, Morgan Hunt, is working with a charity that provides accommodation and support for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We have an urgent need for several Project Workers for their supported housing services across Oldham, Rochdale, and Middleton. Working hours are 37 hours per week, mainly Monday to Friday, with some weekends. Services operate from 8am to 8pm, so candidates need to be flexible to meet the service's needs.

The role

As a Housing Support Worker, you will:

• Encourage and assist service users, via support plans, to develop themselves and their independence within the service or by moving on.
• Ensure the upkeep and security of the building and take responsibility for any cash and equipment under your control.
• Participate in the admission and selection of service users, in conjunction with the Project Leader.
• Conduct regular key-working sessions with service users to meet their individual needs and keep comprehensive records of all contacts.
• Support individuals in a trauma-informed and solution-focused manner that promotes resilience.
• Maintain accurate records, including case notes, support plans, and administrative documents.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, including building checks, fire safety, and reporting repairs.
• Make referrals to appropriate agencies to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable people.

The candidate

You should be able to:

• Assess needs and deliver effective, stimulating support.
• Develop service user, volunteer, and community involvement, including facilitating group activities.
• Address equality and diversity issues and understand the needs of volunteers and service users.
• Demonstrate organizational skills such as attendance, timekeeping, workload planning, record keeping, and resource management.
• Communicate effectively, including report writing, IT skills, and social media use.
• Work effectively as part of a team and with other agencies.
• Manage risk appropriately and follow procedures.
• Be willing and able to travel to other offices and locations as required.

For more information or to apply, please contact me today.

Note: Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency and an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed based on skills, qualifications, and abilities.