Project Worker

Sanctuary Supported Living; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Liverpool is seeking a Project Worker to provide support for individuals with mental health needs. This role involves one-to-one support, risk assessments, and delivering group activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health and the capacity to work under pressure. The organization offers 25+ days of paid holiday, a pension scheme, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with adults with mental health needs.
• Knowledge and understanding to support people in crisis.
• Experience with developing and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support customers to maximize their potential and independence.
• Conduct risk assessments and update support plans.
• Deliver group activities to promote recovery and well-being.

Skills

Experience working with adults with mental health needs

Ability to relate and empathise with people with mental health issues

Experience in managing positive mental health

Ability to work under pressure

Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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The role of Project Worker will include:

• Providing support to encourage our customers with mental health needs to maximise their own potential and independence
• Supporting progress towards independence in managing positive mental health
• Offering one-to-one support as required
• Promoting safety by undertaking risk assessments and reviewing customers’ needs
• Regularly assessing the needs of customers, writing, and updating support plans
• Developing professional relationships with customers, using appropriate and clear communication to ensure their personal choice, privacy and dignity is maintained
• Delivery of small group activities to promote recovery and well-being

Skills and experiences:

• Previous experience of working with adults with mental health needs
• The ability to relate and empathise with people with mental health issues
• You may have lived experience of using mental health services and will have the knowledge and understanding to support people in crisis
• Ability to work effectively in highly pressured situations
• Experience with developing and maintaining accurate records and support plans
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages and internet communications
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards is desirable

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: 225593

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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.