Project Worker

Caritas Diocese of Salford; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Project Worker to support residents in improving their health and independent living skills. The role involves assisting individuals in moving into private rented tenancies and coordinating access to education and job training. Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable populations, strong customer service skills, and good administration abilities. The position offers 37.5 hours per week, with benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Occupational sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people that are homeless and may be vulnerable or disadvantaged in a residential or similar setting.
• Two years' experience working with people who are homeless in supported housing.
• Good IT and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to improve health and well-being.
• Assist residents to move into independent tenancies.
• Coordinate access to education and training.

Skills

Customer service skills

Positive approach to teamwork

IT and administration skills

Job description

Overview

Caritas House offers a pathway out of homelessness for single men with low support needs. It provides high-quality, single-room accommodation with 24-hour staffing for 19 men. We are looking to recruit a Project Worker to ensure a smooth-running service for the accommodation. As a Project Worker you will work as part of a team to provide a safe and high standard of supported accommodation. You will ensure residents are supported to improve their health, well-being and develop independent living skills, before being supported to move into independent private rented tenancies. You will also help support with other services including education and training to help our residents move on into employment. You will have great customer service skills, have a strengths-based approach and be motivated and confident enough to help enable people who are homeless to find and be able to maintain long term housing solutions.

Experience of working with people that are homeless and may be vulnerable or disadvantaged groups in a residential/similar setting is essential. You will have good IT and admin skills and a positive approach to team working. The hours of the role are from 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday and to support occasional fundraising activities outside of these hours. Experience of working with people that are homeless in supported housing for 2 years or more is essential. If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work in a service passionate about supporting people to find new homes and rebuild their lives, then we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Support residents to improve health and well-being and develop independent living skills.
• Assist residents to move into independent private rented tenancies when ready.
• Coordinate or support access to education and training to help residents progress to employment.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to provide a safe, high-standard supported accommodation service.
• Utilise a strengths-based approach and provide customer-centred support to enable long-term housing solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working with people who are homeless and may be vulnerable or disadvantaged in a residential or similar setting (essential).
• Good IT and administration skills and a positive approach to teamwork.
• Experience of working with people who are homeless in supported housing for 2 years or more (essential).

Working Details

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, with occasional fundraising activities outside of these hours.
• Would You Consider A Job Share For the Role?: Yes
• Would You Consider A Secondment?: Yes

Benefits

• Salary Policy: The pay structure is designed to attract and retain talented people and is reviewed annually.
• Annual leave: 26 days per year plus bank and public holidays (entitlement operates 1 April to 31 March).
• Pension Scheme: Aviva pension scheme for those earning above the threshold; current contribution 5% of qualifying earnings.
• Life Insurance: Twice annual salary payment in the event of death in service.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme: Generous Sick Pay increases with length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7/365 confidential support with Health Assured.
• Other: Eye care scheme, maternity/paternity pay, training and development opportunities, policies supporting flexible working and work-life balance, annual staff conference.