Project Worker

saha; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in supported housing is seeking a compassionate individual to join their team in Middlesbrough. This role involves providing essential support to residents facing mental health challenges and similar needs, helping them to live independently and integrate into the community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, empathy, and a commitment to transforming lives through support and accommodation. With a focus on building strong relationships and understanding the unique needs of each resident, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact. Join a dedicated team that values your contribution and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

£100 starting bonus

£250 after 6 months

£250 after 12 months

26 days annual leave

Extra day off on birthday

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Loans for financial emergencies

Occupational Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to handle difficult or complex situations with patience.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in achieving independence and social integration.
• Assess needs and enhance residents' abilities through programs.

Skills

Experience with homeless people

Support for vulnerable groups

Building trust and relationships

Understanding of mental health needs

Education

Relevant social care qualification

Job description

About The Role

A very exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team to help provide support to our residents at our service in Middlesbrough.

Working in an environment that is dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement, you will work with people who are living with mental health and similar needs, and who are in need of support and accommodation. Assessing needs, building trust, enabling and unlocking our residents potential to live independently, you will need to get to know your residents, enhance their social integration and abilities by encouraging them to participate in social and leisure programmes, help residents with their support needs and with the practicalities of everyday living.

Shift Pattern: Rota basis including weekends and bank holidays

About You

You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes delivery Values, demonstrating understanding and patience, pride in your daily contribution to transforming lives and be able to build strong working relationships. Naturally you will have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and/or supporting vulnerable people or groups, have a good idea of the wider support and funding facilities available and be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations. This role may require you to work at times on call shifts on a rota basis which could include nights if cover required.

We really want you to be able to succeed in your work with Salvation Army Homes, so in return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits in addition to the above salary package. This includes:

• £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
• An extra day off on your birthday
• A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)
• Pension with life assurance
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Loans available for financial emergencies
• Occupational Sick Pay
• A full Induction package and training relevant to the role
• Long service awards from 2.5 years
• Support to learn and develop your career

About Us

A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.

Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement services to our residents. That’s where you come in.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.