Project Worker

Sanctuary Supported Living; Paignton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Paignton is seeking a Project Worker to provide essential support for young people, promoting independence and skill development. Candidates should have experience working with vulnerable children and young adults, strong communication skills, and a driving license. The role offers generous holiday, pension schemes, and various development opportunities.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

A pension scheme with employer contributions

Health and well-being plans

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable children and young adults.
• Proven knowledge of key needs and services for the relevant customer group.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive and accepting approach to customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality person-centred support to enable customers to develop necessary skills.
• Establish professional relationships to promote independence.
• Manage the implementation of safeguarding principles.

Skills

Experience of working with vulnerable children and young adults

Good communication skills

Good interpersonal and customer care skills

Ability to keep accurate records

Driving License and access to own Vehicle

Job description

Project Worker Responsibilities

• Providing support to encourage young people to maximise their own potential and independence
• Provide high-quality person-centred support to enable and empower customers to develop the skills necessary for independent living within legislative, regulatory requirements and best practice
• Establish professional relationships with all customers, using appropriate and clear communication to promote independence through developing daily living skills and social engagement, ensuring that customers maintain personal choice, privacy, and dignity
• Assist customers in understanding and planning their support package, focussing on positive outcomes to maximise customers potential and enable them to exercise choice and control
• Provide advocacy to support customers and their families when required
• Liaise with relevant external agencies to ensure the maximum support is delivered to enable customers to access and maintain a level of integration within the wider community
• Manage the implementation of safeguarding principles and responsibilities to ensure the safety of customers and to avoid potential risk to stakeholders and the business
• Promote safe practices and undertake risk assessments within legislative frameworks and business protocols, escalating issues as appropriate
• Contribute, as appropriate, to special programmes and projects in support of the Group's values and objectives

Skills and Experiences

• Experience of working with vulnerable children and young adults
• Proven knowledge of key needs and services for relevant customer group
• Some knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Good understanding of written and spoken English
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal and customer care skills
• Ability to demonstrate a positive and accepting approach to customers whatever their needs
• Ability to keep accurate records and clearly communicate relevant information
• Ability to make accurate simple calculations
• Email and internet communications
• Driving License and access to your own Vehicle

Benefits

• 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 : 226526

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

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.