Project Worker

Sanctuary Supported Living; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living seeks a Project Worker to help support vulnerable customers in their daily lives by assessing needs, managing finances, and fostering social inclusion. The role offers competitive benefits such as paid holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 after 5 years

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Flexible working opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Online discounts and rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with vulnerable people.
• Positive approach to working with young people.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assessing customer needs and updating support plans.
• Supporting customers with daily living activities.
• Encouraging social inclusion and building confidence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Customer care skills

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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The role of Project Worker will include:

• Regularly assessing the needs of customers by writing and updating support plans, and signposting access to education, training, and employment.
• Supporting customers in their day-to-day living, i.e., with cooking and cleaning.
• Offering advice in relation to fulfilling tenancy conditions.
• Assisting customers with managing finances and welfare benefits.
• Encouraging social inclusion and helping customers to build their confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.
• Ensuring Sanctuary Supported Living delivers its safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills and experiences:

• Proven experience of working with vulnerable people.
• A positive approach to working with young people who have a range of needs.
• Good interpersonal and customer care skills, with an approachable attitude.
• Effective communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of action/support planning, key working, risk assessment, and safeguarding.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or similar.
• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards.

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: 225191

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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.