Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit organisation is looking for a Project Worker to support individuals with mental health needs in St Leonards. The role involves providing personalized care, promoting independence, and developing support plans. Candidates should have experience in mental health services and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers benefits including flexible working and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mental health service is required.
• Experience with risk assessments and updating support plans.
• Ability to conduct small group activities for recovery.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with mental health needs towards independence.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage support plans.
• Develop professional relationships with customers.

Skills

Experience working with adults with mental health needs

Ability to relate and empathise with people

Ability to work effectively in pressured situations

Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards

Job description

Overview

Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified). Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living. Location: Upper Church Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 7AU. Salary: £14.01 per hour. Hours: 22.5 hours per week. Requisition: 226483. Closing Date: .

Sanctuary Supported Living is recruiting a Project Worker for our Mental Health Service, Bal Edmund Upper Church, Hastings. We specialise in delivering personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England live as independently as possible. We are a national not-for-profit organisation focused on putting customers at the heart of what we do and supporting their pathways to independence.

Whether delivering frontline support or working in our offices to support frontline teams, your work makes a difference every day. Working with us is rewarding and provides opportunities to grow through comprehensive training and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to encourage 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 clear communication to ensure personal choice, privacy and dignity is maintained
• Delivery of small group activities to promote recovery and well-being

Skills and experience

• 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 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

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 flexible working opportunities
• Tax efficient savings through Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: 226483

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

If you are applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We may receive a large number of applications, and reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Please apply early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Inclusion is one of our core values. We are committed to being a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary for a successful application, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

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