Project Worker

TieTalent; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supported housing provider in the UK is looking for a Project Worker to support young people who are homeless or have recently experienced homelessness. The role includes engaging with clients, developing their skills, and assisting them towards independent living. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong relationship-building skills. Various benefits such as annual leave and training are offered.

Benefits

£100 on start, £250 at 6 months, £250 at 12 months

26 days annual leave rising to 31 days

Additional day off on your birthday

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Loans for emergencies

Induction and role-specific training

Long service awards from 2.5 years

Support for career development

Responsibilities

• Work with young people in a Psychologically Informed Environment.
• Engage creatively to develop clients' skills.
• Support clients in independent living and financial management.

Skills

Motivating young people

Engaging with clients aged 16-25

Building trusting relationships

Applying an asset-based approach

Supporting clients in accommodation

Experience with vulnerable people

Knowledge of community resources

Safeguarding principles

Participating in shift rota

Job description

About The Role

Exciting opportunity for a Project Worker, based in our Newhaven Foyer, key working a caseload of young people who are homeless or who have recently experienced homelessness.

At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support, and resettlement.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people who have experienced homelessness in a Psychologically Informed Environment (training provided)
• Engage creatively with clients to grow their strengths and talents
• Develop their skills and resources to transform their lives
• Support tenancy sustainment
• Improve understanding of financial management
• Enable better health and wellbeing
• Assist clients in moving on to independent living

About The Candidate

You will be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will work in a manner that aligns with our values and behaviors, demonstrating energy, passion, and a positive attitude to transform lives.

Skills and Experience

• Motivate young people to recognize and unlock their talents
• Engage and relate to young people aged 16-25
• Build trusting, professional relationships with resilience
• Apply an asset-based approach to empower clients
• Support clients in maintaining accommodation and managing licenses
• Experience working with homeless or vulnerable people
• Knowledge of community resources and handling complex situations
• Apply safeguarding principles effectively
• Participate in a shift rolling rota over 7 days

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• £100 on start, £250 at 6 months, and £250 at 12 months
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
• Additional day off on your birthday
• High Street discount scheme
• Pension with life assurance
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Loans for emergencies
• Induction and role-specific training
• Long service awards from 2.5 years
• Support for career development

About The Company

Salvation Army Homes is a leading supported housing provider in the UK, dedicated to transforming lives through accommodation and support for vulnerable individuals, mainly those with complex needs or experiencing homelessness.

We focus on building on individual strengths through person-centered strategies that support recovery and positive behavior. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.

Location and Language

• Newhaven, England, United Kingdom

• English