Project Worker

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

Job summary

A leading support organization in Tees Valley is seeking a Project Worker to assist vulnerable individuals in their daily living and help manage their support plans. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth and a positive attitude towards helping others. Responsibilities include providing advice on tenancy conditions, managing finances, and promoting social inclusion. Strong communication skills and a willingness to work towards NVQ3 in Health & Social Care are essential. Enjoy a range of benefits including annual leave, training, and wellness resources.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay after 12 months

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources via Aviva Digicare

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Contributory pension plan

25 days annual leave

Loyalty recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with vulnerable people.
• A positive approach to working with young people.
• Good interpersonal skills and an approachable attitude.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Sound knowledge of action/support planning and safeguarding.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assess the needs of customers and update support plans.
• Support customers with day-to-day living tasks.
• Offer advice on fulfilling tenancy conditions.
• Assist customers with managing finances and benefits.
• Encourage social inclusion and build confidence.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Positive attitude towards young people

Interpersonal and customer care skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of support planning and risk assessment

Ability to work independently

Basic Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to obtain

Job description

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 willing 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 :

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24 / 7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards

Job Reference : 226874

Please note : If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.

Important : As part of your application, you must upload a cover letteralongside your CV. Your cover letter should :

• Explain your reasons for wanting to work with young people.
• Outline why you are keen to work in this specific role.

Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

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.