Project Worker - Manor Road

Turning Tides; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in a coastal town is seeking a compassionate Project Worker to provide essential support to individuals facing homelessness. This role involves assisting clients with benefits claims, connecting them to services, and ensuring a safe living environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of homelessness issues and excellent communication skills. Flexibility for shift work is required.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and promoting positive change.
• Good understanding of homelessness, trauma, substance use, and mental health issues.
• Ability to manage a caseload efficiently while maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to clients facing homelessness.
• Assist clients with claims for benefits and link them with support services.
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment for clients.

Skills

Effective communication

Partnership building

Caseload management

Understanding of homelessness issues

Flexibility to work shifts

Job description

Join our team as a Project Worker and make a difference in the lives of individuals facing homelessness and rough sleeping. You'll be responsible for providing high-quality, person-centred support and advice to our clients, focusing on their strengths, goals, and ambitions. Your role will involve assisting clients in making successful claims for benefits, providing key working using brief interventions, and linking clients with necessary support services. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and safe living environment.

About You

As a Project Worker, you'll have a passion for helping others and a commitment to promoting positive change. You'll demonstrate a good understanding of homelessness, trauma, substance use, and mental health issues. Your ability to communicate effectively and build partnerships with clients and other agencies will be essential in delivering comprehensive support services. Moreover, you'll be able to manage a caseload efficiently, maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality at all times. Flexibility to work on a shift pattern, including weekends and unsociable hours, is a must.