Senior Project Worker / Housing Support / Vulnerable Groups

AWD online; Mexborough; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Senior Project Worker to provide housing-related support for a charity focused on women and families. This part-time role requires understanding housing support, excellent communication, and experience with vulnerable groups. The position offers flexibility in a supportive environment with a commitment to personal development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing package including wellness plans

26 days annual leave plus statutory days

Comprehensive pension scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Free life insurance for dependants

Development opportunities and training

Mentoring and regular support

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable groups and safeguarding procedures.
• Educated to Level 5 or equivalent or willing to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with legislation and quality standards.
• Manage staff performance including support and training.
• Oversee assessments, risk assessments, and case management.

Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Communication

Leadership

Record-keeping

Decision-making

Education

Level 5 qualification

Job description

Senior Project Worker who has an understanding of housing-related support and experience of working with vulnerable groups, including child/adult safeguarding procedures, is required for a charity that supports women, children, and families through a range of accommodation, support, empowerment, and advocacy services.

SALARY: £31,095 - £32,009 pro rata + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid / some home working available. Must live within a commutable distance to Mexborough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 18.5 Hours per Week, including Friday

PLEASE NOTE: You will need a Full Driving License and Access to a Vehicle

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Project Worker with an understanding of housing-related support and experience working with vulnerable groups, including child/adult safeguarding procedures.

The charity provides high-quality Housing Related Support that makes a real difference to women, children, and families in Doncaster.

As the Senior Project Worker, you will have the empathy, compassion, and professionalism to support families, along with a “can do” attitude and the ability to thrive in a challenging environment.

You will work with voluntary and statutory sector partners and other stakeholders to deliver outstanding services and maintain the charity's reputation and standards.

Join a supportive team committed to the organisation's and your personal development goals.

DUTIES

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting service management, ensuring practices, policies, and procedures comply with legislation, regulations, quality standards, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.

• Line management and support of staff, including supervision, wellbeing support, training, performance reviews.

• Supporting recruitment and induction for staff, bank workers, students, and volunteers.

• Overseeing quality and progress of assessments, risk assessments, and case management.

• Monitoring housing benefits and other payments.

• Tracking service targets and outcomes.

• Conducting audits, including training, file audits, and data logging.

• Promoting the charity through media and publicity campaigns.

• Managing the housing element of the service, ensuring compliance with statutory standards.

• Overseeing referrals to ensure efficiency.

• Contributing to fundraising strategies and supporting fundraising efforts as directed by the CEO.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential experience/education:

• Educated to Level 5 or equivalent (or willing to work towards), such as DipSW, CSS, CQSW, or similar.

• Experience working with vulnerable groups and familiarity with child/adult safeguarding procedures.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Understanding of housing-related support.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, staff, and professionals.

• Creativity and innovation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Commitment to equality and anti-oppressive practice.

• Strong presentation, organization, decision-making, and leadership skills.

• Accurate record-keeping and computer literacy.

• Understanding of data protection legislation.

• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Home working options.
• Wellbeing package including wellness plans and counselling.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days (pro rata).
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Financial wellbeing support via salary advance scheme.
• Free life insurance for dependants.
• Internal development opportunities and training.
• Mentoring and regular support.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13545

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