Senior Project Worker / Housing Support / Vulnerable Groups (AWDO-P13545) in Mexborough)

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

Job summary

A leading charity in Mexborough is seeking a Senior Project Worker to support women, children, and families through housing-related assistance. Candidates should have a strong background in safeguarding, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to equality. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working

Wellbeing package

Competitive annual leave

Comprehensive pension package

Access to financial wellbeing support

Free life insurance

Internal development opportunities

Regular one-to-one support

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable groups and understanding safeguarding procedures essential.
• Educated to level 5 or equivalent, or willing to achieve.
• Full driving license and vehicle access required.

Responsibilities

• Manage service compliance with legislation and quality standards.
• Provide line management, supervision, and support for staff.
• Contribute to fundraising initiatives and maintain service outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Decision-making

Record keeping

Data protection understanding

Education

Level 5 in relevant field (or willing to work towards)

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 who has an understanding of housing related support and experience of working with vulnerable groups including child/adult safeguarding procedures.

The charity provides a high standard of Housing Related Support that really makes a difference to the lives of women, children and families in Doncaster.

Working as the Senior Project Worker you will have the empathy, compassion and professionalism to support families, as well as a “can do” attitude, and the ability to thrive in a high challenge environment.

As the Senior Project Worker you will work with voluntary and statutory sector partners and other stakeholders to provide an outstanding service to the people the charity support, and to maintain their excellent reputation and standards.

As a successful candidate you will join an amazing group of people who will support you to achieve the aims of the organisation and your own personal development goals.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Senior Project Worker include:

• Assist with the management of the service, supporting the project manager to ensure that all practices, polices and procedures comply with legislation and regulations, the charities and Ofsted quality standards, health and safety requirements and adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures

• Line management and support of staff, providing supervision, sickness meetings, wellbeing support, training and development, support with performance reviews

• Support with the recruitment and induction process for staff, bank workers, students and volunteers

• Oversee quality and progress of Early Help assessments, risk assessing and case management

• Monitoring of housing benefit and other payment processes

• Monitor targets to meet service outcomes and requirements

• Carry out auditing processes to include internal training, file audits and information logged on the case record management system

• Promote the charity to all relevant stakeholders by participating in media and publicity campaigns and support the project manager

• Support with the management of the housing element of the service, ensuring that the provision of accommodation for the client group complies with statutory requirements, standards and practice expectations

• Oversight of the referral process to ensure that referrals to the service are dealt with efficiently

• Contribute to the organisations fundraising strategy and raise funds to support the charity in a planned way as designated by the CEO

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Relevant experience/education (essential):

• Educated to level 5 or equivalent (or willing to work towards in a relevant field. DipSW, CSS, CQSW or similar would be desirable

• Experience of working with vulnerable groups and experience of working with child / adult safeguarding procedures is essential

Skills, knowledge and ability (essential):

• An understanding of housing related support

• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with families, staff and a range of professionals to effectively represent the organisation

• Ability to demonstrate creativity and innovation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Commitment to equality of opportunity and anti-oppressive practice

• Excellent presentation skills

• Excellent organisation and decision-making skills

• Excellent leadership and management skills

• Accurate record keeping abilities

• Computer literacy

• Understanding of data protection legislation and requirements

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

BENEFITS

• Flexible working via a flexible working scheme

• Home working is available in line with the charity’s policy

• Access to a wellbeing package including Wellness plans and independent counselling services as part of the commitment to the Health & Wellbeing Strategy

• Competitive annual leave entitlement (26 Days + 8 Days Statutory (pro rata)

• A comprehensive pension package

• Access to financial wellbeing support via a salary advance scheme

• Entitlement to free life insurance entitling dependants to a lump sum equal to 3 times their salary if the employee dies in service

• Internal development opportunities via a lead role structure

• Comprehensive induction and mentoring

• Full internal and external training package to support service and personal development

• Regular one-to-one support

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13545

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