Specialist Project Worker

Sanctuary; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in England is seeking a Specialist Project Worker to support individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves managing a team, ensuring service quality, and working closely with customers to promote independence. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and various benefits including generous holiday allowances and a pension scheme.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday (plus public holidays)

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Health and well-being plans

Flexible working opportunities

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with a similar customer group is essential.
• Previous housing related support is desirable.
• Good understanding of occupancy agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for customers with learning disabilities to maximize independence.
• Ensure smooth operation of the service and promote it effectively.
• Manage a team of Project Workers.

Skills

Experience with customers with learning disabilities

Ability to work on own initiative

Sound knowledge of housing management

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards

Job description

Specialist Project Worker

Radford Office, Plymouth Domestic Abuse Services

£13.95 per hour

22.5 hours per week

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Specialist Project Worker at our Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.

We're a national organisation, but we're not‑for‑profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day.

And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to encourage our customers with learning disabilities to maximise their own potential and independence
• Ensuring the smooth running of the service, promoting the service effectively to others
• Working closely with staff and customers to deliver a high quality, intensive support service
• Managing a team of Project Workers
• Recruiting, developing, and training staff within appropriate legislative or NVQ frameworks and devising effective and well‑run staff rotas
• Overseeing and monitoring the quality of risk tools, assessments, and personalised support plans
• Liaising with staff to ensure positive outcomes, with a focus on maintaining tenancies and move on objectives
• Promoting safe working practices by undertaking risk assessments to support, reduce or eliminate risks
• Completing and monitoring health and safety checks within the service

Skills and experiences

• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards
• Proven experience of working with a similar customer group is essential
• Previous housing related support is desirable
• Sound knowledge of housing management including rents, tenancies and health and safetyGood understanding of occupancy agreements
• The ability to work on your own initiative and to react effectively under pressure

Benefits

Are you ready to be your best?

• At least 25 days paid holiday (plus public holidays) pro rata
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well‑being plans
• Life assurance
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference : 226824

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.

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

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.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

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