Project Administrator jobs in United Kingdom

Sanctuary Supported Living is recruiting for a Project Worker at our Learning Disabilities Service, Nickelby Road, Chelmsford, Essex. 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, not-for-profit, and we are committed to putting customers at the heart of what we do. We support our teams to help customers on their pathways to independence.

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

The role of Project Worker will include:

• Providing support to encourage our customers with a range of learning disabilities and physical disabilities to maximise their own potential and independence
• Offering one-to-one support as required
• Promoting safety by undertaking risk assessments and reviewing customers’ needs
• Regularly assessing the needs of customers, writing, and updating support plans
• Developing professional relationships with customers, using appropriate and clear communication to ensure their personal choice, privacy and dignity is maintained
• Delivery of small group activities to promote recovery and well-being

• Previous experience of working with adults with physical/learning disabilities or high needs
• The ability to relate and empathise with people with physical/learning disabilities
• Ability to work effectively in highly pressured situations
• Experience with developing and maintaining accurate records and support plans
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages and internet communications
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards is desirable

• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years service (plus public holidays) pro rata
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life assurance
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Health and well-being plans
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: 226258

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

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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.