Project Worker - Part Time

Job description

Project Worker - Part Time

Savernake Road, Chelmsford

£11.03

32, 30 and 27 hours per week available, including bank holidays, evenings and weekends

We are seeking an experienced Project Worker to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. Chelmsford Homelessness Supported Housing is comprised of 26 bedrooms in shared houses, spread across two locations in Chelmsford. We provide support for adults aged 18 to 65, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

If you want to make a real difference in people's lives, this is a rewarding opportunity to come and work within an established and experienced team.

Read more about Savernake Road here

The role of Project Worker will include:

Regular key working and support planning to ensure relevant support is provided to encourage our residents to maximise their own potential and level of independence
Assessing the needs of our residents by writing and updating support plans, and signposting access to education, training and employment
Offering housing-related support
Assisting clients with managing finances and welfare benefits
Encouraging social inclusion and helping clients to build their confidence, resilience and self-esteem
Working with statutory and non-statutory agencies on behalf of the clients and actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when required
Promoting safe working practices by undertaking risk assessments within legislative frameworks

Skills and experiences:

Previous experience of working with vulnerable people
A sound knowledge of housing management including voids and arrears management and an understanding of occupancy agreements
The ability to work on your own initiative as you will be required to source innovative solutions to problems that allow residents' independence to be enhanced
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or similar
Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desirable

Why work for Sanctuary Supported Living?

We support vulnerable people to live as independently as possible, by building their confidence and skills to realise their potential.

We are a national organisation but we think locally. We support people through supported housing, move-on accommodation, CQC registered services, floating support and telecare services. We specialise in services for young people, homeless families and individuals, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and older people.

Ready to join Sanctuary Supported Living?

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include:

A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years service (plus public holidays) pro rata
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
The full time equivalent for this role is 37.5 hours
£11.03 effective 01 January 2022

We are proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care's 'Made with Care' campaign to encourage more people to apply to work in adult social care. If you're considering a caring career, we have many rewarding roles at Sanctuary Supported Living. For more information on the campaign click here

Read the full job profile here

Closing Date: 14 December 2021

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

For an insight into what it's like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our Twitter feed or search #LifeatSanctuary

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.