Project Worker

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Job description

Project Worker

Merrick House, Hastings

£11.03

37.5 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced Project Worker to join our Rough Sleeping Initiative Assessment Unit team based at Merrick House. Merrick house consists of 12 bedrooms in a shared house and our service provides temporary housing along with intensive support to those with complex needs, including drug and alcohol addictions, mental health and other needs.

Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team, you will carry out holistic assessments of each individual's needs to provide an excellent support service, encouraging access to long-term accommodation, including supported accommodation, social and private sector tenancies and Housing First accommodation.

Read more about Merrick House here

The role of Project Worker will include:

Regularly assessing the needs of clients by writing and updating support plans, and signposting access to education, training and employment
Offering advice in relation to fulfilling tenancy conditions
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, specifically those with drug and alcohol dependencies
Good interpersonal and customer care skills, with an approachable attitude
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
You will be empathetic and non-judgmental with a positive approach to managing challenging behaviour
NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards

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 30 days after 5 years service (plus public holidays)
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
£11.03 per hour effective from 1st 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: 13 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.

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