Project Worker - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Supported Living

Sanctuary Supported Living

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:
Chelmsford, South East, GB, CM1 4UF- Department: Supported Living Services- Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living-
Closing Date: 07/04/2024- Salary: £13.12 / hour- Requisition: 217027
Project Worker

Nickleby Road, Chelmsford

£13.12 effective from 1 April 2024

25 hours per week - Part Time
Do you want a role where no two days are the same and you will be making a real impact to the lives of our customers?

Are you passionate about supporting people?

If this sounds like you then we may have your perfect opportunity

We're seeking an experienced and supportive Project Worker to join our small, well-established, team at Nickleby Road to provide housing related support to our customers.

We provide support for adults with learning disabilities, through short-term accommodation to help build independent living skills. We're a national award-winning service and pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service to our customers.

We value our team and encourage learning and progression through our comprehensive induction programme, as well as ongoing training to develop new and existing skills and encourage progression.

We have our own Learning and Development Academy, who provide a wide range of training courses, open to all.

Sanctuary also offers a great employee rewards scheme, where you will be able to receive a variety of discounts from major retailers.

Read more about Nickleby Road on our website

The role of Project Worker will include:

Regularly assessing the needs of customers by writing and updating support plans and signposting access to education, training, and employment
Supporting customers in their day to day living i.e., with cooking and cleaning
Offering advice in relation to fulfilling tenancy conditions
Assisting customers with managing finances and welfare benefits
Encouraging social inclusion and helping customers to build their confidence, resilience, and selfesteem
Working with statutory and nonstatutory agencies on behalf of the customers and actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when required
Completing health and safety checks within the service
Safeguarding customers and advising them how to keep themselves safe and who to report to in times of concern

Skills and experiences:

You will be flexible, resolution focused, and have a passion for working with customers with disabilities
You will be a team player but also have the initiative and ability to work on your own to provide housing related support to our customers
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to build strong working relationships
An understanding of occupancy agreements and housing management services
Good IT Skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Why work for us?

We're united in working together to help customers on their pathways for independence, and our people are the single, biggest influence on our success.

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

We won the West Midlands Care Employer Award , in recognition of our commitment to our staff and supporting our teams to be their best.

We've also been awarded Investors in People Gold status for the second time - because we value our people and have a strong focus on inclusion, teamwork, and empowerment.

We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive. And like our customers, we know everyone is different, and we'll support you to be your best self. We'll develop your skills and experiences, celebrate success, and turn any setbacks into motivation.

Are you ready to be your best?
Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you:

£13.12 per hour effective from 1 April 202
At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years service (plus public holidays) pro rata
A pension scheme with employer contributions
A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
Health and wellbeing 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
The full time equivalent for this role is 37.5 hours

Download our Recruitment Pack to learn more about Sanctuary culture and how we can support you to #BeYourBest

Closing date: 7 April 2024

For an insight into what it's like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our careers page,
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Together we can be our best so that our customers can be their best.

#BeYourBest
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