Bank Project Worker - Grays, United Kingdom - Sanctuary

Sanctuary

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Grays, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Location:

Grays, South East, GB, RM17 6DZ- Department: Supported Living Services- Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living- Closing Date: 22/02/2023- Salary: £11.

49 / hour- Requisition: 208850
Bank Project Worker

William Street, Grays

£11.49

Hours as and when required
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 residents?

Are you passionate about supporting people?

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

We are seeking an experienced Bank Project Worker to make a real difference to the lives of our clients.

Thurrock Teenage Parents Supported Housing has 9 bedrooms, 7 one-bedroom flats and 2 two-bedroom flats, spread across 4 shared houses.

We provide support for single young people aged 16 to 25, who are pregnant, or have a child or children.

We encourage young parents to develop their skills, increase their self-confidence and live as independently as possible.

If you want to make a positive impact to people's lives, this is a rewarding opportunity to come and work with a dedicated team who value the individuals they support and strive to make a real difference to people's lives every day.

We provide a comprehensive induction programme as well as on-going training to develop new and existing skills and encourage progression.

Sanctuary has their own Learning and Development Academy, who provide a wide range of training courses, open to all.

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

Read more about William Street here

The role of Bank Project Worker will include:

Regular key working and support planning to ensure that the relevant support is provided to encourage our clients to maximise their own potential and level of independence
Encouraging social inclusion and helping clients to build their confidence, resilience and selfesteem
Drawing up and maintaining relevant written records
Assisting clients in resolving or preventing housing debts
Providing assistance to claim and manage housing benefits and offering advice in relation to fulfilling tenancy conditions
Maintaining close coordination with Basildon Council to ensure that any homelessness duties are met
Working with statutory and nonstatutory agencies on behalf of the clients, actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when required

Skills and experiences:

A proven track record of working with vulnerable people or homelessness
Experience working with individuals to draw up personalised support plans
A sound knowledge of housing management including voids and arrears management, and an understanding of occupancy agreements
Knowledge of working with partner agencies and liaising with social care
The ability to work on your own initiative as you will be required to source innovative solutions to problems, allowing clients' independence to be enhanced
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or similar

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:

Health and wellbeing plans
A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
A wide range of learning and development opportunities

- £11.49 per hour

Closing Date: 22 February 2023

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