Project Worker - Lancing, United Kingdom - Sanctuary

Sanctuary

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Lancing, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

Location:

Lancing, South East, GB, BN15 8BG- Department: Supported Living Services- Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living- Closing Date: 11/01/2023- Salary: £11.

49 / hour- Requisition: 206473
Project Worker - Part Time

Brighton Road, Lancing

£11.49

15 hours per week - Shift to include weekends and sleep-ins
We have a great opportunity for a friendly and reliable Project Worker to join our team at Brighton Road.

Our supported living service provides support for young people aged 16 to 25, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who require support to increase their confidence and develop their skills.

We value our team and encourage learning and progression through our 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 offers a great employee rewards scheme, where you will be able to receive a variety of discounts from major retailers.

If you want to make a positive impact to people's lives, this is a rewarding opportunity to work with our residents on their journey towards living independently and achieving their goals.

The role of Project Worker will include:

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

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
Experience and knowledge with housing tenancy law, housing benefit reform and rents and/or income
The ability to work on your own initiative
Good interpersonal and communications skills
Good skills in maintaining accurate records and support plans
Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages and internet communications

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 wellbeing 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

- £11.49 per hour

Closing Date: 11 January 2023

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We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.