Specialist Project Worker - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Supported Living

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    The role of Specialist Project Worker will include:
  • Providing support to encourage our customers with learning disabilities to maximise their own potential and independence
  • Ensuring the smooth running of the service, promoting the service effectively to others
  • Working closely with staff and customers to deliver a high quality, intensive support service
  • Managing a team of Project Workers
  • Recruiting, developing, and training staff within appropriate legislative or NVQ frameworks and devising effective and well-run staff rotas
  • Overseeing and monitoring the quality of risk tools, assessments, and personalised support plans
  • Liaising with staff to ensure positive outcomes, with a focus on maintaining tenancies and move on objectives
  • Promoting safe working practices by undertaking risk assessments to support, reduce or eliminate risks
  • Completing and monitoring health and safety checks within the service
  • Skills and experiences:

  • NVQ3 in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards
  • Proven experience of working with a similar customer group is essential
  • Previous housing related support is desirable
  • Sound knowledge of housing management including rents, tenancies and health and safety
  • Good understanding of occupancy agreements
  • The ability to work on your own initiative and to react effectively under pressure
  • 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:

  • 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
  • Job Reference: 217650