Mental Health Project Worker - Winchester, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Supported Living

Sanctuary Supported Living

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Winchester, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Location:
Winchester, South East, GB, SO22 6PT- Department: Supported Living Services- Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living-
Closing Date: 27/03/2024- Salary: £13.12 / hour- Requisition: 216966
Mental Health Project Worker

The Lookout, Winchester

£13.12 effective from 1 April 2024

37.5 hrs per week
Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Mental Health Project Worker at The Lookout, Winchester.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.

We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do.

We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

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

And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

The role of Project Worker will include:

Providing support to encourage our customers with mental health needs to maximise their own potential and independence
Supporting progress towards independence in managing positive mental health
Offering onetoone support as required
Promoting safety by undertaking risk assessments and reviewing customers' needs
Regularly assessing the needs of customers, writing, and updating support plans
Developing professional relationships with customers, using appropriate and clear communication to ensure their personal choice, privacy and dignity is maintained
Delivery of small group activities to promote recovery and wellbeing

Skills and experiences:

Previous experience of working with adults with mental health needs
The ability to relate and empathise with people with mental health issues
You may have lived experience of using mental health services and will have the knowledge and understanding to support people in crisis
Ability to work effectively in highly pressured situations
Experience with developing and maintaining accurate records and support plans
Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages and internet communications
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards

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 202-25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays)
Comprehensive Induction and extensive training and development opportunities 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

To find out more about working for us, download our recruitment information pack
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Closing Date:27 March 2024

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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.