Project Worker - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sanctuary

Sanctuary

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

Location:

Sheffield, Yorkshire and Humberside, GB, S6 4SP- Department: Supported Living Services- Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living- Closing Date: 07/03/2023- Salary: £10.

95 / Hour- Requisition: 209033
Project Worker - Part Time

Studfield Court - Sheffield

£10.95

22.5 hours per week - shifts to cover 7 days
Do you want a role where no two days are the same and you will be making a real impact on the lives of our residents?

Are you passionate about supporting people?

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

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Project Worker with passion and drive to provide support, enabling our residents with a range of complex needs to achieve their potential and live more independently within their community.

Studfield Court has eight fully furnished, self-contained flats and provides supported accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, who have low to medium support needs.

The scheme is situated in a quiet residential area close to local amenities and has excellent public transport links.

You will use your skills to work with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcome for our residents.

We value our team and encourage learning and progression through our comprehensive induction program, 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.

Read more about Studfield Court here

The role of Project Worker will include:

Regular key working and support planning sessions
Supporting residents by developing their day to day living skills such as: budgeting, dealing with correspondence, cooking and cleaning
Supporting residents to build confidence, resilience and selfesteem
Working with statutory and nonstatutory agencies on behalf of the residents, actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when required
Assisting tenants in resolving or preventing housing debts to help them make timely payments
Managing housing benefits and offering advice that helps residents to fulfil tenancy conditions

Skills and experiences:

Experience of working with people who have experienced issues around substance misuse with offending behavior
A sound knowledge of housing management including voids and arrears management, and an understanding of occupancy agreements
The ability to work on your own initiative as you will be required to source innovative solutions to problems that allow residents' independence to be enhanced
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word & 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:

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

- £10.95 per hour

Closing Date: 7 March 2023

For an insight into what it's like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our Twitter
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Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.