Project Worker Fairfax Drive, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 9AF £13.12 per hour 19 hours per week Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Project Worker at our Young People Service, Fairfax Drive in Southend-on-Sea.
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: Regularly assessing the needs of customers by writing and updating support plans, and signposting access to education, training, and employment Supporting customers in their day to day living i.e., with cooking and cleaning Offering advice in relation to fulfilling tenancy conditions Assisting customers with managing finances and welfare benefits Encouraging social inclusion and helping customers to build their confidence, resilience, and self-esteem Ensuring Sanctuary Supported Living delivers its safeguarding responsibilities Skills and experiences: Proven experience of working with vulnerable people A positive approach to working with young people who have a range of needs Good interpersonal and customer care skills, with an approachable attitude Effective communication skills Sound knowledge of action/support planning, key working, risk assessment and safeguarding Ability to work on your own initiative Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or similar NVQ3 in Health & 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: At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays) pro rata A pension scheme with employer contributions A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers Health and well-being plans Life assurance Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme A wide range of learning and development opportunities Job Reference: 221831 Closing Date: 24 November 2024 We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.