Specialist Project Worker

Location

Sudbury, Suffolk | United Kingdom

Job description

Specialist Project Worker

Sudbury Young People and Intensive Housing Management Services

£25,160

37.5 hours per week – shifts to include some weekends and some late shifts up to 9pm

We’re looking for a Specialist Project Worker to join our team at Ballingdon Young People Services & Crofton House Intensive Housing Management Services. At Ballingdon Street, we support 14 customers across who are 16-24 years old and experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. At Crofton House IHM Service, we support homeless adults with temporary accommodation in conjunction with the local authority. We are looking for supportive, passionate, and positive people to empower our customers.

The primary focus of our services is to support customers in a range of areas including, finding employment, recovery from addiction and building stability through a range of social activities. A successful outcome is achieved when our customers can move on to suitable long-term accommodation appropriate to their needs.

We value our team and encourage learning and progression through our comprehensive induction programme, as well as ongoing training to develop new and existing skills and encourage progression. We have our 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.

The position of Specialist Support Worker is referred to internally at Sanctuary, as Specialist Project Worker .

The role of Specialist Project Worker will include:

• Supporting The Local Services manager to build and develop effective teams and services to our customers
• In conjunction with the local services manager, supporting to manage a number of staff, recruiting new staff, developing and training staff, and devising effective and well-run staff rotas
• Supporting the scheme project workers with any more complex customers to ensure their goals and aspirations are being met
• Helping clients to maximize their income, budget, pay their rent and engage with work and training with the overall goal of the individual having increased independence for when they move on from our services.
• Ensuring the quality of electronic support & risk management plans best meet our customers’ needs
• Supporting Local Service Manager in effectively managing the void process on any empty properties
• Supporting Local Service Manager in effectively managing the rent accounts and any arrears with the support of the central income team
• A good understanding of health and safety
• Supporting Local Service Manager in developing and maintaining relationships with clients and relevant external agencies with the proven ability to liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary partners

Skills and experiences:

• Previous housing related support is essential
• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care is desirable
• Strong communication skills and experience of working with vulnerable people

• Sound knowledge of housing management including rents, tenancies and health and safety
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
• The ability to work on your own initiative
• The ability to react effectively under pressure
• Travel is a requirement of the role; therefore, a full valid driving licence is essential

Why work for us?

We’re united in working together to help customers on their pathways for independence, and our people are the single, biggest influence on our success.

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

We won the West Midlands Care Employer Award 2022-23, in recognition of our commitment to our staff and supporting our teams to be their best. We’ve also been awarded Investors in People Gold status for the second time – because we value our people and have a strong focus on inclusion, teamwork, and empowerment.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive. And like our customers, we know everyone is different, and we’ll support you to be your best self. We’ll develop your skills and experiences, celebrate success, and turn any setbacks into motivation.

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:

• £25,160 per annum
• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays)
• 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

We’re proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care’s campaign to encourage more people to apply to work in adult social care. If you’re considering a caring career, we have many rewarding roles at Sanctuary Supported Living. For more information on the campaign click here

Closing Date: 19 March 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.

For an insight into what it’s like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our careers page , or find us on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn , and YouTube .

Together we can be our best so that our customers can be their best.

#BeYourBest

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.

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