Specialist Project Worker

Overview

Specialist Project Worker – The Lookout, Kennel Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6PT

Salary: £14.65 per hour • 37.5 hours per week

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Specialist Project Worker at our Mental Health Service, The Lookout, Winchester. 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, not-for-profit, and we focus on our customers. We’re committed to helping customers on their pathways to independence, with comprehensive training and benefits to support your career goals.

Closing Date: . • Requisition: 227409

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

Job Reference: 227409

Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.

If you are applying internally, remember to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We may withdraw this advertisement at any time, so please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation and will make adjustments throughout the application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment for employees and customers. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary for successful applicants, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Job Segment: Counseling, Home Care, Healthcare

Responsibilities

• Providing support to encourage customers with mental health needs to maximise their own potential and independence
• Ensuring the smooth running of the service and promoting the service effectively
• 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 experience

• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards
• Proven experience of working with a similar customer group is essential
• 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
• Experience with developing and maintaining accurate records and support plans
• The ability to work on your own initiative and to react effectively under pressure

Benefits

• 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