Bank Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-respected care organization in Southend-on-Sea is looking for a Bank Project Worker to assist young individuals facing various challenges. The role involves assessing needs, aiding with daily living, and promoting social inclusion. Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable populations and relevant qualifications, such as NVQ3 in Health & Social Care. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of £14.01 and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with vulnerable people.
• Positive approach to working with young people with diverse needs.
• Sound knowledge of action/support planning and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and update support plans.
• Support customers with day-to-day living activities.
• Assist with finance management and tenancy conditions.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Interpersonal and customer care skills

Ability to work on initiative

Knowledge of support planning and safeguarding

Basic Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards

Job description

Bank Project Worker – Southend Young Persons Service

Location: Southend on Sea, Stanier Close

Salary: £14.01 per hour

Hours: as and when required

Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified)

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date:

Requisition: 224101

Bank Project Worker

• 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
• 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:

• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: 224101

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

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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