Bank Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national non-profit organization in Greater London is recruiting for a Bank Project Worker to support customers with mental health needs at their Mental Health Service in Cumberland Park. This role involves providing one-to-one support, conducting assessments, and promoting safety in a diverse working environment. Candidates should have experience working with adults with mental health issues and be able to work under pressure. The role offers good training and a flexible working schedule, with a pay rate of £14.67 per hour.

Benefits

Online discounts and rewards from major retailers

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience of working with adults with mental health needs.
• Ability to relate and empathise with individuals with mental health issues is essential.
• Willingness to support people in crisis through lived experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with mental health needs to manage their independence.
• Develop and maintain support plans and conduct risk assessments.
• Offer one-to-one support and carry out small group activities to promote well-being.

Skills

Experience working with adults with mental health needs

Ability to empathize with individuals with mental health issues

Ability to work effectively in pressured situations

Experience with records and support plans

Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards

Job description

Overview

Bank Project Worker role in Sanctuary Supported Living at our Mental Health Service in Cumberland Park, London. Salary: £14.67 per hour. Hours: as and when required.

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Bank Project Worker at our Mental Health Service in Cumberland Park, London. We specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England live as independently as possible. We’re a national organisation, not-for-profit and locally focused on putting customers at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to helping customers be their best as they work towards independence. Whether you deliver support directly or work in our offices, your work makes a difference every day. It’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting and offers an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people’s lives, with training and benefits to support your development.

Role

The role of Bank Project Worker will include:

• Providing support to encourage customers with mental health needs to maximise their own potential and independence
• Supporting progress towards independence in managing positive mental health
• Offering one-to-one support as required
• Promoting safety by undertaking risk assessments and reviewing customers’ needs
• Regularly assessing the needs of customers, writing, and updating support plans
• Developing professional relationships with customers, using clear communication to ensure personal choice, privacy and dignity
• Delivery of small group activities to promote recovery and well-being

Skills and experience

• 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 to support people in crisis
• Ability to work effectively in highly pressured situations
• Experience with developing and maintaining accurate records and support plans
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages and internet communications
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards is desirable

Benefits

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

Job details

Job Reference: 227283

Location: 26 Cumberland Park, London W3 6SX

Salary: £14.67 per hour

Hours: Hours as and when required

Closing Date: -

Other information

Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced. We are only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, use your internal careers account to submit your application. We may withdraw this advertisement at any time; please apply early. We are committed to inclusion and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. We will make adjustments during the application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary for 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.