Bank Project Worker

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

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization is seeking a Bank Project Worker for its Mental Health Service in Winchester. The role involves providing support to individuals with mental health needs to maximize their potential and independence. Ideal candidates will have experience working in similar settings and empathize with clients facing mental health challenges. The position offers competitive pay at £14.01 per hour, with benefits including online discounts, health plans, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with adults facing mental health challenges.
• Ability to relate and empathize with individuals with mental health issues.
• Experience in developing and managing support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to customers to promote their independence.
• Conduct regular assessments of customer needs and review support plans.
• Facilitate small group activities to enhance recovery and well-being.

Skills

Experience with adults with mental health needs

Ability to empathize

Effective in pressured situations

Experience in maintaining records

Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards

Job description

Overview

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

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date: .

Salary: £14.01 per hour

Requisition: 227401

Role

Bank Project Worker

The Lookout, Kennel Lane, Winchester, SO22 6PT

£14.01 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, The Lookout in Winchester.

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 Bank Project Worker will include

• Providing support to encourage our 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 appropriate and clear communication to ensure their personal choice, privacy and dignity is maintained
• Delivery of small group activities to promote recovery and well-being

Skills and experiences

• 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
• 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 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: 227401

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

If you are applying internally, don’t forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

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 Confidence 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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