Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; Paignton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Paignton is seeking a Project Worker to support victims of domestic abuse. The role involves assessing client needs, managing support plans, and encouraging social inclusion. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and a NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or be willing to pursue it. The position offers benefits such as 25+ days of holiday, pension contributions, and various learning opportunities. Join us to make a real impact in people's lives.

Benefits

25+ days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a role supporting victims of domestic abuse.
• Sound knowledge of housing management including voids and arrears management.
• Good understanding of occupancy agreements.
• Ability to react effectively under pressure.
• Empathy and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessing clients' needs and updating support plans.
• Assisting clients with finances and welfare benefits.
• Encouraging social inclusion and client confidence.
• Working with statutory agencies on behalf of clients.
• Promoting safe working practices through risk assessments.

Skills

Experience supporting victims of domestic abuse

Knowledge of housing management

Interpersonal and customer care skills

Ability to work independently

Empathetic and non-judgmental

Education

NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Project Worker at our Torbay Domestic Abuse Service.

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.

Responsibilities

The role of Project Worker will include:

• Regularly assessing the needs of clients by writing and updating support plans, and signposting access to education, training, and employment
• Assisting clients with managing finances and welfare benefits
• Encouraging social inclusion and helping clients to build their confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
• Working with statutory and non-statutory agencies on behalf of the clients and actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when required
• Promoting safe working practices by undertaking risk assessments within legislative frameworks

Skills and experiences

• You will have previous experience in a role supporting victims of domestic abuse or a background gained in a supported living environment in a project worker capacity
• Sound knowledge of housing management including voids and arrears management
• Good understanding of occupancy agreements
• The ability to react effectively under pressure
• The ability to work on your own initiative and ability to source innovative solutions to problems
• You will be empathetic and non-judgmental with good interpersonal and customer care skills
• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards, is essential
• A full driving licence is required for this role

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

Job Reference: 227214

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.

Building Equality and Diversity

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 (continued)

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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