Homelessness Support Project Worker (Maternity Cover)

Sanctuary Group; Uphill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit housing and support service provider is looking for a Project Worker to join their team in Weston Super Mare. This rewarding position involves helping customers facing homelessness develop independence and improve their well-being. Applicants should have experience working with vulnerable adults and an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, or a willingness to obtain one. The role includes comprehensive training and attractive benefits, such as up to 30 days of paid holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday, increasing with service

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Cycle to Work scheme savings

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults who have faced homelessness.
• Ability to maintain customer choice, privacy, and dignity.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to help customers regain independence.
• Write and update support plans based on customers' needs.
• Liaise with external support links to enhance customers' well-being.

Skills

Experience of working with adults who have experienced homelessness

Enthusiastic and flexible with a strong 'can-do' attitude

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Strong organisational skills

Functional literacy and numeracy

Ability to react quickly to changing priorities

NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards

Education

NVQ3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

A not-for-profit housing and support service provider is looking for a Project Worker to join their team in Weston Super Mare. This rewarding position involves helping customers facing homelessness develop independence and improve their well-being. Applicants should have experience working with vulnerable adults and an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, or a willingness to obtain one. The role includes comprehensive training and attractive benefits, such as up to 30 days of paid holiday and a pension scheme.