Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A national health service provider in Greater London is hiring a Project Worker for their Mental Health Service at Park Lodge. This role involves supporting individuals with mental health needs to help them achieve independence, by offering one-on-one assistance, conducting risk assessments, and regularly updating support plans. Candidates should have experience with adults facing mental health challenges and be able to work under pressure. The position comes with a competitive pay rate of £14.67 per hour and various benefits including holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Flexible working opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with adults with mental health needs.
• Ability to relate and empathise with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Knowledge to support people in crisis situations.
• Effective in high-pressure environments.
• Experience in accurate record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to help customers with mental health needs achieve independence.
• Promote safety by conducting risk assessments.
• Regularly assess and update customers' support plans.
• Develop professional relationships to maintain privacy and dignity.
• Facilitate small group activities for recovery and well-being.

Skills

Experience with adults with mental health needs

Empathy with mental health issues

Ability to work under pressure

Record keeping and support plans

Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date: .

Requisition: 227148

Project Worker

Park Lodge, 251 Victoria Park Road, London E9 7BQ

£14.67 per hour

37.5 hours per week

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Temporary Project Worker at our Mental Health Service, at Park Lodge, London. 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 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 is desirable

Our 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: 227148

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

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 encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

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.