Project Worker

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

Job summary

A leading support services organization located in London is seeking a Temporary Project Worker to assist customers with mental health needs. The role offers a salary of £14.67 per hour for 37.5 hours a week, along with an attractive benefits package including 25 days holiday and flexible working opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience working with adults facing mental health challenges and be empathetic in nature.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Health and well-being plans

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in highly pressured situations.
• You may have lived experience of using mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to encourage customers to maximise their potential.
• Supporting progress towards independence in managing mental health.
• Offering one-to-one support as required.

Skills

Previous experience of working with adults with mental health needs

Ability to relate and empathise with people with mental health issues

Experience with developing and maintaining accurate records and support plans

Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages and internet communications

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Temporary Project Worker – Park Lodge, 251 Victoria Park Road, London E9 7BQ

£14.67 per hour • 37.5 hours per week

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

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date: .

Requisition: 226091

Role and responsibilities

• 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

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental, and financial health, and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 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: 223793

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 Confident 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.