Project Worker

Salvation Army Homes; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of supported housing in the UK is seeking a Project Worker to help transforming lives by supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. The role involves building trust with clients, assessing their needs, and facilitating their social integration through various programmes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience with vulnerable populations. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, financial incentives, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

£100 starting bonus

£250 bonus after 6 months

£250 bonus after 12 months

26 days annual leave

Extra day off on birthday

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Loans for financial emergencies

Occupational Sick Pay

Training and induction package

Qualifications

• Experience working with homeless people or supporting vulnerable groups.
• Ability to develop clients' skills and strengths.
• Knowledge of the wider community resources.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and build trust.
• Encourage social integration and participation in programmes.
• Support residents with practical daily living challenges.

Skills

Confident communication

Building trusting relationships

Supporting vulnerable groups

Knowledge of community resources

Job description

About The Role

Exciting opportunity for a Project Worker based in Abbott Lodge, our supported housing service in Salford

Working in an environment that is dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement, you will work with people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation. Assessing needs, building trust, enabling and unlocking our clients potential to live independently, you will need to get to know your clients, enhance their social integration and abilities by encouraging them to participate in social and leisure programmes, help residents their support needs and with the practicalities of everyday living.

About You

Working in a way that aligns with our Values and Behaviours will come naturally to you. We also need you to have energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.

Responsibilities & Requirements

You will need to:

• Be a confident and capable communicator
• Be able to build trusting, professional relationships
• Be able to help people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.
• Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,
• Have a good idea of the wider community resources and organisations available to support our residents and be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations.

Benefits

In return, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:

• £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
• An extra day off on your birthday
• A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)
• Pension with life assurance
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Loans available for financial emergencies
• Occupational Sick Pay
• A full Induction package and training relevant to the role
• Long service awards from 2.5 years
• Support to learn and develop your career

About Us

A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.

Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.