Title:  Project Worker

Project Worker

Shaftesbury Court, Manor Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 9HN

£13.03 per hour

Full time and Part Time (37.5 - 18.5 hours per week)

 
Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for Project Workers at our CQC Registered Learning and Physical Disabilities Service at Shaftesbury Court.

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 a range of learning disabilities and physical disabilities to maximise their own potential and independence
• Being a first point of call to receive and direct all customer and customer queries
• Supporting progress towards independence in managing positive mental health
• Liaising with staff to ensure positive outcomes, with a focus on maintaining tenancies and support
• Offering one-to-one support as required
• 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
• Completing and monitoring health and safety checks within the service

Skills and experiences:

• Previous experience of working with adults with physical/learning disabilities or high needs
• Experience in understanding housing and tenancy applications and processes
• The ability to relate and empathise with people with physical/learning disabilities
• 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

Are you ready to be your best?
Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you: 

• 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: 222091

Closing Date: 8 December 2024

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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.