Address
SalaryWe are currently recruiting for two Project Workers on a temporary 3 month contract, starting from ASAP. Previous experience in this role is essential.
The role of Homelessness Project Worker will include:
- Supporting our customers to maximise their independence and move forward with their lives
- Assisting with assessing customers’ needs by writing and updating client notes
- Being a first point of call to receive and direct all customer and resident queries
- Developing good relationships with customers, helping them develop life skills
- Working with external agencies such as mental health and drug and alcohol professionals to support customers in accessing specialised support services
- Handling occasional emergency/challenging situations
- Going above and beyond to ensure an excellent service is provided to our customers
- Some health and safety responsibilities e.g. fire safety checks
Skills and experiences:
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults, people with mental health needs or substance misuse
- Prior knowledge of support planning, key working, risk assessment and safeguarding
- Previous experience working under challenging circumstances
- NVQ 2 Preferred in Health and Social Care,
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use IT systems confidently
Please feel free to apply online, or either call on 01206 616171 and ask to speak with Darren.
