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Homelessness Project Worker
Felixstowe Homelessness Services
£11.52
37.5 hours per week
Do you want a role where no two days are the same and you will be making a real impact to the lives of our customers?
Are you passionate about supporting people?
If this sounds like you then we may have your perfect opportunity!
We’re seeking an experienced Homelessness Project Worker to join our Felixstowe Homelessness Services Team covering sites across Buregate Road, Orford Road and Queens Road, where we house adults aged 18+. You may on occasion also cover shifts at our Young Peoples Service for 16-21 year olds. Our supported living service provides support to people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
At Sanctuary Supported Living, we are passionate about supporting people to live as independently as possible and to lead fulfilling lives. The primary focus of our services is to support customers in a range of areas including, finding employment, recovery from addiction and building stability through a range of social activities.
A successful outcome is achieved when our customers can move on to suitable long-term accommodation appropriate to their needs.
Shifts will cover between 7.45am to 8.30pm on a rolling rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays
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We offer a wide range of employee benefits, such as a comprehensive induction programme as well as on-going training to develop new and existing skills and encourage progression. Sanctuary has their own Learning and Development Academy, who provide a wide range of training courses, open to all.
Sanctuary also has a great employee Rewards scheme, where you will be able to receive a variety of discounts from major retailers.
The role of Project Worker will include:
- Being responsible for maintaining support plans for our customers so that they can develop the skills needed to live independently
- Keeping customers files up to date, including completing daily notes and general administration tasks
- Liaising with other health professionals such as Consultant Psychiatrists, Social Workers and GPs to help understand and support the needs of the customers
- Helping the customer with daily tasks such as shopping, cooking, social networking and keeping their living quarters reasonably clean and tidy
Skills and experiences:
- Experience of working with adults with mental health due to the current expectations in delivering a high quality support provision
- Ability to demonstrate a positive and accepting approach to customers whatever their needs
- Some knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages and internet communications
- NVQ3 in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards
Why work for us?
We’re united in working together to help customers on their pathways for independence, and our people are the single, biggest influence on our success.
No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day.
We won the West Midlands Care Employer Award 2022-23, in recognition of our commitment to our staff and supporting our teams to be their best. We’ve also been awarded Investors in People Gold status for the second time – because we value our people and have a strong focus on inclusion, teamwork, and empowerment.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive. And like our customers, we know everyone is different, and we’ll support you to be your best self. We’ll develop your skills and experiences, celebrate success, and turn any setbacks into motivation.
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:
- £11.52 per hour
- 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
We are proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care’s ‘Made with Care’ campaign to encourage more people to apply to work in adult social care. If you’re considering a caring career, we have many rewarding roles at Sanctuary Supported Living. For more information on the campaign click here
Read the full job profile here
Download our Recruitment Pack to learn more about Sanctuary culture and how you can #BeYourBest
Closing Date: 24 March 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.
For an insight into what it’s like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our careers page, or find us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Together we can be our best so that our customers can be their best.
#BeYourBest
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.
