Senior Support Worker

 

Specialist Project Worker (Homeless Services)

 

Haverhill Homelessness Services (The Iimes and Heazeworth House)

 

Salary: £27,202.50

 

37.5 hours per week

 

 

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Specialist Project Worker at our Homelessness Services at The Limes and Heazeworth House, Haverhill. There is expectation this role will occassionaly support our services at Sudbury, driving is essential.

 

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 Specialist Project Worker will include:

• Line managing a selection of the staff team.
• Managing the day to day running of the service, promoting the service effectively to others.
• Providing support to encourage our customers who have faced homelessness to maximise their own potential and independence.
• Working closely with staff and customers to deliver a high quality, intensive support service
• Recruiting, developing, and training staff within appropriate legislative or NVQ frameworks and devising effective and well-run staff rotas
• Overseeing and monitoring the quality of risk tools, assessments, and personalised support plans
• Liaising with staff to ensure positive outcomes, with a focus on maintaining tenancies and move on objectives
• Promoting safe working practices by undertaking risk assessments to support, reduce or eliminate risks
• Completing and monitoring health and safety checks within the service

 

Skills and experiences:

• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards
• Proven experience of working with a similar customer group is essential
• Previous housing related support desirable, Including a sound knowledge of housing management including rents, tenancies and health and safety
• Good understanding of occupancy agreements
• The ability to work on your own initiative and to react effectively under pressure
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle

 

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: 227367

 

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