Specialist Project Worker
Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS)
£13.68 per hour
37.5 hours per week
Temporary position for up to 6 months
Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Temporary Specialist Project Worker at Torbay Domestic Abuse Service, Paignton, Devon.
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.
The role of Specialist Project Worker will include:
* Ensuring the smooth running of the service, promoting the service effectively to others
* Working closely with staff and customers to deliver a high quality, intensive support service
* Managing a team of Project Workers
* 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 is desirable
* 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
* As this role is accommodation based own car and drivers licence is essential.
Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits!
* At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata
* 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: 222387
Closing Date: 22 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.
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.
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