About The Role
Would you like a meaningful job that makes a difference, with flexibility and real potential for growth?
Salvation Army Homes is an organisation that provides a range of housing and varied support services to vulnerable people. Our aim is to support people in achieving their full potential. We are currently going through a large period of growth and have a vacancy for a Project Worker.
As a Project Worker you will be expected to:
1. Effectively support the management of an assigned caseload contingent on needs, strengths, abilities and preferences of the service user served.
2. Provide effective support and risk management for service users involved in the service.
3. Possess a clear understanding of the service delivery and resources available for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
4. Ensure that all service users are given the security and support to maximise their independence, dignity and choice in accordance with the aims of the project.
About You
We need you to be naturally aligned with our values and behaviours and to demonstrate energy and passion in your contribution as a Project Worker to transforming lives.
You will be confident and able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including residents, colleagues and local neighbours. We need you to have:
* Empathy with our client group
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Good time management
* A willingness to work night shift on a rota basis
Benefits of working as a Project Worker:
* £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service (for permanent staff)
* 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
* An extra day off on your birthday
* A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)
* Pension with life assurance
* Discounted private medical insurance
* Loans available for financial emergencies
* Occupational Sick Pay
* A full Induction package and training relevant to the role
* Long service awards from 2.5 years
* Support to learn and develop your career
About Us
A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.
Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement services to our residents. That’s where you come in.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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