Temporary Specialist Project Worker The Lookout, Kennel Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6PT GBP 14.65 per hour 37.5 hours per week Temporary position for up to 6 months Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Specialist Project Worker at our Mental Health Service, The Lookout, Winchester. 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: : Providing support to encourage our customers with mental health needs to maximise their own potential and independence : 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 and Social Care, or willing to work towards : Proven experience of working with a similar customer group is essential : Previous experience of working with adults with mental health needs : The ability to relate and empathise with people with mental health issues : You may have lived experience of using mental health services and will have the knowledge and understanding to support people in crisis : Experience with developing and maintaining accurate records and support plans : The ability to work on your own initiative and to react effectively under pressure 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 (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: We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, dont forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive