Project Worker

at  Sanctuary Supported Living

Location:Hythe, South East, GB, CT21 6AJ
Department: Supported Living Services
Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living
Closing Date: 12/05/2024
Salary: £13.12 / per hour
Requisition: 218159

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Experience of working with vulnerable children and young adults
• Proven experience of working with relevant client group
• Proven knowledge of key needs and services for relevant client group
• Some knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Good understanding of written and spoken English
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal and customer care skills
• Ability to demonstrate a positive and accepting approach to clients whatever their needs
• Ability to keep accurate records and clearly communicate relevant information
• Ability to make accurate simple calculations
• Email and internet communications

• Provide high quality person centred support to enable and empower clients to develop the skills necessary for independent living within legislative, regulatory requirements and best practice
• Establish professional relationships with all clients, using appropriate and clear communication to promote independence through developing daily living skills and social engagement, ensuring that clients maintain personal choice, privacy and dignity
• Assist clients in understanding and planning their support package, focussing on positive outcomes to maximise clients’ potential and enable them to exercise choice and control
• Provide advocacy to support clients and their families when required, to maximise clients independence and personal potential
• Liaise with relevant external agencies to ensure the maximum support is delivered to enable clients to access and maintain a level of integration within the wider community
• Manage the implementation of safeguarding principles and responsibilities to ensure the safety of clients and to avoid potential risk to stakeholders and the business.
• Promote safe practices and undertake risk assessments within legislative frameworks and business protocols, escalating issues as appropriate
• Contribute, as appropriate, to special programmes and projects in support of the Group’s values and objectives