Full-Time Project Worker – St Patrick’s
Job Description
We are recruiting a Project Worker to work in our supported accommodation project. You will be supporting clients with multiple and complex needs with a history of Entrenched homelessness. You will be supporting them with issues relating to their health and wellbeing, their independence aspirations, substance misuse, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding needs, histories of complex trauma and life skills. As a Project Worker you will be responsible for balancing the needs of the clients on your case load, the clients in the rest of the service and administrative duties relating to record keeping and Care Act risk management responsibilities
As a Project Worker you will contribute to the provision of high quality, safe, welcoming and secure supported housing and night shelter services for single homeless people and rough sleepers. This will involve providing assessment and onward support into sustainable accommodation or reconnection, using Psychologically Informed Environment practices, Trauma Informed Approach and restorative practice, to achieve the best possible outcomes for service users across the city which meet their needs and aspirations. You must have knowledge and experience of the homeless community and the challenges they face.
As a service, we provide a safe and caring environment for the homeless community and we seek to encourage and empower this community to move forward positively, and to learn and achieve the independent skills they need to live positive and fulfilling lives. This includes delivering one to one sessions and group work sessions to assist residents to develop personally and socially in order that they grow in confidence and move towards independence.
The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.
YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
How to Apply
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