Job Description

Are you looking for a new role that will give you variety and a sense of achievement?
We are looking for experienced Project Workers who have a background in supporting adults who are homeless or about to be homeless and we want to hear from you today!

Project Worker

Salary and benefits
For your hard work and commitment, you will be paid a salary of £20,069, and a very desirable employee package.

Location and hours
To be successful in this role then you must be driven to make a difference in someone`s life, have either personal or professional experience. Be able to work shifts on a rota that covers 7 days a week with early shifts starting at 8am to 1pm and late shifts starting at 1pm to 11:30pm. Also 2 sleep ins which with pay £65 on top of basic salary each.

The company and the service
We are in partnership and collaborating with a fantastic client who are a registered care and support charity, who specialise in delivering homes, services, and innovation for the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands and providing support to vulnerable adults. They provide the very best service, and they would love your help to continue that process.

This service is for individuals 16-24 years old who find themselves living in precarious housing or at risk of eviction but not statutorily homeless as defined by the Homeless Reduction Act. This service offers an excellent person-centred service which enables vulnerable adults to live independently in the community. If you are living at home with family and have had a family relationship breakdown, we can offer mediation with yourself and your family with the aim of you being able to stay at the family home.

Overview of the role
The client is looking for a full-time Project Worker to provide person centred support to customers, reporting any safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure. To support customers with life skills and empower them to make a positive contribution to society and become self-sufficient; this includes recording case studies that reflect achievements of outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
-Interview new residents
-Inducting new residents
-Promote independence
-Assist residents with budgeting
-Collecting rent
-Safeguarding

Required Skills, Experience, & Knowledge
" Passion and desire to help people who are struggling with their tenancy and are at risk of homelessness
" A DBS on the update service
" Professional or personal experience working with young people or adults with learning disabilities or mental health
" Transferable skills which could enable you to support vulnerable adults who are at risk of homelessness

All applications must be accompanied with a current CV. If successful you will be required to have a current DBS on the update service, eligibility of right to work, and your start date will be subject to sufficient references.

If you want to help make a difference to service users and also your career, click apply now, or call Samuel on 0121 480 8217 for more information.