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Project Worker Magdalene Court, Magdalene Close, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EB £13.34 per hour 25 hours per week Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Project Worker at our Homelessness Service, at Magdalene Court in Glastonbury. 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 Project Worker will include: <ul><li>Providing support to encourage our customers who have faced homelessness to maximise their own potential and independence</li><li>Assessing customers' needs by writing and updating support plans</li><li>Being a first point of call to receive and direct all customer queries</li><li>Developing relationships with customers, ensuring that customers maintain personal choice, privacy, and dignity</li><li>Liaising with external support links to improve customers' confidence, health and wellbeing and offer training and encouragement towards employment and education</li><li>Handling occasional emergency situations</li><li>Keeping accurate and high-quality written records</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Experience of working with adults who have experienced homelessness</li><li>Enthusiastic and flexible with a strong "can-do" attitude</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative</li><li>Strong organisational skills as well as functional literacy and numeracy</li><li>Ability to react quickly to changing priorities whilst working to deadlines and targets</li><li>NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards is essential</li></ul>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: <ul><li>At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays) pro rata</li><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers</li><li>Health and well-being plans</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working</li><li>Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>A wide range of learning and development opportunities</li></ul>Job Reference: 226056 We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, don't 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 and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Housing Support Worker

We are now recruiting for an experienced, positive and enthusiastic Team Leader/House Manager that will under the guidance of a Deputy Head of Care and Head of Care (Registered Manager) be able to support their allocated staff team to care and support the students throughout their placement at Cambian Lufton College. Ensuring a person-centred approach and high levels of engagement are delivered within the homes through staff passion and commitment to provide outstanding quality of care. The successful candidate will receive excellent professional development, and the opportunity for ongoing career progression. What do we need from you? <ul> <li>Line management experience within a care setting is essential as well as a positive and pro-active approach.</li> <li>Have the experience and ability to motivate and manage a small team of support workers, to ensure the homes are compliant with CQC regulations and have an active and current home improvement plan.</li> <li>Experience of rota management, supervising, supporting and leading a small staff team is desirable.</li> </ul>Although it would be advantageous, you do not need to have experience of working at a Team Leader to be successful with your application, as Cambian Lufton College provides a full initial induction, on-going training program and the expectation that you will be enrolled on the QCF 3 in adult care following 6 months employment. About the school: Cambian Lufton College is situated across a number of sites which include, Lufton Manor, Lufton Manor Farm and community houses which together make up a 30 acre rural campus located on the outskirts of Yeovil, Somerset. The College caters for young people and adults between the ages of 16 - 25 years that have additional learning needs and associated complex behaviours that may challenge. The College prides itself on being able to support all young people, including some that haven't previously had the opportunity to access a bespoke, meaningful education at a College that prepares them for adulthood in an individualised way. The college offers both 38 and 52 week residential placements, with a holistic approach from our education, care, clinical and support teams to those with additional and complex needs including Autism and Asperger's. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively in a supportive environment with trained, qualified professionals and to join an expanding, successful educational organisation. Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Job Description: House_Manager_JD.docx

House Manager

Job summary To work in a award winning team to provide early intervention, prevention, outreach nursing care and support for people who are experiencing homeless or rough sleeping across the whole of Somerset. This includes those in all supportive/temporary/unsecure accommodation.Key duties include active engagement and maintenance of relationships; develop and promote positive joint working practice with other services including the community mental health team and drug and alcohol services, police, probation, council etc... You will be expected to take patients to their appointments in your own vehicle and help them re engage with health/social services.You will work as part of a team making every contact count, taking every opportunity to impact directly and indirectly on the health and wellbeing of people. You will be able to work under direction and as an autonomous practitioner as agreed with the clinical lead you will demonstrate safe decision-making and compassionate, non-judgemental support. Please note there are two posts available for this role one in Mendip and the other in Sedgemoor. Main duties of the job Full details of duties can be found in the job description. Please be advised this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications. About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: <ul><li>Flexible working options to help you balance work and life</li><li>NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security</li><li>Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax</li><li>A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential</li></ul>Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breath-taking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Job description Job responsibilities For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Basic Life Support.</li> <li>Level 2 English and Maths.</li> <li>(equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or above).</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>Experience of dealing with the public and other organisations.</li> <li>Understanding of national issues that will influence care and practice with people who are homeless and rough sleeping.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Knowledge of one or more of the following: Homelessness, Housing Law, safeguarding, mental health, sexual health, substance misuse and the criminal</li> <li>justice system.</li> </ul> Additional Criteria Essential <ul> <li>Full driving licence and use of a vehicle, and able to drive and travel across the county as required utilising own transport and claiming accordingly.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>..</li> </ul>Person Specification Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Basic Life Support.</li> <li>Level 2 English and Maths.</li> <li>(equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or above).</li> </ul> Experience Essential <ul> <li>Experience of dealing with the public and other organisations.</li> <li>Understanding of national issues that will influence care and practice with people who are homeless and rough sleeping.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Knowledge of one or more of the following: Homelessness, Housing Law, safeguarding, mental health, sexual health, substance misuse and the criminal</li> <li>justice system.</li> </ul> Additional Criteria Essential <ul> <li>Full driving licence and use of a vehicle, and able to drive and travel across the county as required utilising own transport and claiming accordingly.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>..</li> </ul>Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Priory Health Park Glastonbury Road Wells Somerset BA5 1XL Employer's website

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