Bank Project Worker

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Bank Project Worker at our Mental Health Service at Roebuck Close, Blackburn.

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 Bank Project Worker will include:

Providing support to encourage our customers with mental health needs to maximise their own potential and independence
Supporting progress towards independence in managing positive mental health
Offering one-to-one support as required
Promoting safety by undertaking risk assessments and reviewing customers’ needs
Regularly assessing the needs of customers, writing, and updating support plans
Developing professional relationships with customers, using appropriate and clear communication to ensure their personal choice, privacy and dignity is maintained
Delivery of small group activities to promote recovery and well-being
Skills and experiences:

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
Ability to work effectively in highly pressured situations
Experience with developing and maintaining accurate records and support plans
Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages and internet communications
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards is desirable
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:

A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
Health and well-being plans
A wide range of learning and development opportunities