Role
Grace House is a therapeutic centre for women with multiple complex needs. Our
holistic programs support them in their efforts to reintegrate into longer term accommodation and
community.
This post is restricted to female applicants in order to reduce barriers of access
for the all-female residents.
We are looking for 2 Senior Project Workers who will assist the Manager in all
aspects of organisation and delivery of the support service; including decisions related to staffing matters,
such as recruitment, allocation of cases within the staff team and supervision of staff.
You will also provide appropriate emotional and practical support to service
users assisting in budgeting, debt management, addiction support, household routines, arranging specific
specialist help, liaising with other external agencies, and so forth.
Your other tasks involve assisting the manager with all aspects of office
administration including financial management, Health & Safety, relevant risk assessments, legislative
requirements, office management, vehicles, maintenance, monitoring and quality assurance and dealing with
comments/ complaints about the service.
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experience of working in a residential social care
environment
- Experience of working with homeless and homeless
women
- Experience of working within and leading a
team
- Knowledge of current legislation regarding regulation of
care and protection of vulnerable adults
- An SVQ4 in Social Care, Promoting Independence or
equivalent as listed by SSSC as appropriate for a Housing Support Worker, or willingness to work
towards
As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010.
Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active
Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG
scheme.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa
sponsorship.