Specialist Project Worker – 25 Hours – £14.51 per hour – Lyndon Lodge, Leicester
Position: Specialist Project Worker at Lyndon Lodge, 383 Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 8TA. Hours: 25 per week. Salary: £14.51 per hour.
You’ll be part of a compassionate, community‑focused team supporting people with mental health needs, putting people first every day. This role is sometimes also referred to as Senior Support Worker or Senior Support Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Support customers with mental health needs to build independence and reach their potential
- Ensure the smooth running of the service and promote it effectively
- Work closely with colleagues and customers to deliver high‑quality, intensive support
- Manage and develop a team of Project Workers, including recruitment, training and rota planning
- Oversee risk assessments and personalised support plans to maintain quality
- Liaise with colleagues to achieve positive outcomes, focusing on tenancy sustainment and move‑on goals
- Promote safe working practices and complete health and safety checks
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience supporting adults with mental health needs
- Empathetic and able to relate to people with mental health challenges
- Lived experience of mental health services is valued and can help support people in crisis
- Able to work effectively under pressure and maintain accurate records
- Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar)
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it
Rewards and Benefits
- 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays)
- Occupational sick pay linked to length of service
- Contributory pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing support – Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments and an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, legal advice and short‑term counselling
- Company‑paid life insurance
- Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
- Company‑funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
- Flexible working options and an inclusive culture supported by staff networks (PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks)
- Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice arrangements
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit the company website for more information.
Inclusion and EEO
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to an inclusive environment for employees and customers.
Before you apply
- We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
- All roles require safeguarding and pre‑employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed.
- Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
- We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.
Applicants will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which will be paid for by the employer upon successful application.
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