Project Worker

About The Role
Exciting opportunity for a Project Worker based in our Maida Street service in Manchester, on a 12 month fixed term contract, key working a case load of young people who are at risk of being put on remand, helping them maintain alternative accommodation in the community.
At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.
As a Project Worker, you will be working our residents who are engaged with the criminal justice system support them to avoid remand and move on to independent living in partnership with the Youth Justice team. You will also:Provide individual service users with the best possible comprehensive supported housing serviceAct as keyworker to a caseload of residentsEnable residents to achieve their goals and aspirations and the opportunity to identify and develop their talents through a range of activities and engagementsDevelop and promote this exciting pilot project

About The Candidate
You will be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.
You will be able to:Motivate young people to recognise and unlock their talents to enable them to achieve their full potentialEngage and relate to young people aged 16-18 yearsBuild trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilienceTake an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talentsSupport clients to sustain their accommodation and manage their license agreementHave good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groupsApply safeguarding principles and practices which will be at the core of your workYou will need to be able to work outside normal office hours and be flexible in your approach to working with young peopleWe really want you to be able to succeed in your work with Salvation Army Homes, so in return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits in addition to the above salary package. This includes: £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ serviceLong service awards from 2.5 years26 days annual leave rising to 31 days, plus 8 bank holidaysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleSupport to learn and develop your career

About The Company
A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. 
Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.