Personal Mentor – Temporary Position For 6 Months

We provide a range of environments for those who need extra support to live independently, from young people and those with disabilities, to the elderly in extra care schemes. Our strength lies in the quality of our people and we employ those who share our aims

Personal Mentor

Temporary Position For 6 Months With The Possibility Of An Extension

Victoria House, Victoria Street, Openshaw, Manchester

£8.36 PER HOUR, 37.5 Hours Per Week

We are looking for an individual with passion and drive to provide support, enabling our clients with a range of complex needs and offending behaviours to achieve their potential and live more independently within their community. Ideally, you will have experience of working with homeless clients with support needs.

As we take a client centered approach to delivering support, we are looking for candidates who pride themselves on having excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ideally with experience of working with vulnerable people, you will use your skills to work with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcome for our clients. This will include regular key working, support planning, as well as liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies on behalf of the clients, actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as advocate when required.

In accordance with your core beliefs of delivering a genuinely needs led service, we will look to you to help clients maximise their income, budget, pay their rent and engage with work and training. Previous housing related support experience is desirable. In addition you will also have the ability to learn new skills and work well as part of our committed and hard working team. Initiative will also be key to your success, as you will be required to source innovative solutions to problems that allow residents independence to be maximised. Candidates who show enthusiasm and commitment to progressing their career within a supported housing environment are encouraged to apply.

Our excellent benefits package includes 28 days annual leave, pro rata (including bank holidays), sick pay scheme and a loyalty bonus.

Closing Date: 4 April 2014

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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, an exempt charity.

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