Specialist Lead 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

SPECIALIST LEAD MENTOR

TEMPORARY POSITION FOR 6 MONTHS WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A FURTHER EXTENSION

VICTORIA HOUSE, VICTORIA STREET, OPENSHAW, MANCHESTER

£10.55 PER HOUR, 37.5 Hours Per Week

We are looking for someone with drive and tenacity to work as part of a team delivering services to Prolific Offenders with support needs.

As a Specialist Lead Mentor you will be delivering person centred support services directly to clients alongside the Victoria House Project Worker team, deputising for the Skills and Volunteer Coordinator, mentoring colleagues and monitoring front line service delivery to ensure we are able to deliver the best possible service to our clients and are able to work to the exact requirements of the terms of this innovative and new style of contract.

The Specialist Lead Mentor, in conjunction with the Skills and Volunteer Coordinator and Local Services Manager will have a lead role in pioneering this initiative. Daily liaison with other Agencies and professionals is fundamental to this role, so excellent communication skills along with the self-belief to challenge where necessary are essential. Previous experience of working with clients with Offending behaviours and vulnerable groups who may challenge services is essential along with some previous supervisory experience.

The ability to be flexible and adaptable, to work confidently off your own initiative, yet work collaboratively with a team along with the enthusiasm to welcome continuous learning, both 'on the job' and formally, must be a given.

Our excellent benefits package includes 33 days annual leave, pro rata (including bank holidays) and a contributory pension scheme.

Closing Date: 4 April 2014

Building Equality and Diversity

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

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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