Project Worker

3 weeks ago

Preston, United Kingdom The Foxton Centre Full time

The Foxton Centre aims to work with the most marginalised communities in Preston to provide them with opportunities to flourish as human beings.

As we grow we are looking for passionate, highly motivated individuals to join our team.

**Main Role**:
**Main tasks and responsibilities**.
- To interact and build relationships with clients to increase trust in the service
- To signpost clients to our services for support during drop ins and well as inform them of the intensive support available from the service
- To offer personal safety information and provide support to women following incidents/disclosures of abuse and violence
- Offer support with reporting such incidents to the National Ugly Mugs Scheme and the police if they so wish
- To promote sexual health including the distribution of condoms
- To signpost and/or refer clients to other agencies as necessary
- To liaise with other agencies, network and advocate for clients as necessary
- Carry out street-based assessments and case work as necessary
- To support other team members in offering clients assertive, consistent, ongoing advice and guidance tailored to their individual needs.
- Carry out risk assessments in relation to all clients, and offer assistance to carry out regular reviews in line with our risk management protocols
- Administration duties such as compiling statistics and progress reports, including recording and monitoring of case loads
- Evaluate and monitor the work as required and update monitoring databases including reviewing client progress with service users using evidence-based review tools.
- Identify ways in which project services can develop and improve with special reference to homeless and vulnerable people in Preston.
- Participate and Contribute to Foxton Centre Team, contributing to the ethos of continuous improvement
- Proactively engage with difficult and vulnerable clients and support clients to make informed choices about their own wellbeing
- Advocate where possible on behalf of clients with external agencies e.g. Drug / Alcohol Services, Probation, Health Care Providers
- Undertake welfare checks and safeguarding referrals where required
- Provide clients with practical and emotional support to address their needs through active engagement, and build on client’s strengths
- Ensure all service users case files are up to date and relevant, in line with The Foxton Centre policy and procedures.
- Assist and support in the delivery of therapeutic interventions
- Work with a trauma informed approach.

**Other tasks and responsibilities**
- Undertake training as required
- Attend regular supervision and undertake training
- Attend and participate in regular Team Meetings.
- Task will include addressing any anti-social behaviour, completing housing benefit claims and addressing any issues in a timely manner. Supporting clients to manage their own bills.
- Liaise with other relevant agencies
- To liaise with housing management services to co-ordinate repairs to properties

**Person Specification**
- Experience in working with client experiencing homelessness.
- Managing complex and difficult situations in relation to people
- Experience of case work including case management systems
- Experience of completing administration tasks such as compiling data, stats and reports
- An understanding of housing issues and regulations
- Ability to liaise with and co-ordinate the work of a number or agencies / individuals to achieve effective outcomes for clients
- An understanding of the issues involved in providing support to people with mental health and complex needs
- Adhere to policies and procedures within the organisation
- Ability to be flexible in approach and a commitment to Diversity and Equality.
- Understanding of professional boundaries and the importance of confidentiality
- Understanding of the issues involved in providing support to people with complex support needs including alcohol and substance dependency, as well as enduring mental health needs

**Salary**: £22,760.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

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