Your new companyWe are recruiting a project officer for a supported housing project based in Wigan for young adults aged 16-25 years old. Your new roleYou would provide key worker support for customers through advocacy, 1-2-1 support and in group work settings to include life skills and independent living skills. You will be expected to produce support and action plans and risk assessments. Alongside this, you would be expected to provide scheme cover on a rota basis maintaining the safety and security of the scheme. This is a full-time role based on site on the scheme-you would be expected to work on a 3-weekly rota and the hours you work would be 8-4pm, 11-7pm or 12-8pm.

What you'll need to succeedYou will be a confident communicator, able to build excellent relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds. You will have the ability to manage your own diary with minimal supervision. It is essential you have knowledge of safeguarding, possess tenacity and resilience, and you must possess grade GCSE C or above in English and Maths or equivalent.

What you'll get in returnYou will receive a competitive hourly rate along with holiday pay accrual. You will receive access to online training and there is also free parking on site.

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