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Project Assistant

Riverside Group
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London W2 2HB, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position of Project Assistant is a permanent role offering a salary of £24,627 plus a £4,000 London allowance per annum, pro rata, with part-time hours of 22.5 per week, primarily on weekends.
  • The role involves supporting the day-to-day operations of a supported housing service, prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of residents without providing personal care.
  • Candidates should have experience in a customer-facing environment and an understanding of supporting vulnerable individuals, which may include personal lived experience of homelessness or addiction.
  • Riverside, a housing association with a 90-year history, emphasizes diversity and inclusion, providing competitive pay, generous holiday, flexible working options, and investment in employee development.
  • Applications are encouraged to be submitted early as they may close before the stated deadline.
Job Title: Project AssistantContract Type: PermanentSalary: £24,627 plus £4,000 London allowance per annum (pro rata)Working Hours: 22.5 Hours per weekWorking Pattern: Weekend shifts Friday, Saturday and Sunday Location: Queen Mary Chapter StreetIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.The difference you will make as a Support AssistantYou will be key in the day-to-day running of one of our supported housing services. We don’t run care homes, so there’s no need to provide personal care. The priority in your role includes the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our accommodation, including our customers.Working with people who have a range of needs, you could be doing any number of things. From supporting customers in conversations with calls from their GP, Social Services, or Benefits teams – to dealing with the emergency services including the Police and Ambulance, when the need arises.You’ll log all incidents to make sure we have an accurate record of events. And when a customer leaves, you will clean and prepare their room, ready for the next occupant.About youWe are looking for someone with:
  • Experience of working with people in a customer facing environment
  • An understanding of supporting vulnerable people – this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction
Why Riverside?At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
  • Competitive pay & generous pension 
  • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata) 
  • Flexible working options available
  • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
  • A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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