Project worker / Support worker Jobs
Support workers have to provide support to vulnerable people in projects based accommodation or living in the community.
Support worker jobs span different community sectors from mental health, homeless hostels and young persons projects to domestic violence shelters and single women with young families.
Project worker and support worker jobs in the community
Employers typically look for candidates with specialist experience of any of the above - they need to be able to deal with challenging behaviour and difficult situations. Applicants for project worker jobs must also have previous experience or have done some voluntary work. There are no specific qualifications needed.
Knowledge of supporting people framework, support plans, promoting independent living skills, empathising with challenging behaviour and excellent organisational skills are all core competencies sought. There are many courses you can do depending on the group of people dealt with.
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