Evening Youth Support Worker - Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living is seeking a Project Worker to join our young people service at 106 Whitstable Road, Canterbury. You will assess needs, update support plans, and help with education, training and employment while supporting daily living tasks and tenancy requirements.

The role involves safeguarding duties, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work proactively in a compassionate, community-focused team. This is a Friday–Monday evening shift in Canterbury.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable people.
• Strong interpersonal and customer care skills.
• Excellent communication and initiative.
• Knowledge of support planning, risk assessment, safeguarding.
• Proficient IT skills (MS Office and similar).
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer needs, update support plans, and signpost to education, training, and employment.
• Support customers with daily living tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Offer advice to help customers meet tenancy conditions.
• Assist with managing finances and welfare benefits.
• Promote social inclusion and help build confidence and resilience.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Interpersonal skills

Customer care skills

Communication

Support planning & safeguarding

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanctuary Supported Living is seeking a Project Worker to join our young people service at 106 Whitstable Road, Canterbury. You will assess needs, update support plans, and help with education, training and employment while supporting daily living tasks and tenancy requirements.

The role involves safeguarding duties, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work proactively in a compassionate, community-focused team. This is a Friday–Monday evening shift in Canterbury.