Female Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick pay

Pension scheme

Training & development

Flexible working

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Sheffield, S13 area, is seeking a Female Project Worker to join the Sanctuary Supported Living service. The role supports individuals experiencing domestic abuse, working within a compassionate, community-focused team and a not-for-profit organisation that reinvests in people and services.

As part of the team, you will assess needs, update support plans, help with finances, and promote social inclusion, while adhering to safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse or working in supported living.
• Knowledge of housing management, including voids and arrears and health and safety of the building.
• Understanding of occupancy agreements.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work on your own initiative.
• Empathetic and non-judgmental with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and update support plans, signposting to education, training and employment opportunities.
• Support clients with managing finances and welfare benefits.
• Encourage social inclusion and help clients build confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Work with agencies on behalf of clients, promoting choice and acting as an advocate when needed.
• Promote safe working practices by completing risk assessments within legislative guidelines.

Skills

Empathy and interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

IT proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date: .

Salary: £13.87 per hour

Requisition: 229452

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Female Project Worker

Sheffield , S13 area

£13.87 per hour

Monday and Tuesday shifts - 10:30 - 6:30

Be a safe space when it matters most

We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new Project Worker to our domestic abuse service at Sheffield, S13 area.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people experiencing domestic abuse, that puts people first – every single day. #BeYourBest – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

Your role

• Assess client needs and update support plans, signposting to education, training and employment opportunities


• Support clients with managing finances and welfare benefits


• Encourage social inclusion and help clients build confidence, resilience and self-esteem


• Work with agencies on behalf of clients, promoting choice and acting as an advocate when needed


• Promote safe working practices by completing risk assessments within legislative guidelines

(This role is sometimes also referred to as Support Worker, Support Assistant, or Independent Living Assistant).

• Experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse or working in supported living


• Knowledge of housing management, including voids and arrears and health and safety of the building.


• Understanding of occupancy agreements


• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work on your own initiative


• Empathetic and non-judgmental with strong interpersonal skills


• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards


• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar)

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling


• Company-paid life insurance


• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme


• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities


• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks


• Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.


• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.


• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.


• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Inclusion is one of our core values

We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.