Female Project Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice arrangements

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living in Sheffield is seeking a Female Project Worker to support people experiencing domestic abuse in the S13 area. The role is 15 hours per week at £13.87 per hour, with Monday and Tuesday shifts 10:30 - 18:30.

You will join a compassionate team and help clients access education, training and employment opportunities. This not-for-profit employer emphasises wellbeing, training, pension, and flexible working options while ensuring safeguarding and pre-employment checks are

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse or in supported living.
• Knowledge of housing management, including voids and arrears and health and safety.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and update support plans, signposting to opportunities.
• Support clients with managing finances and welfare benefits.
• Encourage social inclusion and help clients build confidence and resilience.
• Work with agencies on behalf of clients and advocate when needed.
• Promote safe working practices by completing risk assessments.

Skills

Domestic abuse support

Supported living

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Female Project Worker

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, GB, S13 8HJ

Female Project Worker

Sheffield, S13 area

£13.87 per hour

15 Hours per week

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 is more than a hashtag – 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).

Your skills

• 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 arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere 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.

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.

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