Part Time Project Worker

Uschanging Lives; Chester Moor; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Vacancy Filler is seeking a Part Time Project Worker in Durham to support males aged 18 and over with complex needs, including mental health challenges and substance misuse. You will provide person-centred support, develop and review plans, and promote recovery and wellbeing.

This temporary, part-time position offers a pro rata salary of £26,675 per year and requires compassionate, collaborative workers to engage with clients and work with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Providing person-centred support to males aged 18+ with a range of complex needs.
• Developing and reviewing support plans, completing risk assessments, and promoting independence, wellbeing and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating meaningful activities to encourage engagement and social inclusion.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring a safe, clean, welcoming environment through project housekeeping duties.
• Building positive relationships and working with multidisciplinary teams to support individuals' personal goals.

Job description

Part Time Project Worker

CAPTION:

• Company: Vacancy Filler
• Salary: £26,675 to £26,675 a year, pro rata
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Durham, DH2 3NL
• Job type: Temporary
• Posting date: 17 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 1 Oct 2026

Summary

About usChanging Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.

About the Service - Housing & Homelessness Services

A safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.

Accommodation to us doesn't just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.

About the Job

Providing person-centred support to males aged 18 and over with a range of complex needs, including mental health challenges and substance misuse issues. Role includes key working, developing and reviewing support plans, completing risk assessments, and promoting independence, wellbeing, and recovery. Coordinating meaningful activities to encourage engagement and social inclusion, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment through regular project housekeeping duties. Building positive relationships, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting individuals in achieving their personal goals and positive outcomes.