Part-Time Youth Support Project Worker

Sanctuary; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave

Annual leave pro rata

Training & career development

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture & staff networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living in Felixstowe, England, is seeking a Project Worker to join our caring team at 11-20 Langley Close, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2NB. This role is part-time, paid at £13.87 per hour, 21 hours per week, with a commitment to helping young people thrive in a supportive environment.

You will assess needs, signpost to education and employment, support daily living tasks, and promote safeguarding and inclusion. We offer training and development, and a values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable people.
• Positive approach to supporting young people with a range of needs.
• Strong interpersonal and customer care skills with an approachable attitude.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of support planning, key working, risk assessment and safeguarding.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Support planning knowledge

Risk assessment knowledge

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Sanctuary Supported Living in Felixstowe, England, is seeking a Project Worker to join our caring team at 11-20 Langley Close, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2NB. This role is part-time, paid at £13.87 per hour, 21 hours per week, with a commitment to helping young people thrive in a supportive environment.

You will assess needs, signpost to education and employment, support daily living tasks, and promote safeguarding and inclusion. We offer training and development, and a values-driven culture.