Project Worker

Sanctuary; City Of London; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Career development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Descripción de la vacante

Sanctuary is seeking a Project Worker to join our John Pounds House mental health service in London. You’ll support adults with mental health needs, promote recovery, and help people to build independence within a compassionate, community-focused team.

You’ll conduct risk assessments, update support plans, and deliver small group activities. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it is preferred, with training and career development provided.

Formación

• Experience supporting adults with mental health needs.
• Empathetic and able to relate to people with mental health challenges.
• Lived experience of mental health services is valued and can help support people in crisis.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and maintain accurate records.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar).

Responsabilidades

• Support customers with mental health needs to build independence and reach their potential.
• Encourage progress towards managing positive mental health.
• Provide one-to-one support when needed.
• Promote safety through risk assessments and regular reviews.
• Assess needs and update support plans, delivering small group activities to support recovery and wellbeing. (This role is sometimes also referred to as Support Worker, Support Assistant, or Independent Living Assistant).

Conocimientos

Mental health support

Empathy

Record-keeping

Crisis support

IT skills

Educación

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Descripción del empleo

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.

Project Worker – John Pounds House

Location: John Pounds House, 271 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DU.

Salary: £15.26 per hour. Hours: 28 / 37.5 hours per week.

About the Role

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 vibrant mental health service at John Pounds House, 271 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DU. You'll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people with mental health needs, 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

• Support customers with mental health needs to build independence and reach their potential.
• Encourage progress towards managing positive mental health.
• Provide one-to-one support when needed.
• Promote safety through risk assessments and regular reviews.
• Assess needs and update support plans, delivering small group activities to support recovery and wellbeing. (This role is sometimes also referred to as Support Worker, Support Assistant, or Independent Living Assistant).

Your Skills

• Experience supporting adults with mental health needs.
• Empathetic and able to relate to people with mental health challenges.
• Lived experience of mental health services is valued and can help support people in crisis.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and maintain accurate records.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• 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.

Recruitment Information

SancSLivingWe 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.

Other Information

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

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