Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; Eccles; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Training & career development

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Enhanced pay rates

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a dedicated role within its Sanctuary Supported Living services to help people with mental health needs build independence and reach their potential. You will provide one-to-one support, run small group activities, and contribute to regular risk assessments and reviews to ensure safety and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care in a not-for-profit environment that reinvests in its people and services, with a strong commitment to inclusion and

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with MH

Empathetic communication

Lived experience valued

Work under pressure & maintain records

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Proficient IT skills (MS Office)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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).
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks where needed. Information provided during recruitment may be verified as part of these checks.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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)

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.

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.

Benefits

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
• Enhanced pay rates for additional hours, when available