Project Worker

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Grays; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-funded training

Pension scheme

Job summary

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited is seeking a Project Worker in Grays, Essex. The role offers 27.5 hours per week at £14.57 per hour, based at Ruth House, 93 William Street, Grays, RM17 6DZ, with the chance to support young people in a caring community setting.

You will work as part of a compassionate team, helping customers meet daily living needs, access education and employment, and maintain tenancy conditions while safeguarding is a priority.

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.
• 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 working with vulnerable

Positive approach to supporting young

Interpersonal and customer care

Effective communication

Support planning and safeguarding

Work on own initiative

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Title: Project Worker

Grays, Essex, GB, RM17 6DZ

Project Worker

Ruth House, 93 William Street, Grays, RM17 6DZ

£14.57 per hour

27.5 Hours per week

Be the reason someone feels supported

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 young people service at Ruth House, 93 William Street, Grays, RM17 6DZ.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting young people, 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 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

(This role is sometimes also referred to as Support Worker, Support Assistant, or Independent Living Assistant).

Your skills

• 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)

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
• Enhanced pay rates for additional hours, when available

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

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