Project worker

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking Project Workers to support individuals with complex needs, such as homelessness and mental health challenges. The position is for 37.5 hours per week and includes responsibilities like delivering keywork and managing a caseload. Ideal candidates will have experience in casework and an understanding of trauma-informed practices. This temporary role offers a pay of £16.64 per hour and requires strong communication and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people affected by homelessness or temporary accommodation.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and psychologically informed practice.
• Ability to engage clients with challenging or complex backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person‑centred keywork and complete risk and needs assessments.
• Develop support and safety plans and help clients access services.
• Work closely with multi‑agency partners.

Skills

Strong casework and assessment skills

Good IT and administrative skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage a caseload

Job description

We are recruiting Project Workers to support individuals with complex needs, including homelessness, substance use, mental health challenges, and criminal justice involvement. You will deliver person‑centred keywork, complete risk and needs assessments, develop support and safety plans, and help clients access services, benefits, and recovery pathways. The role also involves housing management duties and working closely with multi‑agency partners.

Project Worker - Complex Needs

Pay: £16.64 per hour (incl. holiday pay)

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday‑Friday (early & late rota)

Contract: 3 months

Start: ASAP

Requirements

• Experience supporting people affected by homelessness or temporary accommodation
• Strong casework and assessment skills
• Understanding of trauma‑informed and psychologically informed practice
• Ability to engage clients with challenging or complex backgrounds
• Good IT and administrative skills
• Ability to manage a caseload and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills with experience of multi‑agency working
• Ability to build rapport with clients who may be reluctant to engage

Apply Now If you’re passionate about supporting vulnerable people and meet the requirements, please send your CV.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.