Project Worker

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Life insurance

Parental leave

Leave purchase

Training

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Staff networks

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living in Haverhill is hiring a Project Worker to support people experiencing homelessness at The Limes. This 26-hour week role offers a stable part-time schedule and the chance to make a real difference in the community.

You will assess needs, update support plans, be first point of contact, and build respectful relationships with clients and partners.

We offer benefits including health support, life insurance, parental leave, training, flexible working, and a pension.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults who have experienced homelessness.
• Positive, flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• Able to work well in a team and independently.
• Strong organisational skills with good literacy and numeracy.
• 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 who have experienced homelessness to build independence and reach their potential.
• Assess needs and update support plans.
• Act as the first point of contact for customer queries.
• Build positive relationships that respect choice, privacy and dignity.
• Work with external partners to boost confidence, health and wellbeing, and encourage education and employment.

Skills

Experience supporting adults who have

Positive approach

Team player

Organisational skills

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Proficient IT skills (MS Office)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Project Worker

Haverhill, Suffolk, GB, CB9 8HB

Project Worker

The Limes, 12 Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8HB

£18,756 per year

26 hours per week – 4 days a week at 6.5 hours per shift. Includes some weekend working

Be the reason someone finds their footing

We’re proud to be recognised as the2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year– and we’re excited to welcome a new Project Worker to our vibrant homelessness service at The Limes, 12 Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8HB.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people experiencing homelessness, 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 who have experienced homelessness to build independence and reach their potential
• Assess needs and update support plans
• Act as the first point of contact for customer queries
• Build positive relationships that respect choice, privacy and dignity
• Work with external partners to boost confidence, health and wellbeing, and encourage education and employment

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

Your skills

• Experience supporting adults who have experienced homelessness
• Positive, flexible and enthusiastic approach
• Able to work well in a team and independently
• Strong organisational skills with good literacy and numeracy
• 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, alongside33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays),occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributory 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

Ready to #BeYourBest?

Start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.

Job Reference:229799

Inclusion is one of our core values

We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

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

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

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