Project Worker

Sanctuary Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing support

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Training & development

Flexible working

Staff networks

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Manchester is seeking a Project Worker to support people who have experienced homelessness, helping them build independence and reach their potential. You will assess needs, update support plans, and be the first point of contact for customer queries.

Join a compassionate team, work with external partners to boost wellbeing, education and employment, and contribute to a service recognised for its supportive, inclusive approach.

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 flexible enthusiastic

Teamwork and independent work

Organisational literacy numeracy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 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).
• 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.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

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. 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.

• 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)

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 Stanley Grove, 62/64 Stanley Grove, Longsight, Greater Manchester, M12 5GF £13.87 per hour 37.5 Hours per week Be the reason someone finds their footing 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 homelessness service at Stanley Grove, 62/64 Stanley Grove, Longsight, Greater Manchester, M12 5GF. You'll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people experiencing homelessness, that puts people first - every single day.

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