Project Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave pro rata

Sick pay linked to service

Contributory pension

Health & wellbeing support

Life insurance

Training & development

Flexible working

Inclusion networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living is seeking a Project Worker to assist adults who have experienced homelessness at Victoria House, Manchester. The role focuses on building independence, updating support plans, and serving as the first point of contact for queries.

You will collaborate with partners to boost wellbeing, education and employment outcomes, while maintaining dignity and choice for clients. Multiple benefits and flexible working are offered in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults who have experienced homelessness.
• Positive, flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong organisational skills with good literacy and numeracy.

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 approach

Team work & independence

Strong organisational skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Project Worker

Manchester, Lancashire, GB, M11 2LY

Project Worker

Victoria House, Victoria Street, Manchester, M11 2LY

£13.87 per hour

37.5 hours

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 Victoria House, Victoria Street, Manchester, M11 2LY.

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, 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

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
• 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.

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

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