Project Worker

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Paignton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Job summary

We offer competitive pay (£13.87 per hour), with 37.5 hours per week, a contributory pension, health support, and ongoing training in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse.
• Knowledge of housing management, including voids and arrears.
• Understanding of occupancy agreements.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and update support plans, signposting to education, training and employment opportunities.
• Support clients with managing finances and welfare benefits.
• Encourage social inclusion and help clients build confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Work with agencies on behalf of clients, promoting choice and acting as an advocate when needed.
• Promote safe working practices by completing risk assessments within legislative guidelines.

Skills

Domestic abuse support

Housing management

Occupancy agreements

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Title: Project Worker

Paignton, Devon, GB, TQ4 7HP

Project Worker

Woodview House, Unit 6, Torbay Business Park, Woodview Road, Paignton TQ4 7HP

£13.87 per hour

37.5 Hours per week

Be a safe space when it matters most

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 domestic abuse service at Woodview House, Unit 6, Torbay Business Park, Woodview Road, Paignton TQ4 7HP.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people experiencing domestic abuse, 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 client needs and update support plans, signposting to education, training and employment opportunities
• Support clients with managing finances and welfare benefits
• Encourage social inclusion and help clients build confidence, resilience and self-esteem
• Work with agencies on behalf of clients, promoting choice and acting as an advocate when needed
• Promote safe working practices by completing risk assessments within legislative guidelines

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

Your skills

• Experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse or working in supported living
• Knowledge of housing management, including voids and arrears
• Understanding of occupancy agreements
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work on your own initiative
• Empathetic and non-judgmental with strong interpersonal skills
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards
• 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

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.

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

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