Project Worker

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing

Life insurance

Parental leave

Career development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Enhanced pay for extra hours

Job summary

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited in Salisbury is seeking a Project Worker to support people experiencing homelessness and help them build independence. The role involves assessing needs, maintaining support plans, and acting as a first point of contact in a compassionate, community-focused team.

The position offers a generous benefits package, opportunities for training, flexible working options where possible, and a contributory pension.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults who have experienced homelessness.
• Strong teamwork and independent working abilities.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills; proficient with IT.

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 education/employment.

Skills

Homeless support experience

Teamwork

Literacy & numeracy

IT proficiency

Flexible & positive approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Project Worker

Salisbury, Wiltshire, GB, SP1 1DX

Project Worker

John Baker House 16-18 Rollestone Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1DX

£14.57 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 John Baker House, 16-18 Rollestone Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1DX.

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.

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
• Enhanced pay rates for additional hours, when available

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

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