Project Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements and annual

Annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited is seeking a Project Worker to support customers who have experienced homelessness, helping them build independence and reach their potential. The role includes assessing needs, updating support plans, and serving as the first point of contact for queries.

You will foster relationships that respect choice, privacy and dignity, and collaborate with external partners to improve health, wellbeing and access to education and employment opportunities.

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 with homelessness

Positive & flexible attitude

Teamwork and independence

Strong literacy & numeracy

NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care or in-sW

Microsoft Office skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Project Worker

Witham, Essex, GB, CM8 2YH

Project Worker

11-22 Coverdale,PennyroyleCrescent, Witham, Essex, CM8 2YH

£14.57per hour

37.5 hours per week

Be the reason someone finds their footing

We’reproud to be recognised as the2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year– and we’re excited to welcome a newProject Workerto ourvibranthomelessness serviceatCoverdale, Essex.

You’llbepartof a compassionate, community-focused teamsupporting people experiencing homelessness,that puts people first – every single day.#BeYourBest is more than ahashtag– it’s our commitment to helpingour peoplegrow, thrive, and feel valued.We’ll support you with thetools, 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 deservemore than the basics. That’s why, alongside33days’ annual leavepro rata(rising to38,includingbank 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

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.

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

Inclusion is one of our core values

We’re committed tobeinga 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.

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