Weekend Project Worker

Action Together; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary paid for 24 hours per week

Job summary

Caritas Diocese of Salford is seeking a Weekend Project Worker to support residents at our Greater Manchester accommodation project. You will deliver high-quality customer service, welcome residents, and supervise communal areas during weekend shifts.

The role requires IT and admin skills, and experience working with people who are homeless in supported housing. Hours are 8:45am–9:15pm on Saturdays and Sundays, with weekend interview routines in place.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, IT and admin skills are essential.
• Experience of working with people that are homeless and may be vulnerable or disadvantaged in a residential/similar setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily activities for residents (e.g., cooking, gardening, social activities).
• Provide a friendly and professional welcome to residents and monitor communal areas.
• Ensure security of the building, carry out building checks, and respond to emergencies.
• Answer telephone calls, monitor CCTV, and undertake minor domestic tasks.
• Support weekend operations from 8:45am to 21:15pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Skills

Customer service

IT skills

Admin skills

Teamwork

Experience with homeless

Job description

Caritas Diocese of Salford is the principal social action agency of the Catholic Diocese. Our mission is to put Love Into Action. We help those across Greater Manchester and Lancashire experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity. We provide a practical response to those in crisis, suffering hardship or who are at risk. We rebuild lives for the long-term, enabling people to live in a safe, healthy, and secure environment. We call for a better, more just world, where the voices of the poor are heard and acted upon and positively influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect those in need.

About the Job

Caritas House offers a pathway out of homelessness for single men with low support needs, it provides high-quality, single-room accommodation with 24-hour staffing for 19 men. We are looking to recruit a Project Worker to ensure a smooth-running service for the accommodation during the weekend.

As a Weekend Project Worker you will provide a high-quality customer service to residents at our accommodation project. You will also provide a friendly and professional welcome to residents coming in and out of the building and spend time with residents who are in the communal areas

You will facilitate a daily activity for the residents e.g. cooking, gardening or social activities. Additionally, you will be responsible for the security of the building, doing building checks, dealing with emergencies, answering telephone calls, monitoring CCTV and undertaking minor domestic tasks.

You must have excellent customer service, IT and admin skills and a positive approach to team working. Experience of working with people that are homeless and may be vulnerable or disadvantaged groups in a residential/similar setting is essential.

The hours of the role are 8:45am to 21:15pm Saturday and Sunday.

You must have experience of working with people that are homeless in supported housing.

Interview: Monday, 12 October 2026

Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer

Registered Charity Number: 1125808

Key information

• Employer: Caritas Diocese of Salford
• Locations: Greater Manchester, Manchester
• Role Type: Permanent
• Salary: £16,785 per annum for 24 hours per week

More about this role

• Closing Date: Tuesday 6th October 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 9am
• Anticipated Interview Date: Monday, October 12, 2026 - 13:00
• Contact Name: Amy Schofield
• Employee Benefits: Salary Policy - The pay structure is designed to attract and retain the most talented and dedicated people. The structure is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that salaries remain affordable and competitiveAnnual leave- We have an annual leave entitlement of 26 days per year in addition to bank and public holidays. Our annual leave year operates from 1 April to 31 MarchPension Scheme- We provide all employees who earn more than the threshold membership of a pension scheme with Aviva. Currently our contribution is 5% of qualifying earnings.Life Insurance- Twice annual salary payment for a death in service.Occupational Sick Pay Scheme - Caritas offers a generous Occupational Sick Pay Scheme which increases with length of service.Employee Assistance Programme -We offer employee’s access to an Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured which offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for wellbeing and mental health support.Maternity and Paternity Pay Scheme - Caritas offers Maternity and Paternity Pay schemes.Support, Learning and Development - We are committed to developing skills and expertise and offer training and support to all employees. Employees are encouraged to develop and are required to attend mandatory training, other appropriate training, participate in supervision, annual appraisals and development reviews.Policies and Procedures- We have comprehensive policies and procedures which support family friendly policies including flexible working and work life balance.Cycle to Work Scheme - Employees can apply for the Cycle to Work government initiative which offers the most cost-effective way to get new cycling equipment.Eye Care Scheme- Employees who are computer users have the right to request an eye test, the cost of which will be refunded and if glasses are required for VDU work a financial contribution will be made.Annual Staff Conference - Staff are invited to attend the Annual Staff Conference.Accredited Membership- Caritas is a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.
• Flexible Working Options: Part time
• Working Pattern Details: The hours of the role are 8:45am to 21:15pm Saturday and Sunday.
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes