Project Worker

Project Worker



Nelson House, Nelson Crescent, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9JF


£14.57 per hour



37.5 and 30 hours per week available

Be the reason someone feels supported

We'reproud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year - andwe'reexcited to welcome a new Project Worker to our vibrant Ofsted-registered young people service at Nelson House, Kent.

You'llbepart ofa compassionate, community-focused team supporting young people ,that puts people first - every single day.As anot-for-profitorganisation, we reinvest in our people and ourservices, celebrating individuality andhelpingyouthrive bothpersonally and professionally.

Sanctuary Supported Living is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone that we support and care for, and we expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service, qualification, and other pre-employment checks.Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you maybe requiredto provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once your employment hascommenced.

Your role

• Assess customer needs, update support plans, and signpost to education, training, and employment
  

• Support customers with daily living tasks such as cooking and cleaning
  

• Offer advice to help customers meet tenancy conditions
  

• Assistwith managing finances and welfare benefits
  

• Promote social inclusion and help build confidence and resilience
  

• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met
  

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

Your skills

• Experience working with vulnerable people
  

• Positive approach to supporting young people with varied needs
  

• Strong interpersonal and customer care skills
  

• Effective communication and ability to work on your own initiative
  

• Knowledge of support planning, key working, risk assessment, and safeguarding
  

• Proficienttechnology/IT skills (MicrosoftOffice andsimilar)
  

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

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics.That'swhy, 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'vecreated a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeing support - including AvivaDigicare+ 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 arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
  

• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
  

• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where 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
  

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information.

Ready to #BeYourBest? Apply today and start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living. Curious about whatit'slike to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

• As part of your application, you must upload a cover letter alongside your CV. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Your cover letter should: explain your motivations for working with youngpeople, andoutline why you are interested in this specific role.
  

• 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'recommitted 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.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

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