Project Worker
94 Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8ED
GBP 14.57 per hour
37.5 Hours per week
Be the reason someone feels supported
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 Ofsted:registered young people service at 94 Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8ED .
You'll be part of a compassionate, community:focused team supporting young people, that puts people first : every single 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.
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 may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once your employment has commenced.
Your role
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Assess customer needs, update support plans, and signpost to education, training, and employment
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Support customers with daily living tasks such as cooking and cleaning
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Offer advice to help customers meet tenancy conditions
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Assist with managing finances and welfare benefits
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Promote social inclusion and help build confidence and resilience
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Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met
(This role is sometimes also referred to as Support Worker, Support Assistant, or Independent Living Assistant).
Your skills
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Experience working with vulnerable people
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Positive approach to supporting young people with varied needs
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Strong interpersonal and customer care skills
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Effective communication and ability to work on your own initiative
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Knowledge of support planning, key working, risk assessment, and safeguarding
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Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar)
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NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards it
Your rewards
You deserve more than the basics.That'swhy, alongside33 days' annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays),occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributory pension scheme,we'vecreated a package to help you thrive:
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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
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Company:paid life insurance
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Parental leave arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme
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Company:funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities
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Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
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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 what it's like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at sanctuary:supported:living/jobs or follow us on socials.
Before you apply
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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 young people, and outline why you are interested in this specifi