Project Worker
St John’s Church Road, Kent
£14.01 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 St John’s Church Road, Kent.
You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting young people, that puts people first – every single day.
#BeYourBest reflects our promise to give you the tools, training, and support you need to reach your potential – while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.
Your role
* Assess customer needs regularly, 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 maintain their tenancy
* Assist with managing finances and welfare benefits
* Encourage social inclusion and help customers build confidence, resilience and self-esteem
* Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met
Your skills
* Experience working with vulnerable people
* Positive and supportive approach to working with young people with diverse needs
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an approachable attitude
* Knowledge of support planning, key working, risk assessment and safeguarding
* Ability to work independently and use initiative
* Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel or similar
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it
Your rewards
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30, plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a pension matched up to 7%, 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 arrangements and paid volunteering days
* Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
* Flexible working options
* Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and brand-new salary sacrifice electric car schemes
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, we’ll support you every step of the way. When you’re at your best, so are our customers.
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 www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.
Job Reference: 226165
Before you apply
* We’re currently only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
* If you’re applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.
* We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close this advert early – so don’t miss out, apply as soon as you can.
Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed 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.