Job Title:
Project Worker – Homelessness Supported Living Service
Location: Selly Park / Selly Oak, Birmingham
Salary: £24,375 pa pro rated
Hours: Part-time (with potential for increased hours as the service continues to grow)
Contract: Permanent
About Us
We are a growing, compassionate homelessness supported living service based in the Selly Park / Selly Oak area of Birmingham. We provide safe accommodation and tailored support to vulnerable adults, empowering them to rebuild their lives, develop independence, and move forward into sustainable housing.
We are committed to our values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence and Innovation in everything we do.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join our team as a Project Worker. This role involves supporting vulnerable adults who have experienced homelessness, helping them to access the services, skills, and confidence needed to move forward in life.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing day-to-day emotional and practical support to residents.
* Helping residents develop life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and maintaining a tenancy.
* Supporting residents with mental health challenges and/or substance misuse issues, promoting access to specialist services where needed.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, health services, and community organisations, to support positive resident outcomes.
* Supporting individuals to attend appointments and engage with education, training, or employment opportunities.
* Ensuring accurate records are kept in line with organizational policies and key tasks such as applying for Housing and other benefits are timely completed,
* Contributing to a safe and positive living environment.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
* Compassionate, understanding, and committed to making a difference.
* Experienced in working with vulnerable adults (previous homelessness sector experience is an advantage).
* A strong communicator who can work both independently and as part of a small, supportive team.
* Organized, adaptable, team player and able to respond calmly to challenging situations.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care is desirable (or willing to work towards it).
* Various training opportunities will be provided as part of the role.
What We Offer
* Part-time role with potential for more hours as we grow.
* Full induction and ongoing professional training.
* Supportive team environment.
* The chance to be part of a growing organisation making a real difference in the community.
How to Apply:
If you share our passion for supporting vulnerable adults and want to grow your career in the homelessness sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £24,375.00 per year
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Health and Social Care: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
* Second Language (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PW001