Project Worker
Ruth House, Grays
GBP 14.57 per hour
30 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 young people service at Ruth House, Grays.
You'll be part of a compassionate, community:focused team supporting young people, that puts people first : every single day. BeYourBest is more than a hashtag : it's our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We'll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every 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.
Your role
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Assess customer needs and update support plans, signposting to education, training and employment
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Support customers with day:to:day living 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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Encourage social inclusion and help customers build confidence, resilience and self:esteem
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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 a range of needs
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Strong interpersonal and customer care skills with an approachable attitude
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Effective communication skills
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Knowledge of support planning, key working, risk assessment and safeguarding
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Ability to work on your own initiative
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NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it
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Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar)
Your rewards
You deserve more than the basics. That's why, 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've created a package to help you thrive:
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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
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Company:paid life insurance
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Parental leave arrangements
and annual leave purchase scheme
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Company:funded training
and ongoing career development opportunities
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Flexible working options
and an inclusive culture where 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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We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
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All roles require safeguarding and pre:employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
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Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
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We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.
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