Sanctuary Supported Living
Specialist Project Worker
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Specialist Project Worker
Specialist Project Worker – Weston Foyer
Location: Weston Foyer, St Ives Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3XX
Rate: £14.51 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hrs
About the Role
Commitment: Be the reason someone finds their footing
We are proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year. Join our vibrant homelessness service at Weston Foyer as a Specialist Project Worker.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our teams and services, championing individuality while helping everyone grow. This role represents an opportunity to positively impact lives daily, either as a Senior Support Worker or Senior Support Assistant.
This position is part of our culturally vibrant and compassionate response to homelessness, championing an environment where each individual's progress, values, and needs are front and centre.
How we support your success & well-being
#BeYourBest is more than just a hashtag—it’s our underlying ethos. Here, you’ll find:
- Unmatched support with training, mentoring, and career growth.
- Recognition for your talents and commitment.
- An inclusive community that values your unique contributions.
Responsibilities
As a Specialist Project Worker, your impactful responsibilities include:
- Supporting customers experiencing homelessness to build independence and reach their full potential.
- Ensuring the smooth running of the service while promoting it effectively.
- Collaborating with teams and customers to deliver high-quality, intensive support.
- Managing and developing a team, including recruitment, training, and rota planning.
- Overseeing risk assessments and personalised support plans to maintain safe and effective standards.
- Liaising closely with colleagues to achieve positive outcomes, focusing on tenancy sustaining, move-on goals, and long-term independence.
- Promoting safe working practices, including health and safety checks.
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Requirements and Skills
- An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or a willingness to pursue this qualification.
- Practical experience supporting individuals who have experienced homelessness.
- Solid knowledge of housing management, including rents, tenancies, and health and safety protocols.
- Familiarity with occupancy agreements and their implementation.
- Ability to work independently while remaining calm under pressure.
- Proficient technology/IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and similar tools.
Inclusion Commitment
Sanctuary Supported Living is committed to being an inclusive, diverse organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process under our Disability Confident employer status.
Our Benefits – More Than Just the Basics
At Sanctuary Supported Living, we prioritise the growth and well-being of our staff. On top of:
- 33 days’ annual leave (pro-rata, rising to 38 days including bank holidays)
- Occupational sick pay linked to your length of service
- A contributory pension scheme
We offer:
- Health and wellbeing support:
- Access to Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme.
- This includes medical, financial advice, legal guidance, and short-term counselling.
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Company-paid life insurance.
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Parental leave arrangements and an annual leave purchase scheme.
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Funding for in-house training and ongoing career development to help you grow.
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Flexible working arrangements in a culture where everyone belongs.
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Extensive staff networks including:
- PRISM (staff with sexual orientation diversity)
- Disability
- Race Equality
- Parent networks
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Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work schemes, and salary sacrifice arrangements.
FAQ Before Applying
- Right to Work: Only UK-resident applicants eligible.
- Pre-employment checks mandatory: Safeguarding and criminal records checks, including global if required.
- Early application advised: We may close adverts early.
- Internal applicants: Please apply via your internal careers account.
Apply Today
Join us in creating lasting change. Start your rewarding journey with Sanctuary Supported Living:
🌐 Visit our careers page for more insights: Sanctuary-Supported-Living Website
📧 Questions? Reach out to us directly.
Our Stories & Culture
Discover the heart of what we do:
- Learn about our core values and our unmatched culture.
- Read team members’ stories about their experience.
- Follow us on social media to see the #BeYourBest movement in action!
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