Project Worker

Are you passionate about supporting people experiencing homelessness and helping them make positive changes in their lives?

Looking for a dedicated and compassionate Project Worker to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with people, building relationships and providing practical and emotional support to individuals with a range of complex needs.

The Role

As a Project Worker, you will play an important role in supporting clients to work towards their personal goals, build independence and move towards a more positive future.

You will be responsible for providing person-centred support, helping clients access the services they need and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the project.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing practical, emotional and personal support to clients experiencing homelessness and other complex challenges.
• Carrying out client assessments, inductions and regular key-working sessions.
• Working collaboratively with clients to develop and review individual support plans.
• Supporting clients to access housing, welfare benefits, healthcare and other relevant services.
• Liaising with external agencies, local authorities and voluntary organisations to ensure clients receive appropriate support.
• Supporting clients with risk assessments, crisis intervention and challenging situations.
• Encouraging independence, positive engagement and participation in the wider community.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the service, including reception duties and responding to incidents.
• Maintaining accurate client records and completing administrative and housing management tasks.
• Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and positive environment for everyone using the service.

About You

We are looking for someone who is approachable, empathetic and genuinely passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people.

You will ideally have:

• Experience supporting people to identify personal goals and make positive changes.
• Experience dealing with complex situations and supporting individuals with multiple needs.
• An understanding of homelessness, rough sleeping and the challenges faced by people who are vulnerably housed.
• A non-judgemental and person-centred approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and external agencies.
• Good administrative and IT skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• An understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.

Working Requirements

The role involves working flexibly on a shift rota, which may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year.

If you are passionate about supporting people, building meaningful relationships and helping individuals work towards a brighter future, we would love to hear from you.

A quick note: I've kept salary, location, hours and contract type out because these aren't specified in the generic job description. They can be added once you have the details.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.