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Female Project Worker
Sanctuary Group
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive
organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness
and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We
encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to
support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application
process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident
employer status.
Female Project Worker
Sheffield, S13 area
£13.87 per hour
15 Hours per week
Monday and Tuesday shifts - 10:30 - 6:30
Be a safe space when it matters most
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 domestic abuse
service at Sheffield, S13 area.
You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people
experiencing domestic abuse, 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
• Assess client needs and update support plans, signposting to education,
training and employment opportunities
• Support clients with managing finances and welfare benefits
• Encourage social inclusion and help clients build confidence, resilience and
self-esteem
• Work with agencies on behalf of clients, promoting choice and acting as an
advocate when needed
• Promote safe working practices by completing risk assessments within
legislative guidelines
(This role is sometimes also referred to as Support Worker, Support Assistant,
or Independent Living Assistant).
Your skills
• Experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse or working in
supported living
• Knowledge of housing management, including voids and arrears and health and
safety of the building.
• Understanding of occupancy agreements
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work on your own initiative
• Empathetic and non-judgmental with strong interpersonal skills
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards
• 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:
• 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 annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs,
supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality
and Parent networks
• 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
www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.
Before you apply
• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in
the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal
records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please
get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.
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.
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.