Job Details:
Project Worker

Job Description

Caritas Diocese of Salford is excited to be opening a new supported accommodation project for those who are homeless in Manchester. The new accommodation project at Caritas House will offer a pathway out of homelessness for single men with low support needs and it will provide high-quality, single-room accommodation with 24-hour staffing for 19 men. Therefore, we looking to recruit a Project Worker to ensure a smooth-running service for our new accommodation.

As a Project Worker you will work as part of a team to provide a safe and high standard of supported accommodation. You will ensure residents are supported to improve their health, well-being and develop independent living skills, before being supported to move into independent private rented tenancies. You will also help support with other services including education and training to help our residents move on into employment.

You will have great customer service skills, have a strengths-based approach and be motivated and confident enough to help enable people who are homeless to find and be able to maintain long term housing solutions. Experience of working with people that are homeless and may be vulnerable or disadvantaged groups in a residential/similar setting is essential. You will have good IT and admin skills and a positive approach to team working.

The hours of the role are from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday and to support occasional fundraising activities outside of these hours.

Experience of working with people that are homeless in supported housing for 2 years or more is essential. 

If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work in a service passionate about supporting people to find new homes and rebuild their lives, then we would love to hear from you! 

Closing date: Friday, 6 December 2024 at 10am

Interview: Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. 

For full details please visit Caritas Diocese of Salford - Caritas | Diocese Of Salford (caritassalford.org.uk) – About - Careers

If you have any queries or issues when applying, then please e-mail [email protected] and our HR department will be happy to help.  

Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer

Registered Charity Number: 1125808

Salary Policy - The pay structure is designed to attract and retain the most talented and dedicated people. The structure is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that salaries remain affordable and competitive

Annual leave - We have an annual leave entitlement of 26 days per year in addition to bank and public holidays. Our annual leave year operates from 1 April to 31 March

Pension Scheme - We provide all employees who earn more than the threshold membership of a pension scheme with Aviva. Currently our contribution is 5% of qualifying earnings.

Life Insurance - Twice annual salary payment for a death in service.

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme - Caritas offers a generous Occupational Sick Pay Scheme which increases with length of service.

Employee Assistance Programme - We offer employee’s access to an Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured which offers the following support: • 24/7/365 confidential life management line • Counselling • Medical line – 24-hour access to trained nurses • Eldercare, childcare support and access to legal and financial information • Manager Consultancy and Support Service • Critical incident telephone support including stress intervention • Online help and advice for various issues • Health and preventative wellness programmes.

Maternity and Paternity Pay Scheme - Caritas offers Maternity and Paternity Pay schemes. 

Support, Learning and Development -  We are committed to developing skills and expertise and offer training and support to all employees. Employees are encouraged to develop and are required to attend mandatory training, other appropriate training, participate in supervision, annual appraisals and development reviews.

Policies and Procedures -  We have comprehensive policies and procedures which support family friendly policies including flexible working and work life balance.

Eye Care Scheme - Employees who are computer users have the right to request an eye test, the cost of which will be refunded and if glasses are required for VDU work a financial contribution will be made.

Annual Staff Conference - Staff are invited to attend the Annual Staff Conference.

Accredited Membership - Caritas is a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.