Specialist Project Worker

Job details

Location: 383 Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 8TA.

Hours: 25 hours per week.

Pay: £14.51 per hour.

Your role

• Support customers with mental health needs to build independence and reach their potential.
• Ensure the smooth running of the service and promote it effectively.
• Work closely with colleagues and customers to deliver high‑quality, intensive support.
• Manage and develop a team of Project Workers, including recruitment, training and rota planning.
• Oversee risk assessments and personalised support plans to maintain quality.
• Liaise with colleagues to achieve positive outcomes, focusing on tenancy sustainment and move‑on goals.
• Promote safe working practices and complete health and safety checks.

Your skills

• Experience supporting adults with mental health needs.
• Empathetic and able to relate to people with mental health challenges.
• Lived experience of mental health services is valued and can help support people in crisis.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and maintain accurate records.
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar).
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.

Your rewards

• 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38 days, including bank holidays).
• Occupational sick pay linked to length of service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support – Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial and legal advice, and 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 supported by staff networks.
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice arrangements.

Applicants will receive an enhanced DBS check, which will be paid for.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process.

Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

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