We're hiring: Project Worker
We're looking for a Project Worker to join our team, helping people who are homeless.
This vacancy is in our weekday team, working Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm at our Day Centre on Station Road East, Canterbury. The salary is £26,288 pa.
Project Workers are responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the day centre and drop-in. The role includes practical tasks (e.g. reception, laundry and bag storage, sorting donations, keeping the space clean and tidy), as well as one-to-one support work with people who are homeless or insecurely housed.
Project Workers are always on shift with at least one other member of staff. They coordinate with colleagues, volunteers and external partners to deliver a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment in which people get the help that they need to make positive changes and move on in their lives.
Photos from the Catching Lives day centre
The role is open to anyone with the essential experience and skills listed in the Person Specification. Posts are subject to DBS and reference checks (our policy does not automatically exclude people with past offences). Please download the Job Pack below for full details. We particularly encourage applications from people whose identities are currently under-represented in our team including Black and Asian people, LGBTQ+ people and people with lived experience of homelessness.
How to apply
Email your CV and cover letter to Graeme Solly - download the Job Pack below for full details. You're welcome to arrange a visit to the day centre before applying.
Closing date
Friday 13 November, with interviews likely to be 26-27 November.
