Project Worker: Jordan House

Jordan House Southampton

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Scale: 19-21 (£23,729 to £25,115 per annum)

About Us 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association.  The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

Vacancy Details

Jordan House Life skills and Resettlement Hostel within the homeless pathway has a permanent vacancy for an experienced Project Worker to work in a busy but rewarding environment in Southampton.

Ideal Candidate

It is essential that you have experience of working with vulnerable people or in a residential setting. Working as part of the team, you will manage a case-load of clients and be committed to providing a good quality day-to-day service with a focus on promoting harm minimisation, basic life skills and emotional support.

You will have the ability to build positive working relationships and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external contacts and clients. You will be experienced in support planning, risk assessments and safeguarding vulnerable clients.

We are looking for someone who can work flexibly to meet the needs of clients.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of local services and holds a valid UK driving licence but not essential.

Staff Benefits

SSJ recognises that our staff are our greatest assets. We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers

SSJ are an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

To apply, please send us your CV and covering letter explaining how you think you have the skills and experience to excel in this role.

Closing date: Wednesday 29^th January 2025

Interview date: Friday 7^th February 2025

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.