About the Role
As a Project Worker at Florence Road, Haringey, you will be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people with mental health needs. The role emphasizes putting people first, supporting growth, and celebrating individuality.
Responsibilities
- Support customers with mental health needs to build independence and reach their potential
- Encourage progress towards managing positive mental health
- Provide one-to-one support when needed
- Promote safety through risk assessments and regular reviews
- Assess needs and update support plans
- Deliver small group activities to support recovery and wellbeing
Requirements
- 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
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Able to maintain accurate records
- Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar)
- Right to work in the UK
- Willingness to undergo safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
Skills
- Mental health support
- Empathy
- Risk assessment
- Support planning
- Group activity facilitation
- Record keeping
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Location
- Florence Road, Haringey, London, N4 4DL
Work Type
- 37.5 Hours per week
- Full-time
Education Level
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it
Salary/Compensations
- £15.26 per hour
Benefits
- 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, 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
- Short-term counselling
- Company-paid life insurance
- Parental leave arrangements
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Company-funded training
- Ongoing career development opportunities
- Flexible working options
- Retail discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Salary sacrifice arrangements
About the Company
- Sanctuary Supported Living is a not-for-profit organisation.
- Recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year.
- Reinvests in its people and services.
- Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.
Equal Opportunity
- Inclusion is one of our core values.
- Committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive.
- Welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
- Will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.
