Project Worker - Peterborough, United Kingdom - Longhurst Group

Longhurst Group
Longhurst Group
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Peterborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Are you someone who is interested in having a hugely positive impact on people's lives? Do you have a caring, supporting nature and looking to develop your career? If this sounds like you, Peterborough Foyer / HRS are seeking a Project Worker to join the team.

When you join us, you will help deliver excellent support services which are both individualised and customer-led, promoting the wellbeing and support for our service users.


Peterborough Foyer / HRS offers accommodation and support for young people aged between 18 -25, either at risk of homelessness or currently are homeless.

Based centrally in Peterborough and within walking distance of local amenities / public transport, our Peterborough HRS service is now on the lookout for inspirational individuals who would like to give back to their community.


Our Project Worker opportunity is a fantastic chance to give back to our customers, helping them to develop budgeting / finance skills, life skills, moving towards independent living and supporting them to get their life back on track.

We are seeking a self-motivated, positive and strong minded individual to join our team of 10, including 4 other Project Workers.

This position is offered at 37 hours per week, working across a 7-day rota Monday - Sunday on a variety of shifts.

A brief overview of what you'll be doing in the Project Worker role is below:


  • Work with our customers to identify their needs and develop support programmes, delivering structured support
  • Working with individuals who may have complex longterm support needs, helping to reintegrate back into the community and developing key life skills
  • Support our customers to make the link between housing, training, and employment, helping to provide a steppingstone to independence
  • Enabling our customers to gain a sense of identity and confidence to help them to progress towards gaining further education, training and/or employment.
  • Multiagency working, referring into other services to help support our customers

What you receive from us
As a leading provider of care and support when you join you will enjoy:

  • Up to 26 days annual leave (Pro rata based on contracted hours)
  • Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities.
  • Fully Paid DBS check
  • Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Health cash back plan
  • Free flu vaccinations

How to apply

Vetting Requirements
Naturally working with our customers we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer).

We also need you to tell us what you have been up to as a minimum over the past 5 years in terms of employment history.

We recognise, welcome and support that everyone's employment history is unique and can be different. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering.


Equal Opportunities


As an equal opportunities' employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.


We are one of the leading housing groups in the Midlands and East of England, providing more than 23,000 homes and a wide range of care and support services.


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