Help to create safety, stability and hope
Are you passionate about supporting people through difficult times? Do you believe everyone deserves dignity, compassion and the opportunity to rebuild their future?
We are looking for a caring, reliable and proactive Project Worker to join our dedicated team at The Winchester Beacon. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults experiencing homelessness and complex challenges within a supportive community environment.
Working alongside staff and volunteers, you will help create a safe, welcoming and empowering space where residents can feel respected, supported and encouraged to move forward positively.
What you’ll be doing
As a Project Worker you will play a central role in supporting the day-to-day running of the service while building positive relationships with residents and volunteers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment
- Supporting residents using a person-centred and trauma-informed approach
- Carrying out wellbeing, safety and building checks
- Managing safeguarding concerns and responding calmly to incidents
- Supporting residents with practical needs including bedding, toiletries and clothing
- Encouraging resident participation and engagement within the community
- Supporting and guiding volunteers in their roles
- Maintaining accurate records, reports and handovers
- Helping uphold health and safety, confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to reduce homelessness in the local community
This role requires flexibility, emotional resilience and the ability to work independently while remaining part of a supportive and compassionate team.
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental
- Calm under pressure and confident handling challenging situations
- Organised, reliable and able to prioritise effectively
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working independently and using initiative
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable adults and promoting inclusion
Essential experience and skills
- Experience supporting adults experiencing homelessness, complex needs or challenging behaviour
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset
Desirable
- Experience working within the charity sector
- Knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessments
- Familiarity with the Winchester/local area
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Pension scheme
- Medicash healthcare plan
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day