Intensive Project Worker
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 .
As an Intensive Project Worker based at Patrick House, you will play a key role within SSJ's 24/7 Assessment & Intensive Homelessness Accommodation Service . You will deliver trauma-informed, strength-based support to individuals with complex needs, helping service users navigate harm reduction, support planning, keywork, life-skill development, and pathways toward independent living .
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and self-motivated worker with experience supporting individuals with histories of homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health challenges . You should be adept at working calmly in challenging situations, building rapport through effective communication, and exercising initiative to manage risk and promote client recovery and independence .
Essential Skills and Qualities
· Background in working with vulnerable adults facing homelessness, mental health problems, and substance misuse, including joint-agency work and developing structured support plans .
· Sound understanding of trauma-informed practice, harm minimisation, overdose prevention, adult safeguarding, risk management, and health & safety in supported housing .
· Core Skills: Strong interpersonal and active listening skills, effective written and IT skills (letters, reports, support plans), and good time management .
· Personal Qualities: Professional self-awareness, compassion, ability to maintain boundaries, and capability to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies or challenging behaviour .
We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk :
· A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
· Flexible working options
· Buying additional annual leave
· Comprehensive induction and training
· Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
· Company cycle to work scheme
· Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
· Electric Car Scheme
· To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.
Project Assistant, Service Projects in Southampton employer: The Society of St James
The Society of St James (SSJ) is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community, particularly in Hampshire. With over 50 years of experience, SSJ offers a supportive work culture that values its staff as its greatest assets, providing generous benefits such as flexible working options, comprehensive training, and well-being services. Joining SSJ means being part of a dynamic team committed to equal opportunities and making a difference in the lives of those facing homelessness and substance use challenges.
