Senior Homeless Project Worker
Rough Sleeping Support Service, Kingsway House, Portsmouth
37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Rolling 3-week rota (including 1 in 3 weekends)
Salary scale: 24-28 (£27,663 – £31,443 per annum, plus unsocial premium)
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.
The Impact You'll Make
We are seeking a dynamic, creative and capable Senior Project Worker to join our dedicated and supportive team within our hostel-based service. In this role, you will contribute to creating a safe and structured environment in which clients can build confidence, access opportunities, and make positive changes in their lives. You will play a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day running of the service. This position requires a balance of leadership, practical support, and a strong commitment to achieving positive outcomes for clients.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Service Manager and Team Leader in the delivery of a high-quality service
- Providing supervision, guidance, and mentoring to staff members
- Identifying training and development needs within the team
- Supporting staff to carry out their duties safely and effectively
- Responding appropriately to service user and staff matters as they arise
Who We're Looking For
The successful candidate will bring relevant experience and a thoughtful, innovative and professional approach to their work.
You will have:
- Experience of working with individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including those with complex needs
- Experience of leading a team, including; maintaining consistent and professional service standards, supporting staff wellbeing, navigating challenging situations and managing performance
- An understanding of issues such as substance use and mental ill health
- Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently when required
- A commitment to person-centred and trauma-informed approaches
- Strong organisational and leadership skills to support the effective running of the service
- Knowledge of safeguarding, professional boundaries, confidentiality, and data protection
- Competent IT skills
What we can offer you
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
To apply, please send your CV & cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for the position.
Please note that CV's alone will not be considered during shortlisting.
SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Application closing date: Friday 12th June 2026
Interview date: TBC
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.
Pay: £27,663.00-£31,443.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
