Project Worker
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.24 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ilford (London), IG1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Central Recruitment Services Ltd. |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BD9354 |
Summary
Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Project Worker to work in the Ilford area at a service providing supported housing accommodation to clients with complex needs and a history of rough sleeping.
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday - Sunday (rota basis)
- Shifts: 08:00 - 16:00 and 14:00 - 22:00
- Temporary: 2-3 months (possibility of extension)
- £16.24 per hour (£14.49 per hour, with £1.75 holiday pay)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage a caseload of key clients and deliver effective key working
- Complete comprehensive needs, risk assessments, risk management, and support plans
- Ensure the building meets Health & Safety standards
- Welcome new clients and provide information on the hostel and local services
- Carry out regular flat inspections
- Assess and interview referrals to ensure suitability and eligibility
- Support clients to progress to appropriate move-on accommodation and make referrals
- Work with clients to identify activities that build independence and readiness for move-on
- Deliver activities or small groups in response to client needs or wider programmes
- Prioritise safeguarding and respond to immediate client needs
- Complete incident reports and escalate concerns
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Experience working with homelessness and complex needs in a hostel setting
- Experience managing a caseload and completing assessments and support plans
- Strong understanding of barriers to independence, including mental health, substance misuse, self-harm, learning impairments, and physical ill health
- Knowledge of the Strengths and Recovery model and ability to work within a Psychologically Informed Environment
- Ability to work intensively with clients, remain calm in crisis, and manage complex situations safely
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems
FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:
In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Current valid right to work in the UK
- Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
- A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
- Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
HOW TO APPLY:
If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.
*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday - Sunday (rota basis)
- Shifts: 08:00 - 16:00 and 14:00 - 22:00
- Temporary: 2-3 months (possibility of extension)
- £16.24 per hour (£14.49 per hour, with £1.75 holiday pay)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage a caseload of key clients and deliver effective key working
- Complete comprehensive needs, risk assessments, risk management, and support plans
- Ensure the building meets Health & Safety standards
- Welcome new clients and provide information on the hostel and local services
- Carry out regular flat inspections
- Assess and interview referrals to ensure suitability and eligibility
- Support clients to progress to appropriate move-on accommodation and make referrals
- Work with clients to identify activities that build independence and readiness for move-on
- Deliver activities or small groups in response to client needs or wider programmes
- Prioritise safeguarding and respond to immediate client needs
- Complete incident reports and escalate concerns
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Experience working with homelessness and complex needs in a hostel setting
- Experience managing a caseload and completing assessments and support plans
- Strong understanding of barriers to independence, including mental health, substance misuse, self-harm, learning impairments, and physical ill health
- Knowledge of the Strengths and Recovery model and ability to work within a Psychologically Informed Environment
- Ability to work intensively with clients, remain calm in crisis, and manage complex situations safely
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems
FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:
In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Current valid right to work in the UK
- Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
- A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
- Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
HOW TO APPLY:
If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.
*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.