Project Worker – The Society of St James, Southampton

  Project Worker  

Jordan House Southampton 

Part-Time, Permanent

30 Hours per week

Salary Scale: 21-22 (£21,328 - £21,880 per annum, based on 30 hours per week) 

Vacancy Details

Jordan House Life skills Hostel within the homeless pathway has a permanent vacancy for an experienced Project Worker to work in a busy but rewarding environment in Southampton.

Ideal Candidate 

The ideal candidate would have experience of working with vulnerable people or in a residential setting, working as part of the team, you will manage a case-load of clients and be committed to providing a good quality day-to-day service with a focus on promoting harm minimisation, basic life skills and emotional support.

You will have the ability to build positive working relationships and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external contacts and clients. You will be experienced in support planning, risk assessments and safeguarding vulnerable clients.

We are looking for someone who can work flexibly to meet the needs of clients, a sense of humour and empathy for the client group is essential.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of local services and holds a valid UK driving licence but not essential.  

Hours of work:

We’re looking for someone to work 30 hours per week spread over 4 days—we can discuss and agree on the exact schedule together. We’re open to different working patterns.

Staff Benefits

SSJ recognises that our staff are our greatest assets. We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping vulnerable people

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers 
• Electric Car Scheme

SSJ are an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life

At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.

Closing Date: Monday 12^th October 2026

Interview Date: Friday 20^th October 2026

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.

1. Cycle to work scheme
2. Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
3. Employer pension contributions via salary sacrifice
4. Flexible working opportunities
5. Counselling, financial, personal support, and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme