Intensive Project Worker
Quick answer
The Society of St James is hiring an Intensive Project Worker (full-time, permanent) in Southampton, UK, to support individuals with complex needs, paying £26,986 - £27,780 per annum.
- Role
- Intensive Project Worker
- Organization
- The Society of St James
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £26,986 - £27,780 per annum
- Category
- Other
The role
The Society of St James is seeking an Intensive Project Worker to support individuals with complex needs, including those facing homelessness, mental health problems, and substance misuse, at Patrick House in Southampton, UK.
What you'll do
- Deliver trauma-informed, strength-based support to individuals with complex needs
- Help service users navigate harm reduction, support planning, keywork, life-skill development, and pathways toward independent living
- Build rapport through effective communication
What it takes
- Experience in working with vulnerable adults facing homelessness, mental health problems, and substance misuse
- Sound understanding of trauma-informed practice, harm minimisation, overdose prevention, adult safeguarding, risk management, and health & safety in supported housing
- Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
- Effective written and IT skills (letters, reports, support plans)
- Good time management
What you'll bring
How we treat you
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 the Employee Assistance Programme, company cycle to work scheme, discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers, electric car scheme, Blue Light Card
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, at Patrick House.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £26,986 - £27,780 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in working with vulnerable adults facing homelessness, mental health problems, and substance misuse, sound understanding of trauma-informed practice, strong interpersonal and active listening skills, and effective written and IT skills.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by the closing date of Friday 30th October 2026 at 23:59.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Society of St James's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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