Project Assistant
Complex Needs | 2 OL16 |£14.76 per hour (incl. of Holiday Pay) | 2-3 months | Job Ref: BD9475 | Posted: 06/08/2026
Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Support Assistant to work in the Rochdale area. The service provides supported accommodation for adults aged 18+ affected by homelessness, including those with low to medium mental health needs and/or an offending history.
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis covering early and late shifts. Temporary cover is required until 31st October 2026. The pay rate is £13.17 per hour, with £1.59 holiday pay, totalling £14.76 per hour.
In this position, you will be expected to;
- Support the day-to-day running of the service.
- Assist with the delivery of personalised support and move-on plans.
- Provide day-to-day support with tenancy and housing-related matters.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date customer records and case notes.
- Support the referral and onboarding process for new customers.
- Carry out a range of administrative and operational tasks.
- Respond to telephone, reception, and general enquiries.
- Promote customer independence by signposting to relevant services and community resources.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management procedures to ensure customer wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, customers, and partner agencies to deliver a high-quality support service.
To apply for this role, you must have;
- An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs.
- Experience of working with vulnerable and diverse customer groups or individuals with complex needs.
- Experience of working in a team and communicating positively with other people.
- Experience of being able to organise tasks and plan accordingly whilst dealing with people.
- Be a team player with a caring, empathetic, flexible and have a resilient, can-do attitude.
- Able to use initiative and have confidence to make decisions.
- Basic administrative and IT skills maintain records.
Candidates must confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible.
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