Project Worker

Job description

Contract terms

Starting salary: SC5 (£32,535 – £33,987)
Work location: Olive Morris Court, Ermine Road, London, N15 6EU
Hours per week: 36 per week
Contract type: Fixed term contract (12 months from start date)
Closing date: Sunday, 6th September 2026 at 23:59
Expected interview date: W/c 21st September 2026

If you are intending on going for a secondment opportunity, please ensure you have notified your line manager/head of service to seek approval

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

As a Project Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting people affected by homelessness to achieve positive housing, health, employment and wellbeing outcomes. Working across a range of specialist accommodation services, you will provide practical, person-centred support through face-to-face, telephone and virtual engagement. From completing assessments and support plans to promoting independence and facilitating move-on opportunities, you will help individuals build the confidence and skills they need to secure a brighter future. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

About the team

You will join a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team within Haringey’s Housing Demand service, working alongside accommodation staff, Housing Needs Officers, Pathway teams and a range of specialist external partners. Together, the team delivers high-quality services that place residents at the centre of everything they do. Collaboration, compassion and a commitment to excellence are at the heart of the service, creating an environment where staff are empowered to make a real impact while continually developing their skills and knowledge.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and empathetic individual with an understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build positive relationships, manage challenging situations professionally and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be committed to safeguarding, promoting wellbeing and supporting people to achieve their goals. If you are resilient, compassionate and passionate about helping others move forward with confidence, we would love to hear from you.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.  Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.

Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.  

Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders.  Please continue to check these through the application process.  If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk