Assistant Project Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Glasgow
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Social Care
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Childcare Communication Safeguarding Care Planning Teamwork Community Support

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assistant Project Worker

Apply now and become part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young adults!

As an Assistant Project Worker, your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting our young people within the community, attending fun clubs, classes and other activities.
  • Following and updating each child's individual care plan, always ensuring you are working towards appropriate outcomes.
  • Building good relationships with our young people and encouraging them to achieve their goals.
  • Working in a positive way with parents and partner agencies to ensure the best opportunities are available for our young people.
  • The ability to communicate and document important relevant information and any updates to colleagues and management.
  • Attending meetings as appropriate and to participate in the effective, supportive, and efficient working of the team.
  • Having an understanding of the principles of safeguarding and child protection legislation.

Currently we are recruiting for staff who are but not limited to:

  • Available between the hours of 8am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Flexible for evening and weekend work
  • Have previous experience working with young people who have challenging behaviours.
  • Are familiar with working out in the community and within a secure learning environment.

Benefits

  • Holiday entitlement up to 33 days
  • Fantastic career development and progression opportunities.
  • Fully funded qualifications in health and social care to support personal development.
  • Paid travel at a mileage rate of 35p per mile.
  • Fully paid induction training programme.
  • Health & well-being support with free counselling.
  • Employee refer a friend bonus of £250.
  • Supervision support and training updates throughout the year on our E-Learning Platform.
  • Blue light card for store and online discounts.
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