Morning Star is a supported accommodation project which offers a pathway out of homelessness for single men. It provides high-quality, single-room accommodation for 20 single men, which is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
As a Weekend Project Worker you will provide a high-quality customer service to residents at our Morning Star accommodation project. You will also provide a friendly and professional welcome to residents coming in and out of the building and spend time with residents who are in the communal areas.
You will facilitate a daily activity for the residents e.g. cooking, gardening or social activities. Additionally, you will be responsible for the security of the building, doing building checks, dealing with emergencies, answering telephone calls, monitoring CCTV and undertaking minor domestic tasks.
You must have excellent customer service, IT and admin skills and a positive approach to team working.
Experience of working with people that are homeless and may be vulnerable or disadvantaged groups in a residential/similar setting is essential.
The hours of the role are 8:45am to 21:15pm Saturday and Sunday.
You must have experience of working with people that are homeless in supported housing.
If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work in a service passionate about supporting people to find new homes and rebuild their lives, then we would love to hear from you!
Early applications are strongly encouraged as all applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.
Closing date: Monday, 16 February 2026 at 9am
Interview: Thursday, 19 February 2026
Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
To apply please click this link Jobs & Careers | Caritas Diocese Of Salford
This role requires the submission of a completed Caritas application form which you can download from the Careers page on the Caritas Diocese of Salford website. This is to be uploaded to the 'Anything else to upload' section. Your application will not be considered without an application form as we do not accept CVS. You may add a covering letter if you wish to help support your application
Salary Policy - The pay structure is designed to attract and retain the most talented and dedicated people. The structure is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that salaries remain affordable and competitive
Annual leave - We have an annual leave entitlement of 26 days per year in addition to bank and public holidays. Our annual leave year operates from 1 April to 31 March
Pension Scheme - We provide all employees who earn more than the threshold membership of a pension scheme with Aviva. Currently our contribution is 5% of qualifying earnings.
Life Insurance - Twice annual salary payment for a death in service.
Occupational Sick Pay Scheme - Caritas offers a generous Occupational Sick Pay Scheme which increases with length of service.
Employee Assistance Programme - We offer employee’s access to an Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured which offers the following support: • 24/7/365 confidential life management line • Counselling • Medical line – 24-hour access to trained nurses • Eldercare, childcare support and access to legal and financial information • Manager Consultancy and Support Service • Critical incident telephone support including stress intervention • Online help and advice for various issues • Health and preventative wellness programmes.
Maternity and Paternity Pay Scheme - Caritas offers Maternity and Paternity Pay schemes.
Support, Learning and Development - We are committed to developing skills and expertise and offer training and support to all employees. Employees are encouraged to develop and are required to attend mandatory training, other appropriate training, participate in supervision, annual appraisals and development reviews.
Policies and Procedures - We have comprehensive policies and procedures which support family friendly policies including flexible working and work life balance.
Eye Care Scheme - Employees who are computer users have the right to request an eye test, the cost of which will be refunded and if glasses are required for VDU work a financial contribution will be made.
Annual Staff Conference - Staff are invited to attend the Annual Staff Conference.
Accredited Membership - Caritas is a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.
per annum, £15,873 pro rata
