Specialist Project Worker - Homeless Services in Westcliff-On-Sea

Now Hiring: Specialist Project Worker – Southend

Salary: £28,845 – £31,439 (Band SCP 17-22)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (Average 37 hours/week, including evenings and weekends on a rotating shift pattern from 8am to 9pm)
Location: Southend
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting individuals facing complex challenges and ready to make a real impact? We\’re looking for a Specialist Project Worker to join a dynamic and compassionate team delivering trauma-informed, psychologically informed support services to those in need.

About the Role:

As a Specialist Project Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting residents with multiple disadvantages in a person-centred, strengths-based way. Working closely with the Deputy Manager and a small caseload of residents, you\’ll help stabilise and engage individuals, connecting them with treatment pathways and supporting their journey toward independent living.

You\’ll also act as a mentor to colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment while delivering a holistic, wraparound support offer in partnership with local organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored, trauma-informed support and housing management to residents

• Co-produce individualised support and risk management plans

• Coordinate activities and on-site services to build confidence and life skills

• Provide advocacy and advice around benefits, housing rights, and entitlements

• Monitor safety, conduct health and safety checks, and ensure a secure living environment

• Maintain accurate records using an internal case management system

• Collaborate with multi-agency teams and participate in Team Around Me meetings

About You:

Essential:

• 2+ years\’ experience working with individuals facing complex needs

• Skilled in creating co-produced, strengths-based support and risk plans

• Strong working knowledge of trauma-informed practices and safeguarding

• High-level communication and negotiation skills

• Proactive, emotionally resilient, and committed to continuous learning

Desirable:

• Experience supporting rough sleepers

• Group facilitation skills

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Paid birthday off

• £100 cost of living payment (non-contractual)

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Life Assurance (Death in Service)

• Blue Light Card eligibility

• Extensive training & development opportunities

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