Project Worker

Harpsouthend; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their housing management team as Housing Project Workers. This role is vital in supporting local residents facing homelessness, providing personalized assistance, and working in a dynamic environment. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering ongoing training and fostering a culture of respect and empowerment. If you are motivated to make a real difference in your community and thrive in a busy setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in support for residents with complex needs.
• Skills in multi-agency casework planning and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in overcoming homelessness and maintaining stable housing.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency teams to deliver effective support.

Skills

Person-centred accommodation service experience

Holistic assessment skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Understanding of regulatory environment

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting people out of homelessness?

We are looking for individuals with a range of skills to help us meet our mission.

HARP is Southend-on-Sea’s leading homelessness charity, working with around 1,000 local people annually to help them overcome or avoid homelessness.

It is an exciting time to join HARP. The organization has experienced significant growth over the past year, and we have ambitious plans to continue transforming lives.

About The Role

Applicants must be available for an interview on 27th May 2025.

Are you motivated and passionate about making a difference in your community? Are you available on weekends on a rota basis? If so, we invite you to join our housing management team as a Housing Project Worker.

Requirements:

• Experience working within a person-centred accommodation service, including support for residents with complex needs.
• Skills in holistic assessment of needs, support, risk, and multi-agency casework planning.
• Organized, adaptable, and excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiastic about working in a psychologically informed environment and creative in service delivery.
• Resilient and motivated by a dynamic, busy environment.
• Understanding of the regulatory and financial environment of accommodation-based support.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We promote equity in employment, promotion, and pay, actively working to eliminate barriers for underrepresented groups and embracing diverse perspectives as strengths.

We provide ongoing training and support to help all employees thrive and contribute to our mission. Our policies and culture are continually assessed to meet the needs of our staff and foster trust, collaboration, and accountability.

Our goal is to create a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone can reach their full potential, benefiting us all.

How to apply

To apply, complete the application form below, confirming your right to work, providing your contact details, attaching your CV and cover letter, and completing a short equality, diversity, and inclusion questionnaire. You can save and resume your application at any time.

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• Right to work documentation
• Data protection acknowledgment
• CV and cover letter upload
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion questionnaire

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• British Citizens (excluding certain categories)
• EU/EEA/Swiss nationals resident in the UK before 31 December 2020, with settled status
• Non-EEA nationals with Indefinite Leave to Remain/Settlement

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