Specialist Project Worker

NFP PEOPLE; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Specialist Project Worker, delivering trauma-informed support to vulnerable women in a new project. You'll empower individuals facing complex challenges, providing essential life skills coaching and housing management in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 Days holiday

Pension

Life Assurance

Blue Light Card

Training and Development

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience supporting people with complex needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored, one-to-one support for residents with multiple disadvantages.
• Provide intensive housing management and life skills coaching.
• Act as an advocate, linking residents to key health, housing, and support services.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Management

Person-Centred Support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

We are recruiting a dedicated Specialist Project Worker to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support within a psychologically informed environment (PIE). You’ll be part of a small, dynamic team helping women rebuild their lives and move towards independence.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people? Join a brand-new, purpose-driven project in Southend-on-sea, supporting individuals who have experienced long-term rough sleeping and complex challenges.

Benefits:

• Salary: £29,845 -£32,439
• 25 Days holiday
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Blue Light Card
• Training and Development
• 37.5 hours per week (Will include providing evening and weekend cover across all sites in accordance with the work rota.)

About the job:

• Deliver tailored, one-to-one support for residents with multiple disadvantages
• Co-produce activities and interventions with a focus on recovery and empowerment
• Provide intensive housing management and life skills coaching
• Maintain accurate support plans, risk assessments, and records
• Act as an advocate, linking residents to key health, housing, and support services
• Work collaboratively with partners through multi-agency models

About you:

• 2+ years’ experience supporting people with complex needs
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-focused practice
• Strong communication and crisis management skills
• Passion for person-centred, anti-oppressive support
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Housing or equivalent (desirable)

This is your chance to be part of something meaningful from the ground up. If you’re ready to empower lives and shape a brand-new service, we want to hear from you.

Please note: Applicants must be available for interview on 29th May 2025.