Specialist Project Worker - Women's Housing

Brook Street; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a compassionate Specialist Project Worker to join their Complex Needs team in Southend-on-Sea. This role involves providing personalized, trauma-informed support to women facing multiple disadvantages, fostering a supportive community, and managing housing needs. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a commitment to empowering women through meaningful change.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with women experiencing complex needs.
• Knowledge of homelessness regulations and recovery-focused approaches.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support and advice to women facing multiple challenges.
• Manage housing needs, ensuring risk and safety plans are in place.
• Advocate for residents' welfare and assist with benefit claims.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Resilience

Patience

Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Project Worker - Women's Housing
Location: Southend on Sea
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29845 - £32439

About the Role:

We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Specialist Project Worker to join our Complex Needs team. In this vital role, you'll support women experiencing multiple disadvantages-such as homelessness, mental health challenges, or substance misuse, through a gender-specific, trauma-informed approach. You'll deliver personalised, psychologically informed support that empowers each individual to work toward stability and independence, including improving health outcomes and sustaining housing.

If you're a proactive, passionate individual with a full driving licence and a strong commitment to empowering women through meaningful change, this is a unique opportunity to truly make a lasting impact in your community.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver personalised support and advice to women facing multiple interlinked challenges.

Foster a supportive community and build residents' confidence and life skills.

Manage housing needs, ensuring risk and safety plans are in place and regularly reviewed.

Advocate for residents' welfare, legal, and housing rights, assisting with benefit claims and access to health services.

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, taking the lead in meetings where needed.

Provide guidance and mentorship to other project workers, volunteers, and peer mentors.

Maintain accurate records compliant with data protection standards.

Contribute to on-site activities using a co-produced, gender-informed approach.

Deliver evening and weekend cover as per rota.

Person Specification:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care, Housing, or related field (desirable).

Minimum 2 years' experience working with women experiencing complex needs and trauma-informed care.

Knowledge of homelessness regulations and recovery-focused approaches.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and work collaboratively.

Resilience, patience, and the flexibility to work unsociable hours.

Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively.

Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful difference in the lives of women facing multiple disadvantages. We provide a supportive environment that values empowerment, respect, and collaboration.

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