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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