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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