Project Worker
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Project Worker to join our Supported Housing team, helping residents build independence and brighter futures.
Position: Project Worker
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis)
Salary: £27,054 rising to £29357
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 15/12/25 Interviews: 22/12/25
About the Job
As a Project Worker, you will provide practical advice, support and housing management to residents living in our supported accommodation. You will play a vital role in helping people affected by homelessness to sustain tenancies, improve wellbeing and develop essential life skills.
* Managing a caseload, undertaking assessments, support plans and reviews.
* Building positive, trusting relationships with residents and tailoring support packages to individual needs.
* Supporting residents with welfare, housing, benefits and legal rights.
* Encouraging engagement with health, mental health and addiction services.
* Helping residents develop independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking and personal care.
* Ensuring properties are safe, secure and compliant with health & safety standards.
* Maintaining accurate case files and database records for monitoring and reporting.
* Working collaboratively with partner agencies and attending joint meetings.
* Providing evening and weekend cover across sites as part of the rota.
About You
* Knowledge of homelessness issues and the challenges faced by those affected.
* Clear communication skills, applying trauma-informed approaches.
* The ability to establish trust, identify safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately.
* Confidence to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
* Patience, resilience and self-control in challenging situations.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
A qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Housing or IAG is desirable, alongside experience of partnership working and applying health & safety guidance.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Housing Support Worker, Supported Housing Officer, Homelessness Support Worker, Tenancy Sustainment Officer, Key Worker, Resettlement Worker, Community Support Worker.