Specialist Project Worker - Women's Housing
| Posting date: | 23 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,845.00 to £32,439.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Annual Leave, Pension + more |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 8EU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brook Street |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH402290_1747991994 |
Summary
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:
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Deliver personalised support and advice to women facing multiple interlinked challenges.
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Foster a supportive community and build residents' confidence and life skills.
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Manage housing needs, ensuring risk and safety plans are in place and regularly reviewed.
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Advocate for residents' welfare, legal, and housing rights, assisting with benefit claims and access to health services.
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Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, taking the lead in meetings where needed.
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Provide guidance and mentorship to other project workers, volunteers, and peer mentors.
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Maintain accurate records compliant with data protection standards.
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Contribute to on-site activities using a co-produced, gender-informed approach.
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Deliver evening and weekend cover as per rota.
Person Specification:
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NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care, Housing, or related field (desirable).
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Minimum 2 years' experience working with women experiencing complex needs and trauma-informed care.
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Knowledge of homelessness regulations and recovery-focused approaches.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and work collaboratively.
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Resilience, patience, and the flexibility to work unsociable hours.
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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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