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Specialist Project Worker - Homeless Services

Job details
Posting date: 23 May 2025
Salary: £28,845 to £31,439.00 per year
Additional salary information: Annual Leave, Pension + more
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 June 2025
Location: Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 8BA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Brook Street
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BBBH402296_1747995933

Summary

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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