Project Worker

2 days ago

SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom NFP People Full time £29,400 - £29,657 per year

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 supportpackages 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 respondappropriately.
  • 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.

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