Housing Project Worker
Southend on Sea
£28,770
Permanent
Full time
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable women with complex needs? We're looking for Female Housing Project Workers to join a local Housing Association and help empower women to rebuild their lives. This role is protected under the Equality Act 2010, which allows a Women's Housing Shelter to seek female-only workers if it is an "occupational requirement" to safeguard privacy, dignity, or well-being. This ensures the shelter can meet the specific needs of its service users while remaining legally compliant.
THE ROLE
As a Housing Project Worker, you will provide tailored support and advice to women facing multiple disadvantages, using a trauma-informed and gender-specific approach.

• Deliver personalised housing support to women with complex needs
• Advocate for residents to ensure access to essential services
• Maintain a psychologically informed environment for recovery
• Develop risk management plans for each resident
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to provide holistic support
• Assist women in securing welfare benefits and legal rights
• Ensure safety, health, and wellbeing in HARP properties

THE CANDIDATE
You will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and the ability to work with individuals who have experienced homelessness

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for homelessness support
• Experience working with complex needs and anti-social behaviour
• Ability to remain calm and effective in challenging situations
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) to discuss further