Southend-on-Sea
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.