Housing Project Worker

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 propertiesTHE 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 skillsHOW 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