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.
1. Deliver personalised housing support to women with complex needs
2. Advocate for residents to ensure access to essential services
3. Maintain a psychologically informed environment for recovery
4. Develop risk management plans for each resident
5. Collaborate with multi-agency teams to provide holistic support
6. Assist women in securing welfare benefits and legal rights
7. 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
1. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent
2. Knowledge of regulatory requirements for homelessness support
3. Experience working with complex needs and anti-social behaviour
4. Ability to remain calm and effective in challenging situations
5. Strong communication and partnership-working skills
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call on 01772208966 to discuss further.
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