Now Hiring: Specialist Project Worker - Southend Salary: £28,845 - £31,439 (Band SCP 17-22) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (Average 37 hours/week, including evenings and weekends on a rotating shift pattern from 8am to 9pm) Location: Southend Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about supporting individuals facing complex challenges and ready to make a real impact? We're looking for a Specialist Project Worker to join a dynamic and compassionate team delivering trauma-informed, psychologically informed support services to those in need. About the Role: As a Specialist Project Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting residents with multiple disadvantages in a person-centred, strengths-based way. Working closely with the Deputy Manager and a small caseload of residents, you'll help stabilise and engage individuals, connecting them with treatment pathways and supporting their journey toward independent living. You'll also act as a mentor to colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment while delivering a holistic, wraparound support offer in partnership with local organisations. Key Responsibilities: Deliver tailored, trauma-informed support and housing management to residents Co-produce individualised support and risk management plans Coordinate activities and on-site services to build confidence and life skills Provide advocacy and advice around benefits, housing rights, and entitlements Monitor safety, conduct health and safety checks, and ensure a secure living environment Maintain accurate records using an internal case management system Collaborate with multi-agency teams and participate in Team Around Me meetings About You: Essential: 2+ years' experience working with individuals facing complex needs Skilled in creating co-produced, strengths-based support and risk plans Strong working knowledge of trauma-informed practices and safeguarding High-level communication and negotiation skills Proactive, emotionally resilient, and committed to continuous learning Desirable: Experience supporting rough sleepers Group facilitation skills Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Paid birthday off £100 cost of living payment (non-contractual) 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance (Death in Service) Blue Light Card eligibility Extensive training & development opportunities APPLY NOW. Location : Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 8BA