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Specialist Project Worker - Homelessness

Satarah Recruitment
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Southend-On-Sea, Essex SS1 9ER, England

Salary

£28,845 - £31,439 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Employee Assistance

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  • The Specialist Project Worker role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
  • The position focuses on delivering trauma-informed care and helping clients prepare for independent living.
  • Salary for this role ranges from £28,845 to £31,439 depending on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include mentoring project workers, managing housing safety, and advocating for residents' access to resources.
  • This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals within a supportive charity environment.

Specialist Project Worker
Are you a Specialist Project Worker who has experiece of supporting individuals experiencing complex needs. This role focuses on delivering trauma-informed care, providing tailored support, and preparing clients for more independent living. You’ll work closely with residents, ensuring their aspirations are at the centre of their support plan, while fostering an empowering, psychologically informed environment.

Benefits: 

  • Salary banding: £28,845 - £31,439 DOE
  • Hours of work 37hrs - via a rota including some weekends and bank holidays
  • Death in service 3 x Salary 
  • Employee Assistance program 
  • Pension

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive trauma-informed approaches, guiding residents through support planning and ensuring a personalised service.
  • Mentor and support project workers, sharing best practices in client care.
  • Provide intensive housing management and ensure clients' safety, risk management, and support plans are fully up to date.
  • Collaborate with health services, community organisations, and statutory bodies to provide comprehensive support services.
  • Advocate for residents, helping them access welfare, benefits, and other resources.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, and housing policies.

Requirements:

  • Experience working with individuals facing complex needs and multiple disadvantages, with a trauma-informed approach (min. 2 years).
  • Proven ability to create co-produced support and risk management plans.
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and the barriers faced by those experiencing homelessness.
  • Excellent communication, advisory, and advocacy skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. Apply today to join the charity's dynamic team and help shape the future of specialist homelessness services. 

Please contact Esther Greenwood at Satarah Recruitment for the full job and person spec. 

Closing Date: 21st October 2024

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