Senior Project Worker

We are seeking a Senior Project Worker (Women Specific) to provide expert, trauma-informed leadership within a female-only supported accommodation service.

Location: Southend on Sea
Salary: £31,135 - £32135pa
Hours: 37 hours per week (occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date:  20^th July 2026

About the Role

This is a senior practice role within a female-only accommodation service supporting women experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage. You will lead on the delivery of high-quality, gender-responsive support, ensuring staff are equipped to manage complex and high-risk situations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Holding a reduced caseload of complex clients and providing structured case supervision to Project Workers, Volunteers and Peer Mentors
• Leading on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) practice, offering specialist guidance on domestic abuse, sexual violence, exploitation, and coercion
• Overseeing risk assessments, safeguarding responses, MARAC referrals, and serious incident management
• Driving strengths-based, trauma-informed practice that supports recovery, resilience, and long-term stability
• Facilitating reflective practice, mentoring colleagues, and promoting continuous professional development
• Acting as the senior practitioner on shift, providing direction during complex or high-pressure situations
• Supporting housing management, tenancy readiness, and safe move-on into appropriate accommodation pathways

About You

You will be an experienced practitioner with a strong track record of supporting women affected by homelessness, trauma, and gender-based violence. You are confident providing professional challenge and guidance, and can lead practice in complex, high-risk environments.

You will bring:

• Significant experience working with women facing multiple disadvantage and VAWG
• Expertise in trauma-informed and psychologically informed approaches
• Strong safeguarding, risk assessment, and multi-agency working knowledge (including MARAC)
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff and managing complex cases
• The ability to remain calm, authoritative and reflective in challenging situations
• A values-led approach, with a commitment to empowerment, dignity and anti-oppressive practice

A willingness to undertake DASH training is essential (if not already held). Relevant VAWG or IDVA/ISVA training is desirable.

Female applicants only. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Organisation

This organisation provides specialist support to people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage, with a strong focus on trauma-informed and person-centred approaches. The service is committed to creating safe, inclusive environments where individuals can rebuild their lives and move towards independence. Staff are supported through ongoing development, reflective practice, and a collaborative working culture.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Senior Support Worker, Women’s Support Worker, IDVA, ISVA, Complex Needs Worker, Housing Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Practitioner, Specialist Project Worker