About this role
Senior Project Worker
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Project Worker to lead specialist, trauma-informed support for women in a supported housing setting.
Position: Senior Project Worker (Women Specific) Salary:£31,135-£33,635 (dependent on experience) Location: Southend on sea Hours: 37 hours per week (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required) Closing Date: 1st June 2026
About the role
This is a pivotal senior practitioner role within a female-only supported accommodation service. You will provide leadership on complex casework, ensuring high-quality, gender-responsive support for women who have experienced trauma, abuse and multiple disadvantage.
You will act as a role model for best practice, supporting colleagues to deliver safe, consistent and empowering services that promote recovery, independence and long-term stability.
Key responsibilities include:
Holding a reduced caseload of complex, high-risk casesLeading case supervision, offering guidance and constructive challenge to staffProviding specialist expertise in violence against women and girls (VAWG), including domestic abuse and sexual violenceOverseeing safeguarding, risk assessments and safety planning, ensuring robust and defensible practiceSupporting staff in responding to serious incidents and high-risk situationsPromoting trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches that centre women’s experiencesLeading reflective practice, mentoring and professional development of team membersSupporting housing management, tenancy sustainment and safe shared living environmentsOverseeing move-on planning, ensuring safe transitions into independent or supported housingWorking collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes About you
You will be an experienced practitioner with a strong background in supporting women facing homelessness and complex needs. You bring both technical expertise and the confidence to guide others in high-pressure situations.
You will ideally have:
Significant experience working with women affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and multiple disadvantageStrong knowledge of trauma-informed and psychologically informed practiceExperience managing complex cases and safeguarding risksAbility to provide supervision, mentoring or practice leadership to colleaguesKnowledge of MARAC and multi-agency safeguarding processesExcellent communication, partnership and advocacy skillsA calm, resilient and reflective approach in challenging environments A relevant qualification or training in VAWG, IDVA/ISVA, or DASH risk assessment would be advantageous.
About the organisation
A values-led organisation committed to providing high-quality, trauma-informed support to people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion. Their work is rooted in respect, empowerment and inclusion, with a strong focus on creating safe, supportive environments where individuals can rebuild their lives.
They invest in our staff and promote a culture of learning, reflection and collaboration. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team making a real difference to women’s lives every day.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Project Worker, Senior Support Worker, Women’s Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Practitioner, IDVA, ISVA, Case Worker, Housing Support Worker, Team Leader.