Full-Time Support Worker Jobs
A fantastic children’s charity are looking for a Residential Support Worker based in Gloucestershire.
As Residential Support Worker you will work with a team of staff in supporting a young person with their day-to-day personal needs. You will help to maintain a safe and fun environment for both staff and the young person within the home and whilst out and about in the community.
You will be based at a Forever home in a beautiful setting in Gloucestershire; the home is for a young person with complex needs and a high level of challenging behaviour with a care ratio of 4:1.
Key Responsibilities Include providing lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing, and managing risk and co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
The successful candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided. You must be resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge, with a ‘can do' attitude.
This is a career pathway position, which enables postholders to progress their career by taking on additional responsibilities, with an increase to pay (consistent with our pay progression scheme-available separately).
This is an exciting, challenging and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a huge personal impact.
If you’re interested in hearing more, please do get in touch ASAP for the full job pack.
Please note, CVS are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
With over 60 years' experience of recruiting across the 'beyond profit' space, Prospectus is proud to have supported a vast number of charities across various sectors, including; Homelessness & Housing, Domestic Violence, Youth, Learning Disabilities / Disabilities, Mental Health, Sexual Health, Criminal Justice and Children & Families. As a result, we anticipate an uplift in the amount of exciting delivery-focussed temporary opportunities we will have available to offer candidates.
We have worked alongside a range of impactful organisations in London and across the UK, supporting them with a variety of delivery-focussed positions, including:
Recovery Practitioners, Support Workers and Floating Support Workers, Women's Advocates, Administrators, Community Outreach Workers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners and many more.
We are currently looking to increase our pool of temporary candidates who are interested in registering for future delivery-focussed opportunities. Candidates will have had previous paid or voluntary experience in a similar role supporting vulnerable people, or will have a genuine interest in this field.
Please note that due to the current climate for temporary work across the Frontline sector, we are initially looking to engage with potential candidates and carry out registrations online with those that demonstrate suitable experience.
Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.
Please register your interest below and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. You must be available immediately or have no more than a 1 week notice period to be considered as the majority of our temporary positions are starting asap.
Homeless Advice and Support Worker
Our client, a leading homelessness charity based in east London are looking for an Advice and Support Worker to work in a busy homeless day centre. Due to a company restructure a position has become available to work in a team of Assessment and Advice Workers in the assessment and signposting of clients experiencing homeless clients with high support needs to relevant support services in the borough.
Candidates for this role will need:
- Extensive housing knowledge and knowledge of the entitlement homeless clients have under different housing laws/ acts
- Experience of working with the homeless
- Experience of working in a homeless assessment capacity
- Resettlement experience and knowledge of housing options
+++ DBS within 12 months of issue or on the online update service +++
Candidate duties:
- Offering advice and guidance on housing and resettlement related issues to clients accessing the service
- Overseeing casework delivery to clients
- Presenting clients with housing options
- Assisting clients to obtain their welfare, housing and related rights
- Referring clients on to relevant specialist support agencies for their needs
- Accurate recording of data into CHAIN
- Liaising with external agencies on behalf of clients
If you are interested in this position, please contact us immediately.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Night Reconnection Assistant - Rough Sleeping Prevention Service
London, Islington, Lambeth and Kensington and Chelsea
£31,703 - £35,578 pa
Are you looking to start your career supporting vulnerable adults; working for a charity who makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless every day?
Our client's exciting pilot is a new approach to preventing rough sleeping, through the provision of accommodation with onsite specialist move-on support to those who are at immediate risk of sleeping rough. The service will provide a route and support for single homeless clients who are presenting to the Local Authority Housing Options or day centres and at imminent risk of rough sleeping, but not yet rough sleeping.
Where their homelessness cannot be prevented by the council and they are at imminent risk of sleeping rough, a referral can be made into the Rough Sleeping Prevention service.
The service will be based across three London locations in Islington, Lambeth and Kensington and Chelsea and staff will be expected to work across all 3 services .
- 7 day rolling rota including early, mid and late shifts
- (K&C): medium – high support accommodation.
- (Lambeth): medium support accommodation.
- (Islington): Assessment hub space for up to 15 clients. Site will operate 24/7.
Each site will have staff delivering casework and support, providing each person with a comprehensive assessment of their needs and circumstances, and intensive specialist support to secure move on.
In these roles you will:
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Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping.
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Provide a safe and supportive environment at night to clients; and support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks; such as implementing reconnection or assessment plans and supporting clients into appropriate accommodation.
About you
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These crucial roles will suit people with an interest in in developing key skills to build a career working in a support role, as well as:
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Some experience of dealing directly with the public and / or customers in a busy service environment.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work with others effectively to get things done.
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Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.
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You don’t need to have direct experience, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
Closing date: 10am on 14 May 2024
Interview and assessments on: 28 - 31 May 2024
Assistant Support Worker - Homelessness
Newbury
£22,861 per annum
Permanent
Full Time (You will work on a 7-week rotation, with a mixture of early and lates between the hours of 7am - 8pm)
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence?
Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you.
Our client’s homeless service provides support to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across two locations, each are tailored to meet the needs of the clients.
They have an opportunity for an Assistant Support Worker to join their friendly team. You will love helping others and enjoy supporting individuals to achieve their goals and to become more independent. Your positive attitude towards your work and others will help to contribute to a great working environment. You will have a calm and personable manner and be able to handle potentially difficult situations.
Some of your duties will include:
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Supporting clients by prompting and helping them to attend appointments
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Encouraging their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering.
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Helping them develop their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping, cooking and housework, laundry, health and hygiene
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Working with external partners (such as colleges) to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community.
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Empowering clients to achieve the outcomes they identify as desirable for independent living including involvement in practical tasks within the hostel such as basic maintenance/ room decoration
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Involving clients in the smooth running if the hostel environment
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Helping to maintain a welcoming, safe environment, identifying and minimising all potential risks to users of the premises and the organisation and property
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Maintaining client records using relevant systems to a good standard
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Work in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and all policies and procedures
What you will bring:
Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people. Your values will match theirs and you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.
You will have:
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Clear verbal and written English
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Good IT and keyboard skills
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Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate
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Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
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Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation
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An interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
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Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies
They reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Staff benefits, support and development
Their benefits include:
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Pension with life cover
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Generous holiday allowance
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Extra mile awards for outstanding work
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Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays
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Cycle to work scheme
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Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling
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Employee voice – their Staff Council
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Recruitment referral scheme
They support and develop our staff by providing:
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A comprehensive induction and training programme
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Management training
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Trauma-informed care training
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Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans
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Access to accredited qualifications
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Mental Health First Aid training and provision
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Access to counselling psychologists via their Psychology Service
If you love helping others and want to join their friendly team, they would love to hear from you!
Young Person's Support Worker
Newark
£22,669 - £23,428 per annum
Interviews are being hold on an ongoing basis
Do you wish you had someone to guide you when you were aged between 16-21?
Our client needs motivated Support Workers to encourage our young people to be the best version of themselves. Being a young person is tough, help to mentor and lead future generations.
They offer a quality strengths based support service which aims to build the skills, confidence and independence of the young people who come through their doors.
You must be willing and able to work and travel to both of their locations in Newark.
Are you confident and resilient with previous experience working with Young People? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect role for you.
They are looking for individuals with previous experience of working with Young People and who have an understanding the challenges young people face, childhood trauma and it's effects. If you've worked as a teaching assistant, youth worker or even volunteered with Young People, we want to hear from you.
Their team play a critical role in advocating for our tenants. From liaising with agencies to help them access permanent accommodation to supporting them to access education or employment training Branching Out do it all. This includes advocating for them in meetings with services.
There’s still time for fun though as you will also support and encourage activities such as football, sports and activities.
Looking for a hands on role? Look no further.
Working on a rota basis means you will need to be flexible over a 7 day rota. Our service operates 24/7, however day shifts are either 08:00 – 15:30 or 14:30 – 22:00.There will be the option to pick up nights on occasion, for which their night enhancement rates will apply.
Change can sometimes be hard so you could face behaviours that challenge, your patient and assertive nature will make sure this doesn’t escalate and make sure there are positive outcomes consistently.
Over to you – click apply and show us why you are suitable!
Please note that they are not currently offering visa sponsorship.
Previous applicants and colleagues re-applying will be reviewed at the manager’s discretion. They may close this vacancy early should they receive sufficient interest.
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBTQ Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBTQ community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. Male Support Workers are currently under-represented in this area and we particularly welcome suitable applications.
Homeless Recovery Worker
Working across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch
£23,775 progressing to £25,027 plus excellent benefits
Permanent
Full Time (You will work on a 7-week rotation, with a mixture of early and lates between the hours of 7am - 8pm)
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence?
Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you.
Our Client supports people who are homeless across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. This is a new service that starts in June, so this is an exciting opportunity to be part of their set up and implementation of this team.
They have a new opportunity for a Homeless Recovery Worker to join them to work with people who are experiencing repeat homelessness and rough sleeping and who face multiple challenges.
This is a key role in which you will support clients and help them to progress and achieve their goals. Your positive attitude towards your work and your team will help to contribute to a great working environment. You will have a calm and personable manner and be resilient to potentially difficult situations.
Some of your duties will include:
- Supporting your own caseload of clients and working with them on a one to one basis out in the community and in the clients homes.
- Identifying their needs and putting together a support plan which is equally achievable and realistic for them
- Linking with outreach workers and other agencies to build rapport and trust with clients who are homeless in preparation for them getting their own accommodation
- Working with people to identify their strengths and talents, and encourage them to focus and build on these
- Helping clients to access the benefits they are entitled to claim
- Encouraging their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering
- Helping them improve their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, housework and managing a tenancy
- Working with external partners to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community.
- Gaining knowledge and understanding of the Housing First principles and how Housing First uses a client-led approach
- Working in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and all policies and procedures
- Working flexibly across all areas of operation where required and prior notice given
What you will bring:
Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with people who are homeless. Your values will match ours, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.
You will receive support and training in understanding our clients principles but some prior research and understanding of the support model is desirable.
You will need to hold a full driving licence with access to a car as you will be required to work flexibly across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch locations.
You will have:
- Clear verbal and written English
- Good IT and keyboard skills
- Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate
- Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
- Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation
- Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
- Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies
- Knowledge of best practice in supporting people with drug/alcohol and/or mental ill health issues, including realistic harm reduction approaches
Our client reserves the right to close their advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Staff benefits, support and development
Our clients benefits include:
- Pension with life cover
- Generous holiday allowance
- Extra mile awards for outstanding work
- Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling
- Employee voice – our Staff Council
- Recruitment referral scheme
We support and develop our staff by providing:
- A comprehensive induction and training programme
- Management training
- Trauma-informed care training
- Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans
- Access to accredited qualifications
- Mental Health First Aid training and provision
- Access to counselling psychologists via our Psychology Service
If you love helping others and want to join their friendly team, they would love to hear from you!
Night Support Worker
Working across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch
£25,307 plus excellent benefits
Permanent
Full Time (4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts 7.30pm - 7.30am)
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to support people every day and provide a safe environment for them to feel safe and comfortable?
Do you enjoy working in an environment where every shift is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you.
Our client supports people who are homelessness across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. This is a new service that starts in June, so this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the set up and implementation of this team.
They have a new opportunity for a Night Support Worker to join their night team to provide support to their homeless clients.
Your primary role will be to keep their service and the people that use it, safe. Your positive attitude towards your work and others will help to contribute to a great working environment. You will have a calm and personable manner and be able to handle potentially difficult situations.
Some of your duties will include:
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Being the first welcoming friendly face for people coming into the service
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Providing informal support to clients and be a listening ear
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Responding to incoming calls
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Managing clients and their visitors within the building and any associated safety issues. Dealing with any incidents that may arise and contact external services when necessary
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Monitoring the service and surrounding areas that are covered by CCTV
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Carrying out regular visual checks / fire checks on the interior and exterior of the buildings and car park
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Working in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and policy and procedure
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Providing basic First Aid assistance until help arrives – Full training provided
Their night workers will usually work a 12 hour (waking) shift between 7.30pm - 7.30am, on a four night on, four night off rota. Although these are long shifts, you will get four days off after, which can provide a great work life balance.
What you will bring:
Previous experience in this type of work is not essential, but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people. Your values will match theirs, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.
You will need to hold a full driving licence with access to a car as you may be required to work flexibly across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch locations.
You will have:
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Clear verbal and written English
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Good IT and keyboard skills
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Polite, assertive manner, ability to self-motivate
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Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
They reserve the right to close their adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Staff benefits, support and development
Their benefits include:
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Pension with life cover
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Generous holiday allowance
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Extra mile awards for outstanding work
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Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays
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Cycle to work scheme
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Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling
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Employee voice – their Staff Council
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Recruitment referral scheme
They support and develop their staff by providing:
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A comprehensive induction and training programme
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Management training
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Trauma-informed care training
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Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans
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Access to accredited qualifications
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Mental Health First Aid training and provision
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Access to counselling psychologists via our Psychology Service
If you love helping others and want to join their friendly team, they would love to hear from you!
Resettlement Support Worker
Hampshire
£23,775 rising to £25,027 plus excellent benefits
Permanent
Full Time (Monday - Friday 9am-5pm)
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence?
Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you.
Our client has an opportunity for a Resettlement Support Worker to join their team supporting refugees to settle into the UK.
You will help them to settle into their accommodation, access local services and reduce isolation. You will love helping others, have a listening ear and have the ability to adapt how you speak to suit your audience. You will be creative, find solutions to problems, and support refugees to feel safe in their new environment.
Some of your duties will include:
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Implementing refugee needs assessments and risk management plans
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Supporting refugees with advice on housing and related matters
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Liaising with housing and other agencies on behalf of refugees
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Assisting with welfare benefit issues, helping source household goods via various schemes and utilising any funding available
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Supporting refugees liaising with gas & electricity suppliers and other suppliers as necessary
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Being a key contact for refugees when they are experiencing difficulty
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Working with interpreters, colleges, training agencies, employers, Job Centre plus to help the client have access to training, education, voluntary work, work experience
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Organising and encouraging refugee participation in the community
What you will bring:
Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with refugees. Your values will match theirs, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.
You will need to hold a full driving licence with access to a car as the role is based out in the community.
You will have:
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Clear verbal and written English
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Good IT and keyboard skills
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Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate
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Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
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Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation
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Have an interest and genuine concern for refugees, homelessness and related issues
They reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Staff benefits, support and development
Their benefits include:
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Pension with life cover
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Generous holiday allowance
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Extra mile awards for outstanding work
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Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays
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Cycle to work scheme
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Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling
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Employee voice – their Staff Council
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Recruitment referral scheme
They support and develop their staff by providing:
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A comprehensive induction and training programme
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Management training
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Trauma-informed care training
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Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans
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Access to accredited qualifications
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Mental Health First Aid training and provision
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Access to counselling psychologists via their Psychology Service
If you want to make a real difference to our client’s lives, and work as part of a friendly, supportive team, they would love to hear from you!