Outreach Activities Worker (4 Months FTC)

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Our Outreach team is seeking an Outreach Activities Worker for a 4-month FTC. In this role, you will support clients by facilitating their engagement with treatment services. This includes accompanying them to appointments, sharing your own experiences, making referrals, and actively encouraging participation in harm reduction and treatment programs. You will work with clients who are either currently experiencing rough sleeping or are at risk of homelessness. 

Pathways to Independence Outreach peer mentor service is committed to becoming a psychologically informed environment; one which considers and responds to, the potential impact of trauma in every area of its service delivery and design. The primary responsibility of the RSI Enhanced Hostel Intensive Support Coach will be to provide personalised support and guidance to individuals referred to Pathways to Independence through the Medway Rough Sleepers Initiative. This will include assessing client needs and providing support to meet these needs, completing safety plans, ensuring the client can identify and access relevant services, liaising with other statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure the appropriate support for clients.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm with flexibility.  

ABOUT YOU

You are a compassionate and driven individual who thrives on supporting others and creating impactful change. With a deep understanding of working with people from diverse backgrounds, you excel in fostering a person-centred approach to support and recovery. You have a proven track record in coordinating and delivering engaging activities and programmes, and your experience has equipped you with the ability to develop tailored support plans and appropriate interventions.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. 

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE 

You will thrive in this role if you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives and enjoy working in an environment that values creativity, flexibility, and compassion. As an Outreach Activities Worker, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement engaging activities that empower participants and help them achieve their goals.

What are we looking for?

• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector 
• Experience in coordinating and/or delivering activities and programmes with people from various backgrounds 
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs 

What would we like, but not essential?

• Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for residents/participants and liaising with other professionals 
• Experience in providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role 
• Appropriate professional qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Psychology/Community Justice or professional equivalent

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. 

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. 

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website. 

SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. 

For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk or call us on 020 3668 9270

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.