Support Coach - 3 Months FTC

ABOUT THE ROLE  

This is a 3-month fixed-term contract (with possible extension) supporting the team in Maidstone. As a Support Coach, you will play a key role in rehabilitating and reintegrating participants into the community. Working closely with stakeholders and partners, you will engage with participants through key working activities to identify their needs, goals, and skills. You will then provide pathways, support, and tailored interventions to facilitate successful resettlements.

Pathways to Independence: The pathway's team offers support to 31 residents across services in Maidstone for homeless people in priority need , these projects are commissioned by Maidstone Borough council The main resident case load for this role will be based in at 10-11 LINK HOUSE FAIRMEADOW MAIDSTONE ME14 1JP, however you will be required to travel to other projects in Maidstone to suit service need.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00AM - 17:00PM, you may be required to work flexibly to meet service needs. 

Salary: £23,900

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE  

As a Support Coach, you’ll be at the heart of empowering individuals on their journey toward recovery and reintegration. Every day will bring new challenges, but also immense rewards as you help residents and participants achieve their goals. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive team and collaborate with a range of stakeholders to create meaningful change.

What are we looking for?

• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders 

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

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.

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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 our central office on 020 3668 9270 to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. 

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.