Engagement Worker

ABOUT THE ENGAGEMENT WORKER ROLE   

We are looking for an Engagement Worker for a 3-year fixed-term role. This important job involves helping people with complex needs to recover and rebuild their lives. You will work in a supportive and understanding environment (PIE) and provide care that focuses on each person’s needs. Your role will help residents and participants grow stronger, learn new skills, and reach their goals. 

Holman House: Is a 19-bed residential service close to Bedford Town Centre offering a safe, peaceful and supportive living environment for individuals wishing to engage with support to assist them in increasing their levels of independence.

Shift Pattern: 3 years Fixed Term Contract - 37.5 hours per week, Rota-based shifts, including evenings and weekends, flexibility required. Shifts include: 08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00, and 12:00 - 20:00 face to face in service.  

Salary: £23,800 

What are we looking for from a Engagement worker?

• Experience working with people who have complex needs or a good understanding of this type of work
• Flexible working hours to meet the needs of the service and the people we support
• Able to promote the service, work in the community, and build good relationships with partners and other organisations
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken. Able to build trust and good relationships with others

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) 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.  

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. 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.

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.

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. 

Engagement Worker, Support Worker, Trauma-Informed Care, Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), Residential Support, Outreach Support, Housing Management, Safeguarding, Risk Assessment, Case Management, Person-Centred Support, Mental Health Support, Complex Needs, Social Care, Rehabilitation, Reablement.

Closing Date

28-02-2025

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