Please note this is a fixed term position for 6 months
Working hours: 10 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
BH1 Project is a Drop In Centre in Boscombe which is part of Boscombe Corps, The vision is to work alongside the local community and to engage and support the Project’s client base by developing relationships, encouraging them to access the holistic activities and resources available at the Project. Identify sources of support to meet Clients varying needs, developing knowledge in Benefits, Harm Reduction, Employment skills and Mental Health Support.
The Community Project Worker will be based at the BH1 project and will work to deliver programmes and activities within the BH1 Project and local community in Boscombe, under the direction of the Community Project manager to deliver the stated aims of the programme. The role includes working a rota and alternative weekends.
Key Responsibilities
Helping with cooking, cleaning and food collection as well as supporting customers.
Demonstrate both a professional and caring manner when interacting with programme participants to create a welcoming and supportive environment.
Contribute into the planning and review processes for the programmes and activities to ensure continuous improvement and development to meet the changing needs of the community.
Maintain close links to the community and any relevant external agencies to help identify new ways to deliver the aims of the programme and facilitate the establishment of effective collaborative ways of working.
Support the Community Project Manager with the recruitment, development and supervision of volunteers to ensure that they contribute successfully to the programmes and activities.
Ensure your work is carried out in accordance with both Salvation Army and any relevant statutory policies and procedures.
Engaging in one-to-one meetings with clients to support with benefits and housing issues.
To record data and information of clients in a secure and safe way
The successful candidate(s) will have the following:
Experience of working with vulnerable people,
Experience of organising community activities for a range of different programme participants
Ability to prioritise, organise and manage your own workload to meet objectives
Good communication skills and are able to develop good working relationships with colleagues, programme participants and external stakeholders
A good level of English – both spoken and written - and numeracy at GCSE level or equivalent
Experience of working with software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and email programmes
Awareness of relevant safeguarding matters
Ability to drive
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure of the Adult Workforce and an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check of the Child Workforce.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.