We are recruiting for a Community Support Worker.
The post will require applicants to provide support to single homeless individuals in shared houses to assist in the development of living skills, working with them to address any needs that may be identified as a barrier to independent living.
Part-Time: 30 hours per week
Salary: £26,409 to £30,559 (pro-rata)
You can make a difference working with St Martins!
We are looking for team members who bring passion, drive, and tenacity every day to make a difference; building on an inclusive and diverse team that is representative of the people and communities we serve.
St Martins is committed to using the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) framework to inform and continuously develop the care and support we offer.
Here at St Martins, you can expect comprehensive in-house training, with progression and development at the forefront for our teams, including apprenticeships, higher qualifications, and career advancement, to ensure a progressive and nurturing environment.
We are accredited as a Real Living Wage employer, joining more than 3,500 employers across the UK who voluntarily pay the living wage – because a fair day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.
When you join us, you are joining a family!
We Are Looking For
* Someone with the passion and drive to support anyone finding themselves in this situation.
* Evidence of emotional resilience and tenacity to provide support, even when faced with resistance.
* Experience of supporting people who have poor mental health, addictions, or who are ex-offenders.
* Ability and willingness to be flexible.
* Someone who is able to drive, as we are supporting people in the community.
You Can Expect
* A comprehensive training program, whilst gaining experience in the fields of criminal justice, social care, mental health, and housing law.
* You will have a personal development program tailored to your interests within our field of work.
* Up to 29 days holiday and from your first day an additional ‘birthday’ holiday to be taken in your birthday month.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - that provides a 24hr helpline to support you and those living at the same address (over the age of 16) through any of life’s issues or problems.
* Access to a service that provides team members and people living at that address, GP appointments 24/7, 365 days a year.
* Keep more of what you earn by taking advantage of our salary sacrifice schemes!
* Access to discounted products and services, including: ‘Blue Light’ discount card, wellbeing platform, Pension scheme, and life insurance.
For more information about the role, please contact Sally Parker, Head of Next Steps or Kat Alabaster, Community Support Manager on 01603 413820.
CLOSING DATE: 12th February 2025
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
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