Assistant Project Worker (23917)

Barnardos; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnardos Mentora in Newport is recruiting an As and When Project Worker to support 121 befriending for children, young people and families. You will work with a volunteer-led team to deliver targeted family support, building trust and partnerships with diverse communities.

The role involves flexible hours, including some evenings and Saturdays, and requires a confident communicator with safeguarding awareness and a self-motivated approach to respond to fluctuating demand.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in family support, housing or voluntary/community sectors.
• Experience of paid work or volunteering in relevant settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of interventions across services and assist the team in providing timely support to families.
• Work with parents, carers and families one-to-one and in groups using a range of approaches.
• Co-facilitate group sessions, workshops and drop-in events for parents and carers.
• Contribute to safeguarding and policy compliance in daily practice.

Skills

Skilled communicator

Coaching & mentoring

Partnership development

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Barnardos Mentora is recruiting! We are looking to recruit an As and When Project Worker within our Newport service. Mentora is a volunteer led service, providing 121 befriending to children, young people and families with Family Hubs across the city.

• Do you want to work for the UK's largest children's charity?
• Are you a confident, friendly, non judgemental person?
• Can you build trust and offer support to families, children and adults who may be facing a variety of challenges?
• Can you coach and mentor families and individuals through a process of change?
• Do you have knowledge & experience of working within safeguarding procedures?
• Do you want to work with a supportive, committed and passionate team?

If you have answered YES to the above questions, you may be the person we seek.

We are looking for a skilled communicator who is well versed in influencing people,with the ability to speak to people from a wide range of backgrounds, and to proactively seek out opportunities to build partnerships, promoting the project. You will be a self-motivated person with experience of working and/or volunteering in the family support, housing or voluntary and community sectors.

As an As and When colleague, your time with our service will be based on periods of high demand enabling us to respond to the needs of families so that they receive the right support at the right time. Our working days are Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday and evenings. Due to the flexible nature of our support to meet the needs of different families, we are seeking applicants who can also work flexibly

What will the role involve?

As an As and When Assistant Project Worker, you will support the delivery of interventions across both services, assisting the team in delivering the service successfully. Your duties may include:

• Working with parents, carers and families one-to-one and in groups, using a variety of interventions to identify needs and support positive outcomes
• Co-facilitating group interventions, including workshops, activity sessions and drop in events for parents and carers
• Supporting co-production activities to ensure the voice of families shapes service development
• Applying safeguarding and child protection procedures consistently and confidently.

Additional information:

Please include clear and detailed examples in your application that show how you meet the requirements outlined above and in the Job Description/Person Specification. Relevant experience may come from paid work, volunteering, training, or education.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion, please contact: Rebecca Lewis, Team Leader –

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