Community Reintegration Specialist - Engagement & Support

SIG Central Office - Speculative Applications; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution

Blue Light Discount Card eligibility

Discounted event tickets

Mental health support sessions

Training and progression plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Annual Staff Awards

EDI Ambassador programme

Job summary

Social Interest Group (SIG) is hiring an Engagement Worker for our Complex Needs Accommodation in Romford. You will support residents with pathways, interventions and welfare checks, collaborating with partners to achieve positive outcomes.

The role requires empathy, effective communication, and flexibility to meet service needs, including evenings and bank holidays. DBS checks apply, and a full-time rolling rota is in place to cover 37.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with complex backgrounds and/or homelessness.
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to residents.
• Ability to learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level (Microsoft and other software).
• Flexibility in working patterns to meet service needs.
• Ability to promote the service and work in partnership with stakeholders.
• Understanding of needs of people with multiple and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of residents at all times.
• Empower residents to achieve personal goals.
• Plan activities to engage residents with communities and opportunities.
• Build trusting relationships with residents through sessions and activities.
• Hand over to night colleagues to ensure a seamless service.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

IT literacy

Flexible working

Outreach & partnership

Complex needs understanding

Values alignment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social Interest Group (SIG) is hiring an Engagement Worker for our Complex Needs Accommodation in Romford. You will support residents with pathways, interventions and welfare checks, collaborating with partners to achieve positive outcomes.

The role requires empathy, effective communication, and flexibility to meet service needs, including evenings and bank holidays. DBS checks apply, and a full-time rolling rota is in place to cover 37.5 hours weekly.