Crafts Lead (Support Worker)

Teem Recruitment; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Crafts Lead (Support Worker) for a part-time position. This role is essential in combating loneliness and fostering community involvement through workshops and personal support. The candidate will need strong communication skills and experience working with diverse groups, focusing on improving well-being and personal development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial.
• Experience working with individuals with multiple barriers.
• Ability to self-manage while being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Organizing workshops and events to promote confidence and life skills.
• Providing one-on-one support and signposting to services.
• Creating a welcoming environment to encourage community involvement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Motivating others

Customer care

Education

IAG Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Crafts Lead (Support Worker)
Barrow in Furness
Permanent
Part time – 18 hours a week
Circa £12.71 per hour (£25,129 per annum, pro rata)

About the role
Crafts Lead (Support Worker) plays a key role in reducing loneliness and isolation while increasing volunteering in the community.
The role involves:
• Organizing engaging activities (like workshops and events) to promote confidence, independence, and life skills.
• Providing one-on-one support and signposting to relevant services.
• Creating a welcoming environment to encourage community involvement and well-being.
• Supporting participants’ development of soft skills and personal goals.
• Referring individuals for additional support when needed, including help with food, fuel, and access to the community laundry.
Overall, the Crafts Lead (Support Worker) helps participants build meaningful connections and improve their quality of life.
• This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service
• Skills and Experience Requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• IAG Level 2 or equivalent
• Knowledge of the local voluntary and community sector and experience of working with people who have multiple barriers
• Ability to work on own initiative and self-manage work load whilst being a team player and recognising the importance of partnership working
• Have previous experience of tracking improvements using Action Plans/STAR Outcomes or similar
• Ability to motivate people who lack confidence
• Customer care skills, caring and empathetic
• Experience of data collection and collation, including writing reports and case studies
TEEM Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers