GRT out reach support worker

Changing Lives; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking compassionate outreach workers to join their team in Doncaster. This flexible role focuses on supporting GRT communities through group activities and individual sessions, contributing to meaningful change in people's lives. Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including annual leave, a contributory pension, and various well-being days.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

2 Well-being days

Birthday day off

8 Bank Holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Death in service benefit x2 salary

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in working with vulnerable communities, particularly GRT.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary for outreach roles.
• Ability to empathize and provide support to individuals undergoing challenging circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Support GRT communities through group work and 1-1 sessions.
• Conduct workshops based on community needs.
• Work alongside an existing energetic team in outreach efforts.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Relevant qualifications in social work or related field

Job description

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Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.

Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.

Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.

About the Service - Women and Children's Services

We run services and dedicated women’s centres for those who are at risk or struggling with challenging circumstances, including women in the criminal justice system and those with experience of trauma, selling sex or sexual exploitation.

We understand that women and girls have experiences which are different to men and can experience vulnerabilities that are specific to their gender. Childhood abuse and domestic abuse are common features in the lives of the women we support which impact on their health and wellbeing. Underpinning all our services is an in-depth understanding of trauma and a focus on recovery, resilience and community integration.

About the Job

To work along side an already existing passionate and energetic team within Doncaster Changing Lives BME services. The role is flexible Monday to Friday, it is an out reach role with mileage expenses paid. The work is to support GRT communities in delivery of group work, 1-1 sessions or workshops depending on the need within the community.

About us

Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.

Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.

Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.

About the Service - Women and Children's Services

We run services and dedicated women’s centres for those who are at risk or struggling with challenging circumstances, including women in the criminal justice system and those with experience of trauma, selling sex or sexual exploitation.

We understand that women and girls have experiences which are different to men and can experience vulnerabilities that are specific to their gender. Childhood abuse and domestic abuse are common features in the lives of the women we support which impact on their health and wellbeing. Underpinning all our services is an in-depth understanding of trauma and a focus on recovery, resilience and community integration.

About the Job

To work along side an already existing passionate and energetic team within Doncaster Changing Lives BME services. The role is flexible Monday to Friday, it is an out reach role with mileage expenses paid. The work is to support GRT communities in delivery of group work, 1-1 sessions or workshops depending on the need within the community.

Benefits
25 days annual leave + 2 Well being days + Birthday day off + 8 Bank Holidays – Pro rata'd for reduced hours workingContributory pension schemeDeath in service x2 salary benefitAccess to employee benefit platform Employee savings plan