Social Interest Group
Night Support Mentor
Job Location
North Kensington, United Kingdom
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a Night Support Mentor in Kensington and Chelsea to support 10 people currently rough sleeping. This project is part of the government’s End Rough Sleeping for Good strategy. You’ll provide trauma-informed support, helping people stay safe, make positive changes, and move forward. You’ll also work closely with the council and outreach teams.
RBKC Services: We help people with challenges like mental health, homelessness, and substance use. Our support focuses on care, trust, and helping people rebuild their lives.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week on a 7-day rota, including night and late shifts over a 6-week cycle. This is within a 24/7 service providing face-to-face support.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
You will love this role if you are compassionate, patient, and enjoy helping people make positive changes in their lives. It’s ideal for someone who can work flexibly at night, communicate well with others, and is motivated to support people overcoming homelessness and other challenges.
What are we looking for?
* Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector
* Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
* Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
* Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
What we offer
* 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
* Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
* Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
* Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
* Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Annual Staff Awards
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions
Location: North Kensington, GB
Posted Date: 12/26/2024
Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a Night Support Mentor in Kensington and Chelsea to support 10 people currently rough sleeping. This project is part of the government’s End Rough Sleeping for Good strategy. You’ll provide trauma-informed support, helping people stay safe, make positive changes, and move forward. You’ll also work closely with the council and outreach teams.
RBKC Services: We help people with challenges like mental health, homelessness, and substance use. Our support focuses on care, trust, and helping people rebuild their lives.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week on a 7-day rota, including night and late shifts over a 6-week cycle. This is within a 24/7 service providing face-to-face support.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
You will love this role if you are compassionate, patient, and enjoy helping people make positive changes in their lives. It’s ideal for someone who can work flexibly at night, communicate well with others, and is motivated to support people overcoming homelessness and other challenges.
What are we looking for?
* Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector
* Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
* Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
* Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
What we offer
* 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
* Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
* Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
* Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
* Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Annual Staff Awards
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions
Location: North Kensington, GB
Posted Date: 12/26/2024
Contact Information
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