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Basement Office (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time
No DBS check required
£25,000 - £29,999
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of those in need? We are seeking a dedicated Support Mentor to join our service in Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). RBKC services specialise in supporting people with multiple needs, accommodation and community-based support. We help people that struggle with daily living, mental illness, substance and alcohol abuses, homelessness or offending backgrounds by providing them with support to overcome difficulties existing because of their life circumstances.
We are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals who are willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of this complex client group. Successful candidates will work in close partnership with the local authority and street outreach teams.
Rota: 15hr per week, Weekends (9-5pm / 1-9pm)
What we offer
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT YOU
You will be driven to provide high quality, effective and person-centred support to others. You will thrive when working as part of a team, be an effective communicator, and able to build long term purposeful relationships with people from different backgrounds, respecting and embracing equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
What we are looking for:
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. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
What we would like, but not essential:
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Further details of the role, responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached.
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).
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email 020 3668 9270
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.