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You will be a part of the recovery network we provide to help individuals and families with complex needs back into the community. We have two residential services in Luton and there will be opportunities across the different sites for work with the Resident and Participant groups in our service.</p>\n<p>Rota: Flexible shift patterns.</p>\n<p><em><strong>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!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE SERVICE</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Bridge House Luton</strong> delivers accommodation-based housing related support to homeless families in Luton. The service has 7 units of accommodation that can comprises of:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expectant mothers</li>\n<li>Mothers with up to two children under the age of 10 </li>\n<li>Single women aiming to have guardianship of their children</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Our service is designed to work with families to gain the valuable skills required to end the cycle of homelessness and enable future independently sustained living. Support is provided in a flexible, individualised approach so that families can progress in a way that suits both parent and child’s needs whilst in a safe and stable environment. </p>\n<p>Assistance can range from basic interventions and guidance around resettlement and gaining/sustaining independent living to more intense support in areas such as </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Domestic violence</li>\n<li>Offending / Ex-offending</li>\n<li>Mental health</li>\n<li>Substance use</li>\n<li>Parenting skills – Including Child Protection, custody arrangements, mediation, supervised contact</li>\n<li>Safety in the home / family wellbeing.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Biscot House</strong> Luton delivers accommodation based/housing related support to single men aged 18+. The service has 9 units of accommodation (including disabled access).</p>\n<p>Our service aims to support those with Housing Support needs and low support needs such as:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mental health</li>\n<li>Learning disabilities</li>\n<li>Physical disabilities</li>\n<li>Substance use </li>\n<li>Offenders / Ex-Offenders </li>\n</ul>\n<p>Biscot House provides a supportive base to gain the skills and confidence to secure and maintain appropriate future living in the community – this may be independent or long term supported accommodation. The assistance provided by Biscot House is led by the individual and varies from basic interventions and guidance around resettlement and gaining/sustaining independent living.</p>\n<p>Biscot House provides support for clients to end the cycle of homelessness. 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You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive, and motivational relationships.</p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<p>Bank Staff posts encompass key areas of responsibility, plus other duties:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resettlement and Support Practice</li>\n<li>Housing and Property Management</li>\n<li>Liaison with the local community</li>\n<li>Administration</li>\n<li>Health and Safety</li>\n<li>Equal opportunities</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>KEY CRITERIA</strong></p>\n<p>What we are looking for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required</li>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, including in the criminal justice field, mental health, and/or substance misuse <strong>or</strong> a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others</li>\n</ul>\n<p>What we would like, but not essential:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent</li>\n<li>Experience of providing housing support and a practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role</li>\n<li>Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>WORKING FOR US</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>Our Values</strong></p>\n<p>Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people</p>\n<p>Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential</p>\n<p>Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff</p>\n<p>Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right</p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. 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Your primary aim will be to rehabilitate and reintegrate our residents and participants, helping them reach their personal goals and achieve the level of recovery necessary for a successful return home or move into supported housing. In this role, you will lead by example, providing specialist support to empower and motivate our residents and participants in achieving their personal goals and attaining a level of recovery that allows them to return home or transition into supported housing.</p>\n<p>The Integrated Community Rehabilitation Services aim to provide individuals with a community-based option, helping them avoid admission to a rehabilitation unit. This service operates across two properties in Lewisham—one featuring eight self-contained rooms and the other with six self-contained rooms. Both properties are located in close proximity to each other and are staffed 24/7 by a minimum of two Mental Health Recovery Workers (MHRWs) at all times at each site. </p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Rota based Monday to Sunday between 08:00 and 20:30 </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Location: </strong>The addresses are within a short walking distance of each other and are well-served by public transport links, including proximity to Bellingham, Catford, and Catford Bridge train stations, as well as nearby bus stops.</p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>As a dedicated and compassionate Senior Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker, you are driven by a commitment to provide high-quality care and support to individuals facing complex mental health challenges. You possess a wealth of experience working with diverse populations, including those with multiple needs such as mental health issues, substance misuse, and challenging behaviour's.</p>\n<p>Your ability to communicate effectively with people from various backgrounds, respecting principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion, allows you to form positive and motivational relationships with residents and participants. You lead by example, showcasing best practices and providing specialized, one-on-one trauma therapeutic support to empower those in your care.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience working with people with multiple complex backgrounds/needs, mental health, substance misuse, alcohol, and behaviours </li>\n<li>Previous experience creating co - produced support plans, key working, and care planning, providing appropriate interventions for service users</li>\n<li>Previous experience in a similar position, where you can share your skills knowledge, and experience to support others</li>\n<li>IT Proficiency; ability to learn new software and basic Microsoft</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with various challenging backgrounds, mental health, addiction, exploitation, homelessness, and previous convictions</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What would we like, but not essential?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice, and mental health</li>\n<li>Ability to Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>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!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide specialised, one to one trauma therapeutic support to our residents and participants.</li>\n<li>Be a positive, leading role model for the team and others by modelling good practice and supporting with challenges.</li>\n<li>Actively lead on and participate in reflective learning sessions within the framework of a psychologically informed environment, team meetings and ongoing training and development.</li>\n<li>Develop and sustain therapeutic relationships with residents and participants, providing practical and emotional support.</li>\n<li>Support residents and participants with relevant skills, knowledge, and understanding about their mental health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li> Identify activity needs and wishes and support with participation and projects.</li>\n<li>Act as a key worker for participants and residents, contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments, and subsequent reviews. </li>\n<li>Support with various personal needs as required.</li>\n<li>Housing Management; ensure safety throughout and report repairs and maintenance as needed. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>. 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. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a></p>\n<p>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. 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Working in conjunction with statutory services, our goal is to help individuals transition to independent living within two years. As a coordinator, you will inspire and motivate our residents and participants to achieve their personal goals and enhance their independence, aiding their reintegration into the community and helping them lead fulfilling lives. The support provided is customized to meet the unique needs of each participant, following a recovery-based model.</p>\n<p>Who is the service for & what is it funded/ accessed to deliver?</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Men and women, aged 18+</li>\n<li>Our clients have a primary mental health need, including complex needs and dual diagnosis</li>\n</ul>\n<p>All our clients have a personalised support plans and proactive support work, to engage them with the opportunities available to them to live independently in the community, develop their social skills and independent living skills. We work with clients to improve their health and wellbeing, including supporting people to manage their mental health condition and crisis prevention.</p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday shift patterns including 8am - 4pm, 9am - 5pm. 10am - 6pm</p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to people’s lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!<br>We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.</p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>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 .</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required</li>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, including in the criminal justice field, mental health, and/or substance misuse <strong>or</strong> a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we would like, but not essential:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent</li>\n<li>Experience of providing housing support and a practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role</li>\n<li>Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as a key worker and/or link worker and contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments and subsequent reviews.</li>\n<li>Provide advice, information and guidance to residents and participants.</li>\n<li>Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions, using internal and external sources.</li>\n<li>Participate in, and encourage residents and participants to participate in the running and development of projects, social enterprise initiatives, training, volunteering or work experience.</li>\n<li>Develop and sustain therapeutic relationships, providing practical and emotional support to ensure they are always treated with respect and dignity.</li>\n<li>Support our residents and participants with the relevant skills, experience, networks, and training to prepare them for resettlement into semi/independent living.</li>\n<li>Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessments, observations, and discussions.</li>\n<li>Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis.</li>\n<li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external persons and agencies.</li>\n<li>Administration duties will vary.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? 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We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a></p>\n<p>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. 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You will create an enabling environment and service for the given residents/participants in line with their agreed care plans and risk assessments, offering practical based care, ensuring that the service offered promotes the rights of the individual which preserves dignity, choice, privacy, independence, fulfilment and their personal goals.</p>\n<p>Shift Pattern: Rota will include days, nights, evenings, weekends and bank holiday working which can vary between 07:00 - 20:30, 19:30 - 07:30. Please note we have a priority for workers who would prefer working nights although other shifts may also be available.</p>\n<p><strong>We will be having a recruitment day event in November which will consist of an introduction to the service and a group interview. we will be conducting initial screening in the week beginning 28th of October.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE SERVICE</strong></p>\n<p>Aspinden Care Home (ACH) is a CQC registered care home based in Bermondsey, South East London. It has a national remit and cares for those with complex needs and/or those with long term alcohol addiction. ACH offers residents the chance to gain stability in their lives and improve their physical health and mental well-being.</p>\n<p><em><strong>If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to people’s lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!<br>We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.</p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as the key worker for a caseload of residents and participants and contribute to the development of care plans, risk assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Participate in, plan, and deliver meaningful activities and encourage residents and participants to participate in the running and development of the activities to promote their health, wellbeing, and positive engagement levels, including life skills training, group work, psychological, and alcohol based interventions.</li>\n<li>Encourage social initiatives, training, and volunteering opportunities in service.</li>\n<li>Recognise signs of deteriorating mental and physical health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis. </li>\n<li>Support named residents/participants with various personal needs as required. </li>\n<li>Support with and monitor Residents’ healthcare and nutrition throughout their residence.</li>\n<li>Where appropriate, enable Residents by assisting them with daily tasks such as preparing meals, doing laundry, undertake household tasks, personal hygiene, grooming, and medication.</li>\n<li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Attend appointments with residents as required.</li>\n<li>Admin will vary.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>KEY CRITERIA</strong></p>\n<p>What we are looking for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours <strong>or</strong> a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice and mental health</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system<strong> </strong>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>What we would like, but not essential:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals</li>\n<li>Appropriate professional qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice or professional equivalent</li>\n<li>Experience of providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>WORKING FOR US</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>The Social Interest Group (SIG) believes that good care and support make for better 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.</p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation, providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in a range of residential, drop-in centers, community floating support settings (including in peoples own homes), probation settings and people who are in hospital awaiting discharge. We currently 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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ashld5Y9cyc\">Theory of Change - YouTube</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/about-us/our-theory-of-change/#:~:text=We%20operate%20a%20Theory%20of,negative%20past%20experiences%20and%20stigma.\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Values</strong></p>\n<p>Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people</p>\n<p>Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential</p>\n<p>Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff</p>\n<p>Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right</p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.41 p/h","publishDate":"2024-10-01T15:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-29T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/91f0dc1c-fd89-401f-b6a3-2bbd6aa8cda9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"54153435-0cfb-4899-9c3d-0a23bf082068","title":"Service Manager","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"Victoria Street","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people affected by homelessness, complex needs, and involvement in the criminal justice system? Do you have the leadership skills to drive positive change in an innovative and supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Service Manager overseeing our Accommodation Services and our Peer Mentoring Outreach Service.</p>\n<p>We are a dynamic organisation committed to supporting individuals facing the most challenging circumstances, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity and independence. Our services provide vital accommodation, specialist support, and peer mentoring to those affected by homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, and contact with the criminal justice system.</p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>\n<p>As a Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading our dedicated team to deliver high-quality, person-centered support for service users. You will oversee accommodation projects that provide safe and stable housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and ensure that tailored support is available for those with complex needs.</p>\n<p>You will also manage our Peer Mentoring Outreach Service, which empowers individuals with lived experience to mentor and support those at risk. Through innovative and inclusive approaches, you will help foster resilience, self-confidence, and long-term positive outcomes for service users.</p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm with flexibility. Participation in the On-Call out of hours rota is also required.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced and compassionate leader with a track record of managing services for vulnerable groups. You will be confident in developing and implementing strategies, leading teams, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.</p>\n<p><strong>We are looking for someone with:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in managing services within the housing, homelessness, or social care sectors.</li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of complex needs such as mental health, substance misuse, and involvement in the criminal justice system.</li>\n<li>The ability to inspire and lead teams, fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.</li>\n<li>A commitment to person-centered care and an understanding of trauma-informed approaches</li>\n<li>IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software </li>\n</ul>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>What would we like, but not essential?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding, knowledge, and/or practical application of key legislation – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Social Care, and Housing, and Health, Safety and Environment </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A supportive and inclusive working environment</li>\n<li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li>\n<li>The opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives</li>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Ongoing Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>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!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Leadership & Management</strong>: Lead, motivate, and develop a team of staff and volunteers to provide high-quality services.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Service Delivery</strong>: Oversee the provision of accommodation and outreach services, ensuring they meet the needs of individuals affected by homelessness, complex needs, and the criminal justice system.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Partnership Working</strong>: Work collaboratively with statutory agencies, charities, and community organizations to coordinate support and build effective referral pathways.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Budget & Compliance</strong>: Manage budgets, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and meet contractual obligations.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Strategic Development</strong>: Drive continuous service improvement, implementing new initiatives to enhance outcomes and address the evolving needs of service users.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Peer Mentoring Program</strong>: Oversee the peer mentoring program, providing guidance and support to mentors who use their lived experience to help others.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>. We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a></p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"38,370","publishDate":"2024-10-01T15:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f85c71cb-45b7-46c2-a2e7-6233edfb3ea9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3a5053e4-a561-425f-a173-e19823f6b22d","title":"Engagement Worker","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"48- 50 Friends Road","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>\n<p>Join our dynamic team in Croydon as a Positive Engagement Worker, where you'll make a real difference in the lives of individuals at a 27-bed residential property. This unique setting focuses on forensic mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis, offering you the opportunity to work in a truly specialized and impactful environment.</p>\n<p>As a key player in our team, you’ll contribute to the life-changing process of rehabilitating and reintegrating our residents into the community. Your role will involve providing personalized support, crafting pathways to success, and delivering targeted interventions that empower individuals to achieve lasting resettlement. Together, we'll create safer, more connected communities, one person at a time. </p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Medicash including discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflect Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to people’s lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!</strong></em><br><br><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>You will be a creative individual able to think outside the box to new ideas and initiatives, will be a team player and able communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and levels internally and externally. You will be a self-starter, motivated by supporting others to achieve their personal goals.</p>\n<p>Driven to provide high quality care and support to others, will be confident in working in the social care setting and can be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others. They will be able to form effective, positive, and motivational relationships.</p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support a caseload of residents and participants and contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments and reviews, to meet resident and participant needs.</li>\n<li>Empower our residents and participants to make decisions and take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment.</li>\n<li>Develop and facilitate Resident & Participants engagement. Support recovery related activities for R&P to engage with activities. </li>\n<li>Support locally recruited apprentices/volunteers and develop peer mentoring</li>\n<li>Encourage residents to develop social networks and undertake meaningful activities to assist them to develop positive coping mechanisms and reintegrate into the wider community.</li>\n<li>Plan and implement a range of therapeutic individual and group work activities, and complete functional assessments, contributing to multi-disciplinary team care planning and risk assessments.</li>\n<li>Ensure all residents and participants understand their rights and responsibilities and have access to the right tools and resources, to support them back into society and building networks.</li>\n<li>Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis.</li>\n<li>Support named residents/participants with various personal needs as required.</li>\n<li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external persons and agencies.</li>\n<li>Administration duties will vary. This includes maintaining confidential records in a timely manner and containing information in accordance with relevant statutory and organisational policies.</li>\n<li>Other duties may include but not limited to, maintain clean and tidy offices and communal areas, removing rubbish, reporting repairs and ordering/replenishing supplies</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>KEY CRITERIA</strong></p>\n<p>What we are looking for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours <strong>or </strong>a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice and mental health</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system</li>\n</ul>\n<p>What we would like, but not essential:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals</li>\n<li>Appropriate professional qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice or professional equivalent</li>\n<li>Experience of providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>WORKING FOR US</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>The Social Interest Group (SIG) believes that good care and support make for better 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.</p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation, providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in a range of residential, drop-in centers, community floating support settings (including in peoples own homes), probation settings and people who are in hospital awaiting discharge. We currently 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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ashld5Y9cyc\">Theory of Change - YouTube</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/about-us/our-theory-of-change/#:~:text=We%20operate%20a%20Theory%20of,negative%20past%20experiences%20and%20stigma.\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a> </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> </p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,100","publishDate":"2024-10-01T15:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/719f4f2f-7bda-4db9-82ef-8738e63d1e3c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6cabd5ba-5c47-42c0-a306-8961ef83398b","title":"Registered Psychologist","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"48- 50 Friends Road","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced <strong>Registered Psychologist</strong> with <strong>forensic psychology experience</strong> to join our clinical team, supporting a specialist service based in Croydon. The service operates within a 27-bed residential facility that cares for individuals with forensic mental health needs, complex conditions, and dual diagnoses. As a key member of the clinical team, you will provide evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions, focusing on the rehabilitation and reintegration of residents with complex mental health and forensic backgrounds.</p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with mental health professionals, including those with forensic expertise, allowing you to make a significant impact on service development. You will also play a vital role in driving clinical improvements and contributing to the strategic direction of our forensic mental health services.</p>\n<p>Your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth clinical assessments, designing tailored intervention plans, and offering specialist psychological supervision and guidance to staff to ensure high-quality, therapeutic support. You will be instrumental in shaping the clinical care of individuals with complex presentations, including those with forensic histories, mental health challenges, and behavioural disorders. </p>\n<p><strong>Penrose Croydon:</strong> Our Croydon facility offers a psychologically informed environment across four distinct sites, providing medium and low-support forensic mental health services to men and women. These services are designed to support residents' rehabilitation and aid their successful reintegration into the community. The job holder will work across different sites in the South London area, offering flexibility and the opportunity to engage with a variety of services and residents in need of support.</p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on service needs. There may be opportunities for remote work, depending on service requirements. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> NHS Equivalent Band 8A </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Support Benefits for this specific role include:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clinical Supervision </li>\n<li>A CPD budget of £500 per annum</li>\n<li>Support from our Clinical Lead </li>\n<li>NHS Blue Card eligible </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a motivated, clinically driven professional who can take leadership in creating and sustaining a positive, psychologically informed environment. You will be confident in delivering complex psychological assessments, developing therapeutic frameworks, and providing clinical supervision to the wider team. Your experience as a Forensic Psychologist will include working with individuals presenting challenging behaviours and mental health issues within forensic or high-risk settings. In this role, you will not only work alongside fellow Forensic Psychologists but also play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the service. You will have the opportunity to influence organisational change, contributing to the wider development of clinical practices within the organisation.</p>\n<p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Post-graduate doctoral level training in Applied Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the BPD (or equivalent awarding body)</li>\n<li>HCPC registration as an applied Psychologist </li>\n<li>Previous experience working as a qualified forensic psychologist, including working with people with complex backgrounds/needs<strong> and </strong>a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>\n<li>Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision</li>\n<li>Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to different behaviours and engagement</li>\n<li>Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What do we offer?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Regular all staff webinar - access to leadership team to ask any related questions </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>WHAT'S SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES YOU WILL HOLD?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide highly specialised psychological assessments for residents with complex mental health conditions</li>\n<li>Develop and implement tailored therapy and intervention plans, informed by evidence-based practice</li>\n<li>Offer clinical supervision and consultation to the wider team, enhancing service delivery</li>\n<li>Provide expert advice on criminology, psychology, and behavioural interventions to support residents' rehabilitation</li>\n<li>Lead group and individual workshops focusing on mental health, behavioural change, and reintegration strategies</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with all HCPC, Health and Safety, and CPD requirements</li>\n<li>Contribute to service-wide clinical discussions and help shape the ongoing development of our forensic mental health services</li>\n<li>Collaborate with colleagues to influence broader organisational strategies and initiatives </li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><em><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>WORKING FOR US</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>Our Values</strong></p>\n<p>Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people</p>\n<p>Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential</p>\n<p>Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff</p>\n<p>Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right</p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>. 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.</p>\n<p>Organisationally, 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.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a></p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£55,000 - £65,000 (Full time equivalent) 8A","publishDate":"2024-10-01T14:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8af9e828-35d1-4779-a79c-3771b04aca74.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"79d71d8b-040e-4d9b-941f-17f047bb5955","title":"Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"103 Callender Road","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE </strong></p>\n<p>An exciting new opportunity has opened to join a contract in Lewisham, providing support across two properties for residents and participants with acute and/or complex mental health needs. These individuals receive community-based care as an alternative to hospital inpatient treatment. Your focus will be on rehabilitating and reintegrating them, helping them achieve their personal goals and reach a level of recovery that allows them to return home or transition into supported housing.</p>\n<p>The Integrated Community Rehabilitation Service offers a community-based alternative to avoid admission into a rehabilitation unit.</p>\n<p>This service operates across two properties in Lewisham—one with 8 self-contained rooms and the other with 6, both located within close proximity to each other. Each site is staffed 24/7 by at least two Mental Health Recovery Workers (MHRW), with Shift Leads providing additional support to the management team. The properties are just a short walk from one another and are conveniently located near public transport, including Bellingham, Catford, and Catford Bridge train stations, as well as nearby bus stops.</p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Rota based Monday to Sunday between 08:00 and 20:30</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>As a compassionate and driven Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker, you are dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to individuals with complex needs. Your ability to build positive, empowering relationships enables you to motivate and guide residents and participants in their recovery journey. With experience in developing tailored support plans and offering practical and emotional assistance, you have a trauma-informed and person-centred approach to care.</p>\n<p>You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, external partners, and agencies to deliver integrated services. Your strong communication skills, empathy, and understanding of mental health challenges help you navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and respect for confidentiality.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience working with people with multiple complex background/needs, mental health, substance misuse, alcohol, and behaviours that can be challenging </li>\n<li>Previous experience creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care planning, providing appropriate interventions for service users </li>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What would we like, but not essential?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice, and mental health </li>\n<li>Ability to Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis </li>\n<li>Appropriate Professional Qualification: Psychology Degree, NVQ, QCF or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Community Justice, or professional equivalent </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>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!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with residents and participants, providing emotional and practical support to facilitate their recovery journey.</li>\n<li>Co-produce and implement tailored support plans for residents, ensuring their individual needs are met through a trauma-informed and recovery-focused approach.</li>\n<li>Act as a key worker or link worker, contributing to support plans, risk assessments, and regular reviews for assigned participants.</li>\n<li>Provide advice, information, and guidance on mental health, medication, and therapeutic interventions, supporting residents in understanding and managing their well-being.</li>\n<li>Lead and participate in reflective learning sessions, promoting continuous development within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE).</li>\n<li>Take shift lead responsibilities on rotation, ensuring effective day-to-day service delivery and managing follow-up actions for residents.</li>\n<li>Manage housing responsibilities, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and maintenance of properties, while supporting staff and residents.</li>\n<li>Complete safeguarding referrals, attend appointments, and provide administrative support, maintaining records in line with statutory and organisational policies.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>WORKING FOR US</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>. 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. Organisationally, 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.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a></p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,500","publishDate":"2024-10-01T14:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/18a9a000-7eab-4e0d-9bb2-0b82d8e66acd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e8dfd5f6-d15c-4501-86ca-1a011b548513","title":"Social Media and Digital Content Creator","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"1 Waterloo Gardens, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing and well-established health and social care charity. In this role, you will take the lead in planning and executing impactful, creative content a cross our Group. Working closely with external agencies, the in-house Marketing and Communications team, and the External Affairs team, you'll help support our vision of ensuring equitable access to housing, healthcare, social support, and employment. As part of our ambitious Business Development Department, you will be at the forefront of crafting, optimising, and driving compelling content and storytelling across our digital platforms. You'll embrace a variety of multimedia content creation to grow our digital presence, increase audience engagement, and enhance the performance of every digital journey. This role offers both variety and challenges for an experienced digital content creator ready to hit the ground running. </p>\n<p>This post sits within the SIG Development team which consists of Sales, Marketing, Fundraising, Communications, Employability and Bid/Proposal writing. It will also work closely with SIG External Affairs team. The Development team has 15 staff including this role. The post holder will be a pivotal member of the team creating engaging visuals and videos to share via physical and social media to spread the word of the impact of SIG and the outcomes achieved through its subsidiary charities. </p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, hybrid working with travel across our services which are based around London, Brighton, Kent, Essex, Luton, Bedford, Liverpool, and Nottingham. Our central office is based a 10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington station. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>You are a creative and experienced digital communications professional with a passion for storytelling and content creation. Skilled in using tools like Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, WordPress, and Canva, you excel at producing engaging multimedia content, including photos and videos, that drive social media engagement. Your ability to plan and execute successful social media campaigns, alongside strong IT proficiency, allows you to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You are also knowledgeable about the challenges faced by socially marginalised individuals and bring a compassionate, inclusive approach to your work.</p>\n<p>As a self-motivated team player, you communicate effectively and build strong relationships with colleagues and external partners alike. You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and open to feedback, with a commitment to continuous personal growth. Enthusiastic and adaptable, you are ready to travel across locations to support services and events, bringing fresh ideas and creativity to this important role. </p>\n<p>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 .</p>\n<p><em><strong>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!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience in digital communications and creating/developing a social media marketing presence </li>\n<li>Previous experience in multimedia creation, which includes the ability to create photos, videos and other engaging content </li>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software, and ability to use Microsoft programs at an advanced level, as well as photo and design editing software, and website creator tools </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What would we like, but not essential?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional Qualification including Social Media or Marketing Degree </li>\n<li>Previous experience in creating and managing social media campaigns </li>\n<li>Previous experience in using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, WordPress, Hootsuite, Canva, Video Editing software </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>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!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and implement social media strategies to drive growth and engagement across all Social Interest Group channels.</li>\n<li>Create and manage a monthly social media calendar, producing compelling content aligned with our organisational goals and brand guidelines.</li>\n<li>Monitor social media trends, threads, and performance, providing regular reports and recommendations for improved audience engagement.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with internal teams to support content creation, including multimedia materials such as videos and photos, to showcase our work and impact.</li>\n<li>Lead the creation of storytelling content that highlights the work of Social Interest Group and its beneficiaries.</li>\n<li>Maintain and enhance the organisation's online presence by developing website content and ensuring it aligns with strategic communication campaigns.</li>\n<li>Identify and analyse competitor digital marketing activities, leveraging insights to strengthen our positioning.</li>\n<li>Ensure adherence to quality standards in all digital content creation, including proper tagging, SEO optimization, and governance.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><em><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>. 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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a></p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,000","publishDate":"2024-10-01T08:31:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-23T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c1b45967-d75e-4bdf-83bd-ce0355d238e5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f8009e90-873a-437e-8a91-7fba7f6d9757","title":"Relief Bank Mental Health Recovery Worker - Enfield","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"81 Ridge Avenue","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong><br><br>As a Mental Health Recovery Worker, you will work at our service in Penrose, supporting with rehabilitation for adults with complex mental health needs. You will empower and motivate our residents and participants to achieve their personal goals and gain greater independence, to support with reintegration into the community. You will provide tailored support and a flexible service which is responsive to individual needs.</p>\n<p><strong>Rota: Flexible shifts - Monday to Sunday including days, evenings, and weekends </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We will be screening applications between the 14th and 18th of October 2024 and holding interviews on the 23rd of October 2024.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE SERVICE</strong></p>\n<p>Penrose Enfield is a care and support rehabilitation service for adults with complex mental health needs. It provides a total of 24 units of supported accommodation for residents who may also have behaviours that prove challenging to services, including mental health, and medication non-compliance.<br>We support people moving from complex care inpatient rehabilitation service/acute mental health ward and (if appropriate a residential environment), initially into an intensive rehabilitation arrangement that works closely with the mental health rust community rehabilitation team.</p>\n<p>Some of our units provide move on supported accommodation from the intensive support service and provides an alternative to existing residential care provisions. The transition allows our residents and participants to further enhance their life skills.</p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!<br>We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.</p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and sustain therapeutic relationships with our Residents and Participants (R&P), which includes practical and emotional support.</li>\n<li>Support our R&P's with relevant skills, experience, networks, and training to prepare them for resettlement into semi/independent living.</li>\n<li>Support our R&P's with various personal needs as required. </li>\n<li>Participate in, and encourage R&Ps to participate in the running and development of projects, initiatives, training and volunteering.</li>\n<li>Support a caseload of Residents and Participants (R&P), contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessments, observations, and discussions.</li>\n<li>Ensure R&Ps understand their rights and responsibilities, with access to the right tools and resources to support them back into society and build networks.</li>\n<li>Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis.</li>\n<li>Provide advice, guidance, and support, including life skills training.</li>\n<li>Develop strong internal and external relationships.</li>\n<li>Admin duties will vary, including using our Salesforce Inform system to update records ongoing.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>KEY CRITERIA</strong></p>\n<p>What we are looking for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required</li>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, including in the criminal justice field, mental health, and/or substance misuse <strong>or</strong> a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others</li>\n</ul>\n<p>What we would like, but not essential:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent</li>\n<li>Experience of providing housing support and a practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role</li>\n<li>Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Further details of the responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached.</p>\n<p><strong>WORKING FOR US</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>Social Interest Group (SIG) believes that good care and support make for better 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.</p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation, providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in a range of residential, drop-in centers, community floating support settings (including in peoples own homes), probation settings and people who are in hospital awaiting discharge. We currently 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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ashld5Y9cyc\">Theory of Change - YouTube</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/about-us/our-theory-of-change/#:~:text=We%20operate%20a%20Theory%20of,negative%20past%20experiences%20and%20stigma.\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Values</strong></p>\n<p>Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people</p>\n<p>Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential</p>\n<p>Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff</p>\n<p>Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right</p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.41 p/h","publishDate":"2024-09-26T16:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/205dcad2-bdd3-420a-80f1-fb3a61f78a6c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"13d452d5-9718-43b8-98aa-e4ddbf169aac","title":"Children and Family Worker [Female Only]","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"Penrose","locationType":3,"description":"<p><em><strong>Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. </strong></em><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE </strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a dedicated Children and Family Worker to play a vital role in supporting mothers and their children within our service, helping to create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. You will provide tailored, trauma-informed support to help families recover, rebuild relationships, and work towards independent living. By offering parenting guidance, supporting early childhood development, and facilitating family sessions, you will empower residents to overcome barriers and achieve their personal goals. Working closely with external agencies, you will contribute to delivering integrated and high-quality care for families in need. </p>\n<p>Penrose Women's Refuge provides support and accommodation to women and children at risk of domestic abuse. The Children and Family Worker will work in partnership with the mums and support mentor to ensure holistic and trauma informed support for children living in the service. This includes developing a range of age appropriate activities, support with accessing schooling and education and supporting the mums during a challenging time. As a team, you will work to develop a structure and a safe space for women and children to heal and thrive. <strong>Due the the nature of the service the post code has been removed however, service is based in West London. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: 37.5 </strong>hours per week -<strong> Early:</strong> 7:30am - 3:30pm, <strong>Late:</strong> 11:30pm - 7:30am, <strong>Day:</strong> 9:00am - 5:00pm 1 Saturday per month. on site.</p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>You’re a passionate and dedicated individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of families and children. You thrive on helping those who’ve experienced trauma rebuild their lives, and you’re excited by the prospect of being part of their journey towards recovery and independence. You excel at building strong, trusting relationships and enjoy working in a varied, fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges. With your compassionate approach and proactive attitude, you’ll bring fresh ideas to empower families, while collaborating with external partners to deliver meaningful, lasting change. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your skills and enthusiasm can make a real difference, this is the ideal opportunity for you!</p>\n<p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds </li>\n<li>Previous experience and/or in-depth knowledge about working with children who have experienced trauma </li>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What would we like, but not essential?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care planning, providing appropriate interventions for service users </li>\n<li>Previous experience providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential support role </li>\n<li>Appropriate Professional Qualification in: Social Care, Early years Education, Certificate in Childcare or other relevant </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>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!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide tailored, trauma-informed support to mothers and children, helping them to achieve stability, recovery, and independent living.</li>\n<li>Deliver parenting advice, guidance, and early childhood development support, fostering a nurturing environment for children’s growth.</li>\n<li>Facilitate family sessions to help rebuild relationships, improve confidence, and support emotional well-being.</li>\n<li>Work closely with residents to develop and implement personalised support plans, addressing individual needs and goals.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with external partners, agencies, and professionals to ensure integrated care and access to appropriate services.</li>\n<li>Identify and address signs of deteriorating mental health or trauma, initiating timely interventions to prevent crises.</li>\n<li>Ensure all safeguarding and risk management protocols are followed, with accurate case recording and data management.</li>\n<li>Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, ensuring housing and service standards are met for all residents. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>WORKING FOR US</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>. 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 .</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a></p>\n<p>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. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,100","publishDate":"2024-09-26T14:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-10T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0dfab86e-43a2-45dd-a10f-278351efe2ef.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5936cc8d-8891-4671-afba-930d78fb011d","title":"Intensive Needs Support Coach","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"Victoria Street","locationType":3,"description":"<p><em>Do you have a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people?</em> <em>Would you say that you believe everyone deserves a second chance regardless of their past circumstances? Would you like to be part of an organisation that supports, cares and empowers these individuals?</em></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Enhanced Hostel Intensive Needs Support Coach in Medway to join us on a fixed term contract until 31st March 25 as part of the Rough Sleeper Initiative Project - RSI (this is likely to be extended but is funding dependent) to provide effective practical and personal support and guidance to Pathways’ clients during the period of their stay in our accommodation to enable them to become more resilient and to live independent lives.</strong></p>\n<p>Pathways to Independence is committed to becoming a psychologically informed environment; one which considers and responds to, the potential impact of trauma in every area of its service delivery and design</p>\n<p>The primary responsibility of the RSI Enhanced Hostel Intensive Support Coach will be to provide personalised support and guidance to individuals referred to Pathways to Independence through the Medway Rough Sleepers Initiative. This will include assessing client needs and providing support to meet these needs, completing safety plans, ensuring the client can identify and access relevant services, liaising with other statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure the appropriate support for clients.</p>\n<p>You will be allocated a caseload of between 5 and 7 clients who have a history of non-engagement, rough sleeping and complex needs. You will be expected to be proactive, in engaging clients demonstrating an approachable, flexible and caring style. The Intensive Needs Support Coach will be required to participate in activities to encourage the development of skills and the building of positive relationships within the local community.</p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. You may need to work flexibly outside these hours as per the requirements for the service, residents and participants. You will be based across multiple projects in the Medway area.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>To be successful in this role, you will have great communication and engagement skills, with the maturity to work within a framework of recovery, building confidence, self-esteem, hope and positive coping skills. You will be someone who has high levels of initiative and motivation with the ability to seek out solutions to problems, and most importantly someone who shares our values and be committed to achieving great outcomes for our clients.</p>\n<p>A proactive problem-solver, you excel at managing diverse tasks. You are highly adaptable, work well in fast-paced, ever-changing environments, and are eager to promote a positive and inclusive service. With a trauma-informed, non-judgmental approach, you ensure that you can sensitively address the social and societal challenges faced by those with complex needs, while staying aligned with SIG’s values and mission.</p>\n<p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working directly with people who have experienced homelessness, with issues around substance/alcohol use and/or mental health </li>\n<li>Experience and ability to build rapport and develop a good working relationship with clients who are using substances, some of whom may display challenging behaviour</li>\n<li>Experience of communicating, liaising and negotiating effectively with a wide range of people including clients, other staff, and representatives of other agencies such as local authorities and statutory services and the general public to build strong partnerships</li>\n<li>The ability to work in fast paced and pressured environment whilst managing multiple priorities and demands to complete delegated tasks or meet deadlines</li>\n<li>The knowledge, skills and ability to assess the needs of people with substance misuse/mental health and health problems and to formulate support plans and risk assessments</li>\n<li>A clear knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation and how it can be used as an intervention; a working knowledge of other interventions in the substance use field</li>\n<li>Proven ability to demonstrate compassionate and creative work practices with residents to address support needs and/or risks</li>\n<li>An open-minded approach to work with vulnerable adults and a willingness to learn new ideas and put these into practice</li>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience </li>\n<li>Understanding <strong>and/or</strong> practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What would we like, but not essential?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience working with different agencies/organisations and understanding the multi-disciplinary approach (For example working alongside MAPPA)</li>\n<li>Appropriate professional qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Community Justice/Psychology or professional equivalent</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>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!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting a small caseload of individuals with complex needs referred to Pathways through the Medway Rough Sleeper Initiative project. </li>\n<li>Work proactively, innovatively with clients who are hard to engage </li>\n<li>Working as part of a team responsible for creating a safe environment in which clients who have experienced multiple disadvantage are able to build their confidence and discover opportunities for positive change </li>\n<li>Advocating on behalf of clients who frequently experience multiple exclusion from main stream services ensuring that clients can access relevant services </li>\n<li>Liaising with other statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure the appropriate support for hard to reach clients and/or those experiencing multiple disadvantage </li>\n<li>Utilise knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging situations, and use appropriate communication skills to influence and bring about positive change to behaviour </li>\n<li>To offer advice and support to staff working with residents with complex needs, helping to create a safe and trauma informed environment</li>\n<li>Cover for other members of the team as necessary.</li>\n<li>Assess clients with multiple needs to identify support needs, identify risks to complete safety/risk plans and identifying personal goals/desires in conjunction with the client</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>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. </strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>. 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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a></p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,900","publishDate":"2024-09-26T13:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-10T22:56:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/76a39b72-4a9f-4694-b795-0deae781b51a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"07354bf7-e8ca-4a45-9bc5-16c9f2082bdd","title":"Service Manager","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"Basement Office","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>\n<p>This is a new post within this service area in which we are seeking an ambitious, person-centred leader to join our team in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) as a Service Manager. In this role, you will report to the Area Manager, and you will manage multiple dispersed services across the RBKC region, managing a team of 9 support workers. </p>\n<p>The service provides 154 units of accommodation to people experiencing homelessness and who have complex needs. The services are spread across the area and are 24 hour supported accommodation sites. You will lead your service to comply with the needs of our commissioners, residents, and organisation, whilst supporting staff to create a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE). You will have overall responsibility for your service to deliver high quality service delivery, performance, and improvements. </p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who is experienced in supporting those who face multiple and complex needs, ideally homelessness. We actively encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. We have a team of EDI Ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. </p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday in the face to face service, you will also partake in our out of hours on call duty and may be required to work flexibly to meet service needs and requirements.</p>\n<p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours</li>\n<li>Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds</li>\n<li>Previous experience in people management and development</li>\n<li>IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software</li>\n<li>Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders</li>\n<li>Understanding of Housing Management, including voids and evictions</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What would we like, but not essential?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding, knowledge, and/or practical application of key legislation – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Social Care, and Housing, and Health, Safety and Environment</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>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!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<p>Line Management/Leadership</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage the end to end employee lifecycle of staff, providing advice, guidance and support as required</li>\n<li>Facilitate the team in identifying solutions to challenges presented in relation to all elements of service delivery</li>\n<li>Proactively embed a culture of learning, development, reflection, and evaluation in a psychologically informed environment</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Service Delivery</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage the overall day-to-day operational delivery of the service and work directly with colleagues, residents, and participants, as well as other stakeholders to provide a high-quality holistic service which meets the needs of all stakeholders</li>\n<li>Ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively</li>\n<li>Work proactively to ensure the service and team meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators, and work in line with professional codes of conduct</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Risk Management, Information Management, and Case Recording </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Follow the relevant risk assessment and management procedures, share any relevant information with partner agencies as appropriate</li>\n<li>Champion, and act as a point of reference for safeguarding concerns within the service(s). Ensure all staff attend relevant safeguarding and training and use knowledge to coach and advise the team</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Property and Housing Management</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create and manage a welcoming, psychologically informed home environment for residents and participants, ensuring a continuous focus on safety, health, and wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ensure the accommodation in which residents live is clean and maintained to a high standard, in line with SIG’s property standards and meets all legal and statutory health and fire safety requirements to operate safely, effectively, and efficiently</li>\n<li>Ensure a provision of a high-quality housing management service to residents</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Financial Management</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage the service’s budget and review monthly management accounts; manage set budgets effectively and ensure resources are maximised</li>\n<li>Maintain financial management within the service, including but not limited to, invoice management, arrears management, management of petty cash, and expense claims</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £39,999","publishDate":"2024-09-20T10:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/78479fc7-47d3-42ee-a46e-8d55fa82096f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d62185f4-d5a6-47d3-a8e5-9c8b6cd59446","title":"Relief Bank Recovery Worker - Marron House","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"58 Bowmans Close","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong><br><br>As a Recovery Worker, you will contribute to successfully rehabilitating and reintegrating our Residents and Participants back into the community. Providing pathways, support, and appropriate interventions that will enable successful resettlements, and deliver to achieve more safer, integrated communities for our stakeholders.</p>\n<p><strong>Rota: Flexible - shift work Monday to Sunday</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We will be screening all applications between the 7th and 11th of October and holding a group interview on Wednesday 16th of October.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE SERVICE</strong></p>\n<p>Our residential services in Marron House provide a recovery focused service to men and women with long term mental health difficulties. The service works with the Participants & Residents to increase their independence and move them on into lower support accommodation. We work closely with mental health services, other partner agencies and careers to improve living skills, increase social inclusion, and help individuals understand and manage their mental health in order to improve their quality of life.</p>\n<p>The services are spread across 1 sites with 18 bedspace. We provide personalized support around daily living skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, reminders to take medication and developing a structured weekly routine.</p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>The Social Interest Group (SIG) believes that good care and support make for better 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.</p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation, providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in a range of residential, drop-in centers, community floating support settings (including in peoples own homes), probation settings and people who are in hospital awaiting discharge. We currently 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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ashld5Y9cyc\">Theory of Change - YouTube</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/about-us/our-theory-of-change/#:~:text=We%20operate%20a%20Theory%20of,negative%20past%20experiences%20and%20stigma.\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a> </p>\n<p><em><strong>If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to people’s lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!<br>We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.</p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support a caseload of Residents and Participants (R&P), contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Participate in, and encourage R&Ps to participate in the running and development of projects, initiatives, training and volunteering.</li>\n<li>Ensure R&Ps understand their rights and responsibilities, with access to the right tools and resources to support them back into society and build networks.</li>\n<li>Develop strong internal and external relationships.</li>\n<li>Provide advice, guidance, and support, including life skills training.</li>\n<li>Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis.</li>\n<li>You may need to attend appointments alongside R&Ps when required.</li>\n<li>Admin duties will vary, including using our Salesforce Inform system to update records ongoing.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>KEY CRITERIA</strong></p>\n<p>What we are looking for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required</li>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, including in the criminal justice field, mental health, and/or substance misuse <strong>or</strong> a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others</li>\n</ul>\n<p>What we would like, but not essential:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent</li>\n<li>Experience of providing housing support and a practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role</li>\n<li>Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Further details of the responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached.</p>\n<p><strong>WORKING FOR US</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our Values</strong></p>\n<p>Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people</p>\n<p>Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential</p>\n<p>Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff</p>\n<p>Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right</p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.41 p/h","publishDate":"2024-09-19T13:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8fd66c66-88fa-4f55-bfeb-e8062e6cb749.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f00c7b5f-0902-4c7b-b1cc-82522734d168","title":"Resettlement Support Mentor","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC)","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE </strong></p>\n<p>We are hiring a Resettlement Mentor, who will be responsible for offering support for residents with complex needs, who are ready to move on and live independently. You will offer a range of frontline care and support within the service, to support those who require accommodation and community-based support. We assist those facing challenges such as mental illness, substance misuse, homelessness, and offending backgrounds, helping them overcome barriers in their lives. Our goal is to tackle inequalities in access to health, employment, training, and social care.</p>\n<p>You will support residents/participants in various ways including encouraging those moving into suitable accommodation, creating personalised support plans which meet their needs and objectives. You will also participate in and encourage residents/participants to participate in events, projects, and outreach including clinics for resident move on's within our clusters, and work flexibly with weekly visits to multiple hubs. Part of this role will also involve completing safeguarding and other referrals from Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) where this role is based, and working closely with the team of Peer Mentors and Support teams. </p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, some activities and responsibilities may fall outside these hours. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who is driven to provide high quality, effective, and person centred support to others. You will have a passion to help those who have experienced or face homelessness, wanting to make a difference to lives, and support those with multiple and complex needs. Our residents and participants come from all walks of life and previous experience and we put them at the forefront of our services. You will thrive in this environment and have a real desire to provide personalised support to others. </p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>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 .</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds <strong>and/or</strong> a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs.</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>\n<li>Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Understanding <strong>and/or</strong> practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with complex needs</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What would we like, but not essential?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for residents/participants and liaising with other professionals</li>\n<li>Experience in providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role</li>\n<li>Appropriate professional Appropriate professional qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Psychology/Community Justice or professional equivalent </li>\n<li>Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>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!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support residents/participants to achieve their desired goals/outcomes in various ways especially around encouraging those moving on into suitable accommodation this can include but is not limited to the contribution and development of support plans, risk assessments, reviews, case meetings.</li>\n<li>Ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively. This includes risk assessments, support sessions, safeguarding checks, training and development, and other responsibilities required for effective service delivery.</li>\n<li>Ensure all residents/participants understand their rights and responsibilities, and have access to the right tools, resources, and networks to support them in achieving their goals.</li>\n<li>Develop, participate in, and encourage residents/participants to participate in the running and development of various clinics for resident move on’s within our clusters and includes attending various projects and internal activities and events.</li>\n<li>Empower residents/participants to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment.</li>\n<li>Provide advice, information, guidance, and life skills training to residents/participants as required.</li>\n<li>Carry out strengths-based assessments of need and risk and deliver holistic support and risk management plans, enabling residents/participants to achieve their aspirations and keep themselves safe.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a></p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,150","publishDate":"2024-09-19T10:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-19T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b74ffb53-eae7-4a86-ad71-245b01d353df.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e0c7905f-22a0-41eb-b2b9-2af80fed7b8a","title":"Programme Co-ordinator & Facilitator","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"Brookfield Drive","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for an Programme Co-ordinator & Facilitator to join our SIG Safe Ground’s flagship Family Service. A first of its kind, the Family Service at HMP Altcourse brings together creative interventions for men in custody, bespoke family counselling and daily practical support for families visiting a loved one. Leading this ground breaking service you will work alongside internal & external staff teams to reimagine what family support is within the criminal justice system, working to influence a culture shift at HMP Altcourse and the wider prison system.</p>\n<p>SIG Safe Ground are experts in delivering arts-based, therapeutically informed group work, celebrating 30 years of working in prisons in 2025. We’re looking for an action-orientated individual who is passionate about developing creative, family-led ways of working to best support those in crisis. You’ll join a reflective, dynamic team of facilitators, counsellors and family liaison workers supporting those with experience of the criminal justice system to build a practical toolbox to cope and move forward positively. </p>\n<p>We are seeking a Programmes Coordinator/Facilitator to join the Safe Ground team in HMP Altcourse, Liverpool and take the lead in the effective setup, delivery, and evaluation of Safe Ground's programmes. The role involves delivering arts-based interventions aimed at supporting participants in their personal development, family relationships, and rehabilitation. You will be based at HMP Altcourse, where you will develop collaborative partnerships with colleagues at the Visitors' Centre, as well as with key prison teams, wing staff, and, most importantly, the programme participants. </p>\n<p>You will be required to undertake additional training and vetting as per the requirements of the prison. </p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm hours may vary dependent on needs of the service.</strong></p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>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 .</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflect Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>We’re seeking a creative, passionate individual who excels at delivering arts-based interventions and group facilitation. You’ll thrive in a team environment, valuing relationships as key to personal growth and change. With excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach, you’ll engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, especially within the criminal justice system.</p>\n<p>You’ll bring experience in therapeutic groupwork and an understanding of the challenges faced by marginalised groups. Adaptable and proactive, you’ll champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you’re driven to make a positive impact and build meaningful relationships, this role is for you!</p>\n<p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Background in arts education, dramatherapy, applied theatre or equivalent </li>\n<li>Practical experience and/or knowledge on group work facilitation</li>\n<li>Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds</li>\n<li>IT proficiency, able to learn new software. Confidence in Microsoft packages</li>\n<li>Resonance with Safe Ground and Social Interest Group values</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or experience working with therapeutic groupwork techniques, be able to deliver this to others</li>\n<li>Ability to follow organisational policies and process in line with external governance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we would like, but not essential:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience within a prison or other criminal justice setting and/or within a similar role</li>\n<li>Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role</li>\n<li>Understanding/experience working with therapeutic groupwork techniques</li>\n<li>Ability to positively persuade, empower, and influence others</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create and deliver engaging high-quality programmes which support rehabilitation, reintegration, and reablement for participants within the prison at various stages of their personal journey.</li>\n<li>Coordinate all aspects of promotion, recruitment and evaluation of programmes.</li>\n<li>Develop content and deliver this to different learning needs and styles.</li>\n<li>Co-Facilitate workshops and activities to support rehabilitation, combining arts-based interventions with course delivery.</li>\n<li>Collect and manage feedback, using this to continuously improve content and programmes. </li>\n<li>Support with all aspects of risk management, information management, and case recording as needed.</li>\n<li>Admin will vary.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,000 - £29,999","publishDate":"2024-09-12T08:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c1d25977-0b54-4014-95f0-23398a630143.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0c29a97-db10-44c8-8a38-35ad55c8925f","title":"Programmes Coordinator/Facilitator","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"HMP Lowdham Grange","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a Programmes Coordinator/Facilitator to join the Safe Ground team in HMP Lowdham Grange, Nottingham and take the lead in the effective setup, delivery, and evaluation of Safe Ground's programmes. The role involves delivering arts-based interventions aimed at supporting participants in their personal development, family relationships, and rehabilitation. You will be based at HMP Lowdham Grange, where you will develop collaborative partnerships with colleagues at the Visitors' Centre, as well as with key prison teams, wing staff, and, most importantly, the programme participants. </p>\n<p>SIG Safe Ground is a nationally recognised and award-winning arts organisation, specialising in the design and delivery of impactful, arts-based therapeutic group interventions. With nearly three decades of experience, we have established ourselves as leaders in transforming lives within both prison and community settings. Our evidence-based programs are known for their artistic high quality and adaptability, offering flexible delivery options and bespoke solutions tailored to the specific needs of each service.</p>\n<p>You will be required to undertake additional training and vetting as per the requirements of the prison. </p>\n<p><strong>Hours/Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, hours may vary dependent on needs of the service.</strong></p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>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 .</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflect Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to people’s lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>We're looking for someone with a passion for arts-based interventions, you will see relationships as central to personal development and be creative in your approach to positively influence and persuade others. You will be able to use group work, arts, and drama techniques to support participants to rehearse new behaviours and experience alternative perspectives. You will have excellent communication skills, and support skills. </p>\n<p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Background in arts education, dramatherapy, applied theatre or equivalent </li>\n<li>Practical experience and/or knowledge on group work facilitation</li>\n<li>Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds</li>\n<li>IT proficiency, able to learn new software. Confidence in Microsoft packages</li>\n<li>Resonance with Safe Ground and Social Interest Group values</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or experience working with therapeutic groupwork techniques, be able to deliver this to others</li>\n<li>Ability to follow organisational policies and process in line with external governance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we would like, but not essential:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience within a prison or other criminal justice setting and/or within a similar role</li>\n<li>Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role</li>\n<li>Understanding/experience working with therapeutic groupwork techniques</li>\n<li>Ability to positively persuade, empower, and influence others</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create and deliver engaging high-quality programmes which support rehabilitation, reintegration, and reablement for participants within the prison at various stages of their personal journey.</li>\n<li>Coordinate all aspects of promotion, recruitment and evaluation of programmes.</li>\n<li>Develop content and deliver this to different learning needs and styles.</li>\n<li>Co-Facilitate workshops and activities to support rehabilitation, combining arts-based interventions with course delivery.</li>\n<li>Collect and manage feedback, using this to continuously improve content and programmes. </li>\n<li>Support with all aspects of risk management, information management, and case recording as needed.</li>\n<li>Admin will vary.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. 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