Engagement Worker

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Full time
Location: Bedford
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Job offered by: Social Interest Group
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3 years Fixed Term Contract

ABOUT THE ENGAGEMENT WORKER ROLE

We are seeking an Engagement Worker for a three-year Fixed Term Contract. This vital frontline role supports individuals with complex needs on their journey to recovery and rehabilitation. Working in a psychologically informed environment (PIE), you will provide person-centred support, helping residents and participants build resilience, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals.

Holman House: Is a 19-bed residential service close to Bedford Town Centre offering a safe, peaceful and supportive living environment for individuals wishing to engage with support to assist them in increasing their levels of independence.

Shift Pattern:

37.5 hours per week, Rota-based shifts, including evenings and weekends, flexibility required. Shifts include: 08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00, and 12:00 - 20:00 face to face in service.

Salary:

£23,800

What are we looking for from a Engagement Worker? Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others What we offer

25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

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.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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