Sanctuary Advice Worker (Female)*

The Marylebone Project is one of the largest women’s hostels in the UK for women affected by homelessness. Those we support are often affected by substance misuse, unemployment, domestic violence and mental health issues. Whatever their story, we aim for the same ending, self-esteem, employment and independent living. We do this by providing shelter, education opportunities, spiritual space and events in a welcoming and secure environment.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity within the Project, your role will be based within our newly refurbished Centre where you will manage a caseload of service users who may have complex needs and challenging behaviour. You will provide Advice, Guidance and information (IAG) to vulnerable adults and holistic support to address their needs within a psychologically informed environment.

Part of your role will also include Coordinating and facilitating our Drop-in Service for rough sleepers, providing them with a range of services including food provision; laundry; showers; clothing and nurses clinics.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a service which will really make a difference to women’s lives and have the privilege to see them grow in confidence and skills.

Salary

£29,237 per annum

Hours

40 hours/week. Working on shift-based rota which includes early, late, night, and weekends.

Pension

Church Army is an auto enrolment employer. If you are eligible for pension contributions, you will be enrolled in to a qualifying scheme and minimum pension contributions will be made by the employer.

Annual Leave

33 days per year, inclusive of bank holidays.

Contract

Open-Ended, Full-Time

DBS

An enhanced DBS check required and compliance with Church Army’s safeguarding policies. Safeguarding training will be required.

Occupational Requirement

Physical requirement: The Marylebone Project is based over two sites, 100m apart, and the job regularly involves walking throughout and between both sites. The Bradbury House site is a listed building, over five floors. The postholder must be able to access all areas of the Project, and may be required to do so quickly in the event of an emergency. There is also a requirement to travel across London and to Sheffield for work-related purposes. The ability to undertake these physical aspects of the role and to carry smaller items are required as essential.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 11th July 2022 at 8am.

Interview date:  Friday 22nd July 2022

For more information on the role, please see the Job Description.

For more information, please email recruitment@churcharmy.org

How to apply

To apply, please download a Marylebone Project Application Form and complete the for this post. When you are ready to submit your application, please upload  your completed application form and select ‘Apply now’. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

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