Job Summary:
Key Workers meet regularly 1:1 with a predefined group of residents and support their physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing and work through a mutually agreed personal development / support plan. They take an active role teaching a curriculum within a classroom setting that is developed to equip residents with life skills and insights required for successful living.
Main Responsibilities & Duties:
- Participate and contribute in meetings and decision making.
- Provide support and supervision to the residents, helping them to address the underlying issues surrounding their substance misuse.
- Maintain a 1:1 advisory relationships with an identified group of residents through regular meetings.
- Maintain accurate and timely records.
- To assist residents in developing their personal development / support plans in pursuit of identified personal goals and to oversee the implementation of such plans.
- Assist in planning preparation and move on strategies for residents.
- Public Speaking / Teaching.
- Engage in the wider range of activities undertaken by the Charity in pursuit of its objectives.
- To provide leadership in the completion of activities in a given area of responsibility within the Centre’s operations.
- Work on a rota basis including sleepovers and weekends.
- Willing to participate in personal development and training opportunities.
- Uphold all policy and procedures, particularly health and safety requirements.
- Any other duties which might reasonably be required by the Centre Manager.
The successful applicant should be part of a local church and have an active Christian faith. They will provide a role model of personal effectiveness, discipleship and encouragement to the residents as they undertake a life-changing programme.
Applicants should have a current driving license.
Accountable to: Centre Manager, Willoughby House
Hours: 37.5 per week, on a shift system
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum
Specification: Due to the nature of our work, environment and vulnerability of the residents, this post is only open to male applicants who are committed Christians. [In accordance with conditions of paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010].
Closing Date: 20/08/26
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (preferred)
Work Location: In person