JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Part-time Support Worker
Report to
Project Lead / Chief Executive GASPED.
Main Purpose of Job
Delivering support to Male survivors of Domestic/Sexual abuse. To provide specialist advocacy, emotional and practical support to ensure the survivors safety, promote their well-being
Venue
5 -5a Cheapside, Wakefield, WF1 2SD
Some group work, driving license would be desirable
Working Hours
9:00am-5:00pm hours a week (flexibility when workshops need support)
3 days a week
Salary
pro rata
Length of contract
1-year fixed contract, subject to further funding and 6-month probationary period 6- month review
Duties
The Employee agrees to be employed on the terms and conditions set out in this agreement. The Employee agrees to be subject to the general supervision of and act pursuant to the orders, advice and direction of GASPED CEO and management.
Ensure all information recorded for volunteers/staff and clients is kept accurate, confidential and secure in line with GASPED policies and the Data Protection Act 1998.
Professional Development
· Ensure that safeguarding training is always up to date and in line with current practice.
· Effectively use line management and supervisions ensuring that time is managed to accommodate regular meetings.
· Up to date knowledge of the different projects and services offered at GASPED.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the team and partner organisations.
· To contribute towards the growth of GASPED
Policies and Procedures
· Keep up to date with GASPED policies and procedures.
· Maintain Gasped standards, policies and procedures at all times.
· Any cause for concern or conflict with these policies and procedures needs to be highlighted to management and appropriate supervision sought.
· All staff have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and that of colleagues, clients and members of the public.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Desirable
- National Diploma in Counselling
- Counselling Skills (Level 2/3/4)
- Peer Mentoring or Peer Advice
- IT Skills
Experience - Desirable:
· Working with hard-to-reach clients
· Organising own caseload/ appointments
· Working with clients and delivering support in a 1-2-1 environment.
· Ability to work at a high pace.
· Working with multiple complex issues.
· Creating support plans with clients with multiple mental health needs.
· Knowledge of a person-centred approach.
· Administrational duties involved with case holding clients and managing multiple clients.
· Development of peer support or groups or co- facilitation of support groups
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Knowledge
· A strong understanding of clients with multiple complex needs and best practice in delivering support and a managing casework.
· Data protection requirements and the accurate record keeping of client data.
· Lawful and ethical practice.
· Local and national safeguarding practices, priorities and requirements.
· Working knowledge of other health, social and mental health services, statutory and voluntary within Wakefield.
· Knowledge of person-centred approach to
Support
· Safeguarding for adults knowledge
Skills - Essential
· Ability to work and communicate well in a team.
· Establish excellent personal and professional boundaries.
· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including telephone skills.
· General office administration skills and basic IT skills.
· Ability to use own initiative and manage time effectively.
· Ability to work well under pressure and keep a professional attitude if presented with clients in distress.
· Ability to deal with conflict and follow procedures in place to alert management and take steps to ensure safety of all present.
· Dependable with a strong work ethic and prepared to keep up in a fast-paced working environment.
· Enthusiastic and motivated for the role.
Work Location: In person
