Job title: Community Outreach Worker (with safeguard duties) x 2 Posts
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Salary: £27,000 per year Pro Rata (initial probationary period - 5 year contract)
Hours: 19 hours per week – Flexible working required to meet the needs of the project (includes some evenings & weekends)
Holidays: 25 days statutory entitlement plus Bank Holidays
Due to the sensitive nature of the work and the need to deliver gender-specific sessions,
we are recruiting both a male and a female worker from the South Asian community (GOQ
requirements)
‘Your Body Your Choice’ – Funded by The National Lottery
Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality:
SARAC is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring that services are delivered in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. We adhere to all relevant safeguarding legislation and best practice standards, taking proactive measures to protect vulnerable individuals from harm, abuse, or neglect. We are equally committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of service delivery and employment. We strive to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster a culture of respect and dignity for all, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Purpose
To deliver a culturally sensitive programme of education and mentorship within mosque communities in Burton and surrounding areas. The role involves facilitating Home Office-approved ‘Your Body, Your Choice’ sessions for young people, covering topics such as resilience, healthy relationships, gender norms, inclusion, online safety, and recognising abuse. You will also deliver sessions for adults to raise awareness of abuse, its impact on mental health, and how to respond to disclosures. Additionally, the role supports community forums to co-produce action plans and improve engagement with diverse and marginalised groups, promoting a holistic approach to building safer, informed, and resilient communities, through regular forums you will facilitate.
As this is an occupational requirement, specific protected characteristics are essential for this role– 1x male worker & 1x female worker from the South Asian community.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
· Deliver the ‘Your Body, Your Choice’ programme within mosque schools and community settings, ensuring sessions are engaging, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive.
- Plan and facilitate mentoring sessions for young people (11–18) focusing on resilience, healthy relationships, gender norms, inclusion, online safety, and recognising abuse.
- Deliver awareness sessions for adults within the community, increasing understanding of abuse, its impact on mental health, and how to respond to and report disclosures.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, families, and community members, supporting engagement and participation.
- Act as a safeguarding officer within sessions, responding appropriately to disclosures and concerns, and following organisational safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Provide appropriate support and signposting to individuals who may be affected by abuse or require additional services.
- Work collaboratively with mosque leaders, schools, and community partners to ensure effective delivery and engagement.
- Support the facilitation of community forums, contributing to co-produced action plans and continuous service improvement.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and GDPR-compliant records of sessions, outcomes, and any safeguarding concerns.
- Monitor and evaluate the project, including collecting feedback and contributing to reports for funders.
- Promote the service within the community to increase awareness, accessibility, and participation, particularly among marginalised groups.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the project, including evening and weekend delivery where required.
- Contribute to team meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.
- Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role, supporting the aims and objectives of SARAC.
Community Outreach – Person Specification
E-Essential
D-Desireable
E - Knowledge and experience in working with young people 11 to 18 years
E - Strong knowledge of adult and child safeguarding issues, legislation and best practice
E - To work independently
E - Experience confidently delivering sessions to an audience (YP’s and/or adults
D - Experience working as an emotional support worker.
D - Experience/knowledge of working with survivors of sexual abuse
E - Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive/distressing problems
E - Understanding of anti-discriminatory working principles and practices and of the importance of an ethos of diversity.
E - Ability to maintain accurate, confidential records (GDPR compliant)
E - Willingness to undertake SARAC training both initially and ongoing
E - Commitment to on-going professional learning and development
E - Experience in networking with a wide range of individuals and organisations
E - Excellent verbal, written and IT communication skills
E - Excellent presentation skills using IT packages
E - Experienced in writing reports and producing statistical data
E - Ability to adhere to organisational policies and practices
E - Experience of working within a funded project framework.
E - Ability to organise and prioritise own work and work to deadlines
E - Have a flexible approach to working hours including occasional evening and weekend work
E - Possess a full driving licence and use of own vehicle
PLEASE NOTE - Head over to Vacancies - Sarac (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre) to complete to complete an application - Indeed applications alone will not be accepted (due to Safer Recruitment policies)
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
