Travelling Communities Outreach & Engagement Worker (Part Time)

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Travelling Communities Outreach & Engagement Worker (Part Time) for a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society in Wiltshire.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

Contract: Permanent
Basic Salary: £13,122 (FTE £25,235)
Hours: Part time, 19.5 hours per week
Location: Travel across Wiltshire and BANES (Bath & North East Somerset)
Valid driver’s license and access to a car for business purposes
This position is 19.5 hours per week, we are happy to discuss the hours and working pattern
 
The Role:
Join our dedicated Gypsy, Roma, Traveler, and Boater (GRTB) Service team and take on a truly meaningful role! This is a fantastic opportunity to actively engage with and support travelling communities across Wiltshire and Bath & North East Somerset. Your work will take you to a variety of locations, including council and private sites, as well as roadside stops, where you’ll make a tangible difference. 
As part of this role, you’ll collaborate closely with our team and partner agencies to ensure a seamless and comprehensive service for all clients. Your key responsibilities will include conducting thorough strengths and risk assessments, regularly reviewing progress, and co-creating personalized support plans that reflect each individual’s unique needs and preferences. By prioritizing client involvement at every step, you’ll empower them to take charge of their journey with your guidance. 
Responsibilities include: 

• Progress and track referrals made to the service 
• Provide clients with information and ensure an enabling service so that the appropriate services can be accessed
• Keep accurate and timely records of all client interactions
• Support clients to engage in consultation events both within the organisation and in the wider community
• Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive; the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities

Qualifications / Requirements: 

• A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel to work
• Empathy and understanding of the needs of Julian House clients
• Enthusiasm for supporting individuals from under-served communities and having an open-minded, non-judgmental approach 

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops
• 20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops
• For all the fantastic and valuable work you’ll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

The deadline for applications for this position is 19^th May 2025

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £150, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
 

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