Travelling Communities Outreach Engagement Worker Part Time

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness into employment away from domestic abuse and more.

If youd like a real sense of job satisfaction great career prospects and a competitive benefits package you could be who were looking for!

Job Role: Travelling Communities Outreach & Engagement Worker

Salary:13122 (FTE 25235

Hours:19.5 hours per week

Contract type:Permanent

Location:Wiltshire

Additional information:

• Valid drivers license and access to a car for business purposes
• Travel across Wiltshire and BANES (Bath & North East Somerset)
• 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 youll make a tangible difference.

As part of this role youll 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 cocreating personalized support plans that reflect each individuals unique needs and preferences. By prioritizing client involvement at every step youll 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 underserved communities and having an openminded nonjudgmental 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 leaveincluding 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 youll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Cardwhich 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 valuedand regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective external facilitators

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview) please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about the Travelling Communities Outreach & Engagement Worker please get in touch with the team at We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you dont miss out!