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Sessional Worker Lewisham
Job type - Sessional
Hours -Ad-hoc
Salary - 15.79 per hour
Location -Lewisham
Are you passionatehelping othersand creating a society where communities are more equitable where people feel safe and are supported to reach their aspirations
Do you want a flexible job that works around you but makes a lasting difference to peoples lives
Our services in Lewishamhelp vulnerable young people whoare homeless or are threatened with homelessnessto live independently. We can offer employment within an established team who can help you build your knowledge and experience. Sessional work can be a short term commitment or something that leads you to an exciting career.
Our sessional workers are an integral part of our team providing consistency to our service users when our permanent staff are absent.
Our aim is to inspire the people we support to be ambitious and embrace new opportunities. We enable the people we support to have new experiences and develop new skills to become independent and make a positive contribution to society.
The purpose of our services is to transform the lives of Lewishams most vulnerable young people and our vision is to ensure every person in our services is given the support they need to have a chance at a brighter future.
Who we are looking for
As a sessional worker you need to be
- ReliableandMotivatedwith a desire to learn.
- Able to followPolicyandProcedureto keep people safe.
- Empatheticandcreativewith a can-do attitude.
- Resilientandcalmunder pressure.
- Able tocommunicate positively.
What you will do
Every shift will offer a range of exciting new opportunities for you to make a difference. Tasks you may get to support with will depend on the day of the week you work and the time you work.
During the day you may;
Support a Young Person to make a GP appointment
Complete Health and Safety and fire safety checks
Help someone tidy their home
Help with a benefit claim
Work with other professionals
Create action and safety plans
During the evening you may;
Host a communal meal
Arrange a film night
Help complete an application for college
Plan future events and activities
Help create a meal plan and shopping list
Offer advice and guidance
During the night you may;
- Manage visitors
- Help someone in crisis
- Call Police or other emergency services if required
- Monitor CCTV
- Patrol the internal and external premises
We dont do personal care restraints or community supervision. Our young people are capable individuals we treat with respect actively preparing them for independence.
Theres paperwork involved but its all about documenting their progress!
Your availability will be matched to our available shifts.
You can commit to shifts on the day or in advance.
The dress code for this role is smart casual.
The following is required for this role;
- An Enhanced and Barred DBS check
- An understanding of yourfull employment and education history
- Satisfactory referencesone of which must be from your current / most recent employer
Please note all applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment Nacro are unable to offer sponsorship to this role as the SOC code isnt eligible for sponsorship.
At Nacro we value our people and want everyone to thrive in their role including our sessional workers.
We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years experience of changing lives building stronger communities and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support house educate advise and speak out for 38000 disadvantaged young people and adults - you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward.
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About Company
Nacro believes that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, a chance to be heard, and the chance to start again.
