Sanctuary Advice Worker (Violence Against Women and Girls Specialist) (Female) – Marylebone Project

Location: Marylebone, London

Salary: £31,927 per annum

Hours: Average 40 hours a week on a five-week rota. Normal working pattern will be working across early and late shifts & working 2 weekends out of 5. Working hours and rotas are subject to change by the organisation as required, based on operational/service need, though we try not to do this frequently. Some flexibility in working hours is expected.

Contract: Permanent, full-time

The Marylebone Project & The Role

The Marylebone Project is one of the largest women’s hostels in the UK for women affected by homelessness. Those we support are often affected by substance misuse, unemployment, domestic violence and mental health issues. Whatever their story, we aim for the same ending, self-esteem, employment and independent living. We do this by providing shelter, education opportunities, spiritual space and events in a welcoming and secure environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity within the Project, your role will be based within our newly refurbished Centre where you will manage a caseload of service users who may have complex needs and challenging behaviour. You will provide Advice, Guidance and information (IAG) to vulnerable adults and holistic support to address their needs within a psychologically informed environment and will provide specialist VAWG support.

Part of your role will also include Coordinating and facilitating our Drop-in Service for rough sleepers, providing them with a range of services including food provision; laundry; showers; clothing and nurses clinics.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a service which will really make a difference to women’s lives and have the privilege to see them grow in confidence and skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality, person-centred support service to survivors of violence and sexual abuse.
• Provide holistic support to a caseload of women who access the Sanctuary, signposting service users to the relevant services that will address their needs.
• Assist in the provision of our rough sleepers Drop – in within a safe, secure, trauma informed environment. Meeting the basic needs of the clients by providing food, warmth, shelter, showering facilities, meaningful activities and a safe place to sleep.
• Provide up to date housing advice and guidance to low-to-high support service users. Signposting them to the relevant specialist services in order for them to access stable accommodation.
• Ensure effective and robust data collection.
• Provide tenancy management and holistic support for service users in the Emergency Bed Services.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• A NVQ Qualification Level 3 minimum in Health and Social Care or equivalent or proven experience of working in the Violence Against Women / Social Care or similar fields.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by women experiencing homelessness, and the barriers to overcoming these.
• Understanding of Safeguarding processes
• Commitment to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of statutory compliances and standards such health and safety, equal opportunities, data protection, particularly within a residential setting.
• Ability to effectively risk assess within a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Good IT skills, possessing the ability to work with the full Microsoft Package and quickly learn internal systems.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a part of a team, and to lead a team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours, including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Ability to work under pressure and to consistently meet deadlines. Well organised with good attention to detail.

Benefits

Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.

WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.

LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.

Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.

Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.

Annual Leave: 28 days, including bank holidays, rising by one day a year to a maximum of 33 days after each full year’s service. As the project works on a 24/7 basis, you will be required to work some bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year.

Occupational Requirement: Due to the responsibilities of the role, there is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder is female. The Marylebone Project is based over two sites, 100m apart, up to 7 floors, and the job regularly involves walking throughout and between both sites. The postholder must be able to access all areas of the Project, and may be required to do so quickly in the event of an emergency. There is also a requirement to travel across London for work related purposes. The ability to undertake these physical aspects of the role and to carry smaller items are required as essential.

DBS: The Marylebone Project is based over two sites, 100m apart, and the job regularly involves walking throughout and between both sites. The Bradbury House site is a list building, over five floors, with stair access only. The postholder must be able to access all areas of the Project and may be required to do so quickly in the event of an emergency. There is also a requirement to travel across London for work related purposes. The ability to undertake these physical aspects of the role and to carry smaller items are required as essential.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete a Marylebone Application form which is available to download from the job advert on The Marylebone Projects Website and send this to our email: Recruitment@MaryleboneProject.org.uk

For more information on this role please refer to the Job Pack.

Closing Date: 31st July 2024