Female Night Support Mentor (3 years Fixed Term Contract) Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
ABOUT THE ROLE This is an exciting new opportunity as we expand our services in the Luton area with a new service!
We are looking for a dedicated team to deliver person-centred and bespoke trauma-informed support to vulnerable women in Luton.
This new service will provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for women facing sexual exploitation and substance dependency - a place they can truly call home.
Through stable, person-centred care, you'll play a vital role in empowering women to rebuild their lives and embrace brighter futures.
The service will engage with women who are sexually exploited and are facing homelessness due to multiple forms of exclusion, such as historical or ongoing abuse, involvement in the criminal justice system, mental health challenges, drug and/or alcohol dependency and who are engaging in survival sex or sex work, enduring high levels of violence and coercion.
These are women who often find themselves repeatedly going through the accommodation pathway and have exhausted all other available options.
We are looking for passionate and dedicated Support Mentors on a 3 year FTC to join our team and play a vital role in empowering individuals to rebuild their lives.
As a Support Mentor, you will provide high-quality, trauma-informed care and support to people within our services, focusing on their recovery, rehabilitation, and personal development.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Shift patterns to be confirmed but may include Monday to Sunday night shifts and bank holiday working.
This will be on a rota basis in a face-to-face service.
We have multiple positions open with varying hours, so if you feel this is the right role for you - apply now!
Salary: £24,500 What are we looking for?
Due to the nature of this service and there being an occupational requirement, we are only able to employ female workers - the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, desirable is the understanding of the challenges the women face within this service.
Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs.
Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents.
Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs.
What we offer: 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service.
Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans.
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling.
Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card.
Life Assurance Scheme.
Cycle-to-work scheme.
Annual Staff Awards.
ABOUT US Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives.
Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do.
Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge.
We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent.
We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference.
We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis.
We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
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