Address “Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation.”
At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.
For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.
Purpose
The Support Worker manages a caseload of participants (who are ex offenders) within the
community CFO Activity Hub, providing comprehensive support to facilitate their
engagement and overcome barriers to successful resettlement. This involves working
closely with participants to achieve agreed milestones, develop their skillsets, and foster
personal growth. Risk management is a critical aspect of the role, considering individual risk
levels and restrictions, and ensuring a safe and conducive environment for all hub visitors
and participants.
The Support Worker collaborates with various agencies to coordinate a comprehensive
through-the-gate service, addressing needs through tailored action plans, providing
guidance, coaching, and support, and facilitating access to specialist services when
necessary.
The role entails active performance management and reporting to the Hub Manager to
ensure targets are met and overall program success is achieved
Essential:
You will have:
ICT proficiency including all major Microsoft applications
Demonstrable experience of motivating and supporting individuals with multiple and complex
needs to overcome barriers and progress towards future goals of education, training and
employment
Experience with data entry, accuracy and attention to detail
Strong track record of successfully working to targets and KPIs
Download the Job Description for full details.
Location:
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Employee Benefits
As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following benefits:
25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
2 days paid volunteering leave each year
An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network)
Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
Join a diverse and inclusive organisation
Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.
In addition;
We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme.
Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk
Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
