Engagement Support Worker

The purpose of the role is to build relationships with the people attending The Archer Project. This role will enable our wider team to deepen the impact of the support given to vulnerable people who experience homelessness and transform many more lives. The postholder will become familiar with our beneficiaries’ situation and circumstances, ensuring that everyone The Archer Project supports receive the service they need either through the Project, or by being signposted to partner agencies for holistic support. The postholder will also contribute to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Key Contractual Terms:
a) Salary scale: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications.
b) Contract type: Part-time, permanent.
c) Work pattern: 27 hours per week (Monday to Friday, starting 8:00 am). Some out-of-hours flexibility is required. We are open to considering job share arrangements.
d) Location: Archer Project - Cathedral site: Campo Lane, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2EF.
e) Holidays: 33 days per annum pro rata (including public holidays).
f) Pension scheme: People’s Pension is our pension provider. We contribute at the statutory rates (3% of salary Employer’s contribution) if you have been auto enrolled (after 3 months in post).
g) Benefits: Subsidised meals when based at the main Project site. Free hot and cold drinks when office and / or Project based. Casual dress.
h) Probationary period: Appointment subject to 3-month probationary period, which may be subject to extension.
i) DBS check: Appointment subject to successful undertaking of an Enhanced DBS Check.
The following essential criteria must be met:
1) You must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For further info, please refer to: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
2) Having permanent UK residency is mandatory.
3) You must be at least 18 years old.
4) We are unable to accept applicants with unspent criminal convictions or who are subject to criminal registers / orders.
If you are interested in applying to the Engagement Support Worker vacancy with The Archer Project, we look forward to receiving your expression of interest by 5:00 pm on Friday, 01.03.2024, via email to recruitment@archerproject.org.uk, and we will send you an application pack.
We only have 1 Engagement Support Worker post available. The deadline for all applications is midnight on Sunday, 03.03.2024. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 18.03.2024.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We are therefore advising candidates to apply as soon as possible, should they be interested in joining our team.
If you apply but don’t hear back from us by 17.03.2024, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. Due to the high volumes of inquiries and applications that we normally receive to our vacancies, we are unable to provide individual feedback prior to the interview stage.
Please note that The Archer Project and Archer Project Enterprises operate a Monday to Friday office schedule and are closed during bank holidays. Inquiries received outside opening hours will be addressed during opening hours. Thank you for your understanding and patience.