Group Support Worker

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our small and friendly Outreach Team which works across London to find and support women who are rough sleeping, vulnerably housed and facing other difficulties. We have a specialism in responding to sexual exploitation and prostitution. This work needs empathy, care and an understanding of the inequality, childhood trauma, racism and social exclusion that can lead to these complex problems.

Support Worker – Outreach Team (maternity cover)

Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week, 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover arrangement)

Ideal start date: as soon as possible.

Salary: £30,232

Other benefits: Pension scheme (5% employer contribution); 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; the organisation aims to invest in all staff members’ development

Location: Main office located very close to King’s Cross station, but this outreach role sees the team member undertake shifts in locations all over London

Reports to: Outreach Team Leader

Line management responsibilities: None

Women at the Well aims above all else to be responsive to the needs of the women who use our service, and we believe the best way of doing this is by building a specialist team of committed workers who want to make a difference to the lives of other women. We are looking for team members with knowledge and understanding of how women affected by childhood trauma, social exclusion, racism, disability, poor health, and other disadvantages are more likely to be put at risk of sexual exploitation and prostitution. We value lived experience as well as paid work experience and qualifications.

We are interested to meet and employ those who can demonstrate empathy with the women we are here for, and who have the aptitude for this work, even if you do not have the usual levels of paid experience. If you have a strong commitment to this work and to our values, but are not sure that your profile fits in a ‘traditional’ way, please do consider making an application, or get in touch to discuss your background and we will try to advise you on what the job entails and whether you might be a good candidate.

Full details of the role, how to apply and how to get in touch are in the cover letter and job description which you can download from the recruitment page of our website.

Closing date: Tuesday 2 April, 12pm