Advice and Family Support Worker - Smethwick, United Kingdom - Father Hudsons Care

Father Hudsons Care

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Smethwick, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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BRUSHSTROKES COMMUNITY PROJECT

SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM

Advice & Family Support Worker
Fixed term until 31st March 2026

SCP £11,885 - £13,493 per annum)

Based in Smethwick, Brushstrokes Community Project works with asylum seekers, refugees and new communities across Dudley, Sandwell and West Birmingham and has been providing Advice, ESOL, Practical Support, Health information and advocacy and community activities since 1999.

The post will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of health information sessions and advice to new arrivals, supporting their access and appropriate use of local health services and other services that will improve their health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.

Acting as a key contact for local health professionals with regard to migrants' entitlement and access to health care, you will identify additional support to address wider determinants that may be adversely affecting individuals' health and wellbeing.

Managing referrals of new cases, delivery of information and advice to those in temporary accommodation, supervision of delivery staff and volunteers and ensuring key monitoring and evaluation data is obtained and recorded.

Working closely with the local authority, Serco and the NHS to ensure effective delivery of the project and positive outcomes for asylum seekers, refugees and other recent migrants.

We are looking for a dynamic individual with experience in either health promotion, community or advice roles and project development.

With an understanding of the needs of new migrant communities a commitment to equality, diversity and the inclusion health agenda, you will be experienced in the delivery training and presentations to audiences who may have a language barrier.

You will possess strong administration, planning, evaluation and communication skills and be able develop strong and effective relationships with other agencies for the benefit of the project and those using our service.

The ethos of welcoming the stranger is at the core of the Brushstrokes Community Project.

This role will be fully committed to this ethos and promote and adhere to our values including:
to show compassion for people, respect for individuals and uphold their dignity, to challenge injustice, to continue to improve quality, to work collaboratively and to work with people's strengths to achieve their potential.

Father Hudson's Care is a committed employer that proactively pursues our ambitions for equality, diversity, and inclusion in all that we do, building on our core values.

As a reward for your dedication to our services we offer the following Benefits:

Employee suggestion scheme accessible via intranet
Online Payslips
Excellent free online and face to face training to help develop and enhance your skills
Investing in our employees enhancing developmental opportunities
Monetary Long Service Awards Recognition
Enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service funded by the Society.
Supported and bespoke full induction programme
Enhanced Society Sick Pay and Statutory Sick Pay upon qualifying period
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlements.
Group Company Pension Scheme upon qualifying period.
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support on personal and professional matters.
Refer a friend scheme with financial rewards.
Charity Workers Discounts

How to apply:

Closing Date: 14th March 2024

Interviews: 18th March 2024

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 48 months

Salary:
£11,885.00-£13,493.00 per year

Expected hours: 17 per week

Benefits: