Relief Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - Diocese of Westminster

Diocese of Westminster

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Key information:

_ Closing date: 12pm, Tuesday 7 May 2024_
- £13.15 per hour_

Casual Contract_
8hour shifts, as required_
Based in London_
Interviews: w/c 13 May 2024_

What you'll be doing:

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Please note that it is an occupational requirement that the postholder is female due to the nature of the service that Caritas Bakhita House provides_

Working within Caritas Bakhita House, our Relief Support Worker will support the women who are currently resident there, and new arrivals, sharing the responsibility for the case load of each individual woman.

This role will be responsible for providing emotional and practical support and advice to aid the empowerment of the residents.

You will also be responsible for assisting in signposting women to health and wellbeing services contributing to a holistic recovery, and to assist the women to achieve financial relief through accessing statutory benefit systems and job or volunteering opportunities.

Furthermore, you will have responsibilities surrounding the interviewing, and carrying out of assessments, for women referred by third sector and other relevant organizations.

Community spirit and standards of living for the women in residence are paramount to the service provided by Bakhita House, and you will also play a pivotal role in upholding both.

What we're looking for:

What we offer you:

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

Life Assurance
Access to Healthcare Cash Plan
Discounts scheme through Edenredshopping, restaurants, cinema tickets gift cards and much more
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to Work scheme
Access to lowcost loans with Churches Mutual
Employee assistance programme

- free, independent 24/7 help and advice for work-related issues as well as problems affecting home life

Who are we?:

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity with offices close to Victoria Train and Underground Station and just a short walk from St James Park and Westminster Underground stations.

We are home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) & our beautiful Westminster Cathedral.

We are one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, delivering our charitable mission through our network of 208 schools in which over 90,000 pupils attend daily, 212 parishes and several hundred social justice initiatives.

We seek to positively impact the lives of all members of society.

Our core values are Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance & Love.
Our values are at the centre of everything we do and as such we are looking for a Relief Support Worker who is able to clearly demonstrate and evidence them

Application details:

Equal Opportunities & Living Wage Statement:

We want people from all walks of life to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our organisation, share a sense of belonging and demonstrate our values.

With this in mind, we positively celebrate Diversity & Inclusion at the Diocese of Westminster and place it at the heart of our aim which is to reflect and connect with the diverse communities that we serve.