Applications Now Closed. Job Vacancy: Support Worker

Support Worker

Permanent post

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary £20,829.90 per annum (£11.45/hr)

Part time/job share also considered

Located at: The Jericho Road Project Base – 1a Chestnut Grove, Nottingham NG3 5AD

The Jericho Road Project (JRP) is a Christian Urban Mission project working with those at risk of or affected by the sex industry in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Established for over 22 years, we have a small staff team and we are supported by around 60 volunteers from a range of churches from across the city of Nottingham. In 2022 we worked with 112 women engaged in or affected by the sex industry.

This is an essential new post, offering an exciting opportunity to become a key member our dynamic staff team, as we seek to develop and increase our support for women in the community and a supported housing context.  Responsible to our Project Manager - the postholder will work closely with our Befriending, housing support and resettlement team members in particular. It will involve delivering support in prayer, pastoral and problem-solving capacities. There will be occasional call out and weekend/evening working.

This is a permanent role funded by grants and donations which are being sought on an ongoing basis.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to drive and have access to a car. You should have some experience in client facing support work, have excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a team environment. You should have the ability to operate in a calm and supportive manner at all times, including in stressful contexts. Basic IT skills are required.

Relevant training and supervision will be provided to ensure that high quality support is developed and provided for every individual we work with.

 Applicants will have to demonstrate an ability to support and promote the Christian ethos of the JRP.

For further details about the post and an application pack please contact the Jericho Road Project on 0115 8453691 or admin@jerichoroad.org.uk

The closing date for applications is Sunday 5th March 2023.  Interviews will take place w/c 20th March 2023.

This post is open to WOMEN ONLY and is subject to exemption from the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7.2e. An occupational requirement exists for the post holder to be a practicing Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.