Big Issue North Support Worker

Big Issue North Support Worker, LiverpoolAbout usBig Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. The Big Life group works to develop partnerships with communities, decision-makers, and services to widen opportunities, grow local assets and build resilience. Our services work with people on all areas of their life and help them with the things that matter most to them, working with them to remove all the obstacles to changing their life for the better. We help people see the skills and support they already have so they can build on it. This is known as working in the Big Life Way.What you will be doingDo you have the drive to help develop opportunities through social prescribing activities, partnership-working and signposting? Do you have an ability to communicate appropriately and develop challenging, motivational, and positive relationships with vendors?As a Vendor Support Worker within our Big Issue service, you will focus on working with the Liverpool team to provide a first-class service to vendors of The Big Issue North Trust. You will enable them to earn an income from selling the Big Issue Magazine and support them to access a range of services which will help them change their lives.What we need from youExperience of working with individuals (1-2-1) in different settings to help them achieve their goals. Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships.Experience in one or more of the following fields: homelessness, addiction, mental health, physical health, employment, social inclusion.Ability to manage a varied and complex workload effectively.Ability to deal with and de-escalate difficult situations in a calm manner.Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficultiesYou need an enhanced level DBS check for this role.What we will offer you in returnA permanent, full-time contract with an annual salary of £21,968 (NJC scale 6)25 days holiday, and 30 once you've been here five years.A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work, with a mixture of outdoor, mobile, and lone work.Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervisionA supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of rewards, schemes, and support.What next?If you are ready to make a difference and improve the lives of people facing a range of barriers and social issues including homelessness, then click apply and complete the short application process.Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian, and other racially marginalised communities. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not fit perfectly with every element of the job description, please don't let that put you off. You might be just the person we are looking for!The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd June 2024 Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. Interviews dates TBC. If you need more support or for information in a different format, please contact [email protected]