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Community Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 09 January 2025
Salary: £24,000 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 February 2025
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Remote working: On-site only
Company: SATEDA
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Support Worker to join our friendly team in Sittingbourne, working 37 hours a week. This role involves both face-to-face and virtual support, where you will work directly with clients, as well as from our office in Sittingbourne.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Are you able to provide support and advice to women in need?

Do you have resilience and adaptability, and can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Sittingbourne & Maidstone

Full time: 37 hours per week

Working hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am-5pm | Friday: 9am-4.30pm

Salary: £24,000

Benefits: 27 days annual leave, pension scheme

SATEDA is a supportive and inclusive employer, focusing on employee wellbeing.

What you’ll do:

· Provide practical and emotional support to women experiencing domestic abuse.

· Empower women to understand their rights and explore options to safely live free from abuse.

· Collaborate with external agencies to deliver holistic care and advocate for women.

What we’re looking for:

· A woman with a strong commitment to ending gender-based violence.

· Excellent communication skills to listen and empathise effectively.

· Experience in safety and support planning, and working with vulnerable individuals in health, social care, or community settings.

Requirements:

· A driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.

· An enhanced DBS check will be carried out by SATEDA.

· This role is restricted to women under Part 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

To apply, please visit https://sateda.org/about/vacancies to download the application form. Submit the completed form to recruitment@sateda.org. Please note that your application will only be considered if the form is submitted via email.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we advise you to apply early as this vacancy will close when sufficient applications are received.

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