Job Description

Ex Armed Forces & Veterans Link Worker

Salary: 13,458.

Hours: 17.5 pw (evening & weekend work may be required)

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Responsible to: Senior Neighbourhood Coordinator

Additional: Must be a driver and have use of a car for business purposes

Mileage: 45p per mile

We promote flexible working patterns and work-life balance. Working patterns can be agreed with the right candidate based on their preference and business needs.

Role Purpose:

To work within the Community Hub team & understand the cohort's needs and barriers to accessing services and to act as a point of contact for connecting to relevant services and support.

The Community Hub is part of the Early Intervention & Prevention services in Stockport. The Stockport Support Hub.

Pure's EX Armed Forces Link worker will offer 1:1 support to individuals aged 18 and over in the Stockport area, who have served in the military.

This role involves assisting clients with issues related to social isolation, health and wellbeing. Introduction support to leisure activities, volunteering opportunities, training & learning and community involvement, while helping them address any underlying challenges they may face.

To develop and maintain links with the AF&V community in Stockport.

Our goal is to help people connect with their communities and engage in opportunities that lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Additionally, the post holder will be involved in the facilitation of the Community Hub's weekly social groups, projects and collaboration with other organisations & members of the Network and the community to achieve the service's objectives.

Responsibilities:

Utilise the existing specialisms and workstreams within Pure Innovations to benefit the AF&V community

Carry a small caseload (AF&V) of clients from Com Hub, and MASsH waiting lists.

Monitor and Maintain the AF&V Single Point of Contact for direct referrals and communications

Be the point of contact for Pure's Wellbeing Teams for information and advice to clients regarding AF&V services and activities.

To develop and maintain links with the AF&V community in Stockport to understand needs and barriers to accessing services and to act as a point of contact for connecting to relevant services and support.

Attend existing activity groups and sessions to engage with users to inform future offer/provision.

Represent Pure Innovations at Stockport Armed Forces Community Organisation (SAFCO) members meetings and events.

Identify natural support networks either in the community or in people's own networks of support.

To engage with existing AF&V groups and those organisations offering support to identify potential for joint working

Support start up of new community based social groups and activities in partnership with other organisations .

Support delivery of events and activities to engage the community.

Attend SAFCO general meetings as Pure's representative.

Take responsibility for monitoring and recording data to contribute to organisational reporting.

To keep and maintain records of activity, both written and electronic, and produce regular monitoring information as required.

Compile and report data to line manager & Wellbeing Teams Manager.

Prepare case studies

Actively promote and share activity info and good news stories through dedicated marketing team.

To work as an active member of the Stockport Third sector attend meetings and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

To undertake and contribute to appropriate training. To participate in a formal programme of 1:1 meetings and annual appraisals. To participate in conferences, courses and training events as required. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and service developments and to adhere to all appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines. To uphold, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures identified by Pure Innovations Ltd. To uphold and promote Pure Innovations values and behaviours (Respectful, Responsive, Aspirational, Inclusive). To show a willingness to raise any concerns with management.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Have lived experience of military life, such as an individual who has served in the armed forces or a relative of someone who has.

Desirable

Been actively involved with the AF community in Stockport

Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams.

Knowledge of Stockport's community locality offers.

Knowledge

Have a good understanding of the AF community in Stockport

Knowledge of conditions and their effect of people's abilities to face daily challenges and overcome social isolation.

Ability to identify risks

Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team.

An understanding of the place of ordinary life principles.

Skills

Evidence of an ability to make sound judgements and decisions on a day-to-day basis.

A range of I.T. skills.

Imaginative/creative approaches to the integration of people with barriers into the local community.

Comfortable with remote/lone working & setting professional boundaries.

Why Join us?

Rewarding career pathways and progression opportunities with an award-winning organisation, which puts people first (not profits). Full Induction, training & Development programmes. Leadership development program recognised by Chartered Management Institute. Flexible working hours (subject to the needs of the service). 22 days holiday rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part-time staff) + Bank Holidays. Health Benefits including Simply Health cover, dental treatment plan cover or gym membership up to 200 per year. (after completion of probationary period). Bonus birthday holiday after 5 years' service. Company events Discount at Catering Outlets and Pure Innovation products on Etsy. Employee Assistance Programme- 24-hour helpline for support and advice. Nest pension Scheme-salary sacrifice basis. Pure also makes a % contribution to the scheme. Mental Health at work first aiders to offer guidance and Support when required. Refer a friend recruitment scheme.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13,458.00 per year

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and use of car for work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockport SK7 5DA