Apprentice - Outreach Worker

£16,477 pa

Bournemouth and Poole

15 months Fixed-Term Contract

37.5 hours per week

St Mungo’s is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for people who have lived experience of homelessness, mental health, offender, alcohol, or substance use and recovery services.

We are currently recruiting for two Apprentice Outreach Workers to work within our newly acquired Bournemouth and Poole Outreach Services.

Purpose of Job:

The role is primarily to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to assist in the provision, and day-to-day delivery, of the Bournemouth and Poole Outreach Services working to an assertive outreach model. There will be on the job learning and shadowing staff to observe how they support rough sleepers through assessment and reconnection with the aim of accessing accommodation

We are looking for motivational, positive and inspiring role models who will inspire clients. St Mungo's Apprenticeship Scheme offers 15 months paid work (37.5 hours per week), a comprehensive training programme and the opportunity to gain a Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care. You will also be required to attend formal learning off site whilst working towards a recognised qualification.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre.

For more information about the scheme, please go to http://www.mungos.org/current_vacancies

Closing date: 10.00am Monday 31st July 2017

Assessments and Interviews on: Friday 11th August 2017

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are in the top 50 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2017 and a Disability Confident Employer. To ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of our clients, as well as the communities that we live and work within, we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.