Bank Project Support worker

Join our Penrose Roots bank workforce as a Bank Project Worker and help us provide flexible, person-centred support across our Roots projects. You will work alongside our dedicated teams to support participants with mental health, wellbeing, substance use and complex support needs, helping them build confidence, strengthen independence and connect with opportunities in their local community.

This is a flexible bank role, so shifts will be offered in line with participant needs and Roots service requirements rather than through a guaranteed rota. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is highly desirable, as you may be supporting people across community settings, residential homes and SIG accommodation services across Bedfordshire and Luton.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Encourage participants to engage in meaningful activities, events, and community opportunities aligned with their interests, recovery journey, and wellbeing goals.
• Light domestic care and support which can include laundry and cleaning, as well as other essential activities to support daily living 
• Support participants with gaining access to essential financial support including benefits claims
• Support participants to achieve desired outcomes/goals through support plans, risk assessments, and regular reviews
• Be adaptable and dynamic, recognising that no two days are the same. Activities may include facilitating an art group, leading a walk or nature trail, supporting daily living skills, or providing practical assistance
• Work collaboratively with Roots colleagues, community partners, and wider SIG services to deliver coordinated and consistent support.

About You

We’re looking for people who share the Penrose Roots commitment to empowering change, challenging stigma and supporting people to move towards safer, healthier and more independent lives. You will be flexible, reliable and able to respond to the changing needs of our Roots projects. You’ll be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, building positive relationships with participants from a wide range of backgrounds and treating everyone with dignity, respect and compassion.

What we look for:

• IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required
• Ability to travel across Brighton and Hove, including in areas which don't have public transport 
• We welcome applications who have lived experience and are passionate about supporting others to achieve their goals 
• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, including in the criminal justice field, mental health, and/or substance misuse or a good understanding of the sector
• Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
• Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk or call our central office on 020 3668 9270 to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.