Community Support Worker (Peer Navigator)

Emerging Futures CIC; England; On-site; GBP 11,000; Part time

Job description

Key Information

Position: Community Support Worker (Peer Navigator)

Contract: Part-time

Salary: £10,166 per annum

Location:

West Sussex Wide

Hours Per Week:

15 hours per week

Application Closing Date:

22/04/2025

About Emerging Futures CIC:

Emerging Futures works nationally with people affected by addiction, encouraging them to make positive changes to their lives. We believe that no one should suffer the stigma associated with addiction, and that everyone seeking support should feel valued and respected. We provide homes for people to connect with others and make the necessary changes to move towards independent, healthy living. Our behaviour change services provide a confidential space to share experiences, and offer practical support to those who want to change.

About The Role:

You will support people on an outreach basis across West Sussex. Your aim is to meet the needs of clients with multiple needs and provide support when they need it, leading to increased periods of stability and more opportunities to make positive changes in their lives. Emerging Futures work in partnership with Changing Futures Sussex to support those who have multiple compound needs, meaning those affected by three or more of the following: homelessness, substance misuse, mental health issues, domestic abuse, and/or contact with the criminal justice system. You will provide person-centred, trauma-informed support and utilise your own lived experiences to engage and support people as well as being an inspirational role model. You will work with local services to improve health outcomes for people using our services and improve access to a range of health and wellbeing services. This role is suitable for those eligible for permitted work.

About You:

This is an entry level role, and we understand that not all candidates will have direct work experience in a similar position. However, you should have the following on either a paid or voluntary basis:

• Experience of supporting individuals to initiate and sustain their own wellbeing in the community.
• Experience of providing peer support.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge, experience or understanding of coaching models and mentorship.
• Experience of effective, purposeful and active partnership working.

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, click the ‘apply now’ button and complete our online application form. Our online application form consists of a set of “getting to know you” questions that are specific to each role. For most of our positions, we also ask that you upload a CV. Download the job description for a full list of duties, along with a person specification detailing essential and desirable skills.

Key Dates:

Deadline – 22/04/2025

Interview – WC 28/04/2025

A guide to completing your application:

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2. Complete your personal details in order for us to contact you about your application.
3. Answer Our ‘About You’ Questions: To help us understand your values, skills and experience.
4. Upload your CV (not all roles require a CV).
5. Complete the declarations about any adjustments, GDPR, your legal right to work, and DBS checks.
6. Don’t forget to click ‘submit’ and wait until you see the “application successful” message.

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Working in our Sussex Services:

By joining the Emerging Futures workforce, you become part of a nationwide team dedicated to providing addiction recovery support services throughout the United Kingdom. This role joins part of a larger team in Sussex, with colleagues working across our services in Worthing, Bognor Regis, Hastings, Eastbourne, Littlehampton, and Southwick.