The Rainbow Project is seeking a compassionate, practical and reliable Peer Support and Group Process Worker to support LGBTQI+ adults at our community venue in Wath-upon-Dearne.
This varied role combines person-centred peer support, group facilitation and the practical duties needed to keep our activities safe, welcoming and well organised. You will help deliver our Tuesday and Friday groups, support a our weekly crochet and knitting group, one Monday per month, and develop a sober games and activities night.
Our service users may also be experiencing social isolation, mental health difficulties, neurodivergence, substance-use recovery, involvement with the criminal justice system or the asylum process. Applicants must be able to support people sensitively and without judgement while maintaining professional boundaries and following safeguarding procedures.
The position also includes preparing and tidying rooms, collecting supplies, serving refreshments, light cleaning, completing confidential records and occasionally transporting service users where this has been authorised and risk assessed.
Applicants must be available for the specified evening shifts and hold a full driving licence with regular access to a suitable vehicle. Relevant community, voluntary, peer-support, health or social-care experience is required. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.