At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vendors by providing guidance and promoting The Big Issue in your community.
- Company: Join The Big Issue, a leading organisation dedicated to helping people out of poverty.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, make a difference, and work in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to drive a company van and build partnerships across Birmingham and West Midlands.
- Why this job: Be a part of a meaningful mission that empowers individuals and transforms lives.
- Qualifications: Experience with vulnerable adults and a full driving licence are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
The Big Issue is looking to appoint to a critical role supporting our vendors. We are looking for two Support and Outreach Workers that will be a leading role in our belief of A Hand Up Not a Hand Out. The roles have been created to improve our service to vendors, helping them to increase their income through selling our magazine and providing casework support.
You will also positively promote The Big Issue in your local area, build partnerships with third-party organisations and identify and promote opportunities all with the aim of moving people out of poverty.
To offer our vendors the best possible support you will have experience and knowledge of working with vulnerable adults in a frontline setting, along with the ability to offer effective sales advice and guidance helping them to increase their income through magazine sales.
The role requires the willingness to drive a company van throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands region, therefore a full driving license is essential and due to our insurance regulations you must be over the age of 21. Access to your own vehicle would be advantageous, however not an essential requirement.
Full details including key responsibilities and required skills and experience are available in the Job Description.
Support and Outreach Worker (Birmingham and West Midlands) employer: The Big Issue
The Big Issue is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the Birmingham and West Midlands area. With a strong commitment to employee development, we foster a supportive work culture that empowers our team to help vendors achieve financial independence. Our unique approach of 'A Hand Up Not a Hand Out' not only drives our mission but also creates rewarding opportunities for personal and professional growth within a passionate community.
