Support and Outreach Worker

The Big Issue is looking to appoint to a critical role supporting our vendors. The Support and Outreach Worker will be a leading role in our belief of "A Hand Up Not a Hand Out", and has been created to improve our service to vendors, helping them to increase their income through selling our magazine and providing some individual 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 the East Anglia 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 of the role including key responsibilities and required skills and experience are available in the Job Description. In April 2023, the Big Issue Group launched a community interest company, Big Issue Changing Lives, to support more people affected by poverty and increase the impact of our services. Big Issue Changing Lives C.I.C. provides vendors with the ..... full job details .....