Working for Surrey Care Trust

I started off at SCT by volunteering as a Mentor and loved watching my mentee grow in confidence and self-esteem.  I was so inspired by SCT’s ethos of early help intervention to make a positive difference to struggling families, that I then applied to work here!”

Current Vacancies

Below are our current vacancies. We request that all applicants complete our Application Form; we will not accept CVs.

Role:  Development Officer (Swingbridge Boats)  
Location: Home based as well as Guildford and other river/canal locations across Surrey
Hours:  21 hours per week – Fixed Term Contract for 2 years in the first instance   
Salary: £17.01 p/hr 

SCT has 3 boats (1 fully accessible) which, together with a team of 70+ volunteers, form SCT’s Swingbridge Boats programme – offering a range of unique experiences for vulnerable people to enjoy the waterways, whether on an accessible wellbeing cruise or one day boating course, or taking on nature to maintain and improve the Rivers Wey and Thames. We are now on a new venture for our Swingbridge boats as we explore further development areas and potential for the utilisation of the boats, increasing our volunteer base and exploring new projects to develop income/funding. This new role will be pivotal to the development of opportunities for the programme and we are looking for a dynamic individual to work collaboratively with the volunteers.

Our Swingbridge boats pride themselves on the value given by its team of volunteers to support vulnerable people on our boats that navigate the Surrey canals and rivers. This role will develop and support our volunteers and boats, and with a focus on maximising their input and use. It will also look to explore and implement other opportunities, including an alternative learning programme for young people (primarily aged 14 – 16) who would benefit from a different form of education and learning experience on our boats. Following the success of our other alternative learning programmes, this role will be pivotal to the development of the project and to the infrastructure of the 70+ Swingbridge volunteers to ensure its legacy and growth.

More information can be found in the Job Description

Role:  Outreach Worker
Location: Stanwell Family Centre 
Hours:  30 hours per week    
Salary: : £16.90 per hour (£26,364 per annum pro rata, FTE £31,637 per annum)

Family Centres are at the heart of Surrey County Councils Effective Family Resilience and Early Help Strategy. They play a central role in providing Early Help, in improving outcomes for children 0-19 (25yrs with additional needs) and their families, and in reducing inequalities in outcomes between the most disadvantaged children and the rest.

Spelthorne Family Centres, managed by Surrey Care Trust, is looking to appoint an experienced person for the role of Outreach Worker who is enthusiastic, flexible and highly committed for their well-established Family Centres based in Spelthorne. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Family Centre Manager in driving forward our service delivery.

We can offer a stimulating work environment, working as part of a friendly and supportive team with a range of personal development opportunities.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

For an initial, informal conversation about this role please contact Janette Breese, Family Centre Manager on 07919 213905 or email [email protected]

We would also welcome applications from candidates who may also be interested in additional hours or a full-time role should these become available.  Please indicate your preference within your application

More information can be found in the Job Description

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