The Brick- Queen's Hall Action on Poverty

Who we are

THE BRICK IS AN ANTI-POVERTY CHARITY OFFERING SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE AT RISK OF OR TRANSITIONING THROUGH HOMELESSNESS, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR CRISIS.

We recognise the affliction of poverty, we recognise its impact in local neighbourhoods and on local people but we do not believe poverty and trauma is inevitable.

Our vision is to provide a practical response working alongside people to help them rebuild but also to address and mitigate the causes. We know that the world is changing at an unprecedented pace, that requires a different approach to tackling the complex problems, that face our local communities today.

Our role as a grass roots charity gives us an opportunity and a responsibility to speak up about these problems, to help improve the policies and systems that affect people’s lives. We will seek to regularly share evidence and stories from our work and those we work alongside, to support wider conversations around poverty, trauma and social change.

Our culture and values

BRICK VISION and VALUES

We believe in social justice.

We believe in supporting people to transition from poverty and homelessness in a way, which is dignified, and person centred.

Our vision is based on:

Relief – meeting felt, urgent needs. We will always act with love and compassion to provide initial relief whether that be emergency accommodation, food or warm clothes. Our initial response is to uphold a person’s dignity by meeting their basic felt needs.

Restoration – finding hope, self-worth, aspirations, a place to call home,

We work to bring lasting improvements to people’s lives by restoring hope, self-worth, aspirations and a place to call home. We embrace multiple opportunities, assisting people to overcome systemic barriers with personalised support that recognises individual strengths.

Reform - overcoming systemic issues

We believe in tackling social injustices and to campaign for the right to:

·       affordable, safe, sustainable homes,

·       healthy, nutritious food

·       good quality, person-led training and education

·       fair and secure employment

·       a just and robust benefits system

The Brick is committed to delivering Wigan Council’s approach – Progress with Unity and as such we are asking for applicants who are committed to delivering:

§  Create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses
"Together, we will break down the barriers that create financial, health, education and environmental inequalities in our borough."

§  Make all our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them
"Together, in genuine partnership with our residents and businesses, who know our communities best, we will help each town and neighbourhood in the borough to celebrate and maintain their identity whilst understanding and helping to achieve what is needed to thrive.

The Brick is not afraid to do things differently and pilot new initiatives to trial and test new ideas.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

The Brick is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and support or staff from different backgrounds