Saltbox
Jodie Downes is an experienced Housing Support Worker at Saltbox since July 2023, and previously served as a Research Assistant at Staffordshire University, focusing on the Decolonisation of the Forensics Curriculum. Additional roles include volunteer positions at Disability Solutions and STOKE-ON-TRENT FOODBANK, as well as an Office Administrator at The Trussell Trust, where Jodie provided customer service and support to food bank guests. Prior experience includes a Supported Housing Administrator role at Plus Dane Housing, a Clerical Assistant position at Congleton Borough Council, and a Library Assistant role with Manchester City Council. Jodie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare Law, Policy and Advice Practice from Staffordshire University and a BTEC in Dance from Stoke-on-Trent College.
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Saltbox
Saltbox has provided a much-loved and valued service for communities across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire since 1987. Our original founding vision was to provide support and encouragement for local faith groups and help them flourish. Since 2001, however, Saltbox has developed a range of charitable caring initiatives for vulnerable adults. CareLink - Telephone befriending and welfare checks for isolated older people across Stoke-on-Trent (saltbox.org.uk/carelink/) Restart - Housing, employability training and support to help reintegrate those previously labelled 'offender' back into society (saltbox.org.uk/restart/) Money Matters - Practical help with debt relief and benefits advice for users of Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank (saltbox.org.uk/money-matters/) Mission - Christian outreach and support for Church and community groups, promoting unity and city-wide outreach opportunities (saltbox.org.uk/mission/)