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Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced manager with a passion for delivering high quality services to people with learning disabilities? Are you committed to working in collaboration with service users, maximising independence, self-confidence and integration in the community? If so, you may be just the person we are looking for to take lead on developing and moving forward our brand-new flagship supported living service in Brent!
This is an excellent opportunity to truly make a role your own and get involved in the project from the start, which will be supporting 10 adults with mild/moderate to severe learning disabilities, as well as additional mental and physical health needs.
You will play a pivotal ambassadorial role, spearheading Centre’s 404 service expansion into the London Brough of Brent and bringing our expertise, vision and values to families in need.
This varied and dynamic role will lead on the set up, coordination and provision of excellent person-centred care and support to service users, enabling them to live independently in their home and be supported in all aspects of day-to-day living. As Project Manager, you will oversee the development and implementation of care plans designed to provide meaningful choice and a range of activities and support to meet individual needs. You will also contribute to the development of the team and be responsible for encouraging a culture based on respect and dignity for those in need of care and support, providing supervision and clear management to a team of support workers.
The ideal candidate will have experience of leading and coaching a team supporting people with learning disabilities or another vulnerable client group. Experience of supporting people with high and complex support needs would be an advantage. In return, we offer a supportive environment in which people are encouraged to develop their skills, as part of a well-established and experienced team of managers.
Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.
We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.
Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889
Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.
Are you passionate about delivering excellent mental health support? We're looking for two outstanding Service Managers to join our growing service delivery and development team at Restore.
Every year we work with over 500 people across Oxfordshire, supporting them on their mental health recovery journey including helping them plan for the future, engage in meaningful activities such as gardening, crafts, woodwork and cookery, find paid work, or get into training or education.
As Service Manager at Restore you will work flexibly across a cluster of sites, mixing logistical support and direct service delivery and planning, with the opportunity to feed in to the development and innovation of our recovery services, helping to ensure the quality of our services remains second to none.
We are committed to creating a supportive working environment where you can thrive and grow. We invest in learning and development opportunities to ensure you can provide the best possible support to our members (service users), and continuously develop as a practitioner.
Person Specification - Please download the full job specification
What are we looking for?
You have a good understanding of the third sector, and demonstrate empathy with people with lived experience of mental health problems. You take pride in developing positive working relationships both internally and with external stakeholders.
You have an awareness of the stigma and discrimination those of us with experience of mental health problems encounter, and are determined to play your role in challenging that.
You are able to remain calm under pressure when dealing with sensitive staffing or member issues, and know when to seek support / escalate.
Essential (E) and Desirable (D) Requirements
Qualifications / Experience and other
- GCSE English and Maths Grade 5 or equivalent (E)
- At least two years’ experience in the voluntary sector or similar experience in a social or health care setting (E)
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems (E)
- Significant experience of managing staff and teams using effective performance management (E)
- Experience of representing an organisation to a range of external audiences (D)
- Budget management experience (D)
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent listening and communication skills (both written and verbal (E)
- Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities (E)
- Demonstrable ability to devise, implement and maintain accurate record keeping practices and protocols (E)
- Demonstrable IT literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office suite (E)
- Car driver/owner.
Knowledge
- A working understanding of the value of reflective practice (E)
- A demonstrable awareness and commitment to anti discriminatory practice (E)
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 19th May 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 28th May 2024
Please note that all applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Adult Care Home Manager
Reports to: Regional Manager
Responsible for:Team Leader, Learning Disability Nurse, Support Workers
Job Purpose
To oversee the day-to-day delivery of CQC registered high quality dignified residential care and support services promoting respect, equality and the independence of the people supported.
Principal Accountabilities
- Efficiently manage the day-to-day delivery of the adult residential care home service
- Manage staffing levels to ensure sufficient numbers of suitably qualified staff.
- Effectively manage the staff team providing information, guidance and on-going supervision and performance management reviews.
- Effectively communicate information and instructions to staff and people supported.
- Manage and coordinate the delivery of staff training and development.
- Manage and monitor the local budget.
- Provide leadership to ensure staff are clear about their duties and responsibilities.
- Responsible for the safe delivery and accurate recording of care in line with legislation, the CQC, and AFG policies.
- Being the CQC Registered Manager for the adult residential care home to ensure compliance with Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and all other relevant legislation.
- Keep up to date with best practice in social care and apply this knowledge to your work.
- Understand and monitor health and safety in the workplace.
- Manage and coordinate governance and quality assurance activity.
- Promote the interests of people supported and provide a person-centred service.
- Conduct assessments of prospective new residents and carry out all duties required to commence care and support.
- Provide clear information to all people supported and their representatives about the adult residential care home.
- Communicate effectively with people supported, their families and representatives, staff and other health and social care professionals to deliver the best possible care and support.
- Maintain confidentiality for people supported, their families and AFG employees.
- Interview prospective candidates and coordinate inductions for new staff.
- Implement AFG policies in relation to absence, disciplinary and grievance matters
- Participate in the on-call responsibilities appropriate to the role
Person Specification - Essential Requirements:
Experience
- 3 Years experience as a CQC Registered Manager in an Adult Residential Care Home setting.
- Experience of leading a CQC inspection resulting in ‘Good’ or Outstanding’ ratings.
- Sound knowledge of CQC regulations.
- Experience in managing Human Resource issues.
- Experience in interagency working.
- Experience in the management of local budgets.
- Experience of managing services using the CQC Guidance of ‘Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture’
- Significant experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or complex needs, behavioural or physical support needs.
Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrate values consistent with those of the organisation.
- Ability to implement initiatives relating to service delivery, improvement, and modernisation.
- Knowledge of, and lead on the ongoing development and implementation of systems that ensure compliance with regulatory/inspection regimes.
- Knowledge of current best practice in relation to people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge.
- Ability to manage change.
- Ability to manage and lead teams of staff.
- Understanding of the wider issues affecting the sector.
- Understanding of the implementation of financial procedures and managing the service budget.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Promote the interests of people using the service through the provision of Recovery/Staying well/Person centred planning using co-production principles.
- Computer literate and experienced in using Microsoft Office packages.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Evidence of personal development.
Qualifications & Training
- NVQ Level 4 Registered Managers Award or equivalent.
Other
- Car Owner and Driver.
- Offer of employment/continued employment is conditional on the applicant successfully attaining CQC Registered Manager status.
This role is Band II as per our structure
To deliver outstanding personalised support that creates independence and value.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a charity that manages Whiteley Village retirement community, founded over a hundred years ago in Walton on Thames, Surrey, and the Village located in 225 acres of beautiful grounds and is a very special place to live and work.
About the role:
As the Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser you will use your core knowledge and skill to reflect on strategy, relationship building and leading our charitable profile and income streams.
You will develop and influence strategy formation with supporters and other stakeholders to identify and actively seek out and engage trusts, foundations, and other funders by writing compelling and comprehensive funding bids, presentations, and applications.
You will work collaboratively with Senior Management Team to enhance stewardship to enable creative, effective, and appropriate activities to promote the development of sustainable engagement with supporters.
About you:
You will have demonstrable knowledge and experience of trusts and grants fundraising in a complex organisation as well as experience of prospecting, writing, and managing the application process. Ability to develop relationships with a broad range of stakeholders is vital.
In this role you will need excellent communication and IT skills together with demonstrable ability to plan, prioritise and work proactively. Understanding of the health/housing sector would be advantageous.
What we offer:
34 days annual leave (including Bank holidays), excellent working environment, great learning & development opportunities, life assurance, pension, employee assistance programme, Blue Light Card, and free parking.
Somewhere to shelter, feel safe, leave your possessions and put down roots is one of the most fundamental requirements for human beings, here at Threshold Housing Link we are supporting over 80 service users to do just that.
Our Mission:
To end homelessness. To help vulnerable people create a better life and independence.
Our Aims:
1. To prevent homelessness in Swindon
2. To alleviate the associated social exclusion of homelessness and actively assist recovery from its effects
3. Influence policy that affects homeless and socially excluded people
Job title: Resettlement Manager
Reporting to: CEO
Salary: Between £40,000-£45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Location: Swindon
About Threshold
Threshold Housing Link is the leading homeless charity in Swindon, Wiltshire, committed for over 50 years to providing shelter, support and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness. We believe in creating a society where everyone has a safe place to call home. Our mission is to address the root causes of homelessness and empower those in need to rebuild their lives with dignity and respect. We are dedicated to making a significant and lasting impact in the fight against homelessness.
Our key services are:
Ø Resettlement support
Ø Floating support
Ø Street outreach
About the role
You will work closely with our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and senior management team to ensure good outcomes for our service users during an ambitious expansion programme.
As an experienced and compassionate Resettlement Manager, you will lead our team of Homeless Project Workers and spearhead the transformation of care for service users in our properties. You will bring a strategic and innovative approach to addressing homelessness, with a focus on empowering individuals to achieve long-term stability.
Closing date for applications:
16 May 2024.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Right to work in the UK essential.
Do you have the commitment and resilience needed, to work with some of the most vulnerable people in our communities? If the answer is yes, please read on.
About the role:
As the post-holder, you will be working in our Camden Women's Recovery Service hostel providing specialist interventions for a designated caseload and to the wider client group, via our in-house recovery programme.
Your role will be working intensively with the residents on their supports needs. The role of Complex Needs Project Worker is a specialist role, designed to work with people who may be more difficult to reach and establish working relationships with. As such, you will role model good practice for working with those who have experienced multiple disadvantage by adopting a trauma informed approach.
Within this setting, you will also work to establish a culture of co-production where residents are at the forefront of the work that is carried out, helping to promote autonomy and build individual confidence and interpersonal skills.
The rota for the post is earlies (8 am - 4 pm) and lates (2.30pm - 10.30pm).
About you:
- Previous experience of working with female rough sleepers or people with complex mental health, physical health or substance use support needs.
- An understanding of working with people using person-centred approaches and working collaboratively within a harm minimisation and recovery framework.
- A flexible, innovative and creative approach to working with a sometimes hard to engage and challenging client group, is also required.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: 12th May 2024 (Midnight)
Interviews to be held on: W/C 22nd May 2024
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
*For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are seeking female applicants only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to recruit a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker at Lewisham Vulnerable Adults Accommodation Service.
In Conjunction with the Service Management, you will work dynamically to deliver a high-quality support service to people in the borough of Lewisham with a range of complex and enduring needs.
You will have experience of providing intense support to a small caseload of clients with multiple disadvantages. The successful candidate will have skills and experience of working in a psychologically informed way to achieve the best outcomes.
About the role:
As a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage worker, you will have experience of intensively and skilfully managing a small caseload of clients.
In the role of Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker, you will be expected to work in conjunction with the Team Manager to manage all referrals and assessments in a timely manner to ensure all assessments are conducted in a skilled and sensitive way to encourage potential clients to openly discuss their strengths as well as their deficits.
As a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker, you will be responsible for the delivery, and evaluation, of a range of Life Skills, and Recovery workshops and activities to support our clients' skills acquisition. To give support and guidance to project workers in relation to best practice standards for supporting homeless people with multiple disadvantages and complex needs.
The Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker will have skills in effectively liaising and building good relationships, with external and internal stakeholders to keep a satisfactory level of appropriate referrals.
About you:
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An understanding of best practices in supporting people with complex needs and an ability to support and guidance colleagues.
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The ability to effectively and intensively case management a small case load of client with complex needs. Also, can create SMART support plans and effectively assess risk.
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Experience and commitment to working flexibly and creatively to response to changes in sectorial best practice, external environment, organisational requirements, etc.
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Experience of working with or supporting vulnerable people with support needs around any of the following issues; rough sleeping, mental ill-health, physical health, neuro diversity, problematic substance misuse, ex- offending.
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To have a non- judgmental approach to working with clients who have multiple disadvantages, to promote a strength –based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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To have formidable team working skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with external and partners, and stakeholders.
- A willingness to work outside standard office hours as and when requires.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 12th May at Midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd May
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you be our Registered Care Manager?
We have a fantastic Registered Care Manager (RCM) opportunity within our Sense Residential service in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week. We are offering a Registered Care Manager £33,930 per annum.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the management team at a service that is registered with CQC has a GOOD rating and is a residential home to 7 individuals.
The individuals we support here have sensory and learning disabilities and they are leading a happy, varied and fulfilled lifestyles that reflect their individuality and preferences.
As a Registered Care Manager, you will be managing a staff team of the Deputy Manager and Support Workers.
The team at the service encourage that no one is left out of life and that independence is continually developed along with day to day living skills.
Does this sound right for you?
Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:
- 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
- Free DBS Check
- Free leadership and management development (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)
- Free access to over 100 online and face to face training
- On-going development opportunities
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Employee referral scheme
- Health and well-being support
- Pension Scheme
- Discount scheme
Your duties can include:
- To support individuals/groups within their home and community reach their full potential
- Providing line management support to a team of staff.
- To provide a customised, responsive, and high-quality service to people with learning disabilities who use Sense services.
- Identify needs and outcomes for each individual we support.
- Deliver services that meet or exceed Sense’s legal and organisational standards.
Your required skills and experiences:
- Prior experience of managing in a care setting and Good knowledge & understanding of Residential and Supported Living.
- Effective communication with stakeholders, commissioners, and users alike.
- NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care - or willing to work towards it is essential. Sense will fund this qualification.
Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable.
To apply
Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
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Established in 1997, Jigsaw4u provide a range of services for children, young people and families experiencing complex social and emotional difficulties in South West London. Jigsaw4u has experienced considerable growth and development over the past several years, and this new role has been identified by the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer to support Jigsaw4u’s position and aspirations for the future.
As a member of our Senior Management Team (SMT), you will help to deliver and shape Jigsaw4u's vision and strategy. It will be your responsibility to ensure that Jigsaw4u’s services achieve their goals, meet their strategic objectives and achieve our growth targets while being delivered to Jigsaw4u’s exceptionally high standards.
Under the direction of the CEO, the postholder’s areas of responsibility will be to:
- Line Manage the Service Managers, ensuring that their teams are high performing, reporting and data collection is of a high standard and relationships with funders and other stakeholders are outstanding.
- Ensure that the structure of all Jigsaw4u services are optimised to allow for growth and support staff and volunteers (including trainee counsellors/therapists) to develop key skills.
- Maintain knowledge and awareness of best practice within the charitable sector (and other sectors where relevant), to inform and update Jigsaw4u so that we take advantage of the latest approaches to change, innovation and development which can have a positive impact on children, young people and families affected by complex social and emotional difficulties.
- Work proactively and collaboratively to identify innovation and business improvement within the Service Management Team to define and agree Target Operating Models and oversee implementation and ongoing review. Use insight, evaluation and analysis to continually inform and refine practice.
- Play a full part in the development of the SMT and deputise for the CEO as required. Work closely with the Service Management Team to develop and deliver an outstanding approach to people management, building a learning culture that delivers high quality, extensive support enabling people to achieve their best as a team.
- Represent Jigsaw4u at formal meetings with funders and other stakeholders and through submission of reports and data requests. Establish new, and strengthen existing, external relationships to promote Jigsaw4u’s profile, influence and reputation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, and adherence to relevant professional codes and standards of good practice.
- Support the CEO in funding and tender applications
- Support the CEO and fundraising team in generating income
As a member of the SMT you will be expected, with training and support, to take an active part in supporting the whole organisation. Experience and aptitude to provide calm leadership and a supportive problem-solving approach to practical problems and judgements involving risk is necessary.
Helping children, young people and families in South West London put the pieces back together following social and emotional difficulties.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
The sanctuary offers a home-from-home environment for all our residents. Under direction you will be required to always provide and maintain a high standard of care and quality of life for all sanctuary residents in a safe and happy environment. To offer love, comfort, stimulation, compassion, stability and security to all residents including the wildlife, ensuring their environment is the perfect sanctuary.
Under direction, you will be responsible for the welfare and happiness of each resident, ensuring the physical and emotional wellbeing of all residents in your charge, through constant interaction, whilst still maintaining consistently high standards of hygiene for each resident and throughout the sanctuary with daily cleaning duties.
There are many physical elements including cleaning, grooming, lifting residents, bending and working outdoors, so the capability to carry out all such tasks is essential.
A love of animals together with the commitment and dedication needed to enrich their time at the sanctuary is also essential. Full training will be given.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direction you will be required to:-
i. Care for each resident like your own family, to build bonds with each resident in your charge, to understand each individual character, their likes, dislikes, personality and needs, to be receptive and understanding and have the ability to spot when things are not quite right.
ii. Minimise the trauma to any resident at a time of illness with compassionate care and, if needed, staying with them to reassure and “not clock off” when the shift ends.
iii. Provide stability by way of a routine with regard to meal times, exercise, grooming and cleaning, so all residents feel safe and secure.
iv. Provide meals, ie breakfast, lunch and evening meals as well as any extra meals required for residents’ needs.
v. Ensure bedding, towels and coats are washed, bowls, toys, grooming implements and curtains are cleaned. The living quarters for all residents to be spotlessly clean, utensils washed, floors hoovered and mopped. To be able to add the extra little touches to further enhance their living quarters and surroundings.
vi. Pick up animal waste from rooms, patio areas and whilst out walking and dispose of in a safe and hygienic fashion.
vii. Daily cleaning duties to include outside areas of the sanctuary ie stables, aviaries, paddocks, yards and cat gardens having regard for the general tidiness and cleanliness of the entire sanctuary.
viii. Communicate with all residents throughout your shift, be compassionate, patient, gentle and fun.
ix. Prioritise own workload as well as work within a team, communicate effectively with other team members, give and receive emotional support at difficult times when a resident dies.
x. Meet and greet visitors to the sanctuary as and when required.
xi. Liaise with all other staff of the Trust in a flexible manner.
xii. Be familiar with and adhere to The Trust’s procedures, disciplinary and applicable rules and ensure compliance with legislation (Health and Safety, Data Protection, especially the privacy of members, petitioners and volunteers alike).
xiii. At all times to ensure and maintain a compassionate, professional and efficient public image for the Trust.
Together with such additional general duties as the Employer shall reasonably require, having regard to the needs of the Employer’s business as a Charitable Trust.
“Peace of mind and practical help for older people – love, care and safety for pets”
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Discovery in our mission to support autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities across Somerset. Guided by our core values of ambition, courage, integrity, partnership, and respect, we are committed to delivering exemplary care.
As proud recipients of the Great Places To Work Programme accreditation for the fourth consecutive year in 2024, Discovery offers a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Are you a passionate manager ready to advance your career with a leading not-for-profit provider of learning disability services in Somerset? If so, we invite you to embark on an exciting journey with us.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and inspirational Locality Manager to oversee and lead a service in Taunton. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a positive impact and take on a rewarding challenge. Join us and be part of shaping a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and autism in Somerset.
The Locality Manager role:
- Ensure personalised support is delivered that reflects the needs, wishes and aspirations of the people we support through person-centred care plans and health action plans that are regularly reviewed and implemented.
- Ensure person-centred care plans and health action plans are regularly reviewed and implemented.
- Ensure the health and wellbeing of the people we support, in line with CQC Guidelines and Discovery' policies.
- Deliver effective risk assessments and emergency plans to ensure the people we support are safe.
- Make sure your team are appropriately trained and motivated to provide high quality support.
- Ensure the service meets all organisational and statutory requirements and complies with CQC Guidelines and our own standards, policies and procedures.
- Make sure complaints are dealt with in line with our policies.
- Accountable for the budget and finance for the Locality.
- Able to support the organisation to grow the business.
- Develop local connections and partnerships to meet people we support be involved and engaged within their community.
About you
Most importantly, you want to make a difference to the lives of people we support with learning disabilities or autism. To do that, you’ll have:
- A strong background in working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the personalisation agenda and Active Support model.
- Completed, or keen to undertake, Management Development training.
Beyond those qualities, you’ll also be:
- An excellent communicator, looking to mentor and motivate your team to provide person-centred support.
- Able to prioritise your workload, delegate tasks and meet deadlines.
- Focused on the needs of internal and external customers, from the people we support, right through to your team and other members of the organisation.
Why join us?
Discovery are committed to developing skills and rewarding our staff. We offer:
- A salary £40,015.50 per annum (based on 37.5 hrs per week)
- 30 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
- Access to discounts on high street shopping, cinema tickets and meals out
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
Who we are
Discovery exists to help each person we support to live a fulfilling life, to be equal in society and to be active in his or her local community. That’s a big deal. It means being able to have choice and control in life. It means choosing to go out or to stay in, making friends and having relationships, finding and developing skills and interests. It also means managing a home, voting, staying healthy and being able to pursue employment or volunteering opportunities. If you think you can help the people we support get more from life, we want to hear from you.
Apply now:
So if you would like to be a part of our team and if you feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below - upload your CV and we will be in touch. You could soon be making a positive difference every day.
This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.
Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 030 03 03 9150 or email applynow @ discovery-uk .org.
Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?
Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to join our team in Woodford Green. You will join us on a full-time basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,000 per annum, plus benefits.
You will be responsible for 2 services located within 5 minutes’ walk of each other.
Blueberry Close and Glengall Rd are registered care homes providing 24-hour care for adults with learning and physical disabilities.
We are proud to have earned both the Investors in People Gold accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to work for’ list.
About our Service Manager role:
As our Service Manager, you will support and enable people with Learning Disabilities to actively participate within the community at large, working within ‘Vibrances’ core values.
We are looking for a candidate who has experience of delivering services to people with complex needs, who will ensure that the service users receive a high-quality service, ensuring that their individual sessions are planned, executed, and monitored.
You will manage and supervise a dispersed staff team and ensure the co-ordination and delivery of a high-quality flexible service for people living in the community that best meets the needs of these individuals.
You will be expected on occasion to work some shifts and weekends when either service needs the additional support of the manager.
Responsibilities as our Service Manager will include:
- Manage the quality of service provided and implementing improvements that reflect the needs of the Service Users
- Managing the care support provided to the Service Users in a non-judgemental way based upon trust, honesty, transparency, and professional standards
- Supporting Service Users with all daily living tasks and outings as appropriate and development reviews
- Supporting people when out in the community and promoting a better understanding and awareness of Learning Difficulties and Physical disability issues in the general community
- Liaising with other agencies / professional bodies, e.g. Community Learning Disability Services (CLDS), Commissioning Services, Social workers, Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists to achieve common goals & highlighting any areas of concern.
- Assisting in ensuring all appropriate records are maintained, in accordance with the appropriate regulatory body
- Legislation, in both written, electronic and multimedia form as appropriate.
- Challenging institutional models of care and behaviour, encouraging and developing innovation
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
- A comprehensive training programme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Rewards and recognition for your service
- AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
- Learning & Development
- Mindful Employer
- Positive about Disability
- DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
- Long Service Awards
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
To join us as our Service Manager please click ‘apply’ now. We’d love to hear from you!
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
You’ll mobilise people to become part of a growing community, taking action to improve the lives of everyone affected by Parkinson's. You’ll lead collaboration, joint planning, shared ownership and delivery of area plans to develop a people powered movement, uniting everyone behind a common vision.
You’ll be responsible for driving forward the charity’s strategic plans, working with the vision of the community in a designated geographical area. You’ll grow, facilitate and inspire a movement of people that is supported to have a positive impact and is reflective of the local community.
What you’ll do
- Be accountable for developing, overseeing delivery and evaluation of the local community development plan
- Create an inclusive model of feedback and collaboration that increases participation and involvement across diverse communities
- Source and analyse validated data and local intelligence to support the community to make informed decisions about priorities and evaluate interventions
- Build and develop local partnerships, collaborations, coalitions in order to achieve innovative and creative responses with positive outcomes that will meet identified needs
What you’ll bring
- Experience of people (staff and volunteer) management as well as a commitment to working collaboratively with volunteers, and demonstrable experience of engaging and maintaining relationships with stakeholders including those from diverse communities
- Experience of engaging and inspiring internal and external stakeholders to support and deliver organisational objectives
- Experience of facilitating and modelling a collaborative and transparent approach, which promotes trust, mutual respect, ownership, reflection and a sense of responsibility
- Knowledge and/or experience of appropriate health, social care structures and services relevant to Parkinson’s and of the principles of influencing and campaigning
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
The successful candidates will be required to
- have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; if you don’t have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one - refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn
- live in the area covered by the post and be able to travel when needed within the area and occasionally further afield
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Job Title: Assessing Social Worker
Salary: £35,893 per annum (increasing to £39,880 in 18 months) + £750 Homeworking Allowance
Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent Role
Location: Homebased in the East or West Midlands area
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.
Whilst being homebased, the Assessing Social Worker will be required to travel for visits, across the East and West Midlands areas. There is also a requirement to be able to travel to Team meetings, wellbeing days, TACT away days and other in person events across the UK as and when required.
Core Assessing Social Worker Tasks include:
- Preparing applicants for the fostering role
- Promoting and supporting the development of trauma informed foster care / therapeutic parenting
- Assessment of prospective foster families
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of fostering assessments and applicant preparation
The main role requirements for this role include:
- BA or Master’s in Social Work or Dip SW, CSS or CQSW qualification
- Social Work England Registration
- Post qualifying experience including relevant family placement work or post qualifying experience in other child-care settings which must include statutory childcare work
- Experience of assessing foster families and preparing them for the fostering tasks
- A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children and foster families, using a trauma-informed therapeutic approach
- A passion for ensuring children receive the highest quality care from their foster family
- Knowledge of relevant child-care and fostering regulations, legislation, and best practice
- Good IT skills including Office 365
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
- An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
- Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Sunday 19th May 2024
- Interview Date: Wednesday 5th June 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Spectra are a lived experience organisation working with socially excluded and marginalised communities in an empowerment model, to ensure access to appropriate health, wellbeing and support services.
We offer evidence-based, inclusive, accessible, knowledgeable and quality services which are non-judgemental and delivered by lived experience peers.
Spectra are looking for an experienced Therapeutic Services Manager and Clinical Lead to lead, develop, coordinate, and represent Spectra’s counselling services internally and externally at Senior Management level. You will ensure delivery of consistent, high-quality counselling across all of Spectra’s teams (Young People, Sexual health, Trans and Non-binary (TNB) people), supporting and empowering our service users, whilst ensuring clinical work is carried out in accordance with BACP ethical guidelines and Spectra’s protocols. You will also conduct some clinical assessments and provide some weekly 1-to-1 counselling/group therapy sessions.
You will be confident working with diverse and intersectional groups who face social exclusion and inequalities around access to appropriate health care, wellbeing and holistic support. You will be able unequivocally to respect, support, promote and work within LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities.
£40,000 - £44,000 FTE per annum according to experience, pro rata for 4 days per week (£32,000 to £35,200). Hybrid working (office in Ladbroke Grove) with 25 days holiday and bank holidays (pro rata), plus a pension scheme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.