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Peer Mentor – Intensive Community Rehabilitation Team (Mental Health)
Birmingham
£21,460 (£10,730 pro-rata) per annum
37.5 hours per week, full-time and 18.75 hours per week part-time (flexible-including weekends and evening work)
Are you ready to make a positive impact on mental health services in Birmingham?
Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join their organisation as a Peer Mentor. As a Peer Mentor you will need to have living experience of mental health difficulties and have gained a level of insight into your mental health experience and be ready to talk about them openly. It is important that applicants have reached a period of stability and can manage their mental health and wellbeing, for them to be ready for this role. They are looking for someone who is ready to use their experience to support and inspire service users in their recovery journey. Peer Mentors will support service users on their emotional journey, and form therapeutic alliances to share ways of coping, understanding and nurturing hope and inspirations.
You will need to have excellent communication skills, with a good understanding of the individual recovery journey and the issues facing people suffering with mental health difficulties. They need a Peer Mentor who is able to share the values of our organisation and is passionate about their vision of “Better Mental Health for All” in Birmingham.
You would be joining their Intensive Community Rehabilitation service, a multi-disciplinary team ran jointly with the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust. You will be supporting service users primarily with bipolar, schizophrenia and psychosis, among other additional mental health diagnosis, who are living in their own accommodation and require a period of intense rehabilitation. Support will be provided in the service users own home, as well as community and hospital settings throughout the Birmingham area when required. The team is made up of both clinical and psychological professionals, and internal staff, and applicants must be ready to work co-operatively within a multi-disciplinary team. The service runs from 9am-8pm, and some evening and weekend work is required.
Joining them means joining a diverse workforce, and an organisation that values living experience of mental distress. They are proud of their inclusive environment, and the support they provide to their staff as well as their service users.
All employees have access to affordable healthcare cover through paycare, a defined contribution pension scheme and access to free counselling and support through their 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. They also offer a comprehensive training programme, with an additional peer mentoring specialised induction.
They are able to offer one full-time contract and one part-time contract to successful candidates.
Applications close on 24th March 2024 and interviews will take place 5th April 2024.
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Read moreDomestic Abuse Support Worker
South Derbyshire / Amber Valley
£22,669 - £23,428 per annum
This post is exempt under Sch 9 Pt 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants.
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people and their families?
Have you got experience of working with individuals and families who have experienced Domestic Abuse?
If you are interested in supporting families whilst developing your skills and experience within an expanding Domestic Abuse Support Service, please apply today!
Our client provides refuge and community based (outreach) support to adults and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. They offer our services to both women and men (dispersed only) with or without children who are fleeing domestic abuse and need a safe place to stay, and to those out in the community who are living with the impact of domestic abuse.
THE ROLES
They have multiple roles, each varying in responsibility.
Support Workers
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing practical and emotional support to women and men who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse (both in the refuge and throughout the local community). You’ll work with clients to assess needs and risks and plan a package of support and risk management individual to them.
Move On Support Worker’s
As a domestic abuse move on worker you’ll support individuals and families within our safe accommodation to transition into settled accommodation. You’ll provide a tailored, person-centred support package to help customers achieve their goals and live a life free from abuse.
Peripatetic Support Worker
The role of Peripatetic Support Worker is to provide comprehensive cover for accommodation and community-based services, offering practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and various forms of violence and abuse.
ABOUT YOU
They’re looking for someone who has the values, knowledge and skills of working within a support role supporting clients who have experienced domestic abuse and can demonstrate how they use their skills and common sense to support vulnerable individuals and families. You’ll have a commitment to maintaining the dignity and rights of the individuals and families they work with, with top notch communication skills. It is desirable if you have had experience of working within a Domestic Abuse Service.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but they welcome candidates with relevant experience from other sectors or transferrable skills.
You will work 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. There may be expectation to work some evenings up to 8pm and occasional weekends and bank holidays.
You will be required to have flexibility to travel across Derbyshire therefore driving licence and access to a car (with business insurance) is essential
Looking forward to receiving your application!
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
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Read moreReferral Coordinator / Support Worker
South Derbyshire / Amber Valley
£22,669 - £23,428 per annum
This post is exempt under Sch 9 Pt 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants.
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people and their families?
Have you got experience of working with individuals and families who have experienced Domestic Abuse?
If you are interested in supporting families whilst developing your skills and experience within an expanding Domestic Abuse Support Service, please apply today!
Our client provides refuge and community based (outreach) support to adults and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. They offer our services to both women and men (dispersed only) with or without children who are fleeing domestic abuse and need a safe place to stay, and to those out in the community who are living with the impact of domestic abuse.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of survivors of domestic abuse? They are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a Referrals Coordinator Support Worker. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and committed to supporting survivors of domestic abuse, we invite you to apply. Join them in making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
The Role
As a referral co-ordinator support worker, you will support with receiving and managing our referrals for their safe accommodation. You will also lead on their achieving great futures programme, transforming how they support children, young people, and their families to improve outcomes, practice cultures and service delivery by looking across a wide range of areas in children's services by creating early links with social care upon arrival in their services. Some other duties include:
- Coordinating all aspects of referrals for the group regarding: enquiries, referral coordination and placements. Maintaining ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on referrals to promote team awareness and ensure service user safety.
- Ensuring complete and accurate information is provided on referrals and where necessary chase up information and evidence to support.
- Providing appropriate information to the wider team to ensure they have all relevant information to deliver quality support and manage risk.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but we welcome candidates with relevant experience from other sectors or transferrable skills.
ABOUT YOU
They’re looking for someone who has the values, knowledge and skills of working within a support role supporting clients who have experienced domestic abuse and can demonstrate how they use their skills and common sense to support vulnerable individuals and families. You’ll have a commitment to maintaining the dignity and rights of the individuals and families they work with, with top notch communication skills. It is desirable if you have had experience of working within a Domestic Abuse Service.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but we welcome candidates with relevant experience from other sectors or transferrable skills.
You will work Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, however there may be expectation to work some evenings up to 8pm and occasional weekends and bank holidays.
Looking forward to receiving your application!
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
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Read moreWith over 60 years' experience of recruiting across the 'beyond profit' space, Prospectus is proud to have supported a vast number of charities across various sectors, including; Homelessness & Housing, Domestic Violence, Youth, Learning Disabilities / Disabilities, Mental Health, Sexual Health, Criminal Justice and Children & Families. As a result, we anticipate an uplift in the amount of exciting delivery-focussed temporary opportunities we will have available to offer candidates.
We have worked alongside a range of impactful organisations in London and across the UK, supporting them with a variety of delivery-focussed positions, including:
Recovery Practitioners, Support Workers and Floating Support Workers, Women's Advocates, Administrators, Community Outreach Workers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners and many more.
We are currently looking to increase our pool of temporary candidates who are interested in registering for future delivery-focussed opportunities. Candidates will have had previous paid or voluntary experience in a similar role supporting vulnerable people, or will have a genuine interest in this field.
Please note that due to the current climate for temporary work across the Frontline sector, we are initially looking to engage with potential candidates and carry out registrations online with those that demonstrate suitable experience.
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