About The Role

Do you have experience or an interest in working in care and/or support? Are you a great communicator that takes pride in their work? If so, we really want to hear from you.
 
This is an exciting new opportunity to join our Support team in Cornwall as a part time Support Worker in our STAR (Short Term Accommodation & Resettlement) service based in Falmouth.
 
You will be working with people who have complex needs including substance misuse, mental ill-heath, fleeing domestic abuse and other challenging issues. Providing a holistic support service assisting with budgeting, benefits, health and wellbeing, housing, maintaining tenancies, sign-posting and emotional support. You will need to take a creative approach to support, adapting your style of communication and support planning with each individual to draw up a person centred support plan and help customers establish and work towards their goals and aspirations.

You will need to be able to effectively risk assess, have a good understanding of safeguarding and be able to develop strong links with other services and providers that support clients with complex needs.

You will be expected to work flexibly to ensure that the needs of the clients are met and this may include late shifts and some weekend working.

This role is being offered on a part time basis, working 29.6 hours per week, over 5 days, which may include weekend working.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About The Candidate

To be considered for the role of  Support Worker, you will/be: 

- Have an understanding of support needs and support planning.
- Have experience of risk assessing and risk management.
- Be a great communicator with the ability to build a rapport.
- Have accurate record keeping and computer skills.
- Confident in lone working and be a good team player.
- Have a flexible approach to work.
- Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Be resilient and adaptable.
- Have an open, friendly personality and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.

What we offer:
• Competitive salary • Defined Contribution pension scheme – employer contribution of 6% - 9% • Death in Service benefit ( 3 x salary) •  26 days annual leave plus bank holidays with service related increase to your entitlement up to 30 days • Annual Leave purchase • Family Friendly policies • Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover • Employee Assistance Programme • Health and Wellbeing programme which includes enhanced sick pay, monthly campaigns, training and yearly flu jabs  •  Cycle to Work scheme •  Car Benefit scheme • Learning and Development including coaching and professional qualification support • Volunteering days • Discretionary Bonus scheme.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Care Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP or Flexible Working.

About The Company

At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone.  We are a secure and growing business, and we own and manage over 38,000 homes across the South West, from Cornwall to Gloucestershire.
 
We take the time to listen to, understand and learn from our customers.  We focus on thriving as a business and employer, so we can deliver more homes and even better services.

As an Inclusive Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please visit our website.

At Thames Reach we are driven and committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery to vulnerable people.

We are recruiting a Support Worker to join our Hillingdon outreach team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service working from Heathrow airport, which has a significant number of rough sleepers. This team will work alongside other agencies to support people to access suitable crisis and longer term accommodation and reduce the number of people sleeping in the airport.

As a Support Worker you will:

• Carry out nightshifts in Heathrow airport
• Directly casework rough sleepers, supporting them to access appropriate services and accommodation.
• Be a first response to referrals, carrying out assessments with new rough sleepers met.
• Support lead workers to work with complex cases.
• Work alongside other agencies including, the local authority, health services, housing providers and airport police.

To be successful you will need to:

• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and responsive to meet the needs of rough sleepers
• Have the confidence and ability to manage a caseload of complex clients
• Have the necessary IT skills to collect, collate and interpret data
• Be confident in representing Thames Reach at external meetings and with outside agencies

You will be part of a rota that includes night work and day time work.

As well as a great working environment, we also offer:

• Support to develop your case working skills and specialist knowledge.
• 6.5% employer & 1.5% employee contributory pension scheme, tuition aid and role-specific training.
• 29 days holiday and 8 paid bank holidays.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: Sunday, 31 October 2021

SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER, EDWIN HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK09 £22,140 - £24,011

Framework Housing Association is the lead provider of drug and alcohol treatment within the City of Nottingham and is offering an exciting opportunity to join a team of staff in this Care Quality commission rated GOOD care setting.

Edwin House is looking to employ a Senior Support Worker who is suitably skilled and experienced and who has a passion for working within the substance misuse field.

Edwin House has been opened since February 2018 and it is a 63 bed facility based in Radford. Of these 63 beds, 15 are used for an in-patient detox and 48 beds provide residential accommodation. The vacancy is in the residential area of this facility and the role involves supporting people who present with a range of complex support and health conditions resultant from historic or current problematic substance misuse.

Framework is looking to appoint a Senior Support Worker that will take a leadership role in ensuring the provision of high standards of care and support are delivered to service users to enable them to gain some control over their substance use, improve their quality of life and build recovery capital within the residential care and move on support areas.

Senior Support Workers are required to work shifts over a 24 hour period, 7 days a week.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development and delivery of a truly innovative and unique service which will form a recovery pathway available within the substance misuse treatment system locally and nationally.

Edwin House is  CQC registered Care Home, and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have amended the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 so that, from 11 November 2021, all care home workers will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have an exemption.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

I am currently looking for a Support Worker to work within a Women's only service based in Islington. The service is helping support Women who have experienced issues with Homelessness, Drug & Alcohol and Domestic Violence.

The service is Move on service with the aim to move the person on within a 3 months time frame. It is a 9 bed property with single bedrooms but shared accommodation.

The working hours are Monday - Friday - 8.00am - 4.00pm

Duties:

• Help service users move on to appropriate long term services
• Provide emotional support to the service users
• Helping with Housing related queries
• Ensuring the service is running smoothly

If this sounds like something of interest please do get in touch - 0207 419 8977/

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

RELIEF SUPPORT WORKERS, VARIOUS SERVICES ACROSS FRAMEWORK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

NOTTINGHAM
MANSFIELD & ASHFIELD
LINCOLN
BOSTON 
NEWARK & WORKSOP

Do you want to earn extra money without committing to a full time job or a fixed rota?
Being a relief worker for Framework Housing Association would give you flexibility and the satisfaction of making a difference to the lives of homeless and vulnerable people in the East Midlands   
The rate of pay is £10 per hour PLUS 7.5% enhancement is paid for hours worked between 10 PM and 7:00 AM

We are looking for reliable and self-motivated candidates who have an understanding of the issues facing people affected by homelessness, and who can respond compassionately within appropriate boundaries. 

You will be contacted by the ‘out of hours’ service to cover shifts at short notice, usually evening, weekend and night shifts.   

You will be supported by a designated relief bank manager and will be fully inducted into services within the geographical area that you are able to work in. 

Framework support a diverse population with differing needs and provide an excellent experience of operating in a complex multi -agency environment.  The flexibility of the role and the experienced gained is particularly useful to students with an interest in health and social care or social work.  We welcome applications from those people who want to make a difference to people’s lives.

What we offer: Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE. 

Are you interested in supporting vulnerable people on their journey to recovery across Ealing?

About the role

We have some exciting opportunities to join teams across Ealing in Recovery Support Worker roles. We are looking for people to work at Project Sixty Five on Uxbridge Road; a 24 bed supported hostel for men and women aged 18 to 60.

Clients are at the heart of everything we do and our Ealing services are committed to working with a psychologically informed, person centred approach. In the role of Recovery Worker you will:

• Work closely with the busy team to provide assessment and key-working support to clients.
• You will support clients with their personalised journey of recovery focusing on appropriate connection and move-on to longer term accommodation.
• Work in partnership with clients and relevant recovery and support services to ensure clients have the necessary support and tools to move into longer term accommodation.

These roles are available on different shift rota patterns that could include working early mornings, evenings and weekends or a condensed hours rota. You can confirm your availability throughout the recruitment process.

About you

Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives. In addition you will need:

• Personal experience of homelessness or a sound understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.
• The ability to manage complex behaviours and to deal with people who may be in a difficult personal or emotional situation.
• Strong communication, influencing and reasoning skills and the ability to build effective relationships with people at every level.

Please take a look at the full job description and person specification attached by clicking on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation. As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Pay and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff. St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%. For this role staff maybe able to claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday. 

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am, on 21 October 2021 2021

Interview and assessments on: 1-2 November 2021

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

• Views challenging behaviour as a support need.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills
• Socially adept, networks widely, well connected in sector, influential
• Approachable, open & professional behaviour
• At ease in directing others, is assertive and independent minded, will challenge others, and skilled in resolving conflict
• Drives change, enjoys dynamic diverse environments and demonstrates entrepreneurialism, creativity and innovation
• Demonstrates significant confidence and high levels of self-esteem
• Demonstrates significant levels of emotional resilience and a positive attitude
• Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
• Is passionate and enthusiastic about the business
• Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
• Is Customer focused

• Experience of night work with vulnerable customers
• Experience of H & S at work
• Excellent IT and Literacy Skills

• First Aid certificate
• H & S certificate

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?

We are looking for a Complex Needs Support Worker (known internally as Complex Caseworker) to join our Rough Sleeper Navigator team in Oxford.

The team provides intensive support for a cohort of complex needs clients, acting as a single point of contact for a specific group of rough sleepers, working in a personalised way and supporting their transition from rough sleeping into long term housing.

As the Complex Needs Support Worker you will work with the Rough Sleeper Navigator Co-ordinator to deliver sustainable outcomes by working in a multi-disciplinary way, using specialist interventions and advocating to other services on behalf of the women. This includes working with people to achieve long term sustained outcomes around health, housing, employment and training.  There will also be close work with a range of other services and agencies to identify root causes of prolonged rough sleeping and develop creative and sustainable pathways to recovery for each individual

Working alongside local services, you will be responsible for carrying a case load and supporting the day to day delivery of the programme to:

• Support the transition from the streets or from supported accommodation into an independent tenancy for clients and being the single point of contact for this.
• Build and maintain working relationships with agencies and individuals who can aid clients in sustaining their recovery and meeting these outcomes.
• Deliver outcomes (as described above) for clients and evidencing their achievement.
• Work with colleagues to address support needs, improving life skills and building recovery networks (networks of support) with agencies, peers and from within the community to ensure clients sustain accommodation, improve health and take up work.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering excellent services in social care, housing or health services
• The ability to network, build enabling relationships and work effectively in a multi-agency context
• An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (in English) and to produce high quality High quality what?
• A detailed understanding of the support needs of street populations in particular those with complex health histories
• An understanding of the services and legislative environment regarding, housing and health, work and immigration as it relates to homeless women
• To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

 Above all we are looking for people who share our values and who are passionate about supporting our clients. Even if you don’t think you match 100 % of the criteria, we would still like to hear from you as we value transferable skills and recruit on potential as well as experience, so if you think you have what it takes, please do apply !

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
• We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.
• We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.

Pay and Other Benefits

• St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
• St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

.To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 20 October 2021

Remote interview and assessments on: tbc

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

At Thames Reach we are driven and committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery to vulnerable people.

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Hammersmith and Fulham Outreach and Housing First Team. This is a new contract for Thames Reach and an exciting time to be joining the team. The team will form a significant part of the boroughs complement of services working with rough sleepers. The team will continue work to reduce the number of people rough sleeping in the borough, by providing short sharp interventions to support people to access accommodation, and ensure that the appropriate support is in place. The team will also work with a cohort of housing first clients supporting people to access and maintain accommodation.

As a support worker you will:

• Directly casework rough sleepers, supporting them to access appropriate services and accommodation.
• Manage a small caseload of housing first clients.
• Be a first response to referrals, carrying out assessments with new rough sleepers met.
• Support lead workers to work with complex cases.
• Work alongside other agencies including the local authority, health services and housing providers.

To be successful you will need to:

• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and responsive to meet the needs of rough sleepers
• Have the confidence and ability to manage a caseload of complex clients
• Have the necessary IT skills to collect, collate and interpret data
• Be confident in representing Thames Reach at external meetings and with outside agencies

This role will involve office and street-based work in Hammersmith and Fulham. The role includes working shifts on a rota that covers Monday-Friday.

As well as a great working environment, we also offer:

• Support to develop your case working skills and specialist knowledge.
• 6.5% employer & 1.5% employee contributory pension scheme, tuition aid and role-specific training.
• 29 days holiday and 8 paid bank holidays.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: Monday, 01 November 2021 

As Lead Refugee Support Worker you will become a vital member of our frontline team, helping us to meet our organisational objective to deliver a ‘sustainable refugee support programme, enabling refugees to achieve economic wellbeing, safe, healthy and fulfilling lives while providing regular income (through rent) to Boaz.’

In this part-time role (30 hours per week) you'll work collaboratively with another refugee support worker in this area of our work (which we have developed over the last few years) within our wider Boaz team of 15 people. The main purposes of the role are:

• To be the lead contact for refugee support work at Boaz, and to continue to develop our package of refugee support work (for example, rolling out the Renting Ready tenancy training, building and maintaining excellent external partner relationships, seeking out positive opportunities to benefit people living in Boaz accommodation)

• To take a lead on complex support and housing issues faced by people living in Boaz accommodation, by offering support to the individuals and/or staff involved

• To provide practical and holistic support to refugee clients who are living in Boaz Trust accommodation, in order to support their integration and to work with them so that they are equipped to live independently

• To play a supportive and collaborative role working alongside the wider staff team in our mission, which is to end destitution amongst asylum seekers and refugees, empower people seeking sanctuary and equip churches and others to support people seeking sanctuary in their communities and congregations

To read the full details of the role, find out about Boaz and how to apply please look at our Role Brief. 

We welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. We are seeking to ensure a diverse team and particularly welcome applicants who have lived experience as a refugee or of seeking asylum, are disabled or are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, since these backgrounds are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Trainee Project / Support Worker - Young People's Services

Waltham Forest, London

Are you seeking an opportunity to develop or start a career in youth work; working in a role where you can play a part in supporting young people to lead a fulfilling life? Then this could be the post for you.

We currently have exciting opportunities for you to join SHP as a Trainee Project /Support Worker, working within our Young Persons supported accommodation services in Waltham Forest.

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.

Within our range of supported accommodation services for young people (16 +), we aim to prepare them for independence and positively impact their quality of life.   These services provide temporary and longer-term accommodation for people who may have associated difficulties relating to mental health, complex support needs and trauma.

As a Trainee Support Worker, you will be working in a varied and rewarding role; amongst a committed and supportive team that aims to run services that safely house our young people, whilst working with them to achieve their aspirations and make positive and sustainable life changes. You will be crucial to making that happen.

Through your training you will learn how to provide support to clients, which will enable them to achieve the objectives they have jointly created in their support and action plans.  This will also include supporting clients with routine tasks and their goals relating to training, education or employment.

You do not need to have previous or formal experience working in youth services or in an accommodation-based service. What we are seeking are people with transferable skills and experience gained from a varied background, who will demonstrate a commitment and passion for the work that we do.  You will be ready to learn on the job and we will support you to develop your own learning and practice through teamwork.

Ultimately, we are looking for people who are creative thinkers, motivated and able to inspire our young people into leading successful lives.  In return, we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and plenty of opportunity to learn on the job; through formal training, reflective practices and from experienced colleagues. 

As a Trainee Support Worker, you will be working a shift rota, which will involve working early, late and some weekends. There may also be occasional lone working within this role.

If you think you have what it takes, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 21st October 2021 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held: 2nd November 2021

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited. 

Trainee Project / Support Worker - Complex Needs Services

Are you seeking an opportunity to develop or start a career in the third sector; working in a role where you can play a part in supporting people to lead a fulfilling life? Then this could be the post for you.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Trainee Support Worker, working within our Complex Needs supported Accommodation services.  These Trainee job opportunities, will be based in our Camden Services.

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.

Our Accommodation Services consists of hostels specialising in supporting people with a history of rough sleeping and homelessness.  These services provide temporary and longer-term accommodation for people who may have complex needs or associated difficulties relating to mental health, substance and alcohol use, offending behaviour and trauma.

As a Trainee Support Worker, you will be working in a varied and rewarding role; amongst a committed and supportive team that works with clients to develop their independent living skills and promotes social inclusion in the community.  Through your training you will learn how to provide support to clients, which will enable them to achieve the objectives they have jointly created in their support and action plans.  The support will also include supporting clients with routine tasks and their goals relating to training, education or employment.

You do not need to have previous or formal experience working in mental health, complex needs or in an accommodation-based service.  What we are seeking are people with transferable skills and experience gained from a varied background, who will demonstrate a commitment and passion for the work that we do.  In return, we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and plenty of opportunity to learn on the job; through formal training, reflective practices and from experienced colleagues. 

As a Trainee Support Worker, you will be working a shift rota, which will involve working early, late and sleep-in shifts, including some weekends. There may also be occasional lone working within this role.

Closing date: 24th October 2021 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held: 9th November 2021

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.

Support Worker – North Team Support Services 

Birmingham 

£18,639 per annum (£9,320 for part time position)

1 x 37.5 hours  and 1 x 18.75 per week

Our client is a leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands. 

They are looking for experienced and enthusiastic people to work in a supportive coaching capacity as key workers within their Support Services in the North of Birmingham. The service is broken down into four area teams.  As a Support Worker/Coach, you will be leading on the delivery of support for those experiencing mental health difficulties.  They have designed the support to be local, responsive and collaborative with a mixture of one to one support and group support.

You will be engaging with service users either in their own homes or in their local community to ensure that the support offered enables them to continue to enjoy stability in their accommodation.

All of our client's service users have aspirations and wishes and it will be your role to ensure that you support people to achieve these. This is not something they as a service expect to do alone. You will be working in a holistic way and ensuring that local organisations are a strong part of their delivery model.

Whether you are working one to one or with a group of service users your focus will be on recovery and your day is likely to be a mixture of working in this way, but also making sure that we retain close and effective links with local organisations and the local community.

You will also work alongside service users who have made the step into volunteering and Peer Mentoring and therefore you will be utilising their experience and motivation to create a service which both respects service users and encourages participation.

You will have experience in the mental health field, with experience of supporting people to be in control of their lives. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work with strong values and work within a recovery approach.

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.

Their people are key to the success of the organisation and we are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

The closing date for applications – 31 October 2021

Interview dates – 8 & 9 November 2021     

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting others to achieve their goals? 

We are looking for a Recovery Worker to join our North Somerset Supported Housing Team.  This service supports people with mental health issues to manage and maintain temporary accommodation with a view to recovering and sustaining key living skills prior to moving on to their own tenancy. 

What will you be doing? 

Day-to-day, you’ll manage a caseload of clients providing individuals with the support they need to enable them to live independently and engage with their wider community. 

You’re a great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising. 

You’ll work with individuals to develop and deliver appropriate support and actions that addresses their specific needs, helping them when it comes to fulfilling personal goals, living skills, liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies, ensuring they can develop their independence and manage their wellbeing and recovery. 

You have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people, and you love working alongside individuals to identify and work toward their own solutions. 

What’s in it for you? 

Richmond Fellowship has the welfare of their staff and clients at the heart of everything we do. 

We provide training, including the Skills For Care Certificate, and opportunities to develop and enhance your experience whilst making a real difference to people’s lives. 

You can also expect great benefits, including 33 days holiday (incl Bank Holidays, pro rata), contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers. 

Whether you are just starting out on your journey in Health and Social Care or have a wealth of experience to offer, making a difference to peoples’ lives, we want to hear from you. 

Because it’s only possible with the help of people like you. 

We are looking for: 

• Experience of working with people in a health, social care, or supportive environment. 
• Dedicated to working in the community and willing to travel between our two housing units in Weston and Clevedon. 
• A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work (mileage reimbursed) 

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification,  will be shortlisted and considered for an interview. 

The salary for this post is £19,399 per annum. 

This is a permanent post.  

This is a typically full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week - but a flexible approach to working a minimum of 30 hours could be discussed.  

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted. 

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems.  

If you need support to apply for this role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss. 

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we welcome applications from those with lived mental health experience. 

Richmond Fellowship is a partner in Recovery Focus - a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.