St Martins is a specialist provider of supported accommodation for people who have Mental Health needs complicated by other areas of need, such as from learning disability, drug and alcohol addictions and forensic histories.

Support workers provide important practical and emotional help to service users and provide support to senior colleagues in delivering structured services that are created through our support planning processes.

You will be passionate about working with vulnerable adults, and you will work alongside our Project Workers to provide the best possible day to day service to our service users. This will include accompanying clients to appointments, encouraging them to budget, plan and prepare their own meals and help them progress on their path to recovery.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Closing Date: 21/06/2020

Please send a CV and covering letter (to include a supporting statement) via the button below.

Please also note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Job title: Senior Advice Worker      

Department: Operations

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Salary:  32,000-35,000 per annum depending on experience

Contract: Fixed term 12 month contract

Location: Deptford (Remote working during Covid-19)

Closing date: Tuesday 7th July 2020 at 12 pm

Interviews: Tuesday 14th July via Zoom

Hours:  37.5 hours per week

Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 Statutory Bank Holidays.

The Role

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to join our friendly team at the 999 Club to deliver an advice and advocacy service whilst assisting with gaining and maintaining AQS Accreditation for the Service.  This will involve working closely with both the team internally and externally with other local organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled person who is confident and capable in taking the lead in this integral role.

You will be supported by the Head of Operations and will have autonomy in the lead, development and delivery in the area of advocacy, welfare benefits, housing and advice service.

About you

The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience of successfully supporting homeless or vulnerable people in a high quality customer focused advice service. They will be outcome focused, will build excellent working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to increase the capacity of advice and advocacy for the clients using the service. In addition, will possess the skills to supervise and direct the day to day provision of advice by other staff and volunteers.

As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.
If you have excellent written skills, a natural ability to work across departments, and determination to succeed, we would like to hear from you.

About the 999 Club

The 999 Club is a small, community charity of 16 staff making a big impact on ending rough sleeping in Lewisham. 

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

How to apply

Please upload your CV/supporting statement detailing how you meet the Job description and person specification.

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Key Objectives/Responsibilities

To oversee the delivery of a quality Advice and Advocacy Service specialising in the following:

Welfare Benefits

Housing

Deliver an effective Advice service

• To ensure that Advice and Advocacy clients are comprehensively assessed in a timely fashion

• To ensure that clients are given accurate information in order that they are able to make their own decisions

• To ensure that the Advice and Advocacy service is boundaried and professional and does not create dependency

• To oversee and ensure the quality of documentation for appeals. This does not include attendance at Tribunals or appeal panels

Develop and maintain organisational advice capacity

• To lead by professional example and act as a day to day resource for frontline workers and volunteers

• To carry out regular individual supervision meetings that includes monitoring the quality of casework, files and record keeping and ensuring that cases are allocated taking account of the skills and interests of staff and volunteers as well as workload

• To assist the Senior Management Team with the recruitment of Advice staff and the Volunteer Coordinator with the recruitment of Volunteers

• To contribute to staff training and development by providing written reference materials, contributing to team meetings and running workshops to meet the needs of the service

Monitoring and Evaluation

• To make sure Advice staff and volunteers are keeping accurate records on INFORM

• To assist with reporting requirements and funding applications by providing data and evidence as requested

• To monitor and review the service annually and to develop effective client feedback methods to contribute to this

Other

• To be aware of and compliant with The 999 Club’s Policies and Procedures and to guide front line workers and volunteers in working safely within them

• To be responsible for maintaining confidential case records and ensuring that files are stored safely for the legal minimum

• To represent the 999 Club and the Advice service at external meetings and forums and to ensure that the organisations services are publicised and understood in the wider arena

To form part of the out of hours duty on-call rota

Person Specification

• Experience of providing quality advice in a professional setting

• A willingness to lead by example and support others to do so through both an informal and formal supervision process.

• Excellent listening skills with the ability to ask the right questions and probe in order to diagnose the problem.

• An understanding of the difference between the creation of dependence and independence and the ability to oversee a service that delivers the latter

• Organisational skills and the ability to multi task and meet agreed timeframes

• Experience of updating own and others knowledge in relation to changes in Benefit and Housing Law.

• IT literate with the ability to collect information, input data into the 999 Database, maintain comprehensive records, communicate effectively using emails, writes letters and produce reports

• Networking skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners.

Other Requirements

In possession of, or willing to apply for, Enhanced DBS

In the selection and interview process, we will be assessing candidates against the following competencies:

This is a role for an experienced support worker used to working with challenging and chaotic clients

Our Streetlink project specifically works with vulnerable women and with the help of a dedicated volunteer team, we provide a range of services including late night and early morning outreach, a twice-weekly Women’s Space, Sanctuary sex worker Drop In every Tuesday evening and an Open Access/Drop-in session. In addition a full adult learning timetable offers free classes and workshops. We assess need, create bespoke support plans, provide ongoing key work and empower people to improve their circumstances. Last year we supported over 1100 people across all our services.

If you are a team player and looking to create opportunities for women who feel their life is without choice, please send in your CV and a covering letter saying why the role ap[peals to you

Support Worker

You will join them as a Support Worker providing support to their service users appropriate to their individuals needs ensuring that each service user leads a full and valued life.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with the service users, contributing to the creation of a homely and pleasant living environment for each service user.
• During the course of your work you will at all times conduct yourself in a professional manner acting as a role model to colleagues and service users contributing to the delivery of quality services. To work as a member of the team, contributing to the team ethos and supporting service users(s) and colleagues appropriately.
• Facilitate the daily routines of the service users including personal care promoting a high standard of personal hygiene at all times.
• Participate in the development of service user(s) support plans, risk assessments and programmes, complete written records as necessary and in accordance with the guidelines provided.
• Implement individual support plans to meet the needs of the service user(s).
• Participate and contribute as required to individual service user review meetings and support plans within boundaries set by senior colleagues.

Support Worker Requirements:

• NVQ or QCF level 2 HSC ( or willing to work towards this qualification within the first year )
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Basic numerical skills
• Full driving licence
• Knowledge of or willingness to develop a knowledge and understanding of people with disabilities (diagnosis specific to location )
• Experience of working within a care environment
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
• Awareness of local regulators (CQC, CSSIW, HIS .Ofsted)

About the company:

Our client is a leading national charity providing specialist community-based and residential support for adults with acquired brain injury, complex physical or learning disabilities and for people with autism, including education.

Working in partnership with the people they support, their families and friends, local authorities, health authorities, housing associations and other organisations. They have an established track record of delivering leading-edge services that meet the needs of individuals with complex and challenging disabilities.

Location: Reading, RG4 9EY

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £9.28 per hour

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 93186

About Outward

For more than 40 years, Outward has been providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people in London and has grown from strength-to-strength. We believe in engaging, enabling and empowering the people we support to make positive choices, have genuine control over their lives, play an active role in the community, take advantage of opportunities to develop as individuals and live the lives they want.

About the Role

We are looking for support workers for our ASD Outreach team.

The ASD Outreach team provide support to individuals with Autism who either live on their own or with their families across a number of boroughs in North and East London.  

We are looking for enthusiastic, creative and committed individuals to join the teams. If you feel you can bring a fresh approach, some new ideas and a commitment to supporting vulnerable people to have genuine control over their lives, play an active role in the community and develop as individuals then we want to hear from you. 

As a Support Worker your duties will include:

• Provide support to individuals in line with agreed support plans
• Coordinating packages of care and support for individuals and supporting individuals with reviews of support and any needs for long term care or support.
• Demonstrate good IT skills, and be able to record information clearly and professionally
• Good verbal communication skills; be able to liaise professionally with a range of external stakeholders, care managers, health professionals, other services and providers of support, and family members of customers.
• Delivering a service that promotes and supports choice, empowers individuals, helps people take control of their own support and care, and increases their independence and self-determination.
• Putting the person we support at the heart of your work, promoting each individual’s needs for independence, well-being and dignity
• Flexible approach to working shift patterns, which will include evening and weekend hours, and bank holidays.
• To contribute in the compilation of essential documents

We are a forward thinking organisation, committed to providing the best support possible to vulnerable people therefore you will be provided with comprehensive training and will be supported every step of the way to develop your career with us.

Benefits

We value everything our staff do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package:

• Flexible working hours that will give you the work life balance that is right for you
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Computing Scheme
• Credit Union Scheme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care Vouchers
• Flu Jab Reimbursement
• Long Service Awards
• Pension Scheme
• Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme
• Retirements
• Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)

Outward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.  If the post you apply for involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services for successful candidates. This will be fully subsidised by Outward.

The closing date for all applications is 9am on 6th July 2020

Interviews will be held on 15th & 16th July 2020

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is a new role within a newly created team at SN. Your time will be split between supervising and supporting the Welcome Workers and carrying out the Welcome Worker role.

The Welcome Team will be the new 'front door' to our specialist services for survivors of violence and sexual abuse. The team will be the first point of contact for many survivors accessing our services.

You will have significant experience of working with vulnerable or traumatised individuals and experience of supervising or mentoring staff or volunteers in a role working with vulnerable people.

We have offices in both Brighton and Eastbourne and your working location can be negotiated. Travel may be required throughout East Sussex.

Therapeutic Residential Support Worker

You will join our client as a Therapeutic Residential Support Worker to provide therapeutic residential care for males aged between 11-18 years who have difficulties related to attachment and developmental trauma, and who have perpetrated sexually harmful behaviour.

Therapeutic Residential Support Worker Responsibilities:

• Providing excellent standards of individualised care
• Meeting the emotional, physical and developmental needs of the children and young people
• Promoting positive experiences and progress for children and young people
• Protecting the welfare of children and young people
• Enabling the children and young people to build resilience
• Enabling children and young people to reduce risk of perpetrating further sexual harm and develop social and emotional skills

Therapeutic Residential Support Worker Requirements:

Successful applicants will display a positive and resilient attitude. They will act as a role model to the children and young people and will uphold clear and consistent boundaries. They will display empathy, creativity and a sense of fun; and will have good written and verbal communication skills.

About our client:

They are a specialist provider of therapeutic care for adolescent males who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Based in the Thames Valley, they work with 10-21 year olds who have engaged in inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviour and who have often suffered multiple forms of trauma themselves. They provide all-encompassing, 52 week care, education and therapy for the young people placed in their residential service as well as outreach therapeutic services to young people who reside in the community.

Our client is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and a health check.

Location: Reading & Bracknell

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 150 hours per month - shift patterns are typically 3pm to 11pm during term or 10am to 11pm (plus sleep-in shifts). A High level of flexibility is required for shift work.

Salary: £19,500 - £25,800 per annum (OTE including Sleep in's) - based on experience and qualifications

Benefits: They offer excellent induction for staff and ongoing training opportunities in attachment informed approaches (Dyadic Developmental Practice) and the Diploma 3 for the Children and Young People’s Workforce. They provide benefits including 28 day holiday, enhanced disclosure and update service cost coverage, enhanced paternity & maternity benefits, company pension scheme (NEST), cycle to work, employee assistance programme, death in service benefit and as a valued permanent employee you will have access to a world of 3000+ exclusive discounts and offers including free phone insurance, shopping discounts and cashback offers

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Staff, Young People, Voluntary Sector, Residential Care Worker, Community Development, Challenging Behaviour, Social Care Worker, Community Services, NHS Support Worker, Care Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant etc.

Ref: 93238

Are you a strong leader with excellent knowledge of trauma based support?

Do you want to lead change and make a real difference to those rebuilding their lives as a result of Domestic Abuse?

BCHA is recruiting for a Senior Practitioner for our Domestic Abuse Services based in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole.  You will be responsible for leading and developing high quality and evidence based service, which supports and empowers our customers.

Safeguarding our customers is of paramount importance to us, to be successful in this post you will be required to undertake necessary checks and undertake training on commencement of the position.

Our services include refuges which are safe house for survivors of abuse, and their children and outreach services which enable men and women to escape and access the support they need to live a life free from abuse. 

The ideal candidates will demonstrate these values:

• A strong commitment to safeguarding practice
• Commitment to reflective practice and continued learning and development
• Evidence of offering outstanding service to people
• Professional competence offering  services for individuals who have experience domestic abuse, coercion and control
• Strong leadership skills
• Person centred responding to customer’s needs with dignity and respect

This is a great opportunity if you want to make a real difference and support our vision of “better lives, better homes, better communities”. We are looking for someone who has experience in managing related services which support those who have been impacted by abuse, trauma and/or exploitation

Your personal values will drive entrepreneurial, creative and innovative service delivery to produce real measurable outcomes for customers. You will be comfortable working collaboratively across sector boundaries, with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Your strong operational, interpersonal and networking skills will inspire and motivate your team to deliver services which meet the needs of a diverse range of complex customer needs. 

As a Senior Practitioner you will work flexibly in a dynamic environment and be prepared to strive for continuous personal development to navigate issues beyond your area of expertise for the benefit of our customers.

DBS checks are required for roles where you will be working with or have lone contact with Vulnerable Adults and Children.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note once you have applied for this role, you will receive an application form to complete.

As a key member of the IRC's Global Communications Team, the Senior Officer, Global Communications will develop and execute communications strategies related to the IRC’s work in Africa and/or other portfolio priority geographies / issues. In turn, s/he will help to position the IRC as a global thought and practice leader.

The Senior Officer will lead and collaborate on IRC communications efforts within a set portfolio and surge into crisis projects as needed, convening and leading multiple departments and stakeholders to deliver breakthrough communications results. The Senior Officer will act as a spokesperson as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

• Convene, collaborate with, and lead a dynamic range of IRC teams across Africa Regions/other IRC portfolios as needed, to develop and implement communications strategies that drive awareness of the IRC’s impact and advocacy, enhancing the IRC's reputation, supporting fundraising objectives, and influencing target policy makers.
• Work with (and persuade) internal stakeholders, including communications team-members, field teams, advocates, fundraisers, and technical experts to facilitate and support dynamic communications tactics, including innovative media outreach, top tier op-eds, creative digital content and dynamic, audience-driven social media output.
• Deliver strategic proactive and reactive media relations, leveraging global insights and expertise in both international and humanitarian media to increase the IRC’s media share of voice and digital engagement.
• Deploy excellent writing skills to deliver pitches that land IRC-led features, high-level IRC messages for cross-organizational use, top tier landing op-eds, and talking points for spokespeople.
• Represent the IRC as a spokesperson to external and internal audiences, both via media interviews and contributing to digital content. Provide media training to field spokespeople as needed.
• Partner with in house and external experts to produce Digital Content and Communications outputs that are integrated with strategic external relations objectives, aligned to clear distribution, and measurement, working closely with the Marketing Communications department.
• Gather content through multiple digital mediums -- photo, video, audio etc. -- using industry standard practices and equipment.
• Contribute to quarterly reports on media coverage and content results using industry standard metrics and bench-marking.
• Strengthen and develop internal systems and processes to deliver on communications objectives.
• Coordinate and lead crisis and emergency communications, including high profile field visits and high-speed content gathering.
• Deliver and lead executive communications for IRC leaders, including the CEO, as needed.
• Expand and nurture IRC’s communications network.

London Black Women’s Project (LBWP) is a Black feminist organisation delivering services in London. LBWP was set up in 1989 (previously known as Newham Asian Women’s Project) to provide specialist support services for BME* women and their children experiencing domestic violence. LBWP delivers services in three main areas: refuge provision, counselling and therapeutic support and legal advice and information.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and dynamic individual with an in-depth understanding of the specific needs of BME women experiencing multiple disadvantage as a result of experiencing domestic violence and abuse. You will deliver holistic, women centred, individualised support for women and children  in our refuges, ensuring their safety and using an empowerment approach to enable positive resettlement into appropriate accommodation. You will also lead on supporting children across the refuges, engaging them in creative, learning activities and building their relationships with their mothers.

It is requested that only women who identify as BME apply. Additionally we encourage applications from women with lived experience of accessing services and who are from African and Caribbeam backgrounds..

Please download the job descrption and person specification and e-mail your completed application by 9am, Thursday 9th July. Please note CVs will not be accepted. 

* BME women: i.e. women who originate from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America, including the indigenous peoples of Australasia, the Americas and the islands of the Atlantic Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Location: Islington
Salary: Qualified applicants only (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification)
dependent on experience £29,500 - £32,000
Contract: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: SWA2948
Closing Date: 12/07/2020
Interview Date: 16/07/2020

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose
is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in
particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to
achieve independent lives free from abuse.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives
of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent
individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
About the Service
Solace Women’s Aid provides a wide range of services to victim/survivors of domestic and sexual
abuse in Islington including a large advocacy and support service and specialist services co-located in
a number of services. Solace works in partnership with the police to ensure that victim/survivors of
domestic abuse are able to access the necessary support. As part of this partnership Solace are
recruiting for a Senior IDVA based Holborn Police Station covering crisis intervention, risk
assessment, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. A key aspect of
the role will be to advocate on behalf of service users to improve access to support in Islington. This
role will be based at least one day a week in Holborn Police Station with four days in SASS team.
About the Role
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Senior Police IDVA for Solace co-located in
Holborn Police station. As the Senior IDVA you will provide immediate support for victim/survivors of
abuse at all levels of intervention including carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning
and providing short-term support and onward referral. In addition, you will act as the Police lead for
Solace in Islington, providing advice and guidance to Solace staff and the Police.
The Senior Police IDVA also holds management responsibility for three team members (comprising
of IDVAs and caseworkers). The Senior Police IDVA will also hold a caseload. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in
your work.
About You
We're looking for highly organised and self-motivated applicants who are passionate about ending
VAWG. You will have a “can-do‟ approach and demonstrable commitment to Solace’s feminist
approach to supporting women and their children to be safer. You will receive training and support
for this role as necessary.
Successful applicants will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on women and
children, experience of providing emotional and practical support to victims of VAWG, and a strong
understanding of housing options and legislation. A relevant qualification in VAWG is essential.
In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday  entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Community)
Working at our locations across Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford

About Us

We are Next Chapter, a domestic abuse charity that provides free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse. We work across Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford.

Formerly known as Colchester & Tendring Women's Refuge, our mission is to provide rapid responses that increase safety for all victims, enabling them to rebuild their lives and create lasting change.

We are passionate about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live their life free from domestic abuse. We’re currently looking for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract. 

The Rewards

- Salary of £22,070 - £23,307 per annum DOE & qualifications
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Join a skilled team who are passionate about making a positive change

If you have experience of supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, this is an incredible opportunity to help change lives within your community as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner.

At Next Chapter, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing work environment where our people can thrive. We are open, honest and fair, value diversity and always strive to act with courage; challenging injustices and enabling the voices of our survivors to be heard.

Your Role

As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will provide a high-quality domestic abuse support service to women, men and their families.

Working as part of the Community Outreach Team, you will manage referrals both online and over the phone, as well as responding to live webchat enquiries via the website. 

Additionally, you will:

- Work with multiple agencies to ensure that individuals receive the best support possible
- Carry out an initial needs and risk assessment for individuals 
- Handle sensitive calls and deal with crisis intervention 
- Signpost individuals to any other beneficial services
- Maintain accurate and confidential service user records 

About You

To join us as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will need:

- Experience of working with individuals experiencing domestic abuse and other vulnerabilities
- Previous experience of managing a caseload of service users with differing needs
- Experience of multi-agency legislative frameworks

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: partnership working, representing organisations at external meetings and conferences, using qualitative and quantitative data to compile reports, working with other domestic abuse services, or creating and delivering domestic abuse awareness and training packages.

Other organisations may call this role Caseworker, Support Worker, Domestic Violence Support Worker, Case Worker, Abuse Caseworker, or Protective Services Worker.

Next Chapter is committed to creating an inclusive environment which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish.

So, if you’re looking to take your next step as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week plus participation in an on-call rota

Are you a member of a Christian Church with pastoral skills and an ability to relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds? Are you able to offer a thoughtful and mature Christian presence in a variety of contexts?

We are seeking a Pastoral Worker to work in the Enfield Methodist Circuit from 1 September 2020.  You will work collaboratively with the presbyter in pastoral charge and others to provide pastoral care for a group of churches.  You will help the circuit to shape and reimagine patterns of pastoral care across those churches, enabling the churches to develop and build on partnerships, particularly with the local MHA Live at Home Scheme.

You will support the presbyter in enabling the church community to care and pray for one another.  To offer care that is complementary to Pastoral Visitors and house groups through meeting with those with specific pastoral need. By agreement with the presbyter, and following appropriate training, to visit members of the church, their families, and any linked with the church who have a particular pastoral need.

You will be part of a 15 person diverse Circuit Leadership Team and have opportunities for study and training.  Benefits include a contributory pension scheme and 28 days paid holiday per year in addition to bank holidays.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH WORKER x 2 – MALE*

NORTH MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Fixed Term Contract to August 2021

Salary £26,388 p.a. (inc London Allowance)

Youth violence is a problem that significantly affects young people, their families and entire communities. At Oasis, we believe that violence can be prevented by taking a holistic public health approach. Oasis Community Hub Hadley encompasses a range of integrated and diverse community projects which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community. Through this holistic approach we have been instrumental in shaping the way young people are supported after experiencing trauma, violence or aggression.

Oasis Youth Support at North Middlesex Hospital is just one of our projects and provides an early intervention and trauma informed approach to tackle the drivers of violent behaviour. We are seeking two dedicated Youth Development Outreach Workers (Male*) to accompany young people who attend North Middlesex Hospital A&E department due to a violent or aggressive incident, on their journey to make positive choices with the aim of breaking the cycle of violence.

The primary purpose of the role is to participate in a youth outreach service, working with young people who come into the A&E department either as a victim or perpetrator of a violent crime.

You will be part of a large team based at the hospital and supported by the Youth Support Project Coordinator, as well as the wider Community Hub Team based in Ponders End, Enfield.

The key responsibilities within the role are:

• Support young people and develop a bespoke mentoring programme that meets their needs.
• Develop and evaluate a model of care that enables young people to benefit from community based interventions.
• Ensure new referrals are received and passed on in a timely manner.
• Assisting the team by facilitating high quality information gathering/sharing to track the support given and the success of the project.

You could be successful in this role if you: 

• Are passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives
• Are a people person with fantastic communication skills
• Have the ability to build positive relationships with young people as well as professionals
• Possess or training towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g. JNC, QTS, QSW), or can demonstrate relevant experience.
• Have experience of working in a youth/community setting affected by youth crime.
• Experience of mentoring / supporting young people
• Are self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and organise your own time

This role is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable young members of society who are living in challenging circumstances. 

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

*Due to the work context of this role there is an Occupational Requirement to be male (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, Para 1).

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Monday 20th July 2020.

Interviews will be held week commencing 6th August at Enfield, North London.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487