Coventry has seen an extraordinary rise in the number of homeless people and in temporary accommodation in the last few years. The recent report 'Home of Her Own' (July 2019) by Women's Budget Group (produced in collaboration with Coventry Women's Partnership) identified that 'for Coventry, as in most of the country, housing benefit is not covering full rents in any of the bedroom entitlements – even for the cheapest rents'. Aside from refuge services for women fleeing domestic violence (which are already oversubscribed), there are currently no women-only accommodation options for females in Coventry.

Working in partnership with Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, KairosWWT is leading a project to gain further understanding and evidence of women’s housing across the City. The aim of this new project is:

1) Provide tailored, direct support to groups for women whom housing services are often hard to access, including rough sleepers, women with multiple/complex needs, BME women, those with no recourse to public funds and/or whose economic circumstances disqualify them from housing-related support, as well as women at risk of homelessness or losing tenancies.

2) Reduce number of women rough sleeping or becoming homeless and increase number of women accessing safe, appropriate accommodation & maintaining tenancies

3) Increase level of gender and trauma-informed support in Coventry delivered by women’s organisations.
 

This role will support women with multiple and complex needs who are currently homeless in Coventry.

This post is restricted to female applicants only under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010. 

No Experience needed we will teach you!

Do you enjoy leisure activities and meals out as part of your job?

Are you a friendly, caring, team-player?

If so, we are looking for new and experienced Support Workers to help our clients lead fulfilling lives and in turn, enjoy a rewarding career. 

REACH Ltd provides care and rehabilitation for adults with learning disabilities in homes across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.  We are passionate about delivering high quality care in a safe and comfortable yet stimulating environment.

You will be key in delivering outstanding care and development for each person according to their individual needs and to provide a home to create an environment, which ensures that the house is regarded as a place where valued people live and they are living together on the positive basis of their abilities rather than their disabilities.

Teamwork is essential to plan, lead, monitor and deliver daily activities in accordance with individual care plans, under the supervision and guidance.  You will help our clients to enjoy their favourite activities and socialise with family, friends and the local community.

In return you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary of up to £17,000 per annum, plus on-call duties
• Plenty overtime opportunities
• 28 days paid holiday
• Free meals whilst at work
• Public holiday pay enhancements
• Discounted Gym membership and cinema tickets
• Discounts at major retailers and many other perks
• Dedicated support 24/7 for your wellbeing
• Workplace pension scheme
• Flexibility - day and night shifts available
• Free parking
• Quality training and promotions (80% of our managers started as Support Workers)
• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme with financial rewards
• Learn new skills and grow with us
• Management positions available.

Bank Worker

Aim of the role:      To support and empower our customers to increase their life skills

Salary:                     £10.51-£12.67 per hour depending on the role covered

Location:              Various services located across London (Croydon, Kensington and Chelsea, Bromley, Stockwell)

Hours:                     Ad-hoc – shift cover as and when required; typically 7.5 hours shifts

About the Role

You will support the people we work with, our customers, to reach their potential and improve their quality of life through aspirational goal setting.  You will engage with and empower them to:

• Identify their strengths as part of our asset-based approach and identify their needs, opportunities, rights and responsibilities
• Plan what they want to achieve and take appropriate action
• Take part in activities and opportunities that generate aspiration and confidence
   

You will act as the link between the people we work with and a range of local authority, community and voluntary sector providers.

About You

As well as having experience of working with vulnerable people, you must have a clear understanding of why people become homeless, and the needs and challenges they face.

You will work as part of a dedicated and supportive team, and so will need to demonstrate a positive and inclusive approach. You must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel applications.

About Evolve Housing + Support

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year.

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.

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Your application

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves.

Please ensure that your answers give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this job.

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Bank worker

Role profile

Job title:  Bank worker

Department:  Operations

Reports to:  Team Manager or Team Leader

Location:  Various locations across London

Hours:  Ad-hoc – shift cover as and when required

About Evolve

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year.

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.

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

You will act as the link between the people we work with and a range of local authority and community and voluntary sector providers.

What to expect

Bank Workers will spend much of their time based at one service, however you will be expected to travel between sites for training and within the local community to support the people we work with.

We recognise that working with people who are disengaged and vulnerable can be very stressful.  On top of one to one meetings with your line manager, we offer access to an employee assistance programme and regular facilitated reflective practice sessions.

We provide training to enable you to do your work and build your capabilities. 

Bank work in our services is challenging, exciting and at times frustrating.  You will need to be prepared to cope with inevitable conflict and setbacks.  Results are usually long term rather than immediate, so patience and perseverance are essential. Your resilience and creativity will be assets in this role.

Job description

Overall aim

To work alongside the permanent staff team to support and empower our customers to increase their life skills, self management and confidence to successfully sustain independent living.

Key responsibilities

Support our customers

• Work alongside colleagues to assess customer needs and risks and achieve support plan goals.
• Actively promote customer involvement at all time.
• Establish supportive and professional relationships with customers and dealing effectively with unpredictable and challenging situations in a professional and sensitive manner.
• Support colleagues in planning and delivering a range of customer activities and workshops.
• Ensure customers can thrive and achieve their potential.
• Encourage and support customers to raise complaints, comments and suggestions.

Housing Management

• Support customers to pay their rent, including providing advice on benefits and debt management.
• Be accessible and responsive at all times to customers’ concerns and requests for information.
• Support and advising customers on any matters relating to their occupancy agreements.
• Respond in a decisive and proactive manner to customer and neighbour complaints.
• Report repairs and maintenance in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Support colleagues to remove items and make rooms ready for new occupants, where required, and processing referrals to all voids.

Health and Safety

• Ensure customers have up to date information on Health and Safety, and supporting them to manage their environment
• Be fully aware of, and working within, Health and Safety legislation
• Carry out regular Health and Safety inspections, taking immediate action to remedy health and safety defects and alerting the appropriate people in line with Health and Safety Policies

Administration

• Keep accurate records, including logbooks, service user files, monitoring information etc.
• Provide written reports and information as requested.
• Maintain clear and concise records of all key working sessions.
• Be aware of, and adhering to, all relevant operational and financial procedures.

General

• Ensure Evolve’s Equality and Diversity Policy and Code of Conduct are actively promoted and adhered to in all areas of work, and that services are accessible to all individuals.
• Work within the GDPR framework.
• Attend and fully participate in one to one meetings, team meetings and all training provided as and when required.
• Engage with colleagues and management to fully support the effectiveness of the team.
• Working across other locations, and attending training and meetings on other sites, as required.

This job description provides an indication of the roles and responsibilities for the post of Evolve Bank Worker, but should not be construed as an exclusive list of the duties that the post holder may be asked to undertake.

All Evolve’s employees must also be aware of, and adhere to, all Evolve’s policies and procedures.

Evolve reserves the right to amend this role profile as necessary, after consultation with the post holder, to reflect changes to the role.

Person Specification

 Experience and qualifications

• Experience of supporting vulnerable people to achieve independent living

Knowledge

• An understanding of the reasons why people become homeless and the needs and challenges they face
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues and how they apply in day to day work
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to homeless people including an understanding of welfare benefits

 Skills and abilities

• Ability to document clear records and to evidence outcomes achieved with customers
• Ability to work inclusively, as part of a team, and to give and receive support and constructive feedback and also to lone work when required
• Ability to manage time and multiple priorities effectively and take individual accountability for meeting deadlines
• A level of self-awareness in respect of personal resilience and a commitment to engaging in activities to support your own wellbeing
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, demonstrating a good standard of written and spoken English
• Competent in using Microsoft word, excel and inputting to database

Business in the Community is the oldest and largest business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business. We were created nearly 40 years ago by HRH The Prince of Wales to champion responsible business. 

We inspire, engage and challenge members and we mobilise that collective strength as a force for good in society to:

• Create a skilled, inclusive workforce today and for the future

• Build thriving communities in which to live and work

• Innovate to repair and sustain our planet

Today, we have a vibrant membership of hundreds of businesses, large and small, connected by the conviction that their success is inextricably linked to society’s prosperity.

The Role

This is an exciting role at BITC which will be instrumental to provide ongoing support to our membership department.

The Membership Support Officer will work closely with the Relationship Managers in the delivery an outstanding service to our members.

Some travel to our national regions will be required.

Experience

We are looking for someone with knowledge in responsible business and/or corporate social responsibility and ideally experience of CRM databases (e.g. Salesforce).

You will have excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills will be essential.

You will be able to work independently and creatively, responding well to tight or changing deadlines.

This role offers you a fantastic opportunity to grow, work collaboratively with fantastic colleagues and make a real difference. This is a great opportunity to come and work for BITC at a really interesting period of growth. If you like the sound of what we do and want a challenge, please apply.

To view the full job description and person specification please go to our website.

Closing date: 4 December 2019 (midnight) 

We have a simple application process but please be aware that to be considered you must submit both CV and cover letter.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and a first round of telephone interviews will take place as and when applications are reviewed

2nd round of interviews will be scheduled on 19 December 2019

The successful candidate must be eligible to work within the UK.

Background to the job: Acquired brain injury (ABI) is one of the commonest causes of death and disability in working age adults. Survivors of brain injury can live with a range of difficulties affecting their physical and cognitive functioning. Living with a brain injury can result in social isolation, mental health problems, difficulties with family relationships and unemployment.

Headway SELNWK is a medium size charity, over thirty years old, that supports people affected by ABI. We provide support services across SE London and North West Kent in the community and at our day service. Most of our members’ support is funded by social services or the NHS.

Headway has well established links with local hospitals notably with the Major Trauma Centre at Kings’ College Hospital.  We foster active links with a range of community providers including neurological rehabilitation and social work teams and other Third Sector organisations.

Headway SELNWK is entering a phase of new development and is looking to recruit motivated and dynamic individuals who will support our members and their families to adjust to an acquired brain injury.

The post holder will key-work with a defined caseload of adults with acquired brain injury and will be responsible for supporting their weekly activity plans, promoting their well-being and facilitating their community engagement.

Support may be provided through individual or group activities, and delivered either in one of our Social Rehabilitation centres, in people’s homes or in the community.

The Senior Key Worker will assist in planning, delivering and evaluating programs of social, vocational and leisure activities with Headway SELNWK’s members

The post holder will assess and review clients at regular intervals, monitoring members’ goals and outcomes, and will liaise closely with families, the wider staff team and external agencies to provide high quality person centred support.

In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist / Team Leader, the post holder will co-ordinate Headway SELNWK’s Key workers and volunteers.

Previous experience of brain injury rehabilitation is not crucial as ongoing support, training and supervision will be provided to ensure the applicant acquires the requisite skills, although a willingness to develop is essential.

The post is currently 0.8 whole time equivalent (4 days per week). Post holders who want to gain experience to support future applications to clinical training (such as psychology, nursing or therapies) may be supported to obtain an honorary contract at King's College Hospital for one day a week to work and receive training in the brain injury service.

Interviews scheduled for week commencing 9th December 2019

RELIEF SUPPORT WORKER, ON TRACK LINCOLN/ NORTH KESTEVEN, ZERO HOUR CONTRACT, £9.45 PER HOUR

The successful applicant will be expected to provide support to the residents as identified on their individual support plans. The aim is to address their housing needs and work in partnership with health, housing & probation services to prepare the resident to move on to sustain their own accommodation.

You will have experience of working with vulnerable people, including some knowledge of people affected by substance misuse, history of offending, family and domestic abuse issues, and people with mental health support needs.

The successful applicant will:

• Be enthusiastic, motivated and able to communicate in an empathic way with people who may present with challenging support needs and behaviours

• Have a good understanding of the needs of vulnerable people

• Have excellent time management and organizational skills

• Recognise the need to be responsive and adaptable to the needs of the service delivery and service users

• Experience using a computer, inputting and up-dating information electronically and in written form

• Have an ability to work with empathy and creativity in order to encourage people to work towards independence

97% 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.

CVs will not be accepted.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

9 months fixed-term contract (with possible extension)

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our thriving team, who is passionate about working with marginalised individuals who are experiencing immigration issues and homelessness.

As a Senior Navigator you will be working with some of the most vulnerable and complex clients in Newham. Working very closely with several statutory and non-statutory services in Newham, you will work to ensure that a well-rounded approach of support, is provided to rough sleepers in Newham.

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of working with vulnerable people who have been rough sleeping and understanding the trauma that could be associated with that.  You will also be highly organised, proactive, passionate and adept at developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  Additionally, you will have a strong working knowledge of London's private rented market and the current welfare system.  The ability to act as Lead to the service as well as navigate support provisions to all clients is also required.   

If you want to be part of a high performing service that works to shape and prevent rough sleeping in a person centred way to deliver great outcomes for clients,   then please apply.

Some travelling across London may be necessary. 

Interviews to be held: 18th December 2019.

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: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP 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, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work.

To support the Youth and Advice Manager in the daily running of the centre, delivering a holistic service to vulnerable/homeless clients, and enabling them to move on to independence.

To motivate and support the management of a multi-disciplinary team of Youth and Advice and Work

To maintain and build a network of relationships with external relevant agencies and internal specialists.

To work with the Youth and Advice Manager to lead, supervise and develop team members, both individually and as a group, and to ensure that the team makes a full and positive contribution to the achievement of New Horizon Youth Centre’s mission.

• For more details about this position and how to apply, please see the New Horizon recruitment pack on this page
• Please note that we will not consider CV-only applications

Senior Independent Living Adviser

Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) is a small charity based in Kingston-upon-Thames. We have been campaigning for the rights of disabled people for over 50 years.

KCIL's Senior Independent Living Adviser will support direct payment users through the process of becoming an employer and managing a direct payment through home visits, on-going support and advice; ensuring that service users understand their rights and responsibilities. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic full time, Senior Independent Living Adviser to join our team. This is a 1 year contract with the possibility of extension.

Our ideal candidate will have experience working in advice, information and guidance and providing outreach support. We seek someone who has a good understanding of equality and diversity, equal opportunities and a good understanding of personalisation; benefits, direct payments and personal budgets. A basic understanding of employment law and the social model of disability would be beneficial to this post.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for working with people across the London Borough of Kingston to support them to set up as a direct payment user or other aspects of independent living.

Our Senior Independent Living Adviser will be expected to research local services for adults with disabilities, understanding disability related issues; and to attend network groups for the voluntary sector and will support KCIL to deliver awareness about direct payments and personal budgets to local people and stakeholders.

• To provide support, advice and information to service users regarding direct payments via a combination of approaches including outreach, office based working and community based drop-in sessions.
• To manage a caseload of services users who currently have or are seeking to apply for a personal budget or direct payment.
• To make first initial contact with service users and arrange home or office visits in order to support them in setting up on a direct payment or other aspects of independent living.
• To provide guidance to service users on the required paperwork for becoming an employer stressing the importance of compliance with legal responsibilities including support with payroll, insurance, contracts and agreements.
• To arrange, advertise and facilitate monthly information ‘drop-in’ sessions at venues across the Borough of Kingston upon Thames aimed at providing information and advice about direct payments.
• To provide support at quarterly Direct Payment user group meetings and other meetings as required.
• To attend regular team meetings, supervision and any training that may be required.

Benefits

•Salary - £27,027 - £29,969 (pro rata)

•Pension scheme

•25 days’ holiday per annum (pro rata)

This post is for 28 - 35 hours per week and hours are negotiable. The successful candidate will be willing to travel in and around the London Boroughs or Kingston-upon-Thames and Richmond-upon-Thames.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: 27th November 2019

KCIL is a disability confident employer and we would practically welcome applications from disabled people.

Please note we do not accept CV's. All applicants must complete an application form to be considered for shortlisting.

Previous applicants need not apply

*Travel opportunities include 2-3 assignments per annum across mainland Europe.

Our partners are a leading firm of chartered accountants and business advisors with in-depth expertise in many fields including Not for Profit organisations.

The Not for Profit Dept has extensive experience in providing audit and advisory services to the sector - committed to working with Not for Profit entities both in the UK and overseas and act for a wide range of clients including registered charities, independent schools, membership organisations and international donor agencies. Our clients include a number of well-known organisations in the sector undertaking a wide range of activities from working to protect endangered species to undertaking scientific research to providing grants and support to social entrepreneurs.

The division is led by partners who have extensive first-hand experience in the not for profit sector. This enables us to understand the challenging environment these organisations face, which is heightened by an increasing demand for services with greatly constrained resources. Our people have a passion for the sector. Many of the team have worked directly in the not for profit sector before returning to practice, and everyone shares a passion for delivering strong social outcomes as well as financial sustainability – we describe ourselves as sector people who happen to be in practice.

You will be responsible for the planning, on-site running and completion of a portfolio of audit assignments to a range of clients in the not for profit sector. This will include providing on-the-job training to more junior members of the team. The team is also one of the largest providers of international grant verification audit work, through which we work with some of the largest internationally-recognised charities and humanitarian organisations. The role will provide the opportunity for involvement in these which can include global travel opportunities.

Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Attend the pre-assignment discussions with the audit team.

• Complete the planning sections of the audit file and draft the Audit Planning Report.

• Input into our audit risk assessment, test design and budgeting procedures.

• Take ownership for the completion of the audit testing across the file to a high quality.

• Allocate work appropriately to junior members of the audit team.

• Provide coaching to junior members of the team, review their work and provide feedback.

• Ensure that the work undertaken on site is in accordance with the approved plan and time budget.

• Communicate effectively, pro-actively advising the manager of any issues or developments that may impact on the timeline or result in adjustments being raised.

• Develop an effective working relationship with key client contacts, which could be at FC / FD level.

• Respond to all client queries and concerns in an efficient and professional manner, often dealing directly with senior management.

• Suggest practical solutions to any issues or problems arising.

• Maintain a complete log of outstanding issues and queries.

• Clear any manager and partner review points raised, and follow up any outstanding queries.

• Provide sound advice to clients and demonstrate knowledge of business issues. After the completion of the on-site audit visit, the senior will be expected to:

• Assist with the drafting of the Audit Findings Report issued to the client, in particular regards to control issues and recommendations identified during the audit visit.

• Assist with the completion and close-down of the audit file.

 Person Specification Skills and Qualifications • A passion for the Not for Profit sector and in developing wider knowledge of the issues affecting our clients. • Accountancy training - audit based. • ACCA or ACA, or equivalent, qualified. • Proven skills in external audit. • Proven skills in audit planning, fieldwork and file completion. • Proven skills in supervising and managing staff. • Enthusiasm to assist with departmental responsibilities beyond the audits, for example business development activities or training of juniors.

*Travel opportunities

Geographical location of clients typically London with some work for the European based Donor institutions - so there is scope to travel internationally, the extent to which is largely dependent on the individual. The least travel likely would be two to three overseas trips a year (to Europe). Much of this is dependent on work flows and timing.

About Scope

Scope is a major UK pan disability charity that is embarked on a programme of fundamental change to deliver its goal of ‘everyday equality’ for disabled people. Continuing to develop a high-performing finance team is critical to delivering our goal.

About the role

Join an amazing group of disability gamechangers and make a lasting impact for disabled people.  Audience focused, data driven and insight-led, you will have a proven track record of designing customer journeys that generate income, increase value and develop loyalty. We are looking for an experienced marketing professional to join our Supporter Development team to lead on the implementation of audience-led and integrated supporter journeys. The primary focus of the role is to increase the value and engagement of existing and new audiences by enabling the wider team to deliver relevant and timely communications so we offer the right product on the right channels to the right supporter at the right time. It’s an exciting time at Scope as we invest in acquisition and are committed to providing the very best experiences for our supporters. We’ve recently launched a new strategy to achieve everyday equality for disabled people by 2022, and we know our supporters will be fundamental in helping us get there.

About you

You will be part of a high performing and forward-thinking team that places great importance on personal development. This is a crucial role that would suit an enthusiastic, proactive individual who truly values supporters and is driven to produce journeys that of the highest quality that deliver results. You’re a great communicator who loves a challenge and has a big passion for understanding audiences and the motivations that inspire them to act. You’re open to testing new ideas and embracing change, with a good understanding of fundraising and financial modelling for long-term income. 

To apply

We offer an excellent benefits package including flexible working, 27 days’ holiday and generous pension. 

As a disability equality charity, Scope strives to make all opportunities to get involved as inclusive and accessible as possible. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We will consider any reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements that make this role more accessible.

 Closing date for applications: 10th December 2019 

 Outreach Worker x 3, £24,958 per annum, pro-rata

 - Westminster.  Fixed term to end Sept 2020 with possibility of extension

• One post 21 hours a week (Maternity Cover)

• One 21 hours a week One post – to be a fluent Bengali speaker

• One 11 hours a week

Please state on your application which post you are applying for

This a highly rewarding role for an Outreach Worker to support parents and carers of children under 5 at Westminster Children Centres. We are currently looking to recruit three Outreach workers in Westminster area, where there is a significant population of Arabic and Bengali speaking families. The role will involve providing accessible information to parents and carers, particularly those who are marginalised, to ensure they receive the support they need in order to increase opportunities and strengthen family life, bringing better outcomes for children.

The role will include developing an understanding of the local area including services and facilities. You will also need to pro-actively engage with vulnerable and isolated families and carry out home visits, as required. The role will include developing good relationships with health visitors and liaising with other agencies regarding the needs of parents and carers. In addition, the successful individual will help to organise social events to bring the community together.

We are looking for someone who has experience of community and outreach work with diverse communities in an inner city environment. This will include experience of a wide range of methods/techniques to reach out and engage with isolated individuals/communities. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to empathise with parents and carers are required. A non-judgmental approach is essential. The ability to network is also important.

A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity are essential.

Please ensure you address every criteria on the person specification on your supporting statement, preferably in order.

Please visit our website via the apply button below to obtain the job description, full person specification, application form and guidance. Please note that we only accept application forms, CVs will not be accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact Kiki Bourcha, Senior Outreach Worker.

Closing Date: Sunday, 8th December2019

Interview Dates:  Monday, 16th and Thursday 19th of December 2019 (Queens Park Children Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL)

Senior Behavioural Practitioner, Croydon, £28,000 - £30,000 D.O.E

Your new company
Fantastic Opportunity in the Croydon area working for an extremely prestigious non for profit organisation.

Your new role
To provide a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)/sensory integration service to people with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum conditions, to develop and deliver services for people who engage in behaviours that challenge, and to support the development of new business.

What you'll need to succeed
Key tasks, responsibilities, and outcomes
1. To identify and actively engage with issues and practices which require improvement or development of teams or individuals.
2. To provide and ensure that all staff deliver personalised support in accordance with their personal plan of support and positive behavioural support plan.
3. To supervise the behavioural assistant/s and members of the practice leader team on a regular basis in line with organisational policy.
4. To develop positive behavioural support plans for the people we support alongside the person and their network.
5. Design, implement and monitor PBS interventions that improve the quality of life and lead to rewarding and fulfilling lives for the people we support.
6. To read and analyse incident reports, daily reports, reviews, and other documentation sharing key information with stakeholders and ensuring that support plans and BPS are reviewed and regularly updated.
7. To identify group and individual learning and development needs; to organise and deliver training, workshops, and learning opportunities for our support teams. Topics
which relate to PBS, autism spectrum condition and high quality outcome focused
support.
8. To organise and run de-brief sessions for both individuals and whole teams following a
difficult incident with a person we support.
9. To participate in our out-of-hours on-call service on a rotational basis.
10. Work flexible hours as required by the organisation.
11. Support the development of new business.
12. Take an active role in the design of new services for people who engage in behaviour
that can present a challenge to their support network.
13. Contribute to the development of the behaviour support across Frontier.
14. Communicate in a professional way with the people we support and their relatives,other organisation's, staff within Frontier, and other professionals

Skills Required
-Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite
-Strong oral presentation and written communication skills
-Good organisational skills
-Proactive team player with a positive can do attitude
-Previous supervisory or line management experience would be advantage
-Maintain accurate, up-to-date systems
-Manage your time and caseload effectively

Qualifications needed:
-Recognised qualification in Learning Difficulties and Challenging Behaviour
-Recognised qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support, or Sensory Integration
-Evidence of ongoing training with respect to Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum condition and/or sensory integration

What you'll get in return
- Strong in house training and the chance to develop in a growing company.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Talkback is a charity and is known as one of Bucks and West Berks leading providers to people with needs.

Are you a person with a passion to help people? If so, would you like to work alongside like-minded, committed colleagues who enable people with a learning disability to increase their self-esteem, have more say, and control over their lives? Talkback has been working with people with a learning disability since 1998, aiming to achieve choice, opportunity and respect. Talkback is user led and knows what life is like when you have a learning disability.

We are currently recruiting for:

Learning Disability Project Workers - £18000 - £19200 p.a. (pro rata for part time roles)

Both full and part time roles available (minimum of 3 days/week)

No shift work or evening/weekend work

Within Talkback, the Nclude Me project was established 8 years ago and provides support and life skills training to people with a learning disability and/or autism, enabling them to speak out and make their own choices. The Project is expanding and we have a Learning Disability Project Worker vacancy to deliver a range of services to promote and encourage independent living and lifelong learning. Current projects include gardening and allotment groups, social and life skills training, men’s and women’s groups, a drama group which puts on regular shows, an upcycling and woodwork project and a creative arts group.

You will work across Buckinghamshire at both our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability to meet their individual needs to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. As part of the role as an Nclude Me Learning Disability Project Worker, you will deliver a range of services for people with a learning disability. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know, you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’

Closing date:     Thursday 12th December

Interview dates: November and December