We are looking for our next Assessment Worker to be part of a team providing an effective, high quality support service and improve outcomes for them both within the service and by enhancing their ability to make use of external community and statutory resources.

About the role

The role provides residents with complex needs a personalised case management support to help them be reconnected, turning assessments into a practical action plan which fully involves the resident.  They will ensure that the work they do is properly recorded and as appropriate is entered clearly onto CHAIN.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have a demonstrable level of experience and understanding of the range of approaches appropriate to working with challenging behaviour including current drug /or alcohol use, antisocial behaviour, offending, substance misuse, and complex needs. You will also need good IT skills (particularly Microsoft Office packages) and an awareness of issues facing single people that experience homelessness or rough sleeping.  A proven track record working within local authority, volunteering, independent, charity or a social housing association is also a real advantage.

It would be an advantage if you had a full current driving license and a successful track record in developing services in response to changing needs and demands.

Key skills:

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels, maintaining professional boundaries
• Ability to interpret and communicate the meaning of legislation, policy, guidance, research, and information on best practice
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting supported housing and vulnerable customer groups
• Qualifications relevant to supporting vulnerable adults

This position does require an ability and willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and waking night shifts on a rota basis.

About applying

Our people are the key to our success. We aim to attract a diverse community of employees and volunteers from a broad range of backgrounds, demographics and cultures, and create an inclusive environment in which everyone can succeed and flourish. We want to foster a culture in which everyone is united around our shared vision, values and common purpose, and in which individuals are active participants and stakeholders in our success.

During the COVID-19 pandemic face to face interviews may be substituted by video conferencing interviews to respect social distancing and keep people safe.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we might have to close a vacancy once enough applications have been received. Therefore, we ask you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Due to high volumes of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who are not shortlisted for an interview.

To have an informal discussion about this opportunity, discuss support for disabled applicants or to find out more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion please contact our People team.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

About the Role

We are looking for a Move On Key Worker to join our team to support vulnerable clients who have recently moved out of our hostel and are now living within our Move On accommodation.

To promote tenancy sustainment by providing pathways, and delivering intensive support, to empower clients and enable them to take the next positive steps to rebuild their lives.

You will need to complete our Application Form if you are interested please.

About you

• You have a good understanding of working in supported housing or floating support services and have demonstrable knowledge of benefits and tenancy-related support.
• You can deliver high quality, structured and time-limited interventions which have a lasting impact on clients’ lives.
• You have a good understanding of the issues faced by homeless people from complex backgrounds and an ability to engage positively with this vulnerable client group
• You can complete a comprehensive client assessment to create goals that are appropriate and attainable
• You can effectively liaise with a range of service providers or agencies, in order to establish, or improve, services for clients.
• You have an understanding of the principles underlying a quality and customer-focused service.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• You are self-motivated and can manage your time effectively; prioritising different areas of work according to needs and deadlines.
• You are a people’s person and a natural team player, willing to work to a common goal
• You are passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives.
• You are IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Packages such as Word, Excel & Outlook

This role involves visiting clients in their homes.  A full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

How to apply

Please read the full Job Description & Personal Specification

If you match our criteria:

• Fill in the DENS Application Form  including your Supporting Statement
• Closing date for receipt of applications is 11th July 2021
• We may interview, and offer the role to a suitable candidate before the deadline

We will not accept a general CV for this role

For an informal chat, please ring Jacky Stafford on 0 144 2 91 327 3 or 014 42 4123 40 

Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made for you at interview.

Have you got brilliant people skills? Do you share our passion for supporting families with young children and pregnant women? If you have experience in early years, family support or community work, we'd love to hear from you.

Home-Start Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham is a growing local charity working across 3 London boroughs. We are committed to helping families with young children through their challenging times.

Our Co-ordinators build strong relationships with our families, working with them to identify their needs, match them to a trained volunteer and regularly review progress. They provide support, supervision and ongoing training to existing volunteers and train new volunteers. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, enthusiastic and supportive staff team for a 12-month post (with possibility of extension subject to funding). We offer a genuinely rewarding and positive work environment, and ongoing opportunities for training and development.

Essential requirements:

• Experience of supporting children and families; knowledge and understanding of their needs
• Good interpersonal skills and a positive team player
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to supervise befriending volunteers
• A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
• Ability to work using your own initiative

An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing Date:Monday 12th July at 5pm

(Please note CVs will not be accepted)

Interviews: Thursday 22nd July

Home-Start Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver this ambition through this new role of a Green Space Development Worker to work alongside our existing Volunteer Development Workers within the Wellbeing Matters team.

Through the development of the Green Care Programme we will work alongside our existing partners in Wellbeing Matters and will also widely engage with other organisations as part of the project delivery, we will widen this to include Grass Roots and smaller organisations.  Engagement through this initial process and then to involve wider ‘Green’ partners in the delivery element.

The post holder will be responsible for the development of Green & Blue Projects across the 5 Health and Social Care Neighbourhoods in Salford, supporting existing and emerging schemes to enable more people to access green & blue activities and services in their local communities that support their wellbeing and increase opportunities for local people to volunteer. A key element of the role will be supporting the development of welcoming, supportive and meaningful opportunities for social prescribing referrals.

A complementary grants and investment programme of £125k will be available to support local VCSE organisation develop their green and blue offer for social prescribing and wider volunteering.

SUPPORT WORKER, SOMEWHERE SAFE TO STAY, LINCOLN, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661

Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub is a new service to Lincoln city.

The funding provided by MHCLG will provide a ‘safe place to stay’ for 8 service users at any one time and will provide a service for service users who are rough sleeping or are at risk of rough sleeping. The team are responsible for supporting all service users accessing the hub and moving them through the rapid rehousing pathway in partnership with the city of Lincoln Council.

The aim of the service is to:

- reduce the level of rough sleeping by providing short-term accommodation

- improve the physical and mental health of rough sleepers by enabling access to health services including mental health and drug and alcohol treatment

- reduce the cost to health services by supporting the appropriate use of health pathways and preventing the need for high cost crisis interventions

- reducing the level of crime and anti-social behaviour including begging and street drinking by supporting rough sleepers to access benefits and positive alternatives to negative street based lifestyles

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.

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.

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Support Worker - great organisation, fantastic team. (£20,500 per annum).

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference to someone’s life? Do you have experience of working with vulnerable adults with complex needs and requirements? Do you want to help vulnerable people to live fully and enjoy their lives?

As a full/part time support worker, you will assist in the delivery of 1:1 and group support which works toward achieving positive outcomes for our tenants.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, great at building relationships, motivated, willing to get stuck in, committed and reliable. The role of a support worker is highly demanding and you will be working to address complex needs and challenging behaviour by providing assertive, consistent and enabling support to people with complex mental health problems, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, learning disabilities and substance misuse issues. We deliver service 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

SUPPORT WORKERS, FULL-TIME (37 HPW) AND PART-TIME (22.5 HPW), NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661 FTE (PRO-RATA: £10,452 - £11,347)

You might not have any experience of working in the supported housing sector, but if you can build and maintain positive relationships, communicate well, write a good report, keep effective records and make a positive difference in the lives of the people we work with, we would be interested to hear from you.

Framework’s Stepping Stones service provides supported accommodation in Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Newark and Worksop for individuals affected by a learning disability, mental health condition, a physical disability or an autistic spectrum condition. We work with individuals who are aiming for independent living in the community but don’t quite have the confidence and skills for this yet.

The staff team provides a variety of support via one to ones and the opportunity for group work and activities. This includes managing mental and physical health, budgeting and income maximisation, maintaining a safe and tidy home, finding long-term accommodation, taking part in training, volunteering and employment and accessing groups, activities and support in the local community.

You will have your own caseload of individuals to work through the actions set out on support plans and will be helping them to achieve their goals, develop their skills, confidence and independence.

Stepping Stones operates Monday to Friday during office hours.

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.

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.

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.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Recruiting a Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Tower Hamlets!

£22,500 per annum, 40 hours per week, 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
Specialist Behaviour Support Workers are responsible for the customer's emotional, psychological well being as well as providing support to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs. At Lester Court, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

This post is restricted to female applicants pursuant to Section 9s of the Equality Act 2010.

Key Responsibilities:
Behaviour Analysis:
- Observing and monitoring the customer's behaviours, the duration, the intensity, and the damage, as well as factors that may alleviate or trigger the behaviour
- Planning appropriate intervention to modify and resolve the behaviour
- You require superb interpersonal and relationship skills and must have the capacity to handle psychologically behavioural changes
- You understand and collaborate with the different support organisations accessible in the community
- You exhibit a concrete basis in behavioural analysis
- You will have ability and skill to present and feedback to other professionals
- Reports possible cases of abuse, neglect or endangerment appropriately
- Actively participates in reviewing and designing behavioural interventions plans
- Implements behaviour support plans
- Measures goals and objectives of behaviour support plans to ensure they are being met
- Communicates with parents and care managers in regard to customer's progress in the absence of management
- Analyses the behavioural interventions to determine their success
- Assists customers in identifying inappropriate behaviours and develop better behaviour alternatives
- Assists newly recruited staff in facilitating behavioural interventions

Other Responsibilities:
- Deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to their individual needs. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care
- Support customers to undertake domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
- Maintain records as required at the project
- Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Behaviour that challenges

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

SUPPORT WORKER, COMPLEX NEEDS LINCOLN, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661 FTE

The Complex Needs service is based at Corner House in Lincoln City. The service will provide accommodation, targeting rough sleepers who present with multiple and complex needs, supporting those with a combination of homelessness, drug and/or alcohol misuse, mental health issues and/or challenging behaviour and offending.

  The aim of the service is to:

• reduce the level of rough sleeping by providing suitable accommodation
• improve the physical and mental health of rough sleepers by enabling access to health services including mental health and drug and alcohol treatment
• reduce the cost to health services by supporting the appropriate use of health pathways and preventing the need for high cost crisis interventions
• reducing the level of crime and anti-social behaviour including begging and street drinking by supporting rough sleepers to access benefits and positive alternatives to negative street based lifestyles

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.

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.

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.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

SUPPORT WORKERS, TRANSITIONS NORTH, MANSFIELD & SUTTON IN ASHFIELD, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661 FTE, 37 HPW

Candidates will be considered for a post at either Mansfield or Sutton in Ashfield site, if you have a priority area please make it known on your application.

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?

Do you have a commitment to reach out, even to the most chaotic and challenging young people?

We are looking for Support Workers who would thrive in a young person’s accommodation service, where no two days are ever the same. You could be part of a team supporting young people to develop their independence and social skills, have the integrity to build professional working relationships.

We are looking for motivated and flexible support workers’ who are able to work proactively and react to a fast-flowing and fluid environment. You will support young people aged 16 – 21 to complete daily tasks and learn new life-skills during their transition to independence and into our move-on  properties. 

You will work in partnership with various agencies, liaising closely with Social Care.

• Have excellent communication skills
• Are you dynamic, enthusiastic and diverse?
• Promote Equality and Diversity within the Service
• Provide a safe and secure environment for young people.
• Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package
• Support Young People to develop the skills that will empower them to move on to independent living and avoid becoming repeat homeless.

Candidates need to be reliable and enthusiastic - experience of working with young people is desired, although not essential, a full training package will be given during the probationary period and throughout your employment.

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.

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.

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

SUPPORT WORKER, STEP UP LONG EATON, PERMANENT, 33 HPW, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661 FTE (£15,330 - £16,643 PRO-RATA)

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?  Do you have commitment to reach out, even to the most challenging young people?

We are looking for a Support Worker who would thrive in a young person’s accommodation service, where no two days are ever the same.

You could be part of a team supporting young people to develop their independence, social skills and help raise their aspirations.

You will support young people aged 16-21 to complete daily tasks and learn new life- skills during their transition to independence and into our move-on properties.

You will:

• work in partnership with various agencies and closely with social care

• have excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport with young people

• be dynamic and enthusiastic

• promote equality and diversity within the service

• provide a safe and secure environment for young people

• contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package

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.

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.

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Recruiting a Violence against Women and Girls Specialist Support Worker to join our Young Peoples service in Milton Keynes!

£23,543 per annum, working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post.
The Young People in Milton Keynes services will have complex and multifaceted needs. This could include emotional and mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, partaking in criminal activity and anti-social behaviours or being at risk of sexual exploitation.

Whilst the majority of young people referred will not yet be ready to live fully independently, they will be ready to begin the transition to adulthood and develop their independent living skills. The young people will require a supportive, structured and stable environment with clear boundaries in which to do this.
Specialist support workers are expected to work with the young people that have the most complex needs. They should be the lead in their team regarding their specialism, form partnerships with external agencies and lead on co production and customer engagement. You would work as part of a team of support workers and other specialists, providing support to the rest of the team as needed.

The VWAG Specialist should have experience of working with young people that have experienced trauma and the complex issues that arise due to this. You will provide support around healthy relationships and what these look like using your skills to facilitate meaningful conversations and workshops. You should have knowledge of domestic abuse policies and the procedures that support them. Your involvement will be needed in attending and referring to panels such as MARAC and MASE. Safeguarding and partnership working will be a key part of your role

This post is restricted to female applicants pursuant to Section 9s of the Equality Act 2010.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Create support plans for young people that are strength based and support them to achieve their goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of positive risk taking
- Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their support independently
- Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Lead on group workshops for customers
- Share best practice and knowledge with the team.
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures. Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- Sector work or equivalent experience in specialism applied for
- Knowledge of safeguarding young people and children
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Good Record Keeping
- Strong relationship skills

Desirable:
- Sector related NVQ or equivalent

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

For a full description, please visit the Look Ahead website.

About us...

At the Together Trust we believe everybody deserves an equal chance in life. There are no exceptions. We provide a wide range of support services including fostering, residential, community and family support. We also provide specialist educational support through our schools and colleges.

At our Specialist Day Provision in the Stockport area, we are committed to supporting adults to live happy, safe and fulfilling lives. We provide person-centred, creative, fun and professional support services to adults, providing them with opportunities to develop their social lives, building new interests and confidence.

We support them to achieve their goals through actively implementing plans that support the development of communication skills, enable independence and build meaningful community integration and leisure opportunities.

As our community support worker, you will…

Working alongside our existing team, you will offer a diverse range of exciting and varied activities for people aged 18+. The work you deliver will be based on a person centred framework and will focus on developing community integration and independence skills in order to help reduce barriers. Facilitating socialisation and developing meaningful relationships is a key element to the role.

As a community support worker you will be actively involved in supporting individuals to live a full and active life. You will do this by ensuring that you and the team around the person do all you can to deliver the agreed plans. You will play an important role, alongside your line manager and senior managers, to ensure that the team functions effectively and is supported through the attendance of productive team meetings and 1-1 supervision sessions.

Community Support Workers play a key role in developing relationships between the person supported, other important individuals in their lives and the Trust. You will also be expected to work closely with any family and professionals involved in the individuals care and ensure that needs and interventions are explored and acted on within your remit.

About you...

Experience is preferable but is not essential, we pride ourselves on staff development and offer an outstanding training package and induction into the organisation. We are looking for people who have a genuine interest and motivation in working for the people we support.

Benefits

You'll get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. And, be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers. Together we work hard, laugh a lot, and support each other. We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications

FLOATING SUPPORT PLANNER, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SERVICE, NOTTINGHAM PLUS SOME HOMEWORKING, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK06 £19,334 - £21,415 FTE

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support Nottingham citizens at risk of homelessness. 

This varied and dynamic role requires a flexible individual with professionalism, tenacity, a person-centred approach and attention to detail at the heart of everything they do. 

A good understanding of the needs of people who are at risk of homelessness or vulnerably housed, as well as the Homeless Reduction Act would be beneficial.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in combatting homelessness and meeting this important objective for the organisation.

Closing date is 15th June 2021 with interviews booked for 24th June 2021.

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.

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.

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.