Safer Wales are Equal Opportunities employers, therefore we would be grateful if you went to our website to complete and return the application form.

16 hours per week. *Fixed term to 31 December 2021, maybe extended pending further funding. *Job share considered.  This vacancy is subject to Enhanced DBS

The Champions of Wales Programme is a Wales-wide programme working in collaboration with Plan UK to empower young people in their communities to change perceptions and attitudes towards girls’ so they can live free from gender inequality.

As a Safer Wales Youth Worker - Champion of Wales, you will engage with young people in Cardiff, including vulnerable girls at risk of gender-based discrimination and violence.

Working collaboratively, you will:

· Engage young people in Cardiff, including vulnerable girls at risk of gender-based discrimination and violence

·Engage young people in workshops to build skills, confidence and understanding around gender equality

·Explore how and where they can champion girls’ rights locally using Plan UK’s digital mapping tools

Amplify girls’ ability to create change and influence local decision making via small grants to pilot projects that champion gender equality in their communities

Working for Safer Wales

Safer Wales is committed to providing a supportive and pleasant working environment through policies which acknowledge work/life balance, including:-

Payments and benefits

Our Employees benefit from:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working and part-time working hours (family-friendly) where possible
• Generous personal pension scheme – Safer Wales pays or 10%, the employee pays 5% of salary.
• Life Assurance Scheme – death in service benefit of four times salary
• An annual leave entitlement of 22 days annual leave, which increases for by 1 day up to a maximum of 27 days annual leave, plus 11 privilege/public and bank holidays
• Westfield Health Foresight Care Cash Plan
• Extended paid maternity and paternity leave
• Parental/Dependant’s leave
• Free refreshments for all staff

A commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning which includes:-

• Corporate induction programme
• Comprehensive in-house core skills training programme
• Mandatory training programme
• Regular supervision
• Annual Appraisal
• Payment of professional fees – where appropriate
• Paid study and exam leave – where appropriate
• Funding for external training courses relevant to role
• Funding for additional vocational and professional qualifications relevant to role
• Conference/training attendance relevant to role.

The Boys and Young Men Youth service is designed to deliver a male specific youth service to support males at risk of exploitation and provide activities which include, group work, 1:2:1 support, access to programmes which include; DJ, presenting and production skills through Radio Cardiff.  It consists of identifying, assessing, engaging and providing support packages for males. 

Safer Wales are Equal Opportunities employers, therefore we would be grateful if you went to our website to complete and return the application form.

16 hours per week. *Fixed 1 year, maybe extended pending further funding. *Job share considered.

This vacancy is subject to Enhanced DBS.

Job Outline:  Project worker (Male Support)

• To work with vulnerable young males at risk of exploitation and provide activities which include, group work, 1:2:1 support, access to programmes which include;  DJ, presenting and production skills through Radio Cardiff.
• To support, assess and be responsible for the care management and support of a caseload of young men and boys: working with them in 1-2-1 and in group settings as appropriate.
• To empower and support young people
• Empower young people to share their experiences, to build their confidence, understand their rights and responsibilities
• Contribute to funding reports and writing case studies
• To liaise with other professionals, community groups, public, third and private sector partners when appropriate to support vulnerable young people who are engaging with the programme.
• To share information with key partners to safeguard young people, as appropriate e.g. Children’s Services
• To support the running and the functions of the programme, ensuring that the ethos of providing a non-judgemental and safe environment for young people is maintained.
• To work with partners, to ensure effective networks and joined up services.
• To compile data and complete all documentation that pertains to the range of duties associated with this role.
• To submit verbal or written reports when requested by management.

Working for Safer Wales

Safer Wales is committed to providing a supportive and pleasant working environment through policies which acknowledge work/life balance, including:-

Payments and benefits

Our Employees benefit from:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working and part-time working hours (family-friendly) where possible
• Generous personal pension scheme – Safer Wales pays 10%, the employee pays 5% of salary.
• Life Assurance Scheme – death in service benefit of four times salary
• An annual leave entitlement of 22 days annual leave, which increases for by 1 day up to a maximum of 27 days annual leave, plus 11 privilege/public and bank holidays
• Westfield Health Foresight Care Cash Plan
• Extended paid maternity and paternity leave
• Parental/Dependant’s leave
• Free refreshments for all staff (only on site)

A commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning which includes:-

• Corporate induction programme
• Comprehensive in-house core skills training programme
• Mandatory training programme
• Regular supervision
• Annual Appraisal
• Payment of professional fees – where appropriate
• Paid study and exam leave – where appropriate
• Funding for external training courses relevant to role
• Funding for additional vocational and professional qualifications relevant to role
• Conference/training attendance relevant to role.

We wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and outgoing Young Carers Support Worker, who, as a member of the team, will provide support to young carers and plan and deliver a varied programme of social activities.

Working directly with young carers you will have responsibility for:

• engaging with young carers, providing support and advice specifically for young carers, liaising with families, schools, other organisations and agencies as necessary;
• planning, managing and developing a programme of social activities, trips and training and contributing towards the overall development of our service.

Using your excellent organisation and communication skills, this is a varied and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who enjoys working with young people.

You will need access to a car and a valid, full driving licence.

JOB DESCRIPTION SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER (CAMBRIDGESHIRE) 

Responsible to: Project Team Leader (Cambridgeshire)
Responsible for: New Arrival Support Worker & Residential Volunteer
Location: Cambridgeshire, England regular travel to Baca Office in                                                      Loughborough and Leicestershire 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week including evening and weekend work
Salary: £22000 - £25000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Overall purpose

• To provide therapeutic support and care service to empower unaccompanied asylum seeking young people, some of whom are victims of trafficking, with dignity, strength and hope - inspiring them to become individuals who are net contributors to society.
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.
• To provide support, guidance and be an example to other support staff to inspiring them to be fully investing in the young people and developing their own skills and passions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• All responsibilities, as detailed for the Support Worker (see below).

Plus:

• Be a proactive and committed member of the team that seeks to establish the Rebuild service for unaccompanied young people aged 16+ in Cambridgeshire in line with Baca’s vision, mission and values, by working closely with the Project Team Leader, Leadership Team and the wider team of Baca.
• Be the Deputy Team Leader of the Support Team, supporting the team manager in day to day operations, in decision making and problem solving as part of young people service delivery.  
• To deliver young people services in line with Baca’s Theory of change, to enable young people to achieve the following outcomes, ensuring it is of the highest quality
  • Improved Physical Wellbeing,
  • Improved Emotional Wellbeing,
  • Increased engagement with Education, Employment and Training,
  • Increased Social engagement and
  • Increased Personal Safety. 
• Take the lead in decision making about young people’s progress and their transition to semi-independent placements.
• Be part of the Oncall team and deliver oncall support outside of work hours on a rota basis, which comes with additional pay per night.
• To ensure new arrival risk assessments are updated to suit the individual young person.
• Proactively participate in the training, induction and support of new support workers.
• Play an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role, and dispersing this knowledge to support workers in the team.
• Provide support and supervision for the New Arrival Support Worker & Residential Volunteer role.
• Facilitate the development and ongoing review of Baca’s young people support programme.
• Work in close partnership with social workers, other professionals and volunteers to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
• Organise and coordinate meetings where necessary to facilitate the achievement of above outcomes.
• Work closely with Baca’s teams to ensure to ensure that all processes, procedures and practises of the project are compliant with Baca’s systems.
• Provide assistance where necessary to facilitate work needed to ensure Baca’s young people accommodation are suitable for purpose and meets regulation.

General

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation 
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy. 
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy 
• Be adept in employing the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy 
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures. 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, in line with the needs of the team.

More information about the role and organisation can be found in the Recruitment Pack

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

Discharge Buddy
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract to: 31st August 2021
NJC Salary Scale Point: 12 (April 2020)
Salary: £22,183 pa FTE (£13,309 p.a. for 22.5 hours)

The Discharge Buddy Service

This service will involve working alongside CPFT to provide ‘buddies’ to support individuals being discharged from mental health hospitals (Fulbourn & Edith Cavell).  We know that being discharged from hospital can be a tough time, when people may need more emotional and practical support. Being a ‘buddy’ can help to support someone through the transition period and promote their independence when settling back in at home.

What will buddies do?

• Provide weekly support, either over the phone or in person
• Deliver interventions/support sessions to the individual (full training will be provided)
• Provide emotional support
• Provide practical support
• Help the individual to make connections with the local communities (e.g our Good Life Service)

Buddy criteria

• You must be willing/able to do covid-safe home visits for individuals
• You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health, and have excellent verbal communication and listening skills.

CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: Monday 24th May 2021, 09:00 hours
Interviews: To be advised.

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Please read the person specification and job description for details and relate to the person specification in your application.

We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and your completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring form. 

No agencies please. 

TLG Reading is a working partnership between TLG and The Gate, a church-based education centre offering a safe and nurturing place for young people to learn. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant that will work closely together with the team to support the young people in a class and act as a pastoral link for their families.

At TLG Reading young people are valued, cared for and their potential is championed. We’re passionate about seeing young people return to mainstream school, progress on to college or find work because of the support we provide.

Your role as Teaching Assistant will play an integral part in enabling young people to get their lives back on track, through assisting with the planning and delivery of lessons, leading sessions as timetabled and providing 1-1 support as appropriate to bring excellence to the young people’s learning experience.

TLG Is a Christian charity and as a team, we want to bring our Faith to the work we do. As such, we are looking to recruit an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith.

TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check. 

We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Service Manager – Learning4living – Dual Diagnosis & Supported Living Pathways

Northampton Hope Centre tackles poverty and homelessness.

Our work helps people experiencing the most acute problems of disadvantage, exclusion and marginalisation. As well as giving practical support, we focus on helping people to help themselves, provide support and services that will enable individuals to take back control of their own lives. The charity was established in 1974

Purpose of Post

The purpose of this new post is to be a key member of staff delivering the Hope Centre’s new specialist support projects, services for Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Supported Living (Housing), including the line management and support responsibilities of staff working on the projects and continual service development.

Reports to: Head of Service Delivery

Team: Client Services

Hours: 37 hours per week (Full time). Some evening, bank holiday or weekend work will be required and time off given in lieu of extra hours – Fixed term for 1 year, with potential extension

Salary Grade: £27500 - £30000 per annum

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Key Responsibilities

Services & Staff

• To play an integral role in leading the delivery of support for Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Supported Living  services

• To be responsible for the management and delivery of the new ‘Hope Supported Living’ housing provision,  proactively identifying any trends, gaps in service provision and improvements required to grow credibility and scale of the project – maximising allocations and minimising voids

• To ensure that needs and risk assessments for all potential new residents to ‘Hope Supported Living’ are carried out in line with departmental procedures
• Ensuring ‘Move On’ and ‘Support Plans’ are person centred, maximising potential for service users progression
• To provide consistent and clear line management and leadership to the staffing and volunteer teams
• To work with the Service Manager – ‘Hand Up’, Skills & Employability Lead and Head of Service Delivery to generate new approaches to support services in line with identified need.
• Co-ordinating and managing a programme of support, training, therapeutic workshops and activities to enable service users to develop professional and life skills and increase confidence
• Ensuring exceptional standards of delivery in therapeutic group work with service users related to mental health, substance misuse and tenancy support/independent living skills
• Co-ordinating and managing the one-to-one support we offer to service users, using appropriate validating tools in order to measure their progress
• Networking with other organisations within and out of the “homeless sector” and pulling in their resources and expertise

• Building a cooperative and collaborative team that is flexible and adaptable to changing requirements.
• Assigning work to team members, monitoring and supervising the day-to-day delivery and quality standards of the work.
• Working alongside the Skills & Employability Lead to identify suitable service users for supported Work Based Learning, education & training or therapeutic groups/activities
• Leading by example, with exceptional case management and operational management skills to deliver against desired outcomes
• Providing professional guidance and coaching on case management to staffing team and arranging suitable training to meet team competences and capability
• Monitoring own and team’s performance to ensure it meets expectations and agreed performance criteria, reporting variances to the Head of Service Delivery and implementing performance management procedures where necessary
• Participating in training and development opportunities as agreed with the Head of Service Delivery
• To provide regular line management, supervision and appraisal for staff, in line with organisational standards
• To co-ordinate the recruitment of staff and deliver an appropriate induction and ongoing professional development.
• Act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other team members, service users and partner agencies.
• To ensure good practice in the support of the vulnerable adults we support
• To participate in regular team meetings and SMT meetings

Accountability

You will be line managed by the Head of Service Delivery but will manage your own workload, prioritising both personal and team tasks and working on your own initiative.

Service Objectives

• To improve the mental and physical wellbeing of people experiencing mental health and substance misuse in Northampton, encouraging access to treatment and continued engagement
• To be a leading agency of choice in progressive and preventative support services within the homelessness sector
• To deliver a leading package of support to all residents within our supported housing projects, enabling them to move on to settled housing
• To offer leading advocacy services
• To work with people who are not ready to accept treatment, to encourage and motivate them to consider options available to them, and to support clients who lack confidence/motivation.
• To develop the services to meet the needs of this client group in conjunction with the Service Manager – Hand Up , Skills & Employability Lead and the Head of Service Delivery

• Supporting clients in the service provided by the Hope Centre and identifying service users suitable for case management
• To support, encourage and supervise service users who are involved in therapeutic workshops / groups
• Working alongside the volunteering co-ordinator and Service Managers to develop and grow the organisations volunteering opportunities (externally and for service users) with a high focus on services to support non English speaking service users

Key Responsibilities (Service Users Support)

• Ensuring service user involvement and a person centred approach are embedded within the team.

• Provide education and raise awareness to help service users manage factors that affect their mental health, substance misuse, tenancy sustainment, independent living skills and physical/mental wellbeing.
• Listening to service users and encouraging positive steps towards personal development
• Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to service users regarding their support.
• Developing, alongside service users, flexible and realistic person centred plans within agreed guidelines.
• Regurlarly reviewing and reporting findings of department caseloads
• Attend weekly Multi Agency Homelessness Pathway Panel, as appropriate, and represent Hope on a variety of forums, exchanging information and improving joint working and achieving better outcomes for people we support
• Work closely and collaboratively with support work partner agencies, ensuring a  joined-up support offer, avoiding any unnecessary duplication of work and ensure an even distribution of the workload for shared outcomes

General

• All information must be maintained within GDPR regulations
• To be an active and effective Manager, driving the same from your teams
• To work some hours outside of normal office hours (including evenings and weekends and the on-call ROTA).
• At all times to carry out every aspect of your duties with due regard to Northampton Hope Centre’s  policies and procedures
• To ensure Northampton Hope Centre’s values are embedded in the service delivery
• To maintain a professional level of communication at all times.
• To keep clear records and plans of all contacts with clients, professionals and meetings with external agencies.
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably determined by Head of Service Delivery, the CEO or Board of Trustee’s.
• To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help identifying your own job-related development and training needs.

Administrative

• To raise and maintain service user records in terms of attendance to workshops and as required for case management
• To complete and file required records in line with the requirements from external funding bodies
• To complete reports to the Board of Trustees when requested
• To record, monitor and report on service user progress and outcomes

Other 

• To attend staff meetings as and when required
• To attend relevant training sessions and courses
• Being a member of the Management bank holidays and out of hours shift rota.

Person Specification

This person specification sets out the essential and/or desirable experience and abilities needed by the successful candidate for this post. Please bear these points in mind when applying for the role as these requirements will be taken into account at both the shortlisting and interviewing stages.

Service Manager – Learning4living & Housing

Qualifications

1. A level 5 Health & Social Care or relevant counselling, social work, mental health nursing or substance misuse qualification
2. First Aid certificate

Knowledge

Essential Criteria - Understanding of developing and delivering services within a support setting

Essential Criteria - Understanding of the relationship between mental health and substance misuse and how these may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing

Essential Criteria - Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and risk management in a mental health or substance misuse setting.

Essential Criteria - Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and reporting any relevant issues in a timely manner

Experience

Desirable Criteria - Good understanding and awareness of housing and homelessness issues, including working with rough sleepers

Desirable Criteria - Experience of running therapeutic activities and group processes.

Desirable Criteria - Experience in Motivational Interviewing techniques

Desirable Criteria - Awareness of local services

Essential Criteria - Minimum 2 years’ experience of line managing staff within a challenging work environment specifically within a mental health, substance misuse or homelessness/supported living setting

Essential Criteria - Experience of developing and sustaining effective working relationships with, and working successfully in partnership with, other services and organisations

Essential Criteria - Development and management of projects in either a Mental Health, Substance Misuse or Homelessness/independent living setting

Essential Criteria - Proven experience of delivering and/or managing an efficient and effective casework management service in a Mental Health / Substance Misuse or Homelessness/independent living setting

Essential Criteria - An understanding of mental health conditions

Skills and Abilities

Essential Criteria - Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner

Essential Criteria - Excellent negotiating and advocacy skills, and the drive and commitment to achieve positive outcomes for service users

Essential Criteria - The ability to communicate effectively, both across all levels of the organisation, and with external stakeholders

Essential Criteria - Ability to take control and responsibility for stressful, disruptive or highly-charged situations, calling on emergency services when required

Essential Criteria - Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills

Essential Criteria - Ability to work on own initiative and work well under pressure, prioritise work and meet tight deadlines

Essential Criteria - Empathetic and able to relate to staff, volunteers, customers and external agencies

Essential Criteria - To keep composure in the face of emergency and unexpected events

Essential Criteria - Ability to prioritise and manage workload

Essential Criteria - Ability to engage, lead and motivate others

Essential Criteria - A self-starter who is outcome focused and target driven

Practical

Essential Criteria -Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to input and extract information and produce reports

KairosWWT are recruiting a Support Worker who has an interest in and commitment to working with women, particularly those who are at risk of or subject to sexual exploitation. This is a support worker role within the Feeling Safe Project working with young women, 18 - 25 years old who are at risk of sexual exploitation. 

This post plays a vital role in the delivery of our services by offering service users support to increase their life chances, choices and wellbeing, primarily though the delivery of 1-1 and group work, as well as supporting the delivery of awareness raising sessions in the community, in and around Coventry.

We are recruiting to grow our team of At Home Support Workers, there a number of positions available.

We are looking for caring, friendly and hardworking people with excellent communication skills to provide domestic support to help older people stay connected, safe and independent.

You will be joining a team of hardworking, dedicated people, passionate about supporting older people.

About At Home with Age UK Merton

Our At Home service provides practical support in people’s homes to help them stay healthy, active and independent in later life.

In normal circumstances the service supports 150+ clients throughout the borough, providing practical support in their homes with housework, cleaning and shopping but the service also provides people with regular social connection, companionship and access to our wide range of other services.

Throughout Covid-19 the service has continued to provide essential services for our clients, helping them to access food, maintain their home environment and stay connected.

We have implemented rigorous new health and safety procedures to ensure the safety of both workers and clients. You will be given a comprehensive induction on these guidelines and support to deliver your role safely. All workers will be provided and expected to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Job description

The role will provide domestic support for older people across Merton as part of our At Home Services.  Duties will include cleaning, laundry, ironing, bed changing, shopping, and preparation of light meals. This list is not exhaustive. There will be no personal care duties. the service also provides people with regular social connection, companionship and access to our wide range of other services.

You may also be required to work at short notice to provide cover or support for clients discharged from hospital.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service and references.

Applicants with 2 years prior experience within health, care or a similar role will be prioritised.

Person specification

• Experience of working with older people in their own homes in an enabling supportive role
• A compassionate nature, good communication skills and a professional approach
• Ability to communicate in a clear concise effective manner with a wide range of people and in writing [e.g. communication books]
• An empathy with and understanding of the needs and dignity of vulnerable older people and of the contribution they can make to society
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients who have sensory and physical impairment
• Able to cope with potentially physically demanding domestic work e.g. vacuum cleaning, mopping etc.
• Understanding of and support for the aims, principle and policies of Age UK Merton and knowledge of and a commitment to Equal Opportunities
• High level of personal integrity and excellent people skills
• Current DBS check required
• Car owner, driver (preferred)
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to provide sponsorship or assistance

How to apply

You can apply electronically or by post by sending your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Job Description and Person Specification below. Your CV should be no more than two sides.

Please ensure that your covering letter demonstrates how your experience‚ skills and abilities meet the selection criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications submitted without a personal statement will be rejected.

The Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity within the Project, your role will be based within our newly refurbished Centre where you will manage a caseload of service users who may have complex needs and challenging behaviour. You will provide Advice, Guidance and information (IAG) to vulnerable adults and holistic support to address their needs within a psychologically informed environment.

Part of your role will also include Coordinating and facilitating our Drop-in Service for rough sleepers, providing them with a range of services including food provision; laundry; showers; clothing and nurses clinics.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a service which will really make a difference to women’s lives and have the privilege to see them grow in confidence and skills.

Key Tasks:

• Provide a high quality, person centred service to homeless women with a range of low to high needs within a Psychological informed environment.
• Provide holistic support to a caseload of rough sleeping women who access the Centre, signposting service users to the relevant services that will address their needs.
• Assist in the provision of our rough sleepers Drop – in within a safe, secure, trauma informed environment. Meeting the basic needs of the clients by providing food, warmth, shelter, showering facilities, meaningful activities and a safe place to sleep.
• Produce person centred and high-quality documents for a caseload of clients including risk assessments, support plans and referrals relating to their needs. This includes and is not limited to; housing, employment, health and financial needs.
• Provide up to date housing advice and guidance to low-to-high support service users. Signposting them to the relevant specialist services in order for them to access stable accommodation.
• Provide tenancy management and support for residents in the Emergency Beds. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have working experience of supporting clients with Mental Health and/or Complex Needs.
• Have experience of providing Advice, Guidance and information (IAG) to vulnerable adults.
• Possess excellent communication and time management skills.
• Be willing and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the women. 

Must have:
1-year minimum paid experience of working with vulnerable people and those with complex needs in an Advice and Guidance or Support Worker role (or equivalent).

To apply: Please see our Job Description and fill out the Application Form (available to download on our website) and email your application to our recruitment email.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

Hours  40 hours/week. Working on shift-based rota which includes early, late, night, and weekends

Application Deadline: Wednesday 19th May 2021 at 08:00 am.

Interview date:Weeks commencing  7th and 14th June 2021.

Lifelong Family Links is looking for Support Workers (male or Female) to work with us in Lambeth supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities (SEND). They enjoy a variety of activities like horse riding, swimming, shopping, football, arts and crafts and going to local library.

As a Support Worker you will;

Ensure the young people we support are encouraged to reach their full potential giving support by interacting and encouragement to engage in activities, healthy living models, keep active, and socialize.

No experience needed but would be beneficial, training will be given to the right candidates. We looking for people with the ability to learn from experiences and change their approach when needed. To have energy and enthusiasm to provide the best support possible be motivation and drive to identify and overcome obstacles. You will need to have an understanding of and empathy for the young people you are supporting, along with reporting, monitoring, and observation skills and attending meetings. Show commitment to personal and professional development

We offer our Support Workers (London living wage):

£10.85 per hour for flexible hours, which include Saturdays, evenings and longer hours in school holidays. 

Enhanced DBS.

Key Areas:

1. Activity Planning
2. Liaison with parents
3. Supervision and Care of Children
4. Playwork
5. Report writing

Duties and Responsibilities

1.To provide a safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities including preparing activities

2.To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunities framework.

3.To undertake any necessary training

4.To encourage participation and engagement

5 To help young people achieve their goals and outcomes

Liaison

1.To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents to facilitate day-to-day caring needs.

2.To consult with the children/young people and involve them in the planning of activities.

Supervision and care of children and young people

1.Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities.

2.Ensure that appropriate replays are written up, (observations, registers and monitoring)

3.Ensure that food provision is carried out within the guidelines of the food safety act 1990, and is balanced and healthy in accordance with dietary requirements.

Direct Playwork

1.Help the Leader to ensure that a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities is offered.

2.Ensure that play meets the full range of children's individual and group needs.

Miscellaneous

1.To promote the aims and objectives of the organisation, and use as a guide for daily activities.

2.Be aware of Staff Policies and Practices. (Staff handbook)

3.To ensure the provision of good standards of physical and emotional care.

4.To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

5.To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards appropriate for the needs of the children.

6.To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials equipment.

7.To assist in displaying the children work around the club site.

8.Recording of any accidents and incidents in the accident book and incident book.

9.Ensure child is collected or handed over to, by someone known to the club.

10. To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.

11. To ensure confidentially of information received.

12. To support the children/ Young people by escorting them on accessible transport to and from the club.

13. To be aware of the high profile of the club and to uphold its standards at all times, and wear staff ID badge and t-shirt whilst on duty.

14. To be involved in Training, Staff Meetings, Summer Fun day/ AGM, Christmas Party and outings.

15. To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the manager.

NB: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

We are looking for a Support Worker to help us run One25’s Drop-in service. If you are a confident, pro-active team worker with great interpersonal skills that will enable you to establish and maintain good working relationships with our service users, staff and Drop-In volunteers, and you are passionate about supporting some of Bristol’s most vulnerable women to make positive changes in their lives, this could be you.

One25’s Drop-In is open four afternoons a week and provides a safe women-only space for our service users to get practical and emotional support. Women can gain expert advice and enjoy a hot lunch, do laundry, and use the shower facilities or just have a chat. The Drop-in Service is managed by the Drop-In Manager, supported by the Drop-in Support Workers and a number of volunteers.

The Drop-in Support Worker will take responsibility for the practical arrangements necessary to run the Drop-In service. As well as great interpersonal skills, the successful candidate will have high levels of resilience and self-care, be well organised, flexible, able to think on her feet, be able to accurately record interventions, and IT literate (in particular a proficient user of Microsoft Word and Outlook).

One25 is a Bristol charity for women moving from crisis and trauma towards independence in the community.

It is an Occupational Requirement that applications for this post are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in our workforce. 

Hours: 30 hours over 4 days per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays) and may include occasional evening commitments.

Interviews:   Thursday 27 May 2021  

Start Date: As soon as possible

SUPPORT PLANNER (MATERNITY COVER UNTIL 31.03.2022) – HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICE, NOTTINGHAM, FRWK06 £19,334 - £21,415, 37 HPW

An 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.

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 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 their six month probation period, 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

Richmond Carers Centre, a network partner of Carers Trust, is a registered charity providing information, support, advice and a voice for carers living and caring in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. 

Helping Carers to Live Well is our organisational aim.  We are looking for someone with the skills and ability to offer a coordinated approach in supporting unpaid and family adult carers in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Carers provide vital support and can come from all walks of life and be of any age.

As an Adult Carers Support Worker you’ll be part of the Adult Carer Support Team at Richmond Carers Centre. Here, you’ll provide carers with advice, information and emotional support either face-to-face, via email and through our dedicated telephone support line. Much of your work will involve actively listening to carers and formulating packages of support. You will also be involved in organising breaks for carers, outreach activities and leisure events, as well as group work to help enhance carers’ health and wellbeing. You’ll also be expected to work with our volunteers and to use appropriate monitoring and evaluation reports to show our funders what we’ve achieved. 

With your proven experience of working with carers or other vulnerable groups on an individual and/or group basis, you’ll recognise the importance of being client focused and have a commitment to enhance the lives of carers.  You will be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of carers’ needs, a wide range of skills in relation to service delivery to support carers, and have a sound understanding of social care provision in both statutory and voluntary sector environments. 

You will be self-motivated and positive in your approach to working with both carers and staff, and have a willingness to embrace our organisational values. Strong administrative, time management, IT and organisational skills are essential.  Your ability and willingness to occasionally work outside normal working hours is required.

In return, we offer regular supervision, training and professional development for this rewarding position, along with generous annual leave, employer’s contribution to your pension scheme and above all, a supportive and friendly working environment.  

Richmond Carers Centre is currently working remotely and a plan is being devised for a transition to office based provision.

Please use the application form only. CVs will not be accepted

Closing date – 9am Monday 7th June 2021

Provisional interview dates – Tuesday 22nd June and Thursday 24th June 2021. Interviews will be held on Zoom unless otherwise advised.

For application documents, please click the relevant website links

Privacy Notice

In compliance with General Data Protect Regulations, Richmond Carers Centre will only collect personal data and applicant information relevant to carry out a safe recruiting process. This means we will ask for data such as applicant’s name and contact details, education and employment history, and contact details for referees. The application pack will include an equalities monitoring form, which will be separate to the application form for statistical purposes only. Applicant’s information will not be shared with a 3rd party unless required to do so by law. We will retain applicant’s information for the duration of the recruitment period after which unsuccessful applications will be deleted.

Richmond Carers Centre is committed to Equality of Opportunity