SUPPORT PLANNER, TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, FRWK06 £18,476 - £20,531, 37 HPW

Framework is excited to be offering supported accommodation in the county of Nottinghamshire for young people aged 16-21yrs, who are homeless or vulnerably housed. 

We aim to move young people to independent living after a short stay at these services by supporting them to make positive choices and inspiring them to be the best that they can be.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be reliable and enthusiastic with an expectation you will be dealing with people in a busy, often challenging service environment.

Support planners will take the lead with young people in designing a plan to prioritise needs and actions to enable independence. 

As these roles will include work across a dispersed setting in Rushcliffe, Broxtowe and Gedling you do need to be able to drive and have a car available for work purposes, with business insurance.  Mileage allowance is available.

The aim of these roles is:

1. To ensure that service users and the building are safe and secure through regular checks and monitoring

2. To build the skills, confidence and aspirations of service users through empowerment and positive contact with them. 

3. To enable people to move on and resettle from the service in a timely and appropriate way.

4. To contribute to the aims of the service

5. To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery

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.

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.

SUPPORT PLANNER, ELIZABETH HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 22.5 HPW, FRWK06 £18,476 - £20,531 FTE (PRO –RATA: £11,235 - £12,485)

Framework is a charity delivering housing, health, employment, support and care services to people with a diverse range of needs. We empower people to achieve financial stability, social inclusion and independence.

Elizabeth House is a well-established service based in Daybrook providing accommodation and support for homeless people from the Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe areas often with a range of complex support needs. We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated candidates who can demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing those affected by homelessness and who want to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills, resilience and a positive approach are essential.

Please note the preferred working days for this role would include Monday and Fridays with the third day to be negotiated.

The main functions of the role are:

• To be responsible for assessing and evaluating the needs of service users, recording relevant information specific to a person’s support needs and co-ordinating referrals into the service.

• To co-ordinate the support being offered to service users with Support Workers

• To support service users to engage with the move on process and address any barriers to moving on

• To motivate and work creatively with service users to engage with their individual support/ resettlement plan

• To deliver a service which maintains a safe environment

• To contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations

• To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery

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.

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.

SUPPORT WORKER, EDWIN HOUSE IPDU, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811

Framework Housing Association is the lead provider of drug and alcohol treatment within Nottingham City and is excited to be able to offer this unique opportunity in a brand new service.

Framework is looking to appoint a Support Worker that will provide high standards of care and support alongside Registered Nurses within its Inpatient Detox provision. The IPDU sits within the Edwin House service which is a CQC registered service located in Nottingham and provides residential and nursing care for people who experience health issues related to substance misuse.

Excellent communication skills are essential alongside experience of working with vulnerable people.

Please note support workers are required to work shifts over a 24 hour period, 7 days a week.

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

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.

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.

Due to a growth of 56% over the last 3 years, we are looking for Support Workers to join our clients fantastic team. They have a range of varied roles available including, full time, part time, nights and relief (bank work)

Position: Support Worker

Location: Milton, Cambridgeshire

Hours: Various including full-time, part-time, nights and relief (bank work)

Salary: £9.09 - £9.36 per hour

Benefits: 22 days paid holiday per year - plus bank holidays, Support to gain recognised qualifications (including NVQ’s, Care Certificate), Cycle to work scheme, Managers on site, Career progression opportunities, Company Pension scheme, Staff Referral Scheme, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, Reduced gym membership, Monthly and Annual Employee Awards

Our client has been proudly supporting people across the East of England with learning disabilities for over seventy years.Dedicated to their Values, ‘Commitment’, ‘Collaboration’ and ‘Positive Interactions’, they use these to shape and develop their services and create a positive working environment, with the people they support at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

The Support Workers provide a person-centred approach to empower people with a learning disability. They create and promote the organisations positive ethos. As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for making a difference to people’s lives every day. This may be helping with essential day to day tasks like shopping or personal care or it could be engaging in activities in the local community. They ask for their team to be creative in coming up with exciting ways for the people they support to enjoy new activities that interest them.

About You

As an organisation, they believe that a good Support Worker doesn’t need to always have the experience behind them. It’s all about having the right attitude and a natural energy for helping others. They also know that many of their current workforce came from a range of different fields such as retail and admin. They do not ask for set qualifications to start you on your journey, as long as you have a passion for making a difference, then they will give you all the tools you will need to excel and start a fulfilling career.

In return…

You can work somewhere that views their staff as incredible, which is why they nurture and value them by offering excellent rates of pay along with flexible working and overtime opportunities, together with the satisfaction of working for a charity. You can come into work knowing you are changing someone’s life and in return, they’ll help you by offering a fully comprehensive training package and developing your skills so that you can be the best you can be. Apply today to get the ball rolling… they can't wait to hear from you!

About the Organisation

Our client has been proudly supporting people across the East of England with learning disabilities for over seventy years. They work to provide lifelong opportunities and create positive lifestyles for people to be equal and active members of the community. With support, people with a learning or physical disability, complex needs, acquired brain injury or autism can choose how and where they want to live. 

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Support, Social Care.

Part-time 21 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to enable the effective delivery of services within the local area, co-ordinating and providing administrative support for service delivery. The post holder will be responsible for inputting data for specific reports and dealing with relevant enquiries from parents and professionals.

The successful candidate must have:

• Administrative experience (essential)
• Experience of dealing with confidential issues (essential)
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children (essential)
• Having grade A*- D or equivalent in maths and English GSCE (desirable)
• Experience of team-working
• Ability to organise and complete tasks that require attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to plan and prioritise work
• Abiility to work on own initiative to solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Good knowledge MS Word and Outlook.

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

Please visit our website 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

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21st January 2020

Interview Date:  Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Hostel Support Worker
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Manvers Street Hostel, Bath
Salary: £18,200.00 per annum
Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd January (12 noon). 

If you want a rewarding job in which no two days are the same, then come and join us! We are a fun dynamic team who strive to provide a quality person centred service to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Manvers Street is a busy direct access homeless hostel offering crisis accommodation and support to rough sleepers in Central Bath.

We are recruiting for a permanent full-time member of staff to join our fantastic team. We deliver 24-hour support 365 days a year to help former rough sleepers out of homelessness.

The role requires empathy and understanding as well as the ability to maintain clear boundaries and provide a safe environment. Some of our staff have lived experience, others have social care work experience, whilst some have just graduated from Uni and want to develop new skills. But what all the team members have in common is a strong value base and a natural affinity for people, who often have a range of complex needs.

With an ability to work on your own initiative as well as being part of a team who are committed to client involvement, you will be innovative and creative in your approach to meeting client need. A 9-5 job is not what you are looking for, because you understand that supporting vulnerable people is a 24/7 responsibility. These roles based in Bath include a range of shifts.

If you want to work for an organisation that genuinely helps others and has real opportunities for advancement. If you are up for a new challenge or want to develop your existing skills, then we would love to hear from you!

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencement in role.

Benefits:

• Cash health care plan
• Up to 26 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
• Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops

Julian House has a supportive culture, providing regular supervision and line management alongside externally facilitated reflective practice which enables staff to look after their own health and well-being whilst giving their best in their roles.

To Apply

Please apply via our website.

We now have an opportunity for a community support worker to join the team at our specialist Supported Living Service near to Horwich, Bolton. This Service is a single occupancy house, for an individual that is transitioning from Children’s Services. PART TIME AND FULL TIME CONTRACTS AVALIABLE. 

As our community support worker, you will…

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.

It is expected that you will support the individual to access appointments, formal reviews and planning of the care and support provided. You will work within a person centred framework within the service so that the individual/s supported can develop control of their lives and resources in a meaningful and empowering way. For example, empowering and teaching individual to use budgeting systems, assisting in detailed self-care plans and building independence skills in the least restrictive way.

As a Support Worker you will be expected to work on shift, administer medication, ensure good routines are in place and are undertaken to maintain the individual’s well-being. This role will extend to undertaking frequent checks linked to health and safety and daily/weekly recording systems, and implementing simple data systems to ensure that the whole service is performing in line with agreed plans, best practice and the Trusts standards.

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’re looking for people who have a genuine interest and drive in working for the people we support.

Contract: Permanent, full time (37 hours)

Salary: £25,000

Location: Hackney, London

Deadline: 20 January, 9am

Interview: 27 January

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed youth worker, with a passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals.

The role will involve facilitating a range of interventions that will support the personal development of vision impaired children and young people.  Activities will include (but not restricted to):

• Residential and holiday programmes

• Weekend Health & Wellbeing clubs and Social and Independence groups

• Supporting vision impaired young people with goal setting and achieving outcomes

Knowledge of the needs of, and challenges faced by, vision impaired or disabled children and young people is essential, as is a commitment to the principles of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and health and safety.  You will be able to manage your own time and provide support and guidance to others, including volunteers and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will come from a Youth Work, Rehabilitation, Social Work Community Health or Education background, with a minimum qualification at NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, in a related field, or relevant experience.

Please apply online with your CV and covering letter.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

Please apply by completing an RSBC application form including the personal statement section to detail how you meet the person specification. Please send your application form to by Monday 20 January 2020, 9am. CV’s will not be accepted.

The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Objectives

To deliver a range of community-based interventions for vision impaired children and young people to support their personal development. This will include (but is not restricted to) the following responsibilities:

• Design, plan and deliver activities for groups of vision impaired children and young people, including residential and holiday programmes, weekend Health and Wellbeing Clubs and Social and Independence groups

• Support vision impaired young people with goal setting and achieving outcomes

• Support the recruitment of young blind and partially sighted young people who might benefit from the project.

• Support young people to be signposted into mainstream leisure and recreational activities

These activities are arranged at different times to suit prospective participants and occur primarily outside standard office hours, including weekends and evenings 

To promote the wellbeing of vision impaired children and young people by:

• encouraging participation in a range of community activities

• promoting the development of social skills

• encouraging choice and decision making 

• supporting children and young people develop skills for independent living 

Key Tasks and Main Duties:

• Facilitating engagement of vision impaired children and young people in range of community-based activities that support their personal development

• Lead on recruitment for all activities working closely with RSBC’s engagement team and externally with a range of bodies including disability organisations, local authorities, schools and colleges to foster partnerships and recruitment opportunities.

• Ensure all delivery is in line with the quality assurance framework

• Complete project paperwork including session plans and risk assessments, attendance forms, evaluation forms and sessional records updating internal databases as appropriate.

• Ensure that health and safety is foremost through completing venue and risk assessments as required.

• Ensure that safeguarding is foremost throughout all activities

• Prepare regular updates on the programme and performance for management information

• Utilise the relevant resources and facilities within budget with support from Deputy Community Service Manager.

• Maintain and update information on all aspects of our programme on our database.

• Undertake other administrative tasks related to the delivery of the programme 

• Ensure that equality and diversity is embedded in all activities

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Professional qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will come from a Youth Work, Rehabilitation, Social Work Community Health or Education background, with a qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above in a related field

Essential knowledge, skills and experience: 

Knowledge

• Knowledge of inclusion for disabled children and young people in a variety of community settings

• Familiarity with difficulties and challenges that confront disabled children and young people

• Knowledge of public and community services available to disabled young people

• Knowledge of the principles of equal opportunities, health and safety and safeguarding

Skills

• Positively engage with children and young people to support their personal development

• Excellent inter-personal skills: able to communicate assertively to the team and with impact, maximising resources; able to build positive relationships quickly and easily with a diverse group of young people; able to exercise diplomacy at all levels

• Ability to facilitate participation in social, leisure and recreational activities for participants with a range of abilities and interests 

• Ability to establish positive relationships with representative of partner organisations and service providers

• Ability to put into practice the principles of personal safety and safeguarding 

• Ability to provide management support and guidance to volunteers and other staff assigned to the project 

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team

• Innovative and pro-active approach to problem solving

• Excellent time time management

Please see RSBC website for full Person Spec and JD

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Royal Society for Blind Children. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

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Job purpose: 

To work as a key member of the team in delivering the Hertfordshire Complex Needs Service. To support the line manager to meet the statutory requirements of the service specification and prepare for all internal and external service audits/ inspections.

Herts Young Homeless, Turning Point, and Hertfordshire Mind Network work as a partnership to provide community support to people recovering from mental health issues and additional complex needs, including substance misuse and learning disabilities.

The service will offer a range of support to promote personal recovery and independence including:

• 1:1 outreach support from dedicated Keyworker/co-worker providing solution-focused support with practical issues including such as finances/housing/employment.
• Crisis Planning – promoting self-management through individuals building an understanding of their own triggers/coping strategies.
• Active Referrals/Signposting – working with individuals to identify resources/services to meet their needs and providing appropriate support to access these effectively.

Benefits of working for hyh:

• 25 days per annum pro rata increasing by one day a year after 5 years’ service to a maximum of 28 days (in addition to Bank & Public holidays)
• An additional day annual leave to have your birthday off
• Contribution of 3% of basic salary to The People’s Pension on behalf of the staff member
• Group Life Insurance benefit of 4 times salary
• Monthly draws to win either “lunch on your manager” or a “leave work early” token
• A comprehensive Induction to hyh and your role
• One to one supervision with your line manager every 4-6 weeks
• Ongoing training relevant to your role

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

Closing date: 5pm - Wednesday 22nd January 2020

Please note we do not accept CV's, if you wish to apply please visit our website and download the short application form.

If you have any questions regarding the role or wish to discuss it with us, please contact a member of the team as we will be happy to help.

Oasis Community Housing has been expanding our Basis Beds service in Gateshead over the last two years and plan to extend further over the next 12 months as well as develop the offer in Sunderland and South Tyneside. The project will provide an accommodation offer to those furthest from safe and appropriate housing in a service designed specifically for individuals with multiple and complex needs.  Basis Beds is a same day access housing first style project with properties dispersed throughout the borough of Gateshead.

The postholder will be part of a team providing intensive housing management delivery in our housing service for people with multiple and complex needs.  This post will be responsible for the housing management function relating to up to forty separate properties, ensuring that all health and safety obligations are met, the properties are suitably decorated and furnished, repairs and maintenance schedule, management of rent and service charge systems and other housing related tasks.

You will be qualified to NVQ2 or equivalent in a relevant subject and have experience as a supported housing worker including experience of health and safety, finances, safeguarding, needs and risk assessment, personalised and holistic support provision. An understanding of the benefits system and knowledge of drug and alcohol misuse.  Prior experience and oversight of a portfolio of properties and housing management responsibilities are essential for this role.

Richmond Carers Centre, a network partner of the 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 provide a targeted service to young carers, aged 5 – 18 years. Young carers, provide vital emotional and practical support to a family member with a care need including sibling young carers. Their care role can have an impact on their wellbeing, education and social opportunities. We are looking for someone with the skills and ability to offer a coordinated approach in supporting young carers in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

As Young Carers Support Worker you will be part of a small dedicated team which directly deliver a range of services for young carers, including information and advice, emotional support and mentoring, promoting awareness of young carers and delivering a wide selection of group activities, both term-time and in the school holiday programme. Using all your skills, you will work with the young carers’ team to deliver, review, and continually develop services for young carers to best meet their identified needs.  

With your proven knowledge of working with children and young people, families, carers or other vulnerable groups on an individual and/or group basis, you will recognise the importance of being client focused and have a commitment to enhance the lives of young carers and their families, including knowledge and awareness of sibling young carers and vulnerable families. You will be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of young carer’s needs, a wide range of skills in relation to service delivery to support young 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 young carers, their families and team members, and have a willingness to embrace our organisational values.  Being innovative and creative, you will identify and implement a range of support mechanisms for young carers, enhancing their wellbeing and supporting them to achieve identified goals.  Strong administrative, time management, IT and organisational skills are essential.  Your ability and willingness to regularly 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, work based pension or employer’s contribution to your pension scheme and above all, a supportive and friendly working environment.  

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

Closing date – midnight Sunday 26th January 2020.

Provisional interview dates – Monday 10th and Wednesday 12th February 2020.

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

Registered Charity No: 1092459. Company No: 4412793

SUPPORT PLANNER, MULTIPLE NEEDS TENANCY SUPPORT, NOTTINGHAM, FRWK06 £18,476 - £20,531 FTE, 37 HPW

The MNTS worker will be working with people in their own accommodation providing long term intensive tenancy support. You’ll be working with individuals who have been referred by Opportunity Nottingham who have multiple and complex needs including substance misuse, mental health, rough sleeping and offending.

The role will provide support to Service Users by support planning, reviewing and assessing their individual risks and needs in order to prevent homelessness and sustain accommodation.

The role will assist with housing, and other, benefit claims, setting up utilities, meaningful occupation, support to access health care as well as ensuring that new tenants understand their rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

The worker will adhere to all organisational and service lone working procedures, including the use of Guardian 24.

The role will use Inform, the online support planning software to write support plans and maintain records.

The role will involve close partnership working with Opportunity Nottingham Personal development Co-Ordinators and the successful candidate will need a creative approach to maintaining engagement with service users.

The hours of work are generally Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm with a degree of flexibility depending on service user need.

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.

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.

SUPPORT PLANNER, ON TRACK NON-EMERGENCY LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, TEMPORARY, MATERNITY COVER UPTO DECEMBER 2020, FWRK06 £18,476 - £20,531, 37 HPW (MONDAY-FRIDAY (8AM-4PM AND 12-8PM SHIFT PATTERN)

Are you passionate about helping people transform their lives for the better? Do you want a job that does remarkable work in your community? Are you looking to join a dynamic and caring organisation where 97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for?

Then Framework is for you…

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

· To coordinate the planning and delivery of support to service users

· To ensure that clients and the building is safe and secure.

· Shift working 8am to 4pm and 12 noon to 8pm shifts in dispersed accommodation service

For more information, please contact: Susan Cake-Taylor 

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.

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

Drop In Support Worker – 18 Month Contract (female)
Bristol

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, learn a skill, 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 and IT literate (in particular a proficient user of Microsoft Word and Outlook).

One25 is a Bristol based registered charity (no.1062391) providing services for women trapped in street sex-work and those who are building positive new lives away from the streets.

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 with potential of spreading the 30 hours over 5 days) and may include occasional evening commitments.
Salary: £19,040 pa (FTE £23,800)
Closing: 9am, Wednesday 5th February 2020
Interviews: Friday 14th February 2020
Start Date: As soon as possible

To apply for the role of Drop-In Support Worker, please select the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Support Worker, Drop-In Centre Worker, Female Support Worker, Key Worker, Social Care Worker, or Women’s Advocacy Worker.