The Project Worker will contribute to the provision of our ‘Changing Lives’ Resettlement service which supports people experiencing marginalisation or disadvantage as a result of homelessness, poverty, substance misuse, mental health problems or social isolation, to help them achieve settled and healthier lives.

The aim of the role is to ensure that every client can access their full range of rights through working effectively with other internal/external providers so that they can move to a more settled way of living.

The Project Worker role will be to support people experiencing marginalisation or disadvantage resulting from homelessness, poverty, substance misuse, mental health problems or social isolation to achieve settled and healthier lives. The role focuses on supporting clients to move on in a safe, sustainable and healthy way. The Project Worker reports directly to the Resettlement Manager and plays a key role in delivering SIFA Fireside’s vision.

A key aspect of this role is to work effectively in partnership with the wider team to help clients to access accommodation, training, education, and employment opportunities. You will be working with clients to remove any barriers to accessing these opportunities.

The curriculum lead will make a significant contribution to the development of the teaching, learning and assessment (grading and observation of practice and academic components) on Frontline’s programmes. The curriculum Lead will also be primarily involved with delivery of teaching materials in various settings, including at our 5-week summer institute, recall days and in unit teaching. You will play a key role in the development of Practice Tutors and Consultant Social Workers, running briefings on curriculum areas, developing teaching skills, undertaking observations of teaching, unit meetings, individual and group coaching sessions. 

This is a varied and exciting role in a rapidly growing, ambitious organisation. We need people who are enthusiastic about joining us to ensure our programmes remain innovative and excellent and that we become widely recognised as delivering world leading programmes. You will  be passionate about teaching and learning and have a deep interest in social work education.

Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Full- Time (35 hrs p/w) - FTC until 31 March 2021

Graiseley Centre, Wolverhampton 

Ref Code: KWM-201

Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of engaging positively with young people, families, offenders or other vulnerable groups?

If so, St Giles Trust has an exciting opportunity for driven Keyworkers to work on a vital project that aims to help to minimise and manage the risks posed by young people engaging in activities related to drugs, alcohol, and gangs, and to keep young people from coming into care by supporting them to live safely with their families.

About St Giles Trust 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About these pivotal roles

You will be expected to be a proactive member of the new specialist multi-agency and multidisciplinary Young Persons Team, where you will provide a high-level service to vulnerable or at-risk young people across the different levels of need/ support from early help to children and young people in care. This will involve sharing best practice with other members of the team in relation to approaches and strategies, developing plans of support and promoting programmes of social education, activities, support, and advice.

You will also build positive relationships and promote the value of lifestyle changes to the client group and their families, while also contributing to multi-disciplinary assessments of children and families in need of help and coaching young people in connecting with community resources and services. Providing practical advice to professionals who come into contact with children and young adults who are involved, suspected or at risk of being exploited through gangs is also a key aspect of this role.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess clients’ needs

• Proven record of engaging successfully with challenging people

• Experience in negotiating with partner agencies to establish links to further the aims of a project.

• A relevant qualification, or to be working towards one, and a Level 3 Advice & Guidance qualification

• Knowledge of the client group and the challenges and motivations of young people 

• A sound understanding of anti-discriminatory working practices

• Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills, both verbal and written

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 7th June 2020. Interview dates: 17th and 18th June 2020 (please note if lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures are still in place, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via video).

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37.5 hours per week

Fixed term contract until August 2021

The West Midlands Anti-Slavery Network (WMASN) CIC connects the various agencies involved in tackling modern day slavery in the West Midlands and beyond. We aim to develop an effective regional multi agency anti-slavery network to raise awareness, reduce the threat and harm of slavery and rescue and support victims of slavery in the West Midlands geographical area. Developing strategic partnerships and collaborations with other regional, national and international organisations to tackle modern day slavery, including networks, partnerships, agencies and learning establishments is key to the Network achieving its aim.

We are recruiting for a rewarding and engaging Advice and Advocacy Coordinator (Male survivors) role.

The role will require the postholder to take responsibility for the immediate support, safety, and referral pathways for male adult survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery post rescue and/or prior to a National Referral Mechanism (NRM) referral. The successful candidate will manage a client caseload (and the associated deadlines, record keeping and prioritisation of tasks), promoting the wellbeing and safety of their clients, as well as assisting them to make informed decisions about their future. You will be working directly with potential survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery, identifying and responding to their immediate needs. The successful candidate will also be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of the safe house.

You will have a good understanding and awareness of the rights and entitlements of migrants, trafficked persons, asylum seekers and refugees, have knowledge of the National Referral Mechanism and have proven experience of working with clients with complex needs (drug and alcohol issues, mental health diagnosis).

Experience working with survivors of modern slavery either paid or voluntary is desirable, but not essential, as is experience of working in a safe house.

The post holder will be required to be part of the on-call rota and respond to crisis situations at the house outside of normal working hours when required.

An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Closing Date for Applications – Monday 18th May (no later than 10am)

Interview Date –  Interviews will take place via Skype on Monday 25th May

Please follow the link to download the application pack. 

Recruitment during Covid-19
During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be through video call.
Additionally, the successful applicant will be fully supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

This is an exciting time to join our innovative and dynamic Birmingham Essential Skills team as we work to end the homelessness of our members by supporting their learning and inclusion needs.

About the role
As Essential Skills and Inclusion tutor you will be responsible for the delivery of basic skills sessions in literacy, numeracy and digital inclusion. You will work across teams in a reflective, proactive way to ensure best outcomes for your learners and individuals for whom you are a lead worker.

About you
To be successful in this role you will:
Have experience in delivering essential skills sessions and hold or working towards a teaching qualification.
Display effective inclusion practices with a working knowledge of accessibility issues, specifically those related to digital inclusion, additional learning needs and ESOL.
Have experience of working with vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach adults and/or young people.
Have experience of delivering personalised outcomes within an ever-changing environment.

The ability to build positive relationships with people from all sectors.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

Closing date: Monday 15 June 2020 (11.59pm)
Interviews: Thursday 25 June 2020

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness. If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team by email, contact details can be found on our webpage.

To see our work in action please visit our website

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

We are recruiting for a new Deputy Manager in our Supported Living services in Sutton Coldfield and Erdington, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism. We are looking for a candidate who is kind, honest, reliable, organised and a good listener with experience of working in a care and support setting. 

Salary: The salary range for the position is £17,290.00 to £20,930.00 per annum (depending on experience) which is equivalent to £9.50 to £11.50 per hour. Sleep-in shifts will be required and are paid at £62.64 per night (11pm to 7am). You will also be part of the Emergency out of hours On-Call rota and will receive an additional £20.00 per night for providing on-call cover.

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Hours: Permanent contract - 35 hours per week. 

Role summary: In this role you will support the Registered Manager which includes a range of daily tasks and activities including mealtimes, leisure activities and hobbies, volunteer placements or educational courses, taking medication, shopping, seeing family and friends and organising finances. You will support and motivate support workers; including helping to plan rotas, holding supervision meetings and being part of a management on-call rota. You will receive ongoing support from your line manager and other members of the management team, a comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities.

Are you ambitious, keen to create wonderful experiences for supporters and develop new ideas?

During your twelve months as Community and Events Fundraising Manager (maternity cover) at John Taylor Hospice you will join a small, ambitious team generating funds to make every moment matter for people at the end of their life. We are looking for someone who shares our values of excellent supporter care, pride in our fundraising profession and a determination to succeed.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, this role will be responsible for our flagship Sunset Walk event, developing a portfolio of new, exciting events and supporting community fundraising initiatives. This will require a significant amount of proactive work to generate new business, and imagination and creativity to deliver high quality events. The role is responsible for securing and delivering new audiences for events, and providing an excellent level of supporter care to existing supporters. The post-holder will plan and manage their activity to deliver agreed income targets for community campaigns and events.

Please note: previous applicants need not apply.

• Are you experienced in delivering workshops to young people in schools?
• Do you want to make a genuine difference to disadvantaged young people?
• Are you motivational and inspiring?

If so then you might be the person we are looking for…

We are looking for motivated and inspiring individuals to deliver dynamic, exciting, and innovative workshops to large groups of young people in schools up and down the country (largely focused in England).  

We are looking primarily to recruit facilitators from the following regions:

• North East (England)
• South Coast (England)
• Midlands
• London
• however, we will also consider applicants based in other locations.

This position requires you to have demonstrable evidence of experience delivering workshops to large groups of young people (11-18) in a schools-based context.

Your application form and supporting statement should detail your experience of this clearly and succinctly.

Applicants without experience of delivering workshops to large groups of young people in schools will not be considered.

The Talent Foundry is an independent education charity dedicated to opening the doors of opportunity to young people. We seek to level the playing field by ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities as their peers. We deliver a range of workshops to students in schools across the country, covering a variety of themes including employability, technology, engineering and media. 

The rate will be £200/day, classed as over 3 hours.

Specific Responsibilities relating to the role of Freelance Facilitator:

• Deliver dynamic, professional and informative workshops to a variety of young people in schools and other education-based contexts
• Act as ambassador for The Talent Foundry and our corporate partners
• Motivate, inspire and support the young people that take part in our workshops
• Deliver the workshop content as directed by the relevant Programme Manager
• Act as a key point of contact for teachers and corporate volunteers for each workshop

Other General Responsibilities:

• Operate as a flexible team player and provide a high level of customer service to schools and anyone connected with The Talent Foundry.
• To be aware of, and comply with, all policies and procedures at The Talent Foundry including health and safety, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
• To be aware of, and support, diversity and equal opportunities for all, appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims ofThe Talent Foundry.
• To attend and participate in meetings and events as required.
• To participate in training and other learning activities as required.

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Talent Foundry Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report this in line with the Safeguarding policy. 

The Talent Foundry is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.  Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

We are looking for facilitators to join our team - likely starting September, but interviews conducted over the next few months, current circumstances permitting. 

Hibiscus Housing Association Limited

 Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care

Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care £32,000 - £34,000 Full-time, Permanent

Hibiscus Domiciliary Care Agency provides reliable, flexible and affordable personal care people age 55 and over who value their independence. We are focused on providing the highest-quality care for older people in the comfort in their own homes and for the residents living at Hibiscus House. Hibiscus House was initially built to address the shortage of accommodation for older people from the black community. Today it boasts a vibrant mixed community of male and female residents.

Hibiscus Housing Association Limited is looking to recruit a Registered Manager, experienced in leading domiciliary care to lead the team, caring for elderly clients with conditions such as dementia and minor health conditions. Be responsible for the efficient delivery of the Dom-care service, manage resources, adapting to the changing needs of clients and providing exceptional quality care alongside ensuring compliance with CQC and relevant legislation.

We are looking for a highly skilled candidate with plenty of previous experience in domiciliary care management who can lead from the front and motivate the staff to provide the best quality of care for clients.

The successful Registered Manager will have a good track record in a similar position, determined, and business minded, commercially forward thinking and able to operate in a fast-paced work environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the organisation and a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Develop new business growth opportunities and strengthening existing client base
• Efficiently manage the day to day running of the domiciliary care business.
• Allocate resources and monitor performance to deliver high quality, safe and effective homecare to customers within budget.
• Manage all aspects of the domiciliary staff team.
• Provide strong leadership so staff are clear about their respective duties and responsibilities and have the support they need to carry out their roles safely.

The Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will have a background of working within domiciliary care management and much experience working with elderly clients with a dementia and other health conditions.
• A positive, forward thinking and very approachable personality is essential.
• Good understanding of the needs of people who require care and support at home and the principles of good care practice is essential for this role.
• This position would be ideally suited to a Registered Care Manager or a strong Deputy/Care Coordinator looking for a step up.
• Requirements (Essential) NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care or the equivalent qualification
• Have sound working knowledge of CQC requirements.
• Full UK Driver's licence and own vehicle.
• Be passionate about providing first rate care to people in their own homes.
• Be IT literate.

Summary:

We are seeking a candidate that has a genuine passion for the quality of services, is hands on and wants to be a visible leader. You will successfully oversee and develop the domiciliary service and motivate a team to deliver the best quality of care. In exchange we are offering a competitive salary depending on candidate experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will have experience in business development; and

• The ability to nurture key customer relationships with Local Authorities, NHS and private commissioners of services
• Must have a sound working knowledge of CQC regulation/standards and be able to lead the team’s development and success in delivering high quality, person-centred services
• Have knowledge of working with the elderly and dementia population with management experience within a domiciliary setting

Hours:  8.30-.4.30 Monday – Thursday and 8.30-4.00, Friday

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Reports to: Chief Officer

You will provide fantastic stewardship and support to community groups, organisations, family groups and volunteers with the aim of maximising income and delivering the community fundraising strategy. You will be driven and thrive on the challenge of setting and achieving ambitious goals and have excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

You will be maintaining existing relationships out in the community such as with schools and community groups but you will also be tasked with developing new ones. You will also be recruiting volunteers to spread the word on the fantastic work that this charity does to support families across Birmingham.

To be successful in this role you must have had experience of building relationships, developing new business and delivering excellent customer care and have the drive and motivation to work towards financial targets. You must be confident at building relationships across all levels and have excellent project management skills.