Title: Cleaner

Hours

20hrs per week during office hours. Monday-Friday

Times subject to negotiation

Annual Leave

25 days plus Bank Holidays

(pro rata for part time staff)

Location

NOAH Welfare Centre, 141 Park St, Luton LU1 3HG

NOAH Academy 20-22 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DD

Salary

£9.30 her hour as per Luton Living Wage Foundation

Probationary Period

6 months

Reporting To

Welfare Centre Manager

Conditions of Employment

As contained in staff contract and NOAH Enterprise’ s Statement of Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Handbook

Job Purpose

NOAH Enterprise has been delivering services to vulnerable people throughout Bedfordshire since 1987. Our drop-in welfare centre operates with values of care compassion and commitment and is a place of hope and life support for those sleeping rough in Luton

The aim of the role is to provide a high-quality cleaning services at NOAH Welfare Centre and at the NOAH Academy.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring cleanliness in the two locations described and take the initiative in identifying and delivering remediation cleaning as well as following direction from the Welfare Centre Manager.

It is imperative that health and safety is adhered to and guidance followed in relation to control of substances that are hazardous to health (COSHH).

NOAH Welfare Centre

• Service user toilets and shower areas

Daily Mopping floors, wiping surfaces and tiles

• Staff toilets ie chief executives, welfare centre staff and kitchen staff toilet.

Daily Mopping floors, wiping surfaces and tiles

• Welfare Centre Offices

Daily vacuum, clean surfaces and desks on a rota basis

• Welfare Centre communal areas

Rota basis cleaning of internal windows, wipe surfaces and mop floors.

NOAH Academy

• Service user toilets

Daily mopping floors, wiping surfaces and tiles

• Staff toilets.

Daily mopping floors, wiping surfaces and tiles

• Offices

Daily vacuum, clean surfaces and desks on a rota basis

• Classrooms and communal areas

Clean internal windows, wipe surfaces and mop floors on a rota basis

General

Report anything in need of repair or replacement.

Keep cleaning area tidy at all times, with all cleaning materials in a locked storage cupboard.

Be familiar with the required care standards and regulations governing your job.

Be prepared to receive and undertake further training as required.

Administration

All duties to be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of NOAH Enterprise and in accordance with the Equal Opportunities policy of NOAH Enterprise.

Attend any meetings, seminars, training sessions as requested both on and off NOAH Enterprise premises

The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other duties as specified by the Chief Executive or Head of Welfare Services.  Permanent changes to the job description will only be made in negotiation with the post holder

Christian Ethos

The work of NOAH Enterprise is founded upon a Christian ethos and it is expected that the post holder will respect this ethos

Title: Cook and Catering Supervisor

Hours

Hours 7am-3pm – Monday to Friday

Bank Holidays must be covered in discussion with the Catering Team and Volunteers

Annual

Leave

25 days plus Bank Holidays

(pro rata for part time staff)

Location

NOAH Welfare Centre, 141 Park St, Luton LU1 3HG

Salary

£20,888

Probationary Period

6 months

Reporting

To

Welfare Centre Manager

Conditions

 of Employment

As contained in staff contract and NOAH Enterprise’ s Statement of Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Handbook

Job Purpose

NOAH Enterprise has been delivering services to vulnerable people throughout Bedfordshire since 1987. Our drop-in welfare centre operates with values of care compassion and commitment and is a bastion of hope and life support for those sleeping rough where 60 people have a midday meal and 20 people have a cooked breakfast every day of the year.

The aim of the role is to ensure the operation of an efficient and effective catering service by maximising use of donated food to provide high quality, nutritious meals whilst maintaining the highest possible standards of food hygiene and health & safety in all food preparation and storage areas.

The post holder will be responsible for the ordering and stock management of all food and catering supplies.

You will have experience of leading a busy kitchen and have excellent time-management, prioritisation, inter-personal, and administrative skills.

You will have the ability to build relationships with people from many nationalities and disadvantaged backgrounds and a commitment to help those in need.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Meal Provision

• Responsible for the daily planning of all meals ensuring that they are nutritionally balanced, always seeking to provide a varied and appetising menu. This will include a vegetarian option whilst also taking into account the dietary requirements as far as practical of the diverse ethnic and religious mix of service users
• Responsible for the physical storage and daily stock management of all food and kitchen produce, whilst ensuring the efficient and safe usage of food donations.
• Ensure that all meals are cooked and served to the highest standard
• It is the post holder’s responsibility to ensure that they maintain an up to date knowledge of issues surrounding food preparation and the provision of meals and to bring important changes to the attention of the Welfare Centre Manager.

Kitchen Hygiene

• Responsible for ensuring all kitchen staff are trained to the required standard including Food Hygiene Safety

• Kitchen hygiene standards must be kept in line with statutory food hygiene regulations and NOAH’s policies.
• Ensure that all food storage is in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and is appropriate to food type
• All donated food to be received and stored at appropriate temperatures ensuring compliance with statutory food storage regulations
• Ensure that freezer/fridge temperatures comply with Environmental Health regulations at all times and that a written record of this compliance is kept for inspection
• Supervise all kitchen staff and volunteers, ensuring compliance with all health and safety standards including those relating to the wearing of hygiene-protective clothing
• Carry out monthly food hygiene and health and safety audits with the Welfare Centre Manager
• Ensure that a schedule for the regular deep clean of the kitchen and food storage areas is in place and undertaken to timetabled frequency
• Ensure that meals for the Soup Kitchen and Weekend service are ready in advance for the Soup Kitchen Volunteers and Weekend Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve

General

• Organise, lead, mentor and motivate the kitchen staff team including coordinating closely with the Weekend Kitchen Assistant and arranging handovers between Friday>Saturday and Sunday>Monday.
• Assist the volunteer co-ordinator with the organising and monitoring of the staff rota for kitchen staff and volunteers including corporate teams, ensuring workload and tasks are allocated fairly
• Manage and oversee the serving of the main midday meal
• Prepare the soup and sandwich ingredients for the evening soup kitchen
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained to the manufacturers’ specification and is safe, reporting any issues promptly to the Welfare Centre Manager
• Manage the financial budget to ensure the catering service is cost effective. Handle cash effectively and ensure all monies are properly accounted for.
• Advise Day Centre staff of any unacceptable service user behaviour in either the dining room or kitchen areas
• Plan and deliver life skills/cooking training in liaison with the Head of Training and Employment
• Provide cover for staff absence, including occasional weekends when required

Administration

All duties to be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of NOAH Enterprise

All duties to be carried out in accordance with the Equal Opportunities policy of NOAH Enterprise

Attend any meetings, seminars, training sessions as requested both on and off NOAH Enterprise premises

The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other duties as specified by the Chief Executive or Head of Welfare Services.  Permanent changes to the job description will only be made in negotiation with the post holder

Christian Ethos

The work of NOAH Enterprise is founded upon a Christian ethos and it is expected that the post holder will respect this ethos

Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Young Peoples Service in Milton Keynes!

GBP 20,000 per annum, 40 hours per week, 6 month FTC plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Milton Keynes Young Peoples Service is for people aged 16 - 21 with the capacity to support 58 customers at any one time. The service provides a high level of support to young people with a variety of complex support needs and backgrounds including being care leavers, looked after children, unaccompanied asylum seeking children's as well as those that have had previous placement or family breakdowns. The service is compiled of 5 properties, the largest capacity at one site being 16 units.

Job Overview:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/ domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager.

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

Person Specification:

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

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

The Work Placement Coach will work alongside staff at The Old School Project to identify a wide range of work placement opportunities for adults with Autism, matching clients to work experience opportunities at the Old School.

The Old School Project is based at a Grade 2 listed building in Old Wolverton, and offers work placements to a wide range of people who need extra support on their journey towards paid employment. The building has three separate enterprises operating within it - a community centre, community café and 3 bedroomed Guest House - and work placements are offered within all enterprises, and in supporting the core functions of IT, marketing and adminstration. 

This role has been made possible thanks to funding from the Social Enterprise Fund, itself supported by the National Lottery Community Fund. Future Wolverton will be working alongside partner organisation Track who specialise in supporting adults with Autism to access work placements and paid work.  

The Old School building is owned by Future Wolverton, a membership based Community Benefit Society, that has a mission to establish Wolverton as a thriving and sustainable town within the city of Milton Keynes.   We do this by enabling an active and involved community to protect and celebrate the unique heritage of the Town, whilst developing new business, housing and community facilities to ensure future prosperity.

Head of Finance

Could you head up our Finance Team and work with us to offer hope and support to people struggling against homelessness and exclusion across Bedfordshire?

Background

NOAH (New Opportunities and Horizons) is a Luton-based charity working across Bedfordshire, offering hope and support to people struggling against homelessness and exclusion. For over 30 years NOAH has been working to provide support for people with complex needs who have nowhere else to turn. Our staff, volunteers, partners and benefactors, provide a combination that is dedicated to recognising the potential in people who have experienced disability and helping them to realise it. We have come through some tough times with them to create an organisation that can do extraordinary things.

At the heart of our vision is a belief in the fundamental dignity and worth of every individual.  Last year we met and worked with over 600 people through our Welfare Centre. We helped 250 people off the streets and trained over 800 people in a range of skills. Since 2015 over 350 have been assisted into employment.

NOAH has an annual turnover of c£2m, employs 60 staff and is assisted by some 300 volunteers. Our income sources are fairly diverse with only 15% generated from grants and donations. Most of our income is historically generated by our social enterprise, training and employment commissions and welfare contracts. Going forward into 2021 and beyond, we are looking to significantly develop our fundraising initiatives including capital fundraising as we embark on a rebuild of our Welfare Centre.

Appointment of a Head of Finance

We are recruiting for a Head of Finance to join our Senior Management Team.  The role reports directly into the CEO and represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of the charity in terms of effective financial control and contract management and have a real impact on the work we do to offer hope and support to people struggling against homelessness and exclusion.

The Head of Finance will lead, facilitate and ensure the implementation of the finance strategy to deliver financial sustainability and will have responsibility for financial governance and compliance matters and for setting up systems for financial control, effective planning, monitoring and evaluation.

We are looking for a qualified accountant with substantial financial management experience, with the ability to work at both a strategic and operational level.

This role presents an opportunity to work with an established organisation at an exciting point in its development. We are looking for a Head of Finance who shares our passion for the work we are doing. If you want to play a leading part in shaping the future of our services, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

The work of NOAH Enterprise is founded upon a Christian ethos and it is expected that the post holder will respect this ethos.

Application is by CV and a covering letter which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role and how you meet the role requirements. Please read through the candidate information pack before applying

The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd October.  Shortlisted candidates will interview with Eastside Primetimers in the weeks commencing 26th October and 2nd November. This will be followed by interviews with NOAH with candidates who have progressed to the next stage in the weeks commencing 9th or 16th October.

The MND Association have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Intelligence Analyst to join our Data & Insight Team on a 6-month fixed term contract.

Salary: c.£35,000 per annum plus benefits

Location: Northampton

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Contract Type: 6 month Fixed Term Contract

About the role

Over the next year we want to drive forward the development of our business intelligence capabilities by creating a suite of dashboards which show the impact and reach of our work for people with and affected by MND across a multitude of business units.

Working closely with the Data & Insight team, ICT and Head of Planning & Performance, this role will design and develop business intelligence, utilising Qlik Sense across the association to provide critical business reporting.

Upon completion of the fixed term contract this role will have placed the Association in the position to self-maintain and take forward the developments that are made, into the future, having provided training and support to our users.

What are we looking for?

This role will hit the ground running so we are looking for someone who is passionate about data and can create visually engaging business reporting, with proven experience of using data visualisation tools such as Qlik Sense and experience of SQL.

It is key that the person can engage with customers to understand and gather business requirements and have the technical knowledge to turn their requirements into informative reports.

For further information about the role please view the Job Description.

How to apply?

We would love to hear from you and encourage early applications.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply online now.

About Us

The MND Association has been through some exciting changes - embracing agile working, introducing new technology and a recent move to a new, flexible office space.

These changes, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, will give staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

Important Notices

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Our selection process will be multi stage; this may include video call screening, psychometric assessments and formal interview/s.

At the MND Association we are committed to equalities and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation by people with and affected by MND, current and future staff and volunteers and stakeholders.

Would you like to work for an innovative community project making a difference to the lives of young people?

The Café & Catering Manager will manage the Café at the Old School, ensuring a high-quality food and drink offer and standard of service to the public.  A key part of this role is to help to deliver learning and employment support opportunities for students from Slated Row School.  The ideal candidate will be a patient and kind individual who enjoys helping others to learn catering skills.  You will also have entrepreneurial skills, able to contribute energy and ideas about how the café can generate an income in the long-term. You will enjoy working for a small organisation, where you will have the autonomy and flexibility to make the job your own, whilst delivering significant social impact for the local area.

The Old School Project is based at a Grade 2 listed building in Old Wolverton, located next door to Slated Row School, who are a strategic partner in the project.  The Old School offers students from the school, who have special educational needs and learning difficulties, an invaluable opportunity to gain work experience and life skills. The students support the day-to-day operation of our community centre, community café and 3 bedroomed Guest House, all of which operate on a commercial basis.

The building is owned by Future Wolverton, a membership based Community Benefit Society, that has a mission to establish Wolverton as a thriving and sustainable town within the city of Milton Keynes.  We do this by enabling an active and involved community to protect and celebrate the unique heritage of the Town, whilst developing new business, housing and community facilities to ensure future prosperity.

Our volunteers provide important support to bereaved families and others attending an Inquest at a Coroners Court. 

As a Volunteer Coordinator you will be responsible for managing 70 exisiting volunteers and recruiting and trainig more volunteers to deliver the Service in Coroner’s Courts in the Midlands when required. 

You will need to be highly professional, very organised and able to manage your own workload.  Travel is involved and will cover a large geographical area and some overnight stays may be necessary depending on where the successful applicant lives.   A willingness to work on a flexible basis is essential.  The role is for 37.5 hours per week over 4 days.

Gegraphical area to be covered: South Staffordshire; Coventry; Leicestershire; Lincolnshire; Milton Keynes; Northamptonshire; Oxfordshire; Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

Please be advised that some interviews may take place via Zoom due to the current restrictions.

Closing date: 30 September 2020

Interview dates: week commencing 5 October 2020

Short list interviews: week commencing 12 October 2020

At South Bucks Hospice, we are looking for 2 shop assistants to join our Reuse team at our High Heavens / Aston Clinton sites. This is a great opportunity for someone with retail experience to actively support the achievement of all agreed sales, financial and operational targets with an aim to maximise profits.

Hours of work: 30 hours per week , 9am to 5pm, over 4 days

Location: Reuse Site High Heavens / Aston Clinton 

Some of the key responsibilities are:

• Personal compliance with the Reuse Operation Manual, the site controls, including
  • Health and safety legislation (The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974);
  • Consumer law (Consumer Rights Act 2005);
  • Trading standards requirements (The General Product Safety Regulations 2005);
  • Lottery regulations (Gambling Act 2005);
  • FCC’s operational requirements;
  • Portable Appliance Testing (PAT);
  • South Bucks Hospice’s internal policies and procedures.

• Adherence to pricing policy and stock control measures, ensuring the shop is well stocked at all times;
• Create effective relationships with traders to the benefit of South Bucks Hospice;
• Support the management of the feeder site process resulting in quality donation through the appropriate encouragement of the feeder sites;
• Create a positive environment resulting in a working environment that is clean, Quick and successful resolution of all customer queries and complaints and escalate where necessary;
• Greet customers in an effective and timely manner from first engagement through to processing the sale through the till. 100% compliance with cash handling processes;
• Drive the van to facilitate the collection and delivery of donations if required to do so by the Reuse Shop Manager.

Essential requirements:

• Retail experience, ideally in a charity environment preferred;
• Driving license with no endorsements and for insurance purposes over the age of 25;
• Demonstrate a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail;

• Punctual and presentable;

• Willing to learn;

• Effective Communications with colleagues and Management team;

• Calm temperament under pressured conditions;

• Willingness to travel to other locations;

• Customer Service focussed;
• Approachable and accessible;
• Basic computer skills.

Benefit:

At South Bucks Hospice we promote a friendly and supportive working environment. You will be working as part of your local community, making a difference to the lives of those with life limiting illnesses, their families and carers.  

“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

Due to a high demand for our service, we have several Talkback Equip Project Worker vacancies to deliver a range of services to our members with learning disability and/or autism. Within the Equip Project, you will be working closely with local Further Education colleges by supporting young people, one to one, towards their education provision. Other project activities include gardening and allotment groups (some of which are based in National Trust properties), social and life skills training, a men’s independence group, travel training, a drama group which puts on regular shows, a recycling and tools workshop, a creative media group and a group working with animals.

We are currently recruiting for:

Project Workers – Learning Assistants - £18000- £19200 p.a. or pro rata

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

Full year and term time roles available

No shift work or evening/weekend work

You will work at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus in local colleges and out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability or autism to meet their individual needs also support young people with their families to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.

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

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).

Closing date: 4th October 2020

Exciting new opportunity for a Violence against Women and Girls Specialist Support Worker join our Young Peoples service in Milton Keynes!

GBP 23,543 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Milton Keynes Young Peoples Service is for people aged 16 - 21 with the capacity to support 52 Young People at any one time. The service provides a high level of support to Young People that may be care leavers, looked after children and unaccompanied asylum seeking children. They are supported with a variety of complex support needs such as child sexual exploitation, gangs and offending, substance misuse and mental health.
You will be working alongside other specialists and supports workers to support Young People to meet their aspirations, stay safe and live independently. The service is compiled of 5 properties, the largest capacity at one site being 16 units with 24hr support.

Job Overview:

Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post.
The Young People in Milton Keynes services will have complex and multifaceted needs. This could include emotional and mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, partaking in criminal activity and anti-social behaviours or being at risk of sexual exploitation.
Whilst the majority of young people referred will not yet be ready to live fully independently, they will be ready to begin the transition to adulthood and develop their independent living skills. The young people will require a supportive, structured and stable environment with clear boundaries in which to do this.
Specialist support workers are expected to work with the young people that have the most complex needs. They should be the lead in their team regarding their specialism, form partnerships with external agencies and lead on co production and customer engagement. You would work as part of a team of support workers and other specialists, providing support to the rest of the team as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

Exciting new opportunity for a Substance Misuse Specialist Support Worker join our Young Peoples service in Milton Keynes!

GBP 23,543 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Milton Keynes Young Peoples Service is for people aged 16 - 21 with the capacity to support 52 Young People at any one time. The service provides a high level of support to Young People that may be care leavers, looked after children and unaccompanied asylum seeking children. They are supported with a variety of complex support needs such as child sexual exploitation, gangs and offending, substance misuse and mental health.
You will be working alongside other specialists and supports workers to support Young People to meet their aspirations, stay safe and live independently. The service is compiled of 5 properties, the largest capacity at one site being 16 units with 24hr support.

Job Overview:

Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post.
The Young People in Milton Keynes services will have complex and multifaceted needs. This could include emotional and mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, partaking in criminal activity and anti-social behaviours or being at risk of sexual exploitation.
Whilst the majority of young people referred will not yet be ready to live fully independently, they will be ready to begin the transition to adulthood and develop their independent living skills. The young people will require a supportive, structured and stable environment with clear boundaries in which to do this.
Specialist support workers are expected to work with the young people that have the most complex needs. They should be the lead in their team regarding their specialism, form partnerships with external agencies and lead on co production and customer engagement. You would work as part of a team of support workers and other specialists, providing support to the rest of the team as needed.
The Substance Misuse Specialist should have experience of working with young people that have experienced trauma and the complex issues that arise due to this. You should have knowledge of the kind of substances young people use including new psychoactive substance or "legal highs" and the ability to work with young people to reduce the amount of substances they use as well as looking at harm reduction techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

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

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Right now, our Supported Housing service in Northampton is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

This is a permanent full-time post at 37.5 hours a week.

The salary for this post is £17,354.00 per annum with subsequent progression to £17,580.00 per annum.

Closing date: 11th October 2020 at 11:59pm

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification,  will be considered for an interview.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website. 

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Seeking a motivated, self-starter who is passionate about supporting young people through relationships education.

The Covid-19 pandemic has put relationships education in the spotlight. With many family relationships being put under immense pressure due to the social and economic challenges created by lockdown, it is more important than ever to provide young people with the opportunity to consider what a healthy relationship looks like and what their future relationship ambitions might be.

Explore is a small but established educational charity. We provide young people with the time and space to explore healthy relationships. Our youth-led sessions are facilitated by our specially trained team of Local Development Officers and provide a rare opportunity for young people to ask adults about their experiences of relationships and marriage in order to inform how they might approach creating and sustaining healthy and happy relationships for themselves in the future.

We are seeking a part time (2 days per week during school term time) Local Development Officer to run our Buckinghamshire region. This role will involve:

• Engaging with secondary schools in your region, to promote Explore’s mission and to offer sessions using Explore’s methodology
• Negotiating session pricing with schools, using the guidance provided by Explore
• Coordinating, planning and leading on school session days, including facilitating some sessions, with the support of volunteers and other colleagues where needed
• Recruiting high quality volunteers in your region to ensure sessions can run effectively and to a high standard
• Communicating regularly with existing Explore volunteers in your region to keep them engaged in Explore’s mission and their role within our work
• Reporting to schools, volunteers and colleagues on the impact of each session using electronic feedback requests developed by Explore
• Providing weekly progress reports to your Line Manager, the Operations Manager

Skills, Experience & Qualities we are seeking:

• Experience of working with young people, ideally in a youth work or educational setting is essential
• Experience of influencing and / or negotiating fees for a product or service is desirable
• Experience of working in the educational sector in some form is desirable
• Ability to facilitate, coach, mentor and / or teach is highly desirable
• Ability to connect and engage with young people is essential
• Resilient, with the ability to adapt to unfolding situations
• Personal qualities of patience, integrity and a sense of humour would be an advantage
• Strong active listening skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a remote team

We are an educational charity however our organisational values and culture are aligned to a Christian ethos. Applications are accepted and encouraged from individuals of all faiths and no faith. We would expect the successful candidate to share our values of compassion, kindness, treating others fairly, acting ethically at all times, and being respectful.

This role is part time two days per week during school term time.

This role is home based however the successful candidate will be required to travel to schools within their region regularly and will be expected to attend occasional team meetings / training days further afield.

PLEASE APPLY THROUGH CHARITY JOB BY SUBMITTED YOUR CV (MAXIMUM 2 PAGES) AND A COVERING LETTER (MAXIMUM 2 PAGES) OUTLINING YOUR SUITABILITY FOR THE ROLE.