Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to inspire our team and stakeholders during the next exciting phase of Gloucestershire Nightstop?

If you are an experienced service manager, passionate about transforming the lives of vulnerable young people with the ability to lead a committed staff and volunteer team, then Gloucestershire Nightstop has the perfect role for you.

You will oversee a service providing excellent outcomes for young people whilst protecting our unique ethos and approach towards the prevention of youth homelessness in Gloucestershire. We have supported vulnerable young people aged 16-25 years old in Gloucestershire for the past 18 years. Our vision is that every young person has the resources they need to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life.

Our purpose is to be there for and respond to vulnerable young people when they need us most. Offering emergency accommodation in the homes of trained and committed volunteers.

We are looking for a Service Manager with experience of working with young people and/or vulnerable young adults. You must have a driving licence and an enhanced DBS check will be required.

We are an energetic local charity working for older adults in Waltham Forest.

We are now a growing and rapidly changing organisation, we are keen to develop new services and diversify our income streams.

We are seeking an experienced Manager to develop and provide a range of high quality fee-based wellbeing and community services which enable older people in Waltham Forest to maintain active, healthy lifestyles within their local communities.

The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial and responsible for the development and day-to-day running of a range of services such as Handyperson, Foot care and the business planning for a new charity shop. 

This role will include researching, financial modelling, managing budgets, marketing and producing reports on the performance of the service.

Experience of successful delivery and development of Services, (preferably fee-based) and excellent administration is essential to this role.

We offer 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays and a pension with employer contribution of 4%. The 21 hours are flexible across 4-5 days per week

Age UK Waltham Forest is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 8am, Monday 9th December 2019.

Interviews will be held: w/c Monday 16th December.

We do not accept CVs, please apply via our website with the link provided.

As Project Manager, you will lead on and manage the delivery of the Money House project by meeting stated project outcomes including time and beneficiaries, manage effective relationships with delivery partners, senior staff at Local Authority level and other stakeholders to ensure the success of the project.

The Durham Road Service, in Consett, provides Supported Living for adults who have a learning disability/autism, or have mental health needs. The service works within the SPELL Framework to provide a skilled and bespoke service to people on the autistic spectrum.

We are seeking an experienced practitioner to undertake the interesting and responsible role of Project Manager, for five individuals with a range of needs and aspirations.  You must be confident, warm, highly motivated and committed to providing an excellent service.

You will have previous relevant experience, knowledge and a good understanding of working with people with a learning disability who have complex needs. You must be skilled in assessment and support planning, person-centred planning and the use of positive behaviour support strategies. You will need to demonstrate a commitment to using person-centred thinking and approaches in your work, to achieve great outcomes for the people we support.

As well as providing direct support and leading the service. You will manage and deploy staff effectively to meet the needs of service users, taking into account their personalised schedules and activity plans. You must be professional and able to act as a role model, leading your team by example to ‘go the extra mile’ to support service users.

You will be patient, professional and well organised with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You will be able to liaise proactively and effectively with Care Managers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will build warm, trusting relationships with service users and their families. You must have experience in supervising and mentoring a team, and must have excellent communication skills. Relevant experience and qualifications are required such as NVQ Level 4/5, DipSW or a management qualification.

As this is a 24 hours/7 day a week supported living service you will need to be flexible and responsive to changing needs and demonstrate willingness to work the full range of shifts. In return we will offer you on-going professional development and the support of a highly motivated team of colleagues.

Closing date: 09 December 2019

Hampton Crescent is a 40 flat Extra Care Service in East Leeds, this site has a vibrant and established care team providing compassionate support to people under your management.  The service always has support cover in place during the day and operates waking night support to clients should they need it.  The service is registered with the CQC as delivering Personal Care and has good systems and processes in place to ensure that a quality service is delivered consistently.  You will need to fulfil the role of registered manager with the CQC for this service and meet the expectations of the local authority commissioners and the contract that unpins the service.

You will have the values and commitment to lead the staff team to provide the highest standards of customer care and person-centred service delivery and to promote independence, choice and wellbeing. The role will involve the operational management of the service and the direct supervision of Senior Support Workers.

You will be expected to work effectively with families and other agencies and to maintain a positive and trusting relationship with the on-site Housing Scheme Managers.  You will need skills in contract and relationship management. You will undertake quality assurance checks at the service to ensure compliance with essential standards of care, this is a busy service and therefore you will need to be hard working, accountable and have strong organisational skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in partnership with other agencies to provide a holistic and joined up approach for meeting the needs of older adults. You will respond to referrals, undertake assessments and take part in allocation processes.  You will ensure that each person moving into the service has a personalised care plan which ensures that their needs and preferences are met.

You will have relevant skills, knowledge and at least three years management experience gained in the care and support of older people in settings such as Extra Care, home care or residential care. You will have previous experience of staff supervision and management.  You will be expected to bring a warm, caring and person-centred approach to your work and to be able to work collaboratively with our service users and their families.  You will demonstrate a commitment to re-ablement principles and to promoting dignity and independence.

We require an experienced Registered Manager to manage two high quality Extra Care services for older people in Slough. You will have the values and commitment to lead the staff team to provide the highest standards of customer care and person-centred service delivery and to promote independence, choice and wellbeing.

The role will involve the operational management of the service and the direct supervision of two Extra Care Team Leaders. You will ensure that the services meet the care standards and expectations of the local authority commissioners.

You will be expected to work effectively with families and other agencies and to maintain a positive and trusting relationship with the on-site Housing Scheme Managers.  You will need skills in contract and relationship management. You will undertake quality assurance checks at both services to ensure compliance with essential standards of care. These are busy services and therefore you will need to be hard working, accountable and have strong organisational skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in partnership with other agencies to provide a holistic and joined up approach for meeting the needs of older adults. You will respond to referrals, undertake assessments and take part in allocation processes.  You will ensure that each person moving in to the service has a personalised care plan which ensures that their needs and preferences are met.

You will have relevant skills, knowledge and at least three years experience gained in the care and support of older people in settings such as extra care, home care or residential care. You will have previous experience of staff supervision and management.  You will be expected to bring a warm, caring and person-centred approach to your work and to be able to work collaboratively with our service users and their families.  You will demonstrate a commitment to re-ablement principles and to promoting dignity and independence.

An accredited health or social qualification is required, such as NVQ 4/5. In return we can offer you good conditions of service and personal development opportunities. We offer a strong charitable ethos and a supportive, friendly and inclusive culture.

Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering high quality care through a diverse, well trained and supported local work force.

Advocate

25 hours per week (with options to increase) pro rata salary: £18,500- £24,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Plus additional benefits including 23 days a/l

About Us: Harrow Mencap is a campaigning organisation and a multi-project service provider supporting adults, young people and children with learning disabilities, other disadvantages - and their families and carers - to ensure their needs, rights and aspirations are met.

Role Purpose: To provide person centred advocacy to individuals qualifying under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act or Children and Family Act.

Reporting to: Advocacy Services Manager, Care Act and Advocacy Services Business Unit, the job-holder will be responsible for the following key duties:

• To meet with clients to provide them with information on, and to help their voice heard, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain the services they need
• To communicate with clients at a level which meets their needs
• To support clients at key statutory meetings such as, social care reviews and assessments, CPA reviews, safeguarding meetings and meetings with legal professionals etc.
• To build and maintain up to date and accurate advocacy case notes using the service’s database system
• To work flexibly as a team member contributing to service planning, implementation and provide seamless cover across the team

Our ideal candidate should be experienced in this field and working towards the City and Guilds Diploma in Advocacy.  We are looking for an individual passionate advocating and campaigning for disabled people and their carers to live independent lives, demonstrate an understanding of health and social care, manage self, document own work and project professional friendly attitude.

We are committed to safeguarding, equal opportunity, and we guarantee an interview to all applicants with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria.

Age UK has led on the developments of 'We Are Undefeatable', a transformational campaign to change misconceptions around long term health conditions and physical activity.

We are now actively recruiting for a Social Media Manager to further develop and deliver this ground-breaking campaign.

Bringing together 15 health and social care charities along with partners such as Sport England and Public Health England our aim is to provide a unified voice to engage and motivate sustainable behaviour changes across a range of health conditions.

This is a 1 year fixed term contract with a possible extension...

You will be:

* Highly experienced in working on social media and have excellent oral and written communication skills
* Experienced in creating and managing high profile social campaigns across multiple channels
* Proven in creating effective social posts and have copywriting and design skills
* Detail focused, with a passion for high standards of design and implementation
* Experienced in developing long-term campaign strategy
* A creative team member, inspiring colleagues and partners with fresh ideas
* Confident working autonomously at times
* Accustomed to working with external creative and media agencies
* Required to travel from time to time and may be required to work out of hours to ensure project delivery

What we offer in return

* 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* A fantastic pension (with up to 9% employer contributions)
* Health cash plan
* Annual Season Ticket loan (spread the cost of your commute)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Shopping discounts and many more excellent benefits

Additional Information

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Service Manager

• Full-time: 35 hours-per-week, permanent
• Location: London (occasional travel to home counties)
• Salary: £35, 000 - £40,000 per annum
   

GamCare operates the National Gambling HelpLine, providing information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. Advisers are available 24 hours a day on Freephone 0808 8020 133 or via web chat . We also offer a range of free treatment across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as a moderated Forum and daily chatrooms so that people can speak to others experiencing similar issues and seek support.

We now have an exciting opportunity to hire a new Service Manager for our London Clinical Treatment Team. The treatment team work directly with individuals entering our service - identifying, screening and providing interventions for people affected by gambling problems, family and friends who are impacted, and those at risk of gambling-related harms.

The Service Manager role will ensure effective and safe service provision for those who need it. As a part of this, you will have the opportunity to work in a team dedicated to providing high quality outcomes of our stepped care model, ensuring that it is strength based, recovery-orientated and outcomes focused.

You will also provide leadership and support to our new treatment services across the home counties. The role will also work with statutory services, local professionals and community groups to provide support and interventions to those in need.

If you have previous experience of managing a treatment service and would like to join GamCare as we continue to grow and provide even more much-needed support, you can apply by filling in the job application on our website, and completing our equal opportunities survey.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Candice Donn Head of Clinical Services at Gamcare

To apply, complete the application form through our website

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th December

Would you like to join one of North Leeds’ most established Social Care charities which positively changes lives and helps hundreds of people each year? 

Applications are welcome from candidates who have the appropriate skills in a Health and Social Care setting and have knowledge of Health and Social Care. You will be passionate about delivering the highest level of training to learners and you will have a real commitment to passing on your skills and expertise to the next generation of healthcare staff or improving the skills of existing staff, enabling them to progress and inspire others.

The role will also include assessment of competence within the workplace and supporting learners to collect evidence for the achievement of the Care Certificate.

You will have Level 3 Qualification or above in Health & Social Care and Level 3 Award in Education & Training (PTLLS) or equivalent or a willingness to undertake this. You will also have excellent time management and communication skills to enable you to support learners

CV’s are accepted however please ensure that you request a job specification to be able to evidence the essential criteria for the role.

For further information please call 0113-218-5899. 

The closing date for applications is 22 November 2019 or earlier if a suitable candidate is sourced.

Interviews will take place on 3 December 2019.

If you are shortlisted you will be contacted directly, if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, it can be assumed that unfortunately, your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

Ravenhill Way is 10 bed CQC registered care home. We support adults with mental health needs with the aim of promoting recovery and independence.

We are looking for a motivated individual with experience of caring or supporting individuals with mental health issues. We require someone who will be reliable, flexible and are able to use their own initiative.

The care home is staffed 24/7 and so there is a combination of early, late and sleep in shifts, which includes weekends and bank holidays. There is a sleep-in allowance which is paid in addition to your salary.

We have a firm commitment to encouraging fairness and diversity in our work force and we welcome applications from disabled people and those from BAME backgrounds.

The Projects Officer sits within the Programme Management Team, who are responsible for the effective management and oversight of the national logistical and administrative functions of the Frontline programme.

The Projects Officer will be responsible for delivering a number of high-quality events and projects to ensure that participants on the Frontline programme have a positive and seamless experience of its administrative elements. In particular, the Projects Officer will lead on the logistical management of Frontline’s annual five-week Summer Institute, as well as the Consultant Social Worker training programme.

The successful candidate will be someone with experience of managing complex projects and large-scale customer-facing events, and who enjoys managing relationships, developing processes, multi-tasking, and problem solving. This role is fantastic opportunity for someone looking to use and develop their skills in project delivery and events management to transform the lives of vulnerable children.

At Frontline we celebrate difference and believe the strongest teams encompass a wide range of backgrounds and experience. We are actively seeking to diversify and to create a workplace that is welcoming for all, regardless of disability, religious belief, sexuality, gender or ethnicity.

For a full job description, please download the job pack.

Residential Care Manager

As part of their continued growth, you will join them as a Full Time Residential Manager for their home in York.

On successful interview, this role will be based at their Residential Service in Leeds until March 2020 and then move to York permanently.

Residential Care Manager Responsibilities:

- To have overall responsibility for the day to day management of a 4 / 5 bed residential home for young people with mental health needs.
- To be responsible for the day to day running of the home including managing the staff team, maintaining the quality of care, recruitment and training of staff, budget management and maintaining overall CQC compliance
- Dedicated to the provision of quality care and support for all the Young People, ensuring or facilitating their physical, social, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs within the resources available.

Residential Care Manager Requirements:

- Minimum 12 months’ residential supervisory management experience.
- Must hold the Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualification or equivalent and be willing to work towards Level 5 in Leadership in Health and Social Care.
- Experience with working with Quality Care Commission (CQC) or Ofsted registered services.

About our client:

Our client provide residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation.

If you have a passion and commitment to work with young people and make a difference to their lives, please apply now for a link to their online application pack.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all their staff.

They reserve the right to bring forward their closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest.

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Job type: Full Time, Permanent; 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,415.43 to £37,303.91 per annum dependent on experience.

Benefits: 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, Free learning and professional development opportunities, Enhanced Company Pension Scheme, Free onsite parking, Company sick pay, Life assurance Benefit, Refer a friend scheme, Employee of the year awards, Employee Assistance programme / counselling service, Paid DBS check, Online shopping discounts, Free eye tests.

Closing date for applications: 23rd November 2019

You may have experience of the following: Residential Manager, Residential Care Manager, Care Manager, Care Home Manager, Registered Manager, Supported Living, Children’s Home, Residential Child Care, Children’s Residential Manager, Senior Children’s Residential Worker, etc.

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Care Team Leader

Location: Windermere
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week - Days.
Salary: £11.38 per hour / £20,768 per annum

Closing Date: 4th December 2019

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

Must be able to work a 5 day shift pattern to include weekends on a rotational basis.

Holehird is part ofour clients Organisation, providing care for adults with life changing disabilities and illnesses. The Home, which is a specially adapted mansion house, is set in beautiful grounds, overlooking Lake Windermere.

As a Team Leader with our client you will motivate and supervise your team, ensuring the delivery of care, personal support, daily living tasks and activities to our customers. You will provide support to attain full potential, maximising options available, encouraging choice, participation and motivation. You will be supporting the nurse on duty with clinical duties and ensuring the highest standard of care.

You will:

- Have a qualification – NVQ / SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, L4 NVQ / SVQ in team leading or management - or the equivalent.
- Be experienced in working within a relevant care setting.
- Have experience in supervising a team.
- Be able to work flexibly within rostered hours and prepared to participate in an on-call rota as required.
- Have experience managing and administering medications.

In return you will receive ongoing training and development to build your skills, experience and career. They offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. They therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

You may have experience of the following: Care Team Leader, Team leader, Support Worker, senior Support Worker Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Care Staff, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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