Are you passionate about improving the lives of young people? Are you a people-person, who can encourage and motivate your staff to be their very best? Are you an experienced youth worker looking for an exciting new challenge in Christian leadership? WCYP is seeking an enthusiastic, capable Project Manager to lead us forward in our vision to help the young people of Weston live life to the full!

WCYP started in 1992 as a ministry of the parish church in Weston, Southampton. The project has grown considerably in recent years and is now registered as a separate charity with two key objectives: 

• promoting the personal, social and educational welfare of young people, and
• promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ among those young people. 

The Project Manager will lead a team of three staff, four sessional workers and a number of volunteers while helping the trustees develop and promote the ongoing vision of the charity. The role includes:

• Developing the vision, strategy and growth of the charity
• Delivering face-to-face youth work (7-18s) in line with the charity’s objectives
• Leading, managing and developing staff and volunteers
• Networking and developing beneficial partnerships with like-minded organisations and churches

Aspects of this role mean that there is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a committed, practising Christian.

Salary: £26,718 pro rata  (i.e. JNC 16 pay agreement 2018-19)

Hours: 30 hours per week

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The deadline for applications to be received is March 1st 2020.

Charity No: 1173543

This role is partially funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Social Worker (Adults)

Are you able to support our carers and service users by connecting them to suitable resources and services?

The North Community Team covers two areas within South Gloucestershire. The first area is based around Thornbury in the north of the county and the second area is based around Downend and Winterbourne.

Our client work within the framework of relevant legislation and policies relating to social care and safeguarding. At all times they work towards giving a greater choice, independence and social inclusion for the person. They also review and monitor each care plan and the quality of the service provision making alterations in response to changing needs.

As they are a generic team you will carry a varied but manageable caseload and as a team of social work and occupational therapy practitioners you will have many opportunities for joint working.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

You will meet with people and their carers to understand their strengths, needs and the things that really matter to them. You will then help to connect them to suitable resources and services. When appropriate this will include creating care plans, ensuring that services are effective and that our intervention meets legislation, regulation, and codes of practice requirements.

You will liaise and work with contacts from different sectors, including health and the voluntary sector, sometimes as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that communication is effective and that knowledge and best practice are shared.

Social Worker Requirements:

To enable our client to shortlist in a fair and unbiased way it is absolutely vital that you provide them with sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet or exceed the criteria outlined in the vacancy description. Please include this information in the knowledge, skills and experience section of the application form.

- Degree in Social Work or equivalent (eg DipSW, CQSW, CSS)
- A good level of general IT skills and the ability to use, or be trained in the use of, appropriate specialist in house software packages.
- Registration with Social Work England
- Good interpersonal skills, be able to carry out assessments and communicate findings and risks to service users, families, carers.
- You will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and engage successfully with colleagues and service users.
- Have financial experience or training to carry out associated financial tasks.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, processes and procedures.
- Relevant experience of working in similar service areas.

About Our Client:

Our client is a local authority that serves an estimated population of 279,000 residents, with just under 5,000 employees. South Gloucestershire is situated in the South West between Bristol and Gloucester and has a mixed urban and rural diversity with a variety of communities.

“Invest in people and great work/life balance” – Glassdoor Review July 2019.

Location: Based in Yate, Bristol BS37 5AF (commutable from Bristol, Bath, Chippenham & surrounding areas)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours

Salary: £28,785 to £31,371

To apply for this vacancy please submit a CV and a covering letter, detailing your HCPC registration and a brief summary of your experience by the closing date

Closing date: 8th March 2020

You may have experience of the following: Qualified Social Worker, Social Worker, Social Care, Social Services, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Worker, Community Care, Community Support Worker, Support Worker, Local Authority, AMHP, CQSW, CSS, Vulnerable Adults etc.

Ref: 92005

Salary: £35,331.00 – £37,539.00 per annum 
Location: Home based with regular travel throughout Scotland (you need to be based in the region)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week 

About the role  
Do you love fundraising? Are you an excellent relationship manager with an impressive track record of raising money?  Do you want to be part of delivering a new transformational community fundraising strategy?  If the answer is yes, read on…

You are proactive and instinctive, and we will empower you to follow the opportunities across your patch. You are experienced and perceptive - sensing what the next step should be to build those opportunities. You are versatile and will have the ability to connect with a range of supporters, sharing the Teenage Cancer Trust story in a compelling way that inspires support. Above all, you will naturally build rapport to quickly establish long lasting relationships and develop innovative partnerships.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

No two days will be the same in this role. You’ll work with a range of supporters in a variety of ways - the families of young people going through treatment who want to fundraise, pitching to a corporate prospect, presenting to a room of potential volunteers or posting on social media.  As the local face and voice of Teenage Cancer Trust this is one of the most important roles in the charity.  

We often say that teenage cancer brings us together, but it’s our teenage spirit that sets us apart. What that means is we all believe deeply in what we do & why we do it, but we also bring an attitude and young-minded drive, energy and passion to our work which makes things happen. This role will work independently, but within a tight knit team, and will have responsibility to develop and mentor other relationship managers across the UK. 

Teenage Cancer Trust is the UK’s leading charity dedicated solely to the treatment, care and support of 13-25-year olds facing cancer.  We lead the world in pioneering and developing the specialism of teenage and young adult cancer care and support.  

How to apply 
Please click the ‘apply now’ button below. You will need to upload your CV and Supporting Statement which explains how you think you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.
 
Closing date: 2 March 2020 
First interview: 4 March 2020 
Second interview: 10 March 2020
 

Creative Support, a not-for-profit provider of social care services, is pleased to be working in partnership with Liverpool City Council to provide a floating support service for vulnerable adults across North Liverpool. The service provides a tiered, time-limited support service for adults and young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the community. You will work with individuals with a range of support needs including mental health issues, alcohol and substance misuse issues, people with a learning disability and/or physical disability and people from the refugee community. The service will be based at a Community Hub in North Liverpool which will house the support team, provide drop-in services, courses and activities and a touch-base service.

As the Project Manager you will lead and coordinate the support service across North Liverpool, managing our Community Hub Coordinator and the Referrals and Allocations Coordinator. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective and consistent delivery of the service. You will work with our commissioners, senior colleagues and other key stakeholders to ensure the service provides value for money and achieves key outcomes as part of the commissioning standards and key performance indicators. You will be an effective operational manager, with a track record in robust staff performance management, financial management and contract management.

You will ensure that the service provided is responsive to the needs and preferences of service users and you will work the senior staff team to develop partnerships with the other service providers, external agencies, services and community groups that will be beneficial to the emotional, physical and financial wellbeing of the people we support.

As a manager you must have a professional approach with the ability to supervise, coach and guide the staff team to deliver a consistently personalised service. You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills and you will be fully IT literate. A relevant social care qualification is desirable and experience within a community-based support service is essential. You will have the ability to maintain excellent records and meet monitoring requirements as set out by the Council.

Our range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction includes:

• Guaranteed contracted hours
• Free life assurance
• Pension with company contribution
• A range of employee discounts

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

Project Manager 

This is an exciting time to join our creative and dynamic National Programmes Team as an organised, energetic and highly competent Project Manager. 

This is a busy role for a talented individual who has experience of managing effective projects, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate about raising awareness of the youth sector. We are looking for someone who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative solutions and manage priorities. You will have excellent attention to detail, be super organised and a team player.

About UK Youth

UK Youth provides young people aged 8-25 with high quality services, delivered through a network of 3,536 local youth organisations across the UK. Together we offer support, advice and training to over 1.5 million young people to equip them with skills for the future and help them engage in education, volunteering and employment.

About the role

We are looking for an organised, energetic and highly competent Project Manager with experience of managing effective projects.  You will be a key member of the National Programmes Team working across a portfolio of our inspiring projects that give young people the skills they need to grow into confident and capable adults who lead fulfilling lives.

Our programmes tackle widespread issues and range from music and sport engagement, coding, social action, road safety, financial education and employability.  Our partners and funders include Microsoft, UPS, Coca-Cola European Partners, The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England.

You will to be responsible for managing all project related activity for multiple programmes including promotion, training sessions and events, building and maintaining relationships with delivery partners, establishing and maintaining databases, producing documents, reports and presentations and administration. 

In this exciting and flexible role, you will work closely with National Programmes team, as well as with the Finance, Impact & Learning, Membership and Communications teams, to lead the delivery of a number of programmes within UK Youth. You will provide support and direction to project coordinators and interns, depending on the projects that you are responsible for. You will report to a Head of National Programmes. 

You will be creative, proactive and have initiative and ideas. You will be organised, driven, reliable and have a positive approach to your work.  You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.

This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people.

How to Apply

To apply please send your CV together with a one page supporting statement. Please ensure you fully addresses the criteria in the person specification and to state your salary expectations. Full details of the role can be found in the person specification below/ attached. 

Closing date for applications will be 9 am, 17 February 2020. 

Interviews will take place on in the week commencing 24 February 2020.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.

This role will be located at our new Head Office in Westminster. With multiple public transport links, a bright, modern and engaging working environment and access to local green spaces, the river Thames, cafes, bars and shops. We also benefit from a staffed reception, 24-hour access, showers and cycle storage, with a modern kitchen and communal spaces as well as free fruit and breakfast provided for all staff. 

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.

What we can offer you

A salary of £30,000 -£36,000, dependent on experience and other benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities

We are committed to investing in the personal and professional development of everyone at UK Youth. Every staff member is entitled to 1 days paid development per calendar year in addition to the 2 days charity wide staff training days as well as volunteering leave one full day or two half days per calendar year.

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

 Ref: SR506756

The role will be to continue to develop and manage a person centred city-wide Care and Domestic Support service providing high quality care to people across Birmingham within the community including sheltered housing schemes. To ensure vulnerable people receive the a high level of care and support subject to their needs and preferences and in line with CQC regulatory requirements.

To liaise with commissioners, organisations and individuals to develop and promote the Service, working to achieve ongoing growth in clients and service hours.

To manage the existing services and to develop and expand the service by liaising with statutory and community organisations throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas.

To manage staff in line with organisational policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.

To manage the recruitment of new staff.

To undertake assessments of need and risk within the homes of all clients, and arrange client contracts and subsequent services based upon an agreed client service plan.

To manage, coordinate and cover on a rota basis, a 24hour on call system for staff and clients.

Do you have:

• Sound care and management experience
• Good understanding of the care needs for older adults
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Wanting to progress and develop within your career
• Commitment to staff and team development
• Confidence and ability to lead a team

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

This exciting new role will be the operational glue that brings together the valued work of the Content and Creative team, making sure that the right creative minds are working on the right projects at the right time.  The Studio Manager will have oversight of all jobs coming through the team and will help ensure resources are available for the team to work at their best.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be based in our Farnborough office, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should not be afraid to push back, but always eager to support and find a solution.  You should also have excellent project management skills, have the ability to keep a cool head under pressure and be eager to build strong relationships with the team.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: Sunday, 8th March 2020

First interview date and location: 10th and 17th March 2020

Second interview date and location: 23rd and 24th March 2020

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

We encourage applications from minority backgrounds.

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity. 

Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of applications and may extend the advert if we don't find our perfect team mate!

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

Sense are currently recruiting for a Team Leader (Social Care) at our service in Aylesford. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week.

You will work alongside a registered manager, supporting a team of support workers to provide support to 4 adults residing in a supported living service

Title: Social Care Team Leader
Reference number: 44112
Location: Aylesford
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent

About the role 
The Team leader will need to manage the day to day running of a responsive innovative and high quality service for people with sensory impairments and complex needs. Special attention will be paid to the creation of a continuous learning environment that will seek to maximise the potential of each person.

You will assist the manager in the running of the service including co-ordinating and supervising the team to ensure that all shared responsibilities are fulfilled and systems maintained. Your time will be split with supernumerary time to complete admin tasks and completing care hours. You will support visits from the operations manager to complete audits. You will support the registered care manager with rotas, supervisions and covering of shifts. You will be mentoring and inducting new and present staff, monitoring the processes which are currently in place, completing risk assessments and support plans.

A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is desirable for this role. However, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for any disabled candidates that apply.

About you 
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate willingness to participate in training and development. You will need to communicate in a variety of different methods and be prepared to deal with challenging situations. You will also be expected to work on your own initiative and show patience and understanding.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of motivating others including carrying out supervision meetings. You will have experience of working with adults with disabilities, monitoring the care provided and identifying and resolving issues arising from the 'day to day' operation.

About us 
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2020
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete the application process. 

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

No agencies please.

Are you a dynamic multi-tasker? Do you care about the welfare of older people? If so, you could be just the person we are looking for.

Age UK Faversham and Sittingbourne is a local independent charity and a brand partner in the Age UK network. We provide a whole range of services to older people in the Faversham and Sittingbourne areas of Swale, both within our centres and out in the community.

We require a Local Operations Manager for our Faversham Centre to oversee the buildings, facilities and some of the service teams working there. The role is varied and busy, and we need someone who can work proactively to keep our services running as smoothly as possible. You will need to have experience of managing people and premises, and ideally have a background in social care; although transferable skills are the most important attribute.

The Faversham centre is based within a conservation area and is comprised of two buildings – the old jail (a Grade 2 listed building) and the old fire station, which have been linked together to form one large centre in the heart of Faversham town. We are in a period of change; last year saw a complete refurbishment of our day centre and the opening of a new secure dementia day care unit. There are exciting new projects being developed within the rest of the site, with further refurbishment projects due to take place over the next three years. 

We reserve the right to end the vacancy prior to the published closing date, so please apply without delay. You will need to complete and return an Application Form to apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities

To be member of the Senior Management Team, supporting the Chief Executive Officer, and contribute to the Organisation’s strategic development.

Buildings and Facilities

• Oversee the Health and Safety of the Centre. This includes the safety and maintenance of vehicles, buildings and equipment and adherence to the organisation’s Health and Safety Policy;
• Be responsible for future phases of refurbishment and redevelopment in 2020-2023; project managing the building works and ensuring that they are delivered on time and within budget to a high standard of quality;
• Manage annual repairs, maintenance, stationery and cleaning budgets;
• Ensure that all risk assessments are up to date;
• Be responsible for ongoing routine and cyclical maintenance tasks, ensuring that contractors provide a high quality service and that best value is maintained;
• Maintain the Asset Register;
• Ensure that external and communal areas of the site are maintained and kept secure.

Services and People

• Ensure that a person-centred and high quality service is provided to all clients;
• Line manage day centre staff, catering staff, cleaners, drivers the administrator and meal delivery staff (team of approximately 15);
• Develop sound working relationships between all staff and volunteers throughout the Organisation, ensuring that effective communication channels are in place;
• Maintain discipline and standards of conduct;
• Work closely with the Sittingbourne Operations Manager and Dementia Services Manager to ensure that staffing levels are appropriate according to fluctuations in demand, and that holidays and sickness are covered;
• Ensure that reception is covered at all times and that callers are greeted promptly and courteously;
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of centre staff and carry out supervisions and appraisals in a timely fashion;
• Monitor staff training schedules and liaise with the Business Performance and Development Manager to ensure that all staff training is recorded appropriately;
• Ensure that each staff member (and volunteers where appropriate) have a Training and Development Plan which reflects the requirements of their job and their aspirations for their continued professional development;
• Work with and support the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure that there are sufficient and appropriate volunteers to support the organisation’s activities, and that their roles are fulfilling;
• Carry out new staff and volunteer inductions;
• Monitor income and expenses to assist in budget preparation for day services, transport and catering services;
• Oversee the collection and collation of accurate service data for statistical reporting purposes;
• Plan and coordinate administrative and financial procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes;
• Facilitate client forums and other feedback mechanisms in line with the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard and attend Quality Management Meetings;
• Participate in fundraising initiatives and encourage others to do so;
• Ensure that the day services, bathing, laundry, haircare, Footcare, catering and community meal delivery services are well managed and meet the needs of clients;
• Ensure that weekend staff know where to go to seek assistance with emergency issues;
• Work with the Accounts Department to ensure that debts are collected in a timely but sensitive manner.

Lettings

• Liaise with property agents in connection with the letting and void management of the old jail:
• Liaise with tenants and manage their tenancies, dealing swiftly with queries and repairs;
• Ensure that rents are collected on time;
• Maintain a booking register for the Silver Social Hub and The Fountain and liaise with external evening/weekend hirers.

Transport 

• Ensure that the fleet of minibuses and MPVs are maintained according to the schedules and that unplanned repairs are carried out promptly;
• Ensure that appropriate mileages are recorded for the Bus Operator’s Service Grant claims;
• Ensure that Section 19 Permits are in place for each vehicle;
• Manage the fleet insurance policy for the Centre and deal with claims as appropriate;
• Alongside the Day Centre Supervisor and Dementia Services Manager, ensure that transport routes are coordinated to provide the most efficient use of vehicles.

Digital and Data

• Lead the staff and volunteers in the transition from manual data collection to a new client management/CRM system;
• Lead the staff in the transition from traditional servers to Office 365 SharePoint and One Drive document storage and management systems;
• Ensure that staff and volunteers are upskilled in basic ICT programmes;
• Liaise with the organisation’s appointed IT Support Partners and ensure that all computers and other devices are properly maintained and protected.

Other

• Understand, empathise with and be committed to the Age UK Faversham and Sittingbourne’s values and principles;
• Together with the Community Development and Marketing Officer, liaise with external stakeholders and seek to promote the centre and its activities;
• Carry out such reasonable tasks as may, from time-to-time, be delegated by the Chief Executive Officer or Business Performance and Development Manager:
• Adhere to the Organisation’s policies and procedures at all times.

Be part of the London Borough of Sutton’s new Social Prescribing programme for adults aged 18+.

We are looking for Social Prescribing Link Workers to work with adults in Sutton, supporting them to find lasting solutions to social issues and personal challenges.

Social Prescribing offers patients attending Primary Care (e.g their GP) about non health-related issues, personalised support to set goals, connect with local services, and improve their quality of life. You will be linking patients with relevant activities, services, and support, helping them access longer term assistance where needed, and enabling them to move forward

This service is based at Age UK Sutton as they are the lead contract holder, but is for adults of all ages, and involves extensive partnership work with the voluntary and community sector in Sutton.

You will have some experience in a relevant role, and understand the way health and social needs can interact.  Good communication, research, and record keeping skills are essential. You will have access to training, clinical supervision, and regular support meetings with your peers in the service including specialist nurses, GPs, and other Link Workers.

This is an exciting role working across the London Borough of Sutton, and an opportunity to help to shape a new service in its early stages.

For an informal discussion about the role prior to applying, please contact the recruiting manager, Louise Kempshall - details can be found in the job pack.

Please note that CVs not accompanied by a supporting statement will not be considered.

An exciting new post has been created by the Social Interest Group for a Project Management Coordinator.  We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic person with excellent project management skills to join our newly formed Best Practice Team. 

Working closely with the Deputy Director for Innovation and Impact, you will work across our charities, Equinox and Penrose, to support the development and implementation of new services as well as enhancing learning in existing projects.  You will manage a virtual team of experts from across the Social Interest Group, specially selected for each project you will work on, and will lead on ensuring consistent project management tools and approaches are adopted across the wider organisation.

The Social Interest Group is a forward looking charity providing services and support for people who are often the most excluded in society and have experience of trauma, substance misuse, mental health issues, homelessness and the criminal justice system.  We are committed to meaningful service user involvement and creating Enabling Environments using psychologically and trauma-informed approaches.

If you are an ambitious project manager and want to make a real difference to the lives of people with multiple and complex needs, we would like to hear from you.  We can offer you flexible working hours and locations,  a package of health care benefits, 28 days holidays a year, ongoing training and professional development.  Above all, you will get to work with a passionate team who genuinely care about the people we work with in a creative and supportive environment.

Our services are spread across London, Bedfordshire and Brighton, so regular travelling will be required.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and Hearing Link are looking for a full-time Manager to work at our Head Office, based in Saunderton.

The successful candidate will be responsible for heading up the people-centered, non-canine generated support services team, which is part of the expanding hearing loss services team. The role includes the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of a range of services throughout the UK.

The successful applicant will have exceptional communication and relationship development skills, the ability to work as part of a complex and dynamic team and thrive on spending time with people of all types. Experience of training, coaching and mentoring others is desirable as well as a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by those with hearing loss.

Experience of working with volunteers is not essential, however, a good understanding of how peer-to-peer support programs work is necessary and an ability to understand the volunteer-charity relationship.

UK-wide travel will be a requirement of the post due to the diverse geographical nature of our volunteers and staff.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply link.

Closing date: 13th March 2020.

Please state your availability to interview from 23rd March and your current notice period within your application.

Responsible for the planning and delivery of weekly Youth Club & Adult Club for teenagers and adults with additional needs and disabilities.

Hours of work:Adult Club: 7 hours per week (51 weeks) to include Tuesday evening; Youth Club: 7 hours per week (36 weeks) to include Monday evenings

Purpose of the role:

Plan, oversee and deliver both the weekly Youth club and the Adult club.  Planning hours (3.5 hours weekly for each club) will ideally be worked during office opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm; flexibility on working times within these hours can be offered.

Plan and organise activities and outcomes for members attending the clubs. 

Create and record activity plans, risk assessments, care plans, measurable outcomes, and implement behavioural strategies for each member where needed.

Directly manage and supervise support staff and volunteers at the club.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with adults with a varied range of additional needs and disabilities.

Encouraging group and peer interaction through well-planned, meaningful activities.  Organising all associated equipment and resources.

Promoting and supporting the development of social, communication and independent living skills.

Ensuring that all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed and implemented.

Planning activities within designated budgets, accounting for all expenditure

Undertaking risk assessments as needed to ensure that everyone is safe; recording any incidents and following charity policies and procedures as appropriate.

Recording of attendance, signing-in and collection of payments.

Designing and implementing appropriate behavioural strategies for each member as needed in accordance with charity policies and procedures.

Communicating and liaising with parents and carers where needed.

Previous professional or personal experience of working with disabled people is essential.

 Care Network Cambridgeshire are supporting various PCNs in Cambridgeshire to recruit for Social Prescribing Link Workers.  Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to ‘link workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach to an individual’s health and wellbeing, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Link workers also support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local partners. Social prescribing link workers will work as a key part of the primary care network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team, helping PCNs to strengthen community and personal resilience and reducing health and wellbeing inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people’s active involvement with their local communities. When applying please state which PCN you are applying to,  and send your CV and a covering letter showing how you meet the points in the person specification. 

Closing date – 2nd March 2020

Interviews – weeks commencing 9th and 16th March 2020