This role will involve delivering and developing our social activities offer; the successful applicant requires exceptional organisational ability and should have a proactive nature, as well as a willingness to support and get involved in Yellow Submarine’s activities. A sense of fun is a must! For the right candidate this could be a full-time or part-time role, with flexibility

To oversee, deliver and develop our social activities as well as supporting with other programmes across the organisation. Working countywide, with responsibility for one region/cohort of members.

The successful applicant requires exceptional organisational ability, experience of managing groups of vulnerable young people and/or adults; the ability to manage and support other staff and volunteers, as well as willingness to support and get involved across the charity.

They must be flexible, have the ability to solve issues whilst being responsive to the needs of the organisation and the needs of our members. They must work with colleagues across Yellow Submarine to ensure continuity of programmes.

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated Coordinator, who will oversee and develop the ‘Take a Break’ (TAB) short breaks service for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. 

TAB offers school holiday camps as well as individual and small group activities throughout the year. TAB is the children and young people’s operation of Barnet Mencap’s Short Breaks service. This role would suit someone with a background in sports, arts and crafts or drama and dance, with experience of working with children with learning disabilities. Someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and has a real drive for children’s activities. The role will be both administrative and active, based in Hendon and across the London Borough of Barnet. 

In this role you will oversee the operational excellence of our camps and clubs as well as developing the year-round community-based children’s service. You will ensure that services are delivered in line with company and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements; and will achieve business performance targets.

Take a Break will require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and school holidays, as well as during regular office hours. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application for work with children and adults. 

We are looking for candidates with a background in children’s activities, children’s sport, arts, drama, and childcare, who hold a relevant level 4 qualification or above or are working towards such a qualification. 

We are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities: 

• To communicate effectively and to inspire confidence and motivate children and young people aged up to 25 of all abilities 

• To demonstrate perseverance, patience, and flexibility 

• To react calmly, quickly, and effectively in emergency situations 

• To demonstrate excellent planning and time management, working within tight budgets 

• To communicate effectively with parents, carers, teachers, and professionals from other agencies 

• To be able to lead, coach, and develop a team of support workers 

• Good IT and administration skills 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assess the needs of potential clients of the TAB short break project 

• Ensure that individual care plans are implemented and monitored by Support Workers for each child or young person's short stay or support session 

• Promote the value and respect for individuals’ rights and needs; giving opportunities to make choices, opportunities to gain life skills and develop relationships, and to be involved in non-segregated activities in the community 

• Keeping children and young people safe; keeping safeguarding at the front of all our work by identifying and resolving any potential issues and working with other colleagues and agencies

• Plan and carry out all TAB work in a person-centered way 

• Ensure that the project is sensitive to and meets the cultural needs of individuals 

• Establish and develop links with parents, carers, and relatives in order to provide sensitive services 

• Develop flexible services that respond to the needs of the clients, parents, and carers

• Ensure a high standard of medical care is given to those clients with health issues and eating difficulties, e.g. epilepsy, asthma etc. 

OFFICE SKILLS 

• Assist the Registered Manager to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Take A Break project to include planning community support sessions, group work, and activity programmes with appropriate staff rotas in place 

• Maintain effective communication systems, including effective short break booking systems and dealing with related telephone calls, emails etc. 

• Have good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft packages, including cloud-based systems 

• Maintain accurate records in accordance with GDPR and Data Protection requirements 

• Keep records and implement documentation as required by the CQC 

• Attend reviews and other meetings as appropriate 

• Assist with regular quality audits for Barnet Mencap and our commissioners 

STAFF MANAGEMENT 

• Positively promote teamwork and lead in team building sessions for TAB staff 

• Assist in the recruitment and selection of support staff in conjunction with the Manager and Chief Executive 

• Maintain effective supervision communication systems, including written procedures and handover notes to maintain continuity of care 

• Assist in implementing inductions for new staff 

• Offer regular supervision to staff that is of a high professional standard and quality 

• Carry out quality appraisals yearly, with six-month reviews 

• Identify staff training needs 

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

• Maintain and monitor budgets ensuring the systems operate within budget and in conjunction with Barnet Mencap's procedures. Suggest improvements to systems and highlight any issues to the Manager 

• Take responsibility for TAB budgets in the absence of the Manager, e.g. Petty Cash

HEALTH AND SAFETY 

• Ensure that high standards of health and safety are maintained and that procedures are reviewed and followed 

• Contribute to developing in-house procedures, e.g. risk assessments, lifting & handling assessments 

• Have a willingness to take controlled risks, and to be adventurous, but managing those risks carefully 

• Ensure that a high standard of food is served when appropriate, and that food hygiene regulations are adhered to when food is prepared by TAB staff 

• Keep abreast of developments in the field by means of reading literature, journals etc. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

• Actively promote equal opportunities policies and anti-discriminatory practices 

PROMOTION OF SERVICE 

• Develop links with the community and other organisations to promote positive images of people with learning disabilities, including utilising Barnet Mencap’s social media platforms. 

• It is expected that the post holder will perform the role in a way that furthers the values of the organisation with reference to equal access and opportunity and the high quality of service provided. 

FLEXIBILITY 

• In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the postholder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above and be required to change shifts in response to the needs of the service. However, such duties will fall within the scope of the post, at the appropriate grade. 

GENERAL 

• The duties and responsibilities of this post may change over a period of time. Only significant additional duties or responsibilities as required by the Chief Executive will render the post for re-evaluation. 

[Please note: Take a Break is a CQC-regulated service, and it is required by law that all workers in CQC-regulated services have had a full (two-dose) vaccination for Covid-19] 

Are you the person we’re waiting for?

We are looking to recruit someone with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Social Prescribing team. As a Care Coordinator, you will work in GP practices, coordinating support and services, ensuring patients do not fall into any gaps while waiting for ongoing support.

You will provide information and navigation support to patients, helping them make choices and decisions about their care and support needs, creating a personalised support plan together and supporting them to access other community or social activities that will aid recovery.

A key aim of Care Coordination is to help patients engage more fully in their own health and wellbeing, so you will provide extra time to support patients to understand the conversations they have with primary care professionals.

You will work alongside Social Prescribing colleagues and other professionals, and it is essential that you are able to communicate at all levels across both the health and social care sectors.

Applicants must have experience of working with vulnerable adults and a background in medical or social care, and experience of care planning would be an advantage. The role is based in Gravesend and a car driver is essential.

This opportunity is a great opening into Social Prescribing, a growing field in Health and Social Care with opportunities to progress further. You will need to demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work.

What are you waiting for? … apply today.

You will be responsible for the ongoing strategic development, contract management, quality assurance and operational delivery of Salford Foundation’s Targeted Adult Support Services.

Introduction
Salford Foundation is a social inclusion charity working across Greater Manchester and the North West.  We want to create a fair society in which everyone has the opportunities and resources to reach their potential.  Our services and support reach over 9,000 people each year, helping those with a wide range of needs. Our Targeted Adult Support function covers three key areas of delivery: education and training; rehabilitation; and health and wellbeing. This new post has been created as part of a restructure, which is required due to growth in the charity’s activities.

The Role
You will have a significant experience of successfully, designing, delivering, managing and monitoring projects and activities within the charitable or public sector. You will have good working knowledge of the remits covered by our Targeted Adult Support Team and be a highly motivated, values-driven manager. You will have responsibility for the ongoing strategic development, contract management, quality assurance and operational delivery of our Targeted Adult Support projects.

Closing date is Thursday 10th February 2022, 12 noon
Interviews will take place on Thursday 17th February 2022

Equality & Diversity: We are a disability confident, inclusive community and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key tasks and responsibilities

1. To provide inspirational leadership for the employability, rehabilitation and health and wellbeing services, which collectively comprise the Targeted Adult Support function.
2. To act as the lead contract and grant manager for projects within the team, liaising with key management personnel representing funders. To ensure projects are delivered flexibly and responsively to meet people’s needs and contractual KPI’s.
3. To line manage, train, develop, support and supervise agreed members of staff.
4. To engage with and build relationships with key stakeholders including: public sector partners, corporate partners, prime contractors and training providers to enhance service development and operational delivery.
5. To work collaboratively with the CEO and the Business Development Manager in developing the Team’s strategy and funding plans; to identify new service development or market opportunities and help to secure grant and contract income.
6. To manage the team’s budgets, liaising with the Business Manager and Finance Team, ensuring compliance with internal and external financial procedures.
7. To act as a ‘senior practitioner,’ promoting best practice, encouraging solution-focused approaches and supporting the development of staff and volunteers.
8. To lead the team’s implementation of project life cycle, contract management and quality assurance processes; with responsibility for monitoring and reporting to external funders, ensuring timely and accurate submission of financial claims and monitoring data.
9. To prepare and submit accurate and timely quarterly, impact and progress reports to SMT and the Board and other management information, as required.
10. To create a strong, collaborative team ethos within Targeted Adult Support, enabling people to work cross-functionally and to support one another effectively.

Other Tasks

1. To act as an ambassador and promote Salford Foundation’s services to stakeholders at meetings and networking events and through social media and other communications, including our website. 
2. To attend supervisory sessions, training and development, briefings and networking events to keep up to date with relevant legislation, policies and best practice.
3. To implement and comply with all Salford Foundation’s policies and procedures including Safeguarding Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
4. To undertake any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the CEO or another member of the Senior Management Team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and Understanding

• Detailed working knowledge of at least one key area of the Team’s delivery: rehabilitation, training and employment or Health and Wellbeing
• Broad knowledge and understanding of themes and issues within the Targeted Adult Support portfolio of services
• Understanding of the needs and priorities of external funders
• Knowledge and understanding of management systems, processes and techniques
• Applied knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice, including safeguarding, health and safety, HR, equality and diversity and GDPR

Experience

• Significant and substantial experience of managing projects or services, within the charitable or public sector
• Significant and substantial experience of managing, coaching and developing staff
• Significant and substantial experience of managing and reporting on KPI’s and meeting targets
• Experience of managing external funding
• Experience of working with disadvantaged and/or vulnerable people and multi-agency working/ liaison

Skills, Abilities & Qualification

• A professional qualification or demonstrable continuous professional development, relevant to the Team’s functions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with key decision makers
• Ability to work autonomously, plan and prioritise own workload
• Good numeracy and literacy skills with ability to analyse and present data
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office, proficient in diary management, Word & excel and databases
• Intellectual curiosity, with a demonstrable ability to learn and develop ‘on the job’

Values and Attitudes

• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on solutions and continuous improvement
• A team player, sensitive and responsive to the needs of others
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to maintaining personal and commercial confidentiality
• Commitment to Salford Foundation’s core values

Special Conditions

• The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• A driving licence and access/use of a car is essential for this role
• Flexibility is required including occasional early morning, evening and weekend working

The position sits within QCCA’s Older People’s Services. You would be helping our most vulnerable members by offering one to one support to help them stay connected and well. You will be confident in assessing vulnerable clients to assess what they need to live normal lives, e.g. cooking equipment such as microwaves, phones, shoes, etc., making applications for hardship grants to local charities and sourcing items required from business partners. You will also oversee delivery and installation.

This is a new service to meet the huge need amongst over 65’s for help with physical and mental health following lockdown. Over 52% of our older members feel they have become less fit since the pandemic and 39% say they are more anxious.

QCCA is a charity helping the whole community in Gospel Oak – one of London’s most deprived areas. The neighbourhood’s older people are in the bottom 3% for deprivation (according to the government’s Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019). The community is more than 50% BAME and has London’s second largest Bangladeshi community.

Safeguarding Training and Volunteer Co-ordinator – 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekend work

The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a part time Safeguarding Training and Volunteer Co-ordinator to support the delivery of safeguarding training.

The successful candidate will combine an understanding of safeguarding issues with the ability to manage training programmes and develop and deliver training events. They will have the interpersonal skills required to facilitate learning, and to coach and mentor people from a range of backgrounds.

They will hold a safeguarding qualification and the ability to deal with confidential information with complete discretion.

Salary: £25,034 - £27,122 pro rata dependent upon qualifications and experience. This post is offered for an initial, fixed term period of 12 months, with the possibility of being extended to 2 years.

Sympathy with the aims and objectives of the Church of England is essential.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

The job description, person specification, background paper and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website.

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs E A Geddes, Diocesan Director of Human Resources preferably by email.

Or by post to Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE.

Closing date: Sunday 6th February 2022

Interviews: Monday 14th February 2022

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE THROUGH THE DIOCESAN WEBSITE USING THE DIOCESAN APPLICATION FORM

We are considering full and part time candidates for this role.

As a Maintenance Co-ordinator with Leonard Cheshire you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth and efficient maintenance of the service and its surrounding areas. With responsibility for designated ancillary staff, you will ensure the safety of the service and all equipment through regular checks and servicing, provision of a proactive maintenance schedule, oversee service vehicle safety/provision and coordinate repairs by outside contractors.

You will:

- Have previous, relevant experience in an appropriate skill (e.g. plumbing or carpentry) or in a similar role.
- Understand the principles of workplace safety.
- Have a driving licence
- Be willing to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service and be able to perform physical tasks required by the job.

In return we offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including:

- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Choice to buy or sell annual leave
- Free Blue Light card (qualifying front line roles).
- Access to a cash health plan
- Discounted tariffs with 02.
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Disability Leave

This role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

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

* No agencies please *

Da'aro Youth Project is looking for an experienced youthworker to join our small team based in Streatham Hill. We are interested in recruiting a part-time Youth Activities Coordinator working between 2.5 days a week to 3 days a week (incl. every Tuesday evening and every other Saturday or Sunday*).

We are a small community-led organisation supporting young refugees from the Horn of Africa.

Da'aro Youth Project was established in 2018 by members of the Eritrean community in London. Eritreans, Ethiopians and Sudanese are some of the largest nationality groups of unaccompanied minors to arrive in the UK in recent years. Asylum-seeking children and young adults arrive here after traumatic journeys through the Sahara Desert, Libya, the Mediterranean Sea and after crossing borders in Europe, such as in Calais. Once here, young people often struggle to adapt to new lives separated from their families, and find that navigating the complex asylum and social care systems can be stressful and traumatic. We aim to promote the wellbeing of these migrant young people living in the UK, through direct support, through building bridges in the Eritrean community and through advocating for changes to unfair and discriminatory systems which undermine their wellbeing.

We want newly arrived asylum-seeking young people to feel at home and to know they have someone to turn to in a crisis.

Towards this aim we run a weekly youth club – Injera Club – and provide advice, support and advocacy through our casework service for young people in need. 

Injera Club is a fun and lively space where young Eritrean, Ethiopian, Somali and Sudanese children and young people can relax, play games and sports, socialise and eat homely food. Alongside a weekly youth club, we also run weekend trips and outings within and outside of London.

The Youth Activities Coordinator role will:

• Develop a positive programme of trips, outings and activities, running throughout the year for young asylum-seekers and refugees aged 14 to 21 years old.
• Plan and run our weekly (Tuesday evening) youth club (Injera Club).
• Develop a programme of educational activities (including homework support, CV-writing and external workshops by educators), sporting activities, and music and drama workshops.
• Encourage the active and meaningful participation of young people in all aspects of Da’aro Youth Project’s youth service delivery.

You'll need to have relevant experience and the energy and determination required to work positively with young migrants who are at risk or in crisis along with the ability to run a successful and popular youth club and additional activities.

Preference will be given to those applicants who have previous experience in organising youth activities with children, young adults, and refugees and asylum-seekers.

Closing date for Applications is 23.59 on Sunday 13th February 2022.

Interviews will take place during the following weeks.

To apply, please complete the attached application form and return it to us via our website (see link above).

Please indicate on your application your availability to work either 2.5 days a week or 3 days a week*.

(* an example schedule might include working Tuesday, Wednesday and every other Saturday – schedule to be decided in discussion between senior management and successful applicant).

£12.00 - £12.75 PER HOUR

PERMANENT, FULL-TIME/PART-TIME, NIGHTS AVALIABLE

About the role

At St Elizabeth’s you are more than a care worker. You are a valued member of our longstanding community that makes the world of difference to the lives of the individuals we support. We have recently:

Increased our care salaries to £12.00 - £12.75 per hour!
Launched a fully paid comprehensive two-week induction programme
Designed excellent career development opportunities
Supported our staff with fully funded industry recognised qualifications

We have excellent full-time, part-time and bank opportunities for Care & Support Workers to join our care teams. You will work across our Children’s Homes, Adult Home, School, College and Supported Living Service to support children, young people and adults with learning difficulties, epilepsy and complex needs.

You will assist our children, residents and learners with various aspects of their day-to-day lives, including personal care, leisure activities, domestic duties, administering prescribed medication alongside developing life skills whilst creating a nurturing and welcoming environment that replicates home.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates within the UK and internationally. Applicants who require Tier 2 visa sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications based on skills, qualifications and experience.

Our benefits

In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of their employment:

- Competitive salaries
- Generous holiday entitlement
- 20% uplift on your salary for working overtime on a Saturday & Sunday for allocated roles
- Fully paid for DBS
- We offer Tier 2 visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
- Life assurance
- Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications of your own
- Free on-site parking
- High street retail/leisure discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Recommend a friend payment of £1000! (T&Cs apply)
- Confidential employee assistance programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Comprehensive development plans designed for you
- On-site accommodation for £200 per month
- Subsidised staff transport service from Bishops Stortford, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, Hertford and Ware

St Elizabeth’s

St Elizabeth’s is situated in 60 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside between Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford. We support people with Epilepsy and other complex needs in our Children’s Homes, School, College, Residential Homes with Nursing and Day Centre.

All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route. Salary is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. We reserve the right to close this advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant(s) will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Elizabeth’s is proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from across the community.

Registered Charity 1176777

Ref: 105 766

Jewish Care's Community Centres are at the heart of changing people's lives for the better. We aim to ensure that Jewish older people lead a meaningful life, have a sense of belonging and participate in their community through attending our Community Centres. The Community Centre Activities Assistant is a newly formed role that reports to the Centre Coordinator. The Community Centre Activities Assistant is responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members, including running and supporting with activities such as chair based-exercise classes, discussion groups, card games and board games. This role may involve tasks within the persons care plan that includes personal care.

You wil be responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members.

We are seeking 3 new Activities Assistants to join our team at our Ronson Family Centre based at our Sandringham Campus in Stanmore on a full time basis.

You will be responsible for:

* Responsible for running and taking part in activities and programmes in a culturally specific Jewish Day service for older people, people living with dementia and at associated programming and events.
* Work together with programming teams to set up technology to support members taking part in activities at home - such as online social discussion groups and exercise classes.
* To be aware of current safeguarding guidance and to raise and report safeguarding concerns with the appropriate colleagues, to enhance the quality of life of older people.
* Carry out actions, such as personal care duties, as indicated in a person's care plan or associated documents. Take part in care plan meetings with colleagues, internal Social Work colleagues, relatives, and external agencies.
* Where appropriate and in partnership with the Senior OT (dementia lead), promote the Montessori approach to dementia care.
* To support minibus drivers with the collection of members on our mini buses from their home to the centre, ensuring their needs are met in line with our agreed standards for transport.
* Where appropriate, supporting members to coordinate and organise their transport arrangements to and from the centre to include assisting with booking and managing dial-a-ride, other community transport private hire and public transport.

What you will need:

* GCSE or Equivalent
* Experience socialising with or talking to older, disabled, or people living with dementia, in a personal or professional capacity
* Experience working with volunteers or volunteering
* Knowledge of the Jewish community, across all levels of observance, local parlance, and festivities
* Knowledge of general adult safeguarding best practice or a willingness to learn
* Ability to work empathetically and respectfully with people of all ages and abilities
* Good verbal communication skills and the ability to socialise and interact with people

For a full job description for this role please email [email protected]

In line with government guidance, we will be asking all candidates to confirm if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures

Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths.

Why you'll love working with us
No matter how young or old you are, if you want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'll reward you for your hard work and dedication. On top of providing some of the most competitive pay rates in the care industry, we offer excellent benefits, including:

* 4% employer pension contribution

* Employee referral bonus scheme

* Excellent training opportunities

* Free meals

* Wellbeing & staff recognition initiatives

About us
Jewish Care is a communal organisation touching the lives of over 10,000 people every week. We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by enhancing wellbeing and inspiring them to stay connected to their community. We provide a variety of health and social care services to meet the community's physical, social and emotional needs, including older people, those with mental health needs, Holocaust survivors, people living with dementia and people with disabilities.

We employee 1,100 staff and 3,000 volunteers from multicultural backgrounds who work together to enrich vulnerable people's lives in a positive and caring way. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we are proud of how our staff have responded and the agility they have shown to ensure we continue to meet changing requirements.

Please be aware that this vacancy will close once a sufficient number of candidates have been identified.

Who are we?

​Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are 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.

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Our exciting job role!

The changing world in which we live means the way support is accessed is evolving. We need a talented and motivated individual who is passionate about improving the lives of children, young adults and all those affected by a brain tumour.​ You will help us build on our current services and develop engaging and innovative ways to offer support and information in a digital landscape. 

This role is full time - 37.5 hours, with some out of hours working. While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working. Some out of hours working is required.

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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 also be highly skilled at providing emotional support to children, families and young adults in challenging and sensitive situations.

You will have a high-degree of empathy and be an excellent communicator, passionate about improving outcomes for children and families who are affected by this devastating disease.

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

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What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£24,500 (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Opportunities to volunteer at our internal events and activities and work with our amazing community

- Plus a brilliant culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

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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.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

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Advert close date: 3 February 2022

First interview date and location: TBC over Zoom

Second interview date and location: TBC at our Office in Fleet

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

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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.You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that we were ranked 11th Best Charity to Work For 2020 by Third Sector? Oh yes, and crowned Third Sector’s Charity of the Year in 2018? Not to mention we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey! While 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!).

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.

Jewish Care's Community Centres are at the heart of changing people's lives for the better. We aim to ensure that Jewish older people lead a meaningful life, have a sense of belonging and participate in their community through attending our Community Centres. The Community Centre Activities Assistant is a newly formed role that reports to the Centre Coordinator. The Community Centre Activities Assistant is responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members, including running and supporting with activities such as chair based-exercise classes, discussion groups, card games and board games. This role may involve tasks within the persons care plan that includes personal care.

We can offer a minimum of 15 to 30 hours per week (2 days or 4 days) paying £10.05 per hour, with an opportunity for potential overtime in other roles across the organisation .

You will be responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members.

We are seeking 4 new Activities Assistants to join our team at our Michael Sobell Community Centre on a full time basis.

You will be responsible for:

* Responsible for running and taking part in activities and programmes in a culturally specific Jewish Day service for older people, people living with dementia and at associated programming and events.
* Work together with programming teams to set up technology to support members taking part in activities at home - such as online social discussion groups and exercise classes.
* To be aware of current safeguarding guidance and to raise and report safeguarding concerns with the appropriate colleagues, to enhance the quality of life of older people.
* Carry out actions, such as personal care duties, as indicated in a person's care plan or associated documents. Take part in care plan meetings with colleagues, internal Social Work colleagues, relatives, and external agencies.
* Where appropriate and in partnership with the Senior OT (dementia lead), promote the Montessori approach to dementia care.
* To support minibus drivers with the collection of members on our mini buses from their home to the centre, ensuring their needs are met in line with our agreed standards for transport.
* Where appropriate, supporting members to coordinate and organise their transport arrangements to and from the centre to include assisting with booking and managing dial-a-ride, other community transport private hire and public transport.

What you will need:

* GCSE or Equivalent
* Experience socialising with or talking to older, disabled, or people living with dementia, in a personal or professional capacity
* Experience working with volunteers or volunteering
* Knowledge of the Jewish community, across all levels of observance, local parlance, and festivities
* Knowledge of general adult safeguarding best practice or a willingness to learn
* Ability to work empathetically and respectfully with people of all ages and abilities
* Good verbal communication skills and the ability to socialise and interact with people

For a full job description for this role please email [email protected]

In line with government guidance, we will be asking all candidates to confirm if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures

Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths.

Why you'll love working with us
No matter how young or old you are, if you want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'll reward you for your hard work and dedication. On top of providing some of the most competitive pay rates in the care industry, we offer excellent benefits, including:

* 4% employer pension contribution

* Employee referral bonus scheme

* Excellent training opportunities

* Free meals

* Wellbeing & staff recognition initiatives

About us
Jewish Care is a communal organisation touching the lives of over 10,000 people every week. We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by enhancing wellbeing and inspiring them to stay connected to their community. We provide a variety of health and social care services to meet the community's physical, social and emotional needs, including older people, those with mental health needs, Holocaust survivors, people living with dementia and people with disabilities.

We employee 1,100 staff and 3,000 volunteers from multicultural backgrounds who work together to enrich vulnerable people's lives in a positive and caring way. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we are proud of how our staff have responded and the agility they have shown to ensure we continue to meet changing requirements.

Please be aware that this vacancy will close once a sufficient number of candidates have been identified.

Salary: £28,206 per annum pro-rata

Hours: 23 hours per week, Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 4-8pm and Saturday 9-4.30pm

Location: Remote/Work from home

Contract: Fixed term January to March 2022, in the first instance

Responsible to: Handyperson Service and Hospital Discharge Support Coordinators

Context:

Age UK Wandsworth (AUKW) is expanding its Better at Home (BAH) Service to support the winter pressures on the D2A (Discharge to Assess) and health services in Wandsworth. The Service works with community and hospital health services, social services and other statutory and voluntary agencies.  The BAH Service supports patients who are being discharged from hospital, in order to prevent hospital readmissions and promote independence in the home.  The BAH Service provides information and advice, installs equipment for hospital discharge and falls prevention, offers befriending services and an online shopping service.

Purpose of the role:

To ensure that winter pressures on health services are eased by offering an evening and weekend service (hours as above) that facilitates faster hospital discharge through utilising the services of a Handyperson and a Home from Hospital Assistant. The Handyperson will install key safes, mop sticks hand rails and grab rails and to disassemble and move furniture to allow quicker discharge home from hospital. The Home from Hospital Assistant will support clients’ safe return home from hospital.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Be responsible for the delivery and day to day management of the Winter Pressures Service.
2. Take appropriate referrals from key stakeholders, namely D2A, acknowledge referrals and allocate staff to facilitate the requests received for handyperson or hospital discharge support.
3. Liaise with the designated social care staff who will be making the initial referrals to the service and then update them on the progress of the support as required.
4. Consistently monitor the email and phone accounts during work hours to ensure no referrals are left unanswered or unallocated.
5. Use existing systems to maintain effective recording and monitoring systems, ensuring all paperwork relating to the client is up to date and available for monitoring and reporting purposes.
6. Prepare reports as required for internal and external purposes.
7. Review and monitor the service with the aim of improving the quality, flexibility, responsiveness and effectiveness of delivery.
8. Keep the Handyperson Service and Hospital Discharge Support Coordinators informed of any issues that they need to be aware of in a timely fashion

We will be interviewing for this role as and when we receive suitable and fully completed application packs. This is a remote/WFH role, but interviews will take place in person. A DBS check will be required.

The Club Leader will provide a wide range of age appropriate and fun social and leisure activities for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs, leading our Wednesday night club to provide activities that make a real difference to our members’ lives. 

As part of leading a weekly club session, the role will also support the club’s volunteers that are essential for the smooth running of club sessions and the club’s awareness and place in the community.

We are seeking a committed Club Leader, who is passionate about providing fun opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to increase their confidence, social skills and independence.

The successful candidate will be pro-active, patient and a good multi-tasker. They will also have good interpersonal skills to engage and develop strong working relationships with club members, support staff and volunteers. 

Key responsibilities:

• Produce and implement a programme of suitable activities on a 6-weekly basis, in line with the aims and objectives of Bath Gateway Out & About.
• Include local community-based activities within the programme and promote positive inclusion wherever possible.
• Oversee the team of volunteers, guiding and supporting them to help with session delivery and to engage members in session activities.
• With the support of club volunteers co-ordinate the setting up and clearing away of equipment/materials for club sessions and the activities involved.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with parents, carers, statutory and voluntary agencies and other community groups.
• Ensure that any emergency personal care needs are managed appropriately, if necessary, and to notify the parent or responsible carer in such instances.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment belonging to the club and the equipment and facilities of organisations/sites used by the club.
• Be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all in attendance at club sessions; creating a clean, safe and hazard free environment and ensuring everyone departs club sessions safely.