£31,362 - £36,367 Full-time (35 hrs p/w) - (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2021

London & South East with frequent travel

Ref: EST – 201

Do you have experience of managing a team, training staff and quality assuring content and deliveries and a good understanding of the issues facing children, young people and families involved in, or at risk of Violence, Vulnerability and Exploitation? 

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for an Education Service Team Manager to join our SOS+ team and play a pivotal role in the management and development of a vital service aimed at helping vulnerable young people.

About St Giles Trust 

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

Our award-winning SOS+ Service works with young people in a variety of settings by delivering sessions and workshops in schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Community Centres and to Youth Offender Teams. The service’s mission is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience. 

About this vital role

This challenging role comes with full responsibility for the operational management of our London & South East SOS+ service. Indeed, you’ll be managing a large, geographically spread team of staff who deliver preventative sessions, 1:1 mentoring to children/young people and training sessions to parents and professionals across the sector on topics like gangs, serious youth violence and forms of exploitation. Leading the development of educational content for the national curriculum at key stage 2, 3 and 4, with variations for SEND and other learners, will be important too. And, when we need someone to contribute to the national conversations on education and exclusion, or champion the role of professionals with lived experiences of the issues facing our clients as being a part of the solution, again, we’ll rely on you.

What we are looking for:

• Familiarity with issues like youth offending, knife crime, social exclusion and isolation, child criminal exploitation, adverse childhood experiences and trauma

• A relevant qualification (or working towards one) and experience of working in education, with a keen understanding of the national curriculum, and how schools operate

• A good understanding of the issues facing the professionals supporting this client group and  comprehensive working knowledge of safeguarding

• Proven experience of budgeting and financial management plus project management, including coordinating activity, partnership work with key stakeholders to achieve agreed goals 

• A proven ability to set up and operate systems to monitor and report on work with clients

• A proactive and flexible approach, and a willingness to travel regionally as required to get the job done

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

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

Closing date: 11pm, 9th August 2020. Interviews: 20th August (likely to be held via video)

Job Purpose:

• To provide individual information, support and signposting for women, including young women supported by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust disclosing experiences of domestic violence/abuse • To provide individual information, support and signposting for women working for Birmingham and Solihull Mental health Foundation Trust (BSMHT) disclosing experiences of domestic violence/abuse • To provide training and support to health professionals within BSMHT on understanding and responding to DVA

Duties and Responsibilities

Advocacy and support service

• To provide support to women, experiencing DVA referred or signposted by trust colleagues. • To provide direct casework support, advice, information and advocacy to women experiencing DVA through telephone contact, and/or meetings at the department. • To work with women experiencing DVA to increase their personal safety (and that of any children) and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights • To be clear of Safeguarding principles, seeking guidance from the Trust Safeguarding Team where appropriate. • To develop good working relationships and liaise with outside agencies when needed. This will include referral to colleagues within BSWA, to other specialist DVA services or other external agencies when appropriate • To keep accurate records of all work done with or on behalf of clients and produce written reports as requested, including a monthly report of referrals and the take up of these referrals advocacy including outputs and patient outcomes • To contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the project.

Practice-based work

• To work alongside mental health colleagues to deliver training and awareness sessions to health care professionals about DVA within BSMHT • To promote awareness of the experiences and needs of women living with or escaping DVA, particularly in relation to their health • To develop a good relationship with all staff and work effectively as part of the departmental team. This includes: o provision of systematic support to teams in participating departments, including meeting with individuals and small groups of clinical and administrative staff o working closely with DVA champions in each department, where applicable o attending relevant meetings • To further develop effective assessment and monitoring procedures and ensure that clear accurate records are kept and maintained • To review number of advocate referrals made by clinicians in participating departments. 

Administration and Monitoring

• To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems • To keep accurate records of financial transitions in line with BSWA’s procedures • To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date • To monitor and evaluate the service, via various methods including feedback from service users • To contribute where appropriate to the preparation of returns for funders • To follow the host Trust’s policies and procedures

Communication:

• To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the staff, volunteers and service users by: o Maintaining BSWA and trust communication records o Following safety procedures o Attending team meetings • To attend in-house and Trust training • To attend support and supervision sessions, including case reviews and safeguarding, with your line manager • To develop a professional working relationship with external agencies • To be involved in the Annual Review process • To participate in multi agency work, including delivery of training and awareness sessions, as agreed with your line manager • To promote awareness of BSWA services and the impact of domestic violence on women and children

Training:

• To identify and attend training relevant to the post in agreement with your line manager • To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users • To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager

General:

• To work within BSWA and Trust policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA. • To work within BSWA’s and BSMHT’s framework for equal opportunities and antidiscriminatory practice and offer an equal service to all women, children and young people regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation • To maintain the confidentiality of women and children using the service and in all matters relating to the organisations. • To work within BSWA, Trust and local multi-agency adult and child safeguarding procedures. Where this may produce conflict immediately raise with line manager. (Worker will be trained to level 3 safeguarding) • To maintain an awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level • To work within the principles and standards of Birmingham DV Standards and support Birmingham Domestic Abuse Strategy • To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times • To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop, or be assigned commensurate with the post

HOURS: The equivalent of 4 days a week (28 hours) worked flexibly Monday to Friday, including 1 evening shift per week

CONTRACT: Until March 2021

JOB: This post is open to remote and/or office work, Islington London.

SALARY:NJC scale 15-20 £26,252-£28,909 FTE incl ILW (pro-rata)

CLOSING DATE: 10th August, 9am

ABOUT GALOP

Galop is the LGBT+ anti-violence charity, providing advice, support and advocacy to LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Galop also supports people who need help with the criminal justice system and is engaged on a strategic level to ensure issues affecting LGBT+ communities remain high on the agenda of commissioners, decision-makers and non-specialist service providers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to recruit an experienced helpline team member to join our team. The key purpose of the role is to listen to LGBT+ people who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse and provide the helpseeker with emotional support, guidance, and information related to their situation. This will include assessing their level of risk, making referrals, creating safety plans, creating caller care plans, and signposting people to relevant services. The role will report to the Helpline Manager and will work on a rota basis.

To be considered for this post, you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience of supporting people who are distressed
• Experience of delivering support via a helpline
• An understanding of the issues affecting LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse
• Flexibility to cover different helpline shifts
• Be able to work as part of a team

Galop actively welcomes applications from BAMER candidates and the Trans community.

Please note that there is a genuine occupational requirement under the Sexual Orientation Regulations 2003 for this post. It is considered essential that post holders have experience of LGBT+ needs, and the impact of discrimination as the Helpline is run for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic violence.

To apply, please download an application pack from our website and return it to the address listed. If you have any questions, please do get in touch. 

Would you like to be part of our innovative, friendly & dynamic team?

Yellow Door provides a range of individual, group and family interventions for Adults, Children and Young People who have experienced or are at risk from Domestic or Sexual Abuse.

Client Services Support Officers

£18,206 to £23,614 FTE (depending on relevant experience)

Working hours negotiable but some early evening hours may be required.

37.5 hours per week (can be flexible)

Based: Highfield, Southampton

We are seeking flexible, highly motivated service support officers who share our values & passion for delivering the very best in Domestic & Sexual Abuse prevention & response for our clients.

You will have a clinical knowledge and/or similar experience to provide a timely and needs-led single point of access into our most appropriate client service/intervention for those seeking support.

Candidates will be confident communicators with strong customer service and administrative skills with an ability to be an accurate record keeper. Be highly motivated and enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude to deliver to Yellow Door’s mission, vision and values.

Closing Date: 9.00am on Monday 10th August 2020

Interviews will be held: Tuesday 18th August 2020

We are looking for an organised Navigator to take on an important new support role within our Community Living Well team in the West London area. The Navigation Service is for people with serious stable long term mental health needs who are supported in primary care. 

You will be building and maintaining constructive working relationships with service users, carers, families, colleagues, lay people and wider community networks. You will be at the centre of a team working across and alongside a wide range of both internal service users and external partners. 

Excellent communication skills and effective team work are essential for this role.

You will be managing admin and support tasks ranging from immediate practical help to resolving complex issues. 

You should have good IT skills, be well organised and be at your best when prioritising a multitude of tasks. You need to be a confident communicator who enjoys working with others and being at the heart of a busy team. 

In return we will induct, develop and train you and give you the opportunity to be involved in challenging and rewarding work. You will have 28 days annual leave plus public holidays.

Bromley Well is commissioned by the London Borough of Bromley and Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group to deliver services for local people to help them maintain both their physical and mental health, their independence and also provide training and employment opportunities.

About the role:

Through tailored person centred support, you will assist people with learning disabilities (LD), physical disabilities (PD) and long term health conditions (LTHCs) to address barriers to employment and education by providing advice, guidance and support to improve access to education, employment and volunteering whilst supporting retention of paid employment.

You will also support referrals of people with mental health issues, requiring retention support to an appropriate service.

Requirements:

Reporting to the Head of Education and Employment, here are some of the skills that will make you stand out:

• Experience of supported employment
• Knowledge of relevant disability and employment legislation
• Experience of planning, preparing and delivering work preparation sessions to groups of people
• Confidence in public speaking and telephone skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people, both internally and externally

How to apply:

For more information, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date for applications: 10 August 2020.

BTSE and Bromley Mencap are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

£25,526 - £29,501 Full-time (35 hrs p/w) - (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Fixed term contract until 31st March 2021

Camberwell, London SE5 plus some travel

Ref: SES-201

Are you well-organised, with good admin skills, understanding of the issues facing vulnerable young people (i.e. involvement in gangs or knife crime) and a proven ability to work effectively with partners and line manage or supervise staff/volunteers? 

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Education Service Coordinator to join our SOS+ team and play a vital part in ensuring the successful delivery of project outcomes and much more besides.

About St Giles 

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

Our award-winning SOS+ Service works with young people in a variety of settings by delivering sessions and workshops in schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Community Centres and to Youth Offender Teams. The service’s mission is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience. 

About this vital role

Your challenge here will be to oversee several SOS+ projects across London and the South East region, including staff/volunteers and delivery outcomes. You’ll also be the first point of contact for relevant funders and external stakeholders and often attend partnership meetings. Ensuring staff receive appropriate training to conduct their work and compile reports will be key. Indeed, we’ll count on you to maintain the high standards of the service by supporting staff, overseeing workloads and personal development plans, as well as providing coaching, advice, guidance, supervisions, and having daily contact with the frontline staff you manage. Providing a high-quality administrative service comes with the territory too, as does liaising with partner agencies, schools, and funders, setting up virtual deliveries and webinars or booking travel and accommodation. In short, it’s an interesting and varied role that’s pivotal to the SOS+ project’s success.

What we are looking for:

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system and/or experience of working within the Criminal Justice Sector plus a relevant qualification to a good standard - or working towards one

• Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and communicating the needs of clients to other professionals in a high intensity environment 

• Experience of working with vulnerable young people and adults and knowledge of the issues faced by our client group. 

• Project management experience, including coordinating activity and partnership work with key stakeholders to achieve agreed goals

• A proven ability to coordinate bookings, manage calendars, book travel and accommodation and generally provide high quality customer service 

• A proactive and flexible approach, emotional resilience and a collaborative way of working. 

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

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

Closing date: 11pm, 9th August 2020. Interviews: 18th / 19th August (likely to be held via video)

Do you want to work for a forward thinking charity and be part of a caring and dynamic team?

We are looking for someone with a passion for helping people, with the drive to succeed and the determination to make sure the Carers we work with get the support they need. You will support Carers to manage their health, wellbeing and their caring role via the range of services provided by the Carers’ Support Service and other local organisations.

You will be:

• confident when working with Carers and professionals
• An excellent communicator
• Professional
• Approachable at all times.

You will also lead on our partnership working with Diana Princess of Wales hospital, St Andrews Hospice, Harrison House and St Hugh’s Hospital, and help build the profile of the charity.

This post is an exciting challenge for anyone who can demonstrate they have the skills and qualities needed to play an integral part in making North East Lincolnshire a Carer Friendly Community.

This vacancy is for 26 to 30 hours per week.

The Women’s Support Centre (WSC) was established in 2008 by Women in Prison (WIP) with the support of Woking Borough Council. The WSC is based in Woking and provides support to women throughout Surrey who are in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with the criminal justice system. High quality, innovative services are delivered including 1:1 support and advocacy, group work, counselling, specialist substance misuse, domestic abuse and child sexual exploitation services. The WSC works in partnership with a number of agencies including all Surrey local authorities, the Police, the National Health Service and the National Probation Service.

We are currently looking for a Volunteer Counselling Coordinator to recruit, coordinate and support volunteers to deliver a counselling service to women who have had contact with the criminal justice system.  This will include completing detailed assessments, and delivering one-to-one counselling sessions as required. You will be BACP registered and work within both the BACP and Women In Prison’s frameworks to ensure high standards of practice.

We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minority ethnic women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

To apply, please download and read the Recruitment Pack including the Job Description and Person Specification and complete the application and equalities monitoring forms in full. For infornation please visit our website. 

Role:  Community Link Worker (Social Prescribing)

Location: Amersham, Prestwood, Hughenden Valley, Great Missenden

Mid-Chiltern PCN (Rectory Meadow Surgery, Amersham Health Centre, John Hampden Surgery, Hughenden Valley Surgery, The Practice Prospect House)

Salary: £22,500 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week (9am – 5pm)

Contract: Permanent

Introduction

Bucks Charitable Alliance (BCA) is a consortium of local charities, with an excellent track record of delivering high quality services in the communities they serve. Community Link Workers will be managed by staff with experience of social prescribing and have access to a range of training and personal development opportunities.

The Social Prescribing service will be delivered by Community Link Workers working from GP surgeries in Primary Care Network (PCN) areas. The Community Link Worker will be directly employed by Buckinghamshire Mind.

Purpose of the role

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through GP referral to non-medical Community Link Workers (CLW’s) based in GP surgeries who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Community Link Workers work collaboratively with all local partners.

Social prescribing can help to strengthen community resilience and personal resilience and reduces health 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. It particularly works for people with long-term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

Please refer to full job descriptions for further detail of the roles and requirements.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days

• Training and development opportunities
• Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
• Childcare vouchers
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests
• Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 3% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution

Applications: Please send –

Supporting Statement and CV, detailing which role you wish to apply for, what skills and experience you have to match the job requirements.  The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.

Closing date for applications is 20th August 2020.

Interviews expected to take place 25th & 26th August 2020.

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

The Women’s Support Centre (WSC) was established in 2008 by Women in Prison (WIP) with the support of Woking Borough Council. The WSC is based in Woking and provides support to women throughout Surrey who are in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with the criminal justice system.

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Caseworker to join our innovative Checkpoint service. Checkpoint is a partnership between the WSC and Surrey Police aimed at addressing the root causes of offending behaviour. As a Checkpoint Case Worker you will develop strong working relationships with women referred into the scheme and will formulate and deliver support plans to address their needs. You will need experience of supporting service users experiencing multiple disadvantages.

We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minoritised women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

To apply, please download and read the Recruitment Pack including the Job Description and Person Specification and complete the application and equalities monitoring forms in full.

Salary: £19,621 - £22,821 dependent on qualifications and experience.

Hours: 37 hours per week

With occasional weekends and evenings as and when the organisation requires (flexi-scheme available)

Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS Check and Police Vetting 

We are looking for a highly motivated Children's Independent Sexual Violence Adviser to provide emotional and practical support to people who have experienced rape or sexual abuse; alongside a Helpline Adviser to provide support to victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence via the UAVA Public Helpline

Main purposes of the post

To provide pro-active services to children and young people (aged 0 – 18**) who have been victims of sexual abuse and/or rape within and outside the criminal justice system. Please note: this post is subject to successful Police and DBS checks 

a) Support the ISVA Team Leader and SV Service Manager to develop and maintain a safe, professional and accessible service. b) Ensure that the needs of clients are being addressed and that equal access to services is provided to all clients regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexuality

c) Risk assess clients and help clients keep safe

d) Help clients access their rights that they are entitled to including access to health and other services that they require

e) Ensure that the CYP’s voice/wishes/feelings are considered throughout any process.

f) Provide support to parents/carers where appropriate

g) Monitor and keep clients/families informed of case progress h) To ensure that the support is working according to internal and multi-agency best practice guidelines.

** There is an expectation that you will have a proportion of adult clients on your caseload where demand on the service requires.

Main duties

1. Client work/service delivery

• Have a clear understanding of the myths and facts of sexual violence, rape trauma syndrome, the long-term mental health effects of sexual violence, self harm, suicidal feelings and attempts
• Ensure all children and young people referred to the service are contacted within 24 hours where possible, that risk assessments and support needs analysis are completed and individual service plans developed
• Ensure face to face, telephone, text and email support appropriate to need is provided to children and young people, their parents/guardians and their families, where appropriate, in a professional and supportive manner  Ensure contact with other agencies and services is well managed and referral and communication systems are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure they are effective
• Ensure child protection issues are dealt with through engagement with children and young people assaulted in a domestic setting, and child protection policies and procedures followed, whilst keeping the needs of the child/young person paramount.
• Explain the Criminal Justice System and Witness Services to clients, in particular procedures and their role and rights within the system, including access special measures.
• Ensure positive and constructive relationships are maintained with the police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to the benefit of children and young people, their parents/guardians and their families and to ensure that the requirements of the Victims Code of Practice are being met.
• Liaise with the police and CPS on behalf of the client, with the client’s consent and adherence to confidentiality policy in relation to release of information. If local protocols can be agreed, keep the victim informed about case progress on behalf of the police in line with the requirements of the Victims Code of Practice.
• To participate in case conferences with the police, CPS and prosecuting barrister.
• Attend and make effective use of clinical supervision on a regular basis
• Work within a multi-agency setting to provide institutional advocacy for the rights of the CYP.
• Provide support and facilitate access to clients who have reported to the police, or referred to the service by a SARC, hospital or other organisation, if possible, within 24 hours of initial attendance for forensic examination or support, and subsequently as necessary until other support is identified or at the client’s request.
• If the client is assessed as high risk, refer on to MARAC/Children Services following locally agreed protocols and attend and participate in meetings and follow-up on actions agreed in meetings.
• Helping clients to access services to which they are entitled.
• To keep an up to date information knowledge base about appropriate and useful services to support clients who have a range of complex support needs. Liaising with team manager in developing referral routes and pathways as necessary.
• Help clients to develop their own support network and access appropriate therapeutic interventions  Explaining criminal sanctions, and if relevant, civil remedies and housing options to clients.
• Providing information and support in relation to Criminal Injuries Compensation.
• Where relevant (e.g. domestic violence cases), keep other agencies informed about important changes in client’s situation.
• Act in accordance with local policies to protect vulnerable adults.

Qualifications (Assessed by Application)

Essential:

A degree or recognised professional qualification in a related field (or alternatively a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within the sexual violence or related field).

Experience of working with children and young people.

Desirable:

Recognised Accredited ISVA Qualification or equivalent professional qualification 

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Lifecentre, Chichester, West Sussex.

30 - 37 hours depending upon candidate

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum full time salary

Lifecentre is a medium sized charity that supports survivors of rape and sexual abuse across West Sussex.  We are recruiting an Operations Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is an excellent opportunity to work for a great cause and gain leadership experience.

The Operations Manager will oversee key business support and operational activity, co-ordinating the office base to ensure that Lifecentre operates smoothly and in accordance with legal and professional standards. The role includes responsibility for: operational policies and procedures, client support team management, management of buildings and facilities, oversight of finance and payroll, GDPR and data management, oversight of IT systems, data management, Health & Safety, quality assurance and risk and compliance with Charity Governance.

You will provide leadership for the Operations Team and be responsible for delivery of quality, performance and continued improvement across the services, including looking externally to develop partnership opportunities to drive efficiencies whilst maintaining quality.

We are looking for a self-motivated person with initiative. The ability to prioritise their own work and that of their team is required. The ideal candidate will have office management experience, possessing excellent IT skills and have experience in use of all basic computer software including Microsoft Office. Excellent organisational skills are required and ability to set up efficient systems, including data management. Excellent communication and writing skills and the ability to multi-task are also required.  Good numeracy skills are essential.

This post could be considered as a full-time role for one individual meeting all competencies. Alternatively, we would consider a job share.

Lifecentre is a Christian Charity providing counselling services to survivors of rape and sexual abuse: 

Closing date for applications: midnight Wednesday 19 August 2020

Interviews: Wednesday 1 September 2020

Age United in partnership with Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is delighted to be working together with West London CCG and Kensington and Chelsea Social Council to offer local residents innovative support to address their wider health and social care needs.

We currently have three vacant Social Prescribing Link Worker posts available. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about connecting communities with the tailored support they need to live independent and healthier lives, based within Kensington and Chelsea’s new Primary Care Networks. Link Workers provide connections between the GP and community services that can support residents to address their wider health and care needs.

The Link Worker programme is a national initiative from NHS England and NHS Improvement and we are seeking individuals with a background or interest in health, care, public health or voluntary sector services.

We are happy to discuss secondments from Third Sector organisations within Kensington and Chelsea. If you would like to discuss the role, please visit our website for contact details.

Full training is provided.

How to apply

Only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted.

We will be shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled, so please do not delay in applying. 

Interviews will take place via video conferencing (Zoom or Teams) where possible.

Applications should be sent to Recruitment at Age UK Kensington and Chelsea. Please see the 'Work For Us' section of our website for further details.