HideOut Youth Zone’s state-of-the-art £6.6m facility opened in September 2020 to provide an engaging and inspiring place for thousands of young people aged 8 – 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) to spend their leisure time. Open 7-nights a week, 52-weeks a year plus school holidays, the Youth Zone’s incredible facilities include a 3G pitch, skate park, 30ft climbing wall, boxing/mixed martial arts gym, 4-court sports hall, sensory room, fitness suite, recreation area and dance, arts, music and media suites and much more.

Manchester has higher than the national average rates of young people 16-18 who are NEET but the Covid-19 pandemic has only intensified this issue and increased risks of young people not securing a positive post 16 destination. This new, exciting role within HideOut Youth Zones management team, will provide the right candidate with an opportunity to establish and shape the youth zone’s employment and enterprise offer. This offer will not only target those young people locally aged 16-18 who are not in employment education or training (NEET) but also develop an early universal information advice and guidance service for young people aged 13+ in parallel with our core youth work offer.

Candidates must:

▪ Have extensive experience of delivering Enterprise and Employability activities to young people aged 8 to 19 (or up to 25 for those with additional needs) in a variety of settings

▪ Be able to engage vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach young people

▪ Have experience of managing partnerships with employers and training providers

▪ Demonstrate a strong commitment to young people and have the ability to engage and build positive relationships

▪ Be passionate about the aims and mission of HideOut Youth Zone and East Manchester

A role profile with person specification can be found on our website.

This is truly a fantastic opportunity to be part of the HideOut team and to help to create a long-lasting legacy for young people in the area.

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, the position requires an enhanced DBS check.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete a HideOut Youth Zone Application Form and email together with a copy of your up-to-date CV

Deadline for applications: 9am, Monday 25th January 2021

We place huge value on equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, communities and abilities. The one thing we all have in common is our desire to raise the aspirations of young people across the country.

For further information about HideOut Youth Zone please visit our website and follow us on Twitter.

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Independent Sexual Violence Advisor to work collaboratively within an integrated team of counsellors and pathway navigators. The ISVA will provide a trauma informed, service-user led service support to survivors of both recent and non-recent abuse and support clients in coping with and recovering from their experience of abuse/trauma. The post is based in Macclesfield with travel around Cheshire East.

Appointment Type: 12 months fixed term. Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexibility for some weekend or late finish working. Location: The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, Salford, M3 5LL Salary: £26,000-£32,000 per annum

About: The Diocese of Salford is seeking to recruit a suitability qualified individual to coordinate the Salford Cathedral Volunteer Programme alongside the establishment and development of the Volition Programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated team player to grow and develop the Volunteer Programme at Salford Cathedral, working in close partnership with representatives from Volition Community at Manchester Cathedral.

What we are looking for: The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in the field of volunteering and knowledge and expertise relating to employability. They will be committed to the role and passionate about the contribution of volunteers. The post-holder will possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster collaboration and develop effective working relationships with a range of people.

What you will need: Strong Leadership skills with a working knowledge of current legislation relating to volunteering and long-term unemployment. The ability to be empathetic and respectful and possess a good understanding and awareness of health & safety and safeguarding requirements. Sound problem-solving skills with an ability to be proactive and work on your own initiative within a framework set by the Diocese. A willingness to work within the ethos of the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England.

The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of harm. The post holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 5th February 2021

To download an application pack please visit our website.

Salford Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity

Registered Charity No. 250037

The Dementia Carers Wellbeing Coordinator will work with carers, families, external agencies (including health, social services and other voluntary sector providers). They will provide advice, and improved access to information, guidance and support to carers and families, with a specific 

focus on BAME groups and groups who tend not to engage in mainstream services, during the pre and post diagnostic process.

The service will offer a person-centred approach to carers and family members, helping them to focus on their own mental health and well-being, and enhance their independence, so they are able to identify their own needs, gain a greater level of independence and access appropriate services, thus managing their caring role more effectively and with less detriment to their own mental health.

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 9 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

Due to a successful funding bid, Oasis is now searching for a Project Coordinator to provide inspiring leadership with a new team of Youth Support Workers and volunteers on a groundbreaking project, supporting A&E Departments in the Greater Manchester area in reducing the harm to young people from violence.  As this is a new project we are also recruiting for Youth Development Workers and an Administrator.

Key responsibilities for the Project Coordinator will be:

• Ensuring successful implementation of the Oasis Navigator pilot project.
• Working with safeguarding children teams to assess the needs of the vulnerable young people
• Building capacity of Emergency Department and Urgent Care staff with training and developing systems.
• Being responsible for securing funding for the project’s continuation and expansion
• Supervise and manage the Oasis Navigator team and volunteers

Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:

• A relevant qualification in Youth & Community (JNC) or Teaching (QTS) or Social Work (QSW) at DipHE level or above OR able to demonstrate relevant experience.
• Proven experience working with young people ‘at risk’.
• Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes in circumstance and able to work unsocial hours
• Experience of project management, budget management and presentation skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and lead a new project, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
• A supportive, friendly work environment, with flexible working arrangements

If you are interested in this position, please download the documents from this page or visit the Oasis UK charity website (CVs alone will not be accepted).

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 25th January 2021.

Interviews will take place on 11th & 12th February 2021 (possibly in person or online)

FULL TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK (1 FTE)

FIXED TERM CONTRACT TO MARCH 2022

SALARY:  £27,099 - £30,033 p.a. (plus 7% non-contributory pension)

LOCATION:  GREATER MANCHESTER

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Customer Insight and CRM Co-ordinator 
Salary: London - £28,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits, National - £23,900per annum + Excellent Benefits
Location: London, Bristol and Manchester
Contract: Permanent 

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people. 
Housing associations are social landlords, and are the largest providers of homes for social rents in the country. We and our members, believe that everyone should be able to live in a great quality home that they can afford. 
Many housing associations are also developers in their own right, building around a quarter of new homes every year, and build almost all new social housing. Our sector is not-for-profit, investing its revenues into the people and communities we serve.
Interested in housing associations, marketing and data analysis? Want to work in an exciting and dynamic team?
We’re advertising for a Customer Insight and CRM Coordinator to join the NHF’s Member Intelligence team. You’ll primarily be involved in collecting and analysing customer data from NHF events, while also helping to shape systems and processes to collect, maintain and utilise member data effectively. We’re looking for someone who has strong communication skills, is able to work collaboratively with various colleagues, and who will put members at the heart of everything they do.
The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff . We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background.
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

Closing date for applications: 28 January 2021
Interview date: 10 February 2021  
 
Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment and won’t be fazed in a custodial/prison setting? Join us at HMP Forest Bank as an Offender Resettlement Worker and you could be instrumental in turning around often chaotic lives.

Shelter deliver an Integrated Through the Gate service in prisons across the North West, working closely with offenders and a range of other agencies to provide a holistic service that assesses individual need so that prisoners are fully supported up to and following release.

About the role
You will play a critical role as part of a team working to rehabilitate prisoners and reduce reoffending rates. Delivering a resettlement service either within HMP Forest Bank or via outreach to other prisons, your role will include completing resettlement plans for each offender and delivering induction, group work and pre-release planning. Carrying out housing, finance and debt interventions and co-ordinating other pathway interventions by managing referrals to appropriate providers is also a key part of the role.

About you
A prison environment is unique and not everyone is suited to working within it. You’ll need to be resilient, calm and have the stamina to deal with often challenging and volatile situations. You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced, high churn, target driven environment and be creative when it comes to problem solving.

Experience of providing advocacy on behalf of clients to other agencies and authorities is essential, as is a proactive, client-focused and collaborative approach, great relationship building skills, respect for others' opinions and the ability to deal effectively with change. You’ll need an understanding of housing law and debt advice and of the main issues affecting offenders and homelessness. You’ll also need to be able to use MS office applications as keeping accurate records is a critical part of the role and can make the difference between someone keeping or losing their home.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone. We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness

Belonging

Strength

Collaboration

Manchester Mind is looking to recruit a Schools Mental Health Practitioner to deliver one-to-one psychosocial support to young people within four schools in Manchester.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop and deliver accessible mental health support services for young people.

Position: Schools Mental Health Practitioner

Salary: £27,905 (contract will run until 31st July 2022)

Hours: 35 hours per week

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Ability to work in an open, supportive and collaborative way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.
• Experience of delivering short and long term one-to-one support for young people.
• Experience of delivering and adapting services to ensure accessibility.

You can download all application documents from alongside this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 9am, Thursday 28th January 2021.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

Creative Support is a national, fast-growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are seeking a Team Leader for our South Manchester Mental Health Community and Supported Accommodation services.

This post is specific for a community service along with supported accommodation sites. The role will operate across 3 sites and will require multi-site leadership. The services operate across South Manchester areas supporting people who live in their own homes or supported tenancies. The role will also involve leadership of 2 supported accommodation sites (Withington and Chorlton) supporting adults in recovery focused move-on services. These sites have on-site senior staff who oversee the day-to-day needs of the service. We ensure all support and risk management is bespoke to each person we work with.

We need someone who has a real interest in the social care sector and is seeking to work in services that have recovery-based approaches. You will be part of the senior team and receive supervision throughout the probationary process to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Team Leader duties include:

• To directly lead the community team and be responsible for the line management of team members,
• To operate as a leader across 3 sites and ensure effective running of services with the support of onsite seniors based in accommodation sites.
• To undertake within your duties direct support to service users.
• To undertake assessments of new referrals and ensure robust review processes for those who live in services
• To work closely with other professionals and agencies to provide a coordinated personalised service which meets the identified needs of individuals, promotes their recovery and maintains their quality of life

You must be an excellent communicator with leadership skills and previous experience of working within mental health support settings, along with person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive team approach. You will need to be efficient and able to coordinate your time across the service needs. We operate well-established services and offer the support you need to undertake and develop in the role, including the provision of full training.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution,
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams,
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma.

About us:

PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters.

We are a diverse organisation with 28% of our staff coming from BAME and 20% from LGBT communities. We span the generations with 11% of staff being aged 18-24 and 25% aged 55-64. 11% of staff identify as having a disability.

Our staff, volunteers and service users have recently taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be: 

Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change

Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters

Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together

Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging

About You:

You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.

You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard.

About the role:

We welcome applications from people seeking part-time (17.5 hours) work as well as full-time (35). All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable.

Referrals Line Worker – 1 role available

The post holder will be responsible for giving support, signposting enquiries, taking referrals, completing risk assessments, distributing information and all associated administration processes.  The referral line contact will be via phone and email. The post holder will be expected to work within PTMWA policies and uphold the values of the organisation.

This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1

Hours of work: 35 per week

Salary: £21,077 per annum

Duration: 2 year fixed term contract

Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers

 

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone.

We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. To help us continue our counselling provision to young people we are recruiting to a Counselling Team Leader. This is a Big Lottery funded post, with funding guaranteed to June 2021 and options for continuation funding currently being explored.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness

Belonging

Strength

Collaboration

The Counselling Team Leader will support our volunteer counselling placements alongside existing counselling provision.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop and manage accessible counselling services for young people.

Position: Counselling Team Leader

Salary: £29,636 (pro rata)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Funding guaranteed until the end of June 2021

(potential to extend subject to funding).

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work in an open, supportive and collaborative way
• Experience of delivering and managing counselling services
• Experience of working with young people

You can download the application documents from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 12noon, Monday 1st February 2021.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

Eden Brown Charities are delighted to be working in partnership with an incredible Charity in Stockport to help them find a Senior Case worker who will support, empower and educate women in order to improve both their mental and physical health. This is a fixed term contract until March 2023 and is a part time (4 days per week/ 30 hours per week role)

As a Senior Case Worker you will be key in undertaking initial assessments as well as implementing care and protection plans in complex situations. You will safeguard women and children effectively by carrying out risk assessments and you will also provide leadership to other case workers who are able to provide support and advice to women.

You will work closely with the service manager to make day-to-day decisions in accordance with the range of duties.

To be successful in this role you must be a Qualified Social worker and be registered with Social Work England. It is desirable that you awareness of specific issues affecting women and also have experience of carrying out assessments.
This really is an incredible role which will make a real difference to women's lives. Please note that due to the nature of the Charitie's work, this post is restricted to women applicants only under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. Our client will be interviewing on a rolling basis so please do get in touch if you are interested.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Are you motivated to tackle the challenge of improving the homes and lives of older people? A great networker, excellent communicator and driven to make a difference to older people's lives?  Then this is the job for you.

Care & Repair England is a small, national housing charity dedicated to improving the homes and lives of older people. We are looking for a self-motivated person to head up our work with older people, local agencies and decision makers in the North of England.

As our part time North of England Officer you would lead on specific projects, particularly those working directly with older activists, groups, networks and forums to improve local provision of practical housing services for older people. You would also contribute to our wider efforts to improve the policy and practice links between housing, health and care.

We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with a wide range of people and organisations, with good communication and writing skills.  Knowledge about housing, planning, ageing and related policy and practice is essential.

Very importantly, you need to have commitment and drive to improve older people’s lives.

 Location Home based , located in North West /Yorkshire & Humberside regions, ideally central/ within easy reach of both, close to good transport links (preferably to public transport + road networks) 

Healthcare Support Worker - Eating Disorders

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the daily challenges which young people face? Is a career as a Healthcare Support Worker the next step in life for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They are excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Eating Disorder Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic Healthcare Support Workers to join their professional 5-bed service, supporting young people with complex and challenging eating disorders, where you will work closely with their professional multi-disciplinary team towards keeping them safe and progressing with their recovery.

You will be required to work shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates and occasional sleep ins & nights when required to support the services, so flexibility is required.

Company Benefits

- £18,603 - £20,344.82 per annum (Dependent on experience & qualifications)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
- Free on-site parking

Your role as a Healthcare Support Worker

- To take on the role of Key worker, developing care plans and review plans with young people, carrying out direct and indirect care of young people with complex eating disorders.
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people including personal care and hygiene, eating, attendance in education etc.
- To develop therapeutic relationships with the young people experiencing eating disorders and work closely with their families and carers communicating effectively to provide ongoing engagement.
- To be actively involved in the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of young people and their care.
- To provide specialist supportive interventions to individuals experiencing eating disorders under the direction of the clinical team.
- To take physical health observations of young people, monitoring and recording as required. To act upon any physical health concerns in relation to the young person based on their care plans, risk management plans and history of eating disorder.
- To observe and monitor the wellbeing of young people by ensuring that any unusual physical, mental, or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and or clinical nurse and documented as appropriate.

Requirements of a Healthcare Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Have excellent observation and communication skills, as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma
- Have a non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard
- The ability to work in a team, and to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult situations
- The ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- To form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of safeguarding

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in care or equivalent
- Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs
- Previous experience working with service users who have eating disorders
- A good understanding of Nutrition

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Friday 12th February.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.

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

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

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