Mustard Tree is a charity that helps people to learn new skills, find work, secure accommodation. Through our community shops we provide food and the resources needed to create a home. We offer warm, creative and aspirational spaces and opportunities for people to improve their lives.

This role ranges from assisting with reactive crisis support for people for who walk-in, managing referrals from other agencies, as well as providing more structured support for people training on our Freedom Project as they work towards their own goals. In addition, you will be required to provide proactive support working with Housing partners to help people sustain their tenancy.

We are looking for two people to be based at Little Hulton and Eccles. However, there is an expectation that these roles will operate flexibly across all sites and willingness to travel is essential.

We welcome applications from people living in Salford and who are passionate about supporting their local communities.

What you will be doing: Job Description

• Provide advice and emergency support to people coming into our Community shops.
• Coordinate referrals into Mustard Tree and manage referral appointments for support in line with the processes and procedures.
• Manage conflict by maintaining a calm and kind approach when dealing with difficult situations.
• Work to an evidence-informed model of support including Motivational Interviewing through training, external supervision and peer support.
• Conduct initial meetings, enrolment including risk assessments and deliver induction sessions for new Freedom Project trainees.
• Manage a caseload, schedule your own diary, and deliver up to 20 x 121 sessions per week.
• Support drop in and group activities within the structured Training and Creative programme.
• Report using outcome measures and tools at structured 121 sessions as well as writing case studies, inputting into database and reports as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers and job centres, encouraging their support of the Freedom Project through placements and training.
• Contribute to safeguarding and risk management using incident and safeguarding forms, attending annual training and escalate concerns to the management.
• Ensure effective discharges including person-centred Progression Plans, informed and helpful feedback/references and monitoring next steps as Freedom graduates leave the programme.
• Attend training, research and keep up to date with relevant legislation and local provision of statutory services including housing, mental health, domestic violence, benefits and budgeting.
• Establish and maintain working relationships and pathways with other organisations to provide pathways into the Freedom Project, further financial support, employment, education and training.  

General Work duties:

• Work within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures
• Supporting other staff and sites, providing practical relief cover for work-streams  particularly retail and in the community shops
• Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required
• Leading by example, embodying Mustard Tree values and represent the charity as required
• Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day to day activities including recycling and supporting ‘paper-lite’ practices
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation

What we are looking for: Person Specification

Essential

• Effective communication and good interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and presentation
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach
• Kind and encouraging, and enjoys working with a diverse range of people
• Able to work on their own initiative as well as work cooperatively across multiple teams
• Personal accountability with a positive and proactive approach to problem solving
• A levels, equivalent qualifications or experience and ability to effectively use IT systems
• Experience in a supervisory role and of managing difficult situations
• Ability to proactively listen and use effective support techniques.
• Calm under pressure and proactively manages own resilience and wellbeing
• 2 years’ frontline experience in supporting people and knowledge of supporting vulnerable adults
• Effective time management, diary planning and organisation skills

Desirable

• Understanding of health and safety regulations, safeguarding and risk management
• Clean driving license and willingness to drive vans between sites
• Ability to speak other languages especially Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Spanish, French, Polish, Russian, Tigrinya 

Deadline: 12 noon 27th April
First assessment day: 30th April

To apply please send us your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like to be considered for the role and how you meet the requirements specified in the person specification (no more than 2 pages). 

* Please note that applications will be screened to ensure they meet the minimum criteria prior to shortlisting. 

12 months fixed term contract
Closing date: Monday 3rd May 2021 at 11.30 pm
 
Come and join us
We’re looking for passionate individuals with personal experience of substance misuse and homelessness to come and join us and make a difference to the way we do things. If you believe that people should have a say in their own support and that they should be at the front of making meaningful change then this could be the traineeship for you.
 
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
 
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
 
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
 
About the role
This is a great opportunity to work with a lead provider of homelessness and housing advice and support and gain invaluable experience while being part of an exciting new programme. The traineeship lasts 12 months and you will receive personalised training and support to help remove some of the barriers that may have prevented you from getting meaningful employment. You’ll be based in our specialist Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Recovery Service which supports people with current or previous substance misuse to maintain their home and live independently. During the traineeship you will develop skills in delivering housing advice and support, assisting service users to achieve their goals, and have the opportunity to shape services using your experiences to bring about change. Once your traineeship is complete, we will evaluate your placement, with the aim of securing you employment in the future.
 
About you 
We are looking for people who are passionate about the opportunity to use their own life experiences to help make positive change for others. You’ll also need a commitment to equality and a zero tolerance approach to discrimination and exclusion. Good communication skills and the ability to make people feel heard will also be essential. Basic computer skills, e.g. word processing, the internet and email would be useful, but support can be provided. Above all, we need people with a real desire to develop personally and learn new skills.

How to apply:

To apply you need to submit a copy of your CV and a supporting statement, this can be submitted either using our online application form, or you can submit a paper copy. When completing your supporting statement please make sure you give an example for each of the criteria listed in the knowledge and skills section below. 

If you don’t have a CV or you need some help with this, please join us for a Zoom application support session or contact us using the details below.

 
We will be holding support sessions on Zoom to give people practical support and advice on how to complete an application. These sessions will also give you the chance to find out more about the role as well as other opportunities for involvement at Shelter.
 
These will take place on the following dates: We encourage all applicants to attend a session before applying. You can drop in for part of the session or all of it, the links are below.
 
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Darren de Vally, National GROW Programme Co-ordinator.
 
Thursday 22nd April - National support session 1 - https://zoom.us/j/92110856936?pwd=VEt1Vkp3QlJ0NFh2azA0STRaTGJyUT09
 
Monday 26th April - National support session 2 - https://zoom.us/j/92661558386?pwd=a0tNQm94a1dVenM0NWRJMCs1K1hpQT09
 
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.
 
When applying, we appreciate it may feel unusual to be talking about your lived experience to a prospective employer. Please be assured that we ask for this only to assess your suitability for a role that’s designed to help people to use their experiences to develop a career. If you feel you have the necessary lived experience, please apply and draw this out as much as you can in the application to increase your chances of being invited to interview.
 
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 does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

12 months fixed term contract

Closing date: Monday 3rd May 2021 at 11.30pm 
 
Come and join us
We’re looking for passionate individuals with personal experience of homelessness to come and join us and make a difference to the way we do things. If you believe that people should have a say in their own support and that they should be at the front of making meaningful change then this could be the traineeship for you.
 
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
 
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
 
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
 
About the role
This is a great opportunity to work with a lead provider of homelessness and housing advice and support and gain invaluable experience while being part of an exciting new programme. The traineeship lasts 12 months and you will receive personalised training and support to help remove some of the barriers that may have prevented you from getting meaningful employment. You’ll be based in our London Hub working on our Westminster/Places for People contract which focuses on preventing homelessness across the borough. We provide person-centred advice, support and guidance by co-locating with community agencies across Westminster, as well as providing support via telephone and digital channels. You will also have the opportunity to work within our Resilience service supporting people to access statutory and community services with a focus on improving their mental and physical health. Once your traineeship is complete, we will evaluate your placement, with the aim of securing you employment in the future.
 
About you
We are looking for people who are passionate about the opportunity to use their own life experiences to help make positive change for others. You’ll also need a commitment to equality and a zero tolerance approach to discrimination and exclusion. Good communication skills and the ability to make people feel heard will also be essential. Basic computer skills, e.g. word processing, the internet and email would be useful, but support can be provided. Above all, we need people with a real desire to develop personally and learn new skills.
 
How to apply: To apply you need to submit a copy of your CV and a supporting statement, this can be submitted either using our online application form, or you can submit a paper copy. When completing your supporting statement please make sure you give an example for each of the criteria listed in the knowledge and skills section below. If you don’t have a CV or you need some help with this, please join us for a Zoom application support session or contact us using the details below.
 
We will be holding support sessions on Zoom to give people practical support and advice on how to complete an application. These sessions will also give you the chance to find out more about the role as well as other opportunities for involvement at Shelter.
 
These will take place on the following dates: We encourage all applicants to attend a session before applying. You can drop in for part of the session or all of it, the links are below. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Darren de Vally, National GROW Programme Co-ordinator.
 
Thursday 22nd April - National support session 1 - https://zoom.us/j/92110856936?pwd=VEt1Vkp3QlJ0NFh2azA0STRaTGJyUT09
 
Monday 26th April - National support session 2 - https://zoom.us/j/92661558386?pwd=a0tNQm94a1dVenM0NWRJMCs1K1hpQT09
 
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.
 
When applying, we appreciate it may feel unusual to be talking about your lived experience to a prospective employer. Please be assured that we ask for this only to assess your suitability for a role that’s designed to help people to use their experiences to develop a career. If you feel you have the necessary lived experience, please apply and draw this out as much as you can in the application to increase your chances of being invited to interview.
 
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 does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

12 months fixed term contract

Closing date: Monday 3rd May 2021 at 11.30pm
 

Come and join us
We’re looking for passionate individuals with personal experience of homelessness to come and join us and make a difference to the way we do things. If you believe that people should have a say in their own support and that they should be at the front of making meaningful change then this could be the traineeship for you.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role
This is a great opportunity to work with a lead provider of homelessness and housing advice and support and gain invaluable experience while being part of an exciting new programme. The traineeship lasts 12 months and you will receive personalised training and support to help remove some of the barriers that may have prevented you from getting meaningful employment. You’ll be based within the Newham Family Services team which provides tailored support to families who often aren’t getting help through standard routes. We focus on learning from the experiences these families have, so the voices of women and children experiencing homelessness and destitution shape what we do. You will work alongside the team supporting families who are facing housing, welfare benefits and debt issues.

Once your traineeship is complete, we will evaluate your placement, with the aim of securing you employment in the future.

About you
We are looking for people who are passionate about the opportunity to use their own life experiences to help make positive change for others. You’ll also need a commitment to equality and a zero tolerance approach to discrimination and exclusion. Good communication skills and the ability to make people feel heard will also be essential. Basic computer skills, e.g. word processing, the internet and email would be useful, but support can be provided. Above all, we need people with a real desire to develop personally and learn new skills.

How to apply: To apply you need to submit a copy of your CV and a supporting statement, this can be submitted either using our online application form, or you can submit a paper copy. When completing your supporting statement please make sure you give an example for each of the criteria listed in the knowledge and skills section below. If you don’t have a CV or you need some help with this, please join us for a Zoom application support session or contact us using the details below.

We will be holding support sessions on Zoom to give people practical support and advice on how to complete an application. These sessions will also give you the chance to find out more about the role as well as other opportunities for involvement at Shelter. These will take place on the following dates:

We encourage all applicants to attend a session before applying. You can drop in for part of the session or all of it, the links are below. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Darren de Vally, National GROW Programme Co-ordinator

Thursday 22nd April - National support session 1 -  https://zoom.us/j/92110856936?pwd=VEt1Vkp3QlJ0NFh2azA0STRaTGJyUT09

Monday 26th April - National support session 2 -  https://zoom.us/j/92661558386?pwd=a0tNQm94a1dVenM0NWRJMCs1K1hpQT09

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.

When applying, we appreciate it may feel unusual to be talking about your lived experience to a prospective employer. Please be assured that we ask for this only to assess your suitability for a role that’s designed to help people to use their experiences to develop a career. If you feel you have the necessary lived experience, please apply and draw this out as much as you can in the application to increase your chances of being invited to interview.

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

Title: Peer Support Worker

Responsible to: Project Worker

Accountable to: Chief Executive,
with final accountability to the Viewpoint Trustee Board

Location: hours/salary: 35hrs £19110 12 Month Contract

Pension: Following a three-month period of employment, Viewpoint will
contribute a sum equal to 5% of your annual salary to a pension provided that you contribute at least 3% of your annual salary to the pension scheme.

Annual leave: Annual leave will commence following six months probationary
period and will rise to 25 days plus 8 Bank holidays.

Other benefits: Training, Development and Supervision

Length of contract:                       12 months fixed term contract

Overview of the role

Viewpoint is supporting Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver the Peer Support component of the Enhanced Primary Mental Health Service.

The Enhanced Primary Mental Health Service will form part of the full pathway of care, enabling the redesign of core community mental health services and ensuring that the needs of people with moderate and serious mental health challenges will be more effectively met at the right time and place, to support their recovery.

Peer Support Workers will be part of the Enhanced Primary Mental Health Service and support people accessing the right intervention/support as part of their recovery journey, based on the person’s individualised care and support plan.

As an integral and highly valued member of the Enhanced Primary Mental Health team, the Peer Support Worker will provide peer support and practical assistance to service users to support them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey.

Through sharing the wisdom of their own lived experience of recovery, the Peer Support Worker will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Within a relationship of mutuality, they facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, is looking for a passionate and meticulous Project Worker to be part of the team at Hadleigh Training Centre Essex.

Hadleigh Training Centre has been providing training opportunities since 1990 for adults with additional support needs. There are currently approximately 160 trainees who attend the training centre, following personalised pathways to meet a range of outcomes. All training is designed to maximise progression opportunities, whether this be in particular vocational skills, or transferable life skills such as motivation, self-esteem and confidence.

As Project Worker you will be responsible for identifying, delivering and enhancing training opportunities that maximise progression outcomes and develop life skills who attend Hadleigh Training Centre through a personalised approach.

Training activities can include (but not limited to) preparing, cooking and serving food and drink, planting and growing flowers and vegetables, general garden maintenance and other life skills. 

To succeed in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working within a training environment
• Experience of developing learning support plans and/or training programmes
• Proven experience of working with people with additional support needs
• Strong communications skills

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 25th April 2021

About the Role

As an apprenticeship coach you will be responsible for ensuring that your allocated apprenticesfollowing Level 2 Adult Care Worker & Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker standards are provided with a quality learning experience as laid down in the agreed programme developed between St John Ambulance and their employer (where the Apprentice is employed by an external organisation).

You will be expected at the beginning of any apprenticeship to agree and record an individualised learning plan, set clear milestones and targets and enable all components of the training programme to be reviewed on an ongoing basis. You will be expected to deliver learning and assessment in line with St John quality requirements, ensure timely completion within agreed timescales and act as a point of contact for all students going through a St John apprenticeship. 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

You will have a Level 3 Qualification in Teaching or Training and Level 3 Certificate Achieving Vocational Achievement or equivalent. You will have experience of planning learning programmes which fulfil the requirements of apprenticeship standards, delivering a high-quality learning experience for learners and the ability to keep up to date with changes and developments in educational best practices and curriculum’s industry.

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.

Interview Date: 28/04/2021

Application Review Date: 21/04/2021

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or SJA volunteers wishing to apply, please click here

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, so are particularly interested in applications from women, trans and non-binary people, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with different accessibility needs.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any speculative CVs submitted without invitation will not be considered

Our client works in partnership with a range of other organisations to deliver collaborative outreach support to those facing multiple disadvantage across Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham. They are currently looking to recruit a passionate, proactive Link Worker, providing tailored support to a small caseload of clients with multiple and complex needs. This position is initially offered on a full-time, fixed term contract for 9 months.

As a Link Worker, you will manage a small caseload of clients, responding and working flexibly within a person-centered, outreach model. Your role will involve working closely with other agencies, including other charities, statutory bodies and local authorities, to ensure that your clients are well connected with the right support services. You will contribute to the continual improvement of the service, ensuring that all clients receive high quality, outcome-focussed support, and will support your team, including leading on any crisis intervention work, case recording, advice giving and advocacy.

To be considered for this post, you must have significant experience of supporting a range of people facing multiple and complex disadvantage. You will have a strong understanding of a range of approaches to key working and case working with service users, and the implementation of different agendas (such as personalisation). You will have experience of supervising casework practice of support workers, trainees, students or volunteers, and will be confident working with a range of different partners in order to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable people.

To be considered for this role, please initially apply with a word formatted version of your CV - suitable candidates will then be contacted. Please note, the client are looking to recruit as soon as possible, so please only apply if you are available immediately or have no more than a 2 week notice period.

Please note this role will involve a blend of office-based, home-based and coordinated outreach working (no long working).

StandOut are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to come and join our dynamic team as one of our StandOut coaches, working in HMP Wandsworth and the surrounding community to support men coming out of prison. 

StandOut is an exciting and young organisation that equips men who are coming up for release from prison with the skills, confidence and mindset to succeed. The StandOut Programme was launched in HMP Wandsworth in 2017 and in the Autumn of 2019, we expanded our reach into HMP Pentonville. Covid19 put a temporary pause on Programme delivery but we expect to work with our prison partners to re-establish delivery as soon as release from lock down permits. In the interim we have pivoted our approach and set up a Helpline to support prison leavers from our partner prisons and we expect this work to continue for the foreseeable future.

As Support Coach, you will work with the Lead Coach in HMP Wandsworth, taking a key role in the delivery of the StandOut Programme. You will also have a caseload of trainees who you will work with through the gate and into the community for as long as they require our support. It is an important role that will build on the success of StandOut’s first 3 years and represents a unique opportunity for someone who would like to help shape the future of our work and get stuck in at this early and important stage of our journey.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAMME DELIVERY AND POST-RELEASE SUPPORT

• Delivery of StandOut Programme in Phases 1 and 2 in HMP Wandsworth.
• Manage volunteer involvement in the programme including liaising with employer partners, managing volunteers for CV workshops, mock interviews and hosting external guests at graduations.
• Assist reporting to the Programme Director on course progress and outcomes
• Leading on support for Wandsworth trainees after their release with a focus on preparing them for employment, education and training.
• Liaise with StandOut’s wider partner organisations and employers to support trainees.
• Manage the collection and entry of all data to facilitate through the gate support and the collation of information to measure impact.
• Advocate on the trainee’s behalf to ensure where possible they are set up with what they need prior to and following release.

HELPLINE DELIVERY

• Manning the helpline on days you are on the rota first and second responder, providing support for those approaching release or those having just been released
• Issuing StandOut Grants and Release Packs to those requiring financial and practical assistance
• Providing high quality customer service to every caller through effective signposting, link and referral work
• Offering IAG and coaching support to callers in need of assistance and guidance and reassurance

PARTNERSHIP WORKING

• Seek every opportunity to connect with other service providers to maximise joined up working and  build on StandOut’s reputation, expertise and professionalism.
• Develop employment opportunities and progression routes for trainees, working with the team to develop partnerships with employers.
• Liaise with the HMP Wandsworth’s Head of Reducing Reoffending and Head of Learning and Skills and other agencies working in the prison including the CRC and Probations teams and other third sector partners.

Skills and Qualities

SKILLS

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively and multi-task when under pressure.
• Ability to be flexible in an ever changing environment.
• Competent in Microsoft programmes and accurate and efficient in typing and work methods.
• High emotional intelligence and effective interpersonal skills.
• A confident and enthusiastic communicator who is able to connect with a range of audiences.
• A fast learner with strong attention to detail.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience working in a prison or a range of work that has given you a good understanding of the challenges faced by those caught up in the criminal justice system.
• Experience delivering programmes or facilitating group work.
• Previous coaching experience (desirable)

APPROACH

• Heart for working with those in the criminal justice system and a commitment to seeing them make a success of resettlement after prison.
• An appreciation for coaching and its effectiveness when working with people wanting to move forward in life and to effect change.
• Ability personally to represent the values of StandOut.
• Someone who takes pride in forming professional relationships and is able to work effectively with all third party stakeholders.

Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an east London charity providing practical help, support and training to people who have been homeless and suffering from addiction. It runs a homeless drop-in, a Recovery Hub (which includes an abstinence-based residential recovery hostel, counselling and a Training and Development Centre), supported houses, a Housing First project and two social enterprises supporting people in recovery from addictions to put their lives back together. Our integrative approach is based on the ‘Recovery Capital’ methodology and is a whole-person approach, which takes into account physical, cultural, social, human and spiritual factors and assets.

In employment we actively seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.  We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. (Sources - Equal Opportunities Policy 2.2 (i) and (v)).  SCT is a growing organisation with opportunities for people with compassion and aspiration.

Job Summary

For SCT, progression is about empowering people in recovery to grow in confidence, and to recognise the potential we see in them from the very start. Working collaboratively, we aim to assist and support users of SCT’s Training and Development Centre to explore further, education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities both internal and externally to SCT. Our Progression Worker will manage a caseload of  who want to explore ETE opportunities. The support offered will be individually tailored to help people achieve their potential.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Identify those who are ready to move on to education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities.

• Liaise with internal tutors, counsellors, key workers and other staff across the organisationto identify those who are ready for progression support.
• Liaise with external services and partners to offer a wide variety of ETE opportunitiesForge strong relationships with SCT’s social enterprises  to establish clear volunteering and trainee pathways .
• Identify individual needs and assets by conducting assessments, setting goals and evaluating progress.
• Ensure individualised progression plans are in place and regularly reviewed. Ensure that participants are supported in moving on from SCT when appropriate. Promote the work of SCT to external partners.

1. Providing information, advice and guidance around ETE opportunities for those accessing services.

• Provide information, initial advice and guidance on opportunities in employment, voluntary work and further education.
• Develop and lead group workshops.
• Refer people to appropriate work placements, volunteering experiences, apprenticeship schemes, colleges and other programmes outside SCT.
• Establish and maintain the above partnerships with all relevant ETE providers to ensure we offer a wide variety of opportunities . Identify external services and referral agencies and pro mote the work of SCT.
• Supportwith referrals and applications to ETE opportunities.
• Maintain excellent records of activities, outcomes and feedback including monitoring outputs.
• Input relevant data onto InForm , to track  progress.
• Identify success stories of tthose who have overcome significant barriers to succeed in learning and work.
• Work with colleagues to celebrate success stories (e.g. via celebration events, publications, etc).
• Participate in quality improvement activities, staff development opportunities, sharing of good practice, and self-evaluation.
• Work alongside our Fundraising Team to prepare funding reports for donors.

1. Providing ongoing support to Progression Alumni

Develop a yearly Progression Alumni event to celebrateachievements

1. General

Ethos

• To ensure compliance with SCT’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To ensure compliance with all statutory and legal obligations, such as data protection law.

Environment

• To ensure a safe and secure environment , free, in particular, from alcohol and drugs, and from abusive behaviour and exploitation.
• Finance and Budgeting
• To operate within agreed budgets, and to comply with SCT’s financial control procedures.

Subordinate

• To comply with the Line Manager’s reporting requirements.
• To undertake other tasks as delegated from time to time by your Line Manager in the best interests of the overall work of SCT.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• A working knowledge of welfare benefits and experience of supporting  users to maximise their income.
• An understanding of addiction and recovery.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of people from the long-term unemployed to corporate volunteers.

Experience

Essential

• Good networking skills and the ability to broker new working relationships with ETE providers.
• An ability to work on your own initiative. 
• Proven organisational skills.
• Experience of database maintenance and monitoring and evaluation.

Desirable

• Experience of using InForm

Cultural Indicators

Delivering Results

• Delivers great outcomes through our vision and strategy, effectively planning and meeting targets.
• Makes effective, data-driven decisions.

Role Model / Leading by Example

• Is an inspiring role model for others, building trust and living our Vision / Mission and principles and delivering our services accordingly.

Continual Improvements

• Consistently seeks to improve how we do things to achieve and Embraces change and innovation.

Effective Communication

• Communicates clearly, effectively and honestly. Listens to others and adapts communication to suit them.

One Team

• Works with others as one team, actively collaborating to achieve a shared vision. Building relationships across SCT, sharing information and expertise.

JOB PURPOSE

To manage the Training for a Sustainable and Carbon saving Community project for Forward Coupar Angus with the aim of reducing the legacy carbon footprint of the town.

BACKGROUND

With funding from the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF), FCA are now seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to act as a Project Manager for the Training for a Sustainable and Carbon-saving Community project.

The Project Manager will work in close partnership with the Growing Leader, the Training Leader and the Active Travel Leader, also funded by the CCF as part of the Training for a Sustainable and Carbon-saving Community Project.

Over the last 8 years Forward Coupar Angus (FCA) has delivered a range of environmental and social projects in the town and has recently created a qualification in Climate Literacy.  FCA is now looking to link the legacy of these previous projects with a new project based on providing training to deliver the Climate Literacy qualification; to further develop market garden; promote active travel and to work more closely with pupils in Blairgowrie High School and its feeder primary.

ORGANISATION

The Project Manager will report directly to the Development Officer of Forward Coupar Angus. The Growing Leader, Training Leader and Active Travel Leader will report directly to the Project Manager.  The Project Manager will also co-ordinate volunteer workers who help deliver the various FCA projects, in particularly the CCF funded projects.

ROLE OF FORWARD COUPAR ANGUS

The role of FCA is to assist with the social, economic and environmental development of the Perthshire town of Coupar Angus and the role of the Project Manager will relate to all three of these objectives. Through our projects, FCA has gained considerable support in and around the town for adopting carbon reducing behaviours and there is now real potential to help more people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to make carbon reducing behaviours an easier long-term choice and reduce carbon emissions in the town.

KEY RESULT AREAS/ AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• To manage the day-to-day HR side of the project.
• To manage volunteers and organise relevant training and development.
• To work closely with the Growing Leader, the Training Leader and the Active Travel Leader to ensure they are working towards the respective and collaborative project outcomes.
• To work with the Growing Leader to establish an effective link between Market Garden produce, the High Street Store and other ways to promote its produceand find customers.
• To work with the Training Leader to ensure consistency of training over all the arms of the project.
• To work with the Active Travel Leader and explore collaborations with similar groups and surrounding trusts to promote the benefits of Active Travel.
• To oversee the induction of new volunteers and trainees.
• To link with other local groups who may wish their volunteers and leaders to attend training in Climate Literacy.
• To oversee the relevant Climate Literacy training for volunteers and staff.
• To maintain records of volunteer hours and training.
• To manage data protection.
• To manage the publicity associated with the project.
• To establish working links with other local and national bodies and groups.
• To calculate the carbon reduction achieved by the parts of this project for which they are responsible.
• To keep up to date financial records for the project and prepare the financial reports for the CCF.
• To take part in objective setting and regular appraisal.
• To produce monthly reports for FCA on progress against the project objectives.
• To produce quarterly reports and the final report for the CCF

ASSIGNMENT, GENERATION AND REVIEW OF WORK

Work is generated as in the TASCC Grant Application form.  The work plan of the Project Manager will be developed in conjunction with an FCA Director of FCA with responsibility for carbon literacy.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• An effective team player with excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to liaise with the general public, the Directors of FCA and a wide range of professionals involved in environmental issues, carbon reduction, training and education, food growing, food production, active travel, cycling and related areas.
• Ability to understand a range of cultural beliefs and backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and participants at workshops and training events.
• Ability to deal sensitively with individuals who may be vulnerable and traumatised and in a position of poor educational attainment, food or fuel poverty.
• Ability to deliver training to a range of individuals.
• Ability to manage casual staff and volunteers.
• Ability to maintain confidential records.

The postholder will normally be located at the High Street Store in Coupar Angus but will work in a wide range of other venues and different circumstances during events and workshops.

QUALIFICATIONS AND/ OR EXPERIENCE FOR THE POST

Qualification and Training

Essential – educated to HND level or beyond, or with equivalent experience, training in project management, broad knowledge of Climate Literacy

Desirable – qualifications in environmental studies, training, business management, managing behaviour change, food growing, food leadership; Health and Safety training; food hygiene / safety training.

Experience

Essential – experience in project management, the field of carbon reduction, food growing; managing staff or volunteers; report writing

Desirable – working with minority groups; experience of staff or volunteer training; working with FE Colleges or schools; running a business

Knowledge and Skills

Essential – ability to work with minimum supervision; broad knowledge of climate literacy; project management skills; IT skills; excellent communication skills; numeracy skills sufficient to maintain accurate financial records; writing skills sufficient to produce written reports.

Desirable – Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation; knowledge of food hygiene / safety; ability to lead workshops.

Islington Mind are looking for a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and resilient Team Leader to join our specialist Mental Health Recovery Pathway Service. 

Are you passionate about mentla health, an excellent communicator who is enthusiastic and committed to providing the best service for our service users. 

The Recovery Team Leader is responsible for coordinating  and overseeing  the administration of the Mental Health Recovery Pathway counselling / psychotherapy service. You will develop mental health awareness and recovery workshops and deliver them to service users and to offer support and development programmes for Lead Mentors.

Other responsibilities include managing mental health drop-in provisions, including risk and safeguarding management.

We are Hiring for a Specialist Development Officer - Part time 30 Hours per week - Salary £23400

Title:                                              Specialist Development Officer

Responsible to:Chief Executive

Accountable to: Chief Executive,
with final accountability to the Viewpoint Trustee Board

Location: hours/salary: 30 hours per week – annual Salary £23,400

Pension: Following a three-month period of employment, Viewpoint will contribute a sum equal to 5% of your annual salary to a pension provided that you contribute at least 3% of your annual salary to the pension scheme.

Annual leave: Annual leave will commence following six months probationary period and will rise to 25 days plus 8 Bank holidays – Pro Rota.

Other benefits: Training, Development and Supervision

Length of contract: 12 months fixed term contract

Overview of the role

Specialist Development Officer will lead the small team of Peer Facilitators and support people with mental health and/or addiction challenges by offering peer led sessions to support their personal recovery, based on the person’s individualised person centre approach.

Together the Specialist Development Officer and Peer Facilitators will provide closed peer support groups about specific wellbeing subjects together with practical assistance to individuals to support them to regain control over their lives and their own unique personal recovery journey.

Through sharing the wisdom of their own lived experience of recovery, the Specialist Development Officer will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Within a relationship of mutuality, they will facilitate and promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.

About Viewpoint

Viewpoint develops innovative ways that support people with a lived experience of mental health issues and/or addiction challenges—working with 1000 experts by experience, putting them at the centre of all everything we do. We support people to be independent, have their say and influence change to services. Working across the whole of Hertfordshire.

Our support is flexible and needs-led, delivered by outreach group-based activity, one to one or remotely. Staff or members who have a lived experience facilitate our programmes. We offer educational sessions that enhance wellbeing and equip individuals with the skills and self-belief to aid their recovery personal journey.

Our goals
Improving services: Make sure people are involved in the planning, developing, delivering and evaluation of services to gain equality of support and treatment.
Staying well: Support people to stay well.
Supporting choice: Supporting people to make informed choices about services and their mental wellbeing.
Reducing inequality: People’s involvement from all backgrounds is essential to gain equality of support and treatment.
Organisationally: Use all of our organisational excellence to enhance quality and develop the right resources.

Main duties and responsibilities

To support people who are experiencing mental health challenges to:

• Maintain and develop their independence within their local community.
• Build life skills, confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Build social networks and reduce isolation.
• Engage in peer support sessions and offer holistic support, advice, information, and if necessary onward referral to other support.
• Opportunities to direct their own recovery process through self-management and choice.

To use personal recovery to

• Model and mentor recovery and demonstrate coping skills.

• Embed a person-centred and recovery-orientated approach in all aspects of the work.
• Inspire hope, share life experiences and lessons learnt.

Responsible to the Housing Advice Specialist Caseworker and Project Leader for the provision of a housing advocacy and advice service to members of the public experiencing housing difficulties as a result of Covid 19.

Please note this Temporary Post is funded by the National Lottery for 6 months only.

Client Advice Duties

Providing information, advice, advocacy, and assistance to clients with housing, and housing related problems.

Acting as a lay advocate for SHARP clients, when appropriate in the courts and at Tribunals.

Maintaining accurate client files and casework monitoring records using the Advice-Pro casework recording system.

External Liaison

To negotiate regularly with Local Authorities, the DWP, Housing Associations, Solicitors, and other bodies, deciding the relevant level of officer to contact.

To provide advice, information, and guidance on housing related matters to other workers within statutory or voluntary agencies.

Training and Information

To offer appropriate training either alone, or in conjunction with other members of staff to external agencies to promote a better understanding of housing legislation, policy, and practice.

Policy and Development

To participate in meetings relevant to the running and development of SHARP.

To maintain an up to date knowledge of housing law and an awareness of current legal issues.

To implement and develop the SHARP's Equal Opportunities Policy.

To observe the SHARP's Health and Safety policy and procedures.

To report to the Board on the operation of the service as appropriate.

Financial Duties

Is a signatory to the SHARP office cheque account.

Makes decisions regarding payments to clients from this account and ensures that all such payments are properly recorded.

Makes petty cash payments in accordance with guidelines established by the Board and ensures that all such payments are properly recorded.

Other Duties

The post holder will be self-servicing in the production of letters and reports.

To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required.