Employer Advisor
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Type of contract: 6 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension of up to 3 years depending on funding
Reports to: Head of Technician Pathway Development
Location: The Science Council’s office is based at 71 Central Street London, EC1V 8AB. This role will be flexible between the office and home working with some London and UK-travel expected. (Please note during the COVID pandemic all staff are currently working remotely from home).

About us 
The Science Council is a membership organisation for professional bodies and learned societies across the disciplines of science. It promotes the advancement and dissemination of knowledge of and education in science, pure and applied, for the public benefit. The Science Council is a charitable body that sets the standards for professional registration for practising scientists and science technicians.

About the role 
The Science Council is looking to recruit an Employer Advisor to join their friendly team to support the technical pathways team in engaging and influencing employers to consider technical career pathways into the sciences. The project, funded by the Gatsby Foundation seeks to embed and align professional registration to apprenticeships, T Levels and Higher Technical Qualifications.

The post-holder will implement strategies and work with employers and professional bodies to encourage and support the growth of apprenticeships and work placements in the sciences, with the aim of facilitating more technical learners to go on to achieve professional registration.. As part of your role you will work with colleagues to deliver the ‘employer champions’ programme and devise initiatives in conjunction with professional bodies to engage more employers with technical education.

About you 
To be successful in the role you will have demonstrable experience of engaging and influencing employers to encourage take up of technical education along with experience of building successful relationships and working collaboratively with external organisations. An understanding of the reform that has been occurring in technical education over recent years including the introduction of apprenticeship standards and the levy, T Levels and Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) is essential, as is experience of managing projects and activities, with the ability to anticipate potential issues and develop innovative solutions. It would be advantageous to have experience or knowledge of professional bodies and professional awards.

The Science Council is able to offer flexible working and we are happy to discuss requests for part-time and flexible working arrangements including secondments.

Closing date for applications: 16 March 2021
Interviews: w/c 5 April 2021  
Please apply early as we may bring the closing date forward should we receive a high volume of applications.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button. You will be directed to our HR Advisor's website where you can complete your application for this position.

The Science Council are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity in our workforce.

Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

No agencies please.

Learning Disabilities Support Worker

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

We are seeking Support Workers to join us and support adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. We recognise that the current pandemic means we have had to adapt to change and in many ways we are now doing things differently but what hasn’t changed is our passion for standards and doing all we can to look after the people we support both in these current challenging times and in the future.

Salary: Potential earnings of £21,043* pa based on a qualified rate and 47 sleep-ins per year

Hours: Permanent, 37.5, 30 or 22.5 hours per week

Location: Clementi Court, Evesham

About you

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values, a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer as you will regularly need to record information about people you will be supporting.

We are currently restricting face-to-face training; therefore most of your training courses, including some aspects of your induction, will be online. But you will still be able learn from your colleagues in a supportive hands-on environment.

You will ideally hold a full UK or EU driver’s license.

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- Apprenticeships - earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer (ranked 11th in 2020)
- Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options
- Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status
- Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme
- 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff)
- A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
- Free DBS Check
- As a “key worker” you will benefit from government incentive schemes

Join us and help change lives.

Closing date: 24th March 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Support Work, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

Ref: 97228

Learning Disabilities Support Worker

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

We are seeking Support Workers to join us and support adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. We recognise that the current pandemic means we have had to adapt to change and in many ways we are now doing things differently but what hasn’t changed is our passion for standards and doing all we can to look after the people we support both in these current challenging times and in the future.

Salary: Potential earnings of £21,199* pa based on a qualified rate and 47 sleep-ins per year

Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Ugley - Bishop's Stortford and surrounding areas

About you

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values, a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer as you will regularly need to record information about people you will be supporting.

We are currently restricting face-to-face training; therefore most of your training courses, including some aspects of your induction, will be online. But you will still be able learn from your colleagues in a supportive hands-on environment.

Driving licence is not essential but please note that some of our locations are not readily accessible by public transport so would need a car to travel to and from work.

???????Benefits

- Apprenticeships - earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer (ranked 11th in 2020)
- Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options
- Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status
- Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme
- 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff)
- A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
- Free DBS Check
- As a “key worker” you will benefit from government incentive schemes

Join us and help change lives.

Closing date: 12th March 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Support Work, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

Ref: 96963

Are you a qualified Quality Assurance officer, with a passion for supporting staff on their education and development journey? Nightingale Hammerson is a leading OUTSTANDING care provider, who has ambitious plans to deliver a range of accredited education programmes with partnership organisations.

We are currently looking to recruit an individual who will support our Education and Development manager on a range of programmes for our care and support staff. 

Role responsiblities

Your key areas of responsibilities will be;

• To work alongside the Education and Development manager to support education activities through our online learning platform.
• To plan, carry out and record all IQA activities according to Quality standards, policies and procedures. This will include carrying out observations, portfolio sampling, assignment sampling and other checks.
• To provide support to individual assessors, tutors and mentors within the organisation to ensure high quality assessment practice.
• To support the E&D manager with the planning, execution and evaluation of the education and development plans.
• Liaise with external organisations in order to build joint educational programmes.
• Support the Care Home Education Centre implementation plan and accreditation process.

Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who has;

• An Assessor and IQA qualification and relevant occupational competence
• Experience of delivering training and support
• IT Literate
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate well and effectively with colleagues and clients
• Accurate with good attention to detail in all areas of work
• Proactive with a willingness to learn, help others and take on tasks using own initiative
• In-depth knowledge of Apprenticeship programmes including framework requirements, IQA processes and assessment methods

This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It will require travel to our two London sites in Wandsworth (SW12) and Barnet (N2). Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and the vacancy may be closed early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Senior Support Worker

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As a senior support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. You will be a role model to others through demonstrating excellent support to those we support and you will help the registered cluster managers to coach, support and manage staff teams effectively. You will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills

Salary: Potential earnings of £25,032 pa based on a qualified rate and 47 sleep-ins per year

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Clementi Court (Evesham)

About You

You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. You also need to be willing to work towards a Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 (or equivalent). But above all, if you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life – then this is the role for you.

As a senior support worker, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

What we Offer

Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS check.

Closing date: 15th March 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Senior Support Worker, Support Worker, Senior Social Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

Ref: 97090

Job Title: SEND Employment Coach
Reporting To: Head of Programmes, MoveForward
Location: Medway
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5hrs per week)
Starting salary:£31,555
Start date: As soon as possible

Interested applicants are invited to apply by 9am on 29TH March with your CV and covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.  Early applications are encouraged as we are keen to recruit into this role within the next few weeks.  

Benefits: 4.5% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave with additional office closure days at Christmas, two paid volunteer days, commitment to CPD, employee assistance programme, rewards programme, wellbeing focus, special leave opportunities, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.

Overview of ThinkForward:

ThinkForward delivers breakthrough coaching programmes which support young people into employment. The DFN-MoveForward programme works with young people with mild to moderate learning disabilities, helping them and those around them develop the aspirations, experience, skills and mindset needed to sustain employment. Job coaches offered one-to-one support, helping them overcome challenges and linking them to ready for work activities provided by businesses partners.

Purpose of the role:

The role has three main areas of responsibility:

1| Managing a caseload of young people into employment

2| Fostering business partnerships which generate opportunities for young people

3| running ‘Ready for Work’ activities, providing young people with experiences which build their confidence and skills to equip them for work

Key responsibilities:

1| Managing a caseload of young people into employment

• Work with a caseload of around 35 young people with moderate cognitive and/or communication learning difficulties across the region, with the aim of securing sustainable long-term employment.
• Deliver the range of programme interventions with high quality and impact – this includes one-to-one coaching, parental engagement, Ready for Work events, with a transition into employment focus for those who are not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) and work readiness development for those who are in Further Education
• Work to stretching targets around NEET young people securing and sustaining employment
• Partner with college staff, Supported Internship providers, and parents (as applicable) to provide a coordinated support package for young people
• Support young people to engage with opportunities provided by employers and partner charities
• Document and evidence all work and use data to provide the most effective support with young people
• Establish a coordinated approach to share learning, contacts and volunteering/ placement/ work exposure opportunities for young people

2| Fostering business partnerships which generate opportunities for young people

• Develop existing business partnerships to grow their confidence as inclusive employers, and their engagement with the programme (for example, from offering volunteering opportunities or financial donations, through to offering work experience, supported internship and employment opportunities)
• Signpost employer partners to training specialists, supported internship/supported employment providers and training providers of accessible apprenticeships
• Broker new business partnerships through business development activities, including engagement with existing services and networks, understanding Labour Market intelligence, and mapping of relevant skills agencies (for example, Local Enterprise Partnerships)
• Take a lead role in the development of proposals, presentations, resources and events for potential business partners, including training opportunities around inclusive employment, and supporting expertise sharing around diversity and social mobility
• Support with the training and supervision of business volunteers in mentoring, work exposure and work placements for young people with learning disabilities
• Connect young people with opportunities provided by employers, including developing processes for candidate preparation, accessible recruitment practice and in-work support
• Develop resources which help young people understand progression routes and entry requirements for each route

3| running ‘Ready for Work’ activities, providing young people with experiences which build their confidence and skills to equip them for work

• Delivery of inclusive activities for young people across the ThinkForward and DFN-MoveForward programmes
• Preparation of employer partners and young people to help them get the most out of these experiences
• Development of high-quality events, resources and tools to support young people’s ready for work competencies
• Actively participate in the quality improvement processes, to constantly strive for higher impact from these activities

Person specification:

SEND experience: extensive experience of working with young people with learning disabilities, ideally in a context supporting them to progress into employment

Understanding of the barriers young people face: an understanding of the complex barriers that young people with learning disabilities face and the services available for them

Relationship management: experience of developing mutually beneficial relationships with employers and hitting stretching targets

Confident communicator: able to communicate effectively with multiple audiences, including young people with learning disabilities, parents, other professionals, and employers – with an ability to deliver messages in an interesting and stimulating style, appropriate to each audience

Project management: track record of working systematically, including being able to work independently and proactively, including use of appropriate tools and systems

Impact and quality focused: comfortable working to targeted outcomes for young people and keep them at the heart of what we do

The organisation reserves the right from time to time to make reasonable changes to this job description, to take account of organisational changes.

Please note, as a minimum requirement, applicants will have the right to work in the UK.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to contact successful applicants. 

ThinkForward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

ThinkForward are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As a registered Disability Confident employer, ThinkForward has an accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to all applicants who meet the job requirements and who declare themselves as having a disability. For anyone or any PAs who require adjustments or an accessible version of our application process please do contact us and we will ensure you have what you require to successfully complete this process.