Are you an ambassador for Mental Health, are you passionate about making that positive change in someone’s life? Then look no more and please read further! We are looking for a passionate, and inspiring Mental Health Team Leader for our new Combat Isolation Service to assist our clients to live, their very best life, and to achieve their maximum potential! 

What is Combat Isolation? This is a brand new bespoke service based across the UK in Liverpool, Sefton and Kirkby. This new Team will support adults (over 50) with complex functional mental illness who have been affected by loneliness and isolation exacerbated by the impact of Covid. We aim to deliver quality one to one support, and working together with community based social interventions; supporting individuals, building personalised community support programs designed to supplement existing care plans, and delivering inspirational activity programs/volunteer befriending services. Be that positive change for some one!

Closing Date 18th May 2022.

For further information, please download the job pack

We have an exciting opportunity to join our organisation in this pivotal role, which will focus on managing the recruitment and engagement processes to attract and retain fantastic people who share our values and passion for delivering excellent quality services for people with learning disabilities, Autism, and their family carers across 6 London boroughs.

As Resourcing and Engagement Manager, you will drive a proactive, innovative and agile approach to recruitment. You will oversee the full recruitment lifecycle – from job description through to interview and job offer. The successful post-holder will also work closely with our Director of People and Resources on the development and management of staff engagement activities across the organisation and ensure that Centre 404 is a great place to work, providing opportunities for career growth, development and ensuring the wellbeing of our employees. You will liaise with stakeholders from across the organisation, including senior management, to make a real and lasting difference.

We are looking for someone who is results driven and passionate about sourcing and retaining great staff, recognising the value this adds and promoting it effectively. As an excellent communicator and leader, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, as well as working on your own initiative and generating innovative ideas for recruitment and retention purposes.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

Reporting to: TAP Manager

Main Purpose: To support learners, mentors, and host employers on The Autism Project (TAP) Whittington Health. To guide learners in developing the skills to become work ready, to travel independently and when appropriate to apply for jobs.

You will work with Head of Education and Learning, TAP Manager, TAP Tutors, other Job Coaches, Senior Job coaches, Engagement officer, SaLT, learners, Whittington Health staff and potential employers/work experience providers within north London boroughs, Parent, Carers, Local Authorities and other CareTrade staff.

About The Autism Project:

A full-time, two-year, employability programme for autistic young people aged 18-25, with an Education Health & Care Plan.

Our aim is to make the journey towards and into employment more seamless and flexible in order to meet the individual needs of the young person.

The Autism Project is just one of the innovative projects ran by CareTrade

About CareTrade:

We passionately believe that ’employment is the biggest single factor that will transform the life of an autistic person’

Our vision for the future is a world that embraces neurodiversity where all autistic people can lead a purposeful working life

We have a clear purpose to...

• engage employers to embrace neurodiversity in their workforce
• to deliver training to provide autistic people the tools for employment
• to create employment opportunities for autistic adults

Term Time Only - 39 weeks

About the Together Trust

We’re one of the North West’s leading disability charities, offering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.

You’ll be joining an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

We want you to grow and develop - so we’ll support you to shape the career that you want to have.

A job with us can be challenging but it also extremely rewarding and filled with meaning.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.

The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers. All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

Job advert

Are you a Support Worker looking for your next career step?

We are looking for Support Workers at Bridge College in Openshaw. Support Workers play a vital role in ensuring the students are supported in their learning programs, including extended curriculum, external placements and visits.

This is a great opportunity for Teaching Assistants looking to broaden their experience within SEN or Support Workers/Care Assistants who are unable to meet the 24/7 flexibility required within the care sector.

Bridge College is the Together Trust’s specialist education college for students aged 16 to 25 years with disabilities, complex needs and autism. Promoting a multidisciplinary approach to learning the college has expertise in supporting students with a wide range of needs.

Under direction of a session leader you will provide support and guidance to small groups of students providing intervention support with their learning programmes, communication systems and learning environments. You will provide 1-1 support for SEND students.

Proactive in completing assessments of students’ progress and contributing to planning and review of processes you will communicate effectively with parents, carers and others ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Supporting teaching staff to plan lessons and evaluate learning, you will write reports and maintain records using college information and recording systems as required. Working alongside therapists to embed strategies to support engagement in learning you will undertake further training and communication, technology, therapeutic services and personal care intervention to enhance student’s learning opportunities by removing barriers to learning, you will participate in supervision and appraisal processes as well as contribute to college self-assessment reviews throughout the year.

As part of your role will involve driving groups of students and staff when required using college and/or own vehicles candidates with a full clean driving licence are encouraged to apply.

About You

You must have experience of supporting young people with a variety of complex learning needs as well as some experience of working with young adults with SEND in a learning environment. Passionate about advocating for the rights of young people with SEN you will understand the complexities of a variety of disabilities and adapt your approach to support students.

Understanding safeguarding concepts you will have knowledge of the needs of students with learning difficulties and complex needs and how these can be addressed. A thorough understanding of what constitutes support for students with learning difficulties you will be familiar with alternative methods of communication e.g. Makaton, PECs.

Creativity for stimulating and engaging pupils in their learning programmes you will have a real passion for education and improving the attainment of students, you will be willing to support with all aspects of personal care and meet individual medical needs.

A reflective practitioner you will be self-driven to develop personal skills through CPD opportunities as well as have resilience and work dynamically in pressured situations.

Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy is essential for this role and you must have good general education and good written English. Those who have Level 2 or Level 3 in Care and Learning Support are highly desirable however this is not essential.

Benefits

You'll get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. And, be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers. Together we work hard, laugh a lot, and support each other. We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays. Pro rated for part time roles) rising to 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications

Youth Engagement Manager

Fixed Term Contract
Job Ref: V400
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week – (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £24,000 plus attractive employee benefits package
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased (travel required around Glasgow)
Closing date: 26th May 2022
Interview date and Location: Week commencing 30th May 2022

Volunteering Matters

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team.  We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Youth Engagement Manager to join our team in the Glasgow City.  The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values.

You will directly support young people aged 16 to 24 across Glasgow, who may have complex and challenging barriers that prevent them from achieving a positive pathway towards the next stage of their lives.  Your work is aligned with the Young Person’s Guarantee, which is Scotland’s commitment to bring together employers, partners and young people.  It aims to connect every 16 to 24 year old in Scotland to an opportunity. This could be a job, apprenticeship, further or higher education, training or volunteering.

Your support in Glasgow will include barrier identification and removal, elements of one to one employability support, and given our passion for volunteering, focus will be on supporting young people to embrace a local volunteering placement as an excellent route to work/next steps in life.  Each young person we work with are offered a mentor and so you will also work alongside colleagues in our Mentoring team, ensuring young people have the opportunity to benefit from a ProjectScotland Volunteer Mentor.

You will manage and develop our networks and relationships in the area, including within education, social work and employability teams, to secure referral pathways into our service.  You will identify and build partnerships with charitable and not-for-profit organisations across Glasgow who will host volunteer placements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• To meet ambitious targets in supporting young people, and their progression into long-term outcomes
• Working one to one with young people, identifying barriers they face and provide support and strategies to overcome them
• To provide one to one employability support that is tailored to the young person’s personal circumstances
• To engage directly with young people to understand their wants, needs and aspirations and determine the best opportunity for each to volunteer, and provide the support they need in advance of volunteering
• To work alongside the ProjectScotland mentoring team to ensure young people have the opportunity to benefit from the experience and skills of a dedicated volunteer mentor
• To manage all elements of the young person’s experience from point of referral to completion of their volunteering opportunity, and beyond
• To identify, develop and maintain excellent relationships with charity and not-for-profit partners across Glasgow, as well as referral partners and agencies
• Ensure diverse, high quality volunteer roles are available that reflect the needs and interests of young people
• To manage the risk assessment, quality assurance and audit processes as appropriate
• Ensure monitoring, impact and evaluation information and data is collected and that the project meets it’s agreed targets, reporting format and schedule. Assist the Delivery Leader by preparing reports to funders
• To ensure all the above is done with excellent record keeping, in accordance with compliance requirements. This includes the use of Salesforce CRM system
• Promoting and representing Volunteering Matters and ProjectScotland across Glasgow
• Contribute to the wider Volunteering Matters and ProjectScotland staff teams, upholding our values at all times

Person Specification 

Skills 

• A sound and comprehensive understanding of the particular challenges and barriers that young people face
• Understanding of how to assess the needs of an individual using a person-centered approach
• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• Excellent people skills with the ability to build professional, long term relationships with others
• Beneficiary-focused, and adaptable – able to go from strategic conversations with key partners to chatting with a young nervous potential volunteer
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise accordingly
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to accurately record all interactions
• Creating, coordinating and supporting proper reporting channels around contract compliance
• Experience of project management and working to deadlines

Experience 

• Significant experience working directly with young people, particularly those who face challenges and barriers
• Demonstratable relationship management experience with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience in using a CRM (customer relationship management) system
• Experience of project management, achieving high targets and working to strict deadlines
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team

Qualifications

Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications

Other

Having a regular presence in the area, to work with partners and young people is essential for this role (in line with COVID restrictions).  Given the geographical spread of the working area, a driving license and access to a vehicle would be beneficial.  When home based, internet access to enable remote working is essential.  IT equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.

This role requires membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) scheme. Having a conviction will not necessarily cause a bar to employment.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact our HR team for more information.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.

Benefits

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

To Apply - please see our website