Are you looking for a meaningful role supporting vulnerable people on a path towards stable housing? Do you have experience delivering tailored support to people with complex needs? 

Kineara is a growing and innovative community interest company working with “vulnerable” households and adults with complex needs across London. We are looking for an experienced, proactive and enthusiastic self-starter to join our team of practitioners, delivering 1:1 housing, wellbeing, and holistic support to individuals as they move from tremporary accommodation into long term housing. 

About Kineara

Kineara provides holistic support to our clients by delivering intensive one-to-one support to individuals in need of extra help in challenging times. We have several specialist programmes focused on delivering practical, therapeutic and wellbeing support, tackling issues surrounding  rent and housing support, educational support and community cohesion. We are a unique organisation that is innovating how our support for “vulnerable” people is provided, using holistic methods, partnership working and a flexible, non-judgemental approach that puts clients’ needs first.

About the role

Application Deadline: Friday 21st February, 12 midday.

Salary: Between £22,589 - £25,000 per annum
Contract Term: 3 years
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week.
Area: Based in the borough of Bexley and surrounding areas.

Download the job profile for full job description and person specification. 

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate who has proven experience of working with “vulnerable adults”.

You will be supporting individuals with complex needs, including mental and physical illness, substance misuse, unemployment, and social isolation.  The purpose of the role is to provide intensive interventions to clients to move out of temporary accommodation into secure housing in Bexley and surrounding boroughs. The aim of the programme is to support individuals with tenancy sustainment, employment and training support, financial management, wellbeing, and community connection. You will be working in partnership with other key stakeholders, including the Local Authority, housing providers and community organisation to support people’s journey onto independence and sustainable housing. The ability to be empathetic and balanced in your approach when working with the complex needs of our clients in line with regulatory compliance is important.

You will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of providing excellent customer service and have the ability to  use own initiative and take responsibility for all aspects of the project and work as part of a team.

You will have experience of maintaining and updating accurate records, focused, working in line with policies  and procedures, be  professional and organised in your working approach.

Main responsibilities

1. To work with Lead Practitioners to deliver intensive support to clients with complex needs from temporary accommodation into secure housing, and to improve their overall health and wellbeing into independence.
2. Use a flexible approach to support clients with regards to their specific individual support needs, including homelessness, mental health, physical health, substance abuse, unemployment, etc.
3. Provide individual 1:1 sessions in the communities, our offices and in homes wherever appropriate.
4. Support individuals with practical tasks such as applying for benefits, communicating with their housing officer, health services, social care send any service work with the client
5. Sign-post and connect individuals to statuary, volunteer and local community service that may benefit the clients.
6. Work alongside Housing Officers, Social Workers, and other professionals with the aim to build a working support network for the client
7. Act as a link between clients and housing partners, providing advice and guidance to client as required
8. Monitoring  the clients ability to manage and sustain their tenancy, referring any tenancy issues to housing office as required.
9. Reporting any concerns about the site or tenants to housing officer
10. Escalate ASB and tenancy-breach issues to the Housing officer promptly.
11. Use companies intranet, e-mail and other basic correspondence where appropriate and necessary.
12. Effectively record information and monitor outcomes
13. Manage caseload in a systematic way
14. Follow and implement policies and procedures to ensure effective service delivery
15. Advise management promptly of any signs of safeguarding issues.
16. With management consultation make referrals to statutory services if and when appropriate
17. Comply with the Data Protection Act of 1998 and GDPR
18. Complete full reports for any incidents promptly and accurately
19. Adhere to Kineara’s policy and procedure when dealing with clients and organisational complaints
20.  Understanding policies and procedures around safeguarding vulnerable people and homelessness.
21.  Good understanding of Systemic theory, strength-based theory, task-centred and whole family working approaches
22.  An understanding of the principles of assessment and risk, planned support, key working, goal setting, and advocacy with vulnerable people.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages explaining how you meet the criteria named in the person specification (attached). Please also include:

• Why do you wish to apply for this role
• What you would like to gain from this role
• Your relevant experience, knowledge and skills
• What other qualities you have that you could bring to the role
• Whether you have an up-to-date DBS.
• When you are available to begin work

Please apply here with your CV and cover letter.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Clinical Psychologists
Locations: Liverpool, Coventry, Oxford, Brent (NW London), Central London, Croydon, Swansea

Salary: Equivalent to Agenda for Change, Band 8a although developmental Band 7 posts will be considered.

Hours Full time (35 hours) or flexible/part time arrangements if required

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

We are a dynamic, innovative and values-led organisation, with the ability to develop our services to meet the needs of the people we work with. As part of our commitment to end the homelessness of more people using our direct services, including people with complex needs, we are investing in a clinical psychology offer across our Skylight services, and our new Housing First provision in London.

Our funding means our services can work with clients at their pace, in a person-centred manner that helps them identify their strengths as well as their priorities for things to address to help them leave homelessness for good. This may be facilitated through our client incentives fund – which operate along the lines of personalised/ individual budgets, aligned to the achievement of goals that will enable people to leave homelessness for good.

The role in Wales is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

This is an exciting time to join Crisis as a clinical psychologist. All our teams have been trained in Psychologically Informed Environment through Dr Emma Williamson (Clinical Psychologist) of aneemo and we have developed our initial approach informed by advice from her and Professor Nick Maguire. You will be joining a new team of psychologists which includes a lead clinical psychologist and there are people in place in four of the 11 Skylight Centres.

You will be joining a community of practice – with links internally and externally to the leading practitioners in the field of homelessness and psychology – and have the opportunity to work strategically to influence practice across the sector.

About the role
As a clinical psychologist working with Crisis, you will add value by helping us work with complexity and help people change their lives and leave homelessness for good.

The role will encompass four key aspects:

1. Direct Clinical work – working one to one and in groups holding a direct caseload that reflects the importance of flexible personalised approaches. Working alongside people to develop shared assessments and formulations to inform interventions and possible referrals to appropriate statutory and voluntary services.
2. Consultation, Training and staff support – facilitating case-focused reflective practice sessions, enabling and encouraging the skills in others, providing “consultancy” advice and support to colleagues, and pedagogy “on-the- job” support
3. Research – working alongside our Research and Evaluation teams to evaluate our evidence-based practice, ensuring our services are effective and achieve meaningful outcomes for our clients
4. Psychologically Informed Environment – working alongside the team to support the continued development of a wider psychologically informed environment for clients and staff.

Roles will be available in the following locations: Liverpool, Birmingham, Coventry, Oxford, Brent (NW London), Central London, Croydon, Swansea.

We are flexible about employment arrangements for these roles.

We are offering full time (35 hour) posts directly employed by Crisis but are also very happy to consider secondment arrangements from NHS Trusts or Universities. We encourage conversations with people who are seeking and seeking part time roles or job sharing opportunities.

We are offering salaries commensurate with Grade 8a on NHS salary scales. There is flexibility within the scale according to experience. We are also interested in talking to early career or trainee psychologists about ways we might be able to facilitate an interesting career progression towards an 8a role.

Crisis has a serious commitment to Continued Professional Development and supervision. Professional supervision is provided by the Lead Clinical Psychologist and individual arrangements for clinical supervision will be organised as required. External clinical supervision will be provided for all direct employees.

About you
You will be passionate about working with people who have experienced complex trauma and homelessness, including those with dual diagnoses. You will be a patient, persistent, empathetic and flexible practitioner, able to engage individuals who may have experienced exclusion from other services. Your values will reflect and be aligned with ours (inspiration, integrity through evidence, dignity, fearlessness through independence, adaptability, and resolve to end homelessness) and you’ll be motivated to work with us because of them.

Your therapeutic training and practice will have encompassed one or more of the key evidence-based interventions with a focus on people who have had to face enormous challenges in life, often from a very early age. These may include, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Therapy and/or Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. The capacity to think and formulate at a systemic level is very important.

You will be risk conscious and risk aware, boundaried, but not risk averse, and able to support others within your teams to manage complexity and uncertainty in their client-facing work.

You’ll be personally resilient and a great communicator, able to help our staff teams build and develop their capacity and facilitate client-focused reflective practice sessions.

Moreover, you will be excited about the opportunity to work with us – and our clients – in a creative, well-resourced organisation that is committed to learning and improving, following the evidence, and resolved to end homelessness

You will be registered with the HCPC.

How to apply
For a full job description and details of how to apply, please send us an email via the 'apply now' button.

If you would like to speak to us further about the roles or understand more about Crisis and the work we do, please e-mail our Lead Clinical Psychologist, Peter Oakes to arrange an informal conversation

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing Date: Sunday 15th March (23:59)

Seicolegwyr Clinigol
Lleoliadau: Lerpwl, Coventry, Rhydychen, Brent (Gogledd Orllewin Llundain), Canol Llundain, Croydon, Abertawe

Cyflog: Cyfwerth â’r Agenda ar gyfer Newid, Band 8a ond bydd swyddi Band 7 datblygiadol yn cael eu hystyried.

Oriau Amser llawn (35 awr) neu drefniadau hyblyg/rhan-amser os bydd angen

Gair amdanom ni
Crisis yw’r elusen genedlaethol ar gyfer pobl ddigartref. Rydym yn gwybod nad yw digartrefedd yn anochel. Rydym ni’n gwybod y gallwn ni roi diwedd arno gyda’n gilydd.

Rydym yn sefydliad deinamig ac arloesol sy’n cael ei arwain gan werthoedd, gyda’r gallu i ddatblygu ein gwasanaethau i gwrdd ag anghenion y bobl rydym ni’n gweithio gyda nhw. Fel rhan o’n hymrwymiad i roi diwedd ar ddigartrefedd mwy o bobl sy’n defnyddio ein gwasanaethau uniongyrchol, gan gynnwys pobl ag anghenion cymhleth, rydym yn buddsoddi mewn darpariaeth seicoleg glinigol ar draws ein gwasanaethau Skylight, a’n darpariaeth Tai yn Gyntaf newydd yn Llundain.

Mae ein cyllid yn golygu y gall ein gwasanaethau weithio gyda chleientiaid yn ôl eu pwysau, mewn ffordd sy’n canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn ac sy’n eu helpu i adnabod eu cryfderau yn ogystal â’u blaenoriaethau o ran pethau i fynd i’r afael â nhw i’w helpu i gefnu ar ddigartrefedd am byth. Efallai y bydd hyn yn cael ei hwyluso drwy ein cronfa cymhellion cleientiaid – sy’n gweithredu’n unol â chyllidebau personol/ unigol, ac yn cyd-fynd â chyflawni nodau fydd yn galluogi pobl i roi terfyn ar ddigartrefedd am byth.

Mae’r swydd yng Nghymru yn cael ei hariannu gan Gronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol.

Mae hwn yn gyfnod cyffrous i ymuno â Crisis fel seicolegydd clinigol. Mae pob un o’m timau wedi cael hyfforddiant Amgylchedd sy’n Wybodus o Safbwynt Seicolegol drwy Dr Emma Williamson (Seicolegydd Clinigol) o aneemo ac rydym wedi datblygu ein dull gweithredu cychwynnol gan ddefnyddio cyngor ganddi hi a’r Athro Nick Maguire. Byddwn yn ymuno â thîm newydd o seicolegwyr sy’n cynnwys seicolegydd clinigol arweiniol ac mae pobl ar gael yn barod mewn pedair o 11 Canolfan Skylight.

Byddwch yn ymuno â chymuned ymarfer – gyda chysylltiadau mewnol ac allanol gydag ymarferwyr blaenllaw ym maes digartrefedd a seicoleg – ac yn cael cyfle i weithio’n strategol i ddylanwadu ar arferion ar draws y sector.

Gair am y swydd
Fel seicolegydd clinigol sy’n gweithio gyda Crisis, byddwch yn ychwanegu gwerth drwy ein helpu i weithio â chymhlethdodau a helpu pobl i newid eu bywydau a chefnu ar ddigartrefedd am byth.

Bydd y swydd yn cynnwys pedair agwedd allweddol:

1. Gwaith Clinigol Uniongyrchol – gweithio ar sail un i un ac mewn grwpiau ac yn dal llwyth achosion uniongyrchol sy’n adlewyrchu pwysigrwydd defnyddio dulliau personol hyblyg. Gweithio ochr yn ochr â phobl i ddatblygu asesiadau a fformwleiddiadau a rennir fel sail i ymyriadau ac atgyfeiriadau posibl at wasanaethau statudol a gwirfoddol priodol.
2. Ymgynghori, Hyfforddiant a chefnogaeth i’r staff – hwyluso sesiynau ymarfer myfyriol sy’n canolbwyntio ar achosion, galluogi ac annog y sgiliau mewn eraill, darparu cyngor “ymgynghorol” a chymorth i gydweithwyr, a chymorth addysgeg “wrth weithio”
3. Ymchwil – gweithio ochr yn ochr â’n timau Ymchwil a Gwerthuso i werthuso ein harferion sy’n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth, gan wneud yn siŵr bod ein gwasanaethau’n effeithiol ac yn cyflawni canlyniadau ystyrlon ar gyfer ein cleientiaid
4. Amgylcheddau sy’n Wybodus o Safbwynt Seicolegol – gweithio ochr yn ochr â’r tîm i gefnogi’r gwaith o ddatblygu amgylchedd ehangach sy’n wybodus o safbwynt seicolegol yn barhaus ar gyfer cleientiaid a staff.

Bydd swyddi ar gael yn y lleoliadau canlynol: Lerpwl, Birmingham, Coventry, Rhydychen, Brent (Gogledd Orllewin Llundain), Canol Llundain, Croydon, Abertawe.

Rydym yn hyblyg ynghylch trefniadau cyflogaeth ar gyfer y swyddi hyn.

Rydym yn cynnig swyddi amser llawn (35 awr) a gyflogir yn uniongyrchol gan Crisis ond rydym hefyd yn fwy na pharod i ystyried trefniadau secondiad o Ymddiriedolaethau’r GIG neu Brifysgolion. Rydym yn annog sgyrsiau gyda phobl sy’n chwilio am swydd ran-amser neu gyfleoedd i rannu swydd.

Rydym yn cynnig cyflogau sy’n gymesur â Gradd 8a ar raddfeydd cyflog y GIG. Mae hyblygrwydd o fewn y raddfa yn ôl profiad. Rydym hefyd yn awyddus i siarad â seicolegwyr dan hyfforddiant neu yng nghyfnod cynnar eu gyrfa ynghylch y ffyrdd y bydden ni’n gallu hwyluso camu ymlaen mewn gyrfa tuag at rôl 8a.

Mae Crisis wedi ymrwymo o ddifrif i Ddatblygiad Proffesiynol Parhaus a goruchwyliaeth. Mae goruchwyliaeth broffesiynol gan y Seicolegydd Clinigol Arweiniol, a gwneir trefniadau unigol ar gyfer goruchwyliaeth glinigol yn ôl yr angen. Bydd goruchwyliaeth glinigol allanol ar gyfer pawb sy'n cael ei gyflogi’n uniongyrchol.

Amdanoch chi
Byddwch yn frwd dros weithio gyda phobl sydd wedi profi trawma cymhleth a digartrefedd, gan gynnwys y rhai â diagnosis deuol. Byddwch yn ymarferydd amyneddgar, taer, empathig a hyblyg, sy'n gallu ymgysylltu ag unigolion a allai fod wedi’u hallgáu o wasanaethau eraill. Bydd eich gwerthoedd yn adlewyrchu ein rhai ni, ac yn cyd-fynd â nhw (ysbrydoli, uniondeb drwy dystiolaeth, urddas, diffyg ofn drwy annibyniaeth, hyblygrwydd, a phenderfynoldeb i roi diwedd ar ddigartrefedd) a bydd gennych gymhelliant i weithio gyda ni oherwydd y rheiny.

Bydd eich ymarfer a hyfforddiant therapiwtig yn cynnwys un neu fwy o’r ymyriadau allweddol sy'n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth ac yn canolbwyntio ar bobl sydd wedi gorfod wynebu heriau enfawr mewn bywyd, yn aml o oed ifanc iawn. Gallai’r rhain gynnwys, Therapi Ymddygiad Dialectig, Therapi Systemig, Therapi ar Sail Deall Stadau Emosiynol (Mentalisation) a/neu Therapi Derbyn ac Ymrwymo, Cyfweld Ysgogiadol a Therapi Gwybyddol Ymddygiadol. Mae’r gallu i feddwl a fformiwleiddio ar lefel systemig yn bwysig iawn.

Byddwch yn ymwybodol o risg, gyda therfynau, ond ddim yn osgoi risg, ac yn gallu cefnogi eraill yn eich timau i reoli cymhlethdod ac ansicrwydd yn eu gwaith sy’n wynebu cleientiaid.

Byddwch yn gydnerth ac yn gyfathrebwr rhagorol, ac yn gallu helpu ein timau staff i feithrin a datblygu eu gallu a hwyluso sesiynau ymarfer myfyriol sy’n canolbwyntio ar y cleient.

Ar ben hynny, byddwch yn awyddus i gael cyfle i weithio gyda ni – a’n cleientiaid – mewn sefydliad creadigol gyda digon o adnoddau, sydd wedi ymrwymo i ddysgu a gwella, dilyn y dystiolaeth, ac yn benderfynol o roi diwedd ar ddigartrefedd

Byddwch wedi cofrestru gyda’r HCPC.

Sut mae gwneud cais
I gael disgrifiad swydd llawn a manylion ar sut i wneud cais, anfonwch e-bost trwy'r botwm gwneud cais nawr

Os hoffech gael ffurflen gais mewn fformat gwahanol, cysylltwch â'r Tîm AD, gellir dod o hyd i fanylion cyswllt ar ein gwefan

Dyddiad Cau: 15/03/2020

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

 • To work as a member of the multi skilled community team providing support to members of the Jewish community experiencing issues with their mental health.
• To manage a 1:1 caseload. 
 • To support people on their recovery journey enabling them to identify their goals and work towards them.
• To work as part of a multi skilled team to deliver a recovery focussed mental health community service. 
• To liaise with statutory and non-statutory support organisations and signpost where appropriate 
• To carry out duties which may not be routine

Principal accountabilities/responsibilities
1. To work as a full and effective member of the staff team. 
2. To provide specialist skills using recognised standardised and non-standardised evidencebased assessment tools. 
3. To complete initial assessments and periodic reviews as required 
4. To carry out face to face and telephone duty assessments as required. 
5. To use the MOHO model and tools to assess and address occupational performance skills in the areas of lifestyle management, motivation, self-care, productivity and leisure, interpersonal skills and cognitive skills. 
6. To enable and encourage individuals to live as independently as possible through interventions that focus on:
-Domestic activities of daily living as such cooking skills, cleaning and shopping.
-Independent living tasks such as budgeting, bill paying and tenancy issues. 
-Support and development of communication and interaction skills. 
-Encouraging involvement in meaningful activities through local groups, volunteering, educational institutions, employment. 
7. In Line with the service user involvement strategy, coproduce: 
-Meaningful support plans with caseload clients
-User led activities designed to develop people’s skills / strengths, promote independence, self-esteem and self-worth 
-New initiatives which seek to improve social inclusion and quality of life
8. To liaise with statutory and non-statutory organizations to provide coordinated support
9. To maintain up to date and accurate electronic records as required by existing procedures
10.  To participate in service audits and research projects.
11. Maintain own personal development and keep up to date with current knowledge and health and social care agenda through reading, attending study days, conferences and meetings as appropriate 
12. Work within Health and Safety guidelines, with reference to the Lone Worker Policy and individual risk assessments 
13. Compliance with the Equality Act, and Health and Safety legislation 
14. Attend regular supervision with named supervisor 
15. Participate in the organisation’s appraisal process 
16. Ensure that all activities are operated in a way which is consistent with the values of Jami and the Jewish community it serves. 
17. Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager or another designated senior manager

Supervision
The post holder will be expected to: -
• Attend regular supervision with named supervisor. 
 • Incorporate feedback from supervision into practice. 
 • Participate in a programme of continued personal development.
• Attend relevant meetings

DFID Technical Adviser – Inclusive Humanitarian Action

• UK, London and Haywards Heath

Sightsavers’ programming in disability inclusion is growing and included in our portfolio are a number of DFID-funded consortia delivering programmes committed to disability inclusion and the Leave No One Behind Agenda. As a result of this collaboration we seek an experienced humanitarian adviser to be seconded into DFID’s Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Department (CHASE) to support DFID’s delivery of the Disability Inclusion Strategy and wider commitments on inclusive humanitarian action, including the Strategic Vision for Gender Equality, World Humanitarian Summit commitments and UK Humanitarian Reform Policy.

Job Location:Department for International Development (DFID) London and Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension

DFID has committed to promote a fully inclusive humanitarian response, within DFID and across the broader system, which is evidence-based, equitable, inclusive in design, and founded on the principles of dignity, safety, empowerment and protection.

Job Purpose:

This post would focus on supporting delivery of DFID commitments on inclusive humanitarian action, drawing together sectoral commitments on disability inclusion, violence against women and girls and gender equality.

The purpose of this role is to provide high quality advice and support to DFID’s humanitarian teams and to enhance DFID’s programming, and policy development, related to putting people back at the centre of humanitarian action. Full details may be found in the accompanying job description. The post-holder will report to CHASE and be responsible for a specific set of objectives and deliverables.

Objectives of the role will include:

• Operationalising policy; Supporting DFID to deliver on existing commitments on inclusive humanitarian action by:
  • Supporting DFID to strengthen prioritised needs assessments within the humanitarian system to ensure they can capture the distinct needs of all groups, including people with disabilities, women and girls.
  • Supporting DFID to drive a transformative change in accountability to affected populations in humanitarian response
  • Identifying opportunities to roll-out, and ensure adherence to, specific guidelines on inclusive humanitarian action, including the IASC guidelines on GBV and inclusion of persons with disabilities.
• Programming Work
  • Providing support to CHASE and priority DFID teams to implement inclusive humanitarian through specialist technical support
  • Shaping and supporting delivery of more effective inclusive humanitarian action through centrally managed humanitarian programmes
  • Supporting priority DFID country offices to implement commitments on inclusive humanitarian action.
•  Partnerships
  • Providing technical advice on inclusive humanitarian action to support DFID’s institutional partnerships with key humanitarian actors, including, for example, on specific issues such as data disaggregation (by sex, disability status and age).

About you:

We are seeking applicants who have:

•  A postgraduate qualification or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field (social work/social inclusion; gender studies, disability studies, public health, international development etc.)
• Knowledge of current issues and best practice in social inclusion, disability inclusion, gender equality, violence against women and girls and humanitarian action.
• A solid track record of working in acute and protracted emergency contexts on inclusion related issues.
• Experience in collating, synthesising and disseminating best practice guidance, research and programme learning.
• Good knowledge of the key international actors for social inclusion in humanitarian settings, and experience building effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience working strategically and the ability to influence internal and international processes.
• Understanding of the humanitarian architecture, including the mandates and roles of UN agencies, the Red Cross Movement, and key non-governmental organisations (NGOs) related to social inclusion across the humanitarian system as well as relevant entry points for influence.
• Working knowledge of social inclusion from both protection and empowerment perspectives
• Demonstrable expertise using inclusion tools, such as the IASC GBV Guidelines, IASC guidelines on inclusion of persons with disabilities IASC Gender with Age Marker, and/or the Washington Group of Questions

This is an exciting and involved role so please read the full job description for further details. This would be an initial 12-month post with the possibility for extension.

The post-holder would be based in DFID Whitehall for the majority of their time – but may also work periodically from the headquarters of Sightsavers, in Haywards Heath.

The assignment might require limited travel to DFID country offices to review specific programming and provide technical advice and expertise.

We anticipate that interviews will take place mid-March 2020 at our offices in Haywards Heath and a pre-interview written task may form part of the assessment.

Closing Date: 8 March, 2020

Home-Start Lambeth supports families with pre-school children by recruiting and training volunteers to provide practical and emotional support for families in their homes. Our work prevents family crisis and breakdown, supports parents to develop their confidence and parenting skills, to access the services they need and to build better lives for their children. We achieve this by training local volunteers to work with local families and provide support tailored to individual family needs.

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Family Co-ordinator.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed, self-motivated, confident individual with strong family work credentials to lead on our Five to Thrive Support Plus project.

The post-holder will support families across the borough of Lambeth and work closely with the rest of the small team.

The key responsibilities of the role are

• to work with volunteers
• to work closely with supported families
• to liaise with partners and to attend multi-agency meetings

You will need experience of working with families and children under five, training and supervising volunteers, project management and reporting, and knowledge of children’s services and the voluntary sector.

You will have enthusiasm for supporting families in difficult circumstances, have a good understanding of supporting families with safeguarding issues and have a flexible and positive attitude to your work. You will be able to access safeguarding training through LB Lambeth. 

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

For a discussion about the post, please call Lizzie Poulton, Scheme Manager.

To apply, download an application pack from our website.

Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Home-Start Lambeth is committed to Equal Opportunities

Closing date: 9am, 19th February 2020

Please note we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and may close the vacancy early. Please submit your form as early as possible. 

Interviews will be on Wednesday 26th or Thursday 27th February 2020

RedbridgeCVS is the umbrella body for voluntary and community organisations in the London Borough of Redbridge. We are currently running Health and Wellbeing projects commissioned by Public Health Redbridge and Redbridge CCG.
The Social Prescribing project aims at supporting local residents referred by GP practices in Redbridge, who might face diabetes, low level mental ill-health or social isolation.
We are looking for an administrator to contribute to the efficient running of the Social Prescribing project’s administration systems and processes by working with the Manager, Coordinators and Social Prescribing Advisors. 

The current vacancy is for one supervision group (up to 4 supervisees) which will run weekly on Thursdays from 6:00-8:00p.m.

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest has a long-standing and well-established engagement with local and diverse communities and is committed to offer support and respect to anyone facing a mental health problem. The organisation offers opportunities for learning and development and supports a collaborative and creative working environment

The current vacancies are to supervise honourary therapists from Mind’s Wellbeing Network.

Candidates must be UKCP/BACP/HCPC registered, have more than five years post qualification experience and minimum two years supervisory experience. Experience in the field of mental health care and supervision qualification is essential. We are specifically looking to recruit an integrative supervisor to meet the needs of the current supervision group. An interest and understanding of a few modalities is desirable.

 

Key responsibilities:

• To provide group supervision (and individual where appropriate) to honourary therapists practitioners at Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest.
• To be line managed by Head of Psychological Therapies.
• To have a commitment to on-going consultation / supervision of supervision practice
• To adhere to BACP Ethical Framework
• To abide by all Mind in CHWF policies and procedures including –
• To maintain clinical records of supervision and communicate via email/verbally with Head of Psychological Therapies and practitioners.
• To contribute to practitioner’s appraisals which includes writing an annual supervisor’s report.
• To support CPD activities within the organisation.
• To attend planning meetings, reviews, practitioner interviews as appropriate.

Clinical Supervisor – Person Specification

Experience:

Essential

• Experience of delivering supervision in a mental health setting, and working in reference to NICE guidance
• CBT, Integrative psychotherapy or counselling qualification
• Qualification in clinical supervision
• Minimum 5 years post qualification status as a counsellor/psychotherapist
• Recognised accreditation with UKCP/BACP/HCPC
• Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising groups and individual counsellors/psychotherapists from a range of training backgrounds
• Successful clinical experience working with clients with a range of difficulties, including complex mental health issues and drug and alcohol issues
• Clinical experience in providing both individual and group therapy
• To understand issues regarding confidentiality & management of risk within a counselling relationship
• Good administrative skills
• Understanding of the voluntary sector
• Commitment to on-going supervision of supervision
• DBS Enhanced without Barring

Desirable

• Experience in delivering training to counsellors/psychotherapists
• An understanding of organisational dynamics and the impact on the work

Personal attributes:

• Resilience, reliability, flexibility
• Good communication skills and commitment to work collaboratively with Head of Psychological Therapies
• Commitment and interest to the overall development of Mind CHWF services

Abilities and interests:

• To communicate well with other members of the team
• Awareness and understanding of the need for policies and procedures regarding equal opportunities, child protection, risk assessment, confidentiality etc
• Interest in continuing professional development

Next Steps

The current vacancy is for one supervision group (up to 4 supervisees per group) which runs fortnightly on Thursdays at 6:00-8:00p.m.

Current rate: £50/hour

Please note: the appointed person will work as an independent consultant and will not be an employee.

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please email us the attached equal opportunities form to the HR Team.

We at Mind CHWF want to assure you that your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. It always has been, and it will continue to be, as we refine our policies and internal processes. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.

Please ensure you attach your completed Equal Opportunities Form to your application.

Southwark Pensioners’ Centre exists to support older people and to improve their overall health and wellbeing. We are a 32 year old, well respected local charity that punches above its weight delivering a wide range of projects and activities that make a significant difference to the lives of older people.

We are seeking to employ our first Fundraiser – trusts and foundations - initially on a six month contract which will be subject to review. The initial focus of the role is to generate core income.

Key asks of the person is that they are an experienced and  proactive fundraiser with a proven track record of raising funds from trusts and foundations in line with annual targets, of writing compelling cases for support and digital copy for fundraising websites and social media, and of developing and maintaining strong relationships with donors.

Closing date 21st Feb
Shortlisting Fri 28th Feb 12.30pm
Interviews and assessments – all day Thurs 5th Mar

Specifications: Permanent, Full time

Salary: £40,000

Location: London Office based

Application Closing Date: 24th February 2020
 

The HR team at Cochrane is currently working on a new strategy to bring Human Resources to the next stage of development within the organisation, ensuring that the wider organisation is supported and developed as it grows. Reporting to the HR Manager, this role will have responsibility for developing and embedding of a whole range of generalist HR activity from recruitment and management support, through to some organisational development initiatives. We are seeking a Senior HR Advisor  looking to use and develop further their experience in HR to work with a friendly, small team at this exciting time and make a difference in the field of health care research.  As part of this team, you will work with us in providing a high quality, responsive, efficient and effective Human Resources function for Cochrane.

Your key areas of responsibility will be:

• Responsible for our recruitment and on-boarding processes from end to end, partnering with managers to ensure that we recruit “the right people at the right time” to further Cochrane’s objectives
• Leads on developing workforce planning so that we can meet our future staffing needs
• Key responsibility for promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
• Offers a casework management service to all levels of Cochrane managers
• Develops, reviews and implements HR policies across the organisation
• Leads on ensuring an effective HR appraisal system is in operation
• Maintain effective and supportive relationships throughout the organisation

We are looking for a self-motivated and highly organised individual who can work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of contacts across the world.  The successful candidate must also be able to offer:

• CIPD qualification equivalent to Level 7 or working towards this
• Previous experience of HR in the not-for-profit sector with a generalist remit
• Skilled at coaching and supporting managers to build their competence
• Self-confidence, personal credibility and the ability to support and challenge others appropriately
• Good understanding and application of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Pragmatism and problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively when faced with new problems
• Commitment to Cochrane’s mission and values

Although not essential, we would also welcome candidates with a working knowledge of employment legislation in Denmark and/or Germany, plus experience of supporting remote workers internationally.

Cochrane is a global, independent network of health practitioners, researchers, patient advocates and others, responding to the challenge of making vast amounts of research evidence useful for informing decisions about health. We do this by synthesizing research findings to produce the best available evidence on what can work, what might harm and where more research is needed. Our work is recognised as the international gold standard for high quality, trusted information.

If you would like to apply for this position, please send a CV along with a supporting statement with “Senior Human Resources Advisor” in the subject line.  The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements for the post outlined in the job description using specific examples.  List your experience, achievements, knowledge, personal qualities, and skills which you feel are relevant to the post.

For further information, please download the full job description from the attached items.

Interviews to be held: week commencing 9th March.

Healthy Foundations is a health advocacy project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The project aims to support and advocate for women to better access services related to health and wellbeing and for women to prioritise their health. The project provides one-to-one ‘through-the-gate’ support to women leaving prison which continues into the community. Health Matters also runs a series of workshops and provides information for women to identify and address healthcare needs and improve wellbeing.

Women affected by the criminal justice system have far poorer and more serious health problems than the general population due to multiple overlapping barriers, including experience of chronic poverty, difficulties with mental health, domestic violence, problematic substance use and substandard housing and homelessness. The Healthy Foundations project approaches health and wellbeing in a holistic way by linking up mental health and physical health, problematic substance use and other complex needs.

As a Healthy Foundations Advocate you will provide an independent, needs-led health support and advocacy service to participants and develop individual one-to-one needs assessments and support plans with women. You will also create and facilitate workshops. We are looking for someone with experience of providing support to service users facing multiple barriers and a demonstrable commitment to working within a women-centred service, making a difference to women’s lives.

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

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

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights and feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs, and facing barriers to social protection.

The women using LAWRS Counselling and Psychotherapy service benefit from practical and emotional support, learn new skills and improve their own opportunities. We strive to provide essential tools for women to empower themselves in their pursuit of personal and social change.

The post holder will be responsible for coordinating the provision of LAWRS specialist Counselling and Psychotherapy service and group work sessions for Latin American women and girls 16+, adhering to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice and ensuring that appropriate service and quality standards, as well as legal requirements are fulfilled.

The Counselling Coordinator will provide clinical management to counsellors within the service. The role includes two days per week of counselling practice.

This post is open to Latin American women only in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

Wellbeing Co-ordinator – Foodbank – Part Time (Contract)
Lewisham & Wandsworth (office/field based, covering multiple Wandsworth Foodbank centres)

About Us

We are Family Action, a national charity committed to building stronger families and brighter lives by delivering innovative and effective services and support that reaches out to many of the UK’s most vulnerable people.

Research shows that there is a link between individuals who use food banks and poor mental health. We are now working with Wandsworth Foodbank to provide additional support around mental health for those going through financial hardship, poverty and hunger.

We are now looking for a part-time Wellbeing Co-ordinator to join us for a contract until December 2020, with the potential to extend.

The Benefits

- Salary of £30,253 - £32,851 pro rata, inclusive of inner London weighting (£11,447 - £12,430 per annum)
- Pension scheme
- A full induction and ongoing quality training
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible working hours
- 25 days’ holiday pro rata

If you have prior experience in counselling, social work, therapy or advice work, this is a fantastic opportunity to use your expertise and directly support those going through financial hardship.

You will have the chance to positively impact the legacy of an organisation that has been providing specialist support for over 100 years and has over 45,000 families currently using our community-based services.

So, if you’re looking for a flexible working environment where you can build on your previously acquired skills to ensure families have the support they need, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Wellbeing Co-ordinator, you will deliver drop-in sessions for individuals and families to gain practical and emotional support to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

During the week, you will work at the Lewisham office and provide home visits for people who are unable to access the food banks due to disabilities and mental health problems.

Our Wandsworth Foodbank weekend sessions include locations at Shaftesbury Christian Centre, Battersea and The Yard, Putney.

Your role will involve:

- Providing friendly, understanding, safe and non-judgemental advice and support
- Allowing service users to explain their problems
- Empowering service users to set their own priorities
- Completing holistic assessments and collaborative health and wellbeing plans
- Identifying users’ support needs
- Making internal and external referrals as appropriate

About You

To join us as a Wellbeing Co-ordinator, you will need:

- A background in counselling, social work, therapy or advice work
- Experience of working with people facing complex social and emotional challenges
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- An awareness of local and national statutory and voluntary support services and community groups

Ideally, you will be a qualified or part qualified therapist, but this is not essential. Good knowledge of the Lewisham and/or Wandsworth areas and the local communities would also be beneficial.

Other organisations may call this role Community Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Wellbeing Officer, Community Officer, Wellbeing Practitioner, Wellbeing Worker, Counsellor, Therapist, Social Worker, Health and Wellbeing Support Worker, Living Well Officer, Social Prescriber, Link Worker, or Community Link Worker.

This is a part-time role, working 14 hours per week, including weekends, split between the Lewisham office and the foodbanks.

The closing date for this role is the 9th March 2020. Interviews are scheduled to be held on the week commencing the 16th March 2020. 

Webrecruit and Family Action are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to have a positive impact on your local community as a Wellbeing Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Mental Health Workers
Lewisham Supported Housing, Forest Hill
Grade 2 (lower): £23,545 - £26,155 per annum pro rata (inclusive of Inner London Weighting)
Permanent Contracts (2 posts: 1 x 30 hours per week, 1 x 22.5 hours per week)

We are a long-established Supported Housing Service that is contracted to deliver our specialist mental health housing provision in the Borough of Lewisham. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative team, utilising the Recovery Model and a Trauma Informed Approach to support service users into independent living within a period of two years. We are creative in responding to local challenges and changing needs and are committed to service user involvement and co-production in all that we do.

We are looking for two enthusiastic and pro-active individuals to join our service. You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload with support and supervision and to work as part of a team. The successful candidates will utilise the Recovery Star tools and a strength based, Trauma Informed model to promote independence and plan resettlement into the community. You will ensure action Plans are formulated with clear objectives and SMART outcomes, agreed jointly with service users and reviewed regularly in liaison with relatives, care co-ordinators and relevant others.

We are committed to the principles of Co-Production and there is an expectation to encourage and support service users to be fully involved in all aspects of service delivery. You will be expected to carry out full risk assessments of service users, incorporating the views of any other agencies involved and of the service users themselves. We have a successful volunteer programme to support delivery of action plans and you will have the opportunity to supervise a volunteer for which full training and support will be given. As part of our commitment to developing the skills of service users, we deliver a comprehensive workshop programme which all staff are given training and support to co-deliver.

Person requirements (skills/experience)

- Qualified to at least NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification
- A minimum of two years’ experience in mental health work, either as a member of staff or as a volunteer
- Knowledge of the recovery model and principles of co-production
- The ability to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis

Our Values:

People focus, Mutual Respect, Excellence-in-all-we do and a Can-Do attitude.

If you can relate to these and have the necessary skills and attitude, we can offer you:

- A competitive salary, leave entitlement and pension scheme
- Career development opportunities
- A full induction and ongoing quality training
- The opportunity to become part of Family Action initiatives
- Flexible working hours
- Managed workloads with regular supportive and reflective supervision

Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

For an application pack and further information, including the benefits we offer, please select the apply button shown.

Closing date: 28th February 2020, 9am
Interview date: Monday 16th March 2020

Family Action offers good working conditions, a comprehensive training programme and final salary pension scheme. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Mental Health Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Therapist, Trauma Support Worker, Mental Health Recovery Worker, Mental Health Practitioner, Mental Health Nurse, or Social Worker.