The MND Association have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director of Regional Care to join our Care Directorate, working across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Salary: c.£65,000 per annum plus lease car & benefits

Location: Home-based (accessible to Northampton)

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

About the role

This new role will provide the strategic and operational delivery of regional care and support services across the MND Association and partner services.

This is an exciting time to be joining our association as we transform the way we deliver care and support services regionally. This role will be integral in leading on the development of new regional service offerings that support the delivery of the Association's strategic aims.

In this pivotal role you will lead and manage our Head of Regions, overseeing the day to day operational management of services and our relationships with care centres and networks, ensuring effective monitoring of the quality of our services and those services provided by our partner agencies.

Reporting to the Director of Care Improvement, you will also be able to step in to deputise as and when appropriate.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an exceptional candidate with a background in UK health care environment, who can demonstrate strong experience of operations management, experience of managing large complex teams and the ability to manage large and complex budgets C. £2M+.

Your key skills will also include:

• Demonstrable ability to develop business cases and proposals for service development
• Excellent leadership skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to coach and develop individuals and teams
• Demonstrable ability to manage organisational change programmes
• Performance and quality management skills
• Proven interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to persuade, influence and when appropriate, challenge with tact and diplomacy
• Pro-active approach to work and problem solving and the ability to spot and deal with issues as they occur

It is essential that you have a driver's licence and ability to travel around the UK as required.

The role is home-based within the UK with regular travel to our National office in Northampton.

We welcome applications from all sectors, however it would be desirable to have a background in UK Health or a social care environment, with a working knowledge of commissioning structures - together with experience at associate director level in a medium to large organisation.

Please view the job description on our careers page for full role responsibilities.

How to apply?

We would love to hear from you and encourage early applications.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply online now.

About Us

The MND Association is going through some exciting changes - embracing agile working, introducing new technology and a recent move to a new, flexible office space.

These changes, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, will give staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

Important Notices

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

At the MND Association we are committed to equalities and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation by people with and affected by MND, current and future staff and volunteers and stakeholders.

Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Young Peoples Service in Milton Keynes!

GBP 20,000 per annum, 40 hours per week, 6 month FTC plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Milton Keynes Young Peoples Service is for people aged 16 - 21 with the capacity to support 58 customers at any one time. The service provides a high level of support to young people with a variety of complex support needs and backgrounds including being care leavers, looked after children, unaccompanied asylum seeking children's as well as those that have had previous placement or family breakdowns. The service is compiled of 5 properties, the largest capacity at one site being 16 units.

Job Overview:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/ domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

Due to a high demand for our service, we have several Talkback Equip Project Worker vacancies to deliver a range of services to our members with learning disability and/or autism. Within the Equip Project, you will be working closely with local Further Education colleges by supporting young people, one to one, towards their education provision. Other project activities include gardening and allotment groups (some of which are based in National Trust properties), social and life skills training, a men’s independence group, travel training, a drama group which puts on regular shows, a recycling and tools workshop, a creative media group and a group working with animals.

We are currently recruiting for:

Project Workers – Learning Assistants - £18000- £19200 p.a. or pro rata

Both full and part time roles available (a minimum of 3 days a week)

Full year and term time roles available

No shift work or evening/weekend work

You will work at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus in local colleges and out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability or autism to meet their individual needs also support young people with their families to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability or autism is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).

Closing date: 4th October 2020

Community Fundraising Executive

Community Fundraising is changing and they are looking to appoint a Community Fundraising Executive to work under the direction of their Community Fundraising Manager to deliver some [MG1] stretching objectives and targets in the region. If you like accountability with the flexibility to design how you make the role a success, then they are definitely the organisation for you.

This role has a large element of developing new contacts and leads, how you achieve this is up to you. They are certainly more reliant on technology than they ever have been so they will give you tools that you need to make this happen. Alongside developing new opportunities there will be relationship management with existing supporters and also stewardship of their incredible volunteers.

Community Fundraising Executive Requirements:

As this role is predominantly identifying new opportunities to grow they are looking for an experienced target driven Fundraiser within Charity who is comfortable approaching new opportunities for us. They can give you all the support you need to be a success with us but they would like a self-starter. This is a huge opportunity for you to establish their charity in a region and promote all the fantastic things The Air Ambulance Service achieves for the community.

About Our Client :

They provide two very important functions, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and The Children’s Air Ambulance which provides paediatric transfers across the UK. their objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with their work centred on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies. They are at the forefront of innovative clinical care and they challenge boundaries. None of this can be achieved without a hugely dedicated team of colleagues, volunteers and the general public.

They are on a journey to be the organisation of choice and opportunity for the most talented and driven people from diverse backgrounds.

Location: Northamptonshire with some travel to Buckinghamshire.

Salary: Circa £25,000

Job type: Full time, permanent

Benefits: Competitive plus car allowance

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Assistant, Community Fundraising Executive, Community Fundraiser, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Community Fundraising Officer, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not For Profit, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 94311

Support Worker

Saxon Court has just recently opened in the heart of Northampton - They still have a few Support Worker vacancies left to fill. If you want to work for a caring, values-led employer, submit your application today!

Saxon Court is home to 17 residents with complex learning disabilities and/or have a condition on the autistic spectrum with behaviours that concern and associated mental health conditions. Based just outside Northampton Town Centre, near Victoria Park, this will be an exciting opportunity for you to be part of the set up team for this newly opened service.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

As these residents will be coming from either an institutionalized environment or living away from home for the first time, you will go on this exciting journey with them and play a big part in helping them integrate and live independently in the community. To do this, you will work with them to find out their interests and hobbies and plan activities accordingly, provide emotional wellbeing support and advice, encourage them to access befriending and advocacy services.

No two days will be the same as you may have already gathered. Support could be anything from making friends, personal care, painting, bowling, reading, going to the gym, park, cinema; cooking cleaning, cooking tasty balanced meals or even watching football… you name it.

But, ultimately it must be what they want to do!

Although the role will be challenging it will also be highly rewarding and you would be making a difference in someone’s life and putting a smile on their face.

Support Worker Requirements:

Don’t sweat the small stuff:

You don’t need to have experience in care as they will provide you with the required training to help you fully meet the needs of the residents. All you need is common sense, a ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to learn and share their values as an organisation.

You don’t need to be a car driver as the project is only about a 5 minute serene walk from Northampton Train Station and the Bus Station.

Flexibility is key though for this role as the shift times will be reliant on what activity the residents have got on and when they want to do it. All shifts will be on rota basis and will be spread across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. This includes nights and sleep- ins; a bonus is paid for waking nights and double time paid for Christmas and New Year shifts. In addition, an allowance of £36.78 also paid for sleep-ins.

About Our Client:

They are one of the largest locally-based housing groups in the East Midlands. They manage over 9,500 homes and house more than 20,000 tenants across the East Midlands in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.

They employ over 1,100 members of staff, and have a commitment to training and apprenticeships. They offer fantastic staff benefits.

Their annual turnover is over £80 million, and our properties are worth over £500 million. In 2013, they celebrated our 40th anniversary. At 45 years old, they are still going strong!

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, they welcomee applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT + Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

Location: Northampton

Salary: £17,152 - £19,374 per annum (£8.91 to £10.07 per hour) plus enhancements

Benefits: c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years’ service, Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £875 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians. Company Pension Scheme options with contributions matched by NCHA and includes life assurance cover. Online shopping discounts – Employee benefits scheme where you can get discounted bus passes and gym membership, discounts and cashback at major retailers

Hours: 37 per week, full time, part time and bank hours available

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 2020

Telephone interviews are being arranged on an ongoing basis

Whilst experience is not essential as full training will be provided we very much welcome previous experience working as: Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.

Ref: 94185

Floating Housing Officer

Covering Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Cambridge

Full Time

Permanent

Circa £27,000 plus £2000 car allowance

Our client is a forward-thinking housing association, on a mission to build thriving communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.

They work right across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, and own or manage over 19,000 homes. As one of the top 25 Housing Association developers in the country, they remain committed to delivering high-quality affordable housing to those who need it the most.

Our client is passionate that their Residents have safe and secure homes in which to live, and their fantastic Home team work closely with them to ensure their tenancies can be sustained. Building relationships, engaging with the communities in which they work and upholding their responsibilities as a good landlord.

Our client currently has an exciting opportunity for a Floating Housing Officer to cover Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Cambridge, providing extra support to particular areas that require it.

What you will be doing: 

• Providing tenancy and neighbourhood management services

• Reviewing tenants circumstances and making recommendations in respect of future housing options

• Advising tenants of their housing options so they can make informed choices at the end of their tenancies

• Reducing debt owed in rent and service charges

• Managing cases of antisocial behaviour and breaches of tenancy or lease agreements 

They’d love to meet someone with:

• Excellent customer service skills, ideally within a housing or community based role

• The ability to plan and prioritise a busy work schedule

• Strong negotiation and IT skills

• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels even during difficult situations

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes 

Amongst what they offer you is: 

• Circa £27,000 plus £2000 car allowance

• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays!

• Contributory pension scheme 

• Private health care

• Opportunities for development and professional training

• Discounted gym membership

• Retail discount scheme

Please note the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and this will need to be returned and verified before a start date can be provided.

Closing date - Sunday 20th September.

Interview date - Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th September.

We are seeking a professional, dynamic and highly competent Digital Marketeer with strong leadership and teamwork skills. You are proficient in digital content strategy and delivery.

You will work with our current social media team to enhance our digital content as a function of our marketing capacity. As an ambitious organisation, you are an independent self-starter with a strong work ethic. 

This is a diverse role working across the social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube. Communication with young people, businesses and community organisations are fundamental to our growth potential and our business strategy.

An excellent knowledge of young people and connecting to their needs is essential for this role. Some line management experience would be advantageous.

About Youth Network

Youth Network CIC is an independent, youth centred organisation based in Luton which supports young people aged 11-25. An organisation involving young trustees, a youth ambassador team and other part time young staff, all our focus is underpinned by our youth voice.

Our 4 key strands of our work are supporting young people’s employability, their personal development, mentoring and social action campaigns.

To apply please send your CV plus a maximum two page cover letter describing your experience and skills which will demonstrate your suitability for this Digital Marketing Manager role. You should use the role specification as a guide to your cover letter.