Want to use your skills in learning and knowledge management to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
Join WaterAid as Learning and Knowledge Advisor to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.
The WaterAid Research & Learning team within the Programme Support Unit, part of the International Programmes Department (IPD), provides support for research, learning, knowledge management across the organisation.
As our Learning and Knowledge Advisor, you will champion learning and knowledge sharing within the PSU and promote it across the IPD. The role is both proactive in promoting and establishing learning and knowledge management initiatives, and responsive to requests for support from country programmes (CPs) and regional teams.
This role is a Full-Time, permanent contract. We are flexible about the location of the role with significant working hours overlap with UK time-zones. In UK, under normal circumstances, you would be based in our offices at Canary Wharf, London.
In this role, you will lead on improving, strengthening and maintaining the following practices:
* Knowledge Management and learning processes: practices that enable people to share what they know with colleagues as well as counterparts across the sector. Also, enable staff to receive, make sense of, understand and act upon the information available to them.
* Information management: the collection and management of materials from a variety of sources and making accessible to a wider range of audiences.
* Communication: establish meaningful exchanges that are at the centre of learning, sharing and managing knowledge; develop supporting tools, guidelines and other key documents
* Capacity building: design, develop, facilitate training and workshop sessions; identify and establish opportunities for peer to peer, cross-country and cross-regional learning.
To be successful, you will need:
* Extensive experience in determining and implementing learning and knowledge sharing activities using empowering approaches.
* Ability to research, synthesise information, analyse its relevance and communicate it in accessible formats.
* Strong IT literacy skills, including designing and maintaining SharePoint or similar information management platforms; and using Microsoft 365 and other web-based tools and platforms.
* Experience of developing, facilitating and evaluating training, (including virtual learning sessions, and using the associated tools).
* Ability to communicate clearly and influence colleagues and peers; ability to work effectively across diverse groups and cultures.
Salary:
£38,500- £40,000 (subject to experience) with excellent benefits. Salaries and benefits for different locations will vary in line with WaterAid's country salary scales
WaterAid benefits vary depending on the country of the successful candidates. For UK-based posts this includes:
* 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
* We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
* Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working up to 2 days a week
* Season Ticket Loan
* Free annual eye tests
* Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
* Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave.
* Sabbaticals
* Volunteer Day
To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format. Applications will close 23:59 on 07/02/2021. Availability for interview is required in the w/c 22/02/2021. Due to COVID restrictions, all interviews will be conducted virtually.
Additional Information:
WaterAid is currently located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. All aspects of this including how we are supporting homeworking and the office transition will be discussed at the interview stage with you.
We are unable to provide sponsorship or relocation for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the country to which you wish to work.
WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.
WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.
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About Migrant Help:
Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.
We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work. This includes understanding the importance of having a work life balance, offering enhanced family friendly provisions, additional holiday entitlements, Perkbox benefits and a non-contributory pension scheme.
Scope of the Role:
- Work as part of the Asylum Services team providing advice, guidance, assistance to complete support applications and briefings to eligible asylum seekers
- To contribute to the overall success of the organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims and objectives, by providing high quality service to clients
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide advice and support to asylum seekers, within the specification of the Grant Agreement and Contract with the Home Office
- Provide a support service to asylum seekers to complete asylum support application forms (ASF) for support under Section 95 and Section4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Ensure that all applicants are aware of eligibility criteria and their obligations to provide supporting evidence within required timescales
- Provide outreach for vulnerable clients and those with additional support needs, by appointment, at designated locations, as required by the Regional Operations Manager
- Provide telephone advice as may be required and support the telephone advice line by assisting clients to complete asylum support and Section 4 applications by telephone and by appointment
- Assist clients to notify the authority of prescribed change of circumstances
- Provide guidance on immigration related matters advice within the scope of the relevant Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) accreditation level
- Provide advice on general matters e.g. sign-posting
- Provide advice on Voluntary Assisted Return
- Liaise and cooperate with relevant statutory and voluntary agencies on behalf of service users as necessary
- Act as a contact with the Home Office, Social Services, Healthcare Professionals and other relevant agencies for applicants with additional support needs.
- Deliver key touch point briefings to a high standard so that applicants fully understand the information provided. Ensure that information books are given out accordingly.
- Provide information to service users in a timely manner, being aware of other appointments, dispersal date.
- Make contact with dispersal accommodation providers and other relevant agencies, providing letters as appropriate, to ensure vulnerable clients are appropriately supported in their dispersal area.
- Link Asylum Seekers and Failed Asylum Seekers with other relevant organisations
- Keep full accurate and up-to-date case records , complete case follow up within the requisite time scales and undertake any necessary administrative tasks
- Ensure accurate records are kept, especially CRM
- Participate in rota duties on a planned or ad hoc basis as may be required to cover telephone advice line out of hours service
- Respond flexibly to provide cover for all other operational activities.
- Attend and participate in team briefs and meetings
- Keep up to date with legislation and the impact it may have on service users.
- Participate in the Performance and Development Review (PADR) appraisal process
- Participate in all mandatory training and training identified in the PADR process
- Undertake any other duties which may be assigned from time to time and may include cover for other funded projects e.g. Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking and anti-human trafficking operations etc.
Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.
Special Requirements:
- This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
- This post is subject to a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC).
- Suitable candidate must be OISC registered or, have the willingless to work towards OISC qualification.
Therefore the applicant must:
- Hold a valid, full current 10 year British passport; full EU passport or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
- Provide full UK address history for the last five years.
- Provide full employment historry for previous 3 years and or suitable documenation to cover any gaps
Education Advisor
Salary: £30,763 per annum pro rata, depending on experience + good range of benefits
Contract: Fixed Term Contract to 30th September 2021, 18.25 hours per week.
We have several exciting grant opportunities in the pipeline, which we hope will lead to a longer-term role and this post holder would be encouraged to apply for any opportunities that may arise
Based: Remote Working and/or Milton Keynes, flexible hours possible by arrangement.
World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.
Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.
Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.
Job Purpose
In 2019 World Vision UK reached over 2 million children in 42 countries, through 229 projects in various inter-related sectors, that on average met 86% of output targets. We seek to reach more children, particularly those at most risk of being left behind, and deepen further the impact achieved with and for children. Achieving this by designing new projects which combine innovative ideas and proven evidence-based project models, working with diverse partners, winning accountable grants & commercial contracts and through target policy and advocacy work focused towards the FCDO and G7.
World Vision UK is looking for a dynamic Education Advisor. Someone who is a team player and who thrives within a busy environment providing high quality Education technical support in the design of new grant and commercial contract funded projects, identifying potential education partners, and contributing towards Education policy engagement.
The successful applicant will have a degree or post-graduate qualification in Education, have a minimum of three years-experience working to strengthen education systems in developing, fragile or humanitarian contexts. A track record of providing quality Education technical support to projects and programmes, including project design and proposal writing. Along with knowledge of development/humanitarian theory, policy and practice, understanding of child rights, safeguarding, gender equality and social inclusion, including disability inclusion.
As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.
In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).
Please click the link provided to view the full job description
Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employmentand reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.
Closing Date for applications: 7th February 2021
Interview Dates: 9th & 11th February 2021
Please note, we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the advertised closing date.
Applicants must hold the necessary permissions to work in the UK (for example, British passport, indefinite leave to remain in the UK or a suitable Residence Permit).
World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.
As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on our website.
No agencies please.
Why work for us?
Do you have a passion for learning? Do you want to contribute to making a difference to people’s lives across the world by joining an organisation running poverty-fighting programmes and delivering life-saving aid?
CARE’s newly released “Vision 2030”, emphasises it is a global learning organisation, building the required behaviours and culture in order to implement more impactful programming for its beneficiaries across the world.
About you
You have in-depth knowledge of learning and development practices and an understanding of employee life cycle.
You have experience of managing multiple learning and development projects. You are a great communicator with a creative mindset and excellent analytical skills.
You are always looking for new opportunities to enhance the learning provision of an organisation for its staff, as its most valuable resource.
About the role
The Learning and Development Advisor will be part of the Human Resources team and support CARE International UK’s contribution towards CARE’s Vision 2030 in the learning and development arena. The role will focus on curating, developing and delivering a range of high-quality learning and development initiatives, whilst working closely with subject matter experts, managers and the wider HR team to build individual and organisational learning capacity.
About CARE
CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places. We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch.
We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.
Please note that in compliance with Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at CARE International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.
Who We are
A global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty
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Another opportunity has arisen within our Devon service for a Behaviour Change IDVA, working with individuals who are perpetrating abuse.
This role is part of the commissioned Devon domestic abuse support service, which provides a whole family approach to preventing domestic abuse. The post will be covering South and West Devon, based in Torquay.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-agency team, working closely with IDVAs and the Children’s Team, but will be based within the Police led Domestic Abuse Integrated Offender Management team, to ensure that clients who use abusive behaviour are supported through every stage of the process of change.
Essential Criteria for the role:
- Experience of working with victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people in a challenging environment
- Understanding of domestic violence issues and its impact on all those involved
- Experience of assessing and managing risk
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
- An understanding of confidentiality principles
Desirable Criterial for the role:
- Knowledge and experience of working with perpetrators of domestic abuse
Please refer to the Person Specification for full list of skills required for the role.
HOURS: 37 hrs per week
CLOSING DATE: 12 noon Wednesday 20th January 2021
INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 27th January 2021
START DATE: Earliest opportunity with notice
Vetting - You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check
You will also undergo a police check
Full job description and application forms are available on our website or by contacting Splitz Support Service by email or telephone.
Previous applicants need not apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
“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”
We are looking for people who care, have patience and life experience and like working with young people. Due to increasing demands for our service, we have several Talkback learning assistant vacancies to deliver a range of services to our members with learning disability and/or autism. Within the Equip team, you will be working part of your time in local Further Education colleges supporting young people,( 16-25 years old) one to one, towards their education goals. We also do community based projects including 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 how to build confidence in a young person. 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: 31st December 2020
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the daily challenges which young people face? Is a career as a Healthcare Support Worker the next step in life for you?
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.
They are excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Eating Disorder Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic Healthcare Support Workers to join their professional 5-bed service, supporting young people with complex and challenging eating disorders, where you will work closely with their professional multi-disciplinary team towards keeping them safe and progressing with their recovery.
You will be required to work shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates and occasional sleep ins & nights when required to support the services, so flexibility is required.
Company Benefits
- £18,603 - £20,344.82 per annum (Dependent on experience & qualifications)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
- Free on-site parking
Your role as a Healthcare Support Worker
- To take on the role of Key worker, developing care plans and review plans with young people, carrying out direct and indirect care of young people with complex eating disorders.
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people including personal care and hygiene, eating, attendance in education etc.
- To develop therapeutic relationships with the young people experiencing eating disorders and work closely with their families and carers communicating effectively to provide ongoing engagement.
- To be actively involved in the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of young people and their care.
- To provide specialist supportive interventions to individuals experiencing eating disorders under the direction of the clinical team.
- To take physical health observations of young people, monitoring and recording as required. To act upon any physical health concerns in relation to the young person based on their care plans, risk management plans and history of eating disorder.
- To observe and monitor the wellbeing of young people by ensuring that any unusual physical, mental, or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and or clinical nurse and documented as appropriate.
Requirements of a Healthcare Worker
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Have excellent observation and communication skills, as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma
- Have a non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard
- The ability to work in a team, and to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult situations
- The ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- To form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of safeguarding
Desirable Criteria
- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in care or equivalent
- Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs
- Previous experience working with service users who have eating disorders
- A good understanding of Nutrition
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Friday 12th February.
To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
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Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the daily challenges which young people face? Is a career as a Waking Night Healthcare Support Worker the next step in life for you?
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.
They are excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Eating Disorder Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic Waking Night Healthcare Support Workers to join their professional 5-bed service, supporting young people with complex and challenging eating disorders, where you will work closely with their professional multi-disciplinary team towards keeping them safe and progressing with their recovery.
Your working week will consist of working 8:30 pm – 7:30 am over a 2-weekly rota (Week 1 – 33 hours) (Week 2 – 44 hours).
Company Benefits
- £20,100.08 per annum (Dependent on qualifications & experience)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
- Free on-site parking
Your role as Waking Night Healthcare Worker
- To take on the role of Key worker, developing care plans and review plans with young people, carrying out direct and indirect care of young people with complex eating disorders.
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people including personal care and hygiene, eating, attendance in education etc.
- To develop therapeutic relationships with the young people experiencing eating disorders and work closely with their families and carers communicating effectively to provide ongoing engagement.
- To be actively involved in the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of young people and their care.
- To provide specialist supportive interventions to individuals experiencing eating disorders under the direction of the clinical team.
- To take physical health observations of young people, monitoring and recording as required. To act upon any physical health concerns in relation to the young person based on their care plans, risk management plans and history of eating disorder.
- To observe and monitor the wellbeing of young people by ensuring that any unusual physical, mental, or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and or clinical nurse and documented as appropriate.
Requirements of Waking Night Healthcare Worker
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
- Have excellent observation and communication skills, as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma
- Have a non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard
- The ability to work in a team, and to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult situations
- The ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- To form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of safeguarding
Desirable Criteria
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Level 2 qualification in care or equivalent
- Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs
- Previous experience working with service users who have eating disorders
- A good understanding of Nutrition
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Friday 12th February.
To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
Ref: 96383
Are you currently a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, or are you looking to move into a more Senior position? Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the daily challenges which young people face? Maybe a career with Care in Mind is for you…
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.
They are excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Eating Disorder Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic Senior Healthcare Support Workers to join their professional 5-bed service, supporting young people with complex and challenging eating disorders, where you will work closely with their professional multi-disciplinary team towards keeping them safe and progressing with their recovery.
You will be required to work shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates and occasional sleep ins & nights when required to support the services, so flexibility is required.
Company Benefits
- £20,344.82 - £22,491.18 per annum (Dependent on experience & qualifications)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
Your role as a Senior Healthcare Worker
- To take on the role of Key worker, developing care plans and review plans with young people, carrying out direct and indirect care of young people with complex eating disorders.
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To assist in the co-ordination of shifts, allocating young people, supervision and prioritising care.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people including personal care and hygiene, eating, attendance in education etc.
- To develop therapeutic relationships with the young people experiencing eating disorders and work closely with their families and carers communicating effectively to provide ongoing engagement.
- To communicate in a respectful manner, clearly and precisely with young people, staff, parents, and visitors and in a way which is mindful of a supportive attitude to body image.
- To intervene and utilise verbal de-escalation skills to avoid potential escalation of distress to young people.
- To be actively involved in the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of young people and their care.
- To complete incident forms and provide statements, as necessary.
- To conduct audits, assessments, inventories, risk assessments, including Health & Safety audits and other administrative tasks required for the effective running of the service
- To provide specialist supportive interventions to individuals experiencing eating disorders under the direction of the clinical team.
- To assist in developing and implementing specialist care plan packages. To provide active input in relation to the care, treatment and support of individuals experiencing eating disorders in a way that maintains their dignity.
- To support and prepare meals according to the young person’s dietary care plan.
- To take physical health observations of young people, monitoring and recording as required. To act upon any physical health concerns in relation to the young person based on their care plans, risk management plans and history of eating disorder.
- To Observe and monitor the wellbeing of young people by ensuring that any unusual physical, mental, or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and or clinical nurse and documented as appropriate.
Requirements of a Senior Healthcare Worker
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
- Have excellent observation and communication skills, as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma
- Have a non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard
- The ability to work in a team, and to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult situations
- The ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- To form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- Have an excellent telephone manner, polite, professional and relay accurate information to the manager
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
Desirable Criteria
- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in care or equivalent
- Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs
- Previous experience working with service users who have eating disorders
- A good understanding of Nutrition
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Friday 12th February.
Please note that interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams as a video interview.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
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Have you got what it takes to support prisoners and their families?
Pact is a highly respected independent charity, which together with its subsidiary, Pact Futures, works across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services, providing practical and emotional support to prisoners’ children and families, to prisoners, and to ex-prisoners.
Position: Family Support Worker
Location: HMP Pentonville, Islington, London
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 20 per week
Salary: £10,972.00 pro rata (FTE £20,572.50)
Closing date for applications: 24th January, 2021
Interview date: W/C 4th February, 2021
About the role:
As Family Support Worker at HMP Pentonville you will work as one of the Pact Family team. You will be based primarily in the prison’s visitor centre and visits hall providing support, advice and guidance to families visiting prisoners, facilitating prison visits, family days, as well as supporting the catering and play service.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience of working with families from diverse backgrounds, within a Supported Service. You will have the ability to provide a warm welcoming environment to ensure that families, children and prisoners are treated with respect, dignity and courtesy. You will also have knowledge of safeguarding, data protection and an awareness of the impact of custody on prisoners, children and families.
What Pact Offer:
Pact offer a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, eye care vouchers, generous annual leave plus more. You will have the opportunity to attend internal training events to further develop yourself as an effective support work and you will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.
How to apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements of this post please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Rehabilitation, Family Services, Advocacy, Mentor, Mentoring, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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Purpose of Job
Act as a trusted advisor working with Departmental Directors to lead and deliver the people agenda. Think beyond the HR specialism, having a true understanding of the organisational strategy priorities and challenges. In addition to Business Partner activity, undertake key HR projects, manage HR cyclical events, HR policy design and refresh, employee relations and specific recruitment activity. The role is also seen as a stepping stone to the Head of HR role and the role holder will have opportunity to work closely with the Head of HR and stand in for this role on occasions
Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Developing and implementing the people agenda:
- Support ongoing organisational growth and development of a high-performing inclusive culture, particularly focusing on inclusion and wellbeing
- Use data to understand themes and trends, suggesting solutions and approaches
- Provide expert HR advice relating to organisational change
Developing and implementing an effective performance management approach:
- Support Directors to manage performance effectively, embedding the principles of good performance management
- Ensure robust succession plans and a talent pipeline are in place
- Work closely with the learning and development manager to embed line management learning and development
Design and deliver required outcomes for specific people projects:
- Use external research, data and best practice to shape and deliver these projects
- Collaborate with other BITC colleagues across the organisation to shape and deliver
Developing an effective colleague voice:
- Work with Directors to analyse results and identify themes and trends from employee engagement surveys or other sources of feedback
- Support leaders by developing appropriate action plans and monitoring implementation
Advising on all HR policies and procedures:
- Provide specialist HR advice to ensure compliance with all key legislation, identifying and mitigating any key risks
- Review and update HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice
- Support and coach managers with any formal performance and absence management, disciplinary, harassment, and grievance issues
Devising effective resourcing and recruitment strategies and solutions:
- Work closely with the HR coordinator to ensure effective recruitment takes place for their Directors, ensuring best practice and adherence to policies and procedures
- Provide support for senior recruitment panels where appropriate
Manage HR cyclical activities:
- Manage the annual pay review process for the Departmental Directors ensuring consistency, fairness and be within the budget.
- Manage other HR cyclical activities as required and ensure health & safety and safeguarding requirements are met
The post holder may be required to carry out other duties that are reasonably to be considered as within the scope and purpose of the job and the aptitudes of the job holder. This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description.
Special working conditions
Occasional travel across the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Oxfordshire Youth and Response have a bold new vision for the Young People’s Supported Accommodation in Oxfordshire, a brand new service model combining the power of youth work with safe and quality homes; where young people, aged between 18 and 24, are supported to develop healthy and positive bonds with their housemates and communities.
The Senior Young People’s Supported Accommodation (YPSA) Manager will oversee the Safeguarding of young people in the YPSA service and will work closely with the Head of YPSA to ensure a safe, high quality service is delivered.
They will be a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Oxfordshire Youth and will be the escalation point for any issues.
They will provide an exceptional standard of coaching to colleagues, to ensure the needs of the young people without our service are met both within their homes and within their community setting.
We have ambitious targets for young people’s outcomes and the Senior YPSA Manager will be driven to help achieve our vision that young people in the YPSA grow to see themselves, and be seen as, future change makers.
Oxfordshire Youth has more than 70 years experience in providing support, guidance, training and life changing experiences for young people in ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
About the role
Want to gain experience of the inner workings of a media team within an international development agency? Are you an excellent storyteller with a passion to make the public care about the plight of some of the world’s poorest and most marginalised communities? Are you hoping to take your first steps into the world of media and PR? This is an opportunity to join Christian Aid’s Media & Public Engagement team within its Fundraising & Supporter Engagement (FS)E department for a six-month graduate programme You’ll gain a thorough insight into the life of a storyteller at a major UK charity in the NGO sector.
As part of the wider department, this post has an enabling role and will undertake a diverse range of tasks in supporting in the team to deliver its objectives and ambitions, to make more noise about Christian Aid’s work in media & PR, and develop meaningful engagement with our supporters and audiences.
There is a view to extending this fixed term contract to a two-year programme, which would see the appointed graduate then move between teams across the Fundraising & Supporter Engagement department to support them on a six-month rolling basis. The scheme will provide additional resource and surge capacity, whilst also providing an exciting development opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas of fundraising and communications at Christian Aid.
About you
You will be flexible in your approach and provide practical support, such as event management on our key moment campaigns, regional story-gathering, act as an intersection between our media team and church engagement teams across England, and work on delivering content for our social and multimedia portals.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in the world and is looking to be part of an exciting time of fundraising growth within Christian Aid.
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Competency questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:
Building partnerships: Tell us of a time when you had to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks
Innovation and Creativity: Please describe a situation where you came up with an improved approach to getting work done or addressing an issue
Our vision Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid ha... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WHO ARE WE? WHY JOIN US?
Goals4Girls Development Programme uses the power of football as an educational tool, to inspire young women and girls from low income communities to raise aspirations, set and achieve goals and make their voices heard in an inclusive sporting environment.
We do this through our well-being, sports and education programme where we tackle the following:
Low educational attainment, school engagement, challenging behaviour, sports participation and social barriers all in the hope of developing better community cohesion and inspiring young women and girls to thrive at school, making a successful transition into adulthood.
Core areas for us are:
• Increasing young people’s physical wellbeing
• Improving mental wellbeing
• Growing peer relationships
• Developing positive attitudes towards sport and physical activity
We are an expanding, vibrant organisation with a clear purpose to help young people achieve their potential. This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in driving the sports focus around the women’s game.
We are looking for an ambitious person who sees G4G as a perfect place to develop their craft and improve the lives of the young women and girls we work with.
G4G is a highly rewarding place of work. The staff get lots of freedom and responsibility to deliver on their roles.
HR OFFICER ROLE DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and passionate HR Officer to fill this new role at Goals 4 Girls.
Please read the Job Pack available for a full list/outline of roles and responsbilities. We have listed some below to give you an overview of the role.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures.
• Liaise with a range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance, health and safety plus safeguarding.
• Developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing, and selecting candidates for new roles.
• Develop and implement policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures, and absence management.
• Prepare staff handbooks.
• Administer payroll.
• Interpret and advise on employment law.
• Deal with grievances and implement disciplinary procedures.
• Develop HR planning strategies - considering immediate and longterm staff requirements.
• Plan and sometimes deliver training, including new staff inductions.
TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION
Apply by sending your CV and a one-page cover letter detailing why you’d be suitable for the role to the email address detailed on this ad.
We are interviewing candidates on a rolling basis and will close the deadline early if we find the right candidate.
If you’d like to speak in more detail about the role, or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch using the above email address.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Migrant Help:
Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for more than 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.
We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work. This includes understanding the importance of having a work life balance, offering enhanced family friendly provisions, additional holiday entitlements, Perkbox benefits and a non-contributory pension scheme.
The Role:
The post-holder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims and objectives. The purpose of this role is to provide the day to day management of the MSVC Southeast Accommodation Service, including line management responsibility for MSVC Advisers and Administrators.
The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that Migrant Help provides effective and qualitative services in line with contractual obligations and statutory compliance requirements. The post-holder will ensure that quality standards are met and, where possible, exceeded. The post-holder is expected to maintain and develop excellent working relationships and referral procedures with and between external stakeholders in order to improve the access to and quality of mainstream and specialist services for MSVC clients. They will work consistently to ensure the continuous development of the role and ensure that the service is delivered according to procedures and processes which are accurate, professional and consistent at all times. They will work closely with the Facilities Team to ensure continued contractual compliance.
In addition, the post-holder is expected to promote equality, diversity, ethical practice and the values of our organisation in all associated actions and activities throughout Migrant Help.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for day to day operational management of the MSVC Accommodation Service, including clients accommodated under ‘Places of Safety’ and those within the NRM Recovery and Reflection Period
• Working with the Facilities Team, Tersons and maintenance company in order to ensure compliance with the Accommodation Standards – Annex A, Schedule 2.3
• Ensuring that regular inspections are carried out and any issues reported to the Facilities Manager/Director of National Operations
• Ensuring all staff follow access control measures to the accommodation
• Being the point of contact/escalation for any client accommodation queries/concerns
• Providing cover for other MSVC Southeast Team Managers as and when required
• Managing staff rotas, workload allocation and delegating work appropriately ensuring effective delivery of service and in line with contractual requirements
• Assisting in the maintenance of the on-call rota alongside other MSVC Southeast Team Managers.
• Recruitment and induction/training of new staff
• Incident management and lead on safeguarding within the team
• Recording, collation and provision of contract finance and performance reporting as per contract deadlines, including but not limited to; invoicing, information security, safeguarding, client information, capacity monitoring, KPIs, quality management
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with prime contractor, Home Office, statutory agencies, police, relevant local authorities, agencies and stakeholders in the region
• Attend contractor/grant meetings with or in place of the Regional Operations Manager – Modern Slavery & VPRS or other senior members of staff, and participate in local/regional forums, stakeholder and policy groups relevant to the MSVC Service
• Keep up to date with best practice in the sector and any new legislation which may impact service users; disseminate as appropriate to the MSVC Service
• Conducting individual/local/service level risk assessments
• Assisting when requested with the drafting of internal processes and guidance documents for service delivery
• Conduct regular team meetings to ensure that staff are kept up to date with contract/policy/legislative changes and organisational developments
• Motivate the team to work effectively and to a high standard, inspiring a positive attitude to client service and continuous improvement
• Implement and carry out regular quality control of work. e.g. case audits reviews, client feedback, internal and external audit activity to ensure compliance with standards of CQC, Advice Quality Standards, ISO etc. as well as ongoing contractual qualitative requirements
• Take a continual service improvement approach to ensure the services remain responsive to client needs and in response to contractual, legislative or policy changes in the sector
• Assist with service development activities
• Include volunteers within the team for the provision of additional support services to clients
• Ensure Migrant Help policies and operating procedures are followed
• Responding to complaints in a professional and sensitive manner in line with contract and organisational policies
• Participate in the Supervision and Appraisal Process (SAA)
• Participate in all mandatory training and training identified in the Supervision & Appraisal process
• Ensure all staff development requirements are met within agreed time scales, through supervision and appraisal process (SAA) and training matrix kept up to date
• Responsible for petty cash and ensuring accurate records are kept
• Undertake any other reasonable duties assigned within the post-holder’s competency
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all actions and activities.
Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.
Special Requirements:
- This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
- The successful applicant will need to be OISC registered or willing to obtain OISC qualification.
Therefore the applicant must:
- Hold a valid, full current 10 year British passport; full EU passport or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
- Provide full employment history for previous 3 years and or suitable documentation to cover any gaps.