Our client is a London based charity aiming to prevent homelessness. They work closely with vulnerable and socially excluded people to help transform their lives. They are currently looking to recruit a Support Assistant to provide a dynamic and empowering service to vulnerable young people in Sydenham. This position is offered on a full-time, temporary basis initially for two to three months.
As a Support Assistant you will work with Young People at risk, leaving care and at risk of reoffending between the ages of 16 21. You will run weekly activities alongside the support workers, accompanying clients to appointment, helping move young people in, void management as well as help with daily duties required in a supported accommodation environment. Although you will be not required to carry a caseload, you will be expected to assist with delivering workshops relating to topics including ETE, cooking & budgeting.
To be successful, you must have experience of working with young people ideally in a support capacity, supporting and assessing young people or homeless clients. You will possess the ability to assist Support Workers in delivering a sensitive, client-centred support service to young people presenting with complex needs, and have the capability to support in delivering workshops that supports move on. You will have a sound knowledge and current understanding of safeguarding issues and thorough understanding of the needs of homeless individuals and young people. Overall, you are a self - motivated, hard working with excellent communication skills.
The successful candidate will be required to work a 7 day rota, Monday-Sunday including early, late and mid shifts.
To be considered, you must be available immediately and be in possession of a fully enhanced DBS check that is registered to the online update service.
To apply please upload a CV in Word format; a covering letter is not required at this stage.
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Recruiting a Support Worker to join our Young Peoples service in Newham!
GBP 21,944 per annum plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more
This role is a 40 hour per week contract.
Ibis House and Little Ibis House are specialist semi-independent services for young care leavers aged 16-21, with capacity to also work with young parents and their child. Ibis House provides a high level of support to young people with a variety of complex needs and Little Ibis House provides a medium level of support. The services are staffed 24/7 to support young people manage and address their various support needs and learn basic life skills to live independently. 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 organisations 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
- Approachable 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
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- 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 essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
- Experience working with young people
Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications.
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.
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21 hours per week (3 days), over a 7 day period, Monday to Sunday
At retailTRUST, we support and seek to improve the lives of over 4.5 million people working in the retail industry and associated sectors. We provide a safety net through financial assistance, aiding wellbeing, training/vocational programmes to help people develop their careers in retail and promoting independent living at one of our supported living residential estates. Our cottageHOMES services provide high quality supported living and extra-care accommodation for those retired from service to retail.
We are recruiting for a Supported Living Housing Assistant to join us at our Mill Hill estate. Working as part of the Housing team, you will ensure that the highest standards are maintained for people who use our services and that the charity meets the requirements and spirit of the Residents’ Charter.
This is a hands on role where you will undertake frequent responsive visits to residents of the estate. As part of the role, you will:
- Undertake home visits and provide housing management and well-being advice and services to estate residents
- Liaise with and update the Estate Manager regarding any resident’s issues or problems.
- Answer daytime call-outs from residents and assist when necessary
- Liaise with all other retailTRUST departments and volunteers regarding the needs of residents.
- Promote good communication between the residents and the management team.
- Provide cover in the absence of other members of the Suppported Living Housing Team.
- Undertake an intensive management service assessing security, health and safety checks in and around the home.
- Maintain individual resident records, team diary and compliance documents in accordance with retailTRUST’s procedures.
- Refer requests for aids and adaptations (where required) to appropriate services or the Estate Manager.
- Assist in tenancy management matters, ensure residents understand tenancy issues, rights and responsibilities in accordance with their Tenancy Agreement.
- Work with the Finance Officer to and signpost to other agencies to ensure residents receive benefits.
- Assist Managers in implementing quality assurance initiatives to improve the standards and the development of services offered by the charity.
The ideal individual will have previous experience of supporting the elderly (gained either in employment or in a voluntary capacity) and be educated to NVQ Level 2/3. The successful applicant will enjoy working as part of a team, but capable of working independently and able to use their own initiative. The Supported Living Housing Assistant must be flexible as they will be expected to work on a rota basis, including lone working at weekends.
Benefits include pension scheme of up to 9% employer contributions, life assurance of four times your salary and a Health Cash Plan.
An enhanced DBS check will be requird as part of this role.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is a London based charity aiming to prevent homelessness. They work closely with vulnerable and socially excluded people to help transform their lives. They are currently looking to recruit a Support Assistant to assist in supporting and assessing the needs of service users is an accommodation based service that supports young people ages from 16 - 21. The position is offered on a full-time,temporary basis, initially for 3 months with a possibility of extension.
As their Support Assistant, you will assist Support Workers in supporting homeless young people with complex needs, to work toward developing confidence to undertake the skills they need to live independently or within a lower support service. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring an effective, high quality service is delivered by coordinating operational activities such as daily events, housing management and support. In addition, you will also support the team and ensure that reception is covered and that all admin duties are completed to support the effective running of the service.
To be successful, you will have demonstrable experience of working successful with vulnerable young people, ideally with a history of rough sleeping and/or complex needs. Due to the nature of this service, you will have good awareness of the possible issues and challenges you might face when working with young people combined with excellent organisation and administrative skills.
The successful candidates will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota covering early and late shifts (covering from 9 am - 5.30 pm or 10 am - 6:30 pm). Cover is required for 1 months initially, with a possibility of extension.
To be considered, you must be available immediately and be in possession of a fully enhanced DBS check that is registered to the online update service.
To apply please upload a CV in Word format; a covering letter is not required at this stage.
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Data savvy Supporter Care Assistant needed asap to join a well known charity in North West London!
Support Care Assistant - Up to £24,000 pro rata - 3 months FTC - North West London
THE COMPANY
This globally renowned charity supports children in conflict zones and provide humanitarian support as well as longer term stability with housing and education. They are now looking for a Supporter Care Assistant to join them for 3 months FTC.
THE ROLE
As Supporter Care Assistant you will be joining the Fundraising and Marketing department and will be fully responsible for all the admin duties. You will be also updating the CRM database (Salesforce) and dealing with donations and fundraisers.
YOU
To be perfect for this Support Care Assistant you MUST HAVE:
- CRM experience.
- Be data savvy.
- Ideally have experience working in a supporter care environment.
- Be available to start immediately!
If this Supporter Care Assistant role ticks all your boxes, apply now!
Support Care Assistant - Up to £24,000 pro rata - 3 months FTC - North West London
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Our client is recruiting for motivated, enthusiastic and positive thinking Support Workers to join the team in a supported living service at Patrick Court in Burton Latimer.
Location: Burton Latimer
Salary: £19,088 pa (£9.92ph) + enhancements for Night Working and sleep-ins
Hours: 37 hours per week, Full Time, over different shift patterns
Closing Date: 31st October 2019
As well as a great benefits package and flexible, family friendly working policies, our client fully supports the career progression of their staff and on-going training is provided, as well as opportunities to progress within the organisation. In short, it’s a great place to work!
About the role of Support Worker:
Our client is one of the largest locally based housing organisations in the East Midlands. Across the region they manage over 9,000 homes; house more than 15,000 tenants; provide over 1,500 bed spaces for people with support/care needs, in over 250 properties; and provide more than 500,000 hours of care and support each year.
Patrick Court is rated “outstanding” by CQC and is a project for adults with autism and learning disabilities. They are looking for caring and motivated Support Workers to join their dedicated team in Burton Latimer.
Support provided to these adults will be aimed at helping them live independently and do the same things you would do in everyday life; this could be anything from domestic tasks and personal care to accessing social/leisure activities. Although the role is challenging, it is highly rewarding at the same time as the little things you do every day will have life-changing results for the people you support.
Please note that due to the needs of the customers, there may be an element of moving and handling involved in the role; as such, you will need to be willing and able to undertake these duties.
About you:
As one of our client’s highly valued Support Workers, you will provide a person-centred approach to service users, devising and implementing individual care and/or support plans with risk assessments to promote independence.
An exceptional communicator, you will liaise effectively with both internal and external agencies to ensure a ‘joined up’ approach. A sense of humour is always a great asset in this job!
Our ideal candidate will be a positive and proactive team player who is determined to make a difference in a vulnerable person's life. Ideally you will have experience of supporting people with Autism and/learning disabilities, you will be resilient and confident, able to demonstrate a robust and safe approach to dealing with challenging/complex behaviours.
A full UK driving licence is required along with a flexible approach to working hours to meet the demands of the role.
In Return:
Benefits included with the role of Support Worker include:
- c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years service
- Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1200 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc.
- Company Pension Scheme options with contributions matched by NCHA and includes life assurance cover
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
- Free enhanced DBS check where applicable
- £250 for successful referral of a friend/family member
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Great learning & development and qualification opportunities
- Discounted bus passes and gym membership, discounts and cashback at major retailers
- Free access to employee Advice Line; offering a 24-hour confidential advice service to discuss work or home related concerns with professional advisors
As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups and disabled candidates.
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.
An excellent opportunity for a Support Worker to join our client’s friendly and dedicated team, working flexibly in our client’s residential setting.
Position: Support Worker
Location: Seaham
Job type: Full Time, Permanent (guaranteed hours, various positions available – day shifts and night shifts)
Hours: Full time only
Salary: £8.58 p/h (overtime available with incentive bonus for working overtime)
The role also offers amazing flexibility and rewards, as well as innovative ways of working to fit your lifestyle!
Fantastic Benefits
A fantastic organisation to work for, our client will provide a full induction process and outstanding training opportunities. There is clear development and career progression and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. They offer free DBS screening. You’ll also receive a ‘Golden Hello’ bonus of £100 for completing mandatory training before you even start!
About the Role of Support Worker
The role of Support Worker is incredibly rewarding, you will provide practical assistance and emotional support to the people we support, enabling them to achieve their goals and aspirations. You will provide support to individuals with learning difficulties, mental health issues, autism and acquired brain injuries.
About you
Previous experience is not essential. As a Support Worker you will be a dedicated and empathic person who is able to not only provide physical care but also offer emotional support to help people to reach their maximum independence in a safe and positive living environment.
You will be able to demonstrate the right attitude and commitment to our client’s ethos and show empathy and sensitivity to the needs of others. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team and be able to learn and undertake the essential training that is required for the role.
Whilst experience is not essential as full training will be provided we very much welcome previous experience working as Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.
Our client is recruiting caring and positive thinking Support Workers, either Full-time, Part-time and Bank (casual work) for their six bed Registered nurse-led care home based in Twickenham.
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.
Our Client is a national charity providing care and support to people with learning disabilities. Our Client has a reputation for innovation in service delivery and providing high quality care and support; we also have a passionate belief in the rights of the people that we support to have choice and control in their lives.
Location: Twickenham
Salary: £8.58 per hour weekdays and pay weekend enhancement. In addition, they offer a £600 annual attendance bonus.
Hours: Full Time, Part time and Casual opportunities available
Benefits: An Employee Assistance Programme, Eyecare scheme, an attendance bonus, Refer a Friend scheme, Staff welfare budget etc.
Our client is committed to the ongoing development of their staff. There are a number of excellent staff services that they provide to their employees (details provided on commencement of employment). In addition, you will benefit from excellent in-house training programs, a staff appraisal scheme and regular supervision and mentoring.
About the role of Support Worker:
Support Work is a rewarding career. In this position you will support people with high needs both physically and emotionally.
Roy Kinnear House is a registered nurse-led care home based in Twickenham and our client is looking for full time, part time and casual Support Workers to join their team of dedicated staff. They put the ladies who live in the service at the centre of everything they do to ensure they receive support that truly meets their needs.
About you:
Are you caring, compassionate and looking for a career where you can really make a difference in someone’s life? Then perhaps you are the person that we are looking for!
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, although not essential, as full training will be provided. We are looking for people with the right attitude - people who are passionate about making a difference and helping others to live happy, meaningful lives.
Successful candidates will need to be caring and patient and able to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion. You must have good communication skills, including listening and picking up on non-verbal communication. You also need to be able to work well as part of a team.
If you want to be a part of a successful team and share these values, then apply today!
An excellent opportunity for a Support Worker to join our client’s friendly and dedicated team, working flexibly in our client’s residential setting.
Every Moment Matters
Salary: £18,681 pa (pro-rata for part time), £9.58 per hour if you would prefer to work on our Bank on a casual basis
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time or Part Time
Hours: Full Time hours - 37.5 hours per week
Location: Residential setting - outside Slamannan, Falkirk
Our client is a value based organisation, committed to putting the people we support in control of their lives. We focus on enablement and maximising independence to work with people who use their support be co-producers of their own goals and outcomes.
They are a young, forward thinking organisation; inspired by innovation, open and collaborative in its approach to focused outcomes and best practice. They look to promote social inclusion; opening doors to opportunities and experiences that enhance lives and create new and unique adventures.
Southfields care home provides care, support and assistance to adults between 20-35. All the adults supported have a primary diagnosis of a learning disability and may also have mental health or autism support needs and behaviours that challenge.
The role of the Support Worker is an opportunity to join an evolving Care Company. We are looking for a dedicated and empathic person. The Support Worker will provide personal care, emotional support and practical assistance to help people achieve their goals and aspirations, using appropriate makaton where necessary.
You will be provided with all the training needed so long as you can demonstrate the right attitude and commitment to our client’s ethos:
Potential
Responsibility
Integrity
Diversity
Empathy
For the Support Worker role, good written skills are required to ensure that records are accurately maintained.
You will have a clear development plan, which includes a detailed training plan for all elements of the role, personal development plan, induction process, and ongoing supervision and appraisals.
Additionally, support and guidance is provided for all Support Workers to achieve their Care Certificate.
This position is for one of the services, located in a rural area outside Slamannan, near Falkirk. Experience of challenging behaviour and.or learning disabilities is preferred.
Whilst experience is not essential as full training will be provided we very much welcome previous experience working as Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.
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Support Worker
Find your place with us and help change lives.
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.
Position: Support Worker
Location: Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5
Salary: Up to £21,199
Benefits: Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after first year, contributory pension scheme and life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development.
Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2019
About the role:
As a support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.
The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities, in all aspects of their daily lives. You’ll be helping to ensure the people we support:
- Build confidence to develop interests
- Feel secure and safe
- Are provided with any personal care needed with dignity
- Increase independence
- Are enabled to make as many choices as possible
- Achieve personal goals, which may include travel or holidays
We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. You may also get the opportunity to accompany the people we support on holidays, attend training courses and other activities.
Driving licence is not essential but some of our locations are not easily accessible without a car.
About you:
You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.
It’s great if you already have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible.
What we offer:
We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills they need.
Join us and help us change lives.
Strictly no agencies please.
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.
Ref:89684
Recruiting Personal Support Assistants to join our Mental Health services accross North London!
GBP GBP 10.55 per hour plus Pension scheme
This role is a 0 hour contract.
To provide a range of personal services to meet the needs of our customers in Look Ahead services and/or in customers' homes across London and the South East. Services may include Assistant/Support Worker duties (no support planning) and non-specialised Individual Budget work. In all activities PSAs are required to encourage customers to contribute to these to activities and help them to develop their own skills and confidence. While carrying out activities, PSAs should deal with all customers, visitors and staff in a professional and appropriate manner and report to Look Ahead staff and management any observations relating to customers' welfare.
PSAs may be working with customers from all of Look Ahead Client Groups including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Homelessness and Young People. Where appropriate PSAs may be required to complete regulated activity which includes personal care and medication when working in CQC registered services.
Key Responsibilities:
PSAs providing Assistant/Support worker services will:
-Support customers to undertake tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation.
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed.
- Support customers to attend GP and health appointments and religious services as directed.
- Support customers to integrate into the community, for example accompanying the customer to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities etc.
- Support customers to go shopping for food, clothes etc.
- Maintain records as required under the direction of Look Ahead staff and management.
PSAs providing domiciliary & personal care will:
- Deliver all aspects of personal and physical care as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. E.g. help with dressing, grooming & make-up, bathing, support going to the toilet etc.
- Support customers to undertake domestic tasks in the home wherever possible, including practical assistance in developing skills to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation. E.g. cleaning, vacuuming, washing, ironing, simple home decorating, sewing, light gardening
- Report any observations to Look Ahead staff and management relating to customers' welfare.
Additional non-specialised Individual Budget can include:
- Providing customers with companionship. E.g. accompanying customers to visit relatives, attend special interest clubs, go out walking, to the park, dinner or the pub, play board games and cards.
- Planning day trips and outings e.g. to the seaside, art galleries/museums, and encourage more independent living.
- Assist customers in budgeting and money management, paying bills etc.
- Encourage customers to take interest in and undertake basic sports, creative and arts activities in or outside the home. E.g swimming, jogging, attend gym, health clubs, go dancing, play music, make (draw/paint) pictures, take simple photographs, attend theatre/amateur dramatics etc.
The above sets out the key responsibilities and typical tasks. You may be required to undertake various other tasks and duties to ensure that our customers' needs are fully and effectively met. The list is not exhaustive.
Person Specification:
- Approachable and open behaviour
- 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
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is customer-focused
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
Applicants may have some previous relevant work experience. This may be experience gained from care of a vulnerable person or work in similar organisations. Prior experience is not a pre-requisite for the role as key behaviours and core competencies will also be taken into account.
Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications.
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.
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WHAG
WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of our service users and supporting them in their recovery
Our people impact on the lives of others and our business everyday so we’re committed to developing talent and growing ambition. We’re looking for people who want to be the best they can in their role and who want to make a difference day in, day out.
We currently have opportunities for:
Assistant Domestic Abuse Support Worker (Nights)
We are looking for an Assistant Domestic Abuse Support Worker to provide clients with assistance and support as required in a safe and secure environment and assist them to reach planned goals.
- Salary: NJC scale 9 (£19,283 + £50 per sleep allowance)
- Actual Salary: £12,319
- Hours: 23 hours
- Sunday 3pm to Monday 9am (Sleep 11pm-8am)
- Monday 4:30pm to Tuesday 9am (Sleep 11pm-8am)
- Tuesday 4:30pm to Wednesday 9am (Sleep 11pm-8am)
- Closing Date: 10.00am, Monday 14th October
- Interview date: Friday 25th October
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Relief Support Worker
Find your place with us and help change lives.
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.
Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career for you.
Position: Relief Support Worker
Location: Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Job type: Casual / Flexi
Hours: Flexible
Salary: £8.30 (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay)
Benefits Package: Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning
Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2019
About the role
As a relief support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.
The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities, in all aspects of their daily lives. You’ll be helping to ensure the people we support:
- Build confidence to develop interests
- Feel secure and safe
- Are provided with any personal care needed with dignity
- Increase independence
- Are enabled to make as many choices as possible
- Achieve personal goals, which may include travel or holidays
We provide 24/7 support to some people, as a relief support worker you will be requested to cover shifts regularly on an ad hoc basis.
About you
You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.
It’s great if you already have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible.
What we offer
We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.
Strictly No Agencies Please
Hft’s usual terms and conditions apply.
Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do.
Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Relief Worker, Relief Support Worker, Care Assistant, etc.
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Do you have experience supporting vulnerable adults? Interested in being part of the wider modern slavery conversation? Our client is a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. With their 50th anniversary approaching it is an exciting time to join them!
Position: Support Worker - Modern Slavery Response (Outreach Advocate)
Location: Across London
Hours: 39 hours per week. Unfortunately, due to an increasing workload they are unable to consider requests for part-time or job share positions.
Working Week: Monday to Friday, on call for 1 week approximately once a year
Salary: £24,408 rising to £25,104 per annum after 1 year
Benefits: Company Mobile Phone, Company Pension, Competitive Salary, Employee Discounts, Generous Holiday, Great Working Environment, In House Training, Laptop, Progression Opportunities, Recognised Qualifications, Travel/Season Ticket Loans
Closing Date: 21st October 2019
Assessment Day: Saturday 26 October from 10am until 2.30pm
Our client are the largest provider of accommodation and outreach support to those who experienced Modern Slavery in London, supporting people across all London Boroughs. Due to the Hestia Underground Lives report presented in the commons and wider media coverage and awareness, the need for their service has grown massively in the last 2 years and because of this their team is growing too.
The Role
This is an amazing opportunity to be part of the ever-growing modern slavery conversation. You don’t need experience within modern slavery. They want people who are passionate about supporting vulnerable adults, someone who can relate to the complexity of the situation of people in crisis and who is happy to travel across London.
As one of their Outreach Advocates, you will genuinely help change people’s lives across London. This is a very autonomous role where you have the option to arrange your own day but with the knowledge you have a whole team to support you at any point.
About you
As part of the team you will have:
- Experience or knowledge of providing advice and support to vulnerable clients, including crisis management and risk assessment.
- Awareness of the impact of crime on victims, witnesses, and the wider community.
- Experience of using MS Office and of using computerised systems and databases to accurately record information
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.
In return…
Our client offers a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression. In everything they do, they seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous and if these values resonate with you, they would love to hear from you.
About the Organisation
Our client supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. They campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, they support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis.
Our client is supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising. They are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public-sector organisations to campaign for an end to the domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Our client is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.
You may also have experience in areas such as Crisis Advisor, Outreach Worker, Recovery Worker, Crisis Worker, Outreach Coordinator.