Bank Support Worker

Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 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. Our client's 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.

Our client is currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join their professional team as a Bank Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will join our client's Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in Fixby, Huddersfield working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£9.66 p/h)
- Enhanced company pension
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- 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 Bank Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- 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 with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per the attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Bank Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- 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 the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

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 apply today.

Please note that our client does not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all 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.

Our client is 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.

Our client is a CQC registered organisation and therefore all staff who work in or visit any of their residential homes will have to demonstrate evidence that they have received the COVID vaccination as a condition of employment.

Ref: 102 428

Support Worker

Join before 30th September 2021 to receive a bonus of £500

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Is a career as a Support Worker the next step in life for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 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. Our client's 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.

Our client is currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join their professional team as a Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will be based within their residential home in Liversedge, working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates, sleep ins & nights when required to support the service. Flexibility will be required.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£9.66 p/h + £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
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- 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 Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- 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 with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per the attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- 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 the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

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 apply today.

Please note that our client does not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all 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.

Our client is 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.

Our client is a CQC registered organisation and therefore all staff who work in or visit any of their residential homes will have to demonstrate evidence that they have received the COVID vaccination as a condition of employment.

Ref: 102 622

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for innovative, passionate and professional coordinators with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based across the Leeds area.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home Based- Leeds with regular travel across the service area

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £23,100 per annum

Contract: Fixed term contract until 31 March 2022. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for the contract until 31 March 2022

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 26 September

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
• Deliver and complete person centred holistic comprehensive 6 month reviews with stroke survivors.

We welcome applications from existing coordinators who have availability to offer hours to the fulfilment of the contract. This is including the addition to the service of delivering and completing 6 month reviews with stroke survivors.

About You

The post holder will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Setting up and running support groups.
• Be confident in using IT.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

To fulfil the requirements of the role you must abode and have the right to work in the U.K

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please also state the reference number to the role you are applying for.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.

Position: Service Coordinator

Hours:  Full Time (35 hours per week). We would also accept applicants for part time job share.

Location: Office S4, Flexspace, Monckton Road, Wakefield, WF2 7AS

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for: Volunteers

Salary: £21,818 - £23,147 (Fixed Term until July 31st 2023)

Holidays: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays

The Charity:

Speak With IT (SWIT) is a Yorkshire based charity whose mission is to improve the wellbeing of people with aphasia and their carers, by using technology, supported conversation and through the dedicated help of trained and compassionate volunteers, providing long term support.

SWIT are looking to recruit a Service Coordinator to manage our growing group of volunteers and to ensure SWIT provides consistent and appropriate communication support for people with aphasia and their carers along the charity’s new pathway of support.

This role is central SWIT’s operational activities, coordinating activities with volunteers, clients and other key stakeholders whilst undertaking key administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be involved in training and supporting volunteers and overseeing SWIT’s supported conversation 1:1 support offer for people with aphasia. They will work closely with all staff members at the charity, including the CEO, administration and fundraising staff and speech and language therapists. They will ensure that guidance from speech and language therapists is central to the support the charity provides.

SWIT undertook a strategic review in 2021 which has culminated in the charity seeking to provide a clearer pathway of support for clients and carers. This role will be primarily responsible for stage 2 of the pathway of support (see job pack for further information) which will focus on supported conversation, but they will oversee volunteer recruitment across the whole pathway. The Service Coordinator will work with colleagues to ensure people move through the pathway of support, and as an individual they must show an active willingness to learn about supported conversation techniques and therapy apps to support speaking, reading, writing and understanding.

What's essential is that you love what you do. We want you to enjoy coming to work every day and to care about your job, your colleagues, and our beneficiaries. If you think you can do an outstanding job for us, then we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To manage our growing group of volunteers and to ensure SWIT provides consistent and appropriate communication support for people with aphasia and their carers along the charity’s new pathway of support.

Main Tasks:

• Oversee the implementation of the supported conversation 1:1 support offer for people with aphasia.
• To recruit volunteers to work across the SWIT pathway of support.
• To inspire and motivate SWIT volunteers to provide outstanding support for people with aphasia across the pathway of support
• To lead on the organisation of volunteer training programmes and the volunteer competency scheme.
• To support the development of a carer training package.
• To provide friendly and supportive information, advice and guidance to any client, carer, trustee, therapist or volunteer when needed.
• To proactively create case studies which showcase the charity’s work
• To report all safeguarding concerns to the CEO
• To provide timely and accurate reporting to the CEO in agreed formats
• To provide 1:1 communication support to clients, if required
• To signpost clients to other services as appropriate.
• To assist with individual grant applications, as appropriate
• To support new projects which seek to further develop the charity’s reach
• To undertake such other duties which are commensurate with the role

Person Specification

Essential

• Good general level of education or equivalent work-based experience

• Previous experience of working in the third sector and supporting people with disabilities and/or people who are socially isolated.
• Previous experience of supporting volunteers
• Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for supporting people with aphasia and their carers.
• Experience of lone working and personal safety
• Good verbal, written and numeracy skills sufficient to be able to make accurate written records
• Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and CRM systems
• Good interpersonal skills including listening and display empathy
• Have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake work with high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting people with aphasia
• Experience of using supported conversation techniques and therapy apps
• Hold a Project management qualification.

Please visit the Speak With IT website jobs page and request a job pack to apply for this position.

Closing Date: Thursday 7th October at 12 midday.

Interviews will be held in Wakefield on Tuesday 12th October

Finance Officer
Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Full time, 37 hours with some flexibility to work from home

£27,500 - £31,000 per annum depending on experience

About Us

Yorkshire Cancer Research is the largest independent cancer charity in England. With an ambitious goal of saving 2000 lives a year, it is an exciting time to be joining the charity. Every week in Yorkshire almost 600 people are told they have cancer, by working for Yorkshire Cancer Research you are helping to protect and save these lives.

Yorkshire is big, beautiful and diverse and, as an inclusive employer, our aim is that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is central to us achieving our strategic goal of saving more lives in our region. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. As such, we are now looking for a Finance Officer to support our Finance & Corporate Services team.

The Benefits

We offer all our employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Harrogate train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Finance Officer, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player. To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please visit our website.

The Role

As a Finance Officer, you will support the Finance team in providing excellent quality and timely management information and statutory reporting, ensuring all financial activities are planned, implemented, monitored and reviewed and all charity projects are supported from a financial perspective, to meet both regulatory requirements and best practice in the sector.

Supporting the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the timely and accurate accounting of restricted and unrestricted income and expenditure. Regularly reconciling bank transactions, balance sheet transactions and creditor / debtor reports. You will assist in the preparation of financial performance reports including monthly management accounts and variance analysis as well as assisting with financial planning; the implementation of systems and controls; supporting with the annual audit; and working with the team to ensure transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner.

Specifically, you will:

• Ensure robust Financial Performance Reporting including assisting with preparation of month end management accounts, analysing income and expenditure by fundraising appeal/campaign, Restricted fund reporting and preparation of year-end financial statements, supporting schedules and information for auditors.
• Work closely with the Research and Relationship teams to implement and maintain financial procedures for all the charity’s activities.
• Undertake daily monitoring of bank balances ensuring income is in line with the charity’s restricted funds agreement. Organise transfers to notice, deposit and treasury accounts. Ensure monthly cash flow statements and forecasts are completed. 
• Ensure efficient transaction processing by working closely with Finance team who process the charity’s receipts, supplier invoices and payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Track, monitor and report KPI and financial performance against budget, highlighting variances to Finance Manager.
• Support the Leadership Team in planning effectively and consistently within the charity’s overall budgeting and approvals processes, for the charity’s trading activities and any new activities.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• To be AAT Level 4 and / or Part Qualified / Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or have proven experience in a similar role at a similar level.
• Previous experience of working in a finance function including payments, banking arrangements, accounts preparation and audit and other accounting transactions, adhering to proper controls and processes.
• Experience of liaising with external auditors and a knowledge of business operations processes, preferably in a charity environment.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise diplomacy and build partnerships and consensus, within teams and among other stakeholders.
• To be able to report and present complex financial information in an accessible and people friendly way to board members and others who do not have expertise in strategic management and accounts.
• To be highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make decisions

Before applying, please visit our website to view the full role profile and visit our Careers Page to find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, People Partner before 19th September. Please read our privacy notice before applying.

The charity is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Orchestras Live is looking to appoint a Communications Assistant (part-time, 15 hours/week) to join our creative, entrepreneurial team and provide communications support across a range of areas including brand management, email marketing, press, social media content creation and monitoring, and website management.

We’re looking for an excellent communicator, who can find the best ways to convey the impact of our work to our many stakeholders. You’ll need to be adept at crafting communications for our sector-leading insight and events, as well as sharing the stories of the audiences and communities we work with across our programme of innovative and inclusive activities.  

Orchestras Live has been evolving for more than 50 years. We believe that orchestras are for everyone and that live orchestral music has the power to inspire people for a lifetime. We are committed to engaging people of all ages and backgrounds, creating work that harnesses the transformative power of orchestral music to inspire, bring joy and support wellbeing.

We will be hosting an informal Zoom session for anyone considering this role who would like to find out more about the role and what it is like to work for Orchestras Live, on Friday 17 September. To join, please send your name and email address with subject line ‘COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT ZOOM INFO SESSION’ to private-at-orchestraslive-dot-org-dot-uk by 5pm on Monday 13 September.

The deadline for applications is Monday 4 October 2021.

VoiceAbility are recruiting a full-time and part-time advocate to join our Bradford team. At VoiceAbility we want to deliver the best possible quality of support to people so they are heard, respected, safe and in control of their own lives. We achieve this by delivering a wide range of services, contracted by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

About the role:
Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights, and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves. Our homebased advocates are required to travel across the area to fulfil their role.
 
 
Location: Home based with travel across Bradford
Hours: 1 x 35hpw (full-time) & 1 x 17.5hpw (part-time)
Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £21,000 to £28,000 per annum pro-rata. Advocates start on the appropriate spine point for their advocacy qualifications with the potential to earn up to £28,000 subject to qualifications and performance.

Benefits: 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.
 
Closing date for applications: Midday Friday 1 October 2021
Assessment/ test: Written assessment to be completed and returned on Wednesday 6 October 2021
Interviews: To be held online via Teams Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 October 2021

About you:
• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties
• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.
• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals and carers
• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise
• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards
• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children
• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues
• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines
• Be able to work independently
• Be able to travel across Bradford and surrounding areas
 
Desirable skills or experience:
• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of the, Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007).Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

You may have experience of the following: Advocacy, Vulnerable Adults, Social Work, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Work, Charity, Third Sector, Advice & Guidance.

NB If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.

Although the role is home based you will spend a considerable amount of time at hospitals and other community locations enabling face to face advocacy.
 
How to Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the online application form using the criteria in the person specification and upload your CV detailing your full work history. NB CV's will not be used to short list.

Equality and Diversity Statement  
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.