Harrogate, North Yorkshire (with frequent travel across Yorkshire)
About Us
Yorkshire Cancer Research is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the UK. The charity is a leading funder of cancer research in the region and has a track record of supporting ground-breaking projects and clinical trials to help prevent cancer and increase survival.
We are entering a very exciting period in our development. Following our commitment in 2015 to invest at least £100m in cancer research and service by 2025, our cancer and cancer prevention services work has already led to the creation of several pilot and larger scale programmes and we now require talented and motived people to expand and develop this vital work further.
We are currently seeking two exceptional individuals to join us as Head of Services and develop, deliver and manage a portfolio of evidence-based cancer and cancer prevention services.
The Benefits
- Salary of circa £50,000 per annum DOE
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service to 30 days after 5 years’ service)
- Offices within walking distance of the train station/free onsite parking
Both roles are permanent, although we will consider a temporary appointment for a minimum of 6 months for the right candidate.
If you have experience of leading the delivery of health services, this is a superb opportunity to help us achieve our goal of saving an extra 2,000 lives a year in Yorkshire by 2025.
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 Head of Services, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player.
The Role
These are exciting, and continually developing roles for the charity, working in partnership with local authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups, NHS Trusts, community and voluntary organisations and most importantly with patients and service users. The post holders will each take responsibility for a section of our cancer and cancer prevention portfolio depending on the post holder’s expertise and experience.
The full portfolio will aim to:
- Improve the early diagnosis of cancer by increasing uptake in national screening programmes and increasing awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer across Yorkshire
- Improve the early diagnosis of lung cancer by developing and expanding lung health checks using learning derived from the Yorkshire Lung Screening Trial (a clinical trial by Yorkshire Cancer Research)
- Reduce the risk of cancer recurrence through physical activity following an initial diagnosis of cancer
- Reduce cancer in Yorkshire through smoking cessation programmes
About You
To join us as the Head of Services, you will need:
- At least three years’ experience at a senior manager/team leader level in a relevant environment (such as delivering or commissioning services in a public, healthcare or third sector setting)
- Substantial experience of implementing, managing and evaluating a strategic portfolio of health services
- Substantial experience of developing health services in collaboration with partners, patient advocates and service users
- Substantial experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including health service providers, commissioners, patients and service users
- Experience of commissioning health services
- A degree level qualification in a public health, service management or health related subject OR a degree level qualification with at least five years’ experience in a relevant area, such as delivering or commissioning health related services in the public, healthcare or third sector setting
Other organisations may call this role Head of Cancer Prevention Services, Head of Healthcare Services, Healthcare Programme Manager, Cancer Prevention Programme Manager, or Head of Cancer Services.
The closing date for applications is the 19th June 2020.
Webrecruit and Yorkshire Cancer Research are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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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 are currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join their professional team as a Bank Support Worker in our home in Hassey. 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 their Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in York working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.
Company Benefits
- Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Free on-site parking
- 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
- 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
- Carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- Work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- Closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- Carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- Promote independence amongst the young people
- Provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- Carry out further duties as per our 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
Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of our interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.
Training will be carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days covering First Aid, Safeguarding and Therapeutic Risk Management and breakaway techniques. This is paid for along with travel expenses.
The closing date for this position is Sunday 7th June, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.
Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
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 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 their Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in Huddersfield working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.
Company Benefits
· Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
· 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
· Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
· Enhanced company pension
· Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
· Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
· Free on-site parking
· 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
· 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
· Carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
· Work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
· Closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
· Carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
· Promote independence amongst the young people
· Provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
· Carry out further duties as per our 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
Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of their interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.
Training will be carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days covering First Aid, Safeguarding and Therapeutic Risk Management and breakaway techniques. This is paid for along with travel expenses.
The closing date for this position is Sunday 7th June, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
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.
Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Wakefield.
Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Office based - Allerton Bywater, covering Wakefield
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: Circa £13,800 per annum
Contract: Permanent. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this 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, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Cycle2Work scheme, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 31 May 2020
Interview Date: 5 June 2020
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. As well as providing personalised information, advise and support.
About You
Applicants are likely to have a background/experience in:
- A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
- Excellent IT skills and a strong understanding of how to use data to improve quality.
- Working without direct supervision and demonstrating initiative.
- Forming and maintaining professional relationships with all stakeholders.
- Communicating effectively face to face, by email, telephone including speaking in public or group settings.
A flexible approach to your role is essential, as is willingness to travel. The use of a car with business use cover is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.
In return…
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
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. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
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.
Leeds Cares is the charity of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and the largest provider of specialist regional and national services. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre.
From the heart of Yorkshire, on a local, regional, national and international platform, Leeds Cares is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the highest standards of healthcare and patient and family wellbeing, from pioneering and life-saving front line clinical care to ground breaking and novel research and innovation, supporting the communities we serve to live fulfilling and healthy lives.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide high quality administrative support for a range of governance and compliance matters to help the Charity to meet its regulatory requirements.
This is an exciting time to join the friendly team at Leeds Cares which has ambitious plans to provide exceptional healthcare for all in our communities and is about to embark on a £30 million capital appeal.
You will have excellent administrative and organisational skills, a flexible attitude and be able to co-ordinate a wide range of tasks to tight deadlines. You will possess highly effective interpersonal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail and above all a positive and proactive attitude and a keenness to learn.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for every employee to feel respected and supported to perform at their best and achieve their full potential. Applications are welcomed from full time and part time applicants.
To apply please submit a CV and Covering Letter which evidences how you meet the person specification. For an informal conversation about the role please get in touch with Catherine Smith, Governance, Compliance and Risk Manager, whose contact details are at the bottom of the job description.