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Check my CVAre 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. 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 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 Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in West Kirby working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.
Company Benefits
- Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
- Enhanced company pension
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Access to their 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 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 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
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 they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
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: 98001
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.
This role provides a high-quality domestic abuse service to clients living in dispersed properties and resettlement. To work with clients on a one-to-one basis and in groups to enable them, having left a DV situation to, remain safe to enable clients to develop themselves and advance their independence, assisting them to access employment, education and training. Make a contribution to their community whilst remaining safe and successfully managing their own home.
WHAG is a charity working in the North West with vulnerable homeless women and women and
men fleeing and experiencing domestic abuse.... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
This role involves providing a high-quality Domestic Abuse service.To work with clients (as individuals and in family groups) on a one-to-one basis and in groups to enable them, to remain safe. To enable clients to develop themselves and advance their independence, assisting them to access employment, education and training. Contribute to their community whilst remaining safe and successfully managing their own home.
WHAG is a charity working in the North West with vulnerable homeless women and women and
men fleeing and experiencing domestic abuse.... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
this role would work with other professionals to develop and deliver services to perpetrators of domestic abuse in a timely manner and work with the perpetrator and the family to assess and manage the risk of further harm ensuring that the perpetrator accepts responsibility for their actions and is working to change their behaviour.
WHAG is a charity working in the North West with vulnerable homeless women and women and
men fleeing and experiencing domestic abuse.... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ROLE: Activities Worker
LOCATION: Liverpool (L8 7PQ)
DURATION: Permanent, Full Time
HOURS: Monday to Sunday on a rota basis, 37.5 hours per week
WHO ARE THEY?
Our client is a nationwide charity and a leading provider of residential centres, foyers, supported accommodation and move-on housing for single and homeless people across the UK.
They are on a transformation journey, striving to assist their residents and their staff alike, to help them in Transforming Lives. Their hard work has been rewarded as saha has been awarded a spot in the Times Best Companies Top 100 Not-For-Profit Organisation To Work For 2020.
WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR?
They're looking for you (if you’re someone who is looking for a meaningful job that makes a difference in the community, whilst being provided with flexibility and real potential for growth).
They're looking for someone to join their family, to work within the Mildmay team, helping to ensure that all clients are given the security and support they require in order to maximise their independence, ensuring that their needs are met through participation in social, training, education and employment opportunities in the wider community.
Previous experience of working in a supported housing environment is preferred but not essential. Ideally, you’ll be agile and responsive to change, particularly in an evolving and challenging external environment with a strong focus on supporting our clients.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
If return for your support, they'll reward you with:
SALARY: £18,525 per annum, paid monthly
BENEFITS: 26 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing one day a year for the first five years, Life Assurance, pension scheme, an employee health assistance programme, professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements and more!
DATES FOR THE DIARY
CLOSING DATE: 14 May 2021
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
THEIR COMMITMENT
Our client is an equal opportunities employer. They celebrate diversity and they are committed to creating inclusive environment for all current and future team members, working together to continue to help Transforming Lives.
Ref: 98550
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Cheshire and Merseyside Team.
Luv2meetU is a friendship and dating service for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We provide opportunities for people to develop friendships and relationships, extend their social networks and improve overall health and well-being, by arranging a number of social activities within their local community. During the pandemic the role will involve offering virtual activities.
Reporting to the Regional Manager in Cheshire and working alongside the Luv2meetU team you will play a key role in enabling people with learning disabilities and/or autism with varying needs to explore new opportunities within their local community, develop friendships and relationships and become more active.
Hours are flexible and will include evening and weekend work based on the needs of the project.
Salary: £21,937 pro rata
Hours: Fixed-term -1 year, Full time, 37.5 hours
Location: Hft offices at Ellesmere Port, in the community and remote home working
What we Offer
Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out Access to an Employee Assistance Programme whose range of resources are available free of charge and are completely confidential: Access to excellent learning and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status... Annual staff award scheme and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.
The successful candidate will be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent and with the ability to use Microsoft office, Hft bespoke IT programmes and a variety of digital platforms including social media.
Experience of working with vulnerable people including adults with learning disabilities and/or autism together with an understanding of the needs, experiences and aspirations of people with learning disabilities would be advantageous.
Closing date: Friday 3oth April 2021
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Project Worker, Community Support Worker, Support Work, 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 etc.
Ref: 98503
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The Hospice is looking to recruit a CRM Database Systems Manager
Job Summary
The Post holder will be responsible for:
• Enhancing Donorflex to ensure it delivers the best possible information as the charity moves to improve its data management and productivity.
• Management of the database and associated systems.
• Providing detailed analysis and insight to inform campaign planning.
• Maximising the potential of the database.
• Building and running of reports to support the Income Generation Team.
• Ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation.
Please see our website and job description for further details.
Normal hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week worked between Monday to Sunday at days and times notified by your line manager. These hours do not include a 30 mins unpaid meal break which you will be entitled to take if you work a shift lasting longer than 6 hours. You may be required to work additional hours to those published.
Salary: £29,500.00 per annum
An attractive package of benefits for employed staff T&C's apply:
Contributory Company Group Pension Plan, (If you are a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you have the option of continuing in this scheme), Life Assurance and a Medical Cash Plan - T&C’s apply, free onsite parking, annual holiday entitlement in any holiday year is 7 working weeks, inclusive of all public holiday entitlement. Part-time employees’ annual holiday entitlement accrues on a pro-rata basis.
(Benefits may be different for Bank / Contract for Services Workers T&C's apply).
The posts are not salary incremental posts and pay reviews are at the discretion of the Hospice.
St Rocco’s Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory receipt of DBS if applicable, 2 references and documentary proof of right to work in the UK.
A referral to Occupational Health in relation to Health and Safety aspects of the role may be made prior to employment, however the offer of employment will not be conditional upon this.
Please note: St. Rocco's Hospice is not part of the NHS and is not licensed to sponsor foreign nationals. All offers of employment are subject to / conditional upon satisfactory documentary proof of right to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
As the Hospice meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants (staff and volunteers) who are offered employment based at the Hospice or in patient facing roles will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.
Closing Date: 26-04-2021, with interviews being held on an on-going basis so apply today!
Please note: This role may be removed before the original end date or extended without prior notice.
St Rocco’s Hospice provides specialist care and support across Warrington, helping those who are coping with a life-limiting illness.
... Read moreThe client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Maintenance Operative
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. Their aim is to support the young people to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. They have a number of residential homes across the North West and due to their continued growth, they are recruiting an additional Maintenance Operative to join their friendly Technology and Estates team.
As a Maintenance Operative you will work across the Merseyside and Cheshire area ensuring their young people and staff live and work in homes that are maintained to an outstanding standard. You will be involved in carrying out repairs, installing equipment and furniture, painting and decorating, gardening and general DIY tasks.
During this busy period of expansion, you will also support the team in the opening of new homes across the North West ensuring they are ready for inspection, so travel throughout the region will be required. You will be supplied with a company vehicle to undertake the travel.
You will have previous experience in maintenance, building or DIY alongside basic IT skills to be able to utilise their asset system. You will also have good communication skills and a friendly manner as you will be liaising with the residential homes and their young people on a daily basis and working with external contractors to ensure work is completed to an excellent standard.
The Young People in their homes are at the heart of everything they do, so you will be compassionate and have a basic understanding of mental health issues. This is a role where you will gain immense job satisfaction and you really will have an impact on changing the lives of their young people by supporting them live in a comfortable and safe environment.
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary (£22,491.18 - £27,260 per annum/£11.53-£13.62 per hour)
- Company vehicle and travel expenses paid
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, increasing with years service
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance 2 x your annual salary
- Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave
- Paid Induction
- Free on-site parking
- Paid DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests, childcare vouchers, and various other benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards & seasonal parties)
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 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
Ref: 98030
Ronald McDonald House Charities UK is an independent charity which provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to families with children in hospital.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Community Fundraiser to join our fast-growing Charity. The role will initially be remote until restrictions ease, with the anticipation that you will then split working hours between home and the two Ronald McDonald Houses in the North West; Manchester and Arrowe Park (Wirral).
Our Community Fundraising team work with a vast range of supporters, inspiring them to help support the families we serve. In the North West, our support is ever-growing and we are looking for someone to support our North West Community Fundraiser to maximise the full potential of the region. In this role, you will be working alongside the Community Fundraiser to provide high standard stewardship to supporters within certain communities whilst cultivating new partnerships in all areas of community fundraising including community groups, the local community and the families that have used our Houses.
This role is perfect for someone who has previous experience in a customer care role who is looking to develop their skills in community fundraising. You will be personal and approachable in order to build lasting relationships, confident in order to present to potential supporters and make proactive approaches and driven by the important work we do in order to provide the best care for our families.
The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, remuneration and how to apply, and if this sounds like something you will excel in, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 22nd April 2021.
Ronald McDonald House Charities provides free 'home away from home' accommodation to families while their child is in hospital.
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