Support Worker

You will join our client as a Support Worker and work as a team in a residential home to support 4/5 young people in their care.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure our client achieves the best possible outcomes for young people.

Support Worker Requirements:

You do not require any previous experience for this role however our client does require you to be compassionate, calm, resilient and to understand the issues and challenges our young people face. You should be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. You must also be flexible with the ability to work a 7-day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside sleep-ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport  young people to appointments and activities.

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. As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all staff.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Bury

Job type: Full and Part time opportunities available (Full time hours 37.5 per week)

Salary: £17,550-£19,012.50 per annum (£9-£9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance, Online discounts, Refer a friend scheme where they pay £500 for every friend you refer, Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties, Length of service awards.

Closing date for applications: 14th December, 2019

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: 90357

Support Worker

You will join our client as a Support Worker to work as a team in their residential home to support 4/5 young people in their care.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure we achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people.

Support Worker Requirements:

You do not require any previous experience for this role. You should be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. Be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport our young people to appointments and activities.

About Our Client:

Our Client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Their “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

“Pay, work life balance, mix of staff, professional organisation, fantastic management and processes.” – Glassdoor Review.

Location: Stockport

Job type: Full and Part time opportunities available; Full time hours 37.5 per week

Salary: £17,550-£19,012.50 per annum (£9-£9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance, Online discounts, Refer a friend scheme where we pay £500 for every friend you refer, Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties, Length of service awards.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 28th November, 2019

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: 90043

Girlguiding is recruiting a Merchandise Planner, reporting to the Buying Manager, to work at our Trading Services.

The Merchandise Planner will be required to maintain, develop and manage the supplier base in order to achieve high standards of customer service for the membership, maximising stock availability, cash flow and profit requirements whilst undertaking product research and development as required including consultation with other Departments and volunteers. They will also be required to liaise with buying, marketing and publication colleagues to ensure that all promotional opportunities are taken, and information/ images for all promotional activities is provided as well as monitor slow selling lines and stock residues, taking appropriate action where required.

The post holder must ideally have experience of working in a customer focussed buying environment or hold a relevant degree in a business-related area of study as well as the ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines and work as part of a team.They must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Due to the nature of the work, 3 weekends in the year may be required, for which time off in lieu will be taken.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change – improving attitudes towards mental health. While Girlguiding’s young members may be girl only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or mental), gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are committed to providing responsive, person-centred care which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support.

We are seeking a confident, friendly individual to join our vibrant, fast paced Relief Staff Department based in our Head Office, a few minutes’ walk away from Stockport train station. The successful candidate will have a strong, positive work ethos and enjoy a role that has a key focus on customer service and speaking with others.  As Relief Staff Coordinator, you will co-ordinate shift cover for our care services nationally via our bank of contracted relief staff and also through agreed agencies in addition to acting as the first point of contact for temporary workers queries.

This role is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is highly organised, professional and has the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines. You will be able to maintain both computerised and manual records with working experience within an administrative environment and experience of MS Office is desirable.

Our range of employee benefits includes:

• Guaranteed Contracted Hours
• Free life assurance
• Pension with company contribution
• A range of employee discounts

This is primarily a full time, 37.5 hours per week across five days, role though we are also open to applicants seeking part time hours such as 2-4 days per week that would benefit those with other commitments such as child care, education etc.

We are also interested in applicants that are available to work weekends though for candidates appointed on a Monday-Friday basis a need to work weekends on a rota basis is essential.

Closing Date: 11 December 2019

At Depaul UK we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Progression Coach to come and join our Stockport team. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £19,608 pa + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that: prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within.

In return as our Progression Coach, you'll be joining a friendly, flexible and values-led organisation, and will receive:

- Competitive salary

- 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

- Cycle to work scheme

- Interest free Annual Season Ticket Loan

- Four Weeks Paternity Leave

The Progression Coach role:

We are recruiting for three full time Progression Coaches for an exciting new service in the Stockport area, working with young people who are leaving the care system. This supported accommodation provision will equip young care leavers to make the move towards independence, increasing their resilience and helping them realise their full potential.

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success in the Progression Coach role?

- Experience of working with young people with high levels of need

- A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning

- Able to demonstrate clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures

- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain them

Closing Date: Monday 18 November 2019

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Progression Coach then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Job description

Part Time Activity & Training Co-Ordinator

2 x Part Time roles

Salary: £22,178 pro rata for Part Time,

18-20 hours per week

Wigan location – 18 hours over 4 days (11-3.30pm)

Leigh Location – 20 hours over 4 days ( 10.30 – 3.30pm)

(flexible working may be required between sites to cover leave and sickness)

Contract Length: Fixed Term until 31st March 2021, though funding will be sought to extend the post

Holidays: 22 Days plus Bank Holidays pro rate for PT

Base: Will be expected to work across all Wigan and Leigh sites deemed appropriate by management.

Responsible to: Training and Resource Manager

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

Summary:

The Brick is a small charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life.

About you

We are now looking for 2 enthusiastic, resilient, proactive and inspirational Activity and Training Co-ordinators to join our team. You should be a believer in the right to equal life chances with a passion to improve lives through collaboration and innovation.

You’ll be a confident self-starter, motivated, committed to the job and inspiring. You should be flexible and not be afraid to try something different.

As you may be working with challenging behaviour you’ll be confident in your ability to inspire and drive the right engagement and commitment. It’s key that you are brilliant at encouraging people to join in on activities and sessions and to engage in meaningful activities. You must believe in what we do and to succeed you must go above and beyond in your approach to your job which can be really challenging at times.

A driving licence is essential as you will be working across Wigan and Leigh; and in some instances you could be taking the people that we work with to attend sessions and activities across the Borough.

Closing Date 5pm 30th November

Interviews to take place 6th December

To Apply , please view the job description and submit a completed application form.

Only completed application forms will be accepted

One Million Mentors is looking for an experienced, full-time Office Manager to be responsible for diary management, meeting organisation and general office management across several office and remote locations. 

About One Million Mentors:

One Million Mentors (1MM) is a project within UpRising Leadership, working in Greater Manchester, Cardiff Capital Region, West Midlands and expanding into London.

1MM’s mission is to transform the process of mentoring for all in the UK. We aim to train, recruit and connect a million mentors to a million young people in order to increase youth employability, support social action and help break down social barriers.

We recognise the value of high quality mentoring for young people and are determined to widen the scope of mentoring, increase the provision of mentoring to areas across the UK and strengthen the mentoring network by connecting existing organisations through our shared online platform.

The Role:

As Office Manager you will be responsible for Chief Exec’s Diary, organising team travel, supporting some functions of HR, Health and Safety including safeguarding, data protection, finance support, and where required insurances and banking. 

Applicants will need excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work in a fast moving environment with multiple deadlines. Please note this is a full time role offered on an initial 3-month contract and can be based in either our Manchester or our London office.

For full information about the role (including complete job description; frequency of work and rate of pay), please see our job pack attached.

Application is made by submitting a CV and personalised Cover Letter:

- CV should be tailored to demonstrate how you meet the competencies. Cover Letter should highlight how you demonstrate good secretarial skills, diary management and broader office management skills.

- Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages of A4.

Important application details:

Application deadline: 12 noon on Friday 6th December 2019. Please note, that we may be contacting suitable applicants before the deadline, so you are encouraged to apply early.

Interview dates: Tuesday 10th December 2019 in Manchester / Friday 13th December in London.

Shop Assistant

Hours 20 per week also to be flexible to work additional hours to suit the needs of the business (including weekends)

£17,316 pro rata (20hrs £9,360 +additional hours if required at £9 per hour)

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Location:

We are looking for a dedicated Shop Assistant in our Chorley shop, to ensure that the shop stay's open full trading hours in the absence of the Shop Manager or the Assistant Shop Manager. You will also be driving productivity and leading on key shop tasks, like shop displays and working the Till.

We are looking for someone who has ideally worked in the Retail environment before and can bring new ideas to the table.

You will be working closely with your Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager to make the shop a success, and build links in the local community. You will need to be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Management team to be the best it can be, then this is the place for you!

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Vacancy closes midnight: 24th November

Interviews will be held on: 5th December

Please include a cover letter with your application

Working as part of a small team, the Bridge 5 Mill Assistant Events and Building Manager will work across all aspects of our work in the building including; reception, events, office and building management. They will provide great customer service to our office tenants, conference and event customers, and all other building users. They will also assist and deputise for the Building Manager in the running of the building when needed.

A key objective of the post is to contribute to the smooth running and development of Bridge 5 Mill as a hub and venue for organisations and groups working towards a sustainable and equitable future for people and planet.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RECEPTION

To provide a friendly and professional reception service at Bridge 5 Mil by;

• Creating a welcoming atmosphere for all guests and tenants and providing great customer service to all building users.

• Taking responsibility for reception according to agreed rotas and procedures when required

• Helping guests, tenants and building users with their enquiries in a professional manner

• Ensuring all tenants, guests and building users comply with agreed procedures and policies

• Managing incoming calls and email enquiries and responding or redirecting as appropriate

• Taking delivery of mail and parcels and ensuring they are directed to the addressee

• Ensuring a clean and tidy workspace

• Supervising the receipt of payments from occasional customers and tenants

• Understand the importance of data protection and maintain standards of best practice in this area.

EVENTS

To Assist the Building Manager and team at Bridge 5 Mill in running events in the building by;

• Responding to all event and room hire enquires (web, email, telephone and walk-ins) in a timely and professional manner

• Drawing up tailored quotes to event requirements as received

• Updating the booking system in a timely manner and ensuring all enquiries, bookings and cancellations are recorded correctly in the online booking system and supporting documents

• Giving prospective event organisers guided tours of the building and advising on set-up and equipment available. Promoting the use of Bridge 5 Mill and doing their best to secure the hire booking

• Explaining our sustainable policies and how they relate to events to all event hire customers

• Liaising with event organisers on their requirements prior to date of their event and sending and receiving relevant documentation prior to the event including; room booking form, health and safety & risk assessment documents, travel and parking information, event hire Terms & Conditions.

• Supervising the running of events on the day and ensuring a smooth, efficient and successful event for organisers and attendees

• Preparing the room; ensuring rooms are correctly set out, clean, tidy and looking their best. At the end of the bookings, clear, tidy the room, put equipment away and where necessary set up for the next booking.

• Ordering and setting up outside catering and in-house refreshments to ensure they are presented tidily and attractively

• Setting up any IT equipment required, and checking that it properly functions before room users arrive. Showing room users how to use the equipment, and supporting them appropriately.

• Ensuring appropriate behaviour whilst in the building and its grounds, inform the Building Manager if you feel inappropriate behaviour is taking place or Bridge 5 Mill policies are being contravened.

MARKETING

To support the Building Manager and Marketing Assistant with marketing and publicity and the promotion of Bridge 5 Mill across social media, including; Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Instagram (and other platforms that may be suitable in the future) by:

• Generating content (photos, text and video) for use in publicity material and on social media

• Ensuring the content of Bridge 5 Mill marketing and publicity and social media activity promotes Bridge 5 Mill as a unique, professional and inspiring events and office venue

• Ensuring all content is in line with Bridge 5 Mill and Fairfield Environment Trust policies (including; FET aims and objectives and Bridge 5 Mill equalities and sustainable procurement policies)

• Distributing publicity, posters and flyers for Bridge 5 Mill and organised or co-promoted events

• Working with hire customers of Bridge 5 Mill, tenants, partner organisations and individuals to promote their events and projects across social media, where agreed and appropriate and in support of the aims and objectives of Bridge 5 Mill (in conjunction with the Social Media Manager)

• Circulating and liking/re-tweeting/sharing other like-minded organisations events and news items where they support the aims and objectives of Bridge 5 Mill

OPERATIONS

To Assist the Building Manager in the day-to-day running of Bridge 5 Mill by:

• Bringing any questions or problems from tenants and other users to the notice of the Building Manager in a timely manner

• Dealing with these where appropriate and possible

• Working in a manner that ensures policies and procedures of Bridge 5 Mill and the Fairfield Environment Trust are implemented

• Ensuring the safety and comfort of tenants and other users at all times while in the building and garden

• Working to ensure that the income from tenants and occasional hirers is maximised

• Opening and closing the building according to agreed rotas and security procedures

• Use of security equipment to carry out all security procedures when required (including; opening and closing the building and setting alarms)

• Assisting with the timely upkeep of record keeping and other admin tasks including; general office admin, filing, dealing with mail, maintaining in-house data bases (such as; event enquiries, visitor statistics, feedback responses) and producing information signs for the building.)

• Performing day-to-day tasks when needed to keep the building clean and tidy and functioning well

• Taking responsibility for the ordering of equipment and consumables where directed by the building manager; for example ordering for the tenants tuck shop stock and for event refreshments

• Liaising with external suppliers and contractors in the absence of the Building Manager

• Supervising the regular and occasional cleaning of Bridge 5 Mill and its facilities when required

• Overseeing the collection of recycling and waste.

• Fire Marshall cover: use of emergency equipment and to carry out emergency procedures when required (training from a recognised provider will be provided)

• Emergency First Aid cover (First Aid training from a recognised provider will be provided)

• To deputise for the Building Manager on their days off and annual leave.

• Ensuring that the building complies to Health and Safety legislation when Building Manager is not on site.

• Bridge 5 Mill staff are required to undertake work outside their current role description as necessary to meet organisational needs.

• At times the holder of this role will work alone in line with our lone worker policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Friendly and outgoing

• Able to use own initiative, think under pressure and react to situations in a calm and professional manner

• Excellent organisational skills

• Ability to manage a number of different tasks simultaneously

• Good prioritisation skills and be flexible enough to adapt when plans and requirements change

• Excellent phone manner

• Excellent people skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Literate and numerate

• Excellent problem solving skills

• Good time management skills

• Good communications skills - written and verbal

• ICT and social media skills

• Confidence in decision-making

• Good leadership skills

• An ability to work to tight deadlines and within constraints

• Self-motivated and ability to work under own initiative

• A good team-playing mentality

• Can use Microsoft office; word, excel, outlook and PowerPoint.

• Part of this role will involve setting up rooms for events so it is essential that the candidate is able to lift furniture

• An understanding of, and interest in, sustainability and how this may influence how we manage the building is desired but not essential as on-the-job training will be given.

TERMS

Standard hours are 28.5 hours a week over three days.

Plus overtime covering staff leave and up to 15 weekend days covering events throughout the year.  

Normal working days are expected to be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday but this may be subject to change occasionally due to the demands of the building with some overtime possible during busy events periods.

Fixed term contract for one year.

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (pro rata)

You will be enrolled into the organisations pension scheme.

This position is line managed by, and reports to, the Bridge 5 Mill Manager.

A performance appraisal will be conducted every three months.

Three month probationary period

£17, 550 - £19,305 (pro rata 28.5 hours a week, based on the Living Wage)

SUMMARY

Bridge 5 Mill is looking for an Assistant Manager: Building and Events

Bridge 5 Mill is Greater Manchester's leading sustainability venue and is home to groups, events and ideas making our great city region greener, healthier & more equitable. Over the past three years we have grown into a thriving office and events venue, all our offices are let and our conference and meeting room bookings are strong.

Due to this success we are looking for someone to add to the current team who can take on a new wide-ranging role with a number of responsibilities that will cover all aspects of our work including; conference and event hire and building and office management. You will also deputise for the Building Manager when needed.

This is a part time role of 28.5 hours a week basic over three days, plus the potential of up to 15 weekend days throughout the year to be worked as overtime, with