Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Young Peoples Service in Milton Keynes!
GBP 20,000 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.
Milton Keynes Young Peoples Service is for people aged 16 - 21 with the capacity to support 58 customers at any one time. The service provides a high level of support to young people with a variety of complex support needs and backgrounds including being care leavers, looked after children, unaccompanied asylum seeking children's as well as those that have had previous placement or family breakdowns. The service is compiled of 5 properties, the largest capacity at one site being 16 units.
Job Overview:
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/ domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
Person Specification:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
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“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”
Due to a high demand for our service, we have several Talkback Equip Project Worker vacancies to deliver a range of services to our members with learning disability and/or autism. Within the Equip Project, you will be working closely with local Further Education colleges by supporting young people, one to one, towards their education provision. Other project activities include gardening and allotment groups (some of which are based in National Trust properties), social and life skills training, a men’s independence group, travel training, a drama group which puts on regular shows, a recycling and tools workshop, a creative media group and a group working with animals.
We are currently recruiting for:
Project Workers – Learning Assistants - £18000- £19200 p.a. or pro rata
Both full and part time roles available (a minimum of 3 days a week)
Full year and term time roles available
No shift work or evening/weekend work
You will work at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus in local colleges and out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability or autism to meet their individual needs also support young people with their families to achieve positive outcomes.
To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.
You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability or autism is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).
Closing date: 14th September 2020
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Support Worker
Location: Arlesey, Hitchin
Job Type: Permanent, Full time & part time
Salary: £9.67 per hour/ (£18,908 per annum FTE 37.5)
Support Worker (05801)
They have a number of shifts available, full or part-time guaranteed hours available.
They are currently recruiting in Hitchin and Arlesey.
Mid-Shires Supported Living they offer supported living options for people with varying abilities to live wherever and however they choose. Their services support people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments and learning disabilities to live independently in their own home.
As a Support Worker with their organisation you’ll provide a high level of care and support to people in their own homes, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.
Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as they offer an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role! You must be compassionate, creative and love working with people and able to travel to cover work allocated on the rota.
In return they offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!
Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.
Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. They therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
Closing Date: 28 August 2020
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.
This is the perfect job for someone who makes things happen and gets a kick out of seeing people's lives change. You'll further develop a successful project supporting seventy 16-21 yr olds with learning disabilities in Beds & N Herts.
Please submit your CV which must be accompanied by a covering letter addressing the requirements of the role as detailed in the Job and Person Specifications.
Working with schools, colleges, local authorities and employers, you will manage 2 PT hub co-ordinators and 2-3 PT assistants and will directly recruit, deploy, manage and support a team of 70 peer and adult volunteers. Together you and your team will support 70+ young people with special needs through a two year person-centred transition programme which works to help them move towards independence and adulthood, including work and next steps education.. Current hubs are in Luton, Bedfordand Stevenage.
You are an excellent organiser, team leader and communicator with a can do approach. You are great at forging relationships. You have experience of working with Special Needs and launching and developing projects. A key part of the role will be developing stronger links with businesses and the wider community to create opportunities for young people with special needs. From experience you also know how to work sensitively and effectively with this group - and you have the drive and ability to provide leadership and a quality response to the challenge of futher developing this project as we emerge from lockdown, including virtual as well as face to face provision.
Reporting directly to our Senior Projects Manager, you will be excited by the opportunities in a charity and a project needed more than ever. You will be determined to deliver successful outcomes for the young people we support.
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Are you a warm, highly motivated person with person-centred values who can empower and support people with a learning disability to transform their lives? Are you creative, proactive and willing to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their aspirations?
We are recruiting Waking Night Support Workers to join an established team of staff supporting people with a learning disability or autism to enjoy an excellent quality of life in a range of supported living and residential services across Bedford.
We offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, to participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.
This rewarding role will require flexibility across the week and your working time will involve working shifts which will include weekends and bank holidays. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will also be expected to work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and to communicate positively with families, carers and friends.
Although we value relevant experience of supporting people with a learning disability or autism you do not need to have prior experience if you can demonstrate a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will need good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop good quality support plans. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive, team approach.
If you do not already have a relevant vocational qualification in health or social care we will support you to complete the Care Certificate and an accredited Health & Social Care Diploma. In return we will offer you good conditions of service, supportive management and prospects for future career progression. Applications from graduates in any discipline are welcomed. You must enjoy good health and be able to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks.
The services are located in Bedford town and neighbouring villages.
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Post Title: Mental Health Support and Liaison Worker
(Rough Sleeper Initiative)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,000
Location: Aylesbury
Hours of Work: Full-Time 37 hours per week
(Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am -4.30pm)
ABOUT BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIND
Buckinghamshire Mind shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.” It remains our mission to deliver high quality community-based services across Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.
Background information: Rough Sleeper Initiative
Buckinghamshire Mind is working together with Buckinghamshire County Council and partner organisations - Aylesbury Homeless Action Group, Connections, Oasis and Oxford Health on a Rough Sleeper Initiative: delivering an enhanced support service for rough sleepers. The partnership was put together following a rough sleeper survey/estimate that was carried out in November 2017, at that time 20 rough sleepers were identified and verified as genuinely sleeping outside in the Aylesbury Vale area. This is the third year of the initiative and the partners are now looking to increase the amount of mental health support available to those who are currently rough sleeping or are in temporary accommodation.
Purpose of role
- To treat service users, who are vulnerable in terms of mental health, with respect and care
- To provide personalised asset-based support
- To improve mental well-being and prevent mental health crises becoming a barrier to long term housing solutions.
- To introduce and encourage the use of resources, techniques and services -appropriate to personal need and circumstances
- To increase the independence and mental health crisis/recovery self-management skills of those people accessing the service.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with service users who may sometimes be in distress.
- Coproduce and develop quality, relevant person-centred support/safety plans and risk assessments ensuring high levels of input and ownership from service users where possible.
- Provide person-centred emotional support and practical assistance as required.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in a non-judgemental manner, is needs/service user led, and that professional boundaries and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
- Ensure that support plans and risk assessments are updated at planned review dates and as necessary.
- Deliver therapeutic provision (e.g. counselling) as appropriate.
- Plan detailed endings in consultation with all service users who no longer require support.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork with other Rough Sleeper Initiative team colleagues.
- Recognise, challenge and be responsive to stigma and discrimination of all kinds.
- Represent Buckinghamshire Mind in a professional and appropriate manner always.
- Work creatively, looking at new possibilities, bringing new ideas to the Rough Sleeper Initiative team and respond appropriately to the needs and views of both current and potential service users
- Empower service users to be independent and motivated and assist them in reaching their full potential.
Working with others:
- Develop effective working relationships with relevant community groups and statutory agencies and other organizations
- Provide information requested by internal and external stakeholders accurately and on time.
- Attend project case conferences about the service users you are working with as appropriate.
- Fully utilise peer support opportunities with Oxford Health Clinician and use learning to improve role skills.
- Liaise with other service providers, both statutory and non-statutory, to ensure service users can access and use all appropriate services to meet their needs.
- Actively and positively promote the work of Buckinghamshire Mind and the Rough Sleeper Initiative to relevant local agencies.
Administration:
- Maintain administration processes and tools for planning, monitoring and supporting service user support plans.
- Maintain accurate notes and records of meetings and agreed tasks/actions arising from the support plan of service users.
- Manage record systems in accordance with established procedures.
Health & Safety:
- Ensure that vulnerable adults are safeguarded from abuse and that all relevant procedures are followed as appropriate.
- Work in accordance with Buckinghamshire Mind’s health and safety policy and procedure, taking action to ensure own safety and that of service users.
Other:
- To work within Buckinghamshire Mind’s policies and procedures including; Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Service User Involvement, Health and Safety and Professional Boundaries.
- To keep informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind.
- To prepare for supervision and use it effectively.
- To keep line manager up to date and informed.
- To work in a flexible way to take on other responsibilities as appropriate
- Participate in individual performance reviews and 121s and respond to agreed objectives.
- Attend and be an active participant in team meetings, team training and other internal meetings etc.
- Attend external meetings, forums, conferences, training etc. as required by Buckinghamshire Mind and the Rough Sleeper Initiative team.
- Be aware of professional standards expected in the service, in terms of holistic person-centred delivery, required ongoing personal and professional development.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, procedures, recommendations and guidelines in relation to Mental Health, and Welfare Rights and keep informed of advances/developments in Tenancy issues for mental health problems.
Person Specification
Candidates are required to meet all the essential conditions and requirements listed (E) and the majority of the desired requirements (D). Please refer to these requirements in your supporting statement as they will be used to help select candidates for interview.
Experience and Qualifications
- Counselling qualification Level 4 or above (If holding a professional qualification to maintain Up-to-date professional registration i.e. BACP) (E)
- Experience of providing a support service to adults with mental health difficulties. (E)
- Experience of supporting people in emotional distress (E)
- Experience of working with individuals with suicidal ideation (serious thoughts about taking one's own life), suicide plans and suicide attempts. (E)
- Practical experience of assessment, support/safety planning and advocacy with people requiring mental health support. (E)
- Experience of counselling individuals (E)
- Mental Health First Aid and/or Suicide Prevention training (D)
- Experience of working with adults to enhance and promote independent living skills. (D)
- Experience of providing housing advice and support to people living in temporary accommodation. (D)
- Experience of working in multi – disciplinary teams to support adults (D)
Knowledge and Skills
- Good understanding of homelessness and mental health (E)
- Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental health difficulties (E)
- Ability to recognise and support the personal resourcefulness of people with mental illness to enable service users to create effective solutions (E)
- Ability to deal effectively and calmly with challenging situations. (E)
- Ability to respond appropriately to people in distress and maintain appropriate boundaries. (E)
- Discretion and judgment when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information. (E)
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant statutory authorities including NHS and social care. (E)
- Ability to prioritise your own workload, manage time effectively and work autonomously. (E)
- Ensure the wellbeing and safety of service users, reporting any concerns to your line manager. (E)
- Knowledge of welfare benefits including Housing benefits (D)
Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook (E)
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills (E)
- Effective team worker with ability to take initiative and work on an individual basis (E)
- Experience and understanding of the importance of team working. (E)
- Well-developed negotiating, influencing and conflict resolution skills (D)
- Ability to use the support and supervision provided effectively (E)
Other
- Commitment to service user involvement and able to work with service user groups to develop this. (E)
- Is committed to working in an anti-oppressive way and striving to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
- Perform all other duties as may reasonably be expected by your line manager. (E)
- To keep informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind. (E)
- To prepare for supervision and use it effectively. (E)
- To keep line manager up to date and informed. (E)
- Commitment to working within the policies of Buckinghamshire Mind including equal opportunities, Safeguarding, GDPR and confidentiality. (E)
Employee Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata
- Training and development opportunities
- Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
- Childcare vouchers
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Flu vaccinations
- Free eye tests
- Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 3% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
Applications: Please send –
Supporting Statement and CV, detailing your skills and experience that meet the job requirements. The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.
Closing date for applications is Friday 21st August 2020
Interviews expected to take place w/c 24th August
Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshireand we are expanding into Aylesbury!
Support Worker - £18,360 - £19,383 per annum
- 25 days holiday + bank hols
- Free parking on site
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social Events throughout the year
- Discounted shopping
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Training and Development
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health?
Response provides a range of support to people that experience severe and enduring mental health needs, and we are looking for a brand-new team to work within our new 24/7 supported home in Aylesbury that is due to open in September 2020. We are now looking to recruit a full team who can assist with the day-to-day recovery of the residents and encourage them to live independently – to start in position mid-August. We are seeking to employ four Support Workers
Our main priority for these roles is to find people that can live our values every day. Experience within a care or mental health setting is desirable, qualifications are advantageous, however, we have a Learning & Development team who are happy to support you and your personal development and work to progress your career with us!
Above all, we are looking for people that share our values below and want to make a real difference to people’s lives:
Caring – Our residents are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables residents to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each resident’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide.
Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all of our residents feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as a resident may require.
Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a resident at their own pace there is/ are many ways to get creative with how they are supported.
Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a resident can do, not what they can’t.
The duties within any role vary from day to day. Our residents are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such. Some of the core duties within the house will include: supporting, encouraging and prompting residents with their medication; taking part in a range of activities during key working sessions with residents whilst helping them to achieve their aspirations; ensuring house rules are kept and adhered to as well as providing a safe and respectful environment. You will be required to work 37 hours per week across equally distributed shifts that will include weekends and sleep-ins. Salaries vary depending on the role and experiences.
If this Support Worker sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!
Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshire and we are expanding into Aylesbury!
Senior Support Worker - £20,400 - £22,667 per annum
- 25 days holiday + bank hols
- Free parking on site
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social Events throughout the year
- Discounted shopping
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Training and Development
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health?
Response provides a range of support to people that experience severe and enduring mental health needs, and we are looking for a brand-new team to work within our new 24/7 supported home in Aylesbury that is due to open in September 2020. We are now looking to recruit a full team who can assist with the day-to-day recovery of the residents and encourage them to live independently – to start in position mid August. We are seeking to employ three Senior Support Workers
Our main priority for these roles is to find people that can live our values every day. Experience within a care or mental health setting is desirable, qualifications are advantageous, however, we have a Learning & Development team who are happy to support you and your personal development and work to progress your career with us!
Above all, we are looking for people that share our values below and want to make a real difference to people’s lives:
Caring – Our residents are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables residents to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each resident’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide.
Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all of our residents feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as a resident may require.
Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a resident at their own pace there is/ are many ways to get creative with how they are supported.
Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a resident can do, not what they can’t.
The duties within any role vary from day to day. Our residents are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such. Some of the core duties within the house will include: supporting, encouraging and prompting residents with their medication; taking part in a range of activities during key working sessions with residents whilst helping them to achieve their aspirations; ensuring house rules are kept and adhered to as well as providing a safe and respectful environment. You will be required to work 37 hours per week across equally distributed shifts that will include weekends and sleep-ins. Salaries vary depending on the role and experiences.
If this Support Worker sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for a Fundraiser with creativity and drive who can help us raise £150k per year and increase our fundraising reach.
With you we can make it happen
SFCS is a dynamic, forward-looking Adoption Agency and Charity that works hard to place the most vulnerable children into stable homes and provide support through a variety of services. Although we receive funding for our core placement work, there is so much more we want to do to support adopters and their families.
You will be joining a hard-working, friendly team who care passionately about the Charity’s work. You will be the sole Fundraiser at SFCS, and you will work closely with the Marketing Officer. You will report to the Finance Manager, however you will also work with the CEO and Trustees.
This is a part time position - 21 hours a week (3 days)
Overall Purpose:
The overall purpose is to generate income through applications to grant making trusts, with responsibility for managing and developing the trust programme.
Additional responsibilities include raising the profile of the charity and generating other voluntary income in support of the delivery of the Society’s services.
This will enable SFCS to develop further adoption support services to support adopted children, young people, their families and adopted adults.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Income Generation
- To raise funds against agreed targets from a range of sources including trusts and foundations, companies, individual donors, business development opportunities, online channels and legacies and community groups and events.
- To develop further the fundraising strategy and identifying, cultivating and soliciting gifts and grants from new trusts and foundations.
- To research, plan, deliver and grow all areas of fundraising; being responsible for identifying, engaging and asking potential donors for their support, as well as effectively managing existing donor relationships.
- To work with the Marketing Officer to create effective and persuasive fundraising materials
- To communicate with potential and existing donors through a range of media including online via social media, in writing, by telephone, face-to-face meetings, formal presentations and networking events
- To adopt, adapt and improve existing fundraising methods and investigate new areas of fundraising; making recommendations to senior management.
- To understand and promote tax effective giving.
- To be aware of and compliant with the Institute of Fundraising standards of good practice.
Additional duties
- To take responsibility for the fundraising strategy, updating it regularly
- Agree income targets and other relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with senior management
- To monitor and review progress against fundraising targets and report to the management team and CEO monthly, and quarterly to the Trustees
- To work with SFCS colleagues to understand priority funding needs, develop core and project proposals and budgets, and gather information required for donor reports.
- To ensure that fundraising volunteers are properly inducted, supported and encouraged.
- To work with the Marketing Officer to ensure fundraising is promoted on Social Media and other opportunities
- To respond appropriately and efficiently to compliments, complaints and concerns from donors and prospective donors.
- To undertake other activities related to the objectives of SFCS as may be referred from time to time.
- To maintain accurate and accessible records, maintaining the Donorfy database.
- To work flexibly including some evening and weekend working.
- To undertake further duties at the request of the Management Team.
This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder but in the interests of effective working, those tasks may be reviewed from time to time, reflecting the Organisation’s changing needs and circumstances.
Within this job description, serious consideration is given to providing opportunities for individuals to pursue particular areas of interest, and to develop new initiatives and expertise where this fits broadly within the overall aims of the organisation.
Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Equal Opportunities
All staff are expected to be familiar with and comply with the Society’s safeguarding, confidentiality and equal opportunities policies.
Appointment to post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
The Society is first and foremost committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers working with children to share this commitment. We apply recruitment and selection procedures which seek to ensure that no employee or volunteer is appointed who may pose a risk to children or is otherwise unsuitable to work with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.