This is a great opportunity to work within a busy and challenging housing and social care support company in Rochdale.

Newbarn Ltd provides specialist supported living and homecare/domiciliary support to adults aged 18-80 who are in need of housing and support.  Our tenants experience mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities.

The role will include several office based activities. The successful candidate may spend time in each project in order to develop their understanding of how the business operates. 

You will be providing administrative support to the CQC Registered manager and Project Lead and other colleagues when needed.

Creative Support is a busy and dynamic national charity with a track record of providing high-quality, person-centred support services to individuals with support needs in over 60 Local Authorities.

We are looking for an inspirational, qualified trainer/practitioner with experience and knowledge of health and social care provision and management theory to develop and deliver training to our bright and enthusiastic staff teams. This is a central role within our staff development team and you will be based at our vibrant Stockport Head Office. 

Working closely with the Quality Enhancement Lead, the Head of Engagement and Learning, the Training Team and key managers, you will develop and participate in employee learning and development programmes relating to all aspects of service provision. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering staff education and skills enhancement/development opportunities in accordance with Care Quality Commission, Skills for Health, Social Care, national occupational standards and NICE guidelines.

As part of a fast paced team, and as a self-directed practitioner, you will inspire and develop a workforce focused initiative to enhance the skills and knowledge of the national health and social care workforce.

As a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community. Interviews for this role will take place on week commencing 08 March 2021.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:
-Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme, 
-Competitive pay,
-A pension with company a contribution, 
-Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff.

Working hours: Full time, immediate start

Duration: 1 year [with option of renewal]

Location: Stockport/Manchester office once COVID safely allows, with 1 day working from home option

Reporting to: Programme Manager or CEO

Responsible for: Medical volunteers, project officers

Salary: £27,000-£30,000

We will be interviewing suitable candidates as the applications come in. We recommend you apply immediately to be considered. Doctors Worldwide reserves the right to close applications before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found before then. Final submission deadline is midnight Tuesday 9th February 2021.

About Doctors Worldwide:

Doctors Worldwide is a specialist medical charity based in the UK with a mission to support and collaborate with local communities and NGOs to build and sustain quality healthcare services in both development and emergency settings. Underpinned by the values of Integrity, Excellence and Collaboration, our operational platform works on the basis of empowering communities to promote and strengthen healthcare by means of teaching, training support and skills exchange. Most of our work is involved in long-term strategies and partnerships to develop local healthcare provision, mainly in the areas of primary and maternal care. Over the last 19 years we have delivered over 95 medical projects, responded to 13 humanitarian crises and worked in 25 different countries. Access to quality healthcare is not a privilege, it is a human right, and we work towards making that a reality, especially for the most vulnerable communities.

Purpose of the Role:

We are looking for an experienced, diligent and hands-on Project Manager who can design and deliver quality international healthcare and humanitarian projects both in long term healthcare settings and emergency humanitarian settings. The Project Manager will work alongside local partners, project officers and coordinators to deliver Doctors Worldwide projects including supporting in-country staff, building and managing stakeholder relationships, and strengthening and improving existing projects. The Project Manager will need to be flexible and work well under pressure, with the ability to think and act strategically, as well as building positive relationships with various stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge and experience of quality MEAL designing and impact is required. Based in the UK office in Stockport, the individual will need to demonstrate a high level of integrity, have good people skills, and be flexible with excellent attention to detail. An understanding of how to work with local NGOs and communities, coupled with a logical approach and strong organisational skills are essential and applicants are requested to demonstrate this in their cover letter and CV.

Responsibilities:

• To design, build and implement effective and impactful health / medical programmes including ongoing management and oversight.

• Implementing all areas of project compliance and accountability including risk and mitigation.

• Managing and working with project officers/coordinators to develop and run projects.

• Ensuring all projects and programmes are running effectively and on time.

• Supporting and providing guidance to project officers/co-ordinators to carry out their tasks through a mentoring approach.

• Overseeing field staff where required and ensuring compliance, including achieving project objectives.

• Supporting DWW on proposal development for humanitarian funding as/when required.

• Building strategic and effective partnerships with key institutional donors/stakeholders and humanitarian actors present in the field.

• Leading or participating in conducting need assessments and humanitarian coordination.

• Facilitating training and overseeing creation of training materials.

• Supporting fundraising, recruitment and procurement.

• Manage staff on deployment when required.

Person Specification:

Character

• Integrity

• Self-disciplined

• Proactive nature, solution-driven

• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience of running projects

• Experience in designing and/or implementing projects and programmes as part of a team

• Experience of project oversight and compliance

• Experience in working and collaborating with stakeholders

• Experience organising and managing volunteers [desirable but not essential]

Skills

• Excellent project administrative skills

• Ability to think and work logically with a logical approach when managing projects

• Demonstrable problem solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work creatively and proactively and use own initiative

• Project management skills

• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise a diverse workload

• High attention to detail

• Excellent Information Technology skills

• Excellent communication in the English language

• Ability to leverage and work alongside experienced medical/non-medical staff to implement quality healthcare projects

Knowledge

• Knowledge of standards and practice for project effectiveness and impact

• Knowledge of global health and/or healthcare projects

• Knowledge of the humanitarian sector and projects

• Understanding of project planning and implementation

Commitment

• Willingness to travel around the UK and internationally

• Passionate and motivated about humanitarian work

• Enthusiastic and flexible work ethic, with willingness to work beyond expected work hours and duties in order to achieve organisational objectives, and adopt a holistic approach to their role within the organisation.

• Understanding of international development and/or health contexts

To apply for this post, please email a CV and a supporting letter [3 pages maximum] demonstrating your suitability to the post and explaining why you are applying and how you meet the person specification.

Please note that we will not be considering applications without a supporting letter demonstrating role suitability.

Unfortunately we are unable to support relocation applications or visas for non UK residents.

MIF invites great artists from across the globe to create extraordinary new work for the Festival, which is staged every two years at venues and found spaces across Manchester. Our future home is The Factory, a world-class cultural space being built in the heart of the city, where we’ll present a year-round programme and artists will be able to develop work of huge ambition and scale that they might not be able to anywhere else.

To support and administrate the Company’s Governance schedule which helps deliver the strategic objectives of the organisation.

To manage and provide a comprehensive operational support service to the Executive Team.

Closing date 04 February 2021

Creative Support is a national, expanding not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. Our services provide responsive and person centered care which is specific to the needs of the individual. The key to achieving this quality of support is by having a staff workforce that is hardworking and committed to ensuring the best possible quality of life and independence for those we provide this care for.

We are recruiting for a person centred, passionate and motivated Project Manager to lead one of our supported living services in the Bolton area. This bespoke service enables people with complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions and learning disabilities to lead fulfilling, happy and rewarding lives within high quality community based settings

You will be responsible for leading the delivery of care and support to three adults living within the service. You will be an experienced learning disability/autism practitioner with the ability to develop structured programmes of communication, personalised support and positive behaviour management. You will work closely with families and other professionals and will have the ability to supervise and mentor a staff team. You will help to deliver consistent, person centred services which meet the needs and preferences of individuals.

You will have previous experience, knowledge and a good understanding of working with people with complex needs and autism. You must be skilled in assessment and support planning, using a variety of methods such as, communication pathways & positive behaviour support strategies. You will manage and deploy staff effectively to meet the needs of service users, you will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. You must have a hands-on approach and be able to role model and mentor staff. A relevant social care qualification is essential (RNLD, BASW, DipSW Diploma Level 5). Applicants must possess a clean and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering local high quality care through a well-established and supported local work force.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing Clinical and Professional training to develop your career.

• Friendly, open culture

• Rated Good in all areas by CQC

• 33 days annual leave per year

• Company sick pay scheme

• Free Life Insurance Scheme

• Regular on- site support from an experienced Senior Practioner Manager

• Full Corporate Support from an established Not for Profit Provider

• Exclusive online retail discounts Scheme

• Free Employee Assistance Service

• Work for a Company that has Achieved The IIP Silver Award and is committed to employee development

For an informal discussion about this role contact Denise Bretherton, Area Manager

Deputy Manager - Eating Disorders

Are you a Deputy Manager who understands the challenges young people face in day to day life? Do you have previous supervisory experience? Do you like the idea of working for a business who offer therapeutic and non-restraint support to young people?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 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 excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic Deputy Manager to join their professional 5-bed service, assisting in the management of staff within the service.

Your role will involve supporting the Registered Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the residential home, providing support to Young People with complex and challenging eating disorders, where you will work towards keeping them safe and progressing with their recovery, whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries and at times supporting severely underweight patients. You will play a key part in developing this new service and will have the opportunity to utilise and develop your skills to make this an outstanding service.

You will be required to work Monday - Friday working 37.5 hour working week. Flexibility will be required to support occasionally with evening, sleep ins and weekends shifts.

Company Benefits:

- Competitive salary (£22,491 - £26,003, dependant on experience & qualifications)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Access to our 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 Deputy Manager

- To facilitate the young people in achieving and retaining as much independent control over their lives as appropriate working alongside the mental health recovery star.
- To develop therapeutic relationships with the young people experiencing eating disorders and work closely with their families and carers communicating effectively to provide ongoing engagement
- Follow the young person’s individual care plans, to administer medication to the young people as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records. Responsible for ordering, checking in stock control of the young persons prescribed medication and maintaining systems to ensure effective stock management of all products.
- To complete observations of mealtime’s either on a 1:1 basis with young people or to observe and monitor the dietary intake at key times throughout the day when support staff are supporting directly.
- To co-operate with other team members to ensure the service meets any therapeutic needs of the young people, which are conducive to recovery.
- To be actively involved in the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of young people and their care.
- Ensure the staff team adhere to high levels of hygiene and infection control systems are maintained
- To work with Registered Manager to ensure effective staff inductions and probationary reviews take place. To carry out supervisions, appraisals, assessments and team meetings when required, ensuring the home is a friendly, supportive and caring environment.
- Once trained to provide and carry out clinical duties necessary to meet the young people’s health needs on a daily basis, such as observations. Ensure that young people are receiving advice, care, and regular health checks to ensure their physical and mental wellbeing. Promote nutrition, relaxation, exercise, and healthy lifestyles.
- To work with People Services in relation to employee relations concerns and when conducting any fact finds, formal investigations ensuring reports are presented to a high standard.
- To support the Registered Manager in managing work leave requests, annual leave allowances and absence management ensuring review meetings are conducted when staff meet the prescribed triggers.
- To be an active and encouraging Manager, establish and maintain effective communication and good relationships with the young people, relatives, employees in the home and with other externally such as professionals in the caring environment, outside supplies, agencies.
- To support the Registered Manager with effective quality assurance accounts and delegate and act upon actions plans as required

Requirements of Deputy Manager

- Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Experience of working within residential services
- Previous experience of working with service users who have eating disorders
- Minimum of 12 months supervisory management experience
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
- A good understanding of Nutrition
- Experience of working with Quality Care Commission (CQC) or Ofsted registered services
- Ability to lead and manage a staff team to achieve highest possible standards for the service, staff, and young people

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 submit your application by Friday 12th February.

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.

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IT Operations Manager

Find your place with us and help change lives.

Hft is a national charity and a leading force in supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. A truly nationwide organisation, we support over 2,500 people through innovative, person-centred services with a strong focus on promoting independence.

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our IT Department in Bristol.

The ICT Operations Manager will Lead and manage the ICT Operations function, including the Service Desk, taking responsibility for the day to day operation and support to staff of Hft’ ICT services. They will be responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, upgrade, configuration, operation, administration and maintenance of Hft Infrastructure Network & Databases. Ensuring a high level of performance, security and reliability in a Microsoft Windows, Hyper-V virtualised environment.

The ICT Operations Manager will ensure the provision of expert technical advice to maximise the efficient and effective use of ICT Services across Hft. Under the direction of the Director of IT they will ensure the ICT operations team members have the required knowledge and skills to effectively support and develop Hft ICT systems

Salary: £42,306
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Working from home will be part of the role along with possible travel to Hft sites
 

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; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training 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 – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

You will have experience managing a team of skilled IT staff providing key infrastructure and systems support to a large organisation.

You will have:

• Up to date knowledge of technology, hardware and software developments. Including Cisco switches, routers, VLAN, SAN, firewall
• Database administration, design and development (SQL Server 2005/2008/2012 including Reporting Services)
• Experience of designing and implementing network architectures (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IPv4 / IPv6, VPN)
• Windows Server 2008R2/2012 /2016 environments
• Microsoft Exchange 2010/2013
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Data Protection Manager
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Data security – backups, protection, defence against Malware/Ransomware
• Ability to acquire knowledge of new computer systems very rapidly
• Committed to learn and take personal responsibility for your own learning and development

The following are desirable but not essential:

• Client and server scripting experience (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vbs, Powershell etc)

Closing date: Monday 1st February 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: IT Manager, Escalations Manager, Senior IT Support Engineer, ITIL, Incident Manager, Helpdesk Manager, IT Operations Manager, Third Sector, Charity, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

At Just Drop in ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to use your Business Skills to make a real difference in the lives of young people, then have a read of what we have on offer this could be the role for you.

This new, dynamic post will be an integral part of the charity Senior Leadership Team. Working closely with the the Chief Officer, the post holder will take lead responsibility for all aspects of the back office functions of the organisation including systems and processes related to communications, IT, premises, data security and privacy, information and performance management systems and finance. 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Fundraising Manager (Trusts & Foundations)  is responsible for the development and delivery of an annual plan to achieve a key portion of the organisation’s operating budget as well as developing long-term relationships with key funders to secure a pipeline of sustainable funding. The post-holder will work across the organisation to develop compelling cases for support for funders, whilst managing a portfolio of larger trusts and foundations.

KEY TASKS:

• Work with colleagues across the organisation to identify projects of interest to potential funders and develop attractive cases for support for use across all fundraising streams
• Lead on the development of a dynamic trust fundraising programme to meet agreed annual targets and secure sustainable income through repeat and multi-year grants
• Plan and implement a rolling programme of trust funding applications, ensuring a healthy balance of large and small, restricted and unrestricted funding applications to achieve the agreed income targets
• Monitor income and expenditure targets and provide regular progress reports and updates on performance against target
• Develop and manage high quality cultivation, engagement and stewardship plans for trust prospects and existing priority donors, collaborating with the DCEO, senior management and trustees to ensure networking opportunities are maximised
• Coordinate and lead on the post-grant reporting needs of donors
• Contribute to the ongoing development of akt’s fundraising strategy  
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested

Systems Support Manager

Find your place with us and help change lives.

Hft is a national charity and a leading force in supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. A truly nationwide organisation, we support over 2,500 people through innovative, person-centred services with a strong focus on promoting independence.

The systems support manager will lead, motivate, manage and develop all staff within the defined Business Systems function and ensure that all functions are managed within the overall aims and objectives of Hft and that all actions taken are in line with Policies, Procedures, Budgets, Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.

You will develop and improve the IT Services in partnership with Hft staff, stakeholders and Persons we Support ensuring the effective and appropriate use of all resources, playing a key part in the management and delivery of the IT Business Systems function working with colleagues to analyse problems and develop solutions which support and improve operational effectiveness.

Be the Master Data Custodian of Hft’s Master Data assets across key systems. Ensuring Master Data is understood, used and shared across Hft preventing errors and meeting quality standards.

Salary: £38,030

Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Working from home will be part of the role along with possible travel to Hft sites
 

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; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training 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 – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

You will have experience managing a team of skilled IT staff providing key infrastructure and systems support to a large organisation.

You will have:

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Extensive Systems Query Language (SQL) Query development for processes and reporting
• Experience of using Microsoft SQL RDBMS
• Experience of management / administration of an Microsoft SQL RDBMS
• Experience of reporting tools such as SRSS, Crystal Reports
• Experience of data manipulation and conversion between disparate systems
• Experience of project management using PRINCE2 or APM methodologies
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills with the demonstrable ability to deliver results and build relationship with colleagues and key stakeholders

The following are desirable but not essential.

• Experience of CoreHR application product portfolio
• Experience of Access Dimensions Finance system
• Experience of FocalPoint purchase ordering system
• Experience of working in the social care sector

Closing date: Monday 1st February 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Systems Support Manager, IT Manager, IT Support Manager, Escalations Manager, Senior IT Support, ITIL, Incident Manager, Helpdesk Manager, IT Operations Manager, SQL, PRINCE2, SRSS Third Sector, Charity, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to cover the maternity leave of our Marketing & Database Manager- a key management role within our Income Generation & Communications department. We’re proud of the quality and reach of our marketing and communications activity and, despite being a small team, we make a big impact and have experience of creating innovative, award-winning campaigns. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and creative individual to maintain this momentum and ultimately help our charity reach more people.

This is a 12 month opportunity, covering a period of maternity leave, from April 2021.

The Role

This is a busy role managing multiple areas of work:

• Developing and delivering the hospice’s integrated communications strategy.
• Providing marketing support for fundraising and hospice service promotion activities.
• Managing the supporter database and administration support for the income generation team.

The majority of your time will be spent sourcing news and stories from the hospice and transforming them into engaging content, planning and managing print production, liaising with the media and developing digital communications. You will also oversee the management of our substantial supporter database, including leading on the further development of data insight and reporting which will be crucial to our future success.

You’ll work closely with the members of the Income Generation & Communications department and the rest of the organisation to develop and deliver cross-channel marketing campaigns, helping to achieve our £4 million annual fundraising target, raising awareness of the care and support we provide to patients and driving engagement with key stakeholders.

What you need:

First and foremost you need to be an excellent communicator and relationship-builder, highly organised and passionate about the work of Bolton Hospice and the difference you can make. We are looking for a skilled marketing & communications professional with experience of database management. Experience of working for a charity would be an advantage, as would line management experience.

Why Bolton Hospice?

You will be working within a friendly and committed team in modern, open plan offices (with some home working considered). Working across the whole organisation and reporting directly to senior management, you’ll have ownership of the Marketing & Database functions and the autonomy to use your skills to make a real impact. We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including generous annual leave (starting at 35 days a year including bank holidays), a contributory stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, membership of a healthcare cash plan and excellent training opportunities.

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.

Creative Support is a national, fast-growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are seeking a Team Leader for our South Manchester Mental Health Community and Supported Accommodation services.

This post is specific for a community service along with supported accommodation sites. The role will operate across 3 sites and will require multi-site leadership. The services operate across South Manchester areas supporting people who live in their own homes or supported tenancies. The role will also involve leadership of 2 supported accommodation sites (Withington and Chorlton) supporting adults in recovery focused move-on services. These sites have on-site senior staff who oversee the day-to-day needs of the service. We ensure all support and risk management is bespoke to each person we work with.

We need someone who has a real interest in the social care sector and is seeking to work in services that have recovery-based approaches. You will be part of the senior team and receive supervision throughout the probationary process to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed. 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 ambitions.

Team Leader duties include:

• To directly lead the community team and be responsible for the line management of team members,
• To operate as a leader across 3 sites and ensure effective running of services with the support of onsite seniors based in accommodation sites.
• To undertake within your duties direct support to service users.
• To undertake assessments of new referrals and ensure robust review processes for those who live in services
• To work closely with other professionals and agencies to provide a coordinated personalised service which meets the identified needs of individuals, promotes their recovery and maintains their quality of life

You must be an excellent communicator with leadership skills and previous experience of working within mental health support settings, along with person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive team approach. You will need to be efficient and able to coordinate your time across the service needs. We operate well-established services and offer the support you need to undertake and develop in the role, including the provision of full training.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution,
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams,
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma.

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of person-centred care and support to older people, people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism spectrum conditions.

We are recruiting an experienced practitioner for the role of Senior Support Worker to provide person-centred care and support to people with mental health needs at our service in Prestwich.

Your role will include:
• Providing practical and emotional support to service users in line with Personal Support Plans
• Identifying and accessing opportunities with service users to gain independence and confidence
• Supervising staff and managing staff resources efficiently to meet the needs of the service
• Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that maximises outcomes for service users

A minimum of two years’ experience of providing care and support to people with mental health needs is essential for this role. It is desirable that you have experience of supporting and supervising a staff team. A clean driving licence and access to a car is beneficial.

You are expected to work flexibly on a rota to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status. You will receive ongoing training regarding the client group you work with, managerial qualifications, and up-to-date training regarding changes to the law governing social care.

Your application answers will be reviewed blind to ensure fairness. Your responses will be randomised and the shortlisting panel will not see any details about you, including your CV. Your CV will only be seen after shortlisting if you have been invited to an interview.

Please note your application will be automatically rejected if you are not a qualified social worker.

We are recruiting talented Leadership Development Advisors to deliver 1-to-1 and group coaching sessions to Firstline Leaders (FLLs). We currently lack racial diversity in our coaching pool and want our organisation to better reflect the communities we serve. Therefore, we are actively seeking applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds for these roles.

Job Description

Firstline is a tailored leadership development programme based on Frontline’s leadership capability framework and a carefully cultivated curriculum.

First line managers are the primary engine for championing reflective leadership practice and systemic change in social work.

Two ten-month cohorts run each year, the first starting in the spring, the second in autumn. The participant journey on the Firstline programme includes a number of residential leadership modules, workshops and extensive coaching by our Leadership Development Advisors.