Victim Support is looking for a full time Caseworker- Children & Young People, known internally as a Children & Young People (CYP) Caseworker based in West Yorkshire in the Bradford area.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Main purpose of a Children & Young Person (CYP) Caseworker is to offer and provide, where that offer is accepted, tailored one-to-one support to children and young people who have been effected by crime. This will include the provision of wraparound support to help victims cope, recover and develop resilience to future victimisation and will involve multiagency working where appropriate to address complex needs. This is a full time role for 37.5hours per week and is fixed term until 31/03/2023.

In this role you will assist victims in ensuring they receive the support required to complete their journey through the criminal justice system and access additional support services. Work alongside a team of staff and volunteers to reflect the community and the needs of the victims and utilise resources in the team to deliver individual, bespoke services to vulnerable victims.

Liaise closely with all internal Victim Support services and external agencies to ensure victims' needs are met and a partnership approach is developed and reporting requirements are met. Develop and maintain effective working relationships and promote effective communication between staff and other stakeholders.

Travel will be required to meet the needs of victims and to fulfil the role. There will also be a need for occasional travel outside of the contract area to meet the demands of the role and for training or staff meetings

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

As the services are provided between 8am -8pm,Monday to Friday, Saturday 8-4 pm, you will be required to work flexibly across those times covering Monday to Friday 8-4pm with occasional late cover 12-8pm and Saturdays on a rota basis.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required for this role.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should suitable applications be received.

Team Leader

Harrogate Young Peoples Pathway

£25,481 - £27,741 per annum, pro rata

34 hours per week – (16hr YPP / 18hr RACS)

Permanent

Harrogate

Ref: INSPS692966

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic individual with leadership and management experience to join us as a Team Leader.

This is an exciting role managing two teams across our Young People’s Pathway (YPP) and Resettlement and Community Safety Service (RACS).The YPP provides a multi-agency service across the County, to young people aged 16-25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, through supported housing in hostel and community accommodation.

RACS is a County wide service that provides housing and support services for high and medium level risk offenders, supervised by The National Probation Service or local Community Rehabilitation Company.

The successful applicant will be office based in Harrogate with a requirement for travel to Craven and Selby. This role requires travel and so you must have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence. Hybrid working arrangements are on offer, meaning a mix of office and home working will be considered for the successful applicant.

If you are passionate about supporting some of the most vulnerable in society to thrive and achieve independence through leading and managing a team of dedicated individuals, then this is the role for you.

You will be joining Foundation whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Closing Date: 06-Feb-2022

Provisional Interview Date: 23-Feb-2022

Victim Support is looking for a Triage Independent Sexual Violence Advisor based in Shipley or Wakefield

Dementia Adviser

Contract Type: Permanent, Fixed Term
Location: Bradford and District
Salary: £12,217.80 - £12,961.80 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours:21 per week (permanent) and 35 per week (fixed term until 30 April 2022)

Closing Date: 2nd February 2022
Interview Date: Week commencing 7th February 2022

They have two fantastic roles available.

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is midday on the closing date.

Our client is a leading charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

About the role

Their Support Service involves dedicated members of staff giving one to one support, information and guidance to people with dementia or their carers and wider family or friends, to help people understand dementia, cope with day to day living with dementia and prepare for the future. They are at the core of ensuring that people affected by dementia across Bradford District have access to a clear and supportive pathway throughout their journey with dementia.

As a Dementia Adviser with their Bradford Team you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. You will also assist service users to access other services, by signposting and referring. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. They do not provide personal care but enable people affected by dementia to have the information, support and access to networks to enable them to live better with dementia

You will also have the opportunity to support their local groups alongside delivering group training.

Please note that due to current restrictions in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic their Dementia Advisers are working from home and the support service is restricted to telephone and virtual delivery with limited home visits/physical group activity. The post will become community based as restrictions are lifted.

About you

They are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the vibrant and experienced Bradford Team, which consists of eleven staff members who are keenly supported by eight enthusiastic volunteers. You will have an understanding of dementia and the needs of people affected by dementia. You will have a good understanding of the diverse cultures within Bradford.

It is essential you have good verbal and written communication skills to meet the diverse needs of their  community. Your communication skills will also need to include efficient use of IT systems to record data and communicate by email and deliver virtual services. You will understand the need for client confidentiality.

You will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or have demonstrable experience. You will be empathetic and non-judgemental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity. This role requires that you are able to travel independently. Please note, if you live outside of Bradford District, you will only be able to claim travel expenses once you reach Bradford District, not from your home.

If this sounds like you and you wish to apply, they look forward to receiving your application.

Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with them.

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Ref: 105 853

Facilities

Central Services

Permanent

NJC point 23 £27,741 (pay award pending)

37.5 hours per week

Leeds

Reference: INSMV704253

If you want to work in an environment where everyone matters, keep reading…

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Estates and Health and Safety

Co-ordinator!

Why join Inspire North?

• Flexible working options so you can maintain a good work / life balance
• Permanent contract
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Two days of paid volunteer leave per annum
• Superb career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training (internal and external) to ensure you have the full support to progress your career with us
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Childcare voucher scheme

What will you be doing?

As Estates and Health and Safety Co-ordinator you will support with premises management, practical health and safety, utilities, contractor management, relocation and refurbishment of offices and all associated administration.

You will play a pivotal role by confidently completing an internal audit schedule, lead maintenance projects, support relationships with stakeholders and provide strategic support and guidance to the sites to meet Health and Safety requirements and legal standards.

A typical week will include on average 3 days on sites and 2 days of administration work and liaising with external partners and stakeholders. The role involves working at all Inspire North and associated companies’ sites therefore you MUST hold a current, driving licence and have access to a car each working day

This role is working for Inspire North, parent company to Community Links and Foundation. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.

Closing Date: 30-Jan-2022

Provisional Interview Date: 23-Feb-2022

The My Sighted Guide Community Development Officer helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by supporting the growth of the My Sighted Guide Service, expanding reach and flexibility through the community partner model and identifying opportunities to work in new ways. They deliver training to the friends and family of people with sight loss and to external partners, providing user friendly and appropriate services to communities.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

We recognise that the world looks a little bit different since the pandemic. Therefore, we’re committed to enabling our staff to work where best suits the needs of the individual, their team and the organisation. For this role, there will be opportunities to work from home as well as the office. We want our staff to flourish and work in environments which maximises their potential and best serves our stakeholders.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Proven experience of volunteer management, supervision, and development.
• Experience of delivering training to groups and individuals in different formats.
• Experience of delivering successful project outcomes with an understanding of the importance of monitoring and evaluation.
• Track record in influencing, building and sustaining relationships to achieve results.
• Relevant and recent knowledge of safeguarding practices including safer recruitment.

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding of visual impairment issues and service requirements.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of additional needs.
• Experience of working within the voluntary sector.
• Experience of grants/contract management.
• An understanding of the Visually Impaired sector.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised. If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Are you an experienced digital marketer with extensive knowledge of paid media and social advertising? Are you motivated to do your bit for people and the planet? Then you could be the candidate we’re looking for.

We’re looking to appoint a Paid Media Specialist on a 12 month fixed term contract to lead on paid social strategy and implement fundraising, engagement and supporter recruitment campaigns. 

You will work with the Marketing Team to recruit new supporters, grow donations with the Fundraising Team, and collaborate with the Social Media Manager to increase the organisation's reach and engagement. 

Friends of the Earth raises one-off donations through eco-products, one of which is the Planet Protectors Pack. These products also have a secondary function of recruiting new email supporters through marketing opt-ins. 

Closing date: 31st January 2022

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement. 

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

The Dog Wellbeing Technician helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by being responsible for ensuring the mental and physical welfare and specialist care of dogs. This is achieved through carrying out husbandry duties in order to provide for the wellbeing of dogs whilst accommodated at our Leeds Community Team.

This role is Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. You will work varying hours in order to provide cover during the office opening hours 8am – 6pm.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• 2 ‘A’ Levels or equivalent, one of which must be in an area of biological or social sciences, or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience.
• Proven experience working with dogs within a professional environment.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring.
• Experience of supporting a service.
• Knowledgeable in the core principles of animal care and behaviour.
• Computer literate, with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with using databases

 Desirable

• Dog-related qualification.
• Experience working with volunteers. 

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

If you have any accessibility issues, please contact our Recruitment Team.

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.

If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Please contact our Recruitment Team if you require any support with your application.

Career Pathways Advisor

REQ001631

£26,000 per year

Leeds, West Yorkshire

35 hours per week

At Scope our mission is to drive social change so that disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. We want to achieve everyday equality and support disabled people to get the best start in life, live the life they choose and be financially secure.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Career Pathways team who are expanding their service into Leeds. This is our independent youth careers advice and guidance service which directly supports disabled young people in their transition from youth to adulthood. Career Pathways equips young disabled people with the knowledge and experience they need to succeed by supporting them to gain the confidence, support and exposure to set them on the right path to fulfil their career aspirations and personal goals.

About You

We are looking to recruit 2 experienced advisers to join our Career Pathways team.

You will have experience of advising customers in a careers or advice and guidance setting.

You will have a high level of planning and organisation skills as well as be able to produce and provide comprehensive action plans to support the customer’s journey. You will need a flexible approach and show you can respond positively to change and the challenges and opportunities this brings.

You will show that you are passionate about improving disabled people's lives through employment.?

You will be comfortable in both an online and in a face to face environment.

You will have the confidence to deliver sessions to our customers on either a one-to-one basis or within groups and be prepared to deliver both in person and online support as needed.

It is essential that you have a good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Office Products and are confident user of digital technology, a knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics would be desirable.

Your base will be at our Leeds Office, however most of your work will be done within school or college settings.

Travel to meet with our customers or stakeholders across your local area is part of this role.

We are offering a hybrid model of delivery so working from home for part of your week is available.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people.

If you want to make a difference and become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today!

Close date: 06/02/2022

Disabled candidates

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential job criteria.

Please let us know if you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including people in BAME and LGBTQ+ communities.

If you would prefer an application form or need any of the job information in a different format such as large print or braille. Please contact us via our website.

Our Values - Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.

Scope Benefits

We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work and embrace our values of being open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering. We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition and offer a wide range of benefits including 35 days annual leave in Retail, 27 days plus Bank Holidays working in our Head Office, flexible working (where we can), company pension, excellent training and career development, strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+, wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more.

Who we are at Scope?

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We belong to one team, dedicated to achieving a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission is to achieve Everyday Equality for disabled people, and we campaign tirelessly to create change.

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, our Woodside Supported Housing service is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

The salary for this post is £18,525 per annum.

The successful candidate will be required to work (upon average) of one sleep in shift per week (six over a five week period) at £78.30 per sleep in shift, giving a total of £3,758 per annum. This is an estimated amount and is subject to change.

This is a permanent full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

Deputy Manager

AFC Band 6 £32,306 - £39,027

Permanent

37 hours per week

Leeds

Ref: J268- B0447-22-1615

If you are a dynamic Deputy Manager passionate about improving the lives of others, we may have the opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Manager who will support the Service Manager in the effective management and operation of the service, its staff, clients, finances and premises, and in the absence of the Service Manager will be delegated to take overall responsibility.

We are seeking a dynamic Deputy Manager to assist in leading our friendly Leeds Mental Wellbeing Team.  With a proven track record in social care or supported housing service management, you will work creatively to ensure the smooth running and continual improvement of our services.

To be successful in this role, you will be proactive, an excellent communicator and willing to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver excellent services for our clients.

In return for your exceptional work you’ll receive a competitive salary and you'll be part of a growing, friendly and talented team. We are happy to be flexible on the hours for the right candidate.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us and our partners we would love to hear from you.

You will be joining Community Links, an award winning, leading mental health provider working across the region of Yorkshire and the Humber whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you

If you have a heart for urban communities and seeing the direction of young people’s lives radically changed, we're looking for you!

We are now recruiting for a Lead Employment Coach for a Spear centre in London, and one in Leeds– a great opportunity to work as part of a Spear team, together with the local church, to deliver the Spear Programme, equipping and empowering unemployed 16 – 24 year olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.

Please see the attached job description for more detailed information and head to our website to learn about our culture and values.  

Responsibilities

• Running group sessions as part of the 6-week Spear Foundation programme, coaching young people in skills and mindsets to help them into work or education
• Delivery of Spear Career, staying in touch with trainees for a year after they finish Spear Foundation, to offer bespoke support and workshops to help them as they apply for jobs, and once they're offered a role, supporting them to stay there 
• Networking with local organsations to enrol young people onto the Programme 
• Receiving regular feedback to support your own development, and helping to train the Graduate Coach
• Active participation in and support for the church team and mission

Person Specification

• An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Resurgo and the partner church.
• Qualifications at degree level or equivalent
• Dynamic and engaging Coach with experience of and enthusiasm for the practice of coaching and training techniques, and a desire to develop as a coach
• A minimum of one years’ experience in training and development design and delivery
• Heart for working with young people and commitment to transforming urban communities
• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner

Working requirements, salary & benefits

• Starting salary from £22,000 (Leeds) and from £26,000 (London) dependent on location and experience, plus pension scheme
• Full-time Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm
• 25 days annual leave, plus gift days between Christmas and New Year and Bank Holidays
• Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings and the annual fundraising party).
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities, including attendance on either our Coaching Academy or ‘Coaching for Leadership’ course – a programme of coaching and leadership training (valued at £2,500).
• You will be expected to participate in Spear team events and be integrated in the local church  community and Spear Trust, as well as wider Resurgo team events, including prayer meetings and staff conferences.
• We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff) as well as the option to take advantage of Give as you Earn (GAYE)
• A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer

The programme is run in partnership with our partner churches and the role may require that the successful applicant joins the partner church congregation. For more information on other Spear roles and partner churches, please get in touch with our People & Culture team.

In 2017 we won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes.

Please head to our jobs portal to apply. 

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, our Trinity Street Care Home in Batley Carr is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties. You will be required to work shifts of earlies and lates – early shift is 8am-3.30pm and late shift is 2.30pm-10pm.

The salary for this post is £18,525 per annum.

This is a permanent full-time position requiring the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification,  will be considered for an interview.

The successful applicant must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless medically exempt.

This is a rolling recruitment process shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

Home based in Leeds (serving mainly wider West Yorkshire areas) 

Plus frequent local and regional travel, occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays. 

Anne Frank Workers are the front-line delivery posts for all the education programmes of the Anne Frank Trust UK, leading our workshops, training our peer educators and mentoring our ambassadors in schools and communities across the country.   This is a varied, exciting and demanding role for highly organised professionals with a deeply held commitment to equality and the skills to engage 10 to 15-year-olds in a structured, creative journey of learning and empowerment.  If appointed, you will joining a dedicated team of people who are inspired by Anne Frank, passionate about young people and committed to empowering them to challenge prejudice.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Written application:

• Factual CV (1 or 2 pages).
• Supporting statement saying why you would like the job and how you meet each of the points on the person specification below (up to 4 pages).

Closing date: Monday 14th February 2022 at 5pm

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. To be outcome-focused and highly organised in planning and carrying out a varied portfolio of educational work, aimed at empowering young people (usually aged 10 to 15) with the knowledge, skills and commitment to challenge all forms of prejudice and discrimination.
2. To be pro-active, methodical and determined in booking Anne Frank Trust programmes into schools and community settings, and to maintain close working links with key schools and partner organisations.
3. To lead inspirational classes and workshops in schools, in community venues and online – teaching about Anne Frank, the Holocaust and all forms of prejudice today; challenging stereotypes; building anti-discriminatory values; and developing skills in recognising and responding to prejudice.
4. To train young people as peer educators so that they share their knowledge and values with their schools and communities, e.g. as guides to Anne Frank exhibitions or by running activities based on Anne Frank’s Diary.
5. To train small groups of peer educators as Anne Frank Ambassadors, drawing on their personal views and experiences of prejudice to produce creative responses to Anne Frank, and empowering them to disseminate their anti-prejudice messages as effectively as possible.
6. To provide mentoring to a caseload of Anne Frank Ambassadors, usually out of school hours, supporting them through a journey of learning and empowerment from induction to alumni support when they turn 16.
7. To be imaginative, collaborative and practical in organising and supporting events and projects with Anne Frank Ambassadors and their communities, including local Anne Frank exhibitions, regional multi-school training days, and an annual national conference.
8. To plan, deliver and monitor all work to meet the targets set by the Trust’s funders and operational plans, and to implement the Trust’s curriculum, quality standards, values and policies.
9. To achieve excellent practice in working with young people, notably by focusing on ambitious but realistic learning objectives, by maintaining a balance of warm engagement and clear boundaries, by identifying any safeguarding or welfare needs, and by making appropriate referrals to other agencies.
10. In all aspects of the role to give a high priority to equality and diversity, notably in the reach, content and impact of educational activities.
11. To keep thorough records of all activity on the Trust’s databases, and to be proficient in gathering data for evaluation, e.g. by encouraging young people to complete questionnaires
12. To use manual handling skills when necessary, e.g. to carry, set up and dismantle educational exhibitions made of pop-up banners.
13. To assist occasionally with fundraising, e.g. by contributing ideas to grant applications or by supporting young people to speak at donor events.
14. To undertake a continuous process of professional development and self-reflection, participating in training, and keeping up to date with best practice especially in education about prejudice and in youth empowerment.
15. To be managed through close two-way communication with line manager, including monthly one to one Support & Supervision sessions and an Annual Appraisal.
16. To be a collaborative team member with the Anne Frank Workers and other colleagues, participating in staff meetings and contributing to the development, cohesion, productivity and team fun of the organisation as a whole.
17. To undertake other tasks commensurate with Anne Frank Worker role, especially as led by the empowered Anne Frank Ambassadors.

Person Specification

All applications to the posts will be assessed on the following criteria:

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Educated to at least degree level, ideally with a relevant professional qualification, e.g. teaching or youth work.
2. Full driving licence.

EXPERIENCE

1. Substantial experience of running learning activities with groups of young people, including aged 10 to 15.
2. Experience of engaging with and meeting the needs of disadvantaged young people and/or those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
3. Experience of providing pastoral or emotional support.
4. Experience of working successfully as part of a team.
5. Experience of keeping records and writing reports.

KNOWLEDGE

1. Knowledge of best practice in teaching and/or youth empowerment.
2. Familiarity with the needs and issues experienced by young people, their families and communities.
3. Sound understanding of safeguarding.
4. Understanding and ideas about how to challenge prejudice and discrimination.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Highly developed organisational skills, able to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload.
• Ability to identify, initiate and sustain effective relationships with other professionals and organisations.
• Ability to use initiative and develop new projects or ways of working.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Manual handling skills, e.g. for carrying and using pop-up banners.
• Excellent presentation skills – able to present clearly and inspire an audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate a balance of warmth and boundaries.

VALUES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Enthusiasm for Anne Frank and the work of the Trust, including a commitment to the Trust’s strategic direction to greater youth empowerment and creativity.
2. A deeply held belief in equality and diversity.
3. Passionate commitment to the wellbeing and empowerment of young people.
4. Creativity, energy, a can-do attitude to solving problems, with a willingness to learn.
5. Willingness to travel regionally and across the UK, and to work evenings and weekends when required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Access to a car
• Enhanced DBS check on appointment
• If working from home, an appropriate working space

EQUALITIES COMMITMENT

At the Anne Frank Trust UK we are strongly committed to equality of opportunity in recruitment and employment. We aim for a diverse workforce and inclusive work practices. As an anti-prejudice education charity, we positively value the insights of staff who have lived experience of prejudice or discrimination.

If you would need adjustments or specific support to carry out any of the tasks or responsibilities in the job description – e.g. because of disability or a characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010 – you are welcome to state this during the recruitment process. We will see this as a positive request and can then let you know how we will respond.

If you believe that you may be unfairly disadvantaged in meeting any of the points of the person specification or if you need any specific help during the recruitment process – e.g., again, because of disability or a characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010 – you are welcome to state this in your application.  We will see this as a positive request and can then let you know how we will take it into account or what support we can offer.