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Check my CVAlzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Support Worker Responsibilities:
Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Connect service provides high quality tailored information and support to anyone affected by dementia in the way they need it, when they need it:
• A specialist telephone based information and navigation service
• Community based services offering an increased level of support for more complex cases
• Self-management - our online community (Talking Point) and online service directory are always available 24/7
• Keeping in Touch Calls - a way of keeping in contact with service users as their journey with dementia progresses
This role is an Adviser working in our telephone based service. You will be the first point of contact via phone, letter, email or social media, for people affected by dementia. You will assess their needs and identifying desired outcomes, providing excellent support in the moment as well as referrals and signposting to ongoing support where needed.
As a Dementia Adviser (Telephone) you will provide a highly responsive, individualised information and signposting service to people with a diagnosis of dementia as the first priority for the service and provide an extended information and signposting service to immediate carers, families and friends of the people who are referred to the service.
You will have knowledge of working alongside volunteers and have an understanding of the valuable contribution volunteers bring to services whilst championing their inclusion in all that we deliver.
Support Worker Requirements:
We are looking for empathetic, motivated and professional individuals. You will join a team of people who are passionate to improve the life opportunities of people living with dementia and those close to them; and who are committed to learning from and supporting each other.
You will have an understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers and direct experience of working in a telephone and e-mail based service. You will have excellent spoken and written English, be skilled in active listening and questioning skills, and have strong keyboard skills. A health and social care qualification, such as NVQ level 3 or equivalent would be an advantage.
Our service operates seven days a week and you will have the flexibility to support our service users across our working hours, which are currently Monday – Wednesday 9am-8pm, Thursday – Sunday 9am – 5pm. We will only be able to consider candidates who can commit to regular evening and weekend working as part of a rota.
About Alzheimer’s Society:
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Dementia Adviser (Telephone)
Location: Warrington
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 per week. Working pattern will be variable including regular evening and weekend shifts as part of a rota.
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Closing Date: 29 April 2021
Interview Date: 6, 7 and 10 May
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.
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This is an exciting new role working in the community alongside Merseyside police and other
partner agencies delivering the ‘About Face Deferred Prosecution Scheme’ across all areas of
the county. The aim of this project is to support arrested individuals who meet relevant criteria
and show a motivation to change. The individual is expected to engage with the support for a
period of at least 16 weeks and if successful in doing so, will have their case considered as no
further action required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your main responsibilities will include:
• Key working male and female clients who have been arrested in order to support them toward a crime free future.
• Managing a caseload of no more twelve individuals at any one time.
• To formulate a person centered plan of support for clients and to support individual to work toward reaching subsequent goals.
• Identifying, assessing and minimising risk to clients, yourself and others.
• Delivering elements of ‘The Restoring you course’ within nominated persons if and when required.
• Lone working is an integral part of this role as is working as part of a team.
• When appropriate working with and alongside family members will be an important element of this scheme.
• Signposting individuals to support services to meet the goals on the individual plan. A successful candidate should be competent in multi-agency working.
• Running group sessions for clients if and when required.
• Regular feedback, team meetings and review meetings with line manager.
• Regular communication of updates with officers in charge of an individual’s case.
• Arranging and attending appointments alongside individuals where appropriate.
• Availability and flexibility to include evening and weekend shifts if necessary, as well as being a regular part of the on-call rota.
• Following up and completing all appropriate paperwork and details of client; including on line reporting. Including, weekly reviews, daily logs and inductions. Using the ZOHO CMS system to complete these tasks.
• Ensuring progression of the client personally and through the journey within the criminal justice system.
• Liaising and working in partnership with organisations and individuals regarding both the client and City Hearts in a professional manner - including but not limited to Merseyside police, HM Probation service, Crown Prosecution service as well other agencies and medical professionals.
• Identifying along with other key performance indicators and ensuring accurate logging of support provided.
• Ensuring all course paperwork is being completed correctly and in a timely fashion.
• Ensuring exit strategies are being prepared in a timely fashion.
• Carrying out inductions, weekly reviews and updating IT system.
• Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the client and legislation.
• Promoting City Hearts – this may include attending events on behalf of City Hearts as a whole.
• Please note there is an occupational requirement due to the nature of this role for the applicant to be male.
Any other duties that are commensurate with the role.
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Our About Face team meet the varied and unique individual needs of service users who either
have been or are at risk of being involved in criminality. We do this working alongside South
Yorkshire police, the office of Police and crime commissioner for South Yorkshire (VRU) and
HMPPS amongst other partners, to improve the quality of life, raise aspirations, reduce reoffending
rates and accelerate individuals towards independence and true freedom. As
operations facilitator your role is all about supporting the service manager and the team to
provide a safe, supportive and vibrant working environment for both staff and the individuals we
support.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your main responsibilities will include:
Project Administration
• Helping maintain financial and baseline information spreadsheets
• Assist with gathering and collating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for funding reports
• Printing and preparing the relevant documentation for meetings as requested by project coordinators and manager
• Organising administrative and practical tasks associated with meetings and following up action points, including room bookings, refreshments, agendas, taking minutes
• To work alongside the project coordinator to ensure all team are using the Computer Management System (ZOHO) accurately and professionally in order to record client information
• To collate and organise client counselling sessions and all related admin and finance
• Answering the phone and passing messages on to staff
• Filing and archiving both digital and physical
• Faxing
• Checking, scanning and distributing post
HR:
Liaise with central HR team to ensure the following are in place for the project:
• Induction and training for new staff.
• Filing staff, volunteer and client records in our online system including supervisions and appraisals
• Ensuring that all records are kept and shared subject to GDPR and any relevant Information Sharing Agreements (ISA)
Finance:
• Maintain and input budget information
• Expense reimbursement administration
• Up-dating petty cash sheets
• Credit card reconciliation
• Provide support with monthly invoicing
• Safe access and reconciliation
• Overseeing Car Lease and Insurance information
• Providing a monthly budget report for managers and coordinators
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ROLE SUMMARY
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a newly created role of Chief Operating Officer
within City Hearts. The successful candidate will take the lead in managing the day to day
operation of City Hearts, supporting and bringing out the best in the senior managers they work
with. They will ensure the charity is proactive, strategic and effective in meetings its vision and
goals, as well as its contractual and legal requirements. They will seek to further develop a
foundational strength which allows the charity to operate and develop multiple services across
multiple sites effectively.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Direct Reports: Head of Human Resources, Head of Services, Head of Finance, Head
of Development (service elements only)
Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours
Contract Duration: Fixed until 25th June 2025
Salary: £37,500 - £42,500
Location: Position can based in Liverpool or Sheffield offices
Closing Date: 3rd May 2021
Interview Date: First Stage Interviews to take place w/c 10th & 17th May 2021
Probationary Period: 3 months
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities will include:
DAY TO DAY MANAGEMENT
• To handle the day to day administration and operation of the business.
• To work with, line manage and coach Heads of Departments (Finance/HR/Services/
Development (service elements only)) to set goals, develop strategy and create targets
and KPIs.
• To ensure accountability of Heads of Departments and that a robust project management
approach is taken in all areas to manage risk and resources, analyse outcomes and
performance and ensure timely delivery of projects
• To work with Heads of Departments to redesign operational process and structures to
develop efficiency.
• To oversee the Head of Development in regards to service developments, including
projects based internationally. To have oversight of partnership agreements, quality
control and auditing, to ensure alignment of international projects and partnerships with
our vision, values and standards
• To oversee the Head of Services in all aspects of their role, in order to ensure that
services are delivered effectively and in line with City Hearts vision and values whilst
ensuring adherence to all contractual funding obligations.
• Ensuring City Hearts properties are compliant with legal and contractual Accommodation
Standards and Health and Safety Standards and inputting into the finalisation of lease
agreements for new or existing properties.
• To oversee the Head of HR in ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace, through the
effective recruitment, training and development of all employees. To support in the
development and implementation of employee engagement strategies and input into any
senior level disciplinary action as necessary.
• Develop and have oversight of all operational budgets to ensure that the company
effectively manages its finances, is able to confidently decision make and has the
resources required to meet its objectives within agreed financial parameters and to work
with the Head of Finance to maintain the financial strength of the company
• To chair regular collaborative operational and strategic meetings with Heads of
Departments and other members of Management
• Maintain an effective working relationship and communication with all members of senior
management, to ensure alignment and coordination of goals, strategy, vision and actions
taken across all departments
STRATEGY
• Work with the CEO and alongside Trustees and Heads of Department as a key strategic
voice in the development of organisational strategy for City Hearts
• To be the lead on strategic development in all organisational operations and to be
responsible for the strategy’s implementation, in order to ensure that the organisation
achieves its desired short and longer-term objectives
• To identify opportunities for organisational development
• To take a lead on identifying funding opportunities and negotiating terms, and securing
income through mutually beneficial service level agreements and contracts
COMPLIANCE
• Develop and maintain all necessary systems and procedures to ensure that company
Operations, including but not limited to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, IT and
Information Security, comply with all legal and contractual requirements, regulatory
frameworks and agreed operational standards across the charity
• To ensure the charity effectively manages risk and to take responsible for business
continuity, ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation, reporting and production of relevant
departmental data and statistics
• To ensure the delivery of ISO targets with the support of the Head of Departments and
other staff
REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION
• To ensure the CEO and Board of Trustees are provided with any relevant information
through regular reporting in regards to the measured output of each Department
• Support with reporting requirements to the Charity Commission and Companies House
• To input into and feedback on legal contracts involved in the day to day running of the
organisation, such as partnership agreements and property leases
• To support trustees, CEO, and Heads of Department in internal verbal and written
communications, ensuring the charity’s vision values and culture are carried throughout
OTHER
• To deputise for the CEO in their absence or in identified events/meetings.
• To act as a spokesperson for the charity as and when required
• Act as the organisation’s key adviser on all issues relating to operational functions and
remain consistently in touch with latest developments in the third sector and in relevant
legislation to ensure that the City Hearts maintains a strong position in the charity sphere
• To take the lead in investigating and responding to complaints of a serious and/or
significant nature, ensuring the charity is fully accountable and identifying opportunities for
improvement and development
• To deliver training both internally and externally
• To develop and drive the charity's vision, values and culture throughout its staff and
volunteers, including implementation of structures/activities to achieve that goal
PERSON CRITERIA
• Ability to absorb large volumes of information in all areas and formulate and
disseminate information to the relevant individuals as appropriate
• Ability to manage complexity with a strategic approach, delegating effectively
• Adaptable, flexible and comfortable engaging with day to day practical tasks
as well as long term strategy and goals
• Excellent leadership skills, business acumen and ability to effectively
manage, lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to motivate, inspire and coach Senior Managers and staff
• Inspired by, committed to and clearly demonstrates the impact areas and
vision of City Hearts
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals within Senior Management to
bring out the best in them individually, collectively and departmentally
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – comfortable building
relationships and communicating with a variety of people, from staff to
clients to board members, with the ability to resolve issues, build consensus
among groups of diverse internal/external stakeholders
• Ability and experience to network amongst key stakeholders and to present
and train internally and externally
• An excellent ‘all-rounder’ with an ability to make excellent decisions and
rapidly develop their understanding in all areas of organisational strategy
• A high level of financial understanding, including financial management and
budgeting
• Excellent strategic thinker, who innovates and manages change well
• Confident, resilient, robust, humble and trustworthy character
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Money Advice Technical Supervisor x 2
Full Time (35 hours)
Salary: £28,672
GMMAP is looking to appoint two Money Advice Technical Supervisors to join the existing GMMAP Central Team
The successful candidates will be able to co-ordinate and manage the day-to-day operation of a Money Advice Team to deliver an accessible, client focused, money advice and casework, quality service via telephone, digital and face-to-face channels.
The successful candidate will also provide technical supervision and support, along with all quality assurance duties, in line with Money Advice and Pensions Service Quality Framework. The role will be flexible between Home and Office Based (at our District Office in Kirkby) but with travel across the partnership when required.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a minimum of two years case work experience, have a good understanding of the Money and Pensions Service Quality Framework, be confident, motivated, and willing to try new things, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work under pressure to motivate a team to achieve targets and outcomes.
The posts are fixed term until 31st March 2022 and will be extended subject to continued Money and Pensions Service funding.
Closing Date: Wednesday 28th April 2021 with the closing date as Friday 30th April 2021
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on: Tuesday 11th May 2021
We are not accepting CV’s and we have indicated on the advert now that the final day for requesting an application pack will be Wednesday 28th April 2021 with the closing date as Friday 28th April 2021.
Would you like to work for a charity dedicated to improving life for brain tumour patients and families?
Brain Tumour Support are seeking two part-time Support Professionals, one for North West England and one for South East Wales .
Our support service offers emotional and practical support, information and guidance to anyone affected in any way by a brain tumour diagnosis.
Hours: 21 hours, over 3 days required between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evening work
Salary: £21,089 pro rata, 20/35 equates to £12,653 pro rata
Role 1: North West England Working: From home. Providing support to areas of the North West of England including: Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Wirral, Lancashire and Cumbria. Support to clients is currently provided via telephone, email, text, social media, zoom one-to-one sessions and zoom topical sessions and support groups. Travel across the region will occasionally be necessary when face-to-face support resumes so a full driving license is required.
Role 2: South East Wales Working: From home.Providing support to people in the areas of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and Velindre Cancer Centre. Support to Clients is currently provided via telephone, email, text, social media, zoom one to one sessions and zoom topical sessions and support groups. Travel across the region will occasionally be necessary when face to face support resumes so a full driving license is required.
Are you: Self-motivated, emotionally resilient, well organised and able to relate positively to people?
We need: An enthusiastic, empathetic, well organised and resilient support provider.
For this position we need someone who is comfortable talking to individuals experiencing difficult times coupled with an ability to build good working relationships with families, stakeholders and professionals.
You will have experience of supporting someone with a life limiting or life threatening illness; an understanding of the impact of a brain tumour diagnosis; an understanding of general support practices coupled with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; experience of working as part of a team and on your own; experience of group facilitation and offering one to one support. You will be working with vulnerable adults so boundaries and confidentiality are important.
A degree of flexibility will be required in this role due to Covid-19 and the changes we have been forced to make to our support services. Our face-to-face support has transitioned to digital support during this time and therefore our service provision is continually under review.
Role 1 North West England: The original post was funded by Macmillan Cancer Support, therefore Brain Tumour Support will apply for the successful applicant to be a Macmillan Professional and have access to the training, grants and support offered by Macmillan Cancer Support.
Role 2 South East Wales: The post is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support until April 2022 so the successful applicant will be a Macmillan Professional and have access to the training, grants and support offered by Macmillan Cancer Support.
Interviews will be held on:
Role 1 North West England: Tuesday 11th May 2021 via zoom.
Role 2 South East Wales: Thursday 13th May 2021 via zoom
It is hoped that the successful candidates can start work early June 2021.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Maintenance Operative
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. Their aim is to support the young people to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. They have a number of residential homes across the North West and due to their continued growth, they are recruiting an additional Maintenance Operative to join their friendly Technology and Estates team.
As a Maintenance Operative you will work across the Merseyside and Cheshire area ensuring their young people and staff live and work in homes that are maintained to an outstanding standard. You will be involved in carrying out repairs, installing equipment and furniture, painting and decorating, gardening and general DIY tasks.
During this busy period of expansion, you will also support the team in the opening of new homes across the North West ensuring they are ready for inspection, so travel throughout the region will be required. You will be supplied with a company vehicle to undertake the travel.
You will have previous experience in maintenance, building or DIY alongside basic IT skills to be able to utilise their asset system. You will also have good communication skills and a friendly manner as you will be liaising with the residential homes and their young people on a daily basis and working with external contractors to ensure work is completed to an excellent standard.
The Young People in their homes are at the heart of everything they do, so you will be compassionate and have a basic understanding of mental health issues. This is a role where you will gain immense job satisfaction and you really will have an impact on changing the lives of their young people by supporting them live in a comfortable and safe environment.
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary (£22,491.18 - £27,260 per annum/£11.53-£13.62 per hour)
- Company vehicle and travel expenses paid
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, increasing with years service
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance 2 x your annual salary
- Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave
- Paid Induction
- Free on-site parking
- Paid DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests, childcare vouchers, and various other benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards & seasonal parties)
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.
Please note that interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams as a video interview.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate
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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.
Right now, our 24-hour Supported Housing service, Derwent Square, in Liverpool 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.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.
The salary for this role is £17,375.00 per annum.
This is a permanent role requiring the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
Closing Date for applications is 26th April 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?
Apply now via our website.
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
About Us
*** Fixed Term Contract to 30th November 2021 ***
We're the charity who look after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways across Wales and England, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.
Reporting to the Project Lead, the Project Coordinator will support achieving the outcomes of the externally funded Active Waterways Cheshire programme through the coordination and delivery of activities to engage over 55s in physical activity and support volunteer led delivery through the management of a group of Active Waterway volunteers. This a very pro-active and balanced role, aiding both digital and in person delivery at sites as and when required.
These programmes work in partnership with Sport England's active ageing campaigns.
Location - The successful candidate will work remotely, from a location where travel and access to our North West regional offices/hubs and the project delivery locations across Cheshire is possible.
All outdoor activities will be conducted under strict Covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of both our teams and participants.
About the role
Key Accountabilities
- Coordinate & support the delivery of face to face and online programmes of activities for over 55s utilising project volunteers and external agencies.
- Act as activity leader / coach for some activities within the programme
- Support the delivery of the volunteer strategy including the recruitment, selection of volunteers and management of those directly engaged in the project.
- Deliver training to volunteers based on their identified training needs.
- Lead on the coordination of the volunteer induction and training programme
- Provide 1:1 support for project volunteers, including goal setting for both volunteers and participants.
- Support the promotion of volunteering with the project including liaison with stakeholder groups.
- Lead on the collection and capture of data on volunteers and project participants for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
- Support the implementation of the Marketing and Communications plan including the delivery of a local participant and volunteer recruitment campaign.
- Manage the Project Advisory group and lead on communications with the group.
- Prepare risk assessments and safeguarding plans to enable the activities to be undertaken safely and without risk of harm to any individuals in the Trust’s care.
- Ensure that each activity delivered is measured and monitored in line with project requirements.
About You
- Experience in project & activity delivery / task management.
- Comprehensive experience in managing volunteers.
- Proven experience in community engagement.
- Proven experience in relationship management.
- Some experience in event planning.
- Experience in data collection / evidence to demonstrate project outcomes and impact.
- Some experience with the media and of publicity / marketing.
- Knowledge of safety management.
- Ability to motivate individuals and teams of volunteers and participants.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
- Strong time management skills.
Safety Responsibilities
- Lead by example, ensure your team take responsibility for the safety of colleagues, volunteers, themselves and customers. Comply with Canal & River Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards. Investigate and report incidents, accidents and near misses. Ensure safe use of appropriate equipment, prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements ensuring contents are understood and acted upon.
- To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practises that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times.
DBS
As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.
A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.
We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates. You may be invited to a face-to-face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines.
What We Offer
In addition to your salary, we offer access to a generous contributory DC Pension Plan, and excellent annual holiday entitlement. More information on our benefits can be found via our 'apply' portal.
We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.
All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. Many of our vacancies can be considered for people who wish to work flexibly, job share or part time.
Find out more about the work we do on our website.
WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England.
This role involves providing a high-quality Domestic Abuse service.To work with clients (as individuals and in family groups) on a one-to-one basis and in groups to enable them, to remain safe. To enable clients to develop themselves and advance their independence, assisting them to access employment, education and training. Contribute to their community whilst remaining safe and successfully managing their own home.
WHAG is a charity working in the North West with vulnerable homeless women and women and
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Activities and Volunteer Co-ordinator to join our team. We are seeking an experienced and effective co-ordinator, who will be responsible for implementing a full activities programme throughout the year. You will be responsible for building successful relationships with supporters and members and increaseingawareness of HIP in Cheshire.
It is essential that candidates have a proven track record of successful event and activity planning as well as experience of recruiting and retaining volunteers. Candidates must also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be creative with a strong team ethic.
You must be confident and self-motivated, with the ability to engage members to ensure they are able to access a wide range of social activities provided by HIP in Cheshire.
This position will require travel within the geographical area of Cheshire and include some evening and weekend working where necessary. A full clean driving license and access to a car is essential.
You will play an important part in providing social activities for HIP in Cheshire which is a membership focused charity for those who have had a brain injury and/or their carers/family members.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England.
this role would work with other professionals to develop and deliver services to perpetrators of domestic abuse in a timely manner and work with the perpetrator and the family to assess and manage the risk of further harm ensuring that the perpetrator accepts responsibility for their actions and is working to change their behaviour.
WHAG is a charity working in the North West with vulnerable homeless women and women and
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Morgan Hunt are working with a Housing provider whose mission is to transform the lives of vulnerable people. They do this through support and outreach that is tailored to the needs of the individual, with the aim of turning their lives around and living independently.
We are currently looking for a Residential Support Worker to work across Warrington and surrounding areas.
As a Residential Support Worker you will;
- Work with individuals with complex needs to deliver personalised support plans tailored to their needs
- Deliver ASDAN independent living programme to individuals in either a residential setting / outreach in the community
- Conduct welcome and induction for new service users
- Complete ongoing assessments of individual needs
- Assist service users to access education, training and / or employment opportunities
- Prepare reports and liaise with external agencies and professionals around the support of each individual
- Assist with the move on of service users when required
The successful candidate for this role will have experience of;
- Working with vulnerable client groups including care leavers, young people, mental health, homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence as Support Worker / Project Worker / Housing Officer /
- Working withing the community, supported housing and / or residential settings
- Supporting individuals towards independence
- Multi - agency working, signposting and referring on to specialist organisations when required
- Using initiative and lone working
- Preparing incident reports and having the confidence to respond to challenging behaviour
Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced DBS is required and a car driver would be beneficial.
For more information on the role of Residential Support Worker, please contact Annabelle Walster
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England.
This role provides a high-quality domestic abuse service to clients living in dispersed properties and resettlement. To work with clients on a one-to-one basis and in groups to enable them, having left a DV situation to, remain safe to enable clients to develop themselves and advance their independence, assisting them to access employment, education and training. Make a contribution to their community whilst remaining safe and successfully managing their own home.
WHAG is a charity working in the North West with vulnerable homeless women and women and
men fleeing and experiencing domestic abuse.... Read more
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As a Home-Start Trafford, Salford & Wigan (HSTSW) Coordinator you will have knowledge and experience of Family Support and the Early Help process with an insight into the needs of families with young children. You will be competent in instigating and coordinating Early Help Assessments where appropriate, agreeing outcomes with families and increasing their ability to cope. You will review families support at regular intervals, undertaking designated responsibilities in relation to safeguarding. You will ideally have advanced IT skills and maintain all appropriate case management systems within HSTSW guidelines. You will liaise with referrers, such as Health Visitors and other professionals involved with the family and network within the community promoting HSTSW.
Management of volunteers is a large part of the role. As a coordinator, you will be involved in the recruiting, training, placing and supervising of volunteers. You will contribute to the preparation, administration and delivery of training courses for volunteers. We also have a more specialist opportunity for an Urdu speaking Coordinator, please visit HSTSW website to find out more.