Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.
We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.
Please note during the current COVID19 situation all services are being delivered remotely by telephone or video conferencing. Also, candidates are advised that internal applicants subject to potential redeployment may take precedence.
Support Worker Responsibilities:
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our integrated dementia support service covering Leicester City, Leicestershire and our hospitals. As a Dementia Support Worker you will provide essential information, support and guidance to people living with dementia, their families and carers, using a variety of methods, either face-to-face, over the phone or via email. You will be working within a small team, covering Leicester City, Leicestershire County and University Hospitals Leicester.
Support Worker Requirements:
Excellent communication skills are a must. You will also need to possess an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) and have good IT skills. Your caseload will be varied so we are looking for someone with the right mix of enthusiasm, professionalism and flexibility who is able and willing to work in a variety of settings.
You will be responsible for your own caseload, so your ability to manage your own time effectively will be essential. Leicestershire is a fantastically diverse community and we are constantly reflecting on how we can reach more people affected by dementia who identify as BAME and LGBT+ as well as increase the diversity of our workforce.
Experience of working with BAME and LGBT+ communities, to support us with this work is desirable but not essential. If you have a passion for supporting people affected by dementia and want to be involved in the shaping and delivery of our service, then we would love to hear from you.
About Alzheimer’s Society:
Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Leicester
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 28 hours per week
Salary: £15,971.20 - £16,616 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Closing date: 08 July 2020
Interview date: TBC
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity etc.
Mansfield, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
The Inspire and Achieve Foundation (IAF) is a local, Mansfield-based charity that helps disadvantaged young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) conquer challenges, find their motivation and work towards a positive future.
We run a variety of outreach, mentoring and training programmes, including the Prince’s Trust Team Programme, to help young people aged 16 – 25 gain confidence and progress into employment or education.
We’re now looking for a Mentoring Manager to join our teams across Mansfield, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and deliver projects that provide the support disadvantaged young people need to make a success of their lives, exceed expectations and achieve more than even they imagined.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Make a lasting difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people
- Join a team who are passionate about giving back to society
- Enhance your experience with an established local charity
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an individual with plenty of experience of working with young people and passion for making positive changes in their lives to advance their career with us.
Young people without a solid start in life need your help and support when it comes to making big decisions, moving their lives forward and achieving their potential. The services and projects you will be involved with will act as a springboard for the young people we help, setting them on the right path, helping them gain skills and ensuring that they can make a success of their lives.
So, if you are ready to be challenged, ready to get involved and ready to enable and support, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.
The Role
As the Mentoring Manager, you will be tasked with managing and delivering a range of mentoring and outreach programmes across Mansfield, Nottingham and throughout Nottinghamshire.
Line managing operational staff within each service, you will oversee the mentoring and outreach staff, manage service operations, deal with the governance, risk and quality aspects and develop partnerships and projects.
Specifically, this will involve:
- Supporting, supervising, reviewing, line and performance managing, inspiring and motivating your team
- Delivering projects, developing strategies, capturing requirements and managing budgets
- Planning, delivering and co-ordinating programmes
- Managing the quality of each service, acting as data controller and reviewing internal policies and procedures
- Assessing, managing and mitigating risk
- Leading stakeholder management and working with Directors to identify new projects
About You
To be considered as a Mentoring Manager, you will need:
- At least three years’ experience of working with young people between the age of 16-26 years who are NEET
- A minimum of three years’ experience providing IAG and a proven track record of successfully assisting young people into employment, education or other positive outcomes
- At least three years’ experience of engaging and recruiting hard to reach young people
- Experience of working in an outreach and community based role with a range of agencies and organisations
- Experience of project management
- Demonstrable ability to effectively support, gain the respect of, and build trusting and positive relationships with young people
- Extensive knowledge of managing and implementing Safeguarding processes and procedures
Due to the nature of this role, an enhanced DBS check will be required.
Experience of securing Matrix or other quality mark accreditations would be beneficial to your application. Extensive third sector, DWP and/or education contacts in Nottinghamshire relevant for NEETs would also be an advantage.
Other organisations may call this role Service Manager, Outreach Manager, Project Manager, Outreach Services Manager, Young Peoples’ Service Manager, Young Peoples’ Project Manager, Community Services Manager, Children and Young People Support Worker, or Mentor.
The closing date for this role is the 7th July 2020 with interviews scheduled for Tuesday 14th July 2020.
Webrecruit and The Inspire and Achieve Foundation (IAF) are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Mentoring Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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Creative Support have recently been working with a housing provider to secure a new cluster of 8 flats within the Loughborough area.
This project provides support to individuals with complex mental health needs to enable them to build their daily living skills and confidence to empower them in their everyday lives.
You will manage the project in accordance with their holistic strengths-based support plans.
You will need to be flexible, have excellent communication and organisational skills, and have the ability to use a computer.
In this role you will also need to be a hands-on manager and a positive role model.
If this describes you and you want a challenge, then please complete and submit a Creative support application form.
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S V 2 is looking for a Crisis Worker.
S V 2 is a Charity working in partnership with Derbyshire Constabulary, NHS England and Derbyshire County Council to provide support for victims of rape and serious sexual assault at Millfield House, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) based in the middle of the County.
We are looking for a highly motivated Crisis Worker to be part of an on-call rota team providing Crisis Worker cover in the evening (5pm-8am) and at weekends, including bank holidays (8am-5pm & 5pm-8am).
The Crisis Worker role is to provide crisis management support to clients attending the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for a forensic medical examination.
This is a part-time position covering approximately 6 shifts a month, however double shifts are available.
Called out hours are paid at the rate of £11.45 per hour (time and half for evening and weekend and double time for bank holiday work).
The Crisis Worker will also be paid 2 hours per month for home administration £22.91 and £83.78 per month in recognition of your on-call time.
The Crisis Worker will cover the Advice Line whilst on call. Advice Line calls will be paid at the appropriate pro rata hourly rate for each 15 minutes or part thereof.
To apply for this post, you will need:
- To be no further than 40 minutes from Millfield House (DE55) when on call
- At least two years’ experience of working with trauma
- Flexible way of working
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times in all aspects of the work.
- To be a team player, excellent communicator and flexible in approach, attitude and work.
- Driving licence and access to a car with business insurance
It will be necessary for you to apply for a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and be subject to Police Vetting as a requirement for this position.
Applicants should register their interest by clicking the ‘apply on line’ button and attaching their CV. We will then contact you and provide you with an Application Pack.
If application is successful, interviews will be held on 1st July 2020.
“Building profit for purpose”
Position: Independent Director
Location: Sherwood Rise, Nottingham
Salary: £2,647 per annum
Hours: 6 scheduled meetings per annum, completion of mandatory training and appraisals and other ad hoc requirements from time to time
Closing date: 6th July 2020, 12 noon
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Independent Director to join our clients’ Board
Who they are
Our client was founded in 1973, they are an agile, forward thinking organisation committed to providing and managing housing for people in need, as well as offering vital care and support services. They manage over 9,500 homes, house more than 20,000 people in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. In partnership with 30 local authorities, they build new affordable homes to meet local needs. This includes homes for sale, rent, shared ownership and ‘try before you buy’ schemes; and this is where their commercial subsidiary comes in!
The Association is governed by a Board, who are collectively responsible for ensuring success by directing their affairs and determining strategic aims.
The Board has a proud history of having a mix of members from diverse backgrounds; with diverse expertise. To continue this trend, they are now looking to recruit an Independent Director for their subsidiary.
As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, our client welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. They particularly welcome applications from women, as they are currently under represented on the board.
Purpose of the role:
You will, amongst other things, contribute to the development of our client’s Corporate Plan and monitor its delivery; whilst overseeing the development programme for open market sale of around 50 units per annum.
You will approve, manage and monitor joint venture investments for housing development, training and development services and fulfil the statutory duties of a Company Director.
About You
You will have:
- Relevant experience as a board member or company director and be willing and able to communicate your views clearly and objectively; whilst demonstrating sound judgement
- Demonstrable sector experience relevant to housing development; commercial awareness; financial management.
- A clear understanding of the issues facing the Housing and Care sectors along with a strong commitment and empathy with the aims, values and objectives of the Association.
- Demonstrable understanding of the principles of best practice in governance and be a team player
- An understanding of the needs of diverse communities including people with disabilities and those who are socially disadvantaged
“We're a business that is commercially minded, but with a values-led heart” - quote from colleague
If you identify with our client’s values either live within the East Midlands or have a strong understanding of the housing challenges faced by the region, then we’d love to hear from you. You will be joining a successful Board and contributing to the development of a dynamic and well run organisation.
FULL TIME SUPPORT WORKER ROLES AVAILABLE IN SUPPORTED HOUSING PROJECTS FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE IN MANSFIELD AND SUTTON IN ASHFIELD , NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 37 HRS P/W, £16,915 - £18,430 PER ANNUM, FRWK03.
Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?
Are you passionate about supporting young people, especially the most disadvantaged and challenging?
Do you want to work for an organisation where 98% of employees say that they are proud of the work that they do?
We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Support Workers who would thrive in our accommodation services, working with homeless young people and adults aged 16-21, where no two days are ever the same. You would contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package enabling young people to develop the skills to empower them to move on to build sustainable independent futures.
This job might be for you if:
- You are flexible and happy to work on a rota system covering evenings, weekends and day shifts.
- You are a great listener, you are empathetic and understand what challenges young people with complex needs can face.
- You are resilient. You bounce back from difficulties and can manage stressful situations in a calm and positive way.
- You thrive working as part of a diverse team and are good at communicating with others.
- You are able to understand and follow policies and procedures and have a strong awareness of professional boundaries.
Experience of working with people is desirable however it is more important that you have the right kind of personal qualities we are looking for. We provide a comprehensive training package during your probationary period and throughout your employment.
Please follow the below link for further information on our service click here.
The appointment of successful candidates will be subject to the return of a satisfactory DBS and reference documentation.
To comply with the Government’s guidelines in regards to social distancing, Framework will conduct all interviews via 'Zoom' a video conferencing app that is available to all androids, iPhone, tablets etc. Candidates will need to ensure they have access to 'Zoom' prior to interview.
We will be shortlisting on 06/07/20 and interviewing successful candidates on 15/07/20.
Due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you have not received a response from Framework within this time then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.
What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services.
Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.
Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.
As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application
CVs will not be accepted
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
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SUPPORT WORKER ROLES AVAILABLE IN ACCOMMODATION SERVICES IN NOTTINGHAM. VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE INCLUDING BOTH FULL OR PART TIME AND PERMANENT OR 3 MONTH FIXED TERM POSITIONS. £16,915 PER ANNUM, FRWK03.
Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?
Are you passionate about supporting others, especially the most disadvantaged and challenging?
Do you want to work for an organisation where 98% of employees say that they are proud of the work that they do?
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate Support Workers who would thrive in an accommodation service, working with adults and young people, where no two days are ever the same. You would contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package enabling people to develop the skills to empower them to move on to independent living and avoid becoming repeat homeless. We recognise that our staff teams have been under additional pressure over the last few months and are looking to provide an extra layer of support by recruiting additional staff.
This job might be for you if:
- You are flexible and happy to work on a rota system covering evenings, weekends and day shifts.
- You are a great listener, you are empathetic and understand what challenges people with complex needs can face.
- You are resilient. You bounce back from difficulties and can manage stressful situations in a calm and positive way.
- You thrive working as part of a diverse team and are good at communicating with others.
- You are able to understand and follow policies and procedures and have a strong awareness of professional boundaries.
For all posts experience of working with people is desirable however it is more important that you have the right kind of personal qualities we are looking for. We provide a comprehensive training package during your probationary period and throughout your employment.
We are looking for successful candidates to work in various accommodation services across Nottingham City, with various hours available, starting as soon as is reasonably possible.
Please follow the below link for further information on our services click here.
You may be interested in either permanent or temporary, full or part time posts; please be clear on your application in the supporting statement section if you have a preference. If your application is successful this will also be discussed at interview.
The appointment of successful candidates will be subject to the return of a satisfactory DBS and reference documentation.
To comply with the Government’s guidelines in regards to social distancing, Framework will conduct all interviews via 'Zoom' a video conferencing app that is available to all androids, iPhone, tablets etc. Candidates will need to ensure they have access to 'Zoom' prior to interview.
We will be shortlisting on 06/07/20 and interviewing successful candidates on 14/07/20 and 15/07/20.
Due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you have not received a response from Framework within this time then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.
What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services.
Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.
Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.
As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application
CVs will not be accepted
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
Framework is a charity delivering housing, health, employment, support and care services to people with a diverse range of needs. Regardless of... Read more