Do you have an understanding of mental health issues or experience of working in mental health? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as a Casual Recovery Worker on an ‘as and when’ needed basis.

We are looking for a Casual Recovery Worker to join our team in Cheshire. A great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload, you love motivating and engaging people in a range of developmental and rehabilitative activities. What’s more, you have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people. You will also need good record keeping skills and be adept at data entry and willing to participate in a 24/7 rota that includes lone working, weekends, on call and sleep-ins across a variety of services.

We are looking for caring, consistent, flexible and creative individuals who work well under pressure and are keen to work in mental health. Good communication is essential, as is a good knowledge of mental health. You will receive a full induction, regular supervisions, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development by working across our range of services. You will also have access to learning and development opportunities.

The hourly rate for this post is £8.56 and there is the opportunity for a permanent position.

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? 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.

Right now, Holder House, Richmond Fellowship’s mental health registered care home in Abingdon, is looking for the right people to join their  team as Casual Recovery Workers .

Experience is beneficial while the right personal qualities are essential:

• You'll be caring, consistent, flexible, enthusiastic, compassionate, creative and, like us, keen to break down the stigma of mental health
• You are happy working both independently and as a valued member of our team
• You work well under pressure
• You know how to connect with people at all levels
• You'll be provided with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills by taking on extra responsibilities
• You'll enter accurate case notes onto our IT system, lead group activities, cook house meals with residents and dispense medication

You’ll ensure our residents:

• Are at the heart of everything we do
• Lead their own recovery and are involved in the decisions that affect their lives
• Follow their support plan, designed to meet their specific needs
• Achieve their goals and aspirations
• Develop their life skills
• Are motivated to achieve greater independence and access a range of work, leisure or educational opportunities too
• Access the full range of services by liaising with mental health teams, GP surgeries, the local council and charities etc

In return, expect some excellent benefits:

• Hourly rate of £9.21
• Sleep allowance (11pm to 8am) of £70.47
• Training and development opportunities.

So get inspired and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career today.

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 recovery is possible for everyone and that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide

We are currently seeking highly motivated and committed individuals to cover our current interim posts, as well as anticipated additional posts within our Pan London Offender Service.  Cover for Interim posts will initially be from 1 - 3 months however, there is the possibility for post to either be extended or become permanent.

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

Housing Advice Workers are based in Probation offices all over London, so our job opportunities may arise in any of the 28 London boroughs that we work in. You will be located between a maximum of two offices and work closely with Probation staff.

In your role, you will focus on sourcing accommodation for clients or supporting clients to sustain their current tenancy. The client group you be working with are offenders aged 18 plus, who are managed under the National Probation Service.  You will also provide advice and guidance to clients following an assessment of their support needs.

The ideal candidates will have knowledge and understanding of the benefit system, current housing legislation and making housing applications or sourcing other forms of accommodation for clients. You will also have experience of managing complex and difficult situations in relation to vulnerable people and be able to liaise effectively, with a range of service providers and agencies, in order to establish or improve services for our clients.

In return, we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and core training, to equip you with the tools to carry out your work successfully.

To find out more and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date for applications: ongoing

Interviews will be held on:  4th December 2019

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work.

We are seeking a part-time Befriending Project Worker for a fixed term until 9th April 2021.

Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, we are able to develop our befriending service and Passport to Wellbeing project in order to continue to meet the demanding needs of people over 50 and vulnerable members of our community.

The objective of the Befriending service is to reduce and eliminate isolation and loneliness, improve the quality of life, facilitate independence and maximise abilities of older and vulnerable adults.

The Befriending Project Worker will work with our Passport to Wellbeing team, consisting of 2 Project Workers, a Project Manager and volunteers, to deliver our befriending service across Wolverhampton in order to promote health and wellbeing, reduce isolation and loneliness and aid physical and mental wellbeing. This will include befriending visits, 1-to-1 and group meetings, supporting service users to attend medical and social appointments, advocacy and engaging external services on behalf of service users.

The post-holder will also undertake administrative duties and assist in the development of Moreland Trust, provide information and support to beneficiaries and service providers, carry out assessments, provide regular progress reports, networking, assist in fundraising and promotional events, undertake practical aspects of the service to identify the needs of the client groups and support volunteers and others on work experience.

Applicants are advised to refer to the job description and person specification to ensure they meet the essential requirements of the post.

Closing date: Friday 17 January 2020

Interview date: week commencing 27 January 2020

CVs will only be accepted with a completed application form.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring procedures (formerly known as CRB checks).

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

We have two training cafés in Oxford and London, where we provide practical hospitality training by serving fresh and socially conscious food and coffee. We also have eight charity shops in London, three of which already have coffee bars in them. You will be joining our café team on commercial with regular shifts in the coffee bars and Oxford café.

It’s an exciting time to join as we’re opening more coffee bars, reworking our café menus to place the training journey at their centre and exploring ways to involve our different customers in ending homelessness.

About the role

The Floating Barista is an exciting new role within Crisis. You will be the go-to person for all things coffee, including machine and equipment knowledge alongside an excellent working knowledge of current standards and trends in speciality coffee.

We will look to you to keep pushing the bar higher for the quality of coffee we serve and the customer service we deliver. You will also deliver coffee training for other team members, volunteers and occasionally trainees. Where possible you will support Crisis events with a mobile coffee offer and engage all our supporters in ending homelessness.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced barista with the confidence to deliver training to a wide range of different skill levels. You will also have a track record of driving income through customer service while meeting expenditure targets. You will be able to inspire and supervise team members, volunteers and trainees. The ability to organise events and coordinate different teams will also be essential.

Any advanced barista qualifications or experience using social media is desirable as is a keen interest in the retail world.

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

-Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
-Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
-25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please submit a CV and cover letter through CharityJob.  We encourage you to read the job pack and address the points of person specification in your cover letter in order to maximise your chances of being shortlisted.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team using the contact information on our website.

Closing date: 5 January 2020 (11.59pm)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

About UpRising:

Our mission is to open up the pathways to leadership for talented young adults from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and to equip them with the knowledge, networks, skills and confidence to fulfil their leadership potential, find new opportunities and transform the world around them through social action.

The role:

Working within the Operations team, the Finance and IT Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and providing efficient and effective processes, administration and information that supports staff at Uprising in all areas of finance and IT.  This includes, but is not limited to, finance processes for income, expenditure, payroll and pensions, and IT processes including Customer Relationship Management (Salesforce), IT systems, IT equipment and governance.

The successful applicant will be based in London. For the full details of this position (including complete job description, competencies and how to apply), download our job pack.

Important application details:

Application deadline: 9am Monday 6th January 2020

Interview date: w/c 13th January 2020

To Apply: 

1. Please send your Cover Letter and CV through our online portal.

2. For diversity monitoring, we also request that you fill in our Equal Ops Form,

Please note that we may contact suitable applicants before this date so you are encouraged to apply early.