Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives. We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving alert assistance dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with other researchers, NHS Trusts and Universities internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small but fast-growing charity that is a world leader in its specialist innovative field.

THE JOB

INITIAL 12 MONTH CONTRACT WITH EXPECTATION OF RENEWAL

We are a small charity that punches above its weight. We receive no statutory funding and rely on the generosity of our many volunteers and supporters who raise awareness of our work and much needed funds.

The main purpose of this role will be to build and develop local volunteer groups in your region with the aim of increasing both awareness of the charity’s life-saving work and local fundraising. Your role will be to support, develop and enthuse volunteers and fundraising groups to increase our supporter base and ensure fundraising activity is as effective as possible to achieve maximum income in your region.

We are looking for someone committed, passionate and full of ideas about how to engage with the many different communities and groups who support our work, and to reach new audiences so that our supporter network continues to grow to meet our ambitions

You will need to have:

• Experience in a similar role with a national charity where you have a proven track record of raising funds
• Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers
• Familiarity with social media  and CRM systems
• Experience of giving presentations with confident presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral  
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a variety of tasks 

You will need to be inspiring, with a creative streak that helps you to bring ideas and motivate people, have a positive attitude and  the ability to use your initiative and work effectively and efficiently without supervision 

If you are nterested and passionate about the work of the charity, and are prepared to work longer days, evenings and weekends to achieve our goal, please get in touch.

A full job description is available on our website.  Please submit your CV with covering letter explaining why you have applied for the role

We reserve the right to close the deadline earlier due to large volume of applications received

CLOSING DATE 5 DECEMBER 2020

We are seeking a qualified, innovative and experienced CYP Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver 1-1 and other wellbeing interventions to support the needs of young people with a visible difference across the UK.

Changing Faces is on the cusp of launching an exciting new nationwide service for Children and Young People (CYP) with a condition, mark or scar that affects their appearance (visible difference), and their families, building on our existing Regional Service in the North of England.

We are seeking a qualified, innovative and experienced CYP Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver 1-1 and other wellbeing interventions to support the needs of these young people across the UK.

The main purpose of the role is:

• To deliver 1-1 counselling, support and peer interventions to children and young people (CYP) with visible difference and their families across the UK
• To collaborate with the team to embed and develop and Changing Faces’ CYP wellbeing service model
• To build our national CYP Service across the UK to maximise the reach and impact for CYP with visible difference
• To position Changing Faces as the leading voice and expert on issues impacting people with visible differences.

We are looking for:

• A current, recognised counselling, psychology, or psychotherapy qualification (with appropriate professional registration), with at least two years’ post-qualification experience in health or social care
• Experience of providing high quality mental health interventions for children, young people and their families in an education, health or social care setting, conducting 1:1 counselling and group psychosocial support, via a variety of channels eg: F2F, phone, video call, webchat and other digital products
• Experience of autonomous management of a client case load, keeping accurate client records, recording clinical outcomes and reporting against KPI’s
• Knowledge and experience of using short-term approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and related techniques.

About Changing Faces:

Changing Faces is the UK's leading charity for everyone who has a mark, scar or condition that makes them look different. Being different in a society where there is such pressure to look a certain way is extremely difficult.

Children and young people with visible differences are vulnerable to isolation, loneliness, social anxiety and low self-esteem. They face staring, harassment, bullying and even hate crime. They experience lowered expectations in school, problems getting work and stereotyping in the media. This can have a devastating, and lasting, impact on their wellbeing - we know one in three people with a visible difference feels depressed, sad or anxious because of how they look.

Changing Faces provides unique practical, social and emotional support for children, young people and adults affected by visible difference, we challenge discrimination, and we campaign for a world that respects difference.

Our Wellbeing services build confidence and resilience – giving people the tools to manage their feelings, cope in different social settings, handle other people’s reactions or deal with transitions such as starting school, uni or work. We are on the cusp of launching an exciting new nationwide service for Children and Young People, based in London, to build on our existing Regional CYP Service in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Changing Faces wants a future where everyone with a visible difference on their face or body has the confidence, support and opportunity to lead the lives they want.

Application process: Please send a full CV and covering letter to demonstrate how you meet the person specification and job requirements.

Contract: Full time (37 hours per work). Initially for 2 years.

Location: London-based role / working from home initially

Salary range: £29,940.98 – £33,698.84 (Changing Faces’ policy is to offer all posts at the first point on this scale/negotiable.)

Closing date: Monday 4th January 2021, 9am

Interviews: Monday 11th January and Tuesday 12th January 2021

To apply, please download the following:

• Cover Letter CYP Wellbeing Practitioner
• Job Description: CYP Wellbeing Practitioner
• Criminal Records Disclosure Security and Ex Offenders Policy
• Applicant privacy notice 2019

We look forward to receiving your application.

Deputy Store Manager

New Store Opening

FULL TIME: 40 hours per week

LOCATION: Yeovil

Salary: £18,600

Seeking a really worthwhile role? How about joining an organisation where your work positively impacts disabled children’s lives and the planet?

Our client provides access to the vital equipment disabled children and their families rely on, offering information and support through their team of dedicated healthcare professionals and sponsoring pioneering medical research into the causes of birth defects, they offer families a voice through their campaigns for change. Their recycling programme gives opportunities to people from all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and learn new skills.

Their mission, simply put, is to change lives and you could be a part of that change!

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Store Manager / Team Leader looking for their next progression, to make a real difference.

They are not like any other charity. All stock in their stores is new and donated by retailers, allowing them to create a heaven for bargain hunters and savvy fashionista shoppers who want designer and high street products at discount prices.

The Deputy Store Manager role in Newlife is unique, it allows you to create the extraordinary, by driving sales in your store to, in turn generate money to support Disabled Children and their families. No two days are the same and due to the nature of the business, the product type can quickly change so you have to be a fast thinker and swift on your feet to change the layout and merchandising to drive sales.

The organisation culture is based on a clear Mission, Vision and Values (MVV) which you will drive throughout your team, by role modelling the behaviours at all times. They expect the Deputy Store Manager to take personal ownership for developing and supporting the culture in their store which is reflective of the MVV. As an experienced retail manager, you will be motivated by results and have the drive for continuous improvement. In return, they can offer the environment for you to be your best and realise your potential.

What we are looking for:

You must be commercially minded; people orientated and deliver operational excellence, putting the customer at the centre of everything.

You will need to have previous retail management experience and be able to work alongside and operate effectively with the Store Manager and store team. You will maximise retail sales and profit through the effective day to day management of a sales team that will be made up of both paid employees and volunteers, live and breathe KPI’s, use your creative skills and imagination to merchandise the product to a high standard, ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service.

You will also need to be flexible in your approach to work to cover additional hours where required and be willing to cover at other stores on occasion to meet needs of the business.

The Benefits:

You will receive 28 days holiday, health cash plan membership, team member store discount and pension scheme membership…. and of course have the satisfaction of knowing that the worthwhile work you do is making a real difference!

You may have experience of the following: Store Manager, Deputy Store Manager, Shop Manager, Assistant Shop Manager, Charity, Retail, Third Sector, Supervisor, Charities, etc.

Ref: 95424

Senior Support Worker

Are you currently a Support Worker looking to move into a Senior Support Worker position? Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference to young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Maybe a career with our client is for you…

They are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker, or an experienced Support Worker looking to develop into a senior post. You support the Deputy and Residential Manager in supervising a team of staff with the aim to help their young people move into independent living in the future.

You will be based within their Residential Home in Bury working shifts over a 37.5 hour week consisting of earlies, lates and sleep-ins.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£10.43 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance 2 x your annual salary
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Senior Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To work alongside the Deputy and Residential Manager to support with the management of staff and smooth running of the home
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per their attached document (Writing reports, general office admin, etc)

Requirements of a Senior Support Worker

- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent within Care
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving License
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Tuesday 8th December 2020.

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

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.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 95343

Registered Cluster Manager

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Join us as a registered manager with Hft and you’ll develop your social care career with one of the leading names in the learning disabilities sector. You’ll go to work each day knowing you can make a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

You’ll be managing teams of people and using Hft’s unique, person-centred model to support adults with learning disabilities, enabling them to lead enjoyable, fulfilling lives. We give our registered managers significant accountability and opportunity. This is a key role and you’ll have a wide range of responsibilities across several different supported living and residential support services.

You will care about how you work in partnership with others, working closely with the people Hft supports and their families, along with your Hft colleagues, local authorities and other agencies. You’ll speak out for the people we support, negotiating the best possible support contracts. You’ll have great scope to innovate, network and make the most of collaborative opportunities.

At our specialist residential care service in Cambridgeshire we work closely with the people we support, their families, carers and health professionals to deliver services that are personalised to meet individual needs and wishes. We encourage the people we support to choose how they live, while our innovative solutions support people with learning disabilities in making those choices and leading fulfilling lives as part of their local community.

In addition we have a dedicated team who are specifically trained to meet the needs of people with Prader Willi Syndrome and challenging behaviours’.

Salary: £30,462 pa rising to £31,499 pa upon registration and successful completion of probationary period

Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire

Requirements:

This is a demanding role for someone who is ready to step up and take their leadership and management skills to the next level. You need to have a Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People Level 5 or equivalent. If not, you will need to be able to achieve this, with our support, within your first 12 months. You’ll also need experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, ideally with people with complex needs. Experience of supervising and managing a team is essential.

You’ll need to ensure that support from your registered services meets all the relevant fundamental standards and you’ll need to demonstrate you understand your legal responsibilities and know what to do to ensure a service is compliant.

A full, current UK/EU driving licence is also essential.

What we Offer

The career development opportunities are excellent. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support others to live the best life possible. Your registration and induction process will start as soon as you join

- Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme with telephone and face-to-face support options
- Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status
- Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme
- 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff)
- A contributory pension scheme, private health and life assurance
- Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning
- Free DBS Check

Closing date: 12th December 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Hft's usual terms and conditions apply.

Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do.
Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Registered Cluster Manager, Social Care, Supervisor, Team Leader, Not For Profit, Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Deputy Service Manager, Learning Disabilities, Senior Support Worker, etc.

Ref: 95426

Post Title: Information and Options Worker, South Bucks

Reports to: Buckinghamshire Mind Outreach Services Team Lead &

CMHT South Clinical Lead/Band 6 Supervisor

Salary: £22,500 per annum

Hours of Work: Full Time 37 hrs/week: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent

Work Location Based in High Wycombe, occasionally from Amersham and from home when required

About Buckinghamshire Mind

We’re Mind, the mental health charity.  We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support.  We provide a range of support services across Buckinghamshire including day services, education and training, counselling, services to prevent people from becoming unwell, befriending, peer support groups, children and young people’s services and employment support. We have an active Service User Council who ensure that we provide a voice for people with mental health problems in the county.  With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever. 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Information and Options Worker will help to raise patient awareness of alternative mental health services appropriate to personal need and circumstances as well as encourage and support service users to use these services to improve longer term mental health and well-being.

Working closely with the Community Mental Health Team the postholder will take referrals (post assessment or during treatment) and signpost patients aged 18-65 to appropriate community support services – both within Bucks Mind and with other service providers.

The post holder will work closely with service users to understand their recovery goals and provide ‘handholding’ support to enable service users to attend the groups/activities in the community. A high level of work will take place in community as well as from within the Valley Centre across varied short-term periods of work (often no more than 3 months with each service user).

The post holder will keep monitoring and impact data, provide regular stats and collate printed publicity material and information to supply to service users when required. Close liaison with the Buckinghamshire Mind community teams will also be required to ensure referrals into Buckinghamshire Mind services are well supported and that information and publications are up to date and available.

SUPERVISION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT

· Supervision is provided on a monthly basis by both Oxford Health and Bucks Mind.

· Buckinghamshire Mind has a system of annual appraisals.

· Buckinghamshire Mind is committed to training and allocates training according to a clearly defined annual training needs analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Raising Patient Awareness

• To take referrals from a number of sources within Oxford Health and dependent upon decisions taken during patient assessment and/or treatment have a 1:1 consultation with patients at the Valley Centre, patient’s homes and in community locations, and to provide details of the range of (support) options available in the community, signposting, referring or supporting as required.
• Provision of an individual face to face ‘options sessions’ for people at assessment stage who do not meet treatment threshold or are discharged from the CMHT treatment team. This will be done remotely if required by social distancing measures.
• Providing a digital option for the service, when and if required by Government guidelines on social distancing. This includes providing weekly activity packs/care packages sent via post, Zoom meetings/social activities, Facebook engagement and phone calls.
• Where needed take patients to the community groups/activities/services to promote their ability to attend the service regularly and independently.
• Liaise with Care Coordinators to agree on patient chosen activity and discuss future community-based support options as required.
• Ensure that the named Care Coordinator (or other referral source) is made aware of the recommendations so that they can be followed up.
• Attend the OH Service User Forum and Carers Forum and other meetings where patients will be attending to promote awareness.

Monitoring

• Monitor patient progress by liaising with CMHT colleagues and/or accessing electronic patient records.
• Reporting of service evaluation and outcome measures such as caseload, referral source, referrals, signposting recommendations, needs, progress measures, impact.
• Attend Multidisciplinary, Business meetings and any appropriate forum or team meeting, such as reflective practice, requested by manager to discuss and share information around potential patients.

Supporting and developing the Bucks Mind Information Service

• To support the development and provide updated information for the Buckinghamshire Mind Guide database and website.
• To liaise with outside organisations, individuals and the community at large to ensure the information we hold and distribute is correct, up to date and appropriate.
• To work with Bucks Mind colleagues to ensure that the online Bucks Mind Guide is well promoted and utilised across partner and community organisations.
• Monitor gaps in services and seek to mobilise additional provision to meet the needs of service users.

Interpersonal skills

• To communicate appropriately and effectively with service users and professionals across Bucks Mind, Oxford Health and the wider community.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork with the Information and Options Worker based in the North CMHT to ensure quality of service provision, attending weekly peer support where possible.
• To recognise, challenge and be responsive to stigma and discrimination of all kinds.
• To represent the organisation in a professional and appropriate manner at all times.
• To work creatively, looking at new possibilities, bringing new ideas to the team and respond appropriately to the needs and views of both current and potential service users.

Other

• To work within Buckinghamshire Mind’s policies and procedures including Performance Management, Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Service User Involvement, Health and Safety and the Code of Conduct.
• To keep informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind.
• To share ideas, issues, information with the team and in the wider Mind forum.
• To prepare for supervision and use it effectively.
• To keep line manager up to date and informed.
• To work in a flexible way to take on other responsibilities as appropriate.
• To attend both internal and external meetings for Buckinghamshire Mind and the CMHT.
• This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive.  It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post: Information and Options Worker, South Bucks

The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of Information and Options Worker.  Candidates are required to meet all the essential Conditions listed.  E = essential criteria; D = desired criteria.  Reference to both Conditions and Requirements in completing your application form will help in selecting candidates for interview.

General

• Supports the aims and work of Buckinghamshire Mind and Oxford Health NHSTF (E)
• Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all Buckinghamshire Mind and Oxford Health NHSTF matters (E)
• A positive attitude towards people with mental health problems, in-particular people’s ability to develop and change. (E)
• Has access to own vehicle with appropriate travel insurance (work related mileage will be paid) (E)
• Educated to degree level or above in a relevant subject area to the role. (D)
• Experience working with at risk adults with mental health needs. (D)

Planning, organising and administration

1. High level of ICT skills, and administration skills, including understanding and experience of using databases and data protection issues. (E)
2. Ability to write clear, concise and relevant notes pertaining to meetings with service users. (E)
3. Ability to prioritise work appropriately, meet deadlines, keep timely appointments and manage a varied diary whilst working under pressure (E)
4. Have sufficient knowledge to set up and provide support via digital online mediums, such as Microsoft Teams, Facebook and Zoom when Government guidelines on social distancing require a remote service.

Interpersonal and communication skills (inside and outside the organisation)

1. Ability to respond appropriately to people in distress and maintain appropriate boundaries. (E)
2. Work with patients/service users in a person-centred way (E)
3. Have capacity to work with empathy, kindness and patience with mental health service users. (E)
4. Be able to support people professionally and build positive rapport via varied mediums i.e. face to face, telephone or digitally online (E)
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills (E)
6. Experience and understanding of the importance of team working across varied community services (E)

Mental Health, Wellbeing and Information working

1. Have a good understanding of mental health, the factors that impact those who experience challenges to their mental wellbeing, as well as the barriers they may face in their daily lives. (E)
2. Understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of people living with mental and emotional problems. (E)
3. Understanding and knowledge of other mental health and related services, both voluntary and statutory, in the South Buckinghamshire area, and be able to signpost service users accordingly. (D)
4. Ability to work with service users in a solution focused way that supports them in their needs and journey to recovery. (E)

Organisational knowledge and understanding

1. The ability to work within Buckinghamshire Mind’s policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality and Safeguarding. (E)

Openness and accountability

1. The ability to prepare for and use supervision and team meetings well. (E)
2. The ability to take responsibility for your work and conduct and to make yourself accountable. (E)

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata
• Training and development opportunities
• Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
• Childcare vouchers
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests
• Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

VERY IMPORTANT:  Applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a ‘Supporting Statement’ which responds to each of the points listed in the Person Specification / Selection Criteria.  For example, a) An understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of people living with mental and emotional problems - please let us know what skills and experience you have that matches this criterion. The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made. 

The closing date for applications is 13th December 2020.

Interviews will take place week commencing 11th January 2021.

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

NOTE: The postholder will be an employee of Buckinghamshire Mind but will also be given an honorary Oxford Health contract in order to access premises and interrogate and upload patient notes.