Children and young people manager jobs

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children & Young People Caseworker (known internally as a Children & Young People's Domestic Abuse Practitioner- CYPDAP) to join the New Era team in our Stoke area , working 37.5 hours a week. This role will be supporting Children and Young people under the Government safer accommodation definition.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based in Stoke, hybrid working maybe considered. As a Children and Young People Caseworker (CYPDAP) you will:

• provide a high quality, end-to-end support to children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse across Staffordshire & Stoke-On-Trent.
• act as the single point of contact for young victims throughout their recovery process, delivering support and interventions either on a one-to-one basis or group setting.
• primarily support Children and Young People whose accommodation status could be counted as safe accommodation under the government definition.

You will need:

• an understanding of the current issues for children and young people experiencing crime, domestic abuse and relationship abuse.
• experience in identifying risk and protective factors in the assessment of the needs of children and young people and providing creative and innovative interventions to support their needs.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

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

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

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

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Benefits: Annual leave of 29 days (pro-rata) PLUS public holidays, flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages, annual staff awards, up to 7% employer contribution pension scheme, employee discount portal with all your favourite brands, check out more on our careers portal.

Contract/Hours: Permanent Full Time, Working 37 hours per week Monday - Friday 

Location: Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne

Closing Date: Midnight on Friday 15th July 2022,We may stop taking applications early than advertised if we find the right person. So, try to get your application in early.

We're thrilled that you're considering a career with Action for Children so here's what you need to know…. 

About Us 

Action for Children supported circa 600,000 children and families through our local services last year, but we want to be able to do more. By building on what we do - growing and delivering more services in more communities across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, we will be able to provide more emotional and practical care and support to children and young people who need it.

About the Role: 

Do you have a strong background in children's residential care? Are you focused and passionate about changing the lives of children and young people for the better? We have a unique opportunity for an experienced registered manager to join our team in the North East. These are exciting, challenging and rewarding roles with the opportunity to make a huge personal impact. The role will be based in Gateshead.

Due to continuing expansion, Action for Children is in the process of developing its residential homes for children and young people who are looked after. This is an incredibly exciting time to join a dynamic leadership team in the North East contributing to an innovative UK wide programme. Our successful applicant will have a real opportunity to build a team who will improve the outcomes of children and young people by providing trauma-informed, compassionate care for young people in a safe, stable and loving homes for them to live and thrive in. The successful candidate will bring with them their experience of working in ‘Good' or ‘Outstanding' Children's Homes.

What makes this Registered Manager role different to other similar roles is that you will be working a standard 37-hour week, mainly from Monday to Friday. Our children's home in Gateshead will accommodate a maximum of 4 young people at any one time. In addition, the Registered Manager will rarely be required to work as part of the shift or to sleep-in, although an additional payment for any sleep-in duties will be made. The Registered Manager will be on call a minimum of one week in eight and also provide on call cover to cover sickness and annual leave when required, for which £700 per annum will be paid in addition to your basic salary

As Registered Manager you will work with a range of professionals to ensure the children and young people you support develop to their full potential. You will lead, inspire and motivate your team to hold the highest aspirations for children and young people and will liaise closely with Ofsted to ensure regulatory compliance and excellence. We will actively support you in your role and provide you and your team with specialist training, development and supervision.

You will make a difference by:

 - Being responsible for the day-to-day management of a residential home which provides care and support to four young people, including safeguarding and Health & Safety matters, ensuring that all regulating body's expectations are met.

- Supporting Young People to achieve positive outcomes.

- Working within a Therapeutic model of care that has been specifically designed to support staff in providing trauma-informed, compassionate care for young people in residential care.

- Being knowledgeable and responsible for the safeguarding of young people.

- Link working with young people (managing paperwork and files).

 -  Managing a delegated budget, ensuring effective and efficient management of expenditure in the home.

 What You'll Bring: 

 In this role, you'll contribute to our vision of ensuring safe and happy childhoods. To achieve that real change to vulnerable children, young people and families, there'll be certain qualities that you will have.

Our job description for the Registered Manager outlines the requirements of the role but the ‘must-haves' are: 

- Level 5 qualification (e.g. Diploma in Leadership and management of Residential Childcare).

 - Substantial managerial experience working within a residential home for children.

 - Successful track record with OFSTED outcomes (Good or Outstanding)

- Experience of managing staff and volunteers.

- An understanding of attachment theory and impact of adverse childhood experiences on the development and behaviour of children and young people.

- A real compassionate and positive attitude is a MUST.

- We can't wait to hear from you – stay safe and happy.

Action for Children is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff, volunteers and the children and young people we support. We value the diversity of our staff and are dedicated to becoming the most inclusive Children's charity where all staff can thrive and be themselves. Therefore, we are actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups, particularly people with a disability and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within our organisation.

We are committed to our Diversity & Inclusion strategy and to becoming an anti-racist organisation. 

We'll be happy to give you any support you require.  

As part of our family support service, The Joshua Tree provides opportunities for all members of our families to connect with and gain support from our team of support workers. This includes children and young people that are newly diagnosed with cancer, on treatment and post treatment, as well as siblings and wider young family members.  By developing a positive, trusting and caring ongoing professional relationship with the children and their families, the families will feel comfortable and confident in visiting the centre on a regular basis.

The key purpose of this role is to plan and deliver a high quality, child focused programme of activities for children aged 0 to 18 affected by childhood cancer. Over the next 12 months the Support Centre will be utilised during the daytime, after school times, in the evenings, at weekends and during the school holidays, therefore flexibility on working days and times is essential. The role will also include delivering 1 to 1 support programmes to enhance emotional wellbeing with children in school or at their home. This means that there is an expectation for Family Support staff to travel and be willing to use their car for business purposes. Post holders must have a full driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle. Mileage expenses will be covered by the employer.

It will be important to maintain the playroom, teenage areas and playground at the Support Centre, as well as planning, organising and implementing activities, programmes, groups and individual care plans to suit the needs of children and young people.

Strong communication in this role is key and this includes liaising with other members of the family support team to co-ordinate targeted interventions when required e.g. counselling, art therapy, nutrition advice, personal training, school support etc. This post also involves an element of administrative duties as well as monitoring the impact our work is having on our beneficiaries and regularly updating our new Lamplight Database system.

The nature of work is hugely rewarding it can also be emotionally demanding. A full induction programme and training will be provided and we are a very supportive team, offering regular supervision and reflection time to support emotional wellbeing. The post holder will follow The Joshua Tree's values and effectively communicate with service users, their families, colleagues and educational and healthcare professionals.

Reports to: Children’s Services Manager

Main Objectives of Post 

• Supporting the Children’s Services Manager in the smooth running and development of children’s services 

• Dealing with queries from CYP Team members 

• Being a first point of contact for external stakeholders 

• Producing monthly and quarterly reports 

Detailed Description: 

Supporting the Children’s Services Manager in the smooth running & development of children’s services 

• Ensuring that appropriate records are kept by all workers in children’s services and for children’s services as a whole 

• Ensuring all data for children’s services is entered and up to date 

• Attending relevant external meetings related to children’s services, including substituting for the CSM on appropriate occasions and where necessary

• Assisting the CSM in the set-up of new schools

• Carrying out some school review meetings at established schools 

• Attending project meetings relating to CYP services 

• Working with the Children’s Services Manager and other managers to organise events related to young people’s services 

• Organising CYP team meetings, including arranging for meeting space, liaising with the Children’s Services Manager and schools team on agenda, writing up and sharing meeting summaries 

• On occasion, chairing the CYP team meetings 

• Organising and taking part in recruitment activities for children’s services as required and appropriate 

• Updating any documents used by children’s service workers as required

• Support CSM with monitoring sickness and absence within the team and provide information to Operations Assistant to assist with invoicing as required.  
   

Dealing with queries from CYP Team members 

• Responding to and resolving queries from member of the CYP team made in person, telephone and via internal messaging 

• Supporting CYP Team members with any administrative and/or technical queries.

Being a first point of contact for external stakeholders 

• Liaising with external stakeholders and resolving any queries 

• Escalating any issues from external stakeholders to CSM 

Producing monthly and quarterly reports 

• Liaising with the Data Administrator to ensure accurate data for all Children’s Services, resolving and queries and discrepancies 

• Producing monthly and quarterly services reports for contracts in line with contract agreements 

• Ensuring all contract requirements are being met in relation to reporting functions 

• Liaising with the Children’s Services Manager to share reports as required 

Quality 

• Work with the Operations Manager, CSM and other staff to achieve relevant quality assurance standards 

• To work to high professional standards in all areas of work 

• High level of commitment to working within Beacon’s purpose and values 

• Maintain strict confidentiality and a respectful attitude towards clients and the wider work 

• To work within all policies and procedures of Beacon and ensure that you are familiar with and understand all of the latest policies and procedures as they relate to your work 

• To take part in regular performance reviews with the Children’s Services Manager 
   

Information Governance 

• Abide by all policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, maintaining up to date knowledge and training as required 

• Working accurately and consistently to help ensure information security and confidentiality 

Development 

• To identify any of your training and development needs and ensure you make the Children’s Services Manager aware of them 

• To take part in any training agreed as appropriate to your role and development needs 

• To work with the management team on maintaining strong relationships with volunteers, staff and external agencies 

• To attend the office meetings as appropriate and contribute to the discussions and the smooth running of the office 

Other 

• To be a key holder, opening and closing the premises as required 

• This job description is not a list of all duties, so there is a requirement to undertake any other duties commensurate with the post after discussion with the line manager 

For full details, please read through the attached application pack amd complete the online application form to be considered. 

What’s great about working with children and young people?

It’s many things, seeing young people develop skills, confidence and self-esteem… making friends… trying new things… developing resilience… establishing their own identity… achieving dreams and goals… reaching their potential!

You could be part of this.

We are looking for people who can quickly establish rapport with children and young people and their families, and take the lead in arranging and delivering fun activities that challenge and inspire participants.  

1 x full- time role- Maidstone & Gravesham- worked across Wednesday to Saturday

1 x part-time role- Sevenoaks & Dartford- worked across Thursday to Saturday

You’ll join an established team working with vulnerable children and young people aged 8-19 years, delivering a programme of late afternoon activities, Saturday clubs and school holiday trips and events.

You will build the programme for your area; planning, organising and risk assessing activities that match the interests and needs of the young people, supporting personal development, independence and community engagement. You’ll then lead the activities, working alongside colleagues and volunteers to support the young people to participate, interact and make choice and decisions together.

You’ll be allocated an existing caseload of children and young people with disabilities, and will take on new referrals, working with participants and their families to create appropriate care plans. You will need to keep excellent records and maintain regular communication with families.

We want to reach more young people, so there will be opportunities to promote the service by visiting schools and community groups, and to develop wider networks. Applicants may have relevant experience of working or volunteering in education, health or social care, or be looking to start a career working with children or young people.

There is some flexibility on the hours and days to be worked and this can be discussed on application. Car Driver essential. Salary is pro rata for part-time roles. 

We offer our employees: 

• Inclusive values-based environment
• Competitive remuneration package 
• Workplace pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for hybrid working  
• Benenden Health Care 
• Death in Service Benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
• Development opportunities
• and more 

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details. 

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities. 

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact. 

Do you want to make a difference now and for the future?

Are you confident, approachable, self-motivated and have a flexible attitude?

Then join our team supporting Young Carers, aged 5-18 years, who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse.

You’ll deliver the service across a designated area, so your own car is essential. You will manage an existing caseload and new referrals, meeting with families and Young Carers to complete statutory assessments, and providing short-term interventions that support Young Carers to improve their resilience, educational chances and wellbeing. This might be signposting to local services, action planning, one-to-one support, or our workshop programme.

1 x full-time Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells

1 x full-time Dartford & Gravesham

Working closely with schools and Childrens Services, you will make referrals to a range of professionals and community services, ensuring whole family needs are met and thereby reducing the impact of caring on the Young Carer.

As a CYP Coordinator, you will plan and deliver workshop sessions and respite activities, providing opportunities for Young Carers to spend time with their peers and recognise that they are not alone.

Applicants may have relevant experience of working or volunteering in education, health or social care, or be looking to start a career working with children or young people.

You can make the difference and give a Young Carer their childhood back.

We offer our employees:

• Inclusive values-based environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Workplace pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• Benenden Health Care
• Death in Service Benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
• Development opportunities
• and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

We have an exciting opportunity for Children & Young People (CYP) Programme Facilitators to join a new digital CYP Service (WeMatter), working 37.5 hours a week on a fixed term contract until 31.12.23.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

The role is based from home (which must be in England or Wales).

As a CYP Programme Facilitator you will be part of a newly established team within the WeMatter Service; a new digital service for CYP who have experienced domestic abuse. You will be responsible for providing safe, high-quality and consistent support to children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse through the online delivery of the CYP Recovery Toolkit. You will engage with children and young people who have experienced Domestic Abuse, to encourage involvement in the programme activity and to provide advice, information and advocacy where necessary.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

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

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

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

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Are you ready to support the Alliance's mission to create better futures for children and families, particularly those of the most disadvantaged? If yes, then this is the role for you.

The Early Years Alliance is looking to recruit a Children's Services Manager to join the Children's Services Department to lead our services in South of England, London and Midlands (this role focusses on supporting EYA settings in these areas however, you will need to be available to support settings nationally as required)

Main duties:

• To ensure that Early Years Alliance settings offer outstanding early years care and education and meet the charity’s mission to create better futures for children and families, particularly those of the most disadvantaged.
• Alongside the Children’s Services Director and Children’s Services Managers you will lead the development of our early years settings, championing high quality and creative early years practice.
• To provide skilled leadership to Childcare Operational Managers, enabling them to develop their skills and effectively support setting managers.  Leading on complex issues including being lead contact for Ofsted, Safeguarding and Personnel Issues.

Benefits: (include but not limited to)

• 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, additional annual leave for long service
• Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
• Can save up to 25% on 02 Refresh Airtime Plan if getting a new phone or tablet on 02
• Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme - an introduction payment of up to £300
• Access to qualified mental health first aiders and a wide range of wellbeing support.

Essential criteria:

• Level 6 qualification in Early Years or Leadership and Management
• Extensive experience in early years at a senior level
• Full and relevant early years qualification

Hours per week:35

Weeks per year:52

Interview process: 

1st stage interview: 11th July 2022 (you will need to be available to visit an EYA setting in your local area - location to be agreed if your application is successful)

2nd stage interview: 15th July 2022 (virtual interview with our panel via Microsoft Teams)

Please note our virtual interviews take place via Microsoft Teams, you may need to download this prior to your interview.

About The Service

The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation. 

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment.

Overview

Children and young people (CYP) are our future. Each day, our teams work tirelessly to reduce risk, build resilience and create hope for this future. Each year, we work with more than 40,000 young people. At Change Grow Live, we understand the opportunity we have to change lives. And we’re responding, to ensure we’re making the most of this opportunity. We have developed a range of new CYP senior leadership roles that will help us make more difference across the organisation, across partnerships and across society as a whole.

Working closely with our Director of CYP services and the wider senior leadership team, you will lead the delivery of our ambitious Children & Young People’s Strategy. You will be open, bold and work with compassion, inspiring local teams to do the same.

Responsibilities

2 x Head of CYP Services (Regional) 

North, Midlands or South regions availiable 

As Head of Children & Young People’s (CYP) Services, you will have strategic oversight and overall operational responsibility for a diverse regional portfolio of CYP services. With strong values based leadership, you will create the conditions for your teams to thrive. This includes promoting a culture where it is ‘safe to fail’, one that embraces learning, and where everyone can give their best.

These exciting roles will be system-oriented, building relationships and collaborating with a range of key stakeholders – both internally and externally. You will develop an understanding of changes and developments across Change Grow Live and the external landscape, identifying opportunities for integrated working. You will stay abreast of cutting-edge developments and best practice within the CYP field, leading and steering the organisation to make more difference.

As a champion for positive change, you will develop a strong vision for the future of CYP services regionally. You will work with young people, internal colleagues and external partners to make this vision a reality.

If you believe in people, really want to make a difference to young people’s lives, then why not apply to join our expanding team. Check out the job description to find out more about our Head of CYP Services roles.

We want our team to better represent our workforce, bringing greater diversity of thought, experience, and background to all that we do together. We’re looking for people who are passionate about Change Grow Live’s mission, vision and values. People that want to make a real difference and have tonnes of fun in the process!

If you’re a values-based leader, a strong communicator, and a strategic thinker, we’d love to hear from you!

Flexible working options including home working and offices across the UK, including London, Brighton, Manchester and Leeds.

To apply, complete the online application.  It’s helpful to think about why you’d like to join the team, what you’d bring to the role and where you’ve made a difference.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 56 to 59 (£57,028.79 - £60,424.21)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Interview Date

28/7/2022

Closing Date

17/7/2022

Part-time 21 hrs p/w with the potential for full-time subject to funding

Fixed term contract for 1 year

Camberwell, London SE5

Ref: CFM-223

Are you a compassionate, collaborative and influential individual with a proven record of working with socially excluded young people and adults?  Looking for an exciting and rewarding new career opportunity?

If so, join St Giles Trust as Children and Families Service Manager, where you will provide a high-level service and management support for London-based children and families projects as well as managing a team of SOS Gangs and Family Gangs Workers.  You will also have a national and organisational remit, which will offer professional, expert advice, information and support on children and family issues across all St Giles Trust’s client services.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this vital role

Our successful candidate will lead on Children and Families Services across the organisation, which will include planning and providing advice, support and training to team members and attached volunteers in the form of team meetings, regular supervision meetings and daily contact.  You will also manage a team of front-line caseworkers and senior caseworkers and services as assigned, plus support and contribute to funding bids, strategic planning and development meetings and promotional activities.

We will count on you to ensure that monthly and quarterly reports are prepared and provided to contract managers and funders, while monthly performance data reports, narrative reports and risk registers are sent to the SMT.  Ensuring that referred clients are assessed with reference to St Giles Trust practices and that staff produce support and risk management plans based on these assessments is a key duty, as is developing and maintaining strong relationships with referral agencies.

What we are looking for

• Extensive supervisory experience in a social care and/or criminal justice setting
• The ability to provide support, supervision and coaching to staff
• Experience of casework or casework supervision, particularly disadvantaged families with complex needs, families or young people affected by gang and county lines activity or victims of serious youth violence
• Significant experience of managing teams who are geographically spread with multiple partnerships
• Strong interpersonal, negotiating and project management abilities
• Experience of setting up and operating systems to monitor and report on work with clients

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, childcare vouchers, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 10th July 2022. Please apply early as interviews will be conducted when suitable applications are received.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be DBS Checked.

Service: Children & Young People Early Help Digital Intervention Service. This is a new and innovative partnership between BfB Labs and Hertfordshire Mind Network to provide a countywide Early Help Digital Intervention Service that is accessible to children and young people aged 5 – 18, at the earliest point of an emerging emotional wellbeing and/ or mental health need. This will form part of Hertfordshire’s CAMHS wider service provision.

Responsible to: CYP Coordinator

Responsible for: As a CYP Support Worker, you will provide online interventions to deliver this new and exciting, high quality service.

Based: Watford Wellbeing Centre

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week to be worked flexibly across a 7-day week, between the hours of 2pm – 10pm, excluding bank holidays. See Role Description below for more information.

Rate of pay: £21,500 -£22,145 per annum

Closing date: Monday 4th July by 5pm. We will close the advert prior to this date if we receive sufficient applications.

Interview date: Interviews to be held during the week commencing 11th July 2022, at our Watford Wellbeing Centre.

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement as to why you are suitable for the role. Clearly state your address, e-mail address, telephone number and whether you have a driving license and whether you own a vehicle.

We are recruiting to four vacancies for CYP Support Workers to join our exciting new service.

Do you want to lead a service that will support children and young people with mental health issues or emotional wellbeing needs?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Empathy, Respect, Integrity and Excellence and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?

If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement as to why you are suitable for the role.
Clearly state your address, e-mail address, telephone number. You must have a driving license and access to a vehicle.

Hertfordshire Mind Network (HMN) has been awarded Hertfordshire’s CAMHS Early Help Digital Intervention Service. The CYP Support Workers will be responsible for implementing and delivering this innovative partnership between BfB Labs and HMN. Together, we will provide a countywide early help digital intervention service that is accessible to children and young people aged 5-18, at the earliest point of an emerging emotional wellbeing and/or mental health need. The service will operate between 14:00 – 22:00 seven days a week.

Our trauma-informed model offers a range of support options for CYP, based around digital interventions and supported by one-to-one and group sessions, so children and young people can engage in the way that works best for them. The service will build resilience in CYP by working with them to develop coping strategies and solutions that will enable them to improve their own health and wellbeing. We will also provide advice and guidance to parents/families/carers and professionals to provide a holistic response to supporting CYP and creating a network around them to empower and enable positive change.

 As a CYP Support Worker, you will provide online interventions to deliver this new and exciting, high quality service in accordance with contractual requirements, and ensure that we are supporting the needs and aspirations of Hertfordshire residents.

Service Objectives

 The objectives of the CAMHS Early Help Digital Intervention Service are to:

§ Promote resilience and strategies that encourage coping and self-management for CYP, enabling a reduction in referrals to more specialist provision.

§ Increase the number of CYP who access evidence-based mental health interventions.

§ Ensure more CYP in Hertfordshire have improved awareness and knowledge about emotional wellbeing and mental health.

§ Develop an early intervention pathway for children and young people to enable individuals to get timely, responsive support aligned to their needs.

§ Reduce waiting times for CAMHS by providing a timely and effective early help service.

§ Help parents and carers to better support their CYP through access to relevant, clear and accessible information about mental health and emotional wellbeing.

§ Provide a safe and secure online environment for CYP.

§ Reduce the number of CYP experiencing a relapse in their mental health.

§ Contribute to the de-stigmatisation of mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Accountability

You will be line managed by the CYP Coordinator – Early Help Digital Intervention Service (CYP) for Hertfordshire Mind Network but will manage your own workload, prioritising tasks and working on your own initiative.

Key Responsibilities (Service & Staff)

 § To carry Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values through the CAMHS Early Help Digital Intervention Service.

§ To deliver high quality provision to support CYP, using online digital platforms to provide one-to[1]one and group interventions according to risk assessments and regularly reviewed support plans. § To receive referrals and undertake appropriate risk assessments and make direct contact within 48 hours of referral.

§ To put any necessary safeguards in place for supporting CYP and families, working in line with Hertfordshire Mind Network’s policies and procedures.

§ To create and review support plans four weekly as part of your intervention.

§ To work holistically to support wider family members and professionals, around the child or young person.

§ To liaise with professionals and referrers.

§ To support CYP face to face where necessary.

§ To maintain and build positive relationships with BfB, carers, CYP, and wider stakeholders including those in health, education and social care, the wider CAMHS system and Just Talk partnership.

§ To record and maintain data recording of client outcomes, with the use of monitoring tools.

§ To take responsibility for inputting and collating data in line with project outcomes and monitoring.

§ To act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other team members, CYP, parents/carers and stakeholders.

§ To work in a way that acknowledges personal, social, cultural and spiritual strengths and needs of individuals.

 § To work flexibly and where needed across HMN Centres and Community sites.

§ To be responsive when dealing with issues and escalating these as appropriate and necessary, in line with Hertfordshire Mind Network’s policies and procedures.

§ To represent the organisation at key operational forums including promotional events, acting as an effective ambassador for Hertfordshire Mind Network at all times.

Key Responsibilities (CYP & Parents/Carers)

 § To ensure CYP user involvement and a person centred approach are embedded within services.

 § To liaise with CYP, family and carers, partners and local stakeholders to ensure that services are reviewed and co-developed over the lifetime of contracts.

§ To carry out risk assessments in a timely manner and review these regularly.

General

§ To ensure compliance with legal, ethnical, regulatory and social requirements.

 § To manage personal resources and own professional development.

§ To ensure all duties are carried out in a manner which promotes equity, inclusion and diversity.

§ To promote a health and safety culture within the workplace, observe all health and safety rules and procedures as required and where appropriate conduct risk assessments.

§ To ensure that essential information of a sensitive or personal nature is not disclosed to or discussed with inappropriate persons.

§ To work outside of normal office hours (including evenings and weekends).

§ At all times to carry out every aspect of your duties with due regard to Hertfordshire Mind Network’s policies and procedures including the Equalities Statement.

§ To ensure Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values are embedded across all CYP services.

§ Maintain full accountability through supervision, working professionally and with integrity.

§ Undertake other duties as may be reasonably determined by the Head of CYP & Crisis.

Colleagues (Team)

 § You will be part of a wider team consisting of other CYP Support Workers, a Group Facilitator, CYP Coordinators and a Service Manager, alongside wider HMN colleagues and volunteers

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children & Young People Caseworker to join the Victim Support team in Lancashire, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

An opportunity has arisen for a case worker to join the NEST team to deliver the service to the young people of Lancashire. The post is Fixed Term till March 2025.

You will be based at our Blackpool office, however you may be expected to cover other areas of Lancashire if a need is identified needed.

As a CYP worker you will play a vital role in delivering our structured support service to young victims of crime and domestic abuse (aged 5-18). You will be responsible for establishing contact with victims to assess the impact of crime and providing appropriate information and support as needed.

You will have the relevant professional qualification and evidence of successfully delivering support to vulnerable children and young people. An understanding of the current issues for children and young people experiencing crime and the impact and effects of trauma and abuse.

You will be confident; self-motivated and have the ability and experience to motivate others to achieve results. Along with a high resilience and the ability to work under pressure.

You must hold a full clean driving license (and access to a car). * If you have a disability that prevents you from driving please specify so we can assess what reasonable adjustments can be made.

About Us:

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

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

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

How to Apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date

Service: Children & Young People Early Help Digital Intervention Service. This is a new and innovative partnership between BfB Labs and Hertfordshire Mind Network to provide a countywide Early Help Digital Intervention Service that is accessible to children and young people aged 5 – 18, at the earliest point of an emerging emotional wellbeing and/ or mental health need. This will form part of Hertfordshire’s CAMHS wider service provision.

Responsible to: Head of Children & Young People and Crisis

Responsible for: As Services Manager, you will manage and motivate team members to deliver this new and exciting, high quality service in accordance with contractual requirements, and ensure that we are supporting the needs and aspirations of Hertfordshire residents.

Based: Watford Wellbeing Centre

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week to be worked flexibly across a 7-day week, between the hours of 2pm – 10pm, excluding bank holidays. See Role Description below for more information.

Rate of pay: £30,000 -£32,960 per annum

Closing date: Monday 4th July by 5pm. We will close the advert prior to this date if we receive sufficient applications.

Interview date: Interviews to be held during the week commencing 11th July 2022, at our Watford Wellbeing Centre.

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement as to why you are suitable for the role. Clearly state your address, e-mail address, telephone number and whether you have a driving license and whether you own a vehicle.

We are recruiting a CYP Services Manager to join our exciting new service.

Do you want to lead a service that will support children and young people with mental health issues or emotional wellbeing needs?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Empathy, Respect, Integrity and Excellence and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?

If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement as to why you are suitable for the role.
Clearly state your address, e-mail address, telephone number. You must have a driving license and access to a vehicle.

Hertfordshire Mind Network (HMN) have been awarded Hertfordshire’s CAMHS Early Help Digital Intervention Service. The Services Manager will be responsible for implementing, delivering and developing this innovative partnership between BfB Labs and HMN. Together, we will provide a countywide early help digital intervention service that is accessible to children and young people aged 5- 18, at the earliest point of an emerging emotional wellbeing and/or mental health need. The service will operate between 14:00 – 22:00 seven days a week.

 Our trauma-informed model offers a range of support options for CYP, based around digital interventions and supported by one-to-one and group sessions, so children and young people can engage in the way that works best for them. The service will build resilience in CYP by working with them to develop coping strategies and solutions that will enable them to improve their own health and wellbeing. We will also provide advice and guidance to parents/families/carers and professionals to provide a holistic response to supporting CYP and creating a network around them to empower and enable positive change.

As Services Manager, you will manage and motivate team members to deliver this new and exciting, high quality service in accordance with contractual requirements, and ensure that we are supporting the needs and aspirations of Hertfordshire residents.

Service Objectives

 The objectives of the CAMHS Early Help Digital Intervention Service are to:

§ Promote resilience and strategies that encourage coping and self-management for CYP, enabling a reduction in referrals to more specialist provision.

§ Increase the number of CYP who access evidence-based mental health interventions.

§ Ensure more CYP in Hertfordshire have improved awareness and knowledge about emotional wellbeing and mental health.

 § Develop an early intervention pathway for children and young people to enable individuals to get timely, responsive support aligned to their needs.

§ Reduce waiting times for CAMHS by providing a timely and effective early help service.

 § Help parents and carers to better support their CYP through access to relevant, clear and accessible information about mental health and emotional wellbeing.

§ Provide a safe and secure online environment for CYP.

 § Reduce the number of CYP experiencing a relapse in their mental health.

§ Contribute to the de-stigmatisation of mental health and emotional wellbeing.

 Accountability

You will be line managed by the Head of Crisis & CYP for Hertfordshire Mind Network but will manage your own workload, prioritising tasks and working on your own initiative.

Key Responsibilities (Service & Staff)

 § To play an integral role in instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values through the CAMHS Early Help Digital Intervention Service.

 § To lead in the development and delivery of high quality provision, and to implement this brand new service.

§ To provide consistent and clear line management and senior leadership to a diverse team.

§ To provide staff with clear direction, excellent supervision and performance management using Hertfordshire Mind Network polices as required.

§ To induct all staff into the team.

§ To oversee the recruitment and management of key operational staff.

§ To maintain and build positive relationships with BfB, commissioners, carers, CYP, and wider stakeholders including those in health, education and social care, the CAMHS system and Just Talk partnership.

§ To work closely with HMN’s Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement Team, to develop and maintain the website, digital platforms including social media, and printed materials regarding content, branding, resources.

§ To take an active role in and contribute to the CAMHS Redesign programme.

§ To work with the Heads to generate new services in line with identified need.

§ To ensure Hertfordshire Mind Network’s strategy translates into operational policy and that all staff understand the vision, ethos and objectives of the service.

§ To oversee and ensure project plans are developed and implemented.

§ To take responsibility for managing the delivery of all contract and grant agreements ensuring that all performance and reporting requirements are met, and liaise with contract managers and Commissioners as required.

§ To encourage a culture of continuous performance improvement at individual, service and organisation level.

§ To act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other team members, CYP, parents/carers and stakeholders.

§ To work in a way that acknowledges personal, social, cultural and spiritual strengths and needs of individuals.

§ To confidently deliver training to a range of audiences.

§ To work flexibly and where needed across HMN Centres and Community sites.

§ To be responsive when dealing with issues and support with the On-Call Rota as part of the Senior Management Team, liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead as appropriate.

§ To ensure all policies and procedures are current, understood by operational staff and that they are working within these policies and procedures.

§ To work with the relevant Head to set budgets for operational services and to ensure that budgets are managed appropriately.

 § To support payroll on a monthly basis.

§ To respond to and escalate complaints about services as per the complaints policy and to support the Senior Management Team in dealing with such complaints.

 § To represent the organisation at key operational and strategic forums acting as an effective ambassador for Hertfordshire Mind Network at all times. This includes, CAMHS Redesign Task and Finish Groups, partnership meetings.

§ To embed volunteers within the relevant services where possible.

§ To work with the CEO, the Board and National Mind to support the leadership of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities (CYP & Parents/Carers)

 § To ensure CYP involvement and a person centred approach are embedded within services.

§ To liaise with CYP, family and carers, local stakeholders and commissioners to ensure that services are reviewed and co-developed over the lifetime of contracts.

§ To arrange regular case audits (internal and external) and ensure results are acted upon within the team.

§ To carry out organisational and service risk assessments.

§ To provide support and coaching to staff when they are supporting CYP who have multiple and complex needs.

General

§ To ensure compliance with legal, ethnical, regulatory and social requirements.

 § To manage personal resources and own professional development.

§ To ensure all duties are carried out in a manner which promotes equity, inclusion and diversity.

§ To promote a health and safety culture within the workplace, observe all health and safety rules and procedures as required and where appropriate conduct risk assessments. § To ensure that essential information of a sensitive or personal nature is not disclosed to or discussed with inappropriate persons.

§ To work outside of normal office hours (including evenings and weekends).

§ At all times to carry out every aspect of your duties with due regard to Hertfordshire Mind Network’s policies and procedures including the Equalities Statement.

§ To ensure Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values are embedded across all CYP services.

§ Maintain full accountability through supervision, working professionally and with integrity.

 § Undertake other duties as may be reasonably determined by the Head of CYP & Crisis.

 Total staff overseen

 § Directly line manage a team of CYP Coordinators, who will oversee CYP Support Workers and a Group Facilitator.

 § Overall responsibility for the whole team delivering the CAMHS Early Help Digital Intervention Service.

§ As the service portfolio develops, there may be further line management responsibility, including staff and volunteers

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader, Triage team - Children & Young people's Services, to join the Pan London Children and Young People's Service, being responsible for managing the Triage team, working 37.5 hours a week, on a fixed term contract until July 2023 (Maternity Leave cover).

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts - Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based in our Earls Court office with flexibility of hybrid working. The role requires travelling to other VS offices across London.

As a Team Leader for the Triage team - Children & Young people's Service, you will be:

• Managing a team to deliver initial telephone-based support & an effective triage service to those affected by crime
• Responsible for line managing a team including recruitment, performance management & monitoring, support & guidance
• Accountable for the performance of the team including maintaining performance information, using outcomes to identify effective practice & ensuring compliance with national standards, codes of practice and all legislative requirements
• Assisting with the development and management of Key Performance Indicators, providing statistical information, accurate progress reports and taking appropriate action to address any issues
• Be the point of escalation for complex & sensitive cases, queries & complaints, whilst providing support, advice & guidance to the team
• Managing & monitoring workloads across the team, promoting effective communication channels to ensure best practice

You will need to have the following essential skills:

• Able to recruit, manage & develop an effective team
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience delivering a customer facing service in a setting
• Knowledge of voluntary & statutory agencies, issues facing the voluntary sector & an understanding of relevant professional roles
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of crime on those who experience it, a working knowledge of the criminal justice system
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of confidentiality and safe working practice
• Good communication skills, both verbally & written and ability to demonstrate empathy

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

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

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

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

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.