Head of Respite and Care

18-Month Fixed Term Contract

This is a really exciting opportunity to join the Royal Air Force’s leading welfare charity and anyone who cares about delivering person-centred, holistic and effective support and has the right skill sets, should strongly consider applying.  The Fund’s vision is that no member of the RAF Family will ever face adversity alone.  We look to support all ages within the RAF Family (c1.1 million people) with the retired veterans and their partners/widows/widowers comprising c75% of the whole Family.  Enabling affordable support to this group is a key feature of this role.

Working alongside other Welfare colleagues, the occupant of this post will work in collaboration to develop plans for affordable respite services for those who need such help, including veterans and serving personnel.  In addition, the incumbent will lead the day to day management of all respite and care related cases; they will also manage two significant contracts and our advocacy service. This position plays a key role in the Welfare Directorate.   

The role will appeal strongly to someone who has knowledge of supporting the elderly in diverse roles.  The ideal candidate will have knowledge of respite care across the UK allied with strong experience or awareness of grant making principles, with some knowledge of CQC being helpful. Experience in the third sector is the most likely background but other areas such as housing, social services or care sectors might be equally appealing.  Candidates will need to be able to manage their team at Head Office and also be ready and able to network across the Cobseo sector and beyond. To do this, no matter their background, applicants will need to be engaging and credible and prepared to travel and give presentations as necessary.  The successful applicant will demonstrate their ability to work effectively with HoD level colleagues, individually and through the Welfare Management Board, as well as a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. They will also be versatile and imaginative, be able to think strategically but have a good eye for detail and have a clear focus on delivery; the post also requires a high level of individual work/output not just managing others.

A detailed job profile is available on the Fund’s website. For an informal discussion before 18 December, please contact Paul Hughesdon, the Fund’s Director Welfare and Policy via his EA Loretta.  Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to review the Fund’s website and published research – Meeting the Needs of the RAF Family and the 2019 Annual Review.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 4 January 2021. For those longlisted, suitability assessments will be held on Friday 8 January 2021, hopefully with a chance to virtually meet the welfare senior team.  Those shortlisted will be called back for interview on Friday 15 January 2021.  The post, which is for 18 months, becomes available in February 2021.

To apply, please email a covering letter (2 pages max - in which you should clearly explain how you meet the job profile), your CV (3 pages max) and provide details of your notice period, to Elizabeth Haigh, HR Advisor, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR or email. Due to the high number of applications expected, only those longlisted will be notified. 

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community.

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

Working with Welfare colleagues, to drive, lead and manage all aspects of the Fund’s charitable assistance concerned with respite provision disability equipment and domiciliary/residential care support, and the provision of advocacy support. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The leadership and output of the Respite & Care Team and for Respite policy and assurance UK-wide.
• Developing all aspects of respite care provision including the management and quality control of respite breaks
• This includes especial oversight, management and delivery of the delivery of the RAF Disabled Holiday Trust Manage, including the underpinning booking system reporting annually to the Welfare Committee.
• The leadership and output of the Care & Housing Advocacy team and for Care & Housing Advocacy policy and assurance UK-wide.
• Responsibility for developing all aspects of Advocacy provision, management and quality control/assurance
• Manage the EPV and OT contracts.
• Manage all R&C applications for financial assistance. Authorise grants of up to £10,000 and prepares casework for consideration at Grants Committees, with specific responsibility for serving cases.
• Audit casework output from the Respite & Care Team for QA.
• Visit respite and residential care providers and beneficiaries as required, and RAF bases and other welfare organisations with whom the Fund has either a working or supportive relationship.
• Co-ordinates the relationship between the Respite & Care Team and other relevant welfare teams
• Prepares the annual budget for income and expenditure of the Respite Care programme and the Respite & Care Team, and actively manages in year performance.
• Manages the recruitment and selection of staff into the Respite & Care Team, their performance management and the application of all related HR policies. 
• Promotes the provision of Respite & Care to the RAF and the RAF family.
• Represents the Fund on the Cobseo Care Cluster.
• Manage and maintain the Digital Resource for Carers in partnership with Carers UK.

DEVELOPMENTAL OBJECTIVES:

• Progressive acquisition of appropriate specialist knowledge through contact with other respite and care organisations
• Lead on stakeholder engagement with charities, benevolent societies and third sector organisations in relation to care, mobility or advocacy support.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Job Knowledge
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Drive, Energy, Motivation
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Accuracy and Time Management
• Budgeting
• Teamwork
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Planning
• Representation
• Leadership
• Management

QUALIFICATION(S), KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

Academic/Professional Qualification(s) or equivalent:

Essential

• Proven educational standard

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Knowledge/ Experience:

Essential

• Line management of staff
• Proven ability in welfare casework.
• Sound administrative background and ability to manage budgets.
• Basic understanding of the social care system.
• Experience of dealing with elderly people.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of the RAF.
• Working knowledge in the social welfare sector.
• Knowledge and awareness of State Benefits System.

Skills/Abilities:

Essential

• Team-building skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• IT literate; Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• A flexible approach to work, colleagues and change initiatives.
• Demonstrable presentation skills.
• Sound emotional intelligence acumen.
• A proactive and positive approach to work

Desirable

• Knowledge of CMS
• Understanding of UK-wide respite options
• Appreciation of military charity sector

Other Requirements:

• Travel to other Fund and UK locations (as appropriate).
• To carry out any other duties that is within the scope of the job as requested by Director of Welfare & Policy.

We are looking for an HR professional, with experience of TUPE and managing HR activities through transfer, to support The Start Well Trust through a period of organisational change.

The Start Well Trust brings together three local Children’s Centre organisations (including Home-Start Greenwich) to deliver an innovative model for Health Visiting, that wraps integrated services securely around children and families.

Home-Start Greenwich is providing HR support to the Start Well Trust during mobilisation and this role will support the TUPE transfer of around 100 staff from an NHS Trust to the Start Well Trust.Experience of NHS terms and conditions and policies and practice essential.

Full details can be found in the Job Description and person specification.

Architecture Sans Frontières –UK (ASF-UK) wishes to appoint a part-time Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the organisation. In consultation and under the direct supervision of the Management Committee. The post-holder will assist with the day-to-day financial management of ASF, as well as undertake general administrative tasks related to specific programmes and activities.

About ASF-UK

ASF-UK is a volunteer led nonprofit design organization that aims to build the capacity of urban practitioners and communities to work together to create more equitable cities. Our main areas of focus are Advocacy, Learning and Capacity Building, and Socio-technical Support. Current projects include community action planning  in Freetown, socio technical support to housing groups in London and research into inclusive design education. More information can be found on our website 

About You

This is an opportunity for a dynamic individual who is flexible and can work independently to support our volunteer management team and trustees. Candidates should be UK based, have good knowledge of financial record keeping and governance for small charities, experience in using google drive, google calendar, mailchimp, wordpress, and social media, experience supporting events and organising meetings. Initially this will be 1 day per week but we expect there will be additional days needed at busier times in the year and this will be agreed with you in advance.

Please apply with a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria by December 23th 2020 

DUTIES TYPICAL OF THE ROLE

Financial administration

Assist the organisation’s Management Committee  in the overall financial management of the organisation:

• Generally liaise with Management Committee, Trustees, Associates and accountants to ensure clear and efficient administration of the organisation.

• Responsible for checking bank account, compiling cash book and cash flow.

• Maintain all financial records (digital and physical file).

• Produce internal invoices and process payments in and out. 

• Produce receipts for payments received. 

• Process and pay expenses reimbursements for associates.

• Responsible for control and payment of overheads - such as office, website, Mailchimp

• Responsible for workshops and seminars expenses payments and filing paper trail. 

• Coordinate the compilation of the Statutory Annual Review of Accounts, liaising with accountants 

• File the Statutory Annual Review of Accounts and tax return with Companies House, HMRC and Charities Commission.

• Coordinate the compilation of ASF-UK’s annual review for general communications purposes.

Governance

• Act as point of contact among Trustees, Management Committee and Associates.

• Organise Trustees meetings, preparing any documents necessary, taking minutes, updating calendar with key events.

• Assist the Management Committee in the organisation and follow-up of the Annual General Meeting, including liaising with Members, Associates, and Trustees to ensure the smooth running of the event.

• Manage new and existing members, including welcome emails, membership cards, and membership renewal.

Communications

• Manage [email protected] email account; deal with general enquiries when possible, or addressing them to the correct team.

• Assist with the general maintenance of ASF-UK’s websites, blogs, and social media; ensure up to date information on the website.

• Assist with the organisation and promotion of events in collaboration with relevant Associates.

General

• Responsible for filing documents, organising Google Drive, dealing with technical issues when required.

• Responsible for looking after digital services that the organisation uses.

COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES ADMINISTRATOR & PROJECT SUPPORT

OASIS HUB WATERLOO

PART-TIME, 16 HOURS PER WEEK (0.4 FTE) INC THU MORNINGS.

FIXED TERM CONTRACT TO NOVEMBER 2021

SALARY:  £9,027 per annum (£22,568 FOR 1FTE)

Oasis’s vision is to create community hubs; creating safe and inspiring local neighbourhoods that provide integrated and diverse services to benefit the whole person and the whole community, which includes delivering first-class and innovative education.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community and Families Administrator & Project Support to work as part of our Oasis Hub Waterloo team, to administrate and support the delivery of Community & Families work in and through Oasis Hub Waterloo, into the local community.

The Small Project is a baby clothes library. It provides good quality, second-hand items to local families encouraging a sharing economy across families locally, as well as supporting those in need.  Face to face delivery and administration of referral processes and other aspects of our project work also. This role is multi-faceted, with administration and project support elements. Project support consists of both project delivery and administrative coordination of the Small Project, including the management of our referrals process. In addition to administrative skills, this will require good communication, interpersonal skills, clear instructions. - Face to face delivery will be necessary on Thursday mornings, but other working hours can be flexible and designed in agreement with line manager.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Work alongside the Community & Family Manager to provide administrative support, using simple referral, finance and reporting system
• To assist with the key events, holiday programmes and other family support activity
• To be the lead member of an organising committee
• To train volunteers in key delivery roles
• To do research, answer enquires and update social media, including website.

The successful post holder must have:

• A GCSE in English or relevant professional qualification or demonstrate by experience.
• Experience of working with data and information management and implementing administrative systems. Good knowledge of Microsoft including excel and word.
• Excellent organisational skills and interpersonal skills - caring and respectful (in order to support families in difficult circumstances)
• Experience with client facing delivery and working with volunteers

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Friday 4th December 2020.

Interviews will take place in Waterloo 11th to 18th December 2020 (possibly online)

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

We are a successful and dynamic voluntary organisation providing advice, information and range of support to refugees and asylum seekers across London. We wish to appoint an experienced Admin & Digital Support Officer to join our charity.

The main purpose of this position is to provide general administration and support to all staff with on line activities and provision including social media activities.

You will need experience of  admin work, direct work with Asylum Seekers/ Refugees and extensive knowledge of the issues facing Asylum Seekers. You will be an IT literate and also a strong team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills, and an ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

The Accommodation Officer is a new full-time post helping to set up and run an exciting new project providing stable safe accommodation for women made destitute by the asylum system, as well as facilitating our existing hosting scheme providing short term placements for men and women. The post is offered initially on an 18-month contract, but is likely to be renewable.  This is a rare opportunity to be part of a project as it begins and to shape its direction, and to make a tangible difference to the lives of people who would otherwise be street homeless or living in unsafe situations as a result of the asylum process.

JRS UK works with around 350 destitute asylum seekers in the London area, providing a range of services in a holistic model. JRS has been providing temporary accommodation through our hosting scheme ‘At Home’ since 2012, facilitating short term placements primarily with religious congregations, and we are now opening a new 10-bedroom house in Stockwell, South London (Emilie House) specifically for women in need of more stable housing.  The Accommodation Officer will work closely with the Accommodation Manager to set the new project up and then oversee all placements in both our hosting scheme and Emilie House. 

JRS works in a highly relational way, and the postholder will need to be able to form strong relationships with the people we support, who we call refugee friends. They will accompany the refugee friends that JRS houses or hosts and ensure that their holistic support needs are met whilst they are accommodated with us, engaging with staff in the destitution services and with legal advisors to facilitate a long term route out of destitution.

JRS UK is a Catholic organisation and our work is rooted in Catholic social teaching and imbued with the spirituality of the Jesuits. But we serve people of all faiths and none without proselytising or favour. Our staff and volunteer teams are diverse and include people from many different faiths, nationalities, and generational backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with personal experience of the asylum system.  

We are looking for TWO self-motivated and community-minded individuals to provide a social prescribing service to individuals over the age of 18 living in the London Borough of Lewisham.

Community Connections Lewisham is a preventative social prescribing project, delivered by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark, aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults across the borough of Lewisham. We achieve this through working with both individuals who want connecting to services, and the community groups they access. We support people to find:

• Local community groups and access to social opportunities
• Help with staying active
• Befriending and practical assistance (food shopping, odd jobs, etc.)
• New opportunities for employment, training and learning
• Volunteering opportunities and opportunities for participation in local projects

Community Facilitators take a holistic person-centred approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. They support their clients to tackle the wider determinants of health, such a debt, poor housing and physical inactivity. Community Facilitators strengthen community resilience and personal resilience, thus reducing health inequalities in the borough.

This rewarding role will see you support people on a short-term basis, helping and motivating them to make the changes they want to see in their lives. As well as interacting with the public, you will build relationships with Lewisham's local community groups and services and the wide range of professionals that refer into our project. This means you will get first-hand experience of Health and Social Care practice in London as well as an understanding of the sector and how it works. There will be opportunities to attend meetings and events, including forums with other Social Prescribers - helping you to gain an understanding of the rapidly growing way of delivering support.

We are looking for good listeners and positive thinkers, with exceptional abilities in organisation and administration. If you are passionate about helping those that need it, we want to hear from you.

AUKLS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

For full details please download our Recruitment Pack which includes a Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note that we have two posts available - one Full Time, Permanent position and one Part-Time, 9 month Maternity Cover position.

Closing date for applications – 9am Monday 14th December

**Interviews will take place on Tuesday 22nd December**

We are looking for an exceptional person to support our fundraising and marketing at Wycombe Homeless Connection, an award-winning charity, committed to helping people in our community who are experiencing housing crises.

You will have strong and evidenced administrative skills, the ability to create and deliver engaging content, and a working knowledge of marketing and communications, all with a view to developing current and recruiting new supporters and growing our income.

We’re looking for candidates who will be confident to work alongside and with our small, expert and dedicated staff team, as well as with our valued volunteers, and the people we serve. There is a requirement for the holder of this post to be a practising Christian. This is an Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Get in touch for an informal chat, or apply via the form below. Here are some of the key responsibilities of this role: 

You will be instrumental in developing and expanding our supporter base to grow income and support

• Be instrumental in delivering key elements of our fundraising and marketing plan to help develop current supporters and recruit new supporters and volunteers
• Use and develop our digital presence to grow community support and income and convey our key messages
• Monitor the impact of our fundraising and marketing efforts
• Use the customer relationship management system/supporter database to support fundraising and marketing activities

You will help create and deliver engaging content to grow support and market our services

• Help create and deliver print and digital fundraising and marketing materials to our various audiences, both online and offline, working with designers and printers as needed in line with our communications calendar
• Develop links with local and regional media to get great deals on advertising and editorials to promote our work and services
• Work in line with our style guide and brand guidelines and processes to ensure high quality content production
• Manage and monitor the use of fundraising and marketing equipment and materials
• Work with the support and advocacy teams to collect stories from service users to be used to inspire and motivate supporters
• Help deliver service marketing materials and support the frontline teams as needed to promote our services

You will assist the organisation of fundraising and marketing events and F&M meetings

• Help organise and deliver our fundraising and marketing events
• Lead on supporting community fundraisers with materials and logistics etc
• Assist the fundraising and marketing manager in running the fundraising group meetings and other meetings as needed

You'll assist in the processing of financial donations

• Contribute to the processing of financial donations including working with the supporter database

You'll reflect the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ in the way duties are carried out

• Seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit and apply the Christian faith to issues that may arise
• Conduct duties in the workplace and in the community in accordance with Christian teaching
• Contribute to the collective promotion of Christian standards in our work and working relationships and contribute to an environment of mutual Christian encouragement

General

• Work with the Volunteering Manager and volunteers to deliver F&M tasks where appropriate
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the charity and abide by all policies and procedures
• Work within all legislation that applies to the role and tasks
• Attend regular supervision meetings as well as team meetings
• Undertake any other relevant duties as required

Organisation:  

Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness (KCAH) 

Location:  

Kingston upon Thames 

Contract type:  

One year fixed term 

Hours:  

36 

Salary:  

 £33,862 

Deadline for applications:  

Sunday 13th December at 23.59 hours

Interview date to be confirmed.

We are looking for an organised, motivated and engaged manager with the energy to set up a new harm reduction, residential centre for seven people who have recently experienced rough sleeping and who have problematic issues around drug and alcohol. This is a fantastic opportunity for a manager with experience in the drug and alcohol field to help create and establish a bespoke service based on a strength-based approach which simultaneously addresses homelessness and addiction in our efforts to reduce rough sleeping in Kingston upon Thames. 

As the Service Manager, you will: 

• Lead a team where care and compassion resonate throughout the service. 

• Be responsible for directly managing the staff team and oversee their casework. 

• Develop and manage positive partnerships with key agencies across Kingston. 

• Be responsible for ensuring the finances of the service are well managed and that all relevant policies and legislation are followed. 

• Work alongside the Operational Director and CEO to manage the service’s performance against contracts. 

We are looking for someone who is: 

• Strength-based and client-focussed. 

• Able to organise the operations of a new, complex, busy service. 

• A decisive and effective leader, invested in people, builds on the team’s strengths and leads by example. 

• An excellent communicator, able to form and maintain effective working relationships with all partners. 

KCAH is committed and driven to helping people who have experienced homelessness to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness in Kingston and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery to vulnerable people. 

As well as striving to always offer a great working environment, we also provide: 

• Support to develop your leadership and strategic skills 

• A contributory pension scheme 

• 26 days holiday and 8 paid bank holidays 

KCAH is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity and we welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community.

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?

St Mungo’s is at the forefront of supporting individuals experiencing, or who have experienced, homelessness. Our work is more crucial now than ever before as we support our clients throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure that no one who has been housed during this time returns to homelessness.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Night Workers to join our new Accommodation Service in Reading on a permanent, full-time basis.

Great Knolly’s Street provides PIE accommodation, which comprises bespoke pod accommodation units, to residents in a newly-designed site in central Reading.  The services closely adhere to the recovery model & trauma informed approach and will provide a period of settled accommodation to residents with a history of homelessness and complex needs.  The service will be operated in partnership with Reading Borough Council and provides an excellent opportunity to support individuals in accessing a home with an appropriate, and considered, element of support and eventual move-on to long-term, settled accommodation.

We are looking for reliable Night Workers to provide overnight waking cover and support to our clients.

Key responsibilities of the roles include:

• To provide cover to the hostel at night, ensuring the support and safety of the residents and the building. The post-holder will be responsible for controlling and/or monitoring access to the building, dealing with emergencies, carrying out Health and Safety checks and communicating any concerns or events to the rest of the team.
• Spending time talking to the residents; supporting the key worker role with clients likely to be seen more at night or with specific supportive targets in relation to clients that may be seen during the night shift..
• Supporting clients in crisis situations, liaising with emergency services if needed, reporting and recording it by using local practices such log book, Opal, etc., and handing it over to day staff.

Who we’re looking for

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where all staff feel valued and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To be successful in this role you will require good communication skills with the ability to respond and interact effectively with residents and colleagues. You will also have experience in following administrative procedures and maintaining clear and accurate records. Being reliable, awake and alert at all times during your shift and acting with integrity is expected, as is using your initiative and staying calm in the event of an emergency.

This is a really crucial role within the service and would be ideal for people who are looking to develop their career in the sector. You may have experience of working within a similar role or may have worked in other night accommodation / security type positions.

Above all, we are looking for people who have a genuine interest in helping vulnerable adults to make changes in their lives and who have an understanding of the types of issues that affect vulnerable homeless people.

If the above sounds like you we encourage you to apply.  

To view job descriptions on our vacancies page, please click on the document available tab above the relevant job advert.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 9 December 2020

Interview and assessments on: Monday 21 or Tuesday 22 December 2020, via a Google Meet video call due to Covid19 distancing.

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship. CVs must be accompanied by a supporting statement outlining your key skills and experience relevant to this role.

Formed in 1998, Dalit Solidarity Network brings together individuals and organisations concerned about the continued violation of human rights as a result of caste-based discrimination, mainly found in South Asian communities. Registering as an official charity in 2003, Dalit Solidarity Network UK continues to grow as an effective campaigning and advocacy organisation, working on the issue of caste discrimination in Great Britain and being an active player in the global movement.

The DSN-UK Director is accountable for the development and delivery of DSN-UK's overall strategy and objectives; must provide strategic leadership to influence the policy and practice of key stakeholders to further DSN’s vision of a ‘world without caste discrimination’; and take on the overall management of DSN-UK, including management of staff, its finances and other resources.

We are seeking someone with a substantial track record of successfully working at a senior level with strategic leadership and management responsibilities, and an ability to develop organisational strategies and translate them into plans and budgets. You should have a proven track record of building and leading high performing teams, with skills in cross-cultural management. It will be essential to have experience of working on issues of social justice/human rights and of campaigning for change, whilst representing an organisation to others, ranging from grass roots activists to government officials. The role also requires high level lobbying, advocacy and public speaking, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A proven track record and experience of fundraising from trusts, governments and corporate sources will also be needed. You should be skilled in developing and managing budgets; working in or with a coalition or network; working as part of a team; and designing and using office systems, taking initiatives and being self-sufficient in organising your own work and deadlines. Applicants should be willing to travel abroad and work outside usual office hours if necessary. The successful candidate must be committed to the aims of DSN-UK and sensitive to issues of caste, gender, race and religion, and ensuring equal opportunities.

To apply, please upload your CV and a supporting statement. Candidates will be expected to provide proof of the right to work and reside in the UK.

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vital new Women’s service in Reading providing accommodation and essential support to vulnerable homeless women with complex needs.

The Nova Project is a specialist women’s service, in the heart of Reading.  The service will provide barrier-free accommodation to female clients in the Reading area, with essential individual support in keeping with their wants & needs.  The service is a joint enterprise between Reading Borough Council and St Mungo’s and other essential partner agencies in area.  The Nova Project will serve to provide a safe place for residents to call home, with the essential professional support and oversight to ensure safety, recovery and progression.

We are looking for reliable female Night Workers to join the hostel to provide overnight waking cover and support to our clients.

Key responsibilities of the roles include:

• To provide cover to the hostel at night, ensuring the support and safety of the residents and the building. The post-holder will be responsible for controlling and/or monitoring access to the building, dealing with emergencies, carrying out Health and Safety checks and communicating any concerns or events to the rest of the team.
• Spending time talking to the residents; supporting the key worker role with clients likely to be seen more at night or with specific supportive targets in relation to clients that may be seen during the night shift..
• Supporting clients in crisis situations, liaising with emergency services if needed, reporting and recording it by using local practices such log book, Opal, etc., and handing it over to day staff.

Who we’re looking for

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where all staff feel valued and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To be successful in this role you will require good communication skills with the ability to respond and interact effectively with residents and colleagues. You will also have experience in following administrative procedures and maintaining clear and accurate records. Being reliable, awake and alert at all times during your shift and acting with integrity is expected, as is using your initiative and staying calm in the event of an emergency.

This is a really crucial role within the service and would be ideal for people who are looking to develop their career in the sector. You may have experience of working within a similar role or may have worked in other night accommodation / security type positions.

Above all, we are looking for people who have a genuine interest in helping vulnerable adults to make changes in their lives and who have an understanding of the types of issues that affect vulnerable homeless people.

To view job descriptions on our vacancies page, please click on the document available tab above the relevant job advert.

*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 9 December 2020

Interview and assessments on: Monday 21 or Tuesday 22 December 2020, via a Google Meet video call due to Covid19 distancing.

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

At Depaul UK we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Support Worker to join the team in Bromley / Orpington. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a salary of £23,108 pa + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK helps people around the UK who are homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged, with a special focus on young people. We are now looking for locum Project / Support Workers through Accommodation, Floating Support, Family Mediation, Administration and Nightstop.

We are a homelessness charity with the largest network of emergency accommodation for young people in the UK, making a difference to the lives of thousands of young people each year. We are unique, innovative and very passionate about what we do, working in the very heart of local communities.

Benefits of joining us as a Support Worker:

- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

The Support Worker Role:

The successful post-holder will be responsible for a caseload of clients and shares responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service. They will support clients to sustain their tenancies and successful move ons and ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained.

The official job title for this post is Progression Coach.

What makes this Support Worker role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’
- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model
- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner
- Access to a total rewards package including a health plan and generous pension contributions

What will ideally support your success as our Support Worker?

- An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use
- Experience of working with the client group
- Excellent ability to lone work and use initiative
- Good knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning
- Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

Closing date for applications: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will close once we have received sufficient applications. Final deadline Thursday 10th December 12:00pm

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Support Worker then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

WHO WE ARE

City Hearts was founded in 2005, beginning with a single home to help women with life controlling
issues, shortly after we welcomed our first survivor of modern slavery. Since then, we have
expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to
hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support
women with life controlling issues. We are passionate about restoring the lives of those we support,
and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

ROLE SUMMARY
How this role fits into the vision and objectives of City Hearts
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker within our Female Accommodation
Team. In this role, you’ll be supporting the women rescued from human trafficking, now residing at
the safehouse accommodation, with everyday tasks; promoting their independence; empowering
them in their recovery and assisting with their integration into the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Supporting the clients at the accommodation with everyday tasks; promoting their
independence; empowering them in their recovery and assisting with their integration into
the community.
• Welcoming new clients into service, carrying out initial inductions and supporting clients
when moving on from the accommodation.
• Regular shift work - shifts are 12pm-8pm, one of which will be a weekend shift at either of the
two female safe houses.
• Creating and initiating activities with the clients – organising outings periodically. Helping the
women develop skills, autonomy and confidence through engaging them in activities such as
learning English language skills, building healthy friendships, cooking, budgeting and
personal safety.
• Using the Computer Management System (CMS) to accurately and professionally record
client information, ECAT entitlement support work, incident reports and any other information
when needed in a timely manner
• Keeping the house clean and tidy on a daily basis and helping to ensure the smooth running
of the day to day programme e.g. organising and attending appointments, managing issues
that arise at the accommodation.
• Creating a safe and friendly atmosphere/environment in the house when on shift.
• Taking phone calls on behalf of clients and liaising with professionals that call or visit the
accommodation.
• Help resolve any issues that occur with clients and working alongside caseworkers and
management to best support a client.
• Adhering to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, following any legislation and
attending mandatory training.