This is an exciting opportunity for someone with lived experience of disability to lead a team of talented peers in the delivery of Barnet’s statutory Healthwatch function. Inclusion Barnet is looking for a committed and confident professional who is passionate about patient and public engagement, effecting system change, and improving services, in order to improve the experiences of people using health and social care services in Barnet.

As Manager, you will have a fundamental role in leading staff and volunteers, and ensuring service users, patients and external stakeholders are involved in shaping the future of healthcare services in the Borough. Local people are at the heart of everything we do, and you will lead and guide the organisation to ensure that patients and service users are heard, their experiences shared, and their voices amplified, creating change and improving services for all.

About Healthwatch

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 required each local authority area to set up a Healthwatch organisation. Healthwatch gives give people a powerful voice both locally and nationally. At a local level, Healthwatch Barnet works to help people get the best from their health and social care services, whether it's improving them today, or helping to shape them for tomorrow. Healthwatch Barnet is about local voices being able to influence the delivery and design of their services, not just for the people who use them, but anyone who might need to use them in future.

Healthwatch Barnet transferred to Inclusion Barnet on 1st April 2020. It is commissioned by the London Borough of Barnet to provide the following 6 key functions:

• Gather views and understand the experiences of patients and the public.
• Make people’s views known.
• Promote and support the involvement of people in the commissioning and provision of local care services and how they are scrutinised.
• Recommend investigation or special review of services via Healthwatch England or directly to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• Provide advice and information (signposting) about access to services and support for making informed choices
• Making the views and experiences of local people known to Healthwatch England (and to other local Healthwatch organisations) and providing a steer to help it carry out its role as national champion.

About Inclusion Barnet

Inclusion Barnet is a thriving peer-led charity based in North West London. We are a friendly, supportive and inclusive team.We believe in the power of experience and this is demonstrated by all our services being led, developed and delivered by people with lived experience of disability, including mental health issues and long-term conditions. We believe that learning to use our lived experience for social change is a skill. We have become experts in harnessing the lived experience of our staff, members, volunteers and people who use our services to design and deliver higher quality, more person-centred services. We believe that this benefits both disabled people and society more widely.

How to apply 

Please submit a detailed covering letter with your CV outlining how your skills match the job description and person specification.  The closing date is 17th April, with shortlisting complete by 20th April.  Successful applicants will be notified shortly afterwards, with interviews to be held on 23rd April.  These may be held via videoconference depending on current health advice.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS check.

This role is for 28 hours a week, hours by mutual agreement with some flexibility required.  Depending on current health advice, the successful candidate may be home based during the early weeks of the role.  Actual salary between £27,200 and £28,000.

Sir Gabriel Wood's Mariners' Home specialises in Residential Elderly Care and Korsakoff Syndrome, situated on Newark Street, Greenock. We are located in a quiet residential area of Greenock, with pleasant gardens at the front and rear of the building with just under 8 acres of land. It is one of the finest A listed buildings in the West End of Greenock with a prestigious history. It was founded by Sir Gabriel Wood's in 1850

We aim to provide the highest standard of individually tailored person centred care for the elderly, those with Korsakoff's Syndrome, Dementia & Alzheimer's, special needs, rehabilitation, short term and long term care and also end of life care with the intention to make life as comfortable, fulfilling and satisfying as possible.

Job Title:  General Manager

Responsible to:  Committee of Management

Job Specification: To take responsibility as the person-in-charge for the day-to-day running of the home.

To take Joint professional accountability in respect of the clinical management of the home alongside Care Manager.

To promote a caring environment for service users through high standards of professional practice which are conducive to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the service users.

To demonstrate leadership of your staff team and to act as a positive role model ensuring your presence is visible within the community of the home.

To ensure that each service user receives care appropriate to their individual need.

To manage expenditure in accordance with allocated budgets.

To ensure achievement of S.G.W.M.H  Standards by the implementation of the Investors in People Standard Principles

To implement the requirements of the recognised outcomes for Care Homes for Older People, published in accordance with Codes of Practice and ensure that all outcomes are met.

 Job Description:

Day-to-day running of the home

1. To manage the day-to-day running of the home and to act as person-in-charge.

2. To provide all relevant information and leaflets to prospective new service users and to make appointments and show them and their relatives around the home.

3. To arrange and access trial visits.

4. To assess whether the home is able to meet the personal care needs of any prospective service user and to negotiate an appropriate fee with the purchasing authority or the client or client’s family.

5. To ensure that each new service user receives a written copy of the “Terms and Conditions” of residence, a copy of the Pre-Admission Assessment and letter confirming admission to the home. Ensure that each service user and, where appropriate, their representative or carer understands them.

6. To ensure that adequate arrangements are made for the introduction and reception of new service users.

7. To investigate complaints in accordance with Care Inspectorate Guidelines and Charity Policy, take appropriate action and report to Committee of Management or the Care Inspectorate.

8. To liaise with and co-operate with Care inspectors and inspections.

9. To implement and operate the Charity Quality and Observational Tool.

10. To ensure that all data held on behalf of staff and service users is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Service User Care

1. To ensure that the emotional, spiritual, physical, medical and material needs of the service users are recognised, assessed and met.

2. To support service users in the taking of decisions in matters which affect their lifestyle.

3. To make or contribute to the assessment of needs of each service user in conjunction with the service user, relevant professional agencies and, where appropriate, the service user’s family, and develop a care plan which provides a satisfactory quality of life for that person. Ensure that all care plans are reviewed regularly and kept up to date in accordance with Care Inspectorate and Charity requirements.

4. To promote relationships which enable each service user to participate in social activities within the home and in the life of the local community to the maximum of their ability.

5. To ensure that regular relative’s and resident’s meetings are arranged. In addition, to ensure that Service User Focus meetings are held.

6. To ensure the provision of health care arrangements, which may include the ordering, recording, and where appropriate, the administration of prescribed medication.

7. To undertake regular clinical audits such as pressure ulcer, accidents and care plans.

8. To be responsible, for the efficient running of the domestic character of the home, which will include the following:

a) Planning menus with service users and Head Cook.

b) Ensuring that the dietary needs of the service users are met

c) Ensuring that good standards of food presentation are maintained

d) Ensuring that supplies are ordered

e) Ensuring that good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained.

f) Planning social events/activities with service users and staff

g) Ensuring that the house has an homely feel and is tidy

h) Ensuring that fresh flowers are visible daily

i) Ensuring that background music is played throughout the day

9. To ensure the provision of care, including that which may be provided by a competent and caring relative and which may include terminal care, under the direction of the GP and with the support of the community nursing service.

Staff Matters

1. To recruit, appoint and deploy care, catering, administrative and domestic staff according to Charity Policy and Care Inspectorate requirements.

2. To ensure that there is a good communication with and between staff and to arrange regular staff and Head of Department meetings. Staff meetings should be minuted and carried out every 3 months and Head of Department meetings every month.

3. To ensure that effective induction, supervision and assessment of staff is carried out and that training needs are identified and met. Organise training sessions in accordance with Charity Training Plan.

4. To ensure that employment protection legislation is implemented.

5. To oversee staff rotas one month in advance.

6. To implement the Holiday Management System in accordance with Company guidelines.

7. To oversee and manage the preparation of payroll to ensure correct payment of staff.

8. To oversee the mentorship of SVQ  students within the home.

9. To ensure that each member of staff is aware of the Home’s policies and has recorded their awareness in the Charity documentation.

10. To enforce any disciplinary procedures and dismissals when necessary. To ensure Charity Indemnification.

11 To ensure that each member of staff is providing safe and good care for each resident by following the Charity Policy and Procedure in respect of staff supervision.

12. To provide regular teaching sessions on topics relevant to activities and residents within the home.

Premises

1. Manage any malfunction of the heating, lighting or emergency systems and ensure the security of the premises. Advise the Committee of Management  of any issues that have been addressed.

2. Ensure that the Monthly environment audit is carried out.

3. Ensure that risk assessments are carried out as per Charity and Legislative requirements.

4. To ensure that the fire regulations are complied with, ensuring that any items of risk are managed effectively. Advise the Committee of Management and Maintenance Officer immediately if there are areas of risk.

5. To ensure that legislation and regulations concerning environmental health, infection control, building control, planning and health and safety are complied with, and to advise the Committee of Management and Trustees accordingly where action is required.

6. To read the Annual Health and Safety Reviews and instigate all requirements.

7. To ensure that the standards in the kitchens meet current EHO guidelines in respect of cleanliness and regulatory guidelines

Finance

1. To be responsible for overseeing all petty cash transactions, and accurate records and auditing the funds on a monthly basis.

2. To be responsible for the monitoring and control of day-to-day expenditure within the limits prescribed by the home budget provided by the Committee of Management.

3. To ensure that service users are, whenever possible, supported in retaining responsibility of their own money and financial arrangements.

4. To ensure that, where a service user is assessed as incapable of handling their own financial affairs, that their money is handled properly and with the utmost probity and that records are kept of all financial transactions.

5. To ensure that monies collected via donations are managed correctly. Ensure that the Resident fund account requires two signatures for all expenditure. Liaise with families and residents in respect of the way the monies are to be spent.

6. To ensure that all fees are paid on time, by implementing standing order payments wherever possible.

Marketing the Home

1. To ensure good relationships are formed and maintained with Care Managers to establish open communication and continual referrals.

2. To work closely with all professionals attending the home to encourage their continuing involvement and ensure positive feedback about the home and the Charity.

3. To maintain strong connections with the community via newsletters being issued to GPs, Solicitors etc.

4. To ensure that the Client Contact Base is kept up to date at all times.

5. To complete Client Enquiry forms and Pre-Admission Finance Forms for all enquiries. Ensure that all Enquiries are followed up on a weekly basis.

6. To maintain an awareness of the current Average Fee and ensure that all new fees negotiated maintain or improve this.

8. To provide training to your Deputy and other senior staff in respect of marketing the home, showing potential clients around the home, making assessments and liaising with families in order that admissions may take place during your absence.

9. In addition to the planned events for the residents, to provide two planned occasions to extend the home’s hospitality to the local community, professionals, family and friends, as a marketing opportunity.

Personal Responsibilities

1. To act at all times in a manner that promotes the Charities best interests.

2. To act at all times in a manner which promotes harmonious working relationships with all colleagues.

3. To maintain at all times a dress code appropriate to the working environment and the Charity.

4. To undertake the Registered Manager Award and keep up to date professionally.

5. To undertake any training necessary for the completion of your duties.

6. To undertake any other duties as and when required.

7. To abide by all Charity Policies and Procedures in accordance with the Staff Handbook and Policy and Procedure File.

Do you share our passion for supporting people with neuro-disabilities? Do you have a clinical background as a therapist, social worker or nurse? Would you welcome the opportunity to serve as our new CEO?

If you do, Integrated Neurological Services (INS) would like to hear from you.

Integrated Neurological Services (INS) is a unique charity. Founded in 1993, we offer long-term, holistic support to people with neuro disabilities, in particular Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke.

We work closely with the NHS and local authorities to bridge the gap in their support services to people with neuro disabilities and we maintain support for people once active NHS input has ended. INS have contracts in Hounslow and Richmond providing health and wellbeing preventative services as well as supporting carers.

INS have developed a reputation for achievement and innovative approaches to integrated care in the community. We are passionate about providing support to ensure all clients receive ongoing, long-term professional support tailored to their needs. Our multidisciplinary team use an integrated model of care to encourage self-help and, through rehabilitation, education and support, enable people to manage their condition, to live as fully and independently as possible within their communities and achieve the best possible quality of life for them and their carers. 

We have also recently reached an important milestone, our 25'" anniversary, which provided us with the opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved and what we hope to achieve moving forward.

Following the recent decision by our previous CEO to leave INS to take up a new position closer to where he lives, the Board took the decision to appoint an Interim to provide oversight whilst we appoint to the substantive post.

Our new CEO will preferably be a therapist, social worker or nurse who can provide INS with the visionary leadership and networking skills to champion our ethos and continue taking us forward. Their priorities will be to champion and lead our clinical work, continue our local partnership working and look to increase funding by exploring opportunities in surrounding areas.

They will be expected to be ambitious and entrepreneurial, bring energy and a vision. They will have the ability to communicate the work, success and ambition of INS and be able to lead and motivate people effectively.

Closing date: Monday 30 March

Final Panel Interviews: Monday 6 April

If you are interested in submitting an application and would welcome a confidential and discrete conversation, please contact our advising consultant Philip Nelson at Harris Hill.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST TITLE: Short Breaks Activities Manager

REPORTING TO: National Family Services Manager

ACCOUNTABLE TO :       Director of Clinical Services

HOURS:                               18.75 hours per week (part-time)

TERM OF POST: Permanent

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:  3 months

LEAVE ENTITLEMENT:     21 days annual leave per annum exclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata

Caudwell Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

The Charity is looking to recruit two part time dedicated Short Breaks Activities Managers to manage an existing team of Short Break Activities Co-ordinators, Activity Support Workers and Volunteers.  The successful candidates will be responsible for the planning and co-ordinating of each programme and ensuring that they are delivered successfully in terms of outcomes and budget.  The aim is to help disabled children and young people identify their goals and build their skills and experience to allow them to reach their full potential, helping them to build friendships, form lasting social networks and obtain ASDAN qualifications.

Short Breaks enable disabled children and young people to access the kind of activities that are open to non-disabled children, so that they can lead ordinary lives.  A Short Break will allow a child to have a change of scene, try different experiences, have fun and make friends in a safe and caring environment, while achieving a recognised ASDAN certificate.  This will contribute to a child’s personal and social development and reduce social isolation and contribute a sense of achievement and wellbeing.  Short breaks help a child spend time outside the family home and with other people and aim to improve the quality of life of children and their families.

The main purpose of this role is to plan and implement fun, inspiring and challenging leisure activities that build life skills and promote independence, whilst also providing carers with vital short break respite.  Activities are supported by funding and grants from local area commissioners and delivered with the assistance of contracted part-time co-ordinators and a team of volunteers.  The areas covered, shared between the two posts, are South Staffordshire, Stafford, Leek, Tamworth, Lichfield, Burton, Cannock and Newcastle. You will be expected to work flexibly with some weekend working required and this will vary according to the needs of the service, and may be for example 2 hours to provide supervision to coordinators or training to volunteers, or as much as 4 hours to meet a gap in staff availability.

You will work as part of the Family Services team and be able to provide advice and guidance to parents of children with Special Educational Needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project management and co-ordination of Caudwell Children’s Short Breaks Programme

• Planning meaningful ASDAN courses, with achievable objectives.
• Develop session/activity plans to ensure that each area within each programme follows a consistent theme and format.
• Ensure that each programme and activity is planned in advance and delivered to quality standards in a timely manner.
• Ensure that children remain engaged and safe throughout the programmes in accordance with Caudwell Children’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure that children are signposted to other local activities where appropriate.
• Ensure that children have exit plans for longer term supporting activity on leaving programmes and activities.
• Complete assessments for the children prior to them taking part in the activities.
• Monitor, evaluate and provide reports for the department and organisation.
• Comply with all external funding requirements as appropriate.

• Staff and Volunteers
  • Manage, support and ensure supervision of staff and volunteers in the delivery of each programme.
  • To work in close conjunction with the volunteer team to ensure the engagement and retention of short breaks volunteers.
  • Assist in the recruitment and training of staff and volunteers
  • Ensure volunteer numbers meet the support needs of children on all activities and programmes.

• Budgeting
  • Ensure the service is delivered to the agreed budget and strategy.
  • Support and help to develop grant applications when requested by the grants team.

• Other
  • To provide advice and guidance to short break coordinators and volunteers
  • Effectively liaise with service users, families, team colleagues
  • Ensure compliance with ISO, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Purchasing etc. policies and procedures
  • Ensure that risk assessments on all proposed activities and venues have taken place.
  • Ensure children’s records and portfolios are complete and have sufficient evidence to meet ASDAN standards

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake other tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SHORT BREAKS ACTIVITIES MANAGER

Qualifications –Assessed by Application Form

Essential

• GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable

• Diploma in Health and Social Care and safeguarding training

Experience – Assessed by Application Form and Interview

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with children.
• Experience of supervising or managing others. Experience working with children with a disability.

Desirable

• Experience working in the third/voluntary sector.
• Experience working in an educational setting with different levels of learners.
• Experience working with volunteers. Experience of managing funded projects

Knowledge – Assessed by Application Form and Interview

Essential

• Children and Families with Disabilities

Desirable

• ASDAN
• Health and Safety
• Safeguarding
• ISO 9001

Skills and Abilities – Assessed by Interview

Essential

• Ability to engage, motivate and communicate with children and young people including those with special needs
• Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Good organisational, planning and problem solving skills.
• Ability to present clear and informative written and verbal reports.

Personal Attributes- Assessed at Interview

Essential

• Warm and Caring person. Dedicated, passionate, enthusiastic and resilient.

Other Special Requirements –Assessed by Interview

Essential

• Flexible approach to work, including weekends.
• Willingness to travel.
• Access to a car and car insurance for work use.

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECKS

The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process.  All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  Dependent on the role, one of the following DBS checks will be carried out:

• Standard disclosure
• Enhanced disclosure
• Enhanced disclosure with children’s and/or adults’ barred list check(s):

This role is not exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is therefore eligible for an Enhanced (with children’s and/or adults’ barred list check) DBS check.

Registered Care Manager

Are you a Registered Manager interested in an exciting opportunity to help develop our clients new Residential Home in Bolton for young people/young adults with eating disorders and mental health needs? Do you have previous experience working as a Residential/Registered Manager? Do you understand the challenges young people with eating disorders face in day to day life? Are you motivated in making a real sustainable difference to young people and to them becoming the best they can be?

Our client have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Manager to be a part of developing an exciting new Eating Disorder Residential Service with a full Multi-disciplinary team which is due to open in the Autumn in Bolton. You will have vast input in setting up the service and support with developing systems and processes, alongside the clinical team. You will contribute and influence the development of the model of care. You will initially be based in their Head Office in Stockport until the Service is opened in Autumn.

What’s on offer:

- Competitive salary - £28,415 - £42,150 (Dependant on experience)
- Attractive annual management bonus scheme
- 27 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Enhanced Superior company pension
- Enhanced sick pay
- Death in Service (3x annual salary)
- Paid Induction
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Excellent Learning and Development (Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management)
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

As a Registered Manager you will:

- Help develop our clients new Residential Care Home, based in Bolton, developing systems, assisting with recruitment and selection and implementing new processes.
- Have the overall responsibility for the day to day management of a 5-bed residential home for young people with mental health needs.
- Be responsible for the day to day running of the home including managing the staff team, maintaining the quality of care, recruitment and training of staff, budget management and maintaining overall CQC compliance
- Be educated to the provision of quality care and support for all the Young People, ensuring or facilitating their physical, social, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs within the resources available.

As a Registered Manager you will have:

- Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes
- 2 years previous experience working as a Residential/Registered Manager or equivalent role
- Previous experience of managing an eating disorder service is desirable
- Must hold the Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualification or equivalent and be willing to work towards Level 5 in Leadership in Health and Social Care
- Specialist eating disorder interest is desirable
- Experience with working with Quality Care Commission (CQC) or Ofsted registered services.

We would also be happy to accept applications from qualified band 7 nurses.

If you are interested in being a part of an exciting development of our clients new Residential Home with colleagues who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please get in touch today.

The closing date for this position is Friday 3rd April so please ensure you apply before this date.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

You may have experience of the following: Registered Manager, Interim Registered Manager, Service Manager, Care Manager, Care Home Manager, Home Manager, Residential Home Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 92480

Main duties and responsibilities

Talk for Health delivers a proactive Community Psychology service funded by the NHS and other funders in Islington and Camden.  We train lay people in our own group peer counselling method, and enable them to set up ongoing groups for psychological wellbeing.

We are looking for a person to fulfil a high intensity position at the centre of our service delivery.  This is a very demanding role and requires someone with both high-level Operational and Psychological knowhow and skills. 

As in any very small Social Enterprise, this person will be at the same time well qualified, skilled and humble. 

The work will span from humble administrative tasks (flyering, photocopying, data entry) to complex problem solving, to training and supporting people in severe psychological distress. 

While Masters Level Psychology knowledge alongside a good grasp of SPSS statistical packages as well as other statistical analisis tools, and hands-on experience of supporting people in crisis is essential, the largest part of your workload will be administrative.  No day is the same in this role. Constant prioritising and a lot of crisis management are constant, whilst ensuring the quality and timely delivery of all our trainings, groups and events.

Duties you will be fully accountable for include (but note we are a small team and there is often the need to help in other areas):

• Co-ordination of trainings, events, and ongoing groups
  At the heart of our service delivery are trainings and ongoing groups – at least 20 a month.  These require:
  • Promotion: the person holding this role is accountable for meeting stringent funder targets around filling all trainings, groups and events
  • Planning and co-ordination:  planning up to a year ahead; co-ordinating during;  following up after. This involves countless tasks  from scheduling, to booking and checking venues, to managing 30+ offsite trainers and volunteers, to dealing with and registering  participants, to ordering stock of training materials and refreshmentss, so that we always run as a “well oiled” machine

• Data management and analytics
  We are required to collect, manage and protect data for all our service users, for reporting reasons and to track our social impact. Processes are strictly followed to capture the data, record it accurately, manage and analyse it. All GDPR policies and compliance are also a responsibility of this role.
   
• NHS and other Funders’ contract management and reporting
  You will be expected to collect, enter and analyse data, write reports and present to monitoring panels at least quarterly.
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• Onboarding and training staff, volunteers and trainers
  You will ensure all staff and volunteers (30+ at the time of writing) are properly inducted  e.g. on our policies, processes and procedures, as well as undergoing Enhanced DBS checks and training in Safeguarding. You must accurately track this process for each and every staff member.  They are a growing community , bringing extra pressure to this role.

• Participant management
• ​The entire cycle of recruitment, registration and tracking of participants in all our events and sessions sits firmly under this role’s responsibilities. Our participants - including sometimes highly distressed individuals with diagnoses of severe mental illness e.g. Schizophrenia, often have questions, fears and worries. You need the psychological expertise to respond to them skilfully.

• Service delivery
• You will deliver trainings, interactive events and one to one support amongst our participants - including sometimes highly distressed individuals with diagnoses of severe mental illness e.g. Schizophrenia.  You need psychological expertise including a good grasp of the social model of mental health as well as excellent facilitations skills, self-awareness and – within our model – the willingness to share your own vulnerabilities.

• Marketing and comms
  The success of our programmes relies heavily on us achieving attendance targets and raising our profile amongst the public and funders. Designing and implementing our marketing and promotional strategy - both to health professionals/workers and the general public – is an essential part of this role.
   
• Copywriting
  To support or marketing and promotional activities, both online and offline. A good eye for detail and design is important.
   
• Digital media management
  Digital media is an integral part of our marketing mix. You will be in charge of all our channels: Mailchimp newsletters, Twitter, website and Facebook updates.

• Admin support
  No task is too small at Talk for Health. We expect everyone to get their hands ‘dirty’ and embrace small things as well as big things, ans work according to set protocols. This job includes all manner of administration tasks, such as: manning the company phone, stock taking of materials, ordering stationery, packing cases with training materials and refreshments.

You will be required to work with people at all levels both in and outside the company, and will need to be e.g.

• Trainers, Volunteers, Staff, participants, Local mental and other health professionals (GPs, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, organisations such as Mind)
• NHS and other Funders and sponsors
• Board members and our CEO

The team

It’s a small, entrepreneurial setting and the core team will be you, our Psychotherapist Founder, a second Director and a Service Delivery Manager at our home-based office in NW3. (All office work, trainings and events are being carried out remotely during the Coronavirus pandemic). This is a fast paced and highly demanding environment where you will often need to work on your own under pressure.

Qualifications and experience needed

• Master’s level psychological or mental health training – or the equivalent in experience
• Good grasp of psycho-social/Community Psychology mental health model: on-board with our core premise that lay people can be trained and supported to help each other as effectively as professionals
• 5+ years’ experience of fast-paced and effective operational and project management work, multi-tasking to tight deadlines, ideally in a commercial setting. We need high-level operational efficiency
• 2+ years’ experience managing high volume events or trainings
• Experience working with people in severe distress or crisis
• Experience facilitating groups with complex needs according to a clear protocol
• Masters’ level experience of quantitiave and qualitative data analysis, SPSS and other statistical analisis packages

Skills and abilities

• Administrative effectiveness: able to get a heavy and varied workload done fast, with scrupulous attention to detail
• Psychological skill:  able to train and work with groups of people with very varied and complex needs, whilst owning and sharing your own vulnerabilities
• People and volunteer management: able to delegate, achieve clarity about who is doing what, and ensure the whole team is working to a high standard
• Data analytics: ability to both to produce accuracy in the detail and to analyse ‘high level’ i.e. deduce key points from large and complex volumes of data
• Excellent interpersonal skills: including the ability to remain calm in heated moments
• Self-motivation and drive for excellence
• Ability to be flexible and readjust plans, able to prioritise work within set deadlines.
• Excellent written communication: e.g. for social impact reports, marketing materials, newsletters, and social media.
• Excellent group facilitation skills including awareness of personal strengths and learning edges when leading groups; projection and transference; managing boundaries within a set training format, and dealing with challenging scenarios
• Demonstrated ability in strategizing, producing, and managing marketing and social media campaigns, writing marketing copy, and facilitating edits of ad material
• Excellent IT proficiency in e.g. Apricot (or another CRM), Trello, Monday (or other project management software), Microsoft 365 including Excel, Eventbrite, Wordpress, social media, Mailchimp, Text marketing systems
• Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional and sensitive manner
• Resilience: capacity to face adversity, constructive criticism, extremely demanding circumstances and setbacks.
• Ingenious and innovative problem-solver within tight time and financial constraints
• Ability to consistently meet high expectations with a positive attitude
• Humility: willingness to carry out tasks needed, according to precise protocols,  in order to get the job done as required

Salary and practicalities

• £30,000 a year
• The position will begin with a 6-month probationary period.
• You need to have your own laptop computer
• You will be based remotely during the pandemic, and after that at our home-based office in NW3, visiting delivery sites in Islington and Camden as required:  we have a strong preference for a candidate in this local area
• You will be required to work occasional evenings and Saturdays

About Talk for Health

Talk for Health is a small mental health social enterprise in NW3.  Our aim is to demystify therapeutic talk and our approach has been shown to be as effective as therapy. Our service runs in Islington and Camden, funded by the NHS and grant-makers, and involves a busy schedule of free trainings, groups and events.

Deadline for application forms and CV’s is 2nd May 2020.

Next steps: you will need to apply by sending in your CV and cover letter. Based on CV assessment you will be sent an application form to proceed to the next stage of recruitment.

Job title: Casual Registered Nurse – Galanos House

Location: Southam

Directorate: Operations

Contract: Casual hours

Salary: £18.36 per hour

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

The Legion Needs You

During the COVID-19 outbreak the safety and well-being of the elderly and most vulnerable in our community, including our veteran population, is our highest priority. The Legion is in need of Registered Nurses to ensure we can withstand the challenges resulting from Coronavirus.

As a Registered Nurse, based at Galanos House, Southam you will promote through the care team, a stimulating and caring environment by exhibiting high standards of professional practice, to enhance the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of our residents during this crisis.

You will have demonstrable clinical experience relevant to the sector within a care home or similar environment. Awareness of Health and Safety regulations is essential. Overall, we'll provide you with our outstanding training, and all we ask from you is flexibility and a willingness to learn. If you're kind and compassionate we think you'll fit in perfectly.

We welcome applications from Nurse’s who have signed up to the COVID-19 Temporary Register.

Please note this role is based at our Care Home which is located at Galanos House, Banbury Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 2BL

How to Apply

Anyone interested in any this casual role is encouraged to apply online

Closing date for this role is: 12th April 2020.

Job title: Casual Registered Nurse – Lister House

Location: Ripon

Directorate: Operations

Contract: Casual hours

Salary: £18.36 per hour

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

The Legion Needs You

During the COVID-19 outbreak the safety and well-being of the elderly and most vulnerable in our community, including our veteran population, is our highest priority. The Legion is in need of Registered Nurses to ensure we can withstand the challenges resulting from Coronavirus.

As a Registered Nurse, based at Lister House, Ripon you will promote through the care team, a stimulating and caring environment by exhibiting high standards of professional practice, to enhance the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of our residents during this crisis.

You will have demonstrable clinical experience relevant to the sector within a care home or similar environment. Awareness of Health and Safety regulations is essential. Overall, we'll provide you with our outstanding training, and all we ask from you is flexibility and a willingness to learn. If you're kind and compassionate we think you'll fit in perfectly.

We welcome applications from Nurse’s who have signed up to the COVID-19 Temporary Register.

Please note this role is based at our Care Home which is located at Lister House, Southgate, Ripon, Yorks, HG4 1PG

How to Apply

Anyone interested in any this casual role is encouraged to apply online.

Closing date for this role is: 12th April 2020.

Success Charity is seeking to appoint a senior manager with experience of leading a small start-up organisation to provide guidance and leadership and to develop and implement the charity’s long-term strategy, budget and business plan.

This post is both operational and strategic as we are looking for someone to manage, lead, shape and develop the charity’s key services which include proposed new rehabilitation services, peer support and client engagement programmes, research and data management projects.

You will have a can-do attitude and a hands-on approach. You will be self-sufficient, methodical, organised and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, from survivors and families to health and medical professionals. Knowledge of the charity, health and social care sectors is essential.

Specifically, we are looking for someone with strong operational and project management skills. You will need to have recent experience of planning and delivering client facing projects, (ideally within the health sector), and demonstrable success in tracking project milestones and deliverables.

Principal Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To advise the Trustees on the strategic direction of the charity and to implement board decisions
• To lead the corporate management of the organisation, including responsibility for governance, financial management, income generation and communications
• To promote SUCCESS’s mission, aims, values and business objective

 A full job descrption, person specification and Success charity overview is attached with this advertisement

Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months

Closing Date: Midnight 29th March 2020
Interviews: TBC

The Living Well Network (LWN) Alliance is a unique partnership between health, adult social care and voluntary sector support delivering innovative mental health services for adults across Lambeth.  The LWN Alliance is responsible for all inpatient and community care services in the borough.

Funded through the Alliance, CLaSS is a 12-month pilot project which will improve outcomes for people with mental health needs receiving acute care in Lambeth. The team will oversee transitions of care into the community for patients whose discharge from hospital has been delayed;  support the entire Mental Health System to improve practice in managing crisis.

You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team made up of a clinical lead, social workers, voluntary sector support workers and administrative staff. In addition you will be supporting people in the community to avoid admission as well as ensuring that people with more complex needs can be discharged from hospital in a timely manner.

This post will give you the opportunity to build on your ability to carry out assessments, identify options, devise plans to achieve these and oversee a multi-agency problem solving approach with people who may have a history of difficulty maintaining accommodation while gaining experience in an exciting new service area

You will have:

• A commitment to supporting people to live in the least restrictive setting
• A high level of motivation
• Great communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge around practices relevant to achieving timely discharge.

As well as a great working environment we also offer:

• 6.5% employer & 1.5% employee contributory pension
• Development opportunities
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Reimbursement of the cost of annual eye test
• Season ticket/cycle loan
• Flexible Working
• EAP services

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.