The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. The new REAL Centre (Research and Economic Analysis for the Long Term) is starting a new research and funding programme to provide new evidence and analysis that will help health and social care policymakers consider the long-term implications of their funding, design and delivery decisions.

The Centre will become a hub of expertise for independent, objective and impartial evidence, analysis and methods relating to long term issues about the health and care system. It will comprise of an in-house team of economists and analysts at the Health Foundation, supported by commissioned work and academic research.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a data manager with a passion for engaging with top quality research and a desire for improving health and care. The Centre is looking for a data manager to support our in-house research and our partnership work outside the organisation. The successful applicant will work on the management and architecture of the secure, patient-level data sets used by the REAL Centre.

The successful applicant will be a proficient coder (preferably in R/SAS) and help to ensure that quality controlled, standardised, cleaned datasets are available for quantitative research by the REAL Centre analytical team. In addition, they will engage with other data mangers across the foundation, ensure the data is used securely and help investigate the potential and use of new data.

The successful candidate will be able to work both collaboratively to deliver joint projects and to provide technical mentorship to the growing team of analysts in the REAL Centre. If this role sounds interesting and you are look for an exciting, flexible role in data management, we would love to hear from you. 

To apply for this role please click on the Apply button above to be redirected to our website where you can download a full job description.

Closing date:  6 October 2020, 23:59

Interview Date:  Scheduled to take place remotely w/c 19 October 2020

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Job title: Community Neutering Officer
Salary: Up to £28,269.18 per annum plus a home workers allowance and branded company van
Location: Homebased covering South East London
Job type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: Up to 31 December 2020
Hours per week: 35
Closing date: 07 October 2020
Virtual interview date: 26, 27 and 30 October 2020

A branded Cats Protection van will be provided due to it being a requirement of the role. The van is an integral part of building good community relations and high visibility in the area you will be working. It’s also used for transporting cats to Centres, local vets, carrying traps, resources for community events etc. A car allowance is not an option due to the reasons mentioned above. You will need to have a full UK driving licence.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our successful Neutering team on a fixed term basis as a Community Neutering Officer covering South East London.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of 520 per day.

Community Neutering makes a real difference to the cats and kittens helping them to lead happier and healthier lives. Our subsidised neutering campaigns provide financial assistance to much loved pets as well as strays and ferals who are not lucky enough to have an owner to care for them. All of our projects have human behaviour change principles embedded within them and this is an important measurement of our work.

As a Community Neutering Officer, you will be involved in helping to deliver the regional neutering projects and initiatives to local communities. This will include working with community and social groups, attending regular community meetings and delivering talks and presentations. You will be recruiting volunteers and supporting them with projects in their communities whilst managing the progress of both individual areas and whole projects. The main focus is raising awareness of the importance of neutering, which is key as part of responsible pet ownership.

You will need to have excellent organisational skills, initiative and the ability to engage with people and communities at all levels. You will be a strong self-starter with a passion for helping cats in need with a positive attitude. You will have experience with working within communities or social enterprises and developing relationships with different types of community groups. An animal science or welfare background is also desirable but not essential. You will need a full UK driving licence.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

We are looking for a substance misuse worker to case manage a caseload young people within a Secure Training Centre for 12-17year olds. You will be required to work directly with Trainees on short and long-term sentences. You will work on a one to one and in small groups to deliver effective care-planned support using appropriate models, interventions and approaches tailored to meet the individual needs of the client group.

Previous experience of working within rehabilitation, treatment and re-offending prevention services would be beneficial although not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us on a new project to support the £98m Healthy Ageing Challenge Fund. If you experienced in supporting learning networks, have excellent stakeholder management skills and a passion for supporting shared learning then we’d like to hear from you. 

The UK’s population is undergoing a massive age shift. In less than 20 years, one in four people will be over 65.

The fact that many of us are living longer is a great achievement. But unless radical action is taken by government, business and others in society, millions of us risk missing out on enjoying those extra years.

At the Centre for Ageing Better we want everyone to enjoy later life. We create change in policy and practice informed by evidence and work with partners across England to improve employment, housing, health and communities.

We are a charitable foundation, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, and part of the government’s What Works Network.

The Centre for Ageing Better have been commissioned to deliver a Community of Practice (CoP) for the Healthy Ageing Challenge Fund. The CoP is a learning network that will support shared learning and collaboration across a network of members, which includes those in receipt of Challenge Fund awards, and a wider interested audience.

The Community and Learning Manager will be responsible for supporting the ongoing management, facilitation and development of the CoP and online community hub. You will be responsible for getting to understand the members of the community and co-designing an evolving programme of workshops, webinars, resources and support. You will work with colleagues to source and commission experts to deliver these activities and will work with colleagues to scope, commission and manage an evaluation of the CoP.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills and a proven ability to support and deliver communities of practice or learning networks. You’ll have a good understanding of different knowledge exchange methods and will be confident working with third parties to deliver quality, timely work. A collaborative approach, analytical mindset and strong attention to detail are essential.

To apply please send a CV, covering letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role and the attached Equality and Diversity form. The closing date for this role is 5pm on Monday 5th October 2020 with interviews to take place on Friday 16th October 2020.

We will review applications on an ongoing basis so the role may close before the closing date.

A community centre based in North Croydon are looking for a Community Development Manager. The successful candidate will be working closely with the Minister and the Community Centre Management Committee, the Community Development Manager will lead and manage employees and volunteers to develop and deliver services, activities and opportunities through community engagement within the area. Please note this role is a 3-year FTC.

Key responsibilities

* Developing related services, activities, opportunities, and choices based on local need and integrating them fully with the existing provision
* Overseeing the smooth running of the existing provision according to the terms of current service level agreements and partnership agreements
* Identifying political, economic, social, technological or ecological trends, opportunities and risks
* Developing a network of volunteers to support the delivery of community services
* Providing a leadership role model and demonstrating expert knowledge and high standards of community development practice
* Taking responsibility for motivating, developing and supporting training opportunities for staff and volunteers
* Taking responsibility for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all services and adhere to the confidentiality of information
* Completing and submitting all necessary reports according to the terms of service delivery contracts, partnership agreements and grant-making bodies
* Developing, assessing and implementing guidelines and policies
* Monitoring income and expenditure within the annual community services budgets using monthly and quarterly management accounts
* Prepare an annual budget for the community services
* Facilitating the safety and security of the premises and equipment to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety policies
* Identifying and intervening where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for service

Person specification

* Evidence of relevant professional development
* Evidence of project management training
* Demonstrable experience of community development and partnership working in a diverse urban setting
* Demonstrable experience of launching, promoting, managing and reviewing new projects
* Demonstrable understanding and experience of partnership, service level and licence agreements
* Demonstrable experience of facilities management, including maintenance, health and safety and risk assessments, and contract management
* Demonstrable experience of obtaining and responding to client feedback
* experience of community outreach and service promotion

Closing date: 9 AM, 5 th October 2020

Bexley Mencap is a small and dynamic local charity focused exclusively on supporting people with learning disability and their families.  Our vision is that people with a learning disability are respected, valued and empowered to live life to the full.

We provide support and opportunities to people with learning disabilities and the people that care about them.  We work to raise awareness, break down barriers and promote understanding within the community.

Whilst the people we support are facing significant challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this is an exciting time to join our organisation.  We have a range of new opportunities and are actively expanding and developing the support and services that we provide. 

About the role

As the Community Support Manager, you’ll lead a team to support adults with learning disabilities to live life to the full.  You’ll do everything to make sure that we provide high-quality person-centred support to help every individual achieve the outcomes that are important to them.  The role will involve working directly with service users and their families to identify the things that are most important to them then matching them with a support worker who can help them achieve their aims.  

You will develop and review the policies and processes for the service, manage a team of support workers and review the service to ensure that it is always delivering the highest standard of care and support.  This will include regular finance audits, updating the support plans, risk assessments and completing person centred plans. The ability to plan and prioritise your workload is essential.  This is a varied role and you’ll need to be flexible to make sure that the support that we offer is personalised to the individuals that access our services.  This is 21 hour per week, fixed term post to March 2021.

About You

We are seeking a candidate with experience in leading a support service, ideally with people with disabilities.  You will hold a minimum NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, but ideally Level 5, and be experienced in leading a team.   Our ideal candidate has an enthusiastic attitude and person-centred approach as well as experience in developing and growing services.  We do ask that all our staff live our organisation’s values and demonstrate them in their day to day work. 

You will need to be caring, patient and have excellent communication skills.  You’ll need good IT skills to be able to complete online records and be able to drive with use of a car.  What matters most is that you are passionate about making sure that people with a learning disability live the life that they want to lead and providing a range of opportunities that members want and value.

What we offer

We offer full training to our team and ongoing support.  We offer a range of benefits including discounts at local shops and restaurants, as well as options to purchase health plans at discounted rates.  We also offer 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (Holidays pro-rata for this position).

What we're looking for

Our work is underpinned by our values and you will be expected to demonstrate these in your daily work:

Nurturing:You work in a person-centred way supporting every individual to reach their full potential.  You empower people to take risks and develop their skills

Approachable:You can communicate with a range of people with differing abilities and maintain a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for the people you support and their families.

Inclusive:You involve people you support in all aspects of services.  You are able to communicate effectively with people with a learning disability and adapt your approach where need.

Passionate:You are dedicated to improving the lives of the people that we support.  You will professionally challenge where necessary whilst maintain effective working relationships.

Respectful:  You treat everybody with compassion, dignity and respect ensuring privacy and confidentiality for the people we support.

You will also be able to demonstrate or tell us about the following areas in your application and at interview:

Personal Characteristics

• Have a passion for supporting people with learning disabilities
• Caring and considerate
• Calm under pressure
• Organised
• Uses initiative and creativity to make decisions
• Always looking for ways to improve service
• Committed to inclusion of people with learning disabilities in all aspects of community life

Knowledge and Behaviours

• Demonstrate good understanding of the support needs of people with learning disabilities and the issues they may face
• Able to develop rapport with people with learning disabilities and their families
• Able to maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people with learning disabilities
• Experience of developing and managing a service
• Good level of English to enable you to fulfil your role
• Confident to work without direct supervision

Skills and Experience

• Minimum Level 3 Social Care qualification or equivalent
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Experience of leading a team
• Good IT, literacy and numerical skills
• Holds a valid, clean driving license and owns car

• £20,660 per year (based on a full time salary of £27,670)
• 28 hours per week (to potentially include some evening work)
• Permanent
• Based in Greenwich

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local Charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of more than £4m, over 120 staff and 250 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

Commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich and delivered as part of an alliance of local Third sector organisations, the Connecting Communities service provides Greenwich residents with information, guidance and support to access mainstream services that can help them lead independent lives.

This is an exciting time to become part of the team at Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind, as we work with our partners Metro, Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, Greenwich Mencap, GAD (Greenwich Association for Disabled People) and the Volunteer Centre Greenwich.

About the role:

As Connecting Communities Project Worker, you will lead on the delivery and continued development of this service, working closely with internal and external teams to ensure a high quality service.  As well as providing support to clients, you will develop a team of reception information volunteers to respond to requests for information from phone and door callers.

Requirements:

Reporting to the Peer Support Volunteer Manager, you will have experience of the following to make you stand out:

• Providing appropriate and accessible information and guidance
• Supporting people with mental health problems
• Supporting volunteers

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

Staff benefits include:

• a matched contribution pension scheme
• 25 days’ holiday (pro-rata, rising with service)
• quality supervision and training opportunities.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Thursday 8th October 2020

Likely interview date: Monday 19th October 2020

More information can be found on our website

Registered Charity: 1082972

Job title: Community Neutering Officer
Salary: Up to £28,269.18 per annum plus a home workers allowance and branded company van
Location: Homebased covering Northern Ireland
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Closing date: 30 September 2020
Interview date: 12 and 15 October 2020

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our successful Neutering team as a Community Neutering Officer covering Northern Ireland.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of 520 per day.

Community Neutering makes a real difference to the cats and kittens helping them to lead happier and healthier lives. Our subsidised neutering campaigns provide financial assistance to much loved pets as well as strays and ferals who are not lucky enough to have an owner to care for them. All of our projects have human behaviour change principles embedded within them and this is an important measurement of our work.

As a Community Neutering Officer, you will be involved in helping to deliver the regional neutering projects and initiatives to local communities. This will include working with community and social groups, attending regular community meetings and delivering talks and presentations. You will be recruiting volunteers and supporting them with projects in their communities whilst managing the progress of both individual areas and whole projects. The main focus is raising awareness of the importance of neutering, which is key as part of responsible pet ownership.

You will need to have excellent organisational skills, initiative and the ability to engage with people and communities at all levels. You will be a strong self-starter with a passion for helping cats in need with a positive attitude. You will have experience with working within communities or social enterprises and developing relationships with different types of community groups. An animal science or welfare background is also desirable but not essential. You will need a full UK driving licence.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Community Connector - Mental Health Professional x 2

1x Based in Epsom

1x Based Ewell

12 Month Fixed Term Contract (may extend depending on funding)

Mary Frances Trust (MFT) is a charity organisation established in 1994 by people who used mental health services, carers and professionals to support people with any mental or emotional health problems.

Our Mission

Our mission is to:

• Work alongside people experiencing any kind of emotional or mental health issues for as long as they need and inspire them to develop the skills that will help them to restore and maintain their emotional wellbeing.

• Involve people with experience of mental health at every level of the organisation so they can help us design, deliver, monitor, and review our services to ensure they respond to their changing needs.

• Consistently challenge stigma attached to mental illness and raise awareness of the importance for everyone to look after their mental wellbeing.

• Lead and co-ordinate the development and delivery of first-class, voluntary mental health services in Surrey.

• Maintain sufficient funding streams to be able to provide person-centred services to people experiencing any kind of emotional or mental issues.

Background to Role:

NHS England recently announced a new transformation fund to be allocated to pilot sites within 12 Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships/ Integrated Care Systems across the country to test new and integrated models of primary and community mental health care. Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership is one of these successful pilot sites.

Extended appointments with mental health experts from the NHS, social care and specialist third sector organisations, plus access to therapies, physical health checks and pharmacists, are just some of the wider expertise patients will be able to access in their local GP practice and in the community under new ways of working. Patients will be able to explore the situation affecting their wellbeing – whether that is an ongoing mental or physical health problem, loneliness, debt, or other issues. They can then be guided to appropriate resources that may help, including talking therapies, benefits advice, or an introduction to a local community group.

Role of Community Connector

The role of the Community Connector is fundamental to the developing of these innovative new teams and mental health services based within networks of GP Practices (Primary Care Networks - PCNs). The role will support the ongoing development and mobilisation of integrated primary care mental health services.

Providing a primary care mental health service within this context refers to:

• First level of intervention

• Ease of access

• A multidisciplinary approach working a range of professionals across PCN’s inclusive of GP’s, Practice nurses, Mental Health Practitioners, Pharmacists and Clinical Psychologist.

• Coordinating and supporting patients to access to a wide range of community services and resources including social care, housing, family, debt and employment counselling that support maintaining good health and wellbeing

As a lead provider of the Community Connections service Surrey, Mary Frances Trust are now looking to recruit 2 x Community Connector to be based at a GP Clinics in Epsom and Ewell.

At times, this post will include some lone working and as such the ideal person will be comfortable working this way.

Please download job specification from this site, or go onto Mary Frances Website for details.

Click on 'Apply On Website'.

The role is presently a 12-month fixed term contract which may be extended depending on the project outcome and funding.

Role: Community Keyworker, WrapAround

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 pa (salary towards the top of the range will be paid for those with considerable skills and experience in equivalent roles).

Location: Based in Hammersmith and co-located in boroughs covering Harrow, Hillingdon, Brent, Ealing, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, or Hammersmith and Fulham with travel to across boroughs to provide targeted support to women as required.

Contract: Fixed term contract to 31st March 2021

Benefits: 30 days holiday pa plus 8 bank holidays; an additional day’s leave for International Women’s Day; great support provision including clinical supervision and an Employee Assistance Programme and generous dependent’s leave; pension scheme; company mobile phone, In-house training, opportunities for progression, an incredibly supportive and passionate team!

What we do:

Advance’s Minerva service works with women involved in the Criminal Justice System offering safe, targeted support and advocacy to women to help them address their complex needs in relation to the 9 pathways to offending, such as substance misuse and financial difficulties.  Minerva aims are to reduce re-offending, encourage desistance amongst repeat offenders, divert women from Criminal Justice involvement as early as possible and reduce the number of custodial sentences imposed by Courts.

The Minerva WrapAround service is a 3-year programme launched in May 2018 to provide enhanced support to women and girls who have committed crime and are at risk of re-offending, with complex multiple needs.  The service is designed to be a “whole system” response offering an enhanced service to women and girls who have been assessed as having complex needs and therefore require additional support in the form of additional key-work sessions, innovative interventions or diversionary and group-work sessions and access to a women-only Centre in their region. 

The role:

As a Community Key Worker, you will provide an in-reach service to women serving custodial sentences at HMP Bronzefield, HMP Downview and HMP Send and build a relationship and support them in the 12 weeks prior to their release. This will involve reviewing initial assessments of risk and need and providing one-to-one advocacy, support and advice.  You will work with those you support to create resettlement and support plans and help women to engage with licence requirements and court orders.

What you will bring:

• Significant experience of front line work with women experiencing issues related to offending, such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence or mental health, ideally within a criminal justice setting
• An in-depth understanding of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending, both in and outside of the criminal justice system. 
• Experience of crisis management in this key worker setting as well as experience of working in partnership with relevant statutory and voluntary groups and maintaining strong constructive working relationships.
• Experience of setting and maintaining professional boundaries with service users whilst delivering an excellent standard of service and being able to cope in stressful situations.
   

What we offer:

In addition to the great benefits listed above, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career

Closing date: 7th October 2020 Interview Dates :14th and 15th October 2020

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.

Business Manager – Community Solutions (Registered Manager)

Full time - 35 hours per week (Salary circa £34,000)

and other exciting benefits

About Us: Harrow Mencap is a campaigning organisation and a multi-project service provider supporting adults, young people and children with learning disabilities, autism and their families and carers – to ensure their needs, rights and aspirations are met. Community Solutions is our CQC registered domiciliary care agency, delivering high quality, person centered support to people with learning disabilities, mental health and older people to maximise their independence and quality of life within a safe environment. We also offer respite, outreach and bespoke services to clients and families. We are pacesetting, professional and passionate in all that we do.  As part of the Senior Leadership Team you will have:

Reporting to: Deputy Chief Executive, responsibilities include:

• Overall accountability for the operational performance of Care Agency services across Harrow while ensuring attainment of targets and business sustainability
• Act as the Registered Manager for Community Solutions Domiciliary Care Agency.
• Develop and implement cost effective means of delivering services, optimising operations and delivering within budget.
• Innovate and develop the service offer including, growing clientele base and geographical coverage while meeting agreed targets.
• Lead a team of support workers and professionals in a multidisciplinary team that deliver best practice, achieving quality outcomes for clients and families
• Lead in clients safeguarding initiatives, regulatory compliance and quality assurance assessments.
• To foster and maintain excellent collaborative, strategic and operational relationships with partners from the public, private and voluntary sector to enhance and develop services and provisions
• Develop positive and effective relationships with the Board, Executives and staff and promote the organisational brand and ethos in a strong and positive manner in the wider community.

This post is ideal for those with significant senior management level experience within the voluntary, public or private sector, with a proven track record of success in leading a reputable brand of health and social care services for people with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Possession of Registered Care Manager qualifications is a prerequisite for this role and must demonstrate very good knowledge and application of CQC standards for domiciliary care services. An inspirational leader able to motivate flexible work teams and delivering quality outcomes that are both innovative and responsive. We are interested in hearing from people who share our ethos in campaigning for the rights and supporting disabled people to enhance their independence.

We are committed to safeguarding, equal opportunity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview.

(This post will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS disclosure).

Our Partnerships and Development Manager will sit within the management team of High Trees, taking leadership to ensure the strategic ambitions of our existing partnerships (currently Building Young Brixton, Place for All and Lambeth Hubs) are realised, identifying and developing new partnerships and embedding these within High Trees.  They will also be responsible for developing our strategy and relationships across the board – producing and executing a strategy to grow, develop and identify new relationships with CSR partners, other Lambeth based organisations and other potential stakeholders.

They will line manage our Partnerships team; Monitoring and Evaluations Officer and Communications Officer – taking the lead over our internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring the High Trees voice reaches those it needs to and all our work and communications is underpinned by robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting. 

A key part of the role is focused on relationships – both external and internal – and the candidate will have the ability to communicate with ease with a wide and diverse range of individuals, easily building rapport and embodying High Trees ethos and values. The post holder will also play a key role in developing and implementing new fundraising strategies and sources for the organisation to support income diversification including traded services, sponsorship, and private donors, of both revenue and capital income streams.

Over the past 4 years each of the areas of responsibility (partnerships, monitoring and evaluation, communications and CSR) has had significant development and they all sit at the core of our 5 year organisational strategy. This post has been created, initially as a one year fixed term contract, to ensure these areas are now pulled together, have leadership at management level and can have an appropriate strategic and operational focus at this crucial time of organisational development. 

We are looking for an Office Manager to be the key person of the organisation's central operations, providing an effective administrative support function at our offices. You will need to be proactive, systematic and solutions focused, have two years administrative experience, be literate, numerate and have good IT skills and the ability to provide a high quality,professional service to our clients and the beneficiaries we support. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, a willingness to explore new ideas and approaches, learn new skills and take on new challenges is essential. Experience of working in a growing charity or income-generating organisation in the sector, and direct exposure to and knowledge of the needs of the Latin American communities and the charity sector will be distinct advantages.

The post is part-time, 28 hours per week over four days. Flexible working arrangements may be available and you will occasionally be available on evenings or weekends.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Job vacancies section on our website and submit your completed application and monitoring forms by the 6th of October 2020.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 15th of October 2020

We may receive a large number of applications and unfortunately we may not be able to reply to everyone. If you do not hear from us five days after the deadline, please assume you have not been shortlisted. We wish you good luck.

We welcome applicants for all age groups, backgrounds and genders. We are a London Living Wage Employer.

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark offer high profile services supporting people aged 50+ in the borough of Southwark and Lewisham. A large part of what makes the services a success is due to the work of our Navigators, who support people using a person centred approach to address issues with isolation, malnutrition, safety at home and helping people to access the services they need.

The Community Navigator is an exciting new role working closely with older people, Rehab and Re-ablement team, support staff and local partners to ensure people are being supported holistically following discharge from services.
Navigators’ will support older people during the transition from care homes and other bed based settlements into clients own home and link them with local services. There are increasingly challenges to older and frail people and to Health and Social Care services where demand for services, and particularly those of hospital services increase.  It is during this period that it becomes even more critical that there are a range of appropriate, timely and proportionate services in place.

This is a busy, fast paced and rewarding role; giving you the opportunity to make a real difference. The role is largely home based with some days at our main office and Southwark Council office. You will be working closely with the rehab team and a team of friendly and knowledgeable Navigators, Coordinators and Advisors. Working hours are Mon – Fri. You will need to be able travel across the borough of Southwark.

If you are a good listener, a positive thinker and passionate about supporting older people we want to hear from you.

Closing date for applications is 18:00pm on Friday 28th August 2020.

Interviews will take place on W/C Tuesday -1st September via Zoom.

The role is 3 months fixed term (may be extended dependent on funding)