Job Title: Youth Worker (Employment and Skills)

Ref: LB/SF/71

Location: North Kensington, London

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Work pattern: Monday to Friday including both daytime and evening sessional work

Salary: £21,313.50 per annum

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Youth Worker, with both experience in and a passion for supporting young people to gain skills, experience and employment.

The Rugby Portobello Trust, part of P3 Charity, is a dynamic, energising and happy place to work, based in North Kensington, which provides great facilities, experiences and opportunities for children and young people aged 6-25. This post will play a key role in supporting young people into roles in the creative arts sector.

Are you:

• An individual with great engagement and communication and skills?
• Passionate about working with children and young people and promoting their wellbeing, confidence and skills so they can fulfil their employment aspirations?
• Someone who is both an inspiring mentor for young people and enthusiastic team player?

If you answered YES to all of these, then you’re the person we’re looking for!

Our Charity

P3 is a modern, forward thinking organisation, delivering excellent services for people who face social exclusion. Our values are that we innovate in our work. We're different, creative and like to think of new solutions. We are helpful in everything that we do. We're always friendly and approachable. We are passionate about people.

We believe that what we do can make a real and lasting difference. We are determined to tackle problems that others won't. We always go the extra mile and work with dedication and commitment. We work together internally and externally to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.

What We Offer

In return we offer the chance to join an expanding, dynamic organisation, with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. We also offer a great benefits package on completion of the probation review:

• 27 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Paycare Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Training Opportunities
• Flexible Working Options Available

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, please visit our website P3 Charity, go to Work For Us and apply online.

Closing date: 12.00pm (noon) on 12th March 2021

Interview date: 16th March 2021

Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.

P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.

Goldsmiths Community Association has a great new opportunity for an experienced Community Development Worker to join our team and help realise our vision.

This post will lead our exciting and ambitious Community Development strategy that puts health, wellbeing and connection at the forefront; empowering local people to help shape community life and play an active role in our pandemic recovery.

The successful Community Development Worker will play a dynamic, agile and creative role with strong cross-functional collaboration. They will be experienced in asset-based community development and community-led theory.

Please note: We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.​​

We are committed to offering equitable opportunities. Our recruitment process is comprehensive and rigorous to ensure that all applicants receive fair treatment. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) who are currently under-represented.

We are committed to provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum job criteria, and we are flexible with assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job. We aim to make reasonable adjustments as required.

Our staff share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups.

Job Title:                       Community Support Leader

Location:                       Southwark

Contract:                       Full Time

Hours:                            39

Salary:                            £29,857 per annum

Contact:                         Victoria Robinson

Information:                  This role is shift work. Driver, full UK driving licence, is desired not essential. Experience in management is essential.

The Camden Society (London) is a Thera Trust subsidiary that provides innovative and modern support across London, enabling people with learning disabilities to live full and active lives. We are currently looking for a Community Support Leader to manage the support to people in Southwark. The successful candidate will work flexibly and within a dynamic and mobile team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, individual support to people within their communities.

The Community Support Leader will manage a team of Support Coordinators and Support Workers to deliver support that is in line with the wishes, aspirations, and choices of people. You will work with a senior management team to oversee a person-centered and sustainable community support for people with a learning disability.

You will:

Develop and manage person-centered support for people

Monitor the quality of support and be responsible for the safety of people we support and staff

Conduct a wide range of HR tasks, including line management Ensure the support is compliant with CQC and contractual agreements

Promote social inclusion and the vision and values of The Camden Society (London)

Network within the community for greater inclusion and opportunities

Ideal candidates will:

Take full direction from the people they support

Have experience in developing support for people with a learning disability in a community setting

Have experience of directing people to support others in ways that increase independence through positive outcome-based monitoring

Have experience of working to budgets

Have excellent communication skills

Keep accurate records

Be able to work as part of a team and also happy to lone work Have experience of working in a diverse setting and be able to meet the cultural needs of people

The Camden Society (London) share Thera’s Vision of:

 Showing that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society

Thera will be controlled by people with a learning disability People with a learning disability will check the quality of support from their Thera company.

Thera Group will be led by a charity.

We offer great rewards, comprehensive training, a pension scheme, childcare vouchers and opportunities for you to develop your career in the way you want. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check if successful.

Apply now to avoid disappointment. 

You have experience of working within mental health services or transferable skills from a related environment, plus a real commitment to service user development. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Community Link Worker.

We need someone like you to join the team at our Supported Housing service in Colindale. Day‐to‐day, you’ll manage a caseload of residents and give them all the support they need to enable them to participate in community life. You’ll also work with individuals to develop an appropriate personal support plan that addresses their specific needs. Helping them to develop domestic, financial and emotional management and personal life skills to achieve greater independence and self‐esteem will be important too. And, when it comes to liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to give people access to a full range of services, again, we’ll rely on your expertise.

A great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload, you love motivating and engaging people in a range of developmental and rehabilitative activities. What’s more, you have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people. Experience of identifying and coordinating a range of services to meet an individual’s needs and to enable them to engage with community activities is also essential.

As well as having an understanding of mental illness, we’ll be looking for the ability to prioritise a busy workload and work well within a team. You ‘ll also need the communication skills it takes to and motivate and inspire others and liaise effectively with a wide range of organisations and individuals. Proficient using office IT and willing to work some weekends and evenings would also be an advantage. And, if you have experience of running Workshops session, even better, although this is not essential, as training will be provided.

This is a part-time role, requiring the post-holder to work 22.5 hours per week. 

The salary for this role is £19,754.00 - £19,980.00 (pro-rata for 22.5 hours per week).

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

Closing Date for applications is 11:59pm on the 5th March 2021 (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification,  will be considered for an interview.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and everyone of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR FOR MIGRANT COMMUNITIES –
HEALTHY FENLAND PROJECT

We are looking for an experienced Asset Based Community Development practitioner to join our Healthy Fenland Project. The project focuses on strengthening and empowering communities to enable them to identify and address the health and wellbeing needs of individuals and communities. Drawing on an asset-based approach to community development to help residents acknowledge successes within their community and how these can be built upon to take action, improving individual confidence along the way.

Working from home and in the community, the post is for 28 hours a week on a 3 year contract.  The salary is £18, 136pa  (FTE £23,966).  Please apply with a CV and a covering letter saying how you meet the points in the person spec  by midday on Monday 8th March.  If you do not include a covering letter your application may not be considered.  Interviews will be online during early March. 

A new opportunity at CPSL Mind to be part of an exciting new Perinatal service working with Muslim communities in Peterborough.

Perinatal Service Project Worker (Muslim communities)
Based in Peterborough, home-based initially
22.5 – 37.5 hours per week (negotiable)
2 year fixed term contract
£21,589 Per Annum - Full Time Equivalent
NJC Salary Scale Point 12 (April 2019)

CPSL Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity, working across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire.

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and passionate Perinatal Project Workers to join our team. You will be delivering an exciting new Perinatal mental health service, which is being specifically designed for Muslim women during pregnancy and new motherhood.

We know that women from Muslim communities are disproportionately less likely to access community perinatal mental health services. For this reason, we are seeking to re-design our highly successful ‘Connecting Mums’, peer support and one to one perinatal services so that they meet the specific needs of the Muslim community, both practically and culturally.

The successful post holder will have experience in working with people on a one to one basis and/or in a group setting, excellent group facilitation skills and an in-depth knowledge of Islamic practices and traditions. You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health, have excellent verbal communication skills and have an understanding of how perinatal mental health issues can affect Muslim women and their families.

This post requires a female applicant from the Muslim community and is therefore exempt under section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date: Monday 15th March 2021 10am
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th March 2021

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Please read the person specification and job description for details and relate to the person specification in your application.

We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and your completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please. 

Recruiting for Six Community Support Workers to join our Service in Camden and Islington!

GBP £25,500 (pro-rata) working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more. This is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract.

Job Overview:

To work in a partnership with Camden and Islington Mental Health Trust to support people in the community working with them for up to 6 weeks to prevent admission by maximising income, reducing debt, improving confidence by using person centred approach. Also to work with Discharge Facilitation Team (DFT) to support customers in the hospital who require support to alleviate social pressures for a successful discharge to their accommodation pathway.

The Community Support Workers roles are new and varied, and it is expected that the candidates will work closely with external parties like the NHS and local council staff. The roles run initially for 6 months, but may be extended. There will be some evening and weekend work.

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Contract Manager
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Support customers to build confidence in completing domestic tasks where appropriate and teach them the skills required to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive customer records to professional standards
- Ensure that referrals are assessed and screened thoroughly and up to a high standard
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Provide day-to-day instruction & support to your team based on the professional experience/ knowledge you have
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

The post holder will need the following skills and experience:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

The Capitals Coalition is a global collaboration transforming the way decisions are made by including the value provided by nature, people and society. Our ambition is that by 2030 the majority of business, finance and government will include all capitals in their decision-making, and that this will deliver a fairer, just and more sustainable world. We are at an exciting time in our history, having united the global natural capital and social and human capital communities in 2020. In 2021, we launched a new online platform, The Community, and new website to support our growing, global community. We are now looking for a Global Community Officer to curate content and lead data insights for this community.

We are looking for someone who enjoys building collaborative networks that support people to find solutions to shared challenges. You will have a strong ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to drive high data quality and analysis. You believe people and planet must be at the heart of decision making through a capitals approach and enjoy understanding how different stakeholders interact to deliver impact.

Main purpose of job:

The Global Community Officer is responsible for curating engaging and dynamic digital content that fosters interaction among the global capitals’ community through our online platform, The Community. You will be responsible for ensuring that the latest content – from projects led by the Coalition to what is happening in the news – is shared with the global community.  You will work closely with the team to onboard new organizations, facilitating collaboration between them and the wider capitals community. You will drive data-led decision making by providing data insight into the trends of the community through our CRM and online platforms, managing data quality and supporting the Coalition to drive engagement and uptake of a capitals approach.  You will also support the development of online and offline events.

Key responsibilities:

Community Coordination (50%)

• Curate engaging content that ignites discussion and drives communication with and among The Community.
• Liaise with project owners and support them to curate online collaboration and discussion, to ensure the community is well represented across work streams, such as through collating lists of people to engage for project purposes.
• Support the onboarding of new organizations by connecting them with relevant projects and organizations.
• Undertake marketing, event management and editorial support for the global community as requested, ensuring they are engaged and involved in the Coalition’s work.
• Ensuring the community model and the relationship with individual partners contributes to constant learning and facilitates the exchange of knowledge and insights within the community.

Data Management (30%)

• Provide high-level quantitative data analysis of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and the online community platform to identify trends in the global community engagement.
• Interpret the analysis to make recommendations for improving our work.
• Support a culture that understands and embraces the importance of data best practices.
• Ensure high CRM data quality, improving the standard of data and capture processes in place, including links between CRM, MailChimp and the website.

Administration (20%)

• Provide admin support for The Community by troubleshooting with support teams, managing invitations and sign ups and ensuring high quality data for analysis.
• Provide admin support for Capsule, our CRM, ensuring high data quality for analysis.
• Assist with presenting content for The Community, including formatting documents, preparing power point presentations etc.

Person Specification:

• A minimum of two years’ professional experience of building and managing a community with the ability to see and build on connections between people and ideas.
• Prior experience working with MailChimp and Capsule, or another similar CRM software.
• Experience in or an affinity for working with online community management software to deliver and support integrated communications and reach target audiences.
• Proven experience in data analysis and presenting complex information in a concise and compelling way.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Good understanding and interest in capitals’ content and ability to translate capitals for different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to foster relationships and bring people together.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal; ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and externally, written and orally. 
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, including the ability to plan, multi-task, prioritise and work on own initiative to deadlines.
• Strong ‘can-do’ attitude - able to see likely pitfalls and problems and respond accordingly. 
• Collaborative working style; happy to work independently and as part of a small team. 
• Strong commitment to and enthusiasm for the vision of the Capitals Coalition.

Desirable 

• International business, not for profit or international organisation background/or experience.
• Ideally the position will be in the Netherlands or the UK where our main offices are based.

Apply

Please send a CV and cover letter us by 12 noon (CET) on the 10th of March 2021. Please state the role in the subject line and kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Coalition consists of organizations from all around the world and with people of different gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, geography, political affiliation and country of origin, and as much as possible we want this to be reflected in our team. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Victim Support are looking for a part time Communities Manager to join our Essex team (18.75 hours per week).

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The Communities Manager role sits within Victim Support Essex and is delivered on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The service is dedicated to the successful delivery and implementation of victim services across the county of Essex.

As our Communities Manager, you will recruit, manage and develop volunteers who will support victims and witnesses of crime. You will develop and enhance local key stakeholder relationships with a view to enhancing partnership working and taking the lead for service promotion.

Your main responsibilities will include effective management of volunteers and staff, identify and build links with organisations that can assist in meeting the needs of victims. Ensure risk/need assessment of victims on an ongoing basis and refer to appropriate support and safeguarding processes as required. Identify barriers to volunteering to support our services and implement solutions.

To work alongside a team of staff and volunteers to reflect the community and the needs of the victims and utilise resources in the team to deliver individual, bespoke services to victims.

Report on activity and support operational and strategic changes for the future, assisting with service delivery developments and income generation opportunities.

To develop and manage a programme of awareness raising events within the police force area.

To be successful in this role you will have good knowledge of the local area, local voluntary groups, statutory agencies and their service. Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proven ability in building positive multi agency relationships is essential, as is the ability to gather, analyse and interpret data and information to formulate reports and resolve issues. You will have proven ability to work without direct supervision, prioritising work and dealing with competing or conflicting demands and needs.

Travel will be required to meet service needs and to fulfil the role. There will also be a need for occasional travel outside of the contract area to meet the demands of the role and for training or staff meetings.

There may be an occasional need to work outside core hours to meet the demands of the role. This is expected to be taken within flexible working arrangements. DBS checks are required.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

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

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

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

The Philanthropy Workshop is seeking a Coordinator to be based in either our New York or London office. This position reports to the Program Director based in London. Preferred start date is March 2021 or later.

WHO WE ARE

The Philanthropy Workshop (TPW) is a dynamic, expanding and highly entrepreneurial organization with ten team members across offices in London, New York, and San Francisco. TPW is the global leader in strategic philanthropy education and fosters a member network of over 350 individuals from around the world, all trained in the core principles and practices of strategic philanthropy. Our mission is to accelerate social impact by mobilizing a global network of strategic investors united by their commitment to unlock resources, lifelong learning, collaboration and entrepreneurial approaches.

WHO WE NEED

TPW is seeking a Community Coordinator to support program logistics, design, development and delivery and support member engagement and growth across TPW's global community. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, collaborative and professional. This position will work with all members of the TPW team, especially the Community Team led by the Executive Vice President, and will report to the Program Director. 

Primary responsibilities include:

Learning Program Coordination

• Help curate TPW’s global program slate by assisting in researching speakers, preparing workshop materials and other activities as needed to run our programs seamlessly
• Correspond with and manage program participant and speaker needs prior to, during and following each program
• Manage program registrations, invitations, and attendance records in Salesforce database
• Prepare and coordinate logistics for our virtual and in-person learning programs and other events, e.g., research and coordinate with tech platforms, venues, vendors and consultants
• Setup and maintain audio/visual equipment and technology for programs and events
• Maintain program budgets

Community Engagement

• Respond to member needs and inquiries in person, in writing and on the phone where appropriate
• Assist with acquisition and onboarding of new TPW members
• Support logistics and scheduling for TPW peer groups
• Help maintain data entry in Salesforce database and TPW’s digital Member Community
• Assist with logistics of TPW Board of Trustees meetings as needed
• Schedule and prepare senior staff for member meetings

Operations

• Work with operational staff to ensure consistent practices and alignment across geographies
• Responsible for maintaining clean and accurate data entry and providing input for improved data collection processes as needed
• Manage other administrative operations as needed to support a global, virtual team

WHO YOU ARE

TPW recognizes that experience comes in a variety of forms and considers candidates with a range of backgrounds. We are a small, high-performing staff and the ideal candidate must fit into our fast-paced, mission-aligned team. This requires a self-starter who will thrive working together with a team and independently, is willing to dive into new projects and eager to contribute in a wide variety of ways to our global team.

A successful candidate will have the following personal and professional orientation:

Personal

• Passion for our mission and driving positive social change
• Humility and ability to "roll up your sleeves" and jump in 
• Relationship-driven focus
• Commitment to a learning mindset
• Collaborative culture builder
• Available to work occasional nights and weekends
• Willingness to travel, sometimes internationally, for select programs and meetings 

Professional Experience

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience required 
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in logistics and event coordination or program/project management 
• Experience liaising with philanthropists, major donors or senior executives a plus
• Experience in/knowledge of nonprofit, philanthropy and/or technology sector a plus

Professional Skills

• Strong attention to detail 
• Strong writing and communication skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Friendly, professional and thorough approach to relationships 
• Comfortable in entrepreneurial and nimble environment, working as a resourceful, flexible team member who can wear many hats as needed to meet objectives
• Able and willing to work highly independently, proactively and also in a collaborative setting 
• Capable of managing multiple projects at once, prioritizing and problem-solving 
• Proficient in ML Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint and the ability to learn quickly new tools and technologies; proficiency with Salesforce and/or other databases a plus

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time position with a salary range of USD 60-65,000 or GBP 45-50,000, depending on experience. Our salaries are competitive with other similar organizations and benchmarked for the cost of living in London and New York. TPW offers an excellent benefits package. We also offer a flexible work environment with a balanced schedule of in-office and work-at-home time.

Project Development Worker - Kirklees

Hft is a national charity and a leading force in supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. A truly nationwide organisation, we support over 2,500 people through innovative, person-centred services with a strong focus on promoting independence.

Everything we do focuses on helping the people we support to live the life they choose. By working in partnership with them, and those that know them well, we create flexible services that meet their needs, whether they need substantial or just occasional support.

About the role:

Luv2meetU is a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities operating predominantly in the North of England covering 9 different Local Authority areas. We support up to 300 members across all the areas. We have approximately 15 members of staff within Luv2meetU and related projects. We have received Kirklees Local Authority monies to maintain and develop Luv2meetU in the Kirklees area.

The Project Development worker is central to the development of friendships and relationships for people with learning disabilities across the Kirklees area.

The post holder will work with existing Luv2meetU members along with the people Hft supports across the Kirklees area, to enable them to explore new opportunities within their local community, develop and support existing and new friendships and relationships and become more active.

Hours are flexible and will include evening and weekend work based on the needs of the project.

Salary: £17,969 pro rata

Job Type: Fixed Term Post - 1 year - with the possibility of funding being extended beyond this.

Hours: Part Time, 18.75 hours per week

Location: Hft’s offices, Titan Resource Centre, Bradford

Experience of working with vulnerable people including adults with learning disabilities or autism, together with an understanding of the needs, experiences and aspirations of people with learning disabilities would be advantageous.

What we Offer

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

Join us and help us change lives.

Closing date: 12 March 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Project Worker, Support Worker, Community Worker, Caseworker, Social Care, Social Worker, Third Sector, Care Worker, Not for Profit, Social Care, Care Assistant, Community Care, Vulnerable People, Mental Health, Family Support, Charity, etc.

Ref: 97342

Community Connector (Mental Health)

Our client has big ambitions. To support these ambitions, they are seeking a Community Connector (Mental Health) to work in Network 5 and 6, Tower Hamlets.

The Community Connector will support people to achieve better mental health and wellbeing, increasing independence and reducing reliance on services. The role is funded by East London Community Foundation Trust (ELFT) and managed by our client. ELFT are currently supporting a number of Community Connectors as part of a wider transformation programme in East London to redesign community mental health care for adults with serious mental illness (SMI) in Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham.

The Community Connector will be embedded in our client's Prescribing service and part of a wider integrated team of voluntary sector, primary care and secondary care staff.

Community Connector Responsibilities:

- Offer focused support to individuals and groups with the aim of building knowledge, skills, confidence, and resilience in people, as well as encouraging people to access local activities and services.
- Enable people to explore the situation affecting their mental health and wellbeing and support them to access appropriate resources including talking therapies, benefits advice, or local community activities.
- Work alongside people experiencing emotional or mental health issues and inspire them to develop the skills to help restore and maintain their emotional wellbeing.
- Work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to support people based on their individual needs.
- Support the involvement of people with lived experience of mental health in the design, delivery and monitoring of services.
- Challenge stigma attached to mental health and raise awareness of the importance for everyone to look after their mental wellbeing.

Community Connector Requirements:

- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate aptitudes and attitudes at this level
- Experience working within mental health, the voluntary sector, primary care, population health or public health
- Experience working directly with people with mental health issues or complex lives
- Experience of a personalised approach to supporting people, coaching and motivational interviewing
- Experience of developing and maintaining good working relationships with organisations and individuals
- Experience of maintaining client confidentiality
- Experience working in a multicultural environment
- Experience of promoting and raising awareness of a service

About our client:

They are a vibrant community charity in the heart of East London. It has a national and international reputation for its highly innovative approach which inspires and empowers local people to transform their lives. The Centre delivers an incredible range of projects based on a unique model that combines social entrepreneurship, the arts, learning, social support, horticulture and holistic and integrated health programmes.

The charity supports families, young people and adults of all ages to learn new skills, improve their health and wellbeing, find employment and develop the confidence needed to achieve things they could never have dreamed of.

Location: London, E3 3BT

Job type: Full Time, Fixed term, March 2021 - end November 2021

Salary: £29,375 per annum

Benefits: 27 days plus 3 days Christmas Closure and 8 bank holidays, they don‘t expect you to work on your birthday! Pension Scheme

Closing Date: Monday 15th March 2021 at 12 pm
Interview Date: Monday 22nd March 2021

You may have experience of the following: Community Connector, Link Worker, Link Working, Social Prescribing, Mental Health, Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, Welfare, etc.

Ref: 97319

Job Title: Support and Development Worker  

Area: East & West Sussex, Kent, Essex, Guernsey, Isle of Wight and 16 London Boroughs 

Department: England Support Service Team 

Reports to: England Support Service Manager 

Salary: £25,930 pro rata (dependent on experience) 

Hours: 28 hours per week over 5 days preferred but can be flexible 

Location: Home based (with travel across London and the South East when required) 

Purpose of Job 
To deliver a high quality service to and facilitate opportunities for individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families/carers through Shine membership. To empower and enable members affected by the conditions to lead healthy and happy lives through greater independence, better condition management and by creating links to the Shine community across England. 

Core role 

• To provide information to individuals, families and carers affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus including hard to reach communities living within the area. 

• To provide advice, support and guidance to enable people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to access the correct benefits to become financially stable, the right services to improve their health and well-being, and to better co-ordinate their care and independence through a variety of methods. This will include attending specialist clinics in the area to engage with them (when Covid 19 restrictions allow). 

• To refer individual members and/or their families/carers to the most appropriate source of expertise and support in Shine’s Health team and other designated leads within the organisation, or signpost to external agencies as appropriate. 

• To develop age-specific groups and peer support networks which will provide opportunities for people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to connect and interact, enabling social opportunities and to share experiences, support and learn from each other. 

• To work with and develop opportunities for Shine volunteers. 

• To contribute to the delivery of regional and national programme of events to Shine’s membership, based on identified need and interests, geographical location and age. (Due to Covid 19 restrictions, for the foreseeable future, these are taking the form of online social groups, Zooms and Facebook live information & advice sessions) 

• To provide information to professionals working with those individuals and families affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. 

• To raise greater awareness of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus amongst professionals, external organisations and the general public through presentations, training and attendance at professional events (when Covid 19 restrictions allow). 

• To actively promote membership of Shine to people with the relevant conditions. 

• To keep clear and accurate records for monitoring and evaluation using our Charity Log System. 

• To work with service, fundraising, marketing, trust and grants colleagues and Shine’s membership to identify and seize potential fundraising opportunities for long-term sustainability of the work. 

• To prepare and keep up to date a directory of relevant contacts across the area and to share relevant information with colleagues. 

• To undertake administrative duties as required of the role. 

• Any other duties in line with the job role. 

Essential criteria 

• Ability to travel across the designated areas 

• Flexible working hours, this may include some weekends 

• Ability to work from home 

• The ability to be motivated and work on your own initiative with lone working from home, whilst also travelling across the area and Region to be part of the wider dispersed team. 

• Full Enhanced DBS checks will be completed 

Experience and qualifications – essential 

• At least two years’ recent experience of delivering support and advice services 

• Experience of working with people of all ages with disabilities 

• At least two years’ experience of advising on one or more of the following 

• Health and wellbeing; independence; benefits; education and learning; employment; developing friendships and social skills; reducing isolation 

• Experience of developing and delivering opportunities to enable and empower people with disabilities to achieve their goals towards independence. 

Experience and Qualifications – desirable 

• Hold a qualification in a health, nursing, social care or disability related field 

• Experience of working in the third sector in a paid or unpaid capacity 

Knowledge, skills and abilities – essential 

• Understanding of spina bifida and hydrocephalus and of the issues and challenges faced by people living with these conditions 

• Ability to work with people individually and to facilitate and run group activities and events 

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written 

• IT literate with a good knowledge of computer systems and programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of databases 

• A non-judgemental approach to working with people 

Knowledge, skills and abilities – desirable 

• Understanding of the role peer support plays in enhancing services and support to members 

• An awareness and understanding of how to use social media and its effectiveness in reducing social isolation 

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria. 

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job. 

Closing date: 19/03/2021 

Interview date: TBC

Full-time role, 35 hours per week - £20,000 per annum

Community Impact Bucks Office (Monks Risborough – our team is currently working mainly from home).

Would you like a varied administrative role where no two days are the same?

Would you like to support Buckinghamshire’s communities, charities and voluntary groups to be strong and resilient?

Could you provide our staff and volunteers with the support needed to successfully deliver our work?

If you are highly organised, and enjoy talking to people from a variety of backgrounds, this could be the role for you.

About us

At Community Impact Bucks, we are passionate about helping people to get involved and make a difference in their communities.

• We support hundreds of communities and causes across Buckinghamshire by helping charities and voluntary groups to be the best they can be – perhaps by helping them find funding, run their organisation or find volunteers.
• By helping local residents to find volunteering roles, we support people who want to give back to their communities while at the same time help local charities to find the volunteers they may need to support vital services.
• And through our community services, we help to build strong, resilient communities and directly help people – the elderly, vulnerable and socially isolated – where we see an unmet need.

Our office in Monks Risborough has free parking and good bus and rail links. Our team is currently working mainly from home, but with access to the office when needed.

About you

Enthusiastic, committed and customer focused; you will be an experienced administrator with a flexible approach, and relish variety in your work.

You will understand the needs of older and vulnerable people, with the ability to demonstrate a respectful and non-judgmental approach to volunteers, clients and colleagues.

Key responsibilities

Key tasks include:

• Provide administrative support to the Gardening and Handy Helpers projects including organising client visits, preparing paperwork and liaison with clients & Team Leaders.

• Provide first point of contact for enquiries and referrals to our projects and services, including from vulnerable adults.

• Recording and collating monitoring information – using SurveyMonkey and other tools. Providing support with our database (Salesforce).
• Creating/editing reports, presentations, online forms, leaflets, newsletters and other materials.
• Conducting welfare telephone calls to vulnerable older or disabled clients.
• Co-ordinating the recruitment, induction and supervision of volunteers.
• Supporting fundraising activity by researching funding opportunities.
• Maintaining an equipment inventory and making purchases.

Key requirements

• Experience of administrative support and customer service
• A multi-tasker who is able to prioritise tasks, plan ahead, be resourceful and use own initiative.
• Able to communicate effectively and with people from a variety of backgrounds in writing and face to face.
• Respectful of confidentiality, with a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Confident working with data and spreadsheets.
• Able to work outside normal office hours on occasion.

Diversity & Inclusion

Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.  

How to apply

For more information please visit our website to download the Job Description.

To apply, please send a CV with a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specificationby 9am on Friday 12 March 2021.

Interviews will take place via video call – Teams or Zoom.