Community Support Worker Jobs in Greenwich, Greater London
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Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity. We have 40 years of experience working with migrant communities in London. Our immigration advice service offers support to more than 2,000 people each year. Praxis provides a safe space and support through immigration advice and support to access services such as housing and health. We run peer support groups that build social networks and confidence. Together with people with lived experience, Praxis campaigns for a compassionate and humane immigration system where no one is discriminated against based on their immigration status, race, or class.
To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Fundraising Support Officer to join our growing Fundraising team to help increase income generation. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we look to build a future of excellent frontline services and influential lived experience led campaigning.
You will play an integral role in the fundraising team in an ambitious organisation with exciting opportunities for fundraisers to contribute to growth and development.
We are looking for the below skills and experience:
· Working understanding of fundraising processes in charities, including grant funding, budgets and donations.
· Experience working with online payment/donation platforms, extracting and manipulating data.
· Experience of working with Salesforce and Google analytics, or keen willingness to learn.
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Strong IT skills, including SharePoint and advanced Excel.
See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail.
Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes
· A 35-hour working week including flexible working hours (pro rata for part time posts)
· A hybrid work model
· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
· Option to buy up to 3 days annual leave each year.
· 1-day additional birthday leave
· A defined contribution pension scheme
· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
Please see our website to find out more about our work.
For further details, please contact Gjori Langeland Head of Fundraising and Communications.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions, please contact us and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
We are taking a dynamic approach in recruiting for this role, applications for this role will be processed on a rolling basis.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions, please contact us and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
We are taking a dynamic approach in recruiting for this role, applications for this role will be processed on a rolling basis.
When politicians treat migrants with cruelty, we refuse to accept it. We give legal support, demand change, and never give in. Join us.
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Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
Location: You will work in Healthwatch Newham’s Office 3 days per week. You will also spend two days per week at a community organisation within Newham
Annual leave: 28 days per annum, excluding bank holidays
Overview
Healthwatch Newham wishes to employ a Deaf Outreach Worker. The role will work with the Deaf community on an action plan of delivery to make improvements across Newham. This is a fixed term contract of 12 months and you will work in partnership with the Newham health and social care system.
You will be a Deaf person with life experience of being Deaf and Deaf culture. You will be fluent in British Sign Language (BSL) and used to working in a bilingual environment with Deaf and hearing colleagues.
We have developed a job description for the Deaf Outreach Worker. This will provide further information on Healthwatch Newham and the role. It will include the main tasks and responsibilities, and the skills and experience we are looking for.
At the bottom of this page under 'Application Resources' you will find a BSL Translated video for the job description
Closing date: Tuesday 4th June, 9am
Interview date to be confirmed. Interviews will be held in person, in Newham. We will arrange a British Sign Language Interpreter for the interviews.
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Do you have the commitment and resilience needed, to work with some of the most vulnerable people in our communities? If the answer is yes, please read on...
About the role:
We are seeking additional staff to join our experienced and committed teams within our Complex Needs Service in Westminster. You will be in a specialist role designed to work with people with complex support needs, relating to mental health, multiple physical health needs, poly-substance use and offending.
As a Project / Support Worker Complex Needs, your role will be to provide support to clients to enable them to understand their support needs and to manage these effectively. You will hold a caseload of clients and be responsible for helping them to identify short term objectives, meet their goals and complete risk assessments. You will also support clients to develop their living skills, develop and manage relationships, build social networks and to access various services.
About you:
- Previous experience of working in the health and social care, supporting vulnerable people, rough sleepers or people with complex mental health, physical health or substance use support needs.
- An understanding of working with people using person-centred approaches.
- The ability to manage a caseload and deliver positive outcomes utilising your knowledge of the health and social care sector.
- A flexible and creative approach to working with a sometimes hard to engage client group.
Flexibility is required, as you will be working a rota inclusive of early shifts, late shifts and bank holidays.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Monday 10th June 2024 at Midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 18th June 2024
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
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About the role:
As a support worker, your primary purpose is to provide comprehensive support to residents within a supported accommodation setting. Your role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the well-being, safety, and development of residents.
You will be responsible for implementing holistic support strategies that address the emotional, practical, and housing management needs of residents. This includes assisting with practical daily task, facilitating access to educational and employment opportunities, and maintaining a safe living environment in accordance with organisational practices.
Additionally, you will manage individual caseloads, create tailored support and safety plans, and regularly assess their effectiveness. Collaboration with residents and other professionals is essential in this process to empower people and ensure their needs are met.
The role also involves daily shift delivery, operational functions, and liaising with stakeholders to address dynamic needs efficiently. Furthermore, you will act as an advocate for residents, collaborate with professionals from various disciplines, and facilitate a cohesive team environment through active participation and support.
About you:
- Person-Centred Support Approach: Ability to create collaborative support plans, build rapport, and foster collaboration with residents.
- Case Management and Assessment Skills: Proficiency in managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and analysing data to identify resident needs.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Strong communication and coordination skills to work with professionals from various disciplines.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Knowledge of regulations and protocols, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Record Keeping and Reporting: Proficient in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports while adhering to confidentiality protocols.
- Policy and Procedure Adherence: Understanding and adherence to relevant policies and procedures in supported accommodation services.
- Continuous Learning and Improvement: Commitment to ongoing training, participation in reflective practice, and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date:Wednesday 5th June at midnight
Interview date: Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 17th June
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Client Support
●Carry out initial assessment of client needs to identify and plan the support needed to address issues and prevent any problems from escalating.
●Provide casework level advice on welfare benefits, housing and financial issues as appropriate.
●Facilitate access, signpost and accompany clients to services or activities, in particular those with limited English.
●Assist clients with other related problems or refer to other specialist organisations as appropriate.
●Make follow up calls to provide moral and practical support as appropriate.
●Keep up-to-date with local service provision for appropriate signposting and referrals.
●Maintain professional practice standards and regulatory requirements, including confidentiality, safeguarding and equality.
2. Administration, Monitoring & Evaluation
●Work towards agreed outputs, outcomes and targets.
●Provide written reports on work undertaken and other reports as required.
●Ensure that all work conforms to systems and procedures of Respeito, partner organisations and funders.
●Maintain accurate and up-to-date administration and caseload records, including records of meetings.
●Liaise with therapist and other staff to arrange and coordinate counselling sessions with clients.
●Manage own workload, administration and diary commitments.
●Provide regular reports and updates to the line manager.
●Attend and participate in organisational meetings (e.g. with Board of Trustees) as appropriate.
3. Communications
●Disseminate promotional materials through a range of channels and marketing tools.
●Support the production of organisational reports and promotional materials.
4. Training and development
●Have a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
●Keep up to date with policy and legal frameworks and procedures including:
●data protection and confidentiality,
●safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults,
●health and safety,
●equality and diversity,
●domestic abuse.
●Attend and participate in clinical supervision sessions.
●Attend and participate in supervision and team meetings.
●Attend and participate in training opportunities as appropriate to maintain your professional knowledge and skills.
From time to time, the needs of clients may change and the key tasks and responsibilities may need to be reviewed in discussion and agreement with the post holder. The post holder must always comply with the Data Protection, Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Safeguarding Policies of Respeito and partners.
Person Specification
The post holder should have a very good command of Portuguese and English, spoken and written, be committed to making a positive difference to people’s lives, have relevant experience in working with families and individuals with a range of needs, and knowledge of domestic abuse and the needs of those who experience it.
1. Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
●Educated to degree level or equivalent (A qualification in a relevant field such as Community Development, Social work, Domestic Abuse Advisor’ Law or Psychology is desirable).
●At least two years’ experience of working with disadvantaged individuals and families, paid or voluntary work.
●Experience in developing and delivering client centred services.
●Experience of providing advice on housing and welfare.
●Knowledge of working in partnership with external stakeholders and the third sector.
●Knowledge and understanding of domestic conflict, abuse and/or violence and its impact.
2. Skills and Abilities
●English and Portuguese to a professional level.
●Ability to build positive relationships with the community, families and individuals.
●Effective written and oral communication skills.
●Ability to negotiate positive outcomes for clients.
●Active listening skills.
●A positive, non-judgemental, empathetic and sensitive approach.
●A commitment to strengths-based and trauma-informed ways of working.
●Ability to remain calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging or confrontational behaviour.
●Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information.
●Good Information Technology and Communication (ITC) skills.
●Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
●Ability to manage time and work independently as well as part of a team.
●Ability and willingness to travel to different locations across London.
●Effective networking and interpersonal skills.
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Who we are looking for
We are looking for a highly effective person – someone who is passionate about volunteering and looking for an opportunity to work with Islington’s residents and our vibrant and diverse VCFSE sector.
Purpose of the role (and primary function)
We are entering an exciting new phase of development at VAI, and our ambition is to maintain our current volunteering support offer as well as developing new services.
We are seeking a Volunteer Centre Support Officer to:
- Deliver high-quality volunteering brokerage (connect) services to residents and VCFSE organisations.
- Lead on volunteering outreach in the community.
- Provide good practice volunteering support to VCFSE and corporate and public sector organisations.
- Assist with the day to day running of the Volunteer Centre including volunteer management and the continuous development of the service.
- Promote volunteering and assist with marketing of the Volunteer Centre service.
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Community Support Worker
We are looking for a very motivated and able Community Support Worker to support the Community Connections Team to meet the relevant requirements of the Community Connections contract.
Position: Community Connections Support Worker
Location: Epsom
Hours: Part time, 18 hrs a week (TBA)
Salary: £12,985
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension, Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 05/06/24
The Role
The Community Support Worker will be required to work alongside the full-time area Co-ordinators to support activities and groups and carry out one-to-one initial appointments for people residing in Surrey.
This will involve attending some groups in venues across the Surrey Downs area, to assist in the facilitation of groups to ensure they run safely and meet the needs of the clients.
The role will also involve supporting the full-time co-ordinators to complete initial appointments with new clients, including the completion of recovery stars and plans and updating client records.
Key responsibilities include:
- To support groups, courses and activities and work with the Community Connections Team to produce a quality service.
- Supporting the full-time co-ordinators to complete initial appointments with new clients, including the completion of recovery stars and plans and updating client records.
- To support the area co-ordinators in maintaining contact with those using the service via differing methods.
- To work with the area co-ordinators to contact clients who are not currently engaging to ascertain their current needs and update records accordingly.
- To be able to assess risk on a daily basis and react accordingly.
- To motivate people attending groups, activities, and one-to-one sessions.
- To promote “if you don’t do it, it doesn’t happen” attitude.
- To work with volunteers helping out with groups and activities.
- To work with the team of professionals and communicate well with colleagues working from different locations.
- To maintain databases and undertake any other administrative duties.
- To work collaboratively with other departments.
- About You
You will have experience of working directly with vulnerable adults (preferably with mental ill-health)
You will also have:
- Experience of working within the health & social care sector.
- A demonstrable understanding of the needs of vulnerable groups.
- Knowledge of Mental Health sector and relating issues.
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of the team.
- IT literate in MS Office, Excel, Virtual Platforms, Social Media and Networks.
Please note: A driving licence is desirable, however candidates without a driving licence will be invited to demonstrate how they could fulfil the requirements of the role without one.
About the Organisation
The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.
Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.
You may also have experience in areas such as Mental Health, Mental Health Support Worker, Mental Health Care Worker, Mental Health Practitioner, Mental Health Case Worker, Mental Health Outreach Workers, Mental Health Coordinator, Health Support Worker, Health Worker, Care Worker, Support Worker.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Are you passionate about empowering and supporting carers?
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a Queen’s Award winning charity supporting unpaid carers in the London borough of Redbridge. You will give advice and information to carers and work closely with them to develop person centred support plans. You will work within a Community Support Team to deliver peer support groups, wellbeing activities, advice surgeries, outreach and events across the borough.
If you have experience of 1-1 support work and of providing advice and information, particularly around welfare benefits, this could be the perfect role for you. We are looking for someone with an understanding of carers issues and experience of working with people from diverse communities. This is a varied and demanding role requiring good communication and time management skills and a common sense approach to helping others. Your skills and experience will make a positive difference to the lives of carers and their families.
This is a part time 21 hour per week post mainly based in Ilford with some community outreach and home working.
Please read the Job Description/Person Specification before completing the application.
Failure to address the requirements of the Person Specification may result in applications not being shortlisted.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to the lives of unpaid carers in the diverse communities of Redbridge
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This role is based at our centre a short walk from Clapham Common tube station, in London. We support homeless people from the local area and further afield. Our services are open access, so the people who come to the Ace of Clubs are diverse and from multiple walks of life. Consequently their needs can be complex, so we are looking for a skilled communicator who can support people, many of who live chaotic lifestyles. Our purpose at the Ace of Clubs is to address people’s basic human needs by providing food, clothing, toiletries, and practical support. We help people link up with housing, healthcare, education, and employment. Our Support Workers work to help individuals overcome barriers to achieving wellbeing, whether it be through guidance in the support system, learning new skills or supporting service users to build the confidence and skills to enable them to navigate their life challenges and advocate for themselves. The ultimate aim of our work is to reduce people’s dependence on our service, helping them move toward independence.
As a small team, we work collaboratively and you will have the opportunity to grow, thrive and perform through effective conversations and honest feedback underpinned by trust. We work in an environment that will stretch you both personally and professionally, and all you need is your expertise and natural talent to work with people.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly, and a commitment to upholding professional boundaries are essential requirements of the role. Employees and volunteers at the Ace of Clubs must also act with honesty, respect, reliability and a non-judgemental approach combined with the ability to deal with challenging behaviour in a non-confrontational manner.
KEY DUTIES
- To participate in the provision of advice and advocacy for service users addressing their needs in the following areas; Housing; Welfare; Health; Education; Employment, (this list is not exhaustive);
- Refer to and liaise with partners and agencies within the statutory and voluntary sector to secure positive outcomes for Centre Users, e.g. referring and signposting guests to accommodation providers, health services and other relevant internal and external support services, as necessary.
- Work in a manner which honours our organisational values and is responsive to the trauma and experiences of homelessness and vulnerable adults.
- Maintain essential records accurately on Charity Log, (ensuring high quality case recordings).
- Ensuring the Centre Manager is kept informed of all safeguarding and risk concerns.
- Employing creative thinking and practices to ensure that guests are supported and motivated to achieve their goals.
Please provide a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet each of the requirements outlined in the attached Job Description.
IMPORTANT - APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVERING LETTER THAT ADDRESSES HOW YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE MEET EACH OF THE REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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Do you have experience working with families and children aged 0-13, a good understanding of the needs of vulnerable families and a relevant vocational or academic qualification?
Welcare is recruiting an experienced Family Support Worker to deliver a broad-based preventative support service for families with children up to the age of 13 in partnership with schools, churches, the local authority and other agencies, in the London boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich.
You will be delivering practical and emotional support to enhance the life chances of children who have experienced domestic abuse and social isolation through one-to-one support and group work programmes. The post requires working with families in person and online remote working. The office base is in Community House, Bromley.
Please submit your CV, a covering letter and complete the short application form. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a longer application form prior to a face to face interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a part time Advice Worker – Asylum Support, £37,616 pro rata, hybrid working,
We are seeking an experienced Asylum Support Advice Worker to help deliver our new maternity health justice partnership targeting refugee and asylum seeking women in Greater Manchester and East Cheshire.
About Maternity Action
Established in 2008, Maternity Action protects and strengthens the rights of pregnant women and new parents to employment, social security and healthcare, irrespective of migration status.
We employ specialist employment and asylum/immigration lawyers who represent women who experience maternity discrimination at work, difficulties in accessing maternity pay and benefits or are wrongly charged for their NHS maternity care. We provide second tier advice to NGOs on housing and subsistence for refugee, asylum seeking and migrant women. We support strategic litigation within our areas of expertise. Our policy and campaigning work is driven by the injustice we see from our advice services. We prioritise issues affecting low income and marginalised women, including migrant and asylum seeking women.
Maternity Action has grown over the past four years and we are now a team of 26. We are passionate about our work, but we are committed to our staff having a genuine work life balance. The majority of our employees have some form of caring responsibilities and Maternity Action is a genuinely flexible employer. 22 of our 26 staff work part time and staff are located across the UK. We have recently expanded our operations and have developed two Health Justice Partnerships with NHS Trusts. We are funded by a variety of large charitable funders, smaller grant making organisations and unions.
About the role
We have secured funding for a 12 month pilot maternity health justice partnership targeting refugee and asylum seeking women in Greater Manchester and East Cheshire. This is the first UK maternity health justice partnership targeting this group of women. We have an existing maternity health justice partnership in Greater Manchester and East Cheshire which advises on employment rights, maternity pay and mainstream benefits.
You will deliver advice to pregnant women and new mothers on Home Office support and healthcare entitlements and provide ongoing advice and support where needed. You will also refer to other support services as needed, including food banks, baby banks and community groups. You will deliver outreach and engagement sessions to maternity services and voluntary organisations, working with our Outreach and Engagement Officer. You will also contribute to the development, monitoring and evaluation of the pilot. The role will keep up to date with asylum support and related developments.
This role forms part of our Immigration and Asylum Advice team, which is led by our Senior Legal Officer. The team consists of a Legal Officer, Senior Project Officer and Casework Support Officer. The role will coordinate with the advice and outreach workers delivering our employment and benefits maternity health justice partnership in the region.
About you
We are looking for an experienced adviser with a thorough knowledge of asylum support and experience of liaising with the Home Office and Migrant Help. You will have experience of delivering complex advice, preferably by telephone, of advocating on behalf of vulnerable client groups and working with interpreters. You will have an excellent phone manner and the ability to deal with discussions of sensitive health issues.
We particularly welcome applications from Black and minoritised ethnic candidates and from people with lived experience of pregnancy or parenting, low income or migration. We welcome applications from people returning from a career break.
Working arrangements
The post is 21 hours per week. There is a core day (Thursday) and we are otherwise flexible about start/finish time and days worked, within normal business hours.
The post can be delivered through a mix of home and office based working and will involve outreach sessions. Office location is likely to be in Hulme, Manchester. You must be based in the North West.
Salary is £37,616 pro rata plus 8% pension.
This is a 12 month post with the possibility of extension
How to apply
Please send us your CV and an application of no more than two sides of A4 outlining how you meet the selection criteria.
The closing date for applications is 5 June 2024. Interviews will be held remotely on 13 June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are loooking for people with the values and commitment to increase the indepdence, self-confidenence and access to new opportunities for people with learning disabilities and enduring mental health support needs across our Supported Living Services in Kingston and Richmond.
Who we are
At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independent, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services. We operate a range of services in SW London including outreach and small homes based services in Kingston and Richmond.
Who you are
You are someone with experience of or a commitment to developing a person centred approach in working with people with complex needs and challenges. You will be a collegiate player, and someone able to see beyond the barriers that people with disabilities experience everyday. Your values and working practice will align with those of the charity to maximise the independence of those you are woking with, to enable their ability to make decisions about the types of service they are in reciept of and to ensure that your approach is both professional and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities of this role
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- To work as part of a diverse and experienced team providing personalised support, advice and advocacy to people living independently or in supported accomodation.
- To apply a collegiate approach to deliver strengths based support that maximises independence, knowledge and confidence of those using our services.
- To provide a key point of reference for information and support to those using the services and professionals and carers dependent on it.
- To work independently across the boroughs we operate in, with people in their homes or in accessing support and resources across the community.
Critical Values in the delivery of this role
- A commitment to building independence and self-confidence amongst your colleagues as well as those you provide services to.
- Recognition of the skills, knowledge and commitment of those working around you and your contribution to them.
- A professional, can do attitude that finds solutions in the darkest corners.
- A willingness to empower those around you to exercise authority to make mistakes, test things out and lead from the front.
Benefits in working for us
The charity ensure the following benefits for all its operational staff:
- A baseline commitment to pay london living wage for all its front line staff.
- A commitment to training and professional development to at least Care Certificate NVQ level 3
- Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus an additional day off for your birthday
- Access to a range of discount schemes
- Access to the charity's employee assistance programme
- Access to travel card loan and bike to work scheme
Please complete a covering letter and CV that indicates how you meet the key criteria in the person specification
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced youth worker to join our Brent team. You will bring energy, compassion, and resilience to make a real change to the life chances of young people in the UK asylum system.
You will be responsible for supporting young people aged 14-25 years, enabling them to access a range of social, emotional, and practical support as they navigate the complex and challenging processes of the UK asylum system.You will help us run activities for young people at our advice hub on Wednesday evenings in Brent and run our youth group on Thursday evenings in Brent n as well as our sporting activities and trips.
You will work closely with our Brent Youth Development Coordinator. You will need to be able to work under pressure, acting as a consistent and stable point of contact for young people, ensuring that their safety and well-being are paramount.
About you
We would like to hear from you if you have the following:
· Demonstrable experience in supporting vulnerable young people in a similar role, particularly through youth activities in 1;1 and/or group settings, or befriending/mentoring
· Good knowledge of the UK asylum system and the related challenges facing young refugees and asylum-seekers in contingency accommodation
· Strong ability to problem-solve, research information and solutions, and to take initiative
· Working knowledge of child protection issues and safeguarding processes
· Ability to empathise, communicate and engage effectively with young people in distress
· Ability to handle complex, sensitive and confidential information appropriately
· You are available to work on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
How to Apply
To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the link below.
To apply, please submit your CV alongside a brief covering letter which should articulate why you want this role.
Young Roots offers a competitive package, with a generous 28-day annual leave entitlement, flexible working and 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution)
Founded in 2004, Young Roots works with young refugees and asylum seekers aged 11-25, in London, to improve their wellbeing and fulfil their potential. We provide direct services for young people, including youth and sporting activities, one-to-one intensive Casework support,
access to therapeutic and legal support, English-language learning and youth leadership. We run parallel services in Croydon, Kings Cross and Brent supporting hundreds of young refugees and asylum seekers each year, from 40+ countries, many of whom are unaccompanied.
We have an ambitious strategic plan, framed by our values, which includes our aim to draw on our deep understanding of the challenges young refugees and asylum seekers face to advocate for better systems and policies, both locally and nationally, with and for the young people we support and the wider community of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.
Young Roots is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.
Young Roots is an equal-opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
No agencies please.
How to Apply
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To apply, please submit your CV alongside a brief covering letter which should articulate why you want this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to support students during their lunch break and create a safe, clean and calm atmosphere for our students? We are looking for a support worker and cleaner to join our Brixton office.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.
You’ll support and supervise students during their lunch break and create a schedule of lunchtime activities. As part of your role, you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Share learning space.
Main responsibilities
- You’ll oversee the overall management of the dining area and support students during their lunch break
- You’ll be responsible for planning, using ideas from students, a schedule of lunchtime activities for students
- You’ll support students to learn and encourage them in activities which will assist the development of skills and experience
- You’ll be responsible for cleaning the Share learning spaces – the kitchen, office and training areas to a high standard daily
Who we’re looking for
- You’ll be able to relate well to people in an open, calm and friendly way
- You’ll have an understanding of health and safety regulations, COSH and safety rules
- You’ll be a strong team player, who enjoys working alongside others to achieve goals
- Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, and you believe in equality for all
Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
How to apply
We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service.
Please send your CV, alongside a Cover Letter addressing these three questions:
- What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a training capacity?
- What is your understanding of challenging behaviour?
- What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent support worker and cleaner?
If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment, and if you make it to the interview stage, some questions will be sent in advance.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.
We look forward to receiving your application
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Your role
This is a very special role to provide holistic health and wellbeing of those who visit our open drop-in at the Vineyard Community Centre in Richmond. To us, they are our guests, not 'clients', 'patients' or users'.
This will include personal health screening, and holistic health support; also to provide health education, and liaison with outside agencies and local surgery. Many of our guests have multiple and complex needs involving, mental health, drug/alcohol dependency and homelessness.
You’ll report to our Community Nursing Manager and work with our Case Worker and Caseworkers from the Glass Door charity, and external hosted partner organisations like SPEAR and C.A.B.
Our Mission
The Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank serves the local community within Richmond borough and seeks to help people into lasting change through holistic support work and the transformation of individuals in body, mind and spirit by the power of God’s love. We work with Parish Nursing Ministries UK who are a proven provider in the field of holistic nursing care.
Who we are looking for
* Personal commitment to our mission who is a professing and practicing Christian. Under the provisions of the Equality Act, it is an occupational requirement for the role to be filled by a Christian.
* Genuine empathy and heart for our guests to give ‘Help in Crisis and Hope for Life’.
*Excellent and proven interpersonal skills that demonstrate a value for all people.
* Proven experience of delivering support services to those with multiple and complex vulnerabilities such as mental health and substance misuse needs in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
* And, naturally, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Nursing Council with either a RGN, RN, or RMN Mental Health qualification.
You’ll join a fantastic, supportive, and developmental team and workplace that is supporting people and helping them to change the course of their lives for the better.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.