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Reporting to: Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space Manager
Responsible for: None
Hours: 36 hours per week (full time), Monday to Saturday (across 5 shifts).
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2025
Location: Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space (CHWS), Whitgift Centre, North End, Croydon CR0 1LP (additional locations may be identified in the future)
Purpose of the role:
Croydon Health & Wellbeing Space (CHWS) is an exciting and dynamic service, run in partnership with Mind in Croydon and Croydon BME Forum and commissioned by South London and Maudsley Mental Health Service (SLaM). The CHWS opened in 2022 with the aim of providing advice, information, and specialist support to Croydon residents with mental health concerns, who drop-in, or have been referred to the via the local Integrated Care Network Plus multi-disciplinary clinical and community mental health support teams.
The Advice Worker will be part of a friendly team, including support workers, crisis workers and clinical mental health professionals and function as the first point of access for visitors to the CHWS. Following an initial conversation to ascertain the clients’ needs, the Advice Worker will provide information and advice, as well as signposting and referrals to specialist services, such as the Mental Health Personal Independence Co-ordinators, Social Prescribers and Community Link Workers, in addition to the wider voluntary and statutory services in the borough. The role will be fast paced and vary each day offering a fantastic opportunity for the postholder to develop their knowledge and skills and make a difference to the users of this service.
Mind in Croydon is an equal opportunities employer. No job applicant or employee will be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
We encourage applications from those with Lived Experience.
To apply please send your CV and a Covering Letter explaining:
- Why would you like to apply for this role?
- How your skills and experience relate to the competencies in the Person Specification of the job description?
- What value you can add to the service?
Closing date for applications is 9th June
We will be actively interviewing as applications come in.
To apply please send your CV and a Covering Letter explaining:
• Why would you like to apply for this role?
• How your skills and experience relate to the competencies in the Person Specification of the job description?
• What value you can add to the service
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SWAP is a charity providing support to asylum seekers and refugees living in the Wigan Borough. We deliver a number of key services that include English classes, a Women’s Group and a case work service. This post has 4 key functions:
1. Provide 1:1 advocacy and case work support to asylum seekers and refugees.
2. By adopting an Outreach Model, make contact with people currently not accessing services, especially those living in outlying neighbourhoods.
3. Keep up to date on emerging needs and re-prioritise tasks accordingly.
4. Work in partnership with specialist support agencies to ensure asylum seekers and refugees receive services that address their needs.
The issues affecting asylum seekers and refugees are constantly evolving, and will require the worker to be adaptable, flexible and responsive. For example, refugees are currently experiencing exceptionally high levels of homelessness, so this will be a current priority. However, if homelessness reduces then project resources will be targeted elsewhere. The post will operate from SWAP.s main base in Wigan, our Leigh Hub and community venues as directed by the needs of asylum seekers and refugees, including venues run by partner agencies. The post is currently funded for two years.
Key duties and responsibilities
· Provide 1:1 case work support to asylum seekers and refugees living in the Wigan borough.
· Provide information to asylum seekers and refugees on issues affecting them (e.g. the asylum system, housing, asylum support, benefits, health and social care, education, employment and volunteering)
· Make contact with service users currently not engaging with support services, including those who face barriers to participation and those living in outlying neighbourhoods
· Help service users understand the options available to them and help them make informed decisions (e.g. Voluntary Returns, family re-union, working under the Skills Shortage List).
· To assess clients’ needs and devise appropriate support pathways
· Develop relationships with partner agencies and establish referral pathways (e.g. The Resettlement Team, Serco, The Brick)
· To kept abreast of current and emerging asylum and immigration policy
· Train, mentor and support volunteer
· To refer clients to other SWAP services and activities
· To assist in the delivery of training, educational and awareness raising programmes to local groups and organisations (e.g. schools, community groups, faith groups)
Values
· To encourage clients to become independent and to contribute to society
· To ensure client confidentiality and treat clients in a respectful and dignified manner
· To work in a way that promotes equality of opportunity and encourages community cohesion
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a difference
This is an exciting opportunity to join our new service supporting Unpaid Carers across Lewisham to improve their health and wellbeing, and access support that meets their needs.
The team works with unpaid Adult Carers, Young Adult Carers and Young Carers, completing statutory and holistic assessments to understand people’s individual circumstances and level of need. You will carry out home visits and community meetings, co-produce support plans, and develop effective relationships with Unpaid Carers, families, and professionals.
You’ll build on your local knowledge to signpost and facilitate access for Unpaid Carers to support services, including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety home systems, and leisure and social activities. You will also support the development of escalation plans so that Unpaid Carers are prepared for unforeseen circumstances that would impact negatively on ability to care.
Applicants should have relevant personal or professional experience of working with Unpaid Carers and/or vulnerable adults or children in a social care, health, education or voluntary and community sector. You’ll need a practical understanding of barriers faced by Unpaid Carers, and an awareness of cultural differences and access to services. Experience of working in mental health or dementia services would be an advantage.
You should be an excellent communicator and able to motivate and empower others. This is a full-time role.
Don’t wait. Apply today!
We offer our employees:
- Inclusive values-based environment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Workplace pension scheme
- Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Opportunities for hybrid working
- Benenden Health Care
- Death in Service Benefit
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
- Development opportunities
- and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.
Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.
Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for a rewarding challenge?
Then join our experienced team supporting children and young people who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse. You’ll help deliver our Young Carers service across Havering, so a car driver is essential.
In this role, you will manage an existing caseload and new referrals, meeting with families and Young Carers to complete statutory assessments and create action plans. You‘ll provide support for Young Carers to reduce the impact of their caring role and improve their resilience, educational chances, and wellbeing, through signposting to local services, in-school support, one-to-one sessions, and workshops.
There will be opportunities to work closely with schools, Children’s Services and other agencies to raise awareness, identify hidden Young Carers, and ensure Young Carer needs are understood and acted on.
You will need to be confident, approachable and self-motivated, with the ability to quickly establish rapport with children and young people. Applicants should have relevant experience of working or volunteering in education, health or social care, or be looking to start a career working with children or young people.
This is a part-time role, ideally working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (including occasional early evenings).
Make a difference now and for the future.
We offer our employees:
- Inclusive values-based environment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Workplace pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Opportunities for hybrid working
- Benenden Health Care
- Death in Service Benefit
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
- Development opportunities
- and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note, outlining your current salary, or visit our website for full details.
Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.
Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Discipline: Care and Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £11.90 per hour
Expiry date: 01 Jun 2024 13:15
Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated Support Worker, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?
We are looking for Support Workers to join our growing team in Tri-Ffordd. Experience is not essential as we will provide you with support and training to become a confident Support Worker. Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values.
Horticultural day service for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities. Compassionate, friendly and a positive can do attitude to life and working and building relationships within the community will be part of your day to day role. Driving licence is a must with minibus addition desirable for getting out and about and providing meaningful activities.
?We offer
- Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
- Wage incentives: 20% bank holidays’ allowance with an increased rate of 50% for key dates over Christmas. 10% Overtime allowance for hours worked over 37.5 per week.
- Apprenticeships: Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Training: Access to award winning training and development
- Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
- Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- Retention bonus: £250 every 6 months for the first 2 years of service
- Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
- Family friendly policies – part time, annualised and compressed hours. Generous return to work bonus following maternity leave.
What will you be doing?
- Giving the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
- Supporting them to discover new interests, reaching goals like travelling and holidays and working positively with their families and friends.
- Helping individuals to engage in different leisure, home or work-related activities, all according to their personal choice.
- As a Support Worker (Care Assistant), your responsibilities are varied and no two days are the same.
- As well as providing physical and emotional support you may be needed to help with household tasks and personal care as well as supporting individuals with healthcare needs, e.g. taking medication.
- Everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people’s needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things.
- This is your opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. A full UK driving licence is essential. Full and part time opportunities available. You will need to have flexibility to work shifts.
Type of service - Supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
Location - Tri-Ffordd, Flintshire
Salary information – £11.90 per hour plus £1000 retention bonus paid during the first 2 years of employment (£250 every 6 months*).
Working hours – 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday with occasional weekends and evenings depending on service requirments
Up to 50% bank holiday allowance**
Find your place with us and change lives.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.
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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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced Youth Worker, to deliver training sessions and projects to young people through youth centres, community groups, schools, secure units and alternative provisions across South Wales and Bristol (including surrounding areas) and to ensure our programmes are fit for the future.
We are an award-winning national charity which trains over 9,000 young people affected by street violence each year in emergency first-aid through a team of 300 healthcare volunteers and youth workers. We empower young people with the skills to become part of the solution to violence by developing the skills and confidence to save lives and increasing their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.
As the StreetDoctors Youth Worker in the Region, you will deliver high quality training, develop new partnerships and maintain positive relationships.
The key areas of focus include:
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To deliver training sessions to young people and partners to required quantity and quality, and support the development, testing and implementation of new training content.
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To create, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of organisations including, funders, commissioners, community organisations, criminal justice organisations, education providers and youth organisations.
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To support the management of volunteers and provide the best volunteering experience possible.
At StreetDoctors we believe diversity supports innovation and creativity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, being inclusive, and being representative of the people we are here to support. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in our StreetDoctors staff team. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and disabled people.
We would also consider part time applicants for this role on request.
To empower young people through training to keep safe, save lives and be part of the solution to street violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Community Outreach Worker to provide high quality personal welfare support service to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse including those at the point of crisis. In this role the key responsibilities will be working within a multiagency framework to develop referral, joint working and information sharing protocol.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. An enhanced DBS will also be required for the successful applicant. As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call Rota.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview of Role:
As a Support Worker, you will be working with young people aged 12-25 years old who have experience of self-harm. Within that age group, you will predominantly be working with young people under 18. The post would suit an experienced support worker, preferably with knowledge of the issues experienced by young people who are trans / non-binary.
You will play a key role in providing them with support and advocacy both on a one to-one basis and within a group setting; working with them to develop their emotional skills which will allow them to cope more effectively with the difficulties in their lives. The nature of the work means role that the successful candidate must focus on inclusivity for the young people.
The successful candidate will have considerable experience in working with young people aged 12-25 and will enjoy the challenge of working with adolescents in difficult circumstances. You will need to be able to work within a non-discriminatory framework, ensuring the services are provided in a qualitative, responsive, and accessible manner.
The Amber Project exists to support any young person (aged 14-25) in Cardiff and the surrounding areas who has experience of self-harm. With our Constellation element working with young people aged 12-25. Since The Amber project was established in 2002 individual support and creative
workshops have been key elements of our work with young people.
Salary: £13,406 per annum (£26,812.00 per annum FTE).
Hours: 20 hours per week. Working pattern to be agreed with the line manager but will include late afternoons and early evenings to facilitate meeting with young people outside of school hours and attending workshops. Occasional weekends.
Pension: Church Army is an auto enrolment pension employer. You will be assessed under pension auto enrolment criteria.
Annual Leave: 132 hours, inclusive of bank holidays (264 hours FTE).
Contract: Part-time, Fixed Term - expected for 12 months.
Application Deadline: 27th May 2024
Interview Date: 11th June 2024, Cardiff
Next Steps:
For more information on the role, please read the job description and person specification for the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our team as a Mental Health Homeless Prevention Worker, playing a pivotal role in supporting individuals within the Leeds & York Partnership Foundation Trust (LYPFT) – CMHT community. You’ll work collaboratively within an inclusive recovery-focused approach, you will work closely with Accommodation Gateway, Care Coordinators, and other housing support services to facilitate housing transfers, resettlement and secure housing options.
If you have
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· An understanding of the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
· The ability to work professionally with a client focus.
· A full UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle for work.
Then we think this role would be great for you!
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, if you can do most of what we are looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!
What’s in it for you?
Well, as part of the Inspire North team you’ll make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start. We’re committed to providing an environment in which you can be yourself and thrive. You will benefit from:
· Commitment to flexible working
· Hybrid working (where applicable)
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
· Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
· Employer contributory pension scheme
· Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
· Care workers discounts
· Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility Network etc.
· Health and wellbeing opportunities
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Access to Corporate Health Plan
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve, and are also proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward.
As an organisation we believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self!
We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.
Good Luck!
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SENIOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKER
LOCATION: ENACT, 52 ISLAND CENTRE WAY, ENFIELD, EN3 6GS
HOURS: FULL TIME (40HRS PER WEEK)
RESPONSIBLE TO: YOUTH AND COMMUNITY TEAM LEAD
SALARY: £28,000 - £32,000 PER ANNUM
Are you a passionate about youth work? Looking to use your skills and experience to inspire young people through projects based on the needs identified in Enfield? Are you motivated to create opportunities that include young people’s voices?
Enact have a vacancy for a Senior Youth and Community Worker to lead our open-access community youth provision. We are looking for an experienced youth practitioner to manage our youth team and work within the enact team to develop a range of engaging activities and training opportunities for young people with particular focus on those aged 10 to 19 in the Enfield community.
The Senior Youth and Community Worker needs to be a passionate, enthusiastic and professional. They will lead the youth team to create community-based opportunities for the whole family, in accordance with the ethos and values of Oasis. The Senior Youth worker will also support the enact team to develop and be involved in community cohesion projects involving children, families and youth.
Enact actively encourages continued professional development and opportunities for further education for all its staff.
To apply, email your CV including a Supporting Statement for further details please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following question:
“Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.”
The closing date for applications will be Wednesday 5th June 2024. If successful you will be invited to formal and practical interviews. You must be able to attend both interviews in one week and can last up to 1.5 hours.
· Wednesday 12th and Friday 14th June 2024
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a professional in the education/ youth sector? Are you passionate about improving the experiences of Black/Mixed Black children in school settings? Join Black Thrive Lambeth as a Community Connector! We're looking for friendly individuals who care about the outcomes of young people to deliver consultations sessions with primary school children, parents and school staff.
More about this role:
We need professionals with a background in education, youth work, and practical experience working with families to join our team of Community Connectors. You will work with the school community to improve the mental health and wellbeing support available. Working with parents, staff, and children, you will be able to identify the challenges faced by the community, using your links to local services and offers to ensure timely and appropriate support. Through your engagement with the school community, you will feed into a network of connectors, sharing important learnings & good practice.
Recruitment for this role is ongoing with phone interviews starting from Weds 14th May 2024.
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