Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re starting a new piece of work in partnership with Wrexham Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.

You will lead the Wrexham Community Micro- enterprise Project which will support local entrepreneurial people and community organisations to offer new and creative care and support options for people who need help at home. In this way we will help people to get the support they need to live the life they want.

To do this job you must:

• Understand the world of care - but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up!
• Be a real people person - able to work well with all sorts of folks with confidence.
• Instinctively make connections - and join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious.
• Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it.

Have a look at our website and the job description and person specification for more information about us and the job. You will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in Wrexham working across the borough. This is a 22 months fixed term contract.

Closing date for applications is on 7th September 2020 at 5.00pm and interviews will take place on 15th September 2020 virtually.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.

Carers Support Merton (CSM) is a well established and respected charity in the London Borough of Merton with an ambitious development programme of work to support promote and improve the quality of life of unpaid carers from the age of 5 years. CSM has an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Mentor Co-ordinator to join our friendly team.  The postholder implement a new mentoring programme for young Carers aged 10 – 17 years.  This role provides an excellent opportunity to lead on the development of a new project with plenty of scope to input your own ideas.

Carers Support Merton, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This includes a commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures. 

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children and young people aged 10 – 17 years, and will be able to promote the very best practice particularly in terms of safeguarding.  You will be a good self-starter and have a ‘can do’ attitude.  You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to recruit, train. inspire and supervise a high quality volunteer mentors.  It’d be great if you come with experience of leading a team of  volunteers.  However, we’d be equally interested if you can demonstrate transferable skills and enthusiasm towards developing expertise in volunteer management.   The postholder will be required to work flexibly and predominately when mentors and young people are available, which will generally include after school, early evenings, school holidays and occasional weekends.

We are currently home based due to COVID-19, but in the future the role will be based at our offices in Mitcham but with the opportunity for some continued homeworking.

Closing Date:  Tuesday 1st September 2020 5pm

Interviews:  Weeks Beginning 7th or 14th September 2020

Victim Support are looking for a new Health & Safety Manager to lead the provision of professional health, safety, wellbeing & environmental advice & support across Victim Support. Location of role is flexible and home based, with some national travel as required.

We are looking for a highly motivated H&S practitioner for this exciting national role. We operate across England & Wales in a variety of locations. Our colleagues across Victim Support carry out a variety of roles all directed towards proving the best possible support for victims of crime.

The health & safety of our service users, staff and volunteers is extremely important to us. We are looking to encourage applications from those with a strong background in supporting the strategic management and development of of health & safety across a diverse organisation, ensuring we implement best practice and continously improve our health, safety, wellbeing and environmental practices.

You will be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and reviewing preventative and protective measures to ensure legal compliance across Victim Support, but also supporting a positive health, safety & wellbeing culture. You will have a strong background in implementing a range of initiatives across a complex organisation which provide the very best support and outcomes for colleagues working in challenging roles. Working as an integral part of a wider People Services Team, you will be joing a collaborative and passionate team all seeking the very best outcomes for our service users, staff, volunteers and service users.

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 may be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. 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 welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

GoodGym runners support those who are isolated and lonely by providing practical houshold support and social visits. Join a dedicated team and make sure many more older people get the help they need.

Job Title: Operations Support Coordinator
Team: Older People Operations
Contract Type: One year contract with possibility of extension
Hours: 5 days (37.5 hours) per week with flexible arrangements considered
Location: Central London (remote working until at least September due to Covid-19)
 

Report to: Older People Operations Manager
Salary: £21,500
Application Closing Date: 24/08/2020
Interview Date: 31/08/20
 

About GoodGym
GoodGym is an award-winning charity that encourages people to get fit and do good at the same time. GoodGym supports people to do so in four different ways:
 

• Group Runs:running  in a group to help community projects with practical tasks.
• Community Missions: We run, walk or cycle to help community projects with practical tasks.
• Missions: We run, walk or cycle to help older or isolated people with practical household tasks.
• Coach visits: We run, walk, or cycle to visit isolated or lonely older people for regular weekly social visits. 

GoodGym is active in 58 areas and boroughs across the UK and is recruiting for an Operations Support Coordinator to assist its busy Older People Operations team, during a particularly busy period.
Our work is  shown to reduce isolation, improve community cohesion and to improve wellbeing for all involved. It is frequently cited as a leading social innovation by the government, mainstream press and leading think tanks.
 

Job description
As part of GoodGym's Older People's Operations Team, you will play a key role in the organisation helping to tackle social isolation and loneliness by supporting volunteers and their work with older people across the UK. The work will focus on supporting both volunteers and beneficiaries onMissions and Coach Visits, 
 

The ideal candidate will have experience in office administration, working with volunteers and vulnerable people, and will be looking to join a small but dynamic team during a period of significant organisational change.
 

Primary Responsibilities

Office Management

• Answering phone calls on Zendesk and managing the Older People Operations Team’s shared email inbox
   

Volunteer Support

• Acting as first point of contact for volunteers, whether over email or over the phone; supporting them on either coach runs or missions, troubleshooting and resolving issues where necessary, maintaining complete volunteer records and reporting to the Older People Operations Manager if any safeguarding issues/allegations are made in line with GoodGym’s Safeguarding Policy
• Providing administrative support for missions, including but not limited to  communicating with referral partners, screening and listing missions on the GoodGym website, confirming missions with beneficiaries on the phone and ensuring best safeguarding practices are upheld
• Supporting volunteers through the process of DBS application, checking references, conducting document checks and making judgement calls on volunteers’ suitability for volunteer role
   

Relationship Management

• Communicating with potential and existing referral partners over the phone and via email, answering questions about GoodGym and providing technical support as and when necessary
• Seeking out partnership opportunities for GoodGym
   

Other Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of the Older People Operations Team and respective processes and policies
   

Person Specification

Knowledge

• An understanding of the needs of older people and volunteers
• Awareness of services available to older people
   

Skills and abilities

• Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly over the phone
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to provide information, advice and assistance appropriately, to volunteers and older people who use GoodGym’s services
• Ability to build strong relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Record management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work from own initiative and as part of a team
• IT literate and able to pick up new systems quickly
   

Experience

• Experience of volunteering
• Experience of working with or supervising volunteers (desirable)
• Experience managing relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (desirable)

How to apply:
 

To apply for the role, please fill our application form.

GoodGym is specifically looking to address the underrepresentation of certain groups in its staff and would strongly encourage candidates from a BAME background to apply for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity as an organisation. We welcome applications from black, asian and minority ethnic applicants in order to better represent the communities we operate in. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.
 

The information collected during our recruitment process is only used for monitoring purposes to assist us in analysing the profile and make up of individuals who apply, are shortlisted for and appointed to each vacancy. In this way, we can check we are complying with the Equality Act 2010 and with our own Equality Opportunities and Diversity policy.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Spot The Signs and Emotional Wellbeing Awareness Children and Young People (CYP) Coordinator.

Job Title: Spot the Signs and Emotional Wellbeing Awareness CYP Coordinator
Salary Grade: £24,500 per annum incl. Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Responsible to: Services Manager
No. of Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term until 30th June 2021 with possibility of extension.
Main Base/s: Countywide Role (main base negotiable) 

Purpose of Post
Building on the success of the Spot the Signs Children and Young People (CYP) mental health promotion campaign, this post is integral to the continued development of the project. This role will coordinate the development and delivery of the project, taking a strategic lead for the programme and driving targeted health promotion. The post will also support with the delivery of mental health training to the CYP workforce and delivery of workshops to children and young people and parents/carers, alongside the project facilitator.

The aims of the Spot the Signs project are:

• To link in with existing mental health provision for young people and their families.
• To provide training to professionals working with children and young people on wellbeing, mental health and spotting the signs of suicide risk.
• Promote support for children and young people and how to access this.
• Develop and promote support for parents/carers so that they feel more confident in supporting their child with their mental health and wellbeing.

Hertfordshire Mind Network embeds a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of our provision. The Recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Link with existing providers e.g. CAMHS, the Wellbeing Team, Public Health, School Nursing, and other voluntary agencies that work with schools, to strengthen the consistency of messages/quality assured mental health awareness raising across the system.
• Increase the profile of the project across the county through targeted health promotion activities, particularly among relevant professionals and young people.
• To identify and collaborate with current and potential stakeholders to ensure a multi-agency approach.
• Increase the knowledge of relevant professionals and community members including parents/carers in identifying and addressing the mental health needs of young people.
• To be the lead for providing more targeted prevention work and intensive support post suicide for relevant professionals, particularly those working in an educational environment.
• Manage the administrative function of the project including drawing up and distributing promotional materials as necessary.
• To lead on the management of enquiries about training and workshops.
• To support with face to face and digital delivery of existing wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention training packages to Hertfordshire’s CYP workforce, and working with colleagues to develop further training offers where appropriate; including online delivery.
• To support with delivering existing workshop packages such as ‘Just Talk’ to children and young people and parents/carers, aimed at improving their mental wellbeing, challenging stigma and promoting peer support networks.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 4th September 2020
Interviews shall take place week commencing Monday 7th September 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to the Herts Mind Network website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

We are looking for an outstanding Project co-ordinator who is passionate about health and wellbeing to coordinate our Community Champions project.

This Westminster Council public health-funded project is designed to provide improved opportunities for people living in the Harrow Road ward, Westminster, to enhance their health and wellbeing. Through recruiting and supporting dedicated local volunteers (Community Champions) you will respond to local needs by delivering campaigns, events, activities and training. You will be employed by WECH, working in close partnership with Maida Hill Place, a social enterprise running food training and health & wellbeing programmes, where the project is based.

The salary is £21,000 for 30 hours - the ability to work evenings and weekends is required.

The closing date for this post is 12 noon August 19th 2020

To apply, please complete the application form and send to email address below.

The application should clearly describe why you are suitable for the role and should relate closely to the person specification.

Please note interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Thursday September 3rd.  All interviews will be conducted remotely.

We are looking for a talented, energetic and experienced community arts project co-ordinator to develop our relationship with new charity partners in different fields : well- being, the refugee experience, criminal justice and homelessness. 

The purpose of the role is to co-ordinate the planning  and delivery of three creative community projects for NW Live Arts for the2020/ 2021 season. 

In 2021, NW Live Arts will present three concerts with an overarching theme of ‘Music and Place’  that feature classical chamber music and world music performed by high calibre professional musicians. Alongside  NW Live Arts runs community projects, in which members of the community associated with our specialist partners develop creative work of their own  in a series of workshops focused on the theme of each concert.  This work is then featured in the concert. Our specialist partners  are charity or community organisations focussed on supporting different communities. To date, these have included  Arts and Well Being charity The Free Space Project , The Soldiers Arts Academy and Freedom from Torture.  We are in discussion with prospective new partners supporting homelessness, the refugee experience, disability and the impact of climate change. Recent  workshops have focussed on engaging the participants in related art forms - creative writing, video art and drama.

NW Live Arts is an organisation focused on wellbeing, diversity and inclusivity.

Initially the role will be responsible for developing relationships with three Specialist Partners and planning the workshop programmes for 2021. If we gain further funding by the end of 2020,  the role will then involve delivering the programmes together with the specialist partners in 2021 between January and July.

We have funding to set up the programme between August  and November 2020.

This is a part-time freelance role and the pay is £1,250 over a period of four months. It is anticipated that the role will take approximately four hours per week over the four month period – August to November 2020.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Help to identify and contact potential new charity partners
• Plan, manage and facilitate or find the right artistic facilitator for  each of the three NW Live Arts community project programmes,  in collaboration with the Artistic Director and other members of the team. 
• Be the point of contact with the charities/community Specialist Partners; form and nurture those partnerships.
• Plan the workshops in detail with the partners, including delivery, venue, budget, and any additional resources or training required for the project to be delivered.
• Work closely with the Artistic Director on the project’s aims and ideas, its strategic relevance and place in funding bids, and its overall delivery.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Officer on the marketing for the projects.
• Collaborate with the Administrator on the logistics and fundraising for the projects.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience – Person Specification

Essential

• Awareness of the charity sector
• A network of contacts in charities and community groups, in NW London and beyond.
• Some experience of community project management in the arts.
• Organised with the ability to prioritise own workload effectively, co-ordinate activities and conflicting demands to ensure any deadlines are met. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to work well with a range of people of all backgrounds.
• Proficient computer literate skills with experience of office software packages (e.g. Word, Excel and Powerpoint).
• The ability to research, gather, collate and present information as and when required.
• Ability to use own initiative with minimal supervision and deal with routine queries as they arise, escalating others as necessary.
• Strong attention to detail.
• DBS check in place or willing to undergo DBS check

Resilience:

Experience of working under pressure.

Ability to deal with varied workload and some unsociable hours.

Professional and Industry Knowledge:

Demonstrates knowledge of relevant policies and guidelines including Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity; Health and Safety and Safeguarding.

An appreciation and understanding of the history and ethos of NW Live Arts.

Desirable

• An interest in and perhaps practical experience of classical music, world music and arts education for adults of all ages

To apply: Please submit your CV which must be accompanied by a covering letter ( 1 side of A4) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications wil be reviewed on a rolling basis ,so we reserve the right to close the ad early should a suitable candidate be found .

Ready for a new Challenge?

We are looking for organised, self-motivated and confident individuals to join our established Social Prescribing team working with adults with complex needs, helping them to access the support they need to live independent and healthier lives.
 
The positions are available in Medway, and applicants must have experience of working with adults, and a background in medical or social care.

You will work alongside multiple GP practices, independently managing a caseload and new referrals, providing personalised support and connecting patients with health and community services to improve independent living, health and wellbeing. It is essential that you have an understanding of how to prioritise need, and be able to recognise when to refer on to specialist services, being confident in your ability to communicate at different levels across both the health and social care sectors. 
 
You will need to demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work. Car driver essential.
 
It’s time to make a difference. 

28 hours per week

This is an excellent opportunity to manage and develop our well-established Phoenix wellbeing and recovery service based in the heart of Camden Town. Phoenix is a flexible mental health service, offering individual support and a range of community groups and activities.  It has a strong ethos of co-production and a personalised approach, where members are encouraged to define make their own meaning from their mental health experiences and map their own recovery journey.

The service is going through a period of transition, which has been accelerated through an expansion during Covid-19.  We are looking for a Manager who is keen to embrace change and lead a team through transformation.

You will be expected to manage and lead a team of volunteers and staff; develop the programme within a network of partnerships across the borough and be responsible for managing referrals and liaising with mental health and other support services.

In addition to the salary, Mind in Camden makes a 5% pension contribution and provides 27 days holiday (pro rata for part-time staff) plus an Employee Assistance Programme.

For an application pack, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 17th August 2020.

Interviews: Friday 21st August and Friday 28th August 2020 (please note, this is a two round interview process). 

Permanent, Part-Time (30 Hours)

Lead Volunteer Coordinator

About this Opportunity:

There are exciting opportunities to join Coram Voice as our Independent Visiting services continue to grow across London and SE. We are looking for a talented coordinator to be our Lead Volunteer Corrdinator. This is a pivotal role as we develop our new Independent Visitor services supporting children placed across London and South East. We currently hold contracts in Waltham Forest, Southwark and Hillingdon. As a resilient and supportive leader you will be responsible for supporting our Independent Visitor Coordinators across London and the South East.

The post will require strong leadership, supporting and supervising a diverse team of volunteers, with excellent interpersonal skills. You will enjoy working with children and young people and will be driven to creating better chances for children though supporting them through care and accessing their rights. You will also be a capable ambassador for Coram Voice with the ability to engage effectively with social workers, foster carers, commissioners, and other stakeholders.

We are looking for an experienced child focused professional who can lead, work as part of a team, and proactively contribute to service development. We are looking for people who like a challenge, want to make a real difference in the lives of the children and young people and will innovate to achieve this. Above all we want someone who will be a champion for children and young people.

Join Coram Voice:

Coram Voice is the leading specialist provider of advocacy and children’s rights services for children and young people in care and on the edge of care. We support some of the most vulnerable children and young people in society, giving voice to the voiceless and reaching out to those who have missed out on the support they need. Join us as we work to transform the lives of children and young people by supporting them to uphold their rights and actively participate in shaping their lives.

Coram Voice is part of the Coram group of charities which develops, delivers and promotes best practice in the support of children and young people. Our vision is that every child has the best possible chance in life.

We wish to reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. Coram Voice benefits package includes a competitive salary, a matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary, generous leave entitlements of up to 28 days’ annual leave plus an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year and a suite of family friendly policies, which promote employee wellbeing

Coram Voice particularly welcomes applications from care leavers or individuals with experience of being ‘looked after’ by the state. We are also actively encouraging applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and young people we help.

To apply, please click on the 'apply now' button to be redirected to the application form.

For more information about the main duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.

Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday, 8th September 2020

Interview Date: TBC

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Registered Charity No. 1046207.

Mental Health Co-ordinator
Manchester, Greater Manchester

About Us

Nationally significant and focused on a fair and equal society, we are the LGBT Foundation, a charity supporting the needs of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans.

Serving over 40,000 people each and every year, we provide information to a further 200,000 individuals online, making us one of the most significant charities of our kind in the UK. We help all LGBT people to achieve their full potential and aim to be ‘here if you need us’, living by our hashtag #EqualityWins.

We provide a range of health-focused services. This includes Talking Therapies, a free counselling service for individuals and couples providing counselling with LGBT specialist therapists and access to LGBT affirmative therapy.

We’re now looking for a Mental Health Co-ordinator to support the delivery of this vital and worthwhile project to uphold positive mental health within the LGBT community.

The Benefits

- Salary of £23,823
- Generous leave allowance (25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years’ service)
- Sector leading 10% employers’ contributory pension
- Your birthday as a day’s leave
- Staff counselling scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Office ‘buddy’ scheme for all new starters
- Free annual flu jab
- Staff social budget
- Dedicated training budget for each member of staff and support with Personal Development Plans
- Flexible working to support a healthy work/life balance (including time off in lieu and flexi-time)
- Relaxed dress code when in the office
- Convenient city centre location
- Discounts on wellbeing treatments at MMU
- Generous discounts with local businesses
- Free tea and coffee for all colleagues

If you are a proven project co-ordination professional with experience of representing projects or agencies and great face-to face service delivery skills, this is a fantastic chance to further your career and make a real difference to members of the LGBT community.

Good mental health is one of the keystones to a healthy lifestyle and outlook. Your role will be pivotal to the delivery of services that support the mental health of individuals and couples who need help the most.

You’ll discover an exceptional environment of professionalism and support alongside outstanding benefits and rewards. So, if you are ready for the next step in your career, we are waiting to hear from you.

The Role

As the Mental Health Co-ordinator, you will be tasked with the operational management of the volunteers for our Talking Therapies Programme.

Your role will also oversee and co-ordinate the Talking Therapies waiting list. This will include delivering check-in calls, allocating work to 28 volunteer therapists and providing operational and admin support to the Mental Health Lead and the Volunteer Team.

Additionally, you will:

- Work closely with the Wellbeing Co-ordinator and Service Directorate for integrated service delivery
- Use internal monitoring systems to provide information for reporting
- Oversee the recruitment, training and support of volunteers
- Assess and monitor risk in line with the LGBT Foundation framework
- Provide safeguarding support for front line staff and volunteers

About You

To be considered as a Mental Health Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Experience of co-ordinating and delivering projects
- Experience of working as part of a wider team
- Experience of representing a project and/or agency at meetings and conferences (or similar)
- Experience of working in a face-to-face service delivery capacity, supporting vulnerable people
- Experience of developing and maintaining positive cross-agency relationships and making referrals
- Experience of supervising staff and/or volunteers
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to respond to people in crisis, in a sensitive and professional manner
- The ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities
- The ability to work with issues of a sensitive nature, working with a person-centred approach to ensure service users have access to the appropriate services

The ability to work in a multi-model service and multidisciplinary team, would be beneficial to your application. Experience of co-ordinating a support project would also be an advantage, as would experience of supporting front line delivery staff with disclosures, in line with current legislation.

Experience of recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers would be equally desirable, as would an understanding of the barriers LGBT people face when trying to access support.

Other organisations may call this role Programme Co-ordinator, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Project Co-ordinator, Programme Administrator, Programme Support Co-ordinator, or Mental Health Programme Co-ordinator.

We particularly welcome applicants who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), trans and/or older (50+) as colleagues from these backgrounds are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Trans is an umbrella and inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, cross dressers and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.

This is a full time role working 37 hours per week including some evening and weekend work as required. Job shares and flexible working will be considered for the right candidate(s).

The closing date for this role is the 23rd August 2020.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Mental Health Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. As part of your application, you will need to complete the job pack provided once you are in the application process. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Post Title: Community Connector (Mental Health Services)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £23,625 (includes 5% London fringe weighting)

Location: Bracknell or Windsor PCN network surgeries

Hours of Work:  Full-Time 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday 9-5)

ABOUT BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIND

Buckinghamshire Mind shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.”  It remains our mission to deliver high quality community-based services across Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.

Background information: Community Connectors

The Community Connector role is fundamental to the developing of innovative new teams and mental health services that will be based within networks of GP Practices (Primary Care Networks - PCNs).

Community Connectors will help people to focus on achievable goals and access local community resources. The Community Connector Service will be for people over 18 years (including carers) with a specific focus on:

• mental health needs that do not meet the access criteria for IAPT or secondary care
• people with significant mental illness (SMI) who are in recovery and stable in secondary care mental health services who could be cared for within Primary Care
• People with a severe mental Illness who should be receiving an annual health checks and medication review and improved access to physical health interventions.
• Younger adults (18-25) particularly those transitioning between children’s and adult services.

Purpose of role

To provide a primary care mental health service that offers:

• a first level of intervention
• an accessible and convenient provision.
• a multidisciplinary approach to working with a range of professionals across Bracknell and Windsor PCN’s inclusive of GP’s, Practice nurses, Mental Health Practitioners, Pharmacists and Clinical Psychologists.
• supports patients to access to a wide range of community services and resources including social care, housing, family, debt and employment counselling that support maintaining good health and wellbeing

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team located in primary care:

• To work jointly with the Mental Health Practitioner in conducting assessments, including risk assessment.
• To work with patients to support them in identifying their socially determined needs and goals, provide self- management tools and facilitate the development of personal support plans.
• To provide a range of motivational and structured psycho-social interventions.
• To promote independence through an enabling asset-based approach that draws on individuals’ strengths, preferences and ‘natural’ support networks.
• To establish effective working relationships with a range of agencies to facilitate a ‘joined up’ approach to support plans.
• To liaise with, develop and maintain good relations with GPs, practice managers and other health practitioners across mental health and physical health pathways and wider support networks.
• To provide continuity throughout recovery; engaging the patient with key services such as Safe Havens, accessing CMHT, and providing support for those engaged with and leaving CMHT, and linking into local wellbeing services and activities.
• To co-ordinate and support patients to access a range of community services such as wellbeing services, housing providers, family and carer support services, debt and employer advisors where appropriate.
• To assist with community resource mapping exercises and maintain a database of community resources; map where there are gaps in provision across the PCN and wider geography and work with other VCS organisations to develop resources where most needed.
• To promote and support (where necessary) advised follow up actions from physical health checks for people with SMI.
• To support patients to engage with local peer support workers and volunteering services.
• To support and supervise any peer support workers linked to PCN e.g. for 18-25 olds.
• To work with the service to identify opportunities to expand provision particularly in local communities where there is a lack of service provision identified.
• To broker and establish new partnerships between public and voluntary sector agencies to enhance service delivery and access to services.
• To develop and sustain professional relationships with service users, partner agencies and appropriate external agencies.
• To complete locally agreed quality outcome measures, with patients and to undertake regular reviews.

Other:

• Work flexibly across operational sites as required which will include evening and weekend work.  The post is full time for 37 hours a week - some weekend or evening work may be required.
• Work within the policies and procedures of the GP practices/PCN
• Perform all other duties as may reasonably be expected by your line manager.
• To work within Buckinghamshire Mind’s policies and procedures including GDPR, Performance Management, Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Service User Involvement, Health and Safety and Professional Boundaries.
• To keep informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind.
• To prepare for supervision and use it effectively.
• To keep line manager up to date and informed.
• To work in a flexible way to take on other responsibilities as appropriate.

Person Specification

Candidates are required to meet all the essential conditions and requirements listed (E) and the majority of the desired requirements (D). Please refer to these requirements in your supporting statement as they will be used to help select candidates for interview.

Qualifications and experience

A diploma or degree in appropriate subject i.e. counselling, psychology, social work, probation, mental health, Health and Social Care (level 3) NVQ’s level 3+

and/or a minimum of 2 years successful support worker experience / community experience of drug, alcohol, mental health work

If holding a professional qualification to maintain up-to-date professional registration i.e.  BACP, HCP, BPS (or recognised equivalent) (Desirable)

Access to private vehicle with insurance for business use.

Ability to work flexibly across operational hours and evenings and weekends, where required

To work co-operatively as part of a multidisciplinary team (statutory and voluntary) from a service hub in one of 3 locations and to travel to and from a number of different locations on a daily basis.

Knowledge and skills

An understanding and ability to work to the confidentiality, consent, information sharing and safeguarding policies of the integrated service.

Good communication and written skills and a commitment to accurate and confidential record keeping

Ability to interact effectively with the client group, colleagues and other professionals whilst retaining clear boundaries.

Able to break down stigma and barriers associated with working with the client group.

Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and needs of the client group.

Knowledge and understanding of community working, lone working, and ability to maintain safety whilst working in the community.

Ability to work to all the policies, procedures and standards of the Service and joint working arrangements with key partners.

A good understanding of personal limitations, ability to identify when to seek advice and support, and deal with issues which may provoke strong emotions in an objective and professional manner i.e. child protection.

Ability to manage any challenging behaviour, anger and verbal aggression from patients.

Information Technology

Proficient in Microsoft Word, use of email, Outlook, and basic excel skills.

Ability to enter data onto a database as required by the Service.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata

• Training and development opportunities
• Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
• Childcare vouchers
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests
• Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 3% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution

Applications: Please send –

Supporting Statement and CV, (including: relevant skills and experience, locations and hours of work that you are available).  The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.

Closing date for applications is Friday 21st August 2020

Interviews expected to take place w/c 24th August

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

DHI is an award-winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and wellbeing of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

The post holder will be working within the vibrant Peer and Workforce Development Team. You will recruit, train, coach and support Peer Supporters to grow in their recovery and develop work-based skills as well as coordinate peer placements within DHIs recovery hubs, partner agencies and across Bristol ROADS (Recovery Orientated Alcohol & Drug Services) .

We welcome applications from those with direct lived experience of drug and alcohol addiction.

If you are interested, please visit the DHI website for contact details to arrange an informal discussion regarding the role.

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for the role, please use the enclosed Job Description & Person Specification to complete an Application Form and Skills Form and send to HR before Midday Monday 31st August 2020.

More information available on the DHI website

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

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

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

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

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

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

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