An exciting opportunity has become available for a specific individual to join our team of dedicated professionals working towards improving the lives of people effected by Dementia within the North Kent Area. You will have the responsibility for managing all elements of volunteering at Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services. You will strive for the highest standards of volunteer recruitment, placement, engagement, and retention whilst always promoting our values and ensuring people affected by dementia are at the heart of all we do. You will enjoy working as part of a wider team that works together to champion the rights of people affected by dementia to participate in family and community life.

In return for your hard work and dedication we are offering a competitive salary of £23,000 (pro rata), contracted between 22 to 32 hours a week, hours based around core hours Monday to Saturday. 9.00am to 5.00pm with the occasional evening events. You will receive 24 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (Pro Rata) along with eyecare and pension benefits. You should hold a UK driving licence and have the use of a car to travel around the Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley area. All milage and expenses will be paid.

Closing dates for this role will be 1st September 2021 with interviews expected to take place the week beginning 6th September 2021.  

Two fantastic opportunities have arisen to join the friendly CAVS team as Wellbeing Link Coordinators for Rochford and Rayleigh.

Working with GP practices and the CAVS team, referrals will be received from a wide range of agencies in order to provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing; taking an holistic approach based on the person’s priorities and a focus on ‘what matters to me’.

There is significant interaction with other agencies and the linking of people to community, voluntary and other statutory services for emotional and practical support.

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Community Development Officers – London

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide, founded in 1997. We have grown very successfully since then and currently have bases in Warrington, Birmingham, London, Cardiff and Belfast.

We are looking to recruit two Community Development Officers to engage key partners and stakeholders in the region tailoring support, training and education to create suicide safer communities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree or professional qualification in Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work
• Experience of leading and working on community-based projects
• A proven track record of delivering training and/or learning workshops/educational activities
• Previous successful experience of interagency working and networking with stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively and deliver presentations and training to varied audiences on suicide prevention and/or self-harm and/or mental health related issues
• Experienced ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain the qualification and experience

Salary: NJC Scale SCP 18 - 23 (£24,982 - £27,741 per annum) plus London Weighting

Hours: 36 hours per week. Due to the nature of the role, some evening, weekend and bank holiday working may be required.

Location: The successful candidates will initially be based at home and will be required to work flexibly and attend the London office as required.

Contractual status: 

1 x permanent role

1 x 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Please visit our website to review the full job description and person specification for the role. To apply for the position please complete the application form on our website detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please return your completed application to HR email address or to HR, PAPYRUS, Unit 1 Bankside, Warrington, WA1 1UP.

Closing date: 9th August 2021 Interview date: TBC

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The group expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Community Development Officer – West Midlands

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide, founded in 1997. We have grown very successfully since then and currently have bases in Warrington, Birmingham, London, Cardiff and Belfast.

We are looking to recruit a Community Development Officer to engage key partners and stakeholders in the region tailoring support, training and education to create suicide safer communities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree or professional qualification in Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work
• Experience of leading and working on community-based projects
• A proven track record of delivering training and/or learning workshops/educational activities
• Previous successful experience of interagency working and networking with stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively and deliver presentations and training to varied audiences on suicide prevention and/or self-harm and/or mental health related issues
• Experienced ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain the qualification and experience

Salary: NJC Scale SCP 18 - 23 (£24,982 - £27,741 per annum)

Hours: 36 hours per week. Due to the nature of the role, some evening, weekend and bank holiday working may be required.

Location: The successful candidates will initially be based at home and will be required to work flexibly and attend the West Midlands office as required.

Contractual status:  Permanent

Please visit our website to review the full job description and person specification for the role. To apply for the position please complete the application form on our website detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please return your completed application to HR email or to HR, PAPYRUS, Unit 1 Bankside, Warrington, WA1 1UP.

Closing date: 9th August 2021 Interview date: W/C 16th August 2021

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The group expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

Salary: £34,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Hours: 28 hours per week.

Reports to: Head of Wellbeing

Contract : 12 months

Pension Payment: CommUNITY Barnet will make a contribution into a workplace pension scheme

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum (pro-rata), excluding bank holidays

Based in: Barnet

CommUNITY Barnet are seeking to recruit a talented Health  and Wellbeing  Manger who will be responsible for delivering a series of different wellbeing projects in Barnet and surrounding London boroughs, coordinating and ensuring CommUNITY Barnet’s wellbeing programme

The role

Would you like to make a difference to people’s lives and help connect people to services  that would help improve their mental and emotional  wellbeing.  We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and experienced Health and Wellbeing  Manager. Reporting to the Head of Wellbeing and working as part of a team, the successful candidate  will be responsible for delivering a series of different wellbeing projects in Barnet and surrounding London boroughs, coordinating and ensuring CommUNITY Barnet’s wellbeing programme and developing partnerships that help enable local communities to have their voices heard and nurture a culture of mental health awareness and antistigma. This includes the Barnet Wellbeing Service, for which CommUNITY Barnet is the lead contractor.

Barnet Wellbeing Service

The Barnet Wellbeing Service is an integrated service comprised of the Barnet Wellbeing Hub, Community IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) workshops and Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust’s clinical support.

This integrated pathway for services in Barnet is aimed at providing a wide range of support for residents facing difficulties with their mental and emotional health. Through personalised support at the Barnet Wellbeing Hub, group support through the IAPT workshops and additional assistance through BEHMHT clinical support, the Barnet Wellbeing Service is well poised to reach a wide number of residents across the borough.

CommUNITY Barnet

CommUNITY Barnet is an award-winning, multi-borough national charity based in London, reaching over a million Londoners and a national reputation. We deliver services at a regional level by leading innovative partnerships, harnessing residents' creativity, and supporting community organisations building on our 40 years of success, experience, and track record of delivery. We are an umbrella organisation for the local voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Barnet. Established in 1979, we have supported and built capacity to voluntary and community groups, charities and faith groups across the borough. We promote partnership and consortium working to ensure Barnet has a thriving and sustainable sector.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Closing date for applications: 2nd August

Interviews will be held via Zoom

Please send your CV, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification (attached)

Job Description

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the Barnet Friends befriending service.
• To write and develop new resources and copy for the Barnet Wellbeing Service website and newsletter.
• To lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of several significant community events supporting the Barnet Wellbeing Service and hub connections the Barnet Wellbeing Service flagship networking event online and in-person.
• To use appropriate systems to monitor and evidence the work of Barnet Friends and the Barnet Wellbeing Service.
• Manage the CommUNITY Barnet Primary Care Group.
• Manage the work of the Cancer Awareness Engagement project
• To support the development and delivery of other CommUNITY Barnet wellbeing projects in other boroughs.
• To work collaboratively with statutory and VCS partners to achieve the overall aims and outcomes of CommUNITY Barnet.
• Represent the Barnet wellbeing service via CommUNITY Barnet and engage with a wide range of external stakeholders, including private, voluntary and community sectors, national health and social care networks, local Government and NHS organisations locally, regionally and nationally.
• To ensure the development, training and support of the relevant wellbeing staff and volunteers.
• Effectively line manage, in accordance with Community Barnet's policies and processes.
• Support the delivery of the Blood donation and organ transplant project.

Any Other Duties

 Undertake continuous professional development and training where required.

 Adhere to all of CommUNITY Barnet’s policies and working principles.

 Undertake any duties as appropriate and as requested by the Head of Wellbeing.

Summary Terms and Conditions

Probation Period: Three months

Hours: 4 days per week

Occasional weekend or evening work may be required. Actual working hours and days will be agreed upon on confirmation of the post.

Expenses: Staff may claim travel expenses, at the agreed rate, for necessary journeys for the course of their work. Claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expense policy.

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum (pro-rata), excluding bank holidays.

Based at: CommUNITY Barnet offices with travel across London and flexible home working.

Other Conditions: To act in accordance with CommUNITY Barnet policies and standards, in particular our Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality Policies

Working within Huggard’s senior management team, this is an exciting opportunity to develop, support and drive forward Huggard’s services, at this critical time, working across a range of disciplines providing line management and matrix management support to staff and supporting people who are experiencing homelessness. 

Salary: £26-28,000 pro-rata

Hours per week: 21 hours per week

Contract : 12 months

Pension Payment: CommUNITY Barnet will make a contribution into a workplace pension scheme

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum (pro-rata), excluding bank holidays

Based in: Barnet

CommUNITY Barnet are seeking to recruit a talented Befriending Service Coordinator who will undertake the operational delivery of Barnet Friends. The post holder will be responsible for developing the Barnet Friends service, managing our volunteers and supporting our clients.

The role

Would you like to make a difference to people’s lives and help connect people at risk of isolation? We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and experienced Befriending Coordinator to support our expanding Befriending Service.

Reporting to the Head of Wellbeing and working as part of a team, the postholder will be responsible for coordinating our volunteer befrienders to deliver safe and supportive face-to-face and telephone Befriending services to members of the Barnet community.

The Coordinator will oversee the volunteer Befriender recruitment process. They will deliver training to Befrienders and will provide supervision and ongoing support while working with colleagues and community partners to develop and improve the service.

Barnet Friends

Barnet Friends is a service being delivered as part of the Barnet Wellbeing Integrated Service to provide a professional relationship of one-to-one support either through the telephone, face-to-face or secure digital platform for between six months and up to 12 months for adults aged 18-55.

Our volunteer befrienders are matched to an individual to provide companionship and emotional support and signpost them to a range of activities and services that can help them increase their confidence and sociability.

It aims to improve the quality of life for residents, help them to recognise their wellbeing needs and develop skills and tools learnt for day to day life. The service is designed to complement the portfolio of specialist services currently available in the London Borough of Barnet which are funded through a mixture of statutory commissions, grants and independent funding.

CommUNITY Barnet

CommUNITY Barnet is an award-winning charity delivering community and development services in 7 London Boroughs. We support and represent residents and voluntary and community groups, charities and faith groups across London.

We have been established for over 40 years, and our mission is to help transform local communities, working in partnership with residents, agencies and volunteers. CB currently supports over 800 voluntary and community organisations that deliver a range of specialist services to some of our most vulnerable or marginalised communities.

Our role is to support and enable these organisations to deliver high quality, cost-effective services. We lead key partnerships delivering health and social care activities where we are the prime contractor including the Barnet Wellbeing Service.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Closing date for applications: 2nd August

Interviews will be held via Zoom

Please upload your CV, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification (see below) through Charity Jobs.

Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities

• To undertake the operational delivery of Barnet Friends
• Develop and maintain relationships with statutory services, charities, and community organisations to deliver the service and represent CommUNITY Barnet externally.

• Create or update necessary documentation for the delivery of the service, including forms, templates, and guidelines, working with the Senior Wellbeing Manager as appropriate. 
• Support the development of existing systems and databases to better deliver client support.
• Work with colleagues at the Barnet Wellbeing Service to support and signpost clients
• Recruitment, training, and management of volunteer call-handlers, befrienders, and other roles.
• Respond and support volunteer and staff queries related to the service, providing additional material and information, as necessary.
• Liaison with staff and managing volunteers to produce rotas to deliver the services. as well as being responsible for other well-being volunteers.
• Work with CB staff to coordinate the development of communications and support the promotion and publicity for the services.
• The role involves working closely with managers and staff from various CommUNITY Barnet projects, especially the Barnet Wellbeing service.
• Escalate and provide any required information on issues, concerns, or safeguarding arising from any aspect of the service.
• Engage with residents, community organisations and charities, and statutory services to identify the needs of Barnet residents.
• Support training, communication, and liaison of volunteers and staff working with the services.
• Assess and support funding opportunities and needs for the services.
• To check, follow, and implement all safeguarding policies and processes.

Person Specification

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to scope, design, and deliver projects meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to organise own workload; to deliver activities and work programme to time and budget.
• Significant experience of recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers, including delivering volunteer policies and processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to form relationships with a range of people and agencies using varying methods of communication.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and literacy skills and ability to write clear concise reports.
• Good understanding of the needs and challenges faced by diverse communities.
• Excellent ability to problem-solve and a constructive approach to identifying and implementing solutions.
• Ability to work positively and constructively, sensitively, and diplomatically with a wide range of staff at all levels and volunteers.
• Flexibility in approach and with an interest in self-development and learning new skills in a changing environment
• Working knowledge of safeguarding protocols, policies, and processes.
• Experience of working in a Befriending or mental health support role.

The Eikon Charity is one of Surrey’s leading charities supporting children and young people to overcome difficulties, become resilient and develop into confident adults who contribute positively to their communities.

We are looking for people with passion and expertise to drive the charity forward and help us continue to be a leading provider of early intervention in Surrey.

We have two roles available: a) 37.5 hours per week; b) 18.75 hours per week, both with a need to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. These are fixed term for 1 year, with potential to be made permanent. 

The work will likely take place in a variety of community locations (e.g., youth centres, schools, community buildings) across one or more geographical areas in Surrey. Current areas, Elmbridge, and Runnymede 

Main purpose of Job

To engage with and offer advice and support to children, young people and their families using a combination of 1:1, group, online and telephone interventions.

As a practitioner, you will work as part of a team, undertaking assessments and delivering a range of evidence-based interventions for children and young people and their families. This could include holding a caseload, individual, parent & child, sibling, family, group and online, virtual, telephone interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the needs and strengths of the referred child or young person and help them identify individual goals to achieve desired change
• To design, deliver and evaluate interventions for children and young people which aim to improve mental health and well-being, build on existing strengths and increase levels of resilience
• Record and collect data with various tools and use this to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
• To take responsibility for own caseload of children, young people and families some with complex and multiple needs
• To involve children, young people and their parents in the co-production of programmes, activities and services
• To work collaboratively with Surrey and Borders NHS Partnership, Surrey Children’s Services, local service teams and other community-based services to provide the most effective service for children, young people and families 
• To keep accurate records of individual engagement, evidence of change and celebrate progress with children and young people
• To provide, record and report the appropriate data to ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated
• To apply safeguarding and child protection procedures 
• To provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of individual interventions 
• To work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in one to one, peer and group supervision
• Provide time-limited 1:1 sessions for children, young people and families
• To take responsibility for the more complex cases/situations presenting within the service
• To attend and actively participate in regular supervision once every six weeks
• To work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support
• To work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations
• To assist with the development and progression of the service by adhering to all communication requests and assisting with peer progression development when requested through case supervision
• To be responsible for equipment/resources linked to service delivery
• To promote, monitor and maintain health safety and security in the working environment

W3RT's wellbeing team have done excellent work throughout lockdown. We now need an innovative and creative Wellbeing Development Co-ordinator to join the team to design and build a new programme of community activities and adult care services in Watford and Three Rivers: telephone support, wellbeing clubs, social activities, befriending, volunteer services, shopping and prescription deliveries, on-line activities.  

Do you understand the need for more choice and options? Are you committed to community-based care? Are you passionate about choice and user-led services? Can you make sure services are welcoming to everyone? Do you enjoy working in a vibrant community with a big heart? 

This post will be based at Holywell Community Centre once restrictions are over, but we can accommodate some degree of home-based working. The postholder will need transport to regularly attend meetings and venues throughout Watofrd and Three Rivers. The post is offered as a full-time post but could could be a 0.8 post. 

If you don't live within an hour of our Watford office, please state in your application how you will commute to work. 

Schools Wellbeing Worker 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of a brand new youth service for Stockport .This new service will change and influence mental health services for children and young people in and across the borough, and you will be a key to shaping how it develops and grows in the coming years.Working closely with the Children's Services Manager and School Teams, you will deliver an Early Help & Well-being Service in schools in Stockport for children and young people.

We are looking for an individual who has experience working with children and young people and a passion for improving their mental health, well-being and resilience. You will be comfortable communicating and presenting to a variety of audiences, and have experience facilitating group work with children and young people.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and motivated to succeed through working autonomously and with others, has high standards of work, and is passionate about seeing the best outcomes for children, young people and their families.
 

Employment status Employee

Pay 24 hours per week at £25,000 pro rata

Pension Automatic enrolment scheme with 3% employer contribution 

Other benefits Staff counselling scheme, cycle to work scheme, retail discount scheme 

Hours 24 hours per week (4 days) 

Holiday entitlement 23 days plus 8 bank holidays per year pro rata 

Contract Permanent (subject to references, satisfactory DBS check, and probationary period) 

We are working to bring greater diversity in all areas of our workforce and are taking action to encourage applications from people of colour and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities, and are a Disability Confident employer. If you are unsure about applying or have any questions then please contact us directly and we will be happy to have a conversation with you. 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the voluntary sector and who likes working in a busy and thriving environment. 

To apply, please read all the attached information and return the application form. 

Application deadline:   Monday 9th August 10:00am 

Interview day: Wednesday 11thAugust 

In the current period of lockdown, we will only accept applications submitted electrontically - CVs will not be considered. 
Interviews will be conducted either via video link or a COVID-secure face-to-face setting, so you will need to be available and able to take part in this. 

Do a job where you make a difference!  

This Care Coordinator role is a great opening into Social Prescribing, a growing field in Health and Social Care with good career prospects. We are looking for an organised, self-motivated and confident individual to join our established team.  

The position is available in Tunbridge Wells and applicants must have experience of working with vulnerable adults and a background in medical or social care.

As a Care Coordinator based in GP practices, you will provide extra time, capacity and expertise to support patients to understand the conversations they have with primary care professionals.

You will coordinate support and services, ensuring patients do not fall into any gaps while waiting for ongoing support, and support them to access other community or social activities that will aid recovery. A key aim of Care Coordination is to help patients engage more fully in their own health and wellbeing.

You will provide navigation and good quality information to enable patients to make choices and decisions about their care and support needs, bringing this together in a personalised support plan. You will work alongside Social Prescribing colleagues and primary care professionals, and it is essential that you are able to communicate at all 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.
 

Don’t wait to make a career change… apply today.

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 Islington in partnership with Islington Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.

You will lead the Islington “Community Offer” Project. You will find and mentor local people and community organisations, helping them to create new ways for people with a learning disability to have increased choice, new experiences and community connections.

 To do this job you must:

• Understand the world of care – but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up, particularly for people with a learning disability
• 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 the job description and person specification for more information.

The post holder will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in Islington.

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th August 2021 at 5.00pm and interviews will take place on Wednesday 25th August 2021 in Islington.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Do you want to make a difference?

That’s what we do at Imago. We help some of the most vulnerable people in society to make changes and improve their wellbeing.

We’re looking for bright, hardworking people to join our established team in Medway. It’s a great opportunity to support adults who need extra help for all sorts of reasons to navigate their way through health, social care and community services; think about what will best improve their health and wellbeing, and make it happen.

Navigators bring their own experience to the role. You might have worked in a formal setting, completing assessments and support plans, or directly providing social care or health services. Perhaps you have worked or volunteered in a community setting, or are looking to give something back to your own local community. Or maybe you have personal experience of accessing services for yourself, a relative or friend.

It’s a really varied role, and you’ll spend time visiting people in their own homes or in community settings, speaking to individuals and families. You’ll get to know local services, build networks and work in partnership with health teams and other agencies. There are also opportunities to work alongside colleagues in a friendly team so you will feel fully supported in the role.

It’s time to make a change.

Due to Covid-19, physical activity is now positioned as essential to health and wellbeing, Active Essex and Essex County Council are taking the bold step of creating a major new campaign called Find Your Active to ensure physical activity is a top priority for everyone.

The Find Your Active campaign celebrates the fact that everyone can enjoy the huge benefits of being active – it’s just about what is right for you. Find Your Active shines a light on all of the different ways and opportunities to get active around Essex.

The ‘Community Connector’ role will provide the eyes and ears on the ground for Active Essex. Working within local communities and alongside United in Kind Coaches, to map physical activity where it already exists and help facilitate it where it doesn’t. The post is fixed term for 12 months.

It will be essential for the postholder to hold a full current driving license and have access to a car. You will need to be able to work flexibly including some unsocial hours. Office location is Harlow, but your delivery will be across the whole of West Essex.

Candidates will possess drive and enthusiasm, recognise the importance of building sound working relationships and have the ability to work effectively both individually and in partnership with others. You must be adaptable to change, as this role will evolve over the contract term.