Job Title: Recovery and Connect Worker x 2

Salary: £28,000

Location: Surrey Downs (Mole Valley, Epsom, Ewell, Banstead, and West Elmbridge)

Contract: 12 Fixed Term (Maybe extended depending on funding)

Ever wanted to be part of something NEW, something EXCITING, something really WORTHWHILE, that will CHANGE LIVES?

The Charity

Mary Frances Trust (MFT) is a charity organisation established in 1994 by people who used mental health services, carers and professionals to support people with any mental or emotional health problems.

Our Mission

Our mission is to:

• Work alongside people experiencing any kind of emotional or mental health issues for as long as they need and inspire them to develop the skills that will help them to restore and maintain their emotional wellbeing.
• Involve people with experience of mental health at every level of the organisation so they can help us design, deliver, monitor, and review our services to ensure they respond to their changing needs.
• Consistently challenge stigma attached to mental illness and raise awareness of the importance for everyone to look after their mental wellbeing.
• Lead and co-ordinate the development and delivery of first-class, voluntary mental health services in Surrey.
• Maintain sufficient funding streams to be able to provide person-centered services to people experiencing any kind of emotional or mental issues.

The Role

Recovery and Connect is a pilot project delivered in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Recovery and Connect Worker will work intensively with a caseload of individuals who have a pre-existing mental health concern or one that has been created/exacerbated by COVID-19 until they are ready to access ongoing community services. The role will involve working as part of a small team and linking in with NHS services, such as Single Point of Access and Psychiatric Liaison.

The Recovery and Connect Worker will:

• Have appropriate previous community experience of mental health, wellbeing and behaviour change work with adults
• Be highly independent
• Have a high degree of initiative
• Be a self-starter
• Be confident working in a developing and fast-paced service

In return for your commitment and hard work we can offer:

• A competitive salary!
• 37 hour working week!
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays!
• Flexible working hours!
• Company pension scheme!
• Employee Assistance Programme!
• Investment in personal development!
• Ongoing training!

*This role covers Ealing, Harrow, Hounslow & Watford areas

*Applicants must have relevant experience, driving licence and own car

PURPOSE: To be responsible in conjunction with the Housing Operations manager in providing the day to day operations of our outstanding directly managed specialised supported housing services across the UK. To work and support Housing Staff in accordance with the Associations core values, and to stand in for any of the Housing Support Team or its respective managing agents when requested.

REPORTS TO: Specialised Supported Housing Manager

The purpose of this post:

To provide an excellent customer focused service for all Chrysalis tenants ensuring that care and support housing schemes and properties are well managed, and the environment is well maintained. Working proactively and closely with tenants and support agencies to address environmental, property and tenancy issues ensuring tenancies are sustained. To develop local knowledge of the communities and neighbourhoods in which our supported housing operates and establish partnerships to meet the needs of tenants and the community. To work closely with our support and care providers in our care and support housing schemes.

What is the focus:

· Effectively manage care and support housing schemes

· Work closely with a range of internal departments and external organisations to ensure tenants can maintain their tenancies

· Working closely with team colleagues to enable excellent customer service

ROLE SPECIFICATION.

Tenancy Services

1.Provide an effective and efficient intensive housing management service to specialised supported housing and submit weekly report on IHM activity.

2.Provide assistance, advice to tenants and taking appropriate action where required.

3. Through close and regular contact with tenants, identify and assist vulnerable tenants, referring them on to other relevant agencies and monitoring these services to enable the tenant to sustain their tenancy.

4. Manage the specialised supported housing management responsibilities of the void process.

5. Liaising with care provider staff and appointees/deputies with regards to new tenants’ viewings and sign them up for their new tenancies, ensuring they are familiar with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement and of the services provided by Chrysalis. Assist and support with claiming housing benefit.

6. Liaise with scheme staff over post void inspections to ensure properties are meeting high standards. Follow up on any work required to the void.

7. Respond promptly and sensitively to all reports of ASB, nuisance, harassment, domestic violence anti-social behaviour in line with Chrysalis procedures and current best practice.

8. Assist tenants in completing transfer applications. Writing transfer reports with a clear assessment of the circumstances and recommendation.

9. Contribute as necessary to annual reviews of estate services and service charges.

10. Investigate and respond to all complaints, expressions of dissatisfaction and informal comments about service delivery. Ensuring responses are completed within set timeframe.

11. Respond to emergency calls from tenants, care providers and Chrysalis staff and summon appropriate assistance as necessary.

12. Ensure that care provider staff maintain/monitor fire logbook and ensure that fire procedure is adhered to, and all reasonable precautions are taken to prevent the outbreak of accidental fire – report all issues with fire safety to housing manager or senior housing officer.

13. Report all accidents in accordance with agreed procedure.

Liaison and Tenant Involvement

14. Proactively work in partnership with the housing manager and senior housing officer, care providers, social workers and other agencies.

15. Attend joint professional’s meetings to discuss individual cases

16. Ensure tenants are effectively consulted over decisions that affect them.

17. Draw up effective liaison and partnership arrangements with other external agencies such as other housing benefit officers, the police, local authorities and voluntary agencies.

18. Arrange, attend and play a lead role (including Chairing if necessary) at tenant’s meetings.

19. To ensure excellent services are provided to Chrysalis tenants, through close liaison with all concerned parties.

20. Participate in weekly property inspections and submit Scheme Inspection Reports, highlighting any issues with tenants’ rooms and the property in general.

21. Take part in the opening of new or redeveloped schemes, and new tenants are signed up and moved in without delay.

Arrears Prevention

22. Provide an excellent customer focussed service for all Chrysalis tenants ensuring they are aware of their responsibility to pay their rent and service charges on time and regularly and advise on preventative action to be taken to stop them falling into arrears. Work with care providers to resolve rent arrears issues, including advising and assisting tenants to claim housing and welfare benefit entitlements.

23. Keep up to date on housing related benefits and advise tenants on these. Complete housing benefit claim forms on behalf of tenants and verify claims on behalf of the Local Authority.

24. Review monthly rent arrears and service charge statements and proactively work to resolve arrears issues. Report all follow up activity and resolutions for rent arrears.

Reports

22. Provide all daily, weekly and monthly reports to the Chrysalis management team.

General

23. Able to work independently and have excellent time management and communication skills. Good problem solving and people skills.

Generic

How will the post holder know if they are performing?

A number of performance targets will be planned and agreed each year with the housing manager, and these will be monitored at regular meetings. Regular feedback will be provided by the housing manager and opportunity provided to discuss any problems, personal and team matters and personal development issues.

Generic requirements

The post holder will be expected to comply with Chrysalis policies and procedures at all times. These include, but are not limited to equality and diversity, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety.

In order to do this job, the post holder will be trained and coached in Chrysalis procedures and policies. They will be expected to familiarise themselves with the procedures and policies and to seek advice and guidance from the housing manager if required.

The key tasks listed above are only an indication of the main tasks required to be performed. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to amendment to take account of changing circumstances. Any changes will be discussed with the job holder. The post holder will remain co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post and Chrysalis.

This role provides regulated activities under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Therefore, post holders are required to undertake a regular

DBS check to ensure anyone who presents a known risk is prevented from working with vulnerable people.

This role is Full Time, based on 37.5 hours per week

Opportunities for Support Workers in Lewisham

Are you a caring person looking to make a real difference?

Do you want a career where you can change lives?

This is a great opportunity to work for an ambitious charity committed to making a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and mental health challenges.

We are looking for Support Workers who are highly motivated people, willing to go the extra mile to support adults to enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

We have positions available in Lewisham. For some roles, it would be desirable for people who can drive, and who would be willing to drive the vehicles of people we support.

As a Support Worker, you will support people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health challenges to have control over and choice about their lives and to contribute to the community as equal citizens.

You must demonstrate the right attitude to support people with learning difficulties and mental health challenges. We would prefer people with experience in a paid or voluntary capacity, but the right attitude is more important.

As a Support Worker, you will get to know the people we support, what is important to them and how they want to be supported so that they are in control of the support they get. You must be willing and able to work with people who have a variety of different behaviours, including behaviour that may challenge the service.

A person-centred approach to working is essential and you must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the services. Flexible hours may include evenings, weekends, early mornings, late nights, sleeping-ins, bank holidays and supporting people to go on holiday as required.

Support Worker | Healthcare | Mental Health | Learning Difficulties | Behaviour | Charity | Care | Support | Learning Disabilities | Autism

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee helpline
• Contributory pension scheme
• A supportive working environment where training and progression is encouraged
  

Essential Skills

• Positive, kind and caring attitude towards individuals with disabilities.
• Person centred and committed to providing a quality service and being a positive role model to people supported by our team.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including night cover, early morning, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

The closing date for this role is 25/01/2021

About Company

Three Cs stands for 'Control and Choice in the Community' for people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health challenges. We support people to have control over and choice about their lives and to contribute to the community as equal citizens.

Job Title: Support and Development Worker (South West inc Devon and Cornwall)

Department: England Support Service Team

Reports to: England Support Service Manager

Salary: £25,930 (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full time (35 hours over 5 days – usually Monday to Friday)

Location: Home based (commutable across South West including Devon and Cornwall)

Fixed term post until end March 2023.

Purpose of Job

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

Core role

• To provide information to individuals, families and carers affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus including hard to reach communities living within the area.
• To provide advice, support and guidance to enable people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to access the correct benefits to become financially stable, the right services to improve their health and well-being, and to better co-ordinate their care and independence through a variety of methods. This will include attending specialist clinics in the area to engage with them.
• To refer individual members and/or their families/carers to the most appropriate source of expertise and support in Shine’s Health team and other designated leads within the organisation, or signpost to external agencies as appropriate.
• To develop age-specific groups and peer support networks which will provide opportunities for people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to connect and interact, enabling social opportunities and to share experiences, support and learn from each other.
• To work with and develop opportunities for Shine volunteers.
• To contribute to the delivery of regional and national programme of events to Shine’s membership, based on identified need and interests, geographical location and age. (Due to Covid 19 restrictions, for the foreseeable future, these are taking the form of online social groups, zooms and facebook live information & advice sessions)
• To provide information to professionals working with those individuals and families affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus.
• To raise greater awareness of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus amongst professionals, external organisations and the general public through presentations, training and attendance at professional events.
• To actively promote membership of Shine to people with the relevant conditions.
• To keep clear and accurate records for monitoring and evaluation using our Charity Log System.
• To work with service, fundraising, marketing, trust and grants colleagues and Shine’s membership to identify and seize potential fundraising opportunities for long-term sustainability of the work.
• To prepare and keep up to date a directory of relevant contacts across the area and to share relevant information with colleagues.
• To undertake administrative duties as required of the role.
• Any other duties in line with the job role.

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel across the designated areas
• Flexible working hours, this may include some weekends
• Ability to work from home
• The ability to be motivated and work on your own initiative with lone working from home, whilst also travelling across the area and Region to be part of the wider dispersed team.
• Full Enhanced DBS checks will be completed

Experience and qualifications – essential

• At least two years’ recent experience of delivering support and advice services
• Experience of working with people of all ages with disabilities
• At least two years’ experience of advising on one or more of the following
  • Health and wellbeing; independence; benefits; education and learning; employment; developing friendships and social skills; reducing isolation
• Experience of developing and delivering opportunities to enable and empower people with disabilities to achieve their goals towards independence.

Experience and Qualifications – desirable

• Hold a qualification in a health, nursing, social care or disability related field
• Experience of working in the third sector in a paid or unpaid capacity

Knowledge, skills and abilities – essential

• Understanding of spina bifida and hydrocephalus and of the issues and challenges faced by people living with these conditions
• Ability to work with people individually and to facilitate and run group activities and events
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• IT literate with a good knowledge of computer systems and programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of databases
• A non-judgemental approach to working with people

Knowledge, skills and abilities – desirable

• Understanding of the role peer support plays in enhancing services and support to members
• An awareness and understanding of how to use social media and its effectiveness in reducing social isolation

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

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

Closing date: 31/01/2021

Interview date: 05/02/2021

Does your experience of working with adults with mental health problems include facilitating/leading groups? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as an Activities and Wellbeing Support Worker.

Recovery Focus is a new group of expert charities with the shared aim to inspire individual recovery nationwide. Between us we have a track record of more than 200 years of developing and running personalised services that work with people with mental health, substance misuse and other complex needs to achieve their ambitions. Each partner organisation has its own rich history of success, but together we believe we can lead the way in evidence-based recovery pathways, tailored to meet local and individual needs.

Right now, one of our partners, Richmond Fellowship, is looking for an Activities and Wellbeing Support Worker to join the team at Winston House in Cambridge. An intensive  short-medium term mental health recovery unit, it offers placements to adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions. During the 50 years since it opened, the service has helped many people work through their own recovery and take responsibility back for their lives after living in institutions such as hospitals. But, they rely on the help of people like you.

Your challenge? To help ensure we provide a participative environment and broad range of community based opportunities for our clients, thus enabling them to gain increasing independence and develop their full potential working with principles of recovery. That means planning and delivering a programme of psycho- social, recreational and educational interventions and regularly monitoring and reviewing it. It also means offering practical advice, guidance and emotional support, contributing to individual support plans and signposting clients to a range of community resources. Developing a network of contacts that enable community access will be important too. And, when it comes to supporting the smooth running of the unit or helping individuals to develop peer support networks, again, we'll be counting on you. 

Proven relevant experience is key, as is the ability to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health distress, engage and support people who are experiencing them and apply your transferable life skills to motivate and inspire others. Comfortable working within a team and used to dealing with personal stress, you're great at prioritising and planning a workload too. What’s more, you're committed to Service User Involvement, aware of Health & Safety regulations and Data Protection and confidentiality protocols and willing to work evenings and weekends as required, in order to get the job done.

In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 25 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays and a contributory pension scheme after a qualifying period.

This is a permanent role, requiring the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this role is £17,504.00, with potential progression to £17,730.00 per annum.

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

Closing Date for applications is 8th February 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

So, get inspired today and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career.

Support Worker

Aim of the role:  To support and empower our customers to increase their life skills

Salary:                     £23,690 per annum

Location:                 Upper Norwood, Young people service

Contract:                 Fixed Term until 31 May 2021

Hours:                  37.5 per week.  Working on shift which is 5 days a week over a 7 day rota, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Benefits:   

As part of your employment package with us, we offer:

a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development programme, 

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing each year to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years  

option to buy or sell annual leave up to one week’s annual leave

a health cash plan providing cash back towards healthcare bills and other wellbeing benefits

occupational sick pay

contributory group pension scheme

free life assurance

cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

About the Role

This service is an 80-bed service for single homeless people aged 18-30.

You will support the people we work with, our customers, to reach their potential and improve their quality of life through aspirational goal setting.  You will engage with and empower them to:

Identify their strengths as part of our asset-based approach and identify their needs, opportunities, rights and responsibilities

Plan what they want to achieve and take appropriate action

Take part in activities and opportunities that generate aspiration and confidence

You will act as the link between the people we work with and a range of local authority, community and voluntary sector providers.

About You

As well as having experience of working with vulnerable people, you must have a clear understanding of why people become homeless, and the needs and challenges they face.

You will be required to take on a caseload of customers, with responsibility for key working, co-ordinating support packages and proactively ensuring all required tasks and activities are completed.

You will be part of a dedicated and supportive team, and so will need to demonstrate a positive and inclusive approach. You must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel applications.

About Evolve Housing + Support

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year.

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Your application

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves.

Please ensure that your answers give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this job.

Covid Statement

Our priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and the homeless people we house and support.

We are fully complying with the Government’s Laws and guidance on social distancing and infection control, to keep our colleagues and homeless residents safe throughout the pandemic. All of our policies and procedures have been updated to ensure covid-safe working practices are followed. We have installed screens between desks in offices within our supported accommodation, and changed layouts and use of meeting rooms in our services to ensure maximum social distancing. All colleagues have access to PPE and hand sanitiser in the workplace. Our Head Office is currently closed, with all central teams working from home, and we will continue to review this situation on an ongoing basis.

Opportunities for Support Workers in Redbridge and Newham

Are you a caring person looking to make a real difference?

Do you want a career where you can change lives?

This is a great opportunity to work for an ambitious charity committed to making a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and mental health challenges.

We are looking for Support Workers who are highly motivated people, willing to go the extra mile to support adults to enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

As a Support Worker, you will support people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health challenges to have control over and choice about their lives and to contribute to the community as equal citizens.

You must demonstrate the right attitude to support people with learning difficulties and mental health challenges. We would prefer people with experience in a paid or voluntary capacity, but the right attitude is more important.

As a Support Worker, you will get to know the people we support, what is important to them and how they want to be supported so that they are in control of the support they get. You must be willing and able to work with people who have a variety of different behaviours, including behaviour that may challenge the service.

A person-centred approach to working is essential and you must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the services. Flexible hours may include evenings, weekends, early mornings, late nights, sleeping-ins, bank holidays and supporting people to go on holiday as required.

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee helpline
• Contributory pension scheme
• A supportive working environment where training and progression is encouraged
  

Support Worker | Healthcare | Mental Health | Learning Difficulties | Behaviour | Charity | Care | Support | Learning Disabilities | Autism

Essential Skills

• Positive, kind and caring attitude towards individuals with disabilities.
• Person centred and committed to providing a quality service and being a positive role model to people supported by our team.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including night cover, early morning, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

The closing date for this role is 25/01/2021 at 9AM.

Desirable Skills

About Company

Three Cs stands for 'Control and Choice in the Community' for people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health challenges. We support people to have control over and choice about their lives and to contribute to the community as equal citizens.

Job Purpose:

The post-holder will work directly with rough sleepers within the area of Hertsmere, investigating instances of individuals sleeping rough and liaising with partner agencies and Hertsmere Borough Council’s Housing service to deliver multi-agency interventions. The main aim of the role is to engage with all rough sleepers in the borough, identifying barriers and unmet needs so that the post-holder and partner agencies can support them, via personalised support plans, towards recovery and social stability.

Benefits of working for hyh:

• 25 days per annum pro rata increasing by one day a year after 5 years’ service to a maximum of 28 days (in addition to Bank & Public holidays)
• An additional day annual leave to have your birthday off
• Contribution of 5% of basic salary to The People’s Pension on behalf of the staff member
• Group Life Insurance benefit of 4 times salary
• Complete Employee Assisted Programme offering legal advice, financial counselling and up to eight face to face sessions of counselling support for issues affecting mental health
• Monthly draws to win either “lunch on your manager” or a “leave work early” token
• A comprehensive Induction to hyh and your role
• One to one supervision with your line manager every 4-6 weeks
• Ongoing training relevant to your role

How to apply for this role:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your CV along with a covering letter or statement to us.  The covering letter or statement must outline how you feel you meet the person specification criteria on the job description, and it must be a one page document of between 250 to 500 words.  If you have any questions regarding the role or wish to discuss it with us, please contact a member of the team as we will be happy to help.

Recruiting a Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Kensington and Chelsea!

£22,360 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Holly Villa, Cedar House and Linden House are complex mental health services which have staff on site 24/7. The principles of trauma-informed support and psychologically informed environments will underpin the support delivered by the team. We are looking for team members who are proactive in supporting customers in their recovery through co-producing support plans that promote positive risk taking and optimise social inclusion.

To enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. This role requires working on a shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
- Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

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

Person Specification:

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

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

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

Interviews will start taking place from 20th January 2021.

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

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

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Do you want to have a positive impact on young Autistic learners and excellent career progression?

Ambitious College at CONEL is proud to be an Ofsted ‘Good' college, supporting learners aged 16-25, in particular those who may have received all manner of set-backs in and outside of education.  We are looking for SEN Learning and Behavioural Specialists, with a passion for working with young people to join us this academic year. 

This position will be advertised throughout the academic year. Due to the nature of learning needs our pupils and learners do not have one point of entry and can be admitted into our settings at various dates throughout the academic year.

Your role as a Learning and Behaviour Specialist:

• Provide day to day support, delivering 1:1, paired and small group teaching, and learner sessions using Positive Behaviour Support.
• Supervise and support community-based learning and educational visits.
• Use your creativity daily to support lesson plans through preparing materials and resources.
• Support our learners to develop crucial life skills, meet their goals and aspirations through communication, independence and participation.

We are looking for empathetic and adaptable individuals, who thrive under pressure and have a natural ability to solve challenges. You will also need physical and emotional resilience to work with young people who sometimes present behaviours that challenge.

Why join us?

• Competitive annual salary paid over 52 weeks and excellent salary progression within the role.
• We are committed to CPD, where you can access a wide range of training and development opportunities support your personal and professionally development.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes both in person and online including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to free of charge physiotherapy.

Interviews: Throughout the academic year.  

Start date: As soon as possible. 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

Headway East London is currently looking for Community Support Workers to join our team, working one to one and collaboratively with survivors in their own homes and the local community.

All of the roles and skills at Headway East London contribute to our success. If you are interested in the role and you think you don’t have all the desirable experience but are passionate and care for our community and have skills you think will be beneficial to Headway East London we would still love to receive an application from you.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 3rd February at 5pm. Interviews will commence the week beginning 15th February 2021.

Support Worker

Our client is the UK's leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

Our client's Dementia Support service involves dedicated members of staff providing information and guidance to people with dementia or their Carers and wider family or friends. While also helping people understand dementia, cope with day to day living and preparing for the future.

As a Dementia Support Worker you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their Carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.

You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating support groups and other group activities.

Support Worker Requirements:

They are looking for an individual who possesses NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their Carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills. Good IT skills and experience working with databases is also essential.

Due to the nature of this role you will be required to travel independently across all of Derbyshire. As a Community-based worker, you will be required to attend a range of meetings at the Nottingham office as and when required. The key area to be covered is the High Peaks however, flexible working across Derbyshire is essential. A DBS disclosure will be required.

If you have the qualities they’re looking for and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people with dementia, then they want to hear from you.

About our client:

They embrace diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of their people. They are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities they serve and ensuring inclusion in everything they do.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Derbyshire – Community Based
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 - £20,770 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 04 February 2021
Interview Date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

Ref: 96620

Recruiting a Support Worker to join our Domestic Abuse service based in West Kent!

GBP 20,380 per annum, 40 hours per week, 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

West Kent Domestic Abuse services comprises three refuges and an IDVA service. We support women and children who are fleeing domestic abuse and empower them to move on safely. We support with housing, access to benefits, education, budgeting and healthcare. We run programmes such as Freedom and Recovery Toolkit to enable women to process the abuse they have suffered.
We also work in the community raising awareness and offering training around domestic abuse.
We have access to Emergency overnight accommodation and run a Sanctuary Scheme for families in the area who wish to remain in their homes.

Job Overview:

Support Workers enable women and children to move on successfully with their lives free from abuse.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate the delivery of the Freedom Programme, Recovery Toolkit Programme and Phoenix Training in West Kent
- Manage the waiting list and referrals into the programmes
- Responsibility for interviews and acceptance onto the programmes
- Delivery of programmes where required
- Sourcing venues for programmes and arranging any items needed for delivery
- Responsibility for promotion of Look Ahead in West Kent and delivery of promotional materials
- Forging local partnerships and opportunities for sourcing external funding.
- Attendance at One Stop Shop as required.
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Project Manager
- Other Qualities: Look Ahead Support Workers embody and promote the organisations values of quality, creativity, innovation, continuous improvement, integrity, transparency, openness and trust.

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

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
- Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Desirable:

- IDVA Qualification
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector

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

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

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

Recruiting 2 x Support Workers to join our Mental Health service based in Lambeth!

GBP 22,360 per annum, 40 hours per week, 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Lambeth Long-term Mental Health is an accommodation based service, set across south Lambeth. We have three staff based hubs where we provide long-term supported housing on site, and five visiting support services, where customers live more independently. We also service two short-term post hospital discharge schemes for customers, who need support following hospital admission. The role of the Team Leader is to support front line staff fulfil their roles, and assist the Contract Manager with developing and sustaining a good quality service to all our customers. An essential part of this role involves developing good partnership working with landlords, care and social work teams.

Job Overview:

The role of the support worker is to enable our customers to develop greater independence and fulfilling lives. As part of your role you will be required to oversee all support planning, updating Risk management plans and see customers for weekly key working. Enabling customers to improve their overall well being, through maintaining good physical and mental health, motivating customers to part take in daily activity, and supporting customers to identify goals to improve their quality of life. Supported housing management is an essential part of the role, ensuring customers have applied for the correct benefits, customers are managing their rent and bills, and maintaining their home to a good standard. Applicants require a good standard of English and Maths, and established IT skills in the workplace, to support the multiply IT systems we use within the organisation. We are looking for staff members who are motivated and keen to positively engage with our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by Management staff
- Meet customers regularly for support sessions, providing emotional and practical support
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Develop support plans with customers to identify their goals, ensuring a person centred approach, enabling the customer to establish positive change
- Support customers to take care of their living environment, providing emotional and practical support to ensure customers enjoy a high quality accommodation
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Support customers to apply for benefits and manage their bills. Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

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

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

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

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