Job Title: Recovery and Connect Worker x 2

Salary: £28,000

Location: Surrey Downs (Mole Valley, Epsom, Ewell, Banstead, and West Elmbridge) The role will require you to work in other parts of Surrey as Outreach.

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

Interviews:  Will be ongoing as suitable candidates apply.

Interviews:

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 have built resilience and 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.

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!

Mary Frances Trust is committed to the safeguarding of the people who use its services, therefore this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

We are looking for a Support Worker to help us run One25’s Drop-in service. If you are a confident, pro-active team worker with great interpersonal skills that will enable you to establish and maintain good working relationships with our service users, staff and Drop-In volunteers, and you are passionate about supporting some of Bristol’s most vulnerable women to make positive changes in their lives, this could be you.

One25’s Drop-In is open four afternoons a week and provides a safe women-only space for our service users to get practical and emotional support. Women can gain expert advice and enjoy a hot lunch, do laundry, and use the shower facilities or just have a chat. The Drop-in Service is managed by the Drop-In Manager, supported by the Drop-in Support Workers and a number of volunteers.

The Drop-in Support Worker will take responsibility for the practical arrangements necessary to run the Drop-In service. As well as great interpersonal skills, the successful candidate will have high levels of resilience and self-care, be well organised, flexible, able to think on her feet, be able to accurately record interventions, and IT literate (in particular a proficient user of Microsoft Word and Outlook).

One25 is a Bristol charity for women moving from crisis and trauma towards independence in the community.

It is an Occupational Requirement that applications for this post are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in our workforce. 

Hours: 30 hours over 4 days per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays) and may include occasional evening commitments.

Interviews:   Thursday 27 May 2021  

Start Date: As soon as possible

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Our crisis services in Lancashire offer a therapeutic space for people experiencing difficulties with their mental health. We have two crisis houses based in Central and East Lancashire, three 24 hour crisis support services as well as a Lancaster-based outreach service. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Central Lancashire 24 Crisis Support Team.

With a wide range of skills and backgrounds, our teams take a creative approach to their work and are an integral part to the recovery journey of those who use our services. That’s where you come in. As a Crisis Recovery Worker you will work closely with people using our services. You will plan and deliver a number of therapeutic intervention sessions to support people in developing a ‘toolkit’ of coping mechanisms to manage their crisis. From anxiety management and grounding techniques to sleep hygiene and mindfulness, you will draw upon a wide a range of therapeutic techniques and tailor each session to meet the needs of the individual. You will liaise with a variety of other professionals and teams, taking referrals, robustly risk-assessing and making decisions with the rest of your team, ensuring that the people using our services get the holistic wraparound support they need.

We are looking for caring, consistent, flexible and creative individuals who work well under pressure and are keen to work in mental health. Good communication is essential, as well as a good knowledge of mental health. You will receive a full induction, regular supervisions as well as opportunities for personal and professional development by working across our range of services. You will also have access to extensive learning and development opportunities. Richmond Fellowship offer benefits such as 25 days’ annual leave, a confidential Employment Assistance Programme (EAP), and a pension scheme.  

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

The salary for this post is £18,125.00 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.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification,  will be considered for an interview.

The closing date for this post is 29th April 2021, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

The role will consist of a variety of shifts which will include out of hours work.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

 

Do you have an understanding of mental health issues or experience of working in mental health? 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 a Casual Recovery Worker on an ‘as and when’ needed basis.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, we are looking for a Casual Recovery Worker to join the team at our crisis service in Blackpool. Day-to-day, you’ll support individuals to develop emotional management and personal life skills to achieve greater independence and self-esteem. And, when it comes to liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to give people access to a full range of services, again, we’ll rely on your expertise. A great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload, you love motivating and engaging people in a range of developmental and rehabilitative activities. What’s more, you have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people. You will also need good record keeping skills and be adept at data entry and willing to participate in a 24/7 rota that includes lone working, weekends, and sleep-ins.

The hourly rate for Casual Workers is £8.91

Each sleep-in shift is paid at a rate of £78.30 per shift.

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.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

The closing date for this post is 28th April 2021 at 11:59pm, however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

 

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Our crisis services in Lancashire offer a therapeutic space for people experiencing difficulties with their mental health. We have two crisis houses based in Central and East Lancashire, three 24 hour crisis support services as well as a Lancaster-based outreach service. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Central Lancashire 24 Crisis Support Team.

With a wide range of skills and backgrounds, our teams take a creative approach to their work and are an integral part to the recovery journey of those who use our services. That’s where you come in. As a Crisis Recovery Worker you will work closely with people using our services. You will plan and deliver a number of therapeutic intervention sessions to support people in developing a ‘toolkit’ of coping mechanisms to manage their crisis. From anxiety management and grounding techniques to sleep hygiene and mindfulness, you will draw upon a wide a range of therapeutic techniques and tailor each session to meet the needs of the individual. You will liaise with a variety of other professionals and teams, taking referrals, robustly risk-assessing and making decisions with the rest of your team, ensuring that the people using our services get the holistic wraparound support they need.

We are looking for caring, consistent, flexible and creative individuals who work well under pressure and are keen to work in mental health. Good communication is essential, as well as a good knowledge of mental health. You will receive a full induction, regular supervisions as well as opportunities for personal and professional development by working across our range of services. You will also have access to extensive learning and development opportunities. Richmond Fellowship offer benefits such as 25 days’ annual leave, a confidential Employment Assistance Programme (EAP), and a pension scheme.  

This is a part time post requiring the post-holder to work 30 hours per week.

This is a fixed-term role for six months.

The salary for this role is £18,125.00 per annum (pro-rata).

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 29th April 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received). 

The role will consist of a variety of shifts which will include out of hours work.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

 

Recruiting a Support Worker to join Young Peoples service based in Newham!

GBP 22,568 per annum, 40 hours per week, 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Ibis House and Little Ibis House are specialist semi-independent services for young care leavers aged 16-21, with capacity to also work with young parents and their child. Ibis House provides a high level of support to young people with a variety of complex needs and Little Ibis House provides a medium level of support. The services are staffed 24/7 to support young people manage and address their various support needs and learn basic life skills to live independently.

Job Overview:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to live independently. Support workers must monitor and assess the needs of the customers and provide creative and tailored person centred support to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.
Support workers will work closely with statutory children's services and other external agencies to best support customers to promote social inclusion and teach independent living skills. Support workers will empower and encourage customers to maximise their skills and choices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Mission & Values
'Working with people to make choices, achieve goals and take control of their live through high quality care,
support and housing'
- Monitoring rent arrears and ensuring that rent accounts are managed effectively.
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent/ service charge.
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Manager
- Forming strong partnerships with external agencies.

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.

Do you have an understanding of mental health issues or experience of working in mental health? 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 a Casual Recovery Worker on an ‘as and when’ needed basis.

Right now, we are looking for a Casual Recovery Worker to join the team at Hope Lodge, our supported housing service in Southend. Day‐to‐day, you’ll support individuals to develop emotional management and personal life skills to achieve greater independence and self‐esteem. And, when it comes to liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to give people access to a full range of services, again, we’ll rely on your expertise. A great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload, you love motivating and engaging people in a range of developmental and rehabilitative activities. What’s more, you have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people. You will also need good record keeping skills and be adept at data entry and willing to participate in a 24/7 rota that includes lone working, weekends, and sleep‐ins.

The hourly rate for Casual Workers is £8.72.

Extra: £78.30 per Sleep in shift

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.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

The closing date for this post is 10th May 2021 at 11:59pm, however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply. Due to the popularity of some positions, we reserve the right to close the vacancies early on receipt of sufficient applicants.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery ntionwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Support Worker

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

Support Worker Responsibilities:

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Connect service provides high quality tailored information and support to anyone affected by dementia in the way they need it, when they need it:

• A specialist telephone based information and navigation service
• Community based services offering an increased level of support for more complex cases
• Self-management - our online community (Talking Point) and online service directory are always available 24/7
• Keeping in Touch Calls - a way of keeping in contact with service users as their journey with dementia progresses

This role is an Adviser working in our telephone based service. You will be the first point of contact via phone, letter, email or social media, for people affected by dementia. You will assess their needs and identifying desired outcomes, providing excellent support in the moment as well as referrals and signposting to ongoing support where needed.

As a Dementia Adviser (Telephone) you will provide a highly responsive, individualised information and signposting service to people with a diagnosis of dementia as the first priority for the service and provide an extended information and signposting service to immediate carers, families and friends of the people who are referred to the service.

You will have knowledge of working alongside volunteers and have an understanding of the valuable contribution volunteers bring to services whilst championing their inclusion in all that we deliver.

Support Worker Requirements:

We are looking for empathetic, motivated and professional individuals. You will join a team of people who are passionate to improve the life opportunities of people living with dementia and those close to them; and who are committed to learning from and supporting each other.

You will have an understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers and direct experience of working in a telephone and e-mail based service. You will have excellent spoken and written English, be skilled in active listening and questioning skills, and have strong keyboard skills. A health and social care qualification, such as NVQ level 3 or equivalent would be an advantage.

Our service operates seven days a week and you will have the flexibility to support our service users across our working hours, which are currently Monday – Wednesday 9am-8pm, Thursday – Sunday 9am – 5pm. We will only be able to consider candidates who can commit to regular evening and weekend working as part of a rota.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

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

Position: Dementia Adviser (Telephone)
Location: Warrington
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 per week. Working pattern will be variable including regular evening and weekend shifts as part of a rota.
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 29 April 2021
Interview Date: 6, 7 and 10 May

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Ref: 98483

Islington Mind are looking for a highly skilled, enthusiastic, and resilient Team Leader to join our specialist Mental Health Recovery Pathway Service. 

Are you passionate about mentla health, an excellent communicator who is enthusiastic and committed to providing the best service for our service users. 

The Recovery Team Leader is responsible for coordinating  and overseeing  the administration of the Mental Health Recovery Pathway counselling / psychotherapy service. You will develop mental health awareness and recovery workshops and deliver them to service users and to offer support and development programmes for Lead Mentors.

Other responsibilities include managing mental health drop-in provisions, including risk and safeguarding management.

Support Worker - Telephone

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

Support Worker Responsibilities:

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Connect service provides high quality tailored information and support to anyone affected by dementia in the way they need it, when they need it:

· A specialist telephone based information and navigation service
· Community based services offering an increased level of support for more complex cases
· Self-management - our online community (Talking Point) and online service directory are always available 24/7
· Keeping in Touch Calls - a way of keeping in contact with service users as their journey with dementia progresses

This role is an Adviser working in our telephone based service. You will be the first point of contact via phone, letter, email or social media, for people affected by dementia. You will assess their needs and identifying desired outcomes, providing excellent support in the moment as well as referrals and signposting to ongoing support where needed.

As a Dementia Adviser (Telephone) you will provide a highly responsive, individualised information and signposting service to people with a diagnosis of dementia as the first priority for the service and provide an extended information and signposting service to immediate carers, families and friends of the people who are referred to the service.

You will have knowledge of working alongside volunteers and have an understanding of the valuable contribution volunteers bring to services whilst championing their inclusion in all that we deliver.

Support Worker Requirements:

We are looking for empathetic, motivated and professional individuals. You will join a team of people who are passionate to improve the life opportunities of people living with dementia and those close to them; and who are committed to learning from and supporting each other.

You will have an understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers and direct experience of working in a telephone and e-mail based service. You will have excellent spoken and written English, be skilled in active listening and questioning skills, and have strong keyboard skills. A health and social care qualification, such as NVQ level 3 or equivalent would be an advantage.

Our service operates seven days a week and you will have the flexibility to support our service users across our working hours, which are currently Monday – Wednesday 9am-8pm, Thursday – Sunday 9am – 5pm. We will only be able to consider candidates who can commit to regular evening and weekend working as part of a rota.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

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

Position: Dementia Adviser (Telephone)

Location: Belfast

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 35 per week. Working pattern will be variable including regular evening and weekend shifts as part of a rota.

Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 29 April 2021

Interview Date: 5 - 7 May

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Senior Support Worker (Learning Disabilities)

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative, and diverse teams.

As a senior support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. You will be a role model to others through demonstrating excellent support to those we support and you will help the registered cluster managers to coach, support and manage staff teams effectively. You will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.

To be successful in your application you must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Salary: Up to £23,271
Hours: Permanent, Part Time 18.75 hours per week
Location: Bampton, Devon

What we Offer

Apprenticeships - earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out, but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS Check.

You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. You also need to be willing to work towards a Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 (or equivalent). But above all, if you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life – then this is the role for you.

Closing date: Sunday 23rd May 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Flexible Working etc.

NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER, TRANSISTION SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37  HPW, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661 PLUS 7.5% ENHANCEMENT FOR HOURS WORKED 10 PM -7 AM

LOCATIONS:

BOND STREET (1 POSITION) 5.30 PM – 4.30 AM, 4 NIGHTS ON 4 NIGHTS OFF (SUPPORTING TEENAGE MOTHERS)

TRENT BOULEVARD (1 POSITION) 9.30 PM – 8.30 AM, 4 NIGHTS ON 4 NIGHTS OFF (SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 16-21 YEARS OLD)

Framework is excited to be offering supported accommodation in the county of Nottinghamshire for young people aged 16-21yrs, who are homeless or vulnerably housed.  We aim to move young people to independent living after a short stay at these services by supporting them to make positive choices and inspiring them to be the best that they can be.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner.

You will need to be reliable and enthusiastic with an expectation you will be dealing with people in a busy, often challenging service environment. 

Support planners will take the lead with young people in designing a plan to prioritise needs and actions to enable independence.  Taking a lead from colleagues, support workers will help deliver personal support plans by supporting young people to complete daily tasks and learn new life skills on their journey towards independence.

Experience of working in housing and homelessness or similar supportive environments is desirable for the support worker role.

The aim of these roles is:

• To ensure that service users and the building are safe and secure through regular checks and monitoring including undertaking simple housekeeping and cleaning tasks as needed;

• To build the skills, confidence and aspirations of service users through empowerment and positive contact with them;

• To enable people to move on and resettle from the service in a timely and appropriate way;

• To contribute to the aims of the service;

• To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery;

• To provide and receive comprehensive handovers to and from the day team;

• Have an understanding of safeguarding and the needs of young people (and babies);

• To be able to build rapport easily with the young mothers;

• To be able to keep accurate records on a computerised system;

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during their six month probation period, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Support Worker (Learning Disabilities)

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative, and diverse teams.

We are seeking Support Workers to join us and support adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. We recognise that the current pandemic means we have had to adapt to change and in many ways we are now doing things differently but what hasn’t changed is our passion for standards and doing all we can to look after the people we support both in these current challenging times and in the future.

To be successful in your application you must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Salary: Up to £21,658
Hours: Permanent, Part Time, 25 hours per week
Location: St Austell

What we Offer

Apprenticeships - earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer (ranked 11th in 2020). Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out, but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS Check. As a “key worker” you will
benefit from government incentive schemes.

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values, a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer as you will regularly need to record information about people you will be supporting.

We are currently restricting face-to-face training; therefore most of your training courses, including some aspects of your induction, will be online. But you will still be able learn from your colleagues in a supportive hands-on environment.

Closing date: Thursday 20th May 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Flexible Working etc.