Every year, thousands of men, women and children are trafficked to the UK.

Bakhita House is a residence owned and based within the Diocese of Westminster and set up by CARITAS Westminster as part of the Catholic Church’s response to this issue, with the aim of offering befriending, guidance, support and resettlement of women who are the victims of Human Trafficking.

We are now looking to recruit a Support Worker to primarily ensure the safety and security of guests and oversee the night security of the project. This will include day and night shifts.

She will be responsible for the support case load overseeing all aspects of guests’ housing matters and participating in the design of a life skills programme and workshops.

All post-holders must be experienced in working with victims of human trafficking and modern slavery, and thus able to handle with sensitivity all guests displaying challenging behaviour as a result of experiencing trauma.

Excellent communication, organisation and team working skills together with a commitment to the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church would also be crucial.

Due to the nature of this work, all post-holders will be required to have a flexible approach in terms of working hours and must therefore be willing to work additional hours as required

All posts are subject to a DBS Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barred List check.

Hours of work:

35 hours per week, usually on a 4 week rolling rota, for 5 days per week (including bank holidays and weekends but excluding nights)

Salary:

£ 26,984.79 per annum

Closing date:

Friday, 10 April 2020 at noon

Interview date:

6 & 7 May 2019

Job reference:

0160-427

Please note that Bakhita House is a female only shelter. The post is therefore only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

To be considered for the role, please complete an online job application on our RCDOW website. To view full job description, please visit our RCDOW vacancies webpage. 

CVs will NOT be considered, therefore, please do not send them. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note that you will need to be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position. You must provide proof of Right to Work in the UK. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Development Worker to join our friendly team, and work closely with our service users with learning disabilities to develop their independent skills and potential.

This is a full time position, Monday-Friday 9-5, with occasional evening and weekend work. 

The post holder will deliver support for our service users across our 4 core services, including the delivery of educational sessions aimed at building confidence and skills, travel training and 1:1 community support for isolated individuals.

 The post holder will also be required to take a lead role in organizing and participating in various fundraising events and activities, to ensure the continuation of the high quality support that we provide to our service userss The ideal candidate will have significant experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group, along with a strong commitment to taking a person-centred approach to the role.

We are looking for an effective team player that can work closely with our small team of staff and volunteers to affect real change in the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

We are growing, so there will be opportunities for development. The role of Development Worker is both diverse and challenging, and will provide the right candidate with excellent opportunities to significantly develop their skills and knowledge within the charity and social care sectors.

Our mission

PiP (Pursuing Independent Paths) 's mission is to support adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a small grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users. All of the work PiP does is aimed at fulfilling one or more of our 6 priority outcomes:

• PiP Students lead more independent lives
• PiP students improve their health, wellbeing and self-esteem
• PiP Students gain life skills
• PiP students build social skills
• PiP Students increase their social interactions within the community
• Happiness, comfort and improved quality of life for parents and carers

Applications closing date: 25.03.2020 at 23:59.

Interviews will take place on 31st March, 2nd and 3rd April.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Community Development Worker

We are working in partnership with a Charity who provide support to women and girls across London who have been affected by gender violence to recruit a Community Development Worker. This is a great opportunity to help shape the service as they are looking for an expert to help expand their delivery across London.

The successful candidate will cover a wide rage of duties including:

- Training professionals across London in sexual violence

- Building a Pan London expert by experience group

- Carrying out groups and workshops

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please apply ASAP!

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

MEET in Oxford provides a low cost trauma focused therapy service using fully qualified and highly experienced psychotherapists who offer Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR) and Energy Psychotherapy (EP) to people whose lives are seriously affected by difficult experiences in the past and who are unable to pay for private therapy or access it through the NHS.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to support us to consolidate and develop this very low-cost trauma focused therapy service which operates from Oxford City Centre on Mondays.

MEET in Oxford was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2019 (charity number 1182200) and is now looking for an experienced administrator and development worker (0.5 f.t.e).

3-year fixed term contract at point 26 of the National Joint Council (NJC) pay scale – £29,636, pro rata – £14,818.

Person Specification

We are looking for an experienced administrator and development worker who has:

Essentials

• An interest in supporting people who are living with the impacts of trauma and is in sympathy with Quaker Values
• A willingness to learn about EP/EMDR approaches and advocate for these methods of working with trauma.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively.

• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking and planning with the flexibility to respond to opportunities for working in synergy with other organisations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with trustees and professional colleagues who are working pro bono.
• Good time management skills and initiative to enable combining working from home with a presence at 43 St Giles on Mondays.

Desirables

• Proven skills in organisational development.
• An understanding of the world of therapy and of organisations working with vulnerable people.
• An experience or interest in fundraising in the charitable sector.

Job Description

Administrative Role

• Review and improve existing methods of record keeping and communication with clients and referrers and take overall responsibility for maintaining records.
• Communicate with other professionals involved in the care of our clients as needed.
• Liaise with Oxford Quaker Meeting Office Manager and staff.
• Do the administration for the introductory training events and group work in the methods we use undertaken by therapists.
• Maintain and update MEET’s website 
• Keep accounts and bank money paid by clients.
• Support Trustees to fulfil responsibilities in relation to the Charity Commission by preparing an annual report and annual accounts.
• Prepare agenda and minutes of the quarterly Trustees meetings in consultation with the chair of Trustees.
• To answer client and therapist queries and calls.

Development Role

• Help to develop connections with organisations that refer to us and look for opportunities for collaboration.
• Support therapists to develop groupwork and market courses so developed.
• In collaboration with trustees, explore and secure future funding for MEET to maintain the sustainability of the charity.
• Be willing to support and enable new initiatives in relation to the future of MEET.

Find out more about our work by visiting our website.

Application – CV with an accompanying letter demonstrating how you fit the criteria for this post should be sent to Sandra Figgess by email. Please note that short listing will focus primarily on your accompanying letter and we will expect to find evidence that you have looked carefully at our website. 

Closing Date: Friday 3rd April

Interviews will be held on Monday 20th April

Job Title:

Youth and Community Development Coordinator

Service:

Communities

Hours of work:

Full Time (36.25 hours per week)

Pattern of work:

Flexible hours to meet the needs of the project. This will involve occasional evening and weekend work.

Office base:

 The Grange, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool FY3 7RW

Work locations:

Blackpool

Salary:

£20,965 – £24,922

Reporting to:

 The Grange Project Manager  

Responsible for:

Not applicable

Type of Contract:

Permanent

Benefits

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Annual Holidays (25 days) + 1 additional gratuity day for Christmas closure + Public Holidays

Flexible working arrangements, depending on the needs of the role

Employee Assistance Programme

Appropriate training provided

BACKGROUND

 The  Grange is a thriving community centre located in Grange Park, Blackpool. Recently refurbished it includes a community farm, café and shop as well as a pharmacy, a convenience store, a library and a community theatre space.  The Grange is managed on behalf of Blackpool Council and the Grange Park local community by Groundwork.

We are looking to appoint a Youth and Development Coordinator to lead on our targeted work supporting people on Grange Park. The role will involve the delivery of range of activities to young people involved in a variety of new groups within the centre. In addition to this the successful candidate would be tasked with wider development and engagement work within the centre to support as many people as possible

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

We are looking to appoint a Youth and Development Coordinator that is excited by the idea of working with the community at a grass roots level – and who has the skills and expertise to help them achieve transformational change. 

Applicants must be dynamic and creative and will be required to engage and support local people in an effective and collaborative way. The role will include:

• Delivering a broad range of activities with young people who access the Centre.
• Supporting local residents to establish activity groups and support them to self-govern in a financially sustainable manner.
• Empowering the local community and ensuring their needs are at the heart of the Centre's work.

This role requires a clear DBS check.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Youth Development

To deliver a range of activities to different groups of young people supporting their personal development, health and wellbeing and inclusion within the local community.

1. To lead on all aspects of youth work on site including the planning, development and delivery of activity with young people
2. To ensure adequate processes are in place with activity groups in relation to Safeguarding and Health and Safety
3. To link to wider partners delivering youth activities on Grange Park to ensure that services support each other and maximise impact

2. Engaging Local People

To develop a programme of outreach activities that engage the local community in the development and delivery of  TheGrange.

1. To provide a pivotal co-ordination role for the local community residents, to build trust between the centre and its local population
2. Seek and understand local stakeholder needs and provide a balanced usage plan for the centre
3. To work with all stakeholders to deliver a viable and sustainable activities plan for the centre
4. Utilise all forms of media to promote the centre locally, to include social media, website, photography and promotional materials

3. Empowering Local People

To support local residents to take an active role in delivering services form  TheGrange and take a lead on managing groups on site.

1. To lead the development of an active Friends of Group ensuring the voice of the local community is embedded in the heart of activities delivered from  TheGrange
2. To undertake consultation work with local people and partner organisations to identify issues and potential solutions, ascertain options and drive forward a consensus
3. To deliver activities that are identified as having benefit for the community including large scale public events
4. To support local residents to set up their own groups and implement procedures to ensure they can self-govern and work in a safe and sustainable manner
5. To assist with recruitment and support of volunteers in the delivery of projects

4. Any other reasonable duties as required by the Trust, by funders or by the line manager.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Investors in People - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside is committed to maintaining its Investor in People (IIP) status and you are expected to support the ongoing development of IIP.

1. Health & Safety - All staff and volunteers have responsibility for ensuring that their working environment is healthy and safe and that staff and volunteers for whom they are responsible for, or working with, are not placed at risk.  All staff and volunteers will be expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to the current Health & Safety Policy.

1. Equal Opportunities & Diversity - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside strives to be an equal opportunities employer and operates an Equal Opportunities policy.  It also recognises the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and welcomes this.

1. Data Protection - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside endeavours to comply with the Data Protection Act 2018.  It may be necessary to disclose personal data to funding bodies - where a role is funded externally - in order to comply with their funding requirements.  If this applies to you we will inform you about what information is shared.

1. Personal Development - All staff and volunteers will be expected to participate in a broad range of personal development activities in line with best practice and take responsibility for identifying own learning needs in order to fulfil the requirements of the role and support career progression.

1. Corporate Training - All staff and volunteers will be expected to attend and fully participate in the Trust’s Corporate Training Programme.

Note:

This is a description of the job as it is currently envisaged at the date noted in the footer.  It is the Trust's practice to review, from time to time, employee job descriptions and to revise them to ensure that they relate to the job that is being performed and/or to incorporate any changes being proposed.  Any changes will be led by your line manager in consultation with you and any amendments will be approved by the relevant Service Director.  You will have the opportunity, and are expected, to fully participate in such discussions.  This job description is broad-based and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, as it is recognised that jobs may change over time.  Should the duties change significantly, the post and salary level will be fully reviewed.

Person Specification (requirements to carry out this role)

Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Assessment

Method

Education, Training & Qualifications

GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C or above (or equivalent)

E

A

Recent Safeguarding training

E

A

Nationally recognised Youth Work qualification

D

A

First Aid at work certificate

D

A

Community Development qualification

D

A

Experience

Experience of co-ordinating and delivering activity in a community setting

E

A / I

Experience of designing and delivering activities with young people

E

A / I

Leading community groups to self-manage through 1:1 support and mentoring

D

A / I

Managing health and safety and developing risk assessments

E

A / I

Managing multiple small projects to meet deadlines

D

A / I

Knowledge

An understanding of the purpose of TheGrange

E

I

Knowledge of relevant funding streams

D

I

A good understanding of Data Protection and handling personal data in the office and on site.

D

I

Knowledge of the local area and common issues faced within the local community

D

I

Skills and Abilities

Pro-active, self-motivated and confident.

E

I

Ability to act as both role model and team player.

E

A / I

Work to deadlines, completing work to a high standard

E

A / I

Good communication skills and ability to relate to people from a range of backgrounds.

E

I

Creatively able to solve problems and design services that support a broad range of participants.

E

A / I

Computer literate including, internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and social media

E

A

Good level of numeracy, literacy and financial management skills

E

A / I

Personal Qualities and Commitments

A commitment to understand and follow all GCLM Core Policies in all work practices.

E

A / I

A demonstrable commitment to the aims and objectives of Groundwork, ensuring awareness of the up to date Mission and Vision Statements.

E

A / I

Willingness and ability to support the service team out of hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as and when required.

E

A / I

Able to demonstrate integrity, diplomacy and tact when met with challenging situations

E

I

Committed to personal development

E

I

Assessment Key:

A (application form), I (interview), P (presentation), E (exercise), R (role play)

Development Officer

We are looking for someone to play an important role in supporting the development and implementation of our fundraising activities to secure funding from trusts & foundations, major donors and statutory funders. This job requires exceptional writing skills and a good understanding of how to position West London Zone and our work within applications and funder reports.

Responsibilities include

• Write high-quality bids for trusts/foundations and any other fundraising applications, including proposals to High Net Worth Individuals as required.
• Work closely with line manager to manage our existing pipeline to meet fundraising targets on an annual basis.
• Conduct prospect research on potential trust and foundations funders and discuss action plan for new prospects with line manager in order to help build our pipeline.
• Write bespoke external reports for funders, collaborating across the organisation as required.
• Help to build relationships with key individuals representing trusts and foundations by drafting outreach communications and supporting documents, with the opportunity to build your own small portfolio of donors.
• Lead on donation processing and thanking.
• Manage and develop the Salesforce database system and reporting, utilise (and help develop) internal systems and processes to track deadlines, KPIs, and get the most out of our CRM.
• Work closely with other members of the Development team to support all fundraising activity, including event.

To apply, please complete and email your application form, which is also available on our website.

Applications received before 5pm on Tuesday 14th April 2020 will be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 5pm on Thursday 16th April 2020.

Interviews Friday 17th April via conference/video call.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (HIGH INTENSITY SERVICE USER CASE WORKER), OPPORTUNITY NOTTINGHAM, FRWK08 £20,531 – 22,212), 12-MONTH CONTRACT WITH POSSIBLITY TO EXTEND FOR A FURTHER 12 MONTHS, 37 HPW

A unique opportunity has arisen to be part of an exciting pilot to support High Intensity Service users in Nottingham City. This service will be delivered in partnership between Framework and Nottingham CityCare Partnership.

Due to the nature of this service, experience is required in working with people with complex needs as well as working within a fast-paced environment. You will work with a rolling cohort of patients who attend A&E or have been admitted to hospital more than might be expected, working collaboratively to reduce the number of inappropriate emergency attendances within Nottingham City.

We are looking for individual(s) whose ability to connect with citizens and will enable change in behaviours of those with even the most complex health and social needs. Skills required will be empathy, compassion, negotiation, patience and a real appetite for helping those that many others may have either forgotten about or have turned away.

You will also be involved with the continued development of this service alongside the Service Lead. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives by putting in place interventions that reintegrate people into the local community without the need to make demands on services that may not be the most appropriate to meet their needs .

You will be working closely with the local Clinical Commissioning Group, A&E department, ambulance service, police, local authorities and local community health teams.

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.

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.

As a By Your Side Worker, your role will be to provide light and practical support to individuals for a short period of time following a stay in hospital.  This could include picking up a little shopping, fitting a key safe, making contact and conducting welfare visits/calls. Good IT skills required. Car driver/user preferred.

Flexible to the needs of the role. Some evening and weekend work may be involved. Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

Kindly note we do not accept CV's. Please complete our Job Application Form on our website.

Our two-year leadership development programme offers outstanding individuals a dynamic route into one of Britain’s most rewarding and toughest professions. In the UK alone, half a million children don’t have a safe or stable home. Great social workers can change this. That’s why Frontline recruits and develops people like you to be the difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. 

You’ll use your skills in relationship building, conflict resolution and leadership to ensure you thrive in the dynamic and challenging world of social work.  Following a five-week training programme you will spend two years working directly with children and families, based in a local authority.

You will: 

• Work locally – roles available in your local community in the West Midlands - Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Telford and Warwickshire.

• Be paid a tax free £18k bursary in year one and up to £30k in year two.

• Qualify as a social work professional through a fully funded Masters degree.

• Receive high quality supervision and training from experienced social workers, academics and professional coaches. 

• Make a real difference in your local community. For the most vulnerable, receiving support from a social worker can make a significant difference to the direction their lives take. As a social worker on the Frontline programme, that difference could be you.

Once you have completed the programme, you will join a community of outstanding leaders sharing your passion for leading social change. The skills you will learn will open doors to a wide range of social impact careers inside social work and beyond. 

Read stories from our participants who have completed the programme on our website.

Be the difference – Apply now!   Applications may close before the 30th March in some areas - early applications are encouraged.

Our two-year leadership development programme offers outstanding individuals a dynamic route into one of Britain’s most rewarding and toughest professions. In the UK alone, half a million children don’t have a safe or stable home. Great social workers can change this. That’s why Frontline recruits and develops people like you to be the difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. 

You’ll use your skills in relationship building, conflict resolution and leadership to ensure you thrive in the dynamic and challenging world of social work.  Following a five-week training programme you will spend two years working directly with children and families, based in a local authority.

You will: 

• Work locally – roles available in your local community in the North East - Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, County Durham and North Yorkshire (Scarborough and Richmond).

• Be paid a tax free £18k bursary in year one and up to £30k in year two.

• Qualify as a social work professional through a fully funded Masters degree.

• Receive high quality supervision and training from experienced social workers, academics and professional coaches. 

• Make a real difference in your local community. For the most vulnerable, receiving support from a social worker can make a significant difference to the direction their lives take. As a social worker on the Frontline programme, that difference could be you.

Once you have completed the programme, you will join a community of outstanding leaders sharing your passion for leading social change. The skills you will learn will open doors to a wide range of social impact careers inside social work and beyond. 

Read stories from our participants who have completed the programme on our website. 

Be the difference – Apply now! Applications may close before 30th March in some areas so early applications are encouraged.

Our two-year leadership development programme offers outstanding individuals a dynamic route into one of Britain’s most rewarding and toughest professions. In the UK alone, half a million children don’t have a safe or stable home. Great social workers can change this. That’s why Frontline recruits and develops people like you to be the difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. 

You’ll use your skills in relationship building, conflict resolution and leadership to ensure you thrive in the dynamic and challenging world of social work.  Following a five-week training programme you will spend two years working directly with children and families, based in a local authority.

You will: 

• Work locally – roles available in your local community in the East Midlands - Leicester, Nottingham, Derbyshire (Other locations available, full list available on our website).

• Be paid a tax free £18k bursary in year one and up to £30k in year two. 

• Qualify as a social work professional through a fully funded Masters degree.

• Receive high quality supervision and training from experienced social workers, academics and professional coaches. 

• Make a real difference in your local community. For the most vulnerable, receiving support from a social worker can make a significant difference to the direction their lives take. As a social worker on the Frontline programme, that difference could be you.

Once you have completed the programme, you will join a community of outstanding leaders sharing your passion for leading social change. The skills you will learn will open doors to a wide range of social impact careers inside social work and beyond. 

Read stories from our participants who have completed the programme on our website. 

Be the difference – Apply now! Applications may close before the 30th March in some areas - early applications are encouraged.

Support Worker

The Dementia Support Worker role will primarily involve working in the Harlow area, but may also include supporting families across West Essex. You will be part of our Essex and Hertfordshire Area Team.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support Service provides support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers, helping them to maintain their circumstances and support needs. As a Dementia Support Worker, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance which will help people understand dementia, cope with day to day living, prepare for the future and access relevant local services.

You will offer support to services users in a variety of ways, such as service offices or other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. The successful candidate will be expected to have good networking skills and work on promoting the service and build relationships with a range of health and social care professionals.

Support Worker Requirements:

We 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 clients needs, along with the understanding of the need for client confidentiality is essential to provide a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role, you will have excellent non-judgemental communication skills as well as good organisation and time management skills. Good IT skills and experience of working with databases is also essential.

You will be visiting people in their homes, therefore the ability to travel independently across the area is essential.

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

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.

Location: Harlow

Job type: Part Time, Permanent, 28 Per week

Salary: £15,971 - £16,616 (Depending on Skills and Experience)

Closing date: 31 March 2020
Interview date: 14th April 2020

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

Together is an amazing place to work. And it’s not just because we’re one of the UK’s oldest and most respected mental health charities. It’s because we put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do – supporting and enabling them to take control of their lives and make a positive contribution to the community.

The role of Your Way Worker involves autonomous, mobile working in the community alongside engagement with a fast-paced team. Working with a diverse group of people. Your Way Workers support clients with a wide range of issues including: developing coping strategies, volunteering/employment opportunities, education or training activity, benefit issues and improving social interaction.

Workers will be required to coordinate and maintain their own workload, reporting on their activity as required. The majority of a Your Way Worker’s time will be spent delivering bespoke one-to-one support tailored to people’s individual need, whether they are experiencing or recovering from mental health problems, accessing early intervention support or choosing to purchase support from us via a personal budget.

This post has been advertised in accordance with The Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.

We have a firm commitment to encouraging fairness and diversity in our work force and we welcome applications from disabled people and those from BME backgrounds.

Interview date: TBC