Do you have a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable women to transform their lives?

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join the Westminster Mental Health Pathway to support clients at our Women’s Service providing support to women who are supported by community mental health teams and who have a history of homelessness and complex psychological and mental health issues. You will be joining a team dedicated to providing clients with a safe environment in which to build their confidence and promote opportunities for positive change to inspire hope and bring about real and lasting change for our clients.

In the role of Recovery Worker you will oversee a caseload of clients, working with a person centered approach towards their individual recovery. You will provide essential support and advice; empowering them to make relevant changes to thrive in their community.

You will also work in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team of support staff, specialist staff and external partners and will be responsible for providing guidance and support to our residents, staff and visitors.

What we’re looking for:

• We believe in lived experience; we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have the ability to use their own experience to provide encouraging; empathetic and consistent support to vulnerable women.

• This role will suit those with personal experience of homelessness, mental health issues and distress and who may have used homelessness, mental health, criminal justice; alcohol use, substance use, and/or recovery services.  

• The understanding and experience of mental health models such as Person Centered Approach and Open Dialogue.

• Strong communication, influencing and reasoning skills and the ability to network and build effective relationships with a variety of different people.

• Excellent organisation, and problem solving skills and the ability to manage your workload and prioritise effectively.

  *For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

  What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Pay and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 16 February 2021

Interview and assessments on: 25-26 February 2021

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Recruiting a Support Worker to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs service in Lambeth!

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

Lambeth Vulnerable Adults provides short-term supported accommodation for vulnerable adults, including single homeless people (and those with offending backgrounds and/or substance misuse needs), rough sleepers and refugees. 105 customers living in 19 properties receive low-to-medium level support through a floating support model, with higher needs customers accommodated in the service hub at Bellefields Road. Referrals come from Lambeth Assessment Centre and the borough's Pathway Manager.

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
The service provides specialist support to our customers in a range of areas including: borderline mental health issues, histories of complex offending and anti social behaviours, substance misuse issues, survivors of domestic violence and rough sleepers.
We work with some of the most complex and challenging people in the UK and every working day presents interesting - and unusual - incidents, situations and activities. Many of our customers will have been through the cycle of homelessness several times before, so a successful candidate will require an unquenchable can-do attitude and a healthy capacity for patience.
Given the complex traumas experienced by our customers we are ideally looking for emotionally resilient candidates that have some experience in dealing with complex and challenging behaviours and/or are interested in developing a therapeutic and psychologically informed approach and environment.

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'
- 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
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed
- 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/Bank Support Workers where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager

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
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:
- Experience working in homelessness

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

Recruiting Support Workers and a Waking Night Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Tower Hamlets!

Mary Jones Court is a supported living project for adults with learning difficulties. Accommodation is provided for up to 20 customers, aged 20-65, with a variety of support needs. Each flat is self-contained, including three on the ground floor which have been adapted for customers with mobility issues. The staff team operates a 24-hour rota and is skilled at working with people who have mild to moderate learning disabilities, as well as other issues such as drugs, alcohol and mental health.

We are currently recruiting the following roles:

2 Part Time Support Workers - £11,180 per annum, 20 hours per week, fixed term contract until November 2021

Part Time Waking Night Support Worker - £11,180 per annum, 20 hours per week, fixed term contract until November 2021

We offer 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Please clearly state in your supporting statement which role/roles you are interested in.

Support Worker's will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. Support Workers will have a caseload of customers, for which they are responsible

Key Responsibilities:

- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate.
- 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.
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities.
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
- Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the support workers/management
- Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
- 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
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:
- Learning disability and mental health experience

Interviews will start taking place 19th February 2021.

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

What does 1st Place stand for?

Our aim is to give local parents and children the greatest possible chances in life.  We are an ‘Outstanding’ Children and Family centre and Early Education provider, created to serve the needs of every local parent and child under five. We provide everything from ESOL courses, benefits advice, outstanding nursery education and free family activities to parenting support.  As we are a charity, founded to support the local community, all surplus funds are invested in services and support for the improvement of families’ lives.

The Role

• To be part of a Family Services team that delivers universal and targeted activities to improve outcomes for children and their families.
• To have line management responsibilities for Community Family Workers
• To undertake casework working with families to assess needs, identify action plans and enable positive change;
• To take a collaborative approach to multi-agency partnerships so that children and family’s needs are met in a holistic way.
• To promote and facilitate access to the Children & Family centre programme engaging parents and their children with appropriate activities to meet their needs, particularly those identified as in need of additional support

About Us

Providing services to the Borough Bankside and Walworth area,  our  team is positive and supportive, allowing you to develop a long term career with us.  1st Place is committed to providing the highest quality of care and development as well as developing, nurturing and training our employees.

As part of the borough-wide Southwark Children & Family Centre service, we offer support to families across two Children & Family Centre sites, and in partnership with a range of services to ensure that all parents are supported and their children flourish in their early years and beyond.

We follow the Reggio Emilia approach in our nurseries, an innovative movement for excellence in childhood education.

Each of our three nurseries offer 50 full time places, alongside 32 part time places for children accessing the 15 hour government scheme at the heart of the local community.  The dedicated staff team have worked hard to ensure the best possible care is given to the children whilst working alongside parents and other professionals.

What do we offer?

We offer an attractive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• 6% employer pension match scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• £1 optional lunch scheme
• Company sick pay
• Uniform
• Regular training and development opportunities
• Staff social committee and events

The main 1st Place site is located in SE5 and is easily accessible by public transport; our closest stations are Elephant and Castle, Kennington, Oval, Denmark Hill and Queen’s Road Peckham.

Bus routes 343 and 42

If you feel you share our values and vision, we’d love to hear from you. At 1st Place we invest in training for all staff, and reward those who make a great contribution to the team.

Shortlisitng 15th March 

Intrviews 19th March 

Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, creative and committed individuals to join a new service based in the London Borough of Hackney.

Our client has been providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people for more than 40 years in London and has grown from strength-to-strength.

Role: Support Worker

Location: Hackney

Salary: £21,242 per annum pro rata (£10.75 per hour)

Contract: A range of support worker roles are available, fixed 38 Hours per week, Part Time, Flexible zero hour contracts and waking night staff

Closing date: 9am on 12th March 2021

Interviews: W/C 15th March 2021

About the role:

As Support Worker you will be providing bespoke support care packages to FIVE individuals in their own flats. Each person may have a diagnosis of learning disabilities, complex needs, Autism and may display behaviors of concern.

The role involves day to day support including community opportunities, support with daily living tasks, and activities. Every day is different as a support worker; you might be swimming, socializing, or supporting someone to find a college, learn to hoover, or work their laptop... but whatever you do, the people you support are always at the heart of your working day

About you:

Strong applicants for this role will have experience or an interest in supporting people as they move into their own flats, and will be experienced in supporting people who may display behaviors of concern.

You will to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Experience of providing support to people with learning disabilities autism, and/or complex needs as well as behaviours of concern
• Experience of team work
• Patient, understanding and caring nature
• Energetic and like physical outdoor activities
• The Ability to communicate with different people using a variety of approaches
• Willing to learn more about Autism and supporting people who may display behaviors of concern
• Willing to attend a range of trainings including Positive Behavior Support and Non-Abusive Physical and Psychological Intervention.

Although not essential, we are particularly interested in applications from female Bengali speaking staff and it would be desirable for applicants to hold a full valid driving licence and be willing to drive a mobility vehicle.

If you feel you can bring experience and a commitment to supporting people to meet their full potential, then we want to hear from you.

Benefits:

As well as knowing what you do makes a difference to people’s lives every day, you will also receive a great benefits package:

• Flexible working hours that will give you the work life balance that is right for you
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Computing Scheme
• Credit Union Scheme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card
• Eye care Vouchers
• Flu Jab Reimbursement
• Long Service Awards
• Pension Scheme
• Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme
• Retirements
• Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.  If the post you apply for involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services for successful candidates. This will be fully subsidised.

Whilst experience is not essential as full training will be provided we very much welcome previous experience working as: Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.

Are you a qualified Quality Assurance officer, with a passion for supporting staff on their education and development journey? Nightingale Hammerson is a leading OUTSTANDING care provider, who has ambitious plans to deliver a range of accredited education programmes with partnership organisations.

We are currently looking to recruit an individual who will support our Education and Development manager on a range of programmes for our care and support staff. 

Role responsiblities

Your key areas of responsibilities will be;

• To work alongside the Education and Development manager to support education activities through our online learning platform.
• To plan, carry out and record all IQA activities according to Quality standards, policies and procedures. This will include carrying out observations, portfolio sampling, assignment sampling and other checks.
• To provide support to individual assessors, tutors and mentors within the organisation to ensure high quality assessment practice.
• To support the E&D manager with the planning, execution and evaluation of the education and development plans.
• Liaise with external organisations in order to build joint educational programmes.
• Support the Care Home Education Centre implementation plan and accreditation process.

Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who has;

• An Assessor and IQA qualification and relevant occupational competence
• Experience of delivering training and support
• IT Literate
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate well and effectively with colleagues and clients
• Accurate with good attention to detail in all areas of work
• Proactive with a willingness to learn, help others and take on tasks using own initiative
• In-depth knowledge of Apprenticeship programmes including framework requirements, IQA processes and assessment methods

This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It will require travel to our two London sites in Wandsworth (SW12) and Barnet (N2). Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and the vacancy may be closed early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Depaul UK are currently looking for a Reconnect Worker to join us in London. You will join us on a full time, fixed term basis due to end 31.01.2022 and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,359 - £26,399 per annum + pension and benefits.

Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. We specialise in working in communities where poverty and long-term unemployment have resulted in generations of social exclusion and high rates of homelessness.

Over the past 30 years, we have grown as an organisation and developed and enhanced our work and the impact it has across the UK.  Depaul UK has a wide range of services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness.

Benefits of joining us as our Reconnect Worker:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

The Reconnect Worker role:

We are currently looking for an experienced and empathetic Reconnect Worker (Family Support Worker) to develop and support our Family Support Service. This on a fixed term basis due to end 31.02.2022.

The successful candidate will help develop and deliver a specialized Mediation service to support clients and families through conflict. Other responsibilities will include providing one-to-ones, risk assessments and ensuring the running of an effective and safe service.

This role is also locally known as a Reconnect Worker.

What makes the Reconnect Worker role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the skills required
- Training in interpersonal mediation with an accredited provider, if necessary
- Regular peer support with other Depaul Mediators/Family Workers, either via Skype or in person
- External Clinical Supervision
- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model
- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner
- Access to a total rewards package including a health plan and generous pension contributions

What will ideally support your success as our Reconnect Worker?

- Significant experience working with young people and families in crisis and committed to working in an assets based way
- Experience of caseload management
- Experience of carrying out risk and needs assessments and support planning for clients
- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain impartiality
- Willingness and ability to travel independently and work from a number of different locations across the London

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Reconnect Worker then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Thursday 18th February 12:00pm

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Recruiting for a Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Lambeth!

GBP £22,927 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
- Support people who are struggling with medication concordance between the hours of 9am to 9pm 7 days a week
- Support people who are stepping down to more independence. This could be from registered to lower support accommodation; people returning to their homes after prolonged hospital admission
- Support to identify barriers to medication concordance
- Support to identify and achieve goals which may be towards medication self-management
- Provide administration and supervision support
- To increase the level of contact with people in their homes whose main requirement of support is connected to their medication
- To feedback to clinical team and other support providers progress with medication and other support needs and to quickly alert clinicians to any concerns
- To connect individuals, as appropriate, with other opportunities of social inclusion and support as part of the Living Well Network
- To develop links to community medication peer support
- To support the development of a more collaborative discussion with customers on how they are supported to receive medication

Key Responsibilities:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
- Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making
- Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- 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 Team Leader/ Manager

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
- Working well as part of a group or team as well as independently
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind
- 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
- Confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- At least a year of previous experience working in a Mental Health sector
- Excellent organisational skills
- Emotional resilience
- Able to assess risk
- Computer literate
- Self reflection
- Ability to work independently
- Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing people with mental health needs

Desirable:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website

Please Note: We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. IRMO reserves the right to close the Job-Ad as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Please do not send CVs as we do not shortlist from CVs. The role is temporarily home-based due to Covid-19, we require candidates to be available to work from an office-based location at any time. 

The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality advice and coaching services to support participants to secure and/or progress in employment and for developing relationships with local partners to enable participants to access employment, training, and volunteering opportunities.

• Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed-term until September 2021
• Pay band: £25,052 (pro-rata)
• Annual leave: 30 days per year (pro-rata)
• Deadline to apply: Rolling 

Recruiting a Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Newham!

GBP 22,500 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Key Responsibilities:

Behaviour Analysis:
- You are liable to observing and monitoring the customer's behaviours, the duration, the intensity, and the damage, as well as factors that may alleviate or trigger the behaviour
- You are responsible in planning appropriate intervention to modify and resolve the behaviour
- You require superb interpersonal and relationship skills and must have the capacity to handle psychologically behavioural changes
- You understand and collaborate with the different support organizations accessible in the community
- You exhibit a concrete basis in behavioural analysis
- You will have ability and skill to present and feedback to other professionals in a formal settings
- Reports possible cases of abuse, neglect or endangerment appropriately
- Actively participates in the reviewing and the designing behavioural interventions plans.
- Implements behaviour support plans
- Measures goals and objectives of behaviour support plans to ensure they are being met
- Communicates with parents and care managers in regard to customer's progress in the absence of management
- Analyses the behavioural interventions to determine their success
- Assists customers in identifying inappropriate behaviours and develop better behaviour alternatives.
- Assists newly recruited staff in facilitating behavioural interventions
- Maintains up to date accurate records of customer's, service being provided and behavioural data

Other Responsibilities:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
- 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
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker.
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times.
- Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the support workers / management
- Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service.
- 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.

Substance Misuse; Caseloads; temp job

Your new company

You will be joining an established organisation which places the service user at the heart of everything they do. This organisation is focused on supporting vulnerable people in the community. This organisation primarily supports service users are whose lives have been held back by a range of social deprivation, poverty and addictions.

Your new role

• Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey;
• Managing large caseloads in excess of 70
• Must have experience working within a prescribing service with clients addicted to Opiate Substances.
• Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral;
• Must have worked and have experience with prescribing practices and clients addicted to opiate substances;
• Managing large caseload of clients who are addicted to opiate substances;
• Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community;
• Promoting carer, service user and community involvement;
• Providing advocacy for access to partnership services;
• Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination

Please note we are also recruiting for all areas in London and the Home Counties

What you'll need to succeed

• Must have experience working within substance misuse services
• Must have Hays Enhanced DBS or registered on the Update Portal
• Available within a weeks notice

What you'll get in return

Full time hours
Weekly pay

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Do you have the experience and enthusiasm to become our Education Development Officer? 

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual with the skill and the will to own and improve their educational products, and to support trainers to provide an excellent educational experience.

You will have a background in education & training or learning & development and must be able to take initiative and offer solutions to support the delivery and development of a number of specialist educational products and projects. You will be required to maintain and improve your products in digital based systems and be confident in programme administration.

You will be a committed team player who is keen to offer excellent support to our learners and members. You will be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. You will have a proactive attitude and able to work efficiently within defined processes.

This is a permanent role for 35 hours per week.

For a full job description go to the FSRH website

Starting Salary: £26,268gpa.

About us

The FSRH are the largest UK professional membership organisation working at the heart of sexual and reproductive health, supporting healthcare professionals to deliver high quality care. We believe that access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right. This is why we are working together with our members and partners to shape better sexual and reproductive health for all. Our strategy sets our priorities until 2025. 

How to apply

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are also happy to consider requests for flexible working. 

Please send a tailored CV and covering letter of up to 2 sides no later than 9am, Wednesday 10 March

Your cover letter should outline why you are applying for the role, and how you meet the person specification criteria.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 March and will take place on Zoom.

We hope to appointment somebody to start as soon as possible

Fixed term contract until end of March 2022

City of London

Ref: LWOT-0221

We are recruiting a Lead Worker to join our City Outreach Team. The team forms a significant part of the borough’s complement of services working with rough sleepers. The City Outreach team works to rapidly reduce the number of people rough sleeping in the borough, by providing short sharp interventions to support people to access accommodation, and ensure that the appropriate support is in place to sustain this.

This role will enable you to use your existing knowledge and experience to move into a role where you will have more influence and responsibility within a team, to work towards quick outcomes, to support rough sleepers off the streets. Working in this team will give you an opportunity to make a real difference to rough sleeping.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a caseload of rough sleepers, identifying the quickest and most appropriate route off the street, and devising a plan to achieve this, while holding a caseload of your own.
• Conducting regular outreach shifts, with volunteers and partner agencies.
• Representing the team at multi-agency meetings such as Task & Targeting meetings.
• Identifying gaps in provision and researching new pathways off of the streets for a variety of rough sleepers, including those with no recourse to public funds.
• Accurately recording all work done.

At Thames Reach we are driven and committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery to vulnerable people.

With the help of our experienced senior staff and management, you will be supported and trained to use your strong communication and creative problem-solving skills, to enable you to create and deliver options for people where these may be hard to find. You will receive regular supervision from experienced staff who will both guide your work and encourage and facilitate your personal development. 

To be successful you’ll need to have:

• Experience in working with rough sleepers or vulnerable adults and supporting them to access services.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills in order to remain strongly outcome focused, with the ability to coordinate a high number of cases and complete tasks promptly and efficiently.
• Commitment to working in a challenging environment with the ability to be highly flexible throughout the working day.
• Good communication skills and confidence in public speaking when representing Thames Reach to external organisations and forming strong working relationships with partners; being able to challenge them when required.Strong IT skills with the ability use Outlook, online recording systems, Excel, and Word, using a tablet and a smart phone.

These roles will involve office and street-based work in the City of London. The role includes working shifts on a rota that covers Monday-Sunday.

As well as a great working environment, we also offer:

• Support to develop your leadership and strategic skills.
• A contributory pension scheme, tuition aid and management specific training.
• 29 days holiday and 8 paid bank holidays.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Our partner has emerged as a key targeted healthcare service provider in Cambodia. In addition to offering treatments, it runs an education programme for nurses and doctors in-country. They are seeking a Head of Finance to oversee their finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain an effective finance function, ensuring a sound control environment and reviewing, improving & streamlining accounting & financial management processes as required.  
• Manage compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Lead on the preparation of the annual organisational budget and long-term forecasts.
• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting for the Executive Committee, Board, internal departments and external stakeholders, including donors.
• Risk management
• Undertake special projects, including support with a new system implementation and lead on the introduction of a fee-based service.

Person Specification

• Experienced senior finance professional, with strong technical background, a commercial mind, and experience developing financial management strategies in complex environments.
• Strong analytical background, with experience in financial modelling and analysis.
• Experience of system implementation, and strong computing skills.
• Experience of grant management in a complex NGO, knowledge of developing bids & proposals, grant compliance, management & reporting is highly desirable.
• Strong finance business partner, ability to work effectively with the executive team, junior staff and a variety of external stakeholders, including donors and government officials.  
• Experience of working in the healthcare sector is highly desirable.
• Able to provide leadership, culturally sensitive, resilient, flexible and self-motivated.

This role is based in Cambodia.