Introduction

Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity providing practical help, support and training to people who have been homeless and suffering from addiction. It runs a homeless drop-in, a Recovery Hub (which includes an abstinence-based residential recovery hostel, an Addictions Counselling Programme, and a Training & Development Programme), supported houses and two social enterprises supporting people in recovery from addictions to put their lives back together. Our integrative approach is based on the ‘Recovery Capital’ methodology and is a whole-person approach, which considers physical, cultural, social, human, and spiritual factors and assets.

In employment we actively seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills, and potential, promoting equality for all, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.  We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. (Sources - Equal Opportunities Policy 2.2 (i) and (v)).  SCT is a growing organisation with opportunities for people with good motivational skills and high levels of initiative.

About the role

The Housing First Support Worker provides person-centered and housing-related support, information, and advice to residents of SCT’s Housing First for Recovery service. The Housing First Support Worker acts as the key worker for a small group of Housing First residents. The anticipated ratio is one staff member to six residents, although this may vary through the life of the project.

Residents of Housing First will be single people who are rough sleeping, homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness; they may present as challenging and are likely to have multiple and complex needs which make finding, securing, and maintaining accommodation extremely difficult.

Staff will work to engage with residents and potential residents who have a history of disengaging from services, using a variety of techniques and approaches to build and develop a supportive working relationship. Staff will help residents meet their personalised goals, make informed decisions, and achieve a greater level of stability and independence.

All activity will be underpinned by the following Housing First Principles:

1. People have the right to a home
2. Flexible support is provided for as long as it is needed
3. Housing and support are separate
4. People have choice and control over all aspects of their lives
5. The service is based upon people’s strengths, goals, and aspirations
6. An active engagement approach is used
7. A harm reduction approach is used.

Staff may work alongside peer mentors who, as former users of services, may be able to provide additional advice and support to Housing First residents.

Staff are expected to be available to support Housing First for Recovery residents during usual working hours (Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm) although may be required to work outside of the conventional working week on occasion.  

Role and Responsibilities

• Work with Housing First residents to help them articulate their goals and aspirations offering personal, therapeutic, and emotional support. The work will be informed by core Housing First principles.
• Undertake comprehensive needs and risk assessments with each allocated resident.
• Adopt a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and Trauma Informed Care (TIC) approach to supporting Housing First for Recovery residents, including use of learning from PIE and TIC training and Reflective Practice.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Housing First residents to enable person-centered support, promoting personal choice and wellbeing. This will be done through regular contact, including visits to residents’ homes and appropriate community settings.
• Be adaptive and flexible, resilient to challenges and rejections, to support the stability and progression of Housing First residents to achieve personalised outcomes.
• Liaise with accommodation providers and actively encourage Housing First residents to move into appropriate Housing First accommodation of their choice.
• Identify barriers to acquiring and maintaining accommodation and provide support, including practical help with furniture, benefits advice, budgeting, neighbour relations and liaising with landlords.
• Support tenants to register with a GP, dentist, and optician and in addressing any immediate and longer-term physical and mental health concerns.
• Support tenants in the best use of personalised budgets to purchase items identified as needed (e.g., furniture, appliances, clothes, etc.).
• Offer advice, guidance, and support on ways in which substance misuse and other harmful activities can be practiced more safely. This includes anticipating and supporting the reduction of harmful challenges while maximising opportunities.
• Support residents in attending AA/NA and taking first steps to address their substance misuse issues.
• Be empowered and persistent in advocating for residents to access all services, including reconciliation work with agencies, if required.
• Develop, maintain and coordinate effective working relationships with external agencies, promoting effective communication for and about residents ensuring the Housing First project is widely known and promoted.
• With tenants’ agreement, liaise with other agencies to facilitate access to support, including recovery from addiction, offending and criminal justice, health and mental health, domestic abuse, welfare and housing benefits, debit, child and adult protection, employment, training, and volunteering.
• Identify cases requiring further help (specialist advice, alternative support) referring and supporting engagement as appropriate.
• Support residents to accessing the suite of additional SCT services run by our Drop-In team such as art, gardening, IT, pre-abstinence, and women’s groups.
• Support residents to access community resources to develop positive peer networks and meaningful leisure opportunities, including social, recreational, sport, faith, learning and arts.
• Regularly review people’s support plans to update, record and monitor progress.
• Promote and encourage peer involvement with the service.
• Maintain accurate monitoring and evaluation records using InForm, including detailed information on people worked with.
• Actively participate in achieving targets as set by the Housing First/Drop-in Manager.
• Contribute to regular reports on the service and its evaluation as required.
• Strengthen links and relationships with other SCT projects.
• Occasional lone working with high-risk people.
• Actively engage with supervision with line manager, including review of training needs.
• To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of high-quality support.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the role.

Key Outcomes

1. As a result of being housed and supported, residents lead less chaotic lives.
2. As a result of improved self-confidence and resilience, residents are empowered to make their own choices in all aspects of their lives.
3. Residents have improved physical health.
4. Residents have improved mental health.
5. Residents have increased networks of support

Closing date Sunday 21st February

Interviews to take place W.c. 1st March

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

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

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

Our mission at YUSU is simple - we provide representation, opportunities and run services for all 18,000+ students at the University of York.

YUSU provides free, professional, independent and confidential advice and support to students at the University of York. Our Advice and Support Centre (ASC) is the Students' Union's one-stop shop for any student with academic or welfare concerns or experiencing difficulties with student life.

Working closely with partners at the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), the University of York’s principal postgraduate representative body, we are recruiting two Academic and Welfare Development Coordinators to provide students with information, advice, support and representation on a wide range of academic and welfare issues.

This is an exciting time to join us, with both YUSU and the GSA currently reviewing the longer term advice service provision and how we can work to further improve our collective advice provision for all students.

Your work will range from in-depth case work and supporting students through University processes and policies, to one-off appointments; it can cover anything from academic progression and appeals issues to student misconduct or complaints. Your work is key in helping all students understand and exercise their rights, and to navigate challenging times or unforeseen events.

With responsibility for your own case work, you will be line managed by the Advice and Welfare Manager with one of the advisers working partly in the GSA, also reporting into the GSA CEO on postgraduate matters. You’ll work closely with student voice colleagues to ensure that the lessons from our advice work inform the Unions’ policy work. The role also includes working closely with key University services and departments and developing and maintaining working relationships with local referral partners and organisations. At present the ASC and GSA advice teams are largely working remotely; while this is likely to continue for the foreseeable future we envisage moving back to the dedicated YUSU student advice centre and GSA office on the University's Heslington West campus as soon as it is safe and practical to do so.

Applicants should be self-motivated with a proactive and flexible approach. The post holders will be able to present information clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, and be able to develop a clear working knowledge of a range of University policies and procedures. An understanding of advice work and ability to deal sensitively with enquiries from a diverse range of individuals, and manage potentially difficult or emotional situations calmly and confidently, is important.

2 positions are available x 1.0 FTE- one role is permanent; the other is a 3-6 month temp to perm role to be based with colleagues in our partner Union the GSA for 2 days each week.

Applications will close at midday on 25th January 2021

Interviews will take place on 29th January & 1st February 2021

Do you have a genuine interest in supporting people to rebuild their lives and the ability to empathise with others?

About the role

We have an opportunity in our Westminster Move on and Resettlement Service (MORS) supporting clients across a range of semi-independent properties. The service has 9 different houses set in the community, and is home to clients who have been referred through Westminster Rough Sleepers Pathway; and who have a history of long term rough sleeping.

As a Complex Needs Worker leading on substance use, you will work in an asset based way and build meaningful relationships with clients; bringing out skills that will help them to live independently; your key responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of the Westminster Move-On and Resettlement team to create and maintain an environment of person-centred support for clients with complex needs.

• Help create a safe environment in which clients who have experienced complex trauma are able to build their confidence and discover opportunities for positive change, in line with Psychologically Informed Environment principles and St Mungo’s Framework.

• Identify, develop and maintain external relationships that increase accessibility to support within Westminster for clients with complex needs.

• Providing support and training to other team members and acting as a role model for the service.

• Working on the weekly shift rota including weekends and bank holidays.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of substance use and ideally one of the following; Mental health, Trauma Informed Care and/or Psychologically Informed Environments. To be successful in this role you will also require:

• A genuine interest and commitment to aims of St Mungo’s and our client group

• The ability to maintain enthusiasm for a high level of contact with clients on a day to day basis.

• An understanding of a Person Centred approach that goes with a non-judgemental way of working with people who have been homeless, and have perhaps had negative experiences of services.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others whilst managing your own time.

• The ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills.

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%.

For this role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday. 

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 3 February 2021

Interview and assessments on: 16-17 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.

SUPPORT WORKER, LHRSP FLOATING SUPPORT BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE, FRWK03 £16,915 - £18,430 FTE, Permanent, 37HPW

LHRSP Floating Support Service is a community based support service for people with complex needs. The services cover Boston, South Holland, East Lindsey, South Kesteven and Lincoln.

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker position to cover the Boston area with remote working.

We work in partnership with the local Vulnerable Adult Panels and Team Around the Adult providing support to people to address key problems with money and/or housing, help them develop knowledge, skills and resilience to remain safe, and live independently in their own home.

In this role you will work alongside the Support Planner; assessing service user needs and plan individually tailored support for people to help them achieve their goals. You will be expected to work effectively within a small team, delivering an excellent service along with the Support Planner.

You will be expected to have a good working knowledge of the needs of people struggling with their mental health, as well as benefits, housing law, debt support and issues related to the person’s ability to live independently.

You must have a current driving licence and access to a car in order to cover multiple bases across various locations within the districts.

For more information please contact: Kerrianne Heath 

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

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Support Worker

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

Salary:                     £23,690 per annum

Location:                 Upper Norwood, Young people service

Contract:                 Fixed Term until 31 May 2021

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

Benefits:   

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

a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development programme, 

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

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

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

occupational sick pay

contributory group pension scheme

free life assurance

cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

About the Role

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

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

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

Plan what they want to achieve and take appropriate action

Take part in activities and opportunities that generate aspiration and confidence

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

About You

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

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

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

About Evolve Housing + Support

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

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

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

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

Your application

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

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

Covid Statement

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

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

You've got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker. 

Right now, our Supported Housing and Community Support service in Kendal is looking for someone like you to help people in the community to concentrate on their personal goals and aspirations. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That's why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it's helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you're caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. 

There are two roles available. Both roles are permanent, requiring the individual to work part-time at 30 hours per week. 

The salary for this role is £17,004.00 per annum, with progression up to £17,230.00 per annum (pro-rata 30 hours per week).

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 1st February 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received). 

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

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.

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

LGBTQU+ Youth Support Worker

Crawley, West Sussex, UK

Fixed Term 6-month contract

12 hours per week

£19,240 per annum (pro-rata)

£6,156 per annum (actual)

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer (LGBTQ+) Youth Support Worker* to provide support for LGBTQ+ and unsure young people between the ages of 11-25.

This role will be based at the newly established Crawley YAC (Youth Advice Centre) located at Crawley Foyer, working in partnership with Crawley LGBTQU+ to develop the pilot project. The workload of the role will be split between supporting residents in the Foyer and the wider Crawley community. Both weekly youth group session will be delivered in the evenings on weekdays; the remaining delivery hours may be delivered flexibly.

The post holder will be responsible for planning and facilitating two weekly youth groups for 11-15 year-olds and for 16-25 year-olds. Through the youth groups, the post holder will support young people to access specialist support services including emotional health, sexual health, housing and LGBTQU+ support, following up with 1:1 support as required.

Applicants must be experienced in working with children and young people who identify as LGBTQU+, have an excellent knowledge of the challenges faced by LGBTQU+ children and young people and have a good knowledge of local services in Crawley. Applicants will ideally have at least a Level 2 Youth Work qualification or equivalent qualification relevant to the role.

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

If you are an applicant interested in this post and would like an informal discussion having read the job pack, you can speak to the Recruiting Manager. Please email recruitment @ymcadlg. org and your query will be forwarded.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date for applications: Monday 1st February at 9am

Interview date: To be confirmed

To apply, please visit our website.

Please note that we do not accept CVs. When submitting your application please save your application form as ‘your full name APPLICATION’ and put the job title/location in the email subject line. Please submit your application as a Word document where or PDF (we cannot accept Pages) via email.

Prospectus are excited to be working with the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) to help recruit for a new Development Co-ordinator to focus on fundraising from institutional funders. IBAHRI works with the global legal community to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession worldwide.

This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis paying £33,000 to £35,000 per annum to be home based during the pandemic with an eventual return to the Central London Office at least part-time.

The IBAHRI is seeking an experienced hands-on development professional to prospect, cultivate and steward donor relationships and manage programme design and application processes. As IBAHRI Development Co-ordinator, the individual will work directly with Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, the IBAHRI Director, to conceptualise and execute the Institute's income generating strategy, and with Programme Teams to gestate, design and articulate new and continuing programmes, projects and interventions.

Successful candidates will be well-seasoned and versatile fundraising professionals with a rounded experience of winning grants and securing donations from institutional donors, trusts and foundations, and other types of funders. They should have a solid track record of working successfully with institutional donors and trusts and foundations, and have some demonstrable exposure to working with other donor types, such as major donors or corporate funders.

We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

Main Purpose of Job

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest, working in partnership with Turning Point and Antidote, provide the City and Hackney Recovery service.  The service is based in each of City and Hackney’s neighbourhoods in order to be accessible, local and inclusive.  A full integrated service, shaped by the community needs and voices of service users, carers, families, communities, all staff and volunteers will contribute to recovery, social inclusion and improving the quality of life of all our service users in the City of London and Hackney borough. The service has three elements:  Out There, Everywhere- specialist outreach, in reach and engagement, Building Blocks- low, medium and hi intensity support pathways, and Get Connected- building on our local, person and shared assets to provide recovery capital and peer support. This role will lead community research on local issues that can affect substance use, enabling better targeting of resources to meet unmet demand or need in different localities. The role will also support service development through developing feedback channels and engaging with local communities to ensure the service offer is responsive.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• To hold a caseload to support people with recovery from addiction and prevent substance use
• To deliver MindCHWF psychosocial interventions 
• Developing strength-based recovery plans with individuals that are comprehensive, person-centred and individualised based on a clear assessment of that individual’s needs and circumstances   
• Involving individuals and their family/advocates in the planning of the individual’s care  
• Completing accurate, person-centred and individualised risk assessments  
•  Holding frequent key work sessions  
• Providing person-centred care that reflects the rights, preferences and choices of individuals in an environment that is safe, healthy and maintains the individual’s dignity and well-being  
•  Administering prescriptions in accordance with stated policy and procedure and the client’s needs  
• Providing an environment that is free from abuse or neglect, observing agreed safeguarding practices 
• Identifying and promoting appropriate opportunities for individuals to engage with their community. (g. Employment, Training and Education, volunteering etc)  
• Reviewing and monitoring the individual’s recovery through regular recovery plan reviews that ensure continued relevance of interventions.  Engaging in regular 1-2-1 supervision and clinical team meetings 

To apply, please visit our website and complete the application form and email to HR. No late applications will be accepted unless an extension is needed as a reasonable adjustment for disability. Should this be the case, please email HR to let us know. Interviews will be held the second week of February.

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please make sure you fill out the Equal Opportunities portion of the application form. 

We at Mind CHWF want to assure you that your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. It always has been, and it will continue to be, as we refine our policies and internal processes. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice. 

The Role

DHI is an award winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and well-being of their community. We are looking for applicants who will share our passion for our values, and our commitment to our client groups and our local communities.

We are recruiting for a Drug and Alcohol Practitioner to join DHI in South Gloucestershire to support clients within the area who are experiencing problematic use of drugs and alcohol.

This exciting, and rewarding role is based within GP Practices and our community hubs across South Gloucestershire. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing 1:1 support and delivering groups to support our clients in achieving their goals.

You will be joining an experienced and enthusiastic Primary Care Team that work hard to support each other, deliver an exceptional service to clients and meet our contract requirements.

If you’ve got experience or an interest of working in the substance misuse field and share DHI’s values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please contact Hannah Brittain, Primary Care Service Lead, for an informal discussion.

How To Apply

Please use the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application Form and Skills Form and send to HR before Midday Tuesday 2nd February 2021. More iformation available on the DHI website

Carers Federation Ltd is a national charity and Company Limited by Guarantee established 1992 to empower carers, the people ffor whom they are and the wider community.The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees elected by our membership.

Our Action for Young Carers service helps Young people aged 5-18 to deal with emotional, practical and physical pressures which come with life as a Young Carer.We want a confident, conscientious and entusiastic individual with previous experious of working with Children to join our team.

As part of a small team of support workers you will closely work with Young Carers and their families across Nottingham City, providing assistance, information and one to one support.You will offer appropriate interventions to meet the identied needs of the individual and or family including liasion with internal services and external services organisations and agencies.

You will be ex[ected to facilitate toand deliver group activities during school holidays and at least one evening a week during term time.You will work wihtin Nottingham City Safeguarding Board Policies and procedures alongside those of Carers Federation.

It is essential that you a driver and car user as the role entails travel throughout Nottingham City and you will need to transport Young Carers to and from various activities. 

Due to the current situation with Coronavirus you will be required to temporaily work from home

This post is subject to medical , refernce and enhanced DBS checks.

Striving to promote equality and diversity throughout our service

Closing Date: Thursday 11th February 2021

Carers Federation operation a smoke free site policy. Smoking is not permitted on any on any of our premises.

City Hearts was founded in 2005, beginning with a single home to help women with life controlling issues, shortly after we welcomed our first survivor of modern slavery. Since then, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support women with life controlling issues. We are passionate about restoring the lives of those we support, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Integration Support Programme (ISP) Worker. The ISP is an innovative programme which is designed to fill the gaps around existing Survivor Support, to make sure that no survivor’s needs go unmet. Your role would be to facilitate the smooth running of this service in the form of administration and regular phone calls with ISP clients, in order to build and maintain client rapport with the service, while also capturing their support needs.

• To process new referrals and introduce clients to the Integration Support Programme service.

• To complete fortnightly and monthly client ‘check-in’ calls to build rapport and capture client support needs.

• To make regular referrals to the Victim Care Contract ‘Reach-in’ service.

• To measure client progression by completing Freedom Assessments with them.

• To occasionally signpost clients to appropriate local services.

• To participate in team meetings.

• To attend regular supervision meetings with Line Manager.

• To provide occasional support to other programmes within the same department, including Bright Future, Reach-in and Health and Wellbeing.

• To adhere to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts.

Would you like to join our delivery teams working on a variety of dynamic and motivational employability contracts? We have fantastic opportunities for Skills & Development Advisers to join our friendly and hardworking teams.  We work with both unemployed adults as well as with young people to provide careers information, advice and guidance and personal support to those at risk of becoming NEET. 

This role involves:  

• Individual diagnostic advice work;  

• Individual information, advice and support work;  

• Delivering dynamic personal development and career management courses to groups;  

• Meeting required contractual performance targets.  

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:  

• Experience of working with adults or young people, on a 1:1 basis or in groups;   

• Experience of delivering Careers Information, Advice and Guidance;  

• Ability to manage a caseload of individuals;  

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working partnerships;  

• Ability to keep accurate and up to date records with a good attention to detail;  

• Ability to achieve targets and meet deadlines; 

• A flexible approach to working hours. 

We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates who have previous experience working with unemployed adults.Whilst not essential for delivery of all contracts, applications would be particularly welcome from practitioners qualified to level 4 or level 6 in careers information, advice and guidance

Closing date: 9am Friday 29th January 2021. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.