• Salary £23,062 per annum.
• Start date December 2020 (flexible)
• Rochdale area – must be able to travel
• PPE provided for all roles
• Internal and external applicants considered

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference to someone’s life? Do you have experience of working with vulnerable adults with complex needs and requirements? Do you want to help vulnerable people to live fully and enjoy their lives?

As a full/part time support worker, you will assist in the delivery of 1:1 and group support which works toward achieving positive outcomes for our tenants.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, great at building relationships, motivated, willing to get stuck in, committed and reliable. The role of a support worker is highly demanding and you will be working to address complex needs and challenging behaviour by providing assertive, consistent and enabling support to people with complex mental health problems, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, learning disabilities and substance misuse issues. We deliver service 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Essential

• Experience of, or relevant qualification in health and safety (e.g. IOSH)
• An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and / or experience in a relevant field are essential.
• Car driver and use of a car
• Understanding of professional boundaries
• Basic IT skills using word and smart phone for electronic notes
• Flexible approach to working – willing to work evenings and weekends.

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our North Somerset Team on a full-time basis across our dispersed accommodation. There are 2 members of team working with 24 residents across Weston-Super-Mare. We are very proud of our services and helping residents is at the heart of everything we do.

The team works with low support needs aged 18-30 years old who are impacted or threatened by homelessness in North Somerset in our temporary accommodation for between 6-12 months.  This could include single people, pregnant ladies, or small families.

The role involves working with benefits (housing benefits, universal credits, PIP and other), bills, exploring options around education, training and employment, writing support plans and risk assessment, budgeting, engaging with other professionals, working towards move-on from temporary accommodation. 

This role is being offered on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week working on a rota basis, covering hours between 8.00am to 8.00pm. Due to the nature of this role, a full valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle is essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are looking for someone who is motivated to make a positive contribution to the lives of the people we support and a “can do” approach to their work. Are you prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome for your residents? Experience in a similar role would be desirable, however what is most important is having a passion for helping people in the local community.

To be considered for this role:

- You will have empathy and understanding of the needs of residents who are experiencing homelessness and the barriers they face.
- Have an understanding or experience, of issues surrounding homelessness and good awareness of associated risks this may bring such as alcohol and substance misuse, mental health, self-harm, offending behaviour
- Have understanding or experience of debt management
- Network building to be able to source accommodation options and opportunities for residents. 
- Be resilient with the ability to be open and responsive to the challenging needs of residents and commissioners of the service
- Have an understanding, or experience, of lone working
- Have a knowledge and understanding of welfare and housing benefits
- Have the ability to motivate and engage residents in the  service and their pathway to independence.
- Be able to adapt your style and be able to ‘think on the spot’ when reacting to difficult situations.
- Understand the impact of trauma and can show us you have experience of or the ability to provide high-quality support whilst managing challenging situations.
- Committed to LiveWest values and bring enthusiasm and willingness within all aspects of the role and service.
- Have good IT skills, excellent interpersonal skills and understand the importance of working within equal opportunities, safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines.
- Be able to communicate on different levels both verbally and in writing.
- Take ownership and responsibility.

The most important part of this role is to have pride in your work and have a positive attitude, a proactive approach and the confidence to support a diverse range of people.  You will be able to balance your passion and commitment with good organisational skills, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries. 
In return, we provide a generous entitlement to paid holiday increasing with length of service, a pension scheme, a healthcare cash back plan, and great opportunities and support to develop your career.

At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone.  We own and manage 37,000 homes across the South West, from Cornwall to Gloucestershire.
 
We take the time to listen to, understand and learn from our customers.  We focus on thriving as a business and employer, so we can deliver more homes and even better services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

OASIS SESSIONAL YOUTH WORKER (FEMALE*)

Based at London Waterloo, SE1

Part-Time, 3 hours per week (Thursday), 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Salary £1,785 per annum (£11.44 per hour including London Weighting)

Want a rewarding job?

Want a life changing experience?

Want to make a difference in your community?

Oasis Hub Waterloo in central London are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sessional Youth Worker for Hub Youth projects.

This is a part-time role for a year, and we would need you to commit to the following:

• 3 hours per week (term time only)
• 6-9pm Thursdays
• 1 year contract

You will be well supported by a team of youth work professionals.  We are looking for passion, creativity, commitment, fun, positive role modelling, love and hope.  If you have any relevant qualifications or certificates (e.g. Youth Work, Food Hygiene, Football Coaching) or just a passion to get involved with the young people in the community, this is a great opportunity to get some work experience and leadership skills.

*This role has an occupational requirement for applicants to be female. This is due to the majority of one-to-one work being with female young people, many of whom are deemed as at-risk and vulnerable.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

This is a rolling recruitment campaign and interviews will take place as applications are submitted, so please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

The Marylebone Project is one of the UK’s largest providers of services for women experiencing homelessness. Those we support are often affected by substance misuse, unemployment, domestic violence and mental health issues. Whatever their story, we aim for the same ending; self-esteem, employment and independent living. We do this by providing shelter, education opportunities, spiritual space and events in a welcoming and secure environment.

We are looking for a fantastic Support Worker to join our team and provide trauma-informed support for women in the next stage of their journey. You will be someone who is passionate and experienced in shaping and delivering great support for vulnerable people, and work in a dynamic, positive and creative way to achieve the best outcomes for those you serve.  Ideally, you will have experience of working within a Psychologically Informed Environment and would have had experience supporting those with complex needs. 

To apply: Please see our Job Description and fill out the Application Form (available to download on our website) and email your application to our recruitment email.Please note we do not accept CV's.

Salary: £28,902 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Application deadline: 8.00am Monday 7 December 2020

Interview date: TBC

DBS: An enhanced DBS check required and compliance with Church Army’s safeguarding policies. Safeguarding training will be required. 

Occupational Requirement:  *Positions are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Physical requirement: The job regularly involves walking throughout the Project, which is based over 2 sites 100m apart, over a number of floors with stair access. There is also a requirement to travel across London for meetings and service user support. Physical mobility and ability to carry smaller items are required as essential.

We are looking for a Support Worker with a good knowledge of (or interest in) homelessness and housing legislation and welfare benefits, to provide support to clients with complex needs, enabling them to sustain their accommodation and thrive in the community.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

We operate a thriving client-focused Hub of services in Sheffield, where people can access a range of advice and support provision, all from a city centre location. Our aim is to empower clients to make decisions and take action for themselves by providing legal advice, referrals and signposting, advocacy and practical support. There are currently around 60 individuals working in the Hub.

Shelter Sheffield Hub are continuing to support people, working within government guidance for keeping safe during the coronavirus pandemic. We are mainly working remotely, with some limited client contact – whilst maintaining social distancing and at all times the health and safety of all clients and staff is paramount. We are constantly reviewing our processes against government guidance.

About the role
As a Support Worker you’ll undertake comprehensive housing needs and risk assessments so that the client’s housing-related support needs are fully identified. Providing flexible support, including support in people’s homes and a variety of settings, you’ll develop an outcome focused support plan with the client as well as developing, maintaining and coordinating effective working relationships.

About you
We’re looking for someone with proven experience of working with vulnerable people or those with multiple and complex needs. With demonstrable knowledge of homelessness, housing welfare benefits and safeguarding frameworks, you will be able to use Microsoft Office applications. You’ll also have a proactive and resilient approach, excellent relationship building skills and a flair for adapting your influencing style. A full driving licence, access to a vehicle and relevant insurance is essential.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

We are recruiting for a children’s support worker to work across (no.) refuges for those who experience violence against women and girls in location.

We are looking to recruit a female* candidate with experience in working with children and a recognised qualification such as an NNEB, QCF or NVQ level 3.  You will be responsible for organising and providing play activities for children and will work closely with location workers to provide practical information and assistance to women about local services for children, such as play schemes, nursery or schools.

The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting women and children escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence against women and girls.  You will have good communication and team work skills and be able to use your own initiative.  You will show strong organisational and administration skills. 

The ability to build a rapport and trust with children and their mothers is essential in this work. Experience of supporting children and families who have experienced domestic violence or other forms of violence against women and girls is desirable.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Closing Date: 29 November 2020

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

LOROS Hospice is a local charity and every year we care for over 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We deliver free, high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients, their family and carers.

The following vacancy has arisen within the Fundraising Department who play a significant part in raising over £6 million each year through voluntary income.

Supporter Engagement Co-Ordinator (Young People) Salary range £20,000 to £25,000 per annum (depending upon experience) 37.5 hours per week 

LOROS is a much-loved charity with a broad supporter base; we pride ourselves on creating meaningful, life-long relationships with supporters of all ages. With a focus on individuals, organisations, clubs and educational facilities across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. LOROS is now looking for an energetic, fun and positive, ‘people-person’ to join our Supporter Engagement Team and work specifically with young people. As a Supporter Engagement Co-Ordinator you’ll provide the motivation, inspiration, encouragement and support that our young fundraisers and volunteers need to enjoy their fundraising and raise as much as possible. You will be pro-active in generating new contacts and building long-term relationships with individuals, groups and organisations. Throughout 2021 you will be instrumental in delivering the Rocket Round Leicester (RRL) Learning Programme which has been specifically developed for schools, colleges and community groups. The RRL Learning Programme is a ‘launch pad’ for the Supporter Engagement Co-Ordinator to build relationships and create lasting legacies As a member of the Supporter Engagement Team and wider Fundraising Department, you will be actively involved in the planning and delivery of Supporter Engagement Events and Campaigns as well as awareness raising activities such as delivering talks, presentations, arranging, and carrying out tours of the Hospice to visitors. The ideal applicant will be passionate and committed with a great work ethic. The applicant will be willing and able to work long hours over weekend and evenings. Due to the nature of the role you should have access to transport.

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 wellbeing of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual to join our high performing team of drug and alcohol workers. Following a successful implementation of this new team, we are embarking on the next phase of the project to increase the number of service users receiving treatment within primary care. Could you support a busy team to develop and implement systems and processes that will maximise time spent supporting clients? This would be in addition to working alongside the team leader to support the transfer of clients into primary care.

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 Friday 4th December 2020. Please visit the DHI website for further information. 

Community Activities Project Ealing (CAPE) is a dynamic organisation that, by its very nature is required to change as the needs of the people with complex mental health issues in our communities change and the external environment evolves. Over our 23-year history, every aspect of our services has developed and been adapted to meet the articulated needs of our client group. We have been brave and creative in testing and piloting new models of working, that have enabled CAPE to reach out and bridge the gap in provision of those with complex mental health issues in Ealing.

Cape is working in partnership with the Women’s Wellness Zone (Ealing RISE) to provide a one-stop shop for women with complex support needs.  This service embraces a multi-agency approach to support women with mental health, offending behaviours, domestic abuse, substance misuse needs, sex working / trafficked.

The Women's One-stop Shop offers service users the following:

• Women-only space: drop-in, structured group work, and 1:1 support
• Access to support for physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to substitute prescribing and detoxification
• Testing and vaccination for Blood Borne Viruses (BBV)
• Proactive integrated case management including psycho-social interventions focusing on relationships and attitudes
• Dedicated IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate)
• Outreach engagement and access to a recovery community
• Support for those engaged in the criminal justice system 
• Access to legal advice and support via Release
• Sexual health advice and support
• Access to ETE, peer mentoring, service user involvement & volunteer schemes

You will be working on secondment to the Women’s Wellness Zone as part of a core staff team of five individuals. As the mental health specialist in the team, you will be working alongside the Team Leader, two substance misuse/sex work/offender specialists and IDVA (domestic violence and abuse specialist), offering an integrated service to vulnerable women who are at risk. You will be based at the Women’s Wellness Zone in Southall, Ealing. However, direct line management and supervision will be provided by Cape from its premises in Acton.

Visit our website for more information.

Closing date 29th November 2020 

Interview date 4th December 2020 

Elfrida Rathbone Camden is seeking to appoint a Course Leader to work with learners attending their OFSTED registered Leighton College, an FE provision for young people with a learning disability aged 16-25 years of age. The Course Leader will support the Education Manager in the planning, delivery and co-ordination of their Personal Development and Employability programmes. The postholder will also be the first port of call for Leighton College staff regarding student issues including behaviour, attendance, health and safety and safeguarding.

Role Description:

• To provide direct and regular supervision to Learning Support Assistants and Learning Mentor; setting targets, implementing guidelines and assisting with any issues individual team members may have, facilitate staff check-ins and team meetings.
• To arrange and facilitate student reviews as directed and to liaise with parents regarding issues affecting students.
• To support arrangements for internal verification including providing support to tutors in managing student evidence for accreditation and ensuring deadlines are met prior to submission. 
• To lead on delivery of one or more PSHE modules at Entry Level 1, 2 or 3 for at least 4 hours a week
• To plan and lead the delivery of initiatives to improve the quality and enhancement of the learning experience for students with a learning disability.
• To lead the ERC Learner Involvement Strategy delivered across Leighton College activities.
• To take part in Leighton Leadership Team meetings and to attend supervision, team meetings, training etc. as required.
• Take part in training and development opportunities identified by Director and Education Manager.
• To attend ERC Education, Learning and Training Subcommittee meetings and other Board meetings and discussions as directed by the Education Manager and Director.
• To maintain records as required by the Leighton College for tracking, monitoring and quality and audit purposes.
• To identify, report and respond to any safeguarding concerns following Elfrida Rathbone Camden’s Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policies, liaising with Education Manager and Safeguarding Manager. To follow all other Elfrida Rathbone Camden policies and procedures including those relating to Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity, and Health & Safety.
• To work flexibly as may be required by the needs of the organisation and carry out any other reasonable duties.
• All staff must be prepared to be flexible to enable attendance at events such as transition fairs, open days/open evenings or ERC publicity events which may take place in the evening or at weekends.
• Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Essential requirements:

• A professional qualification linked to the delivery of teaching and /or youth and community work.
• Experience of delivering or coordinating post-16 education, training or learning programmes.
• Confidence in management and supervision of staff in education.
• Significant experience of delivering services in diverse community settings to support disabled people.
• Experience of carrying out staff supervision.
• Knowledge of planning and delivering education and training services to meet OFSTED requirements.
• A sound knowledge of good practice and developments in the provision of education for young people with disabilities and SEN.
• Understanding of equal opportunities issues in education and social care and experience of taking action to address these.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Firm commitment to aims and values of Elfrida Rathbone Camden and to equal opportunity in all its aspects.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Be able to communicate and liaise with families/carers regarding the education and welfare of students.

Special conditions of service:Because of the nature of the post candidates are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended, pursuant to Section 4 (4) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates are required to give details of any convictions at the applications stage and are expected to disclose such information at the appointment interview.

Aumida is committed to promoting equal opportunities, encouraging applications from all members of the community. Candidates are shortlisted based on competencies and ability to do the job.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to the most suitable candidates. Please ensure that you have the relevant skills and experience for the role before you hit apply.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lead Adviser – System Strengthening to join our Strategic Growth team as our technical expert in this priority proposition area.

About the role

Education Development Trust’s work in System Strengthening involves advice, support and/or interventions intended to improve the effectiveness of bodies such as ministries or inspectorates (and their decentralised branches/implementation agencies at regional and local levels) which have oversight of education systems. It focuses on improving teaching and learning quality across the entire school system (at scale).

The key job objectives include:

• Acting as the senior technical expert for the delivery of consultancy assignments or large-scale programmes relevant to System Strengthening.
• Leading and managing teams for the delivery of consultancy assignments.
• Developing core methods, drawing out key insights and learnings from the roleholder’s at scale programme delivery work and drawing on wider international evidence including our public research.
• Leading or contributing to R&D projects and support R&D impact reporting where required.
• Supporting the embedding of core methods for System Strengthening, reporting to the Head of Consultancy Delivery, including methods statements and related assets.
• Ensuring new opportunities in System Strengthening are won using our core methods, where necessary quality assuring technical aspects of both consultancy and larger bids. 
• Representing the organisation as a genuine thought-leader in System Strengthening.
• Supporting the development of strong client relationships as a basis for growth, building direct relationships and support key stakeholders, including Regional Directors, to strengthen relationships with key clients.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the Trust’s business development strategy, supporting market analysis and strategy development, advising R&D and Research teams on trends and directions in international education relevant to System Strengthening. 

The successful post-holder will have:

• Demonstrable professional expertise related to education reform at scale and System Strengthening, with associated understanding of education policy and strategic planning, capacity development and reform processes internationally.
• Knowledge of the disciplines relevant to the operation of a consultancy business – business development, marketing, financial management, project management.
• Proven experience as a delivery expert in System Strengthening. 
• Significant experience of managing a portfolio of projects or a complex programme in the proposition area, with the ability to manage a changing portfolio in line with client needs.
• Experience of successful business and strategy development, including at least two of: market analysis, strategy development, product development, thought leadership and client positioning, client relationship management, proposal development, partnership development.
• Proven senior people management and leadership experience.
• Excellent representational, negotiation, influence and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to think strategically, investigating and delivering fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence at senior management level and to work collaboratively across organisational departments.

In return we offer 30 days annual leave, a 6% matched pension scheme, a range of voluntary benefits, excellent training, and family friendly policies to support flexible working.   

Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies early.
 

About the organisation
Education Development Trust is a leading education services charity working in over 80 countries.  We have over 50 years’ experience delivering high impact large-scale education programmes, influential consultancy and running and a global public education research programme. Together, these enable us to help transform school systems worldwide and fulfil Education Development Trust’s mission.

Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Are you looking for a fully flexible role? Want to manage your own hours? A role that fits around other commitments? or looking for a second income?If so come & join Sense as a Relief (Bank) Support Worker.

We are currently recruiting for confident & vibrant Relief (Bank) Support Workers in Stevenage. For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense are here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services. Working as a Support Worker at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment.

As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life that they choose; make choices, express themselves and live as independently as possible. Your person centred support and encouragement will assist the individuals to run their own home and access the local and wider community. You will be supporting with all aspects of life, including education, employment, social opportunities and life skills, while working towards agreed outcomes. You will aid the individuals to become active citizens of their community, to build relationships and friendships and help reduce isolation.

In return for your hard work you will receive:

Paid induction training
On-going development & training opportunities
Health & wellbeing support
Flexible working & family friendly policies

About you

Experience is not required for this role as we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives.

Working times do vary and will include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, sleep-ins & waking nights - Just let us know when you are available & we will accommodate. 

For an informal chat please contact the recruitment team.

To apply

No agencies please.

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates in relation to the Personal Specification; therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format please contact the Recruitment department as above.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

Job purpose:

To work as a key member of the team in delivering the Hertfordshire Complex Needs Service.  To lead and develop a team of staff within the service to deliver high quality person centred services as directed by the Team Leader and Operations Manager in line with Business Plan. To ensure Turning Point’s vision and values are embedded in the team.  To ensure all statutory requirements of the service specification are met.

Herts Young Homeless, Hertfordshire Mind Network and Turning Point work in partnership to  provide community support to people recovering from mental health issues and additional complex needs, including substance misuse and learning disabilities.

The service will offer a range of support to promote personal recovery and independence including:

• 1:1 outreach support from dedicated Keyworker/co-worker providing solution-focused support with practical issues including such as finances/housing/employment.
• Crisis Planning – promoting self-management through individuals building an understanding of their own triggers/coping strategies.
• Active Referrals/Signposting – working with individuals to identify resources/services to meet their needs and providing appropriate support to access these effectively.
• Group-work – delivering courses that support self-management recovery, including: Mindfulness/Assertiveness/Keeping Well/Stress Management/Problem Solving/Crisis Management.
• Peer Support – Strength-based approach concentrating on the inherent strengths of an individual to aid recovery and empowerment.
• Extended dual diagnosis support
• Whole family approach

Benefits of working for hyh:

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

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

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

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. Please tell us in your email if you wish to be considered for the full-time or part-time position. 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 December.

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.