Do you want to have a positive impact on young autistic learners and excellent career progression?

Ambitious College at West Thames College is proud to be an Ofsted ‘Good' college, supporting learners aged 16-25, in particular those who may have received all manner of set-backs in and outside of education.  We are looking for SEN Learning and Behavioural Specialists, with a passion for working with young people to join us this academic year. 

This position will be advertised throughout the academic year. Due to the nature of learning needs our pupils and learners do not have one point of entry and can be admitted into our settings at various dates throughout the academic year.

Your role as a Learning and Behaviour Specialist:

• Provide day to day support, delivering 1:1, paired and small group teaching, and learner sessions using Positive Behaviour Support.
• Supervise and support community-based learning and educational visits.
• Use your creativity daily to support lesson plans through preparing materials and resources.
• Support our learners to develop crucial life skills, meet their goals and aspirations through communication, independence and participation.

We are looking for empathetic and adaptable individuals, who thrive under pressure and have a natural ability to solve challenges. You will also need physical and emotional resilience to work with young people who sometimes present behaviours that challenge.

Why join us?

• Competitive annual salary paid over 52 weeks and excellent salary progression within the role.
• We are committed to CPD, where you can access a wide range of training and development opportunities support your personal and professionally development.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes both in person and online including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to free of charge physiotherapy.
• On-site parking.

Interviews: Throughout the academic year.  

Start date: As soon as possible. 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

At Carers First, we understand that caring can be hard, but believe getting the right help shouldn’t be. Obtaining relevant information and support can itself be a challenge, but with it, carers can thrive. That is why Carers First offers several avenues for people to get the help they need either online, on the phone or within their community. We offer timely advice and work with carers and their families to identify the best way forward, for them. There are many reasons people require care, including illness, disability, frailty, mental health issues or addiction.

We are currently seeking a Carer Support Adviser to join our team in the London Borough of Hackney. The requirements of the role will include, managing conversations with carers to identify need and provide information, advice, guidance and wellbeing support, running peer support groups and pro-active identification of carers through partnership working.

To be successful you will have experience of working with adults either in a 1:1 or group setting, working knowledge of social care and health, particularly in relation to adults and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High standards of written skills are needed in order to help the carer identify their information and support needs and to present these in a personal action plan.

In return, you will benefit from working for a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a service which makes a real difference to people’s lives. We offer training and development to help you grow your career, good annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, access to our work-place pension, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team and have the skills and experience, we are looking for and are passionate about making a real difference then please read the Job Description and Person Specification.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact us and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you.

Please note that we are interviewing as applications come in so have the right to withdraw this at any time.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2020

Interview Date: w/c 14 December 2020

We are seeking a motivated and energetic person to work as part of a team of talented paid staff and volunteers, whose role will be central to the development of a high-quality service to (unpaid) Carers and their families. Whilst helping people to develop their own support networks, independent of statutory or public services, you will be assisting Carers and their families to maximise their income by encouraging full benefit checks, supporting Carers to complete benefit forms, and where and when necessary, assisting them to access individual grants and other funding streams.

Closing Date for applications:  We intend to keep applications open until Monday 30th November. However, we will close the applications early, if an appointable candidate applies before this date. 

Date of Interviews: We will be interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received with plans to appoint as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. 

Do you want to have a positive impact on young Autistic learners and excellent career progression?

Ambitious College at CONEL is proud to be an Ofsted ‘Good' college, supporting learners aged 16-25, in particular those who may have received all manner of set-backs in and outside of education.  We are looking for SEN Learning and Behavioural Specialists, with a passion for working with young people to join us this academic year. 

This position will be advertised throughout the academic year. Due to the nature of learning needs our pupils and learners do not have one point of entry and can be admitted into our settings at various dates throughout the academic year.

Your role as a Learning and Behaviour Specialist:

• Provide day to day support, delivering 1:1, paired and small group teaching, and learner sessions using Positive Behaviour Support.
• Supervise and support community-based learning and educational visits.
• Use your creativity daily to support lesson plans through preparing materials and resources.
• Support our learners to develop crucial life skills, meet their goals and aspirations through communication, independence and participation.

We are looking for empathetic and adaptable individuals, who thrive under pressure and have a natural ability to solve challenges. You will also need physical and emotional resilience to work with young people who sometimes present behaviours that challenge.

Why join us?

• Competitive annual salary paid over 52 weeks and excellent salary progression within the role.
• We are committed to CPD, where you can access a wide range of training and development opportunities support your personal and professionally development.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes both in person and online including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to free of charge physiotherapy.

Interviews: Throughout the academic year.  

Start date: As soon as possible. 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

We are looking for a Specialist Project Support Officer to join our growing charity.

CHIVA’s mission is to ensure that children, young people and families living with HIV become healthier, happier and more in control of their own futures. 

CHIVA works to ensure young people living with HIV have the treatment and care, knowledge, understanding, skills and wider support needed to live well and achieve their greatest potential.

You should be a qualified healthcare or social care professional with a passion for the work of our organisation and a clear understanding of the issues facing young people and children growing up with HIV. 

You will provide emotional and social support and HIV education to children and young people who are living with HIV in the Midlands region Your main duties will include holding one to one meetings and providing emotional and social support in group settings during peer events. Your work will be focussed on enabling a smooth transition to adult services. You will work with multi disciplinary teams across the region, attending meetings and providing support to ensure that children and young people are provided with the right level of support as and when required. As part of this role you will act as an advocate for young people and their families in wider society and other organisations such as local authorities and schools. You will be expected to be committed to the safeguarding of children and the ethos of the organisation.

CHIVA is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community

*Please note that we are only able to accept applications submitted on our branded application form. We cannot accept CVs in respect of this post.

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 skilled domestic violence advocate to provide high quality advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence. As part of an innovative new project, you will work in partnership with Children’s Social Care colleagues in improving strategic and operational links and joint working and providing expertise and advice to non-specialist professionals working with families affected by domestic abuse. You will work in partnership with Children’s Social Care and other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims’ safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic violence in a range of settings and managing and reviewing your cases.

The successful candidate will have significant proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of domestic violence. You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic violence and have strong communication skills to deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders effectively. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

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. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 29 November 2020

Lenght of contract: 1 year - 31/12/2021

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.

Are you passionate about youth work and helping young people to develop? Do you want to join a dynamic, award-winning charity who work at the very heart of their community and deliver social change throughout their projects? If so, you could be the person we’re looking for; read on!

Based in and around Hounslow and neighbouring boroughs, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust are looking for an experienced, passionate and creative Senior Youth Worker to lead our Hounslow Service Project.

In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of our Hounslow Youth Work programme, which includes sports outreach and detached youth work, universal programmes and holiday provision. We think this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to continue to advance their career in youth work in a supportive environment alongside experienced and dedicated colleagues as well as existing partners such as the Police, Youth Offending Team and Community Safety Team to deliver targeted work across the borough.

Main Purpose of Job
To lead and manage all aspects of the Hounslow Youth Work programme. This includes Outreach and Detached Youth Work (using sport and other activities), Universal Programmes and Holiday provision.

Responsibilities

1. Leading in the management of Brentford FC Community Sports Trust’s Hounslow Youth Work programmes to ensure key deliverables and KPIs are achieved in line with strategy.
2. Working with the Head of Department to develop strategy that inspires and supports Hounslow Young People
3. Leading on all aspects of delivery including programme design, planning, risk management and face to face / online sessions.
4. Line managing and developing approximately eight part time/casual youth work staff including staff supervision, to ensure KPI’s are met and positive outcomes for Hounslow young people are achieved.
5. Working alongside the Communities Engagement Manager to develop a cohesive and comprehensive offer of engagement through youth clubs and sports/activity outreach programmes, leading to personal development and social education for Hounslow Young people
6. Building positive working relationships with key partners including local community groups, venue providers and activity partners to assist with achieving targets.
7. Supporting local voluntary / community groups working with young people, to create a collaborative approach for supporting Hounslow Young People
8. Working alongside partners such as the police, Youth Offending Team and the Community Safety Team to assist with targeted work across the Borough
9. Working with other Trust staff and partners to provide suitable progression routes and positive pathways for young people
10. Oversight of processes and systems to track outcomes and progression for young people, including the Trust’s VIEWS database.
11. Supporting budgetary management alongside Head of Department
12. Supporting the development of a fundraising strategy for youth work within the Trust
13. Working in partnership across all Trust projects ensuring clear lines of communication are maintained with relevant Senior Managers. 
14. Representing the Trust on local strategic networks and steering groups. These may include networks where wider Trust perspectives are required.
15. Other appropriate tasks as designated by the Head of Department.

Key Internal Relationships

• Head of Intervention Department
• Lead Communities Engagement staff
• Lead staff in all Intervention Department Projects
• Youth Work project staff
• Social Education and Health Hub team
• Volunteer Co-ordinator
• Safeguarding Team

Key External Relationships

• Hounslow Council Youth Service Commissioners
• Project Partners – community venues, voluntary / community youth work providers
• Key Hounslow schools
• Hounslow Youth Offending Team
• Police / Community Safety

General Trust Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies, particularly around compliance with current Covid 19 procedures and regulations.
• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

Role Specification

Essential

1. Previous experience of leading successful Youth Work programmes including programme design, planning, budgeting, risk management, delivery and achieving KPI’s / targets.
2. A recognised qualification in Youth Work
3. A high level of understanding of Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and current Covid 19 risks in relations to working with young people in a wide range of indoor and outdoor settings.
4. Experience of building, leading, developing and line managing a team of Youth Workers and Engagement staff (Sports Coaches, Dance Tutors, Drama Teachers etc) across a wide range of sessions
5. Experience of personally delivering high quality youth work with the ability to act independently with confidence
6. A commitment to young people's personal development and participation, and an ability to deal calmly and effectively with emotional or challenging situations
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
8. An ability to build relationships and to work alongside key partners such as local voluntary groups as well as the Police, Youth Offending and Community Safety Teams
9. An understanding of Hounslow as a Borough and a commitment to working in Outreach and Detached Youth Work settings, as well as place based programme settings
10. Proven ability to organise your own work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances, sometimes under pressure
11. Excellent organisational and co-ordination skills
12. Ability to write clear and concise reports that can be delivered to external stakeholders

Desirable

1. Previous experience of creating a Youth Work strategy

Personal Attributes:

1. Ability to work to deadlines and time-manage effectively
2. Ability to think creatively around problem solving and strategy
3. Ability to work effectively with others and cooperate with colleagues at Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
4. Behaviour consistent with creating a child-focused, open environment in which young people feel valued and empowered.
5. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, challenging discrimination and creating environments of respect and trust.
6. Ethical standards and behaviour consistent with a caring/education role in a charity organisation.

The Appointment
The appointment will be full time and is available immediately upon the receipt of two acceptable references and the submission of an enhanced Criminal Records Check to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The appointment will be confirmed upon receipt of the DBS check. 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 10th December 2020

We are looking for a capable individual to coordinate and provide support for refugees arriving in Suffolk under the UK Government’s resettlement programme.

Suffolk Refugee Support has provided intensive support for these families and individuals during their first year and beyond. Since 2016 when the programme began, we have welcomed 30 families to Suffolk. We are committed to providing support for at least four more new families arriving in 2021, and continued support for those who are already rebuilding their lives here.

The Refugee Resettlement Coordinator / Advice Worker will be responsible for leading on aspects of the programme, including: negotiating with statutory and voluntary service providers, offering a supportive and welcoming environment and ensuring that all partners are working to the same plan.

This role involves supporting both very newly arrived families in their first year of arrival as well as follow up interventions for families who have been in the UK for longer under the refugee resettlement programme.

You will be responsible for coordinating, planning and delivering case work support to refugees on the programme, including proactively engaging them in positive activities, referring them to other organisations and promoting wellbeing. Interventions will be aimed at ensuring that refugees gain independence, learn English and other skills and feel integrated and connected in their new environment.  

You will be working alongside one other part-time Advice Worker and a small group of volunteers, under the overall guidance of the Advice Service Manager.

The post holder will be required to support individuals, families, children, women and young people from very diverse backgrounds and engage them equally irrespective of political, religious or other affiliations. The post holder must act professionally at all times and uphold the values, ambitions and aims of Suffolk Refugee Support.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• To lead on the work of SRS on this scheme, coordinating the support delivered and liaising with both the contract lead at Suffolk County Council and the regional lead at the East of England LGA, and with all stakeholders involved in the delivery of support to the programme’s clients in Suffolk.
• To represent the interests of resettled refugees in Suffolk to ensure the best outcomes for them – paying particular attention to ensuring they integrate into their new environment and become self-sufficient as soon as possible.
• To devise and implement written comprehensive action plans for welcoming new refugees under this scheme, including: preparation prior to arrival, support for the first year and beyond.
• To plan and develop, in conjunction with the Advice Service Manager, the delivery of key interventions for resettled refugees who have been in the UK for longer than a year.
• To manage a team of volunteers to provide additional support to clients.
• To help facilitate and organise the attendance of clients at appropriate ESOL classes throughout the year.
• To manage the petty cash for the programme to ensure all monies are paid in accordance with the policies of the programme and SRS and that accurate and full records are kept.
• To manage the transition of families from intensive support towards independence.
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the activities and to work to improve them using innovative and flexible methods.
• To provide regular updates on the progress of the scheme to staff, managers and trustees of SRS.
• To liaise closely with Suffolk County Council and other interested parties to ensure all progress of the project is reported according to the Home Office requirements. This will include incorporating changes to the programme as they are announced.
• To work with partner agencies to ensure support is appropriate and complete and that referrals to other agencies achieve full engagement from clients. This will involve attending planning meetings to represent clients’ views and to work towards more effective systems and processes for clients in partnership with other agencies.
• To attend external meetings and to positively and professionally represent Suffolk Refugee Support.
• To occasionally contribute to newspaper, radio and television features and SRS newsletter articles re. the scheme and its clients (in liaison with SRS’s Communications Officer) to promote public awareness and positive perceptions.
• To take responsibility for keeping up to date with changes to legislation, policy and rules affecting asylum seekers and refugees, including attending training as applicable.
• To contribute to other SRS work including weekly team meetings and activities as requested by Management, such as general translation support, assisting with external SRS events or other similar activities.
• To work in line with SRS’s policies and codes of conduct

Client Facing Work

• To deliver a broad range of advice in areas including setting up benefits, securing school places and English classes, accessing health services, encouraging and supporting participation in leisure activities, social groups, meaningful engagement opportunities, training events and courses, and supporting people into volunteering.
• To organise and deliver information sessions on living in the UK, parenting or safeguarding issues, and addressing other needs as identified.
• To work in a motivational way with individuals and families to overcome hurdles and to inspire them to become independent from benefits and reliance on support in order to take full responsibility for their new lives in the UK.
• To encourage clients to speak English, by keeping translation to a minimum and using only when strictly necessary to ensure understanding.
• To record, monitor and evaluate case work practice in a timely manner, adjust as needed, and maintain confidential records for each client using data systems and with regard to data protection policies and legislation.
• To provide employment support to individuals including identifying goals, providing effective support to achieve goals in the short, medium and long term and get people ready for work. To include developing interview skills, identifying volunteer/ work placements, confidence building, assisting with job searching, and information sharing.
• To maintain contact with individuals who do not access our advice services, ensuring that they are supported and working towards independence. This may involve completing home visits and attending appointments or events off site if requested in advance by Management.

Family Independent Sexual Violence Advisor

WMRSASC has a vacancy for a Family Independent Sexual Violence Advisor on a one year fixed term contract with a 6 month probationary period (continuation subject to funding).

The successful candidate will need to have an understanding of the nature and impact of sexual violence and experience of working with this client group. They will be required to work within a multi-agency setting to provide a pro-active service to female and male adult supporters of sexual violence victims both within and outside of the criminal justice system to:

- Develop and deliver a non-therapeutic advocacy and support service to clients who are supporting a survivor of sexual violence.
- Deliver specialist sexual violence education resources using a range of facilitative styles and mediums on a one to one or group basis.
- Help clients to access the appropriate therapeutic interventions and develop their own support network.
- Where necessary provide emotional, practical and advocacy support through the criminal justice system.
- Consider and respond to child safeguarding issues when engaging with families, children and young people.
- Engage with families and develop and maintain a supportive and empowering relationship founded on mutual respect, trust and the strengths of families.
- Provide a voice for supporters enabling them to help ensure the best outcomes for the survivor they support.
- Provide information about the impacts of sexual violence and signposting to specialist support services.
- Contribute towards service development.
- Maintain a caseload and accurate electronic records.
- Participate in individual clinical supervision, appraisal sessions and team meetings.
- Facilitate group work.

The post is based in Herefordshire but the post holder may be required to support clients in Worcestershire and must have the ability to travel throughout both counties.

We are looking for someone with great team working skills and experience of supporting survivors of domestic abuse to join our Adult Team. Working with survivors of domestic abuse as an outreach worker, you will play a crucial role in advocacy, risk assessment, safety planning and empowerment.

As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 30 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this varied role. You will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who have experienced domestic abuse.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse, including crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning.

To develop individual support plans, which address the risk of harm and offer information, advocacy, advice and signposting to survivors, underpinned by individual risk and need.

To empower survivors, thereby increasing self- esteem, reducing isolation and helping survivors to keep safe.

To provide survivors with information relating to their rights and ensuring survivors are empowered to make decisions based on their options.

To work in collaboration with the adult team and wider Rising Sun team to support other programmes delivered within the organisation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery

• Work as part of a team providing high quality support, advice, advocacy and information to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Manage a caseload in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and adhere to confidentiality.
• Work in a needs led way with a specific focus on a trauma informed approach, which recognises domestic abuse and its impact.
• Work holistically with survivors, recognising individual needs, and help survivors to recognise and build on their strengths and abilities to build self-esteem and resilience.
• Offer support face to face or remotely, via phone or video call, depending on the needs of the survivor and current guidance around social distancing.
• Attend regular supervision and appraisals with line-manager.
• Work effectively in partnership with other agencies and refer on appropriately, dependant on need and risk. This may include referral to specialist agencies, to other specialist DVA services or other external processes (for example MARAC).
• Assess risk to individuals on a regular basis using the DASH risk indicator checklist
• Work with survivors to develop tailored support plans with a focus on reducing the risk of harm, increasing their personal safety (and that of any children) and responding to their individual needs.
• Support survivors to be able to identify and manage the risks to themselves and their children
• Provide information to survivors in relation to their options, including guidance in relation to their housing, legal and welfare rights and advocate on their behalf as required.
• Encourage service users’ participation in service development, continuous improvement and feedback exercised
• Represent the Rising Sun at relevant community meetings and forums.
• Support Rising Sun’s community services including our One Stop Shop drop in service and group programmes.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records and ensure, reports and evaluations are completed as required.
• Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and building positive working-relationships with team members.
• Contribute to wider team meetings and discussions to share learning and feed into organisational developments.
• Be willing and available to work some evenings and weekends as required to support wider team activities such as representing Rising Sun at events (time off in lieu can be taken by arrangement with your line manager).

General

• At all times work professionally and to a high standard, setting an example to the wider team and external partners.
• A good knowledge and understanding of using IT programmes such as Word and Excel.
• Complete administrative tasks and ensure paperwork and evaluations are kept up to date.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development, being responsible for personal learning and keeping up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role.
• At all times protect the safety and security of the Rising Sun, service users, staff, volunteers and buildings, and the confidentiality of records and other information.
• Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and proactively assess the gender specific, trauma informed needs and  the safety of children and women to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to Rising Sun Safeguarding Children policy and Safeguarding Adults policy.
• Be proactive and solution focussed while paying attention to detail.
• Participate in supervision, training and meetings as required.
• Ensure the effective implementation of Rising Sun’s policies and procedures and uphold the core values of the Rising Sun.
• Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

Knowledge and qualifications

• An accredited VAWG/domestic abuse qualification, e.g. IDVA / DAPA (Desirable)
• Good understanding of the impact of domestic violence and trauma on survivors, children and young people, families and communities. 
• Knowledge of issues affecting survivors, and an understanding of the barriers they may face in accessing support.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation
• Good understanding of the operation of the agencies working together to support survivors such as social services, police etc.

Experience

• Experience of working with survivors affected by domestic and sexual abuse
• Experience of managing own case load, working under pressure and prioritising workload
• Experience of risk assessment and management, and safety planning
• Experience of multi-agency partnership work
• Experience of facilitating group programmes (Desirable)
• Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation. (Desirable)

Skills

• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Non-judgemental and non-directive approach to empowering survivors along with the ability to understand the individual needs of clients.
• Effective crisis management, negotiation, advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and responsibly on own initiative.
• Good task management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Good data collection, monitoring and IT skills, including word processing and using databases and Excel spreadsheets.

General

• Able to work co-operatively with colleagues, statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Able to set clear boundaries and a willingness to accept line management and make effective use of clinical supervision.
• A good understanding of the importance of confidentiality, safe practice and health and safety procedures.
• A good understanding of cultural issues, and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• A firm commitment to women, children’s and young people’s rights and to work within Rising Sun framework and its core values.
• Able to travel independently across East Kent to meet survivors and attend meetings.
• Willingness to carry out the policies and procedures of the Rising Sun and to work to agreed guidelines and codes of conduct.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Rising Sun values diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups/groups with a protected characteristic such as BME, who are currently underrepresented at Rising Sun.

School-Home Support (SHS) is a dynamic charity working to ensure every child is in school ready to learn. For over 30 years it has been working with children and young people struggling to stay in school due to a wide range of complex issues. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes.  

School-Home Support Practitioner
Location: Working across Abbey Hey Primary Academy and Oasis Academy Aspinal. 
5 days a week, Term time only. 
Starting salary: £18,074 per annum to £20,401 per annum depending upon experience 

This is an opportunity to work alongside both Abbey Hey Primary Academy and Oasis Academy Aspinal to support children and families to improve issues which are causing poor attendance and behaviour, and helping parents to become more engaged with their child’s learning attainment and aspirations. The practitioner will work with pupils and their families to provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable families across the school.

The successful candidates will have experience working in a school environment, be a motivated creative thinker and have strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their parents. 

Duties of the role:  

• Provide targeted casework for vulnerable pupils and families  
• Organise group work for both children and families  
• Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support for families  
• Encourage parental engagement in learning  
• Undertake work supporting improved attendance  
• Support wider parental engagement in school  
• Work as part of a team  
• Collate and utilise data and statistics and produce reports for the funder, sometimes at short notice.  
• Support families and children transitioning to secondary school.  

Closing date for applications: 3rd December 2020 9am 
First stage interviews will be held: 8th December 2020 
Second stage interviews will be held: 10th December 2020 
Start Date: January 2021  

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process. 

School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. These roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.

An exciting opportunity to join the team at Manchester Young Lives as a Therapeutic Engagement Worker providing high levels of pastoral and therapeutic support for children and young people aged 5-18 years who have been impacted by Covid-19.

This role is to work specifically with those suffering increased levels of anxiety, loss of confidence and self-esteem, missing school or other types of isolation and trauma. The role will involve working face to face with children and young people in MYL centres, schools and the local community. The role has a city-wide focus so the successful candidate (s) will be expected to travel to multiple locations as part of their role

Successful candidates will have enthusiasm and passion for working with children and young people, with the ability to use creative and innovative techniques to engage and reassure young people .  A commitment to making a difference to local communities is also key to the success of this post. Hours of work include after school and evenings Monday to Friday with some weekend working also required to respond to local need. There is also a requirement for staff teams to work across a number of locations.

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This post  is fixed term initially to 31/3/2021.

School-Home Support (SHS) is a dynamic charity working to ensure every child is in school ready to learn. For over 30 years it has been working with children and young people struggling to stay in school due to a wide range of complex issues. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. 

School-Home Support Practitioner
Location: Working across Old Hall Drive Academy and Chapel Street Primary School
5 days a week, Term time only. 
Starting salary: £18,074 per annum to £20,401 per annum depending upon experience 

This is an opportunity to work alongside both Old Hall Drive Academy and Chapel Street Primary School
to support children and families to improve issues which are causing poor attendance and behaviour, and helping parents to become more engaged with their child’s learning attainment and aspirations. The practitioner will work with pupils and their families to provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable families across the school.

The successful candidates will have experience working in a school environment, be a motivated creative thinker and have strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their parents. 

Duties of the role:  

• Provide targeted casework for vulnerable pupils and families  
• Organise group work for both children and families  
• Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support for families  
• Encourage parental engagement in learning  
• Undertake work supporting improved attendance  
• Support wider parental engagement in school  
• Work as part of a team  
• Collate and utilise data and statistics and produce reports for the funder, sometimes at short notice.  
• Support families and children transitioning to secondary school.  

Closing date for applications: 3rd December 2020 9am 
First stage interviews will be held: 8th December 2020 
Second stage interviews will be held: 10th December 2020 
Start Date: January 2021  

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process. 

School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. These roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.

ParentChild+ Assistant Coordinator

35 hours per week

£29,117 per annum (including London Weighting)

Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea

Fixed Term until end May 2023

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in an early years home learning programme operating in Central London.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Coordinator to work with the ParentChild+ Area Coordinator to deliver ParentChild+ (formerly the Parent-Child Home Programme). You will manage and coordinate a team of Home Visitors and volunteers to deliver the early years home learning programme.

ParentChild+ has been delivered in America for over 50 years, working one-to-one with families who face significant life challenges. The ParentChild+ model is based on twice-weekly home visits, for at least 46 weeks, by home visitors.  It addresses a range of outcomes for parents whose children are at risk of starting school below the expected level, by offering free books and toys and modelling how to create a rich home learning environment.

You will work closely with the relevant local providers to recruit families; you will then oversee the implementation and delivery of the intervention to families. You will manage and support a team of Home Visitors/volunteers to deliver the home learning service to vulnerable and low income families.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing a project. Experience and knowledge of early years education is required as is experience of supporting families and managing staff. You should have experience of building good relationships, have outstanding organisational skills, excellent written and verbal communication. Commitment to equality of opportunity is essential.

The successful candidate is required to have degree in Early Years Education or Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.

As we are working with vulnerable families we can work face to face and at centres whilst being covid safe please note that due to Covid-19 some of the tasks on this role may be carried out remotely from the employee's home via MS Teams and in line with government guidance. 

Please ensure you address every criteria on the person specification on your supporting statement, preferably in order.

Please visit our website at to obtain the job description, full person specification, application form and guidance. Please note that we only accept application forms. CVs will not be accepted

Closing Date: Monday, 7th December 2020 (by 12 midday)

Interview Date:  Wednesday, 16th December 2020 (via MS team)