Registered Care Manager

Are you a Registered Manager interested in an exciting opportunity to help develop our clients new Residential Home in Bolton for young people/young adults with eating disorders and mental health needs? Do you have previous experience working as a Residential/Registered Manager? Do you understand the challenges young people with eating disorders face in day to day life? Are you motivated in making a real sustainable difference to young people and to them becoming the best they can be?

Our client have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Manager to be a part of developing an exciting new Eating Disorder Residential Service with a full Multi-disciplinary team which is due to open in the Autumn in Bolton. You will have vast input in setting up the service and support with developing systems and processes, alongside the clinical team. You will contribute and influence the development of the model of care. You will initially be based in their Head Office in Stockport until the Service is opened in Autumn.

What’s on offer:

- Competitive salary - £28,415 - £42,150 (Dependant on experience)
- Attractive annual management bonus scheme
- 27 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Enhanced Superior company pension
- Enhanced sick pay
- Death in Service (3x annual salary)
- Paid Induction
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Excellent Learning and Development (Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management)
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

As a Registered Manager you will:

- Help develop our clients new Residential Care Home, based in Bolton, developing systems, assisting with recruitment and selection and implementing new processes.
- Have the overall responsibility for the day to day management of a 5-bed residential home for young people with mental health needs.
- Be responsible for the day to day running of the home including managing the staff team, maintaining the quality of care, recruitment and training of staff, budget management and maintaining overall CQC compliance
- Be educated to the provision of quality care and support for all the Young People, ensuring or facilitating their physical, social, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs within the resources available.

As a Registered Manager you will have:

- Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes
- 2 years previous experience working as a Residential/Registered Manager or equivalent role
- Previous experience of managing an eating disorder service is desirable
- Must hold the Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualification or equivalent and be willing to work towards Level 5 in Leadership in Health and Social Care
- Specialist eating disorder interest is desirable
- Experience with working with Quality Care Commission (CQC) or Ofsted registered services.

We would also be happy to accept applications from qualified band 7 nurses.

If you are interested in being a part of an exciting development of our clients new Residential Home with colleagues who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please get in touch today.

The closing date for this position is Friday 3rd April so please ensure you apply before this date.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

You may have experience of the following: Registered Manager, Interim Registered Manager, Service Manager, Care Manager, Care Home Manager, Home Manager, Residential Home Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

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Age UK Lewisham and Southwark is launching a brand new Social Prescribing service centred around the Emergency Department of University Hospital Lewisham. We're going to support adults (18+) accessing the Emergency Department with their non-medical needs, thereby improving their health and wellbeing while at the same time reducing the pressure on hospital staff.

We are looking for a new Link Worker to help people find and use community support, services and activities. This will be through face-to-face appointments in the hospital, home visits, telephone calls and letters. As well as this, you'll be point of contact for the new project across the hospital. We need confident self-starters, able to work in busy enviornments while building good relationships with a variety of professionals.

This will be rewarding role giving you the opportunity to make a real difference. Not only will you directly help the people we support to improve their lives, indirectly you will be doing vital work to ease the pressure on University Hospital Lewisham and free up resources for everyone in the borough. This is a pilot project, so you will also provide valuable input and shape how the service itself is delivered. Further, there will be the opportunity to attend events, forums and meetings to broaden your understanding of Health and Social Care and build experience working in the voluntary sector. You will also be working closely with our other social prescribing projects in the borough, Community Connections and SAIL, strengthening our offer of support in Lewisham.

If you are a good listener, a positive thinker, strong at multi tasking and passionate about supporting people who need it, we want to hear from you.

Please note that this is a pilot project. This post is for six months with likelihood of extension.

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AUKLS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

For full details please download our Recruitment Pack which includes a Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please ensure you complete the attached Application Form as well as the Equal Opportunities and Criminal Declaration forms.

Closing date for applications – 9am Monday 30th March

*Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8th April*

Do you have experience or would like to develop your experience in working with vulnerable young people at risk of homelessness? Do you have availability to cover shifts across a range of days, evenings or nights? Then this could an ideal role for you.

Our 32 bed supported accommodation offers 16 – 25 year olds a safe place to stay whilst developing the skills that will enable them to go on and build an independent life.  Many of our residents have complex needs and the Centre offers a range of on-site services as well as working closely with a range of other agencies to provide specialist support that will enables residents to address the obstacles that they are facing and empower them to achieve more.

This is a varied role and an excellent way of gaining experience in the homelessness sector, specifically working with Young People. You will provide first contact, safeguarding and support to the residents in our Supported Accommodation. You will be responsible for controlling access to the building, dealing with emergencies, carrying out Health and Safety checks and communicating any concerns or events to the rest of the team. You will collaborate and support the team in their work with residents who may be facing complex issues such as; mental and/or physical ill health, challenging behaviour, substance use and offending.

Background
Cardinal Basil Hume founded the Centre in 1986; we offer a diverse range of services for homeless young people, families in need and the local community on one site.  The Centre enables people to gain the skills and support they need to overcome poverty and homelessness.  We have 32 bed supported accommodation and also 5 move on flats all on one site. We are recruiting for Casual Hostel Support Workers who are able to cover for permanent staff absences such as annual leave or sickness. You will be able to work a variety of shifts across a wide range of days, being available to cover shifts as and when required.
 

Person Specification:

Experience

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or clients or costumers in a busy service environment.
• An understanding of, and empathy with, the issues faced by homeless or vulnerable housed people, particularly Young People.
• Experience in using your initiative and making appropriate decisions when faced with emergencies or unexpected situations.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• A non-judgemental approach to working with people experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to show insight, openness, maturity and stability in the face of pressure
• Able to follow procedures accurately and keep simple records to demonstrate completion of tasks.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and discretion at work.
• Experience of Safeguarding.
• Basic IT skills; ability to log on to systems to input simple information and type emails.

The following are required of all roles within the Hostel:

• Genuine interest in and commitment to Cardinal Hume Centre’s work and client group.
• An understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Contract type:  Rolling Casual Contract
Hours:  Variable. You will be offered work if it becomes available and will be given reasonable notice of available work. You are not obliged to accept any shifts offered to you.
Salary:  £10.78 per hr plus accrued holiday pay (equates to £12.08 p/h)
Application deadline:  Recruitment on on-going basis
Other benefits:  The Centre provides an auto-enrolment pension scheme for staff who are eligible and will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.

The Centre requires all its staff and volunteers to respect the ethos of the Centre and to be in sympathy with its aims and objectives. 

A commitment to respecting and implementing the Centre’s Equal Opportunity Policy is also expected. 

The Centre requires its staff to recognise the valuable role that volunteers play in the work of the Centre and to welcome and support volunteers with whom they work.

The Centre requires all its staff and volunteers to undertake an appropriate level of DBS or police check.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please view the full job description below. You will need to submit your CV and a covering letter to demonstrate how you meet the Person Specification. Please also download, complete and send the Equal Opportunities Form and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act form below.

C4WS Homeless Project is a project of CARIS Camden (registered charity, no 1121919) which provides support to people experiencing homelessness year-round, through a well-established winter night shelter in Camden, a lunchtime club, Jobs Club, mentoring scheme, hosting scheme and various other activities. We are passionate about helping people rebuild their lives after homelessness and working towards living independently. 
 
We are looking for a full-time maternity cover Project Manager to join and lead a small staff team and 700+ volunteers. Core to this role is a genuine passion and understanding of homelessness and the ability to be across the various activities of the charity. With a compassion for those experiencing homelessness and a willingness to not only lead but get stuck in with the day to day activities of running a busy and demanding charity, the Project Manager will be able to prioritise a heavy workload, possess excellent written and verbal skills and have a proven track record in fundraising and managing finances.

The successful candidate will have held a senior management role and have experience in leading a successful team as well as setting and measuring results in line with current expectations of funders and stakeholders.

Strong presentation abilities and impressive organisation skills are essential for this post as is the ability to work under pressure. 

The post commences on 29th June 2020 and the salary for this post is NJC Scale 27 – 30, dependent on experience (£33,912 to £36,283 per annum including London Weighting) with additional travel allowance and pension. 

Application deadline: Monday 4th May 2020 at 9am 

Interviews: Week of 11th May 2020 

To apply please fill out the application form and email this over to us.

Please do not send in your CV as you will not be considered for this post if you do so.

CARIS Camden is an equal opportunities employer. This post would especially appeal to those who have an understanding of Christian compassion for those without a home and a commitment to social justice. 

Our Streetlink project specifically works with vulnerable women and with the help of a dedicated volunteer team, we provide a range of services including late night and early morning outreach, a twice-weekly Women’s Space, Sanctuary sex worker Drop In every Tuesday evening and an Open Access/Drop-in session. In addition a full adult learning timetable offers free classes and workshops. We assess need, create bespoke support plans, provide ongoing key work and empower people to improve their circumstances. 

Could you lead a team that will wrok to restore hope for some of Lambeth's most abused and forgotten women. Could you help rebuild their trust and support them to make alternative choices that would bring stability and hope to their lives.

We are looking for a team leader with an understanding of and committment to our service users.

Penrose is recruiting for talented, ambitious and caring staff to help deliver a major new pan-London service supporting people with personality disorders to resettle in the community and lead happy, healthy lives, free from crime.

As part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway, Penrose will be providing supported accommodation for 12 men and 4 women across three residential sites in Lambeth, Lewisham and Redbridge. Working in partnership with NHS England and HMPPS and receiving referrals from the National Probation Service, we will support men and women in the pathway being released from prison, secure healthcare settings or moving on from Approved Premises. Our 24-hour service will provide far more than a roof over people’s heads; it will offer a base for a range of 1-1 and group interventions, delivered by our teams and by external partners, that will equip residents with the skills and confidence to move on safely into independent living.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most complex people in the criminal justice system and helping make communities safer. We are looking for experienced staff who have the skills and ability to support and engage residents with a non-judgemental attitude within an enabling environment.

Your Role:

Your role will be based in Redbridge supported housing accommodation sites with possibility to work across locations.  We have day shifts as well night shifts available.

Duties: 

• To be creative in involving the service users in meetings which ensures they remain at the centre of the discussion and make choices and decisions.
• To support service users to achieve their goals, in line with their support plan.
• As part of service users support plan, to liaise with external professionals, e.g. GP’s, probation officer, Care Coordinators etc.
• Understanding of Risk Management within a Criminal Justice environment
• Facilitate and or support group sessions
• Ensure there is genuine engagement with the service users using appropriate methodologies and interventions
• Provide / arrange for various advice, advocacy and or information to service users in relation to physical health matters, substance misuse welfare benefits, education, employment and training, life skills and any other identified support needs.
• To positively respond to service users who may need assistance, seeking the support of the appropriate manager if necessary, in emergencies.
• Assist the staff team in managing security and safety, health & safety, maintenance, rent/charges collection, arrears and void control.
• Assist service users with arrangements for moving into the property, ensuring benefits are applied for, utilities connected, maintenance problems resolved, and that the property is properly furnished.
• Liaison with Agencies and Local Community
• Ensure timely information sharing with Offender Managers and other key stakeholders to support robust risk management and positive resettlement outcomes
• To undertake administrative tasks as part of regular duties ensuring that these are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure Service Users receive a high quality and responsive service.
• Communicatee effectively.
• Promote and encourage best practice in HSE.

Excellent communication skills and being able to develop strong working relationships will also be crucial to this role. You will have a passion for working with people with experience of the criminal justice system and/or with other marginalised groups, and a belief that everyone can turn their life around regardless of past or present circumstances.

Why work with us?

Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan

• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Indian Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Life Assurance

All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhances DBS and provide employment references covering 3 years period including one from your most recent employer.

Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the issues relating to equal opportunities in service delivery and provision and to actively promote ways of eradicating racism, sexism, and other forms of negative discrimination though the group’s policies and procedures.

Penrose is looking for a talented and passionate individual to coordinate and deliver a comprehensive programme of activities supporting people with personality disorders to resettle in the community and lead happy, healthy lives, free from crime. A critical component of a new pan-London service, this role will be the designated lead for partnering with local agencies and support services, and ensuring that each site is able to offer a fulfilling range of meaningful interventions and that our residents are involved in all stages of the process.

The Collaboration and Activities Coordinator will also be the lead for ensuring a smooth transition from our supported accommodation into independent living, by ensuring that every resident is equipped with tools and a package of local support services at the point of move-on.

As part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway, Penrose will provide supported accommodation for 12 men and 4 women across three residential sites in Lambeth, Lewisham and Redbridge. Working in partnership with NHS England and HMPPS and receiving referrals from the National Probation Service, we will support men and women in the pathway being released from prison, secure healthcare settings or moving on from Approved Premises. Our 24-hour service will provide far more than a roof over people’s heads; it will offer a base for a range of 1-1 and group interventions, delivered by our teams and by external partners, that will equip residents with the skills and confidence to move-on safely into independent living.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most complex people in the criminal justice system and helping make communities safer. We are looking for an experienced individual with the motivation and commitment to coordinate, design and facilitate a suite of activities supporting residents within an enabling environment.

Main Duties:

· Designing, coordinating and facilitating a programme of activities and interventions for OPD residents across 3 sites

· Liaising with local and pan-London partner agencies to ensure each site offers a holistic package of interventions

· Provide transitional support for each resident as they move on into independent accommodation, equipping them with tools and a package of local support contacts

· To deliver training to staff (and residents as appropriate) to enable and empower them to deliver activities as required

· To be creative in involving the service users and ensuring they remain at the centre of the discussion and make choices and decisions.

· To work with the team of Engagement workers and support service users to achieve their goals, in line with their support plan.

· To liaise with external professionals, e.g. GP’s, probation officer, Care Coordinators etc.

· Ensure timely information sharing with Offender Managers and other key stakeholders to support robust risk management and positive resettlement outcomes

· Facilitate and or support group sessions

· Provide / arrange for various advice, advocacy and or information to service users in relation to physical health matters, substance misuse welfare benefits, education, employment and training, life skills and any other identified support needs.

· To positively respond to service users who may need assistance, seeking the support of the appropriate manager if necessary, in emergencies.

· Assist the staff team in managing security and safety, health & safety, maintenance, rent/charges collection, arrears and void control.

· Assist service users with arrangements for moving into the property, ensuring benefits are applied for, utilities connected, maintenance problems resolved, and that the property is properly furnished.

· To undertake administrative tasks as part of regular duties ensuring that these are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

· Ensure Service Users receive a high quality and responsive service.

· Promote and encourage best practice in HSE.

Excellent communication skills and being able to develop strong working relationships will also be crucial to this role. You will have a passion for working with people with experience of the criminal justice system and/or with other marginalised groups, and a belief that everyone can turn their life around regardless of past or present circumstances.

You will have an ability to build rapport, motivate and inspire, and a keen eye for detail.

To apply we require your CV along with Supporting Statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how your knowledge and experience meets the requirements of the job description (this can be found on the attached Job Description) or completion of an application form. Please then send by the closing date.

Why work for us?

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Indian Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Life Assurance

Thames Reach is a leading London- based charity with a particular focus on rough sleeping, and helping people who are, have been, or are at risk of rough sleeping to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives.  The charity provides innovative services aimed at preventing rough sleeping, intervening where people are sleeping rough, and helping people to recover from the impact of life on the streets.  As well as street outreach work, our services include tenancy support, emergency shelters, day services, hostels and accommodation, and help with health and employment. We work across London and in Surrey,    

Thames Reach is a strong organisation that is growing in response to need.  Our services are rooted in our understanding of the issues surrounding street homelessness, and we use this understanding to influence decision making at a local, regional, and national level.  We understand that our continued effectiveness requires us to sustain and develop our financial viability; and to retain and grow our excellent staff and volunteers. 

We employ around 300 staff and around 200 volunteers, and our organisational turnover is around £18 million per annum. Thames Reach was rated 57th in the Sunday Times ‘Best not for profit organisations to work for 2020’

We have an effective and long-standing non-executive board with a wealth of relevant experience in both the public and commercial sectors.  They provide valuable support to the Executive team, as we as attending board meetings every two month and sitting on one of the three board sub-committees (Finance and Fundraising; Services; Governance) that meet around four times a year.  Board members are also asked to participate in an annual away day, usually in the autumn, with separate preparatory visits to our services.

We are now looking for up to three new members.  As well as interest in and commitment to ending street homelessness as a board member and the ability and interest in providing strategic oversight for the organisation, we are hoping to recruit members with specific skills in the following areas:

Human Resources/Company secretary role

We are looking for candidates with current understanding of the recruitment, management, retention and development of staff (and volunteers) in an organisation of Thames Reach’s size; alternatively experience in charity governance at company secretary or similar level.

Communications

Candidates with current knowledge of approaches to internal and external organisational communication, with understanding of both conventional and new media. 

Financial

We are looking for a member with significant financial experience, and a relevant accountancy qualification (ACA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or Equivalent).

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

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Home-Start Hillingdon is a voluntary organisation committted to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under the age of five. Our core service involves volunteers offering regular support, befriending amd providing practical help in the homes of families who are experiencing diffficulities to prevent family crisis and breakdown.

Supported by Hillingdon Community Trust we run a Family Support Worker project as an additional service. The post holder will be an enthusiastic and committed individual, able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs of families in their own homes.

By conducting needs assessments and providing short-term outreach support to these families you will be helping them to achieve emotionally healthier, less isolated and more active lives within the local community. As such it is essential that you have previous relevant experience and an awareness of current legislation and policies relating to children and families.

Applicants will be required to have the use of their own car, for which expenses are paid.

Interview date: 14/04/2020

An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Home-Start Hillingdon is committed to safe recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. Home-Start Hillingdon is committted to equal opportunity and diversity.

Home-Start Hillingdon Limited. Registered Office: 306 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB10 9PE

Registered Charity Number: 1100534

Company Limited by Guarantee No: 4612504

The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields (CSTM) provides services which help 4000 homeless people each year in London avoid, move away from and stay off the streets. The charity has an annual turnover of £4.2m, a staff team of 80 and 50 regular volunteers.

Our new strategy from April 2018 includes our aim to develop our services in new ways. This will include implementing a strengths based approach to client work, consolidating the implementation of a new service model, creating better pathways for clients into health and treatment services and improving our systems to demonstrate impact.

The Service Host will provide a high quality, efficient and professional welcome and “shop window” for clients, doing everything possible to encourage their engagement in services which will tackle the underlying causes of their homelessness as well as the initial presenting issues. The Service Host will also manage telephone enquiries from partner organisations, service users and wider community members ensuring that enquiries are dealt with promptly and by the appropriate team and/or staff member.

About you:

• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills and the positivity and resilience to work in a busy and challenging environment.

• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about and embrace, co-production and a strengths based approach to working with people who have multiple and complex needs.

• Ability to manage telephone enquiries in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to provide a welcoming and engaging “reception” service.

• The ability to respond appropriately and effectively when faced with challenging behavior.

Application Process:

To apply, please read and then complete the application form, ensuring that you have clearly demonstrated that you meet the requirements of the role set out in the person specification.

Closing Date: Monday 30th March 2020 – 12pm

Interview Date: TBC

We are a medium sized grass roots charity working on the refugee crisis within Europe.  We are recruiting a second Operations Coordinator for a 6-12 month contract, to join our team based at our main distribution centre. Reporting directly to the CEO this is an excellent opportunity to work for a great cause and gain international experience with the support and direction of someone who knows the workings of the charity inside out. Whilst this is a challenging position, you will be given a thorough induction and will be working alongside another Operations Coordinator who is already in place.

We have implemented a raft of new procedures to protect our staff, our volunteers and the refugees from Covid-19. These need to be rigoursly applied. As front-line staff, humanitarian aid workers are needed to respond to this emergency and, as a crisis response charity, Care4Calais is determined to do all we can to ensure the most vulnerable are not forgotten in these dire times.

The complex logistics of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of refugees and people continually on the move is one of our key challenges with aid needed in various locations and a consistently fluid situation.  Candidates will naturally need strong organisational skills, and have the temperament to make numerous important, and compassionate, decisions every day.

With a changing team of more than 2,000 volunteers assisting us in 2019, the relationships you build with your voluntary team leaders will be key to the success of this role.  We have recruited some strong team leaders who are highly valued and truly live our values.

The Operations Coordinator will be required to: co-ordinate operations and lead teams distributing aid to refugees in challenging situations; coordinate and motivate teams of volunteers; and manage warehouse operations and logistics.

The refugee crisis is politically controversial, and the debate and sensitivity around this often heightens within Europe.  An awareness of the risks and consequences of public actions and statements by of our personnel is therefore necessary.

Characteristics

The candidate needs to display clear leadership ability, with the capability to act with initiative and drive in a variety of situations. Requires a positive mental attitude with a warm friendly persona, who will be able to motivate and enable volunteers to complete challenging jobs over long hours in our warehouses and coordinate deliveries across the region. Also needs to be aware of surroundings, risk management and safety issues whilst working inside informal, illegal settlements on distributions of essential items and food to a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Is required to present a professional, respectful attitude towards police and other government authorities to enable the charity to continue working in controlled areas.

Functions

Lead Distributions

Will be required to lead distributions of essential supplies and clothing, ensuring volunteer safety through calm confident leadership. Will be able to clearly brief volunteer teams on safety procedures and structured distributions within informal settlements. Will possess ability to assess threats and reduce tensions through appropriate body language and measured verbal communication with a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Will manage large volumes of data coming in from across centres ensuring a good knowledge of conditions across the region with support provided as appropriate.

Lead Warehouse Work

Will have the ability to motivate volunteers in warehouse operations, enabling a positive work environment and solving problems as they arise. Will be able to quickly train and brief volunteers in sorting and organising donations, ensuring quality checks and procedures are adhered to. Will have knowledge of or be open to learning basic warehouse management and storage procedures, recognising the importance of tidiness and maintaining order to enable quick access to resources.

Manage Volunteers

Will be capable of managing volunteer motivation and expectations, with respect to activities likely to be conducted, and the importance and relevance of these actions to the overall operations conducted by the charity. Will have ability to challenge and motivate people to approach new situations whilst recognising individual limitations and difficulties. Will enable a good working environment by mediating volunteer differences and leading by example with acceptance of a range of attitudes, backgrounds and cultures, recognising that each volunteer has an ability to contribute if utilised in the right manner.

Secondary Desired Functions

Degree in appropriate field

3 years or more driving experience

Experience working in informal settlements or abroad

Experience working in volunteer organisations

Word processing and data entry skills

Note: the above represents a challenging role which will enable development and demonstration of high level skills,.  Appropriate training and support will be provided

Please provide a covering letter that explains why you are suitable for this role and why you want to work for Care4Calais - We will only consider applications that are accompanied by a covering letter.

Home-Start Hillingdon is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under the age of five. Our core service involves volunteers offering regular support, befriending and providing practical help in the homes of families who are experiencing difficulties to prevent family crisis and breakdown.

Supported by Hillingdon Community Trust we have established a PNMH programme focused on supporting women with, or at risk of, mental health problems during the perinatal period (pregnancy and in the year after birth) applying Home Start's overall approach to a targeted group of families.

The role will involve recruiting, training and supporting volunteers developing and enhancing the direct support offered to families aand liaising with health care professionals.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An understanding of the needs of children and families
• An understanding of perinatal mental health and the impact of perinatal mental health problems on mother, infant and the family
• Ability to support families towards improved parental mental health and wellbeing.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Experience of delivering training
• Ability to work on their own initiative
• Relevant experience of working with vulnerable families

Applicants will be required to have the use of their own car, for which expenses are paid.

Interview date:TBC

An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Home-Start Hillingdon is committed to safe recruitment practice as an important party of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adult. Home-Start Hillingdon is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

We have a fantastic opportunity available for an Estates Technician to join us based at our London site. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, we are offering a competitive salary of £31,000 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Cosford. RAF Museum Enterprises Ltd is the trading arm of the RAF Museum with all profits gift-aided to the Museum to support its charitable activities.

Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire everyone. Our overall vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

About the role:

The RAF Museum is looking for an Estates Technician. This is a new full-time post created to support the Head of Estates in managing the day to day operations of planned and reactive maintenance contractors covering all estates services and providing a first line reactive maintenance service. You will be supported by the Estates Maintenance Assistant and you will facilitate technical support to projects and events all within a safe and managed environment.

Key responsibilities of our Estates Technician include:

- Have oversite and operational control over the planned and reactive maintenance delivery to all Estates assets
- Inspect and sign off all maintenance and reactive works
- Manage visiting and resident contractors works which includes planned scheduled works; reactive works and call out emergencies
- Work with the Estates Administrator in managing the Task Request System.
- Allocate works requests to the Estates Maintenance Assistant which are within their ability range
- Undertake first line response reactive repairs as necessary
- Organise external Contractor support for reactive repairs as necessary
- Order spares and materials as required by visiting planned maintenance contractors in a timely manner
- Order parts and fittings as required to complete minor works
- Attend collective site briefing meetings and other meetings as representative of the Estates department
- Report to Estates Manager periodic progress, condition issues and wants of repairs for forward plan

What we are looking for in our ideal Estates Technician:

- IPAF certification and IOSH
- Significant relevant experience in building services maintenance, management and refurbishment with previous experience of managing a site estates maintenance operation
- Suitably qualified to act as ‘Responsible Person’ electrically on the site
- Ability to understand a strategic approach to estates planning and business development
- Basic knowledge of all relevant statutory requirements, including planning, listed building and building control processes
- Experience in managing service provision by external providers under contract to achieve high performance and value for money
- IT skills (Microsoft Office)
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and bank holidays as required
- Have an operational understanding of all building services systems including Fire Alarm; CCTV; Intruder Detection; Sprinkler Systems; HVAC.

Closing date for applications:  12.00pm on Friday 3 April 2020
Interviews will take place on:  Tuesday 14 April 2020

Please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Estates Technician role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you. 

In light of the recent health climate concerning the Coronavirus, we will be carrying out all interviews via video conferencing.  We will confirm the arrangements to all candidates selected for interview.

This is a great opportunity to join Branches Hostel. Why?  Because we are developing the range of services we provide to former rough sleepers and homeless people.  As a result, we are looking to recruit an exceptional person to join our Support and Resettlement Team.

We have a 27-bed hostel providing short-stay accommodation for people with multiple complex support needs including mental health and substance misuse. The candidate appointed will bring first rate communication skills, and a thorough knowledge of the specific support needs of former rough sleepers and homeless people. 

If you are interested, have a read through our recruitment pack. You’ll find all the information you need in there to decide whether this is the organisation for you and whether you have what we are looking for.

We look forward to talking to you about the role you can play in our future.

Closing date – Tuesday 24th March by 5pm.

Interviews – Tuesday 31st March and Wednesday, 1st April.