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Welfare Benefits Advisor – Part Time 18 hours a week at £11.84/hour

The Helping Hands Community Trust is seeking to appoint a Welfare Benefits Advisor to work as a member of our passionate dedicated team at our Advice Centre in South Wigston Leicestershire and our Oadby surgery.

We provide a free independent, specialist advice service to people whose lives are in crisis, are vulnerable and those disadvantaged by circumstance, living within a geographical area that includes:

Oadby, Wigston, South Wigston, Eyres Monsell, Saffron Lane Leicester, Blaby and neighbouring villages.

Our core services are delivered ‘face-to-face’, where first impressions are vitally important in helping people feel welcome and valued. An essential part of the work is enabling clients to access the Welfare Benefits and Rights that they are entitled to.

During the CV19 Pandemic face-to-face advice is provided by appointment only at our Centre and Surgeries although video conferencing, telephone and online services are available.

A full risk assessment has been carried out at our premises which have been adapted to comply with Government advice. Social distancing and the use of PPE (a personal issue to staff) is required.

We are grateful to the Government Coronavirus Community Support Fund distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund, Leicestershire County Council Community Fund, Leicestershire and Rutland Community Fund, CAF, the Randal Community Foundation, Oadby and Wigston Borough Council, Hastings Direct, local Churches, business consortiums and individual donors for their funding that has sustained our work during the Coronavirus lock down and enabling our return to face-to-face services.

• £27,744 per year
• Full time
• Permanent contract
• Based in London Borough of Lewisham (New Cross) with remote working from home as required

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local Charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of more than £4m, over 120 staff and 250 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind are working in partnership with South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) to deliver a Primary Care Mental Health Service for Lewisham.

The integrated team provide support to people with long-term mental health problems within a primary care setting, helping people develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.

We are looking for Mental Health Advisers to work alongside SLaM colleagues to deliver this service.

As part of an effective Information Advice and Guidance team you will have the caseload management experience and skills to deliver focused, person-centred, individual support and IAG (Information and Guidance) on a wide range of social issues including housing, employment, and socialising, liaising appropriately with specialists and professionals.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse and inclusive work force, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

• People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds
• People aged 16-25
• Disabled people
• People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

BLG Mind is committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people.

BLG Mind always welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems.

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days' holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Due to current Government guidance regarding Covid-19, this role may temporarily be home-based, or worked remotely. The expectation is that when it is safe to return to our offices, the role will be office-based. Interviews are likely to be held online via Zoom.

Closing date: 9:00am on Tuesday 25th August 2020

Interviews: Tuesday 1st September 2020 (note: this date is fixed)

Registered Charity: 1082972

Your chance to help change lives as a key member of our team with an opportunity to really make a difference.

Part Time Advice Centre Receptionist – Initial 12 Month fixed term contract, 20 hours a week at £11.00/hour

Part Funding is from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund. Thanks to the Government for making this possible.

Part Funding is also provided by the Randal Charitable Foundation in support of our work during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Our thanks to the Foundation Trustees.

Advice Centre Receptionist

The Helping Hands Community Trust is seeking to appoint a part time receptionist to work as a member of our passionate dedicated team at our Advice Centre in South Wigston Leicestershire. 

We provide a free independent, specialist advice service to people whose lives are in crisis, are vulnerable and those disadvantaged by circumstance, living within a geographical area that includes: 

Oadby, Wigston, South Wigston, Eyres Monsell, Saffron Lane Leicester, Blaby and neighbouring villages. 

Our core services are delivered ‘face-to-face’, where first impressions are vitally important in helping people feel welcome and valued. An essential part of your work is exploring, understanding client needs in order to prioritise access to the most appropriate advisor.

During the CV19 Pandemic face-to-face advice is provided by appointment only at our Centre and Surgeries although video conferencing, telephone and online services are available.

A full risk assessment has been carried out at our premises which have been adapted to comply with Government advice. Social distancing and the use of PPE (a personal issue to staff) is required.

During the CV19 Pandemic the Trustees will reserve the right to revert to a home based working situation in the event of a Government imposed lockdown or the risk to staff and clients makes this necessary. It may also be the case that home working may become a practice on a rota basis with no loss of earnings.

EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR

GRADE FRWK07, SALARY: £20,133 - £21,866 FTE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

In response to Covid-19 and the unprecedented rise in unemployment, Framework is expanding its employment services to meet this emerging need.  We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who have experience of supporting and motivating people into employment.

Our employment programmes have opportunities to work in various locations across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire through both outreach and agile working arrangements.

The successful candidates will:

• be self-motivated and looking for a unique challenge

• feel confident delivering employability support both one to one and in group settings

• have excellent local knowledge of local support services and employment opportunities

• have excellent knowledge of benefits, including in-work benefits

• be able to motivate participants and support them to achieve their goals

• have experience of working towards challenging targets

• have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

Interview Date: 28/08/20

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

CVs will not be accepted.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

Are you interested in supporting people who have, or are recovering from mental health problems; experiencing barriers affecting their ability to move towards or stay in paid employment? Do you have what it takes support and lead a team of individuals as part of an organisation that prides itself on its professionalism, values and the passion of its staff to make a real difference? 

Status Employment are looking for IAPT Employment Advisers to work 35 hours per week over 5 days. Joining our established team attached to the Lambeth Talking Therapy Service, you will be working with clients with common mental health needs and other barriers to employment.

IAPT Employment Advisors : £26000 - £28,000 – Contract role funded until March 2021 with potential to be extended

Roles are an ASAP start to work 35 hours a week over 5 days to join our established team working in the borough of Lambeth.

Working alongside Lambeth Talking Therapies   

The Lambeth Talking Therapies programme provides short term therapy for people with common mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. Status Employment has been the Partner of Choice since IAPT started in Lambeth in 2009. We work closely within this integrated health team, to provide a short term holistic and person centered service. As with Therapy the intervention is short term, typically 2-4 months but varies depending on the need of our client.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an organisation that prides itself on its professionalism, values and the passion to make a real difference and contribute to real change within mental health. We are a close-knit, ambitious team, committed to learning and developing and adding value to the clients we support.

 As an Employment Adviser you will provide advice, guidance and support for clients who are:

• Off sick and wishing to return to work
• Retaining employment
• Job seeking activities

You will work collaboratively with clients, therapists and employers to deliver best outcomes. Supporting the client to devise a strategy to help them move forward with employment needs, you will deliver job seeking, CV and Interview workshops, develop an effective knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and support job applications.

Please note the post holder will need to be willing to work in any part of the Borough of Lambeth and work from 11.00 to 19.00 on one day a week, as determined by Status Employment, to support clients who cannot attend during normal office hours.

Please send in your CV and Covering Letter (in line with the job description). 

Closing date is 9am 11th August 2020

Role: Senior Employment Advisor
REF: SS03 
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term to 30th June 2022
Salary: £26,000
Operational Area: Sussex & Surrey
Location: Hastings / Rother

Role Description:

The Senior Employment Advisor provides the vital link between workless residents and the work and training opportunities available to them through Groundwork South’s Greener Futures Employment, Skills and Training programme. They support, coach and mentor Employment Advisors and teams, whilst providing support to the Programme Manager in the delivery of the Employment and Skills Contracts, and the management of the staff and teams that deliver against these. Groundwork’s employment programmes work with 16-18 year olds as well as adults.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Employment Adviser to lead, coach and mentor Employment Advisors and Teams on delivery of employment contracts including client engagement and working with them to achieve their training access to training, education and sustainable jobs.

The successful candidate will have a level 3 or 4 NVQ qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance, or equivalent experience.  A PTLLS or DTLLS qualification in teaching to adults is also desirable. They will have a successful track record in leading and managing a team delivering outreach information and guidance. They will have the ability to manage accurate records including client development data and logs and the completion of funders’ and awarding bodies’ paperwork.

Main Duties:

• Lead, coach and mentor Employment Advisors and Teams on delivery of employment contracts including client engagement and working with them to achieve their training access to training, education and sustainable jobs.
• Support the management and administration of data and records relating to the delivery of the agreed outcomes of the employment programmes.
• Work with and encourage workless individuals who may face multiple barriers to their engagement in work or who lack motivation to develop their confidence and belief in the benefits of a working life, and in further education and training.
• Assist individuals to gain entry into employment or training by delivering Groundwork South’s employment contracts and training programmes.

In return we offer:

• 25 days per annum plus English Bank Holidays
• A contributory pension scheme
• Scope to continuing development of your professional skills

Groundwork South is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable groups.  In line with our Safer Recruitment & Selection Policy and Procedure, successful applicants are subject to references and an enhanced with barred lists disclosure check.

Closing Date: Sunday 16th August 2020
Interview dates: TBC

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button to be directed to our site. There you can download the application pack.

They are committed to transforming people’s lives and places through social, economic, and environmental action. In terms of development and delivery of these projects they work across three business themes, Parks & Open Spaces, Youth & Employment and Greener Living & Working.

They are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate their commitment, they have been awarded the Disability Confident Scheme Symbol, which is awarded by the Employment Service. They guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the post. If you consider yourself to have a disability and would like to apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme please complete the Guaranteed Interview Scheme form (at the top of their current vacancies page) and submit this with your application. They shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout their workforce and in service delivery.

This is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age. A copy of their Equality and Diversity policy may also be made available to candidates on request.

CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early in the event of a large response.

We are looking for a highly motivated and capable person with an understanding of the vocational landscape in Dorset to join our charity.  This is an exciting post, working in partnership with our local NHS provider, driving forward employment opportunities for people in Dorset who experience mental health difficulties.

As a local peer led charity that has been in existence for 28 years, we have a proud and long history of employing a diverse workforce with a broad range of experiences of mental health issues.  We understand the importance and acknowledge the right to work as an integral part of building an independent and fulfilling life.  Our work is underpinned by the principles of Recovery and Coproduction, alongside the fundamental belief that people hold many of their own solutions.  This drives us to create opportunities for people to reframe their experiences and to unlock the capacity and potential within themselves.

Dorset Work Matters is a partnership employment project, within the broader work of the Dorset Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership.  This longstanding partnership brings together lived experience expertise and clinical expertise, enabling the Forum to share its understanding as an employer of people who experience mental health issues and emotional distress.

About the Role

The Peer Lead for Employment will work alongside the Forum Senior Leadership Team to develop a strategy that promotes and supports the employment of people who experience mental health issues. This will include those accessing Individual Placement and Support (IPS) through secondary Mental Health Services, but also consider the broader needs of people outside statutory service thresholds.

Within the Dorset Work Matters service the Peer Lead for Employment will work alongside the NHS Project Lead and Senior Employment Specialist, utilising the principles of IPS together to deliver a high-fidelity service.

As the Peer Lead for Employment you will engage with a broad range of employers across Dorset.  The primary focus of this work will be to model lived experience in the context of work, challenge misconceptions, offer education opportunities and build sustainable partnerships.  The three key areas of responsibility for this post are:

• Developing, delivering and evaluating the Forum’s employment focused activities.
• Providing operational management support and supervision within the Dorset Work Matters IPS service. 
• Engaging and developing relationships with local employers across Dorset.

The post will be based primarily at the Partnership’s premises in central Bournemouth, but with some flexibility for alternative working arrangements. 

About You

We are a unique and values-based, collaborative and innovative organisation that strives towards continuous learning and improvement. 

• You will be a proficient manager with a natural aptitude for getting the very best from your team, well versed in caseload management and outcomes reporting.  
• You will have experience and understanding of living with and managing mental ill-health or supporting someone in emotional distress, including understanding the barriers to employment and believing in a person’s right to meaningful work.
• You will be able to demonstrate experience of working with people from a range of social and economic backgrounds and understand social justice and inequality issues.
• Your knowledge will include a basic understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) methodology and you will be prepared to undertake further training and ongoing development.
• You will be professional and engaging in your manner, an excellent communicator, with experience of building strong partnerships and external relationships.
• Your passion for our work and being personally aligned with our values will shine through.

You might currently be working in the not for profit, private or public sectors, but wherever you come from, you will be excited by this meaningful role and the unique opportunity to be part of an inspirational team, making real difference to people’s lives in Dorset.  

If you are interested in this role, please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this role and working within our organisation.

During Covid 19

We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting on a rolling basis, closing the process when we have appointed the right candidate.  During this time, our interview process will take place in stages and include a combination of a preliminary self-directed video and if successful a formal Microsoft Teams interview.  This approach aligns with how we work, will be values based, as well as focused on results and finding out about you.  We are looking forward to hearing from you.

You have recent experience in the mental health field (or a related area) and a good understanding of service user involvement, how employment can really make a difference to someone’s life and of the Recovery and Personalisation agenda. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as an IPS Employment Advisor.
 
Richmond Fellowship are delighted to be working to deliver the roll out of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services as part of the NHS England initiative for extending IPS support to some of the most disadvantaged people in the employment market place. We will be working on behalf of the North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) Clinical Commissioning Group to create a newly launched IPS service in Redbridge. The post‐holder will be embedded in the mental health secondary care clinical teams at Mellmead House and will work closely with jobseekers and potential employers across the area to secure ongoing employment.
 
The successful candidate will support the delivery of our Employment Service. This will see you focus on motivating, supporting and providing person‐centred advice and guidance to people receiving support to enable them to move into suitable and sustainable work. As well as a good understanding of people with mental health problems, you have experience of networking/liaising with local employers and the initiative to develop and promote a service.
 
Excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills are essential too, as is a willingness to travel in the local area and occasionally work outside of office hours. Customer focused, well organised and collaborative in approach, you’re a great administrator too. Indeed, you pride yourself on your word processing skills and ability to keep accurate computer records/use a database. The successful candidate will expected to have a flexible approach to working to ensure effective service delivery.
 
It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide a supporting statement will be considered for an interview.
 
This is a full-time post at 37.5 hours a week. 
 
The postholder will be fully co-located within the clinical teams at Melmead House, E11 2DH and this will be the primary location. 
 
The starting salary for this post is £22,264.00 per annum with subsequent progression to £23,291.00 per annum.
 
This is a rolling recruitment process, candidates will be shortlisted as and when they apply.
 
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits, including a smartphone? Apply now via our website.
 
Recovery Focus is a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

We are looking for an Employment & Development Coach for our thriving small charity helping adults with enduring mental health difficulties. The coach encourages service users into employment, training, education, volunteering and new activities to boost confidence and self-esteem, using a goal-oriented approach.  

This role is 8 hours per week over 2 or 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). The post is fixed for 5 years, with 3 years remaining. 

Salary £21,000 - £23,000 FTE depending on experience (Pro rata £4,800 - £5,250), with option to include pension.  

You will have previous experience in more than one of these areas: mental health; working with vulnerable people, coaching, working in the charity sector or mentoring.  Good local knowledge would be an advantage.  

We seek a highly motivated, well organised multi-tasker who is able to take ownership to deliver positive outcomes, work with a range of strategies, as part of a team, and with a caring, confident approach.  

Citizens Advice provides free, independent and impartial advice and information to help people resolve their problems. Each year our local offices across the country help 2.6 million people with their problems - either through face-to-face or telephone advice, or online. Our amazing data allows us to spot emerging issues quickly, making us uniquely placed to raise awareness of these issues and advocate for solutions.

The Expert Advice Team at Citizens Advice provides subject matter support and expertise to thousands of advisers across England and Wales, and helps to ensure the accuracy of our online content. 

We support the local network of Citizens Advice services and our national online content team in major advice areas such as debt, benefits, housing, employment, immigration, family and consumer law. We do this through one to one consultancy with local advisers, one to many advice and training products and legal assurance of content. We also provide expert support to other functions such as public policy and news.

We are looking for an Employment Expert to work with us from now until 31 March 2021.This expert will provide legal and advice expertise in employment law to Citizens Advice internal teams and to the Citizens Advice network of local offices.  To support the delivery of employment advice across the Citizens Advice network.

The location is flexible with travel to our offices in London, Leeds or Birmingham likely. Hours are flexible from 21.75 to 36.25 hours per week and we are happy to discuss potential part-time and flexible working arrangements with prospective applicants. 

This role is based in a team of high-performing subject matter experts and qualified lawyers. The postholder must have an interest in law and experience of legal research, but a law degree is not a requirement and you don’t need to be a qualified solicitor or barrister. 

Our offices are currently closed due to coronavirus, with employees working from home. We are open to discussion about flexible working, and are willing to consider both full or part time working.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. 

Casual work contract • Zero hour contract

Hours – dependant on assignment (various)

Bromley Mencap is an award winning local charity providing a wide range of services, activities and support for disabled people of all ages, their carers and families in the London Borough of Bromley.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our supported employment service. We are looking to recruit job coaches to support and coach people with learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities who are in employment or training and help them to achieve sustainability within their chosen role.  

You will play a key role in facilitating each individual’s achievement through one to one work and ensuring relationships are built with employers. You will be required to negotiate and agree reasonable adjustments with employers on behalf of our clients.

The employment support is at various settings throughout Bromley, Bexley, South East and Central London.

Application packs with full job specifications are available on our website via the apply button.

RedbridgeCVS is a well-established and highly regarded umbrella body for voluntary and community organisations in the London Borough of Redbridge. We are a small, friendly team based in central Ilford just 20 minutes by train from Liverpool Street station.

We are seeking 1 enthusiastic and motivated professional to join us as a Social Prescribing Advisor. The role will focus on supporting residents referred by GP practices in Redbridge who might face low-level mental ill‐health, social isolation or complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

As Social Prescribing Advisor, you will provide clients with one to one motivational support using behaviour change techniques as well as practical support to access community services to help improve their health and wellbeing.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 10th August 2020.

Please go to our website to download the job pack and return the completed application form via email.

We expect to interview the shortlisted candidates on 18th August 2020.

Purpose and Scope of the Role

The Refugee & Migrant Centre are one of the biggest charities in the field. We are renowned for our work in assisting refugees and migrants through crisis and disadvantage; we remove barriers to integration and help our clients to become equal citizens. We are now recruiting Advisor roles to be based across our 3 branches in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Walsall.. This is an exciting time to be joining the team, as we grow to meet our aspirations.

Job Description – Advisor

Reporting to: Casework team managers

Salary:  £17,169- 19,939 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 35 (full time)

Contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension Probation period: 4 months

Location:  RMC’s offices in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Walsall – working across branches may be a requirement.

Purpose of the Job:

• To provide professional and effective advice and guidance to a broad range of service users of RMC.
• To assist/support the team and the management to meet the needs of the beneficiaries and achieve targets.

Principal Tasks

Working within the team

• To ensure the professional and organisational requirements are respected and met during the delivery of advice.
• To assist the senior colleagues and Operations Manager in order to drive efficiency, quality, systems improvement and target achievement.

 Casework and advice

• To offer advice, advocacy and support to service users with various aspects related to their welfare as requested by the management of RMC and funders’ requirements.
• To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with service users and ensure their needs are met in a satisfactory and sensitive manner.
• To provide appropriate support and mentoring to any volunteers under supervision.
• To represent RMC at external meetings and events when required by the senior colleagues. 
• To maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders.

We are looking for accredited Generalist and Debt Advisers to provide comprehensive advice and support to clients in Merton and Lambeth.  If you have at least one year’s post certificate training, are accredited to give debt advice (for Debt Adviser role), passionate about supporting individuals and families in need and interested in joining a dedicated, professional team we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work flexibly with clients.  You will be meticulous in your work, especially when supporting clients and maintaining case records for continuity of follow up advice and casework.  You will also be very well informed with regards to legislation, case law and policy changes relating to debt and benefits.

You must be prepared to work flexibly, currently due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, work will be home based until a time when our offices (Mitcham, Morden and Streatham Hill) and outreach venues re-open.Our offices have excellent public transport links and Mitcham also has a carpark. We offer a friendly and welcoming work environment and can provide flexible work opportunities dependent on service demands.