Job Title: Recovery and Connect Worker x 2

Salary: £28,000

Location: Surrey Downs (Mole Valley, Epsom, Ewell, Banstead, and West Elmbridge) The role will require you to work in other parts of Surrey as Outreach.

Contract: 12 Fixed Term (Maybe extended depending on funding).

Interviews:  Will be ongoing as suitable candidates apply.

Interviews:

Ever wanted to be part of something NEW, something EXCITING, something really WORTHWHILE, that will CHANGE LIVES?

The Charity

Mary Frances Trust (MFT) is a charity organisation established in 1994 by people who used mental health services, carers and professionals to support people with any mental or emotional health problems.

Our Mission

Our mission is to:

• Work alongside people experiencing any kind of emotional or mental health issues for as long as they need and inspire them to develop the skills that will help them to restore and maintain their emotional wellbeing.
• Involve people with experience of mental health at every level of the organisation so they can help us design, deliver, monitor, and review our services to ensure they respond to their changing needs.
• Consistently challenge stigma attached to mental illness and raise awareness of the importance for everyone to look after their mental wellbeing.
• Lead and co-ordinate the development and delivery of first-class, voluntary mental health services in Surrey.
• Maintain sufficient funding streams to be able to provide person-centered services to people experiencing any kind of emotional or mental issues.

The Role

Recovery and Connect is a pilot project delivered in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Recovery and Connect Worker will work intensively with a caseload of individuals who have a pre-existing mental health concern or one that has been created/exacerbated by COVID-19 until they have built resilience and are ready to access ongoing community services. The role will involve working as part of a small team and linking in with NHS services, such as Single Point of Access.

The Recovery and Connect Worker will:

• Have appropriate previous community experience of mental health, wellbeing and behaviour change work with adults
• Be highly independent
• Have a high degree of initiative
• Be a self-starter
• Be confident working in a developing and fast-paced service

In return for your commitment and hard work we can offer:

• A competitive salary!
• 37 hour working week!
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays!
• Flexible working hours!
• Company pension scheme!
• Employee Assistance Programme!
• Investment in personal development!
• Ongoing training!

Mary Frances Trust is committed to the safeguarding of the people who use its services, therefore this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Addressing health inequalities is at the centre of what the Breaking Down Barriers project is all about.

Do you have the skills and passion to join the Breaking Down Barriers project team?

Inspiring organisations to grow and develop their outreach work, connect and liaise between organisations, individuals, families and members of the community and help develop plans to ensure families have the same equal access to health and social care services.

If you have a passion for making a difference to organisations who make a tangible difference to the lives of families living with genetic conditions, then we would like to hear from you.

Breaking Down Barriers

Breaking Down Barriers (BDB) is a network of patient organisations, support groups and community networks working together to develop supportive and inclusive services for individuals and families affected by genetic conditions. Addressing health inequalities is at the centre of what we do and working at grass roots level, we are identifying ways to improve engagement with people from ethnic minority communities and helping to shape services to become inclusive and accessible.

BDB was set up in 2016 with funding from the Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust and has recently received additional funding from the National Lottery.  BDB facilitates organisations to work together;  to share good practice, develop action plans and review learning and engagement.  Many of the individuals and families supported by the BDB network experience multiple barriers to accessing mainstream services. Patient organisations, support groups and community networks are often best placed to offer unique support, enabling and empowering people to make informed choices and helping to bridge the gap between services.

BDB is led by the National Development Manager with strategic direction and support from an Advisory Board and guidance from The Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust.

Purpose of the role

This new role is central to supporting member organisations to develop their BDB projects to have the most impact in engaging families. The post holder will inspire organisations to grow and develop their outreach work, connect and liaise between organisations, individuals, families and members of the community and help develop plans that will have a measurable impact. If you have a passion for making a difference to organisations who make a tangible difference to the lives of families living with genetic conditions, then we would like to hear from you.

Experience of working with children, young people, families and community organisations is essential, Work in the health service, education or social services is desirable.

We would expect you to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with organisations and other stakeholders. 

Two references and an enhanced DBS check will be required

Specific Areas of Responsibility

• Raise awareness of BDB by attending meetings, linking with communities, presenting at events and conferences and identifying suitable opportunities for publicity

• Support the development of member organisations as requested by their management teams, and agreed by the Project Lead

• Support in the planning and delivery of meetings and events to increase the engagement with families from ethnic minority communities and enabling them to access appropriate services

• Support the development of plain language documents and translated information

• Provide or organise an interpreting service for individuals and families who do not speak English as their first language if required

• Develop and support organisations to develop good practice resources to enable them to increase their reach into communities

• Manage internal and external communications effectively using a range of channels including social media

• Contribute to research and bids to further the impact of the project

• Promote patient and public involvement and support individuals and groups to take part in research and the development of services

General Areas of Responsibility

• The post-holder will be expected to further the aims and objectives of Alström Syndrome UK and to co-operate fully with policies and procedures of Alström Syndrome UK

• The post-holder will be expected to act in accordance with Alström Syndrome UK's Equal Opportunity policies

• The post-holder will be expected to assist with any reasonable duty at the request of the Chief Executive and the Project Lead

• The post holder will be home based and is expected to be able to work flexibly dependent upon the needs of the project and the charity

The responsibilities above form the core of the role; however, the employee may be asked to undertake additional activities from time to time.

Confidentiality

The confidential nature of the work means that employees working for Alström Syndrome UK must maintain the strictest security in relation to documentation and ensure that confidentiality is maintained always, in accordance with relevant Data Protection and associated legislation.

This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

Health & Safety

The post holder is expected to make themselves aware of and comply with Alström Syndrome UK’s Health & Safety Policy

This role profile is designed to identify principle responsibilities. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes within Alström Syndrome UK’s management agenda and priorities.

Person Specification

The person appointed will be expected to have the essential experience, skills and abilities listed below. Items under the heading desirable will be valuable but those candidates who do not have these should not be deterred from submitting an application.

Knowledge, experience, skills and abilities

Essential

• Experience of working with children, young people, and/or families

• Experience of working with community organisations

• An understanding of at least one ethnic minority culture

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to prioritise when faced with competing work demands
• Ability to work on own initiative
• The ability to encourage and empathise with newly diagnosed individuals and families

• The ability to learn new skills and be guided by other professionals working in the field. Able to challenge.

• Willingness to undertake some work during unsociable hours

• Willing and able to travel long distances and to unfamiliar areas which may involve occasional overnight stays

• Ability to develop good working relationships with support group representatives, colleagues, professional workers and the public.

Desirable

• Previous professional or personal experience of genetics and/or complex health conditions

• Have a strong desire to improve the experiences and accessibility of services for people living with genetic and/or complex conditions

• Genetic counselling experience
• Interpreting experience
• Experience of working in a health, education or social care setting
• Experience of working in a mentoring or advocacy role
• Experience of patient and public involvement advisory panels
• General knowledge of the generic issues affecting support groups

• Knowledge of relevant voluntary organisations and statutory agencies
• Previous experience of project work
• Experience of working from home
• Experience of writing reports
• Previous professional experience of marketing, in particular social media.
• Good knowledge of digital and print-based materials

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

CLOSING DATE IS MIDDAY ON THE 4th MAY 2021 

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 10th May 2021 and due to the pandemic, interviews will take place via Zoom. 

Recruiting a Support Worker to join Young Peoples service based in Newham!

GBP 22,568 per annum, 40 hours per week, 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Ibis House and Little Ibis House are specialist semi-independent services for young care leavers aged 16-21, with capacity to also work with young parents and their child. Ibis House provides a high level of support to young people with a variety of complex needs and Little Ibis House provides a medium level of support. The services are staffed 24/7 to support young people manage and address their various support needs and learn basic life skills to live independently.

Job Overview:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to live independently. Support workers must monitor and assess the needs of the customers and provide creative and tailored person centred support to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.
Support workers will work closely with statutory children's services and other external agencies to best support customers to promote social inclusion and teach independent living skills. Support workers will empower and encourage customers to maximise their skills and choices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Mission & Values
'Working with people to make choices, achieve goals and take control of their live through high quality care,
support and housing'
- Monitoring rent arrears and ensuring that rent accounts are managed effectively.
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent/ service charge.
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Manager
- Forming strong partnerships with external agencies.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

SUPPORT WORKER, THE CRESCENT, NOTTINGHAM CITY

FRWK03 £17,189-£18,661, 37 HPW, PERMANENT

The Crescent is a mental health supported accommodation service that operates a ‘Core and Cluster’ model with a total of 27 units. The team offer a Person Centred and Recovery based approach to include supporting those with other secondary issues such as substance misuse, offending behaviour and mild learning difficulties.

We are looking for an individual to contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package, enabling service users to develop the skills to empower them to live independently and avoid relapse.

This is an exciting opportunity where you can help shape the development of a new contract (from 1st April 2021).

You will:

• contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package to empower individuals to live independently
• be able to assess individual service user’s skills and needs, and work positively with risk
• have excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport with service users
• be resilient and manage stressful situations in a calm and positive way
• be dynamic and enthusiastic
• promote equality and diversity within the service
• provide a safe and secure environment for service users
• work in partnership with various agencies to maximise service delivery
• be flexible and happy to work on a rota system covering dayshifts, evenings and weekends

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

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

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during their six month probation period, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

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

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

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Recruiting a Night Support Worker to join our Young Peoples service based in Bracknell!

GBP 20,311 per annum, 42 hours per week, 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:

Night Support Workers will provide Housing Related Support to tenants to help them develop the life skills that are required to meet the assessed needs of the tenants of the service. Support needs may include mental health, substance misuse, care experience, and complex needs.

Night Support Workers will also carry out the necessary duties to ensure the building and the young people are safe and deal with any issues and crisis/incidents during their waking 12 hour shift throughout the night. You will be generally working with out of hours external agencies to ensure a person centred support package is in place.

You will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. The role entails lone working and staffing the scheme on a 2 week rolling rota, covering 3 shifts one week and four shifts on the other.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with tenants
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload, administrative responsibilities and ensuring the service is staffed as per rota requirements
- May include supporting key tenants to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- May include conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with tenants within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that tenants enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Signposting to external agencies and out of hours services to assist in addressing all aspects of support needs
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for tenants in the community
- Involving tenants in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering tenants to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
- Regular building patrols throughout their shift
- Upholding safeguarding practices with the tenants best interests and safety being in the forefront of their working ethic

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Lifelong Family Links is looking for Support Workers (male or Female) to work with us in Lambeth supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities (SEND). They enjoy a variety of activities like horse riding, swimming, shopping, football, arts and crafts and going to local library.

As a Support Worker you will;

Ensure the young people we support are encouraged to reach their full potential giving support by interacting and encouragement to engage in activities, healthy living models, keep active, and socialize.

No experience needed but would be beneficial, training will be given to the right candidates. We looking for people with the ability to learn from experiences and change their approach when needed. To have energy and enthusiasm to provide the best support possible be motivation and drive to identify and overcome obstacles. You will need to have an understanding of and empathy for the young people you are supporting, along with reporting, monitoring, and observation skills and attending meetings. Show commitment to personal and professional development

We offer our Support Workers (London living wage):

£10.85 per hour for flexible hours, which include Saturdays, evenings and longer hours in school holidays. 

Enhanced DBS.

Key Areas:

1. Activity Planning
2. Liaison with parents
3. Supervision and Care of Children
4. Playwork
5. Report writing

Duties and Responsibilities

1.To provide a safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities including preparing activities

2.To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunities framework.

3.To undertake any necessary training

4.To encourage participation and engagement

5 To help young people achieve their goals and outcomes

Liaison

1.To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents to facilitate day-to-day caring needs.

2.To consult with the children/young people and involve them in the planning of activities.

Supervision and care of children and young people

1.Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities.

2.Ensure that appropriate replays are written up, (observations, registers and monitoring)

3.Ensure that food provision is carried out within the guidelines of the food safety act 1990, and is balanced and healthy in accordance with dietary requirements.

Direct Playwork

1.Help the Leader to ensure that a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities is offered.

2.Ensure that play meets the full range of children's individual and group needs.

Miscellaneous

1.To promote the aims and objectives of the organisation, and use as a guide for daily activities.

2.Be aware of Staff Policies and Practices. (Staff handbook)

3.To ensure the provision of good standards of physical and emotional care.

4.To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

5.To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards appropriate for the needs of the children.

6.To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials equipment.

7.To assist in displaying the children work around the club site.

8.Recording of any accidents and incidents in the accident book and incident book.

9.Ensure child is collected or handed over to, by someone known to the club.

10. To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.

11. To ensure confidentially of information received.

12. To support the children/ Young people by escorting them on accessible transport to and from the club.

13. To be aware of the high profile of the club and to uphold its standards at all times, and wear staff ID badge and t-shirt whilst on duty.

14. To be involved in Training, Staff Meetings, Summer Fun day/ AGM, Christmas Party and outings.

15. To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the manager.

NB: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

IOM Recovery Practitioner – Brent

Location: London

Salary: Salary band of £24,627 - £29,000

Application Deadline: 25 April 2021

Job Summary 

Would you like to support service users into substance misuse treatment and away from crime?

The service

WDP New Beginnings has been providing drug and alcohol services in the London Borough of Brent since 2006 and has been awarded the new contract as lead provider, working in partnership with Central and North-West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL).

The role

The successful post holder will assess, engage and resettle service users actively involved in the criminal justice system. The role will involve working from WDP premises, courts, Probation Offices and other appropriate settings

Conditions

• Salary band of £24,627 - £29,000
• Fixed term contract until 31st March 2022
• 37.5 hours per week

Location

The successful candidate will be based at WDP New Beginnings

Why should you apply? 

• A new challenge working with those in the criminal justice system
• Specialist role
• Competitive salary

Interested?

For further information about the role, please contact Dionne Phillips, Assessment and Engagement Team Manager (contact details can be found on our website).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 25th April 2021 at 00:00 midnight.

WDP and our values

WDP is an innovative behaviour change charity.  We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing and social integration.  We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health and inpatient services.

All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:

• Entrepreneurial
• In partnership
• Strong belief in service users
• Community focused

Diversity and Equality 

WDP are a committed equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from disabled candidates, and those form minority ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding 

WDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS 

All posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the confirmation of any job offer.

Note: Please use your personal statement to highlight any relevant experience directly linked to the role you have applied for

Training and Engagement Lead

Full time at 35 hours per week

Office Based in Leeds City Centre and regular travel across Leeds (current requirement to work from home during Covid-19 restrictions)

Salary: £25,375- £28,420 dependent on experience

Permanent

GamCare is the leading national provider of information, advice and treatment for anyone affected by problem gambling. The Leeds Community Gambling Service works with a wide range of people, communities and organisations across Leeds providing information, training and treatment to raise awareness and support around gambling related harms.

Key Responsibilities

• The postholder will deliver training to help communities and professionals to identify problem gambling and ensure pathways into the Leeds Community Gambling Service are seamless and widely understood
• The postholder will lead on developing public awareness through a mixture of engagement methods across Leeds.
• The postholder will offer advice, brief and extended brief Interventions from numerous community locations across Leeds. Supporting clients through individual face to face, telephone and online support as well through group-based interventions.

The Training and Engagement Lead will be expected to work in a way that recognises and values diversity, has an understanding of the functional model of Problem Gambling, the model of change, CBT and have a commitment to Recovery

In Leeds you will form part of an enthusiastic clinical and engagement team working from several locations. To meet the needs of our service users the role will include some evenings and occasional Saturdays.

You will be a self-starter, with a passion for delivering innovative, quality services, and a collaborative style.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete the application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and input the correct job title. Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

To discuss the role further please email Chris Walker (Leeds Community Gambling Service – Service Manger) Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing date for applications is: 03/05/2021 at 9am

Interview dates: tbc

Interviews are scheduled to take place remotely via videoconferencing software.

Salary: £19,743.12 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours

Job Type: Permanent

Service: Learning Disabilities

Location: Ealing

Shift Pattern: Various 

Benefits

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• 33 days annual leave, pension scheme and 24-hour Employee Assistance
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Eye care vouchers
• Travel season ticket loan & Cycle to work Scheme (eligible after 12 months service)

About the role

The role of a Support Worker is to enable the people we support to manage aspects of their daily life.

Duties will include:

• Making a difference to the lives of those you support
• Help to use a range of recovery oriented and person-centered planning tools
• Ensure all plans and records relating to the people we support are accurate and up to date
• Support with everyday tasks to maximise the individual’s independence
• Work in a consistent and positive way with local managers and other team members to ensure people get a great service
• Undertake various levels of personal care and manual handling

About you

To be a Support Worker at Certitude, experience is not essential. Full training will be given; however, the following are essential:

• Ability to motivate others and build confidence
• Ability to work on your own initiative and also be a great team player
• Practical, adaptable and organised
• Have interests and skills that they are willing to share and get others involved
• Ability to use technology – PC and modern technology equipment

About the Organisation

The Certitude Group are proud of our history of supporting people with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities. We support more than 1800 people across London through a diverse range of support services and believe in providing the right level of support, to enable individuals to flourish, contribute and live a good life.  

As a Gold Level Investor in People, we have high employee engagement and a strong commitment to people development from both our Board and Leadership Team. As a result, we are able to support people with mental health needs and learning disabilities to live the life they want to lead; happy, healthy, respected as equals and valued for their contribution within communities.

We aim to be the best social care employer in London and are proud of our reputation as a London employer - employing more than a 1500 staff and volunteers with a turnover of £48m.

Do you want to be a Support Worker at Certitude? Complete an application form and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch! 

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

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We believe in empowering people to lead fulfilled lives as part of their community. You want to support isolatedolder men and provide opportunities for them to come together to achieve this. 

We are looking for an organised and commited individual who is able to earn the respect of our diverse group of  older men. Able to facilitate a cooperative and supportive men only social group and telephone contact, and able to contribute to providing a service that feels safe and welcoming by managing challenges and issues and having a real enthusiasm for the men's lives and interests. 

Main Tasks and Duties:

• Act as a welcoming host, a first point of contact, and a friendly face to create a happy, welcoming and safe social space where all the men feel able to take part. 
• With the support of the Centre Manager, plan and lead activities.
• Prepare the space for the face-to-face activities and clear away afterwards.
• Encourage a co-operative approach amongst group participants.
• Follow up any difficulties or issues with individual participants to ensure they are signposted to further support 
• Provide contact to individual islolated men.
• With the Centre Manager recruit, lead and supervise volunteers supporting the project.
• Plan and arrange group visits with the support of the Community Centre Manager
• Facilitate light-touch issue-based conversations between participants on a wide range of subjects, including sometimes on sensitive issues – alongside general ‘chit-chat’ and social engagement
• Liaise with external guest visitors (eg health services, issue-based groups) to arrange their participation and coach them on how to relate to group members
• Plan and implement occasional outreach sessions to recruit participants for the Social Club and Men Talk
• Administrate activities, dealing with correspondence, managing schedules, and maintaining contact with participants
• Keep statistical and activity records and contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the programme as requested by the Community Centre Manager and CEO

Ensure that all HNG policies and procedures are adhered to, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Safeguarding, the Environment and Equal Opportunities.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in regular line management and team meetings, and attend training events as necessary.
• Contribute to the wider life and activities of HNG such as taking part in community celebrations.
• Comply with HNG’s policies and procedures, following good professional practice at all times

• Cooperate in the development and use of systems for monitoring and evaluating the work of HNG. 
• Work co-operatively with other staff, volunteers, trustees and consultants
• Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by senior staff.

Person Specification

Essential

1. Experience in a role with similar responsibilities including the running of inclusive groups, and providing one-to-one support to people experiencing difficulties 
2. Experience of, or evidence of competency in, issue-based group discussion
3. Experience of organising group activities, including ad-hoc and off-site outreach
4. Able to establish a rapport with, and gain the respect of, men 55 and older
5. Able to handle and respond effectively to inappropriate and challenging behaviour 
6. Understanding of issues facing older people, and especially older men, and the wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and levels of vulnerability in this group
7. Understanding of safeguarding of vulnerable adults
8. Willing to deliver in-person activities from our COVID-secure community centre and to attend and operate appropriately in places where isolated older men hang out, pubs, betting shops, etc.
9. Good literacy and MS Office/ email skills 
10. Able to successfully engage stakeholders such as outside health providers etc
11. Understanding of how to support and manage volunteers
12. Excellent verbal communication skills.
13. Ability and willingness to occasionally work flexible hours with prior notice 

Desirable

1. Professional qualification 
2. Experience of working inclusively with people who have disabilities, or mental health issues

Age United in partnership with Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is delighted to be working together with West London CCG and Kensington and Chelsea Social Council to offer local residents innovative support to address their wider health and social care needs.

We currently have four vacant Social Prescribing Link Worker posts available. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about connecting communities with the tailored support they need to live independent and healthier lives, based within Kensington and Chelsea’s new Primary Care Networks. Link Workers provide connections between the GP and community services that can support residents to address their wider health and care needs.

The Link Worker programme is a national initiative from NHS England and NHS Improvement and we are seeking individuals with a background or interest in mental health, care, public health or voluntary sector services. Experience of providing a service to a broad age range including younger people would be beneficial for this role.

We are happy to discuss secondments from Third Sector organisations within Kensington and Chelsea. If you would like to discuss the role prior to applying, please visit our website for contact details.

Full training is provided.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV accompanied by a supporting statement which addresses the essential criteria in the person specification. 

Please note that CVs without a supporting statement will not be accepted.

We will be shortlisting for these roles on a rolling basis until the vacancies are filled. Interviews will be held remotely on Microsoft Teams.

Applications should be sent to Recruitment at Age UK Kensington and Chelsea. Please see the 'Work For Us' section of our website for further details.

Positive Pathways Worker - Reducing Homelessness

REPORTING TO: Complex Lives Team Manager/Doncaster Minster   

RESPONSIBLE TO: Doncaster Minster

28 days annual leave per annum

Key Working Relationship: The postholder will be responsible to Doncaster Minster, regularly liaising with a named contact from the Minster. The named contact will sign off to the objective setting and appraisal of the postholder. Based within the Complex Lives Team and reporting directly to the Team Manager, Positive Pathways Regional Co-ordinator and Minster Link.

An enhanced DBS check is required as this position will involve directly working with vulnerable people.

BACKGROUND

Doncaster Minster and the Complex Lives Alliance strive to improve the lives and well-being of people with multiple and complex needs (such as substance misuse, rough sleeping, mental health issues, and offending behaviour. domestic or sexual violence) in Doncaster through effective and sustained engagement and the use of a multi-disciplinary and person-centered approach as part of the principle of MEAM (Making Every Adult Matter). Doncaster Minster are committed to improving the lives of those with complex needs as part of their outreach programme.

SUMMARY OF JOB

We are seeking a Positive Pathways Coordinator to work collaboratively with Doncaster Minster and other faith groups within the borough and the Complex Lives Alliance to improve the lives of people with multiple and complex needs.

The focus of this role is to create and sustain the successful delivery of drop-in activities/workshops for homeless and vulnerable people moving away from homelessness with the support of stakeholders, volunteers, and those with lived experience.  This will include a mixture of group work, 121 engagement with clients, and facilitating the support of volunteers. This will be achieved by working flexibly and in collaboration with the Complex Lives Team, sharing and learning with colleagues from across the organisation, while also brokering internal activities and external (community based) progression opportunities for people who access support from Complex Lives. The postholder will develop the contribution of Doncaster Minster and other faith organisations in the town centre into an effective alliance to meet the objectives set out above.

Your role will also be integrated into the wider work of Positive Pathways, a regional homelessness reduction programme overseen by Church Urban Fund that is also being delivered in Bradford, Middlesbrough, and Sheffield. You will have the opportunity to learn from, and share your experience with, other regional delivery partners through quarterly meetings and other forums facilitated by the Positive Pathways Regional Coordinator. 

How to apply

Email your CV and how you meet the objectives of the personal statement as set out in the Job Description no more than 2 pages of A4.

If have any questions regarding this role, please contact Debbie McKinney, Complex Lives Team Manager.

Closing date: 30th April 2021

Interview date: Week commencing 3rd May 2021.

SUPPORT WORKER, COMPLEX NEEDS, LINCOLN, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661 FTE

The Complex Needs service is based at Corner House in Lincoln City.

The service will provide accommodation, targeting rough sleepers who present with multiple and complex needs, supporting those with a combination of homelessness, drug and/or alcohol misuse, mental health issues and/or challenging behaviour and offending.

  The aim of the service is to:

• reduce the level of rough sleeping by providing suitable accommodation
• improve the physical and mental health of rough sleepers by enabling access to health services including mental health and drug and alcohol treatment
• reduce the cost to health services by supporting the appropriate use of health pathways and preventing the need for high cost crisis interventions
• reducing the level of crime and anti-social behaviour including begging and street drinking by supporting rough sleepers to access benefits and positive alternatives to negative street based lifestyles

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

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

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

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

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Richmond Borough Mind is a vibrant local charity that has been supporting and providing services for adults affected by mental health problems and their carers for over 60 years.  
 
Our out of hours crisis service, Journey Recovery Hub, has been running since December 2019. The service provides support to those suffering from mental health problems, aiming to prevent escalation, reduce isolation, increase independence and self-management and improve mental health and wellbeing.
 
This is an exciting role in a newly extended service, which aspires to achieve the above aims. We are looking for highly motivated, caring individuals, who have knowledge and experience of supporting vulnerable adults to increase their independence and develop self-management strategies. 
 
The successful applicant will have an understanding and empathy for people with mental health needs and will be used to working in a team of staff and volunteers.  You will need to have clear project management skills, and be self-motivated, a good communicator and be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively.
 
You will be required to work face to face in our Kingston Hub and/or our Richmond Hub. The work will be delivered in a shift pattern over evenings and weekends including Bank Holidays. 
 
Richmond Borough Mind values diversity and difference.  We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly individuals with lived experience of mental health problems.
 
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.