The Skills, Information & Support Services (SISS) Operations Manager helps those with sight loss to live the life they choose by leading and managing a cross functional operations team of staff and volunteers working with adults, children and young people and their families to provide the consistent delivery of person-centred services in accordance with their needs. Our SISS services include My Sighted Guide which is a volunteer led service, Orientation and Mobility services working with visually impaired adults and Children & Young People services working with visually impaired children. This role will also include supporting the development and training of Trainees and inducting new starters to the team.

This position will be covering the North West region. Based from Atherton, Liverpool or Shrewsbury, the role will require travel across the region.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements
 

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential
• Certified Management qualification such as ILM or equivalent, relevant work experience in a management, supervisor or volunteer management role.
• Able to demonstrate experience of managing a complex operations environment where exceptional, customer-focused service delivery is achieved.
• Knowledge of current legislation, policy and research relating to people with sight loss and/or disability. Up to date with current policies, practice and thinking in the Education and/or Health and Social Care sector.
• A comprehensive knowledge of GDPR.

Desirable
• Project Management qualification (Prince-2 or equivalent).
• Professional qualification in a related field (e.g. CQSW/DipSW, post graduate, Dip/Cert, BEd/ PGCE, QTS, Habilitation/Rehab/GDT/GDMS).
• Experience of working with dogs (CAS role).
• Experience of professional supervision of staff working with children with complex needs. (SISS role).
• Experience of working in any of the following settings: education, health and social care, police/probation.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.

As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

 

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.

If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

We anticipate this Fixed Term Contract to be for 12 months.

The Skills, Information & Support Services (SISS) Operations Manager helps those with sight loss to live the life they choose by leading and managing a cross functional operations team of staff and volunteers working with adults, children and young people and their families to provide the consistent delivery of person-centred services in accordance with their needs. Our SISS services include My Sighted Guide which is a volunteer led service, Orientation and Mobility services working with visually impaired adults and Children & Young People services working with visually impaired children. This role will also include supporting the development and training of Trainees and inducting new starters to the team.

This position will be covering the North West region. Based from Atherton, Liverpool or Shrewsbury, the role will require travel across the region.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential
• Certified Management qualification such as ILM or equivalent, relevant work experience in a management, supervisor or volunteer management role.
• Able to demonstrate experience of managing a complex operations environment where exceptional, customer-focused service delivery is achieved.
• Knowledge of current legislation, policy and research relating to people with sight loss and/or disability. Up to date with current policies, practice and thinking in the Education and/or Health and Social Care sector.
• A comprehensive knowledge of GDPR.

Desirable
• Project Management qualification (Prince-2 or equivalent).
• Professional qualification in a related field (e.g. CQSW/DipSW, post graduate, Dip/Cert, BEd/ PGCE, QTS, Habilitation/Rehab/GDT/GDMS).
• Experience of working with dogs (CAS role).
• Experience of professional supervision of staff working with children with complex needs. (SISS role).
• Experience of working in any of the following settings: education, health and social care, police/probation.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.

As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.

If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Job Details

• Independent Advocate, 35 hours per week, £21,589 per annum
• Permanent (subject to funding)     

Job Summary 

Gaddum Advocacy provides all statutory advocacy services across Manchester and we are looking for an energetic and passionate advocate to join our team.

Our Advocates work in partnership with the people they support to represent their views and wishes and uphold their rights. Gaddum Advocacy promotes social inclusion, equality and social justice. 

Job Purpose  

• To provide Independent Advocacy for eligible individuals under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and NHS regulations as necessary.

• To provide Independent Advocacy in a range of settings including mental health wards and rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, supported accommodation, care homes and private residences. 

• To promote social inclusion, equality and social justice through advocacy. 

Applications for Flexible/Job Sharing work will be taken into consideration.

Closing Date: Noon Monday 26th July

Interview Date: Thursday 5th August

Due to technical issues we have exended the application period to 12th July 2021

You will be an experienced, highly motivated Programme Manager; committed to helping us ensure we deliver this exciting programme of work to targets and timescales, impressing both our partners and commissioners in the process of making a significant difference to the uptake of bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening amongst harder-to-engage groups across Greater Manchester. 

The delivery of this programme is an opportunity for our partnership to build upon our collective experience in this field, our extensive community development track record and strategic commitment to asset-based models of building resilient communities and creating meaningful partnerships.

Our model of delivery is intended to generate additional social value by building capacity across VCSE networks, strengthening co-production approaches with communities and creating multiplier effects across wider health and wellbeing outcomes. 

BHA for Equality are looking for 2 X Community Engagement and Development Workers to join their Greater Manchester sexual health team.

BHA is a leading health and social care charity that works to challenge health inequalities and support individuals, families & communities to improve their health & well-being. 

We are seeking passionate and motivated team members who are committed to improving the sexual health outcomes for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities.

You will be joining a friendly, creative, and dedicated collaborative team who are determined to reduce sexual health inequalities and challenge HIV related stigma and discrimination.

Overview of the area of work:

• Develop and deliver community engagement initiatives and sexual health promotion interventions.
• Raise awareness of sexual and reproductive health issues (via digital and community-based engagement).
• Ensure people from all communities can access HIV testing and other prevention tools so that no-one is left behind.
• Provide culturally appropriate information and advice suitable and accessible for a wide range of communities with complex needs aimed at improving knowledge, confidence and influencing behaviour.

Experience of working with marginalised communities and working in a health-related field would be advantageous to your application.

Knowledge and understanding of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities and the issues faced by them regarding access to sexual health provision would be essential.  

The delivery of our work takes a blended approach (digital and community based) so strong interpersonal and digital skills are essential.

The benefits:

• Salary NJC Scale 5 - 6, SCP 12 - 22 (£22,183 - £27,041 pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
• Employers’ contributory pension scheme
• Blended working
• Flexi working
• UNUM Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

We are taking positive action to encourage applications from Black, Asian and ethnic Minority men, trans and non-binary people to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities in our staff team.

Contract type: Fixed term until 30th June 2022 with the possibility of extension subject to funding

Hours: 35 hours per week including occasional evening and weekend work (for which time off in lieu will be given), as required. We would also consider applications from those who may be looking for a 28-hour post.  Please indicate on your application your preference.

Location: Manchester – remote initially due to Covid 19

Deadline for applications: 5pm 30th June 2021 (Please note late applications will not be accepted). 

Interviews: 8th July 2021 via zoom

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

Due to the nature of this post, Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service will be conducted on the successful applicant.

YOUTH MINISTRY WORKER

3 Year Fixed Term Contract

Part Time (0.5 FTE) 20 hours per week, inc of breaks

Salary: £10,289 per annum 

MediaCityUK Church is a partnership between Oasis Church and the United Reformed Church. We are a community of ordinary people exploring life together, where everyone is welcomed. As part of the wider Oasis family of hubs, MediaCityUK Church and Community Hub works to provide integrated, high quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community.  This is achieved by bringing together the Oasis ethos and values, local and national resources and expertise, and working together with local partners. 

An opportunity has arisen for a Youth Ministry Worker based in Salford. 

Under the supervision of the Lead Youth Worker, the Youth Ministry Worker’s key responsibilities include:

• Developing and leading youth ministry within the church and wider community. Building positive & appropriate relationships with young people and promoting their social, emotional and spiritual growth.

• Working alongside local youth work partnerships to support and develop the youth provision in the local community.
• Contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the church youth work curriculum.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• To support the wider youth provision within Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (e.g. through school holiday clubs, chaplaincy, and existing youth provision).

As well as a passion for youth work, this is very much a relationship and ministry building role and the successful applicant will also need to demonstrate:

• A relevant qualification in Youth Work and Ministry (to degree level or equivalent) or is able to demonstrate relevant experience at this level within the sector.
• Experience working within a youth/faith/community setting alongside other statutory and voluntary organisations
• Previous experience implementing youth ministry programmes
• Able to function in diverse settings and with a wide range of professional agencies and staff e.g. LA, hub staff, community groups, faith groups, and teachers

Completed applications should be returned by 9am, Monday 12th July 2021.

Interviews will take place in Salford on Monday 19th July 2021.

*This role has an occupational requirement for applicants to actively embrace the Christian ethos and values of Oasis.

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

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889

Bank Support Worker

Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Our clients aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They are currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join their professional team as a Bank Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will join their Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in Appleton, Warrington working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.

Company Benefits

• Competitive pay (£9.66 p/h)
• Enhanced company pension
• Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
• Free on-site parking
• Paid Enhanced DBS check
• Access to their 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
• Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
• The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Bank Support Worker

• To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
• To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
• To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
• To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
• To promote independence amongst the young people
• To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
• To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Bank Support Worker

• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
• An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• An understanding of safeguarding
• Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.

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.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Ref: 100102

Manchester Mind and Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust work in partnership to provide an assertive outreach pathway within Community Mental Health Teams in the city. We work with people who have long term mental health problems and complex issues including homelessness, substance use and offending.

Manchester Mind wishes to appoint to the following post:

Position: Support Time and Recovery Worker

Location:South Mersey Community Mental Health Team, Brian Hore Unit, Elizabeth Slinger Road, M20 2LR.

Hours: 37 per week (full time)

Salary: £21,748 p.a. + 5% pension contribution

Holiday: 28 days per year + bank holidays

Supporting people in their journey to recovery is an integral part of this job. To ensure that this happens we are looking for a creative, innovative person with excellent engagement skills and a positive and collaborative approach to working with people with complex needs.

You will need to be a team player but also not afraid to take the lead when needed and we are looking for you to have experience working with people with mental health needs. Experience of using mental health services will be an advantage. Successful applicants will be able to show that they can maintain a positive approach to providing recovery-focused support to service users, and have the ability to inspire hope in service users at all times.

All application documents can be downloaded from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

Applications must be received by 12noon, Monday 5th July 2021.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services.

Creative Support is a national, fast-growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are seeking Recovery Support Workers to join our friendly teams in Blackley and North Manchester.

We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic individuals to work at our Blackley and North Manchester service which provides person-centered support to individuals with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities. You will provide support to people in a recovery focused environment, promoting independence and move-on, enabling them to reach their full potential through education and training.  You will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos. You will be part of a team and receive supervision throughout the probationary process to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Recovery Support Worker Duties:

• Contributing to a 24-hour rota within our supported living services, including sleepovers,

• Delivering personal care in a dignified manner

• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users,

• Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks.

• Operating our online system to evidence the work you undertake with people in the community

• Administering medication

• Communicating and building relationships with service users’ family, support network and involved professionals.

Although we value relevant experience of supporting people with mental health needs and learning disabilities, you do not need to have prior experience if you can demonstrate a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy and commitment. We are looking to recruit people who enjoy a challenging and rewarding job and who wish to develop through the training packages that we offer. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive team approach. Car drivers are preferred.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,

• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams,

• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma.

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the daily challenges which young people face? Is a career as a Healthcare Support Worker the next step in life for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They are excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Eating Disorder Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic Healthcare Support Workers to join their professional 5-bed service, supporting young people with complex and challenging eating disorders, where you will work closely with their professional multi-disciplinary team towards keeping them safe and progressing with their recovery.

You will be required to work shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates and occasional sleep ins & nights when required to support the services, so flexibility is required.

Company Benefits

- £18,603 - £20,344.82 per annum (Dependent on experience & qualifications)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
- Free on-site parking

Your role as a Healthcare Support Worker

- To take on the role of Key worker, developing care plans and review plans with young people, carrying out direct and indirect care of young people with complex eating disorders.
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people including personal care and hygiene, eating, attendance in education etc.
- To develop therapeutic relationships with the young people experiencing eating disorders and work closely with their families and carers communicating effectively to provide ongoing engagement.
- To be actively involved in the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of young people and their care.
- To provide specialist supportive interventions to individuals experiencing eating disorders under the direction of the clinical team.
- To take physical health observations of young people, monitoring and recording as required. To act upon any physical health concerns in relation to the young person based on their care plans, risk management plans and history of eating disorder.
- To observe and monitor the wellbeing of young people by ensuring that any unusual physical, mental, or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and or clinical nurse and documented as appropriate.

Requirements of a Healthcare Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Have excellent observation and communication skills, as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma
- Have a non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard
- The ability to work in a team, and to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult situations
- The ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- To form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of safeguarding

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in care or equivalent
- Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs
- Previous experience working with service users who have eating disorders
- A good understanding of Nutrition

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.

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.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Ref: 99759

Youth Work Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Work Manager to provide leadership and management to a team of Youth Workers for a leading youth charity.

Position: Youth Work Manager

Location: Warrington

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 (dependent upon experience)

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week. Permanent

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 9th July 2021

About the role:

The Youth Work Manager is an exciting and challenging senior management role, you will lead a team of Youth Workers, taking operational responsibility for the 7 day a week universal youth work offer. 

You will hold overall responsibility for developing and delivering a new vibrant, open-access Youth Zone for the young people of Warrington, working with up to 250 young people per session.  You will lead on the creation of this new offer and the recruitment and development of the delivery team.

You will be accountable for the effective development and delivery of all core provision including junior, senior and holiday clubs.

About you:

As Youth Work Manager you will need to have high standards, creativity and ambition for young people, as well as a can-do attitude and willingness to get hands on and involved in the delivery. You will also need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Substantial experience of youth work, including in open access environments with young people aged 7-19 (up to 25 with additional needs/disability)
• Experience of leading and managing youth work activities and a knowledge of issues affecting young people
• Experience of managing staff and volunteers, leading a team to achieve targets and key performance indicators
• A track record of successful project or programme management
• Experience of managing budgets
• Ability to relate both the local community, parents and young people from all backgrounds
• Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (for example Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Management)

There will be a requirement to work outside the normal 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, working week, including frequent evenings and weekends.

Please note this position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The strength of the charity comes from the diversity of the people within the vibrant network. We are proud that the teams reflect the communities served, and value people working together from a range of different backgrounds locally and nationally, and with different experiences, all with a shared passion for boosting the aspirations of young people across the country. Diversity brings innovation, fresh ideas and creativity, and we actively strive to create a culture that is truly inclusive and fair for all and where everyone in the team can be themselves and thrive.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Development Manager, Team Manager Youth and Community Work, Youth Manager, Head of Youth Work, Senior Youth Worker, Youth Work Programme Leader, Children and Young People Manager, Youth Programme Manager, Mentoring Project Coordinator, Community Engagement Manager, Youth Participation Manager, Youth Outreach Manager, etc.

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

School-Home Support Practitioner
Location: The East Manchester Academy, Beswick, East Manchester
Hours: 5 days a week, Term time only.
Starting salary: £18,074 per annum to £20,401 per annum depending upon experience

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

The successful candidate will have experience working in a school environment, delivering learning programmes and have strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their parents. This is a fast paced school environment and the role will require a confident self starter, able to problem solve and hit the ground running.

Duties of the role:

• Vulnerable pupils and families
• Organise group work for both children and families
• Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support for families
• Encourage parental engagement in learning
• Support with children transitioning from primary to secondary school, and from secondary to further education, employment or training.
• Undertake work to improve attendance
• Support wider parental engagement with school
• Work as part of a team
• Collate and utilise data and statistics and produce reports as and when required

Closing date for applications: 5pm, 11th July 2021
Interviews to be held virtually: 13/14th July 2021
Second stage interviews: 19th July 2021
Start Date: September 2021 (exact date to be confirmed)

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 the School-Home Support recruitment website where you can download the relevant information pack and application form. 

SHS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.

Are you looking for a systems role where your skills and experience will be utilised to deliver training and support?  We can offer you a Systems Support Officer role in a national charity, one that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and purpose.  You will join our Systems Team to drive user engagement with our suite of ICT and business process systems across OnSide and our network of Youth Zones (Centres); state-of-the-art, multi-million pound buildings, staffed by skilled and dedicated Youth Workers who truly believe in young people.  Your role will involve supporting the back office processes that facilitate the local Youth Zone teams in their delivery of activities and services to young people.

The strength of OnSide Youth Zones comes from the diversity of the people within our vibrant network.  We are proud that our Youth Zone teams reflect the communities they serve, and we value people working together from a range of different backgrounds locally and nationally, and with different experiences, all with a shared passion for boosting the aspirations of young people across the country.  Diversity brings innovation, fresh ideas and creativity, and we actively strive to create a culture that is truly inclusive and fair for all and where everyone in the team can be themselves and thrive.

Benefits: OnSide has a flexible working culture (this role includes some home working) and offers a 5% matched contribution pension, 33 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays and rising with length of service, birthday leave, and retail & leisure discounts.

As Systems Support Officer, you will add capacity to the Systems Team in its mission to develop the knowledge and capability of the network of Youth Zones, working closely with end users and gaining an understanding of training and development needs.  If you have the desire and drive to achieve the very best in systems support, please read the role profile and then submit your CV and cover letter.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5 July 2021

First stage interviews: Friday 9 July 2021

Second stage interviews: w/c 12 July 2021

OnSide is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

For information on how OnSide processes your data please visit our website.

Registered Charity No 1125893

North - Based in Manchester / South - Based in London (Remote Working)

Fixed term contract until 30 June 2022 (with possible extension subject to funding)

Sporting Equals is the only UK wide charity existing to increase ethnic diversity in sport and physical activity. We are seeking a proactive and experienced individuals to manage our project work in the North (based in Manchester) and the South covering London and Slough.

You will have experience of engaging and working with diverse ethnic communities and partners to help deliver projects. The role will involve supporting a number of projects and building up our Associate Membership network.

This is an active, outward facing position and the individual must have strong experience of community engagement and project management. If you are a good communicator with the ability to persuade a range of stakeholders to work together to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Benefits include 25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays (pro rata), a contributory pension scheme and employee welfare schemes.

Diversity is at the core of our organisation. We believe in inclusion by supporting and empowering our staff and aim to create an equal and inclusive workspace for all.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter via the apply button with your required location in the subject line.

Closing date: 9.30am on Wednesday, 30 June 2021.