Recruiting Enhanced Support Workers to join our Young People's Service in Hounslow!

GBP 23,200 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Hounslow Young People is Supported Accommodation Service for young people and young parents aged 16-25 in Hounslow. The service encompasses a mix of units across 6 sites supporting 57 vulnerable young people and 19 teen parents.

The aim of the service is to empower young people to move towards independent living, supporting their successful transition from childhood; laying the foundations for healthy, ambitious, and safe adult lives with minimal ongoing support. Support is delivered in partnership with a number of stakeholders and partners in the community such as mental health services; substance misuses agencies, housing teams, police and social services.

Job Overview:

We are recruiting for Enhanced Support Workers to join our dynamic service and team. You will be able to be creatively engage young people in order to minimise risks and increase their independence. Partnership working is the heart of supporting our young people, you will be required to build and maintain relationships to coordinate the young person's support.

This role requires working on a rota pattern encompassing mix of shifts between 7:45am and 10pm including weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

- Responsible for key-working a caseload assigned by line Manager
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs, potential risks and agree levels of support and actions to professional standards
- Co-develop a positive behaviour support plan with the individual that identifies triggers and actions required to enable positive risk taking through reduced risks
- Support customers to claim and receive eligible benefits, deal with relevant agencies to develop life skills, budgeting, financial literacy, and managing finances effectively
- Encourage tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
- Motivate individuals to prepare and cook healthy meals safely, going shopping and offering guidance on buying balanced nutritious food
- Enable customers to improve their skills to manage their day-to-day activities such a making telephone calls, dealing with correspondence, attending appointments and form filling
- Support customers to access other services including CMHT, substance misuse agencies and/or work in partnership with other agencies as part of the support planning process
- Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Lead on an area of specialism e.g. ETE, Mental health and build partnerships and develop internal and external opportunities for service-users in this area
- Support customers to maintain activities including but not limited to education, employment, training, informal accreditation and volunteering opportunities
- Promote customers to develop social skills, positive and healthy relationships and keep safe in a variety of settings
- Engage customers to place their voice, aspirations, and interests at the heart of service delivery Promoting inclusion, equality, diversity, and community cohesion
- Positively support customers to understand their child's development in line with best practice guidance
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures and undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

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.

Senior Support Worker (enhanced)

Closing date:           23 September 2020, 09:00

Aim of the role: To support and empower vulnerable customers to increase their life skills and to be a role model for the support team

Location: West Croydon

Salary:£26,780 per annum

Contract: Fixed term contract until 31 March 2021

Hours:37.5 per week.  Working on shift which is 5 days a week over a 7-day rota, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Benefits:

As part of your employment package with us, we offer:

• a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development programme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing each year to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years  
• option to buy or sell annual leave up to one week’s annual leave
• a health cash plan providing cash back towards healthcare bills and other wellbeing benefits
• occupational sick pay
• contributory group pension scheme
• free life assurance
• cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

About the Role

Ingram Court is a 44-bed service for young people from the age of 16-21 with a range of support needs, some of which are complex. The role will require you to work alongside our customers, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to help identify their strengths and skills so they can achieve their goals and aspirations. Managing all aspects of service delivery, including casework management, the daily running of busy hostels and promoting an inclusive and empowering culture.

About You

As well as having experience of supporting vulnerable people to achieve independent living, you must have a clear understanding of why people become homeless, and the needs and challenges they face.

You will be required to take on a caseload of complex customers, with responsibility for key working, co-ordinating support packages and proactively ensuring all required tasks and activities are completed.

You will be part of a dedicated and supportive team, and will need to demonstrate a positive and inclusive approach. You must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel applications.

About Evolve Housing + Support

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year.

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Your application

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves.

Please ensure that your answers give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this job.

Birmingham Rathbone is a local charity which works to enable people with learning disabilities to achieve their full potential. We have secured a grant from the Big Lottery Fund to run in partnership with other local organisations a crisis support service called ‘Rebuild My Life’ for people with Learning Disabilities in Birmingham. Funding runs to at least October 2021.

We now have a vacancy for a:

Crisis Support Worker (30 hours a week)
Location: Birmingham
Salary range £14,798 - £16,081 p.a. for a 30 hour week
(plus pension, subsistence and 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays pro rata)

This is an exciting project and we are looking for people who can bring their commitment, motivation and experience to make it a success.

Closing date 9.00 am Monday 5th October 2020
Socially distanced interviews will take place on Monday 12th October 2020

To Apply and for More Information:

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

Enhanced Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check will be required.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and invite applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity No. 516557

Please do not send CV’s. Only applications forms will be accepted.

No agencies please.

This is a great opportunity to join Depaul as we are recruiting for locums to support our Oldham Floating Support Service. In return you’ll receive a competitive salary of £9.68 per hour + benefits.

We are a homelessness charity with the largest network of emergency accommodation for young people in the UK, making a difference to the lives of thousands of young people each year. We are unique, innovative and very passionate about what we do, working in the very heart of local communities.

In return as our Floating Support Worker, we can offer you:

- Contributory pension scheme

- Accrued holiday for hours worked

- Flexible working arrangements to suit your needs

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’.

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner.

The Floating Support Worker role:

Through visiting their homes, you will be supporting our young people with addiction issues, housing management and maintaining their living space to a safe and clean standard. Overall, you will strive to promote a positive well-being.

What we’re looking for in our Floating Support Worker:

To be a success in this role you will be able to demonstrate your experience of empowering young people, helping them to become resilient in the face of adversity. As a confident front line worker able to think and risk assess on your feet, you will show us that you can effectively communicate with a variety of people, make quality assessments of the needs of young people and quickly assimilate yourself in to any team.

We are looking for people who have experience of working with young people, working in a homelessness and or housing environment and are aligned to our values.

Closing date: We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Final deadline is Thursday 1st October – 12pm

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Floating Support Worker then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

• £10.12 per hour
• Covering the London Borough of Bromley
• Up to two 4-hour shifts per day
• Shifts available 7 days a week from 8:00am – 11:00pm

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 150 staff and 250 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

Our MindCare Respite Service provides one-to-one support to people with dementia and gives family carers a much needed break. We are looking for Dementia Support Workers to support people living with dementia across Bromley borough, with a particular need in Orpington and surrounding areas.

You will be required to work in people’s homes, engaging clients in activities to help them maintain everyday skills, and providing support with daily living activities. You will need to wear PPE (mask, gloves and apron) in clients’ homes, and this will be provided.

You will need to be patient and flexible, and to have an interest, and perhaps some personal or work experience, in supporting older people. A full driving licence, use of a car and knowledge of the local areas are essential.

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

We Can Offer You

• Regular work depending on your availability
• Mileage costs and holiday pay
• A full induction, ongoing training and regular supervision

Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 11th October 2020

Interview dates: Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October 2020 (in Beckenham)

Induction dates: Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th November 2020 (in Beckenham) - YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND ALL 3 DATES

More details can be found on our website.

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.

Based in Reading

Permanent, part time position (22 hours per week)

Salary in the range £13,202 - £16,136 pa which is pro rata the full time equivalent range £22,204 - £27,138 pa

Having regard to the nature and context of the work, there is a genuine occupational requirement permitted under the Equality Act 2010 that this post is only available to women.

PACT’s Women’s Community Project is an innovative women’s community solution in Reading that uses a holistic approach to support women by empowering them to take control of their lives, make informed decisions and improve their life chances.

We are looking for a part time Support Worker to join the team. You will hold a case load of women and be involved in regular outcomes-focussed person-centred one to one support work and group based sessions. You will be expected to do support plans, follow-up meetings, write reports demonstrating outcomes, make referrals to Alana House partners and other local agencies, lead groups and facilitate drop-ins.  While currently based in Reading the role may involve outreach work across Berkshire and the Thames Valley.

Alana House delivers a range of projects through various funding partners and you will also have the opportunity to deliver and report on specific funding related activities within the Alana House service.

To succeed in this role you will need sound administrative skills in order to complete measurement tools and necessary reporting and have experience of supporting and working with vulnerable people, enabling them to positive changes in their lives and reduce chaotic lifestyles. 

Interested?  Further details and an application form are available on our website

Closing date:  noon, Friday 9th October 2020

Interview date: Wednesday 21st October 2020

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults therefore please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks and overseas checks (where applicable). Please note prospective employees will need to evidence they have the relevant permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please

nia provides a wide range of services for women and children who have experienced sexual and domestic violence.  The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.

The Emma Project and Daria House are specialist services providing refuge and support services to women who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual violence, including women who have been sexually exploited through prostitution and who also use substances problematically. The service is currently funded until 31st March 2021 with a possibility of further extension.

In the role of Assistant Support Worker, you will be responsible to support the service manager and team leader to ensure the day to day effective and efficient operation of the refuges. You will be based either at the Emma Project (Camden) or Daria House (Haringey). Our specialist refuge provision provides eleven units of accommodation for women who are escaping domestic and sexual violence and who use substances problematically; more than a third of the women who have lived in the refuge have also been exploited through prostitution. The women who enter the project have frequently been excluded from and/or refused access to other types of refuge provision.

We are looking for a highly organised and self motivated women who are passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You will have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, Wednesday 7 October 2020

Interview date: 16 October 2020

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

SUPPORT WORKER, TEENAGE PARENT SERVICE, NOTTINGHAM, TEMPORARY (9 MONTHS MATERNITY COVER), FRWK03 £16,915 - £18,430 FTE (PRO-RATED RATE OF PAY: £8,457.50 - £9,214.99), 18.5 HPW

Sunrise House provides accommodation and housing related support for young women aged 16 to 19 who are pregnant or who have young children. The accommodation is situated in self-contained flats in Nottingham. Residents are expected to participate in support planning to boost their skills and confidence and engage in a resettlement programme. Staffs assist service users in finding appropriate move-on accommodation and equipping them with the skills needed for independent living.

We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic candidates with an understanding of safeguarding and a desire to work with vulnerable young women and children. Experience of working in an accommodation setting or similar environment is not necessary but preferable.

 The main functions of these roles are;

• To build the skills and confidence of service users to empower them in maximising their independence, including parenting skills.

• To contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations

• To work in partnership with key stakeholders

• To take responsibility for the welfare of the service users and childrenon site

• To assist service users in moving on into settled accommodation

The role will require you to work weekends Saturday and Sunday shifts on a rota. The role requires a degree of flexibility in relation to working hours.

This role is open to women only and Framework considers this a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

For more information please contact: Marie Jackson

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

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Can you make the difference to someone's life?

Sense is looking for a unique individual to join our team as a Support Worker at our residential service in Margate, Kent. This is a permanent full or part time role with negotiable hours between 10 – 37.5 hours per week. We also have a relief/bank work available.

About the role…
• As a Support Worker you will support and individuals with learning disabilities and sensory impairments
• You will support individuals with day to day living and whilst in the community. Encourage them to make choices, to express themselves, live as independently as possible and run their own lives as much as possible.
• Shifts are mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and will include sleep ins. We can be flexible with working hours to an extent however these hours are based around the needs of the individuals that we support so may be subject to change. 

In return we will offer you…
• £9.00 per hour
• Flexible contracted hours
• Bespoke, rewarding career pathways
• The opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where you can develop your skills, knowledge and career in a supportive and flexible environment.
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Enhanced disclosure cost covered
• Plus many more

About you…
Essential:
• Able to demonstrate that you possess the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives
• Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided
• Flexibility, as working times do vary and may include weekends, evenings and sleep ins, we will however provide you with a rota in advance so you can plan your life accordingly.
• For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
• Valid UK driving licence with willing and ability to drive a manual vehicle provided by the service.

About Sense…
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Please select the 'Additional documentation' link to view the 'Service One Page Profile', this provides more information on the role and the service in which it is based.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: the recruitment team.

To apply…
Please use the link below to complete your application. 
Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates in relation to the Personal Specification; therefore it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format please contact the recruitment team.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.
As we say in our Equality and Diversity pledge, we want to ensure people are given the opportunity to realise their potential with us. So, if you have a disability which prevents you from driving but you are interested in a role where our advert says driving is required, please get in touch with us to discuss your application. We encourage you to apply for the role and we will try to make any adjustments to the role that may be possible.

No agency submissions, any submissions without prior authorisation from Sense will be treated as our own, such as no fee will be payable.
 

#INDSTH

Support Worker

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

Our client is currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join their professional team as a 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 be based within our clients Residential Home in Preston working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week consisting of earlies, lates and sleep-ins.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance 2 x your annual salary
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- 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 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

Requirements of a 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

Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of our clients interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.

Training will be carried out at the beginning of each month over 2 days covering First Aid, Safeguarding and Therapeutic Risk Management and breakaway techniques. This is paid for along with travel expenses.

The closing date for this position is Thursday 8th October 2020, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

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

Support Worker

Are you confident, creative and compassionate? Do you want to join a leading organisation within the Care Industry as a Support Worker / Care Assistant?

Don’t just change jobs, change lives.

Position: Support Worker

Location: Worksop and surrounding areas

Salary: £16,854 - £19,374 per annum (£8.76 to £10.07 per hour) plus enhancements

Hours: 37 per week, full time and part time hours considered

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 2020

Interview date: Friday 9 October 2020

About the Role:

Our client is one of the largest locally based housing organisations in the East Midlands. Across the region we manage over 9,000 homes; house more than 15,000 tenants; provide over 1,500 bed spaces for people with support/care needs, in over 250 properties; and provide more than 950,000 hours of care and support each year.

Their Personalised Support Team is looking to recruit Community based Support Workers / Care Assistants to join their friendly out-reach team in the Worksop district and surrounding areas (e.g. Retford and Bassetlaw) to support individuals in their own homes and within the local community.

Our clients service provides dedicated and specialised care for individuals in with a range of needs including: mental health issues, learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviours and physical disabilities. The support they offer is person-centred and will be based on what the individuals want to do. This could comprise of but is not limited to:

• Accessing the community and attending leisure activities to help build and maintain friendships
• Budgeting and financial transactions
• Administering medication
• Household tasks e.g. cooking and cleaning
• Support to attend health appointments
• Shopping
   

Your role will involve reviewing and maintaining support plans and supporting individuals to live as independently as possible, helping them to gain confidence and assisting them with their day to day living including personal care.

Please note that due to the needs of the individuals, there may be an element of moving and handling involved in the role; as such, you will need to be willing and able to undertake these duties.

It is beneficial if you have previous experience although we are willing to train the right individuals with great personal values for these roles.

About You:

For this Support Worker / Care Assistant opportunity, we are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals who are passionate about improving the lives of others.

It is beneficial if you have previous experience although we are willing to train the right individuals with great personal values for these roles.

As you will be travelling to different customer locations during different shift times, public transport is not always reliable. Therefore a full driving license and access to your own vehicle that is covered by business insurance is essential for this role.

In Return:

Here are just some of the ways that our client can reward you:

• c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years’ service
• Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £875 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc.
• Company Pension Scheme options with contributions matched by employer and includes life assurance cover
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Free enhanced DBS check where applicable
• £250 for successful referral of a friend/family member
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Great learning & development and qualification opportunities
• Discounted bus passes and gym membership, discounts and cashback at major retailers
• Free access to employee Advice Line; offering a 24-hour confidential advice service to discuss work or home related concerns with professional advisors
• Overtime available

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.

Are you passionate about supporting and transforming the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness?

About the role

As a Support Worker (known internally as a Project Worker), you will provide high-quality support, care and advice to clients that focuses on their strengths and goals, and is delivered in a way that suits them. You will work with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions, and assist in developing plans to achieve them.

We are recruiting to Support Workers in two of our services in Haringey.

Our Vartry Road Complex Needs service works with a number of clients with challenging behaviour. The suitable candidate must be able to, or prepared to learn to, work with the clients in Psychologically Informed Environment and in a trauma informed way to support clients in their recovery. The suitable candidate will be able to demonstrate resilience and to build positive working relationships with clients and to encourage them to participate in Employment, Training and Education as well as other meaningful activities.

The Haringey Assessment Centre is a high support 21 bed space hostel near Seven Sisters. Generally clients will stay for up to three months and are given intensive, personalised support by their Support Worker and staff. The focus is on recovery and enabling clients to have the skills to manage as independently as possible. During their stay at the Assessment Centre, Support Workers will work with clients to support them with their goals, to link in with other statutory services and find them suitable longer term accommodation within our pathway.

What we’re looking for

To succeed in these highly rewarding roles you will:

• Have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself

• Have experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change

• Have a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears and professional boundary issues

• Be committed to our Recovery Ethos

However, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

If you believe that you have what we are looking for, and have an interest in working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless, and you are ready to apply now please click the apply button.

Please note, due to the needs of our services, Support Workers are required to work a shift rota, so flexibility is required. This will include some weekends and bank holidays.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Pay and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 21 September 2020

Interview and assessments on: 1 and 2 October 2020, via video call

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Support Worker

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

Care in Mind are currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join our professional team as a 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 be based within our Residential Home in York working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week consisting of earlies, lates and sleep-ins.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance 2 x your annual salary
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- 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 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 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

Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of our interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.

Training will be carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days covering First Aid, Safeguarding and Therapeutic Risk Management and breakaway techniques. This is paid for along with travel expenses.

The closing date for this position is Thursday 24th September, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.

Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.

You may have experience of the following: Bank Support Worker, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

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Support Worker

Are you looking for a varied care role that provides great job satisfaction and fantastic team support?

Position: Support Worker / Care Assistant

Location: Worksop

Salary: £16,854 - £19,374 per annum (£8.76 to £10.07 per hour) plus enhancements

Hours: 37 per week, full time and part time hours considered

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 2020

Interview date: Thursday 8 October 2020

About the Role:

As a Support Worker / Care Assistant you will support individuals with all aspects of their day to day living needs. The support our client provides is person-centred and is driven by what their service users require. This may include but is not limited to:

• Providing personal care
• Administering medication
• Domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, helping to prepare meals etc.
• Helping the service users with their finances including budgeting
• Getting the service users back into work, education, training and community activities
• Day to day running of the service including completing weekly and monthly checks, running records, liaising with externals and providing staff handovers

Our client is looking to recruit positive and engaging Support Worker and Care Assistants to join their dedicated and well established Personalised Support Team in Worksop. There are currently three supported living services in Worksop whereby they support individuals with a range of needs including; individuals with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours and dementia. Some of our clients service users are non-verbal and use a various forms of communication including Makaton, sign language and symbols. The three projects are all within a mile of each other with easy access!

Although training will be provided to ensure you are comfortable with dealing with individuals with varying needs, you must be able to confidently deal with challenging behaviour and be resilient in your approach to work. It is beneficial if you have previous experience although we are willing to train the right individuals with great personal values for these roles.

About You:

To be considered for this Support Worker / Care Assistant opportunity, you will be proactive, reliable and passionate about improving the lives of others.

You will be willing to learn, organise and be adapt to change when working as part of a team to help nurture the service users’ development and independence.

If you think you can bring enthusiasm, positivity and most importantly a big smile to someone’s face, we want to hear from you.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you hold a full valid driving license with unrestricted access to a vehicle.

In Return:

Here are just some of the ways that our client can reward you:

• c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years’ service
• Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £875 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc.
• Company Pension Scheme options with contributions matched by employer and includes life assurance cover
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Free enhanced DBS check where applicable
• £250 for successful referral of a friend/family member
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Great learning & development and qualification opportunities
• Discounted bus passes and gym membership, discounts and cashback at major retailers
• Free access to employee Advice Line; offering a 24-hour confidential advice service to discuss work or home related concerns with professional advisors
• Overtime available

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.