The curriculum lead will make a significant contribution to the development of the teaching, learning and assessment (grading and observation of practice and academic components) on Frontline’s programmes. The curriculum Lead will also be primarily involved with delivery of teaching materials in various settings, including at our 5-week summer institute, recall days and in unit teaching. You will play a key role in the development of Practice Tutors and Consultant Social Workers, running briefings on curriculum areas, developing teaching skills, undertaking observations of teaching, unit meetings, individual and group coaching sessions. 

This is a varied and exciting role in a rapidly growing, ambitious organisation. We need people who are enthusiastic about joining us to ensure our programmes remain innovative and excellent and that we become widely recognised as delivering world leading programmes. You will  be passionate about teaching and learning and have a deep interest in social work education.

Could you make the difference to young people's lives? Do you share our values?

Reference number: 44368
Title: Social Care Team Leader
Location: Bristol, South West
Salary: Circa £17,700 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract type: Temporary, Fixed Term

Sense has a great opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Team leader in Bristol. This is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract, working 37.5 hours per week. 

About the role…

As a Team Leader you will work in a team with the Registered Care Manager, 2 Deputy Managers and Support Workers. The services support young people aged between 18-25 with Learning Disabilities and/or challenging behaviour.  Our residents require support with a wide variety of interests, sports, acting, theatre, cooking, social events to name but a few.

You will be both hands on coaching and leading the team and supporting the RCM and Deputy to ensuring individuals needs are met, delivering personalised care.

In return we will offer you…

• £17,705 per annum (Pro – Rata)
• 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.
• Group Personal Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Enhanced disclosure cost covered

About you…

Essential:

• Share our values - We include, We collaborate, We find a way, We challenge, We celebrate
• Champion our ‘I’ statements - I will listen to others, I will understand and respond, I will respect others, I will be honest and open, I will participate and contribute, I will take informed risk, I will find things to celebrate, No decision about me, without me
• Caring, sensitive and patient
• Experience in working with young people who have a learning disability

• Desirable:
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Experience of working with people with sensory needs, using range of communication methods including use of technology

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.

Closing date: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Interview date: As suitable applications received

TO APPLY
To apply, please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website to apply online.

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.

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.

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

The Role

In this important role you will deliver support to service users with complex needs who have experienced domestic abuse and been provided with short term, emergency refuge accommodation in Bath & North East Somerset.

Acting in a ‘lead professional’ capacity, you will also provide support to enable service users to move to longer-term appropriate accommodation.

We are looking for individuals who have experience of working with people who have experienced domestic abuse and possess a sound understanding of domestic abuse and associated issues.

Experience of working with people who may also have more complex needs such as substance misuse or mental health difficulties is also key, as is a good level of understanding of the Benefits system, including Universal Credit.

Naturally, you will have an excellent level of IT literacy in MS Office products and case management systems and be comfortable communicating with people at all levels.

How To Apply

If you are looking to utilize your experience and skills in a values-driven organisation with a supportive team culture and excellent reputation, then please use the attached JD & PS to complete an Application form and Skills form and email these to HR by midday Friday 12th June 2020.

More information available on the DHI website.

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Over the past 45 years, Women’s Aid has been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic abuse through practice, research and policy. We empower survivors by keeping their voices at the heart of our work, working with and for women and children by listening to them and responding to their needs. 

We are a federation of nearly 180 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. We provide expert training, qualifications and consultancy to a range of agencies and professionals working with survivors or commissioning domestic abuse services, and award a National Quality Mark for services which meet our quality standards. We hold the largest national data set on domestic abuse, and use research and evidence to inform all of our work. Our campaigns achieve change in policy, practice and awareness, encouraging healthy relationships and helping to build a future where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated. 

Our support services, which include our Live Chat Helpline, the Survivors’ Forum, the No Woman Turned Away Project, the Survivor’s Handbook, Love Respect (our dedicated website for young people in their first relationships), the national Domestic Abuse Directory and our advocacy projects, help thousands of women and children every year.

You will be joining our fantastic Fundraising team who keeps the organisation surviving and thriving by bringing in funding from the smallest individual donor, a high profile corporate partner, or individual major donor. This post holder for this role work across the whole Fundraising team, providing administrative and operational support, including maintaining the fundraising database: The Raiser’s Edge. 

We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You’ll be diligent with details and accuracy, and have a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem solver, always looking to improve upon current processed to improve on efficiency.

The post holder will develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and will need a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid’s work. 

Location Bristol (with some travel required) 

Salary £19,538 pro rata (based on WA pay scale point 20)

Length of contract 15 hours per week, permanent

Closing date 12pm, 15th June 2020 

Interviews 18th June, Bristol/via MS Teams if remotely 

Women’s Aid offers a family friendly culture, with flexible hours and generous leave policies. Staff also have access to a tailor made development process, centred on our values, and recognising staff strengths. As part of this, staff are allowed 8 study days each year (pro-rata), on top of the already generous 27 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. We also offer staff networks for BME and LGBT staff, an Employee Assistance Programme, and loans for travel cards and training courses.

The Role

DHI is an award-winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and wellbeing of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

To work as part of the Assertive Outreach Team (DHI & Julian House) to deliver a compassionate, supportive and assertive response to individuals who are rough sleeping in Bath and North East Somerset. To work in partnership with them to establish a sustainable life away from the street.

Some Key duties you will expect to carry out

• Identify and build relationships with people who are rough sleeping in Bath and North East Somerset, using inter-agency outreach sessions and regular visits to agencies/venues visited by people who are rough sleeping.

• Carry out Needs & Risk Assessments with identified rough sleepers to secure access to services which are suitable for their immediate needs

• Identify barriers which make it difficult for individuals to access services and find solutions to overcome them.

• Make appropriate referrals in partnership with rough sleepers to establish a sustainable life away from the streets as quickly as possible.

Please note that the hours will include early morning, evening and occasional weekend working.

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete an Application Form and Skills Form using the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification and send to HR before midday Thursday 18th June 2020.

More information can be found on the DHI website.

DHI is an award-winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and wellbeing of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

Are you a proactive multi-tasker who can take a lead on safeguarding issues, manage a team of recovery workers and oversee the delivery of a programme of services developed to support people towards changing their drug and alcohol use with consistent energy & enthusiasm…?

The team provides a variety of support to people including alcohol detox support, initiating opiate substitute prescribing, relapse prevention and motivational interventions. You will need to be resilient and experienced in managing clients with a range of substance use issues, be the ‘go to’ person located in the South Bristol Hub while integrating with community services and partnership working with Hawkspring.

The role involves actively contributing to and supporting the wider Bristol DHI services, Team Leaders and Service Manager to develop and enhance treatment services within ROADS.

If you are interested, please contact HR in first instance to arrange an informal discussion regarding the role.

How To Apply

Please use the Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application Form and Skills Form and send to HR before Midday Monday 8th June