Would you like to start the new decade by joining an aspirational National Animal Welfare Award winning organisation making a positive difference by saving the lives of domestic, farm and wild animals?

Are you an experienced and driven events fundraiser, with bags of initiative, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record for delivering successful fundraising initiatives with the public and business communities? You could be just the person we’re looking for to join our fundraising team as Freshfields Events Fundraiser. 

You will work alongside the Fundraising Manager, PR and Communications Officer and Digital Campaigns Officer to deliver the best possible results for the Charity.

Job Title: Events Fundraiser

Location: Freshfields Animal Rescue, Ince Blundell, Merseyside. L29 3EA.

Salary: £18,000- 19,200 p.a (£22.5/ 24,000 pro rata) depending upon experience

Hours: 30 hours per week. 

Some evening, weekend and bank holiday working.  Flexibility required.

Benefits: Freshfields will offer flexible working hours and flexible working locations for some of the working week for the right candidate.

Contract: Permanent – 6 month probationary period.

Reports to: Fundraising Manager.

About Us

Freshfields Animal Rescue is a well-established, ethically-driven charity that is respected for delivering the highest standards of care to the most diverse range of animals in the North West. We never put a healthy animal down. We care for every animal until we secure a safe and loving home, or they are ready for release back to the wild.

Freshfields Animal Rescue has two rescue centres, one in Ince Blundell, Sefton and one in North Wales, as well as seven shops across Liverpool Southport and Wales. Our reach stretches across Merseyside, Sefton, Lancashire, Cheshire, the Wirral and in Wales.

We deliver outreach animal welfare services, community education and campaigns, and we are supported by passionate volunteers who transform animals’ lives every day.

We have big, bold and progressive plans for the future. We need a resourceful and driven fundraising team to secure the income needed to make those plans a reality.  If you fit the bill, we would love you to join us at this important time in our development.

Job Purpose:

To raise substantial levels of funding to support the current work and future growth of Freshfields Animal Rescue through the development and delivery of effective and efficient large and small, indoor and outdoor, fundraising events with a high return on investment.

To inspire and support a range of offline peer-to-peer community fundraisers, to develop capacity and resources by recruiting volunteers to support the fundraising effort, and secure sponsorship, grants and in kind support for fundraising events.

Key Responsibilities

• To meet, and even exceed, agreed fundraising targets.
• Identify, develop and implement opportunities for a range of fundraising events that maximise the return on investment, and minimise staff and delivery resource needs.
• Identify and secure potential business sponsors and in kind donors for larger fundraising events.
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to produce funding proposals to grant making bodies.
• Produce and deliver presentations and talks that inspire community stakeholders to participate in Freshfields, and peer to peer, fundraising activities.
• Build a portfolio of fundraising supporters by developing and sustaining relationships, with a view to achieving continual fundraising initiatives.
• Actively recruit, coordinate and support fundraising volunteers.
• Meet targets for securing event fundraiser participants by effectively marketing and promoting events to targeted audiences through a range of digital and traditional methods. 
• Keep accurate financial and personal data in line with GDPR requirements.
• Follow financial procedures for cash handling, recording and invoicing.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on fundraising activities, budgets and outcomes
• Operate ethically and within the Fundraising Regulator guidelines.
• Understand and positively represent the work of Freshfields at all times.
• Attend, and positively contribute to, team meetings as and when required.
• Be a positive and passionate advocate for the work of Freshfields Animal Rescue.
• Uphold Freshfields values, ethics, policies and procedures.

Person Specification: 

Experience

• Proven track record of raising substantial sums through event and community fundraising events – 3 years.
• A substantial track record of initiating, planning and delivering large and small scale fundraising events from inception to evaluation – 3 years.
• Delivering engaging and persuasive talks and presentations for a broad range of audiences – 3 years
• Previous responsibility for recruiting, supporting and retaining fundraising volunteers – 2 years
• Successful pitching, inspiring and securing business sponsors for events – 2 years
• Prior responsibility for risk assessments, legal and health and safety requirements.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Creativity, resourcefulness and an entrepreneurial acumen for fundraising.
• Good organisational, project management and event planning skills.
• The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and financial targets.
• Exceptional communication, presenting, networking and negotiation skills.
• Able to build and maintain positive relationships, and influence, current and new supporters.
• Able to delegate, work through others, adapt and multi-task.
• Skilled at recruiting, motivating and supporting volunteers.
• Sales and marketing skills to promote the event and attract sponsorship.
• The ability to produce, monitor and control budgets and follow financial procedure.
• Hold a full valid UK driving license and have use of a car

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• A degree in events, marketing or business.

Personal attributes:

• Commitment to Freshfields Animal Rescues cause.
• Target driven
• Innovative with an ability to calculate and minimise risk, and maximise potential.
• Initiative, good judgement and the ability to make sound decisions.
• A proactive attitude, drive and enthusiasm to carry out projects to conclusion
• Personal confidence twinned with respect for others.
• A friendly and sociable people person, able to influence a broad range of people.
• Organised, focussed, self-disciplined and consistent.
• Responsible and professional.
• Adaptable, practical and pragmatic.
• An excellent track record and established professional networks.
• Good attention to detail twinned with the ability to progress broader aims and objectives
• Willing to adapt to change and embrace new challenges

Applicants providing suitable CVs will be asked to complete a stage 1 application form.

We will inform you in writing of the outcome of your application.  We will follow this up with a phone call if you are invited to interview

Candidates will be assessed by interview questions and presentation.

Marketing Campaigns Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented and driven Marketing Campaigns Manager reporting directly to the Head of Marketing.

Marketing Campaigns Manager Responsibilities:

- Working directly with key internal stakeholders to develop, fully integrated, multi-channel and innovative marketing campaigns that reflect public sector and public finance issues – including developing from the outset clearly defined outcomes based campaign propositions, project plans and campaign budgets.
- Aligning campaign strategy to CIPFA’s overall business objectives.
- Being the marketing lead for the local government sector and develop and manage the Local Government marketing plan accordingly.
- Presenting campaigns in a coherent and logical manner on CIPFA’s website – ensuring user journeys are client-centric.

Marketing Campaigns Manager Requirements:

A clear and confident communicator, you will be comfortable dealing with and influencing senior stakeholders with the ability to bring people from different teams together, forming effective project teams.

The role would suit someone with business development experience who wants to stay in marketing.

About CIPFA:

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services, and our portfolio of qualifications is the foundation for a career in public finance.

Our members work across public services in national audit agencies, major accountancy firms, and other organisations and companies around the world where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed.

Globally, CIPFA leads the way in public finance. We support best practice in the management of public-sector resources and use our values and expertise to help UK and international public financial managers and auditors to support the best interests of society and tax paying citizens.

Location: Flexible, London or Chester based

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 36 hours per week, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Salary: up to £55,000 per annum

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Up to 10% employer's pension contribution, Season ticket loans, Employee Assistance Helpline, Exclusive employee discount and rewards at many major brands including health & well-being, retail, restaurants and mobile technology providers.

Closing date for applications: 8th March, 2020

You may have experience of the following: Marketing Manager, Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Manager, Communications Officer, Communications Manager, Digital Marketing, Social Media, PR, Public Relations, Marketing Programs, Marketing Operations, Campaign Strategy, Event Marketing, Events Marketing, etc.

Ref: 92101

Willowbrook Hospice is looking to appoint an Outstanding Corporate Business Manager to build on our 23-year history across St Helens and Knowsley. Reporting to the Corporate Director, you will devise and implement an effective fundraising strategy to maximise all potential income streams to meet the needs of our whole Willowbrook community.

This will include ongoing maintenance of successful fundraising activities whilst developing new ideas to ensure a sustainable range of income generation sources. You will lead a team of fundraisers, inspiring them to deliver exciting opportunities in raising funds for Willowbrook as well as developing effective relationships with all our business partners and stakeholders.

The successful applicant will hold management responsibility for the staff team, community and Hospice-led fundraising and need to demonstrate effective and successful relationship management with donors and partners.

To apply for this job and for more information, please follow the apply link.

Closing date: 28 February 2020

Thank you for your interest in the role of Community Fundraising Officer. Please take the time to read the JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION then complete the APPLICATION FORM found on on our website.  Please do not send a CV as we are unable to accept them.

** This posts has become vacant due to growth and internal promotion and previous applicants need not apply.

1. DESIGNATION                 Fundraising Officer
2. HOURS                               36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY                              NJC Scale 12 - 15 (£21,589 - £22,401) + 5% Pension Contribution
4. LOCATION                         Registered Office, Warrington
5. RESPONSIBLE TO           Head of Fundraising, Community Fundraising Manager
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR      Fundraising Volunteers
7. PURPOSE OF POST

7.1 To grow PAPYRUS’ community fundraising income by building and maintaining long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with volunteer fundraisers

1. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

PAPYRUS Fundraising team, volunteer fundraisers donors & prospective donors, grant-making trust and foundation representatives and PAPYRUS staff & volunteers

1. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1 To respond to volunteer fundraising enquiries, provide appropriate information and ongoing encouragement via phone, email and letter

9.2 Work closely with other members of the Fundraising team ensure accurate and timely recording of all enquiries, follow-ups and donations, adhering to and within agreed stewardship and data protection protocols

9.3 Liaise with colleagues to ensure all progress reports and evaluations are prepared and completed within the agreed deadlines

9.4 To contribute to the content and updating of information on PAPYRUS website and literature as required

9.5 Respect confidentiality within PAPYRUS policy and manage data appropriately in line with the Data Protection Act 2017.

9.6 Understand relevant duties and manage matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.

9.7 Attend training courses as required.

10. ADDITIONAL DUTIES - It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff

11. CONFIDENTIALITY - It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy

12. BASIC PRINCIPLES - The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level

13. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE - Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Scheme check

14.   QUALIFICATIONS - See Person Specification

Waking Night Support Worker

Are you a Waking Night Support Worker who understands the challenges young people face in day to day life? Do you have a passion to work in a role that will make a real difference? Do you like the idea of working for a business who offer therapeutic and non-restraint support to young people?

Our cliient have a fantastic opportunity for a Waking Night Support Worker to work within their friendly and professional team. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided however having a good understanding of the issues young people face will help to make a real difference.

As a Waking Night Support Worker you will be based within their Residential Home in West Kirby working over a 38.5 hour working week where you will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes for their young people.

Interviews will take place a week after shortlisting and will consist of a 1-hour interview (15 minute written scenario and 45 minutes competency question based).

Training is carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days and is paid on commencement of first day of work. Travel expenses are paid over the full 7 days and cover First Aid, Safeguarding, Therapeutic Risk Training and Compliance.

What’s on offer:

- Competitive hourly rate (£9.54per hour + 50p per hour unsociable hours payment)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Enhanced Superior company pension
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Childcare Voucher Scheme
- 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
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3/4 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)

As a Waking Night Support Worker you will:

- Be a part of direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- Act as a member of the team and assist the management staff in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the young people, closely following individual care plans and programme
- Travel between Residential Homes, schools, shopping, leisure activities etc
- Carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- Promote independence amongst the young people ensuring continuity of care throughout
- Provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- Carry out further duties as per our attached document

As a Waking Night Support Worker you will have:

- Flexibility as your role will involve working shifts including nights/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 young people face in daily life and the ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- 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 within 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 get in touch today.

The closing date for this position is Friday 20th March so 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.

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

Ref: 92229

JOB ADVERT FOR SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT WORKER – Merseyside, Lancashire, Isle of Man.  Clinical Centre: Liverpool

If you want to work in a job where you can really make a difference to people’s lives, this is the role for you.SHINE is the National Charity for children and adults with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Support & Development Worker to support, advise, inform and empower children, families and adults with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, through individual support and group activities to promote individual wellbeing and a supportive SHINE community. 

You will relate to Clinicians, other Health, Education, Benefits & Social Care Professionals to promote the needs of Shine members, support Clinics where needed and provide Information & Training Sessions to Schools and Care Settings.

Relevant experience in the field of disabilities is essential, with a preference for a knowledge of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus.

SHINE places a high value on enthusiasm, innovative ideas and commitment to the cause, and for the right person this role will be extremely fulfilling.  The ability to be motivated and work on your own initiative with lone working from home, whilst also travelling around the area to develop activities and build networks, is essential and you will bring your own skills and experience to be part of the wider dispersed Regional and National SHINE Team supporting our members.

Hours:

Part-time 28 hours over 4 days

Pattern of Work:

Four days per week with flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when required

Salary:

£25,930 pro-rata (depending on experience)

Location:

Homebased (commutable to Merseyside and Lancashire)

Closing Date for Applications:

Monday 2nd March 2020

Interviews:

Week commencing Monday 9th March 2020

Notes:

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please send a full CV with details of all Educational Qualifications and Work Experience, accounting for any gaps with a Supporting Letter outlining how you meet the needs of the role to Laura Threadingham.

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Our Governance Co-ordinator keeps the organisation in check, are responsible for the administration of the governance function of Liverpool Guild of Students, ensuring legal compliance and supporting the senior management team in striving towards and achieving our organisational objectives. 
Working closely with members of the Board of Trustees, Senior Management team and elected officers, you will champion our governance structures helping to ensure its robust and properly informed, by providing excellence administrative support at Board and committee meetings.

Specific Duties

Committee Support

For Trustees meetings, committees, Companies Act meetings, members’ meetings, meetings with the University of Liverpool and other internal and external meetings:

• Formulate with the Chair and Chief Executive the agenda, organise the supporting reports and liaise with those members of staff or trustees who may be required to prepare papers for meetings;
• Schedule meetings, providing proper notice to members, coordinate the compilation and distribution of papers in a timely and accurate manner in advance of the meetings;
• Brief Chairs ahead of meetings
• Attend and take accurate minutes of the meetings and produce action logs, complying with the Companies Act 2006 and best practice for charities;
• Check and confirm the quorum at meetings;
• Ensure the safe custody of the official record of the Board of Trustees’ business, including signed minutes;
• Respond informatively to queries from members of committees and attendees of meetings;
• Make the necessary logistical arrangements for meetings, including room booking, refreshments etc;
• Prepare for approval committee terms of reference and rules relating to the composition, quorum, chairing and frequency of committee meetings in accordance with the Governing Documents;
• Maintain an accurate register of the members and attendees of all committees/meetings and their contact details;
• Prepare induction packs for trustees and members of committees;

• Prepare and update an annual schedule of matters detailing the planned detailed work for each meeting/committee;
• Organise the Annual Members Meeting and provide support to the Chair during the meeting;

• Ensure that best practice and legal compliance is adhered to at the Trustees meetings;
• Undertake an annual effectiveness review of the Board; and
• Attend and organise the Board of Trustees annual Away Day.

Company Secretarial Support

• Advise on, and be responsible for the proper approval of changes to, the Governing Documents;
• Ensure that the Guild’s policies and procedures are up to date, accurate, centrally stored and available, and approved;
• Draft policies or procedures that may be required;
• Maintain a database of policies and procedures and their status;
• File returns, appointments, resignations, accounts and other required information to Companies House and to the Charity Commission within the prescribed deadlines;
• Act as the principal point of contact with the Charity Commission;
• Maintain statutory and other registers including the Register of Directors and Register of Members;
• Project manage the production of the Guild’s Annual Report, liaising with the Director of Finance;
• Maintain a database of other key legislation, linked to the schedule of policies and procedures, and ensure that strategies for compliance are developed and implemented;
• Administer the Guild’s risk management strategy, updating and reporting to the Trustees at least annually;
• To keep informed of governance developments for companies, charities and students’ unions and to disseminate this information for the Guild’s senior managers where relevant;
• Lead the process to appoint and induct new trustees including monitoring upcoming vacancies, checking the eligibility of prospective trustees, ensuring that appointments are validly made in accordance with the Governing Documents and relevant legislation, and preparing letters of appointment;
• Undertake an annual skills survey of the board to guide trustee recruitment;

Executive Assistant

• Support the Senior Management Team;
• Work closely with the Democracy Manager to ensure the effective development and implementation of Guild policy;
• Support the strategic and business planning process as and when required;
• Arranging and booking events;
• Booking travel and accommodation for trustees;
• Managing expenses requests for trustees in line with the Expenses Policy;
• Support the administration of the Guild’s relationship with the University of Liverpool; and
• Assist with the administration of the Guild’s pension and insurance arrangements.

Information Governance

• Act as the Guild’s Data Protection Coordinator and ensure compliance under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the GDPR inter alia;
• Draft and keep up to date key data protection policies;
• Provide induction and ongoing training for staff in the area of Data Protection and Information Security;
• Maintain Statutory Registers, including a Register of Processing Activity and Breach Register;
• Lead on processing Subject Access Requests;
• Co-ordinate the response to, and investigate, breaches in accordance with the Guild’s Data Breach Procedure;
• Provide advice and respond to queries in the area of Data Protection;
• Formulate Privacy Notices and draft statements provided at the point of data collection;
• Formulate Guild policy for the filing and retention of documents;
• Review potential contracts and agreements for Data Protection compliance; and
• Assist with the undertaking of the Data Sharing Agreement with the University of Liverpool.

Other

• Compile reports and manage records as required, including being responsible for the management of relevant Guild databases.
• Be present at, and assist in the running of Welcome Fairs.
• Attend meetings and training events as required.
• Comply with the Guild’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Comply with and promote the environmental and sustainability procedures within the Guild.
• Undertake any other duties that may from time to time be requested.
• Have a flexible approach to duties and work and, in particular, adopt a team work style with departments and activities across the Guild. This may involve undertaking duties in support of the activities and services of other departments.
• Maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality.

Parents Against Child Exploitation (Pace) is the lead national charity that works alongside parents and carers of children who are, or who are at risk of being exploited by individuals from outside of the family. We provide guidance and training to professionals on how child sexual exploitation, modern slavery, human trafficking and the criminalisation of exploited children affects the whole family.

This is an exciting opportunity to pilot Pace’s work in Liverpool, working with multi-agency partners tackling child sexual and criminal exploitation, to act as an independent source of support and contact for parents whose children are being sexually and criminally exploited, and to liaise between statutory agencies and families in order to maximise the ability of all parties to safeguard a child a risk of, or being exploited by individuals from outside the family.

You will have good active listening skills, be able to give non-judgmental emotional support, have the ability to empathise and engage with affected parents, and respect their vital role in safeguarding their child. You will be able to liaise and develop a good rapport with partner agencies in Liverpool, and offer advice on good practice relating to working in partnership with affected parents. You will maintain your own professional practice and ensure ongoing development through use of supervision and training. You will adhere to Pace ethos and policies including equal opportunities and diversity.

This post is funded until 31 March 2021, with a commitment to find further continued funding.

Closing Date: Sunday 1 March 2020

Interviews: Friday 6 March 2020 to be held in Liverpool, venue TBC.

Bank Support Worker

Join our client - A Unique and Innovative Approach to Supporting Young People in Care.

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. As part of their continued growth they are now looking to recruit Bank Support Workers to support their Wirral team.

Bank Support Worker Responsibilities:

As part of their bank team you will work on a zero hours contract supporting their residential houses across numerous locations in the Wirral area. Your role will be to provide the highest standard of care to their young people following individual care plans and programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and as a bank worker you will have the opportunity to apply for permanent internal roles as they arise.

Bank Support Worker Requirements:

Experience is not essential as full training will be provided however you will need to have a good understanding of the issues young people face and the desire to make a real difference. You will need to be flexible in your approach and have the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends. Access to a car is desirable.

If you have a passion and commitment to work with young people and make a difference to their lives please apply now for a link to our online application pack.

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.

We reserve the right to bring forward our closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest.

About our client:

They provide residential services for young people aged 16-25 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.

Location: Wirral

Job type: Bank, Part Time, Zero Hours Contract

Salary: £9 per hour

Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4th March 2020

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.

Ref: 91880

How this role fits into the vision and objectives of City Hearts

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Caseworker within our Outreach Support Team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting survivors of modern slavery currently within the National Referral Mechanism who are residing within the community. What you can expect from a career at City Hearts As an organisation we are committed to supporting your success and providing you with a wealth of skills, training and opportunities as well as staff benefits to enhance your employment. These will include:

• Regular accredited and in-house training on specialist subjects such as trauma, mental health, safeguarding, working with addictions and much more

• Group Supervision every 6 weeks with qualified therapists

• Commitment to annual salary reviews

• Progression opportunities

• Annual staff survey and focus groups – have your say!

• 30 days holiday per year (plus accrued holiday days for length of service)

• Perkbox national ‘perks’ and discount scheme

• 3% employer contribution pension scheme

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support

• Caseworking individual PVOHT (Potential Victims of Human Trafficking)

• Arranging and attending appointments for clients

• Following up all the paperwork and details of VOHT (Victim of human trafficking) in adherence to the terms of the contract; including on line reporting. Including, weekly reviews, daily logs and inductions.

• Ensuring that volunteers who work with you on shift have the proper level of support and adhere to policies and procedures

• Ensuring that all Key Performance Indicators (from SATco and from City Hearts) are met

• Ensuring progression of VOHT through system

• Liaising with organisations and individuals regarding VOHT and CH in a professional manner - including but not limited to SATco, UK Visas and Immigration, Modern Slavery Human Trafficking Until, other agencies, police, and medical professionals

• Dealing with out of hour crisis in accordance with standby rota

General

• Regular feedback and review meetings with Outreach Coordinator

• Identifying support hours and ensuring accurate logging of all hours

• Ensuring paperwork is being completed correctly and in a timely fashion

• Ensuring Exit Strategies are being prepared in a timely fashion

• Receiving out of hours referrals, carrying out inductions, weekly reviews, updating IT system

• Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the Safe Houses and any legislation

Support Worker

Are you a Support Worker who understands the challenges young people face in day to day life? Do you have a passion to work in a role that will make a real difference? Do you like the idea of working for a business who offer therapeutic and non-restraint support to young people?

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join their friendly and professional team based within their Residential Home in West Kirby working over a 37.5 hour working week. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided however having a good understanding of the issues young people face will help to make a real difference.

Interviews will take place a week after shortlisting and will consist of a 1-hour interview (15 minute written scenario and 45 minutes competency question based).

Training is carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days and is paid on commencement of first day of work. Travel expenses are paid over the full 7 days and cover First Aid, Safeguarding, Therapeutic Risk Training and Compliance.

What’s on offer:

- Competitive salary dependent on experience (£17,550 - £19,012.50 / £9-£9.75 per hour)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Enhanced Superior company pension
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- 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
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3/4 Adult Health & Social Care)
- The opportunity for internal promotions
- £100 bonus after completing 6 month probation
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

As a Support Worker you will:

- Be a part of direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- Act as a member of the team and assist the management staff in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the young people, closely following individual care plans and programme
- Travel between Residential Homes, schools, shopping, leisure activities etc
- Carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- Promote independence amongst the young people ensuring continuity of care throughout
- Provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- Carry out further duties as per their website

As a Support Worker you will have:

- Flexibility as your role will involve working shifts including nights/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 young people face in daily life and the ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- 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 within 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 get in touch today.

The closing date for this position is Friday 20th March so 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.

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

Ref: 92191

Support Worker

As a Support Worker you will work as part of a team in our clients residential home to support 4/5 young people in ther care.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure our client achieve the best possible outcomes for their young people.

The role is challenging but also extremely rewarding and you will have the real opportunity to make a difference to their young people’s lives.

Support Worker Requirements:

You do not require any previous experience for this role however we do require you to be compassionate , calm, resilient and to understand the issues and challenges our young people face. You should be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. You must also thrive in a team environment and be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport our young people to appointments and activities. The use of a house pool car is provided for this.

If you have a passion and commitment to work with young people and make a difference to their lives please apply now for a link to our clients online application pack.

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

Our client are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. As an employer we are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all their staff.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Their “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Wirral

Job type: Full and Part time opportunities available (Full time hours 37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £17,550-£19,012.50 per annum (£9-£9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days with increased years service; Paid 2 week full induction before you start; Opportunity to complete your Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification; Excellent career progression; Paid enhanced DBS check; Enhanced Company Pension Scheme; 24 hr Employee Assistance Programme and counselling; Free onsite parking; Life Assurance; Online discounts; Refer a friend scheme where we pay £500 for every friend you refer; Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties; Length of service awards.

Closing Date: Saturday 29th February 2020 (They reserve the right to bring forward their closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest.)

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 91749