Family Outreach Support Worker Jobs
The Youth and Community Programmes team are looking for a Community Programmes Lead worker to support a broad range of activities aimed mainly at young people and over 50’s. Activities are delivered mainly over evenings and weekends aimed at making our community an inspirational place.
You will lead on session delivery and support the planning of programmes. You will manage and coordinate sessional workers, volunteers and workshop leaders working in sessions.
About Coin Street Community Builders
Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is a social enterprise responsible for developing and managing a significant part of London’s South Bank. We have transformed a largely derelict area into a thriving place for people to live, work and visit.
Our 13-acre estate includes:
- the iconic Oxo Tower Wharf, home to designer-maker studios, exhibition and gallery spaces
- a successful conference centre
- cafes, bars and restaurants
- parks and the riverside walkway
- award winning co-operative housing
- an Ofsted Outstanding family and children’s centre providing a nursery and family support
As a social enterprise income we generate stays in the neighbourhood. It’s used to improve and maintain our site which includes Bernie Spain Gardens and the riverside walkway, and to provide a range of free and affordable programmes and activities for families, children, young people, adults and older people in Waterloo and North Southwark.
Contract
Permanent, 20 hours per week.
Salary
£16,224 per annum
Extras
In return we can offer you:
- 27 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part timers)
- 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
- Income Protection, Death in Service and Critical Illness cover
- Season ticket loan on completion of probation
- Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions
- Commitment to training and development
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (weekend & evening work may be required occasionally)
Salary: £23,400 per annum
Benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan, EAP Scheme
Closing Date: 23-04-2024
Are you passionate about supporting mothers in custody and maintaining vital connections between them and their children?
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic individual to join our team as a Family Support Co-ordinator for our Visiting Mums Project at Eastwood Park.
Key Responsibilities:
1.Supporting Welsh Mums: Provide comprehensive support to Welsh mothers within Eastwood Park, assisting them in maintaining relationships with their children during their time in custody.
2.Triage and Engagement: Conduct triage assessments for Welsh mothers upon entry into custody to identify their specific needs and engage them in our support services effectively.
3.Collaborative Approach: Work closely with our Visiting Mum community worker to ensure a collaborative and holistic approach to supporting mothers in custody and their children/families within the community.
4.Project Delivery: Successfully deliver on the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the Visiting Mums Project, including timely reporting each month to track progress and outcomes.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging multi-agency environment, ideally involving prisoners and/or their families. You will have the ability to advocate for families dealing with imprisonment, promoting their human rights and ensuring their needs are considered, and views are heard at all levels. You will have the ability to develop referral pathways for families, prisoners and other professionals to access the service. You may have experience of the following: Casework, Key Working, providing advice, guidance and emotional support to male service users.
You will act as a role model for volunteers and an ambassador for PACT, conducting yourself professionally at all time, with high standards of personal integrity and accountability. You need to be solutions-focused, adaptable, flexible, emotionally resilient and capable of managing multiple tasks in high stress environments.
What we offer:
Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.
How to apply:
If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. We will also require a certificate of good conduct from the Police Force of the country of residence if you have resided overseas for a period of over 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over).
You may also have experience in the following: Family Liaison Officer, Parental Connection Coordinator, Maternal Support Advocate, Family Engagement Specialist, Parental Outreach Coordinator, Custodial Family Liaison Officer, Maternal Support Coordinator, Family Empowerment Facilitator, Parental Support Navigator, etc.
REF-212 833
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Internally the job title will be Casual Recovery Worker.
You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship's Trafalgar House as a Casual Recovery Worker.
Trafalgar House is a mental health, supported housing and community based service, working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access in their local community, including outreach support, peer support and supported housing. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards.
We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in.
Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.
No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
To apply, please visit our website via the apply button and then send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. From 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship will be merging with the mental health charity Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will then be renamed to reflect the new, bigger and better organisation
Outreach Worker, 25 hours per week, £22,020 per annum, pro-rata
Doncaster - Fixed term to end March 2025 (with potential for 2-year extension)
We’re looking for a family focused Outreach Worker to help transform the lives of parents and young children in Doncaster.
Working as part of a small team you’ll support families with children aged between 0 and 5 to address emerging worries, build resilience and improve the longer-term outcomes of young children.
Based in local Family Hubs, you’ll connect parents with local services designed to help their child thrive. This will include targeted support from Family Lives and the full range of early years services available from Doncaster Family Hubs and local community organisations.
Working closely with our Senior Family Support Coordinator and a small team of volunteers, you will provide support in promoting the service with local schools, Family Hubs and children’s centres. Engagement of parents and caregivers will be a key part of this role, linked to developing relationships with key local agencies to identify who may benefit from the project.
Travel within Doncaster will be required but some home-based working is possible. The hours can be flexibly worked across the week.
You will have excellent communication skills, understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as a commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
We encourage applications from all demographics and are keen to hear from those who have experience in reaching and engaging families from minority ethnic communities.
If you are looking for a career and not just a job, and want to be part of a leading, award winning, reputable charity where people are at the core of everything we do, then we would love to hear from you.
The salary for 25 hours per week is £15,729.25 per annum.
Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply using our online system.
Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.
Closing date: Monday, 1st April 2024
Interview date: Monday, 8th April 2024
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Role Profile
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone with great energy and interpersonal skills and a thorough knowledge of social welfare advice to join our advice team. This could be the perfect opportunity for a trainee adviser to take the next step in their career, and to be part of a dynamic team who think on their feet and are passionate about making a difference in our community.
This role will allow you autonomy to make your mark and offer an opportunity to grow the team with volunteers. This busy and varied role will rely on your ability to bring your whole self to work and to ensure the highest quality of advice is delivered at the Foodbank.
We are offering flexibility in this role, which could include part-time job share for the right candidate(s).
About us
This is a fairly new partnership between Citizens Advice Barnet and Finchley Foodbank to provide support for Finchley Foodbank clients. The post holder will assess and advise clients on a range of issues and will work closely with the foodbank volunteers and management. The aim of the project is to reduce dependency on the foodbank by maximising income and helping clients to seek debt/budgeting advice.
Citizens Advice Barnet is a local charity giving free and confidential advice to everyone who lives, works, or studies in Barnet. We are an independently registered charity, a member of the Citizens Advice network, and a London Legal Support Trust Centre of Excellence. We offer generalist advice on debt, work, benefits, immigration, housing and more and specialist casework on benefits, debt, work and immigration. Last year we helped 13,110 people with 41,802 problems, over 50% more people than the previous year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Education Support Worker will provide intensive support to Ukrainian refugee families within the local area who are experiencing challenges understanding, navigating and accessing the education system.
Students who have their learning and wellbeing needs met will develop the capacity to engage more effectively with school, which will reduce the risk of falling behind, increase social participation and wellbeing, and contribute to building opportunities for their future.
This is a new role within our team, so the successful candidate will have the specialist knowledge and expertise required to build a sustainable framework of support for Ukrainian refugee children and their families. The Education Support Worker will work alongside the Surrey County Council education support services and schools and will be guided by professional advice.
The key activities of the role will include:
· Supporting families to develop a Support Plan that sets academic and wellbeing goals, based on the young person’s individual circumstances and needs
· Supporting families to understand the local school system, relevant curriculum, and the types of support available within the local area
· Supporting families to prepare and submit school based administration and engage with the school, through provision of advocacy at school meetings and liaising with school staff as required
· Develop a resource kit to share with families, which outlines services, supports and tools available to families
· Signpost to additional support for students, in particular linking with EERN network of education support volunteers and other local services
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter referring to the points on the Person Specification. The interviews will be on either 9th, 10th or 11th April. Thanks
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing date: 5th April 2024
What we’re looking for:
- Do you have an understanding of housing support needs and benefits?
- Are you able to communicate effectively with customers, staff and stakeholders?
- Can you demonstrate your commitment to equality and diversity and have a genuine desire to help people with support needs connect with their community?
- Are you able to work as part of a team and build and maintain effective and supportive relationships with peers and partners?
- Do you have experience of providing support either in a volunteering or professional role?
If so, this role is perfect for you! Here at Peabody, we have an opportunity for an Outreach Support Worker on a permanent basis at our Sundial Centre in East London.
A bit about the role:
As an Outreach Support Worker, you will provide a service where planned support and crisis intervention is delivered to vulnerable people with low, medium and high support needs living in independent accommodation with the aim of them maintaining their home. Some of the key results for the role include:
- Being responsible for the effective operation of the Support Service, in line with its policies and procedures, including encouraging a co-operative and supportive environment within the service
- Listening to customers’ views and developing new services to meet these needs
- Providing basic Welfare Benefits advice, assisting customers in claiming all benefit entitlements and assisting with accessing specialist support
- Provide information, support, guidance and training to customers with low, medium and high support needs to increase their independent living skills i.e. increasing and encouraging independence, budgeting, support in training and education, dealing with tenancy related issues, signposting to specialist agencies
- Assisting the customer to recognise times when they may require additional support and ensure they have the information required to access support.
This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note this role requires you to cover out of hours on call duties on rotation with the rest of the team.
A bit about us
It started over 160 years ago with one man’s desire to improve the lives of poverty-stricken Londoners.
Today, we have 107,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties and around 20,000 care and support customers. But the desire remains the same – to create homes and communities where people can flourish.
Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:
- Up to 25 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal.
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Sleep in allowance (if applicable to the role)
- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates
- Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications
- Two additional paid volunteering days each year
- Family friendly policies
- Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1
We are looking for a Support Worker to join our small and friendly Outreach Team which works across London to find and support women who are rough sleeping, vulnerably housed and facing other difficulties. We have a specialism in responding to sexual exploitation and prostitution. This work needs empathy, care and an understanding of the inequality, childhood trauma, racism and social exclusion that can lead to these complex problems.
Support Worker – Outreach Team (maternity cover)
Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week, 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover arrangement)
Ideal start date: as soon as possible.
Salary: £30,232
Other benefits: Pension scheme (5% employer contribution); 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; the organisation aims to invest in all staff members’ development
Location: Main office located very close to King’s Cross station, but this outreach role sees the team member undertake shifts in locations all over London
Reports to: Outreach Team Leader
Line management responsibilities: None
Women at the Well aims above all else to be responsive to the needs of the women who use our service, and we believe the best way of doing this is by building a specialist team of committed workers who want to make a difference to the lives of other women. We are looking for team members with knowledge and understanding of how women affected by childhood trauma, social exclusion, racism, disability, poor health, and other disadvantages are more likely to be put at risk of sexual exploitation and prostitution. We value lived experience as well as paid work experience and qualifications.
We are interested to meet and employ those who can demonstrate empathy with the women we are here for, and who have the aptitude for this work, even if you do not have the usual levels of paid experience. If you have a strong commitment to this work and to our values, but are not sure that your profile fits in a ‘traditional’ way, please do consider making an application, or get in touch to discuss your background and we will try to advise you on what the job entails and whether you might be a good candidate.
Full details of the role, how to apply and how to get in touch are in the cover letter and job description which you can download from the recruitment page of our website.
Closing date: Tuesday 2 April, 12pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Outreach Support Worker
We have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Support Worker to help young people adjust from adolescence to adulthood.
Position: Outreach Support Worker
Location: Southeast England
Hours: Full-time or part-time – flexibility in working hours required
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time positions) depending on experience and qualifications plus £1200 per annum essential car user allowance.
Benefits: £1200 per annum essential car user allowance, twice yearly bonuses, pension, mileage paid and flexible working, no shift work.
Closing date: 5th April 2024
About the role:
As an Outreach Worker, your role will be to assist your allocated young people in tasks that will enable them to live independently. This support will involve advice, general help and moral support, financial assistance (advice about bill payments etc) and working with young people on completion of education awards (AQA). You will be expected to work with multiple agencies to deliver holistic packages of support.
This role includes travelling to various locations to carry out support sessions with young people.
You will be expected to provide key work sessions for young people as per their placement agreement. These sessions are to be structured so that the young person can be assisted in accessing local resources, budgeting, and assisting them with gaining appropriate life skills. Using outcomes stars as a tool and completing the progress on the interactive website.
You will be expected to keep a diary of all contact with each young person and professional and to complete Outcomes Star reports on the young person which are sent to placing workers. These reports contain information about the young person and the work that has been completed with them. It highlights areas of need to help to focus key work.
It will be necessary to attend meetings such as child protection conferences, review meetings and other meetings that are deemed necessary in providing the high-quality service that is expected by local authorities and stakeholders and to ensure service delivery meets young people’s needs. You will be offered support if required when attending these meetings.
Key responsibilities will include:
- To assist young people to live independently.
- To promote the 5 outcomes in the Every Child Matters Green Paper.
- Be healthy.
- Stay safe.
- Enjoy and achieve.
- Make a positive contribution.
- Achieve economic well-being.
- To provide a caring and supportive environment for young people which respects and affirms their racial, cultural and religious identity and lifestyle.
- To assist young people in the transition from adolescence to adulthood by equipping them with life skills and empowering them.
- To help young people to sustain their accommodation and provide mediation when required.
- To help the young person and all significant persons in the design and implementation of their care plans, considering the views of the young person.
- Establish a support network.
Essential Criteria:
- To be able to build appropriate relationships with young people and form good communication.
- To be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, young people, and their families as well as other professional organisations and stakeholders.
- To be able to follow all safeguarding procedures and to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- UK driving license and use of a suitable and safe car for work, which is covered by business insurance.
- The ability to understand the needs of a young person and meet those needs through planning and assessment and an outcomes-led focus.
- Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours, maintenance of professional boundaries and ability to maintain positive working relationships.
- Experience of working with children/adolescents.
- Knowledge of Child Protection and Leaving Care Legislation.
About the organisation:
The employer aims to provide support to help young people adjust from adolescence to adulthood and to enable them to live independently long term.
The organisation enables the young person to take calculated risks so that they may learn from their mistakes how to cope with the pressures and responsibilities of living in the community. They deliver tailored packages of support to all young people.
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA BEING MET
- Suitably experienced / qualified – evidence of qualifications required
- Satisfactory formal interview at Head Office
- Satisfactory second interview (shadowing working alongside staff and interview by a young person)
- Satisfactory References at least 2 professional references and 1 character reference
- Full clean driving license
- Access to a suitable car with valid insurance, tax, and MOT
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS (Formerly CRB) Disclosure
You may also have experience in areas such as: Schools Engagement Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, School Partnerships Lead, School Impact Officer, School Impact, School, Primary School, Senior School, Early Years, EYF, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Engagement
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Domestic Abuse Support Worker
South Derbyshire / Amber Valley
£22,669 - £23,428 per annum
This post is exempt under Sch 9 Pt 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants.
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people and their families?
Have you got experience of working with individuals and families who have experienced Domestic Abuse?
If you are interested in supporting families whilst developing your skills and experience within an expanding Domestic Abuse Support Service, please apply today!
Our client provides refuge and community based (outreach) support to adults and children who are experiencing domestic abuse. They offer our services to both women and men (dispersed only) with or without children who are fleeing domestic abuse and need a safe place to stay, and to those out in the community who are living with the impact of domestic abuse.
THE ROLES
They have multiple roles, each varying in responsibility.
Support Workers
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing practical and emotional support to women and men who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse (both in the refuge and throughout the local community). You’ll work with clients to assess needs and risks and plan a package of support and risk management individual to them.
Move On Support Worker’s
As a domestic abuse move on worker you’ll support individuals and families within our safe accommodation to transition into settled accommodation. You’ll provide a tailored, person-centred support package to help customers achieve their goals and live a life free from abuse.
Peripatetic Support Worker
The role of Peripatetic Support Worker is to provide comprehensive cover for accommodation and community-based services, offering practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and various forms of violence and abuse.
ABOUT YOU
They’re looking for someone who has the values, knowledge and skills of working within a support role supporting clients who have experienced domestic abuse and can demonstrate how they use their skills and common sense to support vulnerable individuals and families. You’ll have a commitment to maintaining the dignity and rights of the individuals and families they work with, with top notch communication skills. It is desirable if you have had experience of working within a Domestic Abuse Service.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but they welcome candidates with relevant experience from other sectors or transferrable skills.
You will work 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. There may be expectation to work some evenings up to 8pm and occasional weekends and bank holidays.
You will be required to have flexibility to travel across Derbyshire therefore driving licence and access to a car (with business insurance) is essential
Looking forward to receiving your application!
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
Are you a night owl with a heart for helping others?
Ever thought about embracing the nocturnal lifestyle and making a real difference?
Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.
We are looking for a Night Worker (internally referred to as a Building Supervisor), to join our fantastic Hereford Adult Accommodation Based Service, which offers shelter and support for vulnerable adults aged 18 and above who face homelessness.
We are looking for someone to work Full-time (Average 39.375 hours per week) on a rota basis 12.25 hour shifts 8pm-8:15am
We would also consider people to join our Bank team which is £12 per hour, plus holiday pay accrual and paid training, working shifts as and when they are available on a zero hour basis.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
- Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.
- Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.
- Career growth, join a service which continues to grow in Hereford, as a result of excellent service delivery.
Who are we looking for?
Ready to leave a lasting impact?
- Your primary focus will be ensuring the safety and security of our residents. This involves effective communication with support staff for seamless shift handovers.
- Your duties will encompass various responsibilities, from monitoring site activity and maintaining cleanliness to undertaking minor maintenance tasks and providing companionship to residents in need of support.
- Regular health and safety checks are a crucial part of the role.
- Displaying empathy and maintaining professional boundaries with our residents are non-negotiable qualities.
- You'll be an integral part of a close-knit team comprising Night Building Supervisors, Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, and a Project Manager.
- While prior experience in interacting with diverse communities is advantageous, it's not a prerequisite as comprehensive training will be provided.
About Us
Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and an option to purchase more^
- Enhanced pension and sick pay
- Death in service benefit
- Free subscription to Benenden Cashback plan or Perkbox Discounts
- Why choose CCP
- Charity - people focused not profit.
- Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
- Excellent training and support to help you excel in your role.
- A voice in various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
- Access to a Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.
- Be part of an organisation that delivers social value; check out our latest Impact Report
Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?
- We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:
- Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
- Demonstrate personal and professional pride.
- Integrity is everything.
- Reflect and learn.
- Continuous improvement.
- Take your best self wherever you go.
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP.
Position: Night Worker (internally know as Building Supervisor) (Job ID 815)
Hours: Full-time (Average 39.375 hours per week) on a rota basis 12.25 hour shifts 8pm-8:15am
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Pay: £22,317 per year based on 39.375 hours per week or £12 per hour for bank work
Closing Date: 21st March 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.
Interview Date: 27th March 2024
CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.
Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.
You may also have experience in the following: Supported Accommodation supervisor, Facilities Manager, H&S Management, Maintenance Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Health and Safety, States Manager, Site Management, Facility Building Manager, Night worker, Building Maintenance, etc.
REF-212 380
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The Child and Family Specialist role is part of an exciting and innovative jointly commissioned service between London Borough of Harrow and NW London NHS and represent an exciting partnership with Anna Freud. The Early Intervention and Prevention Service is a community wellbeing team for children and families.
The Child and Family Specialist will work in partnership with schools, children and families to assess and respond to the psychological needs of children experiencing social, emotional, mental health or behavioural difficulties through undertaking assessments and providing interventions. The post-holder will also: provide specialist advice and support to school staff in the identification of mental health needs of children and accessing appropriate resources; and actively contribute to outcome monitoring and service improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Anna Freud’s thriving Clinical Help offers in the Schools Division. The post-holder will offer a range of clinical activities to address mental health needs in children and young people, including assessment and direct individual and group work with young and parents/carers.
The post-holder will be supported through supervision and will deliver consultation, training, and workshops to non-mental health staff.
Location
Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at Harrow Community sites (Cedars Children’s Centre, 127 Whittlesea Road, Harrow HA3 6ND) and occasionally at Anna Freud, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.
Contract duration
Permanent
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Thursday 4 April 2024.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Monday 8 April 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on Thursday 11 April 2024
How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our dedicated team as a full-time support worker in Kingston upon Thames Borough! We are looking for individuals to work in our Community support services, as part of our Outreach or Supported living homes team!
Earn £23,920 (pro rata).
Balance is a small but growing organisation providing a range of services to vulnerable people, that are designed to promote their independence and quality of life. Our services are aimed primarily at people with learning disabilities and mental health issues. We are committed to the development of progressive and sustainable services, making a meaningful difference to people’s lives enabling them to:
- Have the support they need in order to achieve a high level of independence in their lives
- Have rich and full lives
- Aim high and achieve their goals
- Have a voice in all decisions relating to them
Beyond the support we give to individuals, we are committed to:
- Promoting the visibility of vulnerable people within society as a whole
- Having a positive influence on public policy relating to vulnerable people, including developing models of good practice, and improving public understanding of and attitudes towards vulnerable groups
Employee benefits include:
- Store discounts (Blue light card)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra birthday leave.
- Cycle to work scheme, as well as paid travel and mileage when at work.
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Flexible hours with positive work-life balance.
- Refer a friend scheme.
- Comprehensive training.
- Career progression opportunities.
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Community Mental Health Support Worker
Would you love to make a positive difference in people’s lives every day?
We’re looking for highly motivated individuals with experience of supporting people in their own home and the community and knowledge of working with people to achieve goals and who can work independently but also part of a larger team.
Position: Community Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Surrey
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour during probation, rising to £11 per hour following successful completion of probation
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maybe extended depending on funding)
Benefits: Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, 27 days holiday a year including bank holidays based on a fulltime working week of 4 days.
Closing date: Friday 5th April
About the role
Recovery and connect is a project delivered in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Outreach Support Worker will work intensively with a caseload of individuals identified by the HomeFirst alliance, who have a pre-existing mental health concern and to support them to access ongoing community services.
The role will involve traveling across different locations in Surrey Heath and working as part of a team aligned to the shared care forum to support vulnerable service users.
Key responsibilities will include:
- To build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as: HomeFirst alliance, my shared care forum, CMHRS, voluntary sector agencies.
- To work with a caseload of clients, their families, and carer(s), clinical staff, and other stakeholders to create a holistic support plan around the individual, guided by the individuals needs using motivational interviewing as a framework.
- To work with clients alongside other professionals delivering their care and bridging them to other services and opportunities.
- To build relationships with caseload of clients to understand and support with any barriers to accessing onward support or appointments.
- To arrange and attend multidisciplinary team (MDT) and supervision meetings.
- To ensure service is linked in with Community Connections team.
- To make onward referrals and/or provide information and advice about what support is available locally.
- To provide technology/facilities support or bridge with organisations that are providing to aid with clients search for employment and connection, courses through Recovery College, employment offers through Richmond Fellowship.
- To record and report, as agreed, any KPIs including Dialogue as a measure of client’s progress and any information required for funders/Trustees.
About you
The Community Mental Health Support Worker should be passionate and committed to supporting people in their recovery journey with previous experience in a similar role.
You will also have:
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (statutory and voluntary)
- An understanding of confidentiality, consent, information sharing, including GDPR.
- An understanding of Safeguarding policy and practice.
- Ability to interact effectively with the clients, colleagues and other professionals whilst retaining clear boundaries.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of mental health issues.
- Knowledge and understanding of community working, lone working, and ability to maintain safety whilst working in the community.
- A good understanding of personal limitations, ability to identify when to seek advice and support, and deal with issues in a professional manner.
- Ability to work from home that maintains confidentiality and professionalism when and if required using Teams/Zoom and other virtual platforms.
About the organisation:
The charity is a mental health and emotional well-being charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, and Mole Valley.
Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and maintain their mental and emotional well-being (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.
We very much welcome previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, Outreach Support Worker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Centre Manager (maternity cover)
Are you passionate about transforming the lives and life chances of children and families in the name of Jesus? We are seeking a friendly, highly organised and capable manager to inspire and lead during a maternity cover period.
Salary: £30,000 - £33,500 FTE (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 FTE (will consider 4 days for the right applicant)
Location: Fern Street Family Centre, Fern Street, London E3 3PS
About us
All Hallows Bow is a vibrant, diverse and growing Anglican church located in the heart of London’s East End. Together we are God's family in Bow, seeking to share God’s love in our local community and see lives transformed as we follow the way of Jesus.
In 2014, we established the Fern Street Family centre with a vision to see Jesus's promise of 'life to the full' (John 10:10) become reality for disadvantaged and vulnerable children and their families in Bow, East London. Together, we work with our local community to see the lives and life chances of children and their families change for the better.
Our work is an evolving response to the challenges faced by children and families in Bow. We offer safe and stimulating spaces for children to play and learn and for parents to strengthen their relationship with their children. We do this through a mix of group and one-to-one support for parents and carers, an English language programme for migrant parents, early learning and play activities, a food pantry, out-of-school and holiday clubs for school-aged children and lots more! Alongside it all we aim to bring families in our community together, breaking isolation and building a more connected Bow.
In all we do we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and hold onto his promise of hope, wholeness, restored relationships, justice and realised potential for children and families in our local area.
Role Overview
As Family Centre Manager you will play a vital role in the leadership of our church and charity’s community ministry to local children aged 0-11 and their families. Based out of our dedicated family centre, you will be responsible for leading a committed team of staff and volunteers to deliver a holistic programme of support and activities that meets local needs and reflects our Christian values and mission.
You will co-ordinate the day-to-day delivery of the centre’s activities and services, ensuring that delivery is responsive to the views and needs of local parents, carers and children while meeting the contractual requirements of our funders, and ensuring that staff and volunteers are working effectively to support positive outcomes for children and families.
Working with the Fern Street Steering Group, you will also help maintain the centre’s long-term sustainability, this will include maintaining existing partnerships, oversee fundraising efforts and ensuring that adequate resources (people, finances, in-kind) are available to support current and future areas of activity. This will also involve maintaining and developing strong engagement of the congregation and wider staff team of All Hallows Bow church in the ministry of the centre.
You will also take responsibility for overseeing Fern Street Family Centre’s spiritual life and mission - by nurturing a healthy team culture of prayer and mutual support and ensuring that our Christian values and mission are embedded throughout our work.
This is a diverse role that shapes around the passions and skills of the right candidate and offers plenty of opportunities for hands-on involvement with children and families alongside the role’s core leadership and management responsibilities.
We are committed to facilitating a smooth and supportive transition and the successful candidate will have a full handover with the current Centre Manager.
About you
You will be a friendly and capable leader with experience of delivering quality programmes of learning, play and/or support for children and families. You will be passionate about transforming the lives of disadvantaged families, with an understanding of safeguarding principles in relation to children and vulnerable adults. You will have experience of managing projects and people to achieve key project outcomes on time and to budget.A degree or significant experience in social work, community development, mental health, education, youth work, child development or similar field is desirable.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave pro rata plus public holidays
- 3 additional spiritual retreat days offered per year
- Auto-enrolment for Church Workers Pension Scheme with 5% Employer pension contribution and 3% personal contribution
- Discounted purchases in the Ahaba cafe
- Flexible working considered including potential part-time opportunity of 4 days/week
How to apply
Please notes, there is a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder is a practising Christian, with a vibrant and active Christian faith.
All Hallows Bow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role will be offered on the condition that the applicant undergoes a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and provides satisfactory references.
For more information please see the attached Information Pack and Job Description/Person Specification
Suitable candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.