Recruiting for a Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our Mental Health service in Barnet!

£22,360 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Look Ahead provisions 3 Recovery Houses, 24 hour/7 days a week support services, for those with mental health issues living in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey (BEH). The Recovery Houses are commissioned by The Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Trust. Elysian House offers various interventions and treatments within the acute care pathway, working with clinical teams in Barnet to maintain and improve quality of life. Elysian House is based on customers' needs and will only provide short-term accommodation of up to 14 days to those who do not require inpatient admissions. Look Ahead works closely with the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team to target customer's needs and for successful discharges.

Job Overview:

You will understand the concept of Recovery and apply those principles to develop an environment and service that enhances recovery, you will also:

- Put the service-user at the centre of their support and promote optimism and hope for their increased independence
- Provide intensive support (both practical and emotional) to people undergoing a period of mental health related crisis
- Act as a positive influence on service-users encouraging responsible behaviour and self reliance to people residing in the Service
- Support people in a way that maximises their self-sufficiency and enables them to live independently upon discharge from the service

Key Responsibilities:

- To ensure recovery focused support plans are created, reviewed, evaluated and amended in accordance with changing needs, presenting risks and individual preferences in order to promote recovery
- Undertake keyworking responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Service Manager
- To be flexible and responsive to the needs of service-users as directed by their personal support plan
- To provide recovery focused support to achieve personal goals/aspirations in partnership with service-users, family members and statutory agencies. To work with service-users on a one to one basis to achieve positive outcomes within the given service timeframe
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Demonstrate a commitment to the empowerment of service-users and a strong interest in co-production and promoting people's rights
- Use person centred tools to support recovery and development of service-users
- Communicate effectively with people who are in mental distress, including any who may be acutely unwell
- Support service-users to undertake domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure service-users enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive service-user records to professional standards
- To engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- To advocate assertively to statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that service-users needs are met and link with organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for service-users in the community
- To maintain good relationships with all involved professionals and agencies
- To maintain good liaison with the service-users' immediate community and family
- Work collaboratively with the Resettlement Worker to plan for move-on and discharge from the point of the support commencing
- To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings, meetings with other professionals and in supervision and training as required
- To work with the staff team to achieve the aims and the objectives of the service
- To stay up to date with regard to development and research in the mental health field, housing support and in welfare benefits
- To treat all information - both verbal and written - in accordance with Look Ahead's policy on confidentiality
- To exercise responsibilities under the current Health & Safety legislation and Equal Opportunities Policy as laid down or amended by Look Ahead Housing Association
- To act at all times in accordance with the aims, philosophy and practice of the project.
- To undertake any other duties consistent with the basic objectives and duties of this post

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

The Family Support Worker will work with D/deaf children, young people and their families to facilitate access to information and advice to make informed decisions and choices; improve communication within the family unit and facilitate a range of social and recreational opportunities.

The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Deafness and associated issues with level 2 British Sign Language or a native sign language user, ideally with direct experience of delivering a range of family & children’s services and activities.

We are looking for a creative and proactive individual who is experienced at working with boys and young men and building trust in the relationships. As the Adolescent Boys Outreach Worker you will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people who are dealing with the trauma of witnessing or experiencing domestic abuse.

As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 30 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this varied role. You will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who’ve experienced domestic abuse.

Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (the Rising Sun) is an independent charity in Kent working to prevent domestic abuse and improve the lives of survivors and their children suffering from its effects. We have an ambitious vision for a world in which women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.

Our team provide a range of services to adults and children who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors and so we listen to individual needs and respond in a trauma informed way. We provide one-to-one support and also deliver therapeutically informed group programmes to help survivors to recognise healthy/unhealthy behaviours in relationships and to understand the impact of domestic abuse. Bringing survivors together validates experiences and enables them to draw strength from one another.

JOB PURPOSE

To work within the Children and Young People (CYP) team to deliver services relating to children and young people affected by domestic violence and abuse. 

To lead on a programme delivering one-to-one and group support to adolescent boys aged 11-24 across various locations in East Kent, including Canterbury, Ashford, Shepway and Swale. The programme focuses on the impact of domestic abuse and on understanding healthy relationships.

To work in collaboration with the CYP team and wider Rising Sun team to support other programmes delivered within the organisation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service delivery

• Facilitate and lead on a programme delivering targeted trauma informed support to adolescent boys in East Kent.
• Hold own caseload and show empathy and understanding in meeting the needs of the young people the Rising Sun supports.
• Work in a mentoring capacity with children and adolescents with a specific focus on a trauma informed approach, which recognises domestic abuse and its impact.
• Work creatively and flexibly in offering a needs led approach to support a vulnerable and at times challenging client group.
• Help young people recognise and build on their strengths and abilities, while understanding the impact of trauma.
• Work holistically in recognising the needs of the family alongside the young person.
• Support and facilitate group programmes and activities in schools and in the community.
• Work flexibly with young people and meet with them in a variety of settings such as schools, colleges, family homes and community centres, depending on their needs.
• Offer support to young people face to face or remotely, via phone or video call, depending on the needs of the young people and current guidance around social distancing.
• Maintain up to date records and ensure, reports and evaluations are completed as required.
• As part of the CYP team, deliver workshops and training to external agencies and organisations to promote awareness of domestic abuse and share knowledge and learning.
• Attend meetings on behalf of the Rising Sun where necessary, promote multi-agency working and build positive working relationships with external partner agencies such as social care, early help, schools, police and health services.
• Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and building positive working-relationships with team members.
• Contribute to wider team meetings and discussions to share learning and feed into organisational developments.
• Be willing and available to work some evenings and weekends as required to support wider team activities such as representing Rising Sun at events (time off in lieu can be taken by arrangement with your line manager).

General

• At all times work professionally and to a high standard, setting an example to the wider team and external partners.
• A good knowledge and understanding of using IT programmes such as Word and Excel.
• Complete administrative tasks and ensure paperwork and evaluations are kept up to date.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development, being responsible for personal learning and keeping up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role.
• At all times protect the safety and security of the Rising Sun, service users, staff, volunteers and buildings, and the confidentiality of records and other information.
• Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and proactively assess the gender specific, trauma informed needs and  the safety of children and women to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to Rising Sun Safeguarding Children policy and Safeguarding Adults policy.
• Be proactive and solution focussed while paying attention to detail.
• Participate in supervision, training and meetings as required.
• Ensure the effective implementation of Rising Sun’s policies and procedures and uphold the core values of the Rising Sun.
• Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

Knowledge and qualifications

• A relevant qualification in working with children and young people (Desirable)
• A thorough understanding of violence against women and girls with a particular focus on domestic abuse (coercive control, sexual violence, so-called ‘honour- based violence’, forced marriage and FGM)
• Excellent understanding of the impact of domestic violence and trauma on children and young people, families and communities. 
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation
• Good understanding of the operation of  the agencies working together to support young people, such as schools, social services, CAHMS etc.

Experience

• 2+ years’ relevant experience of working with young people, including adolescent boys
• Experience of working with adolescents boys who have experienced trauma (Desirable)
• Experience of facilitating group programmes and activities with children and adolescents
• Experience of advocating for the rights of survivors to access safety and freedom
• alongside partner agencies such as schools to facilitate this
• Experience of delivering training or presentations. (Desirable)
• Experience of building and maintaining networks and working with partner agencies and other stakeholders to develop and deliver services. (Desirable)
• Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation. (Desirable)

Skills

• Excellent listening and communication skills with a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds
• The ability to work well within a team and responsibly on own initiative
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients and partner agencies.
• A flexible, proactive approach and a good ability to prioritise work.
• Good project and time management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Good data collection, monitoring and IT skills, including word processing and using databases and Excel spreadsheets.

General

• Able to work co-operatively with colleagues, statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Able to set clear boundaries and a willingness to accept line management and make effective use of clinical supervision.
• A good understanding of the importance of confidentiality, safe practice and health and safety procedures.
• A good understanding of cultural issues, and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• A firm commitment to women, children’s and young people’s rights and to work within Rising Sun framework and its core values.
• Able to travel independently across East Kent to meet children and young people in their schools or another suitable location.
• Willingness to carry out the policies and procedures of the Rising Sun and to work to agreed guidelines and codes of conduct.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Rising Sun values diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups/groups with a protected characteristic such as BME, who are currently underrepresented at Rising Sun.

Sales and Outreach Workers are the face of The Big Issue and work with the vendors to maximise their potential.

The Job

Your main responsibilities in this role will be executing and increasing sales and creating a positive environment for vendors to work in. You will be working one-on-one with vendors, actively recruiting new vendors, managing pitches and promoting good relations with the community where our vendors work. As a member of a small team, you will need to be proactive, organised, and have a non-judgemental attitude.

In addition to create a good working environment for the vendors, you will also be responsible for marketing The Big Issue within the local area and forming strong networks within the local community.

You must be proficient in Microsoft packages with good organisational skills and the ability to juggle and prioritise demands from different directions. An understanding of the practical and emotional needs of disadvantaged people and/or people facing poverty, and a commitment to the social objectives of The Big Issue is essential.

A full driving licence is desirable for this role but not essential

For a full job description including the summary of skills, qualities and experience required for the role please download from the link below.

If you think you have the skills and enthusiasm to take on this exciting role please click on Apply. You will be asked to complete a short application form and then upload your CV and a covering letter which should explain your interest and related skills for the role. 

Salary and Benefits

We offer 

• A salary commensurate with the third sector, which can be confirmed on request
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Incremental sick pay starting at 5 days per rolling year
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a Health Cashplan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies

Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any  contract of employment.

Workplace details

This role will be based at our Bristol office although you will need to travel within the Bristol area.

Closing Date: 26th October 2020

The Big Issue is striving towards Equal Opportunities

We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

The Big Issue thanks all applicants for their interest and will reply only to those invited for interview.

Fixed term contract until June 2021

Are you passionate about ending rough sleeping? 

About the role and what we’re looking for

Working as an Outreach Worker you are involved in making contact and rapid intervention with people sleeping rough, assessing their needs and delivering personalised case management; to support individuals to make the move away from the streets. Outreach Workers also work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and agencies.

We are looking for a highly motivated person who shares our ambition and has some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment. Great communication skills and experience of working effectively with others are essential in this role. 

This role will suit someone with experience in dealing with rough sleepers with multiple needs and the ability to work with challenging behaviour. You will also have some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. If you have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills we want to hear from you.

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

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

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

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

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

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

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

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

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

What we do

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

How to apply

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

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

Closing date: 10am on 9 November 2020

Interview and assessments on: 17 November 2020

DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

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

Recruiting for a Specialist Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Haringey!

£22,418 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Look Ahead Provide 3 Recovery Houses, 24 hour/7 days a week, for those with mental health issues living in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey (BEH). The service offers various interventions and treatments within the acute care pathway, working with clinical teams in BEH to maintain and improve quality of life. The service is based on customers' needs and will only provide short-term accommodation of up to 14 days to those who do not require inpatient admissions. The successful applicant will be based at Fortis Green (Haringey Recovery House). This role has shift work and will require occasional sleep ins.

Job overview:
As a Specialist Mental Health Recovery Worker you will require either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. You will:
- Understand the concept of Recovery and apply those principals to develop an environment and service that enhances recovery
- Put the service-user at the centre of their support and promote optimism and hope for their increased independence
- Provide intensive support (both practical and emotional) to people undergoing a period of mental health related crisis
- Act as a positive influence on service-users encouraging responsible behaviour and self reliance to people residing in the Service
- Support people in a way that maximises their self-sufficiency and enables them to live independently upon discharge from the service

Key Responsibilities:
- To carry out person centred assessments and devise appropriate recovery focused support plans, and comprehensive risk assessments in full consultation with service-users, their families/carers and other agencies
- To liaise with the CRHTT and work collaboratively to ensure that full information is given to enable a robust assessment of service-users
- To ensure recovery focused support plans are reviewed, evaluated and amended in accordance with changing needs, presenting risks and individual preferences in order to promote recovery with an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Undertake key working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Contract Manager
- To provide recovery focused support to achieve personal goals/aspirations in partnership with service-users, family members and statutory agencies. To work with service-users on a one to one basis to achieve positive outcomes within a given service timeframe
- Create support/ action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise, building capacity and skills within the team, and contribute to the relevant internal specialist forum
- Fully liaise with Mental Health professionals, including the CRHTT maintaining excellent relationships with them
- Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Demonstrate a commitment to the empowerment of service-users and a strong interest in co production and promoting people's rights
- Knowledge and practical experience of using person centred tools to support recovery and development of service-users
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that service-users enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- To lead groups and activities - offering a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions and activities
- Empower service-users to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to.
- Undertake administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive service-user records to professional standards
- To adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- To engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- To advocate assertively to statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that service-users needs are met
- To maintain good relationships with all involved professionals and agencies

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- At least an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care, or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years experience in working in mental health or other specialist social care services
- Demonstrable experience of support work with people with mental health related support needs

For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website.

Support Worker – Family Carers

Find your place with us and help change lives.

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

This exciting and varied role in our Family Carer Support Service (FCSS) provides expert information and support to family carers who have a relative with a learning disability, autism or both. In addition to caring for their relative, family carers have to navigate multiple and complicated systems to ensure that their relative gets the support that they need. Having access to specialist, reliable information can therefore be a lifeline.

If you are resourceful, solution-focused and passionate about supporting family carers and people with learning disabilities, autism or both to have a good quality life, then we want to hear from you.

As a key part of our small team, you will:

• Keep family carers up-to-date with statutory developments
• Research and respond to specific enquiries from family carers
• Provide ongoing and one-to-one support to family carers
• Facilitate good partnership working with Hft family carers and Hft staff
• Help to grow our social media presence
• Contribute to the creation of new resources
• Deliver workshops/webinars on topics related to the needs and rights of family carers

Salary: £23,878

Hours: Fixed-term – 12 Months, Part time 28 hours per week

Location: White Friars, Bristol

The role requires an individual with drive, enthusiasm and commitment. You will have knowledge of the challenges faced by family carers of a relative with a learning disability, autism or both. You will be committed to ensuring that they are able to access the services and support available to them.

You will have excellent communication skills, knowledge and experience of engaging with diverse communities.

The role supports family carers who live throughout the United Kingdom, so on occasion you may be required to travel and stay away overnight.

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Coordinator, Support Team Leader, Family Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Support Work, 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.

The Outreach Worker will be working in local communities to raise awareness of our services, making links with key partners, agencies and D/deaf professionals to ensure we reach D/deaf people, children and families requiring support.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who has direct experience of working in community based environments providing a range of self-help and group activities. The ideal candidate will have lived or worked within a D/deaf environment with level 2 British Sign Language or a native sign language user.

At Depaul UK have an exciting opportunity for a 1:1 Outreach Worker to join our team on a part time permanent basis. In return you’ll earn a competitive salary of £10,429.50 pa pro rata (£20,859 pa FTE) + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our 1:1 Outreach Worker we can offer you:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

The 1:1 Outreach Worker role:

We are currently expanding the work that we do to prevent youth homelessness, in South Yorkshire, and are recruiting for an enthusiastic 1:1 Outreach Worker to join the team on a part time permanent contract.

The successful post-holder will provide one to one support session to children and young people and provide appropriate interventions, addressing identified support needs in relation to running away or going missing from home. They are also key in developing positive working relationships with current and potential referral agencies.

What makes this role exciting?

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

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

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

What will ideally support your success in the 1:1 Outreach Worker role?

- Excellent experience of working with and providing support to children and young people in crisis

- Good experience of working independently and managing own caseload

- Fantastic ability to develop strong, collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues and key external agencies

- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries

- Willingness and ability to travel independently and work across South Yorkshire.

Closing date: Monday 02 November 2020 at 12:00 pm

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our 1:1 Outreach Worker then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

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

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Recruiting a Support Worker to join our Young Peoples service in Windor and Maidenhead!

£21,000 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more working.

Wellesley House is a supported housing service in Windsor, Berkshire which houses 17 homeless families with children for up to 2 years. Our accommodation is spacious, self contained, modern and include on site laundry facilities, a TV lounge, playroom and large private garden. Staff work closely with customers to help them to identify and address their support needs and provide them with practical and emotional support to maintain their tenancies, access opportunities such as training and employment and maximise their income by ensuring they are accessing financial help they are entitled to. We build on customers' life skills to enable them to lead independent, fulfilled lives. All referrals are received from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead housing team.

Job Overview:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

This role requires working on a rota basis of 8am-4pm or 10am-6pm and alternate weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

The Victims First Specialist Service is an amalgamation of three existing services designed to cater for adult victims of crime with complex practical and emotional needs. The service is delivered in partnership by three well established charities: Thames Valley Partnership, Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC) and Trust House Reading.  The postholder will be contracted to one of the three partner agencies. Many of those referred to us will have experienced sexual violence or criminal exploitation including modern slavery. We provide holistic, trauma focussed support from a team with a variety of specialist skills in supporting service users. 

We now have vacancies for three Outreach and Inclusion Workers (working with our Oxon, Berks and Bucks delivery teams) to work specifically with BAMER communities to improve their experiences of accessing and receiving support if they are affected by sexual violence and/or other abuse.  There will be an expectation of an ISVA qualification – or a willingness and interest to work towards this. You will manage a caseload of potentially complex cases, providing prevention, intervention, emotional and practical support (including crisis support) and will help to identify and engage with these individuals on a one-to-one basis, enabling them to access services and make positive, empowering choices to change their lives. You will need to work with your own team and other agencies to risk assess cases and create Safety Plans to manage the safety & needs of service users. A knowledge of the full range of civil, criminal and other practical support options available, and the role of an independent advisor within them is necessary. You will need compassion, empathy, sensitivity and an ability to work collaboratively.  You will also have sound organising and problem solving skills and flexibility around working hours when necessary.

The role will operate from offices in Reading, Oxford, MK or Aston Sandford - however you will not necessarily be expected to be office based as the work is hands on and will entail being out and about in your given  area dealing with service users, as well as occasional travel across the Thames Valley.  These are full time roles although job share and flexible working may be available on request.  Fixed term contract until July 2022 

JD and Application Form available from the Partnership website

Closing date for applications:  Friday 30th October 2020 at 5pm

Interviews will be held  on:  5th and 6th November 2020

We are recruiting two Domestic Abuse Outreach Workers to provide emotional and practical support and advice to survivors of domestic abuse. You will work in partnership with other agencies to support client safety, empowering survivors to move forward with their lives. The work is highly confidential, challenging but incredibly rewarding. Working as part of a team you will be responsible for managing your own case work and develop effective relationships with clients enabling them to access support through the different services provided.

Excellent communication skills, empathy and organisational skills are required along with proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to those in crisis. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential. An understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse would be beneficial, however, training will be provided.

This is a varied and fast paced role with real opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.

South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to individuals affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Guildford and Waverley.

A Christian-based charity working with homeless families in the London Borough of Haringey seeks the following team member with experience of working in a multi-cultural setting and who could be considered a self-starter:

OUTREACH ADVICE WORKER

28 hour post (4 days per week)

NJC scale 24: £30,648 pro rata (includes OLW £1,976)

Purpose of the role: To provide wide-ranging general advice, support and advocacy to homeless families. 

Applicants must have significant experience of working with clients with complex needs.

The ideal person will have:

• Excellent working knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits, asylum and immigration and legislation relating to EEA Nationals. 
• Excellent communication and representation skills
• Experience of managing contracts and quality standards
• Experience of monitoring and service development 
• Ability to speak a community language is desirable
• OISC Level 1

You must be highly motivated and committed to providing a first class service and be able to organise your own workload to deliver advice and support to the highest standards.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 12th November 2020.

This post is subject to a DBS Check.

Previous applicants need not apply.

At Depaul UK have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker to join our team on a full time permanent basis. In return you’ll earn a competitive salary of £19,608 pa + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker, we can offer you:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

The Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker role:

Working under the direction, guidance and support of a senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’
- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model
- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success in the Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker role?

- Excellent experience in outreach support with rough sleepers and vulnerable young people
- Good experience of Safeguarding and operating safeguarding requirements and procedures
- Experience of using Risk Assessments and Support Planning tools
- Experience of managing a large case load and record keeping
- Experience of lone working

Closing date: Thursday 29 October 2020 at 12:00 pm

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

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

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