PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY DON’T ALWAYS HAVE A VOICE ON DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEM. THAT’S WHY WE ARE HERE. IN A SOCIETY WHERE CUTS, ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICE REDESIGN ARE COMMONPLACE WE HELP PEOPLE HAVE A MUCH NEEDED SAY ON THEIR FUTURE.
The Empowerment Service aims to ensure that people with a disability have the greatest possible opportunity to be involved in the design of their services like housing and supported employment. But it doesn’t stop there. We also look at local issues, trying to change areas for the better to allow people to have safe, healthy and well-connected lives.

The post is 37hrs p/w but we would be happy to interview for two 18.5 p/w candidates also.

For more information, please download our application pack.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (FTE)
• Flexible working
• Free EAP
• Stakeholder pension scheme plus 8% employer contribution
• A friendly workplace with a strong culture of helping people uncover their potential

Closing date Wednesday 26th May, 12pm midday, interviews will likely be held on the week commencing 31st May.

Please be aware that we are looking at interviewing over Zoom for safety reasons.

We believe people with autism and learning disabilities should have a meaningful say on the services that they use. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Expert by Experience (EbE) project worker to help people across Coventry and Warwickshire have their voices heard and change the systems and services that matter to them.

You'll work with a varied group of people experiencing learning disabilities and autism. You will help them to become more skilled and confident at putting their views across through digital and face to face training. Some EbE will get paid, so you will also help them manage their money, declare any earnings (if required) and assist with how this might impact any benefits they receive.

The post is 37hrs p/w for 12 months.

For more information, please download our application pack.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (FTE)
• Flexible working
• Free EAP
• Stakeholder pension scheme plus 8% employer contribution
• A friendly workplace with a strong culture of helping people uncover their potential

Closing date Wednesday 26th May, 12pm midday, interviews will likely be held on the week commencing 31st May.

Please be aware that we are looking at interviewing over Zoom for safety reasons.

Starfish Health and Wellbeing offers a range of services across the Midlands and North East England. We are looking for a Community Link Worker to support our Social Prescribing service during a period of maternity cover. 

Title: Community Link Worker – Social Prescribing – Maternity Cover
Location: Midlands
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Contract: Temporary Fixed Term – (potentially 12 months if funding available- currently funded to September 2021)
Salary: £22,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Social Prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to a non-medical professional who gives time, focus on “what matters to the individual” and takes an holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. The successful candidate will support existing and help people to start new community groups by working collaboratively with local partners. Key outcomes are increased activity, community involvement and improved employability.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support this project.

Duties will include:

1. Taking referrals from a wide range of agencies.
2. Relationship building, including working with GP practices within primary care networks, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations and voluntary, community and social enterprise, other organisations as required.
3. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes.
4. Co-produce personalised support plans to improve health and wellbeing.
5. Work together with local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision. 
6. Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
7. Data capture.

You will need experience of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem for at least 2 years, along with a high standard of written communication and excellent interpersonal skills.  Applicants must have a good understanding of the voluntary sector and demonstrate empathy and a non-judgemental approach.

Closing date for completed applications: Closing date 28th May 2021.
Interview date W/C 7th June 2021.

A DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful applicant.

Starfish is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE MEDAILLE TRUST WEBSITE

MODERN SLAVERY OUTREACH CASE WORKER

(MOVING ON PROJECT) - KENT AREA

SALARY: £24,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)

HOURS: 30 hours per week

LOCATION: Across the Kent area

CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract until June 2022 

As the Modern Slavery Outreach Case Worker, you will provide high quality support that includes practical and emotional support to potential victims of modern slavery and their dependents, where applicable in a given geographic area, managing a case load set by your Line Manager.

You will provide trauma-informed and person-centred support which includes drop-in sessions.  Additionally you will prepare and review individual support plans with service users and support service users’ needs.

You must have previous experience in relevant sector or experience of working with vulnerable adults, especially women.

This role is restricted for females under the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is essential.

Closing date:

Monday, 24 May 2021 at 10:00am

Interview date:

Wednesday, 26 May 2021

For an application pack please visit our website.

Join our dynamic team and you will be at the heart of delivering first class support to rare disease patients as part of an innovative third-sector charity/NHS partnership.  Working from home and within NHS specialised multi-disciplinary clinics held in Birmingham, the successful candidate will assist our Patient Liaison Officer within our patient support team to provide information, support and advocacy services to those living with Bardet-Biedl syndrome.  This exciting role offers excellent learning and development opportunities for anyone looking to work within health and social care.

This is a permanent, part-time position commencing at 15hrs per week.

The successful candidate will live within 1 hours commuting distance of central Birmingham

 At Changes UK we recognise that addiction is often a response to trauma. Our dedicated team have been helping people find recovery for over a decade and having recently been awarded Lottery funding to expand our service provision to include residential detox, we have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and highly experienced Counselling Psychologist to join our team as we enter this next stage of our development.

You will be a highly motivated, innovative, compassionate and forward thinking individual with a real passion for high quality care and trauma informed working who is looking to work within an exciting and fast paced environment that provides outstanding care to a diverse service user group.

Our nationally recognised, evidence-based model is unique in that we are able to meet the presenting multiple and complex needs of some of some of the most vulnerable in our communities.

In return you will receive support and guidance and opportunities for supervision, service development, service evaluation and research, teaching, training and learning and development.

Main purpose of post

 To provide effective and integrated counselling and psychological services to clients at Changes UK, by delivering;

• Formulation, clinical assessment, counselling, psychological therapies, and other related forms of assistance to clients
• Consultations for staff, parents, significant others, funding bodies and other external agencies
• Clinical and management supervision to relevant staff or trainees from professional training programmes.

To offer training, guidance, reflective practice and support to staff on matters concerning client mental and emotional well-being. Support staff’s development of knowledge, skills and confidence to maintain and improve the quality of support offered to clients.

Active involvement in service development and in improving policies and practices within Changes UK.

 Main responsibilities and duties:

1. Provide expert evidence based psychological interventions to clients presenting to the service, both individually and in groups.
2. Offer advice and consultation on client’s psychological care to the multi disciplinary team using clinical formulation and  reflective practice
3. Provide drop-in service for clients and staff.
4. Provide professional clinical assessments, formulation and make appropriate decisions regarding the potential course of action for clients

5.Provide clinical supervision and mentor trainees from professional training programmes.

1. In collaboration with the Head of Service and other colleagues, contribute to the development of strategies, policies and practices, which ensure a healthier learning and working environment for clients and staff.
2. Review and evaluate client work through clinical and management supervision in order to ensure competence, fitness to practice and to comply with professional standards.
3. To take responsibility for specific areas of service development and delivery in consultation with the Operations Manager and Care Services Manager.
4. To participate in the training and development of staff involved in support and guidance.
5. To work within the ethical framework of BPS  and follow BPS guidelines for good practice.
6. To pursue continued professional development opportunities and actively participate in professional associations in order to maintain accreditation and also ensure increased knowledge base, self-awareness and enhanced skills.
7. To maintain appropriate electronic and written records on clients, including session notes and records of contact with other relevant parties.

Job Features

Responsibility

1. While accountable to the Operations Manager, the post holder holds full professional responsibility for ensuring ethical practice and best standards in casework (individual and group work) and also in the delivery of all other related services to clients, family members and staff of Changes UK.
2. Full responsibility for relevant aspects of casework administration and also cooperative participation in regular management and clinical supervision.
3. Along with other members of the team, assist the Operations Manager in setting and advancing the strategic direction for the service.

Planning and Organising

To plan and organise a large workload encompassing the various aspects of the job effectively and efficiently and meet specified deadlines for particular projects.

Decision Making

Responsible for prioritising all aspects of the workload, and for making clinical judgements and decisions regarding the most appropriate support or treatment options to recommend or offer.

Internal/External Relationships

1. To provide professional clinical assessment, counselling and other related support to clients; consultation to staff, colleagues from the other support services and parents.
2. Collaborate with other organisations and services in furthering development work within Changes UK.
3. Referral to and liaison with GP’s, CMHT’s, local authorities, funding bodies and other relevant internal and external sources of help.
4. Active membership of professional associations.

Problem Solving

To be responsible for the decision-making encompassed within a large and varied workload and to do so in accordance within professional standards and Changes UK policies.

 The remit of the role extends beyond individual interventions with clients and staff and includes the provision of:

• Family consultation work (usually carried out by telephone)
• Client and staff induction talks
• Group work with clients
• Staff training (academic and other support services’ staff) to enhance their understanding and skills in student mental health and wellbeing
• Supervision and mentoring of trainees from professional training courses
• Liaising with and developing collaborative projects with colleagues from other support services.

(Skills and experience in these areas are therefore an advantage)

Annual leave to be agreed with the Operations Manager and other members of staff to ensure continuity of cover for the service. Annual leave is generally taken out of semester times.

Person Specification

 Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

1. Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
2. To be registered with HCPC
3. To be accredited / registered by BPS/BACP/BABCP/UKCP or equivalent or eligible for such accreditation.
4. Training in supervision 

Desirable

1. Qualification in family therapy
2. Qualification in CBT
3. Qualification and experience in working with Psychological Trauma
4.  

Essential

1. Clinical assessment skills
2. Motivational interviewing skills
3. Consultation skills (face to face and telephone)
4. Liaison, negotiation and referral skills
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Ability to work on own initiative
7. Developed aptitude for self-awareness
8. Empathy with clients and having a good understanding of addiction and recovery
9. Ability to work cooperatively within a team
10. The confident ability to work cooperatively with a range of staff
11. Emotional resilience and stamina, and the ability to work calmly under pressure
12. Fully IT literate

Desirable

1. Family and Group therapy skills
2. Crisis management skills
3. Supervision skills for work with trainees and/or honorary counsellors on placement

Experience

Essential

1. Minimum of 2 years post qualifying counselling practice experience within an agency context or part of a defined network
2. Proven and comprehensive experience of working in a short-term / brief therapy model
3. Proven and comprehensive experience of clinical assessments
4. Proven and comprehensive experience in providing clinical supervision
5. Ability to work affectively with clients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds

Desirable

1. Experience of counselling clients in addiction and recovery
2. Experience of counselling clients with trauma and/or PTSD
3. Experience of counselling families
4. Experience of counselling clients with mental health problems
5. Experience of running psycho-educational groups and workshops
6. Experience in public speaking and delivering training

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and covering letter (1000 words)

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER 

Are you an accomplished, confident, approachable and empathetic manager? Do you want a job where you make a difference every day? Can you listen as well as talk, be organised as well as flexible?  If this is you, then you should take the next step and apply to join the family of the Fishermen’s Mission.

We are looking for an Assistant Operations Manager to work closely with the Operations Manager to deliver frontline emergency response, practical welfare and pastoral support operations throughout the UK. 

This job is about commercial fishermen and their families and the Fishermen’s Mission staff that support them in times of need.  You will be able to drive consistency and professionalism in service delivery and lead the application of the charity’s values. You will be able to communicate clearly the bigger picture of the charity's aims and will also have the attention to detail to make sure everything is running like clockwork, both from an administrative perspective and in terms of HR, compliance and governance.

The role will entail significant travel to staff at the fishing ports and harbours throughout the UK. (Easy access to major travel routes would be an advantage as it is anticipated that the succesful candidate would be expected to be travelling and visiting operational staff around the UK for approxiamately 70% of the time. )

As a key player in the Head Office team, you will also be able to input to the development of operations at the management level. This is one of the most rewarding jobs you could ever hope to have. 

The Fishermen’s Mission is a Christian charity that has been around since 1881.  We help active and retired commercial fishermen and their families.  You could be part of our vital work.   Relevant experience is important, but we’re not caught up in qualifications; we are looking for the right person.  Someone who can organise and inspire a dispersed and diverse team to perform willingly and consistently.  Sound like you? Get in touch.

12 Month Contract | 30 hours per week

The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) is a leading disability organisation operating in Birmingham, Solihull and the wider West Midlands.

Our mission is ‘to build a sustainable business to empower disabled people to take control of their own lives and to actively seek out opportunities to achieve their full potential as individuals in mainstream society’. This is at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to assist the Information, Advice and Guidance team to support clients in achieving a better state of wellbeing as well as conduct Focus groups and telephone research and provide a platform for disabled people and their families to highlight their needs in such challenging times.

As our ideal candidate, you will be able to provide effective and efficient person-centred casework support within our Information and Advice team. Candidates should have relevant experience of working with complex cases, possess a Level 2 in Information, Advice and Guidance, sound knowledge and understanding of third sector disability issues and welfare entitlements as well as good working knowledge of IT including MS Office and data management.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 21 May 2021.

Interview date: w/c 24 May 2021.

The Service

Age UK Birmingham & Sandwell is a dynamic and expanding charity that provides a range of services and programmes for people aged 50 and over to meet our strategic objectives.

The service provides a wide range of information and advice to people aged 50+ across Birmingham and Sandwell. The provision of accurate and up to date information and advice is the cornerstone of our services as it is essential that older people have good quality accurate information to make informed choices.

There is a high level of demand for this service which is delivered by our dedicated team of staff and volunteers through multiple channels (telephone, office and community-based venues).

Therefore we are looking to recruit and develop a skilled advice officer to meet this demand within a quality assured service.

Job Purpose

As a member of the advice team you will provide a high quality and responsive information and advice to older people across Birmingham and Sandwell.

Principal Duties:

• Deliver information and advice to clients via telephone, face to face appointments, outreach sessions and via email.
• Providing high quality information and advice (generalist help level) to callers in housing, social care, welfare benefits, consumer issues, health and activities, groups and other support with day to day problems
• Contribute to the achievement of team targets.
• Keep up to date knowledge of Age UK Birmingham & Sandwell’s full range of services including paid for services
• Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in benefits, community care, housing options and other issues relating to older people
• Negotiate on behalf of customers, ensuring that their best interests are represented.
• Ensure service provision and case recording meets identified quality standards
• Maintain case and data records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation
• Provide case studies for funders and board reports
• Work within Age UK Birmingham & Sandwell’s policies and procedures
• Represent Age UK Birmingham & Sandwell at events and activities as necessary
• Provide cover for other members of the team when necessary.

Application forms must be completed fully; CV’s will not be accepted.

Please visit our website for a full person specification and to apply.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 1st June 2021.  Interviews on 7th and 8th June 2021

Are you an experienced Youth Worker who is passionate about engaging and supporting young people?

Do you understand how digital technology can be used to engage with young people no matter where young people live in the UK?

Do you have experience of working with young people who are isolated and low in confidence due to their situation and know how to engage and encourage them to achieve their aspirations?

If the answer is yes to all these questions ...... you might be just the person we’re looking for!

Children’s Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF) is a national charity based in Birmingham. We take action against the effects of childhood liver disease, providing information, support, research funds and a voice for all affected. At least twenty children are diagnosed with a liver disease every week in the UK.  CLDF is the only UK charity dedicated to fighting all forms of childhood liver disease, for which there is still no cure. Please find out more about the difference we make on our website.

The role is to engage with young people aged 11-24 living with a childhood liver disease from across the UK as they transition into adulthood. CLDF’s vision for the Young People’s Service is to continue to broaden engagement through a variety of digital mediums including smart phone, email, social media, Zoom, messaging apps and CLDF’s Facebook group HIVE/HIVE+. The service offers young people living with a liver condition a chance to increase their confidence and reduce social isolation, as well as supporting them to achieve their aspirations, as they transition into adulthood. We want to create opportunities that empower young people to take control of their lives, cope with chronic illness and signpost them to appropriate services through a holistic approach. This includes responsibility for the development and delivery of virtual face to face events and activities.

The Young People’s Digital and Engagement Officer may be required to travel throughout the UK and support the delivery of young people’s projects (which may include residential initiatives depending on external restrictions). The Young People’s Digital and Engagement Officer also works with professionals that support young people. The post holder will continue to develop these relationships so that, where possible, all young people living with a liver condition can gain access to the support they need.

If you are passionate about youth work, have the skills to maximise digital methods of reaching and connecting with young people, are hard-working and tenacious with an outgoing attitude, and will thrive in a small team then we are interested in hearing from you. Some evening and weekend working will be required as part of this role.

This is a temporary contract, part-time 4 days (28 hours) per week post. The role is mainly home-based although there will be an expectation to be flexible to work from the office for meetings etc.

Please note that a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure check will be undertaken.

To apply, please view the full job description on our website. Then send us your CV along with a covering letter/email explaining your reasons for applying and any information in support of your application to our HR Dept. If you should need any further information, please call the Head of Support (number available on our website)

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE MEDAILLE TRUST WEBSITE

MODERN SLAVERY LOCAL COORDINATOR

(MOVING ON PROJECT)

SALARY: £28,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)

HOURS: 30 hours per week

LOCATION: Across the Birmingham and West Midlands area

CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract until June 2022 

As the Local Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective referral routes, building external relationships and raising awareness, managing data gathering, and managing a small caseload of women with the most complex needs.

You will also be responsible for overseeing, leading, developing and supporting the delivery and coordination of services; supervision and development of Case Workers across your geographical area in line with the mission, vision and values of the Project.

Working closely with the Project Manager and Quality and Development Supervisor you will  ensure that all services are developed, delivered and improved in line with the vision and values of the Project and are carried out to a high standard.

You must have a relevant Management qualification such as Team Leading / Coaching / Mentoring with at least 3-5 years of experience in similar field.

This role is restricted for females under the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is essential.

Closing date:

Monday, 24 May 2021 at 10:00am

Interview date:

Wednesday, 26 May 2021

For an application pack please visit our website.