Family Support Workers Jobs
A little bit about the role
This role will be closing at 9am on Monday 18 November.
The Head of Delivery is responsible for all aspects of programme organisation and delivery. They are a vital and senior position expected to bring exceptional social work knowledge and expertise to the implementation and further development of Approach Social Work and wider work of the charity. They are required to work collaboratively with all teams on the programme, including curriculum, admissions and support, recruitment, partnerships and programme management.
We are seeking someone who is passionate about driving standards in social work through excellent practice, leadership and innovation, who can manage a geographically dispersed team and work effectively and closely with the Head of Delivery (North) and Head of Curriculum to ensure a consistent one-team approach to programme delivery.
The successful candidate will be a highly effective leader and manager of people with an ability to operationalise a large programme and develop strategic plans that support retention and quality. You will have a clear vision for outstanding social work practice and education with a commitment to systemic practice and other practice models.
Please note that you must be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and possess a Masters’ degree in Social Work (or related subject) to apply.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Setting a cohort culture with high expectations, strong support and commitment to the mission amongst participants.
- Responsible for ensuring programme quality in relation to teaching, learning and the placement experience.
- Being part of the wider leadership group that steers and embeds organisational culture and strategy
- Reporting and presenting on key performance metrics (KPM’s) to the Department for Education (DfE) and other stakeholders
A little bit about you
We’re looking for an experienced social worker and leader, who has a deep understanding of children and families’ social work within the local authority context. This is a senior leader role at Frontline, so in addition to the experience needed, a commitment to and passion for better social work and a leadership approach that is anti racist, rooted in equity, diversity and inclusion is paramount.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Important information
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.
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Off The Record (OTR) is an independent charity based in the Havant Borough. We have been supporting young people and their families in South East Hampshire since 1977.
Young people are at the heart of what we do, and we aim to support the emotional health and wellbeing of our community's young people through one-to-one counselling, information and support, and group support for 11-25 year olds and their families.
We are looking for a motivated, capable, and adaptable Family Services Team Manager.
OTR embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Please advise us of any requirements to support your application to us.
PLEASE NOTE - A cover letter is important to help us understand more about you and your interest in the role, beyond your CV. Please also be sure to send a cover note telling us why you want to work here, how you feel you meet the essential criteria from the section below, and your availability for hours.
- Are you passionate about making a difference to the emotional health and wellbeing of the young people in our community?
- Do have the drive and ambition to support service growth and development?
- Do you have bags of enthusiasm and enjoy working in a small close-knit team?
Then we would love to hear from you! In return we can offer:
- A supportive team and a positive and caring work environment where everyone’s ideas for improvement are welcomed and valued
- In house training and opportunities including in the areas of emotional health and wellbeing.
- Social events to get to know your colleagues and have some fun!
- NEST pension scheme, free on-site parking, company sick pay.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to play an integral role in improving the lives of young people in South East Hampshire, by overseeing our new portfolio of young people’s and family support services.
Salary: £16 to £17.91 per hour (based on experience – FTE @ 37 hours = £30,784 to £34,450)
Hours: Full time preferred but would consider applicants interested in working between 30 - 37 hours per week over 4 days
Reporting to: CEO
Responsible for: Family and Young People’s Services
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
Provide inspirational and approachable leadership and management support to all staff, volunteers and sessional workers within the team including:
- Providing 1-2-1’s, coaching, observations and safeguarding / management supervision.
- Leading staff and volunteer team meetings.
- Overseeing absence management and welfare.
- Leading on team recruitment.
- Supporting and attending team social and wellbeing activities.
Services Development and Delivery
- Ensuring our group work and Young Carers services are coordinated, delivered, monitored and evaluated against internal targets and service level agreements / contracts.
- Being part of the designated safe guarding officer team.
- Developing and communicating quarterly plans in advance for all services.
- Developing new and existing programmes and activities in line with demand and funding opportunities.
- Building and maintaining working relationships with other providers and organisations, including representing OTR at networks and forums within the local statutory and voluntary sector.
- Overseeing quality of service delivery, including identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement.
- Covering service delivery for OTR programmes and activities as needed.
Compliance, Reporting, Policy and Procedure
- Overseeing induction and training of staff and volunteers within the team, including ongoing training needs analysis.
- Handling and recording feedback and complaints in accordance with OTR policy.
- Producing internal and external funder and board reports
- Monitoring the accuracy and timeliness of data entry and outcomes evaluations of all services in the team.
- Overseeing the handling and monitoring of safeguarding concerns and protocols.
- Overseeing of health and safety procedures and team compliance against all OTR policies.
- A Designated Safeguarding Officer as part of a DSO team reporting to the DSL.
Other
- Key holder and building open / closure responsibilities, including cash handling.
- First Aider and Fire Warden.
- Participate in all requested training and management supervision.
- Any other reasonable tasks as set by your line manager.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Successful track record of leading and managing teams in a children and young people and/or family services delivery setting.
- Recent experience delivering programmes and activities within children and young people and/or family services.
- Experience managing safeguarding’s
- Awareness of contemporary issues affecting children, young people, and families.
- Training qualification and/or equivalent experience delivering training and services for young people / family services.
- Experience managing a team in line with statutory and compliance obligations including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Date Protection and GDPR, Confidentiality, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Monitoring, evaluating, and producing service reports to a high standard for internal and external audiences.
- Managing feedback and complaints at a senior level including responding to and resolving matters raised by both external stakeholders and service users in a professional manner and in keeping with policy and procedure.
- Confident and capable user of Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft 365).
- Able to use Excel, including to create reports.
- Willing and able to travel within South East Hampshire.
- Available for evening working by arrangement and occasional weekend work.
Desirable
- Level 3 certificate, diploma, or equivalent in a related area – for example Health and Social Care, Youth Work.
- Experience developing training programmes for the children and young people / family services workforce.
- Knowledge of the local voluntary / statutory sector.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation including the Children’s Act and associated statutory guidance.
- Experience in the voluntary sector as a worker, volunteer, or service user.
- Experience using social media in a business setting.
- Experience using in-house databases and data entry.
Attributes
- Confident and capable written and verbal communicator – able to communicate effectively with service users, external partners, agencies and professionals.
- Able to work responsively and efficiently in a demanding environment where there can be regular interruptions, competing priorities, and tight timescales.
- Capable of managing, supporting, and motivating staff dealing with difficult clients.
- Enjoy team working in a close-knit team.
- Flexible and adaptable to cover the team, and changing programme and activity needs.
- Positive attitude to young people.
- Self-motivated and able to work without supervision when required.
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Able to maintain professional boundaries including appropriate levels of confidentiality.
As part of our commitment to safe recruitment, all staff appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS with Barred List checks and references will be taken up.
OTR embraces equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Supporting young people’s mental health to fulfil their potential for a brighter future
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Join the mental health mission and choose a career that changes lives.
Get paid to train as a social worker and specialise in supporting adults with mental health needs.
With Think Ahead, you could:
- Train and work in your local area and make a difference in your community.
- Earn as you learn with dedicated support from experienced social workers and academic tutors.
- Gain a fully-funded postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in just two years.
The Think Ahead programme
Think Ahead offers a paid two-year social work training programme, partnering with NHS trusts and local authorities across England. Each year we train up to 160 social workers, bringing passionate people into the sector and strengthening mental health services.
Joining a unit of fellow trainees, you’ll learn on the job, working alongside mental health professionals and learning from senior social workers.
By training with Think Ahead, you’ll be joining the mental health mission and beginning a worthwhile career in the social work sector.
Who are we looking for?
We want people who can make a real difference and help people living with mental illness. You don’t need any prior experience of social work, but you will need to:
- Hold or be predicted to hold a 2:2 in a subject other than social work.
- Hold at least a grade C at GCSE level in Maths, and in English or English Language (not English Literature), or an equivalent level 2 qualification.
- Have the right to remain and work in the UK (including access to public funds) for the entire duration of the programme.
We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups within the mental health and social work sector, including people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities, and those who identify as being part of the LGBT+ community. We also encourage men to apply, as they are also currently underrepresented.
For full details you can take our eligibility checker.
About the role
Mental health social work is a highly varied role that offers a wide range of opportunities to support the lives of people with mental health needs.
Using a social approach, you will help them address a diverse range of factors including relationships, housing, and employment, that are often overlooked in treatment of mental illness.
This might include standing up for someone’s legal rights in the workplace; reconnecting them with friends, family and their local community; or working with local authorities to make sure they are living in accommodation that is suitable for their needs.
How to apply
Registrations for 2025 are open now! Early applications are encouraged as some locations will close sooner than others.
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This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker to provide high quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis. This includes enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. An enhanced DBS will also be required for the successful applicant.
A driving license and access to a car is essential to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position Type: Part-Time (32 hours)
Location: Home based – London
Salary: £34,500 full time equivalent (including London weighting)
About Chiva:
Chiva is a charity in the UK and Ireland whose mission is to ensure that children, young people and young adults growing up with HIV become healthier, happier and more in control of their own futures.
Chiva works to ensure that young people living with HIV have the treatment and care, knowledge, understanding, skills and wider support needed to live well and achieve their greatest potential.
Job purpose:
The Specialist Support Officer will provide both individual and family based emotional and social support, advocacy, and HIV education to children, young people and young adults living with HIV. Working closely with paediatric, adolescent, and adult HIV clinic teams across the London region.
At Chiva we believe that a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is key to fostering innovation and growth. We are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all identities, including race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification at the link below.
Please note that we are only able to accept applications submitted on our branded application form. We cannot accept CVs in respect of this post.
Please apply via our website.
Deadline for applications: Friday 22nd November.
Interviews to take place: Wednesday 27th November or Thursday 28th November (AM)
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This is an exciting role that will support the delivery of holistic adult learning programmes at the Centre. The post holder will support vulnerable women to access, refer and sign post them to local statutory and non-statutory services, provide translation support, benefit advice and one to one advice and guidance to help improve their quality of life.
Reading Community Learning Centre is a passionate, women-centred independent charity which provides education and support for migrant, refugee and asylum- seeking women from minority ethnic communities who may be unable to access more mainstream services because of the educational, social or cultural barriers they face.
We are currently looking for an experienced, friendly, empathetic, and motivated woman with a good understanding of minority ethnic community issues to work in Reading, based in a community educational setting. We are looking for applicants to work 14 hrs per week who can fluently speak in a second language preferably in one of the following the following: Arabic, Chinese, Bengali, Nepali, Hindi/ Urdu or Pashto or Tigrinya. Out of term time the role allows for hybrid working.
This post is also open to term time only working hours and full time in which case the salary band would change accordingly.
The Community Link Worker is accountable to the Centre Manager for:
1. Outreach to identify service users/ learners and their needs.
2. Working alongside service users/learners to motivate them to take action to improve their mental/physical health and access appropriate resources and services to meet their needs to improve their quality of life
3. Liaising and developing appropriate partnerships with community groups and other relevant organisations for referrals and signposting
This role will require excellent communication skills, good mental health and wellbeing promotion knowledge and experience of working with diverse communities.
Essential Skills/Requirements
- An understanding of issues affecting the ethnic minority migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women
- Empower service users to take action to improve or sustain their quality of life based on what matters to them and their individual strengths to improve their mental/physical health and their lives. This can involve connecting people to community groups and agencies for practical and emotional support.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
- Capable of maintaining appropriate written records.
- Awareness of confidentiality and data protection.
- To be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Awareness of health and safety issues for others and self.
- A caring and empathetic nature
- Awareness of equalities legislation.
- A good knowledge of safeguarding adults at risk - Understanding of the issues underlying vulnerability and socio-economic wellbeing.
- A knowledge of local statutory and non-statutory services to signpost service users.
- Ability to use IT software packages e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, Outlook and PowerPoint
- A clear criminal record check.
This post is open only to women - section 7 (2) of 1975 Sex Discrimination Act applies.
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We are looking for a part time Information & Advocacy Community Support Worker in Scotland. You will be home based living in the North of Scotland.
You will ensure that service users (children and adults) and their families, receive high quality support, from the point of diagnosis and throughout their journey, and will assist them to access funding, equipment and care and support that they are entitled to. You will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in Scotland. The role will be primarily home based, but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics within the region, attend home visits where appropriate and to support responding to queries through the helpline and information inbox. Some travel will be required to attend meetings and events outside of Scotland. You will work with both statutory and voluntary organisations, clinicians, and health and social care professionals to ensure that people living with muscle wasting conditions get the care and support they need to live well and independently.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the charity for the 110,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions. We provide vital information, advice, resources and support for people with these conditions, their families and the professionals who work with them. Our care, information and advocacy service coordinate our support for families, providing advice and practical support to enable individuals to access the services, benefits and equipment they are entitled to. As part of our support, we also connect individuals with others affected by these rare conditions through our peer support networks.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Home based in the North of Scotland.
Please note: you will need your own car and be able to drive for this role.
*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
**Please note interviews may be held on a rolling basis (via Microsoft Teams) so early application is advisable
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This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker. You will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.
The post holder will provide high quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis. This includes enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits, and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker. You will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.
The post holder will provide high quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis. This includes enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits, and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Resident Liaison & Occupancy Lead to join our Central Services team. This role will support the Homes with maintaining occupancy levels, managing the moving in process for individuals requiring our services, assessing financial needs, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
You will be working with highly skilled and motivated teams with a mission to support veterans and their families. This role will be crucial in fostering connections and enhancing the quality of life for both residents and their families. You should have the ability to work autonomously and with our dedicated teams.
We prioritise the growth and education of our team with a comprehensive training and support programme. We also offer excellent benefits.
Job description
- The Resident Liaison and Occupancy (RLO) Lead will be responsible for managing the full enquiry process for individuals requiring our services, providing excellent levels of customer care. They will ensure a warm and receptive experience for veterans and their partners with our Homes, assist them with their individual financial needs assessments, help coordinate the moving in process, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- The RLO Lead will work closely with beneficiaries and their families across all our Homes, as well as local authorities and social workers to ensure that veterans and their partners can access the services and environments that best meet their needs.
Assessment and access to services
- Coordinate and manage the enquiry and moving in process to our Homes from first points of contact or referral to admission, ensuring a smooth transition for veterans and their partners.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals’ needs in collaboration with our Homes, social workers and healthcare professionals.
- Identify suitable services and support according to our criteria that align with assessed needs, preferences, and best interests of the individuals.
Liaison and coordination
- Act as a primary point of contact for our Homes, social workers, families, and other stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and support to veterans and their families throughout the moving in journey, or where they require support from other services.
- Provide a positive customer experience, helping to facilitate communication and collaboration among all parties involved with the moving in process.
- Work in collaboration with the Marcomms teams to input effective data to relevant analysis.
Contract management
- Negotiate and manage resident agreements with Home Managers, local authorities, residents and families, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality service delivery.
- Monitor relationships and communication with local authorities, community teams and hospital discharge teams addressing any issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Monitor the ratio of self-funders to local authority residents and liaise with the Financial Controller to report their occupancy status.
Quality assurance and compliance
- Ensure that all admissions comply with regulatory standards, our policies, and best practices.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits of the assessment and admissions of new residents into our Homes to maintain high standards of satisfaction.
- Address any concerns or complaints regarding admissions and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
Data management and reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all enquiries, admissions, assessments, and contracts using Found (our occupancy database).
- Prepare regular reports on occupancy activity, outcomes, and performance metrics liaising effectively with the Marcomms team
- Utilise data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and improve service delivery.
- Undertake any other duties as required and consistent with the nature of the role as determined by your manager.
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Many people are experiencing mental health issues and urgently need support. That’s where our new service and you come in. Join Waythrough as a Recovery and Connect Worker and you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals access the support services and opportunities they need to improve their quality of life and ensure that their mental health is improving.
Chester and Wirral pathway is a community based project that will assist people in hospital ready for discharge home from mental health inpatient settings .
Your role will be in supporting patients in various hospital settings to overcome the barriers to them leaving hospital . This will include being part of MDT meetings , housing and benefits support ,utility reconnection, identifying housing and a package of 12 week support upon discharge from hospital . Ideally candidates will have good housing experience . This is an agile role that will require travel between hospitals and the community .
Your challenge will be to support individuals with complex mental health needs to feel in control of their care, access mental health support and other local opportunities and build their emotional resilience. You’ll manage a caseload of individuals with mental health concerns, formulating support plans and establishing positive relationships with a range of multidisciplinary organisations.
You’ll need a significant understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working within a mental health setting where you dealt with ‘high risk’ clients and managing resources effectively. A good understanding of recovery and coproduction is important too, as is a proven ability to lead, supervise and motivate staff and delegate work appropriately. Adept at managing conflicting demands and priorities on time, you have a flexible attitude to working hours and, above all, keen to be part of something new and worthwhile that will change lives.
This is a fixed term role that ends on 31 May 2025.
This is a full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, 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 merged with 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 was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation.
Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.
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We have been working with the local community, providing support to some of Surrey’s most vulnerable young people and their families for the past 3 years.Our vision is to develop happy, thriving and resilient young adults who can contribute positively to society.
We are looking for a Youth Work Coordinator and a supporting part time worker to deliver high-quality youth work at our youth centre
Job Title: Youth Work Coordinator
Hours: 37 hours a week to be worked flexibly, some evenings essential and some weekends.
Length of Contract: 2 years (longer if funding becomes available)
Location 130 Upper Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey GU9 0JH
Rate of pay: £24 to £28k per annum
Responsible to: Community & Youth Centre Manager
Main purpose of Job
Running sessions; building relationships; delivery of youth services. They will work closely with the other Youth Workers to ensure a great supportive programme and efficient use of all resources.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and Development
• Plan, resource and deliver sessions to ensure continued support is given by HC&YC to young people; Putting young people first, ensuring we offer the right help at the right time
• Ensure that young people are involved in the planning, delivery and evaluation of youth work
Delivery
• Deliver high quality youth work
• Work within HC&YC equal opportunities, health & safety and safeguarding policies
• Identify emerging needs and plan services to meet those needs
Quality and standards
• Ensure evaluations and case notes are all up to date and completed on time
• Keep accurate records and provide data and information as required
Communications and relationships
• Develop and maintain relationships, particularly with existing and new delivery partners and commissioners
Person specification - Key skills
Experience
• Experience of delivering and leading high-quality youth work sessions is essential
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating youth work
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with young people
• Current child protection training or a willingness to work towards
• Experience of working with young people aged 11 to 18
• Ability to develop appropriate, supportive, positive relationships with young people
• Able to evidence a commitment to empowering young people
• Able to promote themselves and their work; being a positive role model within the community at all times, in line with the values of The Hale Community and Youth Centre
• Able to recognise current issues for young people and the barriers they may face that leave them vulnerable
• To be pro-active when participating in new projects
• Ability to deal professionally with the pressures young people and communities bring
• Willingness to adapt to the changing needs of the community and young people
• Have confidence to work with other agencies that support young people
• Committed to working to organisational Policies and Procedures in particular about the safeguarding of young people and working within our equality and diversity policy
• Able to attend meetings and training sessions when required
• Ability to use ICT, for record keeping and communication, within the team
Qualifications
• A degree in Youth Work or a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Youth Work
DBS - This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure.
Please apply as soon as possible with a full CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages evidencing your skills and abilities to undertake this role. Interviews will be held on Monday 21st of October.
In return, we offer the chance to join a dynamic organisation, with opportunities for personal and professional development. We also offer the following:
· 28 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays
· Pension Scheme
· Excellent Training Opportunities
· Flexible Working Options Available
Full or Part Time:
Full Time and part time position available
There will be a probation period of a minimum of 6 months
Salary:
£24 to £28k p.a. (pro rata)
Contact Details:
If you are interested in finding out more please get in touch.
Please send a full CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for this role. Thank you.
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Peer Support Development Officer – Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire
About Kinship:
Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We offer kinship carers financial, legal, practical and emotional support and understanding from the moment they need it, for as long as they need it. Our expert advice, information and guidance helps with complicated and stressful decisions that so many kinship families have to make. We are always there to support them through challenging times and celebrate the good.
Kinship carers are strong and determined. Together, they are powerful. We help them build communities of support and action by connecting families locally and across England and Wales.
We are at the heart of kinship networks, partnering with and influencing service providers, local and national government and other organisations. We give everything we have to fight for each family and their rights, changing society until every kinship family is recognised, valued and supported.
Kinship care often begins in crisis. A child has parents who are unable to care for them, for whatever reason. It can be frightening, confusing and heart-breaking.
Instinctively, a loved one steps in – a grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or family friend. They are now a kinship carer, bringing up the children they love. There is often no chance to prepare. Plans may be pushed aside. Relationships, jobs and savings are frequently sacrificed.
It is life changing and challenging raising children who have been hurt or neglected, but kinship carers do it anyway because they put the children first.
We know how hard life can be for kinship carers, but we have seen the amazing things they are capable of, with someone by their side. With the right support, children raised in kinship families can flourish.
That is why we support, connect and campaign – to keep kinship families stronger by keeping them together.
About the Team
The Peer Support and Community team at Kinship is dedicated to enhancing the lives of kinship carers across England and Wales by delivering the first national peer support service. With a focus on building and sustaining networks of peer support groups, the team aims to empower kinship carers through access to resources, training, and development opportunities.
By fostering connections within local, regional, and national ecosystems, the team plays a vital role in ensuring that every kinship carer has access to a supportive community.
As part of our commitment to growth and impact, the team develops innovative approaches to peer support, creating an inclusive environment where kinship carers can share experiences and access essential services. We prioritize collaboration across various departments, ensuring that support group leaders receive high-quality advice and training, facilitating their sustainability and effectiveness. This integrated approach also includes alignment with national and local campaigning efforts to further engage and support the kinship carer community.
In line with our strategic focus on cultivating a vibrant Kinship Community of over 10,000 carers, the team leads initiatives aimed at enhancing community connection and empowering kinship families. By developing a robust model of community engagement that encompasses both in-person and digital services, the team aims to amplify the voices of kinship carers, enabling them to effect meaningful change in their lives and communities.
About the role
This role is community-based and focuses on engaging kinship carers, bringing them together to form Peer Support Groups, and supporting them to achieve independence at which point they will receive ongoing support from our national Hub.
You will do this by working with local authorities, schools, other charities and community groups. Arranging information events such as coffee mornings to engage kinship carers. You’ll create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community for kinship carers, building belonging, resilience, and empowerment.
Funded by the Department of Education, the National Peer Support Service is a game-changing service that creates a sustainable and life-changing legacy. It builds on Kinship’s 10 years of experience in developing peer support groups and two years of delivering a national service that has set up 145 new groups.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an individual located in easy reach of Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire, who possesses the drive, passion, and skills to:
· Develop new Peer Support Groups across a diverse range of communities
· Demonstrate the energy and enthusiasm required to achieve key targets and objectives
· Work collaboratively within the Peer Support and Community Team, as well as throughout the broader organisation, to ensure the development of safe and effective support services for the kinship community.
· Maintain current Peer Support Group levels, taking the lead from the national Hub.
· Maintain accurate records that are used to populate reports, identify learning and share key insights across Kinship that allow the organisation to continuously improve our services and products.
You should have experience in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with various community-based stakeholders such as local authorities, health services, schools, charities, and kinship carers. You will need to understand the key success factors involved in establishing and developing new in-person groups in areas of high need, as well as how to support existing groups in their journey towards sustainability.
As a practical thinker, you will work creatively to identify stakeholders and assets in areas of high need. You will build local connections and bring together kinship carers across the region, empowering them to build resilient and robust peer support communities.
You will be confident in building relationships that generate referrals from external stakeholders and in contacting kinship carers directly to secure engagement with local coffee mornings, community, and training events that will help kick-start a thriving peer support group.
As you establish new groups, you will provide support and training to help them lead their groups effectively, and develop their group culture, resilience, and skills to function independently while offering reassurance and support to empower them.
We are ideally looking for candidates based in easy reach of Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire. Key development areas for this post will initially include; Oldham, Bury, Tameside, Doncaster, York and the East Riding of Yorkshire. You may be required to support the development of groups in North Lincolnshire. This role may also involve work to establish groups on the periphery of this area that currently have no dedicated Development staff.
An essential requirement of the role is to be a driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Key responsibilities:
Service delivery:
- In-person (face-to-face) strategic outreach into local communities including setting up and attending local engagement events.
- Set up and develop sustainable in person peer support groups, initially attending and leading sessions in person before transition to self-sufficiency.
- Working with existing groups that are at risk, closed or need support that need replacing or rejuvenating to maintain DfE service level agreement, in addition to new groups. Targets are subject to change and are not fixed.
- Recruit and retain support group leaders to develop their peer support groups.
- Assist with the delivery of training to support group leaders and groups to become self-sufficient.
- Develop strong boundaried and positive relationships with support group leaders – building resilience, empowerment and community.
- Support established groups (including independent) in your area to access support group leader networks and training (this includes visiting groups in person) to build a peer community.
- Follow (and where appropriate support further development off) the service blueprint to develop sustainable peer support groups.
- Collaborate with the Peer Support Hub team to provide a joined-up and positive user experience for kinship carers.
- Manage special interest groups and regional online groups as required, transitioning to ‘Hub’ team for sustainability and work with partners.
Service quality, development and data management:
- Accurately record all recruitment, contact information and volunteer case management in Salesforce in line with service framework and data protection requirements.
- Ensure accurate data entry in Salesforce to support service performance, evaluation and learning.
- Provide regular reports to ensure targets and SLA are met for the service.
- Support continuous development and improvement of the service (new systems and processes) as required.
Team culture:
- Act in the best interest of Kinship and the families we support.
- Maintain and contribute up to date understanding of kinship care.
- Deliver effective administration with attention to detail and keeping to deadlines.
- Identify and contribute to appropriate case studies to demonstrate the impact of Kinship services and contribute to policy and campaigns work.
- Actively contribute to delivering and evidencing a high performing service.
- Take responsibility for your ongoing continued professional development.
- Work in line with the Kinship values.
Knowledge, abilities, skills and experience (person spec):
Essential:
· Proven experience in reaching and establishing strong relationships with hidden or underserved communities in person.
· Significant experience developing peer support communities.
· Proven experience of recruiting, managing, training and supporting volunteers in community settings with an emphasis on understanding and working with vulnerable volunteers.
· Proven experience of ensuring outcomes and impacts of services are evidenced through high-quality data collection.
· Evidence of developing and delivering training/support to volunteers, based on the needs of service users (in this case kinship carers).
· Strong facilitation skills and essential experience of peer support or user-led groups with charity beneficiaries.
· Proven experience of using a customer relationship management system effectively (we use Salesforce).
· In-depth understanding of safeguarding particularly around vulnerable families.
· Excellent communication and engagement skills, with good attention to detail.
Desirable:
· Lived experience of kinship care.
· Understanding of children’s social care.
· Digital community building (Facebook / WhatsApp etc).
· Full, clean driving licence/own car.
General characteristics and attributes:
· Flexible and willing to travel for work across England.
· Commitment to the values, aims and objectives of Kinship.
· A real commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion within your role and a respectful approach to working with people from a range of backgrounds.
· Excellent written and spoken English.
· Permission to work in the UK.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Candidate Application Information
Please refer to the Job Description for this role to check that you meet the criteria necessary for the job. Closing date and interview details:
Closing date: 1 November 2024 12:00 pm
Interviews: Week Commencing 4 November 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline.
We will guarantee interviews to any candidates with experience of kinship care (either of being in kinship care or of being a kinship carer) who demonstrate they meet the essential skills and experience outlined.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to assist you in your application. If you have a disability, which you would like us to consider, please tell us about this when you apply. Please let us know if we can help and remember that you can request information in large print or in a different format.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
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Community charity Groundwork South are looking for Employment Key Workers to support Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders in finding sustainable and meaningful employment through “Jobs for Hongkongers”, a national initiative delivered by The Growth Company, Groundwork, and other partners. This programme aims to support Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders through an 8-week course designed to enhance their employability.
Employment Key Worker
Ref: EKY24
Location: Home working, with regular travel to Groundwork South offices in either Torbay, Bristol, Hastings or Denham
Contract: Fixed term contract to 31st March 2025
Salary: £26,500 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part time hours considered, please state when applying)
This role will be an integral part of the Jobs for Hongkongers programme, undertaking outreach and developing relationships with local partners to build referrals to the project and employment opportunities.
Once recruited, Employment Key Workers will deliver virtual courses and quality, weekly ones to ones, to Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders, providing information, advice and guidance in CV writing, effective strategies for job searching in the UK, identifying priority sectors, mock job interviews.
The successful candidate will have the ability to motivate and inspire people facing multiple barriers to training and employment through the delivery of quality IAG sessions and accredited qualifications.
In return we offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Health Cash Plan including PERKS – such as discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
- Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
- Business travel expenses
Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
Closing date for applications: 30th October 2024, 11.59pm
Interview date: 5th/ 6th November 2024 (over MS Teams or Zoom)
Please note, we reserve the right to close applications early in the event of a large response.
Please quote reference ‘EKY24’ when applying.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. If you need any support or adjustments with your application or attendance at interview please let us know.
No agencies please.