Overcoming MS (OMS) is the wor­­­ld's leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity. Our vision is that everyone with MS is empowered to take control of their health, is making informed lifestyle choices and is living a full and healthy life.

Overcoming MS has entered an exciting new chapter in the charity’s evolution having launched a new strategy  ‘Find Realistic Hope and a Full Life, Find OMS.’ We want to become even more visible, accessible, energetic, vocal, and collaborative.

In the past, one of our deepest and most impactful interventions was a residential multi-day retreat. This was an immersive event aimed at a group of people with MS, facilitated by OMS programme experts called ‘facilitators.’  These experts would educate participants about all key aspects of the programme and share practical tips to aid the adoption of the programme in real life, while encouraging participants to share their experiences of living with MS and building connections.

Job Summary:

In this role you will lead the design and implementation of a new pilot intervention – a type of learning event to inform and support people with MS so they can adopt the OMS programme fully. Learning from our retreat experience, taking what was best and re-modelling it so it can reach more people, be cost-effective to deliver, harness technology and achieve impact at scale are at the core of this exciting assignment.

We see this new pilot project being a flexible hybrid solution with a blend of digital education, face-to-face support, and coaching. A critical factor will be the ability to test assumptions and pilot the new intervention in a real locality, working with OMS facilitators, health partners, in the context of new Integrated Care Systems.

Key responsibilities:

The role’s primary responsibility will be to plan, design and deliver a successful pilot intervention, through 3 key phases:

1. Intelligence gathering and data analysis
2. Developing a plan for designing and implementing a new model
3. Implementing the pilot and evaluating its effectiveness

We are looking for an experienced project manager who is dynamic, focused, results-driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates should have a knowledge of UK’s healthcare system and commissioning.You will be compassionate and proud of your emotional intelligence.

We are excited to offer a new role within our Positive Relationships Gloucestershire Project for a dedicated and enthusiastic Group Facilitator to join our Domestic Violence Perpetrators Programme. We are looking for both male and female facilitators for our accredited weekly programme. Your commitment will be for 4-5 hours a week with some additional hours. The groups are based in South Bristol.

This is a vitally important programme designed to improve the safety of victims of domestic abuse by providing a voluntary structured 26 week programme for male perpetrators with an integrated women’s safety worker. You will be provided with training.

POST:                       Positive Relationships Gloucestershire Programme Group Facilitator

SALARY: £12.57 per hour

HOURS:                    Approx. 4 - 5 hours per week

CLOSING DATE:      Ongoing 

INTERVIEW DATE:TBC

REF:                          DVPP/22/01

Vetting - You will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

To apply, please complete an application form demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role. 

Peer Group Coordinator

Bury Involvement Group (BIG) in Mental Health is an independent charity run by, and for, people with personal experience of mental and emotional distress, with the purpose to build a healing and compassionate community for those in need of sanctuary and support. BIG is commissioned to provide the Bury Peer Led Crisis Service (BPLCS), a crisis service supporting adults in mental health crisis in Bury. BIG also delivers a Welcome Home Scheme (WHS), which supports people to transition from the mental health inpatient unit back into the community. We are excited to have secured funding allowing us to further develop and expand the current service. We are seeking a person with personal experience of mental and emotional distress to join our team as Peer Group Coordinator.

As Peer Group Coordinator you will be responsible for the day to day provision of the BIG’s community based peer support service, ensuring its smooth and effective functioning. You will line manage personnel and volunteers within the service, ensuring there is appropriate support to enable them to perform their duties, whilst supporting their development. You will work alongside the senior management team to support the evaluation and development of the service. You will be responsible for developing our drop-in community offer, whilst ensuring this service is aligned to our crisis and welcome home schemes. You will provide therapeutic face to face, and occasional telephone support, through a mutual negotiation of the visitor’s needs, within the service.

We wish to recruit someone with personal experience of mental distress and substantial experience of working with people with mental health problems. This must include experience of working with people at risk of suicide and self-harm. We are looking for someone with a great combination of skills. You will need to have proven experience of managing and leading a team or service, and great therapeutic skills with the ability to support and develop a team. Your high level of experience and understanding of community-based mental health needs will enable you to advise and guide the team and support the development of the service.

You’ll be joining a team which is friendly, supportive, and committed to our mission of empowering adults with mental health conditions towards recovery and improved quality of life. You will be integral to the continued development of a well-respected local mental health charity that makes a real difference to people’s lives.

• 22 hours a week
• £33,280.00 FTE
• 12 month fixed term contract. With the option of this being extended beyond this date, dependent on the long term commissioning of the project.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 19 days (plus 3 bank Holidays)
• Supportive induction, including training, alongside a training budget
• Regular Clinical Supervision with a counselling psychologist to support professional development, paid for by the organisation
• Closing Date Monday 24th January 2022
• Interviews week commencing 24th January 2022

Contract: Contract for delivering services (on a self-employed basis)

Hours: Varied

Locations:

• Brighton – meets on the 4th Monday of every month
• Leicester – meets on the 4th Monday of every month
• Ruislip – meets on the 1st Thursday of every month
• Salisbury – meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month
• Swindon – meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month

Our services are usually held in hospitality or community venues in the town or city centre.

Pay: We offer flat fees for work undertaken delivering our services as listed below:

• £130 for facilitating a 2 hour ‘meet up’ session
• £150 for facilitating a quarterly 2.5 hour speaker session
• £15 admin fee per session
• Additional fees for attending training and meetings, or facilitating a larger annual information event.

We do not provide expenses or any fee for travel time or costs.

The role

We are currently looking for experienced facilitators with a counselling qualification to deliver our Living with Secondary Breast Cancer (LWSBC) service in various locations across the UK.

Our LWSBC groups offer support and information to anyone living with a diagnosis of secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. The groups offer a safe space where people can come to talk freely and share experiences and mutual support with others who understand, away from friends and family. They are not therapeutic support groups in the traditional sense but are delivered in accordance with Breast Cancer Now’s service model used across the UK which has been developed and tested for over 10 years. Each group meets monthly 11:00am – 1:00pm with a slightly longer meeting each quarter (11:00am – 1:30pm) when an expert speaker presents on a relevant topic.

You will be responsible for facilitating the meetings, drawing upon your therapeutic skills as required to ensure that all attendees are given time to share and supported to take part in discussion, including around challenging topics affecting this patient group such as end of life. You will work independently in your region, with sole responsibility for facilitating each group meeting, liaising with venue staff as required. You will act as an ambassador for Breast Cancer Now, promoting our charitable aims and building professional relationships with healthcare professionals who attend.

This is offered as a contract for services position and as such the appointed contractor would not be an employee of Breast Cancer Now but a self-employed individual. We require all contractors to adhere to and follow Breast Cancer Now applicable policies and procedures and to undertake some mandatory training in core subjects such as data protection and cyber security. A satisfactory criminal record check will be required, and we advise you to have your own Public Liability insurance in place to fully cover the work you undertake on behalf of Breast Cancer Now.

About you

You will have a counselling qualification and experience of facilitating groups, preferably ongoing support groups for people affected by cancer or a life-limiting long-term condition, or other vulnerable/sensitive group. You will have a warm and approachable manner, able to communicate sensitively with people facing difficult challenges. You should be confident using your own initiative and dealing with unforeseen challenges when working alone.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

How to apply

Please submit an online application form via the link provided. Please specify within your application which location/s you are applying for.

Closing date: Monday 31 January 2022 at 09:00am

Interview date: Interviews will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams on the following dates based on the location you have applied for. If you have applied for more than one location, you will only be required to have one interview (if shortlisted):

• Swindon – Tuesday 8 February 2022
• Brighton – Wednesday 9 February 2022
• Ruislip – Wednesday 9 February 2022
• Salisbury – Thursday 10 February 2022
• Leicester – Friday 11 February 2022

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind

This is an exciting opportunity to join and support a fast growing and dedicated team supporting the wellbeing of communities across West London.

We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover. We listen, support recovery, fight stigma and work with partners to take action. We provide services for adults, children and young people, signposting for everyone and training and consultancy for employers.

Purpose of the Job

To provide support to the hoarding population of Hounslow. You will be sole project worker delivering: peer support groups, a psychoeducation programme and coordinate volunteers to help our clients declutter their homes in a sensitive way. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the inbox of referrals coming in, triage them and offer them our service
• Deliver a rolling 12-week psychoeducation programme
• Deliver peer support groups once a month
• Identify which clients need support to declutter and coordinate a buddy volunteer to help that client
• Record outcome measures and help clients identify goals
• Ensure case notes are on each client file
• Assist with home safety checks
• Carry out decluttering
• Liaise with referrers
• Signpost to other services or make referrals to onward organisations or internal services
• Understand, adhere to and actively implement all the policies and procedures of HFEH Mind
• To operate and comply with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation and relevant HFEH Mind policies on data protection during the course of undertaking the role.
• To safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults at all times.
• To undertake training as required.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

12 month contract, Part-Time

The successful candidateswill support the successful delivery of our various youth projects, such as Youth4Youth, a leadership development scheme for young people from around Newham. The Youth4youth programme brings diverse youth from across the Borough who may not ordinarily meet or befriend one another for a series of team building and skills development sessions. As part of their journey toward becoming an agent of change in their community, young people plan and deliver events and campaigns, growing their confidence, experience and networks. The role of the Young Facilitator will be to support young people through the training, learning and delivery of their social action projects.

The role is primarily home based and will require some evening and weekend work.

Primary tasks:

• To support the growth and development of Aston-Mansfield’s numerous youth projects and to act as a representative of Aston-Mansfield at appropriate forums and events and build relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Promote, encourage and sustain youth participation within Aston Mansfield by supporting small cohorts of participants.
• Facilitating and hosting socials, meetings and recruiting young people to get involved in our youth programmes.

Specific tasks:

• To support the Project Coordinator to ensure that all activities and outcomes are planned, prepared and implemented, in consultation with young people and staff
• To support the implementation of the outreach model to recruit numbers of young people on to our various projects.
• To be the main point of contact with a cohort of young people and feeding back regularly to colleagues and line manager.
• Help to raise the profile of Aston-Mansfield’s work with young people through social media channels, blogs and case studies.
• To build rapport and maintain engagement with young people through regular meetings, learning days and socials.
• To help prepare and deliver various youth engagement projects.
• To support the planning, administration and delivery of youth led projects and events.
• To gather and share learning and information with staff, young people and external organisations.
• To attend team meetings and participate in learning days.

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind

This is an exciting opportunity to join and support a fast growing and dedicated team supporting the wellbeing of communities across West London.

We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover. We listen, support recovery, fight stigma and work with partners to take action. We provide services for adults, children and young people, signposting for everyone and training and consultancy for employers.

Purpose of the Job

HFEH Mind provides a breadth of specialist support services to a range of people facing complex life challenges. The support includes: information and advice, advocacy, psychoeducation, befriending, hoarding, peer support groups and wellbeing workshops.

We have recently secured funding for a project called Y.A.N.A (You Are Not Alone). The project aims to combat isolation, which has been particularly prevalent during the Covid-19 pandemic for young people and adults aged 16 to 25, based across all three of our London Boroughs, we will offer young adults within those boroughs the tools and interventions to overcome feelings of loneliness.

The following interventions will be carried out by the  facilitator:

• 1:1 check ins
• Peer support groups (psychoeducation led)
• Workshops – exciting/fun ways to build community/contact
• Train the trainer initiative- we train community leaders and people who use our services to deliver the work we do so our reach is far and wide

We therefore require the support of a facilitator to assist us in:

• Promoting the service across Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow 
• Onboarding clients onto the service: obtaining consent, setting action plans and goals.
• Delivering interventions: after substantial training, you will be expected to conduct some 1:1 check-ins with clients and cofacilitate workshops and peer support groups.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Fixed Term until October 2022

We are looking for a talented, passionate and ambitious Service Manager to join SIG Penrose’s Criminal Justice division to lead and deliver our Activity Hubs alongside Reed in Partnership. The Hubs are being specifically designed to support those furthest from the job market and most difficult to engage towards employability through the delivery of alternative, innovative interventions in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.

About the role:

As the Service Manager you will lead a team of skilled Support Workers, Facilitators and a Deputy Manager based across the 2 Hubs in Croydon and Lewisham, holding them accountable for delivering high-quality support whilst ensuring they are equipped with the skills and support to thrive. You will maintain a culture of learning and development through supervisions, appraisals and continuing professional development processes. You will ensure a coaching approach to line management is implemented throughout your team and adopted by front line staff when supporting service users.

Working with the Head of Services and senior management team, you will support the implementation of the new service, identifying potential issues and proposing solutions. You will lead your staff team through their induction ensuring they receive all necessary training and support, and that communication in clear and consistent.

About us:

The Social Interest Group (SIG) is a leading UK based charity, providing bespoke person centred social and health care solutions. Utilising strength-based models of working, we specialise in rehabilitation and supporting people who have complex needs, empowering them to achieve their full potential. We deliver social and health care services through our subsidiary charities SIG Penrose, SIG Equinox and SIG Investments.

Experience Required:

Experience of contract performance reporting will be essential to the role. You will be responsible for contract compliance, supporting your team to ensure they meet or exceed contract performance targets and achieve positive outcomes for their service users. You will be responsible for reporting our performance to our commissioners and executive team in a clear and timely fashion and taking swift action to address any areas of under-performance. You may also be required to contribute to reports to SIG Penrose’s Board of Trustees.

Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, excellent communication skills and being able to develop strong working relationships with your teams, commissioners and other key stakeholders will be vital to the role. You will have an interest in both policy and business development, and will work with the Head of Services to identify and secure new sources of income. Some understanding of budgeting and financial reporting will be helpful as you ensure your service is delivered within budget.

You will have a passion for working with people with experience of the criminal justice system and/or with other marginalised groups, and a belief that everyone can turn their life around regardless of past or present circumstances. You will have some previous management experience, an ability to motivate and inspire, and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits of working with us:

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• Access to employee assistance programme
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• Life Assurance

This is a unique opportunity for an innovative Service Manager to take the lead in developing the service and supporting its staff and service users to achieve a high rate of positive outcomes!

For more information, please visit our careers page in order to complete our online application form.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and provide employment references covering the last 5 years period including one from your most recent employer.

Thanks to significant new funding TLC: Talk Listen, Change is growing and are looking for a Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme Facilitator to undertake individual sessions and group work with men and women who are participating in the Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme.

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a dynamic, leading relationships charity based in Greater Manchester. 

The role
In this role you will undertake individual sessions and group work with men and women who are participating in the Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme (DAPP).  You’ll also liaise with referring agencies, actively contribute to risk management procedures and team working.

About you

You’ll be confident in delivering group work, assessing and managing group dynamics. You’ll have experience in gaining people’s trust and you’ll be confident addressing negative behaviour. 

You’ll have direct experience of working therapeutically with a client group. You will also have experience of managing Safeguarding issues. Above all you will be comfortable with conflict management, and you’ll bring a positive, solution focused attitude. We’d also love to hear from applicants who are fluent in speaking an additional language.

We want you to feel empowered to bring your best to this role, so we encourage flexible working around core hours. We offer an annual continuous Professional Development allowance, generous annual leave entitlement and Birthday leave.

About us

Funding secured will enable TLC: Talk, Listen Change to grow our work with perpetrators of domestic abuse, their partners, and families. Over the coming twelve months, we are expanding existing programmes and developing several new ones, reaching considerably more people than we ever have before, and pioneering new approaches in this crucial area of work. This is a pivotal time for TLC: Talk Listen Change and we are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our rapidly expanding team.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us. 

Location

We value the importance of flexible working. Our services are a hybrid of online and in person delivery and therefore this role will include travelling to locations within Greater Manchester to deliver face to face sessions. This role can be home based or in our office, Trafford House, Chester Road Manchester, M32 0RS. If home based there will be a requirement to travel to the office for training and meetings. There may also be a requirement to work out of a Local Authority base across Greater Manchester. We also value the importance of human connection so offer the flexibility to book working space in Trafford House. As in person external meetings and events return there will also be a requirement to travel across Greater Manchester and sometimes wider. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note: we will be shortlisting applications on an on-going basis so we encourage applicants not to wait until the closing date to submit an application where possible.

Embedded in William Edwards School, Grays, Essex (with travel within the region as needed)

Are you a confident and resilient individual with lived experience of the issues facing vulnerable young people (i.e. involvement in gangs or knife crime) and a proven ability to engage successfully with individuals despite their challenging behaviour?

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Senior Facilitator & Mentor to join our SOS+ team and deliver a service that will address these important social issues via face-to-face and virtual mentoring support, and group work sessions.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

Our award-winning SOS+ Service works with young people in a variety of settings by delivering sessions and workshops in schools, Pupil Referral Units, Community Centres and to Youth Offender Teams. The mission of SOS+ is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience.

About this vital role

As an embedded SOS+ Gangs Mentor & Groupwork Facilitator you will be based in the school for 4 days per week, providing intensive one-to-one mentoring to young people who have been identified by their education setting as needing targeted support. You will also deliver training sessions for groups of children and young people on the risks associated with all aspects of gang involvement, exploitation and violence. For the remaining day  of your role you will be working out in the community, covering deliveries at various settings elsewhere in the region as required.

Maintaining the high standards of the project will be important too, as will compiling reports when required. A great opportunity to contribute towards the overarching aim of reducing risk, harm and exclusions, it will involve working alongside other multi-agency teams, attend key meetings and feed intelligence back in.

What we are looking for:

• To have lived, personal or through friends/family experience of the Criminal Justice System, and/or being involved in a gang or knife crime

• A confident mentor with experience of partnership working who can coordinate a project without a team around them
• A confident public speaker/mentor and someone who is comfortable working alongside a variety of professionals contributing to multi-agency work
• A relevant qualification, or willingness to work towards one, plus knowledge of safeguarding practices and policies
• Strong IT skills, confident with virtual communication platforms like MS Teams and Zoom, and has the ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of work

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, access to clinical supervision, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be DBS Checked.

Closing date: 11pm, 1st February 2022. Interviews: 10th February 2022.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

The Catch22 Employability division provides skills and employability provision on a range of programmes, both public and corporate funded. We pride ourselves on supporting the most disadvantaged in society to improve their prospects resulting in improved social mobility and sustainable positive change.

Job Description

Where you fit in

As Training and Curriculum Manager for our Digital Programmes, you will be responsible for designing, developing and leading a team of facilitators to deliver this new training programme for young people across the country. You will assess training and development needs, helping individuals and groups develop skills and knowledge, creating training resources and monitoring training for effectiveness. We are looking for an experienced curriculum designer with the ability to also deliver the training produced to a high standard, which is engaging, interactive and responsive to the issues experienced by vulnerable young people.

We seek a diverse workforce and therefore are open to a range of backgrounds and experience however seek an individual who is proactive, organised and resilient to deal with the varying demands of the role.

Main Duties & Accountabilities

· Designing a new Creative & Digital Skills Employability programme for young people, and delivering innovative training that supports vulnerable young people into sustainable careers.

· Encouraging and enabling young people, empowering them to be involved in decision-making and shape the programme.

· Building wide-ranging and positive relationships with diverse partner organisations, corporate partners and external agencies to ensure that the programme’s elements are relevant to, and accessible to, a wide range of young people.

· Championing the programme both verbally and in writing, creating and contributing to media opportunities, articles and interviews when required

· Leading a team of facilitators and work as an integral member of the Creativity for All team, promoting a positive team dynamic that supports staff wellbeing, high morale and excellent performance, and ensuring that there is proactive collaboration and communication across the project.

· Reporting to, and be accountable to, the Delivery Partnership Board, writing and presenting regular reports at monthly meetings as required. 

Specific requirements of the role:

· Determine training needs and requirements for each delivery session through effective working with relevant stakeholders and potential participants.

· Review existing training materials to determine appropriateness and relevance and lead team to continually develop and modify course materials and training resources to meet specific training need.

· Manage costs for all training delivery, production and publications in order to report to Operations Manager and Delivery Partnership Board. 

· Work with the evaluation partner, ensuring that all elements of the training programme are monitored and evaluated to demonstrate their impact.

· As the project develops, take on additional responsibilities as required by the Operations Manager to ensure that the programme delivers the outcomes required.

· Actively participate in staff meetings, session evaluations, supervision/reviews and planning sessions, and in Creativity for All’s overall development, including input on the needs of young people, ideas for new projects, and the on-going development of existing projects.

· Assist in maintaining good working relations with stakeholders, project partners and with other agencies and represent the Creativity for All programme at external meetings as required.

· Assist the team in ensuring that all Catch22’s policies and procedures are followed, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Data Protection and Equal Opportunities.

· Work as a member of the Catch22 team and assist as required across all the organisation’s projects, including carrying out any other duties that may be required to meet the needs of the organisation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications

· Relevant teaching / training qualification or extensive practical experience of delivering training

A degree-level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent working experience

Additional information

• Salary: up to £32000 per annum
• Ideal contract start date: February 2022

Benefits

We have high aspirations for all young people and we will take an approach built on care, including for our staff. You will receive a package that includes:

• Institute of Employability Professionals Industry Induction Level 2
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service
• Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%
• Discounted shopping opportunities

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

RSASS is established to provide specialist counselling and support services to anyone in South Buckinghamshire who has experienced any form of sexual violence.Its purpose is to provide a confidential listening service, counselling, information and support services; to advance the education of the public in the subject of rape and sexual abuse and their effects be they physical, medical, psychological or social.

You will provide clinical support, training and guidance to our team of counsellors and support workers. 

You will help us continue to provide safe, ethical and timely services for all our clients, by working closely with our counsellors, staff and support workers in one-to-one, group and ad hoc meetings.You will also be responsible for monitoring and applying internal governance policies and procedures, undertaking regular caseload audits and providing training and guidance, where necessary, for staff, partners, commissioners and referring agencies.You will support the recruitment, training, management, supervision and development of counsellors, supervisors and support workers and also work alongside the Director of Services to provide first contact support to clients and contribute to the successful running of back office functions.

Recent sectoral changes and developments from public sector funders have resulted in increased demands on the organisation to work with external partners and stakeholders.This is expected to continue for the next few years and RSASS needs further capacity to meet this need. The Clinical Supervisor will sometimes be expected to engage with external partners and stakeholders and will report directly to the Charity Director and work alongside the RSASS team.

We value hard working individuals who are committed to providing excellent services for survivors of sexual abuse. 

About you:

• At least 5 years’ experience working as a counsellor in a range of professional settings (including at least one where services for survivors of sexual violence are offered), with clients who experience a range of mental and physical health problems. 
• Depth of Understanding of working with survivors of sexual violence, the issues they may present and the challenges they face.
• At least 3 years’ experience providing clinical supervision in a professional counselling service with both qualified and trainee practitioners 
• Working as part of a team in a busy office environment including the ability to translate appropriate legislation into working policies and procedures 
• Experience of completing and maintaining appropriate confidential paperwork 
• Experience of working with, and reporting to management and/or a Board of Trustees
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
• Relevant and appropriate ongoing CPD, including current knowledge on safeguarding and risk processes
• Recognised professional level qualification (Level 5 standard or above) in counselling and/or psychotherapy.
• Recognised professional level training in clinical supervision with a minimum of three years post qualifying supervisory experience.
• Member of a relevant professional therapeutic body i.e. BACP, BABCP, UKCP, BPS

• Adult training qualification 
• Group work facilitation qualification or experience
• Post diploma experience and qualifications in counselling specialisms, such as Complex Trauma, PTSD, EMDR, DID
• Knowledge and counselling experience of working with bereavement and loss, disordered eating, self-harm and personality disorders
• This post requires an enhanced DBS disclosure and registration with the Independent Safeguarding

BUILDING BETTER OPPORTUNITIES: 

OPPORTUNITY AND CHANGE 

Job Title: Skills Plus for Change Trainer         

Location: Nottinghamshire

Salary: £21,415 - £23,117

Status & Hours: Temporary contract until March 2023, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 9th February 2022

Do you have the drive and ambition to make a positive contribution to the skills and development of people with multiple barriers to employment and education?

Skills Plus for Change is a dynamic programme delivered as part of Building Better Opportunities programme – Opportunity & Change project funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the National Lottery Community Fund.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an organised, proactive and inspiring individual to deliver our Skills Plus for Change life skills programme to a range of partners and their participants. The programme is tailored to the needs of participants and enables those with complex needs to make positive changes to reach their full potential and beyond. 

Framework, the lead partner on this project, is a charity delivering housing, health, employment, support and care services to people with a diverse range of needs. We empower people to achieve financial stability, social inclusion and independence. Our values of Respond, Respect and Empower underpin everything we do.

This job might be for you if:

• You are great at helping people to learn new skills. You may come from a background in teaching or training.

• You communicate clearly on all levels. You write well and can explain just about anything to anyone.

• You have a great way with people. You are non-judgmental, compassionate and enjoy engaging with people from all walks of life.

• You enjoy managing your own workload and thrive in a constantly evolving environment. You are proactive and keen to take on new challenges.

• You would be happy delivering sessions covering a range of topics such as health and wellbeing, housing, money management and employability.

The role will be delivering to groups of people in a range of partner organisations which are located across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. Therefore a driver’s licence and car available for work is essential along with a willingness to travel.

Framework offers a comprehensive benefits package including access to childcare vouchers, pension scheme and company sick pay. We understand that a work life balance is important and support our staff accordingly. 

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities

If this sounds like the role for you then please see the person specification and job description and complete our online application. If successful, the provisional interview date is 24/02/22.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

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Beacon Counselling is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults. All successful candidates are required to have a currentEnhanced DBS check with Beacon Counselling before any offer is confirmed.

The main objectives of this role are as follows:

• To provide a confidential and effective counselling service for children and young people in schools or elsewhere
• When working in a school to work as Beacon’s mainrepresentative in the particular school
• When working in a school to work with the schoolcoordinator in maintaining a strong relationship with theschool(s) in which you work
• To deliver assemblies and group work to Children and Young People
• To deliver staff wellbeing workshops and supervision sessions for school staff
• To work with the manager, supervisor, and school’scounselling team to assist in the development of Beacon’s school’s counselling service
• To work flexibly and cover additional schools or areas atdifferent locations as they become available.

For a full breakdown of the role, please see the attached documents available to view after you click on "apply with Charity Jobs"

In order to apply, you must complete the online application form, the link is available in the attached documents