Group worker jobs

Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life?

HARP is Southend-on-Sea’s leading homelessness charity. On average, we help around 1,000 local people every year to overcome or avoid homelessness. In addition to providing essential short-term emergency shelter, food, clothing and washing facilities, we work to identify the root causes of homelessness, creating tailored support for each person’s circumstances. We achieve success by providing structure, purpose and training opportunities, and by providing longer-term supported housing, empowering people to take steps to leave homelessness behind and ultimately to live independently in the community.

As a charitable registered provider of short-term social housing operating in Southend-on-Sea, we believe everyone should have a home of their own. At times individuals may require support from HARP and other agencies to maintain a tenancy and avoid a return to homelessness.

We currently manage 236 bed spaces in our emergency and short-term accommodation, employ over 100 full and part time staff, and supported by a number of volunteers.

Are you a motivated and passionate individual looking to make a real difference in your local community? Are you also available at the weekends on a rota basis to put your skills to good use helping others less fortunate?  If so, we would love you to join our housing management team as a Housing Project Worker.

To be considered for this role you will need:

•The demonstrable ability to work within a highly effective, person centred accommodation service for residents,       some with complex needs.

•Experience of holistic assessment of need, support and risk, and multi-agency casework planning.

•  Organised, adaptable, and an excellent communicator,

•Enthusiastic about working in a psychologically informed environment, and creative in your  approach to service delivery.

•Resilient in, and motivated by, a constantly changing and busy environment.

•A good understanding of the regulatory and financial environment within which    accommodation based support operates is essential.

Closing date:    3rd August 2022 (noon)

Shortlisting: 3rd August 2022 (PM)

Interview date: 10th August 2022

HARP will provide you with support and training to carry out your role effectively, and to develop your career. Our benefits package includes 25 days’ annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, a contributory pension scheme through The People’s Pension and a Death in Service Benefit. HARP will make a contribution to the pension and you will be required to make a contribution.

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For further information and an informal chat about the positions please contact Team Managers Millie West of Andrew Pujol.

Please quote Ref: HPW08.

Charity No: 1098126 Registered Provider of Social Housing no.4742

HARP is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job Summary

To be a key member of Gaddum’s provision of the Getting Help element of Thinking Ahead (the central adult Primary Care Mental Health Pathway in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, in partnership with Big Life Group and Pennine Care NHS Trust).

To provide social and practical support to adults with common mental health conditions virtually and in community settings across Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale (HMR), including assessment of needs, support planning, and onward referrals (external and internal). This may include working with adults that are already in therapy, are awaiting therapy or have recently completed therapy either within Thinking Ahead, or in some cases externally.

Job Purpose

The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary pathway and carry a case load providing 1:1 support across community venues across HMR, and creating support plans for individuals accessing the Getting Help part of the pathway. This will include social prescribing, signposting and onward referrals, as well as assisting individuals overcome barriers which have prevented them from accessing services in the past. The role may also occasionally include group work – and, on occasion, evening and weekend working to suit business needs. Work provided will be within strict timescales in order to manage risk appropriately and prevent dependency on workers.

The role will include collaborative work with the partner organisations within Getting Help, our partners within Thinking Ahead, and other organisations providing support to our client groups across HMR. This includes facilitating community drop-in sessions, working within the community neighbourhood teams, delivering training externally and internally, and presenting around the work delivered by Getting Help.

Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life?

HARP is Southend-on-Sea’s leading homelessness charity. On average, we help around 1,000 local people every year to overcome or avoid homelessness. In addition to providing essential short-term emergency shelter, food, clothing and washing facilities, we work to identify the root causes of homelessness, creating tailored support for each person’s circumstances. We achieve success by providing structure, purpose and training opportunities, and by providing longer-term supported housing, empowering people to take steps to leave homelessness behind and ultimately to live independently in the community.

As a charitable registered provider of short-term social housing operating in Southend-on-Sea, we believe everyone should have a home of their own. At times individuals may require support from HARP and other agencies to maintain a tenancy and avoid a return to homelessness.

We currently manage 236 bed spaces in our emergency and short-term accommodation, employ over 100 full and part time staff, and supported by a number of volunteers.

Are you a motivated and passionate individual looking to make a real difference in your local community? Are you also available at the weekends on a rota basis to put your skills to good use helping others less fortunate?  If so, we would love you to join our housing management team as a Housing Support Worker.

To be considered for this role you will need to:

• Demonstrate patience, politeness and self-control

• Organised, adaptable, and a good communicator
• To be enthusiastic and motivated by, a constantly changing and busy environment
• Flexible to work where you are most need in our supported housing services

We are happy to consider applicants without experience in this field that can demonstrate empathy and an enthusiasm for the role.

Closing Date:  5th August 2022 (Midday)

Short listing Day: 8th August 2022

Interview Day:   15th August 2022

HARP will provide you with excellent support and training to carry out your role effectively, to develop your career and contribution to our clients and of course, the opportunity to work with dedicated colleagues that strive to transform lives.

Our starting benefits package includes 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, a contributory pension scheme through The People’s Pension.  HARP will make a contribution to the pension and you will also be required to make a contribution.

If you are interested, in this position the job description and person specification detailing the Technical and Professional ‘Know How’ required and an application form can be found at our website.

To apply for this position, please apply via our website and click on the “Get Involved” tab and the “Careers” and complete the google form.

HARP is an active member of the “Homes for Cathy” group of housing associations, which is committed to providing services to tackle homelessness.

Charity No: 1098126

Registered Provider of Social Housing no.4742

HARP is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Do you want to work in a role where you can be part of an exciting and dynamic service, supporting people to rebuild their lives?

About the role

This role is offered in a fixed term basis until April 2023

We are looking for someone to join The Sanctuary team in Bristol as a Caseworker. The service provides a safe, welcoming and comfortable place for people over 16 in emotional distress and for those seeking to prevent the onset of a crisis at the point of need, on an ad hoc basis.

The service operates 5 evenings a week, Thursday to Monday 5pm until midnight. In this role you will work 4 evenings a week that involves both evenings and weekends.

Working as a Caseworker you will be supporting individuals individually and in groups to recognize and develop their own strategies for crisis prevention and management, and to help them to utilize their own experience to assist themselves and others through the sharing of problems, alternatives and solutions. You will be working with colleagues in other mental health services, as well as hospital emergency departments, police and ambulance staff. It is an exciting time for the service, as we are developing our support to make sure we are a key part of the system that supports those in distress, and to continue to provide a vital alternative to more clinical settings for those worried about their own safety.

About you

This is great role to develop skills in, we are looking for dedicated people who will have a commitment to our recovery ethos; and genuine interest to empower individuals to make positive changes. You should also have:

• An understanding of the support needs and requirements of people with complex mental health and other associated needs.
• Great communication skills and the ability to establish an effective working relationship with clients and other staff.
• The ability to recognise and respond to difficult or challenging situations.
• Be emotionally robust and able to work individually and as part of the team with distressed clients.
• The ability to carry out comprehensive and individualised assessment, reports and action planning.
• The understanding; and interest in promoting client involvement to achieve the best outcomes for client individual needs.

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
• We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.
• We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.

Pay and Other Benefits

• For this role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.
• St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
• St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

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

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

Closing date: 10am on 12 July 2022

Interview and assessments on: 18 July 2022

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

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

Woman’s Trust is a registered charity based in Central London providing counselling and support services to women affected by domestic abuse.

We are seeking a Groupworker to deliver weekly support groups for women affected by domestic abuse and carry out initial assessments for women wanting to attend the groups. You will also further develop services in response to requests from women. All our services are client-led and based on a person-centred/humanistic model of working. Commitment to this way of working is essential for this post.

This is a permanent, part-time role for 8.5 hours per week across 2 days.

In return, we offer:

• Hybrid working – blended remote/office-based
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 30 days after five years (pro rata for part-time working)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• 3% pension contribution
• Employee assistance programme

Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Section 7.2(E) of the Sex Discrimination Act applies.

For further information, please download the Application Pack. Please click the Apply button to apply with your CV.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

An enhanced DBS check will be requested prior to taking up this position. Any concerns or questions regarding past criminal convictions can be discussed confidentially with the Therapeutic Services Manager.

Group Coordinator Market Drayton TF9 1AF 

Term time only

Part time 5 hours per week

Salary: £2,507 (£12,86 per hr).

As part of our growth plan, GFS is seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned group in Market Drayton. We are recruiting group coordinators to both new and existing GFS locations. You will run a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

About GFS

GFS is a small national charity. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence and learn that they are unstoppable.

We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space.

About the job

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; train and lead a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire volunteers and work as part of a team to deliver a structured programme of activities.

You will be an effective communicator able connect to a variety of audiences; and build your local knowledge to develop effective partnerships with people and organisations.

This post will require unsocial hours. (Evenings and weekend)

This post is eligible for a criminal records check with the DBS.

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack and submit your application by the closing date Wednesday 13th July at 12:00 hrs.

Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Group Coordinator Smethwick GFS 9176

Term time only

Part time 5 hours per week

Salary: £2,507 (£12,86 per hr).

As part of our growth plan, GFS is seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned group in Smethwick. We are recruiting group coordinators to both new and existing GFS locations. You will run a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

About GFS

GFS is a small national charity. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence and learn that they are unstoppable.

We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space.

About the job

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; train and lead a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire volunteers and work as part of a team to deliver a structured programme of activities.

You will be an effective communicator able connect to a variety of audiences; and build your local knowledge to develop effective partnerships with people and organisations.

This post will require unsocial hours. (Evenings and weekend)

This post is eligible for a criminal records check with the DBS.

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack and submit your application by the closing date Wednesday 13th July at 12:00 hrs.

Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Group Coordinator Dunvant, Swansea GFS 9179

Term time only

Part time 5 hours per week

Salary: £2,507 (£12,86 per hr).

As part of our growth plan, GFS is seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned group in Dunvant. We are recruiting group coordinators to both new and existing GFS locations. You will run a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

About GFS

GFS is a small national charity. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence and learn that they are unstoppable.

We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space.

About the job

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; train and lead a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire volunteers and work as part of a team to deliver a structured programme of activities.

You will be an effective communicator able connect to a variety of audiences; and build your local knowledge to develop effective partnerships with people and organisations.

This post will require unsocial hours. (Evenings and weekend)

This post is eligible for a criminal records check with the DBS.

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack and submit your application by the closing date Wednesday 13th July at 12:00 hrs.

Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Group Coordinator Swinton GFS 9178

Term time only

Part time 5 hours per week

Salary: £2,507 (£12,86 per hr).

As part of our growth plan, GFS is seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned group in Swinton, Manchester. We are recruiting group coordinators to both new and existing GFS locations. You will run a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

About GFS

GFS is a small national charity. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence and learn that they are unstoppable.

We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space.

About the job

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; train and lead a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire volunteers and work as part of a team to deliver a structured programme of activities.

You will be an effective communicator able connect to a variety of audiences; and build your local knowledge to develop effective partnerships with people and organisations.

This post will require unsocial hours. (Evenings and weekend)

This post is eligible for a criminal records check with the DBS.

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack and submit your application by the closing date Wednesday 13th July at 12:00 hrs.

Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Chance UK has been delivering early-intervention services across London since 1995. Our longest running programme is our mentoring service where Mentors pick the child up from home and run a 1:1 session in the community, once a week for 2 hours. They use the solution-focused approach to work on building the child’s self-esteem and confidence, set goals and explore new places. 

In addition, we are growing a range of community based groups running after school as well as some workshops delivered in schools which will support children with developing social and emotional skills and resilience through activities or skills development.

The balance between 1:1 work and group delivery will change according to services commissioned so the post holder will need to be flexible accordingly.

We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of the team and welcome applications from male candidates, candidates with disabilities and also those with lived experience of the issues we work on, including: exclusion from school, being a parent of a child who has been excluded or who has additional social, emotional or behavioural needs. 

Please note that we operate a mixed delivery approach which would required employees to have the rights to work in the UK and based in the UK.

About the Role

Chance UK has been delivering early-intervention services across London since 1995. Our longest
running programme is our mentoring service where Mentors pick the child up from home and run a
1:1 session in the community, once a week for 2 hours. They use the solution-focused approach to
work on building the child’s self-esteem and confidence, set goals and explore new places.

In addition, we are growing a range of community based groups running after school as well as some
workshops delivered in schools which will support children with developing social and emotional skills
and resilience through activities or skills development.

The balance between 1:1 work and group delivery will change according to services commissioned so
the post holder will need to be flexible accordingly.

Role Competencies

1. Understanding of the context and challenges facing vulnerable children and families. 
2. Ability to deliver a high quality support to families, ensuring it is received entirely based on the families needs, contributing to systems and procedures that are in place within the organisation.
3. Actively participates in the development of an outcomes focused mentoring service and group work by planning, and evaluating a service within own caseload with a willingness to adapt to changes and challenges that may arise in the delivery of the Programmes.
4. Ability to work within the team to develop reflective practice, enabling high quality service and flexible service delivery to families.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete Chance UK’s mentor induction and training
• Set up and run arts-based activities, community/environmental projects, residential
  activities, outdoor education and sporting activities
• Assessment and set up of all cases and groups supported by management, including initial
  meetings with parent/carer and referrers
• Completing individual case summaries for newly enrolled children, assessing the needs of
  young people to correctly plan and deliver programmes in group settings ensuring they have
  a safe place to develop their identity and place in society
• Support young people in different settings, including outreach work and group work,
  mentor, coach and support individuals, encouraging greater social inclusion
• Conducting Risk Assessments for all cases
• Mentoring a caseload of children for an up to nine-month duration. Every effort will be
  made to allocate Youth Workers to children who live in a close area so that sessions can be
  completed as efficiently as possible
• Set targets for progression and regularly monitor and review the quality of the local youth
  work provision amending group work activities
• Meeting each child on a weekly basis, online or picking up/dropping off at home, building
  rapport, and planning appropriate activities according to their individual interests, abilities
  and goals
• Taking full responsibility for the child’s safety and welfare when out in the community, on
  session or in groups
• Reporting and recording of all case related information on CUK database
• Raising and reporting safeguarding concerns internally and externally
  • Liaising with professionals that work with the children and families you are
  supporting including social care or school
• Attending and contributing to all internal meetings including programme and organisational
  meetings
• Liaising directly with each parent/carer to ensure sessions happen every week
• Completing session reports for each session within 24 hours of it taking place
• Understanding and abiding by all of Chance UK’s policies and procedures
• Following Chance UK’s safeguarding procedures and acting on any concerns within an
  appropriate timeframe
• Attending a graduation ceremony at the end of the mentoring period, and abiding with
  Chance UK’s no-contact policy with families after this date
• Working pro-actively to achieve the best outcomes for each child, and flagging up issues that
  arise
• Attending a monthly 1:1 supervision with line managers at Chance UK’s office
• Delivering groups and universal workshops with children across CUK services
• Contributing to the organisations bank of stories and case studies that help share the impact
  of the work we do

Service: Children & Young People Early Help Digital Intervention Service. This is a new and innovative partnership between BfB Labs and Hertfordshire Mind Network to provide a countywide Early Help Digital Intervention Service that is accessible to children and young people aged 5 – 18, at the earliest point of an emerging emotional wellbeing and/ or mental health need. This will form part of Hertfordshire’s CAMHS wider service provision.

Responsible to: CYP Coordinator

Responsible for: As a CYP Group Facilitator, you will provide high quality online group interventions for CYP.

Based: Watford Wellbeing Centre

Working hours: 16 hours per week (within the hours of 2pm – 10pm) excluding bank holidays

Rate of pay: £21,500 -£22,145 per annum

Closing date: Monday 4th July by 5pm. We will close the advert prior to this date if we receive sufficient applications.

Interview date: Interviews to be held during the week commencing 11th July 2022, at our Watford Wellbeing Centre. We will close the advert prior to this date if we receive sufficient applications. We have a vacancy for a Children & Young People Group Facilitator to join our exciting new service.

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement as to why you are suitable for the role. Clearly state your address, e-mail address, telephone number and whether you have a driving license and whether you own a vehicle.

Do you want to support children and young people with mental health issues or emotional wellbeing needs?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Empathy, Respect, Integrity and Excellence and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?

If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement as to why you are suitable for the role.
Clearly state your address, e-mail address, telephone number. You must have a driving license and access to a vehicle.

Hertfordshire Mind Network (HMN) has been awarded Hertfordshire’s CAMHS Early Help Digital Intervention Service. The CYP Group Facilitator will be responsible for implementing and delivering the group support aspect of an innovative partnership between BfB Labs and HMN. Together, we will provide a countywide early help digital intervention service that is accessible to children and young people aged 5-18, at the earliest point of an emerging emotional wellbeing and/or mental health need.

Our trauma-informed model offers a range of support options for CYP, based around digital interventions and supported by one-to-one and group sessions, so children and young people can engage in the way that works best for them. The service will build resilience in CYP by working with them to develop coping strategies and solutions that will enable them to improve their own health and wellbeing. We will also provide advice and guidance to parents/families/carers and professionals to provide a holistic response to supporting CYP and creating a network around them to empower and enable positive change.

 As a CYP Group Facilitator, you will provide online group interventions to deliver this new and exciting, high quality service in accordance with contractual requirements, and ensure that we are supporting the needs and aspirations of Hertfordshire families.

Service Objectives

The objectives of the CAMHS Early Help Digital Intervention Service are to:

§ Promote resilience and strategies that encourage coping and self-management for CYP, enabling a reduction in referrals to more specialist provision.

§ Increase the number of CYP who access evidence-based mental health interventions.

 § Ensure more CYP in Hertfordshire have improved awareness and knowledge about emotional wellbeing and mental health.

§ Develop an early intervention pathway for children and young people to enable individuals to get timely, responsive support aligned to their needs.

§ Reduce waiting times for CAMHS by providing a timely and effective early help service.

§ Help parents and carers to better support their CYP through access to relevant, clear and accessible information about mental health and emotional wellbeing.

§ Provide a safe and secure online environment for CYP.

§ Reduce the number of CYP experiencing a relapse in their mental health.

 § Contribute to the de-stigmatisation of mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Accountability

 You will be line managed by the CYP Coordinator – Early Help Digital Intervention Service (CYP) for Hertfordshire Mind Network but will manage your own workload, prioritising tasks and working on your own initiative.

Key Responsibilities (Service & Staff)

§ To carry Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values through the CAMHS Early Help Digital Intervention Service.

§ To deliver high quality provision to support CYP, using online digital platforms to provide group interventions according to risk assessments and regularly reviewed support plans.

§ Planning and preparing for each group session/activity, establishing the session aims, format, content and anticipated outcomes for the CYP attending.

 § Ensuring diversity across group sessions/activities for CYP.

§ Monitoring the delivery of group sessions/activities and ensuring high quality standards, reviewing each session upon completion and identifying the sessions strengths and areas for improvement/development.

 § Overseeing the effectiveness of appropriate group interventions and activities for all CYP.

§ To put any necessary safeguards in place for supporting CYP and families, working in line with Hertfordshire Mind Network’s policies and procedures.

 § To work holistically to support wider family members and professionals, around the child or young person.

§ To liaise with professionals and referrers.

 § To support CYP face to face where necessary.

§ To maintain and build positive relationships with BfB, carers, CYP, and wider stakeholders including those in health, education and social care, the wider CAMHS system and Just Talk partnership.

§ To record and maintain data recording of client outcomes, with the use of monitoring tools.

§ To take responsibility for inputting and collating data in line with project outcomes and monitoring.

 § To act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other team members, CYP, parents/carers and stakeholders.

§ To work in a way that acknowledges personal, social, cultural and spiritual strengths and needs of individuals.

§ To facilitate parent/family groups as the service develops, as necessary with need.

§ To work flexibly and where needed across HMN Centres and Community sites.

 § To be responsive when dealing with issues and escalating these as appropriate and necessary, in line with Hertfordshire Mind Network’s policies and procedures.

§ To represent the organisation at key operational forums including promotional events, acting as an effective ambassador for Hertfordshire Mind Network at all times.

Key Responsibilities (CYP & Parents/Carers)

 § To ensure CYP user involvement and a person centred approach are embedded within services.

§ To liaise with CYP, family and carers, partners and local stakeholders to ensure that services are reviewed and co-developed over the lifetime of contracts.

 General

§ To ensure compliance with legal, ethnical, regulatory and social requirements.

§ To manage personal resources and own professional development.

§ To ensure all duties are carried out in a manner which promotes equity, inclusion and diversity.

§ To promote a health and safety culture within the workplace, observe all health and safety rules and procedures as required and where appropriate conduct risk assessments.

 § To ensure that essential information of a sensitive or personal nature is not disclosed to or discussed with inappropriate persons.

§ To work outside of normal office hours (including evenings and weekends).

 § At all times to carry out every aspect of your duties with due regard to Hertfordshire Mind Network’s policies and procedures including the Equalities Statement.

§ To ensure Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values are embedded across all CYP services.

§ Maintain full accountability through supervision, working professionally and with integrity.

§ Undertake other duties as may be reasonably determined by the Head of CYP & Crisis.

 Colleagues (Team)

§ You will be part of a wider team consisting of other CYP Support Workers, CYP Coordinators and a Service Manager, alongside wider HMN colleagues and volunteers. You will also have responsibility of volunteers, who will support you with group facilitation

YMCA What is Sexual Exploitation (WiSE) is a specialist services that works across Brighton and Hove, Surrey and East Sussex to support children and young people to stay safe in their relationships. A small, unique, charitable project supporting children and young people vulnerable to or experiencing child sexual exploitation. Be a part of a local, supportive team who share the common goal to provide holistic, trauma informed support. We work collaboratively around creation and sharing of resources, community knowledge, contextual safeguarding and team support.

We are recruiting a full-time (37 hours per week) WiSE Project Worker on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2024. This is an exciting and dynamic role; providing holistic, child centred support to children and young people ranging from 10 to 25 years old who have been identified as being at significant risk of, or victims of sexual exploitation, with the possibility of some cases being victims of criminal exploitation.

You will be co-located at Reigate Police Station with their Exploitation Team, working across the boroughs of East Surrey. 

You will work collaboratively with other agencies and provide consultations, support, advice and guidance to professionals around CSE. However, much of your time will be spent supporting children and young people within the community and a significant part of the role will involve lone working. You will manage a small caseload of high risk, complex cases of children and young people using session plans around topics such as; healthy relationships, consent, sexual health, porn, boundaries, self-esteem, grooming, child sexual exploitation and child criminal exploitation. 

Your expected working pattern is 9.00 - 5.00 from Monday to Friday. This role is hybrid and involves a combination of work from home and office-based work.

Who You Are 

You are passionate about supporting young people at risk, with ability to successfully manage challenging situations whilst remaining calm and solution focused. You will have knowledge of the risks posed to vulnerable young people through criminal and sexual exploitation, along experience in managing consistent standards in safeguarding, child protection and or protection of vulnerable adults, and knowledge of issues affecting vulnerable children and young people.

You will ideally have a qualification in Youth Work / Social Work or equivalent qualification; or equivalent comparable experience working directly with vulnerable young people. You will have experience of working with vulnerable children and young people who have experienced abuse or trauma, being able to work independently; whilst managing a caseload of young people and the ability to build supportive relationships with them.

We also know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything we have described above, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

It’s essential you hold a current driving license with access to your own car as you will traveling across a number of boroughs. 

As part of our commitment to being a Trauma-Informed Organisation, all frontline staff have access to regular group Reflective Practice Supervision. 

Closing date for this role 10 July; Please note this is a rolling advert; applications will be reviewed regularly and interviews arranged on a rolling basis 

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YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Do you want to be able to feel proud of who you work for? 98% of our team said they feel just that, come and join us!

You may want to work with others to help people create a better future for themselves, if so, we have the opportunity for a position of Support Worker within the Floating Support Team that could be just what you’re looking for. We work with people who are at risk of homelessness by providing individual advice and support in their own accommodation for periods of up to six months. Our aim is to meet their support needs and help the individual overcome challenges which could result in homelessness. The position delivers this support across the district of Boston, creating unique bonds with not only the clients, but other professionals and agencies. If you’ve got some similar experience then that’s great but if not then we’ll give you all the skills, knowledge and qualifications you need.

We are looking for people who can bring some of these skills and attribute to the team;

• Caring and compassionate
• Want to help others achieve their potential
• Want to be part of a fast-paced team
• Flexible to work within timescales
• Adaptable to change
• Some basic IT skills

In exchange we’ll offer you a rich and varied work life where no two days are the same and you can have a genuine positive impact on someone’s life.

We work in an environment that will stretch you both personally and professionally, all you need to do is bring your natural ability to get on with people, we’ll provide you with the support and space needed to develop in ways you never realised you could.

Our work pattern is Monday-Friday (9am – 5pm), although on some occasions service users may have needs that fall outside of the 9-5 schedule. This means that if you give us what we need in terms of reliability and commitment, we can often offer you a working pattern that is flexible to meet the client’s needs, and gives you the flexibility to meet the needs that the rest of your life gives you.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Paid Mileage, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

About The Role

Are you prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome for your clients? Are you motivated to make a positive contribution to the lives of the people we support? If so, we really want to hear from you.

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our exciting and innovative Resettlement team, that offer advice and guidance to customers, through the challenges they encounter when resettling into their new home.

We have a great supportive team atmosphere, which shares their ideas and skills, with a one team attitude. The team provides resettlement support across central and greater Bristol areas, supporting adults who have previously been homeless and are exiting the Housing Homelessness Pathways into their own tenancies.  This could be in social housing or private letting.  Although you will be working as part of a resettlement team, you need to be able to solo work, thinking on your feet and reactive with customers needs.

In this role you will manage and support your own caseload of customers who have been referred to the Resettlement team through the supported housing pathway and supporting them to settle into their new home, You will advise on their responsibilities and obligations in sustaining a tenancy i.e. utilities, housing benefit, benefits, money management, employment and training, along with applying to local charities for funding to help furnish new homes. You will also work closely with partners agencies who deliver information, advice and guidance on specialist services and refer customers if required.

Many of our customers present complex needs and can have a history of homelessness, substance misuse and mental health. Due to this the role can be challenging at times and you will receive on-going training, regular case management reviews and reflective practice group sessions with your team.

You will be working out in the field on a one to one basis with our customers, while also offering assistance through phone and IT platforms.

This role is being offered as a full time permanent role, working 37 hours per week. It is field based and therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
For further information about this opportunity, please click here to view our candidate information pack.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About The Candidate

The most important part of this role is to have pride in your work and have a positive attitude, a proactive approach and the confidence to support a diverse range of people.  You will be able to balance your passion and commitment with good organisational skills, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries. 

You must also be/have:

- Able to demonstrate transferable skills which could advise and support customers.
- Experience/Understanding of working with adult who have been homeless and the challenges this brings.
- Experience of working successfully across teams.
- Good level of IT skills including knowledge of MS office, case management packages and working digitally, using various methods such as WhatsApp, text, e-mail, Teams and Skype.
- Excellent communication skills.
- An understanding of the benefits system and Universal Credit.
- Confidence in working remotely, flexibly and managing your own calendar.
- Have the ability to assess and manage risk. 
- Valid UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.

You will have a commitment to customer service, excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a methodical and organised approach to work.  You do not need to have directs support experience to apply for this role if you can demonstrate transferrable skills within your application.
 
What we offer:

- Discretionary Bonus scheme
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays with service related increase to your entitlement up to 30 days plus an option to purchase extra annual leave
- Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover (worth up to £1,100 per annum)
- Defined Contribution pension scheme – employer contribution of 6% - 9%
- Learning and Development including coaching and professional qualification support
- Death in Service benefit (3 x salary) 
- Family Friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and Wellbeing programme which includes enhanced sick pay, monthly campaigns, training and yearly flu jabs  
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car Benefit scheme
- Volunteering days

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Recovery Worker, Navigator, Support Navigator, Care Navigator, Support Officer, Recovery Coach, Support Mentor, Peer Mentor,  Advice Leader, Coach, Service Coordinator, Care Practitioner, Home Care Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP or Flexible Working.

About The Company

LiveWest provides over 38,000 homes to over 80,000 people throughout the South West from Gloucestershire to the Isles of Scilly. We have plans to build over 6,000 homes in the area over the next five years, developing new homes of all tenures including low-cost rent and sale, market rent and sale, and a range of supported housing and intermediate housing products, creating choice and flexibility. 
 
As well as developing new homes, we continue to invest in existing properties and communities. Through the stability of good housing, we place better living for better lives at the centre of our mission both today and for generations to come. At LiveWest we believe in a home for everyone. 

As an Inclusive Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please visit our website.