The Baptist Union of Great Britain is seeking a safeguarding caseworker to work in their small safeguarding team in modern offices in Didcot, Oxfordshire. You will need to have a resilient and positive approach to what is often difficult and sensitive work and be organised and effective as you work to support the 13 regional associations, 5 colleges and nearly 2,000 churches across England and Wales.
In particular the Safeguarding Caseworker will support Baptist Regional Teams with work on cases involving accredited ministers, liaising with our Ministries Team on a regular basis.
The role will be busy and varied and as well as case work the post holder will assist with the development of policy, procedures and good practice guidelines. There will be the chance to develop and maintain external professional relationships with statutory agencies, eg Local Authority Designated Officers (LADO), police and safeguarding boards.
We take safeguarding training very seriously and you would be involved with design, dissemination and review of training and training materials for regional staff, ministers, staff and those in our Baptist churches.
You will need relevant experience or a safeguarding qualification to be considered for this role.
Please see the role profile for a full description of the role, how to apply and the closing date. Details of how to speak to someone if you would like to chat through this role are also included.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St Mungo’s 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. We provide a bed and support to more than 2,700 people a night who are either homeless or at risk, and work to end homelessness and rebuild lives.
Floyd’s Row is a new service in the centre of Oxford, providing short term accommodation for up to 60 male and female residents, some of whom have complex needs such as alcohol misuse, substance misuse, mental health issues and a history of offending.
The purpose of this post is to ensure we provide a safe and healthy environment for our clients to live in. Duties will include maintaining the cleanliness of the communal areas, including kitchens or bathrooms, as well as supporting the team in cleaning client’s rooms when they have moved out. Therefore candidates will need to have good working knowledge of Health and Safety, a basic knowledge of IT and be comfortable working alone. You will possess effective communication skills, approach your work and clients in a non-judgemental way including those displaying challenging behaviour.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including a pension scheme, staff discounts scheme and initiatives to help you maintain a healthy work/life balance. We are also committed to providing our staff with a wide range of learning and development opportunities; in support of their personal and professional development.
To find out more and apply please go to our website.
To view job descriptions on our vacancies page, please click on the document available tab above the relevant job advert.
Closing date: 10am, 28 February 2020
Interview and assessment dates: TBC
It is a requirement for this post that a standard 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.
At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are in the top 50 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2019, we are also proud to have been awarded Personnel Today’s 2018 Diversity and Inclusion (Public Sector) award and we are a Disability Confident Employer. To ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of our clients as well as the communities that we live and work within, we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions.
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Are you interested in turning data into stories that allow St Mungo’s to influence local authorities and Government to provide additional support for those experiencing homelessness?
About the role
To assist in the smooth running of the Engagement and Assessment Service (EAS), comprising Somewhere Safe to Stay, Oxford Street Population Outreach Team (OxSPOT) and Multi-Agency Hub by coordinating and performing secretarial, reception and administrative and reporting tasks as set. You’ll be working in a busy environment that aims to help individuals who are experiencing homelessness moving into safe and secure accommodation and rebuild their lives. You’ll be responsible for managing IT systems, monitoring referrals, managing incoming calls, managing petty cash, providing statistical support to manager by providing data from OPAL.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is confident in interpreting data and has experience of working in an office environment fulfilling general administrative duties. The service is fast paced, so having someone who can manage conflicting demands well and is organised will be key. We’re looking for someone who is Proactive, Thorough and Focused.
What we offer
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Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.
As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
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A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.
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Flexible Working and Other Benefits
We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.
St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.
What we do
At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.
How to apply
To find out more and apply please go to 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 Friday 28 February 2020
Interview and assessments on: Friday 6 March 2020
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.
Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions.
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Title: Wellbeing Service Worker (fixed term)
Hours: 37 hours per week, with the possibility of part time/job share
Salary: £21,166 (SCP 11 - 18) per annum, pro rata
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (South and Vale)
Contract: Fixed term up to 9 months (maternity cover)
Probationary Period: 6 months
Accountable to: Locality Team Manager
About Oxfordshire Mind
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support; in total over 20,000 people in Oxfordshire access our services each year. With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever. Our work includes
- The Transitional Supported Housing Recovery Service (part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership).
- The TalkingSpace Plus psychological therapy service in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
- The Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, which is part of both the TalkingSpace Plus and Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnerships and includes:
- Four Wellbeing Centres throughout the county
- Public Wellbeing & Information Services
- Physical Activity and Wellbeing
- Benefits for Better Mental Health, a welfare benefits advice service
- Volunteering and Peer Support Opportunities
- Raising awareness and campaigning activity.
We employ over 100 staff and operate in 28 locations around the county.
The key responsibilities of the Wellbeing Service Worker are to:
- Keep up-to-date with appropriate information about Oxfordshire Mind Options Sessions and mental health Wellbeing Service available within the locality hub and countywide service.
- Ensure that people accessing the Wellbeing Service receive an appropriate assessment of initial needs through an initial Options Session. Signposting individuals to relevant services provided by Oxfordshire Mind and external partners offering mainstream services and support.
- Promote wellbeing to the wider communities within the hub locality.
- Work with individuals to identify their own hopes and goals, support them to develop a personal action plan to increase resilience and maintain wellbeing accessing support services available within the Wellbeing Service, Talking Space Plus and other mental health services including main stream facilities.
- Contribute to the design, development and evaluation of courses and workshops in response to need.
- Deliver and/or co-deliver educational and coping skills courses within agreed protocols.
- Develop, maintain and facilitate a broad range of appropriate and responsive wellbeing Peer Support needs, whether geographical or experience based.
- Create and maintain a relaxed and accepting atmosphere alongside people, enabling them to share responsibility in the planning, developing and running of the Peer Support group.
Closing Date: Wednesday 4th March (midnight)
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th March
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website. There you can complete your application for this position.
Oxfordshire Mind is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunity and diversity.
We are a Mindful Employer.
No agencies please.
Title: Wellbeing Service Worker
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: TBC
Salary: £21,166 - £24,313 (SCP 11-18) per annum
Place of work: Cherwell and West Oxfordshire (Witney and Banbury)
Probationary Period: 6 months
Accountable to: Locality Team Manager
About Oxfordshire Mind
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support; in total over 20,000 people in Oxfordshire access our services each year. With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever. Our work includes
- The Transitional Supported Housing Recovery Service (part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership).
- The TalkingSpace Plus psychological therapy service in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
- The Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, which is part of both the TalkingSpace Plus and Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnerships and includes:
- Four Wellbeing Centres throughout the county
- Public Wellbeing & Information Services
- Physical Activity and Wellbeing
- Benefits for Better Mental Health, a welfare benefits advice service
- Volunteering and Peer Support Opportunities
- Raising awareness and campaigning activity.
We employ over 100 staff and operate in 28 locations around the county.
Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the Wellbeing Service Worker are to:
- Keep up-to-date with appropriate information about Oxfordshire Mind Options Sessions and mental health Wellbeing Service available within the locality hub and countywide service.
- Ensure that people accessing the Wellbeing Service receive an appropriate assessment of initial needs through an initial Options Session. Signposting individuals to relevant services provided by Oxfordshire Mind and external partners offering mainstream services and support.
- Manage booked Options Sessions appointments via Outlook diary including data collection, entry and reporting of outcomes to ensure follow up contact with service users at an agreed date.
- Work with individuals to identify their own hopes and goals, support them to develop a personal action plan to increase resilience and maintain wellbeing accessing support services available within the Wellbeing Service, Talking Space Plus and other mental health services including main stream facilities.
- Review and assess progress of individuals and offer Wellbeing Service support and signposting as appropriate.
- Contribute to the design, development and evaluation of courses and workshops in response to need.
- Deliver and/or co-deliver educational and coping skills courses within agreed protocols.
- Develop, maintain and facilitate a broad range of appropriate and responsive wellbeing Peer Support needs, whether geographical or experience based.
- Create and maintain a relaxed and accepting atmosphere alongside people, enabling them to share responsibility in the planning, developing and running of the Peer Support group.
Closing Date: 2nd March 2020
Interview Date: 12th March 2020
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website. There you can complete your application for this position.
Oxfordshire Mind is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunity and diversity.
We are a Mindful Employer.
No agencies please.
Deputy Locality Manager
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £24,799 - £26,999 (SCP 19 - 23) per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term up to January 2021
Probationary Period: 6 Months
Place of Work: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (South & Vale)
About Oxfordshire Mind
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support; in total over 20,000 people in Oxfordshire access our services each year. With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever.
Our work includes
- The Transitional Supported Housing Recovery Service (part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership).
- The TalkingSpace Plus psychological therapy service in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
- The Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, which is part of both the TalkingSpace Plus and Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnerships and includes:
- Four Wellbeing Centres throughout the county
- Public Wellbeing & Information Services
- Physical Activity and Wellbeing
- Benefits for Better Mental Health, a welfare benefits advice service
- Volunteering and Peer Support Opportunities
- Raising awareness and campaigning activity.
We employ over 100 staff and operate in 28 locations around the county.
Purpose of the Job
Working closely with the Locality Manager (South & Vale), the Deputy Locality Manager will:
- Ensure effective delivery of locality-based services to the highest possible standard, in a flexible and responsive way, with service user involvement throughout.
- Deputise for the Locality Manager in their absence and/or as directed by the Service Manager (Localities).
- Support and supervise Wellbeing Service Worker direct reports.
- Ensure Locality volunteers and peer support volunteers are supported and supervised in conjunction with the Peer Support & Volunteering team.
- Ensure temporary and locum staff are trained, supported and supervised as required.
- Ensure excellent liaison, communication, collaborative working with the wider organisation and partnership agencies.
- Develop and maintain strong links with the community.
- Deliver Wellbeing Services and support service users effectively.
Closing Date: Wednesday 4th March 2020 (midnight)
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th March 2020
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website. There you can complete your application for this position.
Oxfordshire Mind is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunity and diversity.
We are a Mindful Employer.
No agencies please.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.