About The Advocacy Project

We help marginalised and vulnerable people make effective choices about what happens in their lives. We also support them to speak up and help improve important services we all need. We want to make sure people across all age and care groups – including learning disability and mental health – can:

• voice their concerns

• understand their rights

• make effective choices about what happens in their lives

We do this through advocacy services which support people individually, and user involvement projects that help organisations improve the services they offer.

About the role

We’re searching for an exceptional Independent Mental Health Advocate (Forensic) to work in the high secure units at Broadmoor Hospital.  The role will have a strong appeal to advocates wishing to specialise in forensic contexts.

This role will provide independent advocacy for adults detained under forensic sections. You’ll also raise awareness of independent advocacy, including for people from minority ethnic communities. You’ll work as part of a team of independent advocates, reporting to the manager for the service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a one-to-one advocacy service and undertake case work, writing accurate case notes and recording data on our system.

• Provide instructed and non-instructed advocacy where appropriate.

• Give information, support and signposting to inform and empower people on any issues about their treatment under the relevant legislation.

• Meet case-working standards, monitoring system requirements and the goals for our service, making sure everyone needing advocacy is referred into the service in the right way.

• Work within the location-specific engagement protocols, security, confidentiality and safeguarding policies (in addition to the Advocacy Best Practice Handbook).

• Actively promote self-advocacy throughout all work with patients where practical.

• Raise awareness of independent advocacy amongst patients.

• Keep your knowledge of legislation and policy up-to-date, including the mental health act, mental capacity act, care act, and local / national policy.

• Keep up to date with developments and good practice in independent advocacy (including different advocacy models).

• Develop good working relationships with key staff within health and social care services.

• Be an active member of the mental health service, contributing to service planning and providing cover for colleagues when needed.

  General responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and training.

• Participate in personal, team and organisational development.

• Contribute to monitoring reports.

• Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.

• Work to our mission, vision, and values.

• Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

Essential:

• At least two years experience of providing advocacy or supporting people with mental health conditions.

• Understanding of the issues faced by forensic service users with mental health conditions and issues relating to mental capacity.

• Sound knowledge of forensic mental health sections and services, including current issues in policy and practice; knowledge of health and social care practice and legislation.

• Experience of the principles and practice of advocacy and an understanding of different forms of advocacy.

• Ability to listen and build trust, to encourage people to express their own views and to represent clients’ self-defined interests.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.

• Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.

• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.

• Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project and its services in line with our mission, vision and values.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

  Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of advocacy under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act (IMCA) and DOLS.

• IMHA qualification (or be studying for an IMHA qualification and committed to completing this within 6 months).

• Understanding of the Accessible Information Standard.

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.

Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.

All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

How to apply

Send your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you think you’re the person we’re looking for and how your experience meets the person specification.

Upload your application via our website.

Remember to get it to us by the deadline listed on page 1.

About The Advocacy Project

We help marginalised and vulnerable people make effective choices about what happens in their lives. We also support them to speak up and help improve important services we all need. We want to make sure people across all age and care groups – including learning disability and mental health – can:

• voice their concerns

• understand their rights

• make effective choices about what happens in their lives

We do this through advocacy services which support people individually, and user involvement projects that help organisations improve the services they offer.

About the role

We’re searching for an exceptional Independent Mental Health Advocate (Forensic) to work in the medium and low secure forensic units at St Bernard’s Hospital in Ealing.

The role will have a strong appeal to advocates wishing to specialise in forensic contexts.

This role will provide independent advocacy for adults detained under forensic sections. You’ll also raise awareness of independent advocacy, including for people from minority ethnic communities. You’ll work as part of a team of independent advocates, reporting to the manager for the service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a one-to-one advocacy service and undertake case work, writing accurate case notes and recording data on our system.

• Provide instructed and non-instructed advocacy where appropriate.

• Give information, support and signposting to inform and empower people on any issues about their treatment under the relevant legislation.

• Meet case-working standards, monitoring system requirements and the goals for our service, making sure everyone needing advocacy is referred into the service in the right way.

• Work within the location-specific engagement protocols, security, confidentiality and safeguarding policies (in addition to the Advocacy Best Practice Handbook).

• Actively promote self-advocacy throughout all work with patients where practical.

• Raise awareness of independent advocacy amongst patients.

• Keep your knowledge of legislation and policy up-to-date, including the mental health act, mental capacity act, care act, and local / national policy.

• Keep up to date with developments and good practice in independent advocacy (including different advocacy models).

• Develop good working relationships with key staff within health and social care services.

• Be an active member of the mental health service, contributing to service planning and providing cover for other colleagues when needed.

  General responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and training.

• Participate in personal, team and organisational development.

• Contribute to monitoring reports.

• Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.

• Work to our mission, vision, and values.

• Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

Essential:

• At least two years experience of providing advocacy or supporting people with mental health conditions.

• Understanding of the issues faced by forensic service users with mental health conditions and issues relating to mental capacity.

• Sound knowledge of forensic mental health sections and services, including current issues in policy and practice; knowledge of health and social care practice and legislation.

• Experience of the principles and practice of advocacy and an understanding of different forms of advocacy.

• Ability to listen and build trust, to encourage people to express their own views and to represent clients’ self-defined interests.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.

• Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.

• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.

• Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project and its services in line with our mission, vision and values.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

  Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of advocacy under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act (IMCA) and DOLS.

• IMHA qualification (or be studying for an IMHA qualification and committed to completing this within 6 months).

• Understanding of the Accessible Information Standard.

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.

Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.

All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

How to apply

Send your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you think you’re the person we’re looking for and how your experience meets the person specification.

Upload your application via our website.

Remember to get it to us by the deadline listed on page 1.

Support Worker – Young Peoples Supported Accommodation

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Several roles available. Mix of full time and part time roles working 37.5 and 22.5 hours per week

Salary: £24,000 per annum pro rata

Locations: Buckinghamshire and South Oxfordshire

Start Date: 21st September 2020

Connection Support is excited to announce it is working in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council to provide Supported Accommodation for Young People aged 16-24 across South Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

We are looking for support workers who know what it takes to support young people between the ages of 16-24 living in supported accommodation. You will be a ‘Key Person’ in making sure these young people are kept safe, gain independent living skills and feel happy and supported in their living environment. You will act as an appropriate role model and work closely with them to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their optimum potential.

Although this role involves significant lone working, you will be very much part of a welcoming and enthusiastic team of Support Workers. Shifts may include some weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota. Additional hours may be available. The post comes with 38 days [including bank holidays] annual leave entitlement pro rata for part time employees.

The full Job Description including working pattern details are available on our website.

What you’ll be doing

Being a Young People’s Support Worker is about acting as a role model providing a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which young people can feel secure and safe from harm. Establishing positive relationships with young people and always offering them unconditional positive regard whilst also helping young people gain self control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct. Ensuring that each young person’s support plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs. Provide training in Independent Living Skills to enable independent living (budgeting, finding employment, cooking, cleaning, basic general maintenance around the home etc.).

It’s also about taking responsibility for managing clients and liaising with families, health care professional and other stakeholders to ensure that the best support plans are created and delivered. Working closely with clients aged between 16 to 24, with a wide variety of support needs who are at risk of homelessness, to help them retain their accommodation or obtain new accommodation is an important aspect of the role, as is an understanding of complex needs and carrying out risk assessments.

Put simply, it’s about making a difference. A real difference.

What you’ll need

Well-organised, IT literate with good communication skills who can remain calm and patient in challenging circumstances. You must have a good understanding of support planning processes. What’s more, you're contributing to, monitoring and implementing changes that improve outcomes for young people. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you want to work in a challenging, team-focused and rewarding environment? Do you have the skills to  lead a diverse team to perform to the best of their abilities?

Centrepoint is the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people. We provide a range of accommodation based and floating support services to vulnerable young people across London, Manchester, Yorkshire and the North East. Our vision is to end youth homelessness but until then we will continue to provide young people with a place to call home, tailored support and the opportunity to build the skills needed to sustain independent living.

This is an exciting Service Manager role based in Greenwich and includes responsibilities for supported accommodation services and a visiting support service. The Service Manager is responsible for overall service delivery and performance management, providing effective leadership to achieve high quality outcomes for young people and working in partnership with Social Services teams.  At Centrepoint, we work in a Psychologically Informed Environment. All staff are required  to implement this approach when working with young people.

We are looking for an experienced manager with exceptional skills in establishing and maintaining positive relationships both internally and externally.

A key part of the role will be to promote a vibrant culture with an uncompromising commitment to excellence and a fully integrated support service, reflecting the needs of those accessing the service.

In return for your efforts you will receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development and a host of staff benefits such as interest free travel loan, stakeholder pension scheme entitlement.

We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality. We especially welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people’s service.

Location: Greenwich

Closing Date: Sunday 26 July, 12 midnight

We are looking for a Team Leader to join our Floating Support service providing independent living, community and personal care and support to vulnerable adults and children in RBKC and Westminster, including people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs and those affected by the Grenfell Fire disaster.

Equal People mencap work to enable everyone we support to access, participate in, contribute to and influence their local and wider community. You will be expected to model and promote our person-centred ethos and values, positive risk-taking approach and ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect, is in control of the decisions about their lives and their support and enabled to move towards their personal aims and goals at their own pace.

You will take lead responsibility for our children's support services Staying Healthy Together Project funded by BBC Children In Need. (to Summer 2022)

You wil be accountable to:Supported Living Manager

The role will be mentored by EPM Chairman

Main responsibilities:  

• Att the direction of the SLM to manage the staff team and Floating Support, Self-Direct support IB service. To ensure each service user has person-centred support to develop and act on their positive behavioural support plan.
• To take a lead with monitoring, reviewing and developing Equal People mencap’s support services to vulnerable children and young people.
• To facilitate and eable a network of community support approach, engaging professionals, volunteers, carers, advocates and families in providing a variety of choices, opportunities, experiences and learning to each child.
• To be part of the 24 hour on-call emergency rota, providing support to service users and staff as required.

Specific responsibilities:

• To provide effective day to day management and leadership to the Floating Support staff team. To provide support, supervision, appraisal and management to the staff in partnership with the Supported Living Manager. To promote and monitor a person centred approach on an ongoing basis.
• To offer support for individuals in line with their wishes and agreed support risk assessments and learning programmes.
• To take a lead in assessing new referrals as directed by the Supported Living Manager. Helping new individuals to plan and move into their accommodation and plan, action and record the support needed. Void management.
• To Manage Equal People mencap’s Staying Healthy Together Children’s support project funded by BBC Children In Need. To ensure support and activities are provided in line with the stated project outcomes, records made and monitored and reports completed.
• To ensure the safety of all individuals through ensuring up to date DBS registration for all staff and volunteers, ongoing safeguarding training and awareness of adherence to Equal People mencap’s safeguarding policy and procedures and national legislation.
• To manage the budget for the service, monitoring spending and reporting appropriately. To coordinate benefit claims and check individuals receive the benefits to which they are entitled To liase with the Finance Officer over rents and arrears, petty cash and individuals money monitoring and recording.
• In partnership with the Supported Living Manager to lead team meetings and to build and maintain a positive team work approach with other managers and staff across the service . To attend and fully contribute to other organisational meetings.
• To service the Floating Support Advisory Group. 
• To assess, manage and monitor the health and personal safety of individuals and staff and staff in line with the Care Quality Commission requirements, the Care Act (2014) relevant legislation and Equal People mencap’s Policies and Procedures.
• To plan, action and monitor staff rotas, clients support timetables
• To liaise with other agencies on behalf of individuals and the organisation. To support individuals in meetings.
• To monitor and maintain the physical standards of the accommodation we manage. Receive reports of repairs from individuals and co-ordinate the maintenance on their behalf with the housing association.
• Use initiative and judgement to prioritise and organise own workload within agreed objectives.
• To develop and maintain productive relationships with individuals, families, colleagues and statutory and voluntary bodies and to assist others to develop these.
• Through supervision and appraisal meetings identify own training needs and attend appropriate training courses
• Directly and through staff, assist and enable individuals to articulate and action their wishes and aspirations. To identify support needs, and ensure these are met
• To carry out regular assessments and coordinate and implement support plans.
• To record any agreed ‘extra care’, providing, reports, assessments and timesheet records promptly and accurately.
• To help individuals become established and active members of the community and to maintain and develop friendships.
• To help individuals maintain and develop life skills and to move on if they wish.
• To keep full records of work and write reports to a standard set by the agency.To seek out individuals feedback on support and the service and act on this. T
• To undertake shared responsibilities for the out of hour’s on-call rota across Equal People mencap services.
• To work contracted hours within the hours required by the service. Hours are flexible to be able to meet the needs of individuals. Evenings and week-ends and sleep ins (as cover may be required).
• To read, understand and follow procedures, guidance and policies of the organisation. To be involved in the review of these.
• To take on any further responsibilities within the Supported Living Management team as necessary, including deputising for other team leaders or the Supported Living Manager as instructed.

Our Person specification for the role includes:

Experience and Training

• Two year of experience of work with people with Learning Disabilities, Autism &Differing Behaviour, Mental Health  - E
• Experience of project management, Self Direct support IB - E
• Experience of developing new services, Self Direct support IB - E
• Experience of supporting people with more complex needs E
• Experience of networking E 
• Training/qualification in social work/housing management/or other relevant area of expertise - D

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Care Act, Safeguarding and Supported Living, CQC legislation, including risk assessment and health and safety, - E
• Experience of person-centred and outcome focussed work - E
• An understanding and commitment to  the ‘Personalisation’ of support services - E
• Supervisory experience - D
• Excellent communication skills - E
• Experience of management and monitoring of housing budgets - D
• Ability to develop and monitor policies and procedures - D
• Understanding of the mental health needs of people with learning disabilities - D
• Computer skills - E

Personal Qualities

• Self motivated and able to use own initiative - E
• Leadership. A good team player able to motivate staff to act confidently on their own initiative - E
• Full commitment to the empowerment of people with learning disabilities, and user involvement. A person-centred approach -E
• Commitment to equal opportunities policy and practice - E 

Please submit your CVs to the email supplied. Closing Date 31st July. Interviews w/b 7th August  (may be online vis Microsoft teams). We will contact shortlisted staff and ask you to complete an application form prior to iterview.

SUPPORT WORKER, TEENAGE PARENT SERVICE, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37HPW, FRWK03 £16,915 - £18,430 FTE

Sunrise House provides accommodation and housing related support for young women aged 16 to 19 who are pregnant or who have young children. The accommodation is situated in self-contained flats in Nottingham. Residents are expected to participate in support planning to boost their skills and confidence and engage in a resettlement programme. Staffs assist service users in finding appropriate move-on accommodation and equipping them with the skills needed for independent living.

We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic candidates with an understanding of safeguarding and a desire to work with vulnerable young women and children. Experience of working in an accommodation setting or similar environment is not necessary but preferable.

 The main functions of these roles are;

• To build the skills and confidence of service users to empower them in maximising their independence, including parenting skills.

• To contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations

• To work in partnership with key stakeholders

• To take responsibility for the welfare of the service users and childrenon site

• To assist service users in moving on into settled accommodation

The role will require you to work weekends Saturday and Sunday shifts on a rota. The role requires a degree of flexibility in relation to working hours.

This role is open to women only and Framework considers this a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

For more information please contact: Marie Jackson

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), 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.

97% 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.

CVs will not be accepted

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Victim support is looking for a Children and Young People Independent Sexual Violence Advisor based in West Yorkshire.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

Your primary role will be to provide a pro-active service primarily to children and young victims of sexual violence and adults as required within and outside the criminal justice system, throughout West Yorkshire. This involves risk assessment, helping clients access their rights, along with health and other services they require, monitoring and keeping victims informed of case progress and providing support through the criminal justice system.

You must have extensive experience of planning and delivering caseloads, with strong crisis management skills and an understanding of the needs of children and young victims that have experiencing sexual violence. You must have experience of risk assessment, support planning and risk management with children and young people and an understanding of CSE and how this affects the lives of children and families. An approved and accredited ISVA qualification is a distinct advantage or the willingness to complete the training is a requirement for this post.

You will be required to attend relevant meetings and will provide regular reports to your line manager and also undertake talks and presentations to local groups and agencies on the work of Victim Support, developing networks and partnerships and increasing the role of the service in the community. Good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the effects a court appearance can have on victims and witnesses of crime are also essential. You will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people from all areas of the community and be able to assist with the monitoring, evaluation and administration of written statistical reports on the project management for our external funders.

The post is subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period. The successful candidate will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and police vetting prior to commencing employment. As this position will require travel it is expected that you will have access to transport and a full driving licence.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

A clear focus on engagement and development of ISVA services for young people from hard to reach Minority communities across WY with a focus on Wakefield.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all genders and all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Creative Support is a national not-for-profit organisation which is looking to recruit warm and person centred individuals in your area to provide the highest standards to service users with support needs. With a strong history of over twenty years in helping individuals with a wide range of needs to live independent and fulfilling lives, we ensure that our clients enjoy opportunities for personal development and engaging within their local communities.

As part of this commitment we require dedicated, motivated and warm individuals to provide care to individuals with a range of learning disabilities within the Blackburn and wider East Lancashire area. You will work with the people we support to promote healthy living and independence.

Previous experience within a care role is an essential requirement for this relief based role, successful applicants must attend mandatory induction training courses to begin this role. Car drivers for this role are desirable.

About The Advocacy Project

We help the most marginalised and vulnerable people make effective choices about what happens in their lives. We support them to speak up and help improve important services we all need. We want to make sure people across all age and care groups – including learning disability and mental health – can:

 voice their concerns

 understand their rights

 make effective choices about what happens in their lives

We do this through advocacy services which support people individually, and user involvement projects that help organisations improve the services they offer.

About the role

The post-holder will deliver Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), RPR and Care Act Advocacy (CAA) across the London Borough of Ealing. Ealing council place many people outside the borough, so this role will require travel to surrounding areas and occasionally longer distances.

You will work as part of the Ealing advocacy team. You may also need to carry out your role in other London boroughs.

Key responsibilities

•  Provide advocacy under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Care Act 2014.
•  Act as a Relevant Persons Representative (RPR).
•  Meet case-working standards, monitoring system requirements and the goals for our service, making sure everyone needing advocacy is referred into the service in the right way.
•  Write accurate reports about your work.
•  Refer people to other types of statutory or non-statutory advocacy as appropriate.
•  Raise awareness of independent advocacy and referral pathways for eligible people and referring agencies.
•  Keep your knowledge of legislation and policy up-to-date, including the mental health act, mental capacity act, care act, and local / national policy.
•  Keep up-to-date with developments and good practice in independent advocacy, including different advocacy models.
•  Work with the team to implement the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Amendment 2019 and introduction of Liberty Protection Safeguards in October 2020.
•  Develop good working relationships with key staff within health and social care services.
•  Develop your advocacy practice including in statutory advocacy such as ICCA and IMHA.

General responsibilities

•  Participate in team meetings and training.
•  Participate in personal, team and organisational development.
•  Contribute to monitoring reports.
•  Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.
•  Work to our mission, vision, and values.
•  Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

Essential:

• IMCA IAQ qualification or at least 2 years extensive experience of working in non-instructed and instructed advocacy in another statutory advocacy provision.
•  Experience of working with older people and/or people with a learning disability and a thorough understanding of the issues that they face.
•  Understanding of the role and responsibilities of advocacy under the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act.
•  Sound knowledge of health and social care services, including current issues in policy, practice and legislation.
•  Experience of the principles and practice of advocacy and an understanding of different forms of advocacy.
•  Ability to listen and build trust, to encourage people to express their own views and to represent clients’ self-defined interests.
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.
•  Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.
•  Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.
•  Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project in line with our mission, vision and values.
•  Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable:

•  Knowledge and experience of delivering advocacy under the Care Act 2014 (ICCA).
•  Knowledge and experience of delivering advocacy under the Mental Capacity Act (IMCA).
•  Ability to speak a local community language.

Benefits of working for us:

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.

Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.

All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

How to apply

Send your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you think you’re the person we’re looking for and how your experience meets the person specification.

Upload your application via our website.

Remember to get it to us by the deadline listed on page 1.

Please note we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate applies.

Creative Support is a national not-for-profit organisation which is looking to recruit warm and person centred individuals in your area to provide the highest standards of care to service users with support needs. We have a strong history of helping individuals with a wide range of needs to live independent and fulfilling lives, ensuring that our service users enjoy opportunities for personal development and engaging within their local communities.

We need energetic individuals to join our busy team to support 3 individuals with a learning disability and autism or epilepsy within their own flats in the Walkden area. Support is provided on a 1:1 basis when in the individual’s home or 2:1 basis when participating on community based activities.

You will need to work flexibly across a 24 hour rota and work with the upmost positive regard for the individuals we support. It is essential you have experience working in a social care environment and an understanding of positive behaviour support is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Are you passionate about supporting our clients on their journey to recovery?

We are looking for Recovery Worker to join our Westminster Mental Health project, supporting clients who have been homeless and who have complex trauma histories and ongoing mental health support needs.

About the role

The role of the Recovery Worker is to manage a case load of clients supporting them towards recovery and move on, ensuring that each client is provided with person centred support and empowered to make changes in their lives to enable them to thrive in their community, including linking them in with all necessary external agencies.

The role would involve supporting all 72 clients across a range of services including 24 hour complex needs projects and step down semi-independent schemes and across 6 buildings. Therefore the role does require travel by foot between projects.

The recovery worker will also be responsible for administering personal budgets to assist clients to achieve their goals and aspirations.

For a comprehensive list off all tasks and responsibilities of the role please refer to the attached Job description and person specification on our website.

Please note, due to the needs of our services, as a Recovery Worker you are required to work a shift rota, so flexibility is required. This will include some late shifts ending at 10:30pm and some weekends and bank holidays. You will not be required to work nights.

Who we’re looking for

We are welcoming applications from people who have lived experience of their own mental health difficulties and who is in a place in their recovery where they can use their own experiences to form congruent, empathic, non-judgemental relationships with clients.

To succeed in this highly rewarding role you will:

• Have an understanding and experience of one of the following mental health models: Person Centered Approach, Hearing Voices, Open Dialogue, or Recovery and Psychologically Informed Environments.
• Have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people or personal experience of homelessness yourself
• Have experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change
• Have a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears and professional boundary issues
• Be committed to our Recovery Ethos

If you believe that you have what we are looking for, and have an interest in working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless, and you are ready to apply now please click the apply button.

What we offer

• 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.

• 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.

• Pay and Other Benefits

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 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 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 Wednesday 22 July 2020

Interview and assessments on: Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 August 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.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to work within PBHA’s housing management team and provide a quality service to vulnerable tenants with additional tenancy sustainment needs, helping them to participate in their community.

Job Profile

Job Title:  Recovery Worker (High Support)

Reporting to:  Recovery Coordinator (High Support)

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

1. Introduction

Peter Bedford Housing Association (PBHA) is an organisation which has been successfully including people in society since 1969. Originally set up to provide work for ex-offenders on self-help, mutual support basis, we are now a Registered Social Landlord providing a combination of services. We work alongside people who have faced  long  term  exclusion  from  society  through  homelessness,  enduring  mental health problems, learning difficulties or multiple needs. We are committed to mutual support, participation and personal development for both staff and service users.

2. Putting the role in context

Working  as part of a small team on a 24/7 rota basis, the recovery worker (high support) works with people recovering from mental health crisis. Supporting people to sustain their tenancies and better manage their mental health, you’ll be developing helpful relationships that promote move on.

3.  Aims of the Post

To   deliver   high   quality and   effective   support   services,   which   promote   the independence, wellbeing and inclusion of service users, in accordance with PBHA policies and procedures and the principles of recovery focused practice.

4.  Specific Responsibilities

Carry  out  needs  and  risk  assessments,  complete  support  plans,  provide support, and carry out reviews, in accordance with policies and procedures and the requirements of stakeholders and funders.

Manage  a  caseload  of service  users  and  give all necessary assistance to those individuals to enable them to participate in community life.

 Develop domestic management and finance management skills with service

users in order to allow increased and improved access to support from this and other services.

Develop  with  service  users  an appropriate  personal support plan and  risk assessment which takes account of their full range of needs.

To support service users to sustain their tenancy and develop skills to enable them to move to more independent accommodation

Administer Health and safety systems within the home to enable service users to  access  support and  provide  practical and emotional support through the

use of the recovery journey tools and systems provided as part of the scheme.

To provide support with activities such as accessing local community services, work and educational opportunities

Assist   service   users   in   formulating   and   pursuing   positive   personal development   programmes,   including   community   involvement, with  clear, agreed objectives that are regularly reviewed.

Through group work and one to one sessions, support service users in the development of emotional management skills, personal and life skills with the aim   of attaining   greater   independence   and   self-esteem, providing   the emotional support necessary to do so.

 Maintain clear, accurate individual records, which are accessible to Service

Users within the agreed policy

Participate in the weekly rota system and provide on call duti es to the service users overnight and at weekends if required.

5.  Others

Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard, and in accordance with policies  and procedures.

 The ability to work shifts

 The ability to participate in an on call rota.

 To cover at other services within the mental health team  if needs be.

To carry out any other duties, within an appropriate level of responsibilities as required.

 To promote, at all levels, the service vision, values and strategic objectives.

The disclosure and use of confidential client information needs to be both lawful and ethical.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be reviewed to ensure that the arrangements meet the needs of the service.

6.  General Responsibilities

 Provide cover for other staff where necessary

 To work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team and with other teams

 To be involved in the selection and training of new workers and volunteers

 To participate in staff training and development activities, staff supervision,

 Appraisals and all relevant meetings

To ensure the observation of all of PBHA's policies and practices, including those relating to equal opportunity, confidentiality, health and safety, financial

control,  standing  orders,  recruitment,  supervision,  appraisals,  sickness  and

discipline.

 Plan and organise own work with a minimum of day to day supervision

Undertake other duties as allocated by the line manager plan and organise own work with a minimum of day to day supervision

7.  General information

Please Note:

Post holder must recognise the needs of the organisation to change role as is necessary for development.

   PBHA working areas are non-smoking except for specific designated areas.

   The role requirements outlines the competencies for this post.

9.  Access Information

Turle Road has four storeys. Access beyond the ground floor is via stairs.

10. Accountability

This post is accountable to the Recovery Coordinator (high support)

11. Main Conditions of Service

This is a full time position. The post is for 37.5 hours per week plus sleep-in’s and on

call. A flexi time scheme is in operation and job share will be considered.

Annual leave entitlement is 26 working days plus normal public holidays (pro rata for part time posts).

Salaries and expenses are guided, but not bound, by the Local Authority NJC scales and are revised each year. The salary range is £24,054- £25,833 (SCP8-12) plus £29.70 per sleep in.

Post holders will be eligible for membership of the organisation's contributory pension scheme.

In common with all posts at PBHA, confirmation of appointment is subject to a probationary period (usually 6 months).

PBHA is an equal opportunities employer.

Role Requirements

The minimum experience required for the post is:

Assessed by*

Experience:

A Experience of providing support to people with mental ill health or dual diagnosis either in a volunteering or professional role on a one to one or group basis

Knowledge and understanding:

I  An understanding of customer service in a service delivery setting

A/I  Understanding of the range of experiences that may come with having a mental health diagnosis

A/I  Thorough and up to date knowledge of health and safety issues relating to mental health

A/I  Thorough and up to date knowledge of welfare benefits for people with disabilities

A/I  Thorough and up to date knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children local policies, protocols and good practice

A/I  Understanding of housing support needs of the designated client group and benefits of a flexible, outcome focussed and personalised support service

A/I  Knowledge of related services provided by the statutory and voluntary sector

A/I  Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues

A/I  Understanding of the concept of housing related support and supporting people to help themselves

A/I  Understanding of the need to collect data and the benefits for the service

A/I  Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion as they relate to mental health

Skills:

A/I  Ability to communicate effectively with customers, staff and stakeholders in plain, easy to understand English, both in writing and verbally

I  Demonstrable customer care skills

I Ability to work flexibly to meet customer needs and service requirements, including working evenings and weekends where the service requires it

A/I  Demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity and a genuine desire help people with disabilities and/or support needs connect with their community

A/I  Ability to work as part of a team and build and maintain effective a nd supportive relationships with peers and partners

A/I  Excellent time management skills and demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and achieve goals

A/I  Comprehensive IT skills to include use of Microsoft Office and ability to maintain electronic records, with attention to detail

The successful candidate will need to be committed to:

 Peter Bedford Housing Association’s Diversity and Equal Opportunities

policies

 Co-operative team working

The successful candidate will need:

Flexibility to accommodate work responsibilities that occasionally extend beyond normal working hours at short notice.

Assessed by*

A  Assessed through CV and Supporting Statement

I  Assessed through Interview

T  Assessed through Written test

33.25 hours per week – Mon – Sun (Shifts)
The Waterloo Project
Permanent

Closing Date:  Midnight 21/07/2020
Interview Date: W/C – 28/07/2020

We are looking for a Night Support Worker with some experience of working with homeless people to join the team at the Waterloo Project, one of our hostel’s in Lambeth.

At Thames Reach we are committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery to vulnerable people.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is able to work during the night to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.
The focus of your work will be to manage the health and safety of the building and wellbeing of the clients during the night. Alongside this you will support and encourage clients to become more independent, maximise income, reduce arrears and increase move on and throughput in the hostel.

You’ll be:
– motivated and organised
– excellent at communicating and problem solving
– confident in your ability to support clients
– competent at using a computer and a range of software packages
– committed to developing your knowledge and skills

You’ll be:
– motivated and organised
– excellent at communicating and problem solving
– confident in your ability to support clients
– competent at using a computer and a range of software packages
– committed to developing your knowledge and skills

As well as a great working environment we also offer:

– 6.5% employer & 1.5% employee contributory pension

– Development opportunities

– 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

– Reimbursement of the cost of annual eye test

– Season ticket/cycle loan

– Flexible Working

– EAP services

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

We are looking for a Combined IDVA for 30 hours a week based at our Exeter office and expected to cover Exeter, East and Mid Devon. You will be part of an experienced team providing high quality advice, guidance and support to victims of domestic violence and/or abuse enabling them to live safely.

You will be expected to provide a timely pro-active service to male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse, who have been assessed as being at high and medium risk of domestic abuse; working within a multi-agency setting to ensure risk is reduced.

You should have proven experience and qualifications in support work with knowledge of domestic abuse issues and also have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Previous applicants need not apply.

TENURE:Fixed term until March 31st 2021 (this could be extended)

CLOSING DATE:12 noon Wednesday 15th July 2020

INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 24th July 2020

Vetting - You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. You will also undergo a police check.

Full job description and application forms are available on our website.

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Splitz Support Service also offer regular external clinical supervision for all staff.