Social Worker

As a Social Worker, you will assess the needs of children, young people and their families/carers. Co-ordinate services that enable the best outcomes for children, young people and their families/carers. You will also ensure the appropriate use of resources as well as assisting in the overall provision of social work services by being responsible for a full and complex caseload.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

- As an experienced social worker, you are expected to manage a complex caseload.
- Promote anti-oppressive practice and challenge discrimination and racism in all areas of social work.
- Undertake a range of assessments with children, young people and their families/carers.
- Empower children, young people and their families/carers by listening to their views.
- Direct the work of the non-social work qualified staff who are carrying out tasks for service users on your caseload.
- Plan the services required to meet the needs of children, young people and their families/carers and ensure action is taken to implement plans.
- Advocate for children.
- Make best use of available resources when responding to the needs of children, young people and their families/carers.
- Provide written reports in a variety of different formats as required by receiver of the court.
- Carry out tasks to fulfil the statutory requirements of children & young people receiving services.
- Attend a range of meetings regarding children or young people to: Update and exchange information, make decisions & review progress.
- Present written and verbal evidence in court.
- Maintain records in accordance with the Trust’s guidelines.
- Communicate within the Division and across other disciplines and agencies to enable best outcomes for children and families/carers.

Social Worker Requirements:

- Social Work qualified and registered with Social Work England
- Must have completed the ASYE programme.
- At least 2 years post qualifying experience of working as a Social Worker in a Children & Families setting.
- Experience of court work.
- Experience of being a lead officer for Section 47 work.
- Sound knowledge of legislation, guidance etc, within chosen service area.
- A sound knowledge of child development.
- A sound understanding of the key elements of the Children Act 1989 and specific elements of that Act or other legislation in relation to the specific area of specialism.
- An ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and take the necessary safeguarding action.

About our client:

They are committed to delivering positive changes to the children and families of Sandwell. As they move forward on their continual journey of improvement, there couldn’t be a better time to join them. They are looking to enhance their Care Management, Safeguarding & Assessment and Children in Care Services with compassionate, dedicated, caring and experienced Social Workers, with at least 2 years post qualifying experience, who are committed to delivering positive changes to the children and families of Sandwell.

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands

Salary: £30,451 to £40,876 per annum plus the possibility of up to £6,500 relocation allowance

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 per week as necessary. Some unsocial hours may be required.

Ref: 96816

All posts at the WEA will support the vision for "A better world - equal, democratic and just; through adult education the WEA challenges and inspires individuals, communities and society.”

To plan, prepare and teach online (initially) courses for adults within the WEA programme of work, as agreed with the appropriate Education Coordinator. To carry out the administrative tasks required in each programme area. To provide appropriate student feedback and support and educational advice and information where necessary, and to create an appropriate and welcoming atmosphere for students.

You will initially be required to deliver level 1 Introduction to Early Years Settings. There are likely to be other courses in the future.

As a Sessional Tutor you are required to carry out the following duties in the context of the WEA’s policies and practices, particularly Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and Data Protection, and those of any host organisations, including informing students of their obligations:

1. Plan, deliver (online using Zoom) and report on your course, using methods and materials appropriate to the student group and course content. A scheme of work, course outline and lesson plans should be used for this and made available to the Education Coordinator, class visitor or inspector when required;
2. Prepare/adapt appropriate teaching materials on Canvas (the WEA’s virtual learning environment)  (N.B Preparation time is implicit in calculations of tutor remuneration) - Training on our virtual learning platform will be provided;
3. Identify/assess the needs of students and if necessary adapt course content and delivery style to meet these needs. Where a course is inappropriate for a student direct them to another course or provider. Deal appropriately with individual student support needs, using the appropriate forms and recording the required evidence as per the guidelines provided. Advice or assistance can be provided by the Education Coordinator, Education Support Assistant or the Tutor Support Team in the relevant Support Centre;
4. Comply with the WEA policy on Equality and Diversity so that all students are treated with respect and dignity in an environment in which a diversity of backgrounds and experience is valued. Deal with any harassment or discrimination issues that arise;
5. Discuss Learning Outcomes or Moderation Requirements with students as the course proceeds;
6. Enable your students to participate in the WEA by affording time for distribution of any relevant notices or information, and ensuring they know about the organisation and how they can become a voluntary member;
7. Liaise with Branch/Centre Head/Caretaker to be aware of venue, resources and administration, including procedures in case of fire and other health and safety issues;
8. Evaluate the effectiveness of learning. Assess students’ work. Keep records of students’ progress and ensure students are given feedback on their progress;
9. Offer advice on further learning and progression opportunities to students as required;
10. Ensure that all required paperwork, including enrolment forms, learning outcomes forms, Tell Us About It! forms, awarding body paperwork and other registration forms and course registers, including the Tutor’s Report and Claim Forms are returned to the relevant Support Centre, within two weeks of the end of the course (It is vital for funding purposes that these documents are received promptly) - The tutor will collate this information on Canvas.
11. Undertake continuing professional development required to maintain your professional status. Attend relevant induction and training meetings as required by the WEA. It is essential that you attend at least one briefing event per year;
12. Where appropriate, attend moderation meetings;
13. Maintain contact with your Education Coordinator, and inform her/him immediately of any changes, cancellations, or other significant problems. In an emergency, please contact the Tutor Support Team in the relevant Support Centre. Maintain contact and liaise with Branch or Partner organisation, where appropriate;
14. Represent the WEA throughout the course;
15. Any other duty, which, from time to time, may reasonably be required to meet the needs of the WEA and the funders and is within the remit of this post.

The successful candidate must have occupational knowledge of childcare, a level 5 Childcare qualification and level 5 Teaching qualification.

The successful candidate must be IT literate and will have some experience of teaching online. Training will be given in teaching using Zoom and Canvas which are the platforms used by the WEA.

We are recruiting a full time (35 hrs per week) Key Worker to lead on a new and exciting project working with people who’ve experienced homelessness and have been involved with the criminal justice system. The projects aim is to develop best practice, improve the local response and involve people with lived experience to create a service user led forum. The post holder will work with a small caseload of service users providing support to help them identify their strengths, goals, and aspirations.

Job reference: 000941

Job posted date: 23/02/2021

Department: Witness Service - National

Interview date: 15th March 2021

Locations: Birmingham Magistrates Court & Birmingham Nightingale Court sites 

Do you have experience of working as or alongside volunteers?

Are you looking to develop your management skills or for a new challenge?

We are looking for someone who is a great motivator who thrives on leading teams to deliver positive outcomes.

The Role

As the Deputy Team Leader (Court Services), working alongside Team Leaders you will be responsible for the delivery of the Witness Service within your court/s. 

You will share responsibility for the effective coordination and development of volunteers who support witnesses in their journey through the criminal justice system.

You will  be responsible for general service administrative tasks within the courts, as well as inputting service data.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can adapt to and manage change. Someone who has administrative skills and is computer literate to a high standard.

We welcome applications from diverse candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills.

This post is subject to enhanced vetting and barring check.
You will love working with us because:

• We value diversity and equity
• You will be a part of a fantastic team who works collaboratively and inclusively, using cutting edge IT solutions to help us work better together
• You will be making a positive difference in people’s lives
• Your health and wellbeing is important to us, we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling sessions, both online and on the phone support.
• Your future financial health is helped by a generous pension scheme
• You can further your career with training and development tailored to you
• You will have access to an online employee support networks and forums
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 26 days plus bank holidays with an additional 4 days off at the end of the year
• Opportunity to buy additional annual leave
• Generous maternity pay and shared parental leave
• 3 days paid volunteering each year
• Discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Inhouse mentoring scheme

About us: 

The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides a vital service offering free and independent support for witnesses in every criminal court across England and Wales.

The Witness Service has over 260 staff and 3000 volunteers and offers free, independent, impartial and confidential support and information to 15,000 witnesses each month to give evidence in every criminal court in England and Wales.

Last year, Citizens Advice helped 2.6 million people face-to-face, by phone, email and webchat, and we received 25 million visits to our digital advice content. We solve 7 in 10 clients' problems, and 4 in 5 tell us that advice improved their lives.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates. 

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

We look for people to help us improve and transform our organisation. We can offer you the opportunity to make a genuine impact and create lasting change within an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of millions of people every year.

Team Leader (Employment Advisor Teams) WHP JETS

£26,250 - £31,250 per annum

37.5 hours per week, permanent

Ref: 21934

Location: Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

Working across – Central England CPA 1 geographical areas include: Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and looking for Team Leaders to work on our DWP Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WHP JETS) Programme.

The WHP JETS Team Leader role is integral to the success of our employment programmes, to ensure our staff integrate in multi-disciplinary teams and work together to provide regular, high quality support to participants. The role requires an engaging, empathetic and motivating individual, with the ability to support staff to achieve day-to-day performance. The Team Leaders will develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and ensure the effective management of staff caseloads in a fast pace environment.

This role is perfect for individuals with proven leadership skills and experience of leading and supporting customer focused teams. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, a solution-focussed approach, target driven and be highly organised.

Reporting to the Regional Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for managing and assisting the Regional Delivery Manager in the day to day management and support of the teams.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Central England regions of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

For further information and to apply online, please visit our website via the button below quoting the reference number 21934.

Closing date: 8 March 2021.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Context of role

Citizens Advice Birmingham is partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support to deliver Welfare Benefit Advice across Birmingham and Solihull.

We are looking for enthusiastic caseworkers who will join an existing team to ensure delivery of service specifications, targets and quality standards for the Macmillan Service.

"Under normal circumstances your place of work will be our City Centre Birmingham Office with attendance at outreach locations in the Birmingham and Solihull areas. At present your duties will be undertaken mainly via home working due to government advice."

Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays pro rata per annum from 1st January to 31st December. This rises to 30 days pro rata over the next 5 years

Role purpose

The Welfare Benefit caseworkers will provide a high quality advice service for people affected by cancer.

The post holders will provide this service in hospital settings across Birmingham and Solihull. Delivery will be integrated with cancer care teams to provide seamless referral pathways that complement the assessment and care planning process of patients. 

You will undertake casework, assisting clients to access their entitlement to welfare benefits and other sources of financial help, up to and including tribunal representation. The post holder will also attend events to promote the service and provide support and training to volunteers and health care professionals.

For a job pack visit our website via the apply button. 

CV’s not accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 8th March 2021 at midday

Assessment Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

Join our dynamic team and you will be at the heart of delivering first class support to rare disease patients as part of an innovative third-sector Charity/NHS partnership.  Working from home and within NHS specialised multi-disciplinary clinics held in London and Birmingham, the successful candidate will assist our Patient Liaison Officer within our patient support team to provide information, support and advocacy services to those living with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome.  This exciting role offers excellent learning and development opportunities for anyone looking to work within health and social care.

This is a permanent, part-time position commencing at 20hrs per week.

The successful candidate will live within commuting distance of London and Birmingham

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to join the service in Sandwell. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to join the team in leading and delivering a Stroke Recovery Service across the region.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home based, Sandwell with extensive travel across the area

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £23,100 per annum

Contract: Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 30 June 2021.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 12 March 2021

Interview Date: 26 March 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will work with the local Health and Social Care services to receive referrals and support stroke survivors and their carers. You’ll provide personalised information, advice and support with regular reviews throughout.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working with the local Health and Social services to receive referrals to support stroke survivors and their careers
• Providing personalised information, advice and support
• Completing Needs Assessments with stroke survivors and supporting them to develop a stroke recovery plan
• Providing regular reviews to support people in establishing and achieving their own personal goals

About You

As Support Coordinator you will:

• Have a background in a caring and/or charity profession supporting people with disabilities.
• Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
• Have experience being solely responsible for the delivery of a project or service.
• Have the ability to use basic Microsoft system.

This role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield.

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

You will be asked to submit your CV and a Covering Letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice.

You can be based from any of our UK Trust offices, not just the locations advertised.

The Prince’s Trust is seeking a talented and enthusiastic person to be our Safeguarding Training Manager. Passionate and knowledgeable about safeguarding children and young people with a proven track record in designing and developing engaging and insightful safeguarding training, you will be working with a range of stakeholders at the Trust to ensure everyone who works, volunteers or delivers our programmes knows how we safeguard and protect every child and young person we engage with.  

Sitting within the National Safeguarding Team and working closely with our colleagues in our Learning Team to deliver consistent, high-quality safeguarding training at scale, you will benefit from a range of benefits outlined below. 

We anticipate the role will need to provide support to colleagues based in delivery centres across the UK, so being able to commit to UK wide travel (when restrictions ease) and potential weekend work, is a must.

For more information, please go to the job description. To apply, click on apply now and you will be directed to our website.

We are expecting a high level of interest in this role, so would encourage you to include all of your relevant experience, alongside your motivation to help young people and interest in the Trust, in your supporting statement.

 

Why we need Safeguarding Training Managers:

Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training. 

The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.

We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days of annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives is the right thing to do.

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT NOW (Network of Women), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 686 

At Ronald McDonald House Charities UK we build and run Houses that provide a ‘home away from home’ for families who have a sick child in hospital. To do this, we recognise the importance of having strong support in our House teams.

We are excited to be able to offer a position to the right candidate at our Ronald McDonald House situated next to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. We are looking for a Deputy House Manager who is self-motivated, enjoys working as part of a team and will share our vision of wanting to keep families close to their sick child.  You will have a proven track record of line management as you will be responsible for the management and development of the Front of House Team in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our families to stay in during difficult times.

You will be a proactive and positive individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with the welfare and wellbeing of the families and staff at the forefront of all your work. The role is diverse and duties include management of the day-to-day tasks associated with communal living, ensuring the premises are well-maintained, supervising employees, volunteers and other visitors. Managing office tasks and all administrative matters including computerised and manual systems and keeping up-to-date with matters of governance and compliance. 

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience of supporting families and managing a team who wants a job, which is creative, rewarding and makes a difference.

The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, remuneration and how to apply. Closing date for applications is midnight on the 28th February 2021.

Victim Support is looking for two Domestic Abuse Programme Team Leaders. These roles are full time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

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.

VS is looking to recruit an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting two Team Leaders with excellent staff coaching and performance management skills, to nurture a Group Facilitators to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse.

As Team Leader you will manage a team of Group Facilitators who are responsible for delivering group work to victims of domestic abuse. You will be responsible for supporting and guiding the team to achieve the required key performance Indicators, working closely with the Operations manager providing appropriate information and support. Completing regular 1-1 performance reviews and annual appraisals. You will also facilitate or co-facilitate some of the group work sessions.

Ideally you will have experience of successfully managing culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams, including working with teams remotely utilising platforms like Zoom.

You will be highly organised, have strong IT and administration skills and be able to prioritise work effectively and manage competing deadlines.

You will have direct experience of facilitating group work and have an excellent understanding of the domestic abuse and services available to victims of domestic abuse. You will have experience of adapting services to meet the needs of diverse individuals and communities.

You will have experience of record keeping and data collection and you will be able to support your Group Facilitators to record, monitor and report on programme information systematically. You will understand the importance of confidentiality and safe working practices in accordance with safeguarding legislation and requirements under the Data Protection Act.

Victim Support reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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 as (A). 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.

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 communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

BBO Progress Coach
37 hours per week
Salary £21,743. per annum  
Location: Bedworth (with travel around Coventry and Warwickshire)

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has proven work experience with a range of unemployed young people and adults in a targeted environment.

This role involves working in a target driven environment so it is essential you can manage your time and prioritise your workload effectively in order to meet given targets.

As part of this role you will:

• Seek out employment opportunities at new and existing sites of employment;
• Identify and deal with complex customer barriers to employment;
• Identify training and ‘route ways’ to employment;
• Support and manage a caseload of customers;
• Engage customers in activities and help them progress into sustainable employment;
• Establish and maintain relationships with individuals referred, undertaking interviews, compiling CV’s, support with applications forms etc;
• Deliver relevant accredited and non-accredited training as required;
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with partner organisations, employers and funding bodies;
• Maintain accurate and up to date records;
• Report regularly to your line manager on your performance.

You must have proven experience of developing productive relationships with partners and external agencies and are able to provide high quality employability focused assessment.

This role will require regular travel across the region so you must have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Closing date: 26th February 2021

An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and application. 

At Groundwork West Midlands we pride ourselves in being a family friendly organisation and offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, a health cash plan scheme, a generous workplace pension and free refreshments. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce.

This post is funded through the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund Charity No. 1128858.

No agencies please. 

Independent Advocacy is an organisation whose vision is to “Empower People to Live Fulfilling Lives”.

We are looking for an individual who shares our passion to give vulnerable people a voice in expressing the outcomes they wish to achieve in their daily life. 

We now have the following exciting opportunity:

ADVOCATE (Permanent contract)

Starting Salary:

Unqualified - Tier 6 - Scale SCP 12, Salary £21,589 (FTE) (prorated to hours contracted), rising to £23,836 upon qualification.

Qualified - Tier 5 - Scale SCP 17, Salary £23,836 (FTE) (prorated to hours contracted).

37 Hours per week

Location: Working from home with travel throughout Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire*

Are you passionate about upholding the rights of others? Are you committed to ensuring that their voices, wishes and feelings are the ones professionals hear and respond to?

As an advocate, you will carry your own caseload and undertake a variety of work across different areas of advocacy. You will be part of an experienced team of advocates and contribute to the development of our services. 

You will either have an accredited qualification in advocacy i.e. The Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma or Certificate in Advocacy or relevant experience looking to become a qualified advocate.

You will need to demonstrate:

• for Tier 5 (qualified) a minimum of 2 years experience plus qualification, IMHA modules essential, Care Act desirable) 

• for Tier 6 (unqualified) at least 2 years formal or informal experience of working with disabled people.

• For both tiers you must have: 

• Experience of working within safeguarding and risk management frameworks

• Experience of working with people who are experiencing emotional distress

• Strong IT skills

• NHS complaints casework experience is desirable

Interested?

To obtain an application form, including full role descriptions and person specifications, please download an application pack from our website. 

Please note:

CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st March 2021

Shortlisting will take place on 9th March 2021

Interviews will be held via video conference on Monday 15th March 2021

These roles are subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality of opportunity as an employer. 

*Due to covid 19 most of our meetings are being delivered remotely currently, for example via video conferencing.

Independent Advocacy is the trading name of Warwickshire Independent Advocacy Alliance
Registered Charity No. 1082961, Company Limited by Guarantee No. 3942462.

About Us

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK - we’re proud to award money raised by players of The National Lottery  to communities across the UK.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that when people are in the lead, communities thrive. National Lottery funding is open to everyone and we’re privileged to be able to work with the smallest of grassroots groups right up to large UK-wide charities and community groups. 

We support a wide range of projects with grants ranging from as little as £500 to multi-million-pound programmes.

Last year alone we gave out over half a billion pounds (£588.2 million) of National Lottery funding to over 14,000 community projects across the UK, enabling even more people and communities to bring their ideas and ambitions to life. Over eight in ten (83%) of our grants were for less than £10k, going to grassroots groups and charities.

We are here to support people and communities through bad times as well as good – and that has never been so important as this year. Thanks to National Lottery players, we’ve been able to respond quickly and positively to communities working hard to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Their efforts have been humbling and inspiring and we’re delighted to have been able to help by distributing over £400 million pounds in National Lottery funding alone across the UK since the first lockdown began in March 2020.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in our People Team, helping shape our recruitment strategy. You will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating all the Fund’s recruitment activity, developing our approach and promoting best practice.

An experienced recruiter with expertise in developing recruitment practice, you will advance existing recruitment policies and procedures so that they are aligned to best practice and reflect our varied recruitment requirements. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and development of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), utilising this to ensure smooth processes for both hiring managers and applicants.

With your first-class customer service skills, you will be the first point of contact for recruitment and onboarding queries. Working with hiring managers you will develop selection processes best suited to their recruitment campaigns.

You will utilise your knowledge of candidate attraction to work with our brand team to develop our employer brand. You will actively identify and source talent for a variety of roles through relevant networks and social media channels. You will build and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies.

You will work with our People Business Partners to understand future resource requirements that arise from business planning and restructuring processes. You will coach and develop line managers and, working with our L&D team, develop training modules around key recruitment skills for managers.

Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 37 Hours per week, flexible working considered

Interview Date: w/c 8 March 2021

Location: Multiple

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable experience of working as a recruiter either internally or with an agency
• Excellent communications skills, being able to adapt your style for a range of stakeholders
• First class organisational skills, with experience of managing multiple recruitment campaigns at once

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to work independently and leverage relationships to deliver best results for the Fund
• Skilled in using LinkedIn and other external networks to attract and source talent
• An understanding of our values

For You

We seek to develop our staff and offer a wide range of personal development opportunities.

We offer a wide range of generous benefits including:

• Generous annual leave and company pension scheme
• Flexible working to support staff with their work/life balance, taking into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Season ticket and cycle to work loans
• Paid volunteering leave

How to Apply

Visit The National Community Fund website for further details about the vacancy and our application process.

Equal Opportunities

Equality, diversity and inclusion in our grant-making, and amongst our people, are all vital to our success in supporting people and communities to thrive.  We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with.  We are committed to being an inclusive and great place to work, and recognise our people come from diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and positively welcome applications from disabled people.