We have rewarding opportunities available for Mental Health Crisis Workers to join our teams based in Central and North Bristol. You will join us on full time, permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week on a rota system and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £20,881 - £22,825 per annum plus £1,500 uplift for working nights and benefits.

Established in 1983, BRISTOL MISSING LINK (incorporating Next Link and Safe Link) is a leading provider of women’s support services in Bristol.

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

- Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)

- 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day

- Excellent development and training opportunities

- Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)

- Mindful Employer Plus Scheme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Long Service Awards

- Wellness Awards

About the role:

As our Mental Health Crisis Worker, you will be part of the Crisis Service and involves working with and alongside organisations within the Bristol Mental Health Partnership. This is a hub and spoke service with a 24 hour hub (providing a full crisis service across the city). You will therefore be required to work on a rota system including regular evenings, nights and weekend working.

The role is focussed on providing a range of interventions to assist with daily health, social care and wellbeing needs to reduce the crisis, build resilience and improve wellbeing. You will be employed by Missing Link and seconded into our Bristol Mental Health Partnership and therefore will be operationally managed by AWP.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Mental Health Crisis Worker:

- Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user

- Work closely with carers, families and children and other services directly involved with service users, carers if appropriate

- Carry out role adhering to Mental Health Bristol Partnership’s policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities based approach

- Co-produce, update, implement and review a crisis plan, relapse prevention and other self-management tools

- Implement the recovery plan and inform any review, working jointly with the Assessment and Recovery Team Recovery Navigator/Care Co-ordinator, in partnership with service users in line with best practice

- Coordinate support, refer and liaise effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service user’s support in order to deliver the crisis support package

- Enable delivery of the crisis and recovery plans and to enable service users to make informed decisions about their mental wellbeing, maximising their independence and providing advocacy role where appropriate

- Provide specialist support to women using the service and advice and guidance to other team members regarding women’s mental health issues

- Promote and facilitate service user involvement and inclusion within Mental Health Bristol and the community in line with Mental Health Bristol Partnership objectives

- Manage, caseload, documentation and time effectively, ensuring up to date, clear and accurate record keeping in line with MHB policies, making best use of supervision, training and staff development

- Collaborate with other team members to maximise service performance, meet targets and Service Level Agreements and promote effective communication and teamwork

- Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery. Use lived experience (if appropriate) to positively support the individual’s recovery

This is not an exhaustive list of your duties and outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.

What we are looking for in our ideal Mental Health Crisis Worker:

- A minimum of two years’ significant experience working with people with mental health

needs, or people with complex and multiple needs (for example, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency, long term conditions, domestic abuse and sexual violence)

- Experience of support planning and managing risk assessments

- The ability to maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery

- Manage caseload, documentation and time effectively, ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with policies and procedures

- A current, full driving licence and access to an appropriate vehicle

Closing date: Monday 27th January 2020

Interview date: Monday 3rd February 2020

If you are motivated, resourceful and passionate about empowering female victims of domestic abuse, please apply now to join us as our Mental Health Crisis Worker and contribute to the valuable work Missing Link and its wider services, delivering hope and support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

Please monitor your emails following your application.

Missing Link is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Missing Link is committed to Equal Opportunities. *Due to the specific requirements of this role, this post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010), Part 1, Schedule 9 (Genuine Occupational Requirement.)

We are working with an international membership body, who also act as a qualifying body, a centre of knowledge and a provider of resources.

They are looking for a Membership Development Officer based in Bristol/South West Wales, who will work closely with the Membership Manager, and members in the region to deliver membership support and benefits of the organisations membership.

You will deliver a strategy of membership development, which will include training to individuals and companies in the region.

As Membership Development Officer you will;

• Initiate activities to promote and grow membership.
• Seek and gain buy in for and implementing initiatives to help members and non members with their development plans.
• Provide advice and guidance to members and non members.
• Work closely with the Regional Manager, other Membership Development Officers to ensure consistency.They are looking for someone who;

• Transferable experience in customer service or learning and development.
• Experience in dealing with a wide variety of people, with the ability to engage with education professionals.
• Experience of working with another membership body, or professional body is desirable.

Society Governance Manager

This role is responsible for managing the effective governance of the Society, ensuring accountability and transparency.

Main duties include:

overseeing Committee structure,
ensuring remits and job descriptions are in place and fit for purpose
organising the AGM 
managing administration of the Society’s Prizes and Awards portfolio 
ensuring the Society demonstrates best practice in diversity and inclusion 
working across membership and marketing and communications teams to maximise member engagement.

For further information about the role and a full job description, please visit our website.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to Marlene Deuchars via the application button.

My client is a successful and forward thinking charity who is looking to recruit a Management Accountant on a permanent basis

This charity has bold and ambitious plans to grow for the future and this is an ideal role to be part of the journey

As a management accountant you will be the driving force in the delivery and development of a comprehensive and responsive Finance function and business partner service to the organisation

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial and management accounts for the Charity
• Assist with statutory reporting to include yearend external audit and filing
• Involvement in annual budgets and quarterly forecasting and hold monthly meetings with line managers to discuss budgetary position exploring potential problems and agree action plans where required.
• Drive improvements in systems and processes and support all areas of the organisation in planning projects, developing costing models and clearly identifying the return on investment of projects and service delivery.
• Be part of a responsive and effective functioning finance team providing comprehensive business partnering support to all in the organisation to deliver against their financial goals
• Continuously raise understanding and awareness across all in the organisation of the impact of activities
• From time to time, to lead on specific Management projects as assigned by the Director of Finance

For more information please get in touch

Our AmplifyChange Grants Managers take responsibility for the grant management process, providing performance and risk oversight for a portfolio of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) advocacy grants, providing technical expertise for grantees, and providing oversight of the grant making process and implementation, including on-going learning, monitoring and evaluation of grantees. Job holders will work closely with the team of Grants Officers to ensure grants move efficiently through the grant management cycle, alongside the broader AmplifyChange team.

As well as being experienced in grant portfolio management, job holders will be expected to have demonstrable technical specialism and significant experience within the field of SRHR.  They will have the ability to build constructive relationships with grantees and have experience of working with civil society groups in sub-Saharan Africa and/or South Asia.

Principal accountabilities

1. Manage a portfolio of grants from grant set-up through to grant closure, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and carrying out regular performance reviews
2. Provide technical support and coaching to groups to help them prepare quality applications that address key requirements of the fund
3. Provide support for managing new grant calls, and screen grant applications and concept notes against pre-defined criteria to recommend whether a grant application should, or should not, be reviewed by the Technical Review Panel (TRP).
4. Provide technical assistance and capacity building to grantees in the development of their grant agreements, monitoring framework, work plan and budget ready for grants officers to draft and issue
5. Maintain oversight of financial and contractual compliance of a portfolio of grants, including working closely with the Fiduciary Risk Team (FRT) to monitor and evaluate financial performance, compliance and risk
6. Maintain technical oversight of the grants portfolio, coordinating inputs from Strategic Advisors and other consultants who may provide technical assistance to ensure that grants are being managed with adequate technical support to enable successful implementation and build capacity
7. Identify and contribute to lessons learning and knowledge sharing among grantees and support external communications of AmplifyChange supported grants in close consultation with the Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and Communications team (other members of the Core team)
8. Provide regular and up to date information to the Grants Support Team Manager and Operations Manager to track and monitor grants, and share best practice and lessons learned across the portfolio of grants with other Grant Managers and within the wider consortium where appropriate
9. Provide ongoing technical expertise to political and situational analysis of SRHR in AmplifyChange target countries based on knowledge, learning and analysis of portfolio of grants
10. Represent AmplifyChange as necessary to support outreach and learning with civil society and fund-raising
11. Provide inputs to Company strategic development meetings and review of progress

Reporting and organisation

This is a UK based position reporting to the Grants Support Team Manager, AmplifyChange and is based in Bath (South West England) or Central London. Occasional international and national travel will be required with the possibility of longer overseas placements as the portfolio demands.  This is a full-time position and requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Please review the full job description prior to applying. Early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be held on Monday 27 January 2020.

DHI is an award-winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and wellbeing of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

We are currently recruiting for two Client Contact Coordinators, a Fixed Term Contract until June 2020 and a Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) approx. 1 year. The Client Contact Coordinator is our first point of contact for all services for people referred or self-referring for drug and alcohol services. We are looking for people who can provide a warm welcoming and motivating initial contact point for all service users and carers, especially those who are new to the service.

You will be responsible for processing referrals and undertaking holistic triage assessments over the phone providing urgent advice and signposting to address any urgent needs. You will also respond to enquiries from professionals, partner agencies, families, carers and service users.

This post is also involved in inputting accurate core data to DHI’s client record data system

How To Apply

Please use the attached Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application form and Skills form and send to HR before midday Thursday 30th January. 

The closing date is Midday on Thursday 30th January 2020 and interviews will be held on Thursday 13th February 2020.

Do you have an interest in making a real difference to the lives of families who are homeless? We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Family Support Coordinator.

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. We provide a bed and support to more than 2,700 people a night who are either homeless or at risk, and work to end homelessness and rebuild lives.

The Bristol Family Support team has been given the opportunity to develop its Hostel Accommodation service to provide additional housing related support to vulnerable homeless families (adults and children). In the role of Coordinator you will work with the Service Manager in the day-to-day management of the accommodation; providing a safe and supportive environment for families with a recovery-focused and person-centred approach.

This exciting role will include the opportunity to implement best practice across the service in relation to housing management, client safeguarding and action plans, health and safety and staff training. You will also be responsible for keeping accurate records and writing relevant reports.

We are looking for a motivated individual with experience of working in or coordinating a service delivery team for families and/or children; managing staff or volunteers in a fast paced environment; or the willingness to develop these skills. The role will suit someone with the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload and to come up with practical ideas, and interest in developing a service and implementing best practice.

If you have excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and other internal and external stakeholders; an understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable homeless people and families; and the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes we encourage you to apply.

Flexibility is necessary for this post, as you may be required to work outside of normal working hours.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including a pension scheme, staff discounts scheme and initiatives to help you maintain a healthy work/life balance. We are also committed to providing our staff with a wide range of learning and development opportunities; in support of their personal and professional development.

Please ensure that you read the comprehensive job description and person specification for the role. When applying please address the person specification, clearly setting out how you meet the requirements for the role. To view job descriptions on our vacancies page, please click on the document available tab above the relevant job advert.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s Careers page.

Closing Date: 10.00 am, 30 January 2020

 Interview and Assessments: 10 February 2020

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at this level.

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are in the top 50 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2019, we are also proud to have been awarded Personnel Today’s 2018 Diversity and Inclusion (Public Sector) award and we are a Disability Confident Employer. To ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of our clients as well as the communities that we live and work within, we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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.

DHI are excited to be recruiting a new team to provide education and training support across Bristol, South Glos, Bath and North East Somerset. We’re looking to recruit a WoEW Team Leader.

DHI is an award winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and well-being of their community. We are looking for applicants who will share our passion for our values, and our commitment to our client groups and our local communities.

This is a key post which will complement DHI’s existing services and support to people who are socially excluded. The post is funded by and will contribute to the delivery of wider partnership objectives under the Building Better Opportunities (BBO)/West of England Works (WoEW) programme which is managed by Weston College.

The team will support adults who are not in education, employment or training due to multiple and complex needs and/or access barriers. DHI team will focus primarily on supporting clients with a history of substance misuse and/or homelessness. DHI Employment & Skills Workers will work across DHI’s drug and alcohol treatments services, housing services and social prescribing programmes.

The Employment & Skills Team will be responsible for providing tailored and effective assessment, support planning and interventions to meet the identified education, training or employment (ETE) needs and goals of clients who face multiple barriers to accessing education, training and/or employment opportunities.

If you’ve got experience of working with people and share DHI’s values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life, please get in touch.

How To Apply

Please use the attached Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application form and Skills form and send to HR before midday Tuesday 28th January  

Ablaze is looking for an experienced and motivated project manager to initiate, broker, monitor and maintain the provision of Ablaze programmes in primary schools in accordance with the mission and objectives of the charity. The successful candidate will be able to show they have the knowledge and experience to support the running of projects against specified and ambitious deliverables.

Ablaze is an independent charity that exists to tackle inequality of opportunity for young people in the West of England region. We do this by utilising the skills and commitment of business volunteers on a variety of programmes with young people aged 7-18.

We aim to

• raise young people’s confidence and widen their aspiration
• support their attainment and skill levels
• empower them with knowledge to make informed choices about their future

Job Description

The Project Manager, working to the Ablaze CEO, will work closely with the Administrator on the running and management of the Primary programmes.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To initiate, broker, monitor and maintain the provision of Ablaze programmes in primary schools in accordance with the mission and objectives of the charity.
• To build and maintain sustainable relationships with businesses to attract and recruit volunteers
• To support businesses and schools to ensure co-ordination arrangements are effective
• To negotiate, put in place and administer appropriate charges and subscriptions with businesses and schools to ensure budgeted income is realised
• To maintain databases and records of stakeholders in support of the delivery of the programmes
• To carry out a regular risk assessments and safeguarding checks
• To provide detailed, regular output reporting
• To carry out regular reviews of outcomes and progress, and ensure evaluation processes take place, are summarised and fed back to relevant parties
• To carry out visits and meetings to schools and businesses on the programme as required
• To provide training and support to volunteers
• To work with the CEO on the development of the programme
• To produce an annual strategic delivery plan for the programme, monthly updates on progress and delivery and an end of year report

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 3 years' experience working in the charitable or education sector on projects for young people in a relevant setting (e.g. teaching, youth work)
• Local knowledge of the education, youth services and/or voluntary sector and the regional economy
• A proven track record in delivering programmes for young people
• Demonstrable ability to work to and meet challenging targets and outputs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Excellent communication skills with a variety of audiences
• Proven relationship management experience
• Experience of co-ordinating training, workshops or equivalent
• Demonstrable commitment to widening aspirations and promoting social mobility in young people
• Proficient IT skills
• Initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm for the task
• Own transport and a willingness to travel

Desirable

• Knowledge of impact data collection, reporting and analysis
• Knowledge of volunteering and its benefits to businesses
• Selling experience both face to face and cold calling
• An understanding of social responsibility policy and practice

Reports to: Head of Development

Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 depending on experience.

Staff reports: No direct reports – key relationships with internal delivery teams, CEO and the Board of Trustees.

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week although will consider flexible hours between 30-37.5 for the right candidate.

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Who are we?

Why is a culture of curiosity important? Everyone needs to feel safe and confident to ask questions, challenge current thinking and test things out.

We The Curious is an educational charity and social movement using questions to:

• Overcome educational inequality
• Create a compassionate, connected society
• Connect people with art, science and culture
• Remain relevant and accessible to the diverse communities of Bristol
• Lead the way in environmental sustainability

The Gifts and Partnerships Manager will lead on several of our fast-growing fundraising streams: major donors, corporate partnerships and academic partnerships. The Development team have established a strong foundation for these streams and we are now looking for a self-motivated individual to implement this strategy and take the organisation’s fundraising to the next level.

Job description

Lead on new fundraising streams

• Ensure that supporters’ relationship management needs are met.
• Implement the organisation’s Major Supporter Strategy, building key relationships with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), corporate partners and strengthen the existing relationships with regional Universities (University of Bristol, University of the West of England, University of Bath and Exeter).
• Develop individual solicitation plans for HNWI’s.
• Establish and deliver an annual cultivation events plan, to support greater engagement with our key funder audiences.
• Manage and develop the We The Curious Life Membership and Friends schemes.
• Further develop the We The Curious corporate membership strategy with support of the Development Manager.
• To ensure due diligence, agree and produce relevant corporate contracts
• Manage corporate engagement events.
• Contribute to the wider We The Curious fundraising strategy.
• Support other Development Team members with building funding proposals and project reporting.

Consultation

• Work with the Board of Trustees to expand our fundraising base and influencing network.
• Work with the Head of Development in contributing to the annual business planning process.
• Work with Head of Development to ensure responsibilities are aligned and supportive of overall fundraising strategy.
• Contribute to Board reports as required.
• As part of the Development Team ensure that the Tessitura database is an effective and efficient fundraising tool.

Person specification

• At least three years of fundraising experience, with success at delivering against targets within deadlines.
• The ability to network, build and manage high value relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of philanthropic motivations and current funding trends across the UK with the ability to identify and maximise new opportunities and mitigate against threats.
• A good understanding of budget management and the ability to work effectively with allocated resources.
• Highly organised, with excellent time management skills and experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to understand broad-ranging project content and financial data and tailor it into appropriate style and content for target funders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholder at all levels.
• Ideally an understanding of education, culture and science charities.
• A commitment to equitable and inclusive practices.
• Embody our vision and values.
  • Progressive – we think about what’s next, we listen and invent
  • Creative – we generate and test new ideas and experiment freely
  • Inquisitive – we ask questions and listen
  • Collaborative – we share and learn generously and value difference and the space where ideas and disciplines meet
  • Playful – we embrace the unexpected with a sense of fun and support each other to explore uncertainty
  • Inclusive – we are led by people and the curious nature of human beings. Curiosity belongs to everyone.

Benefits include:

• A pension scheme with 5% company contribution
• 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays 
• Death in service benefit of 4 x your annual salary
• Access to an Employee Support Programme which offers confidential advice and counselling in addition to free professional coaching and a range of support from the Being Well team.
• A vibrant, friendly working place hosting a range of free in-house clubs, from yoga to Planetarium karaoke club!
• Ample opportunities for training and professional development.
• Free entry to We The Curious with up to 4 guests. You are also entitled to 12 entry tickets per year to give away.
• Discounts:  You will be eligible for staff discounts of 20% off in the We The Curious café and 25% off in our shop, as well as a range of discounts with local organisations, from restaurants to free family passes to local attractions.
• Flexible, family friendly policies and working environment.
• Free, secure parking for your bike or car.
   

We believe in celebrating people's differences. So regardless of your background or personal characteristics, if you are great at what you do, we want to hear from you. 

You have experience in integrating disadvantaged or disabled people into the labour market and of designing and delivering workshops and training.  All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as an Employment Coach.

We need someone like you to join the team at our Bristol Get Well Get On service to support the delivery of our job retention service in partnership with Bristol City Council. This is a new service which helps people with mental health or muscular skeletal support needs maintain their job with the right support. The service also works with employers to ensure they are informed and supported to offer healthy workplaces to their employees.  This will see you focus on motivating, supporting and providing person-centred advice and guidance to people receiving support. 

As well as a good understanding of people with mental health problems, you have marketing experience that will enable you to network/liaise with local employers and to develop and promote a service. You will also offer one to one support to help people find the right in work support, through reasonable adjustments, Access to Work and robust assessments. Excellent motivational, listening and presentation skills are essential too. Focused, well organised and collaborative in approach, you’re an excellent record keeper with a clear understanding of why accurate notes, monitoring and evaluation are required and a drive to ensure this is achieved.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?  Apply now via our website.

This is a fixed-term post until 31st May 2020. 

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this will be considered for an interview.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

DHI are excited to be recruiting a new team to provide education and training support across Bristol, South Glos, Bath and North East Somerset. We’re looking to recruit a WoEW Project Administrator

DHI is an award winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and well-being of their community. We are looking for applicants who will share our passion for our values, and our commitment to our client groups and our local communities.

This is a key post which will complement DHI’s existing services and support to people who are socially excluded. The post is funded by and will contribute to the delivery of wider partnership objectives under the Building Better Opportunities (BBO)/West of England Works (WoEW) programme which is managed by Weston College.

The team will support adults who are not in education, employment or training due to multiple and complex needs and/or access barriers. DHI team will focus primarily on supporting clients with a history of substance misuse and/or homelessness. DHI Employment & Skills Workers will work across DHI’s drug and alcohol treatments services, housing services and social prescribing programmes.

The Employment & Skills Team will be responsible for providing tailored and effective assessment, support planning and interventions to meet the identified education, training or employment (ETE) needs and goals of clients who face multiple barriers to accessing education, training and/or employment opportunities.

If you’ve got experience of working with people and share DHI’s values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life, please get in touch.

How To Apply

Please use the attached Job Descripton and Person Specification to complete an Application form and Skills form and send to HR before midday Tuesday 28th January. 

Drop In Support Worker – 18 Month Contract (female)
Bristol

We are looking for a Support Worker to help us run One25’s Drop-in service. If you are a confident, pro-active team worker with great interpersonal skills that will enable you to establish and maintain good working relationships with our service users, staff and Drop-In volunteers, and you are passionate about supporting some of Bristol’s most vulnerable women to make positive changes in their lives, this could be you.

One25’s Drop-In is open four afternoons a week and provides a safe women-only space for our service users to get practical and emotional support. Women can gain expert advice and enjoy a hot lunch, learn a skill, do laundry, and use the shower facilities or just have a chat. The Drop-in Service is managed by the Drop-In Manager, supported by the Drop-in Support Workers and a number of volunteers.

The Drop-in Support Worker will take responsibility for the practical arrangements necessary to run the Drop-In service. As well as great interpersonal skills, the successful candidate will have high levels of resilience and self-care, be well organised, flexible, able to think on her feet and IT literate (in particular a proficient user of Microsoft Word and Outlook).

One25 is a Bristol based registered charity (no.1062391) providing services for women trapped in street sex-work and those who are building positive new lives away from the streets.

It is an Occupational Requirement that applications for this post are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in our workforce.

Hours: 30 hours over 4 days per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays with potential of spreading the 30 hours over 5 days) and may include occasional evening commitments.
Salary: £19,040 pa (FTE £23,800)
Closing: 9am, Wednesday 5th February 2020
Interviews: Friday 14th February 2020
Start Date: As soon as possible

To apply for the role of Drop-In Support Worker, please select the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Support Worker, Drop-In Centre Worker, Female Support Worker, Key Worker, Social Care Worker, or Women’s Advocacy Worker.

DHI are excited to be recruiting a new team to provide education and training support across Bristol, South Glos, Bath and North East Somerset. We’re looking to recruit two WoEW Senior Employment & Skills Workers, one for Bath and one for Bristol.

DHI is an award winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and well-being of their community. We are looking for applicants who will share our passion for our values, and our commitment to our client groups and our local communities.

This is a key post which will complement DHI’s existing services and support to people who are socially excluded. The post is funded by and will contribute to the delivery of wider partnership objectives under the Building Better Opportunities (BBO)/West of England Works (WoEW) programme which is managed by Weston College.

The team will support adults who are not in education, employment or training due to multiple and complex needs and/or access barriers. DHI team will focus primarily on supporting clients with a history of substance misuse and/or homelessness. DHI Employment & Skills Workers will work across DHI’s drug and alcohol treatments services, housing services and social prescribing programmes.

The Employment & Skills Team will be responsible for providing tailored and effective assessment, support planning and interventions to meet the identified education, training or employment (ETE) needs and goals of clients who face multiple barriers to accessing education, training and/or employment opportunities.

If you’ve got experience of working with people and share DHI’s values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life, please get in touch.

How To Apply

Please use the attached Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application Form and Skills form and send to HR before midday Tuesday 28th January