Team Manager – Therapy Services

You will join our client as a Therapy Services Team Manager, where you will manage their Therapy Services Team. You will be supporting, mentoring and developing their fantastic team of therapists.

Team Manager Responsibilities:

The Therapy Services Team Manager will provide supervision, ensure that policies and practices are implemented and that all planning and review activity is carried out effectively. You will provide specialist advice to other therapists around complex cases and issues and ensure that the needs of vulnerable adults and their carers are met, coordinating professional involvement to support them.

Team Manager Requirements:

- You are a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist, registered with HCPC
- You have post-qualifying experience within a community or hospital setting
- You have knowledge and experience of risk management of complex and high risk issues
- You have a successful track record of establishing and maintaining effective partnership working
- You have strong people management skills, and an ability to work well under pressure and manage conflicting demands and priorities
- You are driven and determined to ensure the needs of vulnerable adults are met
- In addition, it’s really important that you are mobile and able to work from various locations, and able to work outside of the normal working day if required.
- The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

About our client:

They act as ‘One Council’ in all they do, with each of them working together in the most effective way to meet the needs of their customers every day - if you share this ethos then they really want to hear from you.

Location: Oakham, Rutland

Hours: Full time, Permanent. 37 hours per week.

Salary: £44,782 to £46,675 (Grade PO3), including market supplement

Benefits: Generous leave entitlement, flexible working, local government pension scheme, learning & development opportunities, wellbeing programmes and a genuinely friendly and supportive environment. To support you further, your HCPC registration and DBS costs are covered by them.

You may have experience of the following: Team Manager, Service Manager, Therapy Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy, HCPC, Local Authority, Local Government, Social Care, Healthcare, etc.

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Creative Support have recently been working with a housing provider to secure a new cluster of 8 flats within the Loughborough area.  

This project provides support to individuals with complex mental health needs to enable them to build their daily living skills and confidence to empower them in their everyday lives.

You will manage the project in accordance with their holistic strengths-based support plans.

You will need to be flexible, have excellent communication skills, organisational skills, and have the ability to use a computer.

In this role you will also need to be a hands on manager and be positive role model.

If this describes you and you want a challenge then please complete and submit a Creative support application form which can be requested or downloaded via the listed methods.

PAC is ambitious to foster growing energy access provision and to influence energy access stakeholders for the benefit of poor, vulnerable and marginalised populations.To deliver this we need high performing consultants who are passionate about winning, managing and delivering high quality and high impact work in the energy and development sectors.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative energy consultant with experience and motivation related to energy access and international development. As a core member of the PAC International Energy Team, you will:

• lead key aspects of business development (including writing effective, quality proposals and preparing proposal budgets/financial submissions)

• play a supporting role for the project management of a wide-ranging portfolio of energy projects (e.g. aspects of work planning, team co-ordination, technical delivery, finance)

• provide high quality and timely technical inputs to build and maintain our range of energy projects in line with Practical Action’s strategic energy objectives (‘change ambitions’)

You will lead project proposal development, and contribute to project management.You will also work closely with wider PAC Energy colleagues (e.g. members of the teams running existing projects for Last Mile Distribution and Humanitarian Energy) to provide energy knowhow and technical input required by PA energy programmes and fundraising efforts.You will also develop close links with the members of other PAC International teams and Country/Regional offices.

You will work with other Energy Team members and wider PAC colleagues to build and maintain a network of associate consultants and partners/contacts in the energy and development sector. You will be encouraged to further develop your knowledge, skills and expertise regarding energy access, the energy and development sector, and the energy consultancy sector more broadly.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of PAC/PA energy access work, something we are renowned for and an area of work we have great ambitions for as part of our Strategic Intent as an organisation.

About you

You have some existing knowledge and/or experience in energy access/international development, but more importantly you have a thirst to widen your knowledge and experience in a hands-on role, winning and delivering a wide-ranging project portfolio. Ideally you will have some experience of working in a consultancy/programme management environment. You are a natural collaborator and able to work in a small team environment, turning you hand to varied tasks as required and in order to develop your skills. You are willing and able to work dynamically and flexibly across a wide range of issues and activities, according to shifting opportunities and direction. You have

To be successful in the role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• existing knowledge and experience in energy access and energy for development

• existing experience of working in a consultancy, or in a related environment, on business development and project delivery

• strong interest in energy access and energy for development, and a clear willingness to build personal capability and learn

• ability to work collaboratively and in a small team environment

• willingness and ability to work dynamically and flexibly across a wide range of issues and activities, according to shifting opportunities and directions

• experience of working in Africa, Asia and/or Latin America.

About us

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

Additional information

 We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

 Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and, as such, candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

 Please note that, should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

 The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th April 2020

Provisional interview dates: Tuesday 14th April / Wednesday 15th April 2020

Love4Life is the primary programme delivered by TwentyTwenty. Love4Life is about empowering young people aged 11-19 to build confidence and make positive choices in their relationships, health and education.  
We are recruiting for a Leicester Coordinator to deliver our work in schools and other provisions across the city. Now is an exciting time to join our team as are developing our work and expanding our reach to benefit more young people.

Our two-year leadership development programme offers outstanding individuals a dynamic route into one of Britain’s most rewarding and toughest professions. In the UK alone, half a million children don’t have a safe or stable home. Great social workers can change this. That’s why Frontline recruits and develops people like you to be the difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. 

You’ll use your skills in relationship building, conflict resolution and leadership to ensure you thrive in the dynamic and challenging world of social work.  Following a five-week training programme you will spend two years working directly with children and families, based in a local authority.

You will: 

• Work locally – roles available in your local community in the East Midlands - Leicester, Nottingham, Derbyshire (Other locations available, full list available on our website).

• Be paid a tax free £18k bursary in year one and up to £30k in year two. 

• Qualify as a social work professional through a fully funded Masters degree.

• Receive high quality supervision and training from experienced social workers, academics and professional coaches. 

• Make a real difference in your local community. For the most vulnerable, receiving support from a social worker can make a significant difference to the direction their lives take. As a social worker on the Frontline programme, that difference could be you.

Once you have completed the programme, you will join a community of outstanding leaders sharing your passion for leading social change. The skills you will learn will open doors to a wide range of social impact careers inside social work and beyond. 

Read stories from our participants who have completed the programme on our website. 

Be the difference – Apply now! Applications may close before the 30th March in some areas - early applications are encouraged.

Events Assistant – Established Cancer Charity
The Sidings, Leicester (with some travel to visit suppliers)

Are you an organised administrator with great relationship-building skills?

Want to develop your experience in events while supporting the success of a fantastic charity?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

We are Mesothelioma UK, a charity that supports people affected by the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. Established in 2009, we offer free access to specialist information, support and education and campaign for improved care and treatment.

We fund a variety of services, projects and research to raise awareness of this disease and help the UK to lead the way in making mesothelioma history through world-class audit, research and clinical trials.

We’re currently looking for an Events Assistant to join our dedicated team and provide a high level of support to our Events Officer.

The Benefits

- Salary of £19,831 per annum
- Pension with 10% employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme to promote and support wellbeing
- Free parking
- Develop your career with a forward-thinking charity

Many have never heard of mesothelioma, even though it is a disease that can affect anyone who has been exposed to asbestos. With over 2,700 cases a year, the UK has the highest incidence of the disease in the world.

In this varied role, you will have the chance to support the success of events that raise awareness of our cause, connect people who have been affected by this type of cancer and generate funds to combat this disease.

What’s more, you will be working closely with our Events Officer, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn, develop your skills and gain a strong understanding of how a successful event is created, planned and delivered.

The Role

As an Events Assistant, you will help our Events Officer to deliver a range of meet ups, fundraisers and support activities for our organisation.

Specifically, you will:

- Collate detailed quotes from suppliers
- Assist with the logistics of events, including entertainment plans and table layouts
- Help to source event funding
- Liaise with suppliers
- Act as a primary point of contact for our smaller events
- Attend events and assist with set-up and breakdown processes
- Help to complete reporting

About You

To join us as an Events Assistant, you will need:

- At least one year’s administration experience gained in a support role
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- To be highly organised and able to think on your feet
- Great interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to build strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders

Previous events experience would be beneficial, but this is not essential. Experience of using a CRM would also be an advantage.

We would like to hear from you if you’ve worked as an Administrator, Support Administrator, Customer Support Administrator, or Office Administrator.

Other organisations may call this role Charity Events Assistant, Junior Events Officer, Trainee Events Co-ordinator, or Events Administrator.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, flexibility between the hours of 8:00 – 17:00. We will also consider this position on a part-time basis if the successful candidate can commit to 22.5 hours per week. 

We are an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to take on an exciting, new challenge as an Events Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We are looking for a very organised individual, with strong written and verbal communication skills, to support the CEO, team and Board of Trustees and ensure the smooth running of the Community Foundation. 

You will join a small, busy, friendly and capable team and have opportunities to work across a variety of projects and spheres, including contact with other community foundations nationally.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS WE ARE UNABLE TO PROGRESS RECRUITMENT FOR THIS ROLE. WE ARE LEAVING THE ADVERTISMENT UP AND WILL LOOK AT YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD YOU WISH TO SEND IT IN, BUT WE ARE UNABLE JUST AT PRESENT TO GIVE A TIMESCALE FOR A RESPONSE. AS THE SITUATION REMAINS SO UNCERTAIN, WE ARE NOT YET SURE WHEN AND IF WE WILL READVERTISE. 

WE ARE SORRY ABOUT THIS AND LIKE EVERYONE ELSE HOPE TO BE BACK TO NORMAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. TAKE CARE.

Does your background include having worked in a mental health service setting based on social inclusion and recovery? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as a Service Manager.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage our Community Based Service in Leicester. Based in Leicester City our Life Links service provides a number of different support networks allowing people to choose how they receive support dependent on personal needs including an information line.

In this vital front line management role, you will be working alongside another Service Manager, taking responsibility for everything from the day-to-day management of service contracts and staff, through to client support and building maintenance. We’ll also rely on you to develop a service/location training and development plan and look after the service’s budget. Managing all aspects of risk will be important too, as will ensuring data entry onto our MI and reporting systems is accurate and timely. In short, you’ll do everything you can to make sure the quality of the service we provide is nothing less than exceptional.

To succeed, you’ll need significant knowledge and experience of working in mental health and undertaking risk assessments. You will be solution focused and outcome driven, with a firm but inclusive, open and encouraging management style, lots of tact and diplomacy and the ability to lead by example. We’ll also be looking for a flexible approach to working hours and a willingness to participate in an on call rota. Adept at managing conflicting demands and priorities, motivating staff and delegating work also comes naturally to you.

This is a full-time, permanent post available at 37.5 hours per week.

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

When applying, please submit a supporting statement alongside your CV.

Closing date: 27th March 2020

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.

Baca is looking for someone who can join the support team and provide support, care and be a role model for young people who are unaccompanied asylum seekers aged 16 to 18. In particular, they will provide support and care to the young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their strength and dignity and grow their hope for their futures. 

The successful applicant will live in the new arrival house with up to four young people and make it their home. They will act as the 'big brother' to the young people living in the house, help them develop independence skills, and set the example for how to live well.

This is a male only role for a boys house. 
The start date of the role is flexible, but aiming for the beginning of June. 

When you apply for this job, please ensure to send us your CV as well as the application form by 6th April. Interviews will be held on 9th April.