Waking Night Support Worker

You will join us as a Waking Night Support Worker to support 4/5 young people in our care.

Waking Night Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, complete general domestic tasks, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure we achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people.

Waking Night Support Worker Requirements:

You do not require any previous experience for this role. You should be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. Be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota. The night shifts operate 8.30pm-7.30pm. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport our young people to appointments and activities.

About Care in Mind:

Care in Mind provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Our aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Wirral

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 38.5 hours per week

Salary: £19,019 per annum (£9.50 per hour, includes an unsociable hour’s payment of 50p per hour)

Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days with increased years service; Paid 2 week full induction before you start; Opportunity to complete your Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification; Excellent career progression; Paid enhanced DBS check; Enhanced Company Pension Scheme; 24 hr Employee Assistance Programme and counselling; Free onsite parking; Life Assurance; Online discounts; Refer a friend scheme where we pay £500 for every friend you refer; Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties; Length of service awards.

Closing date for applications: 5th January, 2020

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Waking Night Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Care Staff, Social Care, Social Worker, Social Work, Healthcare Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Young People, Vulnerable People, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Voluntary, etc.

Ref: 90745

Emergency Access Intensive Housing Manager

Salary: £ 24,368 + 15% enhancement for shift work (£28,023.20)

Status: substantive post

Hours: Approx. 42 hours per week on a rolling rota (working 12.5 hr shifts from approx. 7:00pm until 07:30am)

Holidays: 20 Days plus Bank Holidays (or a day in lieu for bank holidays worked) Life Insurance Gym Membership

Based at: Sites across Wigan and Leigh

Responsible to: Emergency Access Intensive Housing
Team Manager

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

Closing Date: 12 Noon 16th December 2019

Interview: 20th December 2019

SUMMARY

The Brick is a small charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. We now are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and inspirational Emergency Access Intensive Housing Manager to join our team, a believer in the right to equal life chances with a passion to improve lives through collaboration and innovation.

JOB PURPOSE

You will support the delivery and growth of the emergency accommodation facilities in Wigan and Leigh and build trusting relationships with those using the provision and key partners. You will effectively and efficiently provide a safe and secure place to stay. An important element in keeping people safe is ensuring that the environment and its cleanliness is maintained. You will identify needs and will liaise with key partners and services who will provide the appropriate support using a person centred approach. You will recruit, train and support volunteers to assist in the Night Shelter delivery model. The overnight accommodation is part of a community hub model that will offer wrap around care and support to those homeless and most vulnerable in Wigan. Individuals who stay at the overnight accommodation will be offered an intensive support package by key partners, highlighting agreed actions for sustainable move on. As an overnight accommodation worker, your knowledge and understanding of those we look to house is critical in forming these holistic actions plans with support agencies. The intelligence you collect on shift will be an integral part of individual action plans used by agencies offering support.

Property Advisor (Public Sector Valuation)

CIPFA is looking for an individual to join its Property team on a full time permanent basis with the opportunity to work from home.

The Property Advisor will work within Property Advisory Services to support delivery of products and services across the Training & Standards, Networks & Conferences and the Consultancy pillars. You’ll work with colleagues across the CIPFA group to provide advice and help develop new business streams relating to property and other linked topics.

Property Advisor Responsibilities:

- To identify and liaise with national agencies, professional bodies and other organisations with an interest in the development of the service.
- To liaise with partner bodies or associates to the service to ensure their involvement with and ownership of the service and its delivery.
- To maximise the take-up of membership and income.
- To assist the Pillar Manager in the development and delivery of workshops, network events, seminars.

Property Advisor Requirements:

You will be self-motivatedwith substantial experience as advisor, consultant or manager in asset management / property related services.

You will need awareness and knowledge of the public sector and the key issues in relation to asset management and property. You will have significant public sector valuation experience, if not current, an ability to achieve currency and competency.

About CIPFA:

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services, and our portfolio of qualifications is the foundation for a career in public finance.

Our members work across public services in national audit agencies, major accountancy firms, and other organisations and companies around the world where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed.

Location: Flexible

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 36 hours per week (normally between the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + £5,000 car allowance

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Up to 10% employer's pension contribution, Season ticket loans, Employee Assistance Helpline.

Closing date for applications: 15th December, 2019

You may have experience of the following: Property Manager, Property Advisor, Asset Management, Asset Manager, Property Accounting, Property Accountant, Public Sector Valuation, etc.

Ref: 90632

City Hearts are currently recruiting for an Outreach Caseworker to work within the Anti-Trafficking Team of the organisation. This role will require the successful candidate to casework the Survivors of Modern Slavery in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and women with life-controlling issues in their rest and reflection period before moving on to support the Staff of City Hearts; to ensure all standards for City Hearts are upheld to a high standard.

City Hearts was founded in 2005 with a mandate to fully restore those with a history of vulnerability and exploitation. We began with a single home to help women with life controlling issues and shortly after welcomed our first survivor of Modern Slavery. Since then we have expanded dramatically across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support women with life-controlling issues.

The Role:

• Caseworking individual PVOHT (Potential Victims of Human Trafficking);
• Regular feedback and review meetings with Outreach Coordinator;
• Arranging and attending appointments for individual;
• Following up all the paperwork and details of VOHT in adherence to the terms of the contract; including on line reporting. Including, weekly reviews, daily logs and inductions.
• Shift flexibility to include some evenings and, weekends and sleeps on a rota basis at safehouse,
• Ensuring that volunteers who work with you on shift have the proper level of support and adhere to policies and procedures;
• Ensuring that all Key Performance Indicators are met;
• Ensuring progression of VOHT through system;
• Liaising with organisations and individuals regarding PVOHT and CH in a professional manner –
• Identifying support hours and ensuring accurate logging of all hours;
• Ensuring paperwork is being completed correctly and in a timely fashion;
• Ensuring Exit Strategies are being prepared in a timely fashion;
• Dealing with out of hour crisis in accordance with standby rota;
• Receiving out of hours referrals, carrying out inductions, weekly reviews, updating IT system.
• Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the Safe Houses and any legislation;
• Promoting CH in adherence to the terms of the contract – this may include attending events on behalf of CH as a whole.
• Please note that there is an occupational requirement due to the nature of this role for the post holder to be female.

Any other duties that are commensurate with the role;

The Candidate:

• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to liaise with other agencies in a professional manner
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• High level of emotional resilience
• Good IT skills and the ability to accurately record keep
• Ability to be flexible to needs of the service and clients
• Ability to manage time around shift work to enable adequate self-care and rest

Benefits:

30 Days Holiday (based on 40 hour working week)

Sleep shift pay supplement

Perkbox - local / national discount scheme + app

Training / Career Progression

Various courses - personal and professional development

On-going support

Group supervision regularly - share best practice

Closing date for the role is midnight on 4th January 2020.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 1.5 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

The Supporter Engagement Officer, community based in Northern Ireland informs and inspires people in their area about the work of Mary’s Meals in order to secure increased support and funding for the organization’s overseas school feeding programmes.

The Supporter Engagement Officer will have particular responsibility for our grassroots work within churches and faith groups, schools, universities and clubs prioritising the growth and nurturing of the volunteer network by building relationships with and coordinator of our extremely dedicated volunteer speakers.

Customer Support Officer

You will join us as a Customer Support Officer being a part of our friendly and dedicated team based in our Chester office.

Customer Support Officer Responsibilities:

- Deal directly with customers by telephone, web and email in line with agreed guidelines.
- Communicate and coordinate with internal departments to resolve queries.
- Follow up on customer interactions.
- Provide feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process.
- Proactively identify potential solutions to improve customer service.

Customer Support Officer Requirements:

Candidates will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, an ability to meet deadlines and a collaborative and agile approach. They must have experience in Customer Service within a commercial environment and have the ability to work on their own and within a team.

About CIPFA:

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services, and is a strong advocate for sound public finance management and innovative public service delivery.

Our members work in public services such as local government, the NHS and Whitehall departments as well as in national audit agencies, major accountancy firms and other organisations around the world where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed.

Location: Chester, West Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QR.

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 36 hours per week, 9.00am to 5.00pm

Salary: £18,000 per annum

Benefits: 25 days annual leave; Up to 10% employer's pension contribution; Life Assurance to the value of 2 times your basic salary; Season ticket loans; Employee Assistance Helpline; Exclusive employee discount and rewards at many major brands including health & wellbeing, retail, restaurants and mobile technology providers.

Closing date for applications: 5th January, 2020

You may have experience of the following: Customer Support, Customer Support Officer, Customer Service Officer, Customer Service Representative, Customer Services Agent, Customer Services, Customer Services Advisor, etc.

Ref: 90700

Department: Witness Service - National

Interview date: 14th January 2020

Citizens Advice won a grant from the Ministry of Justice to run the Witness Service from April 2015.  The Witness Service has nearly 300 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. Citizens Advice provide free, independent and impartial advice and information to help people resolve their legal, money and other problems. In the past year we have helped over 2.5 million people solve over 6.2 million problems. Our national network delivers services from over 3,000 locations in England and Wales. In 2015 we won Charity Times Charity of the Year for our work. Now we want to do even more.

The team

The role you’re applying for is in the Operations directorate and in the Witness Service team.

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 role
We are committed to our dedicated volunteers and are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of the voluntary sector and experience in developing and recruiting volunteers.  

The Team Leader (Volunteer Development) is responsible for volunteer development and engagement within a specific geographical area.  This includes:

• Exploring opportunities to diversify the Witness Service volunteering base
• Developing volunteering opportunities within the Witness Service
• Undertaking effective recruitment activities within defined framework strategies
• Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external organisations on a local basis

The role will also support the Team Leaders (Court Services and Outreach) in ensuring resource meets the required service demand.

We are seeking candidates with the ability to develop and motivate volunteers and with experience of building effective relationships and creating partnerships with key organisations and other stakeholders to build on the volunteer base. The role also requires knowledge of recruitment and training procedures and will require occasional travel.

Citizens Advice values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. 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 profile.

We are looking for a Head of Operations based in Liverpool or Manchester (with frequent travel to other locations).

If you are interested in applying for this post, please review the Job Description below and complete an application form on the Brook website.

Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Brook are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application.

If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks, then you have not been shortlisted for this role. Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.

Hours: 35 hours per week

This is a 12 month post

Working as part of the Greater Merseyside Money Advice Project (GMMAP) Debt Advice Project Admin/Assessor Assistant will provide administrative support for the project and support the Debt Supervisor, Debt Advisors and volunteers. The post holder will assist the Supervisor with monitoring and reporting.

The postholder will assess clients using an advice framework by telephone or in person, and support them to make next steps such as providing information or agreeing a debt appointment.

The successful applicant will be an efficient and flexible team member who has:

• Experience of working in an office environment in an admin role and dealing with service users
• Good IT skills and experience of using a range of IT systems
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Employee benefits include:

• A flexible working week
• 25 (pro rata) days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A contributory pension scheme after 3 months employment

If you have the right skills and would enjoy working as part of a supportive, dedicated team please download the application form from our website.

Closing Date: Friday 20 December 2019 12 noon

Interview Date: 9/10 January 2020

Citizens Advice Wirral is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the selection or treatment of staff.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced caseworker to join our dedicated Ask Us Wirral team of paid staff and volunteers.

If you have experience of carrying out casework for individuals including benefits, housing, employment and debts, apply now.

You will deliver advice over the phone and face to face in settings across Wirral including GP surgeries, community outreach locations and on occasion in individuals homes.

This exciting role, as part of Citizens Advice Wirral’s team, includes acting for the client where necessary and will include benefit appeal and tribunal work.

If you feel you are the right person for the role, and would enjoy working as part of a passionate, dedicated team please visit our website via the link below where you will find a link to the Job Description and Person Specification, the application form and application guidance notes.

Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 20 December 2019

Interview Date: 9/10 January 2020

Support Worker

You will join our client as a Support Worker to support 4/5 young people in care.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure our client achieves the best possible outcomes for young people.

Support Worker Requirements:

You do not require any previous experience for this role. You should be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. Be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport young people to appointments and activities.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all staff.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Their “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Wirral

Job type: Full and Part time, Permanent, 37.5 per week

Salary: £17,550 - £19,012.50 per annum £9-£9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days with increased years service, Paid 2 week full induction before you start, Opportunity to complete your Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification, Excellent career progression, Paid enhanced DBS check, Enhanced Company Pension Scheme, 24 hr Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance, Online discounts, Refer a friend scheme where they pay £500 for every friend you refer, Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties, Length of service awards.

Closing Date: Friday 28th December 2019

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 90607

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of person centred care and support to people with a range of needs including older people, people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and autism spectrum conditions. Our service in North Liverpool provides person-centred, flexible support to vulnerable people at risk of becoming homeless. Liverpool City Council commissioned this service in order to reduce levels of homelessness and increase general levels of independence and wellbeing in the community.

We are seeking an innovative, well-organised graduate with a good degree (ideally 2:1 or higher) and some post-degree work experience who is passionate about working in the not-for-profit sector.

You will take a lead in the continuous development of the current Liverpool North Homelessness Prevention service and contribute to the provision and implementation of new Community Opportunities across the north area of Liverpool. The role will involve the delivery of 1:1 and group sessional support for people with a range of support needs including mental health issues, alcohol and substance misuse issues, people with a learning disability and/or physical disability and people from the refugee community. This includes advice and information, sign posting and specific support services.

The role also involves the development of partnerships with a wide range of other communities based across the borough to facilitate effective and positive partnerships. You will assist the Senior Development Officer to increase the uptake of volunteers and peer support opportunities within the service. You will also work closely with user led organisations, community groups and social enterprises which can provide opportunities for service user participation and personal development.

You will build and sustain social capital and community links in addition to organising and developing marketing material to promote the service, celebrating successful outcomes and providing up to date information regarding access to the service.  We are looking for a proactive and assertive individual who has the ability to manage a diverse workload within a person centered organisation.

Closing Date: 16 December 2019

Eureka! Mersey is an ambitious £11.75m project to bring a 21st century science and discovery centre for young people and their families to the waterfront in Wirral.

Being developed and delivered by the team from Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax, Yorkshire, the success of the Eureka! Mersey project is dependent on:

• A robust and successful capital and revenue fundraising strategy
• Wide-ranging and genuine community engagement to build strong relationships with audiences
• Coordinated stakeholder management ensuring we are engaging with all relevant stakeholders, potential partners and interested parties to deliver the best possible visitor attraction experience
• Authentic and ongoing co-creation activities and opportunities for local children and young people

In order to achieve these goals, we are looking for a Community Engagement Manager to develop and lead the Community Engagement Strategy for Eureka! Mersey, taking responsibility for the inclusion and participation of diverse communities, engaging at a wide variety of levels within the private, public and voluntary sectors and proactively linking relevant communities of interest with the Eureka! Mersey project team.

Compensation & Benefits

This role will be a Fixed Term Contract for 2 years.

This role offers a salary of circa £30,000 – £32,000 per annum, plus a company pension scheme, and 25 days annual leave.

Based in the Liverpool City Region, with some travel required to Halifax.

This is a full-time role, but flexible working will be considered for the right candidate.

Application process and interview dates

For more information about the role and how to apply, download the job pack.

Please note that the closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 18th December 2019. Interviews will be held in Halifax, West Yorkshire during the week commencing Monday 6th January 2020.

Eureka! Mersey is an ambitious £11.75m project to bring a 21st century science and discovery centre for young people and their families to the waterfront in Wirral.

The attraction will occupy buildings at the iconic Seacombe ferry terminal in Wallasey, a location which holds a special place in the history and heart of Wallasey.

Being developed and delivered by the team from Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax, Yorkshire, the success of the Eureka! Mersey project is dependent on:

• A robust and successful capital and revenue fundraising strategy
• Wide-ranging and genuine community engagement to build strong relationships with audiences
• Coordinated stakeholder management ensuring we are engaging with all relevant stakeholders, potential partners and interested parties to deliver the best possible visitor attraction experience
• Authentic and ongoing co-creation activities and opportunities for local children and young people

In order to achieve these goals, we are looking for an exceptional Capital Campaign Manager: Trusts, Individuals & Corporates who will lead us through the next phase of our Fundraising Strategy.

Compensation & Benefits

This role will be a Fixed Term Contract for 2 years.

This role offers a salary of circa £30,000 – £32,000 per annum, plus a company pension scheme, and 25 days annual leave.

Based in the Liverpool City Region, with some travel required to Halifax.

This is a full-time role, but flexible working will be considered for the right candidate.

Application process and interview dates

For more information about the role and how to apply, download the job pack.

Please note that the closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 18th December 2019. Interviews will be held in Halifax, West Yorkshire during the week commencing Monday 6th January 2020.