Sensory Support Officer
Permanent, 37 hrs p/w
Based in Chester
£18,614.80 p/a rising to £19,114.80 p/a after 6 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sensory Support Officer (SSO) to join our team!
We are a Disability Confident employer with vibrant offices in Macclesfield, Northwich & Chester, offering various types of support related to sensory loss (sight/hearing loss) for people across Flintshire. Our values-based culture comes from our knowledge that the services we provide make a real difference to the people we support.
We require a professional & approachable individual with strong administrative skills & a proactive attitude, able to work on own initiative. In this post you’ll be completing ‘What Matters’ Assessments in line with FCC’s recording policies & procedures. Support may be around information, advice/guidance & providing practical/emotional support to clients with a sensory loss. You will be visiting clients in their own homes or providing support within DSN offices.
This position will involve regular travel throughout Flintshire therefore a full driving licence & own transport are essential to the role. You may also be required to provide support in Cheshire & Wrexham to cover emergencies.
You will be fully supported by an excellent programme of continuous training & development; allowing you to truly shine in your role! In return we offer a range of benefits including:
24 days rising to 29 days +Bank Holidays, Company Sick Pay, Contributory pension scheme*,Training/ Development, Cycle Scheme*,Gym Membership* & more! (*subject to qualifying criteria).
We are an equal opportunities employer working to attract the best talent from diverse backgrounds to enhance our specialised team.
This role is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and completion of an enhanced DBS disclosure. Applications for flexible working & job share will be considered.
Please apply online with your CV and covering letter.
Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.
Closing Date 20th January 2020
Interviews 24th January
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Who are we?
Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.
Our exciting job role!
The Community Fundraiser for the North West of England and Northern Ireland will be integral in building relationships with our community to generate and grow our income and raise awareness within the region. You will support the recruit new supporters and nurture existing relationships within our community.
What we'd like from you:
It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.
According to the job description you should also have a proven track record in community fundraising, be good at juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!
What we'd like to give you:
- Salary c.£24,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*)
- Generous pension contribution*
- Life assurance cover*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)
How to apply to join our amazing team:
Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.
Advert close date: Thursday, 23rd January 2020
First interview date and location: tbc via Skype
Second interview date and location: tbc at our Farnborough office
More about us:
Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.
Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.
Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).
For more information, please visit our website.
* subject to qualifying criteria
We are a rapidly growing charity seeking to accelerate change for those affected by brain tumours, which kill more children and adults under 40... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
City Hearts are currently recruiting for an Outreach Caseworker to work within the Anti-Trafficking Team of the organisation, working with both male and female clients. 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.
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 7th February.
Are you a motivated and inspirational leader ready to take on a unique challenge in 2020?
About the charity:
Barnstondale Centre is a charitable organisation based in Wirral and situated in a semi-rural location covering 15 acres. The Centre provides accommodation in purpose-built log cabins. It has a strong reputation for providing a range of outdoor activities including abseiling, archery and forest skills for schools and youth groups of all abilities. Barnstondale is passionate about encouraging young people to have fun and adventures in the outdoors, teaching them life skills and enhancing their self-esteem.
About the role of Centre Director
Barnstondale is entering a phase of new development and is looking to recruit an outstanding leader who will be tasked with operational management, strategy and business development. The post holder will be responsible for the development of Barnstondale’s strategy and external relationships to drive the charity’s mission.
With a strong commitment to working co-productively with existing staff, Trustees and current supporters, the post holder will identify what is already working well, what could be improved and how to implement and evaluate these improvements. This role will be key in developing a strategy for the training and development of Centre staff so as to best meet the needs of clients.
This is a unique opportunity, and one that brings unrivalled job satisfaction.
Who are we looking for?
Due to the multi-faceted nature of this post, you may bring experience from a comparable role, or you could be a specialist in business development or operational management, seeking an opportunity to further develop your career in a senior management post within the hugely rewarding charitable sector.
It is essential that you are an experienced people manager with exceptional communication, networking and problem-solving skills.
Barnstondale’s core services and environment mean that this post would best suit a candidate with an interest in outdoor activities and working with young people from a range of backgrounds. It is also a fantastic opportunity for candidates already working in the third sector, and for candidates in the public or private sector ready to grasp an amazing and fulfilling opportunity like this.
How to Apply
If you’d like to work for this much-loved charity, get in touch with the BTA Recruitment team today.
Please get in touch with James for more information.
You are advised to get in touch in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.
Closing date: 29th January 2020.
Interview date: 6th February 2020.
BI Developer
Are you an experienced Systems Developer looking to join a vibrant forward-looking College that is the first choice for both learners and employers?
BI Developer Responsibilities:
This is a key organisational role with responsibility for the development, maintenance and production of information systems which support the data requirements of our client.
BI Developer Requirements:
An advanced level of knowledge and understanding of SQL server administration and knowledge and experience in the use of SSRS and other programming languages e.g. Visual Basic, C# is essential. Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in an IT related discipline or with equivalent proven professional experience, you will also have recent and relevant experience of data analytics and business intelligence.
About Our Client:
Our client is graded Good by Ofsted, has a Gold rated HE provision and is the only education provider in the Liverpool City Region to pilot the delivery of the new ‘revolutionary’ technical qualifications, T Levels.
Location: Liverpool
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £30,709 to £32,521 per annum
You may have experience of the following: Business Intelligence and Systems Developer, Business Intelligence Developer, BI Developer, Systems Developer, Database Administrator, DBA, Systems Manager, Business Intelligence Manager, BI Manager, Business Analyst, BI Analyst, etc.
Ref: 90527
Wirral Primary Care Networks: Social Prescribing Link Worker
We are looking for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our friendly, dynamic and progressive organisation, working with Primary Care Networks in Wirral and with the voluntary, community and faith sector.
The role
Social Prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to Link Workers who focus on ‘what matters to me’; take a holistic approach to an individual's health and wellbeing, give time and connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Link Worker to join the existing team, extending the Social Prescribing service to deliver 1:1 personalised care to a wider patient population. The successful candidate will work within one of the Primary Care Networks in Wirral, supporting General Practice and work with people who have long-term conditions (including support for mental health), people who are lonely or isolated, those who access primary and secondary care service frequently or who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to be a good listener, have time for people and be committed to supporting local communities to care for each other and reduce health inequalities. You should have experience of working positively with people facing complex social and emotional challenges in either a paid or voluntary capacity; inspiring trust, building confidence and motivating. You will have great interpersonal skills; be empathetic, resilient and be able to maintain effective working relationships with partners across the sectors.
For an application pack please visit Citizens Advice Wirral’s website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 12noon Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Interviews: Friday 24th January 2020 at Citizens Advice Wirral, Wallasey office.
Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice is an inspiring charity that provides palliative, respite and end of life care to babies and infants aged from birth to five years suffering from life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Compassionate care is at the heart of its philosophy, and there is no cost to the families.
This unique non-profit operates three hospices across England. A team of specialist nurses offers 24/7 care and support in a safe, caring and fun environment, where parents know that their child will receive the best possible care. A home away from home.
About the role of Corporate Fundraising Manager
Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice in Liverpool has a great relationship with its corporate partners. Since the hospice opened its doors in 1995, Zoe’s Place has strived to deliver high-quality supporter journeys to corporates who in turn have been so valuable to the unique services offered to the families that rely on the Hospice.
To continue this fantastic work, the charity is recruiting a creative and confident individual to lead on income generation from corporate partners on a 12-month fixed term contract.
You will maximise existing relationships, whilst actively identifying and securing new partners. A confident networker, you will understand the need for a bespoke approach to each corporate, understanding their requirements and how best to achieve a mutually beneficial relationship.
This exciting opportunity would suit either an experienced corporate fundraiser, or someone with private sector marketing and communications, B2B sales or account management experience seeking an opportunity to kick start their career in the third sector.
7% Employer pension contribution
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our generalist advice team as an Advice Session Supervisor. Ideally, you already have experience of supervision and Quality of Advice Assessments, or you will be an experienced adviser who has a track record in supporting others and is willing to learn.
You will be someone who enjoys working within a busy environment providing support, guidance and feedback to volunteers in order to maintain a consistent quality of advice, and to ensure the provision of an effective and efficient service to the public.
For an application pack, please visit our website.
Closing date for applications: 5pm – 22nd January 2020
Interviews: 29th January 2020
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