"Support Worker" Jobs
TreeHouse School is an Ofsted “Outstanding” SEN School for children and young adults aged 3-19 with a primary diagnosis of autism (some of whom have additional learning needs). Our Ambitious approach ensures that, through our curriculum and delivery, we focus on delivering quality of life outcomes for our children and young people.
We are recruiting for a qualified SEND Secondary Teacher to join us on our ambitious journey. Your day to day role will include delivering creative and person-centred lessons to up to 8 learners within our Secondary phase.
Why join us?
- 11 weeks annual leave per academic year
- Free healthy breakfast available every day
- Working with Autism/learning disability industry experts across our school and our charity
- Autonomy in your role – You have the freedom to be creativity and get to see first hand our learners progress and achieve their goals and aspirations (as well as your ideas coming to life in the classroom).
- Mental health and wellbeing are at the core of everything we do; The SLT practise “compassionate leadership”.
- Continued professional development and training including a wide range of in house and external training courses.
- Annual staff recognition awards.
- Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme (plus a bike shed outside the school).
- Employee Assistance Programme: to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
- Access to physiotherapy.
- On-site parking is available
Your role:
- Provide excellent delivery, teaching and course leadership to learners across TreeHouse School.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people we support.
- Work with pupils to ensure they receive a service that delivers the outcomes specified in their individualised learning, person-centred plans.
- Prepare and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments in line with departmental and awarding body requirements.
- Work collaboratively with allied health professionals as part of a trans-disciplinary team.
Our learners are mostly pre-verbal or use assistive communication systems to make their needs understood and follow different pathways depending on their needs and strengths, these are pre, semi and formal and you can read more on our website.
Closing date: Sunday 21st of April
Shortlisting date: Monday 22nd of April
Interviews date: Monday 29th of April and Thursday 2nd of May
Start date: September 2024
Assessment: You will be asked to attend a formal interview (45 minutes - 1 hour) and you will conduct a Micro Teach (20-30 minutes) with a group of pupils.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Corporate Partnerships Account Manager plays a pivotal role in the Fundraising and Communications directorate and is responsible for managing, stewarding, renewing, and growing our corporate partners to meet our fundraising income targets. Our partners range from complex programmatic-focused partners to employee engagement-driven partners and reflect a combination of financial support, skills-based support, and volunteering. The role is varied and requires strong time management, excellent written and verbal communication skills, relationship management, and a deep understanding of industry standards, best practices, and trends. You will be required to engage and influence a wide range of partner stakeholders plus collaborate across our Fundraising and Communication Directorate, Delivery Directorate, and Finance teams to meet the needs of our partners.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the management of our corporate partners, developing and delivering partnership strategies and stewardship plans for each account to deliver against the objectives and meet income targets.
· Work closely with the New Business Senior Manager to ensure the collaborative transition of new partners into account management, liaise with the Volunteering and Events Manager to deliver volunteering opportunities to partners, and the Fundraising Officer to promote challenge events to our partners.
· Support the CEO on the development and management of stewardship for select trustees and senior partner contacts.
· Accurately forecast and manage expenditures for our partners, creating mitigation plans when necessary
· Contribute to the organisation and team’s annual plans, strategies, and budgets.
· Develop, monitor, and maintain systems and processes including Salesforce database, financial accounting, account management plans, contracts, and due diligence.
· Understand and support the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth.
· Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues.
· Follow our organisations anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
· Excellent relationship management and stewardship resulting in demonstrable account growth.
·Effective account management with six-figure corporate partners.
· Experience using creativity and innovation to diversify income from partners resulting in growth.
·Polished communication and people skills to champion, and act as an ambassador for London Youth in the business world, including preparing and leading presentations.
· Detail-driven, strategic, motivated, and have a forward-leaning approach to business.
· Wide breadth of knowledge of the charity sector, including fundraising standards, best practices, and trends.
· Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritise a busy workload.
· Strong written communication skills and experience in developing compelling proposals and collateral.
· Experience working with internal stakeholders teams to help ensure partnership deliverables are met.
· Passion for personal and professional development, as well as a proven can-do attitude to get involved in various aspects of fundraising delivery when/if needed.
Attributes and behaviours:
· Passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the lives of young people.
·A commitment to quality and attention to detail.
· Ability to work on your own initiative.
· A highly competent and collaborative team worker.
· Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Willingness to learn new skills.
· Ability to work in a changing and flexible organisation.
About London Youth
We are London Youth: a charity on a mission to support the capital’s youth sector to improve the lives of young people. We do this with and through our members – a network of 600 youth organisations – and at our two outdoor residential centres, Hindleap Warren and Woodrow High House.
Throughout our 135-year history, community youth organisations have provided a constant lifeline and a vital safe space outside the family and formal education, where young people can develop confidence, resilience and skills. Young people need opportunities outside school to have fun with their friends, to make a positive change in their communities and to shape the city they live in.
We look to work with all young people, focusing particularly on those who wouldn’t otherwise have access to the kind of opportunities we offer.
Last year we worked with over 28,100 young people through our sports development, employability, youth action and involvement, mental health, arts and outdoor education programmes. Our member network supported over 575,000 young Londoners. We delivered 149 training sessions to over 1,000 youth professionals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Victim Support is proud to have been commissioned to provide an Affected by Crime (ABC) service across Humberside which will provide a single point of contact for victims of all crime, whether or not they have reported to the police, to receive support and information.
The ABC service will be a valuable point of contact for anyone affected by crime at any time to contact and receive help, support and information. It will be a busy and fast paced hub, receiving calls of varying nature from a variety of people.
We have opportunities available to work within the Humberside ABC service and are looking for dedicated, passionate and empathic people to join and enhance our team.
The role of Initial Support Agent (known internally as a Triage and Early Interventions Officer (TEIO)) is a fast paced one which requires the post holder to answer incoming calls and make outgoing calls to victims of crime and those accessing the Affected By Crime (ABC) service in Humberside.
The role will include calls to and from individuals, as well as administration of cases on the case management system, needs assessing and providing early intervention support.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time role)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
Your role as a TEIO will be to answer and speak to incoming callers as well as to hold a caseload and make outgoing calls to those affected by crime. You will be the primary contact for the Hub across Humberside and will be the face of the service.
As a TEIO, you will;
- answer incoming calls, speak to those affected by crime and hold a caseload
- make outgoing calls, assess needs and risks and action plan with callers
- work on the case management system to allocate cases, provide administration on cases and assess/ensure data quality
- liaise with other agencies where required to find out more information, give information or make referrals or give signposting information
- work with the wider team to ensure an effective, trauma informed service is given to those affected by crime
You will be a confident, compassionate and empathic person who can work well under pressure. You will be speaking to people who may be upset, angry or in emotional difficulties and will need to be composed, empathic and be able to quickly assess situations.
You will be confident in using your IT skills to work on a case management system, access phone and online systems, email and Microsoft Office programmes.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard.
Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Lead Worker - Temporary Accommodation, Move-On Specialist
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of the homeless community? Do you thrive in a dynamic, independent role where you can utilise your skills to drive rapid interventions and facilitate transitions for those in need? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Location: Lambeth, London
Hours: Mon - Fri - 09:00-17:00
Assignment: minimum of 3 months (Likely extension, possible permanent opportunity)
Pay: £16.40 + HOLIDAY PAY = £18.38 Per hour or £20.00 via umbrella company
About Us:
Our leading homelessness charity client is seeking a new lead worker for their team. The service supports vulnerable people experiencing homelessness who are in Temporary Accommodation (TA) in Lambeth. Their mission is to support single homeless individuals with low to complex needs, facilitating their transition from TA to independent living through rapid intervention and tailored move-on support.
Role Overview:
As a Lead Worker, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and supporting clients placed in Temporary Accommodation within Lambeth. Your primary focus will be on facilitating suitable move-on solutions for individuals in accordance with their needs, driving rapid interventions, and providing independent advocacy for clients without direct managerial assistance. This is a highly community-oriented role that requires a self-starter with sound understanding or a background in move-on and outreach services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of clients with a focus on facilitating rapid transitions and move-on solutions.
- Conduct thorough assessments to understand client needs and advocate on their behalf.
- Engage with clients to increase case load and foster meaningful community connections.
- Work independently to develop and implement tailored support plans that promote independence and stability.
- Collaborate closely with the team of Lead Workers to ensure cohesive service delivery and support.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in move-on/outreach services is essential.
- Strong assessment skills and the ability to advocate for clients independently.
- A self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a high-caseload environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working independently in a community-based setting.
- An Adult DBS check is required for this role.
We anticipate this role will be popular so if you are keen, please apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Dual Registered Manager - Residential & Supported Living Services
Ilford
37.5 hours per week
Salary: £43,500 per annum
Here at Norwood, we are looking for an enthusiast and driven individual to take up the role of Dual Registered Manager. This position involves managing 3 services in Ilford - 1 residential care home and 2 supported living services for adults with learning disabilities.
Key responsibilities of the Dual Registered Manager include:
- To manage the services in line with Norwood’s Vision, Mission and Values whilst ensuring compliance.
- Maintain a high-quality service working in partnership with colleagues and stakeholders to manage and support all services.
- To create and develop positive relationships with families and other professionals.
- Review budgets, staff rotas, complaints and relationship building with external regulatory bodies.
- Provide support, supervision, development and mentoring to all staff including appraisal and supervision.
- To contribute to the development of new policies and practices within the services and to maintain systems.
- Work within and maintain the quality management system for the organisation and to adhere to the CQC standards and regulations.
- Cover on-call duties on a rota basis.
- Ensure that each person’s package of support is sufficient to meet their needs and that the care and support provided is person-centred.
- Responsible for the recruitment, training, supervision and appraisal of a team of staff.
- Enable and empower the people we support to live an ordinary life as active citizens in the community, by maximising independence and promoting their choices and decisions as much as possible.
Experience and Skills required:
- Registration as Registered Person under the Health and Social Care Act (2008) is an essential requirement of this role.
- Achieved NVQ Level 5 Health & Social care.
- Previous experience working in a residential/supported living setting including supervisory responsibilities, supporting Adults with learning disabilities.
- Knowledge and understanding of current legislation including Health and Social Care Act (2008) and have experience in reviewing and monitoring service delivery.
- Strong leadership and team working skills, people management, delegation and budget setting and management.
- Willingness to undertake the Skills for Care Induction.
- Having a full clean UK driving license, with access to vehicle, is desirable.
Benefits at Norwood include:
- The opportunity to work for a leading UK Charity
- Competitive salary & benefits package
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- A challenging and varied role
- A supportive team
- Unlimited access to staff referral scheme
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We actively celebrate everyone's' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
With over 60 years' experience of recruiting across the 'beyond profit' space, Prospectus is proud to have supported a vast number of charities across various sectors, including; Homelessness & Housing, Domestic Violence, Youth, Learning Disabilities / Disabilities, Mental Health, Sexual Health, Criminal Justice and Children & Families. As a result, we anticipate an uplift in the amount of exciting delivery-focussed temporary opportunities we will have available to offer candidates.
We have worked alongside a range of impactful organisations in London and across the UK, supporting them with a variety of delivery-focussed positions, including:
Recovery Practitioners, Support Workers and Floating Support Workers, Women's Advocates, Administrators, Community Outreach Workers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners and many more.
We are currently looking to increase our pool of temporary candidates who are interested in registering for future delivery-focussed opportunities. Candidates will have had previous paid or voluntary experience in a similar role supporting vulnerable people, or will have a genuine interest in this field.
Please note that due to the current climate for temporary work across the Frontline sector, we are initially looking to engage with potential candidates and carry out registrations online with those that demonstrate suitable experience.
Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.
Please register your interest below and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. You must be available immediately or have no more than a 1 week notice period to be considered as the majority of our temporary positions are starting asap.
We have an exciting opportunity here at Barnardo's for an experienced, enthusiastic, and assertive Team Manager to deliver the day-to-day operational delivery of the In Reach Hospital Emergency Department Family Support Programme.
The role is part time working 18.5 hours per week and will be based at North Middlesex University Hospital, the entrance to the A & E department is in Bridport Road, Edmonton, London, N18 1QX.
The successful candidate will work as part of the onsite clinical team to develop and nurture key relationships both within the direct delivery of the project and the wider system support which is available.
Some but not all of the key responsibilities are:
- Identify key personnel within the Emergency Department and liaise effectively with them to ensure Family Support Worker teams are embedded within the clinical setting.
- Map and work with wider stakeholders locally and ensure Family Support Workers are aware of local services and assets to effectively signpost / connect families with appropriate support.
- Work effectively with identified operational leads within the ED setting to establish clear lines of communication and agree on day-to-day operational support for Family Support Workers.
- Support the Programme Manager in the implementation of standardised processes and systems to support project delivery and monitoring and highlight any local needs that need to be taken into consideration.
Ideal Candidates must have's
- A basic understanding of Public Health, including health inequalities and wider determinants of health as well as some understanding of trauma informed approaches.
- An understanding of the challenges of working and delivering an intervention within an acute setting and the ability to support and motivate staff in delivering an effective and holistic service to families.
- An understanding of family support and experience of working with families with complex needs
- Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Relevant Level 3 NVQ qualification (Health and/or Social Care)
- Relevant Experience or Qualification in Leadership and Management
More about the Programme
The In Reach Hospital Emergency Department Family Support
Programme model offers a robust way of supporting often vulnerable families to uncover and address unmet need. Through identifying the underlying factors causing the clinical presentation and attendance, and addressing holistic needs of the family unit, we hope activity to unscheduled, primary and emergency care is dramatically and sustainably reduced.
The model is based on Family Support Workers based within Children's Emergency Departments, offering holistic, family-oriented support in a flexible manner either in-person, telephone- based and home visits to be able to address the underlying causes of repeated / avoidable ED attendances.
*Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to March 2025 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.
When completing your application please refer to the skills, knowledge and experience you have in relation to the Additional Information sheet, Person Specification & Job Description.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have the ambition to make a difference to autistic children and young adults?
At Ambitious about Autism, we stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. This is a great time to join team Ambitious, as we continue to progress our innovative and exciting plans laid out in our Time for Ambition strategy.
We an exciting opportunity for a Lead Speech and Language Therapist, who shares our vision. As the charity's Lead, you will be passionate about improving the quality of life for autistic children and young people with additional learning disabilities. You will be a professional lead to the Speech and Language Therapist Team, overseeing the quality of therapy within Ambitious About Autism's education settings, ensuring the teams make a real difference to outcomes for Children and Young People. You will provide line management and supervision to the Senior Speech and Language Therapist and main grade Speech and Language Therapist as required
You will work within a Trans-Disciplinary Team, support the Head of Integrated Services to review and develop the team's approach to meet the needs of students. You will also across all Ambitious About Autism's education settings, evaluating and delivering an excellent and responsive speech and language therapy service. This role can be based at our Ambitious Collage setting in West London or out TreeHouse School setting in North London.
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong Experience of effective line leadership and leading change.
- Experience of using clinical reasoning skills and setting appropriate goals in complex cases
- Effectively applies specialist speech and language therapy skills and knowledge with children and /or young people who have autism and other co-occurring conditions to improve outcomes
- Applies the latest research evidence and evaluative thinking to practice
- Manages a complex caseload and prioritises and delegates effectively.
Please see the full recruitment pack on the link below.
In return, we offer excellent benefits including flexible and hybrid working, very generous holiday allowances, access to professional development, membership fees paid, welcome bonus and more.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to young people we work with
If you would like more information about the role or would like an informal, confidential discussion please contact Stephen Vickers.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Recovery Practitioner
We're on the lookout for a dedicated and empathetic professional to join our team as a Recovery Practitioner. The perfect fit for this role will have a genuine passion for assisting individuals battling substance misuse disorders, and a strong commitment to positively impacting their lives. If you possess a solid background in addiction counselling, crisis intervention, and client advocacy, we'd love to connect with you.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver individual and group counselling sessions to clients grappling with substance misuse disorders.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the unique needs and objectives of each client.
- Collaborate with clients to develop tailored treatment plans, taking into account their specific circumstances.
- Lead psychoeducational workshops and support groups covering topics like relapse prevention, coping mechanisms, and life skills enhancement.
- Track and document client progress, making adjustments to treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal results.
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, medical professionals, and social workers, to provide holistic care and assistance to clients.
- Offer crisis intervention and support to clients facing emotional or behavioural crises.
- Advocate for clients' rights and access to community resources such as housing, employment, and healthcare services.
- Uphold confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards in all interactions with clients and colleagues.
- Engage in continuous training and professional development endeavours to enhance expertise in the realm of substance misuse treatment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Certification or licensure as a Substance Misuse Counsellor is preferred.
- Prior experience in substance treatment or a related field is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices in addiction treatment and recovery.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassion, empathy, and a nonjudgmental approach towards individuals grappling with substance disorders.
- Familiarity with community resources and support services for individuals dealing with substance issues.
- Willingness to comply with agency policies and procedures, including confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
If you're passionate about aiding individuals in overcoming substance and supporting their journey to recovery, we urge you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity. Come join us in making a positive impact in the lives of those affected by addiction.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
37.5 hours per week
£32,514 plus 3% pension
Flexible location across the borough with a central Bromley office base
The Service
Our award-winning service supports young carers aged 4-19 to manage their caring relationships while also enjoying their childhoods. The Service provides specialist emotional support through a range of mediums, opportunities for young carers to develop their own peer support systems and a programme of leisure activities offering a break from caring responsibilities.
The Job
To co-ordinate and deliver a holistic service of support to all young carers, including those isolated and hard to reach, by designing and offering a programme of outreach through schools and local organisations. To line manage the Young Carers Support Worker and volunteers.
Further information about the role can be found in the Job Pack provided.
To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 8th April 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 10th April/Thursday 11th April
Salary: Band 6 £42,471 - £50,364 (pro rata) per annum inclusive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 30 – 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Therapies Service at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney. You will work as part of committed and creative team, which offers innovative therapeutic interventions and support to people with specialist palliative and end life care needs. The Therapies team works in collaboration with other clinical professionals and volunteers across all areas of the service; inpatient, outpatient and community.
This role involves the provision of rehabilitation and non-pharmacological symptom management for patients with advanced illness to optimise their independence and make a significant difference to their quality of life.
Although the post is an AFC Band 6 post, there is scope to progress to an AFC B7 Senior Physiotherapist over a 12-month period subject to meeting role-specific developmental competencies.
We are looking for someone who:
- has highly developed clinical reasoning skills necessary to tailor and adapt therapeutic interventions across a complex patient caseload
- has experience of multi-disciplinary working in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
- is skilled in the management of respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, and oncological conditions
- is confident leadership and communication skills
We can offer you:
- experience working in a dynamic team who are leading work on rehabilitation in palliative care nationally
- development of specialist palliative care treatment skills
- opportunities and support to advance your communication around challenging topics such as death, dying, loss
- exemplary multi-professional working with commitment to holistic care
The job is based at St Joseph’s and some local travel is essential. Full support and training will be provided in all aspects of the job by the hospice. There are excellent opportunities for learning and professional development. The postholder will be accountable to the Therapies Manager.
Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme is available.
We offer 27 days holiday plus public holidays and excellent pension scheme.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 14 April 2024
Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).
This role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.
We're looking for an analytical, detail-oriented and innovative Performance Analyst to join our Business Intelligence Team, currently located in Westminster and moving to Caledonian Road this May.
£ 46,504.50 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The Performance Analyst plays a key role at Look Ahead, by producing reporting and data analysis which enables the organisation to deliver on its strategic plan of improving the service we deliver to our customers.
You will produce management information from a range of systems using reporting tools such as Business Objects, Excel and SSRS within an Office 365 environment. You will develop Power BI dashboards to visualise data from our data warehouse and other sources. We are developing a self-service reporting culture, and you will provide advice and support to staff throughout the organisation on the tools available.
This is a hybrid working opportunity with two days a week working on-site in central London and the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining days.
Please see our website for full details.
This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.
What you'll do:
Conduct high level analysis and interpretation of management information for a variety of audiences.
Develop reports and visualisations from our data warehouses using BI tools (Power BI, Business Objects, SSRS) to enable self- service reporting across the business.
Produce performance reports for senior managers and Board members to ensure they understand how Look Ahead is performing against its priorities.
Work with managers throughout the organisation to understand their business priorities and to ensure that they have effective information management systems in place to deliver these.
Ensure that Look Ahead complies with external performance reporting requirements including contractual measures and regulatory returns.
Promote the importance of good data quality including developing DQ exception reporting and conducting audits of KPI data.
Ensure all BI work meets data protection and information governance requirements.
Work in accordance with Look Ahead's Code of Conduct and equal opportunities policy.
Carry out other duties commensurate with the role, as determined reasonable by Look Ahead.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Excellent IT skills
Good communication skills
Self-starting and can manage their own workload
Close attention to detail and high level of accuracy in their literacy and numeracy
Essential:
The post holder must have an understanding of:
Performance management and reporting
Ensuring data meets quality standards
The post-holder must demonstrate:
An ability to analyse and interpret data and to present the key messages from it.
Skills in using Power BI and ability to create and publish reports. Data modelling, DAX, and visualisation design.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, most importantly Microsoft Excel.
An ability to manage competing demands, prioritise and meet deadlines.
A customer-centric approach when dealing with internal stakeholders
The post-holder must have experience of:
Analysing and interpreting data for different audiences.
Problem solving and providing workable solutions.
Providing advice and support to customers.
Desirable:
Meeting information requirements in a contractual and statutory environment.
GDPR and data protection requirements.
An ability to analyse customer requirements and develop solutions that meet these needs.
Knowledge of SQL.
Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
Knowledge of Business Objects.
Report writing.
Managing information systems
About us:
Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 110 services, providing support to around 7000 customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Project Officer, Worker-led Transition
£46,726 per annum, rising incrementally to £48,535 pa (pro-rated if part-time)
Contract - Fixed term for 32 months (to be extended to 36 months once funding is secured)
Hours - This role can be part-time or full-time. Maximum 35 hours per week (full-time), minimum 21 hours per week (3 days per week).
About this Role
The Project Officers will form part of our client's Worker-led Transition project team, that aims to protect the future of UK manufacturing jobs while accelerating climate action. The Project Officers will work closely with trade union officers and workplace reps, supporting them to scrutinise employers’ plans for decarbonisation, and develop, promote, and advocate for plans that protect manufacturing jobs against offshoring while meeting vital climate targets.
The project focuses on the following industry sectors:
- Automotive
- Steel
- Ceramics
- Glass
- Chemicals
- Wood products
- Cement
- Offshore supply chains (e.g. assembly, metal fabrication)
The new Project Officers will be part of their Worker-led Transition Team, and collaborate closely with affiliated unions; supporting partner organisation New Economy Organisers’ Network, as well as policy staff and regional teams.
What qualifications, experience, skills, and knowledge do you need?
You will need:
- Experience supporting workers and their trade unions as a workplace representative or trade union activist
- Experience working in or with manufacturing, process industries, or related workplaces
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of the manufacturing sector and/or a worker-led transition - preferably in one or more of the industrial sectors mentioned above
- Strong commitment to the values of the trade union movement, including to protecting manufacturing jobs and tackling climate change
- Competent teamwork, time-management, self-management and IT skills.
A degree is NOT a requirement. If you’re not sure you meet the criteria, please don’t self-reject!
They are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BME) applicants who are underrepresented in this part of the organisation. They also welcome applications from any candidate.
The closing date for completed applications for this post is 12 midday Wednesday 10 April.Interviews will be held on Monday 29th April and Wednesday 1st May.
Their staff enjoy a good benefits package, including a final salary pension scheme and other benefits.
Whatever your experience of street homelessness and its impact on people’s lives – personal or professional – when you join the Thames Reach team as Senior Employment Specialist, we’ll make the best use of all your understanding, compassion, and commitment.
About us…
Thames Reach runs projects and services that help to end homelessness in London. We work directly with homeless people on the streets and in hostels. We work to prevent vulnerable people from becoming homeless. We help formerly homeless people get their lives back on track. We help people find work and access training and volunteering opportunities.
Is our mission easy? No, but we never give up on people. Last year we helped more than 11,000 people.
Is our work rewarding? Yes, in every sense. We’re listed as one of the top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK. There’s no better place to develop or transfer your skills and build a fulfilling career.
About this role…
The area of Prevention supports vulnerable people by providing them with skills, housing advice, accommodation, and tenancy sustainment support. All the services within the area of prevention work to help people transition towards leading independent lives.
We are looking for a Senior Employment Specialist to join the Lambeth Individual Placement Support Service team.
As a Senior Employment Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Providing exceptional support to people with mental health issues into suitable and sustainable employment.
- Assertively engaging with people from referral, into work and beyond for sustainment, offering comprehensive support in skills identification and practical guidance.
- Playing a crucial role in supporting sustained success for people and employers post-employment.
- Establishing relationships with key stakeholders in mental health teams, with employers and skills providers for effective referrals and successful outcomes whilst supporting senior managers to compile monthly and quarterly data for reporting submissions.
- Ensuring accurate data collection, recording and maintenance of an up-to-date case management system.
- Managing volunteers and support the induction process as and when required and attending regular meetings with Mental Health teams.
To succeed as a Senior Employment Specialist, you will have:
- Knowledge and experience of providing employment support to vulnerable people.
- Experience with communicating and building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- To be able to empower and motivate people to help build confidence and resilience.
- To be organised, have good time-management skills, and be able to keep clear and up-to-date records.
- Experience of working independently.
- Excellent IT and administrative skills.
We are listed in the top 100 UK Best Workplaces 2022 in the UK. As part of a commitment to our employees we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance – 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).
- Pension – we contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5%.
- Excellent development opportunities – career progression, regular supervision, and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career with Thames Reach.
- Wellbeing support – our 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL.
- Life assurance – four times your annual salary.
- Critical illness cover.
- Other benefits including interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans.
Closing date: 01/04/2024
Interview date: 16/04/2024
Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
To apply visit our website and complete our application form.
For further information please contact, Kushba Bibi (contact details on our website).
Thames Reach is committed to safeguarding. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not exclude you from applying but you will be asked to provide further details as most posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
At Ordinary Lifestyles' our objective is clear: to provide support to adults with learning/physical disabilities as well as those with acquired brain/head injuries to enable them to live independently.
We believe that everybody can live successfully and safely in their own homes in their community if they have the right support. As Registered Manager you play a vital role in contributing to this, making a difference to the lives of the people we support.
We are looking for a professional, motivated and values driven individual, who we can support through the process of becoming a Registered Manager. The successful candidate must have the necessary experience within the Health and Social \Care sector and have relevant knowledge of the CQC and meeting their Fundamental Standards.
Responsible to: CEO
Salary: NJC points 36 to 42
Hours: 35 generally worked during office hours however the postholder will be required to work flexibly including some evenning/weekend work as required.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Failsworth, Manchester
Registered Manager responsibilities:
- To ensure that the organisation meets its statutory duties in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2012, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other legislation which affects us
- To participate in the emergency on-call system and ensure that all emergency on-call issues are dealt with effectively
- To attend local authority provider meetings, registered manager meetings and to liaise appropriately with other groups, agencies and authorities
- To monitor incidents and accidents within the organisation and provide information to the Board of Trustees
- To submit Provider Information Returns (PIR), safeguarding and other required notifications to the CQC in the agreed timescales
- To complete necessary referrals and self-assessments required by the funding local authority or CCG
- To keep abreast of changing legislation, best practice and service developments with regards to people with learning disabilities
Service Management and Development Responsibilities:
- To listen to the individuals using the service, and their staff, and to respond, if necessary with the Management Team and Board of Trustees, in a thoughtful and reasonable way in accordance with Ordinary Lifestyles’ values as a person centred service and a good employer
- To ensure that each individual’s person centred support plan and all other documents, e.g. risk management, health action plans etc. are reviewed on a regular basis so that the services continue to find safe and innovative ways of supporting people to become part of their local community
- To provide clear and effective leadership by setting standards, monitoring performance and providing a positive role model to ensure that the service is person centred
- To ensure adequate staffing levels, using workers who understand the needs of the individual(s) they work with, and to have a shared responsibility for recruitment, pay and matters concerning personnel management in consultation with the Management Team
- To provide information, guidance and ongoing supervision to enable staff to effectively and safely carry out their roles. Carry out job consultations, appraisals and monitoring of staff performance
- To help maintain quality by being involved in conducting regular audits
- To work with new individuals and their families who may wish to receive support from Ordinary Lifestyles, to complete needs assessments, accurate financial costings and identify any accommodation issues for any potential new services
- To work with Housing Associations / Landlords to ensure that accommodation meets the needs of the individuals living there.
- To publicise and promote the organisation within the wider community in order to increase awareness of our values and in order to encourage more families to be involved
General management responsibilities associated with this role:
- To work with others to ensure that all management policies and decisions support the agreed vision, mission, values, philosophy and strategic priorities of the charity
- To work with the Board of Trustees, attending meetings and providing them with clear quarterly reports on all aspects of the service
- To contribute along with others to the organisation’s Strategic Action Plan, or other frameworks for agreeing strategy
- Other appropriate duties may be required by the organisation from time to time
This job is for YOU if:
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Have at least 2 years’ working with people with people with learning disabilities in a variety of different situations
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Are experienced in working with families and liaising with relevant agencies
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Meet/are working towards the requirements in order to become a Registered Manager with the CQC
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Have an understanding of the values underpinning supported living
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Are able to support people with all aspects of daily living in a way that respects their dignity and promotes independence and choice
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Have an understanding of the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities
- Have an understanding of anti-discrimination issues
- Have an understanding of Community Care principles and legislation, and the role of independent sector providers and associated regulatory bodies
- Have an understanding of how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
- Have good written and verbal communication skills
- Have skill in promoting and encouraging a “learning culture,” through formal and informal means
- Have staff management skills and abilities to provide positive leadership
- Are self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Have a car and a current UK driving licence
- Are able and willing to undertake evening and weekend working as the service requires and to share the ‘on call’ responsibilities within the Management Team
Ordinary Lifestyles operates an Equality and Diversity policy. Applications are welcomed from those who meet all, or the majority of, the above criteria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.