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

Programmes Senior Associate (responsible for information management and analysis)

• Reporting to: Global Programmes Director
• Terms: FTE (flexible working arrangements considered)
• Salary: £26k - £32k (plus 4% pension contribution)
• Location: Central London (Vauxhall)
• Start date: Early Jan 2020

About the Organisation

United World Schools is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of poor and marginalised children around the world. By providing children with a basic education, we are striking at the heart of long term poverty and deprivation – a long game but one we are tackling head on and with ambition and commitment. UWS provides a flexible education model that is simple yet effective in remote regions. The model follows the national curriculum, whilst supporting teachers to implement educational programmes that are appropriate for the contexts in which they are working.

We are a  growing team of 16 staff based in London and we have a much bigger team delivering our programmes in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal. All of our staff are incredibly passionate about what they do, and committed to going above and beyond for the cause. In London, where this role would be based, we have a fun and dynamic office environment featuring team socials, music, Bake Off sweepstakes and the occasional team karaoke night! The  Programmes Senior Associate would also be required to fly out and support some of our projects, and see first-hand what it means to provide education in remote and marginalised communities. 

Role Summary 

The Senior Associate will be at the beating heart of a programmatic growth journey that will see an additional 30,000+ more children be able to go to school in the next few years. The role will engage with and support all areas of UWS operations - measuring, analysing and effectively reporting on the impact (direct and long-term) of our programmes as well as being responsible for ensuring that our monitoring and reporting systems are robust and effective.  The role will make a significant contribution to the successful operations of the Programmes team and further develop the communication and support channels between Programmes, Partnerships and Fundraising. 

A key aspect of the role will be to fully utilise a new programmatic data management system that is being developed for UWS by ‘Beyondme’ (the charitable wing of Deloitte) to support the in-country teams in improving their monitoring, evaluation and reporting. You will also work closely with the Fundraising and Communication teams to enhance our reporting capacity and ensure that the evidence of impact that we gather, (through our monitoring, as well as case studies, focus groups, stories and films) is being conveyed in a compelling and accessible way. Through this, you will play a vital role in supporting a wide range of our stakeholders including major institutional funders, trusts and foundations, as well as our exciting partnerships with corporates and schools across the globe.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Lead responsibility for the quality of UWS monitoring and information management and the systems and procedures used for this.  Identify and adopt models of best practice and relevant external research, to ensure that UWS’ data management and analysis is as efficient and effective as possible.

• Responsibility for developing and maintaining a fit-for-purpose, high quality central database for all UWS operations. 

• Ensure that UWS’ planning is evidence-driven and that relevant information is accessible for all teams.

• Introduce and quality assure effective systems and procedures for collecting and using information and data in-country.

• Lead the training of UWS staff in data management and analysis where necessary. Significant technical capabilities not required here, as training opportunities will be available.

• Responsibility for the quantitative and qualitative (case studies, stories, photos, films etc) monitoring, analysis and reporting of UWS’ (direct and long-term) impact.

• Monitor and maintain the quality and accessibility of information and data across the organisation, as required – for example UWS’s google drive documents.

• Responsibility for all UWS information/data reports and dashboards as required for the changing and growing needs of UWS and its stakeholders.

• Support the SMT and Communication Directors (in-country) to ensure the efficient and sufficient flow of information between the different teams and countries within UWS.

• Support all areas of work of the UK Programmes team, as required.

Knowledge and core competencies

We are looking for an ambitious candidate to grow and develop with the organisation. This means that above all, we are looking for someone who is open to learning new skills and can take a proactive approach to new tasks and responsibilities.

• Educated to degree level, ideally with previous experience in a similar position

• Strong relationship building skills with proven ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, including communicating remotely with teams in the field

• Ability to think and work strategically - identifying the right opportunities for impact and leading their delivery with confidence

• Strong project management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise work and juggle multiple things at once

• A high level of numeracy and confident analysing data and managing dashboards (or a willingness to learn!)

• Ability to research, set up and train others in new systems and procedures for monitoring and managing  information

• Strong skills in analysing and evaluating information, and a broad understanding of the issues around impact evaluation in development education

• Ability to produce high quality reports, proposals, presentations and other communications to a range of current and potential stakeholders 

• Ability to lead independent projects involving the wider team, interns and volunteers as needed

• Determined, persuasive, ambitious, flexible and a proactive team player … which means you commit and deliver for the cause.

• Willing to jump on a plane to Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal and other countries we will be moving to in the future, to support our projects!

How to apply 

You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent employer.  References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted. 

United World Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are only able to accept applications from candidates that have the permanent right to work in the UK.

UWS is committed to the safeguarding of children and ensuring we recruit safely is central to this commitment. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as a condition of employment.

University Partnerships Manager

Salary: £38,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience + excellent benefits

Contract length: Permanent

Location: Stratford, London (with flexibility for home working)

Closing date: Ongoing

Please note that we are looking to appoint this role as soon as possible, so will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis. Early application is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Are you a self-motivated and sharp minded individual with a passion for science and experience of Business Development that can help us beat cancer sooner?

Ximbio is the world's largest non-profit technology transfer organisation dedicated exclusively to research reagents. Ximbio forms part of Cancer Research UK, the world's largest independent cancer research funding organisation, which funds research in excess of $500M annually. Ximbio is part of Cancer Research UK Commercial Partnerships (formerly Cancer Research Technology) where it has partnered with and commercialises the research reagents of more than 70 universities, technology transfer offices and research organisations worldwide.

Our mission is to make research reagents such as mouse models, cell lines, antibodies, small molecules, proteins, etc. developed in academia around the world easily available to researchers and life science companies to accelerate research. Ximbio is based in London with a satellite office in Boston, USA, with plans to expand further.

The Ximbio University Partnerships Manager role would be ideal for a life science graduate with a PhD (or relevant experience) and at least two years' experience of commercial life science licensing in a technology transfer role.

The post holder will be expected to...

• Manage existing and new university partnerships worldwide
• Develop new business leads with life science reagent supply companies, pharma and biotech, including contract negotiation and execution of new commercial deals
• Full contract/license management of key accounts
• Training of junior members of the business development and product acquisition teams.

What we can offer you...

• A wonderful culture where everyone feels valued
• 25 days leave per annum with the option to buy 5 extra days
• Excellent pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loan
• Volunteering opportunities
• Fantastic work/life balance and flexible working.

Please see the following link for a full candidate pack:

* Please note that this role is known internally known as Business Development Manager.

This role will support with the development and delivery of effective outreach health promotion and behaviour change communication interventions appropriate to the needs of key target communities and groups. The role will be responsible for the research and arrangement of events, support groups, training sessions and interventions with professionals and community groups. This will also require responsibility for the transport of resources and equipment needs for all activities.

Interviews are schedule to be held on Thursday 19th December 2019.

We have 2 exciting opportunities to join our Social Prescribing team working with people with complex needs, helping them to access the support they need to live independent and healthier lives.

Both are team leader roles, a project management role based in Medway, and a staff supervision role covering North and West Kent.

In the project management role, you will work alongside multiple GP practices, independently managing a caseload and new referrals, providing personalised support and connecting patients with community services to improve independent living, health and wellbeing. It is essential that you have an understanding of how to prioritise need, and be able to recognise when to refer on to specialist services.

In the staff supervision role, the team leader will oversee Social Prescribers working in the community and manage day-to-day operations, ensuring targets and outcomes are met. You will use your professional knowledge to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and resources within the team, manage challenging situations and advise on more complex cases.

As a team leader, you will demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work.   Car driver essential.

It’s time to make a difference.  

Imago  is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London to deliver a range of services to individuals, voluntary and community organisations, the public and private sector.

Our mission is to promote, develop and facilitate social action, support independence and empower communities. User and volunteer engagement, leadership and involvement in decision making are core principles.

We deliver a wide range of services in partnership with funders, public sector commissioners and private sector sponsors to children and young people, older people, carers, and volunteers.

Underpinning our work is a commitment to excellence, evidencing impact and safeguarding vulnerable people.

Imago offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of salary, contributory pension, healthcare benefits and 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

Please submit your CV with a short covering note outlining your CURRENT SALARY.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. These include: race, religion, creed, colour, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (including mental illness), HIV status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity status, responsibility for dependants, appearance,  geographical area, social class, income level or criminal record.

Imago aims to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences. Imago sees these differences as an asset to our work as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we serve. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within the communities we serve.

Talkback is a charity and is known as one of Bucks and West Berks leading providers to people with needs.

Are you a person with a passion to help people? If so, would you like to work alongside like-minded, committed colleagues who enable people with a learning disability to increase their self-esteem, have more say, and control over their lives? Talkback has been working with people with a learning disability since 1998, aiming to achieve choice, opportunity and respect. Talkback is user led and knows what life is like when you have a learning disability.

We are currently recruiting for:

Learning Disability Project Workers - £18000 - £19200 p.a. (pro rata for part time roles)

Both full and part time roles available (minimum of 3 days/week)

No shift work or evening/weekend work

Within Talkback, the Nclude Me project was established 8 years ago and provides support and life skills training to people with a learning disability and/or autism, enabling them to speak out and make their own choices. The Project is expanding and we have a Learning Disability Project Worker vacancy to deliver a range of services to promote and encourage independent living and lifelong learning. Current projects include gardening and allotment groups, social and life skills training, men’s and women’s groups, a drama group which puts on regular shows, an upcycling and woodwork project and a creative arts group.

You will work across Buckinghamshire at both our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability to meet their individual needs to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. As part of the role as an Nclude Me Learning Disability Project Worker, you will deliver a range of services for people with a learning disability. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know, you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’

Closing date:     Thursday 12th December

Interview dates: November and December 

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Governance and Office Business Manager

£30,000-£33,000 per annum depending on experience plus contributory pension

Full time 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Corporate Services.

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer.

About us

The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 90 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church.

Principal duties and responsibilities

Due to some changes within our team structure we are looking for a high-calibre candidate with experience of working in a regulated sector as part of a governance and compliance function, to join our small team as our Governance and Office manager. You may have been a company secretary, governance manager board administrator or similar in a busy organisation with a dispersed workforce and multiple parishes which are decision making bodies under the charity.

You will have a degree (Law would be advantageous) and ideally ICSA qualification or similar and project management experience and you will have an understanding and commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church.

You will support the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership in ensuring the smooth governance of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth charity, and you will work closely with the main committees involved in the governance and allocation of resources for the Charity, this includes the Trustee Board and Trust Subcommittees. You will be responsible for the oversight of the office function and be the Data Protection Manager for the organisation.

You will work with the Senior Team to organise events for external stakeholders and supporters of the charity, and conferences and team days for the charity’s staff.

You will also provide important generalist support for the Senior Management Team on ad hoc projects associated with development of the business functions.

This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Diocese and contributing to the ongoing development of a professional approach to the governance of the organisation. You will be expected to liaise directly with Trustees, Clergy and external stakeholders so it is crucial that you have well developed interpersonal and communication skills. You will need strong organisational and analytical skills for your day-to-day work, displaying meticulous attention to detail and a high level of efficiency.  You will exhibit exceptional diplomacy and tact, and a high level of professionalism.

While we are committed to staff development, the central team is small and therefore this is a role for an experienced person it is not suitable for a new graduate.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Heather Hauschild – Chief Operating Officer (contact details in job description attached). 

Please apply by submitting the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees

Closing date for applications: Monday 16th December 2019 at 13:00pm.

Interviews: To be confirmed (late December 2019/early January 2020)

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

The purpose of this post is to be a key member of staff delivering the NightLight Mental Health Crisis Service, taking part in a staff rota covering 7 days per week.

Job Title: NightLight Crisis Support Worker
Salary Grade: £20,000 per annum incl. Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Responsible to: NightLight Coordinator
No. of Hours: Full time or part time
Main Base/s: Watford/ Ware/ Hemel Hempstead/ Bishops Stortford/ Borehamwood

Key Responsibilities

• To play an integral role in instilling HMN’s values through the NightLight Mental Health Crisis Service.
• To play a key part in the development and delivery of quality crisis support services.
• To work with the NightLight Team Leader to generate new approaches to crisis support services in line with identified need.
• To ensure service user involvement and a person centred approach are embedded within own working practice.
• To provide a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
• To promote people’s rights and responsibilities
• To ensure the delivery of quality services at all times.

Service Objectives

The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s NightLight Mental Health Crisis Service are:

• To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.
• To provide support to clients accessing all elements of the NightLight provision e.g. crisis house, visits to the centre, telephone helpline and the crisis cafés.
• To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis.
• To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 17th December 2019 by 5pm

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to the Herts Mind Network website where having read the attached job description you can submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining why you are suitable for the role. 

An approved Enhanced DBS check is required for this post

Hertfordshire Mind Network is an Equal Opportunity and Mindful Employer.

No agencies please.

We are looking for a qualified or part-qualified financial planning professional with outstanding analytical and planning skills to join the finance team at Bloodwise, the UK’s blood cancer charity as our Senior Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst.

Reporting directly into the Finance Director, this role will work closely with the Finance Business Partner and the Financial Control team. The Senior Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst will support the Finance Director on delivering the financial and operational planning cycle and be responsible for several strategic deliverables, including Executive and Trustee financial presentations.

A key aspect of the role will be to build and expand Bloodwise’s financial modelling capabilities, including modelling Bloodwise’s extensive research portfolio, cash flow and balance sheet forecasting, scenario analysis and income stream modelling.

If you are experienced in complex financial modelling and looking to join an organisation where you will have the opportunity to have a significant impact by reshaping our financial modelling capabilities, then this could be the opportunity for you.

To apply just send us a current cv and cover letter.

The closing date for this important opportunity is:

9am on Monday 16 December 2019

We anticipate a high level of interest in this role so applications will be reviewed on receipt so please note that we may bring forward the closing date at our discretion should we find a suitable applicant

Join us on our journey to beat blood cancer!

Deputy Manager- Residential Childcare
Rugby, Warwickshire
Salary - £32,981 - £37,609
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date:  Sunday 08 December 2019

Our client is renowned for providing inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life-changing experiences and countless stories of success. Through their inspirational homes, schools and ethos, they’ve achieved the highest possible outcomes. In short, they’re enhancing life opportunities.

As Deputy Manager within one of their Children’s Homes, you will assist the Registered Manager and in their absence, be responsible for all administration and child care functions at the home.

You’ll assist the Registered Manager to promote good child care practice within the home, including:

• Day to day supervision and guidance of staff regarding standards of care in line with the National Standards for Children’s Homes and the wider implications of group guidelines, procedures, instructions and policies eg. healthcare, children’s rights, child care law etc
• Supervision of Key Workers
• Ensuring that full and complete casework records for young people are maintained

You’ll be directly involved in Case Conferences, Reviews and Planning Meetings so will be responsible for:

• Compiling written reports
• Seeking the views and opinions of children and providing a platform for them to be heard

You will also assist the Registered Manager in ensuring that:

• All administrative tasks are performed accurately
• All financial budgets are controlled and allocated in the home
• Identifying training needs
• In service training
• Staff meetings
• Preparing working rotas
• Induction and initial support of new staff
• Selection of new staff members
• Carrying out sleeping in duties as required
• Performing the role of Designated Safeguarding Officer, acting as a source of advice on child protection matters and coordination action within the home

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in a residential child care setting
• Experience of carrying out administrative duties
• Diploma Level 3 Residential Child Care
• A willingness and desire to pursue further training
• An awareness of children’s needs and rights
• An awareness of child development
• Knowledge of current child care law, specifically related to children in care
• Experience of working with adolescents (11+)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good Literacy and numerical skills
• Willingness to sleep in and work anti social hours
• Clean UK driving license and the ability to drive with young passengers

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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What the job involves

Supporting the Head of Business Support, you will provide a business partnering service, and business-focused financial reporting services. Specific duties will include helping Directorates understand their business needs, providing insightful analysis and commentaries, producing monthly financial information and analysis (e.g. management accounts and KPIs), assisting with procurement and contracts, providing training and support during the forecast and budget processes and helping the charity achieve the best value for money.

What we want from you

With a degree or equivalent qualification, you will be at least a qualified Chartered Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) and or at least part qualified studying towards full qualification. We are looking for someone who can provide effective and insightful business partnering support across multiple directorates, who can provide effective financial analysis and has great communication skills.

Why work for us?

We have a simple ambition – to stop men dying from prostate cancer.Through shifting the science over the next 10 years to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and support, we can make prostate cancer a disease the next generation of men need not fear. Be part of a team that will put an end to prostate cancer being a killer.

The support we’ll provide

Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, life insurance and a season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting an independent development and humanitarian charity in their search for a new Technical Specialist - Education. The organisation's mission is to advance children's rights and equality for girls globally.
As the Technical Specialist - Education, you would be joining the wider Directorate within the Development Programmes Unit and supporting country offices by playing a technical role in programme development and implementation, as well as providing the technical input on education proposals for funding from institutional donors needed to implement them. You will then also oversee the management of grants and contracts awarded, ensuring donor compliance, effective programme monitoring and evaluation and quality delivery and learning.

To be considered for the role, you must have experience of developing fundraising proposals for institutional donors/corporate foundations and will have a background in implementing or advising on education programmes in developing countries. You will also have experience of effectively monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of education programmes and communicating technical knowledge and issues with non-specialist audiences.

This position will involve periodic travel. The organisation is open to considering some flexible working arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your technical expertise in education and income generation to support global cause that works together with children, young people, supporters and partners to tackle the root causes of the challenges faced by girls and all vulnerable children world-wide.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Child Bereavement UK (CBUK) has 25 years’ experience in supporting families and educating professionals when a baby or child of any age dies, or when a child is facing bereavement.

Bereavement Support Practitioner
Hours: 30 hrs per week (fixed term contract to February 2022)
Salary: £24,000 p.a. (pro-rata)
Base: Child Bereavement UK, Brooklands Court, Tunstall Rd, Leeds LS11

Our service, funded by Leeds City Council to support bereaved children, young people and their families in Leeds, is experiencing increasing referrals so we are expanding the team.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, skilled and experienced Bereavement Support Practitioner to support the Team Lead in developing and delivering this service to children and their families.

Closing Date: Friday 6th December 2019
Interview Date: Wednesday 18th December 2019

Application Process:

If you would like to apply for this position, please download the attached Job Description.
Click the apply button and attach your CV and a short covering letter detailing which post you are applying for and how your experience fits the role, it will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

The purpose of this post is to be a key member of staff delivering the DayLight Mental Health Crisis Service, complimenting our out of hours NightLight provision.

Job Title: DayLight Worker
Salary: £21,720 FTE per annum incl. Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Responsible to: Services Manager
No. of Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Base: East Hertfordshire

The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s DayLight Mental Health Crisis Service are:

• To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.
• To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
• To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis.
• To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.

You will be line managed by the NightLight Team Leader for Hertfordshire Mind Network but will manage your own workload, prioritising tasks and working on your own initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• To play an integral role in instilling HMN’s values through the DayLight Mental Health Crisis Service.
• To provide short-term crisis resolution support to clients who are in crisis and experiencing emotional distress.
• To provide a prompt, effective response to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis and/or emotional distress during normal daytime opening hours when NightLight isn’t operational.
• To play a key part in the development and delivery of quality crisis support services.
• To provide consistent and clear line management and leadership to a diverse team.
• To work with the NightLight Team Leader to generate new approaches to crisis support services in line with identified need.
• To provide rapid response, short-term crisis resolution support to clients who are in crisis and experiencing emotional distress. This may include emotional support, advice and information, crisis resolution, problem solving, housing related support, support with benefit applications etc.).
• To facilitate a clear and easily accessible pathway into NightLight for individuals who present in crisis or are at risk of experiencing a crisis.
• To provide a prompt, effective response to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis and/or emotional distress during normal daytime opening hours when NightLight isn’t operational.
• Support service users who may have become reliant on the helpline, online messaging and/or visits to the centres and overnight stays, helping them to improve their coping strategies and to access other services and resources within their local community. This function will be supported by the peer support provision.
• To accept referrals from HPFT for individuals who are experiencing a crisis but do not need access to specialist clinical support.  If clinical input is required, the relevant teams will be contacted, assessment arranged and the client accompanied to access appropriate support.
• Ensure the delivery of quality services at all times.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 17th December 2019 by 5pm.
We will close the advert prior to this date if we receive sufficient applications.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply for this position, please read the attached job description and click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us.

An approved Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is an Equal Opportunity and Mindful Employer.

No agencies please.