You will integrate a strategic and operational approach to service management, and be responsible for excellent integration between all Recovery services.
Day-to-day:
* Assisting the Head of Recovery in recovery culture assessments, and where needed supporting the implementation and on-going accredited programmes across the organisation.
* Line managing the Service leads for Recovery Support services across the London and East Kent community, including the volunteer and apprentice coordinator.
* Producing regular performance reports for funders.
* Contributing to contract meetings and clinical governance meetings.
* Ensuring compliance with governance and audit processes, compliance with legal, professional and regulatory requirements.
* Contributing to strategic objectives and development bids by proactively seeking new opportunities and ensuring that this is filtered back into the organisation.
Accountabilities
Strategy
* Support the Head of Recovery & Resettlement to develop and implement the Recovery Support strategy across the organisation.
* Support the Resettlement team in meeting targets and creating new service level agreements to achieve the financial targets of the service.
* Support East Kent recovery services to achieve their contractual targets, ensuring that a strong recovery culture is visible across all Hubs.
* Communicate all new developments to all members in the team.
* Undertake the promotion of The Forward Trust's work in the area for which you are responsible, positively representing The Forward Trust at meetings and conferences.
* Liaise with senior prison and probation service personnel, commissioners and representatives from other agencies in your regional area.
* Work towards the objectives set out in The Forward Trust business plan in a structured and strategic way.
* Set team and individual objectives to implement and achieve strategic objectives.
* Builds strong relationships with, and makes full use of the support offered by head office functions.
* Builds, manages and continuously improves the relationships with contractual partners.
* To develop and maintain partnerships with both community and prison based agencies, and attend community and/or prison based meetings as and when required.
* Builds strong relationships with and make full use of the support offered by head office functions.
Service Delivery
* Oversee and ensure effective management of the Forward Trust units for which you are responsible.
* In conjunction with the Head of Recovery and Resettlement ensure effective financial management of the Forward Trust units within your area, and in particular, ensure compliance with the budget.
* You will also be responsible for ensuring data accurately reflects output and is submitted within set deadlines which includes ensuring services are audit compliant and where appropriate meet all CQC requirements.
* Where required lead in the recruitment of staff into your areas, ensuring that The Forward Trust's commitment to equal opportunities is honoured at all times.
* Ensure poor performance is managed appropriately and team dynamics are routinely monitored.
* You will oversee management of training panels and ensuring the training needs of the teams are met.
* Meet targets and deadlines agreed with the Head of Recovery and Resettlement and in accordance with work plans and departmental standards.
* Visit all units in your region on a regular basis providing advice and support to managers.
* Line manage staff as required, including carrying out quarterly reviews as necessary, ensuring they are fully supported and accountable for their work. You will work closely with HR Business Partners to manage performance.
* Draw up training plans for your staff to ensure their technical knowledge is up to date and they are continually developing in their role.
Quality and Safety
* Ensure that services are regularly audited and any issues are escalated and addressed in a timely manner and good practice is effectively shared throughout the services.
* Alert the Head of Recovery and Resettlement to any significant risks or problems arising in the course of managing and monitoring the services.
* Work with the highest regard to health, safety and security in the workplace highlighting any risks (potential or actual) to the Head of Recovery and resettlement and (where appropriate) the Head of Governance.
* Ensure that information, including statistical data, for audit, research and reporting purposes, is effectively and efficiently collected, recorded and collated in the assigned area.
* Effectively manage information, particularly confidential information, within statutory duties and in accordance with best practice
* Promote and ensure departmental compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities.
* Keep up to date technically on all relevant matters and strive for continuous professional development.
The Forward Trust welcomes applications from those with lived experience.
About us
Forward empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of addiction or crime to move forward with their lives. For mo... Read more
The Big House has a simple mission: to enable care leavers to fulfil their potential.
Through drama and individualised long-term wrap around support we help care leavers overcome traumas experienced in childhood so they can make the complex transition from looked-after child to independent adult. The Big House's main activities are: weekly drop-in drama and employment workshops and the 3-month Open House Project which runs twice yearly. in 2018 we've moved into our first permanent home which will enable us to begin to expand and develop new programmes across the next five years.
Through our work we have seen the transformational effect that drama can have on at risk young people’s lives. The strict discipline required to produce professional theatre imparts vital transferable skills including time keeping, focus, team working, effective communication, ability to regulate emotions and make better informed decisions; empowering and equipping the young people with the skills needed to become self-reliant.
We're looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager (Trusts & Foundations) to join our team and work to maximise income for The Big House from trusts & foundations, including corporate and public sector funding and to assist more generally with other fundraising initiatives.
This position will suit a self-motivated person capable of working within a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record in securing multi-year funding and 5 & 6-figure grants towards core costs and project delivery within any related sector. The post-holder will be required to work closely with staff across the organisation to identify funding opportunities, develop cases for support and provide effective stewardship to existing and potential funders.
How To Apply:
Please submit your most recent CV and Cover Letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) which outlines your experience to date, how this relates to the duties and person specification of this role and why you are interested in working with The Big House.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
We have a simple mission: to enable care leavers to fulfil their potential.
Founder Maggie Norris established The Big House in March ... Read more
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Are you looking for more than just a job?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, user-led charity that is dedicated to enabling disabled people who use social care support to have full choice and control over the way in which they live their lives.
Title: Independent Living Advisor (Direct Payments)
Location: London SW6
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 (Depending on experience)
Contract period: One year (with possible extension to another two years)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
In this role you will be providing essential information, advice and support to individuals from diverse backgrounds. You will work with disabled clients to empower them to take control of the support they need by using Direct Payments, employing their own staff and accessing activities or services. You will ensure that individuals have the right information to make informed choices and will help them to set up and manage their chosen support.
You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Experience of budgeting and recruitment are essential for this role.
Experience of working in social care is not essential as training will be provided, however a “can-do” attitude, a commitment to a person-centred approach and willingness to learn is a must. Being part of a small team, there is a lot of opportunity for you to develop and learn new skills.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and actively encourage people living with a disability to apply.
The work is varied and calls upon a wide range of skills, and there is huge job satisfaction in supporting disabled people to achieve greater wellbeing and independence.
Closing Date: 8th January 2020
To Apply and for More Information:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button.
Deadline for receipt of completed applications: Wednesday 08th January 5pm 2020 (feedback will not be provided to those not shortlisted for interview)
Interview dates: 16th & 17th January 2020
Decision: Informed by Tuesday 21st Jan 2020
No agencies please.