About us
Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we’re taking it on. We are supporting those affected by the disease, investing in ground-breaking research, lobbying for greater recognition of pancreatic cancer and being a voice for everyone involved in the fight. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer.
This is an exciting time to join a fast growing charity with big ambition. We fund research into the disease, providing services for those diagnosed and their families and campaign to achieve change. We are the lowest surviving and quickest killing cancer. There is so much to be done for our disease and this message is cutting through, in no small part due to the work of the small but determined team.
The award-winning Policy and Campaigns Team at Pancreatic Cancer UK covers public affairs, policy, campaigning and maintaining the intelligence function for the organisation. We are a small team performing a critical role within the organisation and we are helping to change the unacceptable outcomes and experience of people with pancreatic cancer by lobbying for change, and providing evidence-based solutions that can be implemented across the UK.
You will be joining the team after a very busy and successful year, which saw us launch the Demand Faster Treatment campaign, which achieved the support of over 100,000 people across the UK. You can see more about the campaign on our blog. The campaign, has also included parliamentary and NHS influencing as well as public mobilisation and has led us to win two awards in 2019: The NICE Shared Learning Award and the Charity Times Campaigning Team of the Year for 2018.
The team
The Policy and Campaigns Team at Pancreatic Cancer UK covers public affairs, policy, campaigning and maintaining the intelligence function for the organisation. We are a small team performing a critical role within the organisation and are helping to change the unacceptable outcomes and experience of people with pancreatic cancer by lobbying for change, and providing evidence-based solutions that can be implemented across the UK.
You will be joining the team after a very busy and successful year, which saw us engaging key stakeholders across the UK with our Demand Faster Treatment campaign, which achieved the support of over 100,000 people across the UK.
The role
You will have responsibility for ensuring the profile of pancreatic cancer remains high on the agenda by planning and delivering activities to engage key policy and influencer stakeholders to make sure this happens. You will engage with people affected by the disease to ensure that our policy positions represent those directly affected by pancreatic cancer and confidently represent these positions to external audiences.
You will also lead the secretariat function for the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pancreatic Cancer, working with parliamentarians, other charities and supporters to ensure that our cancer is not left behind. This includes planning parliamentary events and activities across four parliaments in Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November.
About you
This high profile position requires someone with exceptional public affairs, political knowledge, stakeholder engagement, and management skills. You will also combine this confidence and interpersonal skills with sound policy knowledge in order to represent the charity confidently and persuasively. Your reward will be to see our ambitions realised and for more people with pancreatic cancer to have the chance to live longer, better lives.
Working with us
We are an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce and are looking for people who can demonstrate dedication to our cause and values. We offer a supportive place to work with helpful and friendly staff who report a high level of job satisfaction. Our open-plan office is based in London on the river with views toward Westminster. We operate a mixed system of hot-desking and static desks depending on team and charity requirements. We are always happy to discuss flexibility in light of the needs of the role.
To apply, please read the job pack and send your completed Application form
The closing date for submitting applications is Friday 1st November by 9am
Interviews will take place in London on either Tuesday 12th or Wednesday 13th November 2019.
You must have the right to work in the UK when you apply.
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Vacancy with Community Housing & Therapy (CHT):
Referrals and Business Development Coordinator
Location: Vauxhall
Hours: 40 hours per week
Starting Salary: £25 – 30K
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave, pension, life assurance, an employee assistance programme, training opportunities
Company Profile:
Our Charity, Community Housing and Therapy (CHT) is a growing provider of Psychologically Informed Recovery Communities - 'where relationships are the treatment'. CHT works with adults and young people who have challenging and complex presentations, and who have experienced negative childhood experiences or trauma, to enhance our beneficiaries’ development, health and wellbeing, with the aim of enabling them to lead successful and productive lives – providing a life changing experience.
We offer a good working environment as part of a small organisation that is passionate about providing high quality support to young persons and adults experiencing mental distress and complex psychosocial disorders. We have a strong sense of values, a clear treatment and support model, a strong training programme and ethos, and a highly supportive management framework.
About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join CHT’s Central Office team to coordinate the referrals and marketing functions of the charity.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and motivated candidate, the charity is in a period of growth and this role offers the right candidate experience across the marketing and business development areas of the charity, and there will be opportunities for growth and development as the charity expands.
About you:
You will be a friendly and approachable person with a pro-active approach to work. You will be someone who is highly driven and motivated, able to work both independently as well as being a team player. A strong candidate will have an understanding / experience of working within the care / charity sector as well as experience of sales and marketing. Enthusiasm and a commitment to the charity’s aims are vital.
Closing date: 25th October 2019 Interview date: 31st October 2019
For a job description please contact Maria Miranda on the recruitment email
Application by CV and covering letter explaining why you are applying for this role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Fundraising Officer
Working base: Flitwick
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum
Contracted hours: 37 per week
As an independent local charity, Mind BLMK are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to support the growth and development of our current fundraising activities.
Due to the recent success of the fundraising department at Mind BLMK, this exciting new role will help to support our existing activities and develop income streams, by seeking opportunities and creating relationships with new stakeholders.
Working closely with both the Fundraising Manager and Communications and Marketing Officer, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team, working towards making a real difference for the communities of Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes.
Closing date: Thursday 31st October 2019 at 12pm
Interview date: Successful candidates will be interviewed on Thursday 14th November 2019
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 our website where you can complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK is an equal opportunities employer.
We hold the Investors in People standard as well as a commitment to Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters.
No agencies please.
Our client a leading mental health charity with a busy and growing counselling service requires a discreet, proactive and experienced Administrator to help with the running of our office, reporting to Counselling Service Manager and working alongside a small Counselling team.
Main Duties
Reception
- To respond to arrivals
- To inform counsellors of their clients' arrival
- To ensure the waiting area is tidy and welcoming
- Report to Service Manager any issues and concerns in the premises
- To carry out general reception duties.
Administration
- Respond to telephone enquiries, taking clear and detailed messages, and ensure messages are dealt with efficiently and in timely manner.
- To provide administrative support to the Service Manager and counselling team.
- To manage and organise filing system, keeping it up to date personally as required.
- To manage and update database system regularly as required.
- To assist in the collection and registration of counselling data for service audit and statistical reports.
- Maintain Counselling sessions contributions, budget and records.
Counselling Service
- To arrange counselling appointments, follow up the administrative progress and report to Service Manager of changes in schedules, etc.
- To ensure messages from client to counsellors are delivered efficiently
- To support Service Manager in the organisation and distribution of material to the counselling team.
- To assist in the timely allocation of clients and waiting list management.
- To help develop and improve counselling service by ensuring efficiency in service delivery, establishing effective service monitoring systems, and managing communication pathways.
Personal Specification;
- Minimum 3yrs experience in similar role
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector
- Experience of working in a busy office environment
- Experience of working IT software packages indulging MS office, Word Powerpoint and Excel
- Awareness of the needs of people with mental health issues in the community
- Good written and verbal communications
- Empathetic and able to deal with stressful situations in a calm and professional way
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Our Birmingham Young People’s Service provides holistic support service for under 18s with needs related to substance misuse, including those that are affected by their parent’s substance misuse. The purpose of the role is to engage young people in a variety of interventions, using a young person centred approach, empowering them to reduce risk, increase resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
All Complex Needs Practitioners work flexibly across the community and within our multi-agency partnership settings. The caseload will include a mixture of community and multi-agency referral pathways including health, social care, schools and youth justice.
A core part of the role will be working with young people and their families to address holistic support needs across all aspects of the young person’s wellbeing. This could include diverse work related to knife crime, 5 step family work, exploitation, physical and emotional health as well as substance misuse.
An energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. Experience of liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and engaging effectively with clients in a variety of settings is essential. You’ll also need a flexible approach, excellent record keeping and report writing skills and a willingness to work flexibly across the community and within our multi-agency partnership settings, on an outreach basis, with a central hub base at our head office.
Closing date: 31st October 2019
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.
Aquarius is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.
Charity Description
Nightlines provide an anonymous and confidential listening and information service, run by students for students at their university. They work to improve student mental health and wellbeing and are open at night when no other university welfare services are available. Nightline services now cover over 100 universities and colleges, or over 1.5 million students, across the UK and Ireland thanks to an incredible team of over 2,100 trained student volunteers.
The Nightline Association is the registered charity that supports, promotes and develops Nightlines. Nightline Association is currently run entirely by volunteers, including the engaged Board of Trustees who play a hands on operational and strategic role in the running of a national charity.
Job Description
Nightlines are receiving a growing number of calls relating to suicideideation or action, and our student volunteers are well-placed to provide much needed support and a listening ear. However, to do this, our volunteers also need support to ensure they have the best possible training and policies to respond to this growing demand.
We have been working in partnership with the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust (CWMT) to develop bespoke suicide calls training for Nightline volunteers, first delivered in Spring 2019. Through generous funding from the CWMT, The Matthew Elvidge Trust and Accenture UK: Hive Staff Giving Fund, we are now able to recruit for a coordinator to ensure the effective roll out and continual improvement of this training.
Additionally, to support this new initiative, we are commencing a review of our exisiting suicide policy guidance to Nightlines, including the assembling of an internal task force and external advisory group, to bring their recommendations to our Annual General Meeting in Spring 2020.
This role would facilitate this review process and be instrumental in ensuring the Association offers the most appropriate, up-to-date and effective support to Nightline volunteers on this growing and devastating issue.
This role will report to and be line managed by a member of the Board of Trustees and work closely with our volunteer Head of Development. The coordinator will also oversee a group of 10 Suicide Calls trainers, liaising closely with them and other internal and external stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Suicide Calls Training:
- Administration and organisation of the Suicide Calls training
- Proactively organising training sessions at Nightline Association conferences and for individual affiliate Nightlines
- Overseeing current Suicide Calls trainers including welfare and operational support
- Liaising with training contact at the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust to continually develop training and update on progress
- Leading on collating feedback and evaluating project impact
Suicide Policy support:
- Facilitating work of Suicide Policy Task Force
- Preparation of key resources including review of current Nightline suicide call policies and external research
- Being the key contact for internal Task Force volunteers
- Liaising with external expert advisory group
Working closely with project stakeholders:
- Regular reporting to Board and funders on progress of above projects
- Utilising contacts and skills of the Board
Essential Experience and Skills
Qualifications
Desirable
- Mental Health related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Effectively managing and motivating volunteers
- Project management from start to finish
Desirable
- Experience of working or volunteering in an advice/support/helpline setting
- Attending or delivering suicide prevention training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Strong organisational skills
- Effective project management
- Strong written communication, e.g. email, reports to Board and funders
- Proven self-starter
- Efficient time management
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Ability to self-manage
Values and Ethics
Essential
- Passion for good mental health amongst students
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality and diversity
How to apply
Please email your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and your CV to our applications email address by 5pm on Friday 1st November 2019.
As we are all volunteers, interviews will take place during the evening, most likely over Skype, in the week commencing 11th November 2019.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Worker
You will join our client as a Support Worker to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.
Support Worker Responsibilities:
-Work as a team in a residential home to support 4/5 young people in care.
-Follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future.
-Support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork.
Support Worker Requirements:
-Be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records.
-Be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made.
-Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport our young people to appointments and activities.
About Our Client:
Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.
“Rated 4.2 out of 5.0 on Glassdoor”
Location: West Kirby, SK3 0UX
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £17,550-£19,012.50 per annum (£9-£9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.
Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance.
Closing date for applications: 8th November, 2019
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.
Ref: 89667
Support Worker
You will join our client as a Support Worker working as a team in a residential home to support 4/5 young people in care.
Support Worker Responsibilities:
You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure our client achieves the best possible outcomes for young people.
The role is challenging but also extremely rewarding and you will have the real opportunity to make a difference to young peoples lives.
Support Worker Requirements:
You do not require any previous experience for this role however our client does require you to be compassionate, calm, resilient and to understand the issues and challenges young people face. You should be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records.
You must also thrive in a team environment and be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport young people to appointments and activities. The use of a house pool car is provided for this.
About Our Client:
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation.
Our client has full time and part time opportunities available.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Our client reserves the right to bring forward their closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest.
Location: Bury, Manchester, BL0 0DG
Hours: Full and Part time opportunities available (Full time hours 37.5 per week), Permanent
Salary: £17,550 to £19,012.50 per annum (£9.00 to £9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.
Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance.
Closing Date: Friday 8th November 2019
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.
Ref: 89671
Waking Night Support Worker
You will join our client as a Waking Night Support Worker to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.
Waking Night Support Worker Responsibilities:
-Work as a team in a residential home to support 4/5 young people in care.
-Follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future.
-You will support their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, complete general domestic tasks, give medication and complete associated paperwork.
Waking Night Support Worker Requirements:
-Be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records.
-Be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota. The night shifts operate 8.30pm-7.30pm.
-Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport young people to appointments and activities.
About Our Client:
Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.
“Rated 4.2 out of 5.0 on Glassdoor”
Location: Stockport SK3 0UX
Hours: 38.5 hours per week. Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Starting Salary £19,019 per annum (£9.50 per hour, includes an unsociable hour’s payment of 50p per hour)
Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance.
Closing Date: Friday 8th November
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.
Ref: 89668
Senior Support Worker
You will join our client as a Senior Support Worker to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.
Senior Support Worker Responsibilities:
-Follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future.
-Support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork.
-Assist in the co-ordination of shifts, ensuring 1:1 time is planned for the young people as well as the facilitation of appointments and planned activities
Senior Support Worker Requirements:
-Previous experience of working with young people with mental health needs and will have a relevant level 2 care qualification.
-Be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota , completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made.
-Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport young people to appointments and activities.
About Our Client:
Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.
“Rated 4.2 out of 5.0 on Glassdoor”
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £19,424-£21,059.93 per annum (£9.97-£10.80 per hour) dependent on experience.
Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days with increased years’ service. Paid 2 week full induction before you start. Opportunity to complete your Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification. Excellent career progression, paid enhanced DBS check. Free onsite parking, life Assurance. Online discounts,
refer a friend scheme where our client pays £500 for every friend you refer. Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties.
Closing Date: Friday 8th November 2019
You may have experience of the following: Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Care Assistant, Care Staff, Social Care, Social Worker, Social Work, Healthcare Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Young People, Vulnerable People, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Voluntary, etc.
Ref: 89669
Support Worker
You will join our client as a Support Worker to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.
Support Worker Responsibilities:
-Work as a team in a residential home to support 4/5 young people in care.
-Follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future.
-Support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork.
Support Worker Requirements:
-Be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records.
-Be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota , completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made.
-Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport young people to appointments and activities.
About our client:
Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.
“Rated 4.2 out of 5.0 on Glassdoor”
Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7DG
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Full Time Permanent
Salary: £17,550-£19,012.50 per annum (£9-£9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.
Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days with increased years’ service. Paid 2 week full induction before you start. Opportunity to complete your Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification. Excellent career progression, paid enhanced DBS check. Free onsite parking, life Assurance. Online discounts,
refer a friend scheme where we pay £500 for every friend you refer. Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties.
Closing Date: Friday 8th November 2019
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.
Ref: 89670
Full-Time (35 hrs p/w) - Fixed Term Contract until 30th June 2021
Ref code: YPD-191
St Giles Trust is looking for a Keyworker who will be responsible for engaging, motivating, advocating for and supporting a caseload of young people with learning difficulties, disabilities and mental health to achieve set engagement and employment targets.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this exciting opportunity
Our successful candidate will provide a high level service to delivering a programme of engagement, advocacy and support to vulnerable young people in London Borough of Southwark, who have a learning difficulty, disability or who are affected by mental health issues. Our aim will be to support with achievable and sustainable employment outcomes. The young people will have experience of various barriers preventing sustained education, training and employment.
You will be responsible for one to one customised support that will enable young people to overcome their employment and wider barriers and make progress with their personal goals and ambitions. It will engage with local employers to open up opportunities and work closely with local authority teams and other borough provision, to provide integrated ‘joined up’ services. St Giles Trust is known for its peer led approach and this will be a feature of the project.
What we are looking for:
- Substantial experience of successfully engaging vulnerable young people with learning difficulties, disabilities and mental health and supporting them to progress into sustainable employment
- Experience with outreach and promotion to find and engage the targeted young people, including liaising with relevant local agencies to generate referrals
- Experience with managing a caseload and achieving individual set targets for engagement, training and employment outcomes and supporting colleagues to achieve overall project targets.
- Proven ability to design and set up a range of interventions that support clients to make progress
- An outstanding communicator, both verbal and written, plus strong IT skills
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.
Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale.
For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.
Closing date: 17th October 2019.
We are currently working a unique mental health charity who are recruiting for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, this role will be an even split across new business and account management, leading on one £200,000 partnership alongside a selection of partners around £50,000 - £100,000. This charity are also finalists for a million-pound partner so it’s a really exciting time to join.
This role will work closely with an actively involved trustee board to source new partners, there will be an opportunity for this role to become permanent based on performance in post.
This charity has an amazing office with a start-up feel and small, close-knit team.
You will need:
- Sound knowledge and experience of fundraising from corporate partners, this can be from either an account management or new business background or both.
- A strategic mindset with a flair for creativity
- An entrepreneurial approach and passion for managing relationships with partners.
Closing date: ASAP
Salary: £35,000-£40,000
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email us on [email protected]
You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.
Right now, our Housing and Community Based service in East Hampshire is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.
The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team.
The post holder will be required to travel to Cosham for monthly team meetings or training as required.
This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
Due to the popularity of some positions, we reserve the right to close the vacancies early on receipt of sufficient applicants.
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits, including a smartphone? Apply now via our website.
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.
Recruiting a Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our Mental Health service in Enfield!
£21,944 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.
Look Ahead's BEH Recovery Houses provide support services, 24 hour/7 days a week, for those with mental health issues living in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey (BEH). The Recovery Houses offers various interventions and treatments within the acute care pathway, working with clinical teams in BEH to maintain and improve quality of life. Suffolk House admits customers in crisis and offers various interventions and treatments within the acute care pathway, working with clinical teams to maintain and improve quality of life. The services are based on customers' needs and will only provide short-term accommodation of up to 14 days to those who do not require inpatient admissions.
Job Overview:
You will understand the concept of Recovery and apply those principles to develop an environment and service that enhances recovery, you will also:
- Put the service-user at the centre of their support and promote optimism and hope for their increased independence
- Provide intensive support (both practical and emotional) to people undergoing a period of mental health related crisis
- Act as a positive influence on service-users encouraging responsible behaviour and self reliance to people residing in the Service
- Support people in a way that maximises their self-sufficiency and enables them to live independently upon discharge from the service
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure recovery focused support plans are created, reviewed, evaluated and amended in accordance with changing needs, presenting risks and individual preferences in order to promote recovery
- Undertake keyworking responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Service Manager
- To be flexible and responsive to the needs of service-users as directed by their personal support plan
- To provide recovery focused support to achieve personal goals/aspirations in partnership with service-users, family members and statutory agencies. To work with service-users on a one to one basis to achieve positive outcomes within the given service timeframe
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Demonstrate a commitment to the empowerment of service-users and a strong interest in co-production and promoting people's rights
- Use person centred tools to support recovery and development of service-users
- Communicate effectively with people who are in mental distress, including any who may be acutely unwell
- Support service-users to undertake domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure service-users enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive service-user records to professional standards
- To engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- To advocate assertively to statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that service-users needs are met and link with organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for service-users in the community
- To maintain good relationships with all involved professionals and agencies
- To maintain good liaison with the service-users' immediate community and family
- Work collaboratively with the Resettlement Worker to plan for move-on and discharge from the point of the support commencing
- To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings, meetings with other professionals and in supervision and training as required
- To work with the staff team to achieve the aims and the objectives of the service
- To stay up to date with regard to development and research in the mental health field, housing support and in welfare benefits
- To treat all information - both verbal and written - in accordance with Look Ahead's policy on confidentiality
- To exercise responsibilities under the current Health & Safety legislation and Equal Opportunities Policy as laid down or amended by Look Ahead Housing Association
- To act at all times in accordance with the aims, philosophy and practice of the project
- To undertake any other duties consistent with the basic objectives and duties of this post
- The ability to be self servicing in the terms of computer/word processing is a requirement of this post. If the appropriate I.T. skills are not gained by the recruitment stage, appropriate training may be provided 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.
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