We are delighted to announce that an opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Action Foundation Accommodation Team working with refugees and asylum seekers. We’re looking for our newest Support Worker and this is a fantastic chance to work as part of this team during a period of positive change and great development. 

You will be responsible for: Clients support work and case management

Job Purpose: To assist the Support Work Manager in providing the day-to-day running of Action Foundation’s projects, through one to one support to our clients as directed.

Let us know how you can play an important role in our team’s continued success as one of the leading figures in the support of local asylum seekers and refugees.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Data and Evaluation Officer to join Depaul UK on a full time permanent basis. This is a national role and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £28,184 pa (London) / £24,684 pa (Regional) + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our Data and Evaluation Officer, we can offer you:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

The Data and Evaluation Officer role:

The successful post-holder will ensure we hold the right information about the people that we work with and services we provide.

They are responsible for bringing data to life through meaningful analysis and communication to a range of audiences, as well as working alongside the team to evaluate and improve the services we offer.

Please click apply to find out more and refer to the job description for a detailed overview of the role.

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

- Access to a total rewards package including a health plan and generous pension contributions
 

What will ideally support your success in the Data and Evaluation Officer role?

- Experience of undertaking monitoring and evaluation activities within a charity/social welfare environment

- An understanding of a range of monitoring and evaluation techniques, including quantitative and qualitative research methods

- Experience of data analysis that leads to evaluation/research reports for a range of audiences

- Substantial experience of MS packages (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)

- Experience of using Salesforce, preferably in an administrative or development role

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will close once we've received sufficient applications.

Closing date: Thursday 8th October 23:59

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Data and Evaluation Officer then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Quality and Compliance Manager - known internally as "Senior Skills Quality and Compliance Manager"

Full-Time, Permanent post

Location - flexible / can be based at any Centrepoint site (home and remote working currently)

Centrepoint is a national charity established in 1969 that supports homeless young people to get their lives back on track.  Our services for young people include housing, health, personal and social development and employability, with the overall aim of enabling them to secure a home, a skill and a sustainable future. The charity operates across eight regions and is honoured to have Prince William, HRH The Duke of Cambridge as its patron.  As part of its strategy to support every young person with a home and a job Centrepoint has grown its Skills and Employability offer to support our aim of diversifying our income.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a a Senior Skills Quality and Compliance Manager to join our Quality and Compliance team.

What you’ll be doing…

• To write, lead and deliver Centrepoint’s skills quality strategy.
• To take lead responsibility for implementing quality systems across Centrepoint’s skills provision, working with operational teams to develop a consistent approach to delivery, monitoring and reporting that meets with contractual compliance requirements.
• To have an oversight of all skills compliance across the organisation including leading on learning policies and procedures.
• To manage and support the skills compliance team and a team of internal quality assurers ensuring they have all the necessary resources and knowledge to provide a high quality provision to the organisation.
• To be the lead contact for all statutory and regulatory skills provision audits and to undertake the role of Nominated Person for all skills related external inspections including Ofsted and Matrix ensuring SET, Managers and staff are fully conversant with inspection requirements, outcomes and recommendations. 
• To be responsible for the relationship with external bodies including awarding organisations and funders, and being accountable for external quality assurance visits.

What we offer in return...

• In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Excellent training package to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to build a new career
• Employer pension contributions of 4%
• Clear career progressions, linked to portfolio work, that enables movement up the pay scale
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan

We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint. We welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people's services.

Closing Date: Monday 5 October

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form and a supporting statement - setting out how you meet the essential criteria for the role as listed in the job description.

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £18,833.65 pa plus excellent benefits
Location: Newcastle
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date:  04 October 2020
Interview date: 14 October 2020

Please be aware this position will include working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Newcastle.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

About us
Crisis is a national charity for homeless people.  We know that homelessness is not inevitable.  We know that together we can end it.
Crisis Christmas Newcastle has been running since the centre opened.  The event is usually held on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Over the past few years the event has been well attended by those in need of support and company at Christmas time.
Last year, we welcomed over 320 individuals over the two days. We provided hot and cold food, games, support-services, activities, transport as well as services such as hairdressing, podiatry, dentist checks etc. The event is delivered in the most part by a team of over 300 volunteers.  
This year we will be still offering food and some services however in a Covid-secure manner with an invite-only system of 30 guests per day, many support services virtually and the event will run over a number of days rather than just Christmas and Boxing Day.  
About the role
As Warehouse Operative, you will work with the Volunteer Coordinator and Event Coordinator, taking a lead role in manning a team of volunteers to sort donations for the event. You will also be responsible for driving a transit van to pick up donations and goods across the North East along with effectively coordinating donation drop offs, collection and delivery from donors, keeping records as you go.  
You will also be responsible for supporting the team with resourcing for the event, training volunteers who manage the safe delivery of the Crisis at Christmas event. 
About You 
To be successful in this role, you will be committed to ending homelessness and:

- Hold a full and valid UK/EU driver’s licence (max of 3 points)
- Have strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to work well both as part of a team and on your own initiative.  
- Have experience of working with volunteers in a supervisory capacity.
- Have strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others and experience of leading and coordinating a diverse team of people
- Have demonstrable knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, compliance and good practice.
- Have good attention to detail and the ability to keep accurate records.
- Have commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values including equality and social inclusion.
- Have IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office software, in particular, Word and Excel.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%.
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days.

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

How To Apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply For Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on [email protected]

At Depaul UK we are looking for an approachable, client-focused Concierge to come and join our team at Maritime Court and support vulnerable clients in supported or community based accommodation. You will join us on a part-time basis working 21 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £10,155.60 per annum pro rata (£18,135 FTE)

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our Concierge, we can offer you:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

The Concierge role:

We are looking for a friendly and approachable Concierge who is client-focused and energetic, with a good ability to work with young people and maintain professional boundaries. The Concierge is responsible for managing the building to ensure that the accommodation provided to the clients is safe and secure through the provision of concierge service, security and door control. This includes controlling access to buildings, being the first point of contact for all emergencies and carrying out Health and Safety checks and cleaning.
 

What makes this role exciting?

- You will receive a full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’
- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model
- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner
 

What will ideally support your success in the Concierge role?

- Excellent understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use or care leavers
- Good Experience of managing the safety of vulnerable clients preferably in supported housing
- Good written and spoken communication skills to ensure the accurate handover of information both verbally and in writing between shifts
- Experience of undertaking basic maintenance and/or delivering cleaning services
- Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

Closing date: Thursday 8th October 12:00 pm

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Concierge then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis Skylight Newcastle provides innovative and exciting projects, opportunities and support for people who are at risk of being homeless from our Centre in Newcastle and in outreach settings across the region. Our aim is to see homelessness ended in Newcastle and our unique service offers information, advice and guidance, coaching, teaching & learning which has sustained and continued positive results for people we work with. It is an exciting time in Crisis Skylight Newcastle as we support people out of homelessness for good in line with our 5-year strategic plan.

About the role
As Progression Manager, you will join the local management team and report to the Skylight Director. This is a new role to strengthen our management support across the Progression service.  You will work with the existing Progression Manager to ensure we can end homelessness for good. Line managing the Work & Learning, Housing Coaches and a Trainee, you will ensure that each of our Members are assigned a lead worker and that good quality case management is embedded. Working alongside the existing Progression Manager to ensure the wider progression team has the support and resources required to meet the needs of our members. In addition, you will develop strong partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations across Newcastle and the wider region. You will work collaboratively with the management team to ensure the support package for members is tailored to everyone to optimize their
sustained route out of homelessness.

About you
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced Operational Manager with a proven track record of success working with vulnerable and excluded adults. The ability to lead by example, inspire and lead a multi-disciplinary team working with people with complex and enduring needs, as well as experience of developing external and internal partnerships to gain the most positive outcome for people using the service.  You will be driven to end homelessness, experienced in motivating your team, supporting an innovative management team locally and able to provide insight and influence to both internal and external audiences. 

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How To Apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply For Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.
Closing date: Monday 19th October 2020 (at 23:59)
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness. 
 

Principal Practice Tutor (PPT) is an exciting role for someone who wishes to combine management and leadership responsibilities whilst keeping a close connection to the work of their team by working directly with participants on the Frontline Programme. You will join a team of Principal Practice Tutors who provide programme leadership and team management that is central to effective delivery of the Frontline programme. You will ensure a high quality teaching experience, resolve escalated participant issues and support Consultant Social Workers to provide an excellent practice learning experience to participants.

There are 4 roles available: 1 based in North East and North Yorkshire, 1 in West Midlands, 1 in East Midlands and 1 in South West with regular travel across your geographical area.

The role comprises of 6 core areas of responsibility;

• Programme leadership and team management
• Resolve escalated participant issues
• Practice learning of participants
• Consultant Social Workers
• Teaching
• Supporting wider organisational objectives

We are actively seeking applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support to people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, and older people. We are recruiting a Support Coordinator for our supported living service for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs across four of our services in North Tyneside.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner to work with people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in North Tyneside. Your role will include:
• Providing practical and emotional support to people with learning disabilities and mental health  needs
• Promoting the independence of service users by working in a person-centred way
• Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that meets the needs of service users
• Supporting and supervising staff and deploying staff resources effectively to meet the needs of the service

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and mental health needs is essential for this role. Managerial experience is desirable but not essential. Possession of a clean driving license and a car is desirable.

You will be expected to work flexibly on a rota to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and bank holidays.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver Status and you will receive ongoing training regarding the service user group you work with, managerial qualifications, and training regarding changes to the law governing social care.

Are you keen to empower others to be more financially capable? Do you have experience of facilitating workshops and knowledge of issues relating to money management and personal finance for students and young people? If so, we want to work with you.

A core strand of The Money Charity’s offering works to help young people aged 11-19yrs  build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to manage their money well. This includes the delivery of both charged and fully funded money management workshops in secondary schools as well as colleges and community settings across the UK. In 2019, our total reach exceeded 200,000 students since our workshops began in 2010.

The workshops are designed to be interactive, engaging and bring the topic of financial management to life.

We are looking for a freelance consultant to add to our network of financial education specialists who deliver our workshops in their local area. Applicants should have excellent presentational and interpersonal skills, as well as relevant experience in engaging with young people. They should be confident with using technology and have enthusiasm for the charity’s aims and objectives.

Consultants also play a role in promoting the workshops, which means they should be able to forge strong relationships with schools and other organisations and should be confident reaching out to new contacts, offering them our workshops. It also means consultants can control their own diaries and commitments, meaning that this is an ideal opportunity for those looking for flexibility.

This role involves a significant amount of travel within the UK. A valid UK driving licence and use of a car is essential to the success of the post holder.

A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required for this post.

Please note that workshops are delivered both online and face to face, and the successful applicant would therefore need to be comfortable delivering in both settings. A Covid-19 Safety Policy is in place to ensure the safe delivery of face to face workshops, and their delivery will of course be dependent on changes to government guidelines, local lockdowns, and changing Covid-19 circumstances. All consultants will be provided with visors and antibacterial wipes. 

About Us

For over 25 years, The Money Charity has been the UK’s financial capability charity. We proactively provide education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their financial wellbeing. We believe that being on top of your money as a part of everyday life reduces stress and hardship, helps you achieve your goals and live a happier life as a result, so we empower people across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make the most of their money throughout their lives. We aim to change the culture around financial wellbeing by working with the financial services industry to improve practices and outcomes for their consumers, and influencing policy-makers, media, industry and public attitudes.

We’re a small, passionate team with a big reach and an open mind, committed to quality, accessibility and inclusiveness. We offer a flexible work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration. Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed when incurred in accordance with our expenses policy.

For more information please visit our website.

About You

We are looking for a freelance consultant to add to our network of financial education specialists who deliver our workshops in their local area. Applicants should have excellent presentational and interpersonal skills, as well as relevant experience in engaging with young people. They should be confident with using technology and have enthusiasm for the charity’s aims and objectives. 

Consultants also play a role in promoting the workshops, which means they should be able to forge strong relationships with schools and other organisations and should be confident reaching out to new contacts, offering them our workshops. It also means consultants can control their own diaries and commitments, meaning that this is an ideal opportunity for those looking for flexibility.

Key Responsibilities 

Programme Delivery & Development

• Deliver a portfolio of The Money Charity’s financial education programmes, products and initiatives working with other Financial Education Consultants and programme teams to ensure activities effectively impact on financial capability 

• Facilitate and deliver The Money Charity’s financial education workshops in schools and other youth or community settings in your region and across the UK in accordance with the quality standards set out by the charity, ensuring each young person is engaged with workshop content and learning objectives are met. Note that these will need to be delivered both online and face to face 

• Liaise with teachers and other practitioners on workshop requirements, ensuring delivery is tailored to the needs of each setting as far as possible

• Work collaboratively with charity staff to support programme delivery, including administrative and logistical support 

• Manage and maintain effective existing, potential or historical working relationships with schools and other youth or community settings that will nurture a broad reach of The Money Charity’s work in the short, medium and long term

• Support the continuous development and innovation of workshop and other programme content by providing feedback to programme teams in an honest and timely manner 

• Stay informed of relevant financial capability sector developments, trends and issues to ensure knowledge base for delivering high-quality workshops is sustained

Monitoring & Reporting

• Contribute to the evaluation of financial education workshops and programme activities in collaboration with relevant charity staff and external partners

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date and GDPR compliant data, electronic and paper records for monitoring programme activities as required 

• Contribute to the production of verbal and written reports on programme activity as required

Brand Ambassador

• Act as a brand ambassador for the charity, able to promote and support our activities to external audiences

• Actively seek new workshop bookings, collaborating with relevant charity staff and external partners to promote and market workshops and other charity products to schools and other relevant organisations

General

• Support activities that contribute to the growth and sustainability of the charity

• Be proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance, identifying and acting upon areas for improvement

• Attend and participate in training, events, consultant network and other meetings as required relevant to the delivery of financial education workshops and/or other programme activities

• Undertake other duties compatible with the level and nature of the role and/or reasonably required

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, in a professional or voluntary capacity

• A minimum of A-C GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

• Experience of working with schools (desirable)

• A degree qualification (desirable)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A good understanding of youth culture

• A fluent command of English and have the right to live and work in the UK

• A valid driving licence, the use of a car and be willing to travel

• Excellent presentational skills with ability to present in a confident and creative manner

• Ability to manage a class of students and to use a range of facilitation techniques, such as role play, games etc.

• Ability to think on your feet, be flexible and respond well under pressure

• Ability to explain financial issues in a clear and confident way, which engages young people

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills

• Excellent organisation skills with ability to self-motivate 

• Good level of competence in use of IT including hardware for presentations, G Suite packages, Microsoft 365 packages and databases

• Understanding of how financial capability fits into the National Curriculum (desirable)

• An understanding of the financial capability landscape, with a broad knowledge of issues relating to money management and personal finance for students and young people (desirable)

Personal Qualities 

• Keen to work with young people and empower them to be financially capable

• Demonstrable passion for The Money Charity’s vision, mission and values

• Positive, credible attitude to own financial capability and financial wellbeing 

• Willingness to develop personal competencies as appropriate to support objectives

The Money Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment. A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required for this role.

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required by the post-holder and does not form part of a contract of employment. It is not intended to be wholly comprehensive nor restrictive and may change or develop with time. It is our aim to reach agreement on changes, but if an agreement is not possible, The Money Charity reserves the right to alter this job description.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement of no more than two sides of A4 using the button below with “Financial Education Consultant (Tyne & Wear)” in the subject line.

When writing your supporting statement, you should focus on providing evidence and specific examples that demonstrate how you meet the person specification and your suitability for the role. We value transferable skills and encourage applicants who do not have direct experience to provide examples from other areas that meet the requirements.

Please ensure that you provide a phone number and email address so that we can contact you easily, and in confidence.

Closing date: 17:00 on Sunday 18th October 2020

Interviews: Week commencing 26th October 2020, exact dates and times to be arranged.

Training: Candidates must be able to attend an online induction training day at the end of October before commencing in post. Exact dates and times to be confirmed.

Contract: Freelance (12 month minimum commitment)

Hours: 30 hours per school term, depending on demand and available funding

Based: Tyne and Wear

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond individually to applications so if you have not heard from us by the advertised shortlisting and/or interview date(s), this means your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Feedback will be given upon request to candidates who attend interview.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

This is an exciting time to join our Newcastle Skylight. The Housing First service, funded by Crisis for 3 years will develop, evidence and share best practice delivering person-centered, flexible, open-ended packages of support, advice and assistance to people who are/have been living on the streets or in multiple supported housing placements. This is to enable them to access and maintain a safe and secure home of their own, which offers open-ended, flexible and intensive support to people who are face multiple disadvantages.

A unique housing procurement opportunity…
About the role
You’ll join our new Housing First Service based in our Newcastle Skylight at an exciting time, delivering an outstanding property procurement service across the private and social rented sector and contributing to the delivery of Housing First and our existing Skylight members. Working alongside Housing First Coach services, you will identify appropriate matches of tenants and homes.

It’s a role requiring a creative approach as you partner with both Social and Private landlords and our members. You will work collaboratively with the Housing First Coach to ensure tenants receive the support they need to sustain their homes and landlord relationships are nurtured. There is scope for development of the role and plenty of support. It’s a fantastic opportunity!

About you
You’re known for your creative approach to solving problems and you have experience of sourcing, procuring, allocating homes and making tenancies work for tenants and landlords. You know the Newcastle housing market and the barriers and opportunities faced by people moving out of homelessness and into housing. Understanding of housing law is essential along with the ability to develop, build and maintain key relationships.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 
 - Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
 - Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
 - 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your on-going development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply 
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply online. 
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Sunday 4th October 2020 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th October 2020

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, Gateshead and Newcastle Supported Housing service is looking for a Recovery Worker to join our team and 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 from mental health problems. 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, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

This is a 12 month fixed-term role to cover a secondment. The post-holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week. The salary for this post is £17,004 with progression to £17,230 per annum.

Closing date: 2 September 2020.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? 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.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

This is an exciting time to join Crisis Skylight Newcastle. The Housing First service, funded by Crisis for 3 years will develop, evidence and share best practice delivering person-centred, flexible, open-ended packages of support, advice and assistance to people who are/have been living on the streets or in multiple supported housing placements. The aim is to enable them to access and maintain a safe and secure home of their own, which offers open-ended, flexible and intensive support to people who face multiple disadvantages.

About the role
As Housing First Team Administrator, you will support the team by providing efficient and effective administration and coordination of support to the Housing First team and members.
 
About you
To be successful in this role you will be committed to the Housing First approach, and to Crisis’ purpose and values including equality and social inclusion.

You will have experience of providing administrative support including general office duties and maintaining accurate records. The ability to deal tactfully, calmly and effectively with a wide range of people, and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel in particular.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
•  Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy 
•  Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8% (subject to annual increase) 
•  25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please apply online. 
Closing date: Sunday 11th October 2020 (at 23:59)
The role may close early if we receive a large number of applications

At Crisis we value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination, and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Crisis Skylight Newcastle are a dynamic innovative team that go the extra mile to support people out of their homelessness for good. Our experienced and diverse team work closely to provide a wraparound service that is personally tailored to individual needs. Our innovative education, employment, housing and well-being services address individual needs and help homeless people transform their lives.

We are currently looking for a Housing Coach to offer high quality information, advice and guidance to support Crisis Skylight Members out of homelessness. This is a permanent role, working 35 hrs a week, primarily in our office in the centre of Newcastle, although there may be some outreach work required.

About the role
Through our research work and our direct services, we have identified that it is increasingly challenging for our clients to find, secure and maintain stable housing and that the amount of support available for them is in decline.

As a Housing Coach, you will help prevent homelessness wherever possible by enabling members to remain in accommodation and identify suitable new options where necessary. You will take responsibility for the assessment of a members’ readiness to sustain independent accommodation and agree objectives and action plans for property searches, liaising with landlords and housing providers to ensure the smooth running of tenancies. 

The role requires you to be flexible in your approach. You will manage a caseload, working on a one to one basis and in small groups. This requires a large amount of self-management and a capacity to work both independently and communicate effectively with the wider team, using various methods, to move people through their journey out of homelessness.

About you
This role will suit someone who has extensive experience and knowledge of the housing and homelessness sector this could be in other charities or public sector.
To succeed in your application, your approach needs to match our organisational values and you will have:

• extensive knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, the housing sector and the benefits system to your role
• the ability to communicate and advocate effectively and maintain appropriate professional boundaries and relationships with clients and partners
• experience in engaging and working with vulnerable and hard to reach people
• be able to develop and deliver a high-quality coaching and IAG service for homeless and vulnerably housed people
• be creative when co-producing progression plans and providing support and motivation to help members achieve their goals.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply For Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: 11th October 2020 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held on 21st and 22nd October 2020
 
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.