Job Summary

The Carers Manchester welfare and Benefits advisor will work across two areas of work.

Carers Manchester Network (CMN) Learning and Development Programme

The CMN L&D programme is commissioned by Manchester Health Care Commissioning to deliver learning opportunities to unwaged carers in the city. The programme has been ongoing since 2017 and has been extended to run until July 2022. Learning opportunities come in the form of workshops, currently being delivered remotely, which range from First Aid training to cooking and exercise classes. In its final 12 months, the programme intends to reinitiate face to face workshops and enhance its delivery of opportunities to young carers.

The programme sits within the Carers Manchester pathway, which acts as a key referral point. Workshops are often delivered in collaboration with Carers Manchester network organisations and their new and existing support groups.

As part of the L&D team your core role will be to deliver Welfare and Benefits Workshops for carers, which provide an overview of the range of benefits available to carers and the people they care for. In addition to this, you will also be expected to manage a caseload of follow on benefits Advice work delivered to carers who have attended the workshops.

Carers Manchester Pathway

Carers Manchester is a partnership of voluntary and statutory organisations, working together to improve the services available to carers in the city. As part of the Carers Manchester pathway, you will be expected to work alongside the Carers Manchester Contact Point, supporting carers who require Welfare and Benefits advice and support.

In addition to this, you will be required to work to develop the knowledge and understanding of welfare and benefits within other Carers Manchester staff and Carers Manchester Network organisations through the delivery of Benefits awareness sections and 1-1 staff support.

This will involve working extensively with Statutory, Voluntary sector partners and within the existing carers Manchester services to enhance the support that is offered to carers in Manchester.

Job Purpose

To improve the knowledge and access to welfare and benefits support to carers in Manchester by delivering 1.1 and group advice, guidance and support to carers and professionals. Fulfilling the role will require the development and management of effective relationships with Carers Manchester Network members and a range of partners and Community based organisations in Manchester.  

The Creative Living Centre (CLC) provides a person-centered holistic approach to members of the community who are experiencing mental health distress. Founded in 1995, and based in central Prestwich, Manchester, the CLC offers a wide range of therapies, self-help groups, classes and support to adults who need to use the service.

The CLC is now recruiting for a part-time permanent Chief Officer, who will be the figurehead for the charity and a positive leader and key influencer with Local Council and Commissioners. This role can influence the delivery of the mental health agenda across Greater Manchester and requires the jobholder to be a positive leader and role model for the CLC’s members, employees, and volunteers.

The Chief Officer will also work on behalf of the Board of Trustees to develop and deliver the CLC’s Vision and Mission by supporting the delivery of the strategic plan, to ensure the CLC’s ongoing sustainability, growth, and success.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic goals, objectives, and financial plans to meet both the aspirations, vision, and mission of the CLC.
• Lead the CLC effectively, ensuring that its financial security, asset management and risk appraisal is maintained and enhanced.
• Take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring, and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of the CLC’s activities.
• Oversee budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is within planned targets. Accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the CLC, including ensuring that new funding opportunities are pursued.
• Identify and put in place an effective risk management strategy and framework for the charity to support business plan objectives and robust financial and strategic management.
• Procure competitive bids for services and goods with appropriate financial agreements.
• Report to the Trustee Board regularly on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and answering for the CLC’s performance.
• Ensure that the Board operates within statutory and corporate approved frameworks, requirements, and guidelines.
• Participate in internal/external meetings and training as required.

Who are we looking for?

• Significant experience gained in senior leadership posts in a charity or commercial business is essential for this role.
• Proven experience in successfully managing and communicating organisational change.
• Developing and successfully delivering business plans and strategies.
• Working closely with Boards, advising, and guiding robust decision making.
• Financial management including forecasting, budget setting and monitoring income and expenditure.
• Risk strategy and management.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Strategies both at local, Greater Manchester and National levels highly desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple activities/workstreams.
• Excellent IT skills with ability to prepare reports in Word, spreadsheets in Excel and Power Point
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Valid Full UK Driving License.

What you can expect in return

The role is permanent based on 24 hours per week.   The salary is £24,320 pa (£38,000 pa FTE).

The successful candidate may work the hours in a variable pattern which can suit both parties, subject to agreement with the CLC’s Chairperson. The CLC is located adjacent to Prestwich tram station and free parking is available opposite the building.

Please note, this role is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Salford CVS to support our grants and investments programme.

We’re looking to recruit a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Grants Development Worker, initially on 12-month fixed-term contracts. It is our intention to extend these contract by an additional 2-years, subject to additional funding being secured.

The post-holder will assist the Grants Manager in the development and delivery of a large grants and investments programme (aimed at voluntary, community, social enterprise organisations and schools) in excess of £1m per year, largely focused on addressing health inequalities in the city of Salford. The role will be based in both the office and community settings.

Are you good with people, good at record keeping and able to write concise reports?

Our chosen candidate will be able to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, from small community groups to large charities, schools and public sector commissioners. This will include tailoring information, advice and guidance to the needs of the VCSE sector.

The production of visually-appealing case studies and summary impact reports will be a key part of the roles, together with supporting funded groups in articulating their impact and achievements.

The post-holder will be a strong team player and work closely with their counterpart, two Grants Administrators and the Grants Manager. They will also work well on an individual basis.

Full training will be provided to familiarise the post-holder with Salford CVS’ systems.

Bolton Adult Autism Support ( BAAS) is a registered well established local charity that exists to provide support to parents and carers of people (18 plus) who have or think they may have an Autism Spectrum Condition. BAAS is committed to providing quality services to families impacted by autism and this includes safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of those aged 18 plus and therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In recognition of our services to the autistic community of Bolton BAAS received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2020.

We now want to recruit a like -minded Co-ordinator for our Befriending Plus service.

Co-ordinating the scheme you will help to recruit, train and support volunteers; deal with enquiries from families, help families to identify priorities and achievable goals for those with Autism Spectrum Conditions and liaise with external organisations. Also compile reports and statistics for the service.

Enrichment of the lives of those with ASC and their families will be a key outcome for this service.

The person we are looking for will have:

• An understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions and associated Mental Health Issues.
• Proficient at administration and IT skills.
• Ability to deal with enquiries from professional/ statutory organisations in a professional manner.
• Ability to engage with people who have an ASC and their families in a sensitive and sympathetic manner.
• Attend day time meetings as requested
• Have good organisation and communication skills
• Have at his/her disposal a vehicle for use in carrying out his/her duties.
• The ability to work from home as necessary.
• A start date for the successful candidate of 1st October is anticipated
• He/she will be highly motivated and have the ability to self -manage daily routines.

Hours of work will be 21 per week (flexible):  Starting salary is £20161 per annum pro-rata.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified persons of the community but are particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

Customer Service & Sales Advisor (FTC)

Full Time 37.5 hours per week 

Birmingham, London or Manchester

£20,000 per annum (plus £3,000 London Weighting if applicable) 

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated and talented sales and customer service professional to join the team as a Customer Service and Sales Advisor (internally known as Enquiries Associate) on a 12 month FTC basis. The role is responsible for the ‘B2C’ sales of the organisation.

This role is also responsible for delivering outstanding service to inbound enquiries and applicants, to support high conversion from direct enquiries, and applicants put forward by their school. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of the Enquiries team who are responsible for selling directly to consumers who are interested in a programme for themselves, and supporting applicants whose school has purchased programmes on their behalf.

Based in our Birmingham, London or Manchester office, and reporting to the Enquiries Senior Associate, you’ll deliver great customer service to everyone in our pipeline to increase sales. You will manage a pipeline of enquiries and candidates, including creating sales emails, creating sales text campaigns and making sales calls.

This exciting role will require an excellent communicator that understands great customer service. It is essential that you are sales minded, with an ability to increase our sales and conversation targets. You will have experience of working with data and building reports within a CRM system.

Who are Ambition Institute? 

At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better, and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time. That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life.

• We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive.
• We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice.
• We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement. 

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:

• Agile working culture, so you can control how you work.
• Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
• Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service.
• Shared parental leave package.
• Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line.
• Professional development offer for all staff.
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.
• Employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% national insurance rebate).
• Interest free season ticket / bike loans

How to apply 

All applications must be received by the closing date, 9am on 17th August 2021. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 23 August 2021.

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.

Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Eating Disorders

Join before 30th September 2021 to receive a bonus of £500

Are you currently a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, or are you looking to move into a more Senior position? Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the daily challenges which young people face? Maybe a career withour client is for you…

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. 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's aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They are excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Eating Disorder Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic Senior Healthcare Support Workers to join their professional 5-bed service, supporting young people with complex and challenging eating disorders, where you will work closely with our professional multi-disciplinary team towards keeping them safe and progressing with their recovery.

You will be required to work shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates, sleep ins & nights when required to support the service. Flexibility will be required.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£10.56 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Senior Healthcare Worker

- To take on the role of Key worker, developing care plans and review plans with young people, carrying out direct and indirect care of young people with complex eating disorders.
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To assist in the co-ordination of shifts, allocating young people, supervision and prioritising care.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people including personal care and hygiene, eating, attendance in education etc.
- To develop therapeutic relationships with the young people experiencing eating disorders and work closely with their families and carers communicating effectively to provide ongoing engagement.
- To communicate in a respectful manner, clearly and precisely with young people, staff, parents, and visitors and in a way which is mindful of a supportive attitude to body image.
- To intervene and utilise verbal de-escalation skills to avoid potential escalation of distress to young people.
- To be actively involved in the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of young people and their care.
- To complete incident forms and provide statements, as necessary.
- To conduct audits, assessments, inventories, risk assessments, including Health & Safety audits and other administrative tasks required for the effective running of the service
- To provide specialist supportive interventions to individuals experiencing eating disorders under the direction of the clinical team.
- To assist in developing and implementing specialist care plan packages. To provide active input in relation to the care, treatment and support of individuals experiencing eating disorders in a way that maintains their dignity.
- To support and prepare meals according to the young person’s dietary care plan.
- To take physical health observations of young people, monitoring and recording as required. To act upon any physical health concerns in relation to the young person based on their care plans, risk management plans and history of eating disorder.
- To Observe and monitor the wellbeing of young people by ensuring that any unusual physical, mental, or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and or clinical nurse and documented as appropriate.

Requirements of a Senior Healthcare Worker

- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
- Have excellent observation and communication skills, as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma
- Have a non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard
- The ability to work in a team, and to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult situations
- The ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- To form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- Have an excellent telephone manner, polite, professional and relay accurate information to the manager
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in care or equivalent
- Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs
- Previous experience working with service users who have eating disorders
- A good understanding of Nutrition

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that our client does not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all interviews will be held over video platform.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Ref: 101 599

Support Worker

Join before 30th September 2021 to receive a bonus of £500

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Is a career as a Support Worker the next step in life for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. 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's aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They are currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join their professional team as a Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will be based within our client's residential home in Warrington working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates, sleep ins & nights when required to support the service. Flexibility will be required.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£9.66 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per the attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that our client does not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all interviews will be held over video platform.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Ref: 101 598

Inclusion and Engagement Lead

Location: Chester/ Northwich/ Ellesmere Port

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 per annum pro rata

Application Deadline: 31 August 2021

Job Summary

Would you like to work with a motivated and well-established team to lead on ensuring a high level of Inclusivity in the delivery of health and wellbeing service provision, for those with drug and alcohol issues?

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to join our New Beginnings service in Cheshire West and Chester.

This rewarding role has come as a result of internal progression and will provide you with significant scope for innovation, within a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical professionals.

You will:

• Lead on planning and celebrating, inclusive practices, with a focus on ensuring that those from disadvantaged groups or those with protected characteristics are effectively engaged to achieve the best possible outcome,
• Lead on planning, creating, and delivering training to professionals, local residents, service users, families or any person affected by substance misuse, 
• Lead on the planning and delivery of effective structures and systems to enable rewarding peer mentor and volunteer programs.

Key terms and conditions include:

• Salary:  £25000 - £32000 per annum pro rata,
• Contract type:  Permanent,
• Hours:  Part Time (30 hours),
• Base of work:  To be agreed from Chester/ Northwich/ Ellesmere Port.

There is an expectation for the successful candidate to be able to work across our three service hubs, the wider North-West, as well as occasional travel to our head office in London.

Why should you apply?

• You want to be part of a high-performing team that is focused on achieving positive outcomes,
• You want an opportunity to lead on development and innovation focused on maximising inclusivity and learning,
• You want to be supported to grow your knowledge and enhance your career,
• You want a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Are you interested? 

To find out more about our service, visit New Beginnings in Cheshire West and Chester.

To find out more about WDP, visit WDP – Who we are.

For an informal discussion about the position, or if you would like to visit the service, please contact Jane Murphy, Service Manager (contact details can be found on our website).

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button,

The closing date for applications is 31st August 2021 at 00:00 midnight.

Interviews are likely to take place via Teams, to support social distancing.

Additional information

Diversity and Equality

• WDP are a committed equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from disabled candidates, and those from minority ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

• WDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS

• All posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the confirmation of any job offer.

Note: Please use your personal statement to highlight any relevant experience directly linked to the role you have applied for.  Any CV’s sent with the application will be disregarded

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Outreach Support Worker

Salary: £ 22,400.00

Status: Substantive

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including early mornings, evenings and weekends on a rota basis.

Holidays: 22 Days plus Bank Holidays pro rata

Based at: Locations throughout the Wigan Borough

Responsible to: Outreach Team Lead

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 27th August 2021

Interviews : W/C 30th August 2021

To Apply : Please review the attached documents and upload your CV and Covering Letter via the link on our website / in the attached documentation. 

JOB PURPOSE

The key role will be to engage with individuals in the borough who are rough sleeping and who at present do not access services. The Post Holder will utilise their skills and experience to continue to work towards and develop partnerships, develop specific referral pathways into accommodation and recovery services, gather intelligence, build trust and respect, and lead and contribute to extensive outreach within the community. The post holder will, in partnership with other existing services and organisations, identify barriers into accommodation and treatment and work on creating and delivering solutions to these barriers. The post holder will also focus on early intervention, assertive and pro- active attrition work engaging individuals who are rough sleeping. The Outreach and Engagement team will be responsible for contributing to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved. They will also be required to record and input data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements. The post holder will be required to work across a number of operational sites across the borough as required and work flexibly to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This will include evening and weekend working and extensive street outreach. The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision and appraisal.

Primary Care Partnership Development Lead

Location: Chester/ Northwich/ Ellesmere Port

Salary: £23,000 - £30,000 per annum

Application Deadline: 31 August 2021

Job Summary

Would you like to lead a motivated and well-established team to help improve the health and wellbeing of those with drug and alcohol issues, through the effective integration between primary care and community services?

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to join our New Beginnings service in Cheshire West and Chester.

This new, exciting and rewarding role will provide you with significant scope for growth and innovation within a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical professionals.

You will:

• Support the delivery of excellent drug and alcohol services through the development of effective working relationships with primary care, and statutory care, services,
• Co-produce, with partners, staff and managers, effective integrated pathways implementing suitable protocols, including information sharing protocols and working practices,
• Ensure that sustainable improvements in primary care engagement can be embedded, ensuring that these systems rely on effective processes rather than people,
• Consult on, design and develop a contemporary GP shared care scheme that recognises and responds to local need and opportunity,
• As a part of the pathway development, to consider appropriate roles for volunteers, peer mentors and service user representatives to augment service delivery, service user and wider stakeholder experience.

Key terms and conditions include:

• Salary:  £23000 - £30000 per annum,
• Contract type:  Fixed Term (12 months),
• Hours:  Full Time (37.5 hours),
• Base of work:  To be agreed from Chester/ Northwich/ Ellesmere Port, some flexibility would be considered.

There is an expectation for the successful candidate to be able to work across our three service hubs, the wider North-West, as well as occasional travel to our head office in London.

Why should you apply?

• You want to be supported to grow your knowledge and enhance your career,
• You want an opportunity to lead on the innovative development of pathways, tools and processes to enhance care,
• You want to be part of a high-performing team that is focused on quality and transforms lives,
• You want a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

 Are you interested?

 To find out more about our service, visit New Beginnings in Cheshire West and Chester.

 To find out more about WDP, visit WDP – Who we are. 

For an informal discussion about the position, or if you would like to visit the service, please contact Jane Murphy, Service Manager (contact details can be found on our website).

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

The closing date for applications is 31st August 2021 at 00:00 midnight.

Interviews are likely to take place via Teams, to support social distancing.

Additional information

Diversity and Equality

• WDP are a committed equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from disabled candidates, and those from minority ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

• WDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS

• All posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the confirmation of any job offer.

Note: Please use your personal statement to highlight any relevant experience directly linked to the role you have applied for.  Any CV’s sent with the application will be disregarded.

Practitioner - Young People Case Worker

Location: Chester/ Northwich/ Ellesmere Port

Salary: £20,500 to £26,500 per annum

Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Job Summary

Would you like to work with a motivated and well-established team to deliver key interventions to Young people with drug and alcohol misuse needs?

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to join our New Beginnings service in Cheshire West and Chester, working with a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical professionals.

This rewarding and exciting role will be key in ensuring that effective, efficient and appropriate care is planned, and managed, well for service users and that this care achieves a positive impact to the recovery of the individual.

You will:

• Coordinate and manage a caseload, delivering assessments, evidence-based interventions (brief and structured), care, risk and aftercare planning,
• Offer specialist early-intervention work to prevent the progression of substance misuse and associated anti-social and risk-taking behaviour, including sexual exploitation. Enable young people to develop healthy boundaries, emotional resilience and build self-esteem,
• Deliver responsive structured time bound project work, where necessary, to targeted groups of young people. Particularly responding to emerging issues around County Lines and wider criminal exploitation,
• Deliver harm reduction prevention advice, guidance and education. To include targeted engagement/outreach and facilitated signposting to services.
• Enable service users to access education, employment, health, wellbeing and recovery activities - promoting a positive occupation of time,
• Support the day-to-day delivery of excellent drug and alcohol services to service users and their significant others, including family members friends and carers.

Key terms and conditions include:

• Salary:  £20500 to £26500 per annum,
• Contract type:  Permanent,
• Hours:  Full Time (37.5 hours),
• Base of work:  To be agreed from Chester/ Northwich/ Ellesmere Port.

There is an expectation for the successful candidate to be able to work across our three service hubs, the wider North-West, as well as occasional travel to our head office in London.

Why should you apply?

• You want to make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged and at risk young people,
• You want be part of a high-performing team focused on achieving positive outcomes,
• You want to progress your career and increase your own knowledge in a supportive and compassionate environment,
• You want a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Are you interested?

To find out more about our service, visit New Beginnings in Cheshire West and Chester.

To find out more about WDP, visit WDP – Who we are.

For an informal discussion about the position, or if you would like to visit the service, please contact Jane Murphy, Service Manager (contact details can be found on our website).

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

The closing date for applications is 31st August 2021 at 00:00 midnight.

Interviews are likely to take place via Teams, to support social distancing.

Additional information

Diversity and Equality

• WDP are a committed equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from disabled candidates, and those form minority ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

• WDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS

• All posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the confirmation of any job offer.

Note: Please use your personal statement to highlight any relevant experience directly linked to the role you have applied for.  Any CV’s sent with the application will be disregarded

Could you use your corporate fundraising skills to raise money to help prevent breast cancer? We're looking for a Senior Corporate Fundraiser to join a small, but mighty fundraising team funding life-saving research with the real possibility of a future free from breast cancer.

Prevent Breast Cancer is the only charity in the UK entirely dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer. Across the UK, 55,000 women develop breast cancer each year; tragically 11,500 do not survive. Your contribution will support and fund cutting-edge research to change that.

Offering a grown-up and flexible working culture that includes potential for home-working, you'll take the lead nurturing and growing a corporate pipeline with a mix of new business and account management. There are plenty of warm leads to follow up due to the charity's success in recent years (including BreastFest and winning the prestigious Ride London partnership). You'll be confident in seizing and maximising opportunities, along with researching potential new partners and developing the pipeline of relevant companies.

Ideally, you're already experienced across the corporate fundraising spectrum including Charity of the Year, event sponsorship and the creation of bespoke CSR opportunities. A polished presenter able to deliver engaging and persuasive pitches to potential partners. You'll also be a warm and positive person who leads by example and brings the best out in others. That said, we'd also be open to candidates from the commercial world with an understanding of the CSR landscape looking to make their move into the charity sector.

If you would like to become part of the Prevent team, please get in touch with a copy of your CV to our Manchester consultant, Amelia Lee.

Deadline: 9am on 20th August
Interview: w/c 30th August

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Deputy Service Manager

Location: Chester/ Northwich/ Ellesmere Port

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum

Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Job Summary 

Would you like to lead a motivated and well-established team to help improve the health and wellbeing of those with drug and alcohol issues?

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to join our New Beginnings service in Cheshire West and Chester.

This new, exciting and rewarding role will provide you with significant scope for growth and innovation within a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical professionals.

You will:

• Take direct responsibility for specific areas of activity in the service,
• Develop recovery-focused interventions and service delivery solutions,
• Work alongside the service’s prescribers to provide a clinically safe and recovery-focused service,
• Develop, grow and maintain strong relationships with local partnership agencies,
• Deputise for the Service Manager when needed.

Key terms and conditions include:

• Salary:  £28000 - £35000 per annum,
• Contract type:  Permanent,
• Hours:  Full Time (37.5 hours),
• Base of work:  To be agreed from Chester/ Northwich/ Ellesmere Port.

There is an expectation for the successful candidate to be able to work across our three service hubs, the wider North-West, as well as occasional travel to our head office in London.

Why should you apply?

• You want to be supported to grow your knowledge and enhance your career,
• You want an opportunity to lead on development and innovation,
• You want to be part of a high-performing team that is focused on quality and transforms lives,
• You want a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Are you interested?

To find out more about our service, visit New Beginnings in Cheshire West and Chester.

To find out more about WDP, visit WDP – Who we are.

For an informal discussion about the position, or if you would like to visit the service, please contact Jane Murphy, Service Manager (contact details can be found on our website).

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

The closing date for applications is 31st August 2021 at 00:00 midnight.

Interviews are likely to take place via Teams, to support social distancing.

Additional information

Diversity and Equality

• WDP are a committed equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from disabled candidates, and those form minority ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

• WDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS

• All posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the confirmation of any job offer.

Note: Please use your personal statement to highlight any relevant experience directly linked to the role you have applied for.  Any CV’s sent with the application will be disregarded

ACORN is looking for a Member Defence Organiser to build power to fight for social and economic change in Manchester, to start work on 4th October 2021.

ACORN is a mass membership organisation and a direct action community union. By taking action on issues that affect us, we win real changes to our lives and our communities. 

About the job

As an Organiser with ACORN, you will be responsible for recruiting, developing and supporting members to take action on issues affecting them and the communities they come from. 

Member Defence is a section of our organising in which members come together to support an individual member’s issue through direct action. This could mean stopping evictions, winning housing repairs or safe accommodation for our members, or fighting for better conditions in the workplace.

As the role has a specific focus on organising with women across Manchester it is a requirement of the position that applicants are women. 

You will be a Member Defence Organiser for ACORN in Manchester. Your daily work will involve: 

• Recruiting individual ACORN Members through door-knocking, social media and outreach to womens’ organisations (door-knocking takes up around 50% of our organisers’ time),
• Identifying, and taking action on, issues that affect our members and their communities, proactively seeking to engage with women and womens' issues in the city,
• Identifying, developing and supporting potential leaders, focusing on growing and developing members and leaders with Member Defence,
• Building teams and managing members to fight Member Defence cases through direct action,
• Being the first point of contact for members of the community seeking support

ACORN is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex*, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

 *Except where a protected characteristic is a requirement for the role, as in this case

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are necessary. We’re primarily looking for someone with a strong work ethic, good listening skills and the ability to motivate others. 

For more specific information on the role and its requirements, please refer to the Job Description and Selection Criteria.

ACORN is committed to investing in the continued professional development of our organising staff. Please refer to the Job Description and Selection Criteria for information on the training and support you will receive as an ACORN staff member.

Salary 

£17,290 (Living Wage equivalent) - £18,000 starting salary, depending on level of experience

To apply

1. Make a copy and complete the full Application Form, referring to the Job Description & Selection Criteria. 
2. Save your completed application form as a PDF with the file name <YOUR NAME, role> e.g. JANE SMITH Manchester MDO.pdf
3. Submit via email to workforacorn @ acorntheunion .org .uk with ‘Application: Manchester Member Defence Organiser’ as the subject line
4. Once you have submitted your application please complete this diversity monitoring form

If you require paper versions of this application form & diversity monitoring form please write to info @ acorntheunion .org .uk.

Deadline

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 22nd August. Late applications will not be considered. All candidates will be contacted to let them know whether they have been successful in meeting our shortlisting criteria. If you have any questions, please contact us at info @ acorntheunion .org .uk.

Interviews

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment day, involving an interview and two tasks. Currently due to the Government’s social distancing advice we are conducting assessments over Zoom video call. This may be subject to change if the Government’s guidelines change.

Assessment date 31st August.