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Title: Adventure Programme Support Manager
Reports To: Director of Programmes & Development
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Home-based, flexible with easy access to the Wiltshire area
Contract: Permanent
Holiday: 25 days per annum, plus public holidays
Application: Application Form
Closing Date: Friday 26th April at 9am
The Charity
The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity working with vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 years old from Wiltshire and Swindon. Our outdoor activity based YAT Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge themselves, experience success, learn to go beyond their own expectations and grow in confidence. Through a series of residential camps and day activities they are able to build resilience, self esteem and develop social and life skills. The YAT Resilience Programme works to the same outcomes through a year long programme of monthly activities, home-based challenges and reflective practice. Our Mentoring Programme works with those young people in need of some additional individualised support at the end of our other programmes. The Trust’s Bursary Programme is open to all those young people who have completed an initial programme, in order to assist their next steps into further activities. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Adventure Programme Support Manager to support both young people and volunteers on our Adventure Programme. Working alongside the Programme Managers you will act in a support function across the activity days and camps, and be involved in direct one to one support for young people. You will also work alongside the Volunteering Lead to recruit, manage and support the volunteers who are front and centre of ensuring our young people’s positive experiences and outcomes. This is a diverse role with the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people both through direct work and supporting the wider team.
Programme Support
This aspect of the role includes;
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Attending residential camps and activity days throughout the year, assisting with organising and delivering the Adventure Programme.
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Ensuring the highest standards of support, safety and safeguarding across the programme and all aspects of the Youth Adventure Trust’s work.
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Carrying out direct work with young people to help support their needs and fulfil the Youth Adventure Trust’s aims.
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Supporting work with the young people’s families to promote full attendance, effective participation and ensure they have all the information they require.
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Supporting work with our referral partners to ensure they have an excellent understanding, relationship and experience with the Youth Adventure Trust.
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Contributing to ongoing feedback to young people, parents, carers and schools.
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Supporting the effective monitoring of the programme and measurement of young people’s developmental outcomes.
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Working with the Programme Managers to support young people moving on to the Mentoring Programme, and promoting take up of the Bursary Programme.
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Supporting the development of further opportunities for young people both during and after their YAT journey.
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Assisting the day-to-day administration and management of the programme. This may include maintaining a database, producing written communications and reports, information leaflets, website updates, budget monitoring, booking and negotiating with providers, and an array of detailed record keeping.
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Creating website and social media content to highlight and promote YAT’s work.
Volunteer Management
Volunteers are critical to the success of our programme for vulnerable young people; recruiting, supporting and developing capable, skilled, empathetic, engaging and committed volunteers is essential to the impact of our work.
This aspect of the role includes;
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Promoting volunteering opportunities and recruiting new volunteers to the organisation to ensure needs are met.
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Acting as a key point of contact for volunteers, maintaining communication and engagement with the charity.
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Administering all aspects of a volunteer’s involvement with the Trust, including completing the relevant checks and references, record keeping and database maintenance.
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Organising, preparing and information sharing with volunteers to ensure they are ready to fulfil their role.
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Supporting volunteers in their role on our Adventure Programme, facilitating opportunities for informal supervision and debriefing. Our volunteers work tirelessly to ensure the young people get as much as possible from their time with the Youth Adventure Trust, and often deal with challenging and impactful situations.
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Developing and coaching volunteers in their role through working alongside them as they support young people on our Adventure Programme residential camps and day activities.
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Creating and delivering training opportunities for new and existing volunteers.
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Creating website, newsletter and social media content to promote volunteering and engagement with the charity.
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Supporting our Volunteer Committee in their functions which include organising awareness raising and social events.
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Developing opportunities for a diverse portfolio of volunteering roles within the organisation.
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Supporting the fundraising team through providing feedback, reports or event support.
Across the role you will;
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Be involved in sector networking and awareness raising on behalf of the Trust.
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Act as an ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust at all times.
The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.
The Candidate
To be up to the challenge you’ll need an excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with vulnerable and challenging young people. You’ll need demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with young people, parents/carers, and professional organisations. In addition, you’ll need an excellent understanding of volunteering and relevant experience working with and managing volunteers. You’ll need strong influencing and motivational skills; the capacity to get the best out of people and confidently deal with issues. You’ll be an excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model.
We need someone with:-
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
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Relevant experience of working with young people aged 11 - 14 years old, preferably in a residential environment as well as outside of this.
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Relevant experience of working with volunteers in the Third Sector, including recruiting, supporting and managing volunteers.
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Knowledge of volunteering issues and legal requirements.
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Experience of delivering training and strong facilitation skills.
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Experience in working in partnership with other professional organisations.
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Strong team skills with the ability to motivate and support a wide range of people.
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Self-motivation with the ability to work on their own initiative to plan and manage their workload.
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Strong IT skills including experience of MS Office, databases and social media.
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Knowledge of marketing and promotion, with an ability to use those skills to promote opportunities effectively.
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Excellent administrative skills and a methodical and thorough approach.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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The ability to perform well and problem solve in high-stress and changing situations. Ability to be flexible and dynamic in approach.
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A positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Youth Adventure Trust. A personal interest in and an understanding of the positive impact outdoor adventure, especially for vulnerable young people, and a desire to help inspire young lives.
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The ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings, weekends and a handful of residential trips as required is essential - if you are looking for a predictable Monday to Friday, 9-5, work environment throughout the year, this won’t be the right fit.
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A full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required
Safer Recruitment
The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Please be advised;
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a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List will be required for this post;
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we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;
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if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application will be taken up at interview;
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in accordance with due diligence checks, online searches may be conducted as part of the selection process on shortlisted candidates;
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if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and
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applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police.
Please review our Safeguarding Policy available on the Youth Adventure Trust website.
How to Apply
Please complete the Application Form which includes the opportunity to outline why you think you are suitable for this role, making specific reference to the Role and Candidate Specifications above.
The Application Form should be returned to:
Tessa Woodrow, Director of Programmes and Development
Applications Closing Date: Friday 26th April 2024 at 9am
Interview Date: Friday 3rd May 2024 in the Wiltshire area
The Youth Adventure Trust sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse interview expenditure incurred.
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Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement
The Youth Adventure Trust is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
Additional documentation:
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Application form
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Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy
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Example Reference Questions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have several vacancies in our Children and Young People’s team: Children and Young People Engagement Coordinators and Children and Young People Peer Support Coordinators
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Starting salary: £25,767
Location: Contractual base is our office in Chorley. You will be predominantly working in the community delivering services. Due to having several vacancies available, delivery locations are across Lancashire and options will be discussed at interview.
Do you want to join an organisation who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for Lancashire communities?
We’re looking for bold and caring people to join our Children and Young People’s team. We want people who have experience of engaging and working with young people in community settings, ideally in Lancashire.
To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be confident, driven and have the ability to work autonomously in the community. You will be open, hardworking, creative and able to quickly build rapport with young people.
You will have experience working with the community and voluntary sector and understand the importance of peer support and early intervention to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind as our children and young people’s services are growing, enabling us to reach and support more people. We want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.
Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.
We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer:
Based on a Full-time member of staff
- Basic annual leave: 25 days
- Plus bank holidays
- Plus 3 days closure between xmas and new year
- Plus long-service leave after 3 years of service
- Plus option to buy or sell up to 3 days of annual leave
Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work.
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Deadline for applications: 9am on the 12th of April
Interviews will be held on the 22nd or 24th of April at our offices in Chorley
Registered Charity Number 1081427
Registered Company Number 3888655
Lancashire Mind
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're looking for an ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR for our care home in Dorking, Surrey. This role would suit someone with an upbeat personality and a genuine interest in supporting others.
Working 20-25 hours a week (negotiable) the role will also involve occasional travel (mileage paid).
Description Support with creating, planning and delivering activities, outings, and events. Reporting to the Wellbeing Manager.
Experience/qualifications Must be a car driver and hold a UK driving licence. No previous experience required as an Activity Coordinator but must be willing to learn and have a bubbly, friendly personality.
Working hours - 20-25 hours a week negotiable. The shifts are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with occasional, weekend ad hoc hours to support events in the care home.
Benefits
- £12.90 per hour Mon-Fri with £2 per hour uplift for any weekend hours worked
- Fully funded training
- Pension scheme (AWVS contribute 5% monthly towards your pension)
- Free on-site parking
- 2 x death in service cover, based on annual salary
- Career development
We are seeking caring people who are looking for more connection with their work, who would like to develop their skills.
The Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society is a charity offering excellent care for older people.
The role will be offered subject to a successful DBS check, right to work check* and receipt of two, satisfactory references.
*Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting Education Worker opportunity based at our IntoUniversity centre in Bradford on IntoUniversity’s 2 year Graduate Scheme.
We are looking for people who will thrive in a fast paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people.
We believe that our Graduate Scheme is one of the most exciting in the charity sector. We provide exceptional training and experience, and the opportunity to work with young people and colleagues who will challenge and inspire you.
IntoUniversity is an award winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live.
Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes: practical learning support, motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18.
Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We currently have forty one centres and extension projects across England and Scotland. We have a number of new centres planned for 2023 to 2024, and ambitious plans to scale up our provision further over the coming years.
If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to develop their talents regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 15th April 2024
Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed with the candidate,
Salary: £25,500 per annum, rising to £27,400 per annum from 29th July 2024.
Working hours: Monday, Thursday from 09.30 to 18.00, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 0900 to 1730
Staff benefits:
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33 days (including bank and public holidays)
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Plus additional 2 closure days in December and 1 day in July
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Plus additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Life Assurance
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Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
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Interest free new starter loans of up to £1,000
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Summer working hours
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Corporate eyecare scheme
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Employer pension contributions of 6% from April 2024
As a charity with social mobility as its core objective, IntoUniversity is wholly committed to equality of opportunity. We work with children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we believe that our staff team should be similarly diverse and representative.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, and we recognise that we have much more to do in this regard. We are committed to building a culture where students, staff and volunteers are valued for the unique people they are.
We therefore encourage applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, male candidates and candidates with a disability as they are currently under-represented within IntoUniversity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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This is an exciting new role to develop a peer support group for people recently diagnosed with dementia and their family carers and to co produce a programme of activities so that they can continue to engage in stimulating activities in the community.
This role has been developed as a response to consultation on what people in Newham living with dementia want in order to live well with the disease. The successful candidate will be working with a small team of communitiy dementia support colleagues.
Please submit a cv with a covering letter telling us why you are interested in the role, and how you meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mental Health Support Worker
Are you looking to make lives better by utilising your lived experience of mental illness or through caring for someone with Mental Health issues?
We are looking for someone who is kind, caring and supportive with good interpersonal and communication skills and who is keen to provide the highest quality experience for people.
Position: Mental Health Support Worker (Lived Experience Practitioner)
Location: Surrey, Hybrid
Salary: £16,068 per annum
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until October 2024
Benefits: Hybrid and Flexible working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Closing Date: Monday 8th April 2024
The Role
Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, the Mental Health Support Worker will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. As an integral and highly valued member of the team, you will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to people using the service in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey.
In particular, the Mental Health Support Worker will support the smooth transition of people using the service to other Mental Health services, by helping them to complete recovery and crisis plans for example. Within a relationship of mutuality and information sharing, you will promote choice, self-determination, and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Work alongside an agreed number of people using the GPIMHS / MHICS service on a 1:1 basis, in person and / or virtually, from a lived experience perspective.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Deliver peer support interventions as agreed within the multidisciplinary team, and within a peer relationship.
- Use personal, experiential knowledge and to share lived experience when appropriate to benefit others.
- Assist others to create their own recovery and crisis plans, particularly people who are transitioning from the service to another Mental Health service (e.g. SABP Community Mental Health Recovery Service)
- Support people using the service to identify and overcome fears within a relationship of empathy and trust.
- Signpost to various resources, opportunities, and activities within the Organisation and in communities to promote choice and informed decision making.
- Accompany people who use the service to appointments / meetings / activities of their choice and performing a range of practical tasks, aligned to recovery goals.
- Assist in risk assessments with multi-disciplinary staff, highlighting any changes in service users’ presentation relevant to their safety and feedback accordingly.
- Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in mental health, recovery, and peer support by reading books, journals and accessing peer support networks.
About You
You will have Lived experience of mental illness or experience of caring for somebody who has mental health problems, along with:
- Experience accessing primary and / or secondary mental health services.
- Paid or unpaid experience of working in a lived experience role.
- Numeracy and Literacy at a Key Stage 3 level or equivalent.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office, and willingness to use the Organisation’s IT systems.
- Experience of recovering a meaningful life.
- Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role.
- Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner.
- Understanding and knowledge of recovery, of the issues and concerns of mental health service users, and of the impact of stigma and discrimination.
Understanding and knowledge of trauma informed care, and ability to use trauma informed care principles to benefit yourself and others.
About the Organisation
The charity is a mental health and emotional well-being charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, and Mole Valley.
Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and maintain their mental and emotional well-being (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The charity believes in a fair, equal, diverse and inclusive society. As an organisation, it believes we are stronger and richer when we bring together different experiences and perspectives to better serve clients and the local community. We strongly encourage applications from members of every community and the organisation actively seeks to hire people with lived experience of mental health issues.
You may have experience in other areas such as Mental Health, Mental Health Support Worker, Mental Health Care Worker, Mental Health Practitioner, Mental Health Case Worker, Mental Health Outreach Workers, Mental Health Coordinator, Health Support Worker, Health Worker, Care Worker, Support Worker.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Outreach Support Worker
We have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Support Worker to help young people adjust from adolescence to adulthood.
Position: Outreach Support Worker
Location: Southeast England
Hours: Full-time or part-time – flexibility in working hours required
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time positions) depending on experience and qualifications plus £1200 per annum essential car user allowance.
Benefits: £1200 per annum essential car user allowance, twice yearly bonuses, pension, mileage paid and flexible working, no shift work.
Closing date: 5th April 2024
About the role:
As an Outreach Worker, your role will be to assist your allocated young people in tasks that will enable them to live independently. This support will involve advice, general help and moral support, financial assistance (advice about bill payments etc) and working with young people on completion of education awards (AQA). You will be expected to work with multiple agencies to deliver holistic packages of support.
This role includes travelling to various locations to carry out support sessions with young people.
You will be expected to provide key work sessions for young people as per their placement agreement. These sessions are to be structured so that the young person can be assisted in accessing local resources, budgeting, and assisting them with gaining appropriate life skills. Using outcomes stars as a tool and completing the progress on the interactive website.
You will be expected to keep a diary of all contact with each young person and professional and to complete Outcomes Star reports on the young person which are sent to placing workers. These reports contain information about the young person and the work that has been completed with them. It highlights areas of need to help to focus key work.
It will be necessary to attend meetings such as child protection conferences, review meetings and other meetings that are deemed necessary in providing the high-quality service that is expected by local authorities and stakeholders and to ensure service delivery meets young people’s needs. You will be offered support if required when attending these meetings.
Key responsibilities will include:
- To assist young people to live independently.
- To promote the 5 outcomes in the Every Child Matters Green Paper.
- Be healthy.
- Stay safe.
- Enjoy and achieve.
- Make a positive contribution.
- Achieve economic well-being.
- To provide a caring and supportive environment for young people which respects and affirms their racial, cultural and religious identity and lifestyle.
- To assist young people in the transition from adolescence to adulthood by equipping them with life skills and empowering them.
- To help young people to sustain their accommodation and provide mediation when required.
- To help the young person and all significant persons in the design and implementation of their care plans, considering the views of the young person.
- Establish a support network.
Essential Criteria:
- To be able to build appropriate relationships with young people and form good communication.
- To be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, young people, and their families as well as other professional organisations and stakeholders.
- To be able to follow all safeguarding procedures and to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- UK driving license and use of a suitable and safe car for work, which is covered by business insurance.
- The ability to understand the needs of a young person and meet those needs through planning and assessment and an outcomes-led focus.
- Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours, maintenance of professional boundaries and ability to maintain positive working relationships.
- Experience of working with children/adolescents.
- Knowledge of Child Protection and Leaving Care Legislation.
About the organisation:
The employer aims to provide support to help young people adjust from adolescence to adulthood and to enable them to live independently long term.
The organisation enables the young person to take calculated risks so that they may learn from their mistakes how to cope with the pressures and responsibilities of living in the community. They deliver tailored packages of support to all young people.
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA BEING MET
- Suitably experienced / qualified – evidence of qualifications required
- Satisfactory formal interview at Head Office
- Satisfactory second interview (shadowing working alongside staff and interview by a young person)
- Satisfactory References at least 2 professional references and 1 character reference
- Full clean driving license
- Access to a suitable car with valid insurance, tax, and MOT
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS (Formerly CRB) Disclosure
You may also have experience in areas such as: Schools Engagement Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, School Partnerships Lead, School Impact Officer, School Impact, School, Primary School, Senior School, Early Years, EYF, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Engagement
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Fuel Bank - Support Administrator
Location – Remote based role with occasional travel to the Midlands for team meetings & training.
Hours – Part & Full Time Positions. F/T – 37.5 hours Monday to Friday. P/T 20+ hours flexible Monday to Friday to suit the needs of the charity and individual’s work life balance.
Salary - £11.55ph (salary review’s to be conducted in April 2024).
Are you a confident communicator with strong administration skills? Are you happy to work in a busy reactive role processing queries and applications? Are you flexible, empathetic and able to deliver great customer service to our clients via email and telephone interactions?
Fuel Bank Foundation is the only UK charity to focus on the challenges of people living in fuel crisis. We provide emergency financial support through our network of partners who identify people who cannot afford to pre-pay for their energy.
As a Support Administrator, you will work closely with the team to support the communications through the email inbox, holding telephone assessments and by the processing of queries and applications. You will also work closely with other departments within the charity and ensure clear and consistent communication is delivered and additional support is given where needed.
Some of your duties and responsibilities include:
· Manage the daily queries that are received into the team’s inbox.
· Holding telephone assessments to establish the support needs of the client.
· Request additional information as required in regard to applications.
· Liaise with partners and applicants to ensure all relevant detail is given and gathered.
· Update inhouse systems and Excel spreadsheets.
· Monitor progress rates of applications and where communication may be needed.
· Ensuring all data is correct so that Internal departments can trust the integrity of the data on the company’s system.
· Escalate any queries where needed to other members of the team.
· Build relationships with key partners via calls and emails.
· To assist with all associated administration.
· Ensure the smooth running of each application.
· Liaise with internal departments regarding follow up communications.
· Produce reports where required for senior team.
· Accurate electronic filing of documentation.
The person for the role will:
· Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to adapt the way you communicate to suit different situations.
· Have excellent written and verbal communication, with telephone customer service experience.
· Have strong empathy skills with real life skills to deal with sensitive situations with compassion and understanding.
· Have a passion for working in this area of support work.
· Have knowledge of internal IT software operating systems preferable.
· Have a good understanding of Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Outlook
· Be an effective communicator.
· Have effective problem-solving skills.
· Have the ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise.
· Be an effective decision maker.
· Have the flexibility to support customers and partner communications.
· Have great attention to detail.
· Be results focussed.
· Hold high personal values.
· Be organised.
· Have a continuous improvement mind-set.
· Be a great team player.
An understanding of the energy or this charity sector would be desirable but is not essential.
What will you receive in return:
· Support from a team of like-minded individuals who will support you to succeed in the role.
· Annual leave entitlement of 27.5 days (FTE), plus bank holidays plus the option to buy/sell extra days.
· A flexible working week to ensure work life balance.
· Enhanced pension contributions.
· Equal opportunity employers.
· Full onboarding programme with ongoing training and development opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our Housekeeping Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide a high standard of housekeeping ensuring excellent levels of cleanliness are consistent throughout the site and that infection control procedures are met across site.
Staff benefits include free shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
As part of the site services team the role holder will be expected to liaise with managers and staff across the Trust. The role holder is expected to work closely with the other members of the facilities team and assist in covering in the laundry, in the deep clean team or other works as and when required.
You will be a natural and enthusiastic housekeeper working not only as part of a team but also individually. You will be health and safety aware, take ownership of your own work, and be understanding of the children’s needs here at The Children’s Trust. Good organisational skills, flexibility and being friendly and caring in nature are a must for this role. Please note that the role requires a significant degree of manual handling and working with houses services and laundry equipment.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include: free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offender’s
We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of applicants with criminal records, both of which are available on request.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As an Outreach & Development Worker you will ensure carers of all ages and backgrounds are aware of their rights and know how to receive support from Gaddum and other services they need at the right time for them.
You will provide outreach & support sessions, deliver groups and events for carers and other relevant partners across Salford. Creating exciting new opportunities for carers through networking and building partnerships.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
For any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in contact for an informal discussion.
Why work with us?
At Gaddum we are all committed to living our values; in all areas of our work we are supportive, empowering, professional, innovative and diverse. Our teams are passionate about working together to support and empower individuals and their communities. You will receive a full induction and training for your role and ongoing support from your colleagues and managers via supervisions, 1:1s and team meetings.
All employees at Gaddum have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and an online rewards/savings platform. Our standard holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement for your birthday and for wellbeing in the winter.
Everyone has the right to request flexible working from day one because we recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and our standard working week is only 35 hours.
Gaddum is a Living Wage Employer and we are proud to have the Investors in People Silver Award. For a full list of our awards and accreditations, please visit our website.
How to apply
Applications should be made via the attached Application Form and submitted via email. Full details can be found on our website.
Gaddum is proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer; if you need any support completing your application or require alternative arrangements, please get in contact.
Gaddum is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth and are committed to creating a workplace that thrives on varied perspectives and mutual respect.
As part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, Gaddum undertakes anonymous shortlisting by removing identifiable information from applications forms during the shortlisting process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Manager
Maternity Cover
£26,000 pa + benefits (company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)
This team covers the North East of England including Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, Middlesbrough.
What we’re looking for:
An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who understand the impact on family dynamics of having a child/young person with a life threatening or terminal illness and those who have worked in bereavement support.
A poised and convincing communicator - you will maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including families, referrers, partners and other statutory, private and voluntary agencies.
Comfortable with a changing environment - you will thrive working at a fast pace and controlling tasks from conception to completion and understand that quickly connecting with people is essential.
A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
A persuasive, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly – with a warm and friendly working style.
Strong networking skills and confident use of MS Office - Educated to A-level with a recognised childcare and management qualification (NVQ4 or equivalent)
What we offer:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website and apply online.
Closing date: 12 April 2024
Interviews will take place either online or at our office in Newcastle. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. www rainbowtrust org uk Registered Charity No: 1070532
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Job Purpose
This role is a job share with another Deputy Service Manager. Both Deputies will be responsible for equally sharing duties.
This role sits within our Adult Services department, across Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, Hounslow and Spelthorne.
You will be working directly with the Service Manager and be responsible for assisting with the operational delivery and service development, of a portfolio of services. Namely:
- Safe Space Community
- Safe Space ED
- Hounslow Helpline
- Nova Roots (Forensic Community Hub)
- Spelthorne Prevention Hub
The Role Purpose
The role of the Deputy Service Manager will be to work closely alongside the Service Manager and assist with the operational delivery of a portfolio of services. You will be there to support the rest of the team in delivering interventions on a one-to-one and group basis. The role will also involve triaging and assessing all clients accessing the service, signposting and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing. The role will also include line management and supervision of Team Managers and supervision of Support Workers within the service. In addition, you will be responsible for deputising for the Service Manager in their absence. You will also be expected to provide on-call advice.
You can download a PDF of the job description for this role at the bottom of the page.
About Us
Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind are a specialist mental health provider and part of the Mind Federation. We provide support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
The lived experience of people with mental health problems is at the heart of everything we say and do.
We campaign to improve services and are committed to empowering local residents, promoting wellbeing and supporting recovery.
We work to transform understanding of mental health in the workplace, in schools and public services.
We do this by providing a range of services that are empowering, recovery focused and preventative.
Key Responsibilities
See job description for full list of responsibilities.
- Guiding the team, supporting the team managers in responding to referrals and planning each shift in terms of staffing, activities and case allocation
- Understanding of risk and risk management
- Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
- Understanding of safety planning and de-escalation
- Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans
- Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery
- Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients
- Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g. CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CMHTS, etc
- Maintaining accurate records, detailing interventions
- Ensuring that outcomes, outputs and impact are recorded
- Understanding CQC standards and NICE guidelines around mental health
- Create and maintain good working relationships with partner agencies
- Actively participate in training and development
- Provide guidance to support workers and volunteers
- Direct line management of team managers
- To work with service managers and assist with reporting and monitoring
Dimensions and limits of authority
- In the absence of the Service Manager be responsible and accountable for the delivery of high-quality services
- In the absence of the Service Manager act as a point of contact for stakeholders
- In the absence of the Service Manager be responsible for the overall management of the staff working in the service
Person Specification
See job description for full person specification
- Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis
- Experience of line management within a mental health setting
- Experience of de-escalation
- Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Understanding of the Recovery Model in mental health
- Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care
- Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning
- Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
- Understanding of how to report and mitigate risks
- Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
- Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
- Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
- Awareness of issues in mental health service provision
- A good understanding of mental health conditions
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
- Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
- Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
- Ability to involve clients and carers in all aspects of work
- Empathy and non-judgemental approach
- Good communication skills
- Capacity to work within an agreed shift pattern
- Experience of delivering information and advice (housing, benefits, debt etc)
- Experience of non-clinical, therapeutic interventions like psychoeducation
- Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to input and extract information and produce reports
- Understanding of different databases such as Views, Salesforce.
- Car driver with sole ownership of a vehicle and willingness to travel to locations would be desirable.
- Ability to work out of hours and on weekends
Closing Date
We reserve the right to change the closing date without notice depending on the number of responses received.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, LGBTQ+, people with a disability, or who are BAME are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status and therefore we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Post Title Progression Worker
Responsible to Director of Services (subject to review)
Purpose of Post To support users of services through an education, training, and employability programme integrated with SCT’s wider services and enterprise offer, as well as partner opportunities in the wider community. To oversee and coordinate access to SCT’s Training and Development tutor-led activities including art, creative writing, digital skills, gardening, literacy, woodwork, and peer-led ‘Choices’ groups, and to monitor people’s progress over time.
Salary Up to £27,488 (£34,360 FTE)
Hours 28 hours per week Monday to Friday (specific days negotiable)
Location SCT Recovery Hub (Shoreditch) and other SCT locations
Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity embedded in the local community, providing practical support and training to people affected by homelessness and addictions so they can rebuild their lives. We have a Recovery Hub in Shoreditch, where we run an abstinence-based residential recovery service (‘Acorn House’), and a Training and Development service, including tutor-led art, creative writing, digital skills, gardening, literacy, and woodwork. In addition, we run Housing First and Supported Housing services, both in East London. We also have eight charity shops and two social enterprises, which give us a presence in the wider East London community while generating valuable funds.
Our ‘SCT in the Community’ strategy seeks to make SCT’s core offer combining enterprise, housing support, therapeutic support, training and development more available to all the neighbourhoods where we have a presence. SCT’s shops are great opportunities for local people to connect with SCT in many different ways, to build relationships, participate, and celebrate their gifts. This is an approach we are keen to develop alongside our accompanying strategy to develop our ‘SCT Women’s Service’ to provide residential treatment for women.
You will be joining a team that is committed to working collaboratively, sharing knowledge, ideas, and skills to create a supportive culture. This is something we are proud of and believe is at the heart of our success.
We seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates regardless of age, race, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. We select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of SCT.
Role and Responsibilities:
We are dedicated to supporting those who access our Training and Development service to explore further Education, Training, and Employment (ETE) opportunities as part of SCT’s Progressions Programme, both within and outside of SCT. This includes those in early recovery who are resident in our abstinent-based recovery service (‘Acorn House’), as well as those in our move-on house and the wider community who may be more established in their recovery. SCT’s Progression Worker supports those accessing our services to explore ETE opportunities, offering tailored, individually specific support to help them reach their full potential. SCT’s Progression Programme is centred on empowering people in recovery to cultivate confidence and realise their potential.
SCT Progressions Programme
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Identifying SCT residents and students ready to pursue ETE opportunities:
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Collaborate with SCT tutors and managers, particularly the Therapeutic Programme Manager and Supported Housing Manager, to identify those who may benefit from the support on offer.
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Cultivate strong relationships with SCT’s social enterprises and shops to establish clear pathways for volunteering and trainee opportunities for those who access our services.
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Conduct assessments, develop and implement individualised Progression Plans, and evaluate progress according to each person’s needs, strengths and aspirations, involving key internal and external partners as appropriate.
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Providing information, advice, and guidance regarding ETE opportunities:
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Offer information, initial advice, and guidance on employment, voluntary work, and further education opportunities.
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Promote SCT's work to external partners to maximise ETE opportunities for those who access our services.
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Make referrals for placements, volunteering experiences, apprenticeship schemes, colleges, and other external programmes.
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Support individual users of services with referrals and applications for ETE opportunities.
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Maintain partnerships with relevant ETE providers to offer diverse opportunities to users of services.
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Work with corporate partners offering employability opportunities to users of services.
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Design, develop, and deliver employability workshops as required.
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Oversight of users of SCT services volunteering in SCT’s social enterprises and shops:
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Match potential volunteers to SCT volunteering opportunities.
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Support potential volunteers with applications for volunteering opportunities.
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Liaise with colleagues who will be managing volunteering experiences.
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Conduct risk assessments.
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Support volunteers on an ongoing basis.
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Hold regular review meetings with volunteers, and SCT colleagues.
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Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting:
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Maintain accurate records of activities, outcomes, and feedback, including monitoring of In-Form, SCT’s bespoke CRM data management system.
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Input relevant data to In-Form to track participants’ progress.
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Identify success stories of participants overcoming significant barriers to learning and work.
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Collaborate with colleagues to celebrate success stories through various channels.
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Participate in quality improvement activities, staff development opportunities, and self-evaluation.
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Assist Fundraising, Communications, and Marketing colleagues in preparing funding applications and reports.
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Providing Ongoing Support to Progression Alumni:
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Conduct regular check-in calls/meetings with users of services.
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Direct users of services to relevant support services, where necessary, for maintaining their recovery.
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Organise an annual Progression Alumni event to celebrate service users' achievements and maintain contact.
SCT Training & Development
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Co-ordinating the enrolment process for Training and Development activities for SCT residents and non-residents
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Ensuring plans are developed for those participating in Training and Development activities to progress according to their needs, strengths, aspirations, and available opportunities, including consideration for SCT’s Progressions Programme.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Skills:
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Demonstrated experience engaging vulnerable, long-term unemployed adults in relevant educational, employment, and training programmes.
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Understanding of addiction and recovery.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of people including users of services, corporate volunteers, funders and trustees.
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Working knowledge of welfare benefits and experience supporting of supporting people to maximise their income.
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Strong networking skills and the ability to establish new working relationships with ETE providers.
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Ability to work independently and demonstrate good organisational skills.
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Good basic IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word and basic data entry.
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Team-oriented attitude in collaborating with different services and disciplines.
Ethos:
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Commitment to ensuring compliance with SCT’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
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Adherence to all statutory and legal obligations, including data protection laws.
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Environment:
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Ensuring a safe and secure environment for users of services, free from alcohol, drugs, abusive behaviour, and exploitation.
Finance and Budgeting:
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Operating within agreed budgets and complying with SCT’s financial control procedures.
Management:
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Compliance with Line Manager’s reporting requirements.
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Willingness to undertake other delegated tasks as necessary for the overall work of SCT.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we
support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and
motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from
the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year.
From Spring 2024 we will have forty-three centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with a
number of new centres planned for 2023-24, and ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.
We are looking for people who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a fixed-term full-time role as an Education Worker at one of our centres in London. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Closing Date: Friday 5th April 2024
Our Origin Tenants' Voices (OTV) project has been working in the Somers Town area of the London Borough of Camden with Origin Housing tenants for almost 2 years now.
Having obtained more Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding from the Council, we can now employ someone to work in the ward for 3 days instead of the original 2 per week, which will enable us actively engage with and listen to a wider variety of tenants about their concerns relating to their housing and the wider changes taking place in the area.
Please note: You will need to be based in/around London for this role as it mainly involves direct work within the Somers Town community.
Project management:
- To plan and deliver the project to all agreed deadlines, milestones and targets
- To manage the project budget in liaison with CFPT’s Assistant Organiser
- To record all relevant data and statistics relating to the project
- To monitor the performance of the project using the methods, format and frequency agreed with the funder
- To prepare project update reports for CFPT’s Management Committee as and when required
- To prepare project update reports as required by the funder
Relationship building and partnership working:
- To identify and build relationships with key contacts in the ward e.g. councillors, relevant Origin Housing staff, and other relevant individuals and groups/organisations
- To creatively consult with a wide variety of Origin tenants (with a particular focus on the younger and older ones) in different locations and settings to listen to and understand their views and concerns
Participating:
- To promote and raise awareness of the project both online and through a variety of meetings, events and activities in the ward
- To increase participation in the project both online and through a variety of meetings, events and activities in the ward
- To publicise the project and Origin tenants’ issues through the appropriate social media channels
Representing, informing, empowering and supporting:
- To identify the information, support and other needs of Origin tenants to enable them to effectively engage with their landlord and other organisations
- Along with Origin tenants, to meet with the landlord and representatives of other organisations active in the ward to put forward their views and concerns
- To support the running and sustainability of Somers Town Tenant’s Association
- To help and support tenants to advocate on behalf of themselves, and when required, to advocate on their behalf with the landlord regarding individual problems and issues.
Project sustainability:
- To have an awareness any relevant developments (internal/external) which could impact on work of the project
- To assist CFPT’s Organiser to identify and make applications to funders to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project, if this is required
Other:
The post holder must undertake:
- To attend some evening meetings and work occasional weekends
- To attend CFPT Management Committee meetings when required
- To demonstrate commitment at all times to the principles of Diversity, Inclusion and Equality.
Please answer the 5 questions we have asked in your covering letter.