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Your mission: to support and empower young people to develop the lifelong tools they need to lead fulfilling lives outside the confines of traditional services. You will carry a caseload of clients who you will formulate a comprehensive support and safety plan with, which forms part of the ongoing casework, promoting independence and preparing young people for moving into independent accommodation, and employment and education.
About the Role:
As the Young Person's Worker, you will be working within a strengths and recovery framework embedded within a trauma informed approach to ensure client needs and aspirations are at the centre of the support planning process. You will be the lead worker overseeing the support and development of the young person’s needs and aspirations. You will guide and signpost the young person to the relevant statutory and non statutory services and will be key in motivating and coaching the young person to develop independent living skills.
About you:
- You bring experience working with young people in the community and in accommodation services.
- Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people
- Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model.
- You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential.
- A non-judgmental approach to working with complex needs young people and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves.
About Us:
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for young people in need. Apply now to become a pivotal part of our dynamic Management Team. Together, we'll transform lives and build a stronger community.
Important Info:
Closing Date: Sunday 19th May at midnight
Interview Date: Interviews to be held on an ongoing basis at SHP Head office
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to recruit a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker at Lewisham Vulnerable Adults Accommodation Service.
In Conjunction with the Service Management, you will work dynamically to deliver a high-quality support service to people in the borough of Lewisham with a range of complex and enduring needs.
You will have experience of providing intense support to a small caseload of clients with multiple disadvantages. The successful candidate will have skills and experience of working in a psychologically informed way to achieve the best outcomes.
About the role:
As a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage worker, you will have experience of intensively and skilfully managing a small caseload of clients.
In the role of Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker, you will be expected to work in conjunction with the Team Manager to manage all referrals and assessments in a timely manner to ensure all assessments are conducted in a skilled and sensitive way to encourage potential clients to openly discuss their strengths as well as their deficits.
As a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker, you will be responsible for the delivery, and evaluation, of a range of Life Skills, and Recovery workshops and activities to support our clients' skills acquisition. To give support and guidance to project workers in relation to best practice standards for supporting homeless people with multiple disadvantages and complex needs.
The Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker will have skills in effectively liaising and building good relationships, with external and internal stakeholders to keep a satisfactory level of appropriate referrals.
About you:
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An understanding of best practices in supporting people with complex needs and an ability to support and guidance colleagues.
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The ability to effectively and intensively case management a small case load of client with complex needs. Also, can create SMART support plans and effectively assess risk.
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Experience and commitment to working flexibly and creatively to response to changes in sectorial best practice, external environment, organisational requirements, etc.
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Experience of working with or supporting vulnerable people with support needs around any of the following issues; rough sleeping, mental ill-health, physical health, neuro diversity, problematic substance misuse, ex- offending.
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To have a non- judgmental approach to working with clients who have multiple disadvantages, to promote a strength –based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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To have formidable team working skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with external and partners, and stakeholders.
- A willingness to work outside standard office hours as and when requires.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 12th May at Midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd May
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advice Session Superviser or experienced Generalist Adviser with at least 2 years’ experience looking for a development opportunity to join our dynamic team.
The successful candidate will join our team of Supervisers and contribute to the support and development of our excellent staff and volunteers.
Together with our Senior Management Team and Quality Performance Manager, you will help to ensure that we continue to provide a high quality advice service within the London Borough of Bromley.
If you are a team player, committed to supporting others, and want a job that makes a difference in people’s lives this could be the job for you.
Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 at Midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 8 th May 2024
Citizens Advice Bromley values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic team as a Money Advice Caseworker on our Debt Free London project. The successful applicant will be providing money advice as part of our London wide project.
You will be contributing to the health & well-being of the community and helping people from reaching crisis point. In return, as part of our team, you will benefit from learning and development opportunities.
If you are a team player, willing to learn, committed to quality and want a job which makes a difference in people’s lives then this could be the job for you.
Closing Date: 5pm on Tuesday 7th May 2024
Interview Date: Friday 10th May 2024
Citizens Advice Bromley values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Job Title: Business Support (Administrator - Post Approval and Domestic Adoption Teams)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £23,933 per annum
Location: CoramIAC Office - Cockfosters & Coram Campus - Bloomsbury (Some Home Working)
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About CoramIAC
Coram IAC (Intercountry Adoption Centre) now part of the Coram Group of children's charities have been working with families adopting from across the world for over 26 years. CoramIAC is a charity, not-for-profit and an accredited, legally registered adoption agency. We run outstanding services to support children and families affected by adoption. With the majority of our adopters being from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds adopting from countries they are connected to our staff team also reflect this diversity. We have had three consecutive outstanding judgements from Ofsted, our regulator.
About the Role
- Working alongside three post approval adoption caseworkers, you will be responsible for providing efficient administrative and business support to the Post Approval and Domestic Adoption Teams;
- Providing administration of all stages of the process after the agency’s decision that prospective adopters are suitable to adopt, in relations to either the overseas country or domestic adoption;
- You will be responsible to the Head of Service, Post Approval Team Manager and Senior Social Workers. Internal relationships will be principally with Case Workers and Senior Business Support throughout the Agency;
- A team player who is comfortable at the prospect of working in a small, busy and growing agency. Being organized, effective and able to work in a creative and flexible manner are essential to the role.
- You will have experience of administration, ideally in a social care setting and should be computer literate.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: 9am, Sunday 21st April 2024
Interview Date: TBC (these will take place in-person at the CoramIAC office - Cockfosters).
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No: 1067313
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to oversee our dedicated team of Floating Support Workers.
In this role, you will be responsible for line managing a team of Floating Support Workers and Lead Workers; Coordinating the provision of high-quality Floating Support to a wide range of individuals residing in Westminster or out of the borough in Temporary Accommodation placements
SHP Westminster Floating Support Service is funded by Westminster Borough to provide holistic, dynamic support to residents of Westminster. The aim of the service is to assist vulnerable residents to sustain their accommodation and access appropriate services to enable them to maintain independence and lead fulfilling lives.
About the role:
As the Floating Support Team Manager, you will join an experienced management team to help ensure the delivery of effective and person-centred support services.
You will support the management team to ensure the service is running effectively and the team feel well supported and empowered to undertake their roles. You will monitor quality and the effectiveness of the support services by conducting regular supervisions and supporting with the data collection for reporting purposes.
You will also develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Clients, Community Mental Health Teams, Housing, Adult Social Care with the aim of promoting collaboration.
About you:
- An Understanding of how to provide effective staff management and demonstrable ability to manage staff performance and motivate staff members to perform effectively.
- Understanding and experience of working with the issues faced by people who experience mental ill health, substance use issues, and who have offending histories, in accessing the appropriate support from services.
- A good and current understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures
- Experience working as part of a multi-agency partnership to address complex problems and bring about positive change
- Resilience and determination to overcome obstacles and find creative solutions.
- An approach that is analytical, and person-centred, rooted in a strengths and recovery model.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need!
At SHP, we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to having a workforce that is made up of diverse individuals, skills, experiences and abilities. Due to current under –representation at management level, we particularly encourage applications from individuals within our Black and Asian communities.
Important info:
Closing date: 1st May 2024 at Midnight
Interview date: 8th May 2024 via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Young People service in Hounslow.
£31,963.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Hounslow is an innovative young person's service. The service is spread over 6 sites in Hounslow and supports a broad range of service users including Looked After Children, Care Leavers, Teenage Parents as well as other young people being referred in for multiple support needs.
The service works closely with statutory services to provide wrap around support for each customer within the service. Support is provided by a large and skilled workforce with specialist roles including a therapist and mediation worker, as well as an enhanced frontline staff team of 16 day support workers and night support workers, an apprentice, peer mentors and night concierge across a number of sites.
This service support those with medium to high/complex needs to achieve the very best outcomes including tenancy sustainment, ETE, learning and enhancing life skills, managing mental health and emotional wellbeing and a successful move on from the service with greater independence, confidence and resilience.
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of the service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop the skills of the team and will work closely with the contract manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets.
This role is a fixed term contract.
This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.
What you'll do:
* Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
* Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff
* Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans
* Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
* Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
* Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
* Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Operations Manager
* Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
* Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract / Operations Managers, as appropriate
* Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
* Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Aptitude and Behaviours
* A belief in young people, their potential to grow, succeed and thrive independently given the right support;
* A passion for supporting young people to reach their potential, a 'can do' attitude, and a willingness to get stuck in;
* A strong Customer focus and commitment to putting Customers' interests and voices at the heart of all aspects of provision;
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
* Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 110 services, providing support to around 7000 customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for fill job description.
We have a brand new homeworking role in our People and Culture team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the role and make it your own. You will be the first point of contact in the team. You will have experience of HR administration and continuously improving processes to ensure they are both efficient and effective. An understanding of UK employment legislation is a must. You should have a demonstrable track record of successfully building and maintaining working relationships across an organisation. You should be adept in identifying pragmatic solutions considering the full circumstances of a situation.
We are a small yet busy team. The ability to work at pace whilst maintaining attention to detail is vital, as are good organisational and prioritisation skills
SCIE is a national charity with a clear vision of a society where care and support maximise people's choices. removes social inequality and enables people to live fulfilling, safe and happy lives.
To achieve this we research, evidence, share and support the implementation of best practice. We use this evidence and experience to shape policy and outcomes, and to raise awareness of the importance of social care and social work for creating a fair and equal society. Everything we do is informed by people with experience of care and support.
We are clear that to achieve our purpose we require a workforce of capable, valued and engaged employees.
At SCIE, we are driven by our values:
- Progressive – always learning and developing.
- Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
- Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
- Transparent – open and honest.
- Committed – focused on making a difference to people’s lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.
We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.
We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.
We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.
What we can offer you:
- Pension scheme
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan)
- Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme
- Access to the Headspace App
We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.
We are pleased to be able to offer an experienced autism professional the opportunity to join our Autism Accreditation team as an Accreditation consultant. We require a person with experience working in the field of autism. The applicant will need to be located within the Yorkshire or North East of England due to the nature of the work the caseload they will be managing and the travel required throughout this region.
This role offers a wide and varied work load supporting across social care, education, criminal justice and health sectors amongst many more. Developing best autism practice and celebrating through the accreditation programme the outcomes achieved by provisions.
Start date for this role will be on the 26th August 2024.
How to apply:
- To apply for this role, please click the Apply button below.
- When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism with the relevant experience and skills.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust are advertising for a number of roles across Brent and Uxbridge.
We are looking for motivated, passionate self-starters who want to kickstart a career in the mental health sector. These position, with on-the-job training, is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and support those with mental health needs.
As an IPS Employment Specialist you will play a vital role in helping people with mental health needs find meaningful and fulfilling employment. You’ll receive all the training and support you need to take on the role, develop your skills, and have access to a broad range of opportunities. Joining a passionate and driven team, you’ll be working towards creating a fairer and more inclusive society for people with mental health needs.
We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds. What you will need is the ability to motivate and build relationships with service users, strong organisational skills, the confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers, and a fundamental belief that anyone with a mental health condition can work.
What is an IPS Employment Specialist?
This is a rewarding and dynamic role where no day is the same and you’ll be making a genuine difference to people’s lives. Using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model you’ll be:
- Supporting and motivating individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain paid employment.
- Regularly meeting with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations.
- Supporting the clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work.
- Advocating for your clients by educating and engaging with employers regarding the IPS service.
- Sourcing job opportunities for your clients through regular contact with local employers within the community.
- Promoting employment and raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them.
Working for Central North West London NHS Trust
You will also be part of the Trustwide Employment Services Team which comprises of over 40 people.
You will receive a number of staff benefits working for CNWL, this includes an attractive pension scheme, a range of staff networks, travel discounts, employee assistance programme and discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide.
This role is an excellent opportunity to start a long-term career within the mental health sector, develop your skills and a gateway to the vast number of opportunities within CNWL.
Apply today to become an IPS Employment Specialist and make a real difference!
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Who are we looking for?
Firstly, you will need either a degree-level education or relevant work experience, such as in the health and social care or employment sectors. Alongside having strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and exceptional organisational skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community.
It would also be helpful, but NOT essential, if you have experience of working with people with mental health support needs (or similar groups) OR have experience working in employment support services (or equivalent), this can include working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support, or engaging with a range of stakeholders. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, or sales roles.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.
We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. There will need to be some face-to-face work, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light card.
We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
- A good team member
- Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
- A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
- Excellent communication skills
- Good record keeping skills
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
We’re looking for a dynamic, creative and caring Community Coordinator to join our team. You’ll be primarily responsible for managing our programme of community activities, events and therapies at our wellbeing hub and garden in Camden.
You’ll be helping to provide a place where people can find belonging and get support navigating life, as we continue to develop the Hub from its roots as a mental health day centre into an accessible, thriving community wellbeing hub.
About Us
Likewise is an innovative social care and mental health charity working at the heart of the Camden community to support individuals experiencing loneliness, isolation and social exclusion.
Putting relationships first, we help people navigate life practically and emotionally, feeling a sense of belonging and acceptance.
At Likewise our culture is all about being human together. More human organisations do more human work. We put a lot into having authentic relationships, work hard to support each other’s sense of belonging and love learning together through the work we do.
Our three strands of work are:
- Community – building spaces where people feel safe to be themselves, and feel a sense of belonging, connectedness and acceptance
- 1-to-1 Support – flexible, person-centred support to meet the complexity a person experiences in their day-to-day life, whether at home or out in the community
- Shared Learning – providing experiential learning and formal training opportunities that support personal wellbeing and skills development, primarily through our volunteer and placement student programmes.
We’re also trying to influence change in the local health and care system so that organisations and services become more human, adaptable and responsive to people’s lives.
About the Community Hub
The Likewise Community Hub offers a safe space for people to explore a range of wellbeing activities and events, whilst creating opportunity for connection, relationship, belonging and support.
Our Community Hub and Garden is open to all with a particular focus on people who may feel lonely or socially isolated through mental ill health. It’s a place to access therapies, groups and activities supporting belonging and wellbeing. The hub is both a place to meaningfully contribute, and to feel supported, upholding the principle that we all have needs and we all have something to offer.
Flexibility
We believe in everyone’s intrinsic motivation to do their best work and trust each other to manage working time in the way that best serves the work we’re doing. Everyone is free to structure working hours and time in a way that both suits their life and their professional role. Everyone wants to get the most from both.
Bring your whole self to work: It’s all welcome
Our hope is that every person who joins our community – whether as a staff member, client, volunteer or supporter – can feel safe to be themselves and our commitment is to creating working spaces and relationships where this is possible.
We’re passionate about creating a workplace that promotes and values diversity, inclusion and belonging. Organisations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical and mental health, ethnicity and perspective are vital to our communities.
We’re all learners and leaders
We are committed to our own learning, growth and development. We value being able to sit with the discomfort of being outside our comfort zone, engage in the diverse experiences of our work, and bring a learning attitude to everything we do.
We all need to be able to tap into our own leadership, take responsibility for finding the potential in ourselves and others, and have the courage, commitment and care to develop that potential.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about people – and keen to work in an environment where there’s connection with a diverse range of individuals
- Organised, detail focused and a great problem solver
- Curious, reflective and open to learning – about our work, values, and about themselves
- Willing to step outside their comfort zone – and join a work culture that’s all about openness, challenge and learning
- Adaptable and keen to be part of our broader work – to join in a community event or sit and have a cup of tea with a client when the opportunities arise
- A good communicator and relationship builder – who can represent the organisation and hold relationships as someone, who will often be, the first point of contact
- Willing and able to meet people where they are at, engaging with sometimes challenging relational dynamics and diverse ways of relating
- Able to work from our Camden hub five days a week
You’ll need to have some experience of, or feel very confident in:
- Planning, delivering and co-ordinating community activities and events
- Supporting volunteers
- Community engagement and co-production
- Working in a people focused role
- Understanding and responding to the unique needs of people with mental health challenges
Key Areas of Responsibility and Focus:
Coordination, Management, Planning
Coordinating the curation, planning, scheduling and delivery of community projects, activities and events at the Likewise Wellbeing Hub and Garden
Coordinating the Likewise Creative Therapies service referrals and delivery
Making good use of our community facilities, garden and kitchen to support wellbeing in the community.
Communication, Information and Relationship
Working with relationship building, conflict, rupture, and repair with, and between, community members
Being a point of contact with community members and activity hosts
Coordinating placement student team to manage communication channels for the community, including social media, digital content and website updates
Working in collaboration and partnership with our Programme Lead, Learning Programme Coordinator and Office/Hub Administrator to realise the full potential of our Community Programme
Community Engagement
Increasing access and engagement with the Hub from a diverse community through partnerships, informal and formal referral networks
Working with the Programme Lead to build engagement with the community programme through programming, marketing and communications
Developing and building on the participation, voice, and sense of ownership of community members in the Community Hub
Learning, Monitoring, Evaluation
Ensuring accurate and useful data collection for the Community Programme
Implementing evaluation/learning tools and methods set up by Monitoring, Evaluation Learning Lead
Monitoring budget expenditure for Community activities, events and therapies
Community Hub Space
Working with Office/Hub Administrator to ensure the smooth running of community hub
Working with Office/Hub Administrator to ensure the hub is a welcoming, effective and well-functioning space for community members.
Supporting the function of front office and reception
Partnerships
Maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including partner charities, volunteers, Camden Council and community members.
Managing partnerships to support and deliver community activities and events for wellbeing
Supporting the co-production of activities and events with community members.
The Hammersmith and Fulham service comprises of one high support hostel and two medium support hostels, housing 24 people experiencing mental ill health who may also have other complex support needs including substance use and offending behaviour or who may present with behaviours which can challenge.
About the role:
The primary role of the project is to enable clients to understand their emotional and mental health needs and manage these effectively. The Project Worker will also support clients to develop their living skills, develop & manage relationships, build social networks and access education, training or employment, by completing comprehensive needs and risk assessments with clients and identifying short-term objectives.
The projects provide support 24 hours a day and are staffed by a Night Concierge and Project Workers, this requires regular weekend working. All work undertaken will be in line with planned support. Staff are responsible for making sure that clients are actively involved in the process and that the support offered is full and holistic.
About you:
- Demonstrable experience of working with people experiencing mental health problems and other complex needs.
- A demonstrable understanding of Mental Health Legislation and how it can be applied.
- A good understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments related to this.
- A working knowledge of Housing Management as applied to a residential setting, and an understanding of the rights and responsibilities associated with various forms of tenure including excluded licenses.
- A demonstrable understanding of the Recovery Model, and the ability to engage and motivate people to move towards independence and inclusion.
- A proven ability to work in partnership with external stakeholders, particularly community mental health services and/or substance use services.
- A proven ability to create and deliver SMART action plans with clients through high quality risk and needs assessment.
- A level of numeracy sufficient to carry out tasks such as budgeting with clients, calculating benefit entitlements and monitoring rent payment.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 28th April at midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 8th May via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Manages: All Cinema Managers (currently five, six by end of 2024) and one Technical Assistant
Location: London Bridge central office (40% home-based also possible)
Terms: Full time (35 hours p/w, 5 days)
Benefits: Employer pension contribution of 5%, 27 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
This is a unique and exciting opportunity at the heart of UK charity MediCinema. The role is a crucial part of the MediCinema team with responsibility for the smooth and successful delivery our impactful services. The post-holder will provide vital support, guidance and leadership for all our cinema teams across the UK, empowering them to deliver our services.
You will work closely and collaboratively with the central office Operations team on all aspects of the design, planning, impact measurement and successful delivery of the different MediCinema services in line with the Charity’s strategic objections and direction.
There is also a strong focus on external relationship management with various stakeholders from film distributors to healthcare contacts.
The key duties and responsibilities are:
· Service Delivery and Development
· Lead, manage, build and develop an effective team
· Technical Support and Management
· Volunteer and Nurse Management
· Best Practise, Risk, Incidents and Safeguarding Management
· Support Impact and Evaluation
· Film schedule, booking and relationships
· Support Disney ‘Moments that Matter’ programme
· Administration and other duties
If you have a passion for health, wellbeing, film and the arts, and are a driven, highly-organised, compassionate and enthusiastic individual, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us what appeals to you about this role and what makes you a strong candidate (no longer than one side of A4)
Please note applications will be anonymised.
Closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024 (22:00)
Interviews: Week commencing 13th May 2024
Start date: ASAP
MediCinema are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Living Wage Foundation employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Transform lives with The Nehemiah Project! We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate person to join our team as a Recovery Practitioner. This is a full-time permanent position, working Monday to Friday with additional monthly on-call duties. In return, you will receive a salary of £30,759 per annum, be enrolled into our staff health and wellbeing plan, and become part of our Nehemiah culture that is supportive, honest and incredibly rewarding.
If you were working for us, here are some of the things you would have done last week:
- Programme Delivery: You would have taken the lead in planning and delivering our in-house programme that is designed to help our men break free from destructive cycles of behaviour.
- Keywork Support: Your compassionate, well-boundaried approach towards the men you keywork would have supported them in their journey through early recovery and back into society.
- Families Liaison: You would have helped forge strong, lasting connections with residents and their families.
What we are looking for
- Someone who is skilled in delivering a person-centred and trauma-informed approach to their work
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Provable experience of working with men recovering from addiction.
- Experience in facilitating groups that focus on behavioural change, addiction and other recovery-related activities.
- Excellent communication skills and an understanding of Customer Relationship Management systems (such as Salesforce).
What you can expect from us
- A 35 hour working week Mon-Fri, with an additional monthly paid on-call requirement.
- 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
- A contributory pension scheme: Nehemiah will contribute the equivalent of 3% of your annual salary.
- Staff Health Plan that includes insurance and wellbeing packages.
Why Nehemiah?
- Make a direct impact on the lives of those in need and bring positive change to the local community.
- Work with a passionate and talented team committed to our mission.
- Benefit from opportunities for skill development, leadership growth, and career advancement.
- Experience a culture that values innovation and always looks to refine our best practice.
To be considered please submit a CV and Supporting Statement/Expression of Interest
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant
To be a centre of excellence for rehabilitating men from crime and addiction through the transformation of their lives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.