"Support Worker" Jobs
Head of Wellbeing and Community Support Services
Location – Longthorpe, Peterborough PE3 6LW
Hours – 37.5 hours per week
Salary – £51kpa - £57.5Kkpa
Be there when it matters
The charity’s aim is to transform the experience of everyone facing dying and grief in the UK. They want to help build a society that enables people from all communities to access the care and support that they need.
We are currently recruiting for a Head of Wellbeing and Community Support Services to be based at a Hospice in Peterborough
The Head of Wellbeing and Community Support Service will lead a team who are responsible for helping us to provide more of the support that people need, in more accessible ways, to more communities The Wellbeing and Community Support Service team will be responsible for:
Increasing the reach of hospice support, through improved local community collaboration and co-production
Deliver a range of holistic support which is aligned to the specific needs of the individuals.
Implement local and national initiatives which support the wellbeing of staff and volunteers
Increase wellbeing community based services
About the role
Working closely with the Service Director as a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Wellbeing and Community Support Service will lead and promote the Wellbeing and Holistic support of staff, volunteers, service users and those close to them, as well as leading local community engagement initiatives and innovations supporting national agenda.
Through their oversight of community engagement, support for service users and families, volunteering and staff and volunteer wellbeing, they will provide strategic oversight of support provided to ensure the charity builds links with local communities to shape services and ways of working that meet the changing needs of those supported in the local community.
Through their experience in either counselling, palliative social work or psychiatry, they will also work with the local MDT to help provide guidance and advice when reviewing patient cases and referrals. They will also be available to provide support with individual crisis or complex patient management where their skills can be used for short term interventions or to identify the most appropriate support for the individual and their families where needed.
About you
You should be an accredited counsellor, social worker or psychiatry professional with experience of working in a healthcare, social care or public health related discipline, working across a multi-disciplinary team.
Additionally, you will need to demonstrate:
Significant experience working at a Senior Management level in a healthcare/social care environment to include a proven track record in the strategic development of new services.
Experience of scoping gaps in services in local areas and developing and managing support services in a community setting to fill these gaps.
Evidence of setting SMART outcomes and measuring impact against those outcomes
Demonstrable experience delivering supervision for staff and volunteers outside of normal line management.
Experience of working with a range of diverse communities, developing long term community relationships with local healthcare providers and influential members of the local community.
Knowledge and experience of safeguarding
Experience of managing teams and budgets to include volunteering services
Benefits:
Company pension scheme
27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Enhanced sick pay
Corporate discount with hundreds of retailers and services
Staff discount of 10% on new goods online
Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
The charity aims to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during the recruitment and interview process so please let us know if you require any adjustments made.
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Head of Wellbeing and Community Support Services
Location – Moggerhanger, Bedford MK44 3RJ
Hours – 37.5 hours per week
Salary – £51k - £57.5kpa
Be there when it matters
The charity’s aim is to transform the experience of everyone facing dying and grief in the UK. They want to help build a society that enables people from all communities to access the care and support that they need.
We are currently recruiting for a Head of Wellbeing and Community Support Services to be based at a Hospice in Moggerhanger, Bedford
The Head of Wellbeing and Community Support Service will lead a team who are responsible for helping us to provide more of the support that people need, in more accessible ways, to more communities The Wellbeing and Community Support Service team will be responsible for:
- Increasing the reach of hospice support, through improved local community collaboration and co-production
- Deliver a range of holistic support which is aligned to the specific needs of the individuals.
- Implement local and national initiatives which support the wellbeing of staff and volunteers
- Increase wellbeing community based services
About the role
Working closely with the Service Director as a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Wellbeing and Community Support Service will lead and promote the Wellbeing and Holistic support of staff, volunteers, service users and those close to them, as well as leading local community engagement initiatives and innovations supporting national agenda.
Through their oversight of community engagement, support for service users and families, volunteering and staff and volunteer wellbeing, they will provide strategic oversight of support provided to ensure the charity builds links with local communities to shape services and ways of working that meet the changing needs of those supported in the local community.
Through their experience in either counselling, palliative social work or psychiatry, they will also work with the local MDT to help provide guidance and advice when reviewing patient cases and referrals. They will also be available to provide support with individual crisis or complex patient management where their skills can be used for short term interventions or to identify the most appropriate support for the individual and their families where needed.
About you
You should be an accredited counsellor, social worker or psychiatry professional with experience of working in a healthcare, social care or public health related discipline, working across a multi-disciplinary team.
Additionally, you will need to demonstrate:
- Significant experience working at a Senior Management level in a healthcare/social care environment to include a proven track record in the strategic development of new services.
- Experience of scoping gaps in services in local areas and developing and managing support services in a community setting to fill these gaps.
- Evidence of setting SMART outcomes and measuring impact against those outcomes
- Demonstrable experience delivering supervision for staff and volunteers outside of normal line management.
- Experience of working with a range of diverse communities, developing long term community relationships with local healthcare providers and influential members of the local community.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding
- Experience of managing teams and budgets to include volunteering services
Benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Corporate discount with hundreds of retailers and services
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
The charity aims to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during the recruitment and interview process so please let us know if you require any adjustments made.
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure organisation working to support strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We are a small, friendly team based in central Ilford - just 20 minutes by train from Liverpool Street station.
The healthy communities programme aims to find new ways to promote health and address inequalities in Redbridge using community development and health creation practice.
Over the past year, our team of outreach workers and community development practitioners have engaged over 4,000 residents, helping local people build and share knowledge about health, encouraging people to take control over their wellbeing, and exploring what can improve health and wellbeing in Redbridge.
Through our activities, we have identified two communities in the borough experiencing significant inequity – the Roma community and people living in Loxford ward – along with key priority areas for developing community action initiatives.
Programme Overview 2024 - 2025
Over the next year, we will work alongside local people from the identified communities to build on their strengths and take action for improved health and wellbeing. We will achieve this by supporting local people to establish a monthly community network to:
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Consider the future they want for themselves and their communities,
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Discuss issues and agree collective priorities,
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Share ideas and problem-solve issues, and
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Take practical action towards realising the future they want to see.
Through this network, we will share information about local services, groups, and activities, and offer training and support for local people to upskill and take the lead with confidence.
We will also lead the development of a Loxford neighbourhood forum where residents, community groups, voluntary sector, health (e.g., GP practices), education and social care services can come together to make connections, work together on what matters to local people, and address health and wellbeing needs in the area.
Finally, we have been re-commissioned by the Public Health department of Redbridge Council to continue delivering our TB Awareness project, raising awareness amongst communities who are at high risk of TB.
You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of projects within the Healthy Communities Programme, which includes overseeing the team and providing support for community action initiatives.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the power of community, with experience supporting inclusive community development and participation to drive change. You will also need to have project management experience and a commitment to the learning and development of yourself and those you manage.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
To apply for the post please download the job description and application form on our website and return your completed application form by no later than 9 am Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
At Community Action Redbridge, we recognise that our team is our greatest asset. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels valued, supported and fulfilled. We offer the following benefits to all our team members:
- A supportive learning culture and opportunities to develop in your role
- 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- A range of workplace wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employer pension contribution
- Season ticket and cycle to work scheme
Quality Coordinator
We are looking for a professional and passionate individual that can put the quality of life for the people we support at the heart of everything they do.
· Could you help our teams develop their practice and compliance?
· Could you offer support and assurance to colleagues whilst undertaking audits and supporting with improvements?
· Do you like making sure that our processes work well?
· Could you coach people to find better ways of working?
If you could, then we need you to join Mencap’s Quality team where you can build on the great work we are already doing.
We are currently looking for two Quality Coordinators to join our national team on a full time fixed term contract for 12 months initially. (We are also recruiting for a 6 month FTC - Please apply for this separately if you would also like to be considered)
The Quality Coordinator will work together collaboratively with the Personal Support operational team to provide guidance and coaching so we can provide safe, reliable and stable services, and use Person Centred Practices that deliver Improved Experiences and Outcomes for people.
Working with a focus on audit and improvement, Health and Safety and Practice your work plan will include undertaking agreed independent reviews and audits against the ‘What Matters Most’* standards and regulatory compliance. You will support the development of the quality and practice skills of managers and support workers using coaching and positive role modelling.
It is a challenging role working across the Quality Directorate and you must be willing to travel nationally and to stay away from home on a regular basis (weekly). You will get support with all areas of the work and an in-depth induction.
If you’re ready to make a difference, please get in touch today by providing an up-to-date bespoke CV that demonstrates all your relevant skills and experience.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
This role will close on 2nd April with interviews taking place on 11th/12th April via Microsoft Teams. If successful at first stage, you will be invited back for a second stage with our inclusion panel the following week.
*What Matters Most is our internal quality framework*
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
· 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
· Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
· Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
· Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
· Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
· Interest free season ticket loans
· Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
· Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
· Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
· Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
· Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes:
· Providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
· Providing advice through our help lines and websites