• Permanent contract
• 18.5 hours per week
• £10,352 (based on full time salary of £20,984 for 37.5 hours)
• Based in London Borough of Lewisham

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local Charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of more than £3m, over 120 staff and 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

BLG Mind is working in partnership with South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) to deliver the Primary Care Mental Health Service for Lewisham. We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of an integrated team providing support to people with long-term mental health problems within a primary care setting, supporting people to develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.

We are looking for a part time Peer Support Worker to work alongside Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind and SLaM colleagues to deliver this service.

The successful candidate will provide recovery-orientated peer support to people with long-term mental health problems, facilitating access to community activities and emotional support. You will also need to recruit and facilitate volunteers to undertake this work as well. Supporting volunteers may include mentoring and coaching.

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days’ holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

Closing date: 9:00 am on Monday 14th October
Likely interview date: Tuesday 22nd October

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Registered Charity: 1082972

Are you passionate about children reaching their full potential?

Are you confident, self-motivated, flexible, and have a ‘can do’ attitude?

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team working with children and young people with mild to moderate disabilities. Imago is a leading charity providing support and opportunities to people across the South East.

You will join an established team and have responsibility for a dedicated area. Following training, you will manage an existing caseload, new referrals and deliver a programme of after school café-style groups (8-15 years), Saturday Clubs (15-19 years) and school holiday trips.

In this role, you will plan, organise and risk assess fun and engaging group activities that support personal and social development, and promote independence. You will work with local businesses, services and communities to ensure equality of access.

As a lead, you will work with both colleagues and volunteers to deliver sessions, encouraging peer interactions. Challenging behaviours and situations require a calm and measured response, in line with Imago Safeguarding Policies. Excellent record keeping is essential using our bespoke database.

In addition, you will build trusted relationships with families by keeping in regular communication.  

A key aspect of this role is to raise awareness and promote the service. There is the opportunity to attend events and meet with schools, as well as developing wider networks.

You can make a difference and help young people try something new, make friends, and lead a happy and fulfilled life.

Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.  A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as you will be working in different location.

To apply, please submit your CV with a short covering note outlining your CURRENT SALARY.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. These include: race, religion, creed, colour, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (including mental illness), HIV status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity status, responsibility for dependants, appearance, geographical area, social class, income level or criminal record.

Imago aims to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences. Imago sees these differences as an asset to our work as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we serve. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within the communities we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team delivering Young Carer services. Imago is a leading charity providing support and opportunities to people across the South East. You will be responsible for a dedicated area, and following training, will manage an existing caseload, new referrals and deliver a programme of monthly themed workshops. In this role, you will assess Young Carers in schools and meet with families in their own homes.

Using the Young Carer service toolkit, you will provide short-term interventions that support Young Carers to improve their resilience, educational chances and wellbeing. This might be signposting to local services, action planning, one-to-one support, or our 12-month workshop programme.

You will build trusted relationships to make referrals to a range of professionals, including health and social care, ensuring whole family needs are met and reducing the impact of caring on the young person. You will respond to challenging and complex situations with a measured response, in line with Imago Safeguarding and Lone Working Policies.

A key aspect of this role is to raise awareness and identify hidden Young Carers. You will have the opportunity to work with schools to train staff and develop a support programme for students, as well as developing wider networks. 

Location of vacancies: Maidstone

Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.  A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as you will be working in different locations.

You can make the difference and give a Young Carer their childhood back.

To apply, please submit your CV with a short covering note outlining your CURRENT SALARY.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. These include: race, religion, creed, colour, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (including mental illness), HIV status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity status, responsibility for dependants, appearance, geographical area, social class, income level or criminal record.

Imago aims to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences. Imago sees these differences as an asset to our work as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we serve. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within the communities we serve.

Suffolk & London

Fixed term contract until 31st March 2020

21 hours per work (negotiable)

Do you have the personality and confidence it takes to stand up in front of groups of young people and talk about gang life and serious crime? Are you ready for a working life that’s varied and rewarding and provides an opportunity for both personal and professional growth? Then join us as a Gangs Groupwork Facilitator and Mentor and you could soon be putting your experience of positively engaging with young people at risk of exploitation or involved in criminality to excellent use.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this exciting opportunity

Drawing on your own personal experience, you will provide a support service to young people aged 9-18 who are at risk of involvement in serious youth violence or gang related activity. This will include delivering SOS+ sessions to small and large groups of young people, parents and professionals, whilst also providing mentoring support to these young people and working closely and supporting the SOS+ Manager to develop sessions and disseminate information to professionals.

In addition you will help to develop and promote the service and work with the SOS+ Manager to ensure all data from sessions delivered is collated and reflected properly in the statistics.

What we are looking for:

• Lived experience of the Criminal Justice System (or currently serving a sentence within a prison in the area and eligible for ROTL), and being involved in a gang or knife crime.
• Experience of delivering/facilitating sessions to groups – especially socially excluded young people – and providing them with support, advice and advocacy.
• Experience of providing 1-2-1 mentoring support to vulnerable young people at risk of exploitation.
• Knowledge of gangs, county lines drug-smuggling, knife crime and patterns of offending in certain areas, the ability to recognise signs of child sexual exploitation and an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding practices and policies.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to utilise monitoring systems to record all aspects of a project, including actions, outcomes and referrals.

In return you can expect a competitive salary and generous leave allowance, staff pension scheme, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice & counseling service, season ticket loan and much more besides.

Closing date: 29th September 2019

Interview date: 16th & 18th October 2019.

Relief Support Worker

Hft is a national charity that’s been supporting people with learning disabilities since 1962. We put the people we support at the centre of everything we do and use our experience to work in partnership with them to provide personalised services to more than 3,000 people.

Position: Relief Support Worker
Location: Sheffield & Derbyshire
Job type: Relief, Permanent
Hours: Casual / Flexi
Salary: £8.21 (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay)
Benefits Package: Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning;

Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2019

About the role:

Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments; this is an ideal way of discovering if this is the career for you.

As a Relief Support Worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In these roles, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

Experience isn’t essential but you should possess the knowledge and confidence to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life. Having the right values and attitudes is more important than experience.

Hft provide 24 / 7 support to some people, as a Relief Worker you will be requested to cover shifts regularly on an ad hoc basis. You are not an employee of Hft and remain a 'Worker' for the duration of each individual contract you undertake for Hft.

Supporting with all aspects of the daily lives of the people we support including travel, holidays, personal care, accessing the community and helping to achieve goals.

About you:

No previous experience of support work or any special qualifications are needed for this job - you’ll get a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. You’ll need to have good communication and listening skills. Basic IT skills are also essential.

What we offer:

With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support others to live the best life possible.

Dependent upon the number of hours you work per week, you may have the opportunity to work towards an industry recognised qualification that will enable you to build a career in the Health and Social Care Sector. You would be supported every step of the way as you work towards a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care with our approved training partner.

It’s not just a job, it’s a life experience. Join us and help us change lives.

Strictly No Agencies Please

Hft’s usual terms and conditions apply.

Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do.

Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Relief Worker, Relief Support Worker, Care Assistant, etc

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Job purpose

To keep our team and members abreast of policy issues affecting the Shared Lives and Homeshare sector across the UK, including legislation and regulation in health, social care, housing and benefits.  To ensure that Shared Lives Plus responds in a timely manner, provides accessible information to our members and to support the senior team and members to shape and influence national and local policy agendas.

Job Objectives

1. Identify, monitor and evaluate policy issues affecting the Shared Lives and Homeshare sectors, and formulate policy positions and responses in partnership with colleagues and members.
2. Undertake projects to explore policy issues as agreed with senior managers.
3. Effectively communicate policy issues to a range of audiences and ensure our members voices are reflected in any consultation responses.
4. Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders including regulation bodies in the four nations and key government departments as necessary.
5. Act as an Ambassador for Shared Lives Plus representing the organisation at external functions and events. 

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Identify, monitor and evaluate policy issues and formulate policy responses.
   1. Working with the membership support and Homeshare team and members, identify any current policy issues or proposed changes that could affect the Shared Lives and Homeshare sectors.
   2. Advise colleagues and the senior management team on how to respond to complex policy issues, identifying any tensions between the interests of different member groups or stakeholders, and how to resolve them in pursuit of our mission.
   3. Prepare briefings for senior managers, staff, members and people who use services and other stakeholders to inform them of policy issues or changes.
   4. Work with colleagues and members to formulate policy responses in a timely manner.

1. Undertake projects to explore policy issues as agreed with senior managers.
   1. Identify key areas of policy affecting the Shared Lives and Homeshare sectors and people who use services.
   2. Develop specific projects to explore these areas in greater detail to provide comprehensive guidance to our members.

1. Effectively communicate policy issues to a range of audiences and ensure our members voices are reflected in any consultation responses.
   1. Provide regular information briefings and presentations to members.
   2. Preparing submissions for local and national government, NHS and other audiences in response to policy issues or consultation.
   3. Draft policy position papers, blogs and reports and work with the communications team to communicate with and influence the public and decision makers at all levels.
   4. Develop and maintain relationships with members to coproduce effective local and national campaigns and reactive responses to policy changes.
   5. Explore a range of methods to engage with members to coproduce policy positions and understand the range of members’ views on relevant issues.
   6. Identify and address inequalities within our membership and sectors, working with people from minority groups to develop a range of campaigns relevant to different sections of our diverse membership.
   7. Provide regular briefings and information to the full range of members, stakeholders and people who use services via our communication channels
   8. Attend meetings with members to inform, update and provide training on key areas of policy, organising webinars and teleconferences to brief members where appropriate

1. Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders including regulation bodies in the four nations and key government departments as necessary.
   1. Develop relationships with the regulatory bodies across the UK and attend key meetings with them as necessary.
   2. Keep abreast of any proposed changes affecting the regulation of Shared Lives and Homeshare.
   3. Work with relevant government officials on areas of policy affecting the Shared Lives and Homeshare sectors to ensure that they are considered and the implications understood of any proposed changes.

1.   Act as an Ambassador for Shared Lives Plus representing the organisation at external functions and events. 
   1. Attend relevant external meetings and events on behalf of Shared Lives Plus to represent the Shared Lives and Homeshare sector as required.
   2. Work with ambassadors (who have lived experience of using services) and Champions (Shared Lives carers who provide peer support) to develop their influencing skills and impact.

1. To contribute to the effective administration of Shared Lives Plus.
   1. Monitor and report on the outcomes of the post, including reports to the Board of Trustees and reports to funders.
   2. Contribute to the planning and running of Shared Lives Plus conferences and events.

7. Working Practice

a. To engage in continuous self-development and training.

b. To work cooperatively with Shared Lives Plus colleagues UK-wide.

c.  To work in a way which promotes diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice,  embracing the principles of coproduction

d. To operate at all times in a way that is consistent with Shared Lives Plus’  legal responsibilities including health and safety legislation and guidance.

e. To work in accordance with Shared Lives Plus aims and objectives and policies and procedures and to promote a positive image of Shared Lives.

f.  To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post.

Recovery Navigator - Mental Health

37.5 hours per week 

Erdington, Birmingham

£17,658 per annum

Our client is a leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

They are looking for a Recovery Navigator to work in partnership with people experiencing mental health difficulties who are currently residing in non-acute in-patient care. You will deliver a person centred recovery approach, in groups or on an individual basis, that focuses on developing, maintaining and strengthening their skills and abilities. Ultimately you will support service users to attain independence in daily living skills in agreement with their individual needs and personal plans, achieving successful outcomes and promoting moving on.

Our client is looking for a mental health professional with experience of assessing and constructing care plans that support people to be in control of their lives. Ideally you will be QCF/NVQ level 3 qualified or have a willingness to work towards this qualification. It is essential that you have an empathy for people experiencing mental health issues and are committed to service user involvement and empowerment. You will have a good understanding of equal opportunities, confidentiality, safeguarding and health & safety. 

You will need to be flexible due to the shift patterns which include evenings and weekends. Shift patterns include 7.00 am to 3.00 pm and 1.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme. 

People are key to the success of this organisation and they are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Sense has an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Arts, Sports and Wellbeing team as our Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator.

Title: Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator
Ref: 43603
Hours: 30 hours per week, part time
Location: Home based in the East of England
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £21,800 per annum

About the role

This is a part time, home based role, working 30 hours per week in the East of England. Our key areas in this region are Peterborough, Cambridge and South Lincolnshire.

As our Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator, you will be responsible for the delivery of our Sport England funded ‘Sense, Active Together’ project. Working closely with our Sport & Physical Activity Development Manager and our National Sport Manager, you will build a network of delivery partners and sport organisations, finding the right people to lead activity sessions. You'll also promote the project to participants, ensuring we're connecting the right individuals with the things they enjoy.

This is a fantastic time to join Sense as we grow our programme to ensure that more people with complex disabilities have the opportunity to lead an active life.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be proactive and solution focussed. It’s really important that you’re independently motivated and are comfortable with remote working. You’ll have a strong understanding of the sporting landscape in your area, and the ability to build and maintain a network of high-quality partners and organisations.

It’d be great if you have an understanding of the needs of people with complex disabilities, and it’s essential that you’re able to align yourself with Sense’s values to provide the best service to the people we support.

A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Sunday 6 October 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply on Website' button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the information pack and complete the application.

We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio more information can be found on our website.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

No agencies please.

12-month contract with possible extension, subject to funding

The Active Wellbeing Society, together with Our Health Partnership (and the Primary Care Networks) are delighted to be recruiting a number of Social Prescribers at a very exciting time in the development of our Social Prescribing work in the city.  Building on our existing work, we want to create a service that enables patients to improve their health and wellbeing by supporting them to access a range of activities and services in their community.  This is an opportunity to be part of a Link Worker team, working in General Practice but also benefitting from a wider peer support infrastructure and opportunity to be part of an organisation delivering 1000s of social prescribing activities across the city every month.   

The Link Worker will be part of the service that expands the options available in primary care by creating a ‘managed’ way for referrals of patients with social, emotional and/or practical needs to access variety of local non-clinical services in the community. These include social and physical activities, education, welfare, housing and employment advice and support.  Our aim is to not only support patients to access services in the community but recognise where there is unmet need and work to co-design and create new activities and solutions that help tackle isolation and ill health, bringing patients and communities together.

Closing date: 3rd October

Interviews may be held during the application stage depending on the suitability of the candidate.

The role of the Locality Worker is to deliver services including healthy eating sessions, physical activity sessions, digital inclusion sessions and socialisation. Ensuring access for older people, people with young onset dementia and people with learning disabilities who have dementia and mild cognitive impairment including those living in rural areas of the county. Services will be provided at the older person’s home or in a group setting using a variety of different community venues.

Job Title: Hertswise Community Dementia Service Locality Worker (Hertsmere)
Salary Grade: £22,054 per annum
No. of Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 1 year fixed term contract with the possibility for extension
Responsible to: Locality Team Leader
Main Base/s: Borehamwood and surrounding areas, with some travel required countywide

This role is part of the Hertswise community based dementia project. Hertswise is an innovative countywide service designed to support people living with dementia, low level memory loss or mild cognitive impairment as well as their loved ones and carers. Our teams aim to ensure that people of all ages, living anywhere in Hertfordshire, are able to easily access information and advice, activities and support regardless of whether they have (or want) a diagnosis. The service is delivered by a partnership of community and voluntary groups, including Age UK Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire Independent Living Service, Herts Mind Network, and Carers in Hertfordshire.

Hertswise can offer group based activities designed by service users, or 1-1 sessions for those in need of individual support. Information and Advice is available for all aspects of your life, for example; claiming benefits, Lasting Powers of Attorney, community care, health services - and any other queries that you may have. Hertswise will also provide carers with the opportunity to relax and share their experiences in a friendly, supportive environment among other carers and professionals.

Main purpose of the post:

• The primary aim of this project is to improve mental, physical well-being and socialisation.  This will be achieved through the dissemination of healthy living and healthy eating information and advice and encouragement to participate in activities which promote physical and mental wellbeing and prevent social isolation. It will also be achieved through socialisation and digital inclusion.
• To deliver training and development for professionals and organisations in the awareness of the issues faced by older people, people with young onset dementia and people with learning disabilities who have mild to moderate dementia and cognitive impairment as well as the needs of carers and their families
• To support the Team Leader and be involved in the set-up and delivery of the service working within the community and in partnership with other partner organisations as well as statutory services.
• To be an information and advice point for older people who have mild to moderate cognitive impairment living in Hertfordshire working in partnership with Herts Help

The post holder will be required to work some flexible hours outside of normal 9-5 working hours including on the occasional evening and weekends.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 16th October 2019 by 5pm.
Interviews shall take place week commencing Monday 21st October 2019.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to the Herts Mind Network website where you can download the Application Pack.

An approved Enhanced DBS check is required for this post

Hertfordshire Mind Network is an Equal Opportunity and Mindful Employer.

No agencies please.

Support Worker

Hft is a national charity that’s been supporting people with learning disabilities since 1962. We put the people we support at the centre of everything we do and use our experience to work in partnership with them to provide personalised services to more than 3,000 people.

Position: Supported Living Worker
Location: Sheffield & Derbyshire
Job type: Part time, Permanent
Hours: 30 Hours
Salary: Up to £8.85 on gaining a Health & Social Care Diploma/NVQ Level 2
Benefits: Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after first year, contributory pension scheme and life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development.

Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2019

About the role:

As a Support Worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In these roles, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

There’s no such thing as a “typical day” for one of our Support Workers. You never know what you might end up doing. You could be supporting someone to make their breakfast in the morning, go swimming or to a local cafe in the afternoon – or even helping them plan their birthday party or a family event. Sometimes it’s challenging, but it’s always rewarding. You’ll go to work knowing that you’re making a positive difference to someone’s life. And you’ll be working in a team of skilled, dedicated colleagues who’ll support you all the way.

We provide 24/7 support to some people, so this role would suit you if you like the idea of working shifts and hours that include some weekends, nights and Bank Holidays. You may also get the opportunity to accompany the people we support on holidays and attend training courses and other activities.

About you

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. It’s great if you already have experience of learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but this is by no means essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support others to live the best life possible.

Join us and help us change lives.

Strictly no agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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Relief Support Worker

Hft is a national charity that’s been supporting people with learning disabilities since 1962. We put the people we support at the centre of everything we do and use our experience to work in partnership with them to provide personalised services to more than 3,000 people.

Position: Relief Support Worker
Location: Devon
Job type: Relief, Permanent
Hours: Casual / Flexi
Salary: £8.21 (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay)
Benefits Package: Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning; Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after first year, contributory pension scheme and life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development.

Closing date: Friday 18th October 2019

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career for you.

About the role

As a relief support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities, in all aspects of their daily lives. You’ll be helping to ensure the people we support:

- Build confidence to develop interests
- Feel secure and safe
- Are provided with any personal care needed with dignity
- Increase independence
- Are enabled to make as many choices as possible
- Achieve personal goals, which may include travel or holidays
- We provide 24/7 support to some people, as a relief support worker you will be requested to cover shifts regularly on an ad hoc basis.

About you

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.

It’s great if you already have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

Find your place with us and help change lives.

Strictly No Agencies Please

Hft’s usual terms and conditions apply.

Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do.

Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Relief Worker, Relief Support Worker, Care Assistant, etc.

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Year Here is a platform for people who want to build smart responses to social problems.

Over one year our Fellows learn from, and design with, people at the frontline of inequality – in care homes, homeless hostels and youth services across London – and go on to found some of the most promising social impact startups in the country.

Since launching at 10 Downing Street in 2013, we’ve worked with 166 aspiring social entrepreneurs and launched award-winning social ventures like Cracked It, Birdsong and Chatterbox.

We’re a deeply committed team of 10 surrounded by a faculty of 75 social innovation experts – the great and the good of Britain’s social impact world. We care about being first-rate professionals, learning with restless vigour and having fun along the way.

About the role

As our Frontline Coach, you’ll be working one to one with 12 of our Fellows over five months, while they are embedded in frontline services across London – from homeless hostels to youth services and GP surgeries.

You’ll support them to dive deep into their placements, adding value where they can, gaining deep human and systemic insight into social issues, and leading a high-impact innovation project.

You’ll work closely with Kirsty, who runs programme delivery and also coaches Fellows through the frontline phase of the programme.

This is a freelance role. You’ll work 10 days per 5-month frontline phase (Feb-July and Sept-Jan).

Start date: January 2020.

Your responsibilities

Your role will involve:

Drawing on your frontline experience to coach our Fellows to success

You will work one-to-one with half of the cohort, around 12 Fellows. You will have two scheduled telephone check-ins with each of them during their placement – and be available for an additional chat should they need some extra support.

Your primary goal is to support them to succeed in the frontline phase of the programme – being a useful extra pair of hands in placement, gaining lots of insight into their specific social issue area, and leading an innovation project with real legacy. You’ll also surface any practical or pastoral issues that the Fellow might be grappling with – and ensure these are dealt with appropriately.

Shaping Fellows’ overall learning experience – from development planning to participating in training workshops and sessions

You’ll meet with Kirsty and other team members to check-in on Fellows’ progress and ensure the course is well designed to enable them to achieve their full potential.

You’ll play an active role in two bootcamp training weeks, working with Fellows to prepare for frontline roles, understand the innovation process and develop their ideas.

In order to build up trust, rapport and community with the Fellows, you’ll also attend a handful of evening events through the year.

About you

You have a solid frontline background – with a track record of improving services and innovating new solutions

You’ll have a background in frontline services, having worked closely with vulnerable people throughout your career. Perhaps you’ve been a social worker, teacher, support worker, community organiser or NHS clinician.

You know what it’s like to drive forward changes in delivery – identifying problems in the system, coming up with creative solutions and getting buy in from your colleagues to push your projects through and ensure they are built to last.

You have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for learning and development

Taking other people’s perspectives, empathising and problem solving all come naturally to you. You readily take on the mentor, expert advisor or critical friend role with your colleagues, family and friends. You may have managed teams or led professional supervision sessions before.

Benefits

• A day rate of £200 to £300, depending on experience
• Flexible working – around half of your days could be completed from home.
• A gorgeous, open plan studio in Hackney, a stone’s throw from London Fields (and its newly-reopened Lido), Regent’s Canal and Broadway Market.
• Access to tonnes of events and training sessions delivered by some of the leading lights of the social innovation world.

To apply

Send your application to Kirsty Turnbull, with the subject line “[Your Name] / Programme Manager Application” and:

• Tell us about yourself and why you want this role.
• Tell us about an innovation that you led in a frontline context, and the principles or tactics you deployed to make a success of it.
• Attach your CV and/or link us to a LinkedIn profile or online portfolio.

The closing date for the role is midnight on Sunday 20th October although we will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis – so get your application in early.

There is a 3-stage selection process:

1. Submission of CV and cover letter as detailed above.
2. An initial telephone interview (20 mins).
3. A final round interview and a test (90 mins).

We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. 

Help Musicians UK is Britain’s leading independent music charity and has provided help, support and opportunities to empower musicians at all stages of their lives. HMUK's mission is to create a sustainable future for all musicians and the industry by supporting those who work in the music industry through grants, health and welfare services, campaigning, creative programmes and targeted investment initiatives. It exists to advocate, educate and provide information around issues which affect musicians and the industry that surrounds them. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our London team in a Health and Welfare Officer role, in which you will be providing person-centered support and assistance to musicians based around the U.K. You will conduct home visits throughout the U.K. to musicians requesting support. This will involve assessing initial applications for assistance and making executive decisions about what support Help Musicians UK can offer.

You will be responsible for making grant decisions of up to £1,000 in line with the Health and Welfare team policy.

To be successful you will need experience of:

• Working in the health and social care sector
• Conducting home visits and/or assessments for individuals requesting support
• Managing a large caseload
• Assessing financial need and offering grants to support individuals
• Assessing initial applications and making decisions about support packages

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the health and welfare systems
• A full U.K Driver’s license is desirable due to a large portion of the role involving travel across the U.K.
• A good knowledge and understanding of the music industry

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation and to work to achieve the charity’s ambitions to support career and creative opportunities for music makers and the industry.