Social Care/Development Jobs

Are you looking for a rewarding challenge?

Then join our experienced team supporting children and young people who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse. You’ll help deliver our Young Carers service across Havering, so a car driver is essential.

In this role, you will manage an existing caseload and new referrals, meeting with families and Young Carers to complete statutory assessments and create action plans. You‘ll provide support for Young Carers to reduce the impact of their caring role and improve their resilience, educational chances, and wellbeing, through signposting to local services, in-school support, one-to-one sessions, and workshops.

There will be opportunities to work closely with schools, Children’s Services and other agencies to raise awareness, identify hidden Young Carers, and ensure Young Carer needs are understood and acted on.

You will need to be confident, approachable and self-motivated, with the ability to quickly establish rapport with children and young people. Applicants should have relevant experience of working or volunteering in education, health or social care, or be looking to start a career working with children or young people.

This is a part-time role, ideally working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (including occasional early evenings).

Make a difference now and for the future.

We offer our employees:

• Inclusive values-based environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Workplace pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• Benenden Health Care
• Death in Service Benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
• Development opportunities
• and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note, outlining your current salary, or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

Do you want to make a difference?

That’s what we do at Imago.

We help some of the most vulnerable people in society to make changes and improve their wellbeing.

We’re looking for someone to join our navigation service to work part-time on a 9-month fixed term contract, with potential for a 3-month extension. The role covers an area within Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley.  

It’s a great opportunity to support adults who need extra help for all sorts of reasons to consider what will best improve their health and wellbeing, then make it happen by supporting them to navigate and access health, social care and community services.

It’s a varied role, and you’ll spend time visiting people in their own homes or in community settings, speaking to individuals and families. You’ll also organise and deliver online and face-to-face group activities for adult Carers, bringing them together to experience peer support and take a break from their caring roles.

Navigators bring their own experience to the role. You might have worked in a formal setting, completing assessments and support plans, or directly providing social care or health services.

Perhaps you have worked or volunteered in a community setting or are looking to give something back to your own local community. Or maybe you have personal experience of accessing services for yourself, a relative or friend.

You’ll get to know local services, build networks and work in partnership with other agencies, and will work alongside colleagues in a friendly team so you will feel fully supported. This is a full-time role, but part-time hours may be considered. Car driver essential.  

It’s time to make a change.

We offer our employees:

• Inclusive values-based environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Workplace pension scheme
• Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• Benenden Health Care
• Death in Service Benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
• Development opportunities
• and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

Do you want to make a difference now and for the future?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in East Sussex who support Young Carers, aged 5-18 years, who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse.

You will manage an existing caseload and new referrals, meeting with families and Young Carers to complete statutory assessments, and providing 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 workshop programme.

Working closely with schools and Childrens Services, you will make referrals to a range of professionals and community services, ensuring whole family needs are met, and thereby reducing the impact of caring on the Young Carer.

As a CYP Coordinator, you will plan and deliver workshop sessions and activities, providing opportunities for Young Carers to spend time with their peers and recognise that they are not alone.

This is a full-time role delivering the service across Hastings and Rother, and includes working once a week at our Tunbridge Wells office. Own car essential.

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

We offer our employees:

• Inclusive values-based environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Workplace pension scheme
• Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• Benenden Health Care
• Death in Service Benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
• Development opportunities
• and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

Are you passionate about supporting people to achieve positive outcomes?

We are looking for a Recovery Coordinator (leading in alcohol) to join our Nottinghamshire service (based in our Worksop & Newark team).

You will need to have experience of managing caseloads of people and know how to manage risk and minimise harm.

As a key member of our recovery team your personal values are what will make a difference. We exist to help people achieve their goals, to be the best that they can be and to help change society for the better.

Where: Nottinghamshire (based with our Worksop & Newark team)

When: We’re looking to get the right people in to the team ASAP

Hours: 37.5 per week / Full time (although reduced hours can be considered)

Salary: £26,393.77 - £30,316.74 (CGL Scale 23 – 28) dependent on experience

Responsibilities

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme and receive £250 in vouchers if candidate is successful.

You will be focused on helping people to achieve positive outcomes by coordinating their personalised recovery journey, through thorough assessment and support planning.  You will oversee their participation in group programs, treatment options and one to ones, whilst continually managing risk and minimizing harm.  This role will involve working mainly with alcohol users.

You will be open, compassionate, and driven to provide the very best care and support for everyone.  You will need to be self-motivated with excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with multiple teams internally and externally.

To be successful you will need to have:

• Experience in managing caseloads
• Good working knowledge of alcohol-related harm and risks
• A commitment to multi-agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions 
• Accomplished written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of personal IT competency.
• The ability to accurately update and maintain records in a timely fashion and to work to deadlines for the submission of information, e.g. reports.
• Excellent time management skills, and an ability to work on own initiative, prioritising accordingly.
• Excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives.
• Good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services and good practice.
• An understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£26,393.77 - £30,316.74)

Closing Date

12/12/2023

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

Support Worker

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is more than just a service provider; they are a diverse, inclusive community of 30 people with and without learning disabilities who live, work and celebrate together. Their aim is to provide a place of belonging to enable people with learning disabilities live independent yet connected lives.

Are you a qualified and experienced Support Worker looking for a new challenge? Want to join a team that enjoys life supporting others to lead fulfilling and independent lives?

They are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Support Workers for their Supported Living Services in Ipswich, Suffolk, committed people who will go above and beyond to make life amazing for the people they support! Their Charity supports 16 adults with Learning Disabilities/Autism to lead fulfilling and independent lives whilst being active members of the community.

Our client is an Excellent CQC rated Supported Living Service that provides individualised and proactive support to enable individuals to become as independent as possible within the community. Our client comprises of three beautiful houses, close to the town centre, designed to meet a variety of individual needs and preferences.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports to: Team Leader
Hours of work: up to 40 hours per week. Each shift covers 4pm - 10pm, sleep-in, 8am - 10am. That will include weekends. Applications welcome for full time or part time.
Salary: £10.66 per hour. £43 are paid per sleep-in.
Contract type: Permanent

Main purpose of the role:

As a Support Worker, you will support adults with learning disabilities in line with agreed support and care plans, in all aspects of their everyday lives. You will deliver practical, physical and emotional support to people with learning disabilities, whilst proactively promoting choice, independence and self-determination.

You will:

- be an enthusiastic, well-motivated and committed support worker
- have a good knowledge and understanding of person centred care approaches
- be an outstanding care practitioner with experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities

They will offer you:

- £250 onboarding payment once new employees have successfully completed their probationary period.
- Blue light card eligibility - 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more.
- kind, caring, professional colleagues and homely work environments
- excellent training and support from their dedicated teams
- a commitment to ongoing professional development
- a community committed to staff well-being
- a vibrant and joyful place to work and to be a part of an international federation of communities in over 35 countries worldwide.
- their personal development or "Formation" programme offers opportunities for reflection, mentoring and growth for everyone in their community.
- opportunities to travel both in the UK and internationally to visit other communities.
- 28 paid day’s annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing to 33 per year after your first year),
- Pension,
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential well-being support including counselling.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter stating your skills, experience and motivation through their online application form.

Closing date for applications is midnight on 26 December.

Please also read their privacy notice for job applicants.

REF-210 204

Chester, Cheshire

You’ve got an in‐depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Housing and Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Team Manager.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day‐to‐day running of Tower House in Chester. Here, we provide a 24 hour supported housing service for people with mental health problems. But we need your help in order to provide the very best recovery focused delivery.

As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our services, we’ll rely on you to manage service contracts, line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to our business development team, one thing’s for sure – you won't be short of challenge and variety.

Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being outcome driven and able to lead by example using your firm but inclusive management style. You’re open and encouraging too and have lots of tact and diplomacy.

What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements. And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports/recommendations or managing budgets, even better, although it's not essential as we offer an extensive induction and training program for managers.

Whilst it is not essential to have a driving licence, the post holder will be required to travel and access remote areas as part of the role. 

This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

To apply, please visit our website and send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Positive Behavioural Waking Night Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Gravesend. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

£20,686.00 per annum, working 30 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Specialist Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing.

The Pelham road Service will be 5 new self-contained flats, for customers with learning disabilities, Autism and Complex needs, and we are looking to build a staff team with an excellent value base to support the customer to build their new life and develop their skills as an independent person.

Specialist Support Workers will need to be flexible and shifts will require some mornings, afternoons/Evenings and weekends.

This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.

What you'll do:

* Supporting the customer to undertake a full timetable of preferred activities including sport and leisure activities, attending community groups, visiting local amenities, and introducing them to new activities to expand their horizons and networks;
* Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in all aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating;
* Enabling the customer to keep up with the important people in their life and to meet new people with shared interests;
* Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs, and communicating with them in a person-centred way;
* Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties and frustrations, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches;
* Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure;
* Driving the customer to activities using the customer's vehicle, in rotation with the wider team;
* Communicating with family members and a range of other key stakeholders including social work, psychology and commissioning teams;
* Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the service including any statutory requirements;
* Consistently reviewing the customer's life goals and their progress towards achieving them, in partnership with them and those important to them;
* Supporting the customer with personal care;
* Reporting any observations relating to customer welfare;
* Maintaining records as required at the project;
* Participating in team meetings/reviews, support planning, risk management and the general development of the service;
* Undertaking any other duties as requested by management

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:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

What you'll bring:

Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities and supporting them in line with a PBS framework
Driving licence and a willingness to drive
Desirable:
Has some experience in Trauma Informed care
Has some experience in working with people with Mental health
Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties
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.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Positive Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Gravesend.

£25,857.00 per annum, working 37.5 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? 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.

Specialist Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing.

Specialist Support Workers will need to be flexible and shifts will require some mornings, afternoons/Evenings and weekends.

This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.

What you'll do:

* Supporting the customer to undertake a full timetable of preferred activities including sport and leisure activities, attending community groups, visiting local amenities, and introducing them to new activities to expand their horizons and networks;
* Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in all aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating;
* Enabling the customer to keep up with the important people in their life and to meet new people with shared interests;
* Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs, and communicating with them in a person-centred way;
* Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties and frustrations, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches;
* Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure;
* Driving the customer to activities using the customer's vehicle, in rotation with the wider team;
* Communicating with family members and a range of other key stakeholders including social work, psychology and commissioning teams;
* Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the service including any statutory requirements;
* Consistently reviewing the customer's life goals and their progress towards achieving them, in partnership with them and those important to them;
* Supporting the customer with personal care;
* Reporting any observations relating to customer welfare;
* Maintaining records as required at the project;
* Participating in team meetings/reviews, support planning, risk management and the general development of the service;
* Undertaking any other duties as requested by management

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:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

What you'll bring:

Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities and supporting them in line with a PBS framework
Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties
Desirable:
Has some experience in Trauma Informed care
Has some experience in working with people with Mental health
Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties
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.

Do you have the vision, expertise and person-centred values to be able to make a real difference to the lives of people with mental health support needs in the North Tyneside region? We have an exciting role for a proactive mental health recovery practitioner with leadership skills at our supported living service.

You will have relevant experience of working with people with mental health needs within a person centred, recovery focused framework and will demonstrate knowledge of mental health needs/conditions, recovery principles and helpful interventions. You will have skills in promoting independence, tenancy sustainment and positive risk management.

You will work with service users, their families, housing and other agencies to assess needs and to plan a successful transition into the service, creating the foundations for greater independence and personal fulfillment. You will ensure that individuals are enabled to make progress in their personal recovery journey and to attain goals relating to their mental health & wellbeing, independence, maintenance of their tenancy, quality of life and community connections. This will be achieved through co-producing outcome-based support plans which build on strengths and assets and promote meaningful occupation, resilience and capacity for self-management.

You will promote a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere and ensure that staff are skilled in promoting recovery and positive engagement, with relationships based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You will ensure that that there is a strong commitment to equality and diversity. You will be committed to community asset-based approaches and be able to collaborate creatively with community partners and lead on partnership working with statutory mental health services and voluntary agencies.

You will ensure that our services are delivered effectively in accordance with assessed needs, contract requirements, service specification quality standards, and desired outcomes. 

• This is a leadership role at the service and involves line management and deployment of the staff team
• You will represent the organisation and promote the service to referrers and potential service users
• This is a role where you will be at the service, overseeing and co-ordinating all aspects of service delivery
• You will liaise with and develop a positive relationship with the housing provider, be responsible for regular reporting and compliance for all aspects of property management
• Assessment, support planning and positive risk management, monthly key working sessions tailored to the individual to deliver and oversee
• Mentoring, supervising and supporting staff including staff development and training
• Organising person-centred reviews 
• Enabling pathways to independence and move on as appropriate
• Building positive partnerships with all stakeholders

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Solihull plus regular travel

You have significant experience of individual client work in an addictions or social care setting, plus a good understanding of alcohol and health related issues. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Trainee Practitioner.

Based in Solihull, Aquarius is a charity that is part of a partnership organisation called SIAS, that helps people and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling.

Right now, we’re looking for an energetic and flexible individual with the want to learn how to provide advice, assessments, brief and structured interventions, group programmes and training courses to individuals, families and couples. As a Trainee Practitioner, you’ll be based within SIAS at the Newington Centre and across Solihull in our outreach venues.

To succeed, you will need a willingness to complete a level 3 apprenticeship qualification and relevant training to develop knowledge and skills in the field. A long term aim to gain experience of working within a substance use, gambling, mental health or associated field. Alternatively, you can bring demonstrable experience in the substance misuse field and a commitment to complete the level 3 apprenticeship. Experience of liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals is important too, as is an understanding of the Recovery Agenda. What’s more, you have lots of initiative, are comfortable working in a variety of service delivery settings and adept at writing client records and reports, for which proficiency using Microsoft Office is required.

In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 32 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme and employee assistance programme, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities.

This is a fixed term post that ends on December 2025. This is a full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.

To apply please visit our website and submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted. 

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background. 

Aquarius is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. 

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker join our Young People service in Dagenham.

£24,856.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here. This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.

What you'll do:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to live independently. Support workers must monitor and assess the needs of the customers and provide creative and tailored person centred support to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.

Support workers will work closely with statutory children's services and other external agencies to best support customers to promote social inclusion and teach independent living skills.

About you:

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.

Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Monitoring rent arrears and ensuring that rent accounts are managed effectively. Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent/ service charge.
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Manager
Forming strong partnerships with external agencies.
What you'll bring:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
Understanding of mental health difficulties and therapeutic methods of support: Mental health difficulties include depression, anxiety, ADHD, personality disorder and psychosis
Understanding of risks and support needs associated with care leavers
Understanding of risks and support needs associated with CSE and CCE.
Knowledge of gang culture and the risks and support needs associated to gang affiliation
Knowledge of various therapeutic models
Understanding of psychologically informed environments and trauma informed care
Essential:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:Experience working with care leavers
Experience working with those displaying mental health difficulties
Experience using therapeutic models of support
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.

You have an understanding of gambling, offending and health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions or social care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Gambling Outreach Practitioner primarily covering the West Mercia area.

We offer services for persons aged 16+ who gamble or are affected by persons close to them that gamble.

The aim of outreach worker is to ensure that key services are available to those who need it the most. Working both within the community and office based setting, across West Mercia primarily but also at times in west midlands completing treatment assessments, outreach drop ins, multi-agency working with a multitude of other supporting services and being co-located to work alongside key professionals and access target groups.

The role entails reaching out to hard to engage clients. Alongside getting to know people in a non-judgemental setting and treating them with empathy we hope to help break the cycle of clients entering and leaving treatment without the right support, letting them know they have choices and support to achieve their goals. We will be introducing the Gambling service and all it has to offer and continued support from ourselves and partners that will help to build confidence, self-esteem and choice.

Your challenge? As a Practitioner you will be working specifically with clients and concerned others, to support the delivery of interventions and to empower change in individuals. You will support people who are vulnerably housed or homeless, supporting in outreach and working within various locations to support clients in addressing their gambling needs.

We are looking for an energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse or housing and homeless field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you're used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. What’s more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office.

Due to the nature of the role, a driving licence and access to a car is desirable.

In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 32 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme and employee assistance programme plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities.

This is a permanent full time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.

So, get inspired and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career. To apply please visit our website.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

Aquarius is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. 

Healthwatch is the local voice for the people of Hampshire when it comes to NHS and social care.  We do three main things:

·We capture the views of local people on their experiences of using local services and use this to push NHS organisations, the Council and other publicly funded health and social care organisations to make improvements – or to celebrate where things are working well.

·We provide information and advice about local services to help people get the support they need.

·We challenge NHS and social care providers to make things better.

In Hampshire, the local Healthwatch is hosted by The Advocacy People who would be your employer. The Advocacy People and Healthwatch share core values which are all about people’s voices: empowering people to speak up; amplifying service user voices; enabling people to participate in, and influence, decision-making about health and social care; and provide information which helps people make informed decisions.

We’re looking for passionate and innovative communicators to join our small and friendly team.

With strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills, as a Healthwatch Officer you’ll create opportunities to engage digitally and face-to-face with a wide range of people on health and care issues.

You’ll need to build positive relationships with local residents, reaching those who are seldom heard or marginalised, and professionals from the health, social care and voluntary sectors.

Good teamwork is essential: we are looking for people who are flexible and confident, who can speak to people from all parts of the community, and who will be ready to support the team in the different facets of its work, such as the recruitment, training and deployment of volunteers.

As an employee of The Advocacy People, you’ll be offered a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive support and development programme.

Role requirements and how to apply

With travel across Hampshire required for the role a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as many parts of Hampshire are not reachable by public transport. As this role is home-based we need you to have a stable home broadband service and a reliable mobile phone coverage. 

Please note that this position is subject to references, a standard DBS and Right to Work checks.

Please specify in your application your preferred weekly working hours and location.

We really look forward to hearing from you! 

Closing Date:       5pm Wednesday 27 December 2023

Interview Date:     w/c Monday 15th January October 2024

Interview venue:online via MS Teams

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Kate Knowlton, Healthwatch Hampshire Manager 

Application forms, Job descriptions and relevant policies and guidance are available in the Jobs section of our website.

The Advocacy People values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups.

Registered charity no.: 1080679.

We are seeking a highly committed, proactive and professional Service Administration Officer to contribute to the operational management of a specialist supported living service in Braintree, Essex. The service has been developed to meet the needs of people who have a learning disability and/or autism and complex needs, including mental health needs and behaviors which challenge. The bespoke service supports 10 people in an attractive Supported Living Service commissioned and developed as part of the Transforming Care Programme in Essex. The accommodation is bespoke, having been created around the unique needs of the individuals.

As a Service Administration Officer you will work as part of a senior team, assisting the Registered Manager to ensure that the service is of the highest quality, meeting all CQC standards and contract requirements. You will have a wide range of duties and will need to be flexible and responsive in your approach as the size and complexity of the service means that your work priorities may need to change at short notice. As the service supports people with complex behavior we provide appropriate safety training to all staff. You will be part of a large and very supportive team and work in a busy, vibrant and exciting environment with many opportunities for learning. As part of your role you will promote a person centred and inclusive atmosphere.

A minimum of one years’ administration experience is essential as is knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Zoom and Teams. You will need to be self – directed, organized, warm and welcoming.

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to older people and adults with a learning disability and/or autism and people with physical disabilities and mental health needs. We are an Investor in People accredited employer of a diverse team of over 5,000 well supported staff across England. Our services in London and Essex employ over 400 staff supporting around 600 people with care and support needs.

You will be joining a progressive charitable organisation, committed to investing in your professional development.