ConnectEd is one of the largest providers of counselling and therapy services to schools in London. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and inspiring leader to join our team and oversee the next phase of our ambitious growth.
We are looking for an experienced mental health professional, or social worker, who is passionate about promoting, establishing and delivering counselling and therapy services on-site in schools. In this unique role the successful candidate will:
- Spearhead the expansion of our counselling and therapy services to more schools across London and the South East.
- Be the senior member of staff with overall responsibility for the effective management and delivery of high quality, professional counselling/therapy services operating on-site in schools.
- Lead on Safeguarding and Child Protection across the organisation, ensuring policies and procedures are effectively developed and implemented and all safeguarding cases are monitored and dealt with appropriately.
In this role you will receive an excellent package including an 11% employer pension contribution, access to an employee assistance scheme and 30 days annual leave. The successful applicant will have:
- A qualification in counselling, therapy or social work and full membership/ accreditation with an appropriate professional body (e.g. BACP/UKCP/BAPT/HCPC).
- At least five year’s post qualifying experience of working as a mental health professional/social worker.
- A proven track record of driving forward organisational growth or evidence of having the relevant skills/knowledge to achieve this.
- Experience of working with or in schools, or similar experience which demonstrates a clear understanding of how to effectively engage with schools and school staff.
- Experience of team/performance management and the ability to inspire staff to work to the highest professional standards.
- Expert knowledge of safeguarding guidance/legislation and experience of developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing safeguarding policies and procedures.
Salary: £50,083 (five days per week).
We will also consider applicants who would like to work 4.5 days per week (salary £45,075).
CLOSING DATE: Monday 2nd December at 9am
INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 9th December 2019
ConnectEd is the delivery arm for the mental health services provided by the Catholic Children’s Society, a registered charity that supports disadvantaged children and families. Currently we deliver counselling and therapy on-site in over 80 schools (both Catholic and non-Catholic). We are an inclusive employer and there is no requirement for applicants to be Catholic.
CCS is committed to safe recruitment and the post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Charity No. 210920
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Outreach Worker – Housing First Project
Hours
37.5 hrs
Monday-Thursday 8.30-4.30 however some unsocial hours and weekend work will be required. This will typically involve a regular 5am-1pm Friday or a late finish no more than once a week. Bank Holidays may be worked on a rota basis for which time in lieu may be taken.
Annual Leave
25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
Salary
£20478 pa
Probationary
Period
6 months
Reporting To
Housing First Team Leader
Conditions of Employment
As contained in NOAH Enterprise’ s Statement of Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Handbook
Background
NOAH Enterprise has been delivering services to vulnerable people throughout Bedfordshire since 1987 and has established and embedded the single trusted adult model. This means that each service user can begin to trust one person as they get to know them, and this trust allows recommendations and support options to be taken up.
You will be committed, compassionate, resilient, caring, have common sense and be empathetic to the needs of those among the most deprived. You will work with people who may be chaotic, may have mental health and addiction issues but need your help and support.
Throughout your work you will have considerable autonomy and significant periods of time lone working, enabling you to make a personal difference to people’s lives. You will have excellent time-management, prioritisation, motivating, organisational, inter-personal, and administrative skills. You will be competent in IT and communication, have the ability to build relationships with people from many nationalities and organisations and a commitment to help those in need. You will be persistent and undaunted in the face of seeming adversity.
Job Purpose
- You will provide on a 1-1 basis, support for the living and lifestyle needs of a group of 8 carefully selected homeless people with complex needs who have been allocated independent accommodation within Luton on the Housing First Pilot.
- To provide and coordinate, within daytime hours and with crisis telephone advice out of hours, specialist welfare service support where needed.
- To provide lifestyle and education to clients who have experienced repetitive homelessness to actively reduce the risks of eviction and abandonment. Promote independence and understanding of primary health service access to reduce the use of emergency services.
- To work with NOAH management to coordinate delivery of grant funds allocated for the project to transform flats into homes and to provide for the personalisation needs that will help people feel a sense of connection and safety.
- To innovate and work creatively to source additional material, items and technical expertise from the wider community in Luton such as other grants, corporate donors and corporate social responsibility team building days in order to help clients transform their flat into a home.
- The Housing First Service aims include:
- Supporting people who are homeless with multiple and complex needs to access suitable accommodation.
- Developing new approaches to working with people with multiple and complex needs.
- Supporting service users to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Supporting service users to engage with services to meet their health and social care needs that are non-emergency.
- Supporting service users to build resilience, develop their social capital within the local community and support recovery.
- Supporting service users to develop independent living skills to live more independently in the community and sustain their accommodation.
- Reducing the use of acute emergency services, such as A&E, ambulance call-outs and fire and rescue service.
- Reducing repeat homelessness.
- Contributing to the reduction in rough sleeping.
- Contributing to the reduction in the use of temporary accommodation
Main Duties
- To promote and provide clear information about the Housing First Project to other organisations and to work in close partnership across different agencies to share information to reduce rough sleeping in Luton.
- To deliver some on street outreach work in Luton to meet prospective candidates and assess their suitability for the project.
- To assist with receiving and managing new referrals onto the project both from external and internal sources and to maintain communication with the referrer.
- To attend the Housing First Operations Group and Caseload group to support the processes of assessing eligibility, prioritisation and allocation.
- To work with the new tenant to prepare them for embarking on an independent tenancy, communicating their responsibilities whilst also providing reassurance and advice.
- To support the new tenant to work with the housing officer to develop between them a strong and positive relationship which can withstand future tensions.
- To support the new tenant with all administration around setting up and equipping their new home incorporating their personal choices where possible.
- To support the new tenant with completing the 2 support plans on inform within week one and then to renew these at scheduled intervals every 12 weeks.
- To assist the clients to access primary health care services to help stabilise any health and wellbeing concerns or addictions if they are interested in this support.
- Build trust and relationships at a pace suitable to them, learn about their lives, their background and their ongoing needs. Where appropriate offer expertise and advice to tackle some of the barriers in their lives such as housing, benefits, employment, relationships and health.
- Use motivational interviewing techniques to support people to explore their own lifestyles and choices and to reflect on whether they are interested in recovery.
- To provide the clients with opportunities and choice to receive free support in decorating their homes with the assistance of corporate volunteering teams.
- To maintain keywork contact in person or by phone at least every other day with every client on their caseload and deliver a personalised approach allowing the client choice in the way that they engage with NOAH.
- To use the inform system to record every support intervention which is delivered.
- To provide opportunities and facilitate visits to places to encourage clients to live their own lives and to express their personalities and individuality and reduce social isolation.
- On an ongoing basis to help to manage their personal safety including undertaking persistent, assertive outreach such as on-street visits at any stage where eviction or abandonment seems to be approaching in order to give the client every opportunity to retain their home.
- To work with the local communities and neighbours to promote positive communication and understanding in order to reduce ASB and maintain property infrastructure.
- Monitor improvements and regressions and support the NOAH management in delivering comprehensive monthly reports to update commissioners of the current situations, trends, challenges and success that the project has witnessed.
- To support the NOAH management to ensure excellent quality and robust evidence is available to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Housing First Pilot. Working alongside the University of Bedfordshire team to audit this work and promote continuation of the project through a robust exit strategy which will ensure continuity of funding and the opportunity for project expansion.
- Submit written reports as required
General Duties/
Requirements
- Act as a NOAH Enterprise representative always and in a manner befitting a representative of the organisation.
- To work as part of the wider NOAH welfare team which includes supporting the work of the welfare centre as well as the on-street outreach workers.
- Identify opportunities to improve the level of service NOAH offers to service users.
- Take a responsible approach to your personal development – manage and update own skills base to ensure quality service delivery and engage fully with all training offered.
- As part of the NOAH welfare staff team you will be required to be part of an on-call rota and take occasional phone calls from service users requiring out of hours advice.
Administration
- All duties to be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of NOAH Enterprise
- Attend any meetings, seminars, training sessions as requested both on and off NOAH Enterprise premises
- Supporting the wider welfare centre team with Bank holiday and Christmas openings by contributing to this rota.
- Act as a NOAH Enterprise ambassador always representing the organisation in a manner befitting the charity
- The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other duties as specified by the Chief Executive or Head of Welfare Services. Permanent changes to the job description will only be made in negotiation with the post holder.
Christian Ethos
The work of NOAH Enterprise is founded upon a Christian ethos and it is expected that the post holder will respect this ethos
Vision
NOAH Enterprise is a charity which seeks, out of Christian conviction, to help the most disadvantaged in the local community. ... Read more
Support Worker
Location: Alder House - Chigwell
Job Type: Full time, part time & occasional hours
Salary: £9.48 per hour (£18,536 per annum FTE 37.5 hours)
Closing Date: 6 December 2019
Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?
Our client has a number of shifts available, full or part-time guaranteed hours, or occasional hours if you prefer working with flexibility.
As a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant with our client you’ll provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.
Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as our client offers an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role!
In return they offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!
Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. they actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.
Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. Our clienttherefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
You may have experience of the following: Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care, Healthcare Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Mental Health, Vulnerable People, Care Worker, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.
Ref: 90228
-172x129.gif){kind=logo}
Creative Support is one of the largest, national not-for-profit providers of care and support services.
We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager to manage a person-centred supported living service in Camden that supports 5 male service users with a learning disability within a high quality community based service.
You must be warm, caring and totally committed to providing high quality, active support which enables people to lead fulfilling lives. You will have previous management or supervisory experience gained in a similar setting and will be a great role model for our staff. You will embrace the opportunity to combine leadership and management with holistic, personalised support, including the provision of dignified personal care. Your role will include:
-
Assisting the Area Manager in ensuring that the service meets and surpasses CQC standards and the contract specification.
-
Collaborating effectively with service users, their families, friends and professional colleagues to maximise client outcomes.
-
Working with service users’ to attain new daily living skills and build on existing ones.
-
Supervising a team of around 5 staff members.
Our services enjoy an excellent reputation within Camden and are based in a lively North London location. We enjoy excellent relationships with the multi-disciplinary team and partner agencies. Our hard working staff are committed and well-motivated whilst our local management team is mutually supportive.
You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This will include working early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota system. The service provides 280 commissioned support hours a week at present.
Creative Support is committed to your professional development and offers on-going training and the opportunity to undertake a Diploma in Health & Social Care (Level 4 or 5) and other practitioner/leadership training. We would be delighted to hear from you.
Creative Support is a national, high quality provider of person centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental heal... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated clinical personnel as part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies team (IAPT) in Teesside – based in Hartlepool, East Durham and Stockton on Tees.
IAPT Trainee High Intensity /Low Intensity CBT Therapists
LOCATION: Hartlepool, East Durham & Stockton on Tees
HOURS: 37.5 per week
SALARY: Hi Intensity £26,500 - £28,500 Low intensity £19,947 - £24,214
(Dependent upon qualifications and experience)
CONTRACT: Fixed Term for 1 year
Hartlepool and East Durham Mind provides mental health services across Hartlepool, East Durham and Stockton-On-Tees. We are part of an innovative and growing group with an expanding range of services. This allows us to offer a range of career development opportunities to our staff, who can gain a wide range and depth of experience and training.
We are recruiting:
A Trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. The training post is for 1 year which includes two days per week at Teesside University and 3 days of supervised clinical practice. The University training course will commence on 13th January 2020.
The successful applicant will be required to have a core profession relating to mental health such as mental health nurse, qualified counsellor, clinical psychologist, social work etc., or will go through the KSA route which stands for Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (which is equivalent to having a core profession). A portfolio is completed to evidence the meeting of 13 key criteria. To be considered for the programme this needs to be presented at interview with evidence that each criterion can be met. This is outlined in more detail on the BABCP website. This is a substantial task that should be explored well before application.
We are also recruiting a Low Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. Again this is a one year post. This would be suitable for potential applicants who do not have a core profession, and would not meet KSA, would be to consider applying for Low Intensity CBT training as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. The successful applicant will work in practice whilst studying for a PG Cert in Psychological Interventions. For this course the university course commences in the second week of January 2020. Whilst this post requires less clinical experience at entry it could provide the relevant experience to access a High Intensity CBT training course once after 2 years post qualification in post.
An essential part of both roles will be good communication skills particularly with someone in distress. It is useful although not essential to have knowledge of the IAPTus system or be willing to undertake training in this area.
Successful candidates will have strong communication and time management skills and respect individual rights to confidentiality.
Application closing date is 13th November 2019.
The turnaround will be swift as interviews will follow in potentially two cohorts 19th and 22nd November and 2nd and 3rd December.
The interview process may be in 2 stages, as there will be an interview followed by an academic screening exercise for the University course.
Candidates will also be asked to apply to Teesside University. A training place can be offered only if you have successfully completed both the interview and the screening exercise.
Upon successful completion of the training course, there is a possibility that there will be permanent posts available on qualification.
Please click the 'Apply Now' button for more information on how to complete your application.
Hartlepool and East Durham Mind is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We only accept our completed applications. We would kindly request you do not send CV’s for this position.
No agencies please.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated clinical personnel as part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies team (IAPT) in Teesside – based in Stockton on Tees.
IAPT Trainee High Intensity /Low Intensity CBT Therapists
LOCATION: Stockton-on-Tees
HOURS: 37.5 per week
SALARY: Hi Intensity £26,500 - £28,500 Low intensity £19,947 - £24,214
(Dependent upon qualifications and experience)
CONTRACT: Fixed Term for 1 year
Starfish: Health and Wellbeing provides mental health services across Teesside, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton. We are part of an innovative and growing group with an expanding range of services. This allows us to offer a range of career development opportunities to our staff, who can gain a wide range and depth of experience and training.
We are recruiting:
A Trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. The training post is for 1 year which includes two days per week at Teesside University and 3 days of supervised clinical practice. The University training course will commence on 13th January 2020.
The successful applicant will be required to have a core profession relating to mental health such as mental health nurse, qualified counsellor, clinical psychologist, social work etc., or will go through the KSA route which stands for Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (which is equivalent to having a core profession). A portfolio is completed to evidence the meeting of 13 key criteria. To be considered for the programme this needs to be presented at interview with evidence that each criterion can be met. This is outlined in more detail on the BABCP website. This is a substantial task that should be explored well before application.
We are also recruiting a Low Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. Again this is a one year post. This would be suitable for potential applicants who do not have a core profession, and would not meet KSA, would be to consider applying for Low Intensity CBT training as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. The successful applicant will work in practice whilst studying for a PG Cert in Psychological Interventions. For this course the university course commences in the second week of January 2020. Whilst this post requires less clinical experience at entry it could provide the relevant experience to access a High Intensity CBT training course once after 2 years post qualification in post.
An essential part of both roles will be good communication skills particularly with someone in distress. It is useful although not essential to have knowledge of the IAPTus system or be willing to undertake training in this area.
Successful candidates will have strong communication and time management skills and respect individual rights to confidentiality.
Application closing date is 13th November 2019.
Interviews will be in up to two cohorts 19th and 22nd November and 2nd and 3rd December.
The interview process may be in 2 stages, as there will be an interview followed by an academic screening exercise for the University course.
Candidates will also be asked to apply to Teesside University. A training place can be offered only if you have successfully completed both the interview and the screening exercise.
Upon successful completion of the training course, there is a possibility that there will be permanent posts available on qualification.
Please click the 'Apply Now' button for more information on how to complete your application.
Starfish Health and Wellbeing is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
No agencies please.
An exciting opportunity to help develop our new social prescribing project and our work with people with mild cognitive impairment.
You will be working to connect isolated people back into their communities, as well as to support people diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment to live active lives.
If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people who are potentially vulnerable then this is the job for you.
Age UK Trafford is a local charity which has exisited for over 40 years. We provide services for people over the age of 50 and their care... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraiser who would like to be part of a dynamic team where they can really make a difference. If you are looking for an inspirational challenge why not join one of the UK’s most recognisable charities and contribute to the incredible work we do across Sue Ryder.
Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice is situated in the village of Moggerhanger in Bedfordshire. We care for people who are approaching the end of their lives with progressive conditions. We have 15 beds and provide residential services for people aged 18 and over who have been referred to us by a healthcare professional. Our philosophy is to work holistically across all disciplines, with each patient receiving individualised programmes of care. We do not just care for our patients; we also look after and support their families and carers, offering bereavement help and spiritual care.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic and confident Community Fundraiser with excellent communication skills and experience of developing strong relationships whilst working towards the achievement of targets.
Key Responsibilities
• To plan for and deliver income to target and agreed Key Performance Indicators across a variety of income streams with a focus on recruiting community relationships and developing supporter led activity.
• To work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues across the directorate to help deliver national income streams (legacies, regular giving, events)
• To champion and facilitate a consistent and exceptional supporter care experience
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with the following skills and experience:
• Community fundraising experience including the delivery of supporter led income
• Experience of the recruitment, management and strategic use of volunteers
• An excellent networker, capable of developing relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• A very strong performance ethic, driven and motivated towards the achievement of targets
• Ability to contribute to a pro-active team culture
A driving license is essential in this role.
About us
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.
*Competitive Benefits Package* – 25 days holiday rising to 30 plus bank holidays, buy and sell holiday scheme, private pension, staff discount with thousands of retailers, enhanced maternity pay, 15% off New Goods and lots more. Please visit our careers page for the full list.
We have 2 exciting opportunities to join our Social Prescribing team working with people with complex needs, helping them to access the support they need to live independent and healthier lives.
Both are team leader roles, a project management role based in Medway, and a staff supervision role covering North and West Kent.
In the project management role, you will work alongside multiple GP practices, independently managing a caseload and new referrals, providing personalised support and connecting patients with community services to improve independent living, health and wellbeing. It is essential that you have an understanding of how to prioritise need, and be able to recognise when to refer on to specialist services.
In the staff supervision role, the team leader will oversee Social Prescribers working in the community and manage day-to-day operations, ensuring targets and outcomes are met. You will use your professional knowledge to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and resources within the team, manage challenging situations and advise on more complex cases.
As a team leader, you will demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work. Car driver essential.
It’s time to make a difference.
Imago is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London to deliver a range of services to individuals, voluntary and community organisations, the public and private sector.
Our mission is to promote, develop and facilitate social action, support independence and empower communities. User and volunteer engagement, leadership and involvement in decision making are core principles.
We deliver a wide range of services in partnership with funders, public sector commissioners and private sector sponsors to children and young people, older people, carers, and volunteers.
Underpinning our work is a commitment to excellence, evidencing impact and safeguarding vulnerable people.
Imago offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of salary, contributory pension, healthcare benefits and 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
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.
Imago is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London to deliver a range of ser... Read more
Regional Manager
IRISi is a social enterprise established to promote and improve to health care response to gender based violence. IRIS is an evidence-based, general practice based DVA training, support and referral programme.
The Role
This post is the opportunity for an exceptional individual to support development and expansion of our reach in London. You will be part of improving the health care response to domestic abuse and join the ambitious and dedicated team at IRISi.
Salary: £30,507 to £32,029 depending on experience
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Hot desk and home based in London and covering sites in London
Employer: IRISi
Tenure: Fixed-term to 31-3-21 (3-month probationary period) with the potential for extension
Anticipated start date, early January 2020
Description of the role
- Create and develop relationships with new areas who are to implement the IRIS programme including with partner VAWG services and health partners
- Support set up and implementation of IRIS programmes in agreed areas
- Deliver IRIS train-the-trainer courses for local teams to equip them to train healthcare providers and support patients
- Provide ongoing support to local IRIS teams and sites
- Collect, analyse and report on data about the programmes’ effectiveness
- Present data to secure sustainability of the programmes in the area worked
- Be an active part of the national IRIS team and work of IRISi
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday, 11th November 2019
Interviews in London: Tuesday, 26th November 2019
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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 with experience of working directly with patients in a hospital or similar setting to join our Social Prescribing team. Based in the busy A&E department of Darent Valley Hospital, you will meet with patients to provide personalised, practical support to them, their families and carers, enabling them to make decisions that will improve their life and health circumstances.
You will independently manage a caseload and new referrals, prioritising need and referring on to specialist services, connecting patients with community services to sustain independent living, health and wellbeing.
You’ll be working with people facing complex social and emotional challenges so should be a good listener, have time for people and be confident working within safe boundaries.
In this role you will bridge the gap between primary care professionals and social opportunities, so a knowledge of local services and the ability to build effective networks with cross sector organisations is essential.
It’s time to make a change.
Car Driver essential.
Imago is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London to deliver a range of services to individuals, voluntary and community organisations, the public and private sector.
Our mission is to promote, develop and facilitate social action, support independence and empower communities. User and volunteer engagement, leadership and involvement in decision making are core principles.
We deliver a wide range of services in partnership with funders, public sector commissioners and private sector sponsors to children and young people, older people, carers, and volunteers.
Underpinning our work is a commitment to excellence, evidencing impact and safeguarding vulnerable people.
Imago offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of salary, contributory pension, healthcare benefits and 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
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.
Imago is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London to deliver a range of ser... Read more
We’re looking for someone who is organised, creative and self-motivated to join our busy team. As Activities Coordinator, you will plan and deliver a robust and exciting programme of events, activities, training and workshops for adult Carers as part of the Wellbeing Matters service, working across Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale.
You will research and book trainers, venues, activities and resources in line with budgets, negotiate value for money, and ensure activities meet access and health and safety requirements. Additionally, you will promote Carer activities through the design and distribution of newsletters, marketing materials, local publications, websites and social media. There will be opportunities to attend events, build networks and establish a range of community resources.
In this role, you will manage enquiries and bookings, provide follow up support, and, if needed, arrange respite to enable the Carer to attend activities. Working with an understanding of issues affecting Carers, you will respond to challenging and complex situations with a sensitive and measured response.
Knowledge of local services and the ability to build effective networks with cross sector organisations is essential. Full or Part time role, hours are negotiable. Car driver essential.
Do a job where you make a difference.
Imago is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London to deliver a range of services to individuals, voluntary and community organisations, the public and private sector.
Our mission is to promote, develop and facilitate social action, support independence and empower communities. User and volunteer engagement, leadership and involvement in decision making are core principles.
We deliver a wide range of services in partnership with funders, public sector commissioners and private sector sponsors to children and young people, older people, carers, and volunteers.
Underpinning our work is a commitment to excellence, evidencing impact and safeguarding vulnerable people.
Imago offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of salary, contributory pension, healthcare benefits and 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
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.
Imago is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London to deliver a range of ser... Read more
Main Purpose of Job
To coordinate and deliver our 'Independent Lifestyles' Project through the design and delivery of a range of integrated homeless prevention, welfare and tenancy sustainment services across Brent.
Key Accountabilities
- Under the direction of the Director of Housing and Welfare, coordinate the 'Independent Lifestyles' Project, a Big Lottery Funded scheme that provides interventions to those experience crisis around homelessness, welfare/benefits, mental health and other support needs.
- Provide high quality front line casework services to a set number of service users, as well as ensuring that all service users who are seeking assistance under this scheme recieve support from caseworkers/volunteers
- Coordinate the delivery of a number of drop-in services across the borough of Brent, and making connections to expand the delivery of additional drop-in services.
- Manage and develop staff and volunteers and ensure that they have the skills, knowledge and interpersonal capabilities necessary to carry out accurate assessments of clients, often with multiple complex needs, and that appropriate advice, guidance and signposting is provided at all times; directly provide expert coaching, mentoring, guidance and therapeutic interventions to clients with the most complex needs and challenging behaviors
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of current legislation, regulations, case law and best practice working methods within the areas relevant to service provision and ensure that such knowledge is reflected in operating policies and procedures and disseminated to staff and volunteers in a timely manner; ensure safeguarding policies are properly implement in the Independent Lifestyles Programme
- Devise and implement training for peer support volunteers and ensure that appropriate quality assurance audits and evaluation mechanisms are carried out by independent external bodies (eg AQS, Southampton University) in order to assess intervention effectiveness and impact and quality of advice provided
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships and coordination with statutory services and ensure smooth transition of clients; ensure that accurate assessments are carried out as to clients ability to live independently and that where necessary appropriate complementary support is provided during the transition phase
- Assist the Director of Housing and Welfare in managing the project budget and resourcing plans in order to ensure financial sustainability and continuity of service delivery at all times; ensure that sufficient trained volunteers (eg peer mentors) are available to deliver the service and that drop in centers, client contact points and the on line portal are adequately resourced at all times
- Assist the Director of Housing and Welfare to promote the work and impact of Ashford Place in the field of homelessness at both local and national level by attending conferences and meetings where appropriate
- Lead and manage the Independent Lifestyles Caseworker, ensuring that they are clear about their role and objectives and have the skills, expertise and motivation required to deliver a high quality service to all clients and ensure that appropriate standards of service and conduct are adhered to at all times
Essential Background and Experience
- Previous experience (1 years +) delivering welfare and housing advice to vulnerable clients (eg homeless, refugees, ex offenders, substance abusers)
- Experience working with local stakeholders and establishing strong community networks
- Excellent communication, influencing and motivation skills; internally to manage and maintain staff and volunteer motivation and focus on priorities in a challenging and often pressurised environment; externally to build constructive and collaborative working partnerships with external bodies (eg Local Authority, NHS, Immigration Service, landlords, local community etc)
- Ability to build and sustain empathy and rapport with clients
- Up to date knowledge of housing and welfare legislation
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to innovate and operate responsively in a fast changing environment
Context
Ashford Place is a medium sized, highly innovative charity that has a strong track record of demonstrable impact across all its service lines. Project Coordinators
in this organization are required to actively champion its distinctive culture and values, who are flexible, adaptable and responsive to change and who have a strong commitment to the delivery of value for money client services which have sustainable impact. Highly developed levels of empathy, relationship building skills and resilience are required in order to operate in what is often a pressurized environment. The Independent Lifestyles Project is a fully funded project (until November 2021) designed to prevent homelessness occurring and to enhance clients tenancy sustainment. It is delivered through a number of drop in centres across the borough and programme effectiveness and impact is assessed through partnership with Southampton University.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full-time, fixed term until 30th October 2020 (Extension subject to funding)
Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham
We have an exciting opportunity for an empathetic, caring individual to provide a Patients’ Representative Service to older patients, based at Queen’s Medical Centre.
In this position, you will represent, advocate and support patients, and their carers where appropriate, providing a holistic approach to facilitate self-expression, and promote independence and choice, enabling people to make informed decisions around a wide variety of issues during their hospital stay and discharge.
To succeed, you should have experience of working with older people, preferably in a hospital setting, working with a wide range of professionals. Experience in advocacy would be advantageous, along with a good understanding of the needs and concerns of older people. You will need strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with excellent organisational skills, and the ability to accurately maintain appropriate computerised and paper systems. The ability to be able to work independently is a must.
As an employee of Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire you will be eligible for our attractive package which includes 24 days annual leave (Pro Rata), public holidays, flexible working and a 4% employer contribution pension (in line with auto-enrolment rules).
For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Midday on Monday, 18th November 2019.
Interview date: Monday, 25th and Tuesday, 26th November 2019.
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire promotes equality and diversity.
Registered Charity Number: 1067881
We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Senior Recovery Worker to work as a key member of the team in delivering the Complex Needs Service in partnership with Turning Point and Herts Young Homeless.
Title: Senior Recovery Worker
Salary Grade: £22,250 - £23,165 per annum including Outer London Weighting (OLW) dependent on skills and experience
Responsible to: HMN Services Manager (Complex Needs & Crisis)
No. of Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Main Base/s: Welwyn Garden City with expectation to work across Hertfordshire
Background to the Post
Turning Point and Herts Young Homeless work as a partnership to provide community support to people recovering from mental health issues and additional complex needs, including substance misuse and learning disabilities. The service will offer a range of support to promote personal recovery and independence including:
- 1:1 outreach support from dedicated Keyworker/co-worker providing solution-focused support with practical issues including such as finances/housing/employment.
- Crisis Planning – promoting self-management through individuals building an understanding of their own triggers/coping strategies.
- Active Referrals/Signposting – working with individuals to identify resources/services to meet their needs and providing appropriate support to access these effectively.
- Group-work – delivering courses that support self-management recovery, including: Mindfulness/Assertiveness/Keeping Well/Stress Management/Problem Solving/Crisis Management.
- Peer Support – Strength-based approach concentrating on the inherent strengths of an individual to aid recovery and empowerment.
- Extended dual diagnosis support
- Whole family approach
Purpose of Post
The purpose of the Hertfordshire Complex Needs Service Recovery Worker role is to:
- Improve mental wellbeing
- Reduce the use of police, ASB, tenancy enforcement, housing needs and environmental health services
- Improve health and wellbeing
- Improve access to early help
- Improve tenancy sustainment
- Provide support to access more appropriate services
- Provide support to build life skills, confidence, resilience, self-esteem and build social networks
- Provide support to reduce episodes of crisis
- Provide an assertive outreach approach for those who may have complex or multiple needs
- To maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness
Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 20th November 2019 by 5pm.
Interviews shall take place on Thursday 28th November 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 Now' button. You will 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.