Post: NCS Team Leader
Based at: Millwall Community Trust, Millwall Lions Centre, Bolina Road, SE16 3LN
Post Summary:
The Team Leader is a key role in the delivery of National Citizen Service (NCS) programme. It is designed to support young people to participate in activities which will develop their sense of responsibility and encourage them to be active in their local communities. This is a rewarding and challenging role which will require working long hours and participation in a night shift rota during the residential phases of the NCS programme. The Team Leader’s role is to inspire and lead a team of 15-17-year old participants through the NCS summer programme. This role is suitable for a mentor who can act as a strong role model and push each young person in the team to reach their full potential and deliver a wide variety of engaging sessions.
Salary grade:
£1600 for 20 day programme OR £1200 for 15 day programme (Exclusive of 2 days mandatory training)
Flexibility:
Flexibility is required from the post-holder to work effectively in a changing environment. Any other tasks that may be requested will be at the same level of responsibility and terms and conditions of employment. Night staff ROTA will also be in effect during residential phases.
Key responsibilities:
• Lead a team of up to 16 participants through the NCS programme, maintaining high levels of enthusiasm and engagement throughout. Ensure that the support, pastoral and safety needs of young people are met whilst also being the disciplinarian of the team
• Manage an Assistant Team Leader and work collaboratively to coordinate workloads and to ensure the NCS code of conduct is upheld throughout the programme
• Deliver assigned curriculum including daily reflection sessions and follow lesson plans provided in line with the programme curriculum and NCS ethos
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed and tasks are completed accurately throughout the programme. Such tasks could include: completing young people registers, incident and safeguarding reporting, and risk assessments
• Positively engage with all aspects of the programme including the outdoor activity first phase, residential second phase and the community-focussed third phase, adopting an inclusive approach to all aspects of the programme
• Work with the Assistant Team Leader to adhere to deadlines, procedures and timetables to ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly and handed in on time
• Work with all delivery partners including outdoor instructors and colleagues to support and ensure the enjoyment and achievement of all participants
• Coordinate, support and encourage your team through the planning, implementation and evaluation of an impactful social action project that directly benefits people living in their local community
Person Specification
Essential:
• Experience of building a positive rapport with young people from a variety of cultural, economic and social backgrounds
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams and individuals to help them achieve their potential
• Excellent teamwork and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and also the ability to line manage 1 member of staff
• Ability to be proactive and adaptable with the skills to think on your feet
• Well organised with a responsible attitude to paperwork and record-keeping
• Experience of working in a demanding environment, and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations
• Strikingly positive and motivated attitude, with a passion for building stronger communities and seeing change in society
• Ability to lead and follow the curriculum and facilitate sessions for up to 16 young people and make them as engaging and interactive as possible.
About the NCS Programme
We are a local delivery partner for the National Citizen Service (NCS), a life-changing experience for 15-17-year old’s. The scheme is available to young people from all backgrounds to take part in outdoor activities, meet new people and give something back to their communities. By taking part they learn new skills and have a great experience they can put on their CVs or college applications.
They achieve this by completing three phases:
- Be Epic Phase 1: Up to 3 socially mixed teams of young people bond through a week of challenging outdoor activities and engaging evening sessions . Residential
- Live Life Phase 2: Teams return to their local area and learn new skills such as public speaking, CV and interview skills, Money management, Career development. Residential
- Do Good Phase 3: Teams work to design and deliver a campaign and social action projects that will bring the local community together. Non-residential
Accommodation and Training
- All meals and accommodation are provided during the NCS Phase 1 & 2, generally in an outdoor activity center.
- Phase 3 will be non-residential on a 9-5 basis and not catered.
- 2 day training must be completed prior to being allowed to work on a wave which will include first aid training as you will be the designated first aider for your team
Please Apply Via our website and return a completed application form and CV
Assesment day will be held on - 25/04/2020
Support Worker
Location: No.1 Lavender Fields - Hitchin
Job Type: Permanent, Full time, part time & occasional hours
Salary: £9.67 per hour / £17,647 for 35 hours (£18,908 per annum FTE 37.5)
Closing Date: 6 April 2020
Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?
We have a number of Support Worker roles available, occasional hours (bank), maternity leave cover, and contracted vacancy available. Shifts are a mix of early, late and twilight shifts. Early shifts are 0700-1430, late shifts are 1330-2100, twilight shifts are 1430-2200. Weekend working required, average 2 out of 4 weekends.
As a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant with Leonard Cheshire 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 we offer an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role!
In return we 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!
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We 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. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.
Ref: 92582
“I’ve worked for Fitzroy for 5yrs and it’s like having a second family!”
- Set day rate £9.18ph
- Guaranteed hours available
- Full Time (37.5), Part Time (Various), Bank (0 hours) contracts available
- Typical shift patterns: 7am-2pm/2pm-10pm alternate weekends & sleep-ins
FitzRoy’s Registered Care service in Liss provides care & support for residents with learning disabilities. We are seeking exceptional new support workers to join our friendly team.
We are keen to find people who share our values, & exhibit behaviours and attitudes that match our own! You don’t need experience in care, nor do we require qualifications - we will invest in your development & training to become an exceptional care worker.
- We see the person - encourage choice & respect the opinions, beliefs & dignity of others. Treat people as equals, be thoughtful, discreet & maintain confidentiality
- We are creative - encourage & support everyone to reach their goals, think of solutions to problems & actively involve people in every aspect of their lives
- We are brave - be positive, embrace new ideas, experiences & challenges. Be genuine, honest & a voice for others.
A support worker’s day is varied and flexibility is required. You will be providing care and support individually tailored to the needs and wishes of people with learning disabilities. Through getting to know the people you support, you will identify and work with them to achieve their goals, enabling them to have choice and control over their lives. You will also be expected to carry out everyday tasks including support and encouragement with personal care as well as taking part in a range of interests and activities that make up a healthy, well balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
For this role it is preferred to hold a full driving licence & be willing to drive our accessible vehicles.
Support Worker benefits - To reward our staff for the amazing work they do, FitzRoy offer some fantastic perks which include: 28 days holiday, enhanced overtime, pension, life insurance, childcare vouchers & access to a variety of online discounts on major retailers.
Interested? Click apply to complete our short online application form or call Louise for an informal chat.
Early application is encouraged as we regularly review applications throughout the advertising period & reserve the right to close the advert early.
About us
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Deputy Manager will work two days with the people we support on shift and three days in the office supported by the service manager.
You will be working with the Service Manager to provide exceptional support to these residents and to manage the staff team.
Vacancy available:
- Full Time 37.5 hours per week
A full driving licence is essential for this position
Duties include:
- Support - Ensure sustainable, quality person-centred support is provided and that all the service users’ needs are met,
- Development – Responsible for team development including recruitment, training and development & developing innovative and engaging activities and plans
- Management – Ensure quality, compliance and financial requirements of the service are met, e.g. budgets, CQC requirements, Health & Safety
What we look for in our Deputy Managers:
- 2 years Leadership/Management experience
- Level 2 or 3 diploma or NVQ in Health and Social Care- desirable
- Reliable and dependable
- Passionate for leading positive change
- Respectful towards others
- Empathetic, understanding and caring attitude
- Drivers Licence essential
Benefits?, In addition to £23,000 pa FitzRoy offer some fantastic perks which include: 25 days holiday, + Bank Holidays, holiday purchase scheme, annual leave rising with service, enhanced overtime, pension, DBS, cycle to work, enhanced parental leave, life insurance & access to a variety of online discounts with major retailers.
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Devon Service for two Behaviour Change Caseworkers, working with individuals who are perpetrating abuse. This role is part of the Devon Domestic Abuse Support Service, which provides a whole family approch to preventing domestic abuse.
The post holder will work s part of a multi-agency team, working closely with IDVAs and the Children's Team, but will be based within the Police led Domestic Abuse Integrated Offender Management team, to ensure that clients who use abusive behaviour are supported through every stage of the process of change. There are two roles, one based in South Devon and one based in North Devon
You should have proven experience in support work with knowledge of domestic abuse issues.
If you are interested in this post, please apply via our Website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Fundraising Officer, Gifts in Wills
Salary: £28,500 - £32,000
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Based: Andover, Hampshire
Basis: Permanent
Are you someone who would love to use your excellent fundraising and communications skills to help us Beat Macular Disease?
Every day, around 300 people are diagnosed with macular disease. It’s the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. Macular disease is cruel and isolating. It steals your sight, your independence, and your ability to do the things you love. There is only one way to Beat Macular Disease for good. We must fund more research now, until we find a cure, or find treatments that stop it in its tracks.
The Macular Society is working to deliver our ultimate ambition – to Beat Macular Disease for the next generation. We are determined to end the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research and the best advice and support.
We are undergoing significant changes, with a transformational new strategy to multiply our income in order to fund research that will find a cure.
Reporting to the Legacies & In Memory Fundraising Manager, the Senior Fundraising Officer, Gifts in Wills, will play a central role in growing future income from legacies, our biggest voluntary income stream. The postholder will be responsible for legacy marketing through direct appeals, campaigns, publications and events, as well as ensuring excellent stewardship of legacy pledgers and next of kin. They will also contribute knowledge and skills to in memory fundraising. We are looking for someone with proven expertise in fundraising or marketing, preferably in legacies, in memory or individual giving; excellent project management and communications skills; experience of using database packages and an understanding of data analysis. Strong IT skills, and the ability to build successful relationships with donors and colleagues, are also required.
Please apply online with your CV and covering letter.
Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.
Closing date: 13 April 2020
Interviews: 22 and 23 April 2020
Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Macular Society. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.
Ref: SR506900
Wythenshawe Community Initiative Ltd is a charity based at Woodhouse Park Family Centre and delivering services across Wythenshawe. The organisation was created by the hard work and determination of local residents who recognised a need for some sort of community support in the area.
We have been running for 25 years and over that time have supported over 5,000 families and created more than 50 employment opportunities for local people. You can see our work in action in a short video which can be viewed using the following link - http://bit.ly/wcivideo
We recently secured funding for a new post. The Family Support Coordinator will support vulnerable children and families in Wythenshawe, and in particular will lead the development of a new five year Lottery funded project for primary school aged children and their families. This project will help families to build resilience, encourage good mental health and improve family relationships by providing one to one support and group activities
The successful candidate will….
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have significant experiences of working with families
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have a strong understanding of the issues facing vulnerable families
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be passionate about helping families overcome difficulties and increase aspirations
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be creative in their approach to achieving this
In order to apply for this post please send us the following documents:
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Completed Candidate Form
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Cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and telling us why you think your skills, experience and personal qualities would make you a good candidate
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Your CV (ensuring it covers your full work history including: Job title and main duties; Name and address of company; Start and Finish dates; Reason for leaving)
Application documents including full Job Description and Person Specification are in the Application Park which you can download below
Closing Date - Friday 3rd April
Post Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund
Wythenshawe Community Initiative Ltd is a charity based at Woodhouse Park Family Centre and delivering services across Wythenshawe. The organis... Read more