We are seeking a caring, dedicated and organised Deputy Manager for our Domiciliary Care Service, ‘At Home’.  You will be joining a small team who are passionate about delivering bespoke, person centred care.  You might already be operating at this level, or perhaps you are excelling at care co-ordination or similar and looking to take the next step up. Either way, we would love to hear from you! 

We will be reviewing and interviewing applicants on a rolling basis and will close the opportunity once we have recruited, so don’t delay! Please send an up to date CV and expression of interest setting out how you meet the Person Specification.

RedbridgeCVS is seeking to recruit a Social Prescribing Project Coordinator to join our current Social Prescribing team. The role will involve delivering a Social Prescribing Service to Redbridge residents registered with a GP and affected by either of these conditions: 1) type 2 diabetes; 2) low-level mental health issues or 3)social isolation. The role will involve supporting these individuals on a one-to-one basis in accessing relevant local services to improve their health and wellbeing, through our team of Social Prescribing Advisors and Health and Wellbeing Buddies. 
 

Do you love helping people? Do you have experience of working in Health and Social Care? Are you interested in working in the charity sector? We would love to hear from you if you would like to make a real difference to the lives of older isolated people in Hertfordshire.

We are currently recruiting for a Reach Out Support Coordinator to work full time (35 hours per week).  This is a fixed term contract to September 2020 but will be extended subject to securing ongoing project funding

The role is based in Letchworth Garden City but involves Countywide travel.

Reach Out is a project that aims to reduce loneliness in those who have recently been discharged from hospital, by linking them up with a trained volunteer in their neighbourhood who can visit them to help them to feel less lonely and isolated.

Our aim is to ensure those we support for have an enjoyable life and increase their confidence and independence. This role will enable you to use your excellent communication and listening skills to recruit, support, develop and inspire a team of volunteers to provide companionship and practical support to older people who are home from hospital and who are socially isolated.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 5pm on the 11th November 2019.  The Job Description and Person Soecification are attached here on the Charity Job website. 

Interviews will be held on the 18th and 19th November 2019. 

CHICKS is a national children's charity providing free respite breaks to disadvantaged children from all over the UK. We believe every child has the right to make positive childhood memories. A CHICKS break inspires new confidence and gives children the chance to have fun, enjoy new experiences and relax. More than anything, it gives them the chance to just be children.

We have opportunities to join our professional and dynamic Team as a Respite Break Leader, whereby you will have direct impact on the children that we support. We are looking for driven individuals that can inspire, enthuse and guide groups of children throughout their respite break, helping them to create lasting memories and giving hope for the future.

As a Respite Break Leader, you will work as part of an inspirational team of residential staff who work directly with young people, creating a safe, nurturing and fun escape from their everyday lives. Your role will include delivering joyful, creative and adventurous activities, whilst also providing evening and overnight supervision.

This position is ideal for someone currently providing activities or support for groups and wants to take the next step towards more in-depth work with children and young people, helping them to realise their own potential and grow in confidence.

As a Respite Break Leaders you will work predominately at one of our retreats. Some travel will be required for training purposes and to ensure consistent best practice.

This is a year-round, full time position which currently involves working Monday to Friday every other week with compensatory rest weeks, in between. If successful in the vacancy, you will be required to attend non-residential training weeks and have extended paid time off during the winter.

Due to the nature of the role, all applicants must be over 21 and have held a full driving licence for a minimum of 1 year.

Main Responsibilities:

• To ensure that the young people on the respite break have the most enjoyable and beneficial break possible
• Be a responsible role model to the young people attending our respite breaks
• To act towards the young people with understanding, care and positive enthusiasm
• Work residentially on a rota, currently Monday to Friday, with regular rest weeks
• Oversee the induction and organisation of volunteers on the respite breaks
• To complete photographic compilations, certificates and diaries in preparation for the young people
• To maintain and take responsibility for a petty cash float each week, preparing a statement for the finance team
• Complete behavioural and incident reports as required
• Attend regular 1-2-1 meetings and appraisals with the designated line manager
• To work closely with colleagues, developing a sound understanding of the charity’s structure.
• To identify and report any safeguarding issues that may occur
• Be available to attend staff meetings, hold debriefs and discussions with the Respite Break Manager and other colleagues
• To undertake, oversee or delegate other non-specific tasks/responsibilities deemed necessary to ensure the smooth, legal and efficient running of the respite breaks

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Experience of working with children, preferably in a residential setting
• Possess the ability to apply sound, mature judgement particularly when dealing with challenging or sensitive situation
• Good interpersonal skills and a team spirit, with the ability to lead and take decisions when required
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral, and able to communicate effectively with a broad range of people

• The ability to approach the role with understanding, care and positive enthusiasm
• Experience of and enthusiasm for activities such as horse riding, climbing, water sports, team challenges and arts & crafts
• Availability and willingness to work in a residential setting, including evenings and overnights on a rota basis

• Strong demonstratable report writing skills and computer competency computer with the ability to use MS Office functions
• Full Drivers Licence, held for a minimum of 1 year
• Pass an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)
• To understand and appreciate the ethos and operations of CHICKS

Desirable:

• The ability to cope with unexpected occurrences and emotional concerns
• Understanding of the role of volunteers and how they can benefit the charity
• Experience of report writing
• Experience of creating and following risk assessments
• Knowledge of child protection issues and practices
• Volunteering experience
• Professional qualifications relevant to the role
• Minibus driving licence

**Please note, once submitting your CV for this role and if you are considered for interview, you will be sent a Job Pack and Application Form for completion in order to qualify for an interview. This is in compliance with our Safer Recruitment Policy. 

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 27th November 2019

Interviews Date: Monday 9th December 2019

CHICKS has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a number of employment checks including a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Oasis Hub Waterloo, is seeking a skilled, adaptable, committed and passionate youth worker who will co-deliver high impact support for local young people (aged 11  -  24) who attend St Thomas’s Hospital A&E Department due to violence or aggression.

The Oasis Hub Waterloo is offering a full time 6—12 month maternity cover contract.

You will provide valuable and high quality one to one personalised support for young people; and be part of a successful and highly efficient Oasis Youth Support team. You will also be involved in the development and delivery of other health initiatives such as our innovative Diabetes and Healthspace services.

We are looking for an inspirational, charismatic, professional and productive person who has the following qualities:

• proven experience working with inner city young people especially in one-to-one settings
• knowledge of the issues facing young people involved in violence and criminality in inner-city London
• a team player, with excellent and adaptable relational, organisation and admin skills
• able to be self-motivated and work independently

If you want to know more including an application pack, please go to the OasisUK website or download the attached documents from this page.

CLOSING DATE: Midday 15th November. INTERVIEWS: 9am –1pm on 20th November.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis Hub Waterloo is a ground breaking charity providing a broad and inclusive range of  community development services for vulnerable and isolated people. Our services incorporate two Academy schools (one primary and one secondary), a children's centre, a city farm, sports programmes, targeted youth programmes, a foodbank, debt advice centre, a library, a café, a community centre, adult learning programmes and a great deal more. We deliver these services over a range of locations in Southwark and Lambeth reaching more than 1,200 beneficiaries every week.

This post is funded through Mayor of London office.

Maternity Cover 6-12 months

Full time 40 hours per week including breaks

Salary is £23,597 per annum

Support Worker

Location: Holehird - Windermere
Job Type: Full time, part time & occasional hours
Salary: £9.48 per hour (£18,536 per annum FTE 37.5 hours)

Closing Date: 4th December 2019

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

They have a number of shifts available days and nights, full or part-time guaranteed hours, or occasional hours if you prefer working with flexibility.

They can offer recognised clinical training with the opportunity for career progression to Team Leader if you wish.

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 they offer 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. They therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

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Female Support Worker

Being a Support Worker is a challenging but rewarding role that provides an opportunity to make a real and positive difference in someone else’s life every day. If that sounds like an attractive proposition to you, take a look through our vacancies now, and make the first move towards a new career with Hft today.

Salary: Up to £19,970* pa based on a qualified rate and 4 sleep-ins per month

Hours: Permanent positions with various hours available - 37.5, 30, 22.5

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire

What we Offer

Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning, 20 days holiday increasing to 25 days after first year, automatic work-place pension enrolment, access to the Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development

You don’t necessarily need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is just as important. You will need to have good listening and basic IT skills and a practical, caring approach.

Join us and help us change lives.

Closing date: Friday 22nd November 2019

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

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

Ref: 89997

St Martins is a specialist provider of supported accommodation for people who have Mental Health needs complicated by other areas of need, such as from learning disability, drug and alcohol addictions and forensic histories.

Bruce Grove is a 24 hours supported living project in Haringey for 12 people whose needs include mental health and learning disabilities. Service users will be of working age and will have often spent considerable time in hospital before coming to the project where recovery support will be given to help increase their capacity and confidence to live and thrive within the community more independently.

Project workers provide a central role, particularly in providing key working to a small caseload of service users, creating support and risk management plans with service users and overseeing aspects of service delivery with the central aim of helping service users to move onto more independent accommodation settings.

NB: Due to male/female ratio we are, at this time, seeking to employ male staff for this role.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Closing Date: 27/11/19*

Interviews to be held on a rolling basis.

* Please note: we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please send a CV and covering letter (to include a supporting statement) via the button below.

Please also note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Service Manager – Leading Mental Health Charity
Corby, Northamptonshire

If you have experience of managing a health or social care service, this is a superb opportunity to join a pioneering organisation that is improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness. 

About Us 

Rethink Mental Illness is a national charity that helps those affected by mental illness. We aim to challenge attitudes and change lives. Currently, we directly support almost 60,000 people every year across England, helping them through crises, to live independently and to realise they are not alone.

Our housing services provide a supportive home environment that paves the way to greater independence and recovery. We help people with their day-to-day living and social skills, as well as providing access to social activities, further education, employment and training.

We are now looking for a Service Manager to join us and oversee the day-to-day delivery of housing services in the area. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £25,690 - £28,879 per annum
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- ‘Your Rethink Day’ – an extra day off for your birthday
- Employee assistance programme 
- Excellent development prospects
- Paid eye tests (where appropriate) plus up to £55 towards new glasses or lenses
- 33 days’ holiday per annum including Bank Holidays

We know that if people don’t receive the right support, mental illness can destroy their lives. Our services make a huge difference. We support individuals to stay safe and well in the community, prevent their needs from escalating and empower them to live independently. 

A career with Rethink Mental Illness offers plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities while you help others. We provide comprehensive development programmes for managers, tailored support in line with your goals and access to a range of e-learning courses and resources.

So, if you want to become part of an innovative team working to provide high quality, outcome focused services for people in your area, we want to hear from you. 

The Role 

As the Service Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of our housing support services within your area.  

Reporting to the Head of Housing (North), you will lead and develop your team to provide high-quality, person-centred services in line with legislation, regulatory standards and contractual requirements.

Specifically, you will: 

- Ensure that the needs and aspirations of those we support are met  
- Make sure that staff are effectively recording support activities 
- Build and maintain constructive relationships with referrers, families and carers, neighbours and the wider community
- Support the implementation of change, best practice and continuous improvement activities

About You

To join us as a Service Manager, you will need: 

- Experience of managing a service in a health or social care setting, including managing and supporting a staff team and volunteers 
- Previous experience of dealing with and reporting incidents, accidents or near misses and safeguarding reporting 
- The ability to assess, plan and monitor support to achieve and demonstrate recovery and outcomes
- Good IT skills 
- An NVQ Level 3 qualification and/or QCF diploma in Health & Social Care or a related subject 
NVQ 3 / QCF Diploma in Health & Social

Ideally, you will also possess a Level 5 QCF Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or a Level 4 LMCS.

Other organisations may call this role Social Care Services Manager, Care Service Manager, Mental Health Service Manager, Mental Health Services Team Lead, Supported Living Manager, or Senior Mental Health Practitioner.

The closing date for applications is the 14th November 2019.

Webrecruit and Rethink Mental Illness are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are ready to take your next step as a Service Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Link Worker (12 Month FTC) 
Working at sites across Tameside

About Us

Action Together is a charity that helps volunteers, groups and organisations turn good intentions into positive actions. Operating throughout Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside, we support people to get help, strengthen community and voluntary groups and encourage local people, businesses and the public sector to support local good causes. 

We build relationships. We make connections. We create opportunities.

We run the Tameside Social Prescribing Service, which helps people with long-term health conditions who are experiencing loneliness or isolation. By linking them with support in their local voluntary and community sector, the service aims to help people take control of their own wellbeing and feel more able to self-manage their long-term conditions. 

We’re looking to expand this service by delivering our model in GP surgery clinics and community venues across Tameside. As such, we’re looking for a Link Worker to join us on a 12 month contract.

The Benefits 

- Salary of £24,799 per annum 
- Make a positive difference to the community in Tameside 
- Help to grow an established service that is improving lives  
- Join a friendly and passionate team

If you have experience of empowering others to identify their strengths and achieve their goals, this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a service that is helping people to manage their health and wellbeing. 

At Action Together, we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. We are passionate about increasing social action and supporting local people and groups to be the change they want to see in the world. 

If you share our values and want to be a part of something big, we would love to hear from you.

The Role 

As a Link Worker, you will support the growth and delivery of the Tameside Social Prescribing Service.

Working from GP practices and community venues across Tameside, you will: 

- Meet with people referred into the programme and support them to reach their personal wellbeing goals 
- Support individuals to access local services that will improve their personal resilience
- Carry out home/community visits to monitor the progress of service users 
- Champion and promote our service
- Work to bridge the gap between clinical services and social prescribing 
- Support healthcare professionals to correctly refer individuals to our service

About You

To join us as a Link Worker, you will need:

- Previous experience of working with people to identify their strengths and help them reach their aims 
- Experience of community-based remote working (and evidence of working independently and making autonomous decisions)
- A track record of developing successful relationships with partners from other agencies 
- Experience of using tools to monitor the difference/impact you have made (e.g. outcome monitoring, reports or case studies) 
- Strong record keeping skills 
- Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to use word processors, spreadsheets and databases

Other organisations may call this role Social Prescribing Link Worker, Social Prescribing Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Wellbeing Advisor, or Wellbeing Support Worker. 

The closing date for applications is the 12th November 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the week commencing 18th November 2019.

Webrecruit and Action Together are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re eager to make a difference as a Link Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 36 hours per week

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity that makes a difference?

We are recruiting Recovery Workers for our specialist psychosocial substance misuse service within HMP Pentonville. A passionate and skilled team provide tailored interventions to service users who are located within the challenging prison environment. This service is one of many of prison based services across England, therefore the successful candidate will be able to share best practice and support from our services within the Phoenix Futures Group.

Do you have?

• Experience of the substance misuse sector or related field
• Experience of working in a criminal justice setting
• Experience of delivering high quality work with service users, including group facilitation, initial assessments and one to one key working
• An understanding of the complex issues presented by men entering custody
• Experience and/or a desire to work in collaboration with healthcare, mental health, community agencies and the prison service whilst adhering to security requirements
• Experience of working as part of a team and supporting your colleagues

If so join us and we will support you to

• Contribute to the creative development of our treatment and recovery approach to meet the needs of our service users, our commissioners and stakeholders 
• Work towards a professional qualification in substance misuse
• Access a range of learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional development.
• Help change the lives of men within the criminal justice system

The Phoenix Futures Group has more than 45 years experience of developing and delivering pioneering substance misuse services. We believe in being the best and that is why we constantly strive to learn and innovate, to challenge ourselves, to adapt and to work together with others who can bring valuable expertise. 

Permanent
35 hours per week (if candidate is only available for 28 hours per week, this will be considered). Monday and Wednesdays are essential working days. Very occasional weekend and evening work.
25 days annual leave per year pro-rata (increasing by one day per year until you reach a maximum of 30)
Location: 64 Altenburg Gardens, London, SW11 1JL and weekly at Share Garden, Springfield Hospital, Tooting, SW17 7DJ.
Closing date: Monday 25th November 2019
Interview date: Wednesday 4th December 2019

The role

The Job Coach will:

• Work with adults with learning disabilities and autism, in groups and on a one to one basis, to prepare them for paid and unpaid work opportunities.
• Act as a supporter and mentor through the application and induction periods, as well as throughout the placement or job.
• Identify appropriate employers and liaise with them around suitable paid or voluntary vacancies; set up interviews; and support individuals to successfully transition into the world of paid or unpaid work.
• Support individuals to develop their confidence, self-esteem, work ethic, and functional skills.
• Refer participants who are work ready to our partners Choice Support, who provide further employment guidance and support for those seeking paid employment

The full job description can be downloaded via Charity Job or on our website.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working as a job coach with disabled people
• A strong track record of getting people into work or voluntary positions.
• A good awareness of the kinds of support disabled people may need
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to build and sustain rapport with a wide range of people.
• A person centred approach to supporting people and will be someone who inspires trust and confidence in others.

About us 

At Share, we’re passionate about supporting disabled people to set their own goals for learning and life, and then helping them to achieve their aspirations.  The majority of our participants are people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We offer a range of training, employment, personal development, and leisure opportunities. We recently won the prestigious award of Employer of the Year at Wandsworth Business Awards 2019. We also hold the Investors in People accreditation and we are accredited by the National Autistic Society.

How to apply:

Please complete our application form and equal opportunites form, and return both by midnight on Monday 25th November 2019.  Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 4th December 2019.

35 hours per week

Fixed-term contract until 31st January 2021

Location: Sandwell

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Cranstoun: Sandwell provides a range of services for those affected by drugs and alcohol. The preventative and self help approach of the service compliments the established treatment and recovery interventions delivered across the Borough ensuring the service caters for all levels of need.

You will be responsible for delivering all elements of substance misuse work including, case management, needle exchange, outreach, group work, access and engagement as well as other associated duties. You need to be committed to the recovery agenda and encouraging clients to utilise their recovery capital within their community and have group-work experience. There will be a requirement for evening work on Wednesday evening until 8pm on a rota basis.

Please see the attached document for further information relating to the Blue Light Project.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure plus checks against the Adult Barred List.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Working towards equality.

Registered Charity No. 1061582.

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic individual to join our Moving On Tyne & Wear team as a Health Pathways Officer. 

Job title: Health Pathways Officer (x2)
Salary: Circa £21,500 per annum
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week (Fixed Term till 31/12/2020)
Reporting to: Team Leader
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne & North Tyneside

About us

Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work.

Moving On Tyne & Wear (MOTW) is joint-funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and European Social Fund, and aims to support people with a range of complex needs across Tyne and Wear to move towards or into training and employment.

This project is led by Mental Health Concern (MHC) and supported by the Northern Inclusion Consortium (NIC) which is comprised of four leading North East charities; Changing Lives, Humankind, Groundwork NE & Cumbria, and Mental Health Concern, each with a well-established commitment to deliver community-based services for people with complex needs, to make lasting and positive change and to move, in time, into training and employment.

About the role

The role will support participants with Autism or LLDD to address health barriers and move them towards training and employment. The Health Pathways officer will offer one-to-one support to help participants overcome their health barriers, working in partnership with other providers to tailor packages of support suited to individual’s needs allowing them to better manage their conditions and move towards, or into, employment.  The ability to innovate and inspire participants to achieve positive outcomes and act as an advocate of the services presenting a professional image of Moving on Tyne & Wear at all times is essential.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience of working with vulnerable people in job-seeking and/or other community support settings. You will have worked in partnership to deliver project outputs and outcomes. You must have the experience and ability to innovate and inspire participants to achieve positive outcomes. Qualifications in information, advice and guidance, employment-related services, or similar, at Level 3 or above are essential.

Closing Date: Noon on Monday 11th November 2019

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and application form. 

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work.

Groundwork North East & Cumbria is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

No agencies please.