About the role

We're seeking an experienced Project Worker who is passionate about working with kinship carers and issues affecting children on the edge of the care system in order to transform the support they receive. We're looking for someone who has the interpersonal and communication skills to perform their role sensitively and creatively, and who is able to work collaboratively with local authorities across West Yorkshire (specifically Bradford and Calderdale) who have commissioned our service to support special guardians.

Who we’re looking for:

Kinship carers are at the heart of what we do, so you’ll be absolutely committed to the work of Grandparents Plus and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable families. An experienced and thoughtful Project Worker, you’ll work in partnership with the team, our kinship carers and local authorities to deliver a sensitive and creative service.

Calm, practical and empathetic, you’ll strive to achieve the best impact for our kinship carers and the organisation. Confident working independently and able to respond and adapt to change positively, you'll demonstrate strong group facilitation skills, along with experience of facilitating remote support. You’ll also need excellent administration skills, balancing our reporting requirements and database input with the practical needs of the kinship carers.

This can be a tough role as you’ll be hearing stories from carers in crisis. As a team, we make time to make sure your wellbeing is also looked after and that we support each other.

About Grandparents Plus – the kinship care charity

Kinship care often begins in crisis - a child whose parents are unable to care for them, for whatever reason. It’s frightening, confusing and heart-breaking.

Instinctively, a loved one steps in – a grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or family friend. They are now a kinship carer, bringing up the children they love. There’s no chance to prepare. Plans are pushed aside. Relationships, jobs and savings are sacrificed.

It’s life-changing and challenging raising children who’ve lost their parents, but kinship carers do it without a thought for themselves because they put the children first.

And it’s a fight to get support. Kinship families raising over 200,000 children are on the brink of going under because there’s no recognition or support. They feel invisible. They are desperate.

At Grandparents Plus we know how hard life can be for kinship carers. But we’ve seen the amazing things they’re capable of with someone by their side. With the right support, children raised in kinship families flourish.

That’s why we support, connect and campaign. To keep kinship families stronger by keeping them together.

We use our experience and expertise to change lives. We are supporting kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.

We connect carers together in our national community and network of local support groups, to share experiences so they don’t have to face the fight alone.

We help professionals understand kinship families and improve support for them. And our research and campaigns make sure kinship care is understood and government knows what changes are needed.

We’ll not rest until the recognition and support is there for every kinship family.

We’re a friendly team, passionate about doing good, better.

If this also sounds like you, join us.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 3 June

Interview date: Wednesday 10 June

You've got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker. 

Right now, Adelphi Court  is looking for someone like you to support people in the community and in our Supported Housing service, concentrating on their personal goals and aspirations. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That's why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it's helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you're caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. 

This is a permanent part time post at 30 hours per week.

The salary for this post is £17,004.00 (pro-rata for 30 hours) with progression to £17,230 (pro-rata) per annum.

Closing date: 4th June 2020

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

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

Llamau is daring to imagine a world without homelessness – will you help us to create it?

Llamau’s mission is to end youth homelessness and homelessness for women in Wales. It’s a big ambition and to some people it might seem impossible, but we know that if we all work together, homelessness genuinely doesn’t have to exist.

We’re looking for passionate, talented and tenacious people to join Team Llamau.

You’ll be committed and driven to support young people and women into further Education, Employment and Training.

You’ll be working alongside supportive colleagues in a rewarding environment, where you’ll be making a huge contribution to creating a Wales without homelessness, every single day. 

Reference: SLTE10

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £20,858 

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Location: Cardiff

Essential: Driving Licence

Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Full Time (35 hrs p/w) – Permanent Contract

Camberwell, London SE5 + travel across the country

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Are you a proactive and inspiring individual with experience of delivering high-quality services supporting children, young people and families involved in, or at risk of, violence, vulnerability and exploitation (VVE) and/or the criminal justice system? 

If so, St Giles Trust has an exciting opportunity for a National Service Manager to join our SOS+ team and lead the development and roll out of our SOS+ Early Intervention and Preventative Service across our regional hubs.

About St Giles Trust 

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

Our award-winning and rapidly expanding SOS+ Service works with young people in a variety of settings by delivering sessions and workshops in schools, Pupil Referral Units, Community Centres and to Youth Offender Teams. The mission of SOS+ is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience. 

About this vital role

The rise in serious youth violence and child criminal exploitation across the country is particularly prevalent in areas we have regional hubs - Leeds, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Norfolk and North Wales. The service’s expansion is positive, but there is a need to ensure that this development is carried out within a national strategic framework that maintains quality and consistency, whilst enabling flexibility and responsiveness to local/regional needs and conditions. That’s where you come in.

As the National Service Manager, you will collaborate with Regional Managers to develop and expand SOS+ nationally, offering support and expertise where needed. In addition you will be providing overall leadership for the SOS+ Service and be responsible for achieving its goals and sustaining its success. You’ll do so by providing strategic direction and drive and ensuring the effective management of the service’s performance targets, including quality, safeguarding, activity, finance, targets, staff performance and governance. Line managing the SOS+ London management team and core national team will be an important aspect of the role too, as well as cultivating strong relationships with national partners and commissioners, setting up robust internal monitoring systems, developing and implementing sustainability plans and much more besides.

What we are looking for:

• A project management or leadership qualification and experience of managing large complex projects across a wide geographical area, including those with multiple funding streams

• A good understanding of lived experience models and what enables people with lived experience to flourish and progress

• The ability to provide leadership to a national initiative, think and act strategically at national levels and with commissioners, partners and funders

• A proven track record of building effective long-term partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

• Significant experience of securing, diversifying and building new income streams and creating innovative and business development strategies

• An entrepreneurial approach that can deliver fresh and innovative ideas, plus a collaborative management and working style in a diverse workforce setting 

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, access to clinical supervision, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

If you have any queries or require further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 3rd June 2020. Interviews: 9th & 11th June (please note if the lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures are still in place, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via video).

These are innovative new roles to develop ‘social prescribing’ in the local NHS. Based in the East Central Primary Care Network (PCN) you will work in different GP practices in that Network to deliver their specific priorities.  You will join a team of six Link Workers working in Haringey PCNs and be part of a wider community based Borough team which offers information, signposting and short term support across the eight localities in Haringey.

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-medical ‘link workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.

Social prescribing can help to strengthen community resilience and personal resilience and reduces health inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people’s active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long-term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

For details of how to apply please download the Applicant Pack and Monitoring Form.

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.

Support workers provide important practical and emotional help to service users and provide support to senior colleagues in delivering structured services that are created through our support planning processes.

You will be passionate about working with vulnerable adults, and you will work alongside our Project Workers to provide the best possible day to day service to our service users. This will include accompanying clients to appointments, encouraging them to budget, plan and prepare their own meals and help them progress on their path to recovery.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Closing Date: 21/06/2020

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. 

You will be responsible for recruiting, vetting and supporting 50 wonderful volunteers who want to help older people in our borough and then matching them to 50 vulnerable older people, so you will need to be highly professional, organised, efficient and able to manage your own time and workload to meet these targets. We can offer you a warm and friendly team of experienced coordinators to work with, a dynamic leadership team to learn from, a hypo-allergenic office dog to play with, and interesting professional development opportunities. This role is 28 hours per week and until 31 March 2021, in the first instance. Please see the full job description and person specification on our website and please note a DBS check will be required. Our first shortlist will take place on 24 June. We look forward to hearing from you!

Female Support Worker
Location: Lambeth 
Application Deadline: 01 June 2020 
Salary: £10.61 per hour (£20,810.04 per annum)

Are you interested in a career that makes a difference? At Certitude, we are proud of our history of supporting people with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities. We support more than 1,500 people in a diverse range of services across London. We employ more than 1,000 staff and are committed to their development. With Certitude, you have the opportunity to work with incredible people, develop your career and support others to have a good life.

Key to your success will be your ability to build rapport with the people we support, being adaptable and able to develop good relationships with colleagues in each of the services. A strong, positive attitude is essential for this position, along with a willingness to undertake various levels of personal care and manual handling, and to make a difference to the lives of those you support.

We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, especially relating to intensive interaction.

Establishing good relationships with the people you support, you will help people to use a range of person-centred planning tools. Working as part of a team, you will work to a support plan in a fast-paced environment to meet the outcomes and lifestyle choices of the people you support.

Your hours of work will be 37.5 hours on a flexible shift rota – mornings, evenings, weekends and 'sleep-ins’ when needed.

This service is a female only trauma informed service. It is a specialised service that provides support to people in the Lambeth area. The objective of the service is to take people out of restricted environments and provide them with individualised support, so they can step down into lowered supported accommodation. The type of support provided at this service varies from emotional, budgeting, education, employment and training to even areas such as cleaning and cooking. This varies on the individual and the skills that they would like to develop or learn from scratch. Being part of the team, the service has a varied amount of resources which we can tap into such as psychiatrist, psychological and occupation therapist input. Every fortnight staff are involved in reflective practice and workshops run by the psychologist who spends a day each week at the service.

We also have an occupational therapist who spends three days a week at the service. The way this service seems to work is by being forward thinking and working in an asset-based way rather than focusing on people’s histories and past behaviours. We work in such a way so people feel empowered and not judged on their past. If you feel that you would like to make a change and/or positive impact in someone’s life, as well as being part of our wonderful, unique team and service, please do apply. The future is bright for everyone, no matter who they are or what they have been through - this is what we are here to make everyone see and feel.

If you are interested in enriching the lives of the people we support, please select the apply button shown to take a look at the job description and person specification and apply!

Benefits:

- A competitive salary
- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
- An attractive package of 33 days’ annual leave, pension scheme and access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance counselling
- We will pay for your Enhanced DBS
- Eye care vouchers
- Travel season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (after 1 year’s service)

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history from time of leaving compulsory education and up-to-date employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities.

* This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

To apply for the role of Female Support 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. 

Other organisations may call this role Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Social Worker, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, or Care Worker. 

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Right now, our Supported Housing service in Southend is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

The salary for this post is £17,354.00 with potential earnings to £17,580.00 per annum.

This is a permanent, full time post at 37.5 hours per week, 

The successful applicant will be required to complete 1 sleep in a week at £78.30 per week, earning an additional £4,071.00 on top of the salary for this post.

Closing date: 29th May 2020 at 11:59pm

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role? Apply now via our website. 

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

Are you caring and compassionate? Looking for a role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives every day? Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Night Recovery Worker. You don’t need experience, we’re more interested in your personality, so if you can bring empathy and a real commitment to supporting people to achieve independence, we will provide you with all the training and development you need to excel in this role.

Right now, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at Moor View where we support people with mental health problems. Following a recent CQC inspection that raised some operational issues, we have taken positive steps to address them and have started an improvement journey which we’d love you to join us on. You’ll share our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment where people can thrive and achieve their full potential. You’ll join a team of Recovery Workers and get involved in a range of duties such as helping to come up with a personal support plan, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities. It’s a varied role but one that will give you real satisfaction as you see the difference your input makes to the lives of the people we support.

Training and Benefits

When you join us you will receive a thorough induction and ongoing training and development, along with a great range of benefits including 25 days annual leave (which increases the longer you are with us) family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

The salary is £17,004.00 with progression to £17,230.00 per annum. In addition the successful candidates will receive a £1,000 Golden Hello payment.

Please note that this post is for a night worker and the post-holder will be required to work night shifts. 

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

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

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

About the role

Manage the delivery of the HeadStart Action programme through supporting and capacity building of the partner member clubs, and building links with employer partners to support the development of their young people.

London Youth is looking for a dynamic individual, experienced in building relationships with organisations and young people, who is excited by the opportunity to support our members to run our new employability and social action programme, HeadStart Action.

HeadStart Action is a personal and social development programme targeted at young people who are at risk of becoming NEET. The programme uses social action and employer encounters to engage and inspire young people, giving them the skills, experience and networks, they need to get ahead in work. The programme will increase delivery and build capacity with 12 of our grassroots member clubs, whilst working with some of the most marginalised and vulnerable young people who may not otherwise engage with mainstream services.

We are looking for somebody who enjoys supporting organisations in collaborating to achieve shared goals and is skilled in facilitation. You will have experience creating relationships with corporates to create bespoke experiences for young people, including employability workshops and activities as well as work experience opportunities.

Day One is a linked charity of Leeds Cares dedicated to supporting patients and their families affected by major trauma.  The charity was established in 2014 by a group of major trauma patients and their trauma surgeon.  Through the provision of emotional and practical support the charity aims to limit the impact of major trauma on patients and families and aid recovery and adjustment, enabling patients and their family to lead fulfilling lives following injury.

Day One currently supports patients and their families treated at the regional Major Trauma Centre at the Leeds General Infirmary (part of the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust) as well as across the West Yorkshire Trauma Network.  Day One’s plans include expansion beyond Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust to other major trauma centres enabling the charity to achieve its mission to create a national support network for victims of major trauma, regardless of where the incident or accident takes place. 

This is a non-clinical / hands on role, working in partnership with a wide range of individuals and delivery partners. You will play an integral role in providing non-medical support at a critical time and in doing so improve the experience of patients and families impacted by major trauma.

Reporting to the Day One Development Manager, this role is pivotal to providing a comprehensive, holistic assessment of the needs of patients and families.  You will coordinate advice, support and signposting within the hospital setting and in the immediate aftermath of major trauma.

We are looking for a strong candidate with a relevant health related education and experience.  We are looking for a practical, proactive and self-motivated individual who is able to build relationships and communicate effectively with clinicians, healthcare practitioners, patients and families. 

This exciting role includes a high level of client contact, opportunities to work with external agencies such as statutory mental health services, substance use services, other community based organisations and a chance to be part of a growing, innovative organisation at the forefront of tackling homelessness in the capital.

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

The Arundel Project is a high support hostel, housing 22 people experiencing mental ill health who may also have other complex support needs, such as substance use and offending behaviour and who may present with challenging behaviours.The Project is located minutes away from Canonbury Overground Station, with easy access to Angel, Highbury and Islington and Holloway Road.

Your primary role will be to enable people to understand their emotional and mental health needs and manage these effectively.  You will work with clients and their support networks to develop their living skills, develop and manage relationships, build social networks, access education, training or employment, and move towards more independence.

Within this setting, you will work to establish a culture of co-production where clients are at the forefront of the work that is carried out, helping to promote autonomy and build individual confidence and interpersonal skills.  You will also work closely with the team to deliver an activity programme that is built around the specific needs of our clients and the service.

We are looking for a highly motivated, resilient, innovative and flexible individual who will be able to work creatively within a recovery framework to support clients to manage their mental health, build social networks, participate in both the service and the wider community and increase their independence. Whilst experience from a varied background is welcomed, direct experience of holding a caseload, delivering support within a residential/accommodation-based setting and housing management experience is desired.

The Project provides support 24 hours a day (no sleep ins), and requires regular weekend working. The shifts patterns are early, mid or late shifts spanning the hours 8.00am-10.00pm 

Closing date: 17th April 2020 (at Midnight)

Interview date: tbc

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects was commended for their work.

Hours Various / Flexible

Are you looking for a new role where you can play a part in making a difference, demonstrate your transferable skills and choose from a variety of working hours that suit your needs? If the answer is yes, then read on.

Whether you are looking to work days, evenings, nights or weekends only; we may have something perfect for you.  We are urgently seeking to increase our current pool of Bank/Key Support Workers; in order to meet the needs of our services that provide support to homeless and vulnerable people in London.

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment. 

As a Locum Bank / Key Support Worker you will be joining our dedicated teams of staff, in carrying out the daily tasks and duties required to support our clients.You will either be located within one of our Supported Accommodation Projects or in the newly created accommodations for Homeless/Rough Sleepers within London’s Hotels.Wherever possible, we will place you in a service that is either within your borough or is easy to commute to.

We are seeking people with experience gained from a varied background or from a different job sector, who will demonstrate a commitment and passion for the work that we do.So, if you possess transferable skills such as good communication skills, the ability to multi-task, work as part of a team and deliver a quality customer focussed service, we want to hear from you.In return, we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and plenty of opportunity to learn on the job.

Submission of applications: ongoing

Interviews will be held:  during April & May 2020

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work