Support Worker

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As a support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

Salary: Up to £21,043

Hours: Full time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Kingsteignton, Devon

What we Offer

Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS Check.

You don’t 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 what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.

Closing date: Sunday 21st June 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Support Work, 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.

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Community Engagement Officer

An exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement Officer to promote mental health awareness and our client’s services to older Deaf people.

Our client is a charity dedicated to making sure Deaf people get the same sort of access as hearing people to healthcare and health information.

Position: Community Engagement Officer

Location: Head Office is Balham, London – but they can be flexible on location

Salary: £23,546 per annum

Hours: Fixed Term Contract for 1 year with a view to review for a further period.

Employee Benefits: Our client values their employees and offers an attractive benefits package including:

• Need flexible working? They are happy to consider flexible working patterns
• From day one, entitlement to 25 days holiday a year (pro-rata)
• Pension and company sick pay scheme
• Training and Development including professional qualifications

Closing Date: 9am Monday 15th June

Interviews: Friday 19th June.

About the role:

As Community Engagement Officer you will be responsible for community engagement work across England to promote mental health awareness and services to older Deaf people, whose language will be predominantly in BSL (British Sign Language).  A key outcome will be to see an increase in referrals by older Deaf people into the Psychological Therapies Service.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Research on the issues affecting older Deaf people’s mental health and need for support
• Plan, design and deliver a community engagement programme of activities
• Build and develop networking relationships with key stakeholders
• Manage budget and expenditure for the community engagement programme
• Establish a monitoring and evaluation system in order to measure success against objectives

About You:

This is an amazing opportunity for a motivated individual with lived experience as a deaf person or within a Deaf environment.

Key skills and experience include:

• BSL as first language or minimum CACDP level 3
• Experience of working with Deaf people of different ages
• Experience of managing a project and organising events
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Community Engagement, Project Management, BSL, British Sign Language, Community Engagement Coordinator, SEN Sensory, Deaf & Blind, BSL Support, Community Development Officer, Services Manager, Community Engagement Coordinator etc.

Recruiting for three Support Workers to join our Service in Kent (Ashford, Folkestone and Dover)!

GBP 20,000 per annum plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

This role is working 40 hours per week.

The service is for young people aged between 16 and 24.

Job Overview:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

Key Accountabilities:

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

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

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

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

- Experience working with young people
- Car Driver

Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

Head of Business Development

This is an exciting new role leading our clients first Business Development Unit focused on statutory funding, commissioned services, and innovative pilots. The Head of Business Development will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategy to increase impact and income in this area - in time to over £1m. You will lead a team of high-performing individuals, who have experience of managing and/ or bidding for commissioned services and projects to deliver that strategy. This is a unique opportunity for a senior leader to take something with great potential to the next level, and reap the rewards of seeing the impact this makes of the lives of people in crisis.

Head of Business Development Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Policy and Development, you will work closely with Directors, the CEO and the Fundraising team to secure funding for pilots and ‘proof of concept work’, that could be commissioned services of the future, funding to continue existing commissioned services and statutory sources of income to fund their core services and key projects.

Head of Business Development Requirements:

The successful candidate will be results driven, have a make things happen approach and bring a consistent track record of developing strategic partnerships and securing income to increase impact. You will have excellent senior leadership skills, focused on developing a strategic vision, in motivating a skilled team, in garnering support from colleagues and external networks and in delivering against targets and deadlines

About Our Client:

They are an independent charity that relies on donations. Their Vision is that every missing person is found safe.

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. They are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working around the clock for everyone who needs us. They provide free 24-hour confidential support, help, advice by phone, email, text and online, including the opportunity to reconnect. They also coordinate a UK wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search when someone goes missing.

Location: Mortlake, South West London but homeworking at present

Job type: Part Time, Permanent.

Hours: 21 to 28 hours per week

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 pro rata

Closing date: 8th June 2020 (23.59pm)

1st Interviews: (by video) 15 June 2020

Second Interviews (by video) 19 June 2020

Start Date: from July 2020

You may have experience of the following: Business Development Manager, Head of Business Development, Sales Manager, New Business Development, Account Management, Client Relationship, Senior Sales Executive, Business Development, Head of Sales, Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, etc.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a social care expert who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, with a particular focus on disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs (SEN).

Advertising Reference: 2010
Position Title: Principal Social Care Officer
Location: Mentmore Terrace
Status: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £47,445 per annum

For over 50 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

As a senior member of the social care team you will lead the ongoing development of our national social care reference group, operational delivery of current projects related to SEND and social care including our work on the SEND reforms as well as a range of projects related to wider social care policy and practice.

The role requires expert knowledge of the SEND and social care system alongside strong project management and budget monitoring skills, experience of managing staff/associates and excellent networking, communication, facilitation and training skills.

You will have the opportunity to convene, lead and provide support to networks hosted by the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) and the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) and work with colleagues and partners to influence social care policy and practice.

Closing date: Sunday 7th June 2020 at 11:59pm
Interview date: Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Friday 12th June 2020. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website where you can download the Job Description and Application Pack.

NCB is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, political opinion, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, paternity, and carer status.

No agencies please.

Recruiting for a Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Tower Hamlets!

GBP 23,000 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Tabard Court provides 24-hour support for men, aged 18-74, who have severe and enduring mental health needs together with a significant offending history. Many customers have led chaotic lifestyles and need support with medication and daily living skills. The service works in close partnership with key agencies, providing stability and a stepping stone to independent living for those moving from residential care, other supported accommodation, hospital or prison.

Job Overview:

Forensic Specialist Support Workers will work within a multi disciplinary team, providing support to customers with a range of mental health needs and who have had contact with the Criminal Justice System. This will include support with emotional, social, physical & domestic needs. You will be skilled in engaging both customers and stakeholders and have a good understanding of the needs and diversity of this client group. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a therapeutic environment that at times can be challenging and provide quality evidenced based care and risk management strategies working closely with clinical colleagues. You will be highly motivated and committed, making a significant contribution to the development of the service and building on your previous experience and skills in mental health.
You will work flexibly to respond to emerging needs and effectively address the needs of the customer case load. This role will include shift working including : weekends, late shifts and occasional sleep-ins

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed
- Adhering to Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/ domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Is non-judgemental with the ability to cope with challenging behaviour and demonstrates a positive attitude to risk management.
- Is able to engage effectively with customers, carers and significant others.
- Is able to maintain therapeutic optimism and recovery-orientated approaches.
- Is respectful of customer's dignity and sensitive in their style of communication
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is confident in applying effective personal and professional boundaries.
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgment
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behavior

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Must have some previous relevant sector work experience involving working with those with mental health needs and/or those with connections to criminal justice services.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

Business Analyst (Benchmarking & Improvement)

Full-time – 35 hours per week

STARTING SALARY £35,389 - £39,323 (dependent on experience)

Based Sydenham, London SE26

Hexagon Housing owns and manages over 4000 general needs homes in South-East London.  We take pride in providing high quality services to our customers, are committed to raising the quality of our services and putting residents at the heart of what we do

We are looking for a Business Analyst (Benchmarking & Improvement) to join our Business Improvement Team.  Reporting to the Business Improvement Manager you will provide support, data, systems and an understanding of our business that will enable us to improve the services our front-line staff offer to our customers. You will undertake satisfaction survey work and benchmark against other organisations to ensure continuous improvement. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to embark on a career where you can make a positive difference to service delivery.  We are really flexible about your previous experience, and this may be the first step in your Research and Business Change career.  You may have worked in a front-line housing role, have a background in business analysis/research or have a relevant degree.  We do ask that you have a good understanding of research and statistical methods, excellent IT & communication skills along with an ability to analyse, understand and resolve complex problems.

You will be joining an award-winning organisation committed to employee engagement, where every employee is valued and listened to.  We will offer you excellent personal development, training and supervision to help you achieve your full potential, and an excellent benefits package including pension scheme, performance related pay, flexitime, and 26 days annual leave rising to 31. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paul Browning, Business Improvement Manager between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (please note that Paul will not be available w/c 25th May).

To Apply

Please follow the application button on this job board, which will direct you through to Hexagon Housing’s career site.

There, you will be able to download an Application Pack and apply directly.

No agencies

• Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2020

Please note we do not accept CV’s.  Applicants must fully complete our online application form.

£19,847 p/a – Full Time (35 hrs p/w)

Fixed Term Contract until June 2021

HMP Parc with occasional Travel

Ref Code: RCP-203

About St Giles 

A well-established charity that helps ex-offenders and disadvantaged people to move their lives forward, St. Giles offers support to help people overcome any issues that might be holding them back and to prevent the likelihood of them reoffending on release. 

This role is an integral part of a Cabinet Office-funded project that will be providing a Through the Gates service that aims to reduce reoffending. It will see our successful candidates working within the delivery team alongside Peer Advisors to provide a comprehensive resettlement planning service to prisoners within a custodial setting.

About this vital role

As a Caseworker, you will review resettlement plans at agreed stages of a prisoner’s sentence and provide information and assistance based on identified needs or make referrals to the appropriate services. They will also lead on the delivery and coordination of resettlement plan interventions for service users in co-operation with prison staff, Peer Advisors, and Case Managers. 

You will provide a comprehensive and holistic assessment, advice, referral and support service to men in custody, exploring innovative and effective methods of casework, plus offer casework support and supervision and regular coaching and resettlement courses to the Peer Advisors. 

To succeed, you must have:

• An understanding of the issues facing individuals with complex needs, whilst in prison and on release

• A sound awareness of the support options for this client group in areas such as family and relationships, health, victims of DV, education, training and employment, plus finance, benefit and debt

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• First-class communication skills, particularly listening skills

• Calm, flexible and adaptable, you must have strong time management, organisational and IT skills

• Sympathy with the aims and ethos of St Giles as an organisation

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

Please note any appointment is subject to security clearance from the Prison Service and DBS Check.

Closing date: 11pm, 10th June 2020. Interviews: 17th June 2020 (please note if the lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures are still in place, shortlisted candidates will be interview via video).

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Band 7 - £34,126.20 - £45,020.40 (depending on experience)

Leatherhead KT22 0BN

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist with experience working within neuro psychology to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team.

This is a great opportunity to work with a variety of neurological conditions, providing individual, group and family-based treatments. There are also opportunities to provide staff training and consultation, making a difference to the service provision.

This is an exciting time to be joining QEF, as the Banstead service is relocating this Spring to the new 48 bed, state of the art, Care and Rehabilitation Centre in Leatherhead. This Centre will provide residential specialist care for people with complex physical, sensory, cognitive and emotional difficulties and rehabilitation care and support to people who are on the stroke pathway or as part of their neurological rehab pathway by helping them to gain independence.

ABOUT YOU

The post holder will be passionate about working with people with neurological difficulties and their families. Good quality supervision from an experienced clinical psychologist / neuro psychologist will be provided, in addition for opportunities for CPD.

This post would be suitable for a newly qualified psychologist with experience working with clients with cognitive difficulties.

HCPC registration required (Newly qualified applicants to be registered by start date).

BENEFITS

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

· Pension and Life Assurance

· Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts

· Childcare vouchers

· Free on-site parking

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced with adults barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service).

Please note that whilst we are currently based at our service in Banstead (SM7 3EE) we will be relocating to our new care and rehabilitation centre in Leatherhead (KT22 0BN) during Spring 2020.

Team Supervisor

Health and Social Care

£20,611pa

Leatherhead KT22 0BN

Job Purpose

Do you want to be part of our expanding team?

Are you caring? Do you enjoy helping others?

Would you like to enable people to have greater independence in their lives?

You will help to deliver the day to day operational management of the service through a team of support workers, using your own expertise to motivate and role model the highest standards of person-centred care.

About the Role

In this role you will be leading a shift and supporting a team of Support Workers by working together to create a safe and caring environment where each individual is supported in all aspects of personal care and daily living skills. 

You will provide line manager duties to a group of support workers under the direction of assistant managers, deputising in their absence.

You will have an important role in transitioning the service to our new state of the art care and rehabilitation centre, opening soon in Leatherhead.

About you

· A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be willing to undertake a Lead Adult Care Apprenticeship

· Experience of working with people with physical and/or learning disabilities

· A thorough understanding of key principles such as Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Act

· Previous line management experience would be advantageous

· You have a caring and friendly disposition

· You are passionate about providing good person-centred quality care.

· You are an excellent communicator (speaking and writing) and can build appropriate relationships within professional boundaries

· You are a team player but can also work independently

Benefits

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work. You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. 

In addition, you’ll receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service.

• A comprehensive induction programme

• Extensive training and development

• Support for Care apprenticeships

• Pension

• Life Assurance

• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme (including optical, dental and complimentary therapy treatments)

• Westfield shopping discounts

• Employee assistance programme

• Childcare vouchers

• Free on-site parking

• Paid breaks

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Apply early! This opportunity may be closed early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Enhanced with adults barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service).

QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job.

Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage.

SUPPORT WORKER

£17,608.80 rising to £18,105 after 1 years’ service subject to performance

(Part time hours are also available)

Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 0BN

Job Purpose

Do you want to be part of our expanding team?

Are you caring? Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like to enable people to have greater independence in their lives?

No previous care experience is required to fulfil this role as full training will be provided. We offer a comprehensive training calendar, career progression and an opportunity to work with fantastic people in a caring and supportive environment.

The Opportunity

No two days in this role are the same, one day you could be supporting someone on a shopping trip or accompanying them to a hospital appointment and the next contributing to a support plan or risk assessment.

You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team within our 48 bed, state of the art, Care and Rehabilitation Centre. The service provides residential specialist care for people with complex physical, sensory, cognitive and emotional difficulties and rehabilitation care and support to people who are on the stroke pathway or as part of their neurological rehab pathway by helping them to gain independence.

As a Support Worker you will help residents and clients with all aspects of personal care and daily living skills undertaking a vital role as a keyworker. Working to ensure residents have a stimulating and fulfilling programme of activities that meet their individual needs and working within QEF policies and procedures to provide a safe and caring environment.

About You

· You have a caring and friendly disposition

· You are passionate about providing good person-centred quality care

· You are an excellent communicator (speaking and writing) and can build appropriate relationships within professional boundaries

· You are a team player but can also work independently

· Previous experience or a level 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care or similar is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided

Benefits

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service

· A comprehensive induction programme

· Extensive training and development

· Support for Care apprenticeships

· Pension

· Life Assurance

· Westfield Healthcare cash back scheme (including optical, dental and complimentary therapy treatments)

· Westfield shopping discounts

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Childcare vouchers

· Free on-site parking

· Paid breaks

How to Apply

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online

You are encouraged to apply early as this opportunity may close early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Enhanced with adults barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service).

QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job.

Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage.

Speech and Language Therapist

Part-time (37.5 FTE – full-time considered)

£29,955 - £45,020 FTE (Band 6 or 7 equivalent- depending on experience)

Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 0BT

JOB PURPOSE

At QEF’s Independent Living Service we provide speech and language services in a residential setting for client’s complex disability under the care of QEF.  This will include;

· the assessment and treatment of language, speech, swallowing and associated cognitive communication disorders, and

· the provision of training and advice to colleagues, families and carers for the holistic treatment and management of clients.

· working as a member of QEF’s specialist multi-disciplinary team to ensure the effective provision of speech and language therapy services for clients with complex disability.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Would you like to work as part of our friendly and enthusiastic team based at our residential care unit, Independent Living Services (ILS) in Leatherhead, Surrey?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide a speech and language therapy service for clients with complex disability.

There will be the opportunity for the successful applicant to work alongside the wider SLT and multi-disciplinary teams at our new, purpose-built 48 bed Care and Rehabilitation Centre opening later this year in Leatherhead.

All staff participate in the key worker program for clients.

Your personal development will be supported with supervision, reflective practice, in-house training and CPD opportunities.

ABOUT YOU

· You are passionate about your area of work

· Our Values and Behaviours inspire you

· You hold a degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy and up to date HCPC registration

· You are a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy and work within the scope of your professional guidelines

· You have post graduate experience and knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions in the treatment and management of clients requiring physical and neuro rehabilitation and/or physical and learning difficulties.

· You have relevant experience in dysphagia and communication and voice management

· You have evidence of relevant post graduate courses, CPD and an up to date professional portfolio

BENEFITS

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

· Pension and Life Assurance

· Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts

· Free on-site parking

· Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced with adults barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service

Are you interested in supporting people at immediate risk of rough sleeping, and making a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless?

About the role

St Mungo’s Rough Sleeping services provide a rapid response service, intervening to ensure no one needs to sleep rough, our work is ongoing and we are currently looking for inspirational and talented people to join our No Second Night Out (NSNO) and Somewhere Safe to Stay (SSTS) Assessment Hubs in North, South and West London to ensure as many people as possible receive a rapid response, a full assessment of their needs and an offer of help to move away from the dangers of rough sleeping.

As an Assessment and Reconnection Worker, you will:

• Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping, you will carry out comprehensive assessments of people new to, or at risk of rough sleeping.

• Provide a personalised case management service for those who need to be reconnected, turning assessment recommendations into practical action plans which fully involves the client.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, other staff, and partner agencies to support client throughout their recovery and ensure rapid and effective reconnection for clients.

• Develop a knowledge of housing legislation, welfare benefit legislation and other matters relevant to support the moving on of our clients.

• Work on the weekly 24/7 rota including weekends and bank holidays, in either a Mixed Shift role (Including - early and late day shifts and night shifts), or Night Shift roles (night shifts only).

What we’re looking for

These roles will suit those with experience of working at pace in a public facing environment, and the ability to adapt to new situations, as well as:

• Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerable people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others whilst managing your own time.

• The ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills.

• Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives in these key roles; many of our managers began their careers as an Assessment and Reconnection Worker.

St Mungo’s staff are currently working around the clock to support over 1000 rough sleepers across London in a number of hotels that have been procured by the GLA in response to the COVID-19 emergency. These innovative projects aim to support clients to safely self-isolate; while also providing the opportunity for staff to carry out additional assessments for longer term options to support them away from the streets for good. NSNO and SSTS Staff will continue to work in these hotels until Assessment Hubs are able to reopen.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Pay and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff. For some of these role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for unsocial hours worked as part of a day shift after 8pm or before 8am Monday to Friday as well as for all hours during day shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 28 May 2020

Interview and assessments on: between 9 – 12 June 2020 (to be held remotely via video link)

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Are you looking to start your career supporting vulnerable adults and having the opportunity to making a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless?

About the role

St Mungo’s Rough Sleeping services provide a rapid response service, intervening to ensure no one needs to sleep rough, our work is ongoing and we are currently looking for motivated people to join our No Second Night Out (NSNO) and Somewhere Safe to Stay (SSTS) Assessment Hubs in North and West London to ensure as many people as possible receive a rapid response, a full assessment of their needs and an offer of help to move away from the dangers of rough sleeping.

As a Night Reconnection Assistant, you will:

• Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping.

• Provide a safe and supportive environment at night to clients; and support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks; such as implementing reconnection plans and supporting clients into appropriate accommodation. 

• Work on a 7 day weekly a rota pattern with an average of 3 waking night shifts in a row (for example 8pm–8.30am or 9pm–8am)

What we’re looking for

These roles will suit someone with an interest in in developing key skills to build a career working in a support role, as well as:

• < >ome experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment.

  Good communication skills and the ability to work with others effectively to get things done.

• Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.

• You don’t need to have direct experience, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

St Mungo’s staff are currently working around the clock to support over 1000 rough sleepers across London in a number of hotels that have been procured by the GLA in response to the COVID-19 emergency. These innovative projects aim to support clients to safely self-isolate; while also providing the opportunity for staff to carry out additional assessments for longer term options to support them away from the streets for good. NSNO and SSTS Staff will continue to work in these hotels until Assessment Hubs are able to reopen.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Pay and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff. For some of these role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for unsocial hours worked as part of a day shift after 8pm or before 8am Monday to Friday as well as for all hours during day shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 28 May 2020

Interview and assessments on: between 9 – 12 June 2020 (to be held remotely via video link)

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.