Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Coventry. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to join us in delivering a Stroke Recovery Service across the city, as a Support Coordinator.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Coventry (office based in Coventry with extensive travel across area)

Hours: 28 hours per week

Salary: Circa £18,400 per annum

Contract: Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until March 2021

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Cycle2Work scheme, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 5 April 2020

Interview Date: 24 April 2020

The Role

Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the Support Coordinator will work with the local Health and Social Care services to receive referrals and support stroke survivors and their carers. The Support Coordinator will provide personalised information, advice and support with regular reviews throughout, including a formal six-month post stroke review.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Completing Needs Assessments with stroke survivors and supporting them to develop a stroke recovery plan.
• Undertaking formal post stroke reviews at six months with all stroke survivors.

About You

As Support Coordinator, you will:

• Have a background in a caring and/or charity profession supporting people with disabilities.
• Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.

This role is office based, but extensive travel is required across Coventry and occasionally further afield.

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice.

Independent Living Registered Manager

(Housing with Care for Older People - Responsible for the delivery of regulated care services & housing management)

Do you want to work for a multi-award-winning organisation offering high quality housing with care services to older people? We're proud to be the UK's leading charity providing health and social care to the Jewish community. We believe that variety is the spice of life. Nowhere is this truer than at Jewish Care. While our customers may all be of a similar religious tradition, our staff come from different backgrounds and cultures, practice different faiths, and offer perspectives on life that are as individual as they are.

What you'll be doing

We are pleased to offer a rare opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join our Regulated Services Team as the Independent Living Registered Manager for our newly opened housing with care community in Hendon, North West London. The service comprises 32 units of market rent and affordable housing apartments for older people. You will manage a team of care and support staff delivering regulated services, as well as an Administrator, Housing Officer and Activity Co-ordinator. Delivering high quality housing with care services to older members of the Jewish Community, you will be joining an established committed team who are passionate about the high quality care and support they deliver.

What you'll need

We are seeking an exceptional Registered Manager with a proven track record of managing CQC registered care services. Substantial experience of managing housing with care for older people is also essential. You will have a passion for improving the lives for our customers, shaping services that help maintain their independence and keep them connected to the Jewish community. You will possess excellent leadership, management and communication skills and you will also be resilient, able to work under pressure and thrive on the day to day challenges of managing a diverse team.

Applicants should hold recognised qualifications in Health & Social Care and Leadership & Management to apply for this role.

What we can offer you

We believe in treating our employees fairly and rewarding hard work. On top of your salary, you'll receive a great benefits package including: 4% employer contribution pension with free life assurance; childcare vouchers; free DBS shared update; generous mileage allowance for work...the list goes on! It's easy to see why our staff are so passionate about Jewish Care - once people start working for us, they tend to stick around!

This is your chance to make a real difference by delivering outstanding care and housing services to older members of the Jewish Community. If this sounds like your perfect career, Jewish Care want to hear from you - apply today and start the job you've always wished for!

Jewish Care offers excellent benefits and training to all staff. Benefits include, free meals, 20 day's annual leave plus Jewish holidays, Jewish Care Pension scheme, various discounts, Loans and mileage reimbursement, ride to work scheme, eye tests, employee referral bonus and more.

Jewish Care is a leading community organisation. We are the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community in the UK, caring for nearly 7,000 people every week. Approximately 1500 staff from multi-cultural backgrounds together with 3,000 volunteers help us to provides a wide range of services to help meet the community's physical, social and emotional needs, both directly and in partnership with other organisations. We care for & support many people including; older people with dementia, disabilities, mental health needs, Holocaust survivors and many more.

We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by creating excellent social care that enhances well-being and inspires them to stay connected to their community. The organisation is committed to finding innovative solutions tailored to the people who use our services. We are a proud to be multi award winning organisation. Prestigious awards and accolades we have received include; The Skills for Care Best Employer for over 250 people, and The Investors in People Gold standard

The closing date for applications for this role is 27 th March 2020 and shortlisted candidates must be available for interview on 3 rd April 2020.

Benefits

Jewish Care offers excellent benefits and training to all staff. Benefits include, free meals, 20 day's annual leave, Jewish Care Pension scheme, various discounts, Loans and mileage reimbursement, ride to work scheme, eye tests, employee referral bonus and more.

About

Jewish Care is a leading communal organisation. We are the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community in the UK, caring for nearly 7,000 people every week. Approximately 1500 staff from multi-cultural backgrounds together with 3,000 volunteers help to maintain their service. I

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

We are looking for a domestic violence practitioner to join our dynamic peripatetic team. An exciting opportunity to enhance your experience in a variety of support roles including working in accommodation based services, independent domestic violence advocate, independent gender violence advocate, independent sexual violence advocate and community outreach worker.

You will deliver a high quality professional service to survivors of domestic violence living in our refuges, those who access our outreach service and independent domestic violence advocacy services. You will work from any of our National sites, providing cover for services who need additional staff. You may be required to travel including some Monday – Friday overnight stays during your assignments.

Your role will involve providing invaluable practice and emotional support to men, women and their children advocating on their behalf in areas such as welfare, housing, courts, police and emotional support as well as supporting women to move to safe, permanent accommodation.

The successful candidates will be passionate about ending gender based violence and have experience of providing emotional and practical support in a paid or unpaid capacity. They will need to work flexibly and have strong organisational skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. The ability to work as part of an on-call rota is also essential.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 26th May 2020

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Phoenix Project, based in Trowbridge. The Phoenix Project offers integrated Domestic Abuse support across Wiltshire, and Sexual Violence support across Wiltshire and Swindon.

We are now looking to recruit a full time Single Point of Access (SPA) Worker (maternity cover). The successful applicant wil be part of an established team providing high quality advice, guidance and support to both victims and other professionals.

All dometic abuse referrals come through our SPA team. Key elements of the role include:

- Risk assessing, safety planning and providing safegurding advice

- Triaging referrals

- Signposting to other agencies

- Undertaking direct work with both service users and other professionals

The ideal applicant will have proven experience of working with clients or service users, excellent written and verbal communication skills, knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse, exercise attention to detail and a high standard of IT skills. Experience and understanding of safguarding, support work and multi-agency working is an advantage.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Phoenix Project, based in Trowbridge. The Phoenix Project offers integrate Domestic Abuse support across Wiltshire and Sexual Violence Support across Wiltshire & Swindon.

We are now looking to recruit a full time Domestic Abuse Family Support Worker. The successful applicant will be part of an established and experienced team providing high quality advice, guidance and support to domestic abuse victims and their families.

Key elements of the role include:

- To provide a high quality, whole family approach to support adult victims and their families who are experiencing domestic abuse

- Support and enable service users to increase their safety and make positive choices for the future

- Understanding risk assessments and implementing robust safety management plans

- Give practical and emotional support to families who are experiencing domestic abuse in the community

If you are intersted in this role then please find more details on our website and where you can also find our application pack

We are now looking to recruit a full time Children and Young People’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ChISVA). The successful applicants will be part of an established team providing high quality advice, guidance and support to both adult and child victims.

You will work within a multi-agency system to provide a proactive, person centred independent service for victims of sexual violence, empowering choice through informed decision making. Key elements of the role include:

• Risk assessing and helping to keep service users safe (safety planning).
• Enabling victims to access statutory and other services.
• Providing support through the criminal justice system (where the victim has chosen to report their abuse).

Whilst an ISVA qualification is not essential for this role, you should be willing to undertake this as part of the training for the job.

For more details of this role please check our website

Penrose is recruiting for talented, ambitious and caring staff to help deliver a major new pan-London service supporting people with personality disorders to resettle in the community and lead happy, healthy lives, free from crime.

As part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway, Penrose will be providing supported accommodation for 12 men and 4 women across three residential sites in Lambeth, Lewisham and Redbridge. Working in partnership with NHS England and HMPPS and receiving referrals from the National Probation Service, we will support men and women in the pathway being released from prison, secure healthcare settings or moving on from Approved Premises. Our 24-hour service will provide far more than a roof over people’s heads; it will offer a base for a range of 1-1 and group interventions, delivered by our teams and by external partners, that will equip residents with the skills and confidence to move on safely into independent living.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most complex people in the criminal justice system and helping make communities safer. We are looking for experienced staff who have the skills and ability to support and engage residents with a non-judgemental attitude within an enabling environment.

Your Role:

Your role will be based in Redbridge supported housing accommodation sites with possibility to work across locations.  We have day shifts as well night shifts available.

 

Duties: 

• To be creative in involving the service users in meetings which ensures they remain at the centre of the discussion and make choices and decisions.
• To support service users to achieve their goals, in line with their support plan.
• As part of service users support plan, to liaise with external professionals, e.g. GP’s, probation officer, Care Coordinators etc.
• Understanding of Risk Management within a Criminal Justice environment
• Facilitate and or support group sessions
• Ensure there is genuine engagement with the service users using appropriate methodologies and interventions
• Provide / arrange for various advice, advocacy and or information to service users in relation to physical health matters, substance misuse welfare benefits, education, employment and training, life skills and any other identified support needs.
• To positively respond to service users who may need assistance, seeking the support of the appropriate manager if necessary, in emergencies.
• Assist the staff team in managing security and safety, health & safety, maintenance, rent/charges collection, arrears and void control.
• Assist service users with arrangements for moving into the property, ensuring benefits are applied for, utilities connected, maintenance problems resolved, and that the property is properly furnished.
• Liaison with Agencies and Local Community
• Ensure timely information sharing with Offender Managers and other key stakeholders to support robust risk management and positive resettlement outcomes
• To undertake administrative tasks as part of regular duties ensuring that these are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure Service Users receive a high quality and responsive service.
• Communicatee effectively.
• Promote and encourage best practice in HSE.

Excellent communication skills and being able to develop strong working relationships will also be crucial to this role. You will have a passion for working with people with experience of the criminal justice system and/or with other marginalised groups, and a belief that everyone can turn their life around regardless of past or present circumstances.

Why work with us?

Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan

• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Indian Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Life Assurance

All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhances DBS and provide employment references covering 3 years period including one from your most recent employer.

Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the issues relating to equal opportunities in service delivery and provision and to actively promote ways of eradicating racism, sexism, and other forms of negative discrimination though the group’s policies and procedures.

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other problems.  Our goal is to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.

Specialist Community Forensic Service Manager

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent post

Salary: £33,297- £37,458

Location: Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to lead the newly created Specialised Community Forensic Team for Second Step in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP). The team has been developed to support people out of secure in-patient units back into the community. The service will cover Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

You’ll have knowledge of the support needs of people with mental health difficulties and experience of innovating and implementing new services. You’ll be a good communicator, able to develop and manage relationships with key partners and be keen to contribute to the development of the team and the delivery of this valuable service.

Second Step is a leading provider of mental health services.  We offer excellent training and support, and we acknowledge the commitment and dedication of our employees, which is the foundation of our success. We would like to hear from people who share the same belief and values.

Closing date: 25th March 2020

Interview date: 3rd April 2020

 Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services.

Part-time – 16-20 hours/week

Location: Shepherd’s Bush/Chelsea, West London

Since 1883, the Harrow Club has been anchored in the local community working with some of the most marginalised young people in West London to provide accessible and high-quality opportunities, enabling them to maximise their life chances and to enhance their personal development. We are not afraid to work at the most challenging fringes of our community in order to make the greatest impact.

Through creative, cutting-edge projects delivered by an experienced, committed team, we provide learning opportunities, routes to employment and critically increased resilience and wellbeing for young people aged 8 to 21.

We are now seeking a professional Youth Work Manager to run one of our Senior Youth Clubs across West London. We are looking for experienced youth workers who have a proven track record of managing a youth club & staff team. You will need a strong personality and determination to develop a leading and impactful youth club.

Joining the Harrow Club is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join a fantastic organisation that provides outstanding youth provision across many sites and projects for young people in West London.

You must have an NVQ Level 3 In Youth Work Practice for this role.

For further information and how to apply, please click the ‘apply’ button below.

Closing date: 29th May 2020

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

Post: NCS Team Leader

Based at: Millwall Community Trust, Millwall Lions Centre, Bolina Road, SE16 3LN

Post Summary:

The Team Leader is a key role in the delivery of National Citizen Service (NCS) programme. It is designed to support young people to participate in activities which will develop their sense of responsibility and encourage them to be active in their local communities. This is a rewarding and challenging role which will require working long hours and participation in a night shift rota during the residential phases of the NCS programme. The Team Leader’s role is to inspire and lead a team of 15-17-year old participants through the NCS summer programme. This role is suitable for a mentor who can act as a strong role model and push each young person in the team to reach their full potential and deliver a wide variety of engaging sessions.

Salary grade:

£1600 for 20 day programme OR £1200 for 15 day programme (Exclusive of 2 days mandatory training)

Flexibility:

Flexibility is required from the post-holder to work effectively in a changing environment. Any other tasks that may be requested will be at the same level of responsibility and terms and conditions of employment. Night staff ROTA will also be in effect during residential phases.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead a team of up to 16 participants through the NCS programme, maintaining high levels of enthusiasm and engagement throughout. Ensure that the support, pastoral and safety needs of young people are met whilst also being the disciplinarian of the team

• Manage an Assistant Team Leader and work collaboratively to coordinate workloads and to ensure the NCS code of conduct is upheld throughout the programme

• Deliver assigned curriculum including daily reflection sessions and follow lesson plans provided in line with the programme curriculum and NCS ethos

• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed and tasks are completed accurately throughout the programme. Such tasks could include: completing young people registers, incident and safeguarding reporting, and risk assessments

• Positively engage with all aspects of the programme including the outdoor activity first phase, residential second phase and the community-focussed third phase, adopting an inclusive approach to all aspects of the programme

• Work with the Assistant Team Leader to adhere to deadlines, procedures and timetables to ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly and handed in on time

• Work with all delivery partners including outdoor instructors and colleagues to support and ensure the enjoyment and achievement of all participants

• Coordinate, support and encourage your team through the planning, implementation and evaluation of an impactful social action project that directly benefits people living in their local community

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of building a positive rapport with young people from a variety of cultural, economic and social backgrounds

• Ability to inspire and motivate teams and individuals to help them achieve their potential

• Excellent teamwork and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and also the ability to line manage 1 member of staff

• Ability to be proactive and adaptable with the skills to think on your feet

• Well organised with a responsible attitude to paperwork and record-keeping

• Experience of working in a demanding environment, and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations

• Strikingly positive and motivated attitude, with a passion for building stronger communities and seeing change in society

• Ability to lead and follow the curriculum and facilitate sessions for up to 16 young people and make them as engaging and interactive as possible.

About the NCS Programme

We are a local delivery partner for the National Citizen Service (NCS), a life-changing experience for 15-17-year old’s. The scheme is available to young people from all backgrounds to take part in outdoor activities, meet new people and give something back to their communities. By taking part they learn new skills and have a great experience they can put on their CVs or college applications.

They achieve this by completing three phases​:

• Be Epic Phase 1: Up to 3 socially mixed teams of young people bond through a week of challenging outdoor activities and engaging evening sessions . Residential
• Live Life Phase 2: Teams return to their local area and learn new skills such as public speaking, CV and interview skills, Money management, Career development. Residential
• Do Good Phase 3: Teams work to design and deliver a campaign and social action projects that will bring the local community together. Non-residential

Accommodation and Training

• All meals and accommodation are provided during the NCS Phase 1 & 2, generally in an outdoor activity center.
• Phase 3 will be non-residential on a 9-5 basis and not catered.
• 2 day training must be completed prior to being allowed to work on a wave which will include first aid training as you will be the designated first aider for your team

Please Apply Via our website and return a completed application form and CV 

Assesment day will be held on - 25/04/2020

Support Worker

Location: No.1 Lavender Fields - Hitchin
Job Type: Permanent, Full time, part time & occasional hours
Salary: £9.67 per hour / £17,647 for 35 hours (£18,908 per annum FTE 37.5)

Closing Date: 6 April 2020

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

We have a number of Support Worker roles available, occasional hours (bank), maternity leave cover, and contracted vacancy available. Shifts are a mix of early, late and twilight shifts. Early shifts are 0700-1430, late shifts are 1330-2100, twilight shifts are 1430-2200. Weekend working required, average 2 out of 4 weekends.

As a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant with Leonard Cheshire you’ll provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.

Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as we offer an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role!

In return we offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 92582

Offering a friendly and supportive team, opportunities for professional and personal development, and an excellent benefits package including Simply Health coverage, a work-related clinical supervision allowance, competitive annual leave entitlements and a contributory pension scheme, we are looking for a friendly Volunteer Coordinator looking to develop their career in a fast-paced charity team.

The Forward Trust is a social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction and move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past.

The Role

You will work within our Recovery Support team which offers support to Forward Trust service users. This team is a part of the Recovery Support Department, which also offers the following support: Volunteering, Family work, Apprenticeships and Resettlement.

You will support our employability Mentoring Support Service by overseeing and monitoring the Employment Mentoring Service as well as training, recruiting and supporting Mentor Volunteers.

The Volunteer Coordinator will work with both of our Employment Coaches to deliver mentoring services to Employability Services clients, as well as supporting the Mentoring Programme Coordinator to deliver OCN and NCFE qualifications to Peer Supporters, volunteers and apprentices.

Role Responsibilities for a Volunteer Coordinator:

* Support clients or learners from employability services with their on-going needs
* Support the implementation and development of the employability mentoring or volunteering programmes.
* To recruit, interview, support and review mentors, volunteers and apprentices
* To deliver Training induction and qualifications to Mentors
* Facilitate quarterly reviews and forums and events with Mentors
* Support the Recovery Support Team Leader to develop and implement the Mentoring and Volunteering strategy
* Set individual objectives to implement and achieve strategic objectives
* Build strong relationships with, and make full use of the support offered by, head office functions
* Support the Team Leader with regular service audits ensuring that any issues are escalated and addressed in a timely manner
* Support the Team Leader to write quarterly reports for the trustees reflecting the progress against the department strategy and objectives

Requirements for the Volunteer Coordinator:

* A positive problem-solving approach with the ability to focus on key issues quickly and clearly
* Understanding of the voluntary sector and mentoring programmes
* Experience of supporting clients with their training and employment needs
* Experiencing of coaching, supervising and delivering training and induction to volunteers
* Understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and equality issues.
* Commitment to 12 steps interventions and treatment approach.

Qualifications:

* Level 4 Education and training
* A relevant coaching skills qualification.

“I’ve worked for Fitzroy for 5yrs and it’s like having a second family!”
 

• Set day rate £9.18ph
• Guaranteed hours available
• Full Time (37.5), Part Time (Various), Bank (0 hours) contracts available
• Typical shift patterns: 7am-2pm/2pm-10pm alternate weekends & sleep-ins

FitzRoy’s Registered Care service in Liss provides care & support for residents with learning disabilities. We are seeking exceptional new support workers to join our friendly team.
 

We are keen to find people who share our values, & exhibit behaviours and attitudes that match our own! You don’t need experience in care, nor do we require qualifications - we will invest in your development & training to become an exceptional care worker. 
 

• We see the person - encourage choice & respect the opinions, beliefs & dignity of others. Treat people as equals, be thoughtful, discreet & maintain confidentiality
• We are creative - encourage & support everyone to reach their goals, think of solutions to problems & actively involve people in every aspect of their lives
• We are brave - be positive, embrace new ideas, experiences & challenges. Be genuine, honest & a voice for others.
   

A support worker’s day is varied and flexibility is required. You will be providing care and support individually tailored to the needs and wishes of people with learning disabilities. Through getting to know the people you support, you will identify and work with them to achieve their goals, enabling them to have choice and control over their lives. You will also be expected to carry out everyday tasks including support and encouragement with personal care as well as taking part in a range of interests and activities that make up a healthy, well balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
 

For this role it is preferred to hold a full driving licence & be willing to drive our accessible vehicles.
 

Support Worker benefits - To reward our staff for the amazing work they do, FitzRoy offer some fantastic perks which include: 28 days holiday, enhanced overtime, pension, life insurance, childcare vouchers & access to a variety of online discounts on major retailers.
 

Interested? Click apply to complete our short online application form or call Louise for an informal chat.

Early application is encouraged as we regularly review applications throughout the advertising period & reserve the right to close the advert early.

We are looking for a female Domestic Abuse Behavioural Change Advisor and Group Facilitator for 18 hours per week perferably over 2 days. This rewarding role involves both the delivery of an accredited programme of group work twice a week on two eveings and also 1-2-1 support for people not suitable for the accredited programme. 

The programme aims to helps men to change harmful behaviour by providing a voluntary structure 25 week programme for perpetrators, with an integrated women's safety worker to provide information and advice to victims to enable them to live their lives free from fear.

If you are interested in this role then please apply via our website