Social Care / Development Jobs
Starting salary of £30,000 per annum | Full-time (35 hours per week) | Permanent
These posts will be based in various West London locations (primarily Ealing) and will also involve some community based and remote working dependent on client, service delivery and organisational requirements
About us
Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence. This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called ‘honour’ based crimes such as forced marriage.
About the role
Due to additional funding, Women and Girls Network (WGN) is now seeking various additional Independent Sexual Violence Advocates (ISVA) to join our team of ISVAs at the West London Rape Crisis Centre. There are three opportunities within the ISVA service; we are hoping to recruit a Black Women’s ISVA and two generic ISVAs. When applying, please see the related application packs and indicate which role/s you would like to be considered for
Our team of ISVAs provide high quality, specialist support to women in London who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging (or considering engaging) with the criminal justice system.
About you
The ideal post holders will be experienced in working within a multi-agency framework to provide direct and dedicated advocacy support to women. If you have the proven ability of supporting women to access the advocacy, support and services they need including routes to accessing justice and are passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse, then we would love to hear from you. We’re seeking ISVAs who will thrive in a multi-cultural feminist environment. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have experience of working with one or more of the following:
- Women and girls from Black, Minority, and Global Majority communities – ensuring that issues related to diversity and identity are effectively understood and sensitively worked with
- Women and girls with mental health presentations including high risk and multiple needs
- Experience of supporting survivors through the criminal justice process from report to court and post-trial as necessary
- Experience of working from a multidisciplinary approach – supporting and advocating for survivors to access the services they require including forensic medical examination, therapeutic support, sexual health, housing and mental health services
- The ability to offer effective short term and longer-term support and interventions
How to apply
Please visit our website to download an application pack. Completed application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring forms should be submitted by 9am on Monday 30th September 2024.
Interview details
Interviews are expected to take place in person in the week commencing Monday 7th October 2024, however, please note that dates may be subject to change.
Further Information
This post is subject to satisfactory references, social media screening and a DBS check.
WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity.
We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer. Posts are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Participation Team supporting NCB’s work on children and young people’s engagement and participation.
Project Assistant - Participation Team
Reference: 2398
Location: Mentmore Terrace, London Fields. NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working, staff can work remotely for part of the week if they wish and, in the office, or face to face for at least 2 days per week.
Status: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,721 (Band 2) with generous benefits package including 3 years of salary increments (increases), 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure
The post holder will be the first point of contact for a busy team, supporting effective delivery of key participation projects that puts children and young people’s voices at the heart of government. This is primarily an administration post with some opportunity to develop engagement skills. This is a varied role that requires significant attention to detail, the ability to move between tasks at rapid pace, and skill to make complex information accessible for a range of stakeholders. The majority of the post holder’s duties will support the Making Participation Work programme, experience of working with disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs would be an advantage.
This role provides the opportunity to work closely with children and young people, colleagues and external partners. You will also be responsible for managing children and young people’s data and information, creating newsletters and social media content. Being proactive, efficient and organised is critical for this role, you must be able to co-ordinate logistics and analyse large amounts of data. You will be an integral part of a fast-paced team with a strong national profile and reputation for expertise and excellence in delivery.
This role includes out of hours working, agreed in advance.
Applications close at 8.00am on Monday 30th September 2024.
Please quote the job title and reference number in your application. CVs will not be accepted.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Monday 7th October 2024. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
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.
Location: Hybrid- from any one of our services (High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Chesham, Buckingham) and home working
Travel: Between our offices and to and from community/ fundraising events. A drivers licence and access to a car is essential for this role. Travel expenses will be paid from your designated place of work.
Role Outline
This new role for Citizens Advice Bucks provides a great opportunity for someone to join our supportive fundraising team at an exciting time when we look to expand the way in which we engage our local community and fundraise. The role will work with colleagues across the charity including our Communications team. will play a key role in raising awareness of Citizens Advice Bucks in the County, engaging with existing and new supporters/partners through a variety of community and fundraising events.
Helping the fundraising team attract new supporters, take care of existing ones, managing our community events, challenge events, individual and regular giving and small grants income streams and explore new fundraising opportunities.
Working with our Comms team to design exciting and relevant materials and social media content to promote community events and fundraising opportunities.
About Citizens advice Bucks
As of April 2021, Citizens Advice Chiltern, Aylesbury Vale and High Wycombe came together to form Citizens Advice Bucks, an independent and volunteer-based charity. Each year thousands of people come to us for free impartial advice on the challenges they face including; debt, benefits, housing, food poverty, energy bills, matrimonial issues and so much more.
We know in times of crisis, having access to reliable support and guidance can make all the difference and
our highly skilled staff and volunteers help us do that. Last year they:
- Helped 7,518 clients with 34,928 issues.
- Engaged in 1,203 webchats.
- Answered 4,450 calls of which 502 were to the food crisis line.
- Had 3,631 in person conversations leading to 972 client appointments.
- Helped clients gain additional income worth £2.5million
Together, we hope to build a more promising future for people in Bucks!
Why work for us
You will be joining a supportive team of over 50 staff and around 80 volunteers all determined to do our best for our clients. Our core values are that we are client-centered, friendly, kind, professional and that we respect our clients, ourselves and each other.
As a paid member of our team some of the benefits you will receive include:
- 25 days leave plus statutory bank holiday (pro rata per year for part time roles)
- Travel expenses paid when working away from your contracted office
- Generous employer pension contribution
- A company that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity and flexibility
- Ongoing personal training and development
- The chance to work with amazing people and a nationally recognised charity
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Health Assured and Mental Health First Aiders.
Citizens Advice Bucks is an equal opportunities employer. We actively celebrate diversity, promote equality
and challenge discrimination.
How to apply
If you feel you have the desire, enthusiasm and skills for this role and are interested in joining us as we embark on our new fundraising journey, you can apply by sending a cover letter (no more than 2 A4 pages) detailing why and how you feel you are a good match for this role, demonstrating how your experience matches the job description and person specification.
Please send this across along with a copy of your current CV, you can find the email on our vacancy page via the Apply button.
If, after review we agree that the role is indeed a suitable match we will be in contact to arrange an interview. The interview process will enable us to understand a little more about you, your experience and why you wish to work for us. It will also provide you with an opportunity to meet the team and ask us any questions you may have.
The deadline for applications is the 30th of September, we will contact applicants in the first week of October to let you know the outcome of your application and invite you for interview, if successful.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay - £31,764 p.a. + £750 Homeworking Allowance p.a + £1,500 OOH Allowance p.a.
Hours - 35 Hours per Week
Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months
Location – Home-based with travel required to visit foster families located in North East around Newcastle to the Tees Valley, with occasional travel to Yorkshire.
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We know that we cannot provide exceptional levels of care without our staff, so we prioritise their wellbeing.
As a hybrid working organisation, we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to support a healthy work-life balance for all our staff.
TACT is a foster care charity that invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults, our expanding TACT Education Service and our newly established Health Service.
It is not surprising that in October 2021 the Times 100 Best Companies Survey evidenced “outstanding” levels of engagement amongst our staff and that we are currently listed as 16th in the UK’s Best Mid-Sized Companies across all industries and the 4th Best Charity to work for in 2022. See our Best Companies summary video HERE.
Come and join the TACT Yorkshire & North East team and be part of our amazing team of professionals whose vision is to provide better lives for our children and young people.
The main role requirements for this role include:
- An appropriate social work qualification
- Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
- Post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
- Suitable experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
- A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.
- Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations.
- Suitable experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
- Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
- Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars.
The successful candidate will be required to travel to visit foster families located in North East around Newcastle to the Tess Valley, with occasional travel to Yorkshire. There will also be the requirement to travel anywhere within the region to attend staff meetings and team away days.
In addition to the annual salary, the successful candidate will be paid an Out of Hours Allowance of £1,500 p.a. once participating in the relevant rota.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy).
- Family-friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance of £750, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice) and life insurance from day one.
- Employee Assistance Programme (including free CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Please see the Job Information Pack and Job Description for further information.
Closing Date: Midnight – Monday, 7th October 2024
Interview Date: Thursday, 17th October 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Are you passionate about supporting older people with dementia and their carers to enage with activies across Lewisham? If so, we want to hear from you!
Age UK Lewisham and Southwark is looking for a part time coordiantor to deliver arts and crafts, physical exercise and singing groups for people with dementia in Lewisham. You will be delivering the programme with the support of our volunteers and working directly with freelance workers and community partners.
The successful candidate will have a good undersatnding of the needs and issues affecting older people including dementia awareness.
They will be able to work as part of a team and travel within Southwark and Lewisham. Great interpersonal skills required along with the ability to work to Age UK Lewisham and Southwark’s values to empower and enable older people to lead fulfilled lives.
Employee Benefits:
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Additional 1 day leave for Birthdays
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including access to a helpline for partners and dependents
- Generous contractual sick pay scheme, allowing staff to recover without the worry of loss of income
- CycleScheme members – enabling employees to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost
- TechScheme members – enabling employees to purchase tech and home furnishing through AUKLS and spread the cost from their salary
AUKLS 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, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
For full details, please download the Recruitment Pack which includes a Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date for applications – 9am on Tuesday 24 September 2024.
Interviews will take place week commencing 30 September 2024 at Stones End Day Centre, Southwark.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you committed to wanting to help others?
Would you like a role that enables you to work in the local community?
Do you want to make a positive impact to people's lives?
Do you want to work for a caring and forward-thinking charity?
If your answer is yes then we have the perfect role for you!
At Age UK Kensington and Chelsea we are passionate about our people, we care about the service we provide and empower our staff to deliver great outcomes for those who come into contact with our services.
The role
Our My Care My Way service is a great example of this, bringing together health and voluntary sector expertise to deliver real change to how care is delivered in West London. We have collaborated with local NHS partners to offer a unique integrated care service that is at the forefront of Social Prescribing development in London.
MCMW aims to provide information, navigation and support to patients where it is most needed. Our Health and Social Prescribing Co-ordinators are aligned to GP surgeries in our local community and work alongside specialist nurses to provide additional care to older patients.
Each HSPC will care plan for a caseload of patients, contacting individuals at a frequency based upon need and building a relationship over time. With a focus on the wider determinants of health - such as level of physical exercise, social connection and one’s environment - our HSPCs link patients into relevant services and activities that will improve their lives in the longer term.
We have a fantastic staff benefits package and we provide annual training and development opportunities.
About Us
At Age UK K&C we promote the wellbeing of older people through:
- Providing services which support independence
- Learning from this experience to inform our understanding of older people's needs
- Ensuring the voices of older people in Kensington & Chelsea are heard
- Working in close collaboration with other organisations to achieve these aims
The HSPC role offers an exciting opportunity to become part of the My Care My Way workforce; bringing together health and social care expertise to deliver real change for how care is delivered in West London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Starting salary £30,000 per annum
35 hours per week (Full-time)
Permanent
This role will involve hybrid working from home and WGN offices, as well as travel across London and community-based working as determined by service user and service delivery requirements.
About us
Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence. This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called ‘honour’ based crimes such as forced marriage.
About the role
We are now looking for looking for an experienced and dynamic Housing Caseworker (Young People) to join our highly successful Advice Casework Service.
The Advice Casework Service provides trauma-informed, intersectional, woman-centred, rights and strengths-based advocacy and advice that supports survivors on their unique journey of healing and growth. The work is delivered through a commitment to an anti-oppressive, feminist framework that strives to address additional barriers and meet the diverse range of survivors needs, understanding the specific support needs of each survivor. We are passionate about social justice and being part of dismantling systems and structures which oppress survivors, and Caseworkers play a key role in identifying current issues affecting survivors in London and opportunities for change.
As a Caseworker you will work with young women (18-30) who have experienced any form of violence against women and girls (VAWG), providing medium and long-term practical, emotional and advocacy support. You will amplify young women’s voices and create a non-judgemental and creative space where survivors are free to be their authentic selves, safely explore their rights, options and impact of their experiences, and make informed choices about their future. You will manage a caseload of young women, as well as lead in delivering our one-off drop-in specialist practical support to sessions to young women as part of the Voice and Choice Project.
About you
The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing specialist advocacy support to young people, have an excellent insight into the needs of survivors of VAWG and to be passionate about delivering creative face-to-face sessions to young people. If you have the required skills and are passionate about supporting survivors, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please visit our webite to download an application pack. Completed application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring forms should be submitted by 9am on Monday 30th September 2024.
Interview details
First stage interviews are expected to take place remotely in the week commencing 7th October 2024, however, please note dates may be subject to change.
Further Information
This post is subject to satisfactory references, social media screening and a DBS check.
WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity.
We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer. Posts are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
GamCare is recruiting a Services Team Leader to lead the delivery of effective, responsive, safe, caring and well-led support services that identify, support and provide interventions for women at risk of or experiencing gambling related harms.
About Us
Founded in 1997, GamCare is one of the leading providers of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.
The Role
You will assist with the day-to-day delivery of a support service across the UK, including regular line management and case management supervision of Outreach and Engagement Practitioners and Womens Services Officers. You will also support the Programme Manager in planning the set up and launch of the support service in Northern Ireland.
Alongside service delivery, you will develop innovative ways to listen to and support women experiencing gambling harm. You will incorporate the opinions of women with lived experience of gambling harm into current and any new service design and delivery to ensure the support is responsive to the diverse needs of women.
The Women’s Pathway also delivers awareness raising training for professionals and digital support tools and resources for both women and professionals across the UK. You will work collaboratively with the training provision to develop digital support content, ensuring a joined-up offer to women and professionals.
About You
You will need the ability to provide leadership to the Women’s Pathway on delivering safe, effective and women focused gambling harm support.
You will have demonstrable experience of case management and case management supervision for clients with varying needs who are seeking a change in behaviour to overcome harm caused.
You will also be confident in identifying and recommending opportunities for continuous service improvement and expanding the reach and impact of the service.
Benefits You Can Enjoy
- 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service
- A generous pension scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%
- Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service
- Employee assistance programme – 24-hour support
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date for applications: Sunday, 22nd September 2024.
Interviews will take place online via video conference – week commencing 30th September 2024.
GamCare is committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.
GamCare is an equal opportunities employer and doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. We are only able to facilitate visa sponsorship in very limited circumstances, so candidates outside of the UK or who don’t have the right to work in the UK need not apply.
This post is subject to a DBS/PVG/AccessNI check.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Internally your jobs title will be Recovery Worker.
You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Anfield Villas as a Recovery Worker.
Liverpool SHS is a mental health, 12 hour supported housing and community based service, working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access in their local community, including outreach support, tenancy support, peer support and supported housing. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards.
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. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.
No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, 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 merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive? As the KFCYF Youth Mentor you will be building voluntary, trusted relationships with young people, away from many of the other pressures they may be facing in their lives. Working with young people aged between 8 and 19, supporting young adults up to the age of 25 depending on their needs.
Service Delivery
Effective planning of a range of different high quality work with young people - play and youth work and early help provision, that meets the needs of children, young people and families including through direct and partnership delivery with third sector providers.
Delivery of high quality face to face work with young people using a range of engagement methods; inclusive of sports, arts, cultural and recreational activity that promotes the development of well-being
You will have a local knowledge and be able to develop a meaningful dialogue with children, young people and families, with the purpose of assessing their needs and creating programmes to meet them.
Value and promote diversity and establish an inclusive culture within the youth hub; where all are welcome and supported to participate, and where respect, honesty, and trust enables children and young people to thrive.
Build strong links with the local community and support the growth of positive perceptions of children, young people and their families.
Identify and provide young people with appropriate information, support and signposting relating to the issues that impact on their lives
To undertake outreach work to maximise the reach of the programme and target young people not currently engaging in our provision.
Ensure safeguarding of all young people involved .
Attend meetings and network forums as directed.
Commit to continuing professional development to meet changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities.
To create a warm and welcoming environment within the session for all young people
To uphold confidentiality at all times. The above duties may require the Lead Youth Worker to see confidential information that may at times be subject to the General Data Protection Regulations.
Any other reasonable duties as identified by the Youth Hub Manager and appropriate to the level and grading of the post.
Leadership
To provide line management and supervision to delivery team members (e.g. Youth Workers, Occasional Instructors, Volunteers, etc.)
Follow KFCYF policy and procedures for health and safety are adhered to (e.g. ensuring no unauthorised persons are on site; ensuring risk assessments are followed; young people sign in and membership forms containing emergency contact details are completed, etc.)
Complete risk assessments are carried out for the premises, activities and services and updated as and when necessary.
Administration
Maintain accurate and up to date records of attendance data and other information as required.
Maintain records of interventions
Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for a new challenge?
Location: Office Based in Aller, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0QN & supporting people across Somerset, as a Domiciliary Care Provider.
37 hours per week with on-call responsibilities; which is shared with four other team members.
£37,555 PA Pro Rata
You First are looking to recruit an experienced Registered Manager from within the sector, who is as passionate as we are about supporting neurodivergent people, people with a learning disability and/or mental health illness to live meaningful and purposeful lives. You will need to have experience of working with and managing support for neurodivergent people, people with learning disabilities and people with mental health illness and complex support needs. You will form part of a senior team that upholds You First’s values and it’s high-quality standards. You First welcomes team players who share our values and goals of supporting people in the way they choose, with their own front door!
You will be creative, compassionate, calm, responsible, a good team player, a good people manager, empathic, non-judgemental, self-motivated, understand professional accountability, a first class communicator, and will be someone who can contribute toward our positive, listening, learning and responsive culture.
Formed in 2014, You First has grown by reputation to the point where we are now looking at creating a Registered Manager Team. Responsible to the Business Operations Manager, each Registered Manager will have operational management responsibility across a designated location within the Social Enterprise.
Person Specification:
- Minimum of 2 years management experience in Adult Health and Social Care, ideally as a Registered Persons (but not essential)
- Level 5 qualifications in Management within Adult Health and Social Care/or willingness to work towards this within the first 12months of joining You First. (Note: Post holder must have an existing Level 3 or 4 qualification)
- Hold a valid Full UK driving license.
- Willingness to travel across the County.
- Desire to be/apply for Registered Manager Status with the Care Quality Commission.
- Ability to work outside of office hours when required.
- Ability to seek and be accountable for own workloads.
- Experience with rota management.
- A team player.
- Experience of working with people who are neurodiverse.
- Experience in mentoring and coaching team members.
- Ability to form positive working relationship with all stakeholders.
- A person that holds themselves with integrity and transparency.
You First offers:
- The opportunity to be part of a forward thinking, innovative and ground-breaking third sector organisation that is serious about people being supported to take full control of their lives
- An attractive salary of £37,555 PA Pro Rata
- A generous annual leave package of 7 weeks per year, inclusive of bank holidays
- Employee self-management
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- A comprehensive and encompassing induction
- Regular one-to-ones with the Business Operations Manager
- An occupational pension
- A commitment to your personal and professional development including access to further training and qualifications
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) programme is a one-year postgraduate diploma course and is part of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP IAPT). The programme trains graduate entry mental health practitioners to work in educational settings offering help for common difficulties in children and young people including anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties, primarily with a focus on CBT-informed evidence-based guided self-help interventions. The programme is a key part of the Green Paper proposals to increase the child mental health workforce.
In collaboration with University College London (UCL) as the degree awarding body, Anna Freud is recruiting a Practice Tutor to support the delivery of the EMHP Programme.
The Practice Tutor will be expected to facilitate practice tutor groups, contribute to the training and support EMHP trainees in a variety of ways to develop their learning and practice as EMHPs. The post-holder will also contribute to teaching sessions, undertake marking, personal tutoring and other similar tasks to support the delivery of the programme.
The ideal candidate must have knowledge and experience of delivering CBT or CBT-informed interventions for low mood and anxiety as well evidence-based interventions for behavioural difficulties and have experience in inclusive facilitation of small group learning.
Location
Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working), the delivery of teaching and Practice Tutor Groups facilitation by the post-holder is almost all face-to-face. For face-to-face work, the post-holder will be required to attend in person at our London office (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
Contract duration
Permanent
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Thursday 26 September 2024
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Monday 30 September 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews are planned for Monday 7 October 2024.
How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People service in Maidenhead.
£24,960.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to live independently. Support workers must monitor and assess the needs of the customers and provide creative and tailored person centred support to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.
Support workers will work closely with statutory children's services and other external agencies to best support customers to promote social inclusion and teach independent living skills. Support workers will empower and encourage customers to maximise their skills and choices.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
- 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
- Monitoring rent arrears and ensuring that rent accounts are managed effectively. Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent/ service charge.
- 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 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
About you:
- 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
- Understanding of mental health difficulties and therapeutic methods of support: Mental health difficulties include depression, anxiety, ADHD, personality disorder and psychosis
- Understanding of risks and support needs associated with care leavers
- Understanding of risks and support needs associated with CSE and CCE.
- Knowledge of gang culture and the risks and support needs associated to gang affiliation
- Knowledge of various therapeutic models
- Understanding of psychologically informed environments and trauma informed care
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
- Experience working with care leavers
- Experience working with those displaying mental health difficulties
- Experience using therapeutic models of support
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Link Age Southwark is a vibrant and inclusive local charity, supporting older people in the London borough of Southwark for over 30 years. Our mission is to keep older people connected to their local communities, alleviating loneliness and social isolation, improving health and wellbeing and making communities stronger through volunteering. We provide a range of preventative services for older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia. Volunteers are fundamental to our service provision. We have over 350 volunteers who support our work.
Our services include 1:1 befriending; social, exercise and activity groups; a regular newsletter; dementia specialist services and practical support including IT support and gardening.
Our fundraising includes community fundraising, a Patrons scheme as well as funding from Trusts and Foundations including Southwark based funders. We have good reserves and an ongoing contract with Southwark Adult Social Care that puts us in a strong position
The Chief Executive will support the development of our strategy which continues to put older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia at the heart of our work and maintains our 30 year heritage as a trusted provider of services to older people. Building on our great work to date, the postholder will help us achieve sustainable growth
We are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated and resourceful leader who brings:
● Experience of providing leadership in an inclusive environment
● Experience of developing organisation wide strategies including fundraising
● Experience of supporting communities with high / multiple and complex needs
● A track record of developing and maintaining relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and partners
If you feel passionate about alleviating loneliness and isolation of older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia, we would love to hear from you.
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this post and the skills and experience you would bring. We are aware that candidates increasingly use AI for their cover letter. If this is your choice then please use 'tone of voice' so that we can gain a sense of you as an individual. The more you say in your cover letter the better insight we can gain. Interviews will take place at our office in E. Dulwich on 2nd October.
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You have an understanding of substance misuse and associated health and social issues and experience of working with young people in an addictions or social care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Practitioner.
Right now, we’re looking for a self-motivated individual to join us at our Grow Project in Birmingham. This innovative project is led by young people who are affected by drug or alcohol use, they learn how to grow their own food, cook healthy meals, make new friends and have the chance to work towards qualifications. Your challenge? To provide brief and long-term interventions which will incorporate outdoor spaces and activities that promote healthy lifestyles and reduce substance misuse. You will also develop care plans, provide case management, ensure integrated pathways and support the development of family intervention within the wider team. You will also allocate and oversee the work of peer mentors and volunteers as required.
An energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community care (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you're used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. What’s more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and the ability to write client records and report and fulfil data requirements.
This is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2026 requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being 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. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.