Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is seeking experienced care assistants who are available for weekend work, as well as those who are looking for regular weekday work. You will be joining our dedicated At Home Services team who provide a range of support services for adults who are either 55 years and over, or who have physical and learning difficulties. This support may include personal care, respite care, post hospital discharge care and light housework. Please see the Job Description for more detail.

Our aim is to support our service users to stay as independent as possible in their homes, by providing a personalised service to meet their needs. If you are passionate about providing person-centred care and looking for a rewarding role where you will make a real difference to the lives of the people you support, then we would love to hear from you!

Candidates for this role should have a minimum of six months experience and be able to demonstrate that they share our values. Training will be provided.

Age UK K&C are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer, committed to paying our employees a fair wage that reflects the real cost of living.

Contract and Salary: £10.75 per hour on a zero hours contract.

Benefits of joining our team:

• Free DBS
• Ongoing training 
• Company smartphone
• Stakeholder pension
• Free employee assistance programme

Please send completed applications (or CV and cover letter) to At Home Service, Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, 1 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL 

METRO Charity delivers the Get it free condom distribution programme throughout Kent County and the district of Medway. The Get it free condom distribution scheme offers free condoms, information, and support to young people aged 13-21 via distribution sites, online ordering, and community outreach.

Get it is an innovative programme that has been built in collaboration with young people, and forms an integral part of the suite of sexual & reproductive health services delivered by METRO. METRO also offers both 1:1 and group support for the most vulnerable people living in Medway, including Men who have sex with Men (MSM), Boys and Young Men (BYM), Looked after children, young people with special educational needs, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, and delivers regular HIV testing amongst high risk communities.

The right candidate for this role will be a committed, organised, and flexible individual who is passionate about supporting systems that help young people and vulnerable members of society.

You will support the Kent & Medway sexual health team by assuming overall responsibility for the ordering and monitoring of stock and other resources, by posting free condoms each day to young people via our online service, and by accurately maintaining client management systems and electronic databases required for the programme to function and accurate reporting.

You will be able to communicate with a variety of agencies and young people, particularly around their use of the online free condom scheme. You will also need to be proficient in Microsoft Office and be able to produce accurate records when required.

The Get it free condom distribution scheme offers free condoms, information, and support to young people aged 13-21 living in Medway, via distribution sites, online ordering, and community outreach. Get it is an innovative programme that has been built in collaboration with young people and forms an integral part of the suite of sexual & reproductive health services delivered by METRO Charity. Get it Medway also offers both 1:1 and group support for the most vulnerable people living in Medway, including MSM, Boys and Young Men (BYM), and those who identify as LGBTQ+, and delivers regular HIV testing amongst high-risk communities.

The right candidate for this role will be a motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with young people and about improving health amongst the most vulnerable people in Medway. You will be able to work closely with your colleagues to promote the Get it scheme, to deliver outreach and training to young people, and to link young people to their local contraceptive and other sexual health services. You will be comfortable conducting sexual health outreach, and delivering sexual health testing, in a variety of environments and with a variety of groups.

Outreach will be conducted in several settings depending on the needs of different young people and vulnerable residents living throughout Medway. These could be educational settings, youth settings, community events, sports settings, clubs and pubs, clubs, homeless shelters, housing associations, street-work support groups, and local green spaces. You will target vulnerable young people, such as Looked after Children (LAC), those who are NEET, those who come from areas of high deprivation and high need, and those with other increased risk factors. You must therefore be able and willing to employ an appropriate and non-judgemental way of working, both 1:1 as well as in small groups and larger training sessions.

You will welcome direction from the Medway Get it Programme Lead, but you will also be proactive in seeking out new opportunities and mechanisms to deliver the scheme. You will also have a responsibility of safeguarding and child protection, and ensuring young people under the age of 16 have been risk assessed during the registration process.

The Get it free condom distribution scheme offers free condoms, information, and support to young people aged 13-21 living in Kent, via distribution sites, online ordering, and community outreach. Get it is an innovative programme that has been built in collaboration with young people and forms an integral part of the suite of sexual & reproductive health services delivered by METRO Charity.

The right candidate for this role will be a motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with young people. You will be able to work closely with your colleagues to promote the Get it scheme, to deliver outreach and training to young people, and to link young people to their local contraceptive and other sexual health services.

Outreach will be conducted in several settings depending on the need of different young people living throughout Kent. These could be educational settings, youth settings, community events, sports settings, clubs and pubs, and local green spaces. You will target vulnerable young people, such as Looked after Children (LAC), those who are NEET, those who come from areas of high deprivation and high need, and those with other increased risk factors. You must therefore be able and willing to employ an appropriate and non-judgemental way of working with a variety of young people, both 1:1 as well as in small groups and larger training sessions.

You will welcome direction from the Kent Get it Programme Lead, but you will also be proactive in seeking out new opportunities and mechanisms to deliver the scheme. You will also have a responsibility of safeguarding and child protection, and ensuring young people under the age of 16 have been risk assessed during the registration process.

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

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

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

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

Job Title: One Programme: Cymru Wales Youth Representative

Location of job: Home based but with potential travel across Wales
Job Type: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £7,254 per annum
Closing Date: 11th June 2020

We are looking for a young person who...:
- Has passion, energy and drive for the young people of Wales
- Knows the challenges facing young people
- Is willing to fully advocate for young people in all arenas

What is the role about?
- Helping to shape and create the Methodist Church in Wales
- Growing relationships of integrity with young people across Wales
- Designing and resourcing events for young people and churches

What's in it for you?
- A real opportunity to develop leadership qualities
- Full support given from a dedicated team
- Develop practices and structures that can shape the church

Occupational requirements
- Age 18-23
- To be a Christian

In return, we offer an exceptional pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (plus an extra 3 days’ leave granted over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, Flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by the Methodist Church.

Interviews will be held via ZOOM on Monday 29th June 2020

Job Title: One Programme Participant

Location of job: Youth Genesis Trust Ltd
Job Type: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £7,254 per annum
Closing Date: Thursday 11th June 2020
 

We are looking for a young person who...: 
- Is committed to making a positive difference in the community.

What is the role about? 
- Meeting the needs of the local community.

What's in it for you? 
- An opportunity for learning and development and theological reflection

Occupational requirements 
- Age 18-23

In return, we offer an exceptional pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (plus an extra 3 days’ leave granted over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, Flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by the Methodist Church.

Interviews will be held via ZOOM on Tuesday 30th June 2020.

Bank Support Worker

Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?

Our client are currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join their professional team as a Bank Support Worker in our home in Hassey. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will join their Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in York working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.

Company Benefits

•  Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
•  22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
•  Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
•  Enhanced company pension
•  Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
•  Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
•  Free on-site parking
•  Paid Enhanced DBS check
•  Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
•  Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
•  The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
•  Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Bank Support Worker

•  Carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
•  Work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
•  Closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
•  Carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
•  Promote independence amongst the young people
•  Provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
•  Carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Bank Support Worker

•  Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
•  Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
•  Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
•  IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
•  An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
•  An understanding of safeguarding
•  Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
•  Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

•  Full UK Driving Licence
•  NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
•  Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of our interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.

Training will be carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days covering First Aid, Safeguarding and Therapeutic Risk Management and breakaway techniques. This is paid for along with travel expenses.

The closing date for this position is Sunday 7th June, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.

Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

Bank Support Worker

Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?

Our client are currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join our professional team as a Bank Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will join their Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in Bury working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.

Company Benefits

•  Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
•  22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
•  Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
•  Enhanced company pension
•  Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
•  Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)· Free on-site parking
•  Paid Enhanced DBS check
•  Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
•  Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
•  The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
•  Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
•  Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Bank Support Worker

•  Carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
•  Work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
•  Closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
•  Carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
•  Promote independence amongst the young people
•  Provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
•  Carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Bank Support Worker

•  Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
•  Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
•  Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
•  IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
•  An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
•  An understanding of safeguarding
•  Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

•  Full UK Driving Licence
•  NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
•  Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of our interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.

Training will be carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days covering First Aid, Safeguarding and Therapeutic Risk Management and breakaway techniques. This is paid for along with travel expenses.

The closing date for this position is Sunday 7th June, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.

They operate a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

Age United in partnership with Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is delighted to be working together with West London CCG and Kensington and Chelsea Social Council to offer local residents innovative support to address their wider health and social care needs.

We are currently recruiting one North Kensington Social Prescribing Link Worker who will work as part of an integrated team within Primary Care Networks (PCN) to deliver a coordinated and high-quality social prescribing Link Worker service in North Kensington – supporting residents affected by the Grenfell Tower to access and engage with the extensive range of support in the community.

The North Kensington SPLW role is a local initiative through Age United, West London CCG and Kensington and Chelsea Social Council. We are seeking individuals with a background or interest in health, care, public health or voluntary sector services and must be aware and sensitive to the communities in North Kensington.

We are happy to discuss secondments from Third Sector organisations within Kensington and Chelsea. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please see our website for contact details.

How to apply

Only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted.

We will be shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled, so please do not delay in applying. 

Interviews will take place via video conferencing (Zoom or Skype)

Applications should be sent to Recruitment at Age UK Kensington and Chelsea. Please see the 'Work For Us' section of our website for further details.

Age United in partnership with Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is delighted to be working together with West London CCG and Kensington and Chelsea Social Council to offer local residents innovative support to address their wider health and social care needs.

We currently have one Social Prescribing Link Worker post available for someone who is passionate about connecting communities with the tailored support they need to live independent and healthier lives, based within Kensington and Chelsea’s new Primary Care Networks. Link Workers provide connections between the GP and community services that can support residents to address their wider health and care needs.

The Link Worker programme is a national initiative from NHS England and NHS Improvement and we are seeking individuals with a background or interest in health, care, public health or voluntary sector services.

We are happy to discuss secondments from Third Sector organisations within Kensington and Chelsea. If you would like to discuss the role, please visit our website for contact details.

Full training is provided.

How to apply

Only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted.

We will be shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled, so please do not delay in applying. 

Interviews will take place via video conferencing (Zoom or Skype)

Applications should be sent to Recruitment at Age UK Kensington and Chelsea. Please see the 'Work For Us' section of our website for further details.