Support Worker

You will join our client as a Support Worker working as a team in a residential home to support 4/5 young people in care.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure our client achieves the best possible outcomes for young people.

The role is challenging but also extremely rewarding and you will have the real opportunity to make a difference to young peoples lives.

Support Worker Requirements:

You do not require any previous experience for this role however our client does require you to be compassionate, calm, resilient and to understand the issues and challenges young people face. You should be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records.

You must also thrive in a team environment and be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport  young people to appointments and activities. The use of a house pool car is provided for this.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation.

Our client has full time and part time opportunities available.

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

Our client reserves the right to bring forward their closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest.

Location: Bury, Manchester, BL0 0DG

Hours: Full and Part time opportunities available (Full time hours 37.5 per week), Permanent

Salary: £17,550 to £19,012.50 per annum (£9.00 to £9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance.

Closing Date: Friday 8th November 2019

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 89671

Support Worker

You will join our client as a Support Worker to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

-Work as a team in a residential home to support 4/5 young people in care.
-Follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future.
-Support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork.

Support Worker Requirements:

-Be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records.
-Be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota , completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made.
-Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport young people to appointments and activities.

About our client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

“Rated 4.2 out of 5.0 on Glassdoor”

Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7DG

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Full Time Permanent

Salary: £17,550-£19,012.50 per annum (£9-£9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days with increased years’ service. Paid 2 week full induction before you start. Opportunity to complete your Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification. Excellent career progression, paid enhanced DBS check. Free onsite parking, life Assurance. Online discounts,
refer a friend scheme where we pay £500 for every friend you refer. Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties.

Closing Date: Friday 8th November 2019

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 89670

Job Title Youth Mentor - Gangs and Violence 

Hours Full Time (35 hours per week)

Salary £20,000 per annum, 6% employer pension, 23 days annual leave pro-rata

Contract Until 31st March 2020, in the first instance

Salford Foundation is seeking an experienced Youth Mentor to deliver a range of interventions to young people involved in youth violence and also young people identified as being at risk of crime and anti-social behaviour. A mentoring, coaching and key-working approach will underpin the project. Beneficiaries will have multiple issues that increase their risk of becoming involved in crime and many will have a history of non-engagement with services. The successful candidate will, therefore, need to have exceptional engagement skills.

The project has an emphasis on preventing youth violence and will be delivered in partnership with public sector services. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-agency team in Salford to ensure project outcomes and outputs are met. This includes systems and processes for referrals; participant recruitment and delivering a range of interventions that lead to sustainable outcomes; desistance from crime and increased resilience. The Project Co-ordinator will be responsible for project delivery, as well as keeping stringent records that allow the impact of the project to be assessed. The successful post holder will have excellent communication skills and a demonstrable passion for supporting young people.

** This position is Car User Essential and subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure **

For Job Description/Person Specification, Application Form and Equal Opportunity Form please see Salford Foundation's website.

*Application closing date is 12 noon on Wednesday 6th November 2019*

A Finance Assistant role based in Central London paying £25,000 - £28,000, depending on experience.

Your new company
A charity organisation based in Covent Garden are looking for a full-time Finance Assistant to join their team.

Your new role
You will be reporting to the Assistant Financial Accountant in a Finance Assistant role providing day to day accounting support to the organisation. You will be responsible for supporting the accounts payable function; processing invoices, staff expenses and corporate cards. You will monitor bank reconciliations and support the accounts receivable function.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need:

• Experience of working in a basic accounting role - AP and AR
• Experience of working in a charity is desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills including Excel - vlook up and pivot tables are desirable

What you'll get in return
In return you will receive a salary of £25,500 - £28,000 per annum in a Central London location.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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We’re an award winning charity that helps people to turn their lives around. We now need a personable self-organiser to take up the job of: ‘Journey Guide’ (jobs broker and coach) (ref no GV/JG3)

The purpose of your job will be:

• to inspire and enlist Coventry employers and workplaces so that they will employ and support people who have learning disabilities

• to enable people with learning disabilities to seek and gain employment

Please download job description more more information.

Salary £24,799 to £26,317 (pro-rata for part time employees), 18.5 hours p/w. Plus 8% pension contribution. The post runs until end March 2022.

•Closing date for applications – Midday Friday 25th October 2019

•Interviews –Tuesday 5th November 2019.

Accelerate is a Building Better Opportunities Project funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund, delivered by a local partnership of organisations providing people with access to a wide range of job support services. Registered Charity 1107969

In the UK alone, half a million children don’t have a safe or stable home. Great social workers can change this. That’s why Frontline recruits and develops outstanding individuals to be the difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

The Frontline programme is a unique route into social work. The programme will develop your leadership, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills to ensure you thrive in this dynamic and challenging role. Following a five-week residential training programme, you will spend two years working directly with children and families, placed in a local authority:

 In year 1, you will work as part of a unit of participants led by a consultant social worker. You will earn as you learn, receiving a tax-exempt bursary of up to £20,000, while undertaking over 200 days of work-based learning and 46 taught study days. At the end of the first year, you will qualify as a social worker.

In year 2, you will practice as a newly qualified social worker and receive leadership development training. You will work towards a fully-funded master’s degree as you earn a salary of £25,000 to £34,000.

Once you have completed the programme, you will join a community of outstanding leaders sharing your passion for leading social change. The skills you will learn will open doors to a wide range of social impact careers inside social work and beyond. 

What we’re looking for

In order to be eligible for our programme, you will need to have all of the following:

• Grade C or above in English Language and Maths at GCSE (or equivalent qualification)
• 2.1 or higher in an undergraduate honours degree (predicted or obtained) OR a 2.2 in an undergraduate honours degree plus a level 7 (i.e. master’s degree) qualification (predicted or obtained) OR an equivalent qualification
• Be eligible to reside and study in the UK for the duration of the programme. You must be a resident in England before the programme commences
• Competence in spoken and written English 

Throughout our six-stage selection process, we will assess your ability to become an outstanding children’s social worker against our competencies. More information on both our selection process and our competencies can be found on our website.

Many young people and families are facing challenges that seem insurmountable, but social work can make a significant positive difference in their lives. If you want to be that difference, then Frontline is for you.

Follow the link to our website to apply to join our 2020 cohort.

Our client is recruiting caring and positive thinking Support Workers, either Full-time, Part-time and Bank (casual work) for their six bed Registered nurse-led care home based in Twickenham.

Whilst experience is not essential as full training will be provided, we very much welcome previous experience working as: Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.

Our Client is a national charity providing care and support to people with learning disabilities. Our Client has a reputation for innovation in service delivery and providing high quality care and support; we also have a passionate belief in the rights of the people that we support to have choice and control in their lives.

Location: Twickenham

Salary: £8.58 per hour weekdays and pay weekend enhancement. In addition, they offer a £600 annual attendance bonus.

Hours: Full Time, Part time and Casual opportunities available

Benefits: An Employee Assistance Programme, Eyecare scheme, an attendance bonus, Refer a Friend scheme, Staff welfare budget etc.

Our client is committed to the ongoing development of their staff. There are a number of excellent staff services that they provide to their employees (details provided on commencement of employment). In addition, you will benefit from excellent in-house training programs, a staff appraisal scheme and regular supervision and mentoring.

About the role of Support Worker:

Support Work is a rewarding career. In this position you will support people with high needs both physically and emotionally.

Roy Kinnear House is a registered nurse-led care home based in Twickenham and our client is looking for full time, part time and casual Support Workers to join their team of dedicated staff.  They put the ladies who live in the service at the centre of everything they do to ensure they receive support that truly meets their needs.

About you:

Are you caring, compassionate and looking for a career where you can really make a difference in someone’s life?  Then perhaps you are the person that we are looking for!

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, although not essential, as full training will be provided. We are looking for people with the right attitude - people who are passionate about making a difference and helping others to live happy, meaningful lives.

Successful candidates will need to be caring and patient and able to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion. You must have good communication skills, including listening and picking up on non-verbal communication. You also need to be able to work well as part of a team.

If you want to be a part of a successful team and share these values, then apply today!

Creative Support is a busy and dynamic national charity with a track record in providing high quality, person centred support services in 70 Local Authorities.

Short Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and highly committed graduate to join our busy Tendering Team. The role will involve writing bids/proposals, editing your colleagues’ bids, creating PowerPoint presentations and contributing to the development of new services.

You will need to be well organised, hard working and flexible as this is a fast paced and challenging role, working to multiple deadlines. You will have excellent writing abilities, as well as strong IT, research and problem-solving skills. You will be able to write creative, aspirational and meaningful submissions that reinforce our person-centred approach to supporting vulnerable adults to achieve positive outcomes.

You will be educated to degree level with a first class or 2:1 degree in a literate subject. A passion for writing and a genuine interest and awareness of health and social care policy/sector will be very useful.

Full training and on the job coaching will be provided but you must be able to work independently, take ownership of your development, be willing to work flexibly and positively adapt to the changing needs of the team.

You will be based at our friendly Stockport town centre head office with other hard working and high performing people.

The role of Graduate Bid Writer is offered as a 12 month development programme, where graduates who achieve a high standard will advance to the role of Bid Writer following the 12 months.

Independent Mental Health Advocate & R.P.R.

Applications will be considered for a part-time or full time position (30- 37.5 hrs).

(£21.5 - £23K pro rata dependent on experience)

Matrix SDT are seeking to employ an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) to work with Surrey clients with mental health issues and a Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) to work with those lacking capacity and deprived of their liberty. The IMHA post will initially be based at The Abraham Cowley Unit (Chertsey) and Farnham Road Hospital (Guildford), but will eventually involve working at various sites across the County. RPR work will primarily be in East Surrey and will be based at the post-holder’s home.

Previous advocacy experience and an IMHA qualification is

desirable though not essential for IMHA role, as is experience of working with

those with limited capacity for the RPR role. Training will be provided.

• Good holiday allowance.

• Flexible working hours considered. • Small and supportive team.

Closing date Friday 18th October 2019 Interviews:  28th October 2019

THE ROLE

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working and passionate individual to join our Care Team as a Specialist Carer. You may have experience as a Health Care Assistant or you might be looking to further your knowledge of working with seriously ill children. By following a child or young person's care plan and working in partnership with families, you will deliver holistic, clinical and non-clinical care to meet the diverse and individual needs of children and young people.

THE PERSON

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Understand the importance of play and fun when caring for children/young people.
• Understand the importance of working confidentially.
• Have some experience of basic personal care tasks.
• Be available to work shifts during the day, evening, nights and weekends in both term and non-term time.
• Have a willingness to attend any training appropriate for the role.
• Be flexible and adaptable to a number of tasks.
• Be confident and able to work alone, and to use own initiative and respond assertively.

If you are ready for a new challenge and would relish the chance to become part of a successful forward-thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you!

Support Worker

You will join our client as a Support Worker providing care 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

- Act as a member of the team and assist the management staff in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the young people, closely following individual care plans and programmes.
- Take individual/group responsibility in ensuring the running of the home to its highest possible standard.
- Develop skills in order that the young people’s individual health/social development needs are met.

Support Worker Requirements:

- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- An understanding of the issues young people face
- Able to work shifts within a 24/7 day per week rota
- Have a clean driving licence and access to a car

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation.

Our client has full time and part time opportunities available.

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

Our client reserves the right to bring forward their closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest.

Location: Stockport, SK3 0UX

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £17,550 per year

Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance.

Closing Date: 26th October 2019

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 89406

Support Worker - Nights

Location: Godfrey Robinson House, North Ferriby
Job type: Full Time and part time hours – Night Shifts, 22.15 – 07.00
Salary: £8.66 per hour (£16,933 FTE 37.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: 18th October 2019

As a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant with our client 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 our client offers an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role!

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

Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They 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. Our client therefore reserves the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

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

Ref: 89331

Relief Support Worker

Hft is a national charity that’s been supporting people with learning disabilities since 1962. We put the people we support at the centre of everything we do and use our experience to work in partnership with them to provide personalised services to more than 3,000 people.

Position: Relief Support Worker
Location: Sheffield & Derbyshire
Job type: Relief, Permanent
Hours: Casual / Flexi
Salary: £8.21 (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay)
Benefits Package: Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning;

Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2019

About the role:

Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments; this is an ideal way of discovering if this is the career for you.

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

Experience isn’t essential but you should possess the knowledge and confidence to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life. Having the right values and attitudes is more important than experience.

Hft provide 24 / 7 support to some people, as a Relief Worker you will be requested to cover shifts regularly on an ad hoc basis. You are not an employee of Hft and remain a 'Worker' for the duration of each individual contract you undertake for Hft.

Supporting with all aspects of the daily lives of the people we support including travel, holidays, personal care, accessing the community and helping to achieve goals.

About you:

No previous experience of support work or any special qualifications are needed for this job - you’ll get a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. You’ll need to have good communication and listening skills. Basic IT skills are also essential.

What we offer:

With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support others to live the best life possible.

Dependent upon the number of hours you work per week, you may have the opportunity to work towards an industry recognised qualification that will enable you to build a career in the Health and Social Care Sector. You would be supported every step of the way as you work towards a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care with our approved training partner.

It’s not just a job, it’s a life experience. Join us and help us change lives.

Strictly No Agencies Please

Hft’s usual terms and conditions apply.

Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do.

Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

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

Ref: 89310

Support Worker

Fed up with your 9-5?

Looking for an exciting new challenge?

Want to end your day with the satisfaction that you made a positive impact on someone else’s life?

Join us!

St Elizabeth’s is situated in 68 acres of Hertfordshire parkland between Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford. We support people with Epilepsy and other complex needs from the age of 5 through to 78 in our Children’s Home, School, College, Residential Homes with nursing and Day Centre. Over 150 adults and children call St Elizabeth’s their home making us an inspirational place to do great work.

Position: Care & Support Worker (Adults / Children)
Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG
Job type: Full Time, Permanent (Flexible working considered)
Hours: Full time, part time, casual and weekend positions available
Salary: £16,466-£18,233 per annum (£8.44 - £9.35 per hour) plus weekend enhancements and overtime opportunities
Benefits: Currently a 50% uplift on your salary for working overtime on a Saturday & Sunday for full time permanent employees; Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications; Fabulous staff development – fully funded for you by the Centre; Free on-site parking; Subsidised restaurant; High Street retail / leisure discounts; Generous holidays; Discounted gym membership; Free Life assurance.

About the role:

We currently have exciting Care & Support Worker vacancies in our Adult Home and Children’s Home supporting our residents to live their lives as independently as possible in our well-equipped on site bungalows. Our teams assist with leisure activities such as horse-riding and swimming, alongside general domestic duties and personal care.

About you:

You don’t need experience in care to join us – but you do need to be dedicated, caring and passionate about people. Our on-site training team will support you to achieve recognised qualifications in Adult Care & Child Care. If you’re an excellent communicator with the desire, resilience, patience and motivation to support others we can offer you an incredibly rewarding role.

We offer a mixture of early and late shifts and weekend work across our full- time, part-time and casual roles and an excellent range of staff benefits.

Offers are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check paid for by the centre. Please note we are not on a public transport route. Salary is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 89269