Social Care/Development Jobs
Team Leader – Housing First
Working across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch
£27,136 progressing to £30,152 plus excellent benefits
Permanent
Full Time (2 week rota - 1 week early shifts then 1 week late shifts. Monday-Friday)
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and achieve their potential? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you.
Our client supports people who are homelessness across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. This is a new service that starts in June, so this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the set up and implementation of this team.
They have a new and exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join them to manage a team of recovery and night workers which deliver Housing First services to people who are homelessness and rough sleeping who have multiple and complex challenges.
The successful candidates will enjoy supporting others and helping them to progress and achieve their goals. Your positive attitude towards your work and your team will help to contribute to a great working environment. You will have a calm and personable manner and be resilient to potentially difficult situations.
Some of your duties will include:
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Supporting your team to achieve their potential through regular staff supervision, coaching, training and induction
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Holding a small caseload of clients when required
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Managing staff annual leave, planning rotas and organising cover for absences ensuring adequate cover at all times
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Working flexibly where needed, and be part of the rota
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Empowering your team to work flexibly when engaging with the hard-to-reach clients
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Ensuring an effective and timely response to all complaints and safeguarding issues taking appropriate action
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Attending meetings and representing the service to key stakeholders
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Increasing presence of service in the local area to help win tenders and maintain current contracts
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Liaising with accommodation providers to develop an excellent working relationship
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Working flexibly across all areas of operation where required and prior notice given
What you will bring:
Management experience is desirable however not necessarily in this sector. What you will have is a real passion for wanting to work with people who are homeless.
You will receive support and training in understanding the key principles of Housing First but some prior research and understanding of the support model is desirable.
Your values will match theirs, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.
You will need to hold a full driving licence with access to a car as you will be required to work flexibly across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch locations.
You will have:
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Clear verbal and written English and great communication skills
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Good understanding of IT and keyboard skills
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Polite, assertive manner
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Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
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Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
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Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies would be an advantage
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Some experience of this sector would be an advantage
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Knowledge of best practice in supporting people with drug/alcohol and/or mental ill health issues, including realistic harm reduction approaches
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Flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
They reserve the right to close their adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Staff benefits, support and development
Their benefits include:
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Pension with life cover
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Generous holiday allowance
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Extra mile awards for outstanding work
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Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays
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Cycle to work scheme
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Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling
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Employee voice – their Staff Council
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Recruitment referral scheme
They support and develop their staff by providing:
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A comprehensive induction and training programme
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Management training
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Trauma-informed care training
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Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans
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Access to accredited qualifications
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Mental Health First Aid training and provision
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Access to counselling psychologists via their Psychology Service
If you have excellent organisation skills and a passion for working with people who are homeless, they would love to hear from you!
Willow is recruiting a new Trust Fundraising Officer and Prospectus is excited to lead the search. Willow work tirelessly to provide support and special days for seriously ill 16-40 year olds. This newly created role will work in a hybrid setup from home and the Hertfordshire office.
The Trust Fundraising Officer will manage their own portfolio of trust accounts and will support efforts to research and identify new prospects for the fundraising pipeline. You will be responsible for funding applications to trusts and foundations and will ensure the effective and timely stewardship of relationships is recorded on the database, building lasting relationships with funders at every opportunity.
The selected candidate will have ideally demonstrable experience of raising income from trusts and foundations and will have experience of working in a fundraising and/or charity environment. You will have superb writing skills and will enjoy working to develop compelling arguments and case for support.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this Trust Fundraising Officer position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Prospectus is excited to be working with Hand in Hand International to help them recruit for a Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to join their team. Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Hand in Hand International helped more than 4 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. They work with women because of the unique barriers they face, and because when those barriers are broken, whole families and communities win.
This role is offered on a full-time maternity cover contract basis paying a salary between £45,000 to £54,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London office.
Reporting directly to Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the primary objective of the post holder is to manage existing grants and accounts, as well as secure new funding for Hand in Hand International. The role’s key focus will be identifying, creating relationships with and securing donations from corporate and family Trusts and Foundations and/or major donors. The role is highly international, working with colleagues across Afghanistan, Kenya and Tanzania, and a prospect base spread across globe. The post holder may be required to travel.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in raising six & seven figure gifts, grant management, and partnership development within the charity sector. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience to engage senior-level donors through calls, meetings, and events to provide updates on project advancements and identify additional donation opportunities. The ideal candidate should understand international development, women's economic empowerment and/or regenerative agriculture.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Prospectus is excited to be working with Hand in Hand International to help them recruit for a Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to join their team. Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Hand in Hand International helped more than 4 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. They work with women because of the unique barriers they face, and because when those barriers are broken, whole families and communities win.
This role is offered on a full-time maternity cover contract basis paying a salary between £45,000 to £54,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London office.
Reporting directly to Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the primary objective of the post holder is to manage existing grants and accounts, as well as secure new funding for Hand in Hand International. The role’s key focus will be identifying, creating relationships with and securing donations from corporate and family Trusts and Foundations and/or major donors. The role is highly international, working with colleagues across Afghanistan, Kenya and Tanzania, and a prospect base spread across globe. The post holder may be required to travel.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in raising six & seven figure gifts, grant management, and partnership development within the charity sector. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience to engage senior-level donors through calls, meetings, and events to provide updates on project advancements and identify additional donation opportunities. The ideal candidate should understand international development, women's economic empowerment and/or regenerative agriculture.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Salary: £60,000 to 70,000 per annum
Hours: Permanent, Full-time
Location: London
Do you have solid leadership experience of operational development and management in a mental health or emotional wellbeing setting? Are you passionate about supporting people who struggle with mental health issues? Do you have a background in health, mental health or social work?
TPP are recruiting two Directors on behalf of our client, a charity dedicated to supporting those facing severe mental health issues by offering a warm and nurturing safe space in a friendly environment.
The Role:
As the Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of mental health support services, ensuring its success and sustainability. In this demanding yet deeply rewarding position, you will collaborate closely with your fellow Co-Director to share responsibilities, provide mutual support, and report collectively to the Trustees.
Main responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of mental health support services, being accountable to the Chair of Trustees.
- Rebuild and sustain client's culture, vision, and values.
- Manage and supervise a dedicated operational team responsible for referrals and guests.
- Providing 24/7 support.
- Oversee the training, selection, and development of volunteers.
- Collaborate with the Secretary to manage service support functions, including IT/systems, house facilities, and media/external relations.
Requirements:
- Professional qualification and experience in mental health, including psychoanalytic understanding in practice.
- First-hand experience working with or befriending individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts.
- Strong leadership skills with a collaborative approach.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Resilient and resourceful.
- Solid mitigation and management skills.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and active listener.
- Flexible with working hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call availability.
A Plus:
- Understanding of corporate governance and fundraising principles.
- Established contacts in suicide prevention, NHS, third sector, and funding organisations.
- Experience delivering presentations at conferences, engaging with media, and donor relations.
- Experience in training and supervising volunteers.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY IN BIRMINGHAM?
Birmingham Mind is recruiting for the following exciting and rewarding position:
Mental Health Crisis Intervention Worker
Erdington, Birmingham
£21,531
Part-time role of 30 hours per week (£17,225 pro rata) available.
The Crisis Intervention Worker will be working closely with individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis and/or episodes of psychological / emotional distress. The main purpose of the role is to assist individuals through appropriate person-centred interventions to be able to address and help de-escalate their immediate crisis experience.
Listening to individuals in a crisis will be a key aspect of your role and involves focusing, observing, understanding, and responding with empathy, genuineness, respect, acceptance, non-judgment, and sensitivity.
About you:
Our client is looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience;
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Previous experience working in the mental health field, with experience of supporting people to be in control of their lives either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
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Knowledge and understanding of the social determinants that can lead to poor mental health.
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A good working knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation.
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Extensive knowledge of the local community within which you are working.
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Excellent communication and team working skills and the ability to effectively utilise the technology available.
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Good knowledge of both Microsoft Word and Outlook.
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The ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekend shift patterns.
The Talking Space Service operates from 5pm to 11pm seven days a week throughout the year. Employees will work on a rota basis in their Erdington location.
Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments; Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.
Their people are key to the success of the organisation, and they are recognised as both Mindful Employer as well as achieving gold standard success in Investors in People.
They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 28 April 2024
Interviews to take place: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 May 2024
Complex Needs Worker: Women Experiencing Homelessness
Our client, a leading homelessness charity based in London, are looking for a Complex Needs Worker to work in a complex needs service for women experiencing homelessness in south London. Due to a rise in female rough sleepers, and the need to safeguard the most vulnerable in society, a new female only rough sleeper service has been commissioned to provide support and ongoing casework to vulnerable women engaged at the service with the aim of rehousing clients into more independent accommodation. Clients will be referred to the service via homeless assessments services, street outreach teams and other referral pathways.
Candidates for this role will need:
- Experience of working with the homeless and ideally complex needs women and the challenges the specific client group face
- Experience of working in a homeless assessment capacity
- Resettlement experience and knowledge of housing options
- DBS certificate issued within the last 12 months or registered to the online update service
Candidate duties:
- Offering advice and guidance on housing and resettlement related issues to clients
- Overseeing the casework delivery for around 4 clients within a supported housing unit
- Conducting needs and risk assessments and putting in place well-being and risk management plans
- Presenting clients with resettlement options
- Assisting clients to obtain their welfare, housing and related rights
- Referring clients on to relevant specialist support agencies for their needs
- Multi-agency working on the clients behalf to deliver the best support package possible
If you are interested in this position, please apply as soon as possible or contact us immediately.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Service Manager: Complex Needs Women's Service
Our client, a leading homelessness charity based in London, are looking for a Service Manager to lead a team of Support Workers in a complex needs service for homeless women in a central London borough. The service supports up to 18 female rough sleepers referred to service by local authorities, street outreach services and StreetLink.
Candidate duties:
- Line managing a staff team of up to 8 staff including both day and night support workers in a service with a total of 18 clients
- Conducting staff supervisions, appraisals and performance management
- Working with the service director to deliver the support required for clients both operationally and day to day
- Liaising with external stakeholders and promoting the service across the borough
Candidate needs:
- 2 years experience in line managing staff ideally in a complex needs service for clients experiencing homelessness
- Experience of staff performance management
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of building links and relationships with external support providers and local authority housing services
- A DBS certificate issued within the last 12 months or registered to the online update service
If you are interested in this position, please apply as soon as possible or contact us immediately.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Project Manager
Nottingham
£31,493 - £36,297 per annum
Are you looking for the next step in your care career? Utilise your current skills and experience and develop as Project Manager at the new reablement service.
If you are interested in supporting people with Mental health Needs whilst developing your skills and experience within a fantastic reablement Service, please apply today!
What is the reablement service?
A highly focused 12-week intervention which involves one to one community support, to support Service users to recover and help to overcome issues in their daily lives that impact negatively on their mental health and wellbeing.
The primary focus of the service is to enable service users to remain independent in the community and to facilitate discharge from psychiatric wards.
The Role
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of people with mental health needs? Our client is currently seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as project manager. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and committed to mental health services, they invite you to apply. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
The Project Manager will responsible for the effective management of our city reablement service. The post holder will line manage the support workers and referral coordinator. Working closely in a team with the Service manager and wider operational leadership, the post holder will provide day to day management and assist in the development of the services.
As the Project Manager you will have a variety of duties and responsibilities which will include but are not limited to:
- Recruiting, selecting and inducting new colleagues Managing performance through supervisions, development plans and CLEAR conversations
- Managing work place health and safety risk assessments and practices in line with regulations
- Meeting statutory and organisational quality requirements and regulations
- Develop, monitor and meet designated cost centre income and expenditure targets
- Contribute to wider organisational development initiatives to develop and improve services
- Develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Work in partnership with other organisations.
About You
You will be passionate about supporting people with mental health needs. You will be able to motivate the team, empowering them to achieve great things across the service. When things don't go to plan; you will need to be resilient and have the character to bounce back. You will have a sense of humour and compassion; clearly demonstrating their organisations’ values of being Caring, Learning, Enthusiastic, Accountable and Resilient.
Having a ‘can do’ attitude and the right values, you will be able to work in a way to ensure support is delivered in the most compassionate and empowering way. You will have strong communication skills to not only work effectively and efficiently with your team and the service users but also to actively build relationships with key support agencies.
You will need experience in mental health and case management. Minimum or working towards NVQ level 3 or new QCF Diploma level 3 in Management or Leadership, Health and Social Care, Housing or another relevant qualification or experience at Level 3.
You will work Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, however there may be expectation to work some evenings up to 8pm and occasional weekends and bank holidays.
All successful candidates will be required to take a basic numeracy and literacy exercise prior to the interview.
Interviews are being arranged on an ongoing basis
Looking forward to receiving your application!
All successful candidates will be required to take a work-related test prior to the interview.
Please note that they are not currently offering visa sponsorship.
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.