Buckinghamshire Mind works to support and represent people with mental health problems living across the county. We tackle stigma and discrimination head-on. We support our service-users to live safe, purposeful and fulfilled lives in our communities. We believe in their recovery and are hopeful about their future. Working together with national Mind we will not give up until everyone in our community gets the respect and support they need.
Post Title: Crisis Services Manager
Reports to: Head of Operations
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week
Some flexibility on working pattern with a minimum of 2 evening shifts per week (Wednesday and Thursday or Friday). The remaining hours to be worked throughout the week. Exact shift pattern to be agreed.
Holidays: 25 days per annum, plus 2 wellbeing days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme in place
Probationary Period: Six Months
Place of Work: Across Aylesbury (Whiteleaf Centre and Ashton House) and High Wycombe (Buckinghamshire Mind High Wycombe Office) in line with the agreed shift pattern.
In line with Covid-19 guidance there will be a mix of face-to-face service delivery and working from home until restrictions are lifted.
Please note: From April 2021 is anticipated that further funding will become available to expand the service in High Wycombe to run 7 days per week.
ABOUT THE SAFE HAVEN SERVICE
The Safe Haven offers a welcoming, safe, friendly and non-stigmatising environment for people to access in times of out-of-hours crisis’ and as an alternative to A&E, or secondary mental health care. It offers a safe place for emotional support, resilience building and person-centered support. Its aim is to deliver the following key outcomes: -
- To provide a calm and welcoming environment for those people facing out-of- hours mental health crisis’ as an alternative to emergency departments.
- Treat service users with respect and provide personalised support focused on individual need.
- To prevent the escalation of a mental health crisis and thereby reduce A&E attendance and avoid hospital admissions.
- To raise service user awareness of alternative mental health services appropriate to personal need and circumstances and encourage their use to improve longer term mental health and well-being and reduce social isolation.
- To increase the independence and self-management skills of those people accessing the service.
ABOUT THE ROUGH SLEEPER INITIATIVE
The Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI) is delivered by several partner organisations, including Buckinghamshire Mind. The RSI supports individuals identified as rough sleeping, or in temporary housing in Aylesbury.
Buckinghamshire Mind’s Mental Health Support & Liaison Worker (MHSLW) is situated within the Rough Sleeper Initiative. The MHSLW provides personalised asset-based support to improve mental well-being and prevent mental health crises becoming a barrier to long-term housing solutions.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Crisis Services Manager will be responsible for the ongoing operational management and mobilisation of the anticipated future expansion of our Crisis Services. Additionally, they will provide line management to the Safe Haven Team Leads and the Mental Health Support & Liaison Worker. They will have significant experience of managing and developing staff, project management, ensuring operational quality and promoting equality and diversity.
They will have significant experience of supporting and coaching staff working in challenging environments with adults with challenging behaviour and complex needs.
Excellent organisation and decision-making skills are essential for this role, as it requires being able to manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines and work unsupervised during evenings and weekends.
The Crisis Services Manager will be required to work collaboratively with the Head of Operations and will be proficient at communicating effectively with staff at all levels, a wide range of key stakeholders and service users. They will ensure the service is well resourced from a staffing perspective and embed high-quality operational plans and processes.
They will be responsible for the delivery, progression and continual improvement of Buckinghamshire Safe Haven and Buckinghamshire Mind’s contribution to the Rough Sleeper Initiative, including ensuring the achievement of all key performance indicator targets. They will have responsibility for ensuring Crisis services operate in line with organisational H&S processes and procedures and will be a member of the H&S committee.
SUPERVISION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT
- Supervision is provided by the Head of Operations on a regular basis.
- Buckinghamshire Mind has a system of annual appraisals.
- Buckinghamshire Mind is committed to training and allocates training according to a clearly defined annual training needs analysis.
- Buckinghamshire Mind is a Mindful Employer.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks will vary from week-to-week depending on priorities, but regular tasks will include:
Operational Management
- To oversee the management of the Safe Haven and Rough Sleeper Initiative services in line with organisational values and service quality expectations.
- To continually drive enhancements to operational effectiveness and maximise outcomes against targets (key performance indicators) from Crisis Service delivery.
- To provide effective line management supervision to the Safe Haven Team Leads, the Mental Health Support & Liaison Worker including coaching and performance development.
- To collaborate with the Head of Operations and the HR Manager to deal with performance management/disciplinary issues confidently and effectively in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- To ensure interpret performance and impact data for crisis services and be responsible for reporting against service targets.
- To mobilise the expansion of future crisis services in line with agreed project plans.
- To pro-actively develop relationships with external stakeholders in order to improve and develop crisis provision for people with mental health needs.
- To ensure excellence in the recruitment, training and ongoing support of staff and volunteers where applicable.
- To support the Safe Haven Team Leads to ensure adequate and appropriate staffing at all times within the Safe Haven service.
- To work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure the Safe Haven Services are delivered within the available budget.
Partnership Working
- Work collaboratively with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust staff to support, develop and promote both the Safe Haven services.
- Manage the Mental Health Support & Liaison Worker to fully contribute to the Rough Sleeper Initiative partnership meetings and provide an interface to other Buckinghamshire Mind services.
- Establish excellent working relationships with out-of-hours services such as Emergency Services, Crisis Teams, SCAS and GPs, around inward and outward referrals.
- To attend and contribute towards meetings pertaining to patient care on behalf of the Safe Haven service, to ensure collaborative multi-agency working.
- Represent Buckinghamshire Mind at external meetings as agreed with the Head of Operations.
Quality and Compliance
- To work within Buckinghamshire Mind’s policies and procedures including Performance Management, Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Service User Involvement, Health and Safety, GDPR and Professional Boundaries.
- To embed all operational policies across managed services in line with a consistent organisational approach.
Service User Involvement
- To ensure high levels of meaningful service user involvement in service provision, responding to the needs of service users locally.
- Ensure bi-annual service users satisfaction surveys are undertaken.
Quality and Monitoring
- Ensure data and qualitative information is collected, collated and communicated to key partners and key stakeholders, as required and directed by the Head of Operations.
- Ensure that all managed services are effectively informed by service user feedback.
- Keep up to date with best practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of the service.
- Monitor the quality of the service and ensure appropriate data is collected (in line with GDPR) to monitor outputs and outcomes.
- Produce regular service summary reports.
- Attend and contribute to H&S committee meetings.
General
- Undertake such duties not included in the job description as are reasonably requested by the Head of Operations.
- This role involves out of hours working and a willingness to work flexibly is required.
- To keep line manager informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind’s managed services.
- To prepare for supervision and use it effectively.
- To work in a flexible way to take on other responsibilities as appropriate.
NOTE: The post holder will be an employee of Buckinghamshire Mind but will also be given an honorary Oxford Health contract to access premises and read and upload patient notes.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of Crisis Services Manager. Candidates are required to meet all the essential Conditions listed. E = essential criteria; D = desired criteria. Reference to both Conditions and Requirements in completing your application form will help in selecting candidates for interview.
Conditions
- Positively supports the aims and work of Buckinghamshire Mind (E)
Requirements
Qualifications and experience
- Managing services for vulnerable people in a service delivery organisation. (E)
- Excellent people and project management skills and significant experience of supporting and managing staff. (E)
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector. (D)
- Experience of working within a mental health crisis service or similar (E)
- Experience of working within a homelessness service. (D)
- Experience of motivating, developing and training staff. (E)
- Successful track record in performance management of staff. (D)
- Experience of creating and implementing safety and risk policies and procedures. (E)
- Compiling and interpreting performance data and reporting against service targets. (E)
- Successful track record in planning and project management. (E)
- Experience of report writing and presentation. (D)
- Supporting people with mental health problems. (E)
Knowledge
- Knowledge of and empathy for the issues facing people with mental health problems. (E)
- Knowledge of the day-to-day application of relevant legislation e.g., Health and Safety. (E)
- Understanding of the principles of ensuring safe service provision for people at risk and how these are put into practice. (E)
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant statutory authorities including NHS and social care. (D)
Skills/attributes/abilities
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. (E)
- Commitment to service user involvement and able to work with service user groups to develop this. (E)
- Is committed to working in an anti-oppressive way and striving to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
- Commitment to working within the policies of Buckinghamshire Mind including confidentiality and safeguarding. (E)
- Positive attitude, passionate about working for Buckinghamshire Mind and able to inspire people to higher levels of performance. (E)
- Team player and able to form positive, professional relationships with staff at all levels. (E)
- Able to work effectively with a range of external stakeholders. (E)
- Strong organisational skills and able to take control of own workload and meet deadlines. (E)
- Ability to work independently with minimum support. (E)
- Confident in challenging poor performance assertively, constructively and successfully. (E)
- High professional standards and the ability to communicate these clearly to others. (E)
- IT literate to aid communication and analysis of data. (E)
- Willing to undertake training and development. (E)
- Has a full driving licence and use of own vehicle (work related mileage will be paid) (E)
Employee Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata
- Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
- Childcare vouchers
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Flu vaccinations
- Free eye tests
- Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 3% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
To apply, please send the following 2 documents:
- CV
- Supporting Statement (explaining how you meet each criteria in the job description)
Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore please apply as soon as possible.
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Salary: £27,045.82 per annum pro rata
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (including days, evenings, occasional waking nights and some weekends)
About the Company:
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Working alongside the Project Manager, fellow Deputy Manager, and a team of support staff, you will provide excellent person-centred care to ensure the tenants' wellbeing, enabling independent and fulfilled living. This will involve supporting service users to take part in a range of meaningful and fun group activities, develop friendships and access services, as well as support with all aspects of day-to-day living. This may include working in partnership with family and advocates, where possible and appropriate.
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Deputy Manager Requirements:
* Experience of working in a supervisory role involving staff management
* At least 1 year of experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or Autism; including people with high and complex needs and additional physical disabilities
* Experience of working with people from varied social and cultural backgrounds
* Understanding of what makes a quality support service for people with learning disabilities and/or Autism, including Social Role Valorisation, Person-Centred Values and self-direct support values
* Understanding of and sensitivity to the discrimination experienced by members of vulnerable and/or minority groups
* Understanding of self-directed support and personal budgets E Understanding of the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (Desirable)
* Knowledge and awareness of relevant legislation, current and forthcoming issues relating to services for people with learning disabilities
* Understanding of welfare benefits process (Desirable)
* Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with a range of people
* Sufficient numeracy skills to confidently manage a budget
* Able to work on own initiative, proactively resolving issues
* IT proficient, with the ability to confidently use a range of computer software (i.e. Office and others), or willing to develop IT skills for the purposes of the role)
* Ability to adapt and respond positively to a dynamic work environment and to manage change effectively
* Ability to organise own and others' workloads effectively
* Strong self-reflective skills, able to take learning from situations
* Able to maintain professional boundaries and handle confidential information appropriately
* Committed to concepts of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion
* Committed to enabling choice, independence and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and/or Autism
* Willing and able to offer physical support to service users
* Flexible and able to attend to work commitments that take place in the evenings and at weekends (for which time off in lieu can be taken)
How to apply: Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: "Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience". Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.
We would also appreciate if you could take the time to complete an applicant diversity survey.
Closing date: 31st January 2021 , although applications will be considered for shortlisting on a rolling basis, and the closing date will be brought forward if a successful candidate is found prior to 31st January
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Location: North London
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Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, with 25.5 hours as Senior Support Worker and 11.5 hours as Support Worker (please note that shift work entails evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
About the Company:
Are you ready for the next step in your career? Interested in a management or supervisory role as part of a team dedicated to offering high quality support to people with learning disabilities? Do you have engaging and creative activity ideas for the people we support to take part in, learn and have fun?
We have an exciting opportunity to take on the role of Senior Support Worker within one of our Supported Living Services in Islington, which provides support to 19 adults with learning disabilities - including mild-to-moderate and Profound to Multiple learning disabilities - and a range of other needs, including mental health and complex health needs.
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This role will also involve mentoring and providing support and supervision to a team of support staff.
Senior Support Worker Requirements:
* Willing and able to offer physical support to service users, including moving and handling safely
* Flexible and able to carry out a variety of shifts throughout the week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
* Understanding of health and safety issues as they affect service users
* Understanding of person-centred values and self-directed support
* Awareness of issues affecting people with learning disabilities and/or Autism
* Understanding of and sensitivity to the discrimination experienced by members of vulnerable and/or minority groups
* Knowledge and awareness of relevant legislation, current and forthcoming issues relating to services for people with learning disabilities and/or Autism (Desirable)
* Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or Autism, or with another vulnerable client group
* Experience of working in a supervisory role involving staff management (Desirable)
* Experience of working with people from varied social and cultural backgrounds (Desirable)
* Skills & Values Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with a range of people
* IT proficient, with the ability to confidently use a range of computer software (i.e. Office and others), or willing to develop IT skills for the purposes of the role
* Ability to organise own and others' workloads effectively
* Able to work on own initiative, proactively resolving issues
* Strong self-reflective skills, able to take learning from situations
* Sufficient numeracy skills to confidently manage a budget (Desirable)
* Able to maintain professional boundaries and handle confidential information appropriately
* Committed to concepts of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion
* Committed to enabling choice, independence and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and/or Autism
What we offer in return:
* We believe in offering great opportunities for staff development, enabling staff to be innovative and proactive in delivering the best possible outcomes for the people we support
* A range of training and development opportunities
* Regular support and supervision, as well mentoring
* A vibrant, friendly and supportive work environment
How to apply: Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: "Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience". Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.
We would also appreciate if you could take the time to complete an applicant diversity survey.
Closing date: 31st January 2021 , although applications will be considered for shortlisting on a rolling basis, and the closing date will be brought forward if a successful candidate is found prior to 31st January
Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS c
Try something new!
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As a Care Coordinator specialising in mental health and based in GP practices, you will provide extra time, capacity and expertise to support patients to understand the conversations they have with primary care professionals.
You will coordinate support and services, ensuring patients do not fall into any gaps while waiting for ongoing support, and support them to access other community or social activities that will aid recovery. A key aim of Care Coordination is to help patients engage more fully in their own health and wellbeing.
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The position is available in Sheerness and applicants must have experience of working with vulnerable adults and a background in medical or social care where you have delivered mental health support to clients or groups.
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Children’s mental health matters!
More and more children and young people are experiencing difficulties with their own mental health. There is no single solution and we all need to work together to ensure young people can access the help they need and lead healthier and happier lives.
Working alongside GP practices, Social Prescribing Link Coordinators help children and families connect with health and community services which will make a real difference to the child’s emotional and physical wellbeing.
You will deliver personalised support to patients, independently managing new referrals from GP practices and a caseload. It’s essential that you have an understanding of how to prioritise need, and are able to recognise when to refer on to specialist services, and must be confident to communicate at all levels across health and social care sectors.
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and able to establish instant rapport with children and young people. You should have experience of working with children, delivering mental health support and a background in education, medical or social care.
You will need to demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work. The post is based in Tunbridge Wells and a car driver is essential.
The right support can make a difference to a child now and for their future.
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Are you seeking meaningful work aimed at making a real difference to individual lives?
The Trustees of the Campden Charities are seeking to appoint a full time Grants Officer to join the Charities’ small grant giving team as a result of increased work expected following planned outreach and publicity.
The Campden Charities is a local, permanently endowed trust assisting individuals on the lowest incomes in the old parish of Kensington. The area is one of extreme contrasts and includes some neighbourhoods with significant levels of deprivation and need. The Charities awards grants totalling more than £2 million each year. The grant-giving programmes are focused on helping individuals on very low incomes to move on in their lives.
The person we are looking for will have an understanding of, and empathy towards, supporting unemployed or low income individuals and families to improve their financial circumstances. They will be self-motivated, highly organised with excellent attention to detail, an independent thinker yet a team player and computer literate. Candidates must be able to make clear and objective recommendations, both written and verbal, to Trustees.
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We will be willing to appoint a graduate seeking their first full time employment if they fit enough of the qualities we are looking for but without the necessary work experience. The job description with be adjusted accordingly to match this paid internship post.
The closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm Wednesday 20th January 2020
Applications received after this deadline will not be viewed.
Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 9th February and Wednesday 10th February likely to be via Zoom
If you have not heard from us by Friday 29th January you have not been shortlisted.
Only successful applicants will be notified of interview.
Please do not send a CV without having viewed the Job Description and Person Specification. CVs will only be considered if accompanied by a covering letter referring to the specific skills and attributes listed in the Person Specification. Generalised covering letters will not be considered.
Additional information
Place of work: The majority of the work is carried out remotely with a view to return to the Charities’ offices when it is safe to do so (27a Pembridge Villas, London W11 3EP). Some outreach work will be expected ranging from one-off events to regular shifts based within local organisations or community centres.
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Holiday: 28 days per annum + Bank Holidays.
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The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and two satisfactory references.
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Learning Disabilities Support Worker
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.
We are seeking Support Workers to join us and support adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. We recognise that the current pandemic means we have had to adapt to change and in many ways we are now doing things differently but what hasn’t changed is our passion for standards and doing all we can to look after the people we support both in these current challenging times and in the future.
To keep the people we support and yourself safe and in line with government advice, opportunities to go out and about are limited, instead our Support Workers are finding fun and creative ways to keep people occupied at home, promoting health and wellbeing. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people’s needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things.
Salary: Up to £20,338 per annum based on a qualified rate and 47 sleep-ins per year
Hours: Permanent, Part Time, 20 hours per week
Location: Kingsteignton, Devon
About you
You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values, a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer as you will regularly need to record information about people you will be supporting.
We are currently restricting face-to-face training; therefore most of your training courses, including some aspects of your induction, will be online. But you will still be able learn from your colleagues in a supportive hands-on environment.
Benefits
- Apprenticeships - earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer (ranked 11th in 2020)
- Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options
- Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status
- Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme
- 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff)
- A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
- Free DBS Check
- As a “key worker” you will benefit from government incentive schemes
Join us and help change lives.
Closing date: 11th February 2021
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 or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Support Work, 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, etc.
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Learning Disabilities Support Worker
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.
We are seeking Support Workers to join us and support adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. We recognise that the current pandemic means we have had to adapt to change and in many ways we are now doing things differently but what hasn’t changed is our passion for standards and doing all we can to look after the people we support both in these current challenging times and in the future.
To keep the people we support and yourself safe and in line with government advice, opportunities to go out and about are limited, instead our Support Workers are finding fun and creative ways to keep people occupied at home, promoting health and wellbeing. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people’s needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things.
Salary: Up to £21,199* pa based on a qualified rate and 47 sleep-ins per year
Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Ugley Nr. Bishops Stortford
About you
You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values, a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer as you will regularly need to record information about people you will be supporting.
We are currently restricting face-to-face training; therefore most of your training courses, including some aspects of your induction, will be online. But you will still be able learn from your colleagues in a supportive hands-on environment.
Benefits
- Apprenticeships - earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer (ranked 11th in 2020)
- Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options
- Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status
- Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme
- 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff)
- A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
- Free DBS Check
- As a “key worker” you will benefit from government incentive schemes
Join us and help change lives.
Closing date: 5th February 2021
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 or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Support Work, 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, etc.
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You've got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.
Right now, our Supported Housing and Community Support service in Kendal is looking for someone like you to help people in the community to concentrate on their personal goals and aspirations. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That's why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it's helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.
The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you're caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health.
There are two roles available. Both roles are permanent, requiring the individual to work part-time at 30 hours per week.
The salary for this role is £17,004.00 per annum, with progression up to £17,230.00 per annum (pro-rata 30 hours per week).
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.
Closing Date for applications is 1st February 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.
Richmond Fellowship is 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. 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.
Prospectus is excited to be partnering Rethink Mental Illness, a national charity that supports people seriously affected by mental illness including their carers, family and friends. Established over 50 years ago Rethink have lobbied and petitioned to get better mental health provisions across the UK and supports various different mental health programmes across the country, whilst working in partnership with NHS Trusts and charities. They are now looking to recruit a Head of Alliance Building as they embark on an exciting period of expansion at a time when the need has never been greater.
As their Head of Alliance Building, you will contribute to the set-up and implementation of their new Community Mental Health Unit across five local alliances in England. Working collaboratively with your peers, the NHS, local authority and the volunteer and community sector, you will push forward their thinking and practice on the Community Mental Health Framework: achieving real change for people seriously affected by mental illness in their community, both directly in the five new alliance areas and also through influencing the wider health and care system and indeed anything in the community that bears on people's recovery and well-being. You will be a thought leader, making the most of the charity's national platform and networks to develop and spread innovation and new practice.
To be successful for this exciting opportunity, you will possess a proven background in alliance-building frameworks for the VCSE, combined will the ability to implement and deliver across multiple alliances and influence nationally. This is a pivotal role for Rethink and as such, you will be emotionally intelligent, dynamic and adaptable with the strategic knowledge to engage, connect and influence different statutory, voluntary & community organisations and groups that contribute to an effective, all-encompassing service provided to individuals at times of need. Whilst direct experience working in Mental Health is not essential, you must be passionate about driving change, and understand the benefits of building professional alliances that are crucial to supporting individual people seriously affected by mental illness.
Please apply with a Word copy of your CV; a covering letter is not required at this stage.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. Please note, we are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.
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You've got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.
Right now, our Community Supported Housing service in Ulverston is looking for someone like you to work with us, supporting individuals through their recovery journey, providing innovative recovery and crisis service interventions. Day-to-day, you will work with individuals to support the development and delivery of ‘client led’ recovery and safety planning, helping others to regain sustainable control over their challenges and maximise independence. And, when it comes to liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to give people access to a full range of services, again, we’ll rely on your expertise.
The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you're caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health.
This is a permanent, part time post requiring the post-holder to work 30 hours per week.
The salary for this post is £13,603.20 per annum.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.
It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.
The closing date for this post is 25th January 2021, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.
Richmond Fellowship is 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. 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.
Reference:HQ00178094
Location:London or Homebased with national travel
Salary:£51,000 per annum
Contract type:Permanent
Date closing:24/01/2021
Prospectus is excited to be partnering Rethink Mental Illness, a national charity that supports people seriously affected by mental illness, as well as their carers, family and friends. Established over 50 years ago Rethink have lobbied and petitioned to create better mental health provisions across the UK and supports various different mental health programmes across the country, whilst working in partnership with NHS Trusts and charities. They are now looking to recruit a Head of Community Engagement as they embark on an exciting period of expansion, at a time when the need has never been greater.
As their Head of Community Engagement, you will contribute to the set-up and implementation of their new Community Mental Health Unit across five place-based alliances in England. Working collaboratively with your peers and voluntary and community-based organisations. You will drive forward their thinking and practice on the Community Mental Health Framework; achieving real change for people seriously affected by mental illness in their community, both directly in the five new local alliance areas and also through influencing the wider health and care system and indeed anything in the community that bears on people's recovery and well-being. You will be a thought leader, making the most of the charity's national platform and networks to develop and spread innovation and new practice.
To be successful for this exciting opportunity, you will have previous experience of engaging with, and building established professional networks, combined with the ability to contribute to the implementation and management of projects and alliances that create opportunities to reach those requiring support in the community. This is a pivotal role for Rethink and as such, you will be emotionally intelligent, dynamic and adaptable with the strategic knowledge to engage and connect with different voluntary & community organisations and groups that contribute to an effective, all-encompassing service provided to individuals at times of need. Whilst direct experience working in Mental Health is not essential, you must be passionate about driving change, and understand the benefits of building professional alliances that are crucial to supporting individual people seriously affected by mental illness.
Please apply with a Word copy of your CV; a covering letter is not required at this stage.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. Please note, we are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.
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Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Muscle Help Foundation in their urgent search for a Virtual Community Engagement Lead.
The Muscle Help Foundation (MHF) is an award-winning small specialist national family-centred charity that delivers transformational, highly personalised, empowering experiences in the UK (ie. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), called Muscle Dreams for children and young people with muscular dystrophy and allied neuromuscular conditions
As a result of COVID-19, MHF took the extremely difficult decision to postpone its planned 2020 Muscle Dream activities in March 2020. They remain resolute and determined to continue their vital work into 2021 until beneficiaries and families are able to re-engage in person i.e. face to face. Families have been shielding since March 2020. They are focussed on engaging with their community across the country and reducing their Muscle Dream wait-list in addition to offering other virtual programmes directly into the homes of beneficiaries and their families wherever possible.
The charity is excited to be able to continue its vital work during COVID-19 and as such, we are delighted to announce this new role funded by an award from BBC Children in Need. This proof-of-concept project has five key goals:
- Communicate with our existing community ie. beneficiaries (between ages of 8-18yrs) & families across the UK, tracking outcomes (using framework provided by charity)
- Establish how we can best support our community at this time & signpost where appropriate
- Share with families our COVID-19 activities, update family contact details in line with GDPR
- Encourage families to participate on one or more of our virtual programmes and/or COVID-19 activities
- Capture pre and post data (quantitative & qualitative) and interpretative observations (qualitative) - a framework and an appropriate tool will be provided by the charity
As a result of COVID-19 and with this new Interim Community Engagement Lead role, you will be responsible for scoping out and implementing an effective communication plan that will see you start what has now become a critically important role in directly engaging with our clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) community, in ultimately giving them hope - ideally, we are seeking someone who has experience in working with disability and vulnerable families
Competencies & Behaviours
- Confident self-starter who can work independently is critical
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with outstanding project management abilities
- High levels of empathy in communicating with our clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) families
- Sensitivity in listening and responding in a thoughtful / considered manner
- Social media, digital skills (essential)
- Experience of Mentimeter audience engagement online tool (desirable)
- An eye for detail, with bags of initiative to quickly grasp what needs to be done
- Outstanding admin skills, specifically recording & updating using software tools in real time
- Someone that sees the big picture regarding the charity's wider aims and objectives
- Collaborative in nature, team focussed and supportive
- Passionate attitude that reflects the charity's vision, mission and values
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues
- A commitment to and an understanding of equal opportunities & diversity
We welcome applications from anyone who feels they meet this specification and has the enthusiasm, drive and passion to take on this key appointment at a time that continues to be extremely challenging for our clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) community.
Due to the nature of this contract, the client is looking for an immediate start, so please do not delay in applying for this role.