School-Home Support is a dynamic charity with proven impact. For over 30 years it has been working with children and young people struggling to stay in school due to a wide range of complex family issues. We get children and young people back into school ready to learn, whatever it takes.

Through a mixture of growth and staff turnover we now require the following post across three schools:

School-Home Support Practitioner
Salary range starting from: £20,574 pa
Hours: 5 days a week, term time only
Based in Islington:

• St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, N1 - 2 days a week
• St John’s Upper Holloway CE Primary School, N19 - 1 day a week
• Ashmount Primary School, N8 - 2 days a week

This is an opportunity to support children and families in Islington to improve attendance, aspirations and welfare. The practitioner will work with pupils across three Islington primary schools who have issues with attendance and punctuality. The practitioner will engage pupils and their families to identify and resolve issues affecting the pupil’s attendance. The role will include working with the whole family to tackle issues which are causing poor attendance and behaviour, helping parents to become more engaged with their child’s learning and engaging parents in family learning.

Successful candidates will have experience working in a school environment, using SIMS to track and report on attendance and strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their parents. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of our established teams.

Duties of the role:

• Engage with targeted families, deliver practical and emotional support
• Analyse attendance data and identify referrals in liaison with schools
• Undertake work supporting improved attendance across the school
• Engage parents in the playground, raising profile and awareness of support available
• Encourage parental engagement in children’s learning
• Conduct home visits and welfare checks where necessary
• Support wider parental engagement in school
• Liaise and signpost with other services where appropriate
• Support the school’s safeguarding processes
• Provide termly reports for funding partners, schools and SHS

Closing date for applications is Midnight 22nd October 2019
First stage interviews: 25th October 2019
Second stage interviews at the School: TBC

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to the School-Home Support website where you can download the job description and application form. 

These roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances.

SHS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

Our client is a London based charity aiming to prevent homelessness. They work closely with vulnerable and socially excluded people to help transform their lives. They are currently looking to recruit a Deputy Manager to support a specialist 24/7 service, run across three sites as part of the Lewisham Vulnerable Adults Pathway.This is a temporary role, initially for two to three months.

As their Interim Deputy Manager, you will support the team across multiple sites as they go through a significant period of change. You will manage staff performance and motivate your colleagues in ensuring an effective and high quality service. Working within the Psychological informed Environment (PIE), you will ensure all support plans, risk assessments and advocacy relating to service users are in line with recovery models. Finally, you will oversee the quality of three different sites ensuring that both staff and service users' needs are met and will hold direct line management responsibilities, leading on the deployment of all project and support staff including volunteers and peer mentors.

To be successful in this role, you will have an understanding of the range of issues involved in the delivery of quality services to a range of clients with chaotic lifestyles and complex needs. Due to the nature of the role, you will have experience with mental health legislations and the criminal justice system. You will have a demonstrable experience of managing teams across multiple sites and will also be skilled in IT applications and writing reports.

To be considered for this role, you would be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across 9 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday.You will be required to work one weekend in every three.

To be considered, you must be available immediately and be in possession of a fully enhanced DBS check that is registered to the online update service.

To apply please upload a CV in Word format; a covering letter is not required at this stage.

One year fixed term contract
Interim Financial Controller
Ref: V257
Hours/Days per week: 35/5
Salary Range: £42,000 to £52,000 subject to experience and location (plus ILW of £3,366 if applicable)
Location: London; South East; Wales; South West and Midlands and or Scotland and North East England. Location to be confirmed on appointment
Closing date: Noon – 8 November 2019
Interview date and Location: 1st Interview 11-15 November 2019 - London
                                                   2nd Interview 18-22 November 2019 - London

About the role

Volunteering Matters is a national volunteering charity supporting some of the most vulnerable in society.

This is one year fixed term contract to lead on the preparation of statutory accounts and budget and then support with new systems implementation and roll out across the UK.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced member of the Finance team to fulfill these key functions and to support the delivery team through the period of transition.

The role manages a small team and reports to the Chief Finance Officer. The candidate will have experience of producing statutory accounts under the SORP and FRS102 as well as delivering systems change. Experience of working remotely within a finance team is desirable.

In return for your commitment we offer 25 days holiday per year (FTE) plus discretionary festive leave + public holidays. We also offer a 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working opportunities and enhanced employee benefits.

To view or to download the JD and the monitoring form click the link ‘Apply on Website’

To Apply please send your CV and supporting statement with a completed monitoring form to the email address available via the link ‘Apply on Website’.

Your supporting statement is of equal importance to us as your CV and is a key part of our shortlisting process. It is an opportunity for you to outline your experience and credentials directly to the details of the post.

Volunteering Matters is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds. To assist in the monitoring of our performance in relation to equal opportunities you are requested to complete the enclosed monitoring form. The questionnaire is for statistical purposes only. Upon receipt it will be separated from your CV and cover letter and will not form part of the selection process.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive if we have not contacted you by the interview date it means that on this occasion we are unable to take your application further.

Job title: Crisis Service Manager
Working base: Flitwick
Areas covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contracted hours: 37 per week

Job purpose: 
Lead on the management, delivery and promotion of Mind BLMK’s Crisis services

Mind BLMK is a local charity that has been supporting and providing services for adults affected by mental health issues for over 40 years.

We are excited to confirm funding has recently been secured to provide Crisis Cafés, to be delivered across the boroughs of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

Crisis Cafés provide out-of-hours 7 days a week support to those suffering from mental health issues, aiming to prevent escalation, reduce isolation, increase independence and self-management, and improve mental health and wellbeing.

This is an exciting role for someone to develop and shape a new service to achieve the above aims. We are looking for an individual who is a highly motivated manager, with knowledge and experience of supporting vulnerable adults and using the recovery approach in service provision.

The successful applicant will have strong project management skills to support our flexible approach to delivering crisis interventions moving forwards. You will also be a motivating and inspirational leader, and be skilled at developing and supporting your team of staff and volunteers to deliver effective person-centred support for our clients. This high profile and challenging role will require a can-do attitude and enthusiastic approach to problem solving.

Once the services are mobilised you will be required to work in a flexible way in order to manage a service which operates during evening hours in the week and at weekends and also to engage with the wider BLMK team and external partners.

Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 29th October 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application.

We hold the Investors in People standard as well as a commitment to Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters.

No agencies please.

Our client is a London based charity aiming to prevent homelessness. They work closely with vulnerable and socially excluded people to help transform their lives. They are currently looking to recruit a Support Worker to provide support to a caseload of adults with complex needs in a supported accommodation service in Lewisham. This position is offered on a temporary basis, initially for two-three months, with the possibility of extension.

As a Support Worker, you will effectively manage a caseload of c.20 clients with medium to low support needs to enable them to understand their emotional and mental health needs and support them in managing these effectively. Through 1:1 support, you will support your clients to develop their living skills, develop and manage healthy relationships, build social networks and access ETE opportunities by completely comprehensive needs and risk assessments with clients. Finally, due to the nature of the service, you will work with your clients to support them managing successful tenancy prior to moving on to more independent housing.

To be successful, you must have experience of key working a caseload of homeless adults presenting with complex needs, conducting risk assessments and a knowledge of safeguarding. You must also have some experience of working with mental health problems and/or clients with substance misuse, or homeless-related needs, or a combination of these client groups.Finally, you should demonstrate understanding of the Recovery Model and the ability to engage and motivate clients to move towards independence and inclusion.

To be considered, you must be available immediately and be in possession of a fully enhanced DBS check that is registered to the online update service. You will also be available to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday.

To apply please upload a CV in Word format; a covering letter is not required at this stage.

Our client is a London based charity aiming to prevent homelessness. They work closely with vulnerable and socially excluded people to help transform their lives. They are currently looking to recruit a Support Assistant to assist in supporting and assessing the needs of service users is an accommodation based service that supports young people ages from 16 - 21. The position is offered on a full-time,temporary basis, initially for 3 months with a possibility of extension.

As their Support Assistant, you will assist Support Workers in supporting homeless young people with complex needs, to work toward developing confidence to undertake the skills they need to live independently or within a lower support service. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring an effective, high quality service is delivered by coordinating operational activities such as daily events, housing management and support. In addition, you will also support the team and ensure that reception is covered and that all admin duties are completed to support the effective running of the service.

To be successful, you will have demonstrable experience of working successful with vulnerable young people, ideally with a history of rough sleeping and/or complex needs. Due to the nature of this service, you will have good awareness of the possible issues and challenges you might face when working with young people combined with excellent organisation and administrative skills.

The successful candidates will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota covering early and late shifts (covering from 9 am - 5.30 pm or 10 am - 6:30 pm). Cover is required for 1 months initially, with a possibility of extension.

To be considered, you must be available immediately and be in possession of a fully enhanced DBS check that is registered to the online update service.

To apply please upload a CV in Word format; a covering letter is not required at this stage.

Relief Support Worker

Find your place with us and help change lives.

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career for you.

Position: Relief Support Worker
Location: Bampton & South Molton, Devon
Job type: Casual / Flexi
Hours: Flexible
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 10th November 2019

About the role

As a relief support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, 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.

The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities, in all aspects of their daily lives. You’ll be helping to ensure the people we support:

- Build confidence to develop interests
- Feel secure and safe
- Are provided with any personal care needed with dignity
- Increase independence
- Are enabled to make as many choices as possible
- Achieve personal goals, which may include travel or holidays

We provide 24/7 support to some people, as a relief support worker you will be requested to cover shifts regularly on an ad hoc basis.

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 and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life 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 to record information about people you will be supporting.

It’s great if you already have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible.

A full, current UK/EU driving licence is preferable

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills they need.

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: 89654

Systems Accountant
London, EC4

About Us

We are Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP), a not-for-profit that helps transform cities to benefit the millions who lack access to water and sanitation.

Established in 2005, we work alongside local providers to enable them to develop services, build infrastructure and attract funding so that they can reach low-income communities.

We are now looking for a Systems Accountant to join us in London and oversee and develop our finance systems. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £35,815 - £38,053 per annum
- Collaborative and engaging work environment
- Up to 5% matched pension contribution
- 25 days' holiday

If you are a part qualified accountant with accounts systems administration experience, this is a brilliant opportunity to have a significant impact on the operations of a leading organisation. 

Our Finance function is currently centralised and we plan to decentralise this over our next business plan period (2020 – 2025). This will provide more responsibility and autonomy within our framework, which in turn, will enable us to achieve even more. 

You will have the chance to play an incremental role in this process and make a huge difference to our organisation as a whole. 

The Role

As a Systems Accountant, you will support our financial processes and manage our online purchase requisition system (IPOS) and finance system (SUN). 

Reporting to the Finance Controller, you will ensure financial information is posted and available to the organisation by providing Systems Administrator support to the Finance Team. 

You will oversee and develop our financial systems so they are fit-for-purpose and ensure that key financial information is correctly inputted into systems. 

Additionally, you will: 

- Liaise with WSUP’s IT management (People and Support team) and external IT providers to ensure platforms are appropriate to support the operation of finance systems
- Analyse the purposes and uses of time and wages data within WSUP’s global finance system to ensure that time can be planned and monitored
- Post all recharges to the SUN accounting system 
- Reconcile all wage-related control accounts

About You 

To join us as a Systems Accountant, you will need: 

- To be a part qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) 
- Accounting systems administration experience 
- Previous experience of proactively examining processes and identifying ways to improve, automate or otherwise extract efficiency 
- A track record of successfully integrating finance systems with other in-house systems 
- Experience of working with overseas currencies 
- Previous experience of impact assessments and testing systems 
- Experience with accounting software

Other organisations may call this role Part Qualified Accountant, Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, or Financial Systems Accountant. 

Webrecruit and WSUP are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are looking to make a difference as a Systems Accountant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Support Worker

Find your place with us and help change lives.

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Position: Support Worker
Location: Edenbridge, Kent
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Full & Part-time
Salary: Up to £20,484
Benefits: Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after first year, contributory pension scheme and life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development.

Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2019

About the role:

As a support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, 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.

The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities, in all aspects of their daily lives. You’ll be helping to ensure the people we support:

- Build confidence to develop interests
- Feel secure and safe
- Are provided with any personal care needed with dignity
- Increase independence
- Are enabled to make as many choices as possible
- Achieve personal goals, which may include travel or holidays

We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. You may also get the opportunity to accompany the people we support on holidays, attend training courses and other activities.

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 and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life 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 to record information about people you will be supporting.

It’s great if you already have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible.

What we offer:

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills they need.

Join us and help us change lives.

Strictly no agencies please.

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: 89631

Senior Development Officer
Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire (with some travel to Bradford)

Are you an experienced development professional with great networking skills? Want to join a determined team who are helping tackle inequality and deprivation in Leeds and Bradford? 

If so, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career as a Senior Development Officer while making a difference to people in your community.

About Us

Leeds Community Foundation supports thousands of charities and voluntary groups across Leeds and Bradford, addressing inequalities and working together to support those that need help the most.

We have distributed over £42 million in grants to date across Leeds and Bradford, enabling positive change in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in our communities.

We’re now looking for a Senior Development Officer to join us and drive income generation from private individuals and corporate relationships, enabling us to do even more for the people of Leeds and Bradford. 

The Benefits

- Up to £26k per annum DOE
- Pension (contributions start at 4%)
- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas close-down
- Offices in Leeds city centre 
- Business mileage allowance (we encourage use of public transport where possible) 

This is an incredible opportunity to help combat local inequalities and forge partnerships that will create opportunities for those that most need our help. 

Built on strong values of honesty, ambition and empowerment, we provide the ideal environment in which to make a difference and realise your potential.

You will have the chance to act as a catalyst for positive change and strengthen community efforts to help  disadvantaged people throughout Leeds and Bradford. 

The Role

As our Senior Development Officer, you will generate income through private and corporate relationships in Leeds and Bradford. 

A key aspect of your role will involve recruiting and stewarding supporters of the 100 Club, our popular supporters’ scheme for individuals and businesses who, like us, are motivated to make a difference in Leeds and Bradford. By investing in the 100 Club, supporters enable the Foundation to become increasingly resilient.

You will also secure sponsorship, support the generation and account management of corporate funds, and nurture and increase our network of decision-makers and influencers. Above all, you’ll act as an advocate for the Foundation and our work. 

About You 

To join us as our Senior Development Officer, you will need: 

- At least two years’ experience in a similar role 
- Experience of sales and negotiation in a fundraising and/or development environment 
- Great networking skills, including the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders 

You will also need experience in one or more of these areas:

- Working on a membership scheme, including recruitment, administration and retention 
- Stewardship of existing donors 
- Soliciting and securing large funds from High Net Worth (HNW) individuals and/or private sector companies

We’d like to hear from you if you’ve worked as a Fundraiser, Fundraising & Development Officer, Fundraising Executive, Corporate Fundraising Officer, High Net Worth Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Co-ordinator, Corporate Fundraising Executive, or Corporate Partnerships Officer.

This is a full time role, working 35 hours per week, usually Monday – Friday between 9:00 – 17:00. You may occasionally be required to work outside normal office hours for events and functions – time off in lieu will be given where excessive out of hours working is required.

The closing date for applications is the 3rd November 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 14th and 15th November 2019. 

Leeds Community Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, and trans and non-binary people, who are currently under-represented within our staff team. Our offices are fully accessible.

So, if you are eager to make a difference as a Senior Development Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

About The Role

We are currently seeking an Assistant Service Leader to join the team at The Watchfactory and Crawford Gardens. The Assistant Service Leader will support the Service Leaders in the overall management of these Extra Care services.
As Assistant Service Leader, the key responsibilities are as follows:

• To support the Service Leader in managing the service, promoting teamwork with all disciplines of staff. 
• To promote and maintain a person centred service with emphasis at all times on independence, individuality, rights, choice, privacy, and fulfilment.
• To deputise for the service leader in times of absence effectively maintaining business performance and high quality standards.
• Development of services to ensure highest compliance with internal and external standards and the needs of the local community.

The successful candidate will be striving to improve the quality of Extra Care services in order to achieve outstanding, having excellent local knowledge to be able to integrate these services into the local community.

About You

The successful candidate will have an NVQ in social care at level 3  or be willing to work towards this. This is a great developmental opportunity to gain experience and work towards becoming a Registered Manager as you will be coached and managed by experienced Extra Care Managers. You should be experienced in managing teams of staff and monitoring, evaluating and improving performance or experience of supporting your line manager with additional tasks which improve service delivery.

It is essential to possess a thorough knowledge of CQC and its remit within social care, risk management tools and their application, and an understanding of the mental capacity act and deprivation of liberty safeguarding protocols. A good knowledge of HR procedures, managing budgets and carrying out investigations is desirable. The successful candidate should have good IT skills and the ability to work independently with a positive and helpful attitude.

It is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support.

Working for Us

In return, we offer you a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in a rewarding and enriching environment. We also offer the following;

• Comprehensive induction and commitment to on going learning and development - opportunities to take NVQs, classroom based courses and e-learning
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to a free app offering retail discounts, leisure savings and holiday and travel discounts
• Employee of the month and other recognition schemes
• Employee Assistant programme - available 24/7
• Wellbeing Fund
• Employee Voice - GameChangers
• We will also pay for your DBS

Community Integrated Care is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Due to a recent expansion of our services, we require additional staffing resource and are looking for three Substance Misuse Support Workers to join our team at HMP Portland.

Substance Misuse Support Workers
Reference number: 52.19J
Based: HMP Portland
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (to include some weekend working)
Salary: £17,675 - £18,685 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Permanent

As a Substance Misuse Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a wider team supporting individuals with drug and alcohol misuse issues within the prison.

Key responsibilities will include working with clinical teams to monitor and observe individuals during the administration of their medications. Support Workers also provide individuals with important health and harm reduction information and advice covering a range of areas, as well as basic levels of recovery focused psychosocial support. Finally, you’ll contribute to the continuity of care through effective liaison with partnership agencies and undertake key administrative tasks including the collection and inputting of data and information systems.

What we’re looking for 
You’ll already be an effective communicator, comfortable with conveying key information efficiently and effectively both in writing and verbally. You’ll be proficient with administration and IT skills, and will be experienced at managing your own time, workload and priorities.

Whilst not essential, previous experience of working within a similar recovery orientated environment and/or as part of multi-disciplinary team in a social or health care environment would be a distinct advantage. This could include experience of administering drug and alcohol tests, working with people with drug and alcohol problems, assessment and individual care planning, and involvement in delivering a range of evidence based psychosocial interventions in 1:1 and group-work settings.

More importantly, you will have a genuine interest in the understanding of substance misuse problems and a positive recovery focused attitude. You will be keen to develop professionally and will demonstrate a high level of integrity and enthusiasm for working within the structured environment of a prison.

About EDP 
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services is a thriving charity, working in Devon and Dorset with people affected by drug and alcohol use and their families. Increasingly we work with people that have a range of challenges impacting on their wellbeing, building on their strengths, hopes, aspirations and hidden talents. Because we focus on what’s strong not what’s wrong our work is highly valued by service users. Simply put, we help people to live fulfilling lives.

EDP can offer you a real opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training & development programme, a generous leave package, pension scheme, and a positive, friendly working environment.

Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 28th October 2019.
Please ensure that you quote reference number 52.19J on your application.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website to download the information pack and application form. 

EDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates are subject to additional checks including DBS (to the appropriate level) and prison vetting – details will be specified as part of the vacancy details. Outcomes of these additional checks will be considered before any offer/appointment is confirmed.

No agencies please.

Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world?

If yes, then our Senior Support Worker vacancy in Liverpool may be perfect for you!

Title: Senior Support Worker
Reference number: 43505
Hours: 16 to 20 hours per week, part time
Location: Liverpool
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £10.00 per hour

About the role 
Sense has a great opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Senior Support Worker in Liverpool. This is a permanent, part time time role, working 16 to 20 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.30am & 6pm. You will be required to do 2 sleep ins per month for which you will be paid additional enhancements.

Sense is the leading charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. We are currently looking for reliable and motivated people to join our Communicator Guide team covering the Bootle, Old Swan & surrounding areas in Liverpool.

The Communicator Guide Service delivers direct support to people with sensory impairments in their own homes and in the wider community.  As a member of the team, you will need to be resourceful, innovative and confident about working with people in a variety of settings. Activities will include: health appointments, shopping, going to the gym, reading, swimming, attending activity groups and being out in the community.

A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

About you
We would like to hear from you if you have experience of working with vulnerable people, and ideally have experience of working with people with a sensory impairment. A willingness to develop your skills in all communication methods is an essential part of this role.

If you are outgoing, creative, hardworking and believe that you have what it takes to make a difference to somebody’s life, then we want to hear from you.

About us 
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working as a Support Worker at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Our selection process aims to make sure that the role is right for you and you are right for us.  It involves completing an online application form, taking part in a value based interview/assessment process and visiting one of our services.

Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2019
Interview date: As applications are received.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process. 

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Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

No agencies please.

Relief Support Worker

Find your place with us and help change lives.

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career for you.

Position: Relief Support Worker
Location: Edenbridge, Kent
Job type: Casual / Flexi
Hours: Flexible
Salary: £9.00 (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 10th November 2019

About the role

As a relief support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, 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.

We provide 24/7 support to some people, as a relief support worker you will be requested to cover shifts regularly on an ad hoc basis.

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.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

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.

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