Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life?

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

We have an exciting new role within the organisation as part of our central Achieving Potential team.  The role will involve supporting two SHP services, Fulfilling Lives and Lambeth Hostel Move On, to support their clients into independent housing.  The role will evenly split its time between our Kings Cross and Vauxhall offices.

As the Senior Floating Support Worker you will provide support and guidance to the teams, delivering support directly to a caseload of clients who require help to sustain their current accommodation or secure new housing. You will use your specialist knowledge of both supporting vulnerable adults and housing options, to secure positive outcomes for clients.

The Fulfilling Lives team works with some of the most entrenched, vulnerable and complex needs homeless adults in Camden and Islington and is at the forefront in trying to change statutory and support systems, to achieve better outcomes for this group of individuals. The Lambeth Hostel Move On Service works across the hostel pathway in the borough, supporting residents who have progressed to the point where they are ready for independent living and supporting them to secure and sustain tenancies in the private rented sector. 

The ideal candidate will have experience of helping vulnerable people access housing and sustain their tenancy. You will also be highly organised, proactive and adapt at developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  Along with a strong working knowledge of London's housing market and the current welfare system, you will also be outcome focused and have a passion for supporting highly vulnerable and often complex needs adults. 

Please note the role is based primarily in Camden but will involve frequent travel across London. 

To find out more please click on the Apply button.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd October 2019

Interviews to be held: Friday 11th October 2019

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 28 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work. 

Services Support Officer
Warrington, Cheshire
£19,170 per annum

Summary 

Beat are currently recruiting for a Services Support Officer to join us. This is a new full time role created to support our Helpline team in answering the increase in contacts across all channels which include telephone, webchat, email, online peer support groups and support through social media.

Beat are always developing and introducing new services and are soon to be launching a pilot to provide a self-help service to those with binge eating disorders, a self-referral telephone helpline and are also exploring and planning international collaboration with other world-wide eating disorder charities.

If you enjoy working in a varied, fast paced environment and want to help Beat support those with eating disorders and the ones that support them, then please consider applying for this role. 

Description 

Beat is looking for a Services Support Officer to support the team in responding to the increasing demand from those affected by eating disorders. Officers will work closely alongside the Sessional Advisors based from home, digital helpline volunteers and also Helpline Team Leaders and Advisors.

The role is likely to be busy and varied and each shift will involve responding to contacts across Beat’s different support channels including telephone, webchat and facilitating daily online peer support groups. 

The Services Support Officer will also provide administration support for Beat’s peer support programme, Echo. This will include promoting the service, monitoring inboxes and co-ordinating weekly calls between volunteers and service users. 

Application Information

To apply, please select the apply button shown to download and complete the application. Completed application forms should be uploaded by 10am on Monday 23rd September 2019.

If you have difficulty accessing or using this version of the application form or need to apply with a CV, please contact us before applying. Please note we cannot accept CVs except by prior arrangement.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by close of business on Tuesday 24th September 2019 interviews will take place on 30th September & 1st October 2019.

If you have not heard from us by this closing date, then please assume that your application has not been successful.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Additional Keywords: Services Support Officer, Helpline Support Advisor, Support Advisor, Helpline Support Officer, Service Support Advisor, Customer Service Advisor, Healthcare Advisor, Healthcare Support Advisor, Charity. 

The Sufi religious worker will engage, motivate donors on Islamic charitable giving, participate in:

-Implementing fundraising strategies

-Arranging call to prayers and Iqamat according to the Islamic law

-Preparing weekly sermons for senior Imam, responsible for maintaining the religious transcripts and translations

-Assisting in arranging at special services like Birthdays, Funerals, Khatam Sharif, URS Sharif, Milad Day and other Religious Functions

-Reciting Quran and Nasheeds at religious events.

-Able to lead Taraweeh in Ramadhan.

-Will perform other non-pastoral work in a religious order.

The applicant should be fluent in Arabic (essential), Urdu (preferable) and English (preferable).

The successful applicants will be required to provide an enhanced DBS Certificate/Police Certificate and expenses to be met by the applicant. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

·Qualification must be equal to GCSE and Basic Religious Education. (Essential)

·Applicant must have worked with the religious organisation, Sunni Sufi meditate on practices, previous experience in similar role and knowledge of system and practice. (Essential)

·Applicant must be Sunni Sufi faith and proven with previous related documents. (Essential)

·Applicant must have good written & Communication Skills. (Essential)

·Hafiz-e-Quran and previous work with the NGO. (Essential)

The Minister of Religion will motivate and engage worshipers, donors, staff and volunteers.  The role also includes performing religious duties such as leading Friday prayers, daily prayers, prayers during Ramadan and all duties associated with Sunni Muslim Imam on the path of Sufism. (Sarwariya Qadriya Silsila).

Main Responsibilities

1. To engage and educate worshippers in daily prayers and practices of Sunni Sufi Muslims of the Sarwariya Qadriya Silsila.

2. To participate in developing the Trust's strategies to ensure that they comply with religious requirements.

3. Demonstrate a good understanding of the various Islamic Schools of Thought and the skills to apply this knowledge in teaching and guiding members of our community in particular in relation to marriages and deaths.

4. To participate in fundraising activities such as mosque collections and events highlighting the religious values in specific giving particularly Zakat, Sadaqah etc.

5. To work collaboratively with all internal teams, departments and donors and external agencies.

6. To participate in the community activities that further good interfaith and public relations.

7. To ensure the consistent application of the Trust's standards and policies as they apply to the conduct of this role.

8. Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

1. QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

a. Educated to degree level in Islamic Studies or Ijazah in an Islamic Science from a reputable Islamic University. Essential

2. EXPERIENCE

a. Experience of working with mosques, Islamic institutions, community groups etc. (with no break) Essential

b. Experience in building relationships with religious leaders Essential

c. Experience of giving religious and spiritual guidance combined with offering pastoral care in regards to the issues faced by the Muslim community. Essential

d. Teaching experience and the ability to teach Quranic studies, Tajweed, Tafseer, Hadith, and Seerah. Essential

e.    Experience of working for an NGO Desirable

f. Ability to interact with the youth and understand challenges faced by them Desirable

3. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

a.    Strong understanding of the Hanafi school of thought and the skills to apply this knowledge in teaching and guiding members of the community and also demonstrate a good understanding of the various Islamic Schools of Thought. Essential

b.    Good interpersonal, communication and judgment skills; ability to build relationships and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds Essential

c. Extensive knowledge of Islamic Law particularly with regards to charitable giving Essential

d.    Written or verbal communication in Urdu (plus additional languages such as Bengali, Arabic, Punjabi, Mirpuri desirable) IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft applications, and ability to learn to use new programmes. Desirable

e.    A positive approach to problem-solving. Essential

f.      Some knowledge of how NGOs operate. Desirable 

4. ABILITY

a.    Must be proficient in Sufi meditation practices according to Sarwariya Qadriya Silsila. Essential

b.    Ability to work on own initiative Essential

c.    Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change. Essential

5. COMMITMENT

a.    Commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity. Essential 

The Applicant requires to work either at our Head Office or any other branch in other cities as required.

Do you have a significant understanding of domestic abuse and its effect on men, women and children and substantial experience of managing a caseload? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as a Programme Facilitator and play a vital role within our Domestic Violence Perpetrators Programme in the West Midlands.

Right now, My Time, a division of Richmond Fellowship, is looking for a Male Programme Facilitator to join them. My Time is a supportive organisation that gives its clients time and space to rethink their lives and discover new ways to tackle problems. Their Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme (DVPP) has Respect’s SMP standard Its aim? To give men who have been abusive an opportunity to address their behaviour towards their intimate partner, future partner and other close relations.

Working closely with another facilitator, you’ll deliver a 30 week rolling programme to individuals who have perpetrated domestic abuse towards their intimate partner. As well as managing a caseload and challenging any emotive and volatile situations arising within the group, you’ll ensure important feedback regarding the safeguarding aspect of victims is reported as high priority and maintain close links with victim support service caseworkers. Keeping records that are accurate, up‐to‐date and in line with Respect practice standards will be important, as will staying aware of current and developing legislation regarding Domestic Abuse issues for both the victim and perpetrator. And, when it comes to developing relationships with local stakeholders and supporting the DVPP Lead in marketing the service and maintaining referrals and assessments, again, we'll rely on you.

To succeed, you will need a recognised qualification in counselling and psychotherapy or a degree in psychology, health and social care or equivalent demonstrable experience within the field.. Flexible in your approach to working hours, you also have a proven ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities. You’ll also need an understanding of the need to offer an integrated service to both male perpetrators and to the women who have experienced domestic abuse. Knowledge of CBT, experience of challenging cognitive distortions and awareness of patterns of behaviour in domestic abuse perpetrators are all ‘must haves’ too. Solution‐focused and outcome driven, with an open and encouraging approach, lots of tact and diplomacy and good verbal and written communication skills, you're also able to lead by example and supervise and motivate others in a group work setting.

The salary for this post is £23,400.00 per annum.

This post is offered as a fixed term contract ending 31st March 2020.

The closing date for this post is 23rd September 2019

We are looking for a Male Programme Facilitator.

The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.

In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 25 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays and a contributory pension scheme after a qualifying period.

So, get inspired today and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career.

Recovery Focus is a new group of expert charities with the shared aim to inspire individual recovery nationwide. Between us we have a track record of more than 200 years of developing and running personalised services that work with people with mental health, substance misuse and other complex needs to achieve their ambitions. Each partner organisation has its own rich history of success, but together we believe we can lead the way in evidence‐based recovery pathways, tailored to meet local and individual needs.

Family Resettlement Manager

You will join a national charity as a Family Resettlement Manager, overseeing our client's Through the Gate service at HMP Wandsworth.

Family Resettlement Manager Responsibilities:

The aim of this service is to support prisoners leaving custody with a specific focus on those with family needs. The service will combine specialist support before release as well as mentoring support after release.

Family Resettlement Manager Requirements:

As a role model for your team, and an ambassador for our client, you will demonstrate through your operational management, leadership and conduct, their ethos and values, including positive, healthy relationships, reflective practice, partnership-building, teamwork, creativity and transparency. You will have significant experience of working with families and children and have an advanced knowledge of the criminal justice system ideally with experience of working with prisoners. With strong management skills, you will be enthusiastic and confident to lead and continuously develop the service and represent and demonstrate its effectiveness as a blueprint for resettlement prisons.

About our client:

Our client is a highly respected independent charity. They work across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services, providing practical and emotional support to prisoners’ children and families, to prisoners and to ex-offenders. They enable active community engagement in criminal justice work through facilitating volunteering. Their work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being. Their focus is on human relationships, family and community. They are committed to achieving the high standards of quality in all that they do.

Location: HMP Wandsworth, London

Job type: Part Time, Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 18.75 hours per week

Salary: £12,500 (£25,000 pro rata)

Closing date: 25 September 2019
Interviews commencing week beginning: 07 October 2019

Other information:

This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3 year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds including those with previous convictions (appointment to post is subject to a satisfactory risk assessment).

You may have experience of the following: Family Resettlement Manager, Family Resettlement, Services Programme Manager, Senior Programme Manager, Programme Management, Senior Project Manager, Project Management, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Process Improvement, Service Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager, Social Work etc.

Ref: 89031

Business Administrator - Leading Regional Theatre 
Plymouth, Devon

Do you have great customer service skills and a passion for the theatre? Looking to break into the performing arts industry and gain experience with one of the South West’s most popular theatres? If so, you may be the Business Administrator we’re looking for. 

Who will I be working for? 

The Theatre Royal Plymouth is the largest and best-attended regional producing theatre in the UK.

As well as presenting an amazing range of shows, we are a registered charity, deeply committed to our community and to providing creative opportunities for people with different abilities and from all backgrounds.

Following an exciting period of reorganisation and internal promotion, we are looking for a number of Business Administrators to join our dedicated team, working on a full or part time basis.

Are there any benefits? 

- Salary of £18,720 - £19,500 (pro rata for part time) 
- 28 days’ holiday (pro rata for part time)
- Pension
- Great offers on shows
- Discounts with many local businesses
- Join the Theatre Royal Plymouth at an exciting point in our evolution
- The chance to specialise in different areas of the organisation

Theatre has the power to inspire, connect and captivate, and in this role, you will have the opportunity to help us continue to share this with audiences.

Depending on your interests and skills, you’ll have the chance to specialise in one of the following areas: HR and recruitment, contracting, commercial builds (set design and builds) and business administration. 

No matter where you go in our organisation, you will have the chance to make a positive impact, challenge the status quo and see your ideas shape your department.

So, if you want to learn, grow and make your mark in the fast-paced world of the performing arts, this is the role you’ve been waiting for. Apply today to see how far your ambition could take you.

What part will I play in the business?

As a Business Administrator, you will perform a range of administrative activities to support the smooth running of your department. 

Supporting either the HR and Recruitment, Contracting, Commercial Build or Business Hub departments, you will: 

- Complete tasks to a high standard within set deadlines 
- Communicate with colleagues across the business 
- Accurately input data into our database 

Sounds great! What do I need? 

To join us as one of our Business Administrators, you’ll need: 

- Customer service experience 
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills 
- A positive attitude and the desire to learn 

We’d like to hear from you if you’ve worked as a Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service Administrator, Customer Service Executive, Administrator, Admin Assistant, Front of House Assistant or Office Administrator.

If you’d like to know more about our team and meet us in person, we will be holding an open morning between 10:30 – 12:30 on Saturday 21st September 2019 at Theatre Royal Plymouth. Please select the apply button shown to find out how to register your interest (which must be completed by midday on Wednesday 18th September 2019).

Webrecruit and the Theatre Royal Plymouth 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 take on an exciting, new role as a Business Administrator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, to provide strong and effective leadership of our Islington Young People’s Floating Support Service. The service is designed to support young people aged 16-25 who have housing related support needs.

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

As the team manager you will ensure that all aspects of the service are delivered to the highest standards and are fully compliant with both our organisational values and contractual requirements.  This includes ensuring that the needs and aspirations of the young people, are at the centre of the support planning process and that all aspects of the service reflect good practice.

To be successful, you will have the ability to manage, motivate and support a team of staff combined with experience of risk and needs assessment, planned support, goal setting and advocacy with vulnerable people. You will also have an understanding of the range of issues involved in the delivery of quality services to young people with complex needs. 

Strong networking skills and proven ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders is also required, along with good numeracy, literacy and I.T skills.

To find out more, please click on the Apply button.

Closing date: Midnight, 22nd September 2019 

Interviews to be held on: 27th September 2019

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 28 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work.  To read about it click here  

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

As a Housing Resettlement Worker, you will carry a mixed caseload of up to 26 people, who require support to move out of Lambeth hostels and into private rented accommodation and those who are in private rented accommodation and in need of support to sustain and manage their tenancy.

You will also undertake a range of activities with clients they have been assigned and will focus on identifying and developing a client’s ability to live independently, as well as to manage practical elements of independent living such as; paying rent, setting up and managing utilities, liaising with landlords and other agencies.

You will be skilled at delivering support to individuals through 1:1 key work sessions and group facilitation. You will also deliver this support in partnership with community agencies; ensuring successful resettlement into new accommodation.

To be successful for this post you will:

• Have experience of and a working knowledge of the challenges facing individuals at risk of losing their homes.
• Have excellent organisational skills, the ability to be self motivating, work under pressure and be able to prioritise different areas of work according to need.
• Have the ability to lead and coordinate case reviews and liaise with a wide range of statutory agencies.
• Have the creativity to plan and coordinate events and workshops with a focus on engaging those who are hard to reach in the community.
• Have the aptitude and resilience to work within a changing and developing service.

To find out more, please click on the Apply button.

Closing date for applications: 10am, 23rd September 2019

Interviews: 1st October 2019

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 28 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work.  To read about it click here

Mentoring Coordinator

You will join a national charity as a Mentoring Coordinator to deliver mentoring support to prisoners as part of our client’s Through the Gate service at HMP Wandsworth.

Mentoring Coordinator Responsibilities:

- You will lead a team of volunteer mentors to provide specialist person-centred support to men leaving prison.
- You will be passionate about working with volunteers and supporting people with complex needs.

Mentoring Coordinator Requirements:

As a co-ordinator for the service locally, you will need to build and maintain effective relationships with prisons, Community Rehabilitation Companies and community agencies, ensuring successful referral and feedback mechanisms are in place and providing timely and regular information to the Service Manager with regards to targets, progress and issues.

About our client:

Our client is a national charity that supports offenders, ex-offenders, and their children and families.

Location: HMP Wandsworth, London

Job type: Part Time, Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 18.75 hours per week

Salary: £12,500 per annum (£25,000 pro rata)

Benefits: Generous Holiday Entitlement & Other Benefits

Closing date: 25 September 2019
Interviews commencing week beginning: 07 October 2019

Other information:

This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory HMPPS / MoJ Security Vetting and satisfactory employer references covering a minimum of 3 years.

Please be aware that this role is subject to prison clearance, an enhanced DBS and references.

Our client welcomes all applications including ex- offenders, (appointment to post will be subject to a risk assessment).

You may have experience of the following: Mentoring Co-ordinator, Service Manager, Service Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Volunteering Manager, Case Worker, Family Support Worker, Social Worker, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteering Coordinator, Project Coordinator, etc.

Ref: 89032

Community Support Worker – Part Time
Home/Field Based (within West Devon)

Are you an enthusiastic and engaged individual with experience of providing advice and running group sessions? Could you thrive as a Community Support Worker with an incredible Devon charity? If so, read on.

About Us:

Devon in Sight is Devon’s leading sight loss charity providing FREE practical help and advice to people who are blind or partially sighted to help them live life to the full.

Our award-winning services help people with sight loss across Devon, providing vital support and advice to enable those affected by sight loss to live happy, independent lives.

We are now seeking a Community Support Worker to join our team on a part time basis, working 30 hours per week.

Your Rewards:

- Salary of £19,247 pro rata
- 31 days' holiday pro rata
- The chance to make a real difference to people’s lives
- A flexible working environment

Throughout our history we have worked to provide practical help and advice to people who are blind or partially sighted across the county. We have journeyed with individuals over the years as they have learned to live with their acquired sight loss.

We offer a rewarding environment where you will have the chance to make a real difference to people with sight loss. You will receive great training and will have the chance to develop your career with us and forge great opportunities for the future.

Your Role:

As a Community Support Worker, you will provide hands-on outreach support services to people with sight loss across West Devon.

Our Community Support Team run Community Sight Loss Hubs in existing community buildings in the key market towns across Devon to provide a focal point for community sight loss services delivered by Devon in Sight. We work collaboratively with voluntary and statutory sector partners, alongside volunteers, to deliver integrated sight loss services within local communities which are more easily accessible.

Specifically, you will:

- Complete needs assessments of service users
- Prepare action plans to help service users through the eye health and sight loss pathway
- Support service users in accessing equipment and training to help them adjust to sight loss
- Help to organise community sight loss hubs to provide a focal point for sight loss services
- Work with voluntary and public sector partners to deliver sight loss services to local communities

About You:

To be considered as a Community Support Worker, you will need:

- Experience of providing information, advice and guidance
- Previous experience of facilitating group sessions or workshops
- The ability to give presentations to a wide range of stakeholders
- To be educated to GCSE (or equivalent) level in English and Maths
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Applicants must reside within or close to the area of benefit and have access to transport. The role is home based but there will be a requirement to attend our Exeter office for meetings.

Other organisations may call this role Community Support Worker, Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, Eyecare Support Worker.

Please note, the closing date for this role is Monday the 7th October 2019. Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday the 15th October 2019.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from people from all parts of the community.

So, if you feel you could thrive as a Community Support Worker with Devon in Sight, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Make a difference…

Senior Social Worker – Strengthening Families Team
Full time, permanent
Based in London 
Starting salary in the range £32,994 - £40,326 per annum
plus London weighting of £3,299 per annum

PACT, a voluntary adoption agency, has been at the forefront of adoption services for over 60 years and works with local authorities across the country. With our outstanding rating with Ofsted we work with a high degree of flexibility and innovation and work with a range of adopters from all backgrounds, including those from black and minority ethnic heritage and the LGBT community.

PACT requires an experienced, qualified adoption social worker, with therapeutic experience (particularly with trauma and attachment) to join the London (Pimlico based) adoption team.

If your passion is to work in a family-centred way to help families stay together and address communication and behavioural challenges then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: Sunday 29 September 2019
Interview date: Friday 18 October 2019

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 complete your application for this position. 

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults therefore please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks and overseas checks (where applicable). Please note prospective employees will need to evidence they have the relevant permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Do you think it is a national disgrace that in England and Wales, two women a week are killed by their partner or ex-partner? Or that one woman in every four will experience domestic violence at some point during her life?

Do you want to work for an organisation that provides a voice for abused women, and plays a vital role in ensuring that life-saving services are in place to support them? If so, then the role of Refuge Worker may be perfect for you.

As Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

This is an exciting and challenging role as you will provide a high quality professional support service to women and children affected by domestic violence who needs to maintain either current or alternative safe accommodation.

You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge.

You will also assess and advise on their entitlement to welfare and housing benefits.

You will develop support plans for each resident and aid them to obtain permanent accommodation.

The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. Knowledge and direct experience of providing support to women is essential as is a current understanding of legislation relating to domestic violence including civil/criminal legislation and welfare rights.

The ability to work as part of an on-call rota is also essential.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. As an ever expanding charity we are also able to provide career development opportunities including advancements into management roles across our range of services.

Salary: £22,828 - £26,390 per annum

Locations: One role in Lambeth and one in Southwark

Closing date: 1 October 2019     

Interview date: 14 October 2019

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post is however restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.