We are looking to recruit a 20 Hour a week Whole Family Support Worker on an initial fixed term 1 year contract to facilitate the PuP  ( Parents under pressure ) project which is an exciting new project for us.

Family Support Link is a service in Northamptonshire, working with both adults and children, that provides free and confidential support to family members, carer’s and loved ones impacted by another’s substance misuse.

We are looking for a compassionate individual that is also highly motivated and enthusiastic. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of support staff to develop, deliver, and facilitate the PuP (Parents under pressure) programme, working closely with local treatment and recovery services and partner agencies.

As Whole Family Support Worker, you will be responsible for developing and trialling of a whole family support service for the organisation to give family members the chance to have mediated support with their substance using loved one, in addition to supporting parents who use substances through a new Parenting under Pressure (PuP) programme.

You will ensure that this is developed in consultation with the drug and alcohol service and other FSL staff, being sensitive to the interests and concerns of those parties. Family members should be involved in supporting you to co-design the service, with representation from as diverse a voice as possible.

Through 1:1 sessions you will utilise the PuP Integrated framework to assess the needs of parents who use substances and provide intensive targeted support to help them improve their emotional regulation and gain confidence in their skills as a parent.

You will regularly review these needs to identify positive change and gaps in service. You will also utilise group sessions and observe parent-child sessions where appropriate. You will ensure that the families play an active role in every step of this process and feel ownership over their involvement in the programme.

You will work closely with other agencies and organisations both internal and external, and act as a referral source for parents, supporting a holistic approach to meeting these needs, enabling them to reach their full potential and achieve. You will build upon these relationships and partnerships.

You will prioritise safeguarding ensuring all concerns are managed in accordance with relevant policies and procedures and that this is documented.

The Whole Family Support Worker will receive PuP training to become a PuP practitioner which will be funded by Family Support Link, the Employee will be expected to agree with and sign a training agreement prior to the training commencing.

Due to succesful grant funding we are looking to recruit 3 MPACT Family Support Workers 2x 30 hour posts and 1 x 25 hour post on a fixed term 3 year contract Salary - 2 x 30 Hour posts -£19,702.80 ,  1 x 25 Hour post £16,419

We are looking for a compassionate individual that is also highly motivated and enthusiastic. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of support staff delivering targeted interventions to children and young people, developing, and facilitating the MPACT (Moving Parents and children together) programme and ensuring our clients voices are heard by facilitating our Youth committee, across Northamptonshire. 

MPACT (Moving Parents and Children Together) Family Support Workers will be delivering 1-1 support to children and families and working to develop, plan, and facilitate the MPACT programme to families across Northamptonshire.

Family Support Link  is a service in Northamptonshire, working with both adults and children, that provides free and confidential support to family members, carer’s and loved ones impacted by another’s substance misuse.

The MPACT (Moving Parents and Children Together) Family Support Worker is responsible for managing a caseload of clients and families delivering 1-1 targeted interventions to a caseload of Children and Young People aged 5 – 17 years old working as part of a small team to develop, plan, and facilitate the MPACT programme to families across Northamptonshire.
The MPACT family Support Worker will plan and facilitate the Youth Committee providing opportunities for young people to be involved and engaged in the development of Family Support Links Services and to ensure they have their voices heard.
The MPACT Family Support Worker will attend partnership meetings as required and work to develop strong partnership links and identify new partnerships that will benefit both our clients and the charity.
The MPACT Family Support Worker will promote the 1-1 and MPACT work across Northamptonshire to agencies and communities.
The MPACT FAMILY Support Worker is responsible for ensuring the accurate recording of case notes and undertaking regular assessments with clients and families.
You will prioritise safeguarding by following our policy and procedures.
The MPACT Family Support Worker will receive MPACT training to become a MPACT practitioner which will be funded by Family Support Link, the Employee will be expected to agree with and sign a training agreement prior to the training commencing.

Main Purpose of the Job:

To provide individualised support to families who have a child or young person (CYP) who has any special educational need or disability (SEND), which builds resilience, empowers families and enhances the quality of life for the family and child.

You will be responsible for your own case work (and targets) and will need to work collaboratively with other key professionals (across health, education, social care and housing) for the benefit of families and children with SEND.

Specific role responsibilities:

• Provide up to date and accessible information, advice and guidance for families and children and young people (CYP) across a range of issues including:
  • Disability related benefits for the CYP & family, for example Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payments, Family Fund, Carers Allowance, including preparing for and attending benefits appeals and tribunals. 
  • Housing and social care issues.
  • All SEND educational issues including information, advice and support with Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and EHC plans (including preparing for and attending appeals and tribunals), One Planning, SEN support.
• Support will be provided to families whether or not a formal diagnosis is sought.
• Provide families with emotional and practical support – building a supportive and trusting relationship with the family to identify outcomes and tailor the work to the unique needs of each individual family and CYP. Support will empower families by building their knowledge and confidence.
• Advice and support can be provided by:
  • 121 sessions online and face to face, via telephone and accompanying families to multi-agency meetings. There may be a requirement for home visits after a thorough risk assessment process.
  • Organising and holding group coffee mornings / evenings to provide families with information and help families develop peer support networks.
  • Online and in-person group workshops on topics such as One Planning, benefits renewals etc.
• Empower parents, carers and young people themselves, quickly building a supportive and trusted relationship with the family, ensuring they understand - and are confident about – the options for their child or young person’s educational attainment and social development.
• Identify and engage with relevant statutory and voluntary agencies. This includes working with SEND teams in the local authority, health professionals and other non-statutory organisations to deliver the service.
• To work regularly at our weekend activity clubs for CYP and their families and siblings, setting up and putting away equipment, overseeing volunteers and supporting families.
• Raise the profile of Families InFocus (Essex) through building trusted relationships with families and professionals.
• Undertake risk assessments for in-person group activities such as coffee mornings and evenings.
• Keep accurate and up to date records of your work and attendance at events using our database (charity log).
• Keep up to date with new policies and reforms, and local practice and policy.
• Assist in the recruitment and training of volunteers, and directly supervise volunteers working in your area

Underpinning job responsibilities

• At all times promote the safeguarding of CYP and vulnerable adults
• Work flexibly as required by the nature of the post, which will entail working in the school holidays and attendance at some evening and weekend activities.
• To carry out other duties that may be allocated from time to time.
• To take part in the social, cultural and fundraising activities of the organisation.
• Contribute to good practice and development of projects/services including evaluations as required, feeding up strategic issues or trends as these are identified.
• Be an effective member of the team, attending regular team meetings and supervisions
• Maintain confidentiality of information at all times

Adhere to policies and procedures of Families InFocus (Essex)

Family Support Worker

£19,500 pa + benefits (company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)

South West - Gloucestershire area

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are rebuilding!

Following a difficult year, we are pleased to be in a position to begin growing our care teams so that we can continue to deliver a high-quality family support service to more families in need. Our strategic plan is to rebuild and then continue to grow, so this is a perfect time to join us.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our South West Care Team.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager out of our South West Care team base and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.

Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand the processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

This team covers the South West, with this position focusing on the Gloucestershire area.

What we’re looking for:

• An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a special care baby unit/community environment and those with a recognised qualification in health or social care
• A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
• Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
• Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
• A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
• A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, more information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.

We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

How to apply:

Please visit our website and apply online using the application form.

Close date: 14th Feb 2022

First interviews 24 February, second interviews 3 March. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

here will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

As a CQC registered organisation, it is an expectation that all Rainbow Trust employees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (unless medically exempt).

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Family Support Worker

£19,500 pa + benefits (company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)

Southend, Chelmsford and Colchester & covering Essex

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are rebuilding!

Following a difficult year, we are pleased to be in a position to begin growing our care teams so that we can continue to deliver a high-quality family support service to more families in need. Our strategic plan is to rebuild and then continue to grow, so this is a perfect time to join us.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint three Family Support Workers to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Essex Care Team.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager out of our Essex team base and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.

Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand the processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

This team covers Essex and surrounding areas - with these roles focusing on Southend, Chelmsford and Colchester (3 roles available, 1 covering each area)

What we’re looking for:

• An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a special care baby unit/community environment and those with a recognised qualification in health or social care
• A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
• Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
• Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
• A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
• A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, more information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.

We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

How to apply:

Please visit our website and apply online using the application form.

Close date: 14th Feb 2022

First interviews 22 February, second interviews 28 February. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

here will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

As a CQC registered organisation, it is an expectation that all Rainbow Trust employees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (unless medically exempt).

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Complex Needs Family Support IDVAs

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (some out of hours work will be expected)

Salary: £24, 982

Job Purpose: To deliver tailored, holistic support to women and their children affected by domestic abuse and living in the community, including practical and emotional support to increase their safety and meet identified needs.

Responsible To: Family Support Services Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Support work:

• To work with women to identify their, and their children’s, support needs and incorporate these into support plans
• To assess risk and to safety plan with women, reviewing assessments and risks regularly
• To provide practical support on a range of issues including housing, benefits, legal matters, and emotional support to enable women’s recovery from their experiences of abuse.
• To develop and deliver one-to-one support programmes for children to enable them to explore their experiences of abuse and address issues arising from this.
• To design and deliver group sessions for children to build confidence and participation within a mutually supportive environment.
• To support mothers to enable them to understand and support their children emotionally and practically and to build confidence in their own parenting skills.
• To deliver family support sessions with mothers and children designed to rebuild communication and develop strong parent-child relationships.
• To work alongside colleagues at BSWA’s Home Options Hub to provide advice and support to women around housing options and develop individual housing action plans with women, supporting women and children through their resettlement process where relevant
• To facilitate access to BSWA and its services and to refer and signpost into specialist statutory and community services where necessary to help meet needs
• To work within the monitoring and evaluation procedures for the project including encouraging feedback from service users and producing statistical information

Development:

• To identify and develop support strategies to meet the needs of women and children seeking support
• To keep up to date with current legislative changes for dissemination within staff team, and for use when working with women and children around their rights.
• To identify and make links with existing projects and community services and to develop joint services where appropriate
• To keep abreast of issues regarding domestic violence on a national and local level with particular reference to those that may affect the work of the Project
• To participate in multi agency work as agreed with your line manager
• To promote awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and BSWA services

Administration:

• To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems
• To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users and relevant monitoring data collected and recorded
• To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date
• To produce monthly reports for your line manager

Communication:

• To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuges, staff, volunteers and service users by:

1. Maintaining BSWA communication records
2. Following safety procedures
3. Attending team meetings
4. Carrying out risk assessments in conjunction with your line manager

• To attend in-house training
• To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager
• To develop a professional working relationship with external agencies
• Feedback relevant issues from external meetings/ training to the staff and management teams as appropriate
• To be involved in the Annual Review process

General:

• To maintain the confidentiality of the women and children using the service and in all matters relating to the organisation
• To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation
• To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA
• To work within BSWA and local multi-agency child and adult safeguarding procedures.
• To work within BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise and commensurate with the post

These posts are subject to a 6% pension contribution.  Women only need apply.  These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). 

BSWA operates within Safer Recruitment good practice guidelines. Please note all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service Check before commencing their employment.

BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application.

Family Support Worker - North East

£19,500 pa + benefits (company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)

Sunderland

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are rebuilding!

Following a difficult year, we are pleased to be in a position to begin growing our care teams so that we can continue to deliver a high-quality family support service to more families in need. Our strategic plan is to rebuild and then continue to grow, so this is a perfect time to join us.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

About the role:

We looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our North East Care Team.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager out of our North East Care team base and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.

Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand the processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

Location: This team covers the North East of England from Northumberland to Redcar and Cleveland, including 12 local authorities; and this role will have a focus on the Tees Valley area for a minimum of three days per week.

What we’re looking for:

• An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
• A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
• Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
• Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
• A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
• A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.

How to apply:

Please visit our website and apply online using the application form.

First interviews will take place during the week beginning 7 February 2022, with second interviews to follow. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation.

£23,080 per annum including occasional evening and weekend working (£12,475 pro rata for 20 hours per week)           This is a great opportunity to join the team at the start of our new 5 year contract delivering an excellent service to family carers. 

This role is permanent within the Communities Team.  As a Family Carer Adviser (Communities) you will help develop this valuable service in the Waveney area and identify and provide support for family carers and raise awareness within the community.

You will be required to:

• Conduct presentations and provide resources and education to GP practices, pharmacies, employers, care agencies and other community based organisations in order to facilitate improved support for carers (including access to Employers for Carers website)
• Provide one-to-one information, emotional support, advice, guidance and solution focused support (using signs of safety and health coaching skills) to family carers.
• Identify and engage with community based services and activities that could support family carers.

About you

We are looking for someone who shows initiative, has the ability to operate within a busy environment, responding flexibly and sensitively to a variety of situations. You will need to be able to work autonomously at the same time as being a good team player.

You will have

• Excellent interpersonal
• Communication and networking skills, with the ability to relate to all people.
• An understanding of the impact of the caring role
• Able to build rapport with family carers
• Have the ability to communicate in an empathetic way. 

Due to the nature of this role you will need to have the ability to travel between rural locations as required.

This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be carried out following acceptance of any offer made to the successful candidate

But why work us?

For over 30 years Suffolk Family Carers have been helping family carers of all ages across Suffolk get the support they need to live fuller lives.  We provided information, advice and guidance to thousands of family carers each year and is recognised nationally as the GSK Impact Award winner 2019.

Our credible representation of family carers’ needs enables us to campaign on issues that affect them, to ensure their voices are heard. We will keep driving change across society to enable family carers to have a life of their own alongside their caring role.

We offer some great employee benefits, which include:

• Flexible working with some flexibility to work from home, depending on role
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Competitive Salary
• Various Wellbeing at work initiatives

If you would like to work for an organisation that values people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances, who holds staff and volunteers in high regard, listens and enables them to flourish and see their good ideas through to fruition then we would like to hear from you. 

To apply, please read the job specification before uploading your CV through our website

Your supporting statement should clearly evidence how you meet the role requirements (set out in the person specification section of the job spec).

Closing date: 09 February 2022, although we will close early for the right candidate

Interview date: Rolling interview dates

Informal enquiries: Julie Ing (Adult Services Manager)           

Family Support Service Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to join a national children’s cancer charity committed to supporting children, families and individuals affected by eye cancer. We are looking for an experienced and committed professional to lead the delivery and ongoing development of the charity’s work supporting families, children and individuals, from diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond.

Position: Family Support Service Manager

Location: London office/Hospitals/Home

Hours: Part-time, 4 Days/30 hours per week

Salary: £34,000-£36,000 dependent on experience, equivalent to NHS Band 6, (pro-rated to £27,200-£28,800)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Contributory Pension scheme, 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)

Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 31st January 2022, however the organisation will be calling the strongest candidates for interview as soon as possible, so please do not delay your application.

The Role

As Family Support Service Manager, you will lead the delivery and ongoing development of the work carried out with families, children and individuals, through face-to-face contact along with email, telephone and relevant social media platforms

The team provide emotional support, practical advice, opportunities for members to meet with each other as well as signposting to additional information and specialist support from partner organisations. You will work closely with the specialist teams at a number of hospitals.

Key areas of work include:

• Manage and develop the charity’s Support Service
• Line management of 2 support workers, one in London, one in Birmingham
• Liaise with clinical teams at The Royal London and Birmingham Children’s Hospitals
• Safeguarding lead
• Support for teenagers and young adults after Retinoblastoma
• Support and advice for adults after Retinoblastoma
• Manage the Support budget
• Support enquiries
• Support evaluation
• Partnership working

This is an exciting and highly rewarding role at the heart of the services provided by the charity. It provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced and committed individual to continue this work providing the highest levels of support for individuals and families impacted by this aggressive eye cancer.

About You

As Family Support Service Manager, you will have significant experience in supporting families affected by a health condition, in leading a support team and a relevant qualification in healthcare. We are looking for someone with exceptional empathy and direct experience of working with families with a child with varied and serious needs. Professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will also have strong leadership skills and experience as well as relevant experience of establishing strong working relationships with other professionals.

You will be asked to submit a CV and Cover Letter when applying for this role.

About the Organisation

This UK charity is dedicated to helping people affected by retinoblastoma (Rb), a rare form of eye cancer. The organisation provides support and information to families and individuals, funds research into the prevention and treatment of retinoblastoma, raises awareness among health professionals and the public and influences policy to improve services for patients. This established charity has been helping families for more than 30 years and knows that when a child is diagnosed, it can be a distressing and frightening time for everyone. For some people retinoblastoma can have a long term impact and in light of this the charity uniquely offers lifelong support for anyone affected – from diagnosis to adulthood.

“Thank you for your interest in this important position at the Trust. Supporting individuals and families affected by retinoblastoma is at the heart of everything we do and the successful candidate will play a crucial role providing the highest levels of help and support to those who need it most” Charity CEO

You may also have experience in areas such as NHS, Nursing,  Service Manager, Family Support Service Manager, Health Service Manager, Social Service Manager, Child Support Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Deputy Family Support Service Manager, Family Support, Child Support, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Service Manager, Safeguarding Manager, Community Outreach Manager, Community Service Manager, Deputy Community Service Manager, Care Service Manager, Care and Support Service Manager, Services Manager, Service Manager Referral, Service Manager – Family, Childcare Service Manager, Service Team Manager.

Location: RAF Wittering, with flexibility to work remotely

This is a unique opportunity for an empathic person to join our team and contribute to the further development of the service. You will have the opportunity to develop your existing skills and knowledge base in a non-statutory social work setting, providing welfare support to serving RAF personnel, their immediate family and dependents. You will be completing a range of reports and assessments for our service users. You will work closely with team and RAF colleagues, as well as with both civilian agencies and military organisations and charities. This is an exciting and sometimes unpredictable role where no two days are the same!

About the team

The Personal Support & Social Work Service comprises 60 staff nationally. We have a presence at RAF stations across the UK.

This role is located at RAF Wittering, just north of Peterborough, part of the friendly and supportive East Region.  We are a hard-working team, from diverse professional backgrounds, dispersed across the East of England. As the Personal Support & Social Work Service SSAFA is proud to have supported the RAF community for over 30 years.

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will have:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a health care or social care setting, in either voluntary, statutory or third sector. 
• In depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Proven experience of carrying out assessments, preparing plans and monitoring and reviewing outcomes – this is fundamental to excelling within this role.  
• Demonstrable organisational skills to manage a varied caseload.
• Excellent IT skills including experience of using a case management system.

You must be prepared to travel in the course of your work and a full driving licence and use of car are essential.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 79,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts or are still currently serving, and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Interviews: week commencing 14 February 2022

Family Support Practitioner (Bereavement Counsellor)

We are looking for a forward thinking and experienced family support practitioner/bereavement counsellor who is passionate about specialist palliative care to join a Family Support Team, working collaboratively across sites in Berkshire and South Oxfordshire.

Be there when it matters

There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist end-of-life care to support patients and their families.

Position: Family Support Practitioner/Bereavement Counsellor

Location: Reading, RG30 2DX

Salary: £31,863 - £36, 660 (pro rata & depending on experience)

Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week

About the role:

At the Hospice in Reading, and through Day Services in Newbury and Wokingham, the organisation looks after people living with life-limiting conditions, and offers support for families too. They provide expert care and support across Berkshire.

As a Family Support Practitioner you will provide level 3 (NICE Guidance 2004) psychological services for patients and their families which address pre-bereavement and post bereavement needs. You will complete a psycho-social assessment for patients and their family/carer including the identification of social strengths, needs, and goals. You will work in close partnership with the clinical teams within the hospice and other organisations

About you:

As Family Support Practitioner you will have evidence of post qualifying counselling experience in a health or social care service. As well as experience of multidisciplinary working and an understanding of end of life issues.

Essential requirements for the post:

• Registration and Accreditation with a regulatory body: BACP/ UKCP

• Experience of counselling in a healthcare setting

• Experience of teaching and training staff and volunteers

• Creating and facilitating carers/bereavement groups.

Benefits:

• Continuation of NHS pension and Holiday allowance**
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 plus bank holidays pro rata
• Private pension matched at either 3% or 5%
• Enhanced Maternity Benefits
• Enhanced Sick leave

If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Bereavement Counsellor, Bereavement Support Practitioner, Bereavement Support Nurse, Bereavement Support Services, Counsellor/Therapist, BACP, etc.

Family Support Bereavement Counsellor (Team Lead)

We are looking for a forward thinking and experienced bereavement counsellor who is passionate about specialist palliative care to join a Family Support Team.

Be there when it matters

There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist end-of-life care to support patients and their families.

Position: Family Support Counsellor (Team Lead)

Location: Reading, RG30 2DX

Salary: £39,137 - £40,346 (depending on experience)

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

About the role:

As Family Support Counsellor you will work collaboratively across sites in Berkshire and South Oxfordshire, coordinating a range of bereavement support provided by counsellors and volunteers, as well as managing a caseload of individuals / groups requiring pre and post bereavement support.

As a Counsellor on the Family Support Team you will provide level 3 (NICE Guidance 2004) psychological services for patients and their families which address pre-bereavement and post bereavement needs. You will complete a psycho-social assessment for patients and their family/carer(s), including the identification of social strengths, needs, and goals.

About you:

As Family Support Counsellor you will have evidence of post qualifying counselling experience in a health or social care service. You will have experience of multidisciplinary working and an understanding of end of life issues.

Essential requirements for the post:

• Registration and Accreditation (or working towards accreditation) with a regulatory body: BACP/ UKCP
• Experience of counselling in a healthcare setting
• Experience of teaching and training staff and volunteers
• Creating and facilitating carers/bereavement groups

Benefits:

• Continuation of NHS pension and Holiday allowance**
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 plus bank holidays pro rata
• Private pension matched at either 3% or 5%
• Enhanced Maternity Benefits
• Enhanced Sick leave

If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Bereavement Counsellor, Bereavement Support Practitioner, Bereavement Support Nurse, Bereavement Support Services, Counsellor/Therapist, BACP, etc.

AFRUCA - Safeguarding Children is an award winning national charity promoting the safeguarding and well-being of children in Black and Minority Ethnic communities.  This position will suit a social worker with strong interest in the cultural aspects of social work practice. A core part of the role includes conducting cultural assessments and providing intensive one to one support for families in crisis to enable them strengthen their parenting capacities and improve protection and safety for children in the family setting.

The post holder will work with families to build trusting relationships and support change where necessary. They will work with others to implement continuous improvements to strengthen our service.

Ongoing training and support will be provided to enable the post holder build expertise working with Black and Minority Ethnic families in the UK Child Protection system. There will be opportunities to develop specialist skills on subjects like FGM and Witchcraft Abuse, influence policy and advocate for families.

We want to recruit a strong candidate with excellent report writing skills, able to cope with medium work-flow and work on their own initiative. You must be a team-player, adaptable to working in a small, non-statutory setting. You must be able to work in a non-oppressive, non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner with our service users.

Benefits include 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 5% pension contributions, child-care vouchers, regular professional supervision and opportunities for continuous learning and skills development.

The post holder must undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm suitability working in a regulated activity with children and families. Registration with Social Work England is compulsory.

Family Services Practitioner

Are you interested in being part of a team that delivers positive and sustainable change for children and families?

Are you a committed and experienced practitioner who understands the challenges associated with families who are facing disadvantage?

Our client's Family Services team is growing and they are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to help build resilience and improve long term outcomes for children and their families using a holistic, whole family approach. The focus of this new role will be working with families, including administration and telephone support.

Family Services Practitioner Responsibilities:

• To work effectively as a member of the Centre staff team in line with the organisation’s strategic aims, objectives and outcomes-based approach in order to reach the Centre’s ultimate goal of helping people achieve greater resilience and wellbeing.
• Assist with the provision of their whole family holistic approach to supporting parents and children in the Family Centre through a mixture of outreach and admin support and the delivery of a range of learning and play activities
• Help children and young people succeed and reach their full potential by providing a fun, supportive environment
• Assist in the delivery of activities for children that encourage confidence building and resilience through a creative, supportive and enabling environment
• Work with Manager to ensure a responsive approach to the needs and interests of children and young people and parents
• Ensure that children are supported with their learning through homework clubs and other activities when required
• Support inclusive practice and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be involved in activities according to their interests and needs
• Consult with the children and young people and involve them in the planning of activities
• Ensure that risk assessments are completed and up to date
• Maintain regular contact with all families registered with Family Services, sending information and updates and also to identify need (e.g. food, income, mental health)

Family Services Practitioner Requirements:

• Minimum of a recognised Level 3 qualification working with children and young people across the ages e.g. Children and Young Peoples Workforce 0-19
• Recent Safeguarding qualification
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Ability to work with parents/carers/families to encourage partnership working
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children
• A thorough understanding of Equality and Diversity
• Awareness of Health & Safety
• Ability, flexibility and willingness to take on other responsibilities or duties as deemed necessary by the Service Manager
• A positive and proactive approach to inclusive practice with children, parents and
• colleagues
• Excellent digital literacy with a range of IT skills (inc experience of Word, databases, emailing and using internet to find information, set up online calls and meetings, etc)
• Understanding of languages used by families (eg Amharic, Arabic, BSL) would be beneficial, though not essential

About our client:

They work to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness. The Centre prides itself on its welcome and person centred approach. They have six principal services: residential services for homeless young people; family support; housing and welfare rights advice; employment support; learning; and immigration advice and advocacy. The Centre is based within five minutes’ walk from Parliament but it is also in the borough with the highest level of rough sleeping in the Country. With an annual income in the region of £2.9 million, the Centre currently employs around 60 members of staff. They also benefit from a loyal supporter base and the generous contribution of many volunteers.

The Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 21 hours a week with some Saturdays and some working from home
Salary: £17,313.27 p.a. (£15.85 per hour)
Benefits: 24 days holiday, 26 after one year’s service, 28 after two years’ service, (pro-rated for part time) a stakeholder pension scheme and will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%., Season Ticket Loan is available.

They are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join them and help improve the lives of homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children. They particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with them.

The Centre requires its staff to recognise the valuable role that volunteers play in the work of the Centre and to welcome and support volunteers with whom they work.

You may also have experience in the following: Family Support Practitioner, Family Support Worker, Vulnerable Families, Support Services, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Social Work, Care Worker, Support Practitioner, Senior Care Worker, Caseworker, Family Services, Service Manager, Programme Manager, Project Management, Service Coordinator, Service Delivery, Programme Management, etc.

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Who are we?

​Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

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Our exciting job role!

The changing world in which we live means the way support is accessed is evolving. We need a talented and motivated individual who is passionate about improving the lives of children, young adults and all those affected by a brain tumour.​ You will help us build on our current services and develop engaging and innovative ways to offer support and information in a digital landscape. 

This role is full time - 37.5 hours, with some out of hours working. While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working. Some out of hours working is required.

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What we'd like from you:

​It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.​

According to the job description you should also be highly skilled at providing emotional support to children, families and young adults in challenging and sensitive situations.

You will have a high-degree of empathy and be an excellent communicator, passionate about improving outcomes for children and families who are affected by this devastating disease.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£24,500 (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Opportunities to volunteer at our internal events and activities and work with our amazing community

- Plus a brilliant culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

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How to apply to join our amazing team:

​Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

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Advert close date: 3 February 2022

First interview date and location: TBC over Zoom

Second interview date and location: TBC at our Office in Fleet

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

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More about us:

​Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that we were ranked 11th Best Charity to Work For 2020 by Third Sector? Oh yes, and crowned Third Sector’s Charity of the Year in 2018? Not to mention we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey! While we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

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