Blind Veterans UK believe every blind veteran should be able to lead the life they choose.  At Blind Veterans UK we’re one, transformational team. We provide rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support. Together we can help rebuild lives. 

We are currently looking for an experienced Research Assistant to support the Senior Research Associate in carrying out primary and secondary research, and collating and managing data sets. 

The Research Assistant will have excellent organisational and communication skills, with experience of qualitative and quantitative data collection and management.  You will need a degree and masters, in Social Sciences or allied sciences relevant to work within Social and Welfare Research, with previous experience in a research role or within an academic environment.  With highly developed data analysis and scientific writing skills, you must also be able to liaise with key stakeholders, building strong professional relationships for the charity. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing their career in research. 

Closing date: Friday 25 October 2019 at 12 noon 

Interviews:  Friday 1 November 2019 

If you would like to apply, please email your up to date CV and a supporting statement of no more than 700 words to describe how your knowledge, skills, and experience make you an ideal candidate for the job. 

Please note CVs without a supporting statement, as detailed above, will not be accepted.

Should we receive a high volume of interest, we may close applications for this vacancy before the deadline so you are advised to express your interest as soon as possible

RedbridgeCVS is seeking to recruit a Social Prescribing Project Coordinator to join our current Social Prescribing team. The role will involve delivering a Social Prescribing Service to Redbridge residents registered with a GP and affected by either of these conditions: 1) type 2 diabetes; 2) low-level mental health issues or 3)social isolation. The role will involve supporting these individuals on a one-to-one basis in accessing relevant local services to improve their health and wellbeing, through our team of Social Prescribing Advisors and Health and Wellbeing Buddies. 
 

We are seeking a caring, dedicated and organised Deputy Manager for our Domiciliary Care Service, ‘At Home’.  You will be joining a small team who are passionate about delivering bespoke, person centred care.  You might already be operating at this level, or perhaps you are excelling at care co-ordination or similar and looking to take the next step up. Either way, we would love to hear from you! 

We will be reviewing and interviewing applicants on a rolling basis and will close the opportunity once we have recruited, so don’t delay! Please send an up to date CV and expression of interest setting out how you meet the Person Specification.

Team Manager – Social Care

You will join our client as a Team Manager who will manage the day-to-day running services in Halifax and Bradford.

Team Manager Responsibilities:

Here, they provide a supported housing service for people with Learning Disabilities and some mental health problems. But they need your help in order to provide the very best Person Centred Support. As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our clients services, they’ll rely on you to manage service contracts, line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to their business development team, one thing’s certain – you won't be short of challenge and variety.

Team Manager Requirements:

- Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being values and outcome driven, able to lead by example using your firm, Values Driven but inclusive management style.
- You’re transparent and encouraging too and have lots of tact and diplomacy.
- What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements.
- And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports / recommendations and solutions driven, even better, although it's not essential as we offer an extensive induction and training program for managers.

About our client:

They're a leading, high quality social care provider for people with complex needs in the North West of England. With a background of over 18 years’ experience, they're a well-respected and highly regarded provider of specialist services tailored to the needs of individuals with complex needs.

They pride ourselves on working in partnership with individuals, their families, commissioners and local communities to develop personalised services which are tailored to fit the individuals they support. They also want to promote the independence of the people they support by providing opportunities to work with and in local communities.

Location: West Yorkshire (Halifax & Bradford)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £21,000 to £25,500 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Social Care Manager, Care Team Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Care Home Team Manager, Care Home Manager, Care Team Leader, Care Supervisor, Senior Care Assistant, Support Worker, etc,

Ref: 89811

Sense are looking for a reliable and motivated person to join our professional team as a Team Leader (Social Care) at our Sense Centre in Warrington. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week.

Title: Team Leader (Social Care)
Ref: 43628
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Location: Warrington
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £17,700 per annum, pro rata

About the role

The Team leader will need to manage the day to day running of a responsive innovative and high quality service for people with sensory impairments and complex needs.  Special attention will be paid to the creation of a continuous learning environment that will seek to maximise the potential of each person.

You will assist the manager in the running of the service including co-ordinating and supervising the team to ensure that all shared responsibilities are fulfilled and systems maintained.

About you

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate willingness to participate in training and development. You will need to communicate in a variety of different methods and be prepared to deal with challenging situations. You will also be expected to work on your own initiative and show patience and understanding.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of motivating others including carrying out supervision meetings.  You will have experience of working with adults with disabilities, monitoring the care provided and identifying and resolving issues arising from the 'day to day' operation.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

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

Closing date: Wednesday 23 October 2019
Interview date: As applications are received

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.

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

No agencies please.

Operations Manager – Supported Living

You will join our client as an Operations Manager responsible for providing strong and effective values driven leadership to their teams and you will be responsible for the overall day to day running and achieving the strategic objectives of the service.

Operational Network Manager Responsibilities:

- Be compliant with CQC / regulatory requirements and to ensure all clinical, budgetary, regulatory and service development targets are met.
- Responsible for the provision of a high-quality values driven service, both in respect of people’s support, family engagement and employee engagement.
- Ensure effective void management and coordination of referrals and assessments of people supported in conjunction with other departments.
- In this role, you will also lead on appropriate investigations (as required), participate in audit requirements and ensure all group policies and procedures are adhered to.

Operational Network Manager Requirements:

- Managerial experience of leading a large team within a Supported Living setting.
- The ability to work as part of a team; lead by example, embed the organisations values, manage performance effectively and use own initiative.
- Experience of working to CQC guidelines, relevant legislation and professional regulations.
- Experience undertaking investigations and / or the ability to manage complaints appropriately.

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading, high quality social care provider for people with complex needs in the North West of England. With a background of over 18 years’ experience, they are a well-respected and highly regarded provider of specialist services tailored to the needs of individuals with complex needs.

They pride themselves on working in partnership with individuals, their families, commissioners and local communities to develop personalised services which are tailored to fit the individuals they support. They also want to promote the independence of the people they support by providing opportunities to work with and in local communities.

Location: Rochdale & West Yorkshire (Halifax & Bradford)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £33,000 to £36,000

You may have experience of the following: Operational Manager, Operations Manager, Service Manager, Service Coordinator, Regional Manager, Area Manager, Registered Manager, Care Manager, Home Manager Supported Living Manager, Project Manager, Programme Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 89809

Registered Care Manager, Social Care, Brentford, West London, 36k DOE

Your new company
You will be joining a new domiciliary care service operating under the banner of a world renowned provider.

Your new role
As the Registered Care Manager your will be responsible for:

• Developing, implementing and executing a successful Service practice
• Recruit Care Workers and correctly match them to the Client's needs
• Plan the rotas and deal with covers and cancellations
• Arrange training and performance appraisals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date digital records for all Clients and Care Workers
• Reply to Clients' queries in a timely manner
• Ensure all operations are CQC Compliant
• Be part of the on-call rota

What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience as a CQC Registered Manager or in a management role in a domiciliary or extra care setting.
Knowledge of CQC and CQC Compliance
Level 5 in Health & Social Care (Adults)
Good knowledge of the sector
Good communication skills
Good IT skills

What you'll get in return
Salary circa £36,000 DOE
Company car after probation

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Support Worker / Outreach Officer / Social Care / Charity

Bristol Commutable from Bath, Chippenham and Portishead

Home Based - regular travel within region

Salary FTE £20,164.93 pa + excellent benefits 

Part time – 25 hours per week 

Contract - Fixed term contract until 31/03/2021 (possible extension – funding permitting)

Make a difference today!

Our client is looking for a self-motivated, confident and inspirational individual to join the Regional services team and develop awareness of their services within Bristol.

You will be working closely and engaging with social services teams and agencies to highlight the importance of their work, whilst identifying new referrals, home-visiting people with combined sight and hearing loss and managing a network of volunteers. 

What to expect in the role…

No two days are the same in this role, you may be visiting members in their homes identifying an effective service based on their needs; or running a local volunteer fair to gain interest from potential volunteers; or attending a forum / networking meeting to talk about the everyday challenges faced with sight and hearing loss.

This role will also involve various administrative duties including recording data, monthly reporting, planning and reviewing of projects and working towards targets and agreed objectives.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Need to be a confident communicator with a passion for networking with agencies and dealing with volunteers.

• Ideally have proven experience of working with people who have a disability, sensory impairment or within the older people sector.

• Ideally hold a social care qualification or equivalent through experience

• Comfortable travelling independently around the set geographical area, therefore having a full driving licence and own transport to undertake independent travel is essential, but alternative arrangements could be considered for candidates who are disabled as travelling will be part of your weekly role.

• You will share our clients organisation care values whilst being passionate, engaging, empathetic and above all motivated to change people’s lives for the better!

Benefits

Choosing to work within their unique services you will not only be benefiting from a supportive network of colleagues, this will also be complimented by an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive annual leave allowance

• Opportunity to take part in bespoke training & gain qualifications relevant to your role

• DBS Enhanced Check fully paid for by DBUK

• Inclusion in our pension scheme

• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU users

• Discounts at major restaurants, hotels, shops and cinemas and Other benefits from the Perkbox employee benefits scheme

Quality Assurance Officer (Social Care)

Hft is one of the leading learning disability charities in the country, providing support for 3,000 people with a learning disability and employing around 3000 staff. Operationally, we have been and continue to be innovative in recognising and championing good support, whilst taking an alternative view at how support is provided. Our efforts are sector leading and recognised and observed by CQC and local authorities who provide most of the funding for care packages.

Working within the Quality & Improvement Team the Quality Assurance & Improvement Auditor will be responsible for driving quality as set out in the Quality Strategy to support services.

Position: Quality Assurance & Improvement Auditor
Location: National Role, Home based
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,122 per annum + company car
Benefits: Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after first year, contributory pension scheme and life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development.

Closing date: Tuesday 12 November 2019

About the role:

Supporting the Quality & Improvement Manager, the post holder is part of a team to ensure all services are safe and compliant in line with regulatory & contractual requirements while supporting the regions to achieve great outcomes for the people we support.

The Quality Assurance and Improvement Auditor will work closely with all operational Managers to assess the risk and lead on the development and implementation plan as required.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting good governance and continuous improvement across the organisation.

You will carry out an annual programme of Compliance audits and be involved in assessing, monitoring and reporting on operational delivery of Services. This will include working with services across all regions and will involve regular travel and overnight stays

About you:

You will have an understanding or background in quality assurance and/or audit processes within a Social Care setting with the ability to analyse data and produce written reports, enabling you to make improvements and support managers with SMART action planning.

Experience of managing the operational delivery of services, an understanding of the Quality Care Commission, Registered Services and Registered Managers requirements and current legislation are essential requirements.

You will need to hold full, current UK/EU driving licence.

Having a management qualification and previous audit experience are both desirable.

Interview date to be confirmed

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Hft's usual terms and conditions apply.

Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do.

You may have experience of the following: Quality Assurance Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, Quality Assurance & Improvement Auditor, Quality Assurance Auditor, Quality Assurance Inspector, QA Inspector, QA Auditor, Quality and Assurance, QC Auditor, Quality and Control, QA, Quality Assurance, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, Social Care, Quality Care Commission, Registered Services etc.

Ref: 89784

Quality Assurance Officer (Social Care)

Hft is one of the leading learning disability charities in the country, providing support for 3,000 people with a learning disability and employing around 3000 staff. Operationally, we have been and continue to be innovative in recognising and championing good support, whilst taking an alternative view at how support is provided. Our efforts are sector leading and recognised and observed by CQC and local authorities who provide most of the funding for care packages.

Working within the Quality & Improvement Team the Quality Assurance & Improvement Auditor will be responsible for driving quality as set out in the Quality Strategy to support services.

Position: Quality Assurance & Improvement Auditor
Location: National Role, Home based
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,122 per annum + company car
Benefits: Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after first year, contributory pension scheme and life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development.

Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2019

About the role:

Supporting the Quality & Improvement Manager, the post holder is part of a team to ensure all services are safe and compliant in line with regulatory & contractual requirements while supporting the regions to achieve great outcomes for the people we support.

The Quality Assurance and Improvement Auditor will work closely with all operational Managers to assess the risk and lead on the development and implementation plan as required.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting good governance and continuous improvement across the organisation.

You will carry out an annual programme of Compliance audits and be involved in assessing, monitoring and reporting on operational delivery of Services. This will include working with services across all regions and will involve regular travel and overnight stays

About you:

- You will have an understanding or background in quality assurance and / or audit processes within a Social Care setting with the ability to analyse data and produce written reports, enabling you to make improvements and support managers with SMART action planning.
- Experience of managing the operational delivery of services, an understanding of the Quality Care Commission, Registered Services and Registered Managers requirements and current legislation are essential requirements.
- You will need to hold full, current UK / EU driving licence.
- Having a management qualification and previous audit experience are both desirable.

Strictly no agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Quality Assurance Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, Quality Assurance & Improvement Auditor, Quality Assurance Auditor, Quality Assurance Inspector, QA Inspector, QA Auditor, Quality and Assurance, QC Auditor, Quality and Control, QA, Quality Assurance, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

Ref: 89380

This is a new service designed in accordance with NHS England guidance released in 2019. The service will be delivered through a voluntary sector consortium model whereby the Link Workers will be hosted by consortium member organisations. The model will be supported by a new digital provider commissioned by Public Health Harrow. The service will be overseen by a new Social Prescribing Board under the umbrella of the Harrow Integrated Care partnership.

Social Prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to 'link workers' who give time, focus on 'what matters to me' and take a holistic approach to an individual's health and wellbeing, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Link Workers also support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local partners.

Social prescribing can help Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to strengthen community and personal resilience and reduces health and wellbeing inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people's active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long term conditions (including support for mental health),for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

Sense are looking for a reliable and motivated person to join our professional team as a Team Leader (Social Care) at our Sense Centre in Warrington. This is a part time position working 30 hours per week.

The centre is open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 6pm, & the role also includes community support. The role will also include occasional 'sleep ins' which you will be paid additional enhancements. The centre is a small, people led centre where you will be managing a team of 5 Support Workers.

Title: Part Time Team Leader (Social Care)
Reference number: 43651
Hours: 30 hours per week
Location: Warrington
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £17,700 pro rata

About the role 
The Team leader will need to manage the day to day running of a responsive innovative and high quality service for people with sensory impairments and complex needs.  Special attention will be paid to the creation of a continuous learning environment that will seek to maximise the potential of each person.

You will assist the manager in the running of the service including co-ordinating and supervising the team to ensure that all shared responsibilities are fulfilled and systems maintained.

About you 
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate willingness to participate in training and development. You will need to communicate in a variety of different methods and be prepared to deal with challenging situations. You will also be expected to work on your own initiative and show patience and understanding.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of motivating others including carrying out supervision meetings.  You will have experience of working with adults with disabilities, monitoring the care provided and identifying and resolving issues arising from the 'day to day' operation.

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

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

Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.

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

No agencies please.

Fostering Social Worker 

Hours: Permanent, Full-Time (working 37 hours per week)

Area: Yorkshire and Humber.

Salary: £33,000 per annum plus £700 per annum on call allowance

Up to 7 weeks of annual leave (including bank holiday allowance)

 The role

We are looking for a Fostering Social Worker to join our team working 37 hours a week. This will be mainly Monday to Friday during the day but there will be some flexibility required to meet the needs of the service.

We are a small, developing fostering service, located in Doncaster but covering the Yorkshire and Humber area.

You will be responsible for providing support to foster placements.  Fostering experience and knowledge of fostering regulations is essential for this position.  You will be part of a small team and will have had exposure to managing multi agency partnerships.  This position also requires a strong understanding of the therapeutic model including PACE.

Our team consists of social workers, and referral officers We also work in partnership with Chrysalis psychology services who support our therapeutic work with children and young people.

The team including foster carers are trained to a high standard; understanding attachment and trauma work along with specific interventions.

The difference

What is the role?

By providing professional supervision and developmental support, including advice and guidance to fostering families and colleagues from other agencies where appropriate, including being part of an Out of Hours Service (through participation in rota) providing support 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year.

The successful applicant will be  part of an aspirational fostering team of Social Workers. You will be expected to uphold the core values and beliefs of the organisation, ensuring that children, young people and foster carers receive a high-quality service and that commissioners' expectations and contractual requirements are met. This will be instilled through effective day to day delivery of a high quality fostering service. 

What will you need?

• A Diploma in Social Work or equivalent
• Current HCPC registration
• Supervisory experience in a regulatory environment 
• Ability to keep the service regulatory safe
• Strong ethos of keeping the child at the centre
• Strong sense of ability to support therapeutic needs of children
• A stable career history and experience of fostering services
• Access to a vehicle due to being required to travel across Yorkshire and The Humber area is essential.

What are the rewards?

• Minimum 29 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working, including maternity, paternity and adoption packages
• Season ticket travel loans
• Company pension scheme, up to 7% employer match
• Ability to buy and sell holiday
• Discounts at major high street retailers. 

Plus, there's a lot more besides.

How does Action for Children work?

Action for Children does what's right, does what's needed and does what works for children across the UK. Every year, our team changes the lives of 301,000 children, young people and their families – but for every child who needs help to get help, there's plenty more to do. That's where you come in.

If you really want to make a difference and be a part of an amazing team, don't hesitate, apply now!

HEAD OF DAY SERVICES, COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER DEVELOPMENT –

SCOTTS PROJECT TRUST

Scotts Project Trust, based in Tonbridge, Kent, supports and cares for adults with learning disabilities by delivering excellent services in a friendly, nurturing environment where people gain the confidence and skills to lead fulfilled, happy and independent lives.  We are now looking for a dynamic leader to guide our Day Services through an important stage of its development.

Our unique offering is that we provide high standards of care, support and development across our three linked services: our Residential Care Home for 15 people; our Supporting Independence Service with independent living accommodation for 9 tenants and our on-site Day Service which provides courses and activities to over 80 students each week.  Scotts is governed by a committed Board of Trustees with a wide range of experience and we are looking for an inspiring and ambitious individual to bring passion and leadership to this exciting opportunity. 

The Role - Reporting to the Chief Executive, the role will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Day Services, taking responsibility for developing strategic, marketing and business plans and ensuring financial sustainability.  The Head of Day Services will lead and motivate the dedicated team of staff and volunteers in the delivery of an exceptional service and build on our significant achievements to grow our income and promote our work.

The role will also lead the development of our profile and engagement with our stakeholder community – including fundraising, events and facilities hire – and the associated marketing, social media, networking and marketing efforts.    

The Person - You will be a caring and people orientated leader. You will be able to demonstrate an inclusive approach alongside marketing, management, communication, networking and team-building skills.  With an ambitious and results-driven approach, you are able to move easily from the strategic to the practical and can demonstrate a genuine capacity to address opportunities and challenges.  Along with excellent ‘business’ and IT skills, you will have a genuine commitment to sound governance, policies, processes and controls in a regulated environment where the safety and well-being of service users is paramount. Industry experience is desirable but not essential.

This is a flexible role that may be between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week (across three to five days) and the salary range is £30,000 to £35,000 per annum pro rata depending on skill and experience.