Do you have the commitment, energy and person-centred values to make a real difference to the lives of older people with care and support needs? Are you passionate about enabling people to enjoy a good quality of life in extra care housing while remaining as independent as possible?

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to older people and people with a learning disability, physical disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. The care and support we offer is tailored to the individual client’s needs and preferences and promotes wellbeing, choice and community engagement.

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate leader to oversee the operational management and quality of one of our Extra Care services in Battersea, Wandsworth. Prince of Wales Drive has 59 residents living in their own self-contained flats. You will ensure the delivery of a person-centred and empowering service which meets the needs of our clients. Furthermore you will work with the housing provider and service users’ families and friends to promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere within the service. You must be flexible, energetic and reliable with a well-organised approach to staff deployment and service delivery.

You must have significant practitioner or management experience in relevant health or social care service provision alongside a warm, person-centered and respectful approach. An understanding of CQC quality requirements and care standards is essential. You should have a relevant professional qualification and/or a degree level qualification. This is a full time role, 37.5hrs per week.

Creative Support is an Investor in People and we are committed to your continuous professional development. You will have the opportunity to meet your training and development needs with accredited training. You will be joining a very well-motivated regional team of senior managers who work together and support each other to provide excellent services in various boroughs of London.

Trustee Roles (x3) 
 
We can’t fix issues like poverty, climate change and ill-health alone. That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs exists. SSE helps 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems. It runs courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. But it is not a traditional school. Learning with SSE is inspiring, action-based and accessible. SSE supports people in others ways too, such as funding and mentoring. 
 
We are looking for three individuals to join SSE’s Board of Trustees. We’re seeking Trustees that will bring new skills, knowledge and experience to help us fulfil our ambitions and amplify our impact. We’re particularly interested in recruiting Trustees that reflect the diversity of the students we support and are representative of the geographic areas we work in. 
 
These appointments are an ideal opportunity for somebody with relevant experience who would like to use their talents and skills to contribute to building a better society and be part of an exciting and evolving charity. If this sounds like you, please see enclosed information pack for further details about the role and how to apply. 
 
 If you would like to be considered to join the SSE board please send a copy of your CV and an email outlining why you’re interested in becoming a trustee, highlighting how your qualities, experience and skills fit with the requirements of the role. Please use no more than 800 words and title your email ‘Trustee Application’. The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 12th July 2020.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 12th July 2020. 

Use your experience to train, supervise and support volunteer mentors for people who are homeless or at risk of offending.  This is a flexible job suitable for someone with home care responsibilities or who already has other work and would like some additional work or additional experience.

Bridging the Gap Islington is a small charity recruiting, training and supporting volunteer mentors for people who are vulnerable or at risk of offending.  The service has been running for several years and has an established set of procedures and policies meeting national accreditation standards.

We need one person to help develop online training for new mentors.  We would also like to hear from people who can help with supervising mentors but who may not have training experience.

You will support volunteer mentors.

• phone mentors each week and meet them once a month. 
• offer advice and encouragement and ensure mentors follow our policies. 
• If there are problems, you may need to get more involved to ensure the welfare of client and mentor. 
• You will also have the opportunity to do other work training mentors and meeting clients.

 This is flexible work. You will be offered the opportunity to supervise selected mentoring partnerships which you can either accept or refuse depending on how much work you would like to do.  You will be part of a small team of supervisors doing similar work and will meet with other supervisors to share experience and develop best practice.

You should be aware that we are a small charity and the work is shared between several people.  We are unlikely to be able to offer you more than 10 hours work in a month.  This work is likely to suit someone who already has other work and would like some additional work or additional experience.

During the present coronavirus restrictions we are continuing to work through online meetings via Zoom.  We need one person to help us to provide training for new mentors similar to the previous training we offered.  When the restrictions are eased we look forward to having some more face-to-face meetings  but we will probably also continue to have some online meetings.

You need to have 2 years experience (full-time equivalent) of  working in a support role (or in a profession) providing support to people who are at risk of offending, homelessness or addiction problems.  Our work is based in Islington and surrounding boroughs so it will help if you live or work within easy travelling distance of Islington.

If you are applying to help with training, then you will need to have some experience of preparing and delivering online training.

Please reply online. We will send you more details about the work.  After you receive the job description you will need to send us your C.V. and a covering letter.  We will shortlist and interview after the closing  date.

Even if we are not able to offer you work immediately, we may offer you the opportunity of being included on a list for future vacancies.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and fun individual to join Cherry Trees amazing care team.

Cherry Trees provides day-time and over-night “home from home” respite to children with a range of disabilities in a stimulating environment.

You will work in a team with other carers looking after the children and young people who come to Cherry Trees, working a shift that might be morning / evening / weekend.

Shift patterns are typically an early shift of 7am-2.15pm, late shift of 1.45pm – 9pm and day shifts of 10am-6pm. Shift patterns are 3-weekly with the Christmas period off.

We remain open at this challenging time to support our children and thier families as much as we are able to and strictly adhere to our Covid 19 guidelines.

Full-training is given as is the opportunity to gain a Diploma Level 3 and build your career with us.

Location: East Clandon, Surrey
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £16,000-£20,000 per annum

Are you a warm, highly motivated person with person-centred values who can empower and support people with a learning disability to transform their lives?  Are you creative, proactive and willing to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their aspirations?

We are recruiting Support Workers to support tenants with learning disabilities or autism to enjoy an excellent quality of life in a range of supported living services in the Denton area.  You will work in collaboration with the service user, their family and wider support network to maximise their health and wellbeing and to promote their independence and community connections.

Our supported living services enable people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their desired outcomes.  As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.

This rewarding role will require flexibility across the week and your working time will involve working shifts which include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in their own support. You will also be expected to work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and to communicate positively with the families of service users.

We value relevant experience of supporting people with a learning disability or autism. However, you do not need to have prior experience if you can demonstrate a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will need good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop good quality support plans. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive, team approach.

If you do not already have a relevant vocational qualification in health or social care we will support you to complete the Care Certificate and an accredited Health & Social Care Diploma. In return we will offer you good conditions of service, supportive management and prospects for future career progression. Applications from graduates in any discipline are welcomed as are applications from people seeking a worthwhile career change. You must enjoy good health and be able to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks.

The services are located across Denton and are easily accessible by public transport.

The services are currently offering full time contracts of 37.5 hours per week or part-time contracts, subject to a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Advanced Practitioner Social Worker

Are you an experienced and ambitious social worker who wants to join a forward thinking, innovative Council? Do you want to work for someone who committed and responsive in a way that many other authorities can only dream of?

Position: Advanced Practitioner Social Worker

Location: Rutland - Oakham

Salary: £38,934 to £41,813 inclusive of market supplement

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Minimum of 24 days annual leave (pro-rata), with a further 5 days added after 5 years’ continuous service, plus 8 days paid bank holidays, a defined benefits pension scheme, payment of fees for membership to one professional body where this is a requirement of your role, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, special and family leave provisions, occupational health service, lunchtime yoga, circuits and cycle rides, as well as discounted swimming sessions and flexible working policies to enable you to balance work and home commitments

Closing Date: 10th July 2020

Join the County Councils award winning Adult Social Care team based in Rutland!

If you’re looking for an opportunity that enables you to work closely with vulnerable children and their families, where your skills and experience can make a significant difference, and where there really is a work life balance, then this is the place to work! With manageable caseloads, learning events, training, and regular reflective supervision to focus on you, you will be encouraged continually improving practice to ensure children’s interests are always protected and promoted. 

The Role

A role in the Referral Assessment and Intervention Service is an opportunity to make a huge impact – both on Rutland, and on your own career. This is a vital position at the front door of the children’s services. You will be a practice role model for other social workers while holding some complex cases and ensuring children are safeguarded. It’s a chance to get closer to the things that really matter. 

We want to hear from you if you have social work experience and strong knowledge of relevant legislation. You will assist in the development of the service to ensure the Council go from strength to strength, so innovation and leadership skills are key. 

To support you further, your SWE registration and DBS costs are covered. The will also provide financial relocation assistance, if you’re moving to join the Council (subject to management approval). 

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

What you get in return…

Work that makes a difference to people’s lives within this beautiful county, in addition to structured salary reviews, local government pension scheme, discounted access to ‘Active Rutland’ keep fit activities and flexi-time, to name just a few!

The County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

You may also have experience in areas such as Social Worker, Link Worker, Youth Worker, Support Worker, Advanced Practitioner Social Work, Social Work, Case Worker.

Are you a warm, highly motivated person with person-centred values who can empower and support people with a learning disability to transform their lives?  Are you creative, proactive and willing to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their aspirations?

We are recruiting Relief Support Workers to support tenants with learning disabilities or autism to enjoy an excellent quality of life in a range of supported living services in the Tameside area.  You will work in collaboration with the service user, their family and wider support network to maximise their health and wellbeing and to promote their independence and community connections.

Our supported living services enable people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their desired outcomes.  As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.

A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in their own support. You will also be expected to work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and to communicate positively with the families of service users.

Our relief roles for Tameside require relevant experience of supporting people with a learning disability or autism. You will need good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop good quality support plans. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive, team approach.

The services are located across Tameside and are easily accessible by public transport.

Refugee Women Connect are currently recruiting for the exciting new role of Peri-natal Mental Health Worker. 

This will be a fixed-term position to December 2021, reporting to our Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager. 

The main purpose of the role will be to support peri-natal asylum seekers and refugee women to improve mental health and wellbeing during the perinatal period. 

This opportunity will be advertised until 29th July, so if you feel you would be the perfect candidate for this position, don't delay in making your application. If we receive a large number of applications, we may remove the advert sooner than 29th July. 

Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is seeking experienced care assistants who are available for weekend work, as well as those who are looking for regular weekday work. You will be joining our dedicated At Home Services team who provide a range of support services for adults who are either 55 years and over, or who have physical and learning difficulties. This support may include personal care, respite care, post hospital discharge care and light housework. Please see the Job Description for more detail.

Our aim is to support our service users to stay as independent as possible in their homes, by providing a personalised service to meet their needs. If you are passionate about providing person-centred care and looking for a rewarding role where you will make a real difference to the lives of the people you support, then we would love to hear from you!

Candidates for this role should have a minimum of six months experience and be able to demonstrate that they share our values. Training will be provided.

Age UK K&C are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer, committed to paying our employees a fair wage that reflects the real cost of living.

Contract and Salary: £10.75 per hour on a zero hours contract.

Benefits of joining our team:

• Free DBS
• Ongoing training 
• Company smartphone
• Stakeholder pension
• Free employee assistance programme

Please send completed applications (or CV and cover letter) to At Home Service, Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, 1 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL 

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, and older people.

We are looking for warm, positive and enthusiastic individuals to provide person centred support to provide individualised support to people with learning disabilities in Dudley. You will engage with service users and build trusting therapeutic relationships, working within to encourage wellbeing and positive coping skills. Your role will include visiting service users in their own homes or in other settings as part of a structured approach and offering respite to carers and practical and emotional support to families as appropriate.

The relief support worker role is a great opportunity for individuals who do not want to commit to permanent hours and have a passion for health and social care. This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development.

Penrose has been supporting vulnerable adults to make positive changes to their lives for almost 50 years. As a member of the Social Interest Group, we deliver a wide range of residential and support services addressing issues including mental health, substance misuse, social isolation and domestic violence. The Penrose CJS Community service is designed to deliver interventions and support to manage the supervision orders of offenders released into the community that have received a prison sentence and have been assessed as low risk of serious harm. Support delivered is wide ranging and based on individual need.

We are looking for a talented and passionate Community Team Manager to join our team in order to support the offender to adhere to and achieve the cohesive resettlement plan generated from the custodial resettlement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to and ensuring that your teams achieve the targets set by Penrose in partnership with MTC Novo and the area CRC.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most complex people in the criminal justice system and helping make communities safer. We are looking for an experienced individual with the motivation and commitment to support staff and service users to achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• To successfully manage a team of Responsible Officers, providing effective performance monitoring and management, whilst enabling learning and development through effective training and support channels.
• To successfully manage community resettlement services that reduce reoffending, rehabilitate and reintegrate offenders back into the community.
• To ensure that the team facilitates a cohesive resettlement and risk management plan for each eligible service user who is released from custody.
• To develop excellent internal and external relationships is essential to this role. Team Managers will ensure that the service is fully embedded within the community. You will be expected to regularly participate in team meetings and other duties deemed relevant by management.
• To work with internal and external partners, agencies and commissioners including HM Prison Service, Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRC’s) and the National Probation Service to achieve the desired outcomes and KPI’s for the service.

Experience:

• Direct experience in working in reintegration and rehabilitation services or similar services
• Experience of providing commercially viable service and interventions to target client groups
• Knowledge and practical application of key legislation- Equality and Diversity, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Social Care and Housing and H&S
• An understanding of the needs of vulnerable people who may also have mental heath, offending and substance misuse problems
• A good understand of staff development and management including supervision, supervision, appraisal and training
• Able to influence and form strong relationships with commissioning bodies and professional agencies

Why work with us?

• Growing and forward-thinking organisation
• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Indian Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years of service and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Life Assurance

This role will require frequent travel to our Head office and other offices across London.

To apply we require your CV along with Supporting Statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how your knowledge and experience meets the requirements of the job description (this can be found on the attached Job Description) or completion of an application form. Please then send this to our Recruitment Team by the advertised closing date.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date and therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, and older people.

You will work alongside our Hub Coordinator Manager and Project Manager to provide an outcome-focused floating support service for people over the age of 16 who are experiencing homeless or at risk of homelessness. The service, which has recently been commissioned by Liverpool City Council, will provide a time-limited support service from a Community Hub in North Liverpool. The service will work with individuals with generic support needs to provide a range of support options including support in peoples’ own homes, drop-in sessions and activities/courses at our hubs and signposting services to ensure people have the support they need to find and maintain tenancies in the local community.

You will manage a caseload and provide direct support to service users in accordance with their holistic support plans. You will provide focused support that enables people to develop the necessary skills and confidence to manage a tenancy, access other appropriate services and engage with leisure, training and work related opportunities in the local community. You will promote inclusion, independence and wellbeing with the aim of enabling service users to become active and productive citizens.

Experience is desirable, as is a relevant professional qualification. The position is open to graduates, experienced practitioners, and people looking to start their career in social care.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status and you will receive ongoing training regarding the service user group you work with and training regarding changes to the law governing social care.

Age UK East London (AUKEL) aims to be an organisation that enables older people to:

• Retain maximum possible choice over the direction of their lives.
• Maintain and improve health.
• Prevent social isolation.
• Live in physical environments suited to their changing needs.
• Have as many opportunities as possible for involvement in fulfilling Individual and leisure activities.

Our Values 

Older people and their carers are our partners in everything we do.  We aim to keep our work:

• Personal
• Safe
• Expert
• Progressive
• Respectful

Job purpose

1. To ensure that the services are delivered in accordance to the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Fundamental Standards acting as the organisations named CQC Home & Care Registered Manager.
2. To support the Director of Care & Services Development for the delivery of high quality home support and hospital discharge support services.
3. To manage Home & Care Senior Support Worker, Support Workers and Handyperson Job Booker to ensure a delivery of the highest standard of care and support to customers in line with contractual and statutory requirements. 
4. To complete quarterly monitoring returns in respect of commissioned home care support and handyperson services.

Main taks

1. To complete and maintain a person-centred support plans with customers referred to the service following appropriate policy and process including initial needs assessment, consent to care, care planning, risk assessment, moving and handling assessments and reviews as required.
2. To ensure established care plans are followed through within the community by ensuring that regular spot checks, reviews and customer satisfaction contacts are completed.
3. To be responsible for ensuring care workers receive regular, up-to-date training and support, including supervisions and appraisals and group support through care workers quarterly meetings.
4. To manage home and care staff sickness and absence in line with AUKEL organisation policy and procedures.
5. To work in partnership with the Director of Care & Services Development/Safeguarding Lead to ensure customers are safeguarded from abuse.
6. To ensure Care Quality Commission Fundamental Standards and all other contractual requirements are met as a minimum and exceeded where possible.
7. To ensure customers and care workers records are up-to-date and accurate with daily updating of the customer relations management system (CharityLog).
8. To positively communicate with health and social care professionals, customers and staff.
9. To ensure customers are offered the full range of AUKEL services.
10. To assist in the growth and sustainability of the service.
11. To contribute to and work effectively as part of a team.
12. To provide cover within the Home and Care and Take Home and Settle projects as required.

Person specification

Experience- Essential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of delivering care services to older people in their own homes.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a Care Quality Commissioned regulated service.
• Experience of undertaking person-centred Care Planning including risk assessments and moving and handling assessments.
• Experience of outcomes focused reviews.
• Minimum of 3 years management experience.
• Experience of data management within a customer relations management system.

Skills/ Attributes- Essential

• The ability to communicate professionally with other professionals, customers, their families and care staff by telephone and/or in person.
• The ability to meet deadlines, and stay calm whilst working under pressure.
• A commitment to equal opportunities, teamwork and learning and development.
• The ability to understand meet the requirements of AUKEL’s Confidentiality Policy.

Slikks/ Attrbutes- Desireable 

Ability to speak a community language.

Knowledge- Essential

• To be fully conversant with Care Quality Commission Fundamental Standards.
• To be fully conversant with the relevant statutory regulations and legislation surrounding the care industry.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy and practice.
• An understanding of and empathy with the support needs and aspirations of older people and their carers.

Knowledge- Desirable

Understanding of the implications of working within a charity and/or voluntary organisation.

Care Assistants (FT/PT)/ Casual Care Assistants
Application closing date: 24/07/2020
Location: Various
Salary: £17,750
Job category/type: Care

Care Assistants (FT/PT)/ Casual Care Assistants
Working across three of our friendly Care Homes in London

Cecil Court (Kew) – Full-time permanent, Day shift
Compton Lodge (Swiss Cottage) – Full-time permanent, Day shift & Casual Hours Available
Homemead (Teddington) – Casual, Night shift

Salary: £17,750 per annum (FTE)

Get immediate income - and lend a helping hand

If you need extra income during this difficult time, then why not lend a hand to the most vulnerable people? We’re seeking suitable staff cover to work at our Care Homes to look after people of 65 and over, some of whom have dementia. It’s a challenging time for our care home residents, and if you’re available now/soon then you can get paid to make a big difference!

The offer

Our Care Assistant salary is £17,750 per annum for 37 hours, including paid breaks. Shifts last for 12 hours and 20 minutes three days per week, and additional shifts are available. We can be flexible to accommodate other lengths of shift, for example covering our busiest times.

Who we are

C&C is a forward-thinking and innovative charitable provider of housing, care, and bespoke services exclusively for older people in London. We have 90 years’ experience of retirement home design and living in London. We are very proud of the ‘family’ feel of our homes and our innovative strategies for supporting residents.

Your role as a Care Assistant

You will help to deliver a high-quality service to residents at one or more of our care homes in Teddington, Kew and Swiss Cottage. You will support residents with their physical care and personal hygiene needs, ensuring that their independence, privacy and dignity are preserved and developed wherever possible.

About you

You will need:

Good communication skills
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
To be compassionate and patient
Ideally some experience in a caring industry, for example hospitality or schools
To pass our DBS check

Even better if you have previous experience of a care environment, providing personal care or knowledge of dementia.

To apply, please send us your current CV, applying to either of our four friendly Care Homes that you would like to work at.