Do you want to work in a role where you can support people to rebuild their lives?

About the role

We have a variety of night working roles available. In all roles you will provide overnight waking cover for the service.

As a Night Concierge you will be responsible for providing first contact and safeguarding our clients at night including dealing with emergencies. Other duties include carrying out regular health and safety checks, on patrol and through monitoring the CCTV system and various administration tasks. There is also an element of the role which will be ensuring the environment is kept to a high standard.

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Night Worker role includes providing overnight support to clients, and assessing referrals to the service including accepting clients into the service over night. 

What we’re looking for

If you have an interest in pursuing a career in support work, these roles will give you the chance to receive on the job training and experience of working within a supported housing environment. We will also give you the opportunity to undertake shadow day or paid day shifts, as they become available; thereby gaining valuable experience to further your career.

The ideal candidates will have good communication skills and an understanding of the issues that affect vulnerable people. A good level of numeracy and literacy skills and the ability to use your own initiative are also required.

Flexibility is required, as you’ll be working a shift rota that includes weekends and public holidays.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Pay and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 21 July 2020

Interview and assessments on: TBC, via video call

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

A First Contact Officer providing a supportive and confidential service for people who have or are experiencing Domestic Abuse by providing a first point of contact with clients, professionals and the public.  We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has the ability to create positive working relationships, and has a passion for improving the response to domestic abuse across statutory and voluntary services.

The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach to their work alongside excellent communication skills with the ability to work alone or as part of a team who will;

Respond to calls from clients and other agencies during office hours

Respond to webchat enquiries and those via Facebook and Twitter

Monitor Daisy WhatsApp group chats to identify clients who may require staff support

Undertake initial suitability assessment for service

Refer/Signpost where appropriate internally or to other services

Complete initial assessment of risk and safeguarding

Allocate to caseworker if client meets eligibility for service

Provide information and advice as appropriate

Maintain thorough, confidential and up to date records and case management using the Daisy Case Management system

Manage the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children in line with Daisy policy, in discussion with the Programme Director and with Children and Families and Adult Services.

Communications & Advocacy Officer (Conservation)

£25,000 pro rata/per annum

Based at home with the possibility to work from one of the project offices as and when 

restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so

2 part-time or 1 full-time

Fixed Term (until March 2022 (Coigach) and June 2023 (Cumbernauld)

Our client’s Living Landscapes Programme focuses on delivering conservation activities at a landscape-scale. They have created two new roles to help us communicate their work and advocate for a green recovery that benefits people, wildlife, and the economy.

Communications & Advocacy Officer for the Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape Partnership Scheme

The Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape brings environmental and socio-economic benefits to the communities of North West Scotland.  Their unique Coigach and Assynt Living Landscape Partnership Scheme has brought huge benefits to local communities by opening up and repairing paths and access points to this spectacular landscape, working with schoolchildren to encourage outdoor learning and an understanding of the natural environmental, expanding native woodland through a tree nursery and planting schemes, and promoting the cultural heritage of the area.  They’re now looking for a dynamic individual to work with the team to design and implement the communications strategy for the remainder of the project, to demonstrate to others how their work has benefited local people and natural, cultural, and built heritage. 

Communications & Advocacy Officer for the Cumbernauld Living Landscape Creating Natural Connections Project

The Cumbernauld Living Landscape puts people and wildlife at the heart of Cumbernauld’s community. With NLHF-funded Creating Natural Connections project, our client is transforming local greenspaces, unlocking their health and well-being benefits and connecting more people to reduce inequalities. They need to communicate the success of this work to help us to effect positive change more widely across Cumbernauld and beyond. During the first year of the project, they worked on project branding and created a communications toolkit, to ensure the project was established in the minds of key target audiences from an early stage. They are now looking for an experienced professional to join the team to design and implement the comms strategy for the remainder of the project to ensure they produce high quality and effective communications throughout the project.

They need to ensure both projects achieve the highest possible positive public profile and are viewed as an exemplar for working with the community to protect and enjoy wildlife whilst providing key economic benefits to the regions. A particular focus will be on key stakeholders including decision makers for the future of both Coigach & Assynt and Cumbernauld, such as local and national government, eNGOs and community groups, to ensure community sustainability and nature protection is a priority.

To ensure this opportunity is accessible, our client is open to candidates applying for either one part-time role, or both roles making up one full-time position. Please indicate in your application whether you wish to apply for:

1. Living Landscapes Communications & Advocacy Officer for the Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape Partnership Scheme at 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours a week)

2. Living Landscapes Communications & Advocacy Officer for the Cumbernauld Living Landscape Creating Natural Connections Project at 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours a week)

3. Both roles at 1.0 FTE (35 hours a week) – If applying for both roles, please demonstrate in your application that you understand the different audiences and appropriate channels of communication for the two distinct projects

Fixed term until middle of September 2020
Part time - 7 hours a week

Closing date: Sunday 12th July 2020 at 11.30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Manager in our Fulham shop. You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter's cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers.

You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
 
About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause. 

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Closing date: Sunday 12th July 2020 at 11.30 pm
*Previous applicants will be contacted shortly about the outcome of their application, there is no need to reapply*

Full time - 35 hours per week Monday - Sunday 

Who are we looking for? 
We are looking for someone who has experience of managing a team and can demonstrate how they have empowered and motivated that team beyond expectations. With the added experience of being able to recruit and develop a diverse team, in particular volunteers, you may be exactly what we are looking for.
Your role will be varied and will challenge you, but will provide you with stimulating and satisfying work. Our Community Shop Managers do not have a "typical day" and that's because they are continually seeking different opportunities to engage with the local community and increase their shops contribution to Shelter's cause. This could be through local community links, such as with other retailers, schools, churches or the local food bank.
You will develop and encourage your own and your team's interest and passion in merchandising the shop to attract those customers and donors through the door as well as continually developing your own and your team's knowledge of who Shelter are and what we do.

It goes without saying that your volunteers, under your leadership, will run an exceptional shop that will raise as much money as possible for Shelter's work.

How do I demonstrate I am who you are looking for? 
You will need to address and provide examples of the following in your application and at interview: 

Experience of managing a team of staff and/or volunteers, including recruitment and development of that team
Experience of providing excellent customer service, preferably in a face-to-face role
Experience of being enterprising and innovative

How do we describe our Community Shop Managers? 

If we were to describe our Community Shop Managers in 4 key words, they would be Confident, Inspiring, Enterprising and Influential. Our Community Shop Managers are happy to roll up their sleeves and lead by example and their aim is to develop and empower their team.

At Shelter we value our people and the skills and expertise they can bring to their role to help further Shelter's cause. As a Community Shop Manager, how you manage people is the most important skill we are looking for and it will be critical to your success in this role.

How is this all possible? 

It's simple, with a strong, motivated and committed volunteer shop team behind you, anything is possible!

What are the benefits? 

We offer a wide range of benefits including 30 days annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Victim Support are looking for a part time Anti-Social Behaviour Project Worker (15 hpw) based in Ealing.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

Victim Support are looking for an ASB Project Worker to provide an exciting ASB service based in Ealing. The main purpose of this role is to provide a specialist advocacy and support service to victims of anti-social behaviour who have complex needs. You will work with clients who are vulnerable, at high risk and may be repeat victims of anti-social behaviour. Working closely with the Ealing Community MARAC and relevant partners your focus will be to work on ASB cases classed/identified as high risk.

Working with members of Ealing council, police and other agencies you will extend the support available to the Borough's vulnerable and repeat victims of anti-social behaviour.

Candidates will need to have experience working with vulnerable people as well as people affected by ASB and crime. Excellent IT skills being able to use all Microsoft Office applications is also essential.

You will work to ensure there is joined up working and reduce duplication across the Community Safety Partnership in relation to anti-social behaviour. Candidate will attend Ealing Community MARAC meeting each month at Perceval House to present victims cases.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.
 

St Martins is a specialist provider of supported accommodation for people who have Mental Health needs complicated by other areas of need, such as from learning disability, drug and alcohol addictions and forensic histories.

Support workers provide important practical and emotional help to service users and provide support to senior colleagues in delivering structured services that are created through our support planning processes.

You will be passionate about working with vulnerable adults, and you will work alongside our Project Workers to provide the best possible day to day service to our service users. This will include accompanying clients to appointments, encouraging them to budget, plan and prepare their own meals and help them progress on their path to recovery.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Closing Date: 21/06/2020

Please send a CV and covering letter (to include a supporting statement) via the button below.

Please also note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Methodist Young Adults Vocations Programme

This is a one to *two year fixed-term position aimed at 21-30 year olds

7th September 2020 – 30th August 2021

Salary: circa £22,000 per annum

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Location: Birmingham – Inclusive Gathering Church, Jazz Community Church and Birmingham University Multifaith Chapaincy

*Year 2 option and funding is not guaranteed and will be based on a mid year 1 presentation to a panel of a new idea/initiative.

Are you interested in gaining invaluable experience in pioneer ministry work, with not just one, but three exciting, thriving initiatives?

Are you interested in interfaith dialogue, worship and inclusion?

Are you curious, creative, self motivated and a team player?

Do you have a great idea for a new initiatve or outreach that you’d like to have seed funding for?

Are you looking for the next step in your life and calling but want to gain mission and community development experience?

If so, then we may have a great opportunity for you!

This is a rare opportunity to gain experience working in an exciting, challenging and diverse pioneer role. You don’t have to have specific pioneer experience – but we do want you to have passion and a desire to see and be a key part in effecting real transformation in communities and individuals. This is a wide ranging role with huge scope to grow, develop and discover new and existing skills.

This role will cover time in three pioneer initiatives:

Inclusive Gathering Church Birmingham (approx. 2 days a week) https:// inclusivegathering. org. uk/

Jazz Community Church (approx. 2 days a week) https:// www. jazzcommunity. church/

University of Birmingham Multi-faith Chaplaincy (approx. 1 day a week) https:// intranet. birmingham. ac. uk/student/multi-faith-chaplaincy/index.aspx

A local pioneer will provide on the job mentoring and support.

Please note that this post will require a DBS check.

The team is currently missing representation from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Groups and would particularly welcome these applications.

For details about the job and an application form please visit https://www. methodist. org. uk /about-us/ connect/jobs-volunteering/methodist-young-adults-vocations-programme-2020/

Closing date for completed application forms: 5pm 5th July 2020

Interviews will be held on ZOOM: 16th July 2020

* This post holds an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a young person within the age range of 21 - 26 – Standing Order 250 and the Missing Generation Report, Conference 2009. This appointment will be made subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK and must hold a current NI number and valid proof of ID (passport with relevant visa or British birth certificate, please go to www. gov. uk/check-an-employees-right-to-work-documents for more information).

*salary review pending

Interview Date: 16-Jul-2020

This is an opportunity to use your first class organisational and administrative skills to play a key HR role for a renowned and well-regarded Charity.

Reporting to the Head of HR, Volunteering and Training, this key role will provide administrative HR support for recruitment, staff induction and the employee life cycle, as well as liaising with processing payroll and assisting with first line HR enquiries. Working closely with the Finance, V&T team as well as other staff and other Restore stakeholders, this role requires the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Knowledge and experience within an HR function would be essential and experience of a volunteering setting desirable. We are looking for an expert administrator and coordinator who is able to balance conflicting priorities and who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. If you have the passion to work in a leading community charity, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone from an enthusiastic school leaver to postgraduates who are looking for a genuine, challenging and rewarding career path with scope for career development. You will be offered on the job training and learn about our inspiring charity form the very heart, helping you achieve and exceed your career goals. This post requires a motivated, committed and highly organised person to work alongside Restore staff, volunteers and all stakeholders.

Person Specification 

You will have an understanding of the sector, and empathy with people with mental health problems is vital. Restore needs people who have the ability to cope with limited resources, seize opportunities and think creatively. Awareness of the stigma and other issues surrounding mental illness is important, as is the ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with sensitive staffing or member issues. 

Essential Requirements
 

• Knowledge of HR practice and policies.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• A self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Creative flair and an ability to work imaginatively.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a wide range of tasks.
• Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity to the opinions of others.
• Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work.
• Ability to work on own initiative, to organise work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent listening skills and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to manage a range of objectives.
• Awareness of and commitment to all aspects of anti-discriminatory practice.
• Experience of using SAGE or other HR/Payroll information systems.
• Experience of using Google suite or a similar system.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English 9 to 4 (A to C) or equivalent

Desirable Requirements

• Previous HR Experience.
• Experience of working in a voluntary sector setting.

FULL TIME SUPPORT WORKER ROLES  AVAILABLE IN SUPPORTED HOUSING PROJECTS FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE IN MANSFIELD AND SUTTON IN ASHFIELD , NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 37 HRS P/W, £16,915 - £18,430 PER ANNUM, FRWK03.

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?

Are you passionate about supporting young people, especially the most disadvantaged and challenging?

Do you want to work for an organisation where 98% of employees say that they are proud of the work that they do?

We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Support Workers who would thrive in our accommodation services, working with homeless young people and adults aged 16-21, where no two days are ever the same. You would contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package enabling young people to develop the skills to empower them to move on to build sustainable independent futures.

This job might be for you if:

• You are flexible and happy to work on a rota system covering evenings, weekends and day shifts.
• You are a great listener, you are empathetic and understand what challenges young people with complex needs can face.
• You are resilient. You bounce back from difficulties and can manage stressful situations in a calm and positive way.
• You thrive working as part of a diverse team and are good at communicating with others.
• You are able to understand and follow policies and procedures and have a strong awareness of professional boundaries.

Experience of working with people is desirable however it is more important that you have the right kind of personal qualities we are looking for. We provide a comprehensive training package during your probationary period and throughout your employment.

Please follow the below link for further information on our service click here.

The appointment of successful candidates will be subject to the return of a satisfactory DBS and reference documentation.

To comply with the Government’s guidelines in regards to social distancing, Framework will conduct all interviews via 'Zoom' a video conferencing app that is available to all androids, iPhone, tablets etc. Candidates will need to ensure they have access to 'Zoom' prior to interview.

We will be shortlisting on 06/07/20 and interviewing successful candidates on 15/07/20.

Due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you have not received a response from Framework within this time then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

PART TIME SUPPORT WORKER ROLE (26 HRS P/W) AVAILABLE IN SUPPORTED HOUSING PROJECT FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE IN SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE. £16,915 - £18,430 PER ANNUM, PRO ROTA (actual salary £11,886.22 - £12,950.80) FRWK03.

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?

Are you passionate about supporting young people, especially the most disadvantaged and challenging?

Do you want to work for an organisation where 98% of employees say that they are proud of the work that they do?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate support worker who would thrive in our accommodation service, working with young people and adults aged 16-25, including children in care and care leavers, where no two days are ever the same. You would contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package enabling young people to develop the skills to empower them to move on to build sustainable independent futures.

This job might be for you if:

• You are flexible and happy to work on a rota system covering evenings, weekends and day shifts.
• You are a great listener, you are empathetic and understand what challenges young people with complex needs can face.
• You are resilient. You bounce back from difficulties and can manage stressful situations in a calm and positive way.
• You thrive working as part of a diverse team and are good at communicating with others.
• You are able to understand and follow policies and procedures and have a strong awareness of professional boundaries.

Experience of working with people is desirable however it is more important that you have the right kind of personal qualities we are looking for. We provide a comprehensive training package during your probationary period and throughout your employment.

Please follow the below link for further information on our service click here.

The appointment of successful candidates will be subject to the return of a satisfactory DBS and reference documentation.

To comply with the Government’s guidelines in regards to social distancing, Framework will conduct all interviews via 'Zoom' a video conferencing app that is available to all androids, iPhone, tablets etc. Candidates will need to ensure they have access to 'Zoom' prior to interview.

We will be shortlisting on 06/07/20 and interviewing successful candidates on 15/07/20.

Due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you have not received a response from Framework within this time then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Support Worker

Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.

We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

Please note during the current COVID19 situation all services are being delivered remotely by telephone or video conferencing. Also, candidates are advised that internal applicants subject to potential redeployment may take precedence.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

Alzheimer’s Society Wakefield’s Dementia Support service involves dedicated members of staff giving one to one support, information and guidance to people with dementia or their carers and wider family or friends, to help people understand dementia, cope with day to day living with dementia and prepare for the future. We are at the core of ensuring that people affected by dementia across Wakefield have access to a clear and supportive pathway throughout their journey with dementia.

As a Dementia Support Worker with our Wakefield team you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.

You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email.

Support Worker Requirements:

We are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers.

Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Wakefield and Five Towns
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 28 hours per week
Salary: £15,971.20 - £16,616 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing date: 09 July 2020
Interview date: W/C 20 or 27 July 2020

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity etc.

Support Worker

Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.

We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

Please note during the current COVID19 situation all services are being delivered remotely by telephone or video conferencing. Also, candidates are advised that internal applicants subject to potential redeployment may take precedence.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our integrated dementia support service covering Leicester City, Leicestershire and our hospitals. As a Dementia Support Worker you will provide essential information, support and guidance to people living with dementia, their families and carers, using a variety of methods, either face-to-face, over the phone or via email. You will be working within a small team, covering Leicester City, Leicestershire County and University Hospitals Leicester.

Support Worker Requirements:

Excellent communication skills are a must. You will also need to possess an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) and have good IT skills. Your caseload will be varied so we are looking for someone with the right mix of enthusiasm, professionalism and flexibility who is able and willing to work in a variety of settings.

You will be responsible for your own caseload, so your ability to manage your own time effectively will be essential. Leicestershire is a fantastically diverse community and we are constantly reflecting on how we can reach more people affected by dementia who identify as BAME and LGBT+ as well as increase the diversity of our workforce.

Experience of working with BAME and LGBT+ communities, to support us with this work is desirable but not essential. If you have a passion for supporting people affected by dementia and want to be involved in the shaping and delivery of our service, then we would love to hear from you.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Leicester
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 28 hours per week
Salary: £15,971.20 - £16,616 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing date: 08 July 2020
Interview date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity etc.

£19,847 - £23,350 p/a (outside M25) ; £22,847 - £26,350 p/a (inside M25) – to be pro-rated 

Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Part Time (2.5 days p/w) - 6 month fixed term contract

Location to be confirmed but will involve remote working for now

Please note due to the current situation, there is no specific base location as most of the work will be carried out remotely with the learners. However when it is safe to work in an office environment, we do expect the successful candidate to be based in one of our offices – we are currently have offices in London, Leeds, Coventry, Wrexham and Norwich.

Are you a flexible yet resilient individual with experience of working with socially excluded adults and building excellent working relationships with partners and specialist support organisations? 

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for Peer Advisor Network Caseworker to join us and provide a high-level service to our peer advisors in order to help them overcome the added challenges that COVID-19 presents.

About St Giles Trust 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. In response to COVID-19, our peer advisor network has been awarded a 6-month top up grant to allow us to meet the significantly increased needs of our peer advisors which is where you come in.

About this vital role

Work with hub teams to identify peer advisors who need extra support, take responsibility for a caseload of clients and keep recording systems up to date. You will also regularly liaise with peer advisors and regional teams to agree and regularly review an action plan that addresses wider barriers. Providing day-to-day support to peer advisors to enable them to achieve agreed targets and outcomes will be key, as will putting into place any corrective action to address any shortfall. When it comes to promoting projects with partner agencies, other St Giles trust teams and referral organisations to identify and receive appropriate referrals, again, we’ll count on you to deliver.

What we are looking for:

• A good understanding of the issues faced by our client group, and the barriers faced when starting employment, particularly by people with lived experience 

• A proven ability to assess client needs, provide client led support and constructive feedback motivate and encourage individuals to make progress

• Experience of providing support remotely and building relationships and improved outcomes by phone and online 

• Knowledge of current agencies available for sourcing employment, training, housing support, substance misuse support and other related barriers and the ability to help clients to access them 

• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships with other staff, volunteers and partners to achieve targets and resolve conflicts of interest professionally

• Good IT skills and a flair for setting up and operating systems to monitor and report on work

Please note: an enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, cycle scheme, season ticket loan and much more.

If you have any queries or require further information, please visit our website.

Closing date: 8th July 2020. Interviews: 13th / 20th July (due to the current situation, interviews will be held via video)