We are looking to appoint a new Employment Broker to join our small, friendly and experienced Service Delivery team. This is a crucial role and at the heart of what we do, your role will involve building relationships with employers and brokering new opportunities for supported employment and work placements,  and you will also provide some specialist one to one coaching to support young people to progress towards further independence and work.

You will have previous experience of working with disabled young people and understand the barriers that often prevent them from getting a job. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of working with employers and supporting disabled people into employment and be passionate about their right to live the life they want. With a good level of literacy and numeracy, you will be a strong communicator and self-starter who is also willing to support the wider team at my AFK from time to time as needed.

This is a rewarding role and one where your efforts directly impact the lives and employment experiences of young disabled people.

Fundraising Manager – Individuals

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust, taking the reins of Individual Giving fundraising.  This is your chance to join a passionate local charity that is committed to safeguarding the Severn Valley Railway.  In 2012 the Charitable Trust was established to help future proof this much loved major tourist attraction, and eight years on we have raised over £5million. We are now embarking on our next chapter, to raise £10million, would you like to come on board?

Overview

Post: Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving

Reporting to: Director of Development

Employer: Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust

Salary:  £30,000 to £35.000

Primary location: Number One, Comberton Place, Kidderminster

Hours: Part-time (30 hours)

Holiday: 31 days (inclusive of Public holidays)

Summary of Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your proven fundraising experience in individual giving to this driven and passionate heritage charity. The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust is a separate entity to the SVR Holdings Company who operate and run this much loved attraction.  The Trust’s focus is to help secure the future of the Severn Valley Railway through donations, grants and sponsorship.  This position is a hands on role and initially comes with line management of a part-time Fundraising Co-ordinator and 3 volunteers.  We envisage this area of the business growing as the successes of your initiatives are realised.  We have been extremely successful in our individual giving thus far, but it is time for a new experienced fundraiser to take it to the next level, focusing on both acquisition and retention, and building a stronger fundraising volunteer base to assist you in delivering your plans.  Your remit will involve a mix of fundraising techniques, including 1-2-1 fundraising to our high value donors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• To increase income generated from individual giving fundraising activities.
• To create and execute a donor acquisition and retention strategy.
• To manage the individual giving budget in line with objectives and KPIs, reporting to the Director on income and expenditure and highlighting variances in a timely manner.
• To test, monitor, evaluate and implement existing and new channels and key messages that allow two-way engagement with donors.
• To develop long term sustainable income through identifying the audiences, channels and messages that will maximise effectiveness and efficiency.
• To develop high quality supporter care including responsive and prompt donor care and stewardship and to support the Fundraising Co-ordinator to implement these.
• To develop a volunteer-led model of fundraising.

Direct Marketing

• To manage and deliver integrated online and offline campaigns.
• To manage the design, print and production of direct marketing activity, negotiating bought in services and ensuring invoices are in accordance with quotes.

Administration and Reporting

• To manage the Individual Giving budget and provide monthly updates to the Director.
  • To keep accurate and up to date records of all activities, using ThanksQ CRM database, extracting reports for the team as required, and maintaining high standards in customer care and record keeping.

Managing Relationships

• To provide management and guidance to the Fundraising Co-ordinator to ensure that KPIs and objectives are achieved and a clear personal development plan is in place.
• To build strong internal working relationships with colleagues and externally with supporters.
• To work with the SVR Holdings Marketing and Communications team to gain support and cross selling opportunities within the different SVR audiences.

Development

·To work with the Director to review the Trust’s CRM database and consider an Organisation wide CRM system.

Other

·Proactively ensure all materials produced are accurate and compliant with relevant GDPR protection and Gift Aid legislation.

·To undertake all activities in line with best practice standards and processes as set out by the Fundraising Code of Practice and industry regulatory bodies.

·To keep abreast of all developments in Individual Giving and ensure charity compliance.

·To contribute to the Fundraising Team’s strategic planning and budget process.

·To carry out any other tasks as reasonably requested.

·To actively implement the principles of Equality and Diversity.

Person Specification

Educated to degree level and / or an accredited fundraising qualification such as Certificate or Diploma in Fundraising.

Experience

• Developing and implementing an Individual Giving strategy.
• Managing and developing team members.
• Increasing income through donor acquisition and retention.
• Using a fundraising database to record data and extract intelligence accurately.
• Implementing donor segmentation, targeting and positioning strategy.
• Knowledge of a range of fundraising products, recruitment channels and engagement channels.
• Managing income and expenditure budgets.
• Presenting to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to engage audiences using a range of communication tools.
• Strong direct marketing skills; skilled at devising and delivering social media and print campaigns.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and to secure resources and support from colleagues in different business areas.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; confident and personable with the ability to manage and build strong relationships with key individual donors and organisations.
• Strong organisation and time management skills. Able to plan / prioritise own work and meet agreed deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach to tasks.
• Competent use of MS Outlook, Excel, Word and the Internet.
• Strong numerical / budgeting skills.
• Strong data processing skills.
• Experience of social media campaign management.

Attitude and Personal Qualities

• Motivated, reliable and professional.
• Flexible, able and willing to respond to changing priorities.
• Strong team player with collaborative working style, who enjoys individual and team working.
• Willing to participate in all activities relevant to the role.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to GDPR and Fundraising Code of Practice.
• Commitment to the principles of Equality and Diversity.

RFEA and Walking With the Wounded (WWTW) are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge of the Armed Forces and Ex-Services charity network and the ability to understand the challenges more vulnerable veterans must overcome, particularly those who have entered the Criminal Justice System. This person will be home based travelling extensively around the Cambridgeshire region to provide face to face support to veterans within their home locations and partner organisations premises.

Project Nova is a support programme for Veterans primarily identified in Police Custody but also with referrals from core police and partner organisations from within the community, it is focussed on early intervention, support and diversion at point of contact with the Police or partner organisation in order to prevent re-offending and a potential prison sentence. Project Nova is jointly delivered by RFEA and WWTW and working in partnership with the NHS Liaison and Diversion Teams, Police custody suites, Police response officers, HMPPS and partners within the community.

The successful applicant for this role will have a track record of delivering high quality results, with a strong beneficiary focus and be capable of working independently to targets and deadlines. Strong communication, IT and organisational skills are essential along with mentoring and coaching. Experience & knowledge of the criminal justice system, local government agencies and the ability to develop a network of contacts are also required, along with a clean driving licence. NVQ Level 4 in Advice and Guidance (Or willingness to work towards) along with a good understanding of the employment market and vocational training are highly desirable, but not essential as training will be given.

Specific Responsibilities

Engagement

• Support the National Nova Manager to create and maintain strong working relationships with referring organisations in the Cambridgeshire Area, including the Police and NHS Liaison and Diversion.
• Receive details of referrals from the Nova Client Advisors, or directly.  If referrals are received directly share information with the Nova Client Advisors.
• Engage with veterans face-to-face for the initial visit and as necessary throughout their engagement with Project Nova, following the Case Management Guidance, RFEA Policies and the Project Nova Procedures.
• Register each Nova Veteran’s details on the CRM and obtain consent to share their data with organisations in the support network and any further information required by the Project Nova registration.
• Undertake a comprehensive needs assessment with each Nova Veteran.

Case Management

• Provide emotional support to veterans through regular contact whilst they are engaged with Project Nova.
• Establish a care coordination plan with each Nova Veteran that provides for support from within RFEA and Walking with the Wounded and with the organisations in the Nova area support Network.
• Work with families to ensure their effective participation in the Criminal Justice System, with other statutory services and with the support network.
• Keep clear records for each case on the CRM.
• Record the veteran’s journey on Outcome Star
• Ensure confidentiality, the family is a separate case to the veteran, who is also supported by Project Nova. 
• When the Nova Veteran is ready, develop their employability and suitable opportunities for employment either, directly using RFEA employability tools and working with local employers or, through the wider RFEA or Walking With The Wounded.
• Project Nova is an active intervention. Close cases once the progress of Nova Veterans has reached its full potential, identifying long term social contact, formal or informal, in every case.

Person Specification

Essential Competencies

• Highly motivated and independent, capable of working remotely across a wide geographical area.
• Resilient and able to work with individuals with complex needs and cope with the rigors that arise from working with veterans in the criminal justice system.
• Commitment to working with each veteran without prejudice and in an equitable manner, including those who are arrested for violent or sexual offences.
• Experience of working with people using a mentoring or coaching approach to engage and support the individuals we work with to change their lives.
• Highly organised with strong IT skills and experience of using CRM systems.
• Strong communicators with veterans, referring organisations and within the Project Nova Team sharing information on cases with Team Leaders and Nova Client Advisors.
• Excellent team players who will contribute to a diverse and dedicated team.
• Driving licence and use of own car.
• Be able to pass NPPV Level 2 Police vetting and Enhanced DBS
• Provide presentations to Cambridgeshire NHS Liaison & Diversion service Police and Partners when required.

Desirable Competencies

• NVQ Level 4 Advice & Guidance or willingness to work towards this at charity expense
• Experience of working with the Criminal Justice System.
• Experience of working with the Armed Forces community

This role is 'Home Based' around the Cambridge area and is offered initially on a one year fixed term contract, 35 hours per week with a starting salary of £26,000 rising to £27,500 after six months plus additional employee benefits.

To apply please submit a covering letter and applicable CV. The closing date is Wednesday 29th July 2020. Interviews will take place in August for immediate start depending upon required notice periods.

Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhance DBS Disclosure and Police Vetting.

You’ve got an in-depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Housing and Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Service Manager.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day-to-day running of our 24 Hour Supported Housing service in Carlisle. As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our services, we’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 our business development team, one thing’s for sure – you won't be short of challenge and variety.

Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being outcome driven and able to lead by example using your firm but inclusive management style. Some experience of housing management is desirable, but not essential. You’re open 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 or managing budgets, even better, although it's not essential.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Closing date: 17 July 2020.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Service Manager

Due to their ever-expanding organisation, they are looking for Management level staff who would be willing to make a difference in the lives of the people they support. Experience of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Challenging Behaviours and Mental Health would be advantageous.

They recognise the importance of excellent training and development opportunities and recognise, welcome and encourage hard work, innovation and initiative. They provide a comprehensive induction programme alongside fully funded Diploma’s in Health and Social Care (up to Level 7) as well as other professional development opportunities.

Service Manager Requirements:

⦁ Provide independent living and enable the people we support to live in their own home as independently as possible.
⦁ Manage the day to day running of the service. Ensuring a high standard of personalised care.
⦁ Provide effective leadership and support to all staff and participate in direct work with the people we support.
⦁ Participate in duty rota Including weekends and evenings, to carry sleeping-in and wake night duties when required
⦁ Be responsible for managing or overseeing rotas, and ensure appropriate cover is in place at all times
• Experience dealing with multi-disciplinary teams and handling paper work like risk assessments, MCA, care plan and updating PBSP.

Service Manager Requirements:

• Be able to complete sleep in shifts (usually running 10pm – 8am)
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Willingness to learn
• Striving for the best possible care for the people we support
• Driving licence and vehicle to use will be advantages and salary offers will reflect this.

About the organisation:

Our client feels partnership working with the people they support is vital to their philosophy and the way they work. Independence, choice and positive risk taking are key to giving individuals the opportunity to develop in all areas of their lives. All people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and given the opportunity to progress.

Location: Reading,

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Flexible, up to 40 hours per week

Salary: £23,680.00 – £26,800 per annum Depending upon expeirnce

Benefits: They provide paid, comprehensive induction training so experience is not essential. They have great opportunities for career development with their personal development plans. Care Certificate Training Regular Team Meetings. Flexible working hours An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward thinking company Fully funded DBS Employer Pension Contribution Competitive pay rates – they regularly review regional and competitor pay rates to ensure they're offering the best incentives to work with them 28 days annual leave for full time, plus one additional day for each year of service. Bonuses Fully Funded Qualifications Employee Assistance Program Employee benefits scheme (discounts in many stores!) Their ideal candidate will be a flexible and compassionate individual, looking for a career in care and able to demonstrate a passion for the role. Previous care experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided. Our client believes in nurturing their exceptional team and supporting their staff to develop their career in social care.

You may have experience of the following: Service Manager, Care Manager, Senior Care Coordinator, Service Delivery, Area Manager, Healthcare, Social Worker, Community Care, Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Charity, Not For profit, etc.

Ref: 93448

Use your personal experience and knowledge of people in difficulties to reach out to people who need support and encouragement and tell them about our volunteer mentoring services

Bridging the Gap Islington is a small charity. We recruit, train and support volunteer mentors who work with people who are at risk of offending, homelessness  or have drug or alcohol problems.  Our volunteer mentors are supported by experienced supervisors.  You can find out more on our website.

You will be developing relationships with agencies who work with people at risk of offending, homelessness or addiction.  You will develop appropriate publicity materials (printed and online) for use in various settings. You will visit these services (by video or in person) to meet with staff and publicise our service through meetings with residents and service users. During coronavirus restrictions, all meetings will be by video.

You will meet with people who are interested in our service either in person or online.  You will explain our service to them and help them to fill in application forms.  You will also liaise with staff to gain additional information  so that we can offer people the most appropriate mentoring service.  You will also help with the administration of the service.

You will need to have experience of helping people who are at risk of offending, homelessness or addiction problems either as a volunteer or as a paid worker.  We are looking for someone who is able to talk and meet easily with people who are in difficulties, setting them at ease.  You will also need some knowledge of services for offenders, homeless people and people who are at risk.

Lived experience of criminal justice, homelessness or addiction may be an advantage if you can show that past problems have been overcome and you have some evidence of work or other regular activity.

You will be able to do much of this work at home but occasional visits to Islington or other places in North London will be needed, so you need to live or work within travelling distance of Islington

You will have a crucial role in the development of our service. Due to the limits of our budget, we can only offer 7 or 8 hours of work a week at the moment.  As we contact more service users, we will hope to expand our service and we will also hope to offer you more work and better conditions.

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.

Support Worker

Do you want the next stage of your career at a successful growing organisation?

Could you mentor a team whilst supporting people with learning disabilities?

Being a support worker takes bravery, patience and commitment. But working with people gives so much more in return.

Support Worker Requirements:

• Be able to complete sleep in shifts (usually running 10pm – 8am)
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Willingness to learn and undergo specialist training
• Striving for the best possible care for the people we support
• Supporting adults with learning difficulties and mental health issues to live an independent life on a day to day basis.
• Driving licence and vehicle to use will be advantages and salary offers will reflect this.

About the organisation:

Our client feels partnership working with the people they support is vital to their philosophy and the way they work. Independence, choice and positive risk taking are key to giving individuals the opportunity to develop in all areas of their lives. All people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and given the opportunity to progress.

Location: Reading

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Flexible, 20 to 40 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: They provide paid, comprehensive induction training so experience is not essential. They have great opportunities for career development with their personal development plans. Care Certificate Training Regular Team Meetings. Flexible working hours An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward thinking company Fully funded DBS Employer Pension Contribution Competitive pay rates – they regularly review regional and competitor pay rates to ensure they're offering the best incentives to work with them 28 days annual leave for full time, plus one additional day for each year of service. Bonuses Fully Funded Qualifications Employee Assistance Program Employee benefits scheme (discounts in many stores!) Their ideal candidate will be a flexible and compassionate individual, looking for a career in care and able to demonstrate a passion for the role. Previous care experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided. Our client believes in nurturing their exceptional team and supporting their staff to develop their career in social care.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 93447

“Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice”

Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham, Walworth and Bermondsey and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns. 

Generalist Advice Caseworker

NJC Scale 6 - £28,413 to £29,931 per annum pro rata

Part-time or full-time (minimum 21 hours per week)

Initially Fixed Term to 31 March 2021

We are looking for experienced Generalist Advice Caseworkers to deliver a high quality advice service including undertaking casework and outreach. You will be required to work across all of our offices and outreaches in Southwark according to operational needs. The role includes providing advice to the public and undertaking casework on social welfare law issues.

To be successful you will need to have:

• Six months recent experience of providing Generalist Advice to the public. This should include having undertaken casework in welfare rights, employment, housing and debt. 
• An understanding of the advice needs and issues of the local community in a diverse, inner city area
• To understand, empathise with and be committed to the Service’s aims, principles and equal opportunities policies

For further information and an application pack please click the apply button.

Closing date: 9.00 a.m. Friday 17th July 2020

Interviews will take place on: Thursday 23rd July 2020

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.

Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.

Funded by London Borough of Southwark

About the role

A St Christopher’s trustee is engaged with the vision of the hospice; an organisation committed to the care and support of dying people when and wherever they need it. Our Trustee Team works closely with our Executive Team and senior staff across the hospice to ensure that we continue to provide outstanding care; maintain our international reputation for education and research; and remain appropriately resourced to serve our community in the future. Our Trustee Team provides strategic leadership and expertise from a range of backgrounds and industries that gives St Christopher’s the direction and insight to continue as a world leader in palliative care.

We are looking to recruit new members to join our Board of Trustees to fill vacancies created by retiring Board members.

About you

We are looking for individuals with experience as either a Charity Trustee, Non-Executive Director or similar. You will have the ability to be an effective ambassador and influencer for the hospice and be committed to the aims and objectives of the hospice, maintaining a genuine interest in our work. You will be a strategic and creative thinker and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

We are largely looking for individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Experience at board level and chairing committees
• Experience of working at a senior level in a HR workforce and change management
• Safeguarding & whistleblowing expertise
• Financial & commercial expertise

We particularly welcome applicants from our under represented areas which includes applicants from BAME groups, in addition to diverse age groups.

If this sounds like you then we will be excited to hear from you.

Further information

The role of a Trustee of St Christopher’s is voluntary and Trustees will not receive remuneration for their services on the Board. Out of pocket expenses incurred by the Trustees in the course of carrying out the role will be reimbursed in accordance with the organisation’s expenses policy.

Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christopher’s and to apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply Online’ button below.

Closing date: Sunday 16th August 2020 at Midnight

25,526 – 29,400 p/a (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)

Full-time (35 hrs p/w) – Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2022

Whittington Hospital or Newham University Hospital

Ref code: SSH-204

Are you a proactive, compassionate and engaging individual with a proven record of working successfully with ‘high risk’ vulnerable young people? Then join St Giles Trust as (Emergency Department) Specialist Caseworker and you will be embarking on a highly rewarding and career-enhancing position.

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. 

St Giles is expanding its delivery of hospital-based projects; this service is aimed at vulnerable 12 to 25-year-olds who attend the adult or paediatric A&E departments or Urgent Care Centres at service at Whittington and Newham’s Emergency Department. We will work alongside hospital staff to proactively identify vulnerable young people and help them to access and engage the support they need to prevent any potential escalation of violence and reduce the risk of repeat victimisation or exploitation.

About this key role

You will be embedded into the hospital, providing support for those young people admitted to emergency departments right through to their discharge back into the community. You will have experience of working with ‘high risk,’ vulnerable young people, be part of a multidisciplinary team, and have a flexible, empathetic approach to your work. 

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role. 

What we are looking for:

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with ‘high risk’, vulnerable children, young people and/or families 

• Experience of assessing risk and implementing safety procedures when thinking about children and young people involved in or at risk of violence or exploitation 

• Proven experience of working in a high intensity environment, with an ability to effectively manage your own wellbeing 

• Experience of engaging successfully with ‘challenging’ young people, for example people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused

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

Closing date: 11pm, 13th July 2020. Interviews: 16th July (we will be holding interviews via video and if shortlisted, we will contact you on the 14th of July or thereabout)

Registered General Nurse

Band 5

37.5 (FTE) worked as 3 x 12.5 hour day shifts

£23,637 - £29,953 FTE (depending on experience)

Leatherhead KT22 0BN

QEF are seeking qualified nurses to join our existing Nursing team.

Are you a newly qualified or an experienced nurse looking for an opportunity to develop your career within neuro rehabilitation?

We are currently looking for motivated, forward-thinking and enthusiastic nurses to join our highly skilled and innovative multi-disciplinary team.

Our Neuro Rehabilitation service will shortly relocate to the new 48 bed, state of the art, Care and Rehabilitation Centre in Leatherhead.  This Centre will provide residential rehabilitation care and support to people who are on the stroke pathway or as part of their neurological rehab pathway by helping them to gain independence.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Together with your colleagues, you will work with our multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to the development and implementation of bespoke and highly specialised treatments.
• Opportunities for professional development include working with our highly specialist multi-disciplinary team to develop general and specific rehabilitation strategies for clients and ensuring they are put into practice.

ABOUT YOU

Our Values and Behaviours inspire you

• You will provide high-quality nursing through assessing, planning and evaluating care for clients.
• Working with the Head Nurse and nursing colleagues, you will develop your existing skills and experience by directing and supporting, by example and good practice, the work of our team of Support Workers.
• You will have responsibility for ensuring all aspects of the nursing management of clients are met and will be keen to ensure all care is provided in compliance with the National Minimum Care Standards and QEF policies.

BENEFITS

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

• Involvement in the student nurse programme
• Paid breaks
• Compressed hours (full-time hours worked over three 12.5-hour shifts per week)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Please note that vacancies may close earlier than the stated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. If you wish to apply for a position, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note that whilst we are currently based at our service in Banstead (SM7 3EE), shortly we will be relocating to our new care and rehabilitation centre in Leatherhead (KT22 0BN).

37.5 per week (Mon – Fri with some out of hours when required)

Lambeth

Fixed term contract for 12 Months

Closing Date:  Midnight Friday 17th July 2020

Interview Date: w/c 27th July 2020

We are looking for experienced and motivated individuals to join us as Link Workers in the Fulfilling Lives team which is part of the) Fulfilling Lives Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham Programme.

At Thames Reach we are driven and committed to helping people who are homeless and have vulnerabilities to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in delivering services to vulnerable people.

Fulfilling Lives Lambeth, Lewisham & Southwark is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the National Fulfilling Lives Programme. The project is delivered by lead agency Certitude in partnership with Thames Reach and the strategic partners from the three boroughs. The aim is to test new ways of supporting people who face multiple levels of disadvantage with the aim to understand how systems can improve to enable people to live more fulfilling lives and achieve better outcomes.

The team has three core parts –

• A team who delivers direct support through an outreach model to support people who face multiple levels of disadvantage and who have a combination of mental ill health needs, substance use, at risk or and history of homelessness and/or offending needs,

• A team who identifies and extracts the learning with an external partner who will support us to evaluate system improvements, underpinned by a team that places the lived experience at the centre of the programme.

• Together we will help shape and influence identified system change.

As a Link Worker, you will be providing direct support to a small caseload of people who face multiple disadvantage, responding and working flexibly within an outreach model. Posts will have a specialism in mental health, substance misuse, offending, outreach or housing and will work in collaboration with other providers, partners, clinicians and commissioners. The team is a multi-disciplinary team who work with an understanding of how trauma affects the people we support and you will be actively involved in the learning, identifying and influencing system change.

Generally working Monday to Friday, some flexibility and out of hours will be required in response to peoples needs. The team is based in a Brixton office but you will be expected to travel.

As well as a great working environment we also offer:

• 6.5% employer & 1.5% employee contributory pension

• Development opportunities

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Reimbursement of the cost of annual eye test

• Season ticket/cycle loan

• Flexible Working

• EAP services

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Occupational Therapist - Band 5

37.5 FTE (part-time considered)

£23,637 - £31,950 FTE (depending on experience)

Leatherhead KT22 0BN

JOB PURPOSE

QEF Neuro Rehabilitation Services is a specialist neuro rehabilitation centre for adults.  Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge and clinical skills in neuro rehabilitation?  Would you like to become a valued member of our friendly, experienced, dynamic integrated-team?

The post holder will have the opportunity to provide specialist neurorehabilitation service to clients with acquired brain injury, stroke and incomplete spinal cord injury within a multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of clients under the direction of the senior Occupational therapists.  You will liaise with other members of the team to ensure continuity and consistency regarding clients’ management.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced MDT where you will be managing your own neurological clinical caseload and working in both individual and group settings on clients’ goals using functional and impairment-based treatment methods.

You will assess, plan and carry out individual Occupational Therapy treatment programmes within the Centre and in the community. We have a variety of living environments including bedsits and independent living flats.

You will carry out access and home visits with support as appropriate, including liaising with social services, care agencies and relatives.

There will be the opportunity to develop skills in communicating with clients with a range of physical, cognitive, and communication difficulties.

Providing feedback and advice is a key part of the role, to clients and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding the assessment and treatment of a client’s physical, functional, cognitive, sensory and perceptual abilities.

ABOUT YOU

This is the job for you if you have:

• a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and have membership of the Health and Care Professions council.
• experience of working in neurology and working in a multidisciplinary team either as a student placement or at post graduate level.
• the ability to demonstrate efficient and effective self-management including use of time, organisation, planning and problem solving.
• your own initiative to be able to prioritise caseload and use clinical reasoning to make sound decisions and problem solve.
• the ability to use self-reflection to improve clinical skills.
• the ability to be empathetic and passionate in working with clients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs and their families.
• passion about this area of work
• been inspired by our Values and Behaviours

BENEFITS

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development

To apply please visit our website via the link.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an enhanced adult barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service)

Physiotherapist - Band 5 or 6 (equivalent)

37.5 FTE (part-time considered)

£23,637 - £31,950 FTE (depending on experience)

Leatherhead KT22 0BN

JOB PURPOSE

QEF Neuro Rehabilitation Service offers neurorehabilitation and transitional support to clients after a stroke or other acquired brain injury. Our specialist multi-disciplinary team provides residential or outpatient therapies to those with physical, cognitive and/or communication disabilities, which may also include mild to moderate behavioural problems.

We have a diverse range of one-to-one support programmes, tailored to help improve social and functional abilities as well as support for that important move home and back to education or work.

The role will work with a range of in-patients and out-patients alongside the existing teams.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Would you like to work as part of our friendly and enthusiastic team based at our residential neuro rehabilitation unit, in Leatherhead, Surrey?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated specialist Physiotherapist to provide a rehabilitation for clients with complex disability.

All staff participate in the key worker program for clients.

Your personal development will be supported with supervision, reflective practice, in-house training and CPD opportunities.

ABOUT YOU

• You are passionate about your area of work
• Our Values and Behaviours inspire you
• You hold a degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy and up to date HCPC registration
• You are a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy and work within the scope of your professional guidelines
• You have post graduate experience and knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions in the treatment and management of clients requiring physical and neuro rehabilitation and/or physical and learning difficulties.
• You have relevant experience in dysphagia and communication and voice management
• You have evidence of relevant post graduate courses, CPD and an up to date professional portfolio

BENEFITS

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Initial location will be QEF Neuro Rehabilitation Service, Banstead (SM7 3EE) moving to QEF Care and Rehabilitation Centre, Leatherhead (KT22 0BN) in July 2020.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced with adults barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service).