About us:

Camphill Village Trust is an award-winning national charity supporting people with learning and other disabilities. We provide housing, care, support and day opportunities to people with learning and other difficulties. We support people to be safe, healthy, happy and to be active citizens living a life of opportunity. 

Purpose of the Role:

Working as part of our management team in the Delrow Community, this role will involve taking the lead in developing bespoke packages of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) to meet the individual needs of people with a range of learning disabilities, including autism. 

It is also to train, advise and support our staff with the implementation of strategies, to ensure we are providing consistent PBS across the Community.

 Key responsibilities:

• Improve communication for people we support (Switches, PECS, Eye Gaze,    Makaton signing etc.). To also have knowledge of Dysphagia assessment and  treatment.
• Advising on best practice and providing practice leadership and coaching to staff on Active Support and PBS. 
• Provide positive behaviour support training and physical interventions training.
• Take a leading role in the assessment, transition, and implementation of plans for new people we support.
• Follow and shape policies, procedures, and practices. To make sure appropriate recording and reporting arrangements exist to support the delivery and evidencing of service delivery standards 

 What we are looking for:

• A Positive Behaviour Support Qualification or accreditation
• Proven record of working with adults with learning disabilities and Autism Spectrum disorder.
• Skilled in using PBS and functional assessment to improve people’s lives 
• In depth experience of quality assurance processes and evidencing outcomes/standards. 

You may either have substantial experience working in adult social care or have experience as a psychologist, a learning disabilities nurse or a social worker.

We can offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits including 33 days annual leave, death in service benefits and access to our pension scheme. 

Case Manager - Vulnerable Victims

Company Description

At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. 

Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner has appointed Catch22 to deliver the Beacon Victim Care Service across the county.

Job Description

As a Vulnerable Victims Case Manager, you will be the named and allocated worker providing support to victims and witnesses in Hertfordshire. You will build and sustain high-quality relationships with victims through an offer of practical and emotional support that wins confidence and trust.

This is a great opportunity to join this growing service.

Your main day to day responsibilities include:

• To provide a service to all victims and witnesses as appropriate

• To manage a caseload of assigned victims and witnesses

• To become the assigned, allocated and named Case Manager who will work progressively and consistently with each victim or witness

• To access and guide victims and witnesses through administrative information and advice package including the use of a web based information tool to inform victims at each stage

• To work as part of a Victim Service team to ensure the delivery of high quality restorative justice

• To provide information and explain the process and principles of restorative justice to identifiable victims of crime and offenders in the community and in custody

• To have a broad and competent understanding of criminal justice processes including the ability to advise and guide victims in such matters including victim witness statements, court proceedings and wider criminal justice system procedures
• To follow robust operational procedures to manage victim contact through phone line access, secure email access, secure text messaging, postal correspondence and web chat
• To ensure that victims, witnesses and professionals are provided with a robust introduction to the service, including; referral pathways, support services and the Victim Service’s offering

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with highly vulnerable people
• Experience of working partnership with stakeholders and other providers to deliver high quality services
• Experience of managing a caseload and identifying, developing and delivering appropriate interventions
• The ability to contribute to on-going assessments of the support needs of service users and to provide appropriate advice and support for them, their families and other professionals
• A passion for achieving positive outcomes for victims
• Ability to demonstrate professional empathy with those suffering discrimination and disadvantage

Additional information

• Salary: £23,000 per annum (Pro rata £11,500) (Grade C, Zone 3)
• Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2022. 18.75 hours per week, some unsociable hours may be required.
• Vetting and Clearance Requirements: NPPV 2 (Police Vetting), Enhanced DBS check

Case Manager - Vulnerable Victims

Company Description

At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. 

Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner has appointed Catch22 to deliver the Beacon Victim Care Service across the county.

Job Description

As a Vulnerable Victims Case Manager, you will be the named and allocated worker providing support to victims and witnesses in Hertfordshire. You will build and sustain high-quality relationships with victims through an offer of practical and emotional support that wins confidence and trust.

This is a great opportunity to join this growing service.

Your main day to day responsibilities include:

• To provide a service to all victims and witnesses as appropriate

• To manage a caseload of assigned victims and witnesses

• To become the assigned, allocated and named Case Manager who will work progressively and consistently with each victim or witness

• To access and guide victims and witnesses through administrative information and advice package including the use of a web based information tool to inform victims at each stage

• To work as part of a Victim Service team to ensure the delivery of high quality restorative justice

• To provide information and explain the process and principles of restorative justice to identifiable victims of crime and offenders in the community and in custody

• To have a broad and competent understanding of criminal justice processes including the ability to advise and guide victims in such matters including victim witness statements, court proceedings and wider criminal justice system procedures
• To follow robust operational procedures to manage victim contact through phone line access, secure email access, secure text messaging, postal correspondence and web chat
• To ensure that victims, witnesses and professionals are provided with a robust introduction to the service, including; referral pathways, support services and the Victim Service’s offering

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with highly vulnerable people
• Experience of working partnership with stakeholders and other providers to deliver high quality services
• Experience of managing a caseload and identifying, developing and delivering appropriate interventions
• The ability to contribute to on-going assessments of the support needs of service users and to provide appropriate advice and support for them, their families and other professionals
• A passion for achieving positive outcomes for victims
• Ability to demonstrate professional empathy with those suffering discrimination and disadvantage

Additional information

• Salary: £23,000 per annum (Grade C, Zone 3)
• Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2022. 37.5 hours per week, some unsociable hours may be required.
• Vetting and Clearance Requirements: NPPV 2 (Police Vetting), Enhanced DBS check

Care & Learning Support Workers (Adults/Children)

During these difficult times, our fabulous care staff are proudly continuing to keep our residents safe.

Do you want to become part of a compassionate and inspirational organisation like ours?

Care & Support Workers (Adults/Children)

£17,622 - £21,582 per annum (£9.04- £11.07 per hour) plus weekend enhancements and overtime opportunities.

We currently have exciting Care & Support Worker vacancies in our Adult Home and Children’s Home supporting our residents to live their lives as independently as possible in our well-equipped on site bungalows. Our teams assist with leisure activities such as horse-riding and swimming, alongside general domestic duties and personal care.

You don’t need experience in care to join us – but you do need to be dedicated, caring and passionate about people. Our on-site training team will support you to achieve fully funded recognised qualifications in Care, Adult Care or Residential Childcare Child Care (RQF 2 & RQF 3). If you’re an excellent communicator with the desire, resilience, patience and motivation to support others we can offer you an incredibly rewarding role.

St Elizabeth’s is situated in 68 acres of Hertfordshire parkland between Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford. We support people with Epilepsy and other complex needs from the age of 5 through to 80 in our Children’s Home, School, College, Residential Homes with nursing and Day Centre. Over 150 adults and children call St Elizabeth’s their home making us an inspirational place to do great work.

We offer a mixture of early and late shifts (7.15am – 2.45pm and 2.15pm – 9.45pm), night positions, and weekend work across our full- time, part-time, casual roles and an excellent range of staff benefits, including:

• Currently a 20% uplift on your salary for working overtime on a Saturday & Sunday for full time permanent employees
• Fully paid for DBS
• Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications of your own
• Fabulous staff development – fully funded for you by the Centre
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised restaurant
• High Street retail/leisure discounts
• Generous holidays
• Discounted gym membership
• Free Life assurance

To apply and to find out more information about St Elizabeth’s, please visit our website Offers are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check paid for by the centre. Please note we are not on a public transport route. Salary is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.

Registered Charity 1176777 Equal opportunities employer

Registered Manager

Registered Manager (Children’s Home)
£33,071.06 – £36,965.47 per annum
37.5 hours per week

Following a recent restructure of our Children’s Home, we are seeking to appoint a Registered Manager to support the Head of Child Care Services in running an outstanding service for our children and young people. You’ll be allocated a specific area of responsibility and have overall management for a designated bungalow and staff team. Each of our bungalows are home to a maximum of 6 children and young people. This role will be busy and varied; you’ll take the operational lead for all safeguarding matters, ensure that all staff are effectively trained and supervised, provide strategic advice and support to develop the children’s home and school, whilst working closely with the Head of Residential Child Care Services to ensure a safe and professional environment for our staff, children and young people.

You’ll be working in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams across St Elizabeth’s, liaising with residents, families and external agencies so well developed interpersonal skills are essential. We’re looking for someone who has relevant experience of working with learning disabilities in either a care or educational setting who has experience of leading a team and mentoring staff. You’ll also need to have a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in Health & Social Care (at least at Level 4) or the ability to enrol on the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services within six months.

St Elizabeth’s is situated in 68 acres of Hertfordshire parkland between Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford. We support people with Epilepsy and other complex needs from the age of 5 through to 80 in our Children’s Home, School, College, Residential Homes with nursing and Day Centre. Over 150 adults and children call St Elizabeth’s their home making us an inspirational place to do great work.

We offer an excellent range of staff benefits including:

- Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications
- Fabulous staff development – fully funded for you by the Centre
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised restaurant
- High Street retail/leisure discounts
- Generous holidays
- Discounted gym membership
- Free Life assurance

To apply and to find out more information about St Elizabeth’s, please visit our website.

Offers are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS which is fully funded by the Centre. Please note we are not on a public transport route. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ahead of the closing date.

Closing date:02/03/2021
Interview date: TBC

Registered Charity 1176777 Equal opportunities employer

You may have experience of the following: Nursery Manager, Early Years, EYFS, Childcare, Child Protection, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioner, Child Development, Team Leader, Supervisor, EYP, Nursery, Registered Manager, Service Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Registered Cluster Manager, Social Care, Supervisor, Team Leader, Not For Profit, Senior Support Worker, Deputy Service Manager, Senior Support Worker, etc.

Ref: 96806

Registered Cluster Manager

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Join us as a registered manager with Hft and you’ll develop your social care career with one of the leading names in the learning disabilities sector. You’ll go to work each day knowing you can make a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

You’ll be managing teams of people and using Hft’s unique, person-centred model to support adults with learning disabilities, enabling them to lead enjoyable, fulfilling lives. We give our registered managers significant accountability and opportunity. This is a key role and you’ll have a wide range of responsibilities across several different supported living and residential support services.

Salary: £30,462 pa rising to £31,499 pa upon registration and successful completion of probationary period

Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Langford and Shefford, Bedfordshire

Requirements:

This is a demanding role for someone who is ready to step up and take their leadership and management skills to the next level. You need to have a Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People Level 5 or equivalent. If not, you will need to be able to achieve this, with our support, within your first 12 months. You’ll also need experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, ideally with people with complex needs. Experience of supervising and managing a team is essential.

You’ll need to ensure that support from your registered services meets all the relevant fundamental standards and you’ll need to demonstrate you understand your legal responsibilities and know what to do to ensure a service is compliant.

A full, current UK/EU driving licence is also essential. Please note: this role covers our residential services in both Langford and Shefford.

What we Offer

The career development opportunities are excellent. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support others to live the best life possible. Your registration and induction process will start as soon as you join

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Free DBS Check.

Closing date: 10th March 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Registered Cluster Manager, Social Care, Supervisor, Team Leader, Not For Profit, Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Deputy Service Manager, Learning Disabilities, Senior Support Worker, etc.

Ref: 97048

In this role, you will be providing operational management of a HIV Social Support and Sexual Health Promotion Service and an HIV prevention service targeted at People Living with HIV (PLWHIV) and high risk groups.

The Service Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of the two contracts and the attached staff, ensuring that the region benefits from high quality services targeted at high risk groups including Black Minority Ethnic communities, men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM), Young People and PLWHIV.

These services comprise of two separate Local Authority contracts in Hertfordshire and Luton. The Hertfordshire contract will be for 4 days a week and the 5th Day is for the Luton contract.

THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for an established Nurse Team Leader who is looking for a new challenge at an exciting time within the charity.

We are seeking a senior Band 6 Nurse to support the line management of Nurses, Specialist Carers and students and service development, while providing clinical and holistic care and support.

You will play a key part in helping seriously unwell children and their families in North and Central London.

The role will include the management of care planning, symptom control and end-of-life care.

THE PERSON

• Our ideal candidate will have experience of line managing, supporting and developing nurses, Specialist Carers and student nurses in a similar role with palliative care experience.
• You will be well versed in assessment, development, implementation, delivering and evaluation programmes of care across a range of environments.
• You will have knowledge of current legislation relating to children and young people including best practice in safeguarding children, and excellent understanding of children’s palliative care and recent initiatives in children’s health and social care.

If you are ready for a new challenge and would relish the chance to become part of a successful forward-thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact us directly if you have any queries or alternatively have a look at our website for more information. 

THE ROLE

We are seeking Band 5 Nurses to work in collaboration with other services to provide holistic, clinical care and support to children and young people with life limiting or life threatening conditions and their families across a range of setting's including in the community and at The Ark.

THE PERSON

• Our ideal candidate be will need to have knowledge of current legislation relating to children and young people including best practice in safeguarding children.
• You will be able to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, care and end of life care plans to meet the diverse and individual needs of children, young people and families.
• You will be able manage a case load of children and young people as directed by the head of specialist care and nursing.
• You will be willing to take part in flexible shift work to include early mornings, evenings and weekends and be including in an on-call rota.

If you are ready for a new challenge and would relish the chance to become part of a successful forward-thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you!

Any questions about the role, please contact us directly otherwise, please go to our website for more details.

Integration Liaison Officer - WLA WHP JETS

37.5 hours per week

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services West London Alliance Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WLA WHP JETS) Programme and looking for Integration Liaison Officers

Reporting directly to the Integration Manager. The role will be aimed at supporting the performance of the expanded West London Alliance Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WLA WHP JETS) Programme.

The role of the Integration Liaison Officer WLA WHP JETS is to ensure an effective integration of services between the Local Authority, wider borough services and providers and the West London Alliance employment programmes, with the aim of creating a “single front door” approach that will ultimately assist residents into suitable employment.

These services would include but are not limited to:

• Health and wellbeing
• Debt and budgeting advice
• Housing and accommodation
• Family services
• Learning & skills
• Employment

The successful individual will represent Shaw Trust, promoting both the Work & Health Programme and Job Entry Targeted Support (JETS) Programme and work closely with key stakeholders in developing effective routeways to services and provision that will benefit the participants on these programmes.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within West London Alliance geographical areas and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service.Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Location

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

Working across – London geographical areas include: Barnet, Brent Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Hounslow, Harrow and Hillingdon.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

The Social Interest Group (SIG) is a leading UK based charity, providing bespoke person centred social and health care solutions. Utilising strength-based models of working, we specialise in rehabilitation and supporting people who have complex needs, empowering them to achieve their full potential. We deliver social and health care services through our subsidiary charities SIG Penrose, SIG Equinox and SIG Investments.

Project CATE (Community Action to Thrive & Enable) is a 12-month pilot service to provide a specialist outreach service in Bedfordshire to work with wider partners as part of the Conditional Caution Pathway. Its purpose is to help bridge the current gap in providing much needed access into current provisions and enabling engagement for a complex and extremely hard to reach group of vulnerable women and ensuring they remain engaged.

During this 12-month fixed term contract, the Specialist Women’s Support Coordinator (SWSC) will receive referrals from You Turn Futures and wider partners, to offer additional trauma-informed wraparound support coordination and all the expertise and specialist knowledge of SIG Penrose in supporting vulnerable women who:

• have a history of drug and/or alcohol misuse
• a history of offending or who are at risk of offending
• are at risk more widely from exploitation

Working with the Service Manager and Senior Management Team, you will support the implementation of this new pilot service, identifying potential issues and proposing solutions. You will adopt a strength-based, non-judgmental approach with the clients you support, whilst also being vigilant on identifying and managing risks, including safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children.

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience of working with women in a residential or outreach setting and/or with women with multiple and complex needs. You will be passionate and motivated to help vulnerable people make positive and lasting changes to their lives and a belief that everyone can turn their life around regardless of past or present circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to ensure that the pilot service is delivered in line with contractual requirements, and all contractual and legislative requirements are being met.
• Ensure that all Service Users have appropriate recovery and support plans completed in a timely fashion and are monitored and reviewed at regular intervals or as required
• Have a proactive approach to rehabilitation, resettlement, recovery and safeguarding practice and ensure the methodology of Psychologically Informed Environments is adhered to and implemented across the service.
• Support and encourage Service User Involvement and Engagement locally and at the wider organisational level initiatives.
• Provide support in the planning and maintaining the Service’s budget and report on budget variances including the use of service user’s engagement budget, and collection of outstanding invoices.
• Support the Service Manager in building and maintaining close links and good relationships with local community groups and representatives ensuring that the local partners have a good understanding of the purpose and working of the scheme.

Experience Required:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Information, Advice and Guidance or equivalent
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals who may have mental health issues / substance misuse / learning disabilities / challenging chaotic behaviours
• Working knowledge of supporting women with multiple needs
• Understanding and support in harm minimisation
• Experience of working with women and/or women’s services
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships, demonstrate empathy and be non-judgemental,
• ICT competency and experience of Case Management Systems
• Ability to monitor, analyse and report on large volumes of data
• Experience of identifying and managing risk
• Ability to Multi-task, prioritise and organise self and workload.

Benefits of working with us:

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• 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, Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• Life Assurance

Background

The postholder will work on a bold  programme of social prescribing to support Hertfordshire’s NHS and Adult Care Services. This service is designed to use non-clinical approaches to improve people’s health and wellbeing and reduce loneliness.

The post-holder will contact service users to carry out surveys on their wellbeing and their experience of the programme, recording all on approved systems. We currently use the ONS Wellbeing Scale, and the Campaign to End Loneliness Scale. Other surveys may be used from time to time.

Training and induction will be provided on the specific surveys used, on general survey methods, and on working with vulnerable people.

The post-holder will also maintain administrative records to support the service, and arrange meetings and events as required.

Job Description

Surveys

• With advice and support, maintain a calendar of all calls to be made (roughy 50 calls per week).
• Make calls according to the schedule and complete the required surveys.
• Record all responses using the approved systems.
• Highlight any concerns, trends or feedback.
• Treat all clients with courtesy and consideration at all times.
• Support W3RT’s Community Navigation lead with other aspects of work.

General responsibilities  

• Work within agreed procedures, regulations and systems, including for accounting, expenses, communications, data collection, monitoring, and quality assurance.
• Establish and maintain professional and supportive relationships with colleagues and with local groups.
• Undertake such other administrative work as may reasonably be required from time to time.

Knowledge, skills and attributes

The appointed person must demonstrate and maintain the following knowledge, skills and attributes.

Knowledge

• An excellent grasp of written and spoken English.
• A good general knowledge of local health and adult care services.
• Familiarity with good practice around survey methods, data security, privacy and confidentiality.
• An understanding of Hertfordshire’s diverse communities and individuals.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good numeracy, a basic grasp of statistics and some experience of using databases or spreadsheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including effective listening and questioning to clarify and interpret expectations, needs and requirements.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable the development of strong working relationships at all levels.

Attributes

• A natural affinity with older and vulnerable people.
• Commitment to improving health outcomes for older and vulnerable people.
• An understanding of diversity and a commitment to deliver a culturally sensitive service.
• Ability to maintain upmost confidentiality and discretion.
• Adherence to the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Able to get along well with colleagues, working as part of a diverse team.
• Willingness to contribute to broader community initiatives.
• Willing and able to learn and to share learning.
• Willing and able to follow instructions and operate within defined procedures.

The role is temporarily home based due to covid-19.  Thereafter the role will be office based across various sites across Hertfordshire.

VoiceAbility are recruiting 2 full-time advocates to join our London team. VoiceAbility supports people who face disadvantage or discrimination to have a voice that counts. VoiceAbility supports people who face disadvantage or discrimination to have a voice that counts. Providing advocacy and user involvement services across England, VoiceAbility is a growing organisation working with people who are vulnerable or marginalised to raise their voices and have their rights respected.

About the role:

Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so.

Advocates work in on the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves.

Location: Both roles will be home based. You will need to be able to travel and work primarily across the Redbridge and Newham area or Barnet, Enfield and Haringey.

Hours: 1 x 37.5 hours per week in Redbridge and Newham, 1 x 37.5 hours per week in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £23,000 - £30,000 per annum pro rata – Starting at £23,000 per annum. Future scope to earn up to £30,000 subject to IAP (Independent Advocacy Practice) qualifications and performance (London scale)

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.
 

 About you:

• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care

• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills

• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties

• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.

• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals, and carers

• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise

• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards

• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children

• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues

• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines

• Be able to work independently

•  Preferably hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to own transport. There is travel involved in the role. 

Desirable skills or experience:

• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification
• Experience of working in schools, colleges, registered care homes and supported living services, education or care settings with children and young people
• Experience of autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, including behaviours of concern
• Knowledge and experience of; Children’s Act (1989), Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007), The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007), Equality Act (2010).

NB If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, it is a requirement of that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.
 

You may have experience of the following: Advocacy, Vulnerable Adults and Children, Specialist educational settings, Residential Care, Youth work, Social Work, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Work, Charity, Third Sector, Advice & Guidance.
 

How to Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the online application form using the criteria in the person specification and upload your CV detailing your work history. NB CV's will not be used to short list.

Closing date for applications: 12pm Monday 1st March 2021

Assessment test: 9.30am Monday 8th March 2021

Interviews: To be held online via Teams 10th and 11th March 2021

Equality and Diversity Statement  
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

Recruiting a Waking Night Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning Disability service based in Hertfordshire!

GBP 15,101 per annum, 30 hours per week, 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Birchall Wood is a Transforming Care Supported Living Service in Welwyn Garden City and will be the new home for a single female customer with severe learning disabilities and Autism, we are looking to build a staff team of Specialist Behavioural Support Workers (PBS approach) with an excellent value base to support the
customer to build their new life and develop their skills towards independence with personalised daily support.

Job Overview:

Waking Night Behavioural Specialist Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building a supportive, trusting relationship with the customer and creating a positive atmosphere;
- Supporting the customer in their preferred night time routine, including personal care and promoting good sleep hygiene;
- Supporting the customer to undertake activities in line with their preferences;
- Ensuring the customer's safety and wellbeing at night, providing emotional and practical support and reassurance as needed;
- Using positive behavioural support and Autism-specific approaches to manage any distress during night time hours;
- Working proactively with other members of the team to meet the needs of the customer and handle administrative responsibilities;
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals;
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with the customer within an attitude of 'positive risk taking';
- Ensuring appropriate handovers between shifts and documenting night time activity, including any incidents;
- Working in line with Look Ahead's lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead policies and procedures;
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Ad-hoc domestic / cleaning duties;
- Working as part of a team with Look Ahead colleagues, the customer's family and external professionals;
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.