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PARTNERS IN LEARNING
Partners in Learning, in conjunction with Doncaster Research School, is a highly successful Doncaster based school improvement company and charity with an extensive reach and exceptional reputation. As organisations, we lead the way together in the use of evidence informed practice by bringing research closer to schools.
THE ROLE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – PARTNERS IN LEARNING
To provide inspirational leadership for Partners in Learning, supporting schools and developing strategic ambitions that increase the organisations reach, reputation and impact.
Strategic responsibility for the Charity’s financial and business growth, ensuring sustainability and diversity of income streams, through strengthening and embedding effective partnership working, that will enable schools to access wider expertise and opportunities.
The Board are looking for a high calibre CEO with a proven track record of achievement and credibility. The successful candidate will be values driven, with the ability to make Partners in Learning an ethical and great charitable organisation to work for, leading the way together for every child, in every school, every day.
THE INDIVIDUAL
You will be an outstanding leader with the skillset to provide ambitious strategic direction for the organisation, able to articulate its vision, values and ethos and inspire and empower others to share in achieving them.
We are looking for a CEO with credibility, influence, and gravitas, with a proven track record of achievement in the education, charity, or business sector. Agility, resilience, and an adaptable attitude towards work, with the capacity to be creative, innovative, and continually motivate and inspire those around you is essential.
You will have highly developed networking, partnership, advocacy and negotiating skills, to nurture and influence successful two-way relationships with key stakeholders and commercial partners, that will enable member schools to improve, through access to wider expertise and opportunities.
We would particularly like to hear from those with demonstrable commercial acumen with a proven track record of developing diverse income streams and an understanding of how organisations can contribute towards school improvement and help to raise the aspirations of local communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to feel rewarded for the work that you do?
Then come and join Ambitious College because together we can make the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism each and every day.
What would you be doing?
As a Learning & Behaviour Specialist you will be given all the training & resources needed so that your main focus is ensuring the young person you are working with is able to achieve their goals and aspirations.
You will be valued as an expert within your field of work and allowed the creative space to deliver person centered lesson plans as appropriate. You will be able to use your initiative when working with learners to adapt to new approaches that ensure positive outcomes for the learner.
If you are empathetic, caring and dedicated to putting children and young people with autism at the heart of what you do every day then we want to hear from you.
Who are Ambitious College?
Ambitious College is part of Ambitious about Autism, the national charity for children and young people with autism. We currently have two college campuses in North and West London providing services and support to young people with Autism. We are very proud of the work that we do and all of our learners achievements. We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ provision and received the Natspec Award in 2020 for ‘Wellbeing & Mental Health’, we are also nominated for the Natspec ‘Home Learning’ award 2021. We understand the importance of ensuring the wellbeing of our employees whether you work in a classroom or outside of one.
We are proud to say that we continued to support our learners and their families throughout the pandemic. We ensured that all our learners and staff had the resources needed to continue delivering an outstanding service to our learners and their families.
Should you apply for this role?
If you are experienced at working with someone with Autism on a 1:1 basis, then you can join our experienced hired career pathway. If you are someone who is part-qualified or qualified by experience then you should also apply as there is something for everyone who can demonstrate they share the same values as we do.
What do I get in return?
The chance to make a real difference to a child or young persons life outweighs what we can offer financially. That being said we offer a competitive annual salary and excellent wellbeing programmes, and opportunities to meet staff across the organisation.
We have a wide range of CPD opportunities to give you the chance to explore career pathways. Other benefits include; physiotherapy for all staff, on-site parking, annual recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme, season ticket loans and discounts.
Further details:
- We are accepting applications to join us both during this this academic year and to start in August 2021, for our 2 week training programme.
- If you would like an informal chat with one of the members of our people team, please do not hesitate to contact us - you can find our contact details within the recruitment pack attached.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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Do you want to feel rewarded for the work that you do?
Then come and join Ambitious College because together we can make the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism each and every day.
What would you be doing?
As a Learning & Behaviour Specialist you will be given all the training & resources needed so that your main focus is ensuring the young person you are working with is able to achieve their goals and aspirations.
You will be valued as an expert within your field of work and allowed the creative space to deliver person centered lesson plans as appropriate. You will be able to use your initiative when working with learners to adapt to new approaches that ensure positive outcomes for the learner.
If you are empathetic, caring and dedicated to putting children and young people with autism at the heart of what you do every day then we want to hear from you.
Who are Ambitious College?
Ambitious College is part of Ambitious about Autism, the national charity for children and young people with autism. We currently have two college campuses in North and West London providing services and support to young people with Autism. We are very proud of the work that we do and all of our learners achievements. We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ provision and received the Natspec Award in 2020 for ‘Wellbeing & Mental Health’, we are also nominated for the Natspec ‘Home Learning’ award 2021. We understand the importance of ensuring the wellbeing of our employees whether you work in a classroom or outside of one.
We are proud to say that we continued to support our learners and their families throughout the pandemic. We ensured that all our learners and staff had the resources needed to continue delivering an outstanding service to our learners and their families.
Should you apply for this role?
If you are experienced at working with someone with Autism on a 1:1 basis, then you can join our experienced hired career pathway. If you are someone who is part-qualified or qualified by experience then you should also apply as there is something for everyone who can demonstrate they share the same values as we do.
What do I get in return?
The chance to make a real difference to a child or young persons life outweighs what we can offer financially. That being said we offer a competitive annual salary and excellent wellbeing programmes, and opportunities to meet staff across the organisation.
We have a wide range of CPD opportunities to give you the chance to explore career pathways. Other benefits include; physiotherapy for all staff, on-site parking, annual recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme, season ticket loans and discounts.
Further details:
- We are accepting applications to join us both during this this academic year and to start in August 2021, for our 2 week training programme.
- If you would like an informal chat with one of the members of our people team, please do not hesitate to contact us - you can find our contact details within the recruitment pack attached.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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A. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
•S - Scholarship - Post holder will have a committed and wholehearted belief that all young people, regardless of starting point, need or complexity can make outstanding progress and reach top grades at GCSE and achieve 3 good A-levels
•T - Transformation- Post holder will have an optimistic and positive belief that all young people can constantly change and transform into confident, ambitious, honest, happy, hard-working, respectful citizens. More widely, a desire to be part of a team that is leading community transformation. Post holder will be committed to challenging the status quo
•A - Aspiration - Post holder will instil in young people a belief in themselves about what is possible and will consistently act as an aspirational role model in all that they do.
•I - Inclusion - Post holder will fully include all children regardless of complexity, need or starting point. Post holder will be committed to including all aspects of a child’s social, emotional and cultural development. Post holder will never isolate, exclude or disconnect a student or group of students.
•R - Resilience - Post holder will be determined, hardworking and relentless in achieving the vision and instilling the values in our school.
•S - Social Responsibility- Post holder will be committed to instilling a sense of responsibility for helping our community and altruistically ‘giving back’ to our immediate, local, national and global communities.
B. JOB PURPOSE:
To ensure all students, regardless of their starting point, complexity or need make outstanding progress in our Academy
C. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparation of Lessons
- Responsible for supporting the provision of the differentiated resources and materials needed for ensuring all students in that class make outstanding progress
- Co-planning lessons with teachers to ensure that the differentiation is meeting the learning objectives.
- Planning small withdrawal group work if appropriate and creating lesson plans and resources for that small withdrawal group
In the classroom
- Team teaching with lead teacher
- Small group withdrawal
- 1-2-1 provision for children if appropriate
- Following and promoting school policies on pupil behaviour
- Supporting implementation of strategies to manage behaviour
- Employing strategies for behaviour management and report any problems to the teacher Covering lessons where appropriate
Outside the classroom
- Updating parents on student progress
- Tracking and maintaining records about reading levels and student underachievement
- Identifying, using data, any unidentified students with SEND
- Supporting students with SEND and exam access arrangements in assessments
Wider Contribution to the Academy
- Supporting to deliver a morning Daily DEAR session
- Having regular wellbeing catch-ups with students with SEND
- Running small group literacy intervention sessions
- Running or supporting enrichment sessions: sport, music, technology, language etc
- Helping with the organisation of educational visits and going on them
- Assisting with duties (before school, at break time, lesson transitions, lunchtime, student dismissal)
Annual Reviews and Target Setting
- Attending annual reviews for any Education, Health & Care Plan students ensuring all targets are written and continually updated
- Completing student profiles/ SEN Support Plans on all SEN students with SMART measurable targets
- Ensuring all staff are aware through regular bulletins about targets and changes to teaching strategies needed for individuals
- Establish and maintain relationships with individuals and groups
- Establishing relationships with individuals through 1-2-1 meetings and meetings with parents
- Interacting appropriately and professionally with teachers and other colleagues and parents/carers
- Refer matters where necessary to other professionals in school, passing on concerns to the relevant person
- Caring for children in ways that shows respect and understanding for their home values and practices, complying with parents’ wishes
Review and develop own professional practice
- Taking part in regular reviews of practice and take advantage of development opportunities
- Setting personal targets and attending relevant courses/in-service training
Support maintenance of pupil safety
- Demonstrating awareness of symptoms associated with minor health problems
- Having full knowledge of Health and Safety policy
- Responding to minor health problems, for example with regard to asthma, allergies etc.
- Reporting any illness to teacher or other member of staff responsible for dealing with pupil health
Support use of ICT in the classroom
- Knowledge of the sorts of ICT software and hardware that we use
- Preparing ICT equipment for use
- Supporting classroom use of equipment
Provide support for multilingual/bilingual pupils
- Knowledge of the school’s policy for supporting multilingual/bilingual pupils
- Explaining purpose of activities to children
- Agreeing with teacher strategies for supporting pupil
- Knowledge of school’s policies for inclusion, equal opportunities, multiculturalism and anti-racism
- Helping pupils to access curriculum and support development of target language
- Utilising cross curricular opportunities to develop target language skills
- Dealing with the challenges of the language demands of learning activities in ways that maintain pupil confidence and self-esteem
Help pupils to develop literacy and numeracy skills
- Knowledge of school’s policies for literacy and numeracy
- Working with individuals and groups on number or literacy tasks
- Knowledge of intervention strategies to support pupils with literacy and numeracy difficulties
- Supporting access to the curriculum through provision of support for literacy/numeracy difficulties
D. Safeguarding children and young people
Oasis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young People. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
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JOB PURPOSE
Working closely with the other members of the Learning Team, you will develop and teach school sessions taking into account the ages and ability of each audience, recruit and coordinate Learning Volunteers, and contribute to the delivery of Community Learning programmes. You will also develop the primary school programme and specific projects with guidance from the Learning Manager. To achieve this, you will:
• Update, plan and deliver inspiring sessions to primary, secondary and SEND schools in accordance with the national curriculum; and seek opportunities to promote the primary school programme in collaboration with the Marketing team.
• Recruit, train, coordinate and motivate volunteers to support the Learning programme.
• Support delivery of family activity days, walking tours and other Learning activities as necessary.
• Work with the Learning Manager, and the Head of Learning when appropriate, to plan, develop, implement and evaluate other Learning projects as required.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning:
• Research and write exciting and novel sessions to teach at The LookOut Discovery Centre and beyond, with a focus on attracting school groups of ages 5-11
• Develop inspiring and original learning resources for students and teachers, and in support of live programmes or self-led activities
• Update existing walking tours and design new ones, showcasing the parks’ nature and heritage to our adult audience
• Contribute creative activity ideas to the planning of community programme events
• Help the Learning Manager write and update risk assessments as required
Delivery:
• Enthuse people of all ages with the nature and heritage of The Royal Parks, through school sessions and when supporting the community programme
• Safely deliver learning sessions in various settings and online, guided by written session plans and familiarisation with associated learning objectives
• Be aware of safeguarding children and adults at risk, and follow TRP guidelines at all times
• Take responsibility for setting up and tidying the classrooms, cupboards and grounds after use
• Use scientific and electronic equipment confidently, accurately and safely, and help maintain it.
Run activities for the community programme when required, for example at family drop-in days, roadshows and festivals
• Help make sure our current Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge is maintained to a high standard by following LOtC guidelines
Monitoring & Evaluation:
• Evaluate the effectiveness of each of your sessions, and help others to evaluate theirs
• Monitor participants’ interests, needs and achievements as well as their feedback, keeping information up to date for future reporting
• Contribute to the Schools Programme evaluation with the Learning team
Volunteer coordination:
• Recruit, train and coordinate Learning volunteers to support programme needs
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with current and new volunteers, and communicate their work within the organisation and externally when appropriate
Teamwork & Communications:
• Be a team player and provide support to other members of the Learning team, as well as other colleagues when required
• Maintain professional and clear communications within the Learning team and TRP
• Help promote the Learning programme to schools, teachers and the general public
Other:
• Help develop and coordinate projects (e.g. Forest School and funded projects) as part of the Schools Programme by helping to recruit schools, manage relationships and represent TRP
• Coordinate the upkeep of the LookOut teaching circles and pond to ensure they fulfil their roles as high-quality educational resources
• Assist with other TRP activities as the need arises.
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We are seeking Support Workers to join us and support adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. We recognise that the current pandemic means we have had to adapt to change and in many ways we are now doing things differently but what hasn’t changed is our passion for standards and doing all we can to look after the people we support both in these current challenging times and in the future.
To be successful in your application you must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Salary: Up to £19,317 per annum
Hours: Permanent, Full time
Location: Telford -Supported Living
What we Offer
Apprenticeships - earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer (ranked 11th in 2020). 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. Free DBS Check. As a “key worker” you will
benefit from government incentive schemes.
You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values, a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer as you will regularly need to record information about people you will be supporting.
A full UK/EU driving licence is also desirable.
Closing date: Friday 21st May 2021
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Flexible Working, etc.
Support Worker (Learning Disabilities)
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative, and diverse teams.
At Clementi Court, we have one of the most fulfilling and meaningful jobs you can do. The people we support are all individuals with unique qualities and when you get to know and support them, you truly learn what job satisfaction really means.
The two houses that make up Clementi Court are home to six adults with profound, multiple disabilities and is filled with lots of fun and laughter. We pride ourselves on being a big happy family with the people we support always at the centre of it all. We thrive on providing person-centred active support and encourage this throughout everything we do.
To be successful in your application you must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Salary: Potential earnings of £21,043 pa based on a qualified rate and 47 sleep-ins per year
Hours: Permanent, Various Hours
Location: Clementi Court, Evesham
What we Offer
We offer a range of benefits, including 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata); a contributory pension and life Assurant scheme; as well as career development opportunities including apprenticeships! We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training, and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.
You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values, a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer as you will regularly need to record information about people you will be supporting.
We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
We are currently restricting face-to-face training; therefore most of your training courses, including some aspects of your induction, will be online. But you will still be able learn from your colleagues in a supportive hands-on environment.
Closing date: Monday 31st May 2021
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Flexible Working etc.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a senior support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. You will be a role model to others through demonstrating excellent support to those we support and you will help the registered cluster managers to coach, support and manage staff teams effectively. You will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.
To be successful in your application you must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Salary: Up to £21,585 per annum
Hours: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Telford - Supported Living
What we Offer
Apprenticeships - earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. 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. Free DBS Check.
You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. You also need to be willing to work towards a Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 (or equivalent). But above all, if you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life – then this is the role for you.
A Full UK Driving licence is essential.
Closing date: Friday 21st May 2021
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Flexible Working, etc.
Role overview
Are you looking for a role in care?
Relax on our bus on the way to work
Grab a snack from our on-site restaurant
No experience – no problem
Earn between £9.24 - £11.52 per hour
We are an inspirational charity based near Harlow and Bishops Stortford, providing specialist care and education to adults and young people with epilepsy and other significant neurological conditions. Our community is based around our adult home bungalows and our college, offering the opportunity to progress your career within one organisation either by supporting adults in a residential setting or learners within the classroom.
Our fabulous care support staff:
- ensure the highest standards of care in relation to our adults and learners supporting their physical, behavioural and emotional needs, supporting with daily activities and personal care.
- strive to support our adults and learners, aged 19 to 80 years, achieve their aspirations and full potential.
- maintain care records, to include care plans.
- administer medication (full training given).
We would love a chance to tell you more about what we do, and what career development opportunities we could offer you. Contact our recruitment team if you are: -
- Looking for full time or part time work (days – a mixture of early shifts 7.15am/2.45pm or lates 2.15 to 9.45pm or nights - 4 nights on 4 nights off from 9.30pm - 7:30am)
- Alternate weekends (additional enhanced pay where you work weekend shifts)
- Attracted by a role in a charity, where no two days will be the same
- Enjoy working as part of a close knit team, collectively focussed on the wellbeing of the adults
We can offer the following excellent benefits:
Free DBS check
Regular overtime opportunities
Earn up to £500 for referring a friend
Achieve recognised care qualifications
23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
To apply and to find out more information about St Elizabeth’s, please visit our website.
All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.
Please note we are not on a public transport route but a subsidised minibus is available.
We reserve the right to close this advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.
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This is an exciting and busy time to be joining UK Youth as we prepare to launch our new strategy and transform the way we work to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. As a result we are recruiting for a number of new roles designed to enable the organisation to grow, improve our ways of working and enable us to deliver to deliver our ambitious 2025 strategic plan.
UK Youth are currently looking for a dynamic and talented Research and Learning Manager to join our Research and Performance team to lead on the management and co-ordination of our evaluation and learning activity.
The new Research and Learning Manager will support the team with developing robust and insightful evaluation and research. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Research, this role will support the department to shift the organisation’s approach to using evidence and learning to drive impact. This role will work closely with the Data Manager, as well as Research and Data Officers, to develop and deliver top-class evaluations against our programmes, cutting edge research outputs and drive innovation in our approaches and research activities.
To thrive in this role, you need a strong background in qualitative and quantitative research methods, and have excellent communication skills. We’re looking for an experienced and creative researcher with an open mind to developing new processes, methodologies and approaches to lift our current research and evaluation outputs to a place that matches our ambition. We’re particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in theory of change development.
We are keen to support our staff to work as flexibly as possible. Where our roles are offered on a flexible basis, staff can be based anywhere in the UK, but must be willing to travel occasionally to either our London or Avon Tyrrell office locations or external meetings as required. The regularity of this will be arranged with the line manager.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.
We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including Black, Asian, minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.
- Flexible/Agile Working
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
- Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
- Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
- 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
- Cyclescheme and Techscheme
How to apply
Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, about your journey to date; how this has shaped you and the things you learnt along the way.
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please download the job description, and then click on the link and complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system (provided by Applied).
- Closing date for applications will be 9am, 17th May 2021
- A pre-interview task will be arranged for the week commencing 25th May with first round interviews due to take place 25th May 2021. We reserve the right to host a second interview if it is necessary.
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference. However, we welcome applications from those with previous criminal convictions.
As part of the recruitment process UK Youth will be gathering and uses certain information about you. For further information regarding this please review our Data Protection Privacy Notice which explains what data of yours we process and how we use it.
There are more than 11 million young people in the UK, they make up over a fifth of the population and represent Britain’s future.
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Akademi is recruiting for a dynamic and committed Learning & Participation Producer. The L&P Producer is an integral role in the organisation, working 4-5 days/week as Akademi grows and develops our participatory practice taking South Asian dance to our communities. The post holder will be highly motivated and will be supported and encouraged to bring their creative flair, initiative and arts participation experience to the role. To find out more, please download a recruitment pack below.
Akademi is committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer and recognises the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities. Any candidate who self-identifies as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, as a person of colour, and/or as genderqueer, and who meets the essential person specification, is guaranteed an interview. If you feel that this applies to you, please indicate in your application email.
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Starting Salary: £17,481 - £21,123 (FTE) + Generous relocation allowance for eligible candidates.
Hours: 37.5 per week (Term-time only)
Closing Date: 5pm on Tuesday 8th June 2021, however if a suitable candidate applies prior to the closing date, we may decide to interview and appoint earlier than the 8th June 2021.
Location: Hull
Working as part of the TLG centre team in Hull, the Teaching Assistant post provides a unique opportunity to support young people experiencing educational crisis.
TLG Hull is a centre for alternative education provision delivering tailored social and educational interventions for young people. Working in partnership with Jubilee Church, the Teaching Assistant will play an integral role in enabling young people to get their lives back on track, through delivering innovative programmes, and working with the Centre Manager and Classroom Teacher to ensure that the education centre achieves success.
The role involves assisting with the planning and delivery of lessons, leading sessions as timetabled and providing one-to-one support as appropriate to bring excellence to the young people’s learning experience. The individual will also act as a link between TLG’s students, their families and the church community.
We are looking to recruit an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check.
We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
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Want to improve the quality of life and education for Autistic children and young adults?
Come and join our team! TreeHouse school is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' non-maintained special school, providing support and education to over 90 pupils aged 4-19. Our goal for all our pupils and learners is to ensure that when they leave our setting's they will have the opportunity to access employment, further education or training and to live as part of the communities of their choice.
At TreeHouse School, our Teaching and Behaviour Support (TaBS) combine's teaching and learning with a behavioural approach (Positive Behaviour Support).
This position will be advertised throughout the academic year. Due to the nature of learning needs our pupils and learners do not have one point of entry and can be admitted into our settings at various dates throughout the academic year.
Your role as a Teaching and Behaviour Support:
- Providing person centred, day to day support, delivering 1:1, paired and small group teaching, and learner sessions using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
- Supervise and support our learners to engage in community-based learning and educational visits.
- Use your creativity daily to support lesson plans through preparing materials and resources.
- Support our learners to develop crucial life skills, meet their goals and aspirations through communication, independence and participation.
We are looking for empathetic and adaptable individuals, who thrive under pressure and have a natural ability to solve challenges. You will also need physical and emotional resilience to work with young people with a primary diagnosis of Autism, some of whom have other complex needs. You will be keen to use our positive behavioural approach, have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Why join us?
- A vibrant team of experts to work alongside, Speech & Language Therapists, Behaviour Analysts, Occupational Therapists and Specialist Teachers.
- Highly competitive annual salary.
- Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
- We are committed to CPD, where you can access a wide range of training and development opportunities to support your personal and professional development.
- Season ticket loans.
- A wide range of regular wellness programmes both in person and virtually.
- Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
- Access to physiotherapy.
- On-site parking.
Interviews: Throughout the academic year.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative, and diverse teams.
We are seeking Support Workers to join us and support adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. We recognise that the current pandemic means we have had to adapt to change and in many ways we are now doing things differently but what hasn’t changed is our passion for standards and doing all we can to look after the people we support both in these current challenging times and in the future.
To be successful in your application you must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Salary: Up to £21,658
Hours: Permanent, Various Hours
Location: St Austell, Cornwall
What we Offer
Apprenticeships - earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer (ranked 11th in 2020). 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. Free DBS Check. As a “key worker” you will
benefit from government incentive schemes.
You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values, a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer as you will regularly need to record information about people you will be supporting.
We are currently restricting face-to-face training; therefore most of your training courses, including some aspects of your induction, will be online. But you will still be able learn from your colleagues in a supportive hands-on environment.
Closing date: Monday 31st May 2021
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Flexible Working etc.
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative, and diverse teams.
We are seeking Support Workers to join us and support adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. We recognise that the current pandemic means we have had to adapt to change and in many ways we are now doing things differently but what hasn’t changed is our passion for standards and doing all we can to look after the people we support both in these current challenging times and in the future.
To be successful in your application you must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Salary: Up to £21,658
Hours: Permanent, Various Hours from 16-30 hours
Location: Liskeard, Cornwall
What we Offer
Apprenticeships - earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer (ranked 11th in 2020). 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. Free DBS Check. As a “key worker” you will
benefit from government incentive schemes.
You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values, a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer as you will regularly need to record information about people you will be supporting.
We are currently restricting face-to-face training; therefore most of your training courses, including some aspects of your induction, will be online. But you will still be able learn from your colleagues in a supportive hands-on environment.
Closing date: Friday 14th May 2021
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Flexible Working etc.