In many organisations this role is purely fundraising.  We’re looking for someone to design our supporter journeys and as importantly someone to inspire and support them across their many different journeys.  Fundraising is good, but it isn’t everything.

We want to have reached 10,000 supporters and members by 2023. We’ll work on outreach campaigns and need you to make sure new members and new enquirers are given the love and attention they need to get, and stay engaged.

Your role is to create the communications and the processes to support our supporters and members in their engagement with us. We’ve little in place right now, so this is a great time to make your mark.

ROLE

To support our supporters and ensure that they are made to feel welcome;  that they can find the information they need, can get involved in a way that suits them, are aware of the services they can access, take part and vote as members, stand or vote for Trustees, attend the AGM, are supported in reaching out to others, are acknowledged, thanked and are kept informed and inspired.   

ABOUT YOU

You enjoy writing and have an easy, relaxed style. You will be at home in the social media environment.  Alongside your great communication skills (is it wrong to hope you stammer?) you are analytical - able to see the bigger picture – keen to drill down on user journeys and set up processes capable of supporting and tracking the different paths our supporters take – whether that be fundraising, campaigns, volunteering or just kept inspired. And convert passers by into fully engaged members and supporters. 

SUPPORTER JOURNEYS

You will start by mapping the routes people (can) take to get involved – and set up systems and communications (emails, tweets, letters, thank yous, information packs) to encourage them to stay engaged and involved.

You will work with mailchimp, hootesuite and other platforms to ensure supporters are kept informed via a channel which suits them. You’ll work with our Salesforce Administrator to ensure we capture all relevant data, segment our communications and monitor impact. Don’t be afraid to rethink how we do things.  Take a look at Facebook Support Group, Twitter and Insta – how do we use these channels to convert people into members?

A portion of our supporters have been with us for up to 40 years, others are fresh in.  We’ve enquiries in from parents, from students, from those struggling at work and from rebels keen to campaign.  You will need to be systematic and structured in your approach if we are to provide consistent care for all of our supporters.

While your communications will capture and inspire, this needs to be backed up with good structured admin and planning skills.  You’ll design the pathways for fundraisers and runners – from the info packs through to the certificates and thank yous; you’ll have your sights set on high volume recruiting during International Stammering Awareness Day; have a plan for students; have the welcome email off pat.  And because you are ambitious, keen to demonstrate the value you bring and show your achievements, you’ll set up monitoring and tracking from the start.

If this is you, come and join the team.

Supported Living Support Worker Based in Kennington, near Oxford.

Salary: £12.50 per hour equivalent to £24,375 per annum plus an additional £1,820 per annum based on 1 Sleep In per week 

Full or part time positions, 37.5 hours per week, Permanent, well established Charity for Learning Disability, autism and sight loss/difficulties

We are looking for highly experienced Male Support Workers.

Are you looking to be a part of an amazing specialist team to support a young man and help him at the beginning of the next chapter of his life, starting a new journey outside of an institutional setting into his own home where he can thrive, be happy and achieve things he never thought possible. Yes, there will be the need for some rules to start off with, but these will need to be based on how to support the person to be the absolute best he can be,  not to curb their lust for life permanently. To help with this you will need to work in partnership with him, his family and a wide range of professionals to help him enjoy the things he loves, such as getting out in his community, building connections and hanging out with friends and family.

You’ll be part of a team that includes support from a positive behaviour consultant. This will provide you with the additional expertise needed to create exceptional person centred support and overcome any challenges that may get in the way of the progress that is needed. Your day to day management will come from an experienced, passionate leader who will work alongside you. This will assist you with your own leadership and interactions that will in turn enable the person to move forward in his life creating community connections, friends, hobbies, interests, and work.  Being passionate, creative and values led will really help you in achieving the small and bigger goals and outcomes that we all see as part of a safe, happy, healthy and empowering life.

The service has two homes next to each other in Kennington, this particular role, is to work with one particular person. Give us a call and we call talk some more about this amazing opportunity

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team and be values driven
• Engage with and follow support plan/risk guidelines
• Follow key behaviour strategies and feedback on the effectiveness of these
• Ability to confidently deal with behaviours that challenge
• Provide key worker support 
• Act as an advocate for the young person
• Be resilient, positive and professional 
• Participation in a wide range of activities in the persons home and community 
• Flexibility to work e.g. early morning, evening, weekends, sleep-ins 
• Use own initiative and think of solutions 
• To see life as fun and every moment as an opportunity for involvement and learning

Support Worker

Are you passionate about caring for people in your local community and working to support their clients to live independently in their own home? As a leading care provider they have a number of Support Worker opportunities in the Winsford area, working for a Company who truly values their staff to improve the lives of their clients.

This is an exciting time to join a family friendly Company who is expanding and seeking to organically grow the care service across the Winsford area to support 156 clients. With over 400 staff employed by our client they strive to recruit the right candidates who have a passion for people and to deliver exceptional care.

The Support Worker role is integral to achieve this aim, with lots of opportunities for career progression and professional development for the right candidates who share the same vision and values as their organisation.

What you will be doing…

You’ll be working with a warm, friendly team based in the Rural office to provide care in the local area of Winsford. Joining Starcare you will not just be joining a Care Company; it’s a family who supports clients and staff. You will be involved in a variety of care duties involving:

• Personal and intimate care supporting clients independently in their home;
• Monitoring blood sugars, medication management;
• Meal preparations and management of specialist dietary requirements;
• Domestic duties;
• Continence care;
• Dementia care;
• Shopping.

About you …

They are looking for warm, charismatic and friendly individuals who are seeking to make a difference to their clients lives. A caring individual who is passionately committed to improving client care.

Ideally, you’ll be able to drive and have access to a car. You’ll be committed to providing support across the Winsford area covering, Winnington, Barnton, Beeston Castle, Cuddington, Sandiway, Weaverham, Gorstage, Harftford, Leftwich, Davenham, Moulton, Winchqam and Rudheath.

Whilst the majority of clients require female Support Workers, which is classed as a genuine occupational requirement under schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, they do have a number of opportunities for male support workers to come and join the Team.

Previous experience in a care setting is preferable, but not essential as full training is provided throughout your career.

Hours available…

• 7am – 2pm
• 7am – 6:30pm
• 3:30pm – 6:30pm
• 3:30pm – 11:15pm
• 6:30pm -11:15pm

What you will receive in return…

• Competitive salary
• Company uniform and mobile phone
• Free DBS check
• Opportunities for a flexible working pattern
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• High street discounts
• Travel time and competitive mileage rate
• Access to Occupational Health support
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
• Annual recognition event
• Personal pension scheme
• Extensive PPE available for all staff

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: 94152

Support Worker

Are you passionate about caring for people in your local community and working to support their clients to live independently in their own home? As a leading care provider they have a number of Support Worker opportunities in the Winsford area, working for a Company who truly values their staff to improve the lives of their clients.

This is an exciting time to join a family friendly Company who is expanding and seeking to organically grow the care service across the Chester area. With over 400 staff employed by our client they strive to recruit the right candidates who have a passion for people and to deliver exceptional care.

The Support Worker role is integral to achieve this aim, with lots of opportunities for career progression and professional development for the right candidates who share the same vision and values as their organisation.

What you will be doing…

You’ll be working with a warm, friendly team based in head office to provide care in the local area of Chester. Joining our client you will not just be joining a Care Company; it’s a family who supports clients and staff. You will be involved in a variety of care duties involving:

• Personal care supporting clients independently in their own home:
• Monitoring blood sugars, medication management;
• Meal preparations and management of specialist dietary requirements;
• Domestic duties;
• Continence care;
• Dementia care;
• Shopping.

About you …

They are looking for warm, charismatic and friendly individuals who are seeking to make a difference to their clients lives. A caring individual who is passionately committed to improving client care.

Ideally, you’ll be able to drive and have access to a car. You’ll be committed to providing support across the Chester area, covering Blacon, Lache, Handbridge, City Centre, Vicars Cross, and Ellesmere Port.

Whilst the majority of clients require female Support Workers, which is classed as a genuine occupational requirement under schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, they do have a number of opportunities for male support workers to come and join the Team.

Previous experience in a care setting is preferable, but not essential as full training is provided throughout your career.

Hours available…

• 7am – 2pm
• 7am – 6:30pm
• 12pm - 11.15pm.
• 3:30pm – 6:30pm
• 3:30pm – 11:15pm
• 6:30pm -11:15pm

What you will receive in return…

• Competitive salary of £9.00 to £9.80 per hour
• Company uniform and mobile phone
• Free DBS check
• Opportunities for a flexible working pattern
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• High street discounts
• Travel time and competitive mileage rate
• Access to Occupational Health support
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
• Annual recognition event
• Personal pension scheme
• Extensive PPE available for all staff

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: 94151

Job Description

New Arrival Support Worker & Residential Volunteer (Male)
Responsible to: Support Team Manager

Location: Based in Baca main office and at home for newly arrived young people in Loughborough. There will be travel throughout Loughborough and Leicester. The role may require travel to wider areas of the East Midlands and the UK.

Hours: 25 hours per week, which includes evening and weekend work

Salary Band: £18,000 to £22,000 per annum pro rata

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wifi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent

Overall Purpose

• To provide support and care to the young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their strength and dignity and invest hope for their futures. 
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.
• To enable young people to learn necessary life skills to live safely and productively as they transition into indepedent adulthood. 
• To lead by example and be a positive role model, inspiring Hope in the young people to rebuild their lives for a better future.
• The role is a male residential role based in a house with a maximum of 4 male unaccompanied forced migrant young people who have been through a very traumatic past. The residential element of the role is compensated with free accommodation, utilities, wifi and council tax. 

Please read attached Job description in detail before applying. Once an expression of interest has been made, an email with an application form will be sent and this needs to returned completed for the interest to be taken forward. 

Interviews will be week commencing the 28th of September 2020. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. 

Recruiting Support Workers - 3 Full Time & 1 Part Time (Until March 2021) to join our Homelessness Service in Ealing!

£22,360 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

£11,180 per annum, 20 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

The winter shelter in Ealing will provide a total of 8 beds to entrenched rough sleepers the service will provide support to single male and female as well as couple.
The service will be based in West Ealing divided between 2 houses, around 5 minutes from one to another - they are 4 units each with shared facilities. The service will be staffing 24 hours,
Our proposal focuses on offering supported housing that aims to support Ealing rough-sleepers to find long-term solutions off the streets. This will be offered to both single individuals and couples the aim of the service is to enable the development of the skills and confidence necessary to manage life independently, to encourage the development of practical life skills, to identify barriers to managing independently and to agree a package of support focused upon overcoming these, to encourage inclusion and involvement in local communities, to improve access to substance misuse treatment service in order to improve health outcomes and reduce related offending behaviour.

Job Overview:

To enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.

Please specify which role/s you are interested in your supporting statement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
- Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

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.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

St Martins are a London based provider of registered care and supported accommodation for people with mental health needs.  Currently, we can support up to 85 people, and we have projects in Islington, Haringey, Brent and Lambeth with some exciting plans for developing all our services.  We are an ambitious organisation, aiming to provide high quality services which are recognised for being effective, flexible and resident focused.

The current group service users at St Martins are mainly (but not exclusively) male, of working age, and have often spent considerable time within institutional settings.  Many of our current service users have severe and enduring mental health challenges, sometimes with backgrounds of social instability and patterns of offending, illegal/illicit substance and/or alcohol use.  We also have some female service users, and people aged over 65 years.

We work closely with statutory mental health services and our partner agencies to provide a recovery based approach.  Our aim is to provide our service users with the opportunity to progress from our services, onto living more independently within the community.

This is a new role at St Martins, and it will be an important part of the team driving the organisation forwards.  The role will be key in supporting the development of our care services moving forwards, as we formalise our referral, assessment and placement pathways by making them more effective and personalised.

More information can be found in the job decription.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Closing Date: 31/10/2020

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

Please also note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Victim support is looking for a Independent Sexual Violence Advisor based in West Yorkshire.

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

Your primary role will be to provide a pro-active service primarily to men and boys alongside female victims as required within and outside the criminal justice system, throughout West Yorkshire. This involves risk assessment, helping clients access their rights, along with health and other services they require, monitoring and keeping victims informed of case progress and providing support through the criminal justice system.

You must have extensive experience of planning and delivering caseloads, with strong crisis management skills and an understanding of the needs of male victims that have experienced sexual violence. You must have experience of risk assessment, support planning and risk management with victims of sexual violence alongside an understanding of the impact sexual violence has on the lives of men and boys. An approved and accredited ISVA qualification is a distinct advantage or the willingness to complete the training is a requirement for this post.

You will be required to attend relevant meetings and will provide regular reports to the ISVA manager and undertake talks and presentations to local groups and agencies on the work of Victim Support around Male support services. You will be expected to take forward the monitoring and implementation of our Male accreditation quality marks alongside the manager. You will develop networks and partnerships, increasing the role of the service in the community. The role will include developing pear and support groups for male victims. Good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the effects a court appearance can have on victims and witnesses of crime are also essential. You will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people from all parts of the community and be able to assist with the monitoring, evaluation and administration of written statistical reports on the project management for our external funders.

The post is subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period. The successful candidate will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and police vetting prior to commencing employment. As this position will require travel it is expected that you will have access to transport and a full driving licence.

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

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification and to show how you will develop this role to further enhance the services already provided to male victims by the ISVA team. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

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

A clear focus on engagement and development of ISVA services for male victims across West Yorkshire

As this role focuses specifically on victims of male sexual violence and developing peer support for male SV victims we would particularly welcome male applicants.

Please note shortlisting and interviewing will be ongoing throughout the advertising period and we may decide to close this vacancy earlier than advertised depending on the number of applications received.

First interviews will take place on 07 September 2020.

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

Therapeutic Residential Support Worker

You will join them as a Therapeutic Residential Support Worker to provide therapeutic residential care for males aged between 11-18 years who have difficulties related to attachment and developmental trauma, and who have perpetrated sexually harmful behaviour.

Therapeutic Residential Support Worker Responsibilities:

- Providing excellent standards of individualised care
- Meeting the emotional, physical and developmental needs of the children and young people
- Promoting positive experiences and progress for children and young people
- Protecting the welfare of children and young people
- Enabling the children and young people to build resilience
- Enabling children and young people to reduce risk of perpetrating further sexual harm and develop social and emotional skills
- Promoting life skills with the children and young people
- Acting as a Key Worker for a named child
- Working to a shift pattern including weekends and sleeping in duties
- Working in line with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015

Therapeutic Residential Support Worker Requirements:

Successful applicants will display a positive and resilient attitude. They will act as a role model to the children and young people and will uphold clear and consistent boundaries. They will display empathy, creativity and a sense of fun; and will have good written and verbal communication skills.

About their organisation:

Our client is a specialist provider of therapeutic care for adolescent males who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour. Based in the Thames Valley, they work with 10-21 year olds who have engaged in inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviour and who have often suffered multiple forms of trauma themselves. Our client provides all-encompassing, 52 week care, education and therapy for the young people placed in their residential service as well as outreach therapeutic services to young people who reside in the community.

Our client is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and a health check.

Location: Reading & Bracknell

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 150 hours per month - shift patterns are typically 3pm to 11pm during term or 10am to 11pm (plus sleep-in shifts).

Salary: £19,500 - £25,800 per annum (OTE including Sleep in's) - based on experience and qualifications

Benefits: They offer excellent induction for staff and ongoing training opportunities in attachment informed approaches (Dyadic Developmental Practice) and the Diploma 3 for the Children and Young People’s Workforce. They provide benefits including 28 day holiday, enhanced disclosure and update service cost coverage, enhanced paternity & maternity benefits, company pension scheme (NEST), cycle to work, employee assistance programme, death in service benefit and as a valued permanent employee of their organisation, you will have access to a world of 3000+ exclusive discounts and offers including free phone insurance, shopping discounts and cashback offers

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Staff, Young People, Voluntary Sector, Residential Care Worker, Community Development, Challenging Behaviour, Social Care Worker, Community Services, NHS Support Worker, Care Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant etc.

Ref: 94148

Victim Support is looking for a part-time Domestic Abuse Support Worker based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester

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

Job Purpose:

To provide advocacy and support to male and female victims of domestic violence, who are identified as being at either at standard and medium risk of harm from partners, ex-partners and family members.

To provide specialist help and support to victims of domestic violence to reduce risk of further abuse and prevent escalation in accordance with Victim Support Code of Practice and Policies.

To provide a vital link role to assist multi-agency working and establish links to service providers.

Main Duties:

To receive referrals of victims of domestic abuse, undertake a full assessment of their needs and, where they consent, complete a CAADA DASH Risk Assessment. Assess the risk and ensure that the delivery of our service is appropriate. Manage a caseload of victims of domestic abuse, directly through initial contact, risk assessment, 1:1 support, and indirectly, through onward referral to local IDVA's, other agencies and volunteers.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have the experience to work directly with survivors of domestic abuse in a statutory, voluntary, and social or community work setting, minimum of 6 months' experience.
• Have experience of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
• Have experience of managing a caseload.
• Have computer literacy skills and have some experience of working with databases. Use current Microsoft Office applications, including email and internet.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with a wide range of people.
• Ability to prioritise work and deal with competing demands demonstrating an organised and methodical approach to work.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of people.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and values diversity

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

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

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

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

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

We are looking for someone to support our men as they transition through our move-on accommodation into independence.

You would be mentoring them in all areas of their life - recovery, housing, employment, training, budgeting, relational, spiritual - undertaking one-to-one and group sessions and admin including care plans and risk assessments.

You will have:

· The ability to motivate and encourage men in their recovery journeys

· The maturity to set boundaries, challenge appropriately and manage conflict positively and constructively

· A willingness to work weekdays but also some evenings and weekends (40 hours per week)

As Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation, it is an occupational requirement (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) that you would be a committed and practising Christian.

If you are in recovery, a minimum of two years’ demonstrable clean time is required. This position is also subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Recruiting a Resettlement Worker (Until March 2021) to join our Homelessness Service in Ealing!

£23,500 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

The winter shelter in Ealing will provide a total of 8 beds to entrenched rough sleepers the service will provide support to single male and female as well as couple.
The service in West Ealing is divided between 2 houses, around 5 minutes from one to another - they are 4 units each with shared facilities. The service will be staffing 24 hours,our proposal focuses on offering supported housing to support Ealing rough-sleepers to find long-term solutions off the streets. This will be offered to both single individuals and couples the aim of the service is to enable the development of the skills and confidence necessary to manage life independently, to encourage the development of practical life skills, to identify barriers to managing independently and to agree a package of support focused upon overcoming these, to encourage inclusion and involvement in local communities, to improve access to substance misuse treatment service in order to improve health outcomes and reduce related offending behaviour.

Job Overview:

The Resettlement Worker is responsible for supporting service-users accessing the service to secure appropriate accommodation following discharge. The post holder will be responsible for sourcing accommodations with relevant providers, liaising with and developing relationships with other providers, private landlords and teams within the local authority.

The Resettlement Worker is responsible for promoting viable move on options to Look Ahead service-users within the service, and where appropriate supporting them to register as homeless in their borough of origin. The role will ensure that discharge planning is integrated into support planning from the outset.

You will support service-users with their move-on to their accommodation assisting them to settle to promote tenancy sustainment. You will work across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support service-users with discharge planning immediately upon uptake of the service, ensuring that discharge planning is integrated into the service-user's support plan from the outset
- Clearly communicate expectations regarding move on and discharge from the service to service-users, in order to support throughput
- Work in collaboration with Team Leaders/Service Manager's and the GLA to identify which service-users are most in need of additional support around ongoing accommodation.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with other providers, the local authority and private landlords in order to identify and develop move on pathways from the service
- Support service-users to register as homeless in their borough of origin
- Support residents with benefit and accommodation issues
- Develop and maintain an information resource to support operational staff in the resettlement of service-users. This will include (but is not limited to) local accommodation based or visiting support providers, private landlord information, housing allowance rates, and estate agency details and rent deposit schemes
- Support service-users at every stage of the move on process, including providing some aftercare in the form of support with change of address, registration with a GP and assistance with welfare benefits
- Support the service-users who move new accommodation to claim housing benefit
- Any other tasks set by management to ensure targets and KPI's are met

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.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage service-user involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially service-user-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

nia provides a wide range of services for women and children who have experienced sexual and domestic violence.  The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.

The Emma Project and Daria House are specialist services providing refuge and support services to women who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual violence, including women who have been sexually exploited through prostitution and who also use substances problematically. The service is currently funded until 31st March 2021 with a possibility of further extension.

In the role of Assistant Support Worker, you will be responsible to support the service manager and team leader to ensure the day to day effective and efficient operation of the refuges. You will be based either at the Emma Project (Camden) or Daria House (Haringey). Our specialist refuge provision provides eleven units of accommodation for women who are escaping domestic and sexual violence and who use substances problematically; more than a third of the women who have lived in the refuge have also been exploited through prostitution. The women who enter the project have frequently been excluded from and/or refused access to other types of refuge provision.

We are looking for a highly organised and self motivated women who are passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You will have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, Wednesday 7 October 2020

Interview date: 16 October 2020

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

Due to a high demand for our service, we have several Talkback Equip Project Worker vacancies to deliver a range of services to our members with learning disability and/or autism. Within the Equip Project, you will be working closely with local Further Education colleges by supporting young people, one to one, towards their education provision. Other project activities include gardening and allotment groups (some of which are based in National Trust properties), social and life skills training, a men’s independence group, travel training, a drama group which puts on regular shows, a recycling and tools workshop, a creative media group and a group working with animals.

We are currently recruiting for:

Project Workers – Learning Assistants - £18000- £19200 p.a. or pro rata

Both full and part time roles available (a minimum of 3 days a week)

Full year and term time roles available

No shift work or evening/weekend work

You will work at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus in local colleges and out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability or autism to meet their individual needs also support young people with their families to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability or autism is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).

Closing date: 4th October 2020