Please do not apply if you have submitted an application in the past 12 months

Could you be a Link Worker supporting people from within the NHS? 

Hertfordshire's NHS has commissioned "Link Workers" throughout the county to work closely with GP surgeries supporting patients to find non-clinical solutions to improve their wellbeing. Link Workers will work intensively with a small number of individuals, enabling them to access support within their local community.

You will be responsible for linking patients to services across the Health, Statutory and Voluntary sectors. You will work alongside patients to help them achieve their goals, undertaking assessments and building relationships to agree personalised plans to help the patient make the necessary changes to live the life they choose. You will work closely with GPs, other health and social care professionals, and local voluntary organisations. 

You may have worked in a similar role previously - but equally this role will be suited to someone with good local knowledge, appropriate experience and a passion for personalised care. Are you a people person? Can you earn trust and help people identify goals and access the support they need to achieve those goals? Are you fully committed to person-centred services and to helping inviduals find solutions to their needs? Can you work as part of a GP surgery team, maintaining the highest professional standards, sharing systems, communicating clearly and contributing to case management? If you are proactive, enthusiastic and person-centred, then we would love to hear from you. 

We already employ a team of Link Workers in Hertfordshire and we are looking for new Link Workers to fill roles throughout the county. HCNS's wider activities are also supported by HCC and by local CCGs. The roles are offered as permanent contracts (subject to future funding). The roles are full-time but we will accept part-time applications and will try to find job-share partners. 

The roles will be based at one or more local GP surgeries and we will pay travel expenses within the geographical area covered. Applicants must be licenced drivers with access to a vehicle. An enhanced DBS check will be required. 

The role

We are recruiting Link Workers to work with people who are frail or vulnerable or unwell, or people who are in danger of losing their independence. Link Workers will receive referrals from GP surgeries. They must take time to understand people’s needs, and they work with professionals, volunteers, families, carers and individuals to develop appropraite solutions.

You will work to understand your local community, link people together, and help develop more effective services. When solutions are needed, you will find them.

The job

You will be employed by one of the voluntary organisations involved in the delivery of Link Worker services: Age UK Hertfordshire, British Red Cross, Carers in Herts, Dacortium, Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers, POhWER, Watford & Three Rivers Trust and Watford Community Housing. Other partners may join.

You will be assigned to work with one or more GP surgeries and play a key role within their team. You will also be part of a locality team comprising other social prescribers led by a Senior Navigator.

You will need to operate independently and as part of several different teams, each providing support and supervision. You will use case management databases and communications systems, understand safeguarding and privacy rules, and provide high quality information, input and feedback. 

Please apply online stating how you meet the above requirements for this post. Shortlisted candidates will receive full details before interview. If you are currently based beyond reasonable commuting distance of of Hertsmere or South West Hertfordshire, please explain how you will commute or relocate or your application will be disregarded. 

Applications

Please apply soonest: we will interview candidates as appropriate applications are received. Please apply online stating how you meet the requirements for this post. If you are currently based outside Hertfordshire, please explain how you will relocated or commute if appointed. Shortlisted candidates will receive full details before interview. 

Link Worker – Secondary Schools Based in Westminster

West London Zone is an early intervention charity. We help children and young people build the relationships and skills they need to get on track Socially, Emotionally and Academically, believing that by targeting these key areas of development, we can empower children to fulfil their potential.  We call this “creating SEA change”.

Are you a proactive self-starter with the passion and drive to change the lives of children and young people? If so, the Link Worker role at West London Zone could be the role for you!

Link Workers are based in schools and work with families, teachers, other professionals and partner organisations to deliver the WLZ programme to young people over two years.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, such as family support work, education, early years, social work, youth and community work, mentoring, or counselling.

There are six key components to the Link Worker role:

1. Build positive relationships with children, young people and families, developing a detailed understanding of each child on the WLZ programme
2. Plan, manage and quality assure the programme of support delivered by WLZ’s partner organisations, ensuring that it complements what is on offer in the school, runs smoothly and supports children’s progress
3. Plan and deliver tailored support programmes for individuals and small groups, responding to changing needs over the course of the programme
4. Regularly engage with parents and carers and proactively connect families to opportunities in their community by listening to them and linking them to organisations, events and activities
5. Support the children, young people and families to engage consistently with the programme of support so that they make progress towards positive outcomes
6. Work with local services to ensure families get the additional support they need should they need it

More details about the benefits, values and roles at West London Zone are available in the job pack and the “Join the Team” page on our website.

• To apply, please complete our online application form by clicking the link below by 11:30pm on Sunday 28th November 2021.
• We expect to hold first-round interviews on Friday 3rd December 2021 and we hope to notify shortlisted candidates by Monday 29th November 2021.
• Interviews will be held in person, in line with the latest government guidance.

Organisation

Jami is a mental health charity that enriches and saves lives impacted by mental illness in the Jewish community.

Since the start of the pandemic, demand for our services has grown exponentially. In 2021 we undertook a thorough review of the needs of the community, to develop a new strategy that will secure the Jewish community’s mental health provision. The new strategy sets out a huge agenda for change in scale and provision, which will be developed over the next five years while we continue to run our diverse set of highly professional mental health services:

·Advice and advocacy

·Treatment and support

·Education and campaigning

Jami currently supports over 1,400 individuals, delivering almost 50,000 separate service interactions each year, and reaches thousands more people through education, seminars, work in schools and other organisations. Through our social enterprise community café, Head Room, we raise mental health awareness while delivering mental health support on the high street.

Job purpose

The role of Social Worker plays an integral role in the multi-skilled team at Jami.  You will be working as part of our hubs and community team across Jami services. You will help to create effective links with primary care, voluntary and statutory sector organisations to support people who use Jami services. You will be expected to manage a caseload of clients who self-identify as needing mental health support requiring social work interventions.

Duties will include reporting safeguarding concerns and mental health concerns/risk to the relevant bodies. You will be expected to complete Jami risk assessments, formulate personal support plans and periodically review risks.  You will also be using our Jami in house initial assessment and review tool to help service users identify their goals.

You will be supporting service users to develop care plans and set personal goals. You will co-ordinate care where required and periodically review needs.  

You will support service users by linking them into other appropriate services based on identified needs where required.

We aim to 

• Provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of people with mental health problems.

• Develop and sustain professional working relationships with clients, carers, colleagues and external agencies. 

• help Promote independence and well being

Responsibilities

1. To respond to members of the Jewish community who identify as needing

 support with their mental health

2. To work as part of a multi skilled community team of staff and volunteers

3. To be responsible for effectively managing a caseload.

4. To support the multi-skilled team with complex cases and situations.

5. To undertake assessments and where appropriate to work in partnership with statutory services.

6. To carry out initial assessments and periodic reviews as required.

7. To carry out face to face and telephone assessments as required.

8. To assess and regularly review risk in consultation with the service user and the team.

9. To ensure needs assessments and support plans are formulated, implemented and reviewed regularly.

10. To coordinate and support service users in gaining access to community resources including education and training, volunteering and employment provided both by Jami and other agencies.

11. Respond to unexpected and emotive problems, seeking solutions, modifying plans and arranging the provision of additional services and/or resources where appropriate

12. To maintain sequential and contemporaneous records as required by existing procedures and write reviews and reports when necessary

13. To highlight any safeguarding issues within Jami, respond accordingly and raise these with Jami’s Safeguarding Lead as well as with relevant statutory services.

14. To have a practical working knowledge of the Care Act; Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & LPS. 

15. To maintain excellent working relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies

16. To provide advocacy and support applications for welfare benefits and housing.

17. To take responsibility for updating own knowledge and skills in accordance with the requirements for continued professional development.

18. To update knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislative and organisational policies and procedures.

19. To undertake relevant training to enhance the role and the development of the service.

20. To contribute to the development of Jami’s policies, procedures and links to other agencies.

21. Keep up to date with practice developments through involvement in appropriate national and local networks.

22. Maintain own personal development and keep up to date with current knowledge and health and social care agenda through reading, attending study days, conferences and meetings as appropriate

23. Work within Health and Safety guidelines, with reference to the Lone Worker Policy and individual risk assessments

24. Compliance with the Equality Act, and Health and Safety legislation

25. Attend regular supervision with named supervisor

26. Participate in the organisation’s appraisal process

27. Ensure that all activities are operated in a way which is consistent with the values of Jami and the Jewish community it serves.

28. Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager or another designated senior manager 

Key relationships

• Collaborate with other statutory and voluntary sector agencies and ensure that service users are signposted onto appropriate agencies such as housing, counselling and advice

• Liaise with the local community stakeholders to provide good working partnerships

• Attend local meetings, workshops and conferences of relevance to the service

• work closely with Jami in house services

Training and Qualifications

Essential 

• 2 years min post qualifying experience in mental health services
• Must have completed NQSW (if applicable)
• Recognised Social Care Qualification Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• Maintain a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards (Social Work England)

Desirable

• Post qualifying awards such as practice educator
• Experience of working in a statutory mental health service
• Adult safeguarding experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a multi-skilled team – relevant to people with mental health difficulties.
• Evidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or Education
• Experience of undertaking needs led assessments, care planning and reviewing
•  Experience of undertaking and reviewing risk assessments
•  Understanding of Recovery values and principles
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems.
• Ability to develop practical solutions to problems that may arise.
• Ability to form good working relationships with people who have mental health problems.
• Ability to help clients develop and maintain living skills, with support from the multi skilled team.
• Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice
• Knowledge of appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group e.g
• Mental Health Act 1983 and Amendment 2007 and Equality Act 2010 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Understanding of social care resources and provision available in both statutory and non-statutory agencies
• A champion for the values and objectives of prevention, early intervention and Social Care in enabling people to exercise choice and control over their lives
• Good organisational skills - an ability to manage time, prioritise work and meet deadlines
• A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
•  Working in partnership with other agencies 
• Proficient use of IT

Desirable

• Local knowledge of community resources and facilities
• Experience and knowledge of the Jewish community
• Working in a complex and changing environment
• Ability to gather, analyse and interpret data
• Personal experience of using mental health services and/or mental health problems, distress or trauma.

Supervision

The post holder will be expected to: - 

• Attend and participate in regular supervision with named supervisor.
• Participate in a programme of continued personal development. 
• Incorporate feedback from supervision into practice.
• Attend relevant training
• Maintain CPD
• Engage in annual appraisal process

Flexibility

To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and all post-holders may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the general scope of the job description. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties of the job. The post will include face to face meetings with service users across Jami sites as well as remote working where required.

Disclosure of criminal background

All employees are checked with the Disclosure Barring Service

If it is a requirement of the post that an enhanced check is undertaken, successful applicants will be asked to complete and sign a Disclosure Form giving permission for the screening to take place.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with Jami. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of offences.

Please note applicants refusing to sign the form will not be progressed further.

Equality and diversity

Jami are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recognise and promote, the positive value of diversity, equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Confidentiality

All information relating to service users, volunteers and staff gained through your employment with Jami is confidential. We work within guidelines determined by General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

To apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter. Closing date for applications is ongoing.

Please note when submitting your application, you must clearly state how you meet the job requirements in your covering letter as this forms part of our shortlisting process.

Job title: Community Link worker

Salary: £22,000 pro-rata

Hours/Working days: 1 day(7hrs)/week with the potential for more

- Specific day/hours to be negotiated

Contract type: Part-time permanent employee

Annual leave: 20 days plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata

Accountable to: Senior Link Worker

Base: Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre

Unit 4 Lysander Mews, Lysander Grove, London N19 3QP

- Potential for some online home working

About Nafsiyat 

Nafsiyat exists to reach those who are systematically failed elsewhere in society, isolated by skewed power dynamics which underly, and/ or intensify, the experience of mental ill health. Nafsiyat was established in 1983 by psychotherapist Jafar Kareem as a grassroots, community-based response to the need in North London-based BAME communities. We were the first therapy centre in the UK to take account of the cultural background of the patient and therapist and recognise its importance in therapy. We exist to ensure that the diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic communities in London can access culturally sensitive psychotherapy and counselling services; we also provide therapy in over twenty languages. Our staff and volunteers come from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Job purpose

As a community Link Worker, you will provide general advice, information, advocacy, and practical support to Nafsiyat’s clients. You will work closely with therapists, assess clients’ needs, identify any barriers that may prevent them from engaging with therapy and arrange appropriate referrals.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills to motivate, encourage, and empower clients to make informed decisions. Mental health awareness and good knowledge of local services in Greater London is essential. You will develop relationships with community organisations and statutory services and maintain up to date knowledge of services relevant to our client groups.

The successful candidate is likely to have relevant qualifications and experience in community work or social care and health.

Job description:

• Ability of assessing individual issues and providing relevant information and support.
• Engage, listen, and build relationships with clients of all backgrounds
• Explore options, advice and support clients access appropriate services
• Provide advocacy and arranged referrals and signposting to appropriate services
• Support clients to develop and implement action plans to meet their needs
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken, providing interim/annual reports for management
• Pro-actively monitor and evaluate work
• Provide support for clinical staff where necessary.
• Always maintain clients’ confidentiality in accordance with data protection guidelines
• Keep up to date with appropriate legislation and policies
• Participate in monthly staff meeting where possible

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Desirable:

• A degree, diploma or equivalent certificate in community work, social work or advice and guidance
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community or related work
• Ability to speak another language fluently and use it at work to support clients where applicable

Essential:

• Proven ability of conducting one-to-one interviews assessing clients’ needs and identifying appropriate support
• Experience of providing practical help, such as writing letters, making phone calls and form filling ability
• Active listening skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels
• Experience of working with and supporting people who present concerning or challenging behaviour
• Proven ability of networking and building links with clinicians, admin staff, external groups, and agencies
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
• Well organised with proven ability to manage workload and cope with competing priorities
• Experience of using Microsoft Office, e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook
• Very good ability to maintain accurate and up to date records of clients and prepare reports
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
• Willingness to carry out general administrative and ad hoc duties
• Commitment to own personal development and take full advantage of training provided
• Experience and understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and data protection procedures
• Experience of working and supporting people from diverse backgrounds always ensuring the delivery of fair and smooth service.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Equal opportunities

The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to Nafsiyat’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Health & safety

The post holder is required to pro-actively comply with their duties as described in Nafsiyat’s Health and Safety Policy.

Confidentiality

The postholder is required to work in a confidential manner in all aspects of their work with regard to Nafsiyat‘s Code of ethics and practice, data protection and other relevant policies.

Regulated Activity

The duties of this post constitute a ‘regulated activity’ in accordance with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act and the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012s and subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and ‘barred list’ check.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a current CV and tailored covering letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements for this role as set out in the job description by 5pm on Tuesday November 30th.

Ealing GP Federation working with the Primary Care Networks of Ealing are recruiting social prescriber link workers.

The successful candidates will be working across practices in the Northolt Greenford Perivale (NGP) primary care network. 

The role is new to the area and it is expected to play a vital part as part of a wider general practice multi-disciplinary team. The role will support people who have social, financial and personal issues that are affecting their health and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

You will be involved with patients (and their carers) to help them achieve their personal goals participate in their local community, improve their personal support network and enable them to achieve a fulfilling and healthy lifestyle.

In the role it is expected that you will be involved in jointly developing a social prescription per person, to help people realise their personal goals, connect with their local community and enable them to live a life of their choosing.

If you are pro-active, a problem solver and person-centred we would love to hear from you.

Overview of your organisation

Ealing GP Federation is a membership organisation comprised of all 75 general practices covering the London Borough of Ealing.

• The job description and person specification are available for download.
• Workers from general practice, voluntary and charitable sectors are encouraged to apply
• The deadline for applications is the Tuesday 30th November.

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

Would you like to be part of the exciting community health programme in Hounslow?

Then look no further…

The Hounslow GP Consortium CIC and its voluntary sector partner, Groundwork London, have new posts available for committed health and care staff to work across Hounslow’s Primary Care Networks as

Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLW) – eight posts
£29,503 p.a. plus contributory pension
Location: Borough of Hounslow

Link Workers will provide connections between the GP and community services that can support residents to address their wider health and care needs.

How social prescribing works in Hounslow

Hounslow is a diverse outer London Borough of approximately 320,000 residents, supported by 46 GP Practices. The Practices are organised into five Primary Care Networks: Brentworth, Chiswick, Feltham and Bedfont, Hounslow Health and Great West Road. These networks are supported by the Hounslow GP Consortium.

The Hounslow Primary Care Networks have recognised that social prescribing can play a crucial role in improving people’s physical and mental health. They are partnering with Groundwork London, to put Social Prescribing Link Workers in place across GP Practices.

Hounslow GP Consortium support link workers to embed in Hounslow GP Practices, provide mentoring, training and support as well as provide a link into the wider strategic work being undertaken across Hounslow, including the formation of a Social Prescribing Steering Group which will be well placed to address any gaps in services identified by the Link Workers.

What is Groundwork London?

Groundwork London helps communities across the capital become greener, stronger and healthier. Its programmes help build the capacity of individuals and communities, empowering them to find sustainable, long-term solutions to the challenges they face, resulting in a healthier, more resilient city, where everyone has the opportunity to prosper.

From January 2022, Groundwork London will be employing and seconding Link Workers to all five PCNs, in addition to providing comprehensive training and support to the post holders, as well as promoting the integration of this new resource into existing provision in Hounslow.

The Link Worker programme is a national initiative from NHS England and NHS Improvement and we are seeking individuals with a background or interest in health, care, public health or voluntary sector services.

Please note this post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Check suitability through the Disclosure and Barring Service

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am, Tuesday 30th November 2021
Interviews will take place: w/c 6th December 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

Recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our Service!
GBP 22,360 per annum, working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.
Job Overview:
Clarence Road is a CQC registered care home, which has a heavy focus on supporting customers with enduring mental health care and elderly needs. We provide 24hr high support to 15 customers both female and male. Our building is a purpose-built home on 3 floors, offering customers individual bedrooms and the use of shared communal facilities and gardens. The service is commissioned by East London Foundation Trust with the care contribution from London Borough of Hackney.
As a Waking Night Support Worker you will play an integral role in supporting our customers with continuity throughout the night to live in a safe living environment. You will also support customers with all aspects of their night time care including assisting with activities ranging from laundry, physical activities, hourly checks on welfare, managing finances and personal care where required.
Key Responsibilities:

Person Specification:

We need a creative, experienced, and committed advice worker to join our accredited advice service. You will be supporting refugees, asylum-seekers and other new migrants to understand and realise their rights, improve their financial circumstances and achieve their ambitions. You will be working alongside two other advice workers and will have specific responsibility for developing links with local schools. 

As a member of a small, supportive team, you will need to be able to work independently and on your own initiative but we welcome fresh ideas and collaboration to strengthen our work. 

Clear and respectful communication is at the heart of what we do so excellent writing skills are essential. The ability to speak an additional language (especially Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto or Tamil) would be a huge asset but is not a pre-requisite. 

A profound commitment to human rights and evidence of working within an accredited advice service (AQS) will be required along with a willingness to train to become an immigration adviser to at least OISC level 1. 

This is a one-year fixed term contract at present (subject to funding). It is our intention to seek further funding to make this a permanent position. 

All applicants should submit a CV and covering letter outlining their experience, interests, skills and motivation for applying for this role. 

Applications WITHOUT a covering letter will not be considered. 

We will interview as soon as sufficient suitable candidates apply as we are looking for as swift a start as possible

Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Service!

GBP 19,750 per annum, working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:

Wellesley House provides temporary supported accommodation for homeless families in Windsor, Berkshire. There are 12 modern self-contained two bedroom flats, 4 one bed flats and 1 three bedroom flat all with fully fitted kitchens.

Our team offer accommodation and housing related support to residents for up to two years. A higher level of support is provided to vulnerable families that require additional support.

Families are supported to access benefits and other financial help, support with maintaining their tenancy, in engaging with local community, identifying and accessing appropriate skills training, educational and work opportunities and accessing relevant specialist support agencies (including mental health and substance misuse)

All referrals to Wellesley house come from RBWM housing options team, staff work closely with the housing team in the council.

We have excellent links with children's services in the area including the local children center who run activities for the children at Wellesley House and a local health visitor also runs a monthly baby and toddler clinic at the service.

The team is made up of a contract manager, one team leader and two support workers, who work on a Rota basis, it is expected to work weekends and bank holidays.

Person Specification:

- Exudes a warm friendly presence 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

- Flexible

- Open to feedback and self development

- 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 motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement

- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector

Desirable:

- Relevant specialism experience

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.

Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Service!

GBP 22,568 per annum, working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
To enable and support vulnerable individuals with complex needs to address this while maintaining their tenancy with the long term goal of living in an independent setting by providing flexible and individually tailored support package. Working with excluded and hard to reach customers can be challenging however, with intensive support this challenge can be broken. You will need to be able to engage our customers in a non-judgmental way. You will also be responsible for dealing with emergencies that may arise during your shift whilst remaining calm and using initiative then writing up incident reports amongst other administrative tasks.
As a support worker, you will be working as part of a team as well as with external agencies such as London Probation Service, local substance misuse services, Mental health teams, and police amongst others. Sometimes customers may not be linked in with agencies when they enter the service, as a support worker it is part of your role to ensure they are receiving the correct support from agencies required. Ideally, you will have experience of working with vulnerable people or an understanding of the needs of homelessness. You will be required to support customers with managing their arrears; ensuring housing benefit is applied for as well as monitoring payments and acting appropriately if payments are suspended in order to ensure customer does not fall into any arrears.
You will be responsible for supporting the working shift pattern of the service which is a five week rolling rota which consists of working some weekends as well as long days.

For more details please see the job description and Look Ahead website

To supervise a team of social workers. You will be joining a diverse, cohesive team of professionals, receive strong leadership, regular supervision and training.

In line with Norwood’s vision of a community that works for everyone, Children & Family Services offers families impacted by disability, Autism, SEND and mental health, a range of services and provision as part of its Whole Life Disability offer. These services are safe, high quality and impactful across the life span and enable disabled children and young people to thrive and achieve their full potential. This involves carrying out assessments of need and providing practical and supportive services based on those assessments.

Some of the main responsibilities:
1. Working collaboratively as part of an integral, multi-disciplinary team addressing the physical, emotional and social needs of all the children/young people and their families using the service.
2. Role appropriate, relevant knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. Compliance with Norwood’s Safeguarding policies and procedures for promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults.
3. To support the Referral & Assessment Manager in the overall management of the front door, whilst supervising the social work team.
4. To hold a small caseload, meet with children/young people and their families in their own home, at the centre (or other community settings) or in a remote working environment via Zoom (adhering to Norwood guidelines) with a view to undertaking comprehensive assessments of need and planning appropriate responses in partnership with service users and their families where appropriate.

Essential Requirements:
• Social Worker Degree, Dip Social Work or equivalent.
• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
• Previous management or leadership experience within social work either in statutory or voluntary sector Children’s Services.
• Experience of professional supervision/line management.
• Proven experience of managing complex safeguarding cases.
• Able to commute to Hendon Kennedy Leigh Family Centre

Benefits:
• Friendly and supportive service
• Regular supervision and CPD opportunities
• Opportunities for developing skills across a wide range of needs
• Well-resourced service
• Early finish on a Friday (all year round 1pm close)
• Jewish holidays in addition to annual leave
• Pension scheme

Please note: We reserve the right to close the advert, once we receive sufficient applications, so recommend an early application

Norwood is a disability confident employer. This means we are committed to employing people with disabilities.

Patron: Her Majesty The Queen.

Registered Charity No: 1059050.

Reference ID: Exec

We need a creative, experienced, and committed advice worker to join our accredited advice service and develop outreach at Family Wellbeing Centres in Brent. You will be supporting refugees, asylum-seekers and other new migrants to understand and realise their rights, improve their financial circumstances and achieve their ambitions. 

As a member of a small, supportive team, you will need to be able to work independently and on your own initiative but we welcome fresh ideas and collaboration to strengthen our work. 

Clear and respectful communication is at the heart of what we do so excellent writing skills are essential. The ability to speak an additional language (especially Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto or Tamil) would be a huge asset but is not a pre-requisite. 

A profound commitment to human rights and evidence of working within an accredited advice service (AQS) will be required along with a willingness to train to become an immigration adviser to at least OISC level 1. 

This is a one-year fixed term contract at present (subject to funding). It is our intention to seek further funding to make this a permanent position. 

All applicants should submit a CV and covering letter outlining their experience, interests, skills and motivation for applying for this role. 

Applications WITHOUT a covering letter will not be considered. 

We will interview as soon as sufficient suitable candidates supply as we are looking for as swift a start as possible. 

Title: Peer Support Worker (x3 Positions)
Salary: SC3-SP14-17 £23428-£23849 pro rata per annum
Hours: 2 roles at 37.5 hours per week and 1 role at 35 hours per week
Contract: one year, fixed term contract - with potential to extend for another 2 years

We are a multi disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation. We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention and mental or physical wellbeing for those at risk of developing mental health issues or who struggle with common mental health conditions. We currently support around 5000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological and social supports, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support for minoritized communities. Our values are, Connected - creating a compassionate and supportive community. Fair - we strive for equity no one's needs should go unmet. Brave - we walk with people, offering help by doing what works, proven or new.

North East London NHS Foundation Trust has commissioned Mind in the City Hackney and Waltham Forest to employ, support, develop and train 6 peer workers for the new Neighbourhood Teams in Waltham Forest as part of its community mental health transformation programme.

Peer Workers will be core members of each team, they will support the delivery of a new integrated model of support for residents with moderate to severe mental illnesses and will complement existing community and statutory support within Waltham Forest. The new model aims to ensure

- That people with severe mental illness have improved access to mental health support and improved care coordination
- That care and support delivered will be truly orientated towards the promotion and maximisation of individual’s health, wellbeing, and independence
- That health inequalities often faced by people with severe mental illness will be reduced
- That people with severe mental illness will have greater choice and control to support them to live well in their communities

The new community model will deliver true integration of care and support across secondary mental health services, the Voluntary and Community Sector, primary care, social care, community assets as well as other physical health care provision.

Through improved holistic models of care in our community more people will be prevented from experiencing crisis and be able to self-manage their needs in their communities; achieving the outcomes they want and reducing the need for requiring acute interventions of support.

The new Neighbourhood Team will provide support to appropriately meet differing levels of need; supporting residents to maintain or prevent further deterioration in their mental health and aiming, to provide the necessary support to enable recovery from a mental illness where appropriate, empowering people to develop greater self-management of their health. The Team will enable people to make informed decisions about their health and social care needs and support them to maintain and maximise their health, wellbeing, and independence.

The deadline for applications is the 1st December 2021. To apply, please complete the application form and attach it together with your CV, please ensure you attach both when you press "Apply Now". Interviews will be held on Monday 6th December 2021.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage applications from those from ethnic minority backgrounds or other underrepresented backgrounds.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please ensure you complete the equal opportunities section of the application form.

We at Mind CHWF want to assure you that your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. It always has been, and it will continue to be, as we refine our policies and internal processes. Please take a moment to read through our privacy notice.

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Then join Richmond Fellowship as a Casual Recovery Worker on an 'as and when' basis.

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

Right now, Meridan House care home in Colindale is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our service to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

This is a casual position.

The hourly rate of pay is £9.11.

Please note, as this post will be working in a CQC Registered care home, the successful applicant must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by 11 November 2021 or date of taking up post (whichever is later), unless medically exempt.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the  person specification,  will be considered for an interview.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?