Family Support Worker (fixed term)
Location: Tong Leadership Academy, Bradford, BD4
Hours: 5 days per week term time only, plus 4 weeks to be working during the holiday period- 35 hours per week.
Salary: £19,695 - £22,231 per annum inclusive
Closing date: Monday 23 May at 10am 
Interview dates: The first interview is to be held on Thursday 26 May and the second interview with the school is to be confirmed.

This is a fixed term contract until 31st December 2024 

Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. The work we do is truly life changing, you should join us on this mission. 

We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team and to make a difference in children's lives every single day. As the Family Support Worker, you will work in close partnership with school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families we support. You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning. 

You will have excellent relationship building, creative and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people. 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support

• working in an educational environment 

• working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn

• working with families from diverse communities

To download the job description please see the application resources section. 

To apply for the role please click the apply now button. 

We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. To find out more about our current initiatives and offerings, please view our EDI & Wellbeing initiatives document which you can download under the application resources section. 

As an employer we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 28 days and bank holidays

• Perkbox membership 

• Employee assistance programme

• Life assurance 

• Pension scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

School-Home Support​ ​takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Location: Hull, Leeds and Bradford

We are looking to recruit a team of Youth Development Leads to recruit young people and deliver 1-2-1 coaching on a new project working in collaboration with CATCH 22 as part of the Creating Opportunities contract work. This is a role which will require undertaking outreach and recruitment of, and managing an active caseload of young people that are referred from Prince’s Trust core programmes, CATCH 22, or from community support agencies. The project is designed to support mostly those young people that are at serious risk of youth violence or NEET, have mental health issues or are care leavers.

There will be targets applied to managing the caseloads of young people into positive outcomes including employment, training, and positive destinations.

We are looking for a team of motivated individuals to be part of this team. The work will involve working closely with our existing staff and CATCH 22 colleagues to support your caseload of young people into outcomes. This opportunity will bring with it a great deal of learning alongside CATCH 22 with the training provided.

Close partnership working with CATCH 22 and support agencies will be a feature, managing outreach plans and connecting communities. A strong understanding of safeguarding practice is essential.

For further information and to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Support Worker, Young People
Liversedge, Kirklees
£19,691.11 - £21,534.81 (Depending on experience)
Full and part time opportunities available

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. The young people they care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Their homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and their staff can enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with their young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks, shopping, building positive relationships and general life skills. They always encourage their young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment.

Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also be required to update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. All their staff will be supported to achieve their Level 3 in Adult Care. You will also receive ongoing support and mentoring from their friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people and mental health. This role would also suit psychology graduates looking to develop their experience working in a multi-disciplinary team or people with life experiences wanting to give something back. There are opportunities for excellent career progression, with many of their staff developing into senior residential roles.

Company Benefits

- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- An additional day off each year for your birthday
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)

Essential requirements of a Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- A professional working boundary between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Fancy the challenge? Apply with us today!

Additional Information

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

As part of their commitment to safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, our client operates a safer recruitment process. As part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

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Term Time Only - 39 weeks

About the Together Trust

We’re one of the North West’s leading disability charities, offering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.

You’ll be joining an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

We want you to grow and develop - so we’ll support you to shape the career that you want to have.

A job with us can be challenging but it also extremely rewarding and filled with meaning.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.

The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers. All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

Job advert

Are you a Support Worker looking for your next career step?

We are looking for Support Workers at Bridge College in Openshaw. Support Workers play a vital role in ensuring the students are supported in their learning programs, including extended curriculum, external placements and visits.

This is a great opportunity for Teaching Assistants looking to broaden their experience within SEN or Support Workers/Care Assistants who are unable to meet the 24/7 flexibility required within the care sector.

Bridge College is the Together Trust’s specialist education college for students aged 16 to 25 years with disabilities, complex needs and autism. Promoting a multidisciplinary approach to learning the college has expertise in supporting students with a wide range of needs.

Under direction of a session leader you will provide support and guidance to small groups of students providing intervention support with their learning programmes, communication systems and learning environments. You will provide 1-1 support for SEND students.

Proactive in completing assessments of students’ progress and contributing to planning and review of processes you will communicate effectively with parents, carers and others ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Supporting teaching staff to plan lessons and evaluate learning, you will write reports and maintain records using college information and recording systems as required. Working alongside therapists to embed strategies to support engagement in learning you will undertake further training and communication, technology, therapeutic services and personal care intervention to enhance student’s learning opportunities by removing barriers to learning, you will participate in supervision and appraisal processes as well as contribute to college self-assessment reviews throughout the year.

As part of your role will involve driving groups of students and staff when required using college and/or own vehicles candidates with a full clean driving licence are encouraged to apply.

About You

You must have experience of supporting young people with a variety of complex learning needs as well as some experience of working with young adults with SEND in a learning environment. Passionate about advocating for the rights of young people with SEN you will understand the complexities of a variety of disabilities and adapt your approach to support students.

Understanding safeguarding concepts you will have knowledge of the needs of students with learning difficulties and complex needs and how these can be addressed. A thorough understanding of what constitutes support for students with learning difficulties you will be familiar with alternative methods of communication e.g. Makaton, PECs.

Creativity for stimulating and engaging pupils in their learning programmes you will have a real passion for education and improving the attainment of students, you will be willing to support with all aspects of personal care and meet individual medical needs.

A reflective practitioner you will be self-driven to develop personal skills through CPD opportunities as well as have resilience and work dynamically in pressured situations.

Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy is essential for this role and you must have good general education and good written English. Those who have Level 2 or Level 3 in Care and Learning Support are highly desirable however this is not essential.

Benefits

You'll get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. And, be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers. Together we work hard, laugh a lot, and support each other. We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays. Pro rated for part time roles) rising to 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications

You have experience of working within mental health services or transferable skills from a related environment, plus a real commitment to service user development. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Community Link Worker.

We need someone like you to join the team at our Wakefield Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Service.  Day-to-day, you’ll manage a caseload of Clients and give them all the support they need to enable them to participate in community life. You’ll also work with individuals to develop an appropriate personal support plan that addresses their specific needs. Helping them to develop domestic, financial and emotional management and personal life skills to achieve greater independence and self-esteem will be important too. And, when it comes to liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to give people access to a full range of services, again, we’ll rely on your expertise

A great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload, you love motivating and engaging people in a range of developmental and therapeutic activities. What’s more, you have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people. Experience of identifying and coordinating a range of services to meet an individual’s needs and to enable them to engage with community activities is also essential.

As well as having an understanding of mental illness, we’ll be looking for the ability to prioritise a busy workload and work well within a team. You ‘ll also need the communication skills it takes to and motivate and inspire others and liaise effectively with a wide range of organisations and individuals. Proficient using office IT and willing to work some weekends and evenings would also be an advantage. And, if you have experience of running Workshops session, even better, although this is not essential, as training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be required to travel across the Wakefield District, and a driving licence would be beneficial

The salary for this post is £18,525 per annum (pro rata for 30 hours per week).

This is a permanent part-time role requiring the post holder to work 30 hours per week.

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

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. 

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

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.

Passionate about youth empowerment? Want to use your communications and activism experience to help young people advocate on behalf of others? then you might just be the person we're looking for.

To raise our impact we need a new Head of Advocacy and Communications who can help us extend our reach and influence. You will be an impressive communicator with experience of working with to influence policy change. In this role you will be working with a small yet mighty team to centre young people in the narrative about their lives, turning up the volume on everything we do, and making sure that our advocacy work is reaching the right decision makers.

This post can be based remotely or within our London HQ and is for 28 hours per week (0.8FTE)

This leading charity is looking for an immediate start events specialist to join at a time of change and growth.

Location: London hybrid working or home based nationwide

Opportunity to lead mass participation and challenges events as the charity enters a new phase of delivery and income growth

Job description

• Responsible for mass participation and challenge events for the charity
• Management of a team of 4, guiding and coaching them, and supporting their development
• Budget responsibility and strategic planning for 2023/24, current income forecast of £1.5 million across the portfolio
• Ensuring excellent stewardships and developing new processes

Person specification

• Looking for excellent mass participation management experience, ideally from a large charity, and is someone who can drive best practice forward
• Strong team management experience, coaching and enabling style. Someone who likes to develop their team skills
• Ability to provide oversight but happy to be hands on if needed
• Forward planning and strategic ability

Would you like to finish work each day knowing that you have made a difference? Then join us as Team Leader.

You’ll be joining the friendly OWL team who provide a wide range of interventions to prevent homelessness for young people aged 16-25 including care leavers, unaccompanied asylum seekers, young families or couples.

Key to the role will be cultivating a positive team culture, ensuring your service is a great place to work, acting as a role model and demonstrating good practice. You’ll be responsible for proactively managing and developing your team and the quality of the service.

All you need is:

• Experience of working with and supporting vulnerable people
• A keen interest in housing and homelessness
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships
• A full UK driving licence and have access to transport.

So, what’s in it for you?

You’ll benefit from:

• Commitment to flexible working
• Incremental progression
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Care workers discounts
• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing etc.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.

Good Luck!

Would you like to finish work each day knowing that you have made a difference? Then join us as Team Leader.

You’ll be joining the friendly OWL team who provide a wide range of interventions to prevent homelessness, four types of supported housing and pre and post- tenancy support schemes for young people aged 16-25 including care leavers, unaccompanied asylum seekers, young families or couples..

Key to the role will be cultivating a positive team culture, ensuring your service is a great place to work, acting as a role model and demonstrating good practice. You’ll be responsible for proactively managing and developing your team and the quality of the service.

All you need is:

• Experience of working with and supporting vulnerable people
• A keen interest in housing and homelessness
• The ability to work flexibly, including evening and weekends
• A full UK driving licence and have access to transport.

So, what’s in it for you?

You’ll benefit from:

• Commitment to flexible working
• Incremental progression
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Care workers discounts
• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing etc.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.

Good Luck!

Interview date week commencing 30th May 2022

We’re looking for an experienced housing management professional, to undertake a new role in our Our Way Leeds (OWL) service.

Our OWL service offers young people aged 16 - 25, including families, accommodation, support and advice.  

In this rewarding role, you’ll ensure accommodation is maintained in a safe and habitable condition as well as undertake the case management of individual tenancies.

We are looking for someone who

• Enjoys building strong trusting relationships with clients and landlords
• Has a working knowledge of housing legislation
• With excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to transport

Above all we are looking for passionate people who are committed to making a difference to people’s lives.

So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need.

Our Offer to You?

You will benefit from:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Incremental pay  
• Care workers discounts
• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing etc.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us.

Good Luck!

Interviews to be held on: 1st June 2022

Location: South Yorkshire (Domestic Violence Prevention Service)

Ref: 1162

Cranstoun is a charity empowering people to live healthy, safe and happy lives. Our skilled and compassionate teams work with service users, families and communities, helping them to make positive changes. We offer a wide range of services across England, including community-based outreach, treatment and recovery, detox, supported housing, domestic abuse, and specialist services for young people and families and carers. We’ve been making a difference since 1969 by combining our expertise with innovative approaches, and putting people at the heart of what we do.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join and help develop the new Cranstoun Inspire to Change Domestic Violence Prevention Service delivered across Doncaster, Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham.

South Yorkshire Domestic Violence Prevention Service is a new domestic abuse perpetrator service delivered by Cranstoun. As Violence Prevention Practitioner you will deliver a behaviour change programme to men and women who perpetrate abusive behaviours within their relationships.

We are looking for motivated practitioners who either have experience of working with Domestic Abuse or a related area or would like to develop skills in this area.

You will deliver behaviour change programmes to men and women who perpetrate abusive behaviours within their relationships. Experience of working on behaviour change programmes, delivering training and community work would be advantageous.

Due to the nature and context of the work, having the particular protected characteristic is an occupational requirement and the application of the requirement is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.

The post holder will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check against relevant barred lists.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: 22 May 2022.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

Registered Charity No. 1061582

The Business Administrator is a brand new role within the organisation that will play a key part in the Business Services team, ensuring the smooth running of Rochdale and District Mind.

The coordinator will work alongside the Welcome Team to maintain comprehensive back office systems and assist with managing a welcoming, non-judgmental Reception service. The post-holder will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Office Manager as well as other senior staff members. 

Main duties:

• Provide administrative support to the Office Manager and senior staff members.
• Assist with the recruitment of staff and volunteers within the organisation.
• To assist with managing reception and provide cover as required.
• Maintain general office systems and provide associated administrative duties such as record keeping, ordering office supplies, mail distribution, booking events/venues, taking minutes, etc.
• Keep track of staff annual/sick leave, trigger levels and update staff rotas.
• Oversee the Meetings and Events calendars and manage room and online meeting bookings.
• Provide support to the Finance and Business Development Manager in making invoice payments and keeping basic financial records.

Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: £11,750.26 per annum (Actual)

Closing date for applications day 29th May 2022 at Midnight.
Shortlisting 30th May 2022.
Interviews to be held 31st May 2022.

Fixed Term Contract ending 31 March 2023

Ref: YPE-221

Are you a charismatic and driven individual with a proven track record of successfully supporting young people to achieve sustainable education, training, employment to help lead a more positive lifestyle? If yes then join us as a Young Person ETE Caseworker and develop all your skills.

About St Giles and the Project

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

As part of our commitment to supporting Young People facing adversity, we aim to tackle the critical issue of Youth unemployment. The aim will be to support young people to achieve engagement in sustainable education, training, employment and a positive lifestyle, as well as improvement in their mental health, wellbeing and relationships.

About this pivotal role

You will provide a tailored one to one high-level service of engagement, advocacy and support. The young people may have experience the following: having grown up in care; unstable and unsafe housing; substance misuse; poor mental or physical health; learning difficulties and other hidden disabilities; or little/no family support, criminal justice involvement.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be DBS Checked.

What we are looking for:

• Substantial experience and strong track record in successfully supporting young people into sustainable employment
• Experience of working on a target driven project
• Ability to engage and holistically support young people who face multiple and complex barriers to employment
• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with employers to support both employees and employers, and encourage improvements to the quality of employment
• Drive, enthusiasm and determination to lead the team in order to deliver targets
• Strong IT skills including proven experience of using Word, Excel and Outlook in a similar work environment.  Ability to work with case-management databases (ie. Salesforce) on a day-to-day basis

You can expect on-going and targeted learning and development, continuous support and supervision, plus a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.

Closing date: 11pm, 23rd May 2022. Interviews: 31st May 2022.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply please visit our website. 

Home-Start Surrey is a registered charity committed to promoting the welfare of families. 

Dad Matters Co-ordinator & Project Lead
Part-time: 25 hours/wk
NJC Scale SO2/26 (FTE £33,018.71). Actual salary £22,309.94.
Post initially funded for 12 months, continuation subject to funding

This position will be home-based - with travel across Elmbridge, Runnymede and Woking, Epsom, Ewell & Banstead. 

Due to the success of the Dad Matters programme in other parts of the country, we are working in partnership across north Surrey to establish the programme in our areas. We are looking for a Dad Matters Co-ordinator to join our team and develop local universal and targeted interventions for dads in the perinatal period.  The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues from Parent Infant Mental Health Services and with colleagues from Maternity, Health Visiting, and Children’s Services and with a wide range of dads and dads-to-be.  They will develop our Dad Matters volunteering opportunities in both areas, will facilitate and co-facilitate sessions with dads and will develop links with other VCSE and community groups.

An understanding of the risks of developing poor mental health in the perinatal period for dads and of the impact of supporting a partner with perinatal mental health issues is essential, as is a flexible approach to work and ability to travel across the boroughs of Woking, Runnymede, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Banstead.

Closing date: 11.59pm, Wednesday 18th May 2022.
Interviews: Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th May 2022.

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

TO APPLY:

Please click the 'How to Apply' button for further details.

Home-Start Surrey is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

No agencies please.