Waking Night Support Worker

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Does working night shifts better suit your lifestyle? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Maybe a career as a Waking Night Support Worker could be the next step in life for you?

Our client is currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join their professional team as a Waking Night Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided, however an understanding of the issues young people face in their daily life would really help to make a difference.

You will be based within their Residential Home in Liversedge where you will work 8:30 pm – 7:30 am over a 2 weekly rota (Week 1 – 33 hours - Tue, Wed, Thurs) (Week 2 – 43 hours – Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun).

Company Benefits

Competitive pay (£9.04 per hour + 50p per hour unsociable hours payment)
22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
Enhanced company pension
Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
Free on-site parking
Paid Enhanced DBS check
Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Waking Night Support Worker

To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
To promote independence amongst the young people
To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Waking Night Support Worker

Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
An understanding of safeguarding
Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

Full UK Driving Licence
NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Sunday 6th December.

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

To support our commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of our interviews will be held over video platform.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and 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 we appoint a suitable candidate.

Waking Nights Support Worker

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Does working night shifts better suit your lifestyle? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Maybe a career as a Waking Night Support Worker could be the next step in life for you?

Our client is excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Service based in Heaton, Bolton. This 5-bed service will be supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of young people and young adults with complex mental health difficulties in a least restrictive way. The aim of the service will be to support the young people engage in the community, education, and vocational activities with the aim of promoting independence.

They are currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join their professional team as a Waking Night Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided, however an understanding of the issues young people face in their daily life would really help to make a difference.

You will be based within their Residential Home in Bolton where you will work 8:30 pm – 7:30 am over a 2 weekly rota (Week 1 – 33 hours and Week 2 – 44 hours).

Company Benefits
• Competitive pay (£9.54 per hour + 50p per hour unsociable hours payment)
• £100 bonus after completion of 6-month probation
• 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 27 days holidays plus bank holidays with service)
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
• Enhanced company pension
• Life Assurance 2 x your annual salary
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
• Free on-site parking
• Paid Enhanced DBS check
• Access to their 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
• Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
• The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Waking Night Support Worker
• To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
• To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
• To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
• To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
• To promote independence amongst the young people
• To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
• To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Waking Night Support Worker
• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
• An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• An understanding of safeguarding
• Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria
• Full UK Driving Licence
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Tuesday 15th December.

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

Please note that interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams as a video interview.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and 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.

Our teams change people’s lives – could you?

Sense has a fantastic opportunity for a reliable and committed individual to join our team as Waking Nights Support Workers based in Dereham. We currently have a permanent contracts working 16 hours per week.

You would be supporting our residents at either of our supported living sites in Dereham.In addition to assisting with personal care, you’ll ensure the smooth operation of the service during the night.

About the role…

• As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose in a residential setting
• You will support individuals and encourage them to make choices, to express themselves and to develop independent living and life skills 
• Supporting people on trips to locations such as swimming pools, parks and shopping centres

In return we will offer you…

• £9.50 per hour
• Bespoke, rewarding career pathways
• The opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where you can develop your skills, knowledge and career in a supportive and flexible environment
• Group Personal Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Enhanced disclosure cost covered

About you…

Experience is not required for these roles as we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction training program.  However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives. 

Flexibility is needed as working times do vary and will include bank holidays, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Essential:
• An awareness of multi-sensory and complex needs
• Able to demonstrate that you possess the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives
• Flexibility, as working times do vary and may include weekends and evenings, we will however provide you with a rota in advance so you can plan your life accordingly

Desirable:
• Knowledge/experience of British Sign Language

About Sense…

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact the recruitment team.

To apply…

Please use the link below to complete your application. 
Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates in relation to the Personal Specification; therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format, please contact the recruitment team as above.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.
As we say in our Equality and Diversity pledge, we want to ensure people are given the opportunity to realise their potential with us. So, if you have a disability which prevents you from driving but you are interested in a role where our advert says driving is required, please get in touch with us to discuss your application. We encourage you to apply for the role and we will try to make any adjustments to the role that may be possible.

No agency submissions, any submissions without prior authorisation from Sense will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

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NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER, CORE PLUS, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, PERMANENT, 37HPW (4 NIGHTS ON 4 NIGHTS OFF ROTA), FRWK03 £16,915 - £18,430 FTE PLUS 7.5% ENHANCEMENT FOR HOURS WORKED BETWEEN 10 PM & 7 AM

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced staff who want to support young people to overcome barriers preventing independence.  Experience within a supported housing setting with young people or youth work will be looked upon favourably.  We want to develop a team of staff that rely on each other, work in a consistent way and have the skills necessary to be able to soak up challenging behaviour and routinely de-escalate situations involving young people who may have an offending history.

Successful applicants will have an awareness of trauma informed care and will demonstrate an understanding of young people by the way in which they respond to behaviour and contribute to a psychologically informed environment. 

The service will accommodate four young people who are likely to be looked after or will have experienced a care background and we aim to develop existing skills that will enable them to move into other shared accommodation.  The work will be intensive and rewarding, however the well- being and resilience of staff will be supported by FHA. Building rapport with the young people and offering activities to keep them occupied will be a large part of the role.

Liaising in a professional way with social workers, leaving care workers and youth justice workers is key.  The service will be fast paced and with a high level of accountability.  Some experience of report writing is desirable.

For more information please contact: Claire Windebank

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world?

Sense is currently recruiting Waking Night Support Workers to join our service in Stockport. Attracting a salary of £9.50 per hour up to 20 hours per week.

As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. 

We are looking for a person to join our fantastic team. We need someone energetic, professional and most importantly caring and passionate about providing a high standard of care. You will support individidals to gain the skills to live independantly; work well in a team but also use intitatvie when working alone. We need someone who will see a barrier and find away to break that down!

Key skills and experience

Previous care experience is not required for this role. It is really important that you’re adaptable and able to work on your own initiative, always putting the people we support first. We are looking for people that really embrace our values and ‘I’ statements.

About Sense

We’re here for every person living with complex disabilities that can make it a challenge to communicate, access information and take part in life.

Our mission is to remove barriers to communication so that everyone has the opportunity to live their life to the full.

Our values

Everything we do is underpinned by five core values. These values shape the way we work as we pursue our vision of a world where no one, no matter how complex their disabilities is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates in relation to the Personal Specification; therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format, please contact the recruitment team.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

No agency submissions, any submissions without prior authorisation from Sense will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

#INDMID

Recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs Service in Kensington & Chelsea!

GBP 23,478 per annum, 42 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

RBKC Complex Needs Service has 5 distinct housing components with a further 3 floating supporting sites accommodating up to 136 residents who present with multiple and/or complex needs including but not exclusive to, substance misuse, mental health, domestic violence, history of violent behaviour, ex-offenders, chaotic and hard to reach groups. All staff in the service may be required to work across any of the sites supported by the service.

Job Overview:

Night Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
- Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and avoid personal debt
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc
- Taking on shift leading responsibilities by coordinating and leading shifts in the absence of a manager
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager

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

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- 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
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- 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
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
- Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work 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.

Recruiting A waking Night Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Welwyn Garden City!

GBP 15,100 per annum, 30 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

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

Job Overview:

Waking Night Behavioural Specialist Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.
Welwyn Supported Living Service will be a new home for one customer with learning disabilities and Autism, and we are looking to build a staff team with an excellent value base to support the customer to build their new life and develop their skills as an independent person.

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications.

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.

Jigsaw Homes Group is one of the largest housing groups in England with more than 33,000 homes across the North West and East Midlands, employing over 1400 employees.  Our main social purpose is to provide quality homes as solid foundations for people to thrive for the rest of their lives.

Jigsaw Support is a CBS (Community Benefit Society).We work with communities, families and individuals across the North West of England, with offices and properties based in Manchester, Tameside, Oldham, Stockport, Leigh, Wigan and Lancaster.

Our projects and services are as diverse as the people we support and range from homelessness and housing advice, domestic abuse support, employment services to agency managed properties and more and includes our award winning Housing First programmes.

You will work as part of a team supporting women and children fleeing domestic abuse within a refuge setting. We work with women to improve their independence and resilience through a person led approach, offering holistic advice, signposting, and dedicated workers to help women resettle into the community and rebuild their lives.

The Pathway Worker role focuses on supporting women and their children to build links with their local community and to take part in meaningful activity, both through group work and individualised activity plans. This enables women to explore and utilise their strengths to build their confidence and to share their skills and experience to give something back.

You will have ability to communicate effectively and build strong professional relationships. You will work holistically, through a guided conversation you will explore the person’s strengths and networks, and through working with them to develop a personal plan you will encourage them to utilise their strengths to create positive change. You will be able to work independently, and prioritise your own workload.

This role is for waking night staff, you should have a creative approach to planning and delivering evening activities in the refuge. There is lone working within the role during the night.

You are entitled to a total of 25 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays per year pro rata. Your annual leave entitlement will increase by one day per completed year after the first completed year on 1st April to a maximum of 30 days per year, pro rata. occupational sick pay, flexible working, on-site gyms, access to the Social Housing Pension Scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and  training/development opportunities.

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?

St Mungo’s is at the forefront of supporting individuals experiencing, or who have experienced, homelessness. Our work is more crucial now than ever before as we support our clients throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure that no one who has been housed during this time returns to homelessness.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Night Workers to join our new Accommodation Service in Reading on a permanent, full-time basis.

Great Knolly’s Street provides PIE accommodation, which comprises bespoke pod accommodation units, to residents in a newly-designed site in central Reading.  The services closely adhere to the recovery model & trauma informed approach and will provide a period of settled accommodation to residents with a history of homelessness and complex needs.  The service will be operated in partnership with Reading Borough Council and provides an excellent opportunity to support individuals in accessing a home with an appropriate, and considered, element of support and eventual move-on to long-term, settled accommodation.

We are looking for reliable Night Workers to provide overnight waking cover and support to our clients.

Key responsibilities of the roles include:

• To provide cover to the hostel at night, ensuring the support and safety of the residents and the building. The post-holder will be responsible for controlling and/or monitoring access to the building, dealing with emergencies, carrying out Health and Safety checks and communicating any concerns or events to the rest of the team.
• Spending time talking to the residents; supporting the key worker role with clients likely to be seen more at night or with specific supportive targets in relation to clients that may be seen during the night shift..
• Supporting clients in crisis situations, liaising with emergency services if needed, reporting and recording it by using local practices such log book, Opal, etc., and handing it over to day staff.

Who we’re looking for

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where all staff feel valued and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To be successful in this role you will require good communication skills with the ability to respond and interact effectively with residents and colleagues. You will also have experience in following administrative procedures and maintaining clear and accurate records. Being reliable, awake and alert at all times during your shift and acting with integrity is expected, as is using your initiative and staying calm in the event of an emergency.

This is a really crucial role within the service and would be ideal for people who are looking to develop their career in the sector. You may have experience of working within a similar role or may have worked in other night accommodation / security type positions.

Above all, we are looking for people who have a genuine interest in helping vulnerable adults to make changes in their lives and who have an understanding of the types of issues that affect vulnerable homeless people.

If the above sounds like you we encourage you to apply.  

To view job descriptions on our vacancies page, please click on the document available tab above the relevant job advert.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 9 December 2020

Interview and assessments on: Monday 21 or Tuesday 22 December 2020, via a Google Meet video call due to Covid19 distancing.

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vital new Women’s service in Reading providing accommodation and essential support to vulnerable homeless women with complex needs.

The Nova Project is a specialist women’s service, in the heart of Reading.  The service will provide barrier-free accommodation to female clients in the Reading area, with essential individual support in keeping with their wants & needs.  The service is a joint enterprise between Reading Borough Council and St Mungo’s and other essential partner agencies in area.  The Nova Project will serve to provide a safe place for residents to call home, with the essential professional support and oversight to ensure safety, recovery and progression.

We are looking for reliable female Night Workers to join the hostel to provide overnight waking cover and support to our clients.

Key responsibilities of the roles include:

• To provide cover to the hostel at night, ensuring the support and safety of the residents and the building. The post-holder will be responsible for controlling and/or monitoring access to the building, dealing with emergencies, carrying out Health and Safety checks and communicating any concerns or events to the rest of the team.
• Spending time talking to the residents; supporting the key worker role with clients likely to be seen more at night or with specific supportive targets in relation to clients that may be seen during the night shift..
• Supporting clients in crisis situations, liaising with emergency services if needed, reporting and recording it by using local practices such log book, Opal, etc., and handing it over to day staff.

Who we’re looking for

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where all staff feel valued and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To be successful in this role you will require good communication skills with the ability to respond and interact effectively with residents and colleagues. You will also have experience in following administrative procedures and maintaining clear and accurate records. Being reliable, awake and alert at all times during your shift and acting with integrity is expected, as is using your initiative and staying calm in the event of an emergency.

This is a really crucial role within the service and would be ideal for people who are looking to develop their career in the sector. You may have experience of working within a similar role or may have worked in other night accommodation / security type positions.

Above all, we are looking for people who have a genuine interest in helping vulnerable adults to make changes in their lives and who have an understanding of the types of issues that affect vulnerable homeless people.

To view job descriptions on our vacancies page, please click on the document available tab above the relevant job advert.

*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 9 December 2020

Interview and assessments on: Monday 21 or Tuesday 22 December 2020, via a Google Meet video call due to Covid19 distancing.

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Support Worker

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 12 noon on the closing date.

Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them..

Support Worker Responsibilities:

As a Dementia Support Worker you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.

You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating peer support groups and other group activities.

Key responsibilities:

• To manage referrals, assisting clients in assessing their information and support needs.
• To maintain and manage a caseload of clients who have dementia or are affected by dementia from appropriate geographical locations. Information and support may be by phone, email, letter, or face to face, at the client’s home or other appropriate location.
• To provide information regarding services and benefits available and, where appropriate, assist clients in accessing them.
• When appropriate, to signpost clients to a choice of suitable other sources of help.
• To develop a proactive approach in reaching people with dementia and carers who may not otherwise access our services.

Support Worker Requirements:

We are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively. Are you someone who can work well as part of a team and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people living with dementia? Then take the first step and apply today.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Community Based, Swindon Area
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week
Salary: £11,978.40 - £12,462.00 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 10th December 2020
Interview Date: Tuesday 5th January 2021

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

Senior Support Worker

Location: Camden, North London

Salary: £21,875.88 per annum

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

Senior Support Worker Responsibilities:

* Offer person centred support to service users in line with their individual and cultural preferences, day to day and long-term needs; including but not limited to social and leisure activities, health needs and appointments, personal care and domestic duties.
* Ensure that service users are involved in day-to-day and long-term decision making - 'no decision about me, without me'
* Work collaboratively with fellow staff, family carers and relevant external agencies, including other professionals involved in supporting service users.
* Participate in the implementation of agreed individual plans for service users, which may include structured teaching of skills.
* Adhere to safeguarding procedures and remain vigilant for signs of abuse, taking immediate action and reporting all issues of concern with the line manager.
* Act as a keyworker to individual service users.
* Support service users in the organisation of their regular Person-Centred Planning meetings.
* To seek and assess referrals when vacancies arise and support with needs assessments.
* Supporting Management
* To act as a point of contact in the Project Manager's absence.
* Keep accurate and up to date records and reports in relation to service users, in line with the systems and procedures in place at the project.
* Be actively involved in shortlisting and staff selection panels.
* Ensure that Health & Safety and any other relevant standards are adhered to.
* Participate in regular staff and service user meetings.
* Take responsibility for shift leading as and when needed.

Senior Support Worker Requirements:

* Willing and able to offer physical support to service users, including moving and handling safely
* Flexible and able to carry out a variety of shifts throughout the week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
* Understanding of health and safety issues as they affect service users
* Understanding of person-centred values and self-directed support
* Awareness of issues affecting people with learning disabilities and/or Autism
* Understanding of and sensitivity to the discrimination experienced by members of vulnerable and/or minority groups
* Knowledge and awareness of relevant legislation, current and forthcoming issues relating to services for people with learning disabilities and/or Autism (Desirable)
* Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or Autism, or with another vulnerable client group
* Experience of working in a supervisory role involving staff management (Desirable)
* Experience of working with people from varied social and cultural backgrounds (Desirable)
* Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with a range of people
* IT proficient, with the ability to confidently use a range of computer software (i.e. Office and others), or willing to develop IT skills for the purposes of the role
* Ability to organise own and others' workloads effectively
* Able to work on own initiative, proactively resolving issues
* Strong self-reflective skills, able to take learning from situations
* Sufficient numeracy skills to confidently manage a budget (Desirable)
* Able to maintain professional boundaries and handle confidential information appropriately
* Committed to concepts of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion
* Committed to enabling choice, independence and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and/or Autism

If you think that you are suitable for this Senior Support Worker role, please apply now!

Centre 404 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals, and we are looking to recruit people who share these values.

SUPPORT PLANNER, COMPLEX NEEDS SERVICE, LINCOLN, FRWK06 £19,095 - £21,150, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

The Complex Needs service is based at Corner House in Lincoln City. The service will provide accommodation, targeting rough sleepers who present with multiple and complex needs, supporting those with a combination of homelessness, drug and/or alcohol misuse, mental health issues and/or challenging behaviour and offending.

  The aim of the service is to:

• reduce the level of rough sleeping by providing suitable accommodation

• improve the physical and mental health of rough sleepers by enabling access to health services including mental health and drug and alcohol treatment

• reduce the cost to health services by supporting the appropriate use of health pathways and preventing the need for high cost crisis interventions

• reducing the level of crime and anti-social behaviour including begging and street drinking by supporting rough sleepers to access benefits and positive alternatives to negative street based lifestyles

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Recruiting a Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Teddington!

£22,360 per annum, 37.5 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

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. Support Worker will give practical support to help people maintain their tenancy, stay well, exercise choice and control in their care and lives and participate in the community. Support is also provided to develop towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support.

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Senior Support Worker/Team Leader/Contract Manager. Creatively working to engage with customers
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions. Promote positive risk taking
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- 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.
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team and policies
- Undertake housing management duties in line with relevant HM contract
- Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedure
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills

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

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

- Experience working in mental health