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.

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

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.

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.

#INDEAST

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

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 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 Preston 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 completing 6 month probation
• 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays rising to 27 days holiday 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 their 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.

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

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

At Clementi Court, we have one of the most fulfilling and meaningful jobs you can do. The people we support are all individuals with unique qualities and when you get to know and support them, you truly learn what job satisfaction really means.

The two houses that make up Clementi Court are home to six adults with profound, multiple disabilities and is filled with lots of fun and laughter. We pride ourselves on being abig happy family with the people we support always at the centre of it all. We thrive on providing person-centred active support and encourage this throughout everything we do.

Salary: Up to £21,043

Hours: Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hours

Location: Clementi Court, Evesham

What we Offer

Apprenticeships – earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer (ranked 11th in 2020). Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS Check.

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.

We are currently restricting face-to-face training; therefore most of your training courses, including some aspects of your induction, will be online. But you will still be able learn from your colleagues in a supportive hands-on environment.

You will ideally hold a full UK or EU driver’s license.

Closing date: Thursday 24th December 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Support Work, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

About The Role

This is an exciting new opportunity to join our support team in Cornwall as a Support Worker in our Complex Needs services based in Truro.

Based in Truro you will be working as part of a support team and lone working with people who have experienced complex and chaotic lives including homelessness, substance misuse, mental health issues, offending behaviours and other challenges.  You will provide a holistic support service assisting with budgeting, benefits, health and wellbeing, housing, maintaining tenancies, sign-posting and providing emotional support. You will need to take a creative approach to support, adapting your style of communication and support planning with each individual to draw up a person centred support plan and help customers establish and work towards their goals and aspirations.

Our complex needs services have a high tolerance model which provides opportunities for staff and customers to discuss and address difficult and challenging situations but our primary objective is focusing on the person not the problem.

You will need to be able to effectively risk assess, have a good understanding of safeguarding and be able to develop strong links with other services and providers. You will be expected to work flexibly to ensure that the needs of the clients are met and this will include late shifts each week and occasional weekend working.

We have two opportunities available, one will be covering two schemes in Truro, the other will be based solely at New Start. Both roles are being offered on a full time basis, working 37 hours per week, to include weekend working.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About The Candidate

To be considered for the role of Support Worker, you will:

- Have an open, friendly personality and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations
- Have an understanding of support needs and support planning
- Have experience of risk assessing and risk management
- Be a great communicator with the ability to build a rapport
- Have accurate record keeping and computer skills
- Be confident in lone working and be a good team player
- Have a flexible approach to work
- Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Be resilient and adaptable

In return, we provide a generous entitlement to paid holiday increasing with length of service, a pension scheme, a healthcare cash back plan, and great opportunities and support to develop your career.

About The Company

At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone.  We own and manage over 37,000 homes across the South West, from Cornwall to Gloucestershire.
 
We take the time to listen to, understand and learn from our customers.  We focus on thriving as a business and employer, so we can deliver more homes and even better services.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please visit our website.

We are looking to welcome a new Senior Support Worker into our busy and dynamic mental health team. We work across all our services in Bradford, ensuring positive mental health and housing related support in a personalised way to build and maintain independence. The successful candidate will engage with service users and build trusting therapeutic relationships.

The Senior Support Worker role will be to support in the leadership of the team to provide individualised person centred support to people with support needs living in their own homes; to enable them to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, to participate in the community and to develop their abilities as fully as possible.

You will have a warm, caring nature, and a commitment to making a positive difference in people’s lives. It is expected that you will work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service.

The role is varied, for example one day you could be helping a service user to complete a housing benefit form or offer practical support around a household task; the next day you could be assisting someone to access a day service or set up a direct debit to pay their utility bills. You will receive extensive training and excellent peer support.

Our Bradford Re-enablement and Recovery Support Service provide contact care to people with a range of mental health needs as directed by their personal support plans. This will include visiting clients in their own homes or in other mental health settings as part of a structured package of support.

Our Enablement Service is a city wide service which offers a domiciliary CQC registered, support and re-enablement service for adults and older adults experiencing fluctuating mental health, memory problems, a formal diagnosis of dementia, learning disabilities or physical health. The service operates throughout Bradford and the surrounding areas, including Keighley, Bingley and Shipley. We require warm, positive individuals to promote our person centred ethos and work in close partnership with families and other agencies. You must be compassionate and able to provide both respectful personal care and personalised support. The Service is rated as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ for caring.

If you have excellent interpersonal skills and if you are supportive, proactive, responsible, good at motivating people and listening to others then we would like to hear from you.

Experience of management in the care and support sector is preferred. Good written communication is also important. We appreciate flexibility from all our staff and hence we also can be flexible around working hours. It is a large team and we are looking for a diverse range of skills.

Due to the nature of the role, this is a car driver essential role.