We are looking for a Technical Assistant for our London shop. This is a developmental role for a cycling enthusiast who wants build experience in the bike industry. The role provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic retail setting and to gain practical bike maintenance skills over time. Technical Assistant support the efficiency of the wider technical spaces by taking on tasks that allow technicians to focus their resources on output related activities. It is an exciting time to join our retail arm as we plan our move from Deptford to new premises in Camberwell Rd, South London.

For a full job pack and details of how to apply, please see the attached job pack.

If you would like a job where you can make a difference every day and you feel passionately about all people being given an opportunity to live life to the full this may be the job for you!

We are recruiting a Care Coordinator / Team Leader for our outreach service, providing 1:1 domiciliary care and day opportunities.

At Watford Mencap we support over 800 people with learning disabilities and their families across 11 sites in Hertsmere, Three Rivers and Watford. It’s an exciting time of change for the charity, having just bought a new building to bring together our head office and children’s centre along with our plans to develop a range of brand-new short breaks services in this exciting new central hub in Watford. Over the next 5 years we shall expand and develop this hub into a multipurpose site used by the charity and other local groups.

The outreach service provides support to people in their own homes as well as in the local community, helping people to achieve their life goals with a clear emphasis on a person-centred approach to promote clients independence, decision making and choice. The skilled and flexible work force can be booked by the hour to support children and adults with learning disabilities in an individual and personalised way through a range of new initiatives including buddying, befriending, support at home and within the local community.

We are looking to recruit a Care Coordinator /Team Leader who will support the manager in the daily running of the service and be responsible for 24-hour support in the community. Key tasks for this post will involve supervising and leading a team of skilled, flexible workers who you will match with people with learning disabilities and their families who wish to purchase our support. You must also have drive and creativity to respond quickly to requests to provide workers, fill bookings and be able to meet agreed income targets.

You will have an operational background and experience of working in community projects within the social care sector. You will need some experience of managing services and people, including developing individuals and teams, recruitment and workforce planning. You must be passionate about service quality.

The post will involve some travel across South West Hertfordshire so being able to drive and having access to a car is desirable for the role. You will be able to work flexibly to include evenings and weekends and also be able to take part in the on-call rota.

We hope you will consider joining us at this exciting and challenging time.

Chef (Part Time) - Eating Disorders

Chef (Part Time) – Eating Disorders
Lostock, Bolton
£10.56 - £11.67 p/h (Depending on experience)
£1000 welcome bonus

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

Their homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and their staff enjoy coming to work. You will work closely with both the residential staff and the dietetics team, and your role will involve planning and preparing quality meals for our young people, following strict meal plans, and ensuring correct portioning, labelling, and packaging of food items. You will also support all aspects of stock control, including ordering stock, receiving goods, and handling finances appropriately. As their young people work towards their own recovery, you will be flexible and compassionate, helping them to build their skills whilst their independence is promoted through cooking and baking classes facilitated by the dietetics team.

Your week will consist of working 15 hours per week over a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between 1pm and 6pm.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Company Benefits

- A £1000 welcome bonus to all new starters
- A £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £1000 per referral)
- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)

Essential requirements of a Chef

- City & Guilds 706 Part 1 & 2 in Catering Services, NVQ in Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent qualification
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience of working as a Chef/ Cook in either a Healthcare, Residential, NHS, or School environment
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
- An Understanding of the issues around confidentiality and safeguarding
- The ability to form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users

Desirable Criteria of requirements of a Chef

- Full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to a car
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
- Previous experience of supporting service users with eating disorders
- Previous experience of supervising a team

Fancy the challenge? Apply with them today!
Want to see what some of their young people and staff think? Please visit their website.

Additional Information

- You will work in a COVID secure environment as all their staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11th November 2021.
- Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
- 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.

Ref: 103 248

Care Team Leader

Location: Wharfedale House - Wetherby
Employment type: Permanent
Job type: Part time, 27 hours per week
Salary: £10.92 per hour

Closing Date: 8 October 2021

Our Service

Wharfedale House | Leonard Cheshire In the market town of Wetherby in West Yorkshire, Wharfedale House is home for 18 adults with physical disabilities. We have lovely views of the River Wharfe and the surrounding countryside. A short walk from Wetherby town square, we are close to shops, pubs, cafes, a library, colleges, and a sports centre. York and Leeds are also nearby.

Your new role

As a Team Leader you will supervise a dedicated team ensuring a high level of care is delivered to people who use our service. This includes personal care, assistance with daily living tasks and activities, supporting our customers to attain their full potential, encouraging choice, participation and motivation. You will organise and manage the rota so that sufficient staff are provided at all times covering the needs of the service. You will receive ongoing training and development to build your skills, experience and career. As this is a full time post you will spend 30 hours of your week on rota motivating and working along side team, and 7.5 hours in the office completing administration tasks and liaising with families/support functions and MDT.

Please see the Job Description for full details.

To be successful in this role you will need:

- A level of professional development and registration (this may include NVQ/SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or, Learning Disability or L4 NVQ/SVQ in team leading or management or similar qualification), dependant on location.
- Prior experience of working in a relevant care setting.
- Prior experience of supervising a team of staff.
- To be able to work flexibly within rostered hours and be prepared to participate in an on-call rota as required.
- Knowledge of people who use our services self-advocacy and empowerment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including:

- Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
- Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell (salary sacrifice).
- Discounted tariffs with Vodaphone
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to great savings and discounts with major UK retailers.
- Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates.
- Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Online Learning System - Access to hundreds of fully funded qualifications and apprenticeships

This role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are, or will be vaccinated by 11 November 2021, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

You may have experience of the following: Supervisor, Care Team Leader, Team Leader, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Care Provider, Personal Support Worker, Support at Home, Domiciliary Care, Social Care, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Worker, Social Worker, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

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Senior Support Worker - Young People

Join before 30th September 2021 to receive a bonus of £1000

Are you currently a Support Worker looking to move into a Senior Support Worker position? Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference to young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Maybe a career with our client is for you?

They provide residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker, or an experienced Support Worker looking to develop into a senior post. You support the Deputy and Residential Manager in supervising a team of staff with the aim to help their young people move into independent living in the future.

You will be based within their residential home in Ramsbottom, Bury working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates, sleep ins & nights when required to support the service. Flexibility will be required.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£10.56 per hour + £1000 Welcome Bonus paid over 5 months)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 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 annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- 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 £1000 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Senior 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 work alongside the Deputy and Residential Manager to support with the management of staff and smooth running of the home
- 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 Senior Support Worker

- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent within Care
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/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
- 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 apply today.

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

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their 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 they appoint a suitable candidate.

Our client is a CQC registered organisation and therefore all staff who work in or visit any of their residential homes will have to demonstrate evidence that they have received the COVID vaccination as a condition of employment.

Senior Support Worker (6 month fixed term)

Join before 30th September 2021 to receive a bonus of £1000

Are you currently a Support Worker looking to move into a Senior Support Worker position? Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference to young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Maybe a career with our client is for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Our client's aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

Our client is currently looking for a Senior Support Worker, or an experienced Support Worker looking to develop into a senior post. You support the Deputy and Residential Manager in supervising a team of staff with the aim to help our young people move into independent living in the future.

You will be based within their residential home in Neston working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates, sleep ins & nights when required to support the service. Flexibility will be required.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£10.77 p/h + £1000 Welcome Bonus paid over 5 months)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 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 annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- 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 £1000 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Senior 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 work alongside the Deputy and Residential Manager to support with the management of staff
- and smooth running of the home
- 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 the attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Senior Support Worker

- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent within Care
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/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
- 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 apply today.

Please note that our client does not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their 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 they appoint a suitable candidate.

Our client is a CQC registered organisation and therefore all staff who work in or visit any of their residential homes will have to demonstrate evidence that they have received the COVID vaccination as a condition of employment.

Senior Support Worker - Young People

Join before 30th September 2021 to receive a bonus of £1000

Are you currently a Support Worker looking to move into a Senior Support Worker position? Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference to young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Maybe a career with our client is for you?

They provide residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker, or an experienced Support Worker looking to develop into a senior post. You support the Deputy and Residential Manager in supervising a team of staff with the aim to help their young people move into independent living in the future.

You will be based within their residential home in Bolton working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates, sleep ins & nights when required to support the service. Flexibility will be required.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£10.56 p/h + £1000 Welcome Bonus paid over 5 months)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 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 annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- 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 £1000 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Senior 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 work alongside the Deputy and Residential Manager to support with the management of staff and smooth running of the home
- 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 Senior Support Worker

- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent within Care
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/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
- 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 apply today.

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

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their 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 they appoint a suitable candidate.

Our client is a CQC registered organisation and therefore all staff who work in or visit any of their residential homes will have to demonstrate evidence that they have received the COVID vaccination as a condition of employment.

The Operations Director is a pivotal role at the heart of SCVS. The Operations Director oversees all operational aspects of the organisation's strategy, helps set strategic goals and is responsible for the flow of operations information to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the board.

They will deputise for the CEO as required.

Key responsibilities

•  To be focused on how the charity can best serve end-users, facilitating support to voluntary groups.
•  To ensure Slough CVS achieves its targets through well managed operations and budgetary control.
•  To be a key contact for funding partners ensuring open communication and buy-in on projects, whilst being sufficiently assertive and commercial so as to achieve the best outcome for the charity.
•  To develop the individuals working within SCVS, to ensure a successful, well-supported, high performance team culture. To ensure that the team are communicated with effectively; highly motivated; developed all line management responsibilities are carried out within the team.
•  Ensure that budgets are set, funded and used to the best interest of the charity, in line with SCVS’s and HMRC’s processes.
•  To be the Designated Safeguarding Lead Officer for the organisation.
•  Your behaviours bring to life the organisation’s vision and values.

Activities & Tasks

General Management

• Deputise for the CEO when required.
• Attend and actively contribute to senior management meetings.
• Prioritise own work, and lead others, so that work and activities are carried out to meet required timelines.
• Be part of the budgeting team, forecasting and writing budgets in line with financial procedures.
• Ensure that, where appropriate, colleagues have an understanding of budgeting restrictions in line with financial procedures.
• Attend, and represent Slough CVS at internal and external meetings.
• Build and maintain a close and trusting working relationship with stakeholders.
• Provide management information reports and presentations on both pre-notified and ad-hoc occasions.
• Plan which funding should be sought by SCVS and lead, or be part of a team, writing and managing bid activities. Actively promote safe working practices and monitor health and safety of workers and all parties on SCVS property and/or working on behalf of SCVS.
• Ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory, ethical and regulatory responsibilities.
• Maintain an awareness of relevant risks and changes in the external environment. ·Provide Safeguarding advice and support to SCVS teams and volunteers.

People Management

• Recruit and manage team members.
• Assess, action, and evaluate learning and development of the team, in line with organisational needs and budgets e.g. succession planning.
• Develop, introduce to the workforce and manage policies and procedures, ensuring that both the commerciality and ethics of SCVS are of a high focus and followed by all team members. Where appropriate engage with a subject-expert to ensure accuracy of content.
• Line Management of Direct reports.
• Authorise staff expenses, annual leave and timesheets, being aware of working time regulations and other pertinent legislation.
• Manage staff sickness and absence.
• Acknowledge and celebrate achievements and successes.

Other

• Be responsible for own continuing professional development, keeping up-to-date with best practice, policies and procedures.
• Promote the implementation of policies and operational processes, with special focus on health and safety, equal opportunities, data protection and environment.
• Ensure the safeguarding management of SCVS is exemplary in line with our leadership role for local charities. Deal with all issues in a professional manner keeping confidences where appropriate and always being mindful of data protection implications.
• Be an effective representative for the organisation and act at all times in a professional manner conducive to promoting a positive image of the business.

People

• The role holder is responsible for managing 3 - 5 others, some of whom manage other workers.
• A moderate amount of supervision and management is needed, but not normally for day-to-day tasks.

Working Environment

• Work under office conditions with frequent and extensive use of a display screen.
• Occasionally attend external events.
• Work evenings and weekends, as required, but not frequently.

Autonomy

• The role holder is expected to use their own initiative and to plan and arrange their own work, to meet set objectives.
• Frequently required to act without guidance or reference to supervisor/manager.
• Participates, but does not lead, in strategy formulation for the organisation. Formulates operational policy and procedures.

Direction

• Work is primarily self-checking, with feedback received from stakeholders and the CEO.
• Work is largely proactive with little direct supervision.
• The role holder has a large amount of autonomy on how targets and operational duties are achieved.

Complexity

• There is a level of multi-tasking required, dependent upon priorities, but largely the role holder can concentrate on one task at a time.
• The role normally would require the same, or similar tasks being carried out on occasions, but not on a daily basis.

Internal and external relationships

• Frequent liaison with stakeholders, clients and workers.
• Failure to represent the organisation appropriately could lead to business loss and lack of funding.
• Collaborates with others in the department/organisation on a regular basis. Lack of information-sharing would hinder the completion of tasks.

Pressure of Work

• Work requires attention to detail.