We are looking for a creative and proactive individual who is experienced at working with boys and young men and building trust in the relationships. As the Adolescent Boys Outreach Worker you will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people who are dealing with the trauma of witnessing or experiencing domestic abuse.

As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 30 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this varied role. You will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who’ve experienced domestic abuse.

Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (the Rising Sun) is an independent charity in Kent working to prevent domestic abuse and improve the lives of survivors and their children suffering from its effects. We have an ambitious vision for a world in which women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.

Our team provide a range of services to adults and children who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors and so we listen to individual needs and respond in a trauma informed way. We provide one-to-one support and also deliver therapeutically informed group programmes to help survivors to recognise healthy/unhealthy behaviours in relationships and to understand the impact of domestic abuse. Bringing survivors together validates experiences and enables them to draw strength from one another.

JOB PURPOSE

To work within the Children and Young People (CYP) team to deliver services relating to children and young people affected by domestic violence and abuse. 

To lead on a programme delivering one-to-one and group support to adolescent boys aged 11-24 across various locations in East Kent, including Canterbury, Ashford, Shepway and Swale. The programme focuses on the impact of domestic abuse and on understanding healthy relationships.

To work in collaboration with the CYP team and wider Rising Sun team to support other programmes delivered within the organisation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service delivery

• Facilitate and lead on a programme delivering targeted trauma informed support to adolescent boys in East Kent.
• Hold own caseload and show empathy and understanding in meeting the needs of the young people the Rising Sun supports.
• Work in a mentoring capacity with children and adolescents with a specific focus on a trauma informed approach, which recognises domestic abuse and its impact.
• Work creatively and flexibly in offering a needs led approach to support a vulnerable and at times challenging client group.
• Help young people recognise and build on their strengths and abilities, while understanding the impact of trauma.
• Work holistically in recognising the needs of the family alongside the young person.
• Support and facilitate group programmes and activities in schools and in the community.
• Work flexibly with young people and meet with them in a variety of settings such as schools, colleges, family homes and community centres, depending on their needs.
• Offer support to young people face to face or remotely, via phone or video call, depending on the needs of the young people and current guidance around social distancing.
• Maintain up to date records and ensure, reports and evaluations are completed as required.
• As part of the CYP team, deliver workshops and training to external agencies and organisations to promote awareness of domestic abuse and share knowledge and learning.
• Attend meetings on behalf of the Rising Sun where necessary, promote multi-agency working and build positive working relationships with external partner agencies such as social care, early help, schools, police and health services.
• Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and building positive working-relationships with team members.
• Contribute to wider team meetings and discussions to share learning and feed into organisational developments.
• Be willing and available to work some evenings and weekends as required to support wider team activities such as representing Rising Sun at events (time off in lieu can be taken by arrangement with your line manager).

General

• At all times work professionally and to a high standard, setting an example to the wider team and external partners.
• A good knowledge and understanding of using IT programmes such as Word and Excel.
• Complete administrative tasks and ensure paperwork and evaluations are kept up to date.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development, being responsible for personal learning and keeping up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role.
• At all times protect the safety and security of the Rising Sun, service users, staff, volunteers and buildings, and the confidentiality of records and other information.
• Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and proactively assess the gender specific, trauma informed needs and  the safety of children and women to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to Rising Sun Safeguarding Children policy and Safeguarding Adults policy.
• Be proactive and solution focussed while paying attention to detail.
• Participate in supervision, training and meetings as required.
• Ensure the effective implementation of Rising Sun’s policies and procedures and uphold the core values of the Rising Sun.
• Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

Knowledge and qualifications

• A relevant qualification in working with children and young people (Desirable)
• A thorough understanding of violence against women and girls with a particular focus on domestic abuse (coercive control, sexual violence, so-called ‘honour- based violence’, forced marriage and FGM)
• Excellent understanding of the impact of domestic violence and trauma on children and young people, families and communities. 
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation
• Good understanding of the operation of  the agencies working together to support young people, such as schools, social services, CAHMS etc.

Experience

• 2+ years’ relevant experience of working with young people, including adolescent boys
• Experience of working with adolescents boys who have experienced trauma (Desirable)
• Experience of facilitating group programmes and activities with children and adolescents
• Experience of advocating for the rights of survivors to access safety and freedom
• alongside partner agencies such as schools to facilitate this
• Experience of delivering training or presentations. (Desirable)
• Experience of building and maintaining networks and working with partner agencies and other stakeholders to develop and deliver services. (Desirable)
• Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation. (Desirable)

Skills

• Excellent listening and communication skills with a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds
• The ability to work well within a team and responsibly on own initiative
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients and partner agencies.
• A flexible, proactive approach and a good ability to prioritise work.
• Good project and time management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Good data collection, monitoring and IT skills, including word processing and using databases and Excel spreadsheets.

General

• Able to work co-operatively with colleagues, statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Able to set clear boundaries and a willingness to accept line management and make effective use of clinical supervision.
• A good understanding of the importance of confidentiality, safe practice and health and safety procedures.
• A good understanding of cultural issues, and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• A firm commitment to women, children’s and young people’s rights and to work within Rising Sun framework and its core values.
• Able to travel independently across East Kent to meet children and young people in their schools or another suitable location.
• Willingness to carry out the policies and procedures of the Rising Sun and to work to agreed guidelines and codes of conduct.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Rising Sun values diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups/groups with a protected characteristic such as BME, who are currently underrepresented at Rising Sun.

Sales and Outreach Workers are the face of The Big Issue and work with the vendors to maximise their potential.

The Job

Your main responsibilities in this role will be executing and increasing sales and creating a positive environment for vendors to work in. You will be working one-on-one with vendors, actively recruiting new vendors, managing pitches and promoting good relations with the community where our vendors work. As a member of a small team, you will need to be proactive, organised, and have a non-judgemental attitude.

In addition to create a good working environment for the vendors, you will also be responsible for marketing The Big Issue within the local area and forming strong networks within the local community.

You must be proficient in Microsoft packages with good organisational skills and the ability to juggle and prioritise demands from different directions. An understanding of the practical and emotional needs of disadvantaged people and/or people facing poverty, and a commitment to the social objectives of The Big Issue is essential.

A full driving licence is desirable for this role but not essential

For a full job description including the summary of skills, qualities and experience required for the role please download from the link below.

If you think you have the skills and enthusiasm to take on this exciting role please click on Apply. You will be asked to complete a short application form and then upload your CV and a covering letter which should explain your interest and related skills for the role. 

Salary and Benefits

We offer 

• A salary commensurate with the third sector, which can be confirmed on request
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Incremental sick pay starting at 5 days per rolling year
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a Health Cashplan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies

Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any  contract of employment.

Workplace details

This role will be based at our Bristol office although you will need to travel within the Bristol area.

Closing Date: 26th October 2020

The Big Issue is striving towards Equal Opportunities

We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

The Big Issue thanks all applicants for their interest and will reply only to those invited for interview.

Would you like be part of a skilled advocacy team, providing specialist advice and advocacy support to Gypsies, Roma and Travellers from across the UK? 

We are currently recruiting for a caseworker to join our friendly Brighton based team. We are looking for: 

• An experienced advice worker with an understanding of/experience in supporting members of marginalised communities with good telephone skills 

• An individual with significant experience of advice work within the voluntary sector and a good knowledge of mainstream agencies 

• An individual with experience of successful advocacy on behalf of clients who is comfortable challenging the decisions, proposals and views of statutory agencies and other service providers in a non-confrontational yet effective manner, both verbally and in writing 

• An individual with good IT skills including the ability to undertake fast and accurate recording of case notes 

In return we can offer you a friendly environment and generous benefits which include: 

• Flexible working 

• The opportunity to progress your career 

• 25 days paid leave per year plus public holidays 

• Discretionary Christmas/New Year closure period 

• Annual leave allowance increase by 1 day for each full year of employment up to 5 additional days 

• Childcare Voucher Scheme 

• Travel and subsistence allowance 

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• 5% contributory pension 

• Flexible working 

• Job share 

• Induction programme and annual appraisal

• A variety of in-house and external training courses

• A commitment to Continuous Personal Development 

This role will be based at our office in Brighton with some working from home during Covid-19. 

For full details on how to apply, please follow the link to our website. 

We encourage applications from all parts of the travelling communities and will offer an interview to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role as outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification. 

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Fixed term contract until June 2021

Are you passionate about ending rough sleeping? 

About the role and what we’re looking for

Working as an Outreach Worker you are involved in making contact and rapid intervention with people sleeping rough, assessing their needs and delivering personalised case management; to support individuals to make the move away from the streets. Outreach Workers also work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and agencies.

We are looking for a highly motivated person who shares our ambition and has some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment. Great communication skills and experience of working effectively with others are essential in this role. 

This role will suit someone with experience in dealing with rough sleepers with multiple needs and the ability to work with challenging behaviour. You will also have some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. If you have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills we want to hear from you.

Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives.

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 7 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, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.

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. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 9 November 2020

Interview and assessments on: 17 November 2020

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.

The Outreach Worker will be working in local communities to raise awareness of our services, making links with key partners, agencies and D/deaf professionals to ensure we reach D/deaf people, children and families requiring support.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who has direct experience of working in community based environments providing a range of self-help and group activities. The ideal candidate will have lived or worked within a D/deaf environment with level 2 British Sign Language or a native sign language user.

At Depaul UK have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Manager to join our team on a full time permanent basis. In return you’ll earn a competitive salary of £30,294 pa + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our Outreach Manager we can offer you:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

The Outreach Manager role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Outreach Manager to lead on managing our new service in Greater Manchester.

The successful post-holder is responsible for ensuring the service delivers excellent and continuously improving project performance, focussing on quality and positive outcomes for clients. The post-holder will lead on and ensure high levels of partnership and involvement from clients, staff, volunteers and key stakeholders.

The official job title for this post is Service Manager

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success in the Outreach Manager role?

- Excellent experience of outreach work & worked front line within a homeless service

- Experience in managing a large dispersed team including performance management

- You must have experience in finance; setting a budget, working within a budget, petty cash and payroll

- Good experience in reaching targets, preferably in the housing sector

- You must have experience in report writing and submitting quarterly reports

Closing date: Friday 30 October 2020 at 12:00 pm

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Outreach Manager then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

The Victims First Specialist Service is an amalgamation of three existing services designed to cater for adult victims of crime with complex practical and emotional needs. The service is delivered in partnership by three well established charities: Thames Valley Partnership, Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC) and Trust House Reading.  The postholder will be contracted to one of the three partner agencies. Many of those referred to us will have experienced sexual violence or criminal exploitation including modern slavery. We provide holistic, trauma focussed support from a team with a variety of specialist skills in supporting service users. 

We now have vacancies for three Outreach and Inclusion Workers (working with our Oxon, Berks and Bucks delivery teams) to work specifically with BAMER communities to improve their experiences of accessing and receiving support if they are affected by sexual violence and/or other abuse.  There will be an expectation of an ISVA qualification – or a willingness and interest to work towards this. You will manage a caseload of potentially complex cases, providing prevention, intervention, emotional and practical support (including crisis support) and will help to identify and engage with these individuals on a one-to-one basis, enabling them to access services and make positive, empowering choices to change their lives. You will need to work with your own team and other agencies to risk assess cases and create Safety Plans to manage the safety & needs of service users. A knowledge of the full range of civil, criminal and other practical support options available, and the role of an independent advisor within them is necessary. You will need compassion, empathy, sensitivity and an ability to work collaboratively.  You will also have sound organising and problem solving skills and flexibility around working hours when necessary.

The role will operate from offices in Reading, Oxford, MK or Aston Sandford - however you will not necessarily be expected to be office based as the work is hands on and will entail being out and about in your given  area dealing with service users, as well as occasional travel across the Thames Valley.  These are full time roles although job share and flexible working may be available on request.  Fixed term contract until July 2022 

JD and Application Form available from the Partnership website

Closing date for applications:  Friday 30th October 2020 at 5pm

Interviews will be held  on:  5th and 6th November 2020

A Christian-based charity working with homeless families in the London Borough of Haringey seeks the following team member with experience of working in a multi-cultural setting and who could be considered a self-starter:

OUTREACH ADVICE WORKER

28 hour post (4 days per week)

NJC scale 24: £30,648 pro rata (includes OLW £1,976)

Purpose of the role: To provide wide-ranging general advice, support and advocacy to homeless families. 

Applicants must have significant experience of working with clients with complex needs.

The ideal person will have:

• Excellent working knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits, asylum and immigration and legislation relating to EEA Nationals. 
• Excellent communication and representation skills
• Experience of managing contracts and quality standards
• Experience of monitoring and service development 
• Ability to speak a community language is desirable
• OISC Level 1

You must be highly motivated and committed to providing a first class service and be able to organise your own workload to deliver advice and support to the highest standards.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 12th November 2020.

This post is subject to a DBS Check.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are recruiting two Domestic Abuse Outreach Workers to provide emotional and practical support and advice to survivors of domestic abuse. You will work in partnership with other agencies to support client safety, empowering survivors to move forward with their lives. The work is highly confidential, challenging but incredibly rewarding. Working as part of a team you will be responsible for managing your own case work and develop effective relationships with clients enabling them to access support through the different services provided.

Excellent communication skills, empathy and organisational skills are required along with proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to those in crisis. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential. An understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse would be beneficial, however, training will be provided.

This is a varied and fast paced role with real opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.

South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to individuals affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Guildford and Waverley.

At Depaul UK have an exciting opportunity for a 1:1 Outreach Worker to join our team on a part time permanent basis. In return you’ll earn a competitive salary of £10,429.50 pa pro rata (£20,859 pa FTE) + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our 1:1 Outreach Worker we can offer you:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

The 1:1 Outreach Worker role:

We are currently expanding the work that we do to prevent youth homelessness, in South Yorkshire, and are recruiting for an enthusiastic 1:1 Outreach Worker to join the team on a part time permanent contract.

The successful post-holder will provide one to one support session to children and young people and provide appropriate interventions, addressing identified support needs in relation to running away or going missing from home. They are also key in developing positive working relationships with current and potential referral agencies.

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success in the 1:1 Outreach Worker role?

- Excellent experience of working with and providing support to children and young people in crisis

- Good experience of working independently and managing own caseload

- Fantastic ability to develop strong, collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues and key external agencies

- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries

- Willingness and ability to travel independently and work across South Yorkshire.

Closing date: Monday 02 November 2020 at 12:00 pm

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our 1:1 Outreach Worker then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Key info:  

Role: Caseworker 

Salary: £28500 

Location: all services are currently being offered remotely, via Zoom, however this is subject to change.When guidelines allow, the role will be predominantly office based (Tooting) 

Hours: full-time (5 days / 35 hours a week) 

Contract: 1 year initially

Salary and entitlements:  £28500, plus pension contributions. 

Responsible to: Head of Casework Services 

Additional benefits: 

CARAS offers 28 days’ annual leave per year. CARAS also pays into a workplace pension with employers’ contributions currently at 4%. We are a proud member of the Living Wage Foundation, ensuring that all employees at every level are remunerated fairly. 

All front-line staff are offered monthly clinical supervision with a qualified and experienced psychologist, allowing for exploration within a confidential space of challenges that arise, and for mitigation of vicarious harm. 

About the organisation 

CARAS is a registered charity working with people in south London and beyond who have an asylum or refugee background. Our values are: 

Kindness. CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents and interests. 

Justice. CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all of our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society. 

Empowerment. CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes. 

‘With’ not ‘for’. CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.  

CARAS is a thriving organisation with a highly motivated, friendly and experienced staff team, bolstered by the generous support of equally skilled volunteers and trustees who come from many walks of life. The successful candidate will be working with a range of stakeholders and will be able to input into work across the organisation, develop partnerships, welcome volunteers, and of course, be welcomed and supported by us all. 

About Casework at CARAS 

CARAS offers holistic support to refugees and people seeking asylum.  Our casework forms part of the wrap-around support we offer to beneficiaries and is intended to complement our other services.

For many years, we have run face to face appointments and workshops to support beneficiaries to access the specialist advice they need, to make plans, and to work towards their own goals.

We have historically worked with a very local group, predominantly women, paying close attention to gendered experiences of migration.There is potential for significant change here due to the shift from face to face to online working; the changing local demographics which now mean that many more new arrivals are in our locality and changes to the employment prospects of refugees.We anticipate working with many more men than we ever have previously.

Our casework service for adult beneficiaries has been closed since February 2020.Since lockdown CARAS’ methods of engagement and the needs of our beneficiary group have changed dramatically.We are seeking a creative, motivated worker who has ideas for how to rebuild an important service that will welcome a wide range of refugees and asylum seekers, supporting them to access services online and, when possible, running new face-to-face appointments.

About the role 

This role focuses on support for the adults who access CARAS’ other services.CARAS offers advocacy and casework with the aim that people who attend our groups can access support to address issues in a timely, supportive, informative and friendly manner.Our focus is on connecting people to opportunities, knowledge and services so they are able to access these and resolve their issues as independently as possible.One of our key drivers is to work with people to help them build the skills and knowledge they need to become independent. All of our casework therefore builds in opportunities for beneficiaries to make informed decisions, set their own goals, and ultimately manage on their own. 

We are seeking to recruit a new case worker to work with us to maintain, develop and grow the project.  The caseworker will take on a mix of direct work with beneficiaries and supervision and support of volunteers who work with beneficiaries, ensuring that beneficiaries have their casework needs met in a timely and professional manner. 

The role sits within the casework team, which is currently made up of a Head of Service, a youth caseworker and a volunteer team.  The adult caseworker will have a close working relationship with other CARAS departments, most notably the adult inclusion team and learning and development team.  All of CARAS’ work is run with the support of a large team of volunteers.The caseworker will be responsible for building up and managing a small team of volunteers to work alongside them.

The main areas of work are access to education and employment, housing and homelessness, welfare and statutory entitlements, both physical and mental health services, asylum support and immigration signposting.  We foresee digital inclusion becoming an important part of our work. 

Our project is designed to complement local specialist provision by signposting to the most suitable support, clarifying and unpicking issues, writing clear referral letters, supporting people to prepare for external appointments and wherever possible sharing information as to how people can resolve issues themselves.  We are OISC level 1 accredited. 

We want an experienced worker with specialist knowledge of advice work with refugees and people seeking asylum.  

Main activities:  

• Work closely with the CARAS team ensure all adult beneficiaries are aware of and are able to access casework support 

• Triage requests for casework support; manage a case load, sharing duties and delegating to volunteers where appropriate 

• Offer holistic assessment to new beneficiaries 

• Provide direct casework support to beneficiaries  

• Make thorough referrals to specialist services and support beneficiaries to access them 

• Follow-up each referral with the beneficiary and agency 

• Maintain excellent case notes 

• Support the recruitment, training and management of a trained volunteer team 

• Research and remain up-to-date with specialist advocacy/advice services available

to beneficiaries  

• Conduct the necessary outreach to build strong partnerships 

• Participate in operational, strategic and trustee meetings as required  

• Monitoring and evaluation of the project  

• Contribute to grant reporting  

• Share outcomes, trends and learning with the casework team and policy networks

as appropriate to influence wider strategic change 

• Participate in the running of consultation and review for the development of the

project 

• Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are reported to the safeguarding lead  

Person specification  

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has a commitment to supporting empowerment through casework.  The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including cultural sensitivity and the ability to quickly build positive relationships. 

Essential 

• A high level of written and spoken English 

• At least three years experience of one-to-one advice work 

• A good understanding of housing, welfare, utilities, debt, access to education and employment, asylum support and immigration with special attention given to the needs of refugees  

• Experience of recruiting, training and supervising others 

• Experience of working in, or in partnership with, the third sector

• Ability to problem-solve and research information  

• Ability to word process, competence with common data management and video conferencing systems  

• Ability to work online, and to support beneficiaries in this 

Desirable 

• Experience of working with refugee and asylum-seeking communities 

• Experience of trauma-informed practice 

• Experience of managing volunteers 

• Experience of managing and developing projects 

• Experience of developing and delivering training  

• Knowledge of community languages, which include Tigrinya, Arabic, Somali, Pashtu, Farsi, Urdu 

• OISC level 1 in Asylum and Protection 

To apply, you will need to complete an application form. We do not accept CVs. 

Closing date: midnight 27th October 

Interviews will take place the week beginning 2nd November 

IOM UK is currently supporting EU nationals and their families in the UK to help them secure and maintain their residency rights after Brexit. IOM is working with Local Authorities across the UK, to support individuals who may struggle with accessing the application processes and information themselves, to provide them with quality immigration advice and practical support to access the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).

IOM is looking to recruit caseworkers, registered with OISC (The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) at Level 1, 2 or 3 Immigration (Please note: this must be OISC Level 1 or above Immigration qualification, not Level 1-EUSS only.)

This role is based either in London (covering Greater London). The caseworker will be responsible for outreach and support to Local Authorities and other stakeholders in London, and will provide one-to-one immigration advice and direct assistance to EU citizens to make their applications.

Please note that only candidate holding a valid OISC accrediation will be considered for the role.

For more details about this role, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/vacancies

Youth Outreach Officer 

Full time at 35 hours
Remote working, blend of home working and travelling, East of England, UK
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 Dependent on experience
Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harms.

Our flagship Youth Outreach Programme expanded in April 2020. The programme is designed to deliver education to young people on safe gambling choices over the next four years.

GamCare are recruiting for a Youth Outreach officers to promote, schedule and deliver this work and build strong regional networks around this work.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Establish the reputation of the GamCare Youth Outreach programme in youth work settings across regions
• Promote, arrange and deliver training sessions to youth-facing professionals (e.g. youth workers, teachers, social workers) in your region
• Promote, arrange and deliver young peoples’ workshops to 11-19 year olds in East of England
• Maintain a network of local stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and provide statistical information required to assist delivery and evaluation.
• Be a point of contact for people interested in GamCare’s young people’s projects in East of England

You should have previous experience working with young people aged 11-19 and delivering educative content to a variety of audiences.

The role will require delivery time in the specified region and the surrounding area, as well as administration done from home.

You will form part of an enthusiastic team working and committed to supporting those affected by problem gambling across Great Britain, and work with a supportive a supportive line management team.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <NAME OF VACANCY>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

For further information, please contact Claire Little, Team Leader

Please note we do not accept CVs.

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing date for applications: Monday 26 October at 9.00 

At Depaul UK have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker to join our team on a full time permanent basis. In return you’ll earn a competitive salary of £19,608 pa + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker, we can offer you:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

The Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker role:

Working under the direction, guidance and support of a senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’
- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model
- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success in the Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker role?

- Excellent experience in outreach support with rough sleepers and vulnerable young people
- Good experience of Safeguarding and operating safeguarding requirements and procedures
- Experience of using Risk Assessments and Support Planning tools
- Experience of managing a large case load and record keeping
- Experience of lone working

Closing date: Thursday 29 October 2020 at 12:00 pm

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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