The Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) has supported London’s largest Irish Community in Brent for over forty years. We would like to appointment a dynamic, enthusiastic Advice Outreach Poverty Worker to provide a hands-on approach to the delivery of BIAS core generalist advice service. This is an exciting opportunity for someone already working in the sector  to help shape and lead our community services.

BIAS is a small charity but makes a real difference helping turn people’s lives around and going the extra mile. The main problems we deal with relate to housing, welfare and poor health within our community. We believe passionately that the Irish community should be supported to access rights and entitlements to services. You will need to have strong people skills as you will be working with a small, but friendly staff team and excellent organisational abilities to ensure project deadlines are achieved.

In the current pandemic situation, our service is currently being delivered remotely. The post-holder will be expected to combine working from home and attending the office as needed to meet service needs, which may change as the longer-term Covid-19 situation becomes clearer. BIAS also delivers  an Active Ageing club weekly.

Why you should work for BIAS 

• We are a dynamic small Charity supporting the UK’s largest Irish Community
• We are firmly driven by our principles and ethos to help an often “forgotten Irish” community.
• We have a good reputation with our funders and our clients, and support approximately 400 people each year in our community.
• We consider our employees an asset with opportunities for training and development
• There is a great atmosphere and good staff morale
• Having a strong Irish connection is definitely a help but not essential but you must be able to relate to the cultural and health needs of the Irish Community. 
• Your skills, experience and enthusiasm will help BIAS to continue to grow and develop
• 25 days holiday- plus discretionary Christmas Holidays (based on FT post)
• Contributory Pension

The above role is supported by the City Bridge Trust and is part of a five-year grant funded post (which will be subject to yearly performance reviews for continuation).

The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 26 April 2021. Please see the Job Description attached to this advert. BIAS does not accept CVs. Please email application to us details enclosed in pack.

Please note at this time interviews may be conducted on a video conferencing platform and expected approx. within 3 weeks of the closing date.  All candidates invited to interview will be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK in order to comply with the statutory requirements.

Young People’s Outreach Worker
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Location: Cheshire West and Chester

Salary: £21,018 - £26,500 per annum

Application Deadline: 18 April 2021

Would you like to deliver early intervention and prevention work, in a variety of youth settings?

The service

WDP Cheshire West and Chester is an established community substance misuse service. We actively promote recovery and work with individuals, those affected by someone else’s substance misuse, and the local community to improve the health, wellbeing and functioning of residents.

The role

The successful candidate will work flexibly across a variety of community settings to reach out to young people, engaging with professionals to develop pathways between local services, such as A&E, Mental Health & Youth Offending.Offering bespoke interventions to young people, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of universal, targeted and specialist services.

This role plays a key part in preventing young people engaging in substance misuse and other risk-taking behaviour. As such, the successful candidate will be required to deliver a range of drug and alcohol programmes, tailored to the needs of the local communities. Innovation and partnership working are essential skills required for this role. 

Conditions

• Salary band of £21,018 - £26,500 pro rata
• Fixed Term until January 2022
• 25 hours per week

Location

WDP Cheshire West and Chester works across Chester, Ellesmere Port and Northwich. The successful candidate must be able to work across all sites as well as a number of evenings and weekends.

Why should you apply? 

• Flexible working in a range of youth settings
• A new challenge
• Focused caseload

Interested?

For an informal chat about the role, contact Jane Murphy, Service Manager (details can be found on our website).

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 18th April 2021 at 00:00 midnight

WDP and our values

WDP is an innovative behaviour-change charity. We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing and social integration.  We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health and inpatient services.

All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:

• Entrepreneurial
• In partnership
• Strong belief in service users
• Community focused

Diversity and Equality 
WDP are a committed equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from disabled candidates, and those form minority ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding 
WDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS 
All posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the confirmation of any job offer.

Would you like to work for a charity dedicated to improving life for brain tumour patients and families? 

Brain Tumour Support are seeking two part-time Support Professionals, one for North West England and one for South East Wales . 

Our support service offers emotional and practical support, information and guidance to anyone affected in any way by a brain tumour diagnosis. 

Hours: 21 hours, over 3 days required between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evening work

Salary: £21,089 pro rata, 20/35 equates to £12,653 pro rata

Role 1:  North West England   Working: From home.  Providing support to areas of the North West of England including: Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Wirral, Lancashire and Cumbria.  Support to clients is currently provided via telephone, email, text, social media, zoom one-to-one sessions and zoom topical sessions and support groups.  Travel across the region will occasionally be necessary when face-to-face support resumes so a full driving license is required.

Role 2: South East Wales Working: From home.Providing support to people in the areas of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and Velindre Cancer Centre.  Support to Clients is currently provided via telephone, email, text, social media, zoom one to one sessions and zoom topical sessions and support groups.  Travel across the region will occasionally be necessary when face to face support resumes so a full driving license is required.

Are you: Self-motivated, emotionally resilient, well organised and able to relate positively to people?

We need: An enthusiastic, empathetic, well organised and resilient support provider.

For this position we need someone who is comfortable talking to individuals experiencing difficult times coupled with an ability to build good working relationships with families, stakeholders and professionals.

You will have experience of supporting someone with a life limiting or life threatening illness; an understanding of the impact of a brain tumour diagnosis; an understanding of general support practices coupled with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; experience of working as part of a team and on your own; experience of group facilitation and offering one to one support. You will be working with vulnerable adults so boundaries and confidentiality are important.

A degree of flexibility will be required in this role due to Covid-19 and the changes we have been forced to make to our support services.  Our face-to-face support has transitioned to digital support during this time and therefore our service provision is continually under review.

Role 1 North West England:  The original post was funded by Macmillan Cancer Support, therefore Brain Tumour Support will apply for the successful applicant to be a Macmillan Professional and have access to the training, grants and support offered by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Role 2 South East Wales:  The post is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support until April 2022 so the successful applicant will be a Macmillan Professional and have access to the training, grants and support offered by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Interviews will be held on:

Role 1 North West England: Tuesday 11th May 2021 via zoom.

Role 2 South East Wales: Thursday 13th May 2021 via zoom

It is hoped that the successful candidates can start work early June 2021.

New Horizon Youth Centre is the only service of its kind in London, supporting thousands of young people across London facing homelessness because of family breakdown, domestic abuse, poverty, experiences of violence, or war and persecution in their home country. Our services have never been more needed and it's an exciting time to join our team.

This role, within our Youth Outreach Project (YOP), is a vital part of our offer by supporting young people who are rough sleeping or have involvement with the criminal justice team. The YOP team directly works to transform the lives of young people who have had the odds stacked against them and to be successful in this role you need to be resilient, adaptable and a confident teamworker. As the co-ordinator role is senior post in the YOP team, we're looking for talented professionals that have proven experience in people management, cross team collaboration and stakeholder communication skills, all embedded in our values of diversity and inclusion.

The successful applicant will have the skills to effectively engage with and progress a complex caseload of young people who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Safeguarding, project management, system implementation and expertise with tools such as Salesforce will also be integral to this role. To excel in this post you’ll need a broad knowledge of housing and homelessness (ideally for under 25s) and the ability to produce high-quality, mission-driven work within tight deadlines.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications regularly before the closing date and may close recruitment early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. (Is this the case with this role?)

For as long as young people are homeless or in need in London, we will be on a mission to give their potential a home. If you share our mission, values and commitment to young people, we want to hear from you

A health and social care charity are looking for an Outreach and Research Project Officer. The main purpose of the role is to bring effective support to the Healthwatch Manager and Healthwatch Team in the delivery of Healthwatch outcomes and wider organisational objectives. Specifically, by undertaking such action as to; plan, organise and co-ordinate our gathering of local people's feedback and experiences of health and social care services, using a variety of methods. The post holder will capture and analyse the experiences gathered and will be responsible for drafting and finalising reports on findings.

Key responsibilities

To prepare and undertake visits to health and social care services by researching and reading background information about the service being visited or topic being researched.
To plan and co-ordinate the setting up of engagement/workshop events or research interviews and other aspects of the project, face to face and using digital means. To assist other colleagues with their outreach and information and signposting as necessary.
To give presentations to introduce us and our work and encourage people to share their views.
To set up information capture on our online survey system and paper based.
To undertake online and other feasible engagement activities, events and visits to physical locations (subject to safety and practical considerations).
To capture service user experience via online and telephone methods.
To process feedback data using our online survey data entry system.
To collate and analyse our data to produce findings and recommendations for a final report. Identifying trends and opportunities.
To manage and co-ordinate the input and involvement of volunteers in tasks, such as report writing volunteers and outreach volunteers.
Answering questions from members of the public about health and social care services available and signposting to information.
To assist the wider team and organisation's projects, including undertaking any other, short term activities as requested by the senior management team and providing support and cover for colleagues (where appropriate).
Ensure that all activities are carried out with due regard to the law and to WCA policies and procedures.

Person specification
Knowledge and understanding of health and social care service provision.
Proven proactive project planning, organisation and co-ordination abilities, ensuring deadlines are met. Adept at organising and communicating progress.
Proven experience of co-ordinating, liaising, negotiating, and working with others (staff, volunteers and others outside of organisation) to achieve deadlines and ensure updates on progress are communicated.
Proven demonstration of good communication skills and the ability to talk and listen to people from all walks of life, from encouraging a wide section of individuals from our community to encourage people to take part in our surveys to speaking to and influencing senior people to engage with our work and act on our findings.
Experience in community/service user research or engagement.
Proven experience in collecting qualitative interview responses accurately and representing views shared without judgement.
Proven experience in collating and analysing information from various sources and interviews with service users to produce a report summarising patient experience and views.

Closing date: Wednesday 14th April 2021

We have a new opportunity for someone to join our team and get stuck into researching what our Wandsworth community need from their health and social care services and capturing their experiences of trying to access services.

Are you someone who has experience and skills in service user research and engaging with a diverse range of people across community groups? Would you like to make a real difference to how health and social care services provide what local people need?

We are looking for a flexible and proactive new colleague with skills and experience in research, community workshops and working with volunteers. As the Project Officer you will be planning, organising and co-ordinating people’s feedback through a variety of projects that often require collaboration across our organisation and with other organisations.

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Find out more by reading our Role Description and Person Specification.

Background

Rethinking Security is a network of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), academics and individual activists who have a shared concern about the current approach to national and international security, in the UK and beyond. We believe that this approach is a significant barrier to progress towards peace, justice and ecological sustainability. Our goal is to help shift the public and political narratives in the UK about what security is and how it is best created, challenging existing approaches and fostering confidence in alternatives.

The network brings together the following organisations: Campaign Against Arms Trade, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy, Conciliation Resources, Forces Watch, Medact, Movement for the Abolition of War, Northern Friends Peace Board, Peace Direct, Quaker Peace and Social Witness, Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network, Saferworld, United Nations Association-UK and War on Want, as well as independent practitioners, and academics from the universities of Bradford, Coventry, Kent and Oxford Brookes.

Our aims are:

• To create debate about current approaches to security – in communities across the UK, in educational settings, in the media and in the political arena.
• To challenge the assumptions, interests and values that underpin current security policy, and highlight its failings.
• To highlight the wide range of perspectives on security, giving particular attention to those who feel most insecure as a result of current approaches.
• To offer ideas and suggestions about how policy could change in order to build a more just and peaceful world for all.

In spring 2021 we are starting an exciting three-year project, the Alternative Security Review. We will be using this project to change the way that UK security policy is generated, towards an approach that promotes peace, human wellbeing and environmental sustainability. Ours will be a civil society-led review of the UK’s security strategy that prioritises inclusion, equality, accountability and wellbeing at home, as well as a vision of shared global security and a commitment to the ecological security of our planet.

Most importantly, we will be conducting an extensive exercise in surveying public opinion and wide consultation, in order to understand and respond to the UK public’s security needs and priorities. In the process we will be building a broad movement for change that supports and promotes human security.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced outreach professional or campaigner to join our small team and lead on building a movement across the UK in support of a change in the policy, discourse and approach to security.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, volunteers and network members. We celebrate diversity and applications are actively encouraged from individuals from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring gender equality within our organisation.

Job purpose

• To support the development of a strong and broad grassroots movement in favour of changing the UK’s approach to security policy.
• To expand, inspire and mobilise Rethinking Security’s network of supporters, working with people and groups around the UK to help them identify and develop campaign actions.
• To facilitate research with and for diverse groups on their security needs and priorities.
• To provide training and resources to support local discussion, campaigning and activism around human security issues.
• To contribute to the wider strategy development and implementation of the Alternative Security Review.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Outreach and movement-building

• Coordinate the RS Outreach Group, working with other members, campaigners and activists to develop RS’s engagement with national and local groups and campaigns on security issues.
• Support and help to build local groups across the UK and work with them and other civil society actors to develop local campaigns.
• Provide training, support and resources to local groups and partners.
• Identify and foster connections with other civil society networks concerned with changing UK security and foreign policy and its impacts.
• Organise conferences, workshops and other outreach events (online and in-person).

Research and consultation

• Work with the RS Coordinator, academic partners and others to engage partners and groups in research on local security perceptions, needs and priorities.
• Develop sensitive approaches and methodologies to engage diverse and hard-to-reach communities and groups with RS’s work and the Alternative Security Review.

Network Governance and Strategic Development

• Support the work of the Rethinking Security Council and Steering Group by helping the RS Coordinator to plan, facilitate and report on meetings.
• Provide periodic updates to the RS Steering Group, Council and supporters’ network regarding activities, invitations/opportunities to get involved.
• Contribute to the strategic development of Rethinking Security and its projects, including support with project development and fundraising.

Communications/media

• Represent RS via public speaking at meetings and conferences.
• Contribute to the RS media and social media strategy.
• Manage content and updates of relevant sections of the Rethinking Security website.
• Assist with commissioning of blog articles.
• Draft and publish occasional articles/blogs.

Other

• Take responsibility for the budgeting and financial management of RS outreach activities.
• Maintain records and contacts databases in accordance with GDPR and other relevant law.
• Other work within the scope of the role as may be agreed by the RS Coordinator and RS Steering Group.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge

Essential:

• Deep knowledge of peace, security, justice and/or climate/environmental issues, whether gained through academic studies (e.g. university degree), vocational qualifications (e.g. CIM, CIPR diploma) or equivalent practical experience.
• Keen appreciation of security policy/narratives and alternative approaches, including human security and those set out in the Rethinking Security discussion paper.
• Understanding of the differential impacts of security policy on different groups and communities, including by gender, ethnicity, religion, location, etc.
• Familiarity with the peacebuilding, disarmament, human rights and/or climate and environment sectors.

Experience

Essential:

• Substantial professional experience of working in public outreach, mobilization or campaigning, preferably on security-related issues.
• Experience of working with volunteers and facilitating groups of activists.
• Experience working within a network or similar type of organization.

Desirable:

• Experience of public consultation and/or social research, including project design, implementation and monitoring.
• Experience of working in the peacebuilding, climate or security fields, preferably in a civil society environment.

Skills

Essential:

• Ability to work dynamically with a diverse range of people and organisations and with consensus-based decision-making systems.
• Demonstrable ability to speak and write to a high standard for a range of audiences.
• Skills with IT systems including contacts databases and social media.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a diverse and demanding workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to undertake all administrative tasks associated with role without additional support.
• Ability to work to a budget.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with a flexible approach.

Do you want to work in a role where you will support an end to rough sleeping? 

About the role

Our belief is that rough sleeping is an intrinsically harmful and dangerous activity both for the individual and for the wider community. Therefore we take a proactive and assertive approach to supporting people away from this activity. Our aim is to support people to recover from the effects of rough sleeping and move away from a street lifestyle permanently. We are now looking for an Outreach Worker to join the First Response team on a 12 month fixed term contract to provide vital support to Street Outreach Services.

 In this role, you will:

• Undertake night outreach shifts to support the aims of the First Response team; and people sleeping rough.

• Work on a weekly shift rota with typical shifts from 7pm-3am. You will be required to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights each week (additional shifts Monday – Friday to be agreed).

• Take the lead on referrals and making contact with people who are sleeping rough to assess their needs and provide them with a variety of immediate off the street options where possible; and referring onto the Westminster Street Outreach Service (SOS) for ongoing support.

• Coordinate First Response Volunteers on shift.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for highly motivated, committed individuals who share our ambition and have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives. Additionally:

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment.

• Experience in dealing with rough sleepers with multiple needs and the ability to work with challenging behaviour.

• Great communication skills and experience of working effectively with others.

• Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.

• The ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills.

• A UK driving license is essential to carry out the duties for this role.

What we offer

• Development and Growth Opportunities

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• Excellent Pay and Other Benefit

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 26 April 2021

Interview and assessments on:  5-6 May 2021

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.

Our client works in partnership with a range of other organisations to deliver collaborative outreach support to those facing multiple disadvantage across Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham. They are currently looking to recruit a passionate, proactive Link Worker, providing tailored support to a small caseload of clients with multiple and complex needs. This position is initially offered on a full-time, fixed term contract for 9 months.

As a Link Worker, you will manage a small caseload of clients, responding and working flexibly within a person-centered, outreach model. Your role will involve working closely with other agencies, including other charities, statutory bodies and local authorities, to ensure that your clients are well connected with the right support services. You will contribute to the continual improvement of the service, ensuring that all clients receive high quality, outcome-focussed support, and will support your team, including leading on any crisis intervention work, case recording, advice giving and advocacy.

To be considered for this post, you must have significant experience of supporting a range of people facing multiple and complex disadvantage. You will have a strong understanding of a range of approaches to key working and case working with service users, and the implementation of different agendas (such as personalisation). You will have experience of supervising casework practice of support workers, trainees, students or volunteers, and will be confident working with a range of different partners in order to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable people.

To be considered for this role, please initially apply with a word formatted version of your CV - suitable candidates will then be contacted. Please note, the client are looking to recruit as soon as possible, so please only apply if you are available immediately or have no more than a 2 week notice period.

Please note this role will involve a blend of office-based, home-based and coordinated outreach working (no long working).

Support Worker

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will be supporting people living with dementia and their carers. The service provides personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia, helping them maintain their independence, access services, improve their sense of well-being and have access to relevant services. You will also take a lead in managing volunteers across the area.

Support Worker Requirements:

You will be dynamic with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be compassionate and determined to make a difference in this role.

The successful candidate will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with a good understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia and the ability to work in a manner that facilitates inclusion, particularly of people affected by dementia, along with an understanding of the need for client confidentiality.

You will be speaking to people at all levels across your area so great communication, networking and influencing skills are also essential. You must have the ability to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform under pressure.

Good IT skills and experience working with databases are also essential.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

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

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 22 April 2021
Interview Date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Ref: 98297

Support Worker

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

At Alzheimer’s Society, we are passionately committed to creating a dementia movement that inspires people to take action and unite against the UK’s biggest killer.

The Dementia Navigator provides a highly responsive, individualised information and signposting service to people with a diagnosis of dementia and their Carers. It can feel daunting, frightening and challenging to receive a diagnosis of dementia, the Alzheimer’s Society provides information, emotional support and guidance to help people plan for their future and come to terms with their feelings and live well.

This service is extended to support immediate carers and families who are referred to the service.

Support Worker Requirements:

We are looking for someone who has an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification with an understanding of dementia. Your ability to assess a person with dementia along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage a large caseload effectively. Experience of record keeping and report writing is required as well as good IT skills.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

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

Position: Dementia Navigator
Location: Bristol
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 22 April 2021
Interview Date: 29 April 2021

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Navigator, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Ref: 98303

Support Worker

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Dementia Support Team predominately covering Tees Valley Hambleton and Richmondshire area. Initially based at home, however, this will alter during 2021 and the post will be community based.

The Dementia Support Service provides a highly responsive and individualised information, signposting and referral service to people affected by dementia. As a Dementia Support Worker you will assist people with dementia and their carers in identifying their needs, providing information and guidance to help maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. You will be part of a highly motivated and supportive team, sharing responsibility of some admin tasks, including duty telephone coverage.

You will build relationships with a range of local contacts. This will include networking with health and care professionals, marketing the Dementia Support Service and providing dementia support within GP practices to help people with a diagnosis get referred to the service as early as possible. You will also develop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering individuals affected by dementia to make informed choices. We provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online.

Please note that due to current restrictions in relation to Covid-19 pandemic our Dementia Support Workers are working from home and the support service is restricted to telephone and online.

Support Worker Requirements:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia and the needs of people affected by dementia.

It is essential you have good communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community and to represent their needs to statutory and other voluntary agencies. It is desirable that you have had some experience of working with these types of agencies. Your communication skills will also need to include efficient use of IT systems to record data, write reports and communicate by email. You will have an understanding of client confidentiality which includes how this is applied when representing client needs.

You will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or have demonstrable experience. You will be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity. This role requires that you are able to travel independently.

If this sounds like you and you wish to apply for this role, then we look forward to receiving your application. So, don’t delay apply today!

About Alzheimer’s Society:

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

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Hambleton and Richmondshire
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 21 per week
Salary: £12,217.80 - £12,961.80 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 22 April 2021
Interview Date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Ref: 98299

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker within our Outreach Support Team. In
this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting survivors of modern slavery currently within the
National Referral Mechanism who are living within the community. The role is to assess and
respond to client needs, signpost clients to local services to meet identified needs, and to empower
clients to take steps towards independence. You will also work in an agile and responsive team
environment providing a great standard of support for clients.

• Providing casework support for Survivors Of Human Trafficking across the North West.
• To be the named caseworker for 5-8 higher needs clients, and work alongside other
caseworkers to support a number of lower need clients
• To work effectively as a team, including giving responsive feedback and handover
information to Line Manager, and colleagues where there is a shared caseload.
• To independently meet deadlines, including accurately recording and logging support hours,
documenting relevant client information and completing other administrative paperwork in
adherence to the terms of the contract.
• To risk assess and take appropriate steps to safeguard clients.
• To follow ECAT requests and meet KPIs set by contractors.
• Ensuring all clients receive the full protection/support of the EU convention, as laid out in
article 12 of the ECAT.
• To arrange appointments for individual clients, and liaising with organisations and
individuals regarding clients in a professional manner.
• In Outreach - Visiting clients face to face (where suitable) a minimum of once a month,
taking into account what is reasonable to meet that client’s needs.
• Meeting clients in an appropriate environment, including using remote sessions where
needed.
• To ensure the progression of clients through the system, including journey planning and
move on strategies, within the required time frame.
• To regularly attend supervision meetings with Line Manager.
• Adhering to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts and any legislation.
• Promoting CH in adherence to the terms of the contract – this may include attending events
on behalf of CH as a whole.
• Being placed on the Drop In rota to support clients where required.

Purpose of the role:

The WEA has an exciting opportunity for a Development and Outreach Coordinator to identify key areas and build new partnerships across Portsmouth

This is a part time role of 17.5 hours per week.

The Workers` Educational Association is a unique charity and the UK`s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education. With a clear vision and a strong social purpose, we bring great teaching to local communities, with life-changing courses held in clubs, pubs, workplaces, schools and almost anywhere else you can think of. Since 1903, we have been giving disadvantaged people the opportunity to return to learning - inspiring them to realise their full potential and become active, engaged citizens. We see education as a tool for social justice, not just self-improvement, and we pride ourselves on making learning egalitarian and accessible. Volunteers play a central role in everything we do, from governance through to classroom support, helping us deliver courses to 50,000 people in 2,300 locations - and enabling us to reach 80% of the population.

Key areas of responsibility:

The ultimate aim is to increase WEA provision and thus reach new students.

You will develop new opportunities through outreach within the Portsmouth region; raising the profile of the WEA, reaching out in deprived areas, working with community organisations, job centres and schools to develop new work in the city and outskirts

About you:

You are someone who is motivated by social justice; empowering adults and giving the most vulnerable and marginalised opportunities to build skills and aspirations through education. A background in community work and knowledge of the communities in Portsmouth would be an advantage. A people person who enjoys networking and raising the profile of the WEA.