NHS England recently announced a new transformation fund to be allocated to pilot sites within 12 Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships / Integrated Care Systems across the country to test new and integrated models of primary and community mental health care. Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership is one of these successful pilot sites.

One of the elements of this new approach to supporting people in their communities is focused on people with some of the difficulties associated with a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder and includes close partnership working between Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and a specialist mental health third sector organisation.

The Peer Support Worker will be working closely with a mental health practitioner to deliver regular Service User Network (SUN) groups in different community-based locations across Surrey.

The SUN (Service User Network) is an initiative aimed at improving services for people with personality disorders.

The SUN provides community-based, open access peer support groups and aims to help people develop effective ways of coping, reduce emergencies and improve access to appropriate services. 

Those accessing the SUN may or may not have a formal diagnosis of personality disorder however, all members will have experienced longstanding emotional difficulties, isolation and are very likely to demonstrate unhelpful patterns of behaviour.

Fundamental to creating empowerment and engagement in the SUN Project is the therapeutic community principle, that the effectiveness of the service depends upon engaging group members in the task of running, delivery, development and evaluation of the service. The utilisation of SUN members’ own resources and expertise is integral to the model of peer support upon which the SUN groups are based.

Peer support workers will have regular supervision and support in this role.

If you are interested in this role please contact Danni for further information.

Support Workers (3 Full Time Posts, 40 hours per week)

Support Worker - Enhanced Housing Management (1 Full Time Post, 40 Hours per week)

Salary -  £22,750 rising to £23,205 per annum

Location - London Borough of Tower Hamlets

We have exciting opportunities for 4 full-time Support Worker(s) within two of our homelessness services.  Providence House (2 FT Support Worker & 1 FT  Support Worker-Enhanced Housing Management vacancies) and Daniel Gilbert House (1 FT Support Worker vacancy) are two mixed gender hostels located in the busy, multicultural borough of Tower Hamlets. We work alongside some of the most vulnerable and complex individuals in our community. The day to day work involves supporting our residents to live safer, independent and fulfilling lives and creating a positive and inspiring environment in which they can achieve their goals. We work with multiple agencies and partners in the borough to ensure our clients’ needs are met, these include drug and alcohol services, housing teams and NHS teams.

PRHA hostels guarantee a fast paced, challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people’s lives. You will have the necessary skillset to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals.

 To be successful in the role you must be able to:

• provide dynamic person-centered support to residents
• support residents to realise their goals
• work with stakeholders to ensure residents receive integrated healthcare and community services
• ensure at all times the environment is safe and welcoming for all
• work together in a team to deliver a psychologically informed environment

What we offer

PRHA was awarded the Investors in People Gold standard for the second time in 2019.  This award reflects staff feedback on their development and training opportunities, how they ae valued by PRHA and the support provided to them in fulfilling their roles. We are in the top 3% of housing associations in achieving this award. 

Our comprehensive, training and support package will enable you to grow in your career and achieve your professional aspirations.

How to apply

Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification. To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for PRHA and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. 

We will only accept CV’s and Supporting Statements with a maximum of 2 pages and Font size 12. Please ensure you send the correct documents by the closing date, as late CV’s and Supporting Statements will not be accepted.

Closing Date

Monday 2nd November  2020 11am.

It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Do you want to work for an established and respected local mental health charity?

Solent Mind is the leading ­mental health charity across Hampshire providing a range of high quality services to improve people’s mental wellbeing and to promote choice and rights to everyone who needs our support. Our services operate in various locations throughout the Hampshire area.

Our Peer Support & Young People service runs a range of projects across all ages, led by and for people who have experienced a mental health issue. Our innovative Youth Affinity programme, delivered in partnership with the Princes Trust and No Limits, supports young adults to understand, achieve and maintain good mental wellbeing.

Reference: PSPWOct20

PEER SUPPORT PROJECT WORKER (Young People & Families)

Contract: Permanent (Subject To Funding)

Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week (days/times negotiable)

Salary Range: £19,201 to £20,680 Pro Rata Per Annum

Location: Southampton

Closing Date: Mon 02 Nov 2020 (Before 9.00am)

Interview Date: W/C Mon 09 Nov 2020

As a Peer Support Project Worker, you will be using your own experiences of mental health issues to support, encourage and inspire young people experiencing or at risk of a mental health issue. In particular, you will lead and co-ordinate peer support and mentoring opportunities for young adults, recruit and supervise volunteer mentors and support the wider development of Solent Mind’s work with young people and families.

You will need to have personal, lived experience of a mental health issue, as well experience of working with people with mental health needs and supporting volunteers, excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the role of peer support in mental health.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE,

PLEASE SEE THE ‘WORK WITH US’ THEN 'CURRENT VACANCIES' PAGE ON THE

SOLENT MIND WEBSITE

​CV’s will not be accepted nor do we accept applications from recruitment agencies

Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work.

Appointments are made on merit.

Charity registered number 1081116

Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500

Do you want to work for an established and respected local mental health charity?

Solent Mind is the leading ­mental health charity across Hampshire providing a range of high quality services to improve people’s mental wellbeing and to promote choice and rights to everyone who needs our support. Our services operate in various locations throughout the Hampshire area.

Solent Mind is proud to be a partner in The Lighthouse - an innovative community based facility which supports people experiencing, or at risk of, a mental health crisis. Delivered in partnership with Southern Health, The Lighthouse offers open access support to visitors 365 evenings per year.

Reference: PSCSOct20

PEER SPECIALIST (CRISIS SUPPORT)

Contract: Fixed Term Until 01 Feb 2021 (possible extension, subject to funding)

Hours: 16 Hours Per Week (evening and weekend working essential)

Salary Range: £19,201 To £20,680 Pro Rata Per Annum (plus enhancements for unsocial hours)

Location: Southampton

Closing Date: Mon 02 Nov 2020 (Before 9.00am)

Interview Date: W/C Mon 09 Nov 2020

As a key member of team, you will support visitors to The Lighthouse by providing opportunities for them to talk through their issues, develop and use coping techniques and link up with longer term support. Hours will be worked as 4.00pm - Midnight shifts on a rota basis, which will include some weekends and bank holidays. Unsocial hours enhancements will apply.

You will need to have personal, lived experience of a mental health issue, as well as the confidence and aptitude to calmly and effectively support people who are distressed and/or in crisis.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE,

PLEASE SEE THE ‘WORK WITH US’ THEN 'CURRENT VACANCIES' PAGE ON THE

SOLENT MIND WEBSITE

​CV’s will not be accepted nor do we accept applications from recruitment agencies

Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work.

Appointments are made on merit.

Charity registered number 1081116

Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500

As part of our family support service, The Joshua Tree provides opportunities for all members of our families to connect with and gain support from our team of support workers. This is an exciting new role funded by Children in Need, with the post holder being the first point of contact for the amazing children and young people visiting our new purpose-built family support centre. This includes children and young people that are newly diagnosed with cancer; on treatment and post treatment, as well as siblings and wider young family members.  By developing a positive, trusting and caring ongoing professional relationship with the children and their families, the families will feel comfortable and confident in visiting the centre on a regular basis.  We envisage the centre to be utilised during the daytime, after school times, in the evenings, at weekends and during the school holidays, therefore flexibility on working days and times is essential.  Initially we will be open Thursday evenings and Saturdays, in addition to office open hours throughout the week.

The key purpose of this role is to deliver a high quality, child-focused environment and service. It involves maintaining the playroom, teenage areas and playground, as well as planning, organising and implementing activities, programmes, groups and individual care plans to suit the children and young people. By providing supervision and care to the children and young people visiting the centre, this will also support the adult members of the family. The role includes liaising with other members of the family support team to co-ordinate targeted interventions when required e.g. counselling, art therapy, nutrition advice, personal training, school support etc. As well as face to face work, online sessions will also play a big part within this role. This includes providing Zoom sessions for individuals and groups, leading various therapeutic programmes and activities.

This role involves an element of administrative duties as well as directly supporting children and their families mainly at the Support Centre in Northwich. Visiting our families in North Wales and visiting children in their homes and schools, may occasionally be expected. Therefore, an element of travel can be involved (up to an hour driving distance). Therefore, post holders must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Mileage expenses will be covered by the employer.

This role will be emotionally demanding. A full induction programme and training will be provided. We are a very supportive team, offering regular supervision and reflection time to support emotional wellbeing.

With the development of the Support Centre, we envisage some of the ways we deliver support being adapted, to promote the use of the facility by our families. Therefore, this role is subject to review, to reflect these ongoing developments.

The post holder will follow The Joshua Tree's values and effectively communicate with service users, their families, colleagues and educational and healthcare professionals.

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and creative individuals keen to work as part of a fast moving and forward-thinking team.  This is about enabling all members of our communities to become connected and active in finding and delivering their own solutions, and helping one another to get through the tough times and achieve more.

Title: Peer & Mutual Aid Groups Guide
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £24200 pro rata
Contract: Fixed term 6 months
Based: East Durham, travel required

Hartlepool & East Durham Mind, working in partnership with East Durham Trust, have secured funding from the National Lottery for an exciting new project starting later this month: Let’s Connect East Durham.

The project will:

• Offer direct Mental Health & Wellbeing support to those experiencing difficulty as a result of the current COVID-19 situation (directly or indirectly), working in partnership with others to ensure joined up support and opportunities
• Promote and nurture Peer Support work and the development of Mutual Aid groups as a grass roots solution to many of the problems we are experiencing
• Support to organisations in dealing with the many demands on their teams

This post requires energy, enthusiasm, creativity and compassion.  You will have strong organisational skills and be an excellent communicator able to support learning and motivate individuals and groups to get involved.  The ability to deliver existing learning materials as well as develop new materials using coproduction techniques would be invaluable.

You should believe in the ability of people to help and transform themselves and their communities and awareness of asset-based community development would also be helpful. 

Working closely with your own and the East Durham Trust team, including their current Peers, you will nurture the growth of Peer Support and the development and creation of new mutual aid groups.

You will be a great Team Player with a will to work collectively to achieve more.

The turnaround will be swift as this is a Covid-19 response project, so please don't delay in applying.

If you are an active listener, an enthusiastic learner and enjoy the prospect of big challenges where you can make a real difference, please consider applying.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please complete the application form and send it back to us. Please do not send CVs.

Hartlepool and East Durham Mind is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Job Title: Support and Development Worker (South West inc Devon and Cornwall)

Department: England Support Service Team

Reports to: England Support Service Manager

Salary: £25,930 (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full time (35 hours over 5 days – usually Monday to Friday)

Location: Home based (commutable across South West including Devon and Cornwall)

Fixed term for 12 months with the possibility of extending the post if sufficient funding becomes available.

Purpose of Job
To deliver a high quality service to and facilitate opportunities for individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families/carers through Shine membership. To empower and enable members affected by the conditions to lead healthy and happy lives through greater independence, better condition management and by creating links to the Shine community across England.

Core role

• To provide information to individuals, families and carers affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus including hard to reach communities living within the area.
• To provide advice, support and guidance to enable people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to access the correct benefits to become financially stable, the right services to improve their health and well-being, and to better co-ordinate their care and independence through a variety of methods. This will include attending specialist clinics in the area to engage with them.
• To refer individual members and/or their families/carers to the most appropriate source of expertise and support in Shine’s Health team and other designated leads within the organisation, or signpost to external agencies as appropriate.
• To develop age-specific groups and peer support networks which will provide opportunities for people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to connect and interact, enabling social opportunities and to share experiences, support and learn from each other.
• To work with and develop opportunities for Shine volunteers.
• To contribute to the delivery of regional and national programme of events to Shine’s membership, based on identified need and interests, geographical location and age. (Due to Covid 19 restrictions, for the foreseeable future, these are taking the form of online social groups, zooms and facebook live information & advice sessions)
• To provide information to professionals working with those individuals and families affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus.
• To raise greater awareness of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus amongst professionals, external organisations and the general public through presentations, training and attendance at professional events.
• To actively promote membership of Shine to people with the relevant conditions.
• To keep clear and accurate records for monitoring and evaluation using our Charity Log System.
• To work with service, fundraising, marketing, trust and grants colleagues and Shine’s membership to identify and seize potential fundraising opportunities for long-term sustainability of the work.
• To prepare and keep up to date a directory of relevant contacts across the area and to share relevant information with colleagues.
• To undertake administrative duties as required of the role.
• Any other duties in line with the job role.

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel across the designated areas
• Flexible working hours, this may include some weekends
• Ability to work from home
• The ability to be motivated and work on your own initiative with lone working from home, whilst also travelling across the area and Region to be part of the wider dispersed team.
• Full Enhanced DBS checks will be completed

Experience and qualifications – essential

• At least two years’ recent experience of delivering support and advice services
• Experience of working with people of all ages with disabilities
• At least two years’ experience of advising on one or more of the following
  • Health and wellbeing; independence; benefits; education and learning; employment; developing friendships and social skills; reducing isolation
• Experience of developing and delivering opportunities to enable and empower people with disabilities to achieve their goals towards independence.

Experience and Qualifications – desirable

• Hold a qualification in a health, nursing, social care or disability related field
• Experience of working in the third sector in a paid or unpaid capacity

Knowledge, skills and abilities – essential

• Understanding of spina bifida and hydrocephalus and of the issues and challenges faced by people living with these conditions
• Ability to work with people individually and to facilitate and run group activities and events
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• IT literate with a good knowledge of computer systems and programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of databases
• A non-judgemental approach to working with people

Knowledge, skills and abilities – desirable

• Understanding of the role peer support plays in enhancing services and support to members
• An awareness and understanding of how to use social media and its effectiveness in reducing social isolation

Closing date: 16/11/2020 at 9am

Interview date: 23/11/2020

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone. We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness

Belonging

Strength

Collaboration

Manchester Mind Children and Young People’s Service is looking to recruit a Young People’s Peer Support Development Worker. The role will involve working with young people with lived experience of mental health problems to promote and oversee the set-up and running of peer support groups.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop and deliver accessible mental health support services.

Position: Peer Support Development Worker

Salary: £25,295 pro rata

Hours: 21 hours per week (part-time)

Fixed-term project 12 months

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Ability to work in an open way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.
• Knowledge or experience of the issues that young people with lived experience of poor mental health face and the impact this has on their lives.
• Experience of delivering a project for young people alongside volunteers aged 15-25 years.

All application documents can be found alongside this listing, as well as on the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 9am, Wednesday 21st October 2020.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

Are you passionate about helping people move into education and employment?

Do you have the potential to be a great support to others but have not had the opportunity to gain experience?

Peer Circles Trainee

Closing date: Monday 26 October 2020 at 9am Interviews will be held from 2nd November

Aim of the role: To support and empower our customers to increase their life skills

Salary: £11,761.20 per annum

Location:Bromley, with frequent travel to Croydon, Holloway and local areas

Contract: One year fixed term contract

Hours:                           37.5 per week.  Working 5 days a week, 9-5 with some expectation to work outside one evening a week. 

Benefits:

As part of your employment package with us, we offer:

• a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development programme, 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing each year to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years 
• option to buy or sell annual leave up to one week’s annual leave
• a health cash plan providing cash back towards healthcare bills and other wellbeing benefits
• occupational sick pay
• contributory group pension scheme
• free life assurance
• cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

Covid-19

Our priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and the homeless people we house and support.

We are fully complying with the Government’s Laws and guidance on social distancing and infection control, to keep our colleagues and homeless residents safe throughout the pandemic. All of our policies and procedures have been updated to ensure covid-safe working practices are followed. We have installed screens between desks in offices within our supported accommodation, and changed layouts and use of meeting rooms in our services to ensure maximum social distancing. All colleagues have access to PPE and hand sanitiser in the workplace. Our Head Office is currently closed, with all central teams working from home, and we will continue to review this situation on an ongoing basis.

About You

You will be part of a dedicated and supportive team, and so will need to demonstrate a positive and inclusive approach. You must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word applications.

You will have a passion for working with others and have an ability to seek positive outcomes for our customers.  Ideally, you will have some form of lived experience, but this is not mandatory.

About the Role

Supported by The Big Lottery Fund and European Social Fund, Peer Circles is a three-year project working in collaboration with St Giles Trust. Together we cover Central and South London, with Evolve taking the lead on the outer South London boroughs (Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Merton, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond). Peer Circles supports customers into education, training and employment opportunities through one-to-one support. We use peer advisors with lived experience to support the programme. The aim of the role is to support and empower our customers to increase their life skills, self management and confidence to successfully sustain independent living. This is achieved through the provision of education and employment outcomes, tailored to the specific needs of those who use our services. 

You will be a member of the Peer Circles team, working alongside others to provide support for those who are not in education or employment.  You will work alongside the team to provide a service that enables our vulnerable customers to move on in their lives and achieve their goals. This includes working one-to-one with a mixture of customers living in our accommodation and those within the local community. Whilst undertaking a 12-month placement with Peer Circles, you will be supported to learn and develop over the course of the year, whilst enhancing your knowledge of the homelessness, employment and housing sector.

Please see the attached Job Description for further details of responsibilities and duties.

About Evolve Housing + Support

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year.

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Your application

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves.

Please ensure that your answers give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this job.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated individual to lead high quality service delivery in our Supported Living and Day Centre Services in Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent.  

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to manage a small area of services.

We are looking for an innovative individual that can bring creative opportunities for individuals and empower their staff team through effective leadership.

Our focus is on providing person-centred, outcome focused support which enables people to participate in the local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. You will ensure that the services maximises positive outcomes and achieves the highest standards of service delivery, contract and CQC compliance.

You will be responsible for managing all the day to day aspects of the operational requirements, including:

• Leading, managing, coaching and supervising the performance of a team of managers and support staff

• Ensuring that caring and respectful personalised support is provided at all times

• Ensuring service users have a co-produced plan of support and a designated Key Worker

• Ensuring there are clear goals and expected outcomes for each resident with a definedpathway towards greater independence

• Achieving positive outcomes for all service users

• Co-ordinating a programme of regular person-centred reviews which put each person’s views and unique journey at the heart of planning and decision making

• Managing the accommodation and facilities effectively and ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard

• Ensuring that the service is provided in accordance with the individual’s support plans, the service specification and CQC requirements by continuously striving for excellence

• Maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders and commissioners

• Monitor the budget, income and expenditure and take corrective action where required

• Deployment of staff to meet individual needs and preferences within available resources

• Identifying training needs of the team both mandatory and service specific, ensuring that accurate records are kept.

• Responding to referrals and undertaking initial assessments of need

• Facilitate service user engagement, involvement and peer support

• Ensure that there are robust methods of quality monitoring

• Provide key performance indicators, identifying and planning actions required

• Meet and exceed growth targets

A relevant degree or vocational qualification in health or social care is required (such as NVQ or H&SCD 3/4/5). In return we will offer you good conditions of service, on-going professional development, supportive management and prospects for future career development.

This is a wonderful development opportunity for the right person to become the Registered Manager in time, for which a pay increase would reflect the new level of responsibility.

Job purpose:

To work as a key member of the team in delivering the Hertfordshire Complex Needs Service.  To lead and develop a team of staff within the service to deliver high quality person centred services as directed by the Team Leader and Operations Manager in line with Business Plan. To ensure Turning Point’s vision and values are embedded in the team.  To ensure all statutory requirements of the service specification are met.

Herts Young Homeless, Hertfordshire Mind Network and Turning Point work in partnership to  provide community support to people recovering from mental health issues and additional complex needs, including substance misuse and learning disabilities.

The service will offer a range of support to promote personal recovery and independence including:

• 1:1 outreach support from dedicated Keyworker/co-worker providing solution-focused support with practical issues including such as finances/housing/employment.
• Crisis Planning – promoting self-management through individuals building an understanding of their own triggers/coping strategies.
• Active Referrals/Signposting – working with individuals to identify resources/services to meet their needs and providing appropriate support to access these effectively.
• Group-work – delivering courses that support self-management recovery, including: Mindfulness/Assertiveness/Keeping Well/Stress Management/Problem Solving/Crisis Management.
• Peer Support – Strength-based approach concentrating on the inherent strengths of an individual to aid recovery and empowerment.
• Extended dual diagnosis support
• Whole family approach

Benefits of working for hyh:

• 25 days per annum pro rata increasing by one day a year after 5 years’ service to a maximum of 28 days (in addition to Bank & Public holidays)
• An additional day annual leave to have your birthday off
• Contribution of 5% of basic salary to The People’s Pension on behalf of the staff member
• Group Life Insurance benefit of 4 times salary
• Monthly draws to win either “lunch on your manager” or a “leave work early” token
• A comprehensive Induction to hyh and your role
• One to one supervision with your line manager every 4-6 weeks
• Ongoing training relevant to your role

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

Closing date:                                     Monday 26th October 2020 at 9am

Interviewing commences:                Friday 30th October 2020

If you are interested in applying for any of these roles, please forward your CV along with a covering letter or statement to us.  The covering letter or statement must outline how you feel you meet the person specification criteria on the job description, and it must be a one page document of between 250 to 500 words.  If you have any questions regarding the role or wish to discuss it with us, please contact a member of the team as we will be happy to help.

Support Worker – Family Carers

Find your place with us and help change lives.

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

This exciting and varied role in our Family Carer Support Service (FCSS) provides expert information and support to family carers who have a relative with a learning disability, autism or both. In addition to caring for their relative, family carers have to navigate multiple and complicated systems to ensure that their relative gets the support that they need. Having access to specialist, reliable information can therefore be a lifeline.

If you are resourceful, solution-focused and passionate about supporting family carers and people with learning disabilities, autism or both to have a good quality life, then we want to hear from you.

As a key part of our small team, you will:

• Keep family carers up-to-date with statutory developments
• Research and respond to specific enquiries from family carers
• Provide ongoing and one-to-one support to family carers
• Facilitate good partnership working with Hft family carers and Hft staff
• Help to grow our social media presence
• Contribute to the creation of new resources
• Deliver workshops/webinars on topics related to the needs and rights of family carers

Salary: £23,878

Hours: Fixed-term – 12 Months, Part time 28 hours per week

Location: White Friars, Bristol

The role requires an individual with drive, enthusiasm and commitment. You will have knowledge of the challenges faced by family carers of a relative with a learning disability, autism or both. You will be committed to ensuring that they are able to access the services and support available to them.

You will have excellent communication skills, knowledge and experience of engaging with diverse communities.

The role supports family carers who live throughout the United Kingdom, so on occasion you may be required to travel and stay away overnight.

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

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

Wellbeing Service Worker
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £21,748-£24,982 (SCP 11-18) per annum
Contract: Open Ended
Accountable to: Locality Team Manager 
Place of work: Wellbeing Service Hub locations across Cherwell & West  

About Oxfordshire Mind

We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support; in total over 20,000 people in Oxfordshire access our services each year. With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever. Our work includes:

• The Transitional Supported Housing Recovery Service (part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership).
• The TalkingSpace Plus psychological therapy service in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
• The Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, which is part of both the TalkingSpace Plus and Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnerships and includes:
  - Five Wellbeing Centres throughout the county
  - Public Wellbeing & Information Services
  - Physical Activity and Wellbeing
  - Benefits for Better Mental Health, a welfare benefits advice service
  - Volunteering and Peer Support Opportunities
• Raising awareness and campaigning activity.

We employ over 100 staff and operate in 28 locations around the county.

The key responsibilities of the Wellbeing Service Worker are to:

• Keep up to date with appropriate information about Oxfordshire Mind Options Sessions and Wellbeing Services countywide.
• Ensure that people accessing the Wellbeing Service receive an appropriate assessment of initial need through an initial Options Session. Signposting individuals to relevant services provided by Oxfordshire Mind and external partners offering mainstream services and support.
• Work with individuals to identify their own hopes and goals, support them to develop a personal action plan to increase resilience and maintain wellbeing accessing support services available within the Wellbeing Service, Talking Space Plus and other mental health services including mainstream facilities.
• Review and assess progress of individuals and offer Wellbeing Service support and signposting as appropriate.
• Contribute to the design, development and evaluation of courses and workshops in response to need.
• Deliver and/or co-deliver educational and coping skills courses within agreed protocols.
• Develop, maintain and facilitate a broad range of appropriate and responsive wellbeing Peer Support Groups, whether geographical or experience based.
• Create and maintain a relaxed and accepting atmosphere alongside people, enabling them to share responsibility in the planning, developing and running of the Peer Support group.

Closing Date: Sunday 6th November 2020 (Midnight)
Interview Date: Thursday 12th November 2020

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Support Worker

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Dementia Support Team covering Northamptonshire.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

The Dementia Support Service provides a highly responsive and individualised information, signposting and referral service to people affected by dementia. The service is currently contracted to provide carers assessments for those affected by dementia. As a Dementia Support Worker you will assist carers and people with dementia 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. 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. You will deliver peer support groups for carers on a monthly basis. We provide support face-to-face, by 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 and deliver virtual meetings. 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: Northamptonshire
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week
Salary: £14,261- £15,171 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 22 October 2020
Interview Date: TBC

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