Healthwatch Milton Keynes is here to influence improvements in local health and social care services and make sure they work for the patients and service users of Milton Keynes. Our mission is to be an independent organisation, providing an effective local voice for people in Milton Keynes, influencing and shaping health and social care services to meet their needs.

We are seeking a Service Coordinator from August until 31st March 2021 to support our Interim CEO whilst the CEO is on Maternity Leave.

The post of Service Coordinator will be responsible for working with the Interim CEO to develop, deliver and oversee the outreach, engagement, and research activities of the organisation.

Duties will include flexible support to the Interim CEO in the delivery of our activities and the day-to-day management of the charity including coordinating volunteers, supporting relationships management with commissioners of services and service providers and compiling reports.

We are looking for a candidate who is highly adaptable to new working environments and has a high degree of initiative. You’ll also be passionate about engaging with people and upholding people’s rights to receive high quality health and social care services.

Candidates should possess strong people relationship and project management skills, report writing and IT skills. Previous experience of working within a Social Care or Healthcare setting is desirable.

We highly recommend interested applicants contact us for an informal chat about the role in the first instance to discuss home working arrangements and our plans to return to working from our main office.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing why you feel you make an ideal candidate for the post against the pre-requisites of the job description and person specification. 

Interviews for the post will be held in a virtual setting and will be held between Tuesday 4th and Friday 7th August 2020. 

PLEASE NOTE applications are being on a rolling basis, therefore the post we reserve the right to close the ad early .

Healthwatch MK CIO is an equal opportunities employer. We value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applications from all members of the community, including those with disabilities. The successful candidate will be expected to declare all previous criminal offences and to provide an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Join our award-winning Youth Empowerment team at the pioneering Cambridge House charity. 

The Youth Empowerment Coordinator will provide long-term, holistic support to at-risk 16-21-year olds living in Southwark and surrounding boroughs.

Through the delivery of weekly group workshops, personal mentoring, liaising and referring to specialist services, providing employment and life skills support, and facilitating trips and events, the Youth Empowerment Coordinator will help young people to find out what they want in life, overcome barriers, and support them to achieve their goals.

You will need to be confident working one-to-one with young people as well as delivering group workshops and activities over a range of topics. Using your initiative, you will be able to engage participants, adapt to their individual support needs and nurture their development, health and wellbeing.

Strong organisational skills are required in this multifaceted role and the post-holder must be reliable and patient, with the ability to build trust and establish positive working relationships.

Working as part of a newly expanding team, your contribution will be pivotal to the ongoing evaluation and development of the project.

Our ideal candidate will have previous relevant experience (in a paid or voluntary capacity) and:

• Be positive, enthusiastic and friendly
• Be self-motivated
• Share our commitment to our vision of a society without poverty where all people are valued, treated equally and lead fulfilling and productive lives

As an organisation we are particularly keen to ensure that our staff reflect the diverse nature of the community in which we work.

We value diversity and warmly welcome applications from disabled people, the LGBTQ+ communities and people from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by person specification.

To apply, email your CV, cover letter, and diversity monitoring form (see Recruitment Pack attached)

MANCHESTER CARES: DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

• Salary: £26,000 (plus travel)
• Full time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week)
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours

Manchester Cares is a community network reducing loneliness and isolation amongst older and younger people alike; improving the confidence, belonging, purpose and power of all participants; and bringing people together to bridge the gaps across social, generational, digital, cultural and attitudinal divides.

In your new role as Development Coordinator at Manchester Cares, you will lead our local fundraising – by creating and managing challenges, events, corporate partnerships and by securing grants from local and national foundations. Your job will be to steward supporters so that they continue to support Manchester Cares, and to identify and secure gifts from foundations, businesses and individuals.

To do that, you will need to be a powerful communicator, in writing and in person, and someone who can talk to and relate to people from all backgrounds. You will be outgoing, with an organised, collaborative approach, an authentic communication style and an intrinsic understanding of the power of networks and digital media.

Crucially, we need a people-person: someone who can guide partnerships including with corporations, Councils and long-established community groups. We also need a numbers person, someone methodical, target focused and strategic, who can work with our national Head of Community Fundraising to drive a shared vision. And we need a self-starter: someone committed, tough, and focused working alone as well as collaboratively; who is passionate about developing Manchester Cares over the coming years.

Finally, we need someone who understands and is motivated by the demographics and social challenges of our communities and the issues we work on, and in particular who is passionate about and can clearly promote our vision for building close community networks to tackle isolation and loneliness.

In achieving this vision you will be trusted to work independently at this exciting organisation, with a growing profile and backing from local and national supporters. And you will be provided with development challenges and opportunities to play a pivotal role in the development of Manchester Cares and The Cares Family. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please read the full job description and details on how to apply via the Manchester Cares website.

Manchester Cares is an anti-racist organisation committed to advancing anti-racism in our work and in our communities. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, who are currently under-represented in our organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity that will keep you on toes?

Do you like working with people?

Do you have amazing communication skills?

Do you have an interest in the social care?

Are you self-motivated even when working alone?

Job Description

To support vulnerable single homeless adults who have been referred to our service. Individuals reside in our shared temporary accommodation and receive floating support from you, to ensure that they can acquire the skills needed to progress to independent living

As a Support Coordinator you will be assigned to a client group and provide them with guidance, according to their assessed needs, and their care and support plan. You will enable your clients to self-develop and progress, reaching the personal goals they have set so that they can move on to being fully independent in the community.

This is primarily a lone working role and will involve communicating face to face with clients on a regular basis. You will conduct one to one key work sessions, house group meetings, sign posting and link them in with other support services.

You will be required to attend regular support team meetings, one to one supervision with your line manager and attend mandatory in house training offered by Assisted Accommodation.

                                                                   Specification

Essential:

• Have excellent communication skills and able to converse with clients in an appropriate manner.
• To have a sufficient understanding of both spoken and written English language to be able to effectively record and report as well as adhere to written company policy and procedure.
• Own transport car/cycle
• To understand UK social care practices and regulations.
• Be confident in asserting boundaries.
• To be comfortable in lone working
• Have confidence in communicating with other community organisation, and or, local authority departments who may be supporting the service user.
• Having an empathetic and understanding nature is vital.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and be able to apply this to your role.
• Ability to follow good working practices and procedures.
• Have a basic understanding of using IT systems including Ms Word and Outlook.

Desirable:

• Level 2 Qualification in Health and Social Care
• Have knowledge and understanding of writing care plans and risk assessments
• An understanding of equality and diversity guidelines
• Have some knowledge and experience of supporting people in the community

If successful, you will be joining the floating support team who work with vulnerable adults with an array of support needs such as mental health, substance and alcohol misuse and homelessness.

Multiple full- time positions are available in a fast-growing organisation available for an immediate start with a competitive salary based on experience.

Employment subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

We are currently seeking a dementia services co-ordinator to join the Age Exchange team. The role is based from the Blackheath office, and will require work in both Blackleath and Lambeth, plus approximately 4 trips to Manchester per year. At the moment, the role is home based with the occasional day on site.

Age Exchange has been improving the health and wellbeing of older people for over 30 years, we specialise in the practice of Reminiscence and in bringing creativity into people’s lives.  Following a partnership with care provider Community Integrated Care, we have started to expand and want to take our specialist Reminiscence Arts intervention for people with dementia to other parts of the UK.  In March 2019, we opened a service in Manchester and in August 2019 won a contract to provide 3 weekly services in London Borough of Lambeth.  It’s a really exciting time for us and a chance to achieve our vision of increasing the number of people who benefit from our work.

We are looking for someone to help us reach our goal of expansion alongside ensuring that the quality of the service we provide is maintained.  The post holder will be responsible all of our dementia and carers services that are outside of our Blackheath base.  They will support the development of relationships with commissioners, voluntary sector agencies and local influencers where we are planning to set up new services and then overseeing those services.  Specifically, you will be responsible for delivering the new services in Lambeth and Manchester.  You will lead on developing referral routes, assessing referrals, managing the reminiscence artists and co-ordinators who deliver the services and ensuring a high standard of delivery and safeguarding.

You need to be committed to improving the lives of people with dementia and those who care for them with a belief that creativity can have a positive impact on health and wellbeing.

This is a full-time role for one year to cover maternity leave.

Interviews will take place via video call.

About You

We are currently seeking candidates who have experience of delivering services for people living with dementia and their carers, as well as the ability to assess and evaluate client needs. The role requires experience in developing and managing stakeholder relationships and strong networking skills.

Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the mental capacity act and health and safety would be beneficial.

Excellent communication skills and a high standard of computer literacy are essential to the role.

RFEA and Walking With the Wounded (WWTW) are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge of the Armed Forces and Ex-Services charity network and the ability to understand the challenges more vulnerable veterans must overcome, particularly those who have entered the Criminal Justice System. This person will be home based travelling extensively around the Cambridgeshire region to provide face to face support to veterans within their home locations and partner organisations premises.

Project Nova is a support programme for Veterans primarily identified in Police Custody but also with referrals from core police and partner organisations from within the community, it is focussed on early intervention, support and diversion at point of contact with the Police or partner organisation in order to prevent re-offending and a potential prison sentence. Project Nova is jointly delivered by RFEA and WWTW and working in partnership with the NHS Liaison and Diversion Teams, Police custody suites, Police response officers, HMPPS and partners within the community.

The successful applicant for this role will have a track record of delivering high quality results, with a strong beneficiary focus and be capable of working independently to targets and deadlines. Strong communication, IT and organisational skills are essential along with mentoring and coaching. Experience & knowledge of the criminal justice system, local government agencies and the ability to develop a network of contacts are also required, along with a clean driving licence. NVQ Level 4 in Advice and Guidance (Or willingness to work towards) along with a good understanding of the employment market and vocational training are highly desirable, but not essential as training will be given.

Specific Responsibilities

Engagement

• Support the National Nova Manager to create and maintain strong working relationships with referring organisations in the Cambridgeshire Area, including the Police and NHS Liaison and Diversion.
• Receive details of referrals from the Nova Client Advisors, or directly.  If referrals are received directly share information with the Nova Client Advisors.
• Engage with veterans face-to-face for the initial visit and as necessary throughout their engagement with Project Nova, following the Case Management Guidance, RFEA Policies and the Project Nova Procedures.
• Register each Nova Veteran’s details on the CRM and obtain consent to share their data with organisations in the support network and any further information required by the Project Nova registration.
• Undertake a comprehensive needs assessment with each Nova Veteran.

Case Management

• Provide emotional support to veterans through regular contact whilst they are engaged with Project Nova.
• Establish a care coordination plan with each Nova Veteran that provides for support from within RFEA and Walking with the Wounded and with the organisations in the Nova area support Network.
• Work with families to ensure their effective participation in the Criminal Justice System, with other statutory services and with the support network.
• Keep clear records for each case on the CRM.
• Record the veteran’s journey on Outcome Star
• Ensure confidentiality, the family is a separate case to the veteran, who is also supported by Project Nova. 
• When the Nova Veteran is ready, develop their employability and suitable opportunities for employment either, directly using RFEA employability tools and working with local employers or, through the wider RFEA or Walking With The Wounded.
• Project Nova is an active intervention. Close cases once the progress of Nova Veterans has reached its full potential, identifying long term social contact, formal or informal, in every case.

Person Specification

Essential Competencies

• Highly motivated and independent, capable of working remotely across a wide geographical area.
• Resilient and able to work with individuals with complex needs and cope with the rigors that arise from working with veterans in the criminal justice system.
• Commitment to working with each veteran without prejudice and in an equitable manner, including those who are arrested for violent or sexual offences.
• Experience of working with people using a mentoring or coaching approach to engage and support the individuals we work with to change their lives.
• Highly organised with strong IT skills and experience of using CRM systems.
• Strong communicators with veterans, referring organisations and within the Project Nova Team sharing information on cases with Team Leaders and Nova Client Advisors.
• Excellent team players who will contribute to a diverse and dedicated team.
• Driving licence and use of own car.
• Be able to pass NPPV Level 2 Police vetting and Enhanced DBS
• Provide presentations to Cambridgeshire NHS Liaison & Diversion service Police and Partners when required.

Desirable Competencies

• NVQ Level 4 Advice & Guidance or willingness to work towards this at charity expense
• Experience of working with the Criminal Justice System.
• Experience of working with the Armed Forces community

This role is 'Home Based' around the Cambridge area and is offered initially on a one year fixed term contract, 35 hours per week with a starting salary of £26,000 rising to £27,500 after six months plus additional employee benefits.

To apply please submit a covering letter and applicable CV. The closing date is Wednesday 29th July 2020. Interviews will take place in August for immediate start depending upon required notice periods.

Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhance DBS Disclosure and Police Vetting.

RFEA and Walking With the Wounded (WWTW) are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge of the Armed Forces and Ex-Services charity network and the ability to understand the challenges more vulnerable veterans must overcome, particularly those who have entered the Criminal Justice System. This person will be home based travelling extensively around the Northamptonshire region to provide face to face support to veterans within their home locations and partner organisations premises.

This post is funded by the OPCC for Northamptonshire as they recognise the value of former military personnel.

Project Nova is a support programme for Veterans primarily identified in Police Custody but also with referrals from core police and partner organisations from within the community, it is focussed on early intervention, support and diversion at point of contact with the Police or partner organisation in order to prevent re-offending and a potential prison sentence. Project Nova is jointly delivered by RFEA and WWTW and working in partnership with the NHS Liaison and Diversion Teams, Police custody suites, Police response officers, HMPPS and partners within the community.

The successful applicant for this role will have a track record of delivering high quality results, with a strong beneficiary focus and be capable of working independently to targets and deadlines. Strong communication, IT and organisational skills are essential along with mentoring and coaching. Experience & knowledge of the criminal justice system, local government agencies and the ability to develop a network of contacts are also required, along with a clean driving licence. NVQ Level 4 in Advice and Guidance (Or willingness to work towards) along with a good understanding of the employment market and vocational training are highly desirable, but not essential as training will be given.

Specific Responsibilities

Engagement

• Support the National Nova Manager to create and maintain strong working relationships with referring organisations in the Northamptonshire Area, including the Police and NHS Liaison and Diversion.
• Receive details of referrals from the Nova Client Advisors, or directly.  If referrals are received directly share information with the Nova Client Advisors.
• Engage with veterans face-to-face for the initial visit and as necessary throughout their engagement with Project Nova, following the Case Management Guidance, RFEA Policies and the Project Nova Procedures.
• Register each Nova Veteran’s details on the CRM and obtain consent to share their data with organisations in the support network and any further information required by the Project Nova registration.
• Undertake a comprehensive needs assessment with each Nova Veteran.

Case Management

• Provide emotional support to veterans through regular contact whilst they are engaged with Project Nova.
• Establish a care coordination plan with each Nova Veteran that provides for support from within RFEA and Walking with the Wounded and with the organisations in the Nova area support Network.
• Work with families to ensure their effective participation in the Criminal Justice System, with other statutory services and with the support network.
• Keep clear records for each case on the CRM.
• Record the veterans journey on Outcome Star
• Ensure confidentiality, the family is a separate case to the veteran, who is also supported by Project Nova. 
• When the Nova Veteran is ready, develop their employability and suitable opportunities for employment either, directly using RFEA employability tools and working with local employers or, through the wider RFEA or Walking With The Wounded.
• Project Nova is an active intervention. Close cases once the progress of Nova Veterans has reached its full potential, identifying long term social contact, formal or informal, in every case.

Person Specification

Essential Competencies

• Highly motivated and independent, capable of working remotely across a wide geographical area.
• Resilient and able to work with individuals with complex needs and cope with the rigors that arise from working with veterans in the criminal justice system.
• Commitment to working with each veteran without prejudice and in an equitable manner, including those who are arrested for violent or sexual offences.
• Experience of working with people using a mentoring or coaching approach to engage and support the individuals we work with to change their lives.
• Highly organised with strong IT skills and experience of using CRM systems.
• Strong communicators with veterans, referring organisations and within the Project Nova Team sharing information on cases with Team Leaders and Nova Client Advisors.
• Excellent team players who will contribute to a diverse and dedicated team.
• Driving licence and use of own car.
• NPPV Level 2 Police vetting and Enhanced DBS
• Provide presentations to Northamptonshire OPCC and Partners when required.

Desirable Competencies

• NVQ Level 4 Advice & Guidance or willingness to work towards this at charity expense.
• Experience of working with the Criminal Justice System.
• Experience of working with the Armed Forces community.

This role is 'Home Based' around the Northampton area and is offered initially on a one year fixed term contract, 35 hours per week with a starting salary of £26,000 rising to £27,500 after six months plus additional employee benefits.

To apply please submit a covering letter and applicable CV. The closing date is Wednesday 29th July 2020. Interviews will take place in August for immediate start depending upon required notice periods.

Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhance DBS Disclosure and Police Vetting.

The Social Connection Project is an exciting new initiative which aims to recruit volunteers and match them with people exiting homelessness in Brighton & Hove. The volunteers will support people to engage in the wider community using a variety of means such as mentoring, befriending & connecting people with community groups & activities. The aim of the project is to reduce social isolation, improve tenancy sustainment and build people’s well-being

Justlife have been operating in Brighton for 8 years and provide engagement work for people who are homeless, helping clients improve and maintain their health, by accessing primary care, attending appointments and linking with relevant services, as well as a weekly activities programme and support specifically for those in emergency accommodation. The Creative Studio provides art opportunities for people who have experienced homelessness. We also engage in research into the effects of unsupported temporary accommodation, which informs our work locally, as well as enabling us to have conversations on a wider scale to bring about positive change.

Job Summary – Social Connection Project Coordinator

This role is responsible for delivering the Social Connection project as part of the team. Working with the Project Coordinator, this may include recruiting and training volunteers, managing referrals, developing a client social event, group volunteer support sessions, developing publicity and promoting the service within the city.

Responsible to: Social Connection Project Coordinator

Responsible for: N/A

Job Description

The Social Connection Project Worker will work with the Project Coordinator to deliver the project which may include:-

1. Recruiting and arranging training for volunteers
2. Managing referrals
3. Developing promotional materials and promoting in the city
4. Ensuring effective monitoring of the project
5. Administration of the project
6. Supporting volunteers
7. Representing Justlife to external stakeholders across the city to increase awareness and engagement with the project
8. To be part of, and contribute to, the Justlife staff team, attending meetings and events as appropriate and to be involved in staff development, training and supervision

Casework Coordinator (Criminal Justice) - Positive Somerset Lives
Location: Taunton
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week 
Salary: £23,000.00 (plus an £50.00 per week on-call payment, 1 week in 4). 
Closing Date: Tuesday 28 July ' 20 (12 noon).

Julian House is looking to appoint a Criminal Justice Casework Coordinator (30 hours per week) based in Taunton to provide high quality support and housing management to people from an offending background who face multiple and complex needs.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, have experience of supporting people who have been involved within the criminal justice system. They will have a good understanding of barriers and issues faced by people leaving prison and knowledge of the pathways to rehabilitation and recovery. The role involves working with some people who are registered sex offenders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing referrals from partnership criminal justice agencies
• Deliver high quality and effective housing management across service buildings
• Deliver H&S policy and process compliance
• Assessing, planning and enacting person-centred packages of support
• Deliver individual key-working, so that people with complex/multiple needs are able to reduce barriers to community integration and are motivated to achieve desistance from offending, sustained rehabilitation and play a full and positive part within the community
• Engage, motivate and progress people towards the attainment of independent living skills and into employment, training and learning opportunities
• Engage with finance team to ensure rent and service compliance
• Engage in team and a wide range of partnership agencies to ensure effective delivery of all service areas
• To ensure the service is compliant with required monitoring, reporting and evaluation

 For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description and personal statement. 

As an employee, you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Cash health care plan 
• Up to 27 days annual leave (depending on length of service) 
• Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary) 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme 
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops and Bike Workshops 

Julian House has a supportive culture, providing regular supervision and line management alongside externally facilitated reflective practice which enables staff to look after their own health and well-being whilst giving their best in their roles. 
 
To Apply: 
 
Please apply by completing an online application form outlining why you would fit the role, via our jobs page on our Julian House website.

Previous candidates need not apply.

Closing date: 28 July '20 (12 noon).

Cruse Bereavement Care is the largest bereavement charity in the UK. Our mission is to offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.

The role of Service Coordinator in East Sussex is an exciting role, with the opportunity to influence the growth and development of our bereavement support services across the region.  We currently have 100 volunteers in Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings, with offices in Brighton and Eastbourne. 

This is a busy and varied role, where you will be supporting our bereavement volunteers and their supervisors, and managing the service to ensure that clients receive the highest quality support.  This includes managing the volunteer client referrals team, recruitment and training of volunteers, compiling reports for funders, responding to local media requests and line managing our part time client allocations secretary.

We are looking for someone with a passion for what we do, who will work independently and pro-actively, but also collaboratively.  You will have the experience and drive to ensure our services are the best they can be and the resilience to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.  You will build strong working relationships with both our local volunteers and our central staff team. 

Please note that all Cruse staff and volunteers are currently working from home due to Covid-19, so the role will be homebased temporarily until we return to our offices – you will need a reliable internet connection and phone line at home, as well as space to work from a laptop.  In the longer term, the role can be based at either of our East Sussex offices (Eastbourne or Brighton), with the expectation of some travel across the region and occasional travel to our central office in London.  This post runs until 30 September 2021, with the possibility of extension. 

Applications should be submitted by midnight on Wednesday 29th July 2020, with interviews arranged in the week of 3rd August 2020.

Your application should consist of CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role in reference to the job description and person specification, and should be no longer than two pages.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

We are seeking a confident, self-sufficient Supporter Care Coordinator with prior line management/supervisory experience to join our fast growing Fundraising and Communications department. Reporting to the Supporter Care Manager, the Coordinator is responsible for overseeing day to day operational activity, in addition to line managing the team’s two Administrators.

The Coordinator is accountable for ensuring that the Supporter Care team works in an efficient and effective manner, adheres to agreed KPIs and SLAs, consistently meets regulatory compliance requirements, and strives to deliver a high standard of customer care that ensures that our supporters are at the forefront of everything we do.

On a day to day basis the Coordinator ensures timely, accurate and compliant administration of supporter-related activity carried out by the Supporter Care team including processing of voluntary income, management of enquiries and complaints, and maintenance of the fundraising database. The role is also responsible for all line management tasks relating to the team’s Administrators including running regular supervisions, conducting annual appraisals, supporting professional development and managing staff performance. 

The wider remit of the role includes conducting periodic reviews of team processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for development and implementing change where necessary. The Coordinator acts as a key contact for internal stakeholders across the organisation, third party suppliers including fundraising agencies, financial and non-financial supporters, and members of the public with an interest in the organisation’s work. The Coordinator also leads on role-appropriate projects and is responsible for working with the team’s Manager on more strategic tasks including contributing to the creation, implementation and ongoing development of a new Supporter Care strategy.

The remit of the role calls for someone with a strong background in customer/supporter care including an element of income processing. Prior line management/supervisory experience is essential, as is the ability to make day to day decisions on behalf of the team. The role requires someone with strong organisation and prioritisation skills, and a keen eye for detail. The ability to manage both time and workload is a must, as is the ability to work independently in addition to contributing to the efforts of the wider team. The ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships is essential, as is the ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner.

In return, you will have regular opportunities to see the organisation’s work in action, benefit from a fantastic range of internal development and diversity initiatives, and be part of a highly motivated and extremely passionate team.

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 is a Disability Confident Employer, we are in the top 100 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2020 and we are. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.

We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

Visit St Mungo's website to start your online application form.

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 Monday 27 July 2020

Interview and assessments on: Wednesday 5 August 2020

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.

As a Strategic Coordinator you will supporting disabled children, or young people and their families.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a rewarding role, and gain a strong sense of achievement through the management and development of a high quality information and advice service.

Title: Strategic Coordinator SENDIASS
Location: Hull
Department: SENDIASS
Salary Details: £23,908 per annum
Hours: Full time – 36 hours per week

About KIDS

KIDS is a national charity which has been supporting disabled children, young people and their families since 1970.

We work with children, irrespective of their disability or impairment, from birth through to 25 years.  Each year we support over 15,000 disabled children, offer over 120 different services and work with about 80 Local Authorities across England.

We are passionate, caring and trusted and our vision is a world in which all disabled children and young people realise their aspirations. We offer support and practical help for families, every step of the way.

KIDS is committed to safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake stringent recruitment checks including (where applicable) an enhanced DBS check.

About the role

You will be working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of regional service objectives particularly relating to SENDIASS working with disabled children and young people 0-25 and their families. In addition you will be responsible for managing the Hull SENDIASS team and support it to develop and meet IASS minimum standards.

You will be working at a range of levels both internally (specifically involvement with other KIDS Regions and Central Services) and externally to implement project plans and deliver agreed objectives and outcomes.

About you

To be able to carry out this role we would expect you to have the following characteristics:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent holding/working towards appropriate professional qualification (supervisory / project management and/or advice & guidance)
• Ability to supervise/manage staff and projects
• Three or more years of experience in advice and guidance services or work of a similar nature including experience of managing safeguarding issues and working with vulnerable children/young people/families.
• Demonstrable understanding of the social model of disability and a rights-based approach.
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of equalities; specifically inclusion of disabled children and young people.

Advertising End Date: 24 Jul 2020
Interviews will take place via Skype on 30 July

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KIDS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All children and young people we work with must, at all times, feel safe. KIDS practices safer recruitment. For certain roles successful applicants will be required to carry out a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

KIDS is a disability Confident Committed Employer and an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

No agencies please.

We are seeking a Referral Coordinator to be based in our Mental Health Floating Support Service located in Doncaster.

This is an outcome-focused support service, receiving a high volume of referrals for service users who will need to be fully involved at every stage, in order to meet their outcomes within the timescale available to them. To be successful in this role it is vital to have a valid driving licence and access to a car.

The role will support the manager to provide a highly responsive housing-related support service for people with a range of needs including learning disabilities, mental ill health, a history of drug & alcohol misuse, homelessness, people with an offending history, and people in need of budgeting assistance.

The role includes the following responsibilities;
• Responding to and prioritising referrals
• Triaging referrals
• Undertaking a high volume of assessments and ensuring information from 3rd parties is received
• Attending allocation meetings and presenting referrals for discussion
• Allocating service users to our housing related support workers
• Co-producing outcome focused  support plans and risk assessments
• Ensuring that we meet all targets for outputs, timescales and quality
• Establishing a clear throughput for service users in order to meet their outcomes within agreed timescales
• Holding a case load as required to minimise waiting lists and provide direct support to service users
• Promoting the service to potential referrers and creating positive local networks

To support service users to achieve outcomes across key life areas including:
• Independent living skills
• Community links and social inclusion
• Meaningful occupation and pathways to employment
• Social skills and self-management
• Quality of life and aspirations
• Health and well being
• Financial management and economic well being
• Keeping safe

To provide person-centred, outcome-focused practical & emotional support, guidance and sign-posting to maximise service users’ skills and capabilities.  To ensure all support is underpinned by the principles of re-ablement.

To undertake activities that give services users the best chance of success in line with the requirements of the service:
• Pre-tenancy support from existing accommodation into the floating support services
• Links with social and private landlords
• Prompt support at the right level for as long as required, fluctuating as necessary
• Access universal services, training, employment and community integration

Young Greenwich is a new integrated programme commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The key purpose of the programme is to enable young people to develop holistically, working with them to facilitate their personal, social, and educational aspirations to develop their voice and reach their full potential. The programme is led by NHS Oxleas Foundation Trust (Oxleas) and delivered with partners Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) who together with METRO form the Young Greenwich Partnership. Young Greenwich will deliver seamlessly in and out of schools, youth hubs and other community venues with strong pathways for pupils in schools into community-based activities and support and vice versa.

As part of Young Greenwich, METRO will deliver the Parenting Support programme, designed to increase the health and wellbeing of young people and children, by focusing on supporting their parents to achieve better outcomes for their own health and wellbeing and that of their families. The programme particularly focused on providing holistic family support through a range of activities.

This post will focus on providing support to parents and families on a range of activities as part of the Parenting Support programme, including leading our groupwork and peer support, and supporting our partners and other services within the Greenwich Parenting Support programme. The post-holder will work within a therapeutic and educational modality to support parents to better support their own mental health and wellbeing. Skills required for the role will include working to develop a peer support model of help and support for parents experiencing low confidence or poor relationships with their children. We aim to build the skills and confidence of parents to improve their own health and wellbeing, and relationships with their children.