Main purpose of Job

To manage Eikon’s EWMH contracted services team.  The team predominantly delivers services for Children Young People (CYP) and their families in the community: in groups and one to one via targeted group work and outdoor sessions relevant to the community area of contract coverage for Surrey.  The team will be approximately 8 direct reports, made up of Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP), Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners (EWP) and Single Point of Assess (SPA) assessment officers.

Responsible for the service provision, demonstrating impact, reporting volumes as well as supporting the team with safeguarding and non-clinical supervision.  Working closely other Managers to ensure the optimum level of quality assured and safe service operations are delivered to CYP and their families.

As this is an emerging service, innovation will be key in developing this service to ensure the highest of standards and care are obtained for CYP and employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Eikon’s EWMH in the Community Delivery Team, consisting of EWPs, CWPs, SPA Assessment Officers
• Manage the teams service innovation across the community, both for one to ones and group work
• Collaborate closely with Wellbeing in Community Lead to ensure parity  with  Eikon’s other community plans and development  
• Manage  service operations for the Community Delivery Team
• Collaborate closely with the Impact and Quality Manager to demonstrate both service quality assurance as well as Impact
• Responsible for managing and overseeing the case load lists, ensuring CYP are seen by an appropriate member of the team, in a suitable venue, within agreed timescales
• Working with other organisations and SCC, to identify and negotiate suitable venues for the team to work directly with CYP, and their families
• Responsible for setting and implementing of plans and objectives for the Delivery Team
• Propose and agree innovation plans to deliver Eikon’s Community EWMH work
• Where suitable, ensure that CYP are involved in the assessment and planning of their referral
• Work within Eikon’s equal opportunities, health & safety and safeguarding policies at all times
• To deliver high quality service interventions for young people and their families
• Identify emerging needs within the community  and with the teams input plan services to meet those needs
• Attend all relevant management and contract meetings
• To provide line management, support, and direction of staff within the team in line with best practices and all relevant Eikon policies and guidelines
• To organise weekly case work review meetings to coordinate interventions for children and young people referred to the service
• To ensure appropriate external clinical supervision is provided for the team
• To undertake annual appraisal and staff development activities where necessary
• Work in collaboration with the DSL to ensure all staff are competent to manage safeguarding issues
• Lead on supporting staff with all safeguarding issues and liaise with the DSL where appropriate
• To ensure case management is undertaken to a high quality (including ensuring systematic case note review processes are followed)
• To ensure the team maintain all records in accordance with Eikon policy, regulations and statutory requirements
• To systematically monitor the quality and effectiveness of frontline services
• To keep up to date with good practice, legislation and policies that have an impact on the service delivery at Eikon
• Manage budget and other resources effectively, within delegated authority
• Liaise and coordinate with Wellbeing in the Community Lead to share resources efficiently, ensuring correct levels of staffing through planning and recruitment
• Develop and maintain relationships within the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership, SABP and across the Community
• Have knowledge of local services and liaise with and refer to other mental health care providers and appropriate specialist services within the local area

The Mulberry Centre (TMC) is an award-winning cancer information and support centre and an independent charity, based on the grounds of the West Middlesex University Hospital in Isleworth, West London. It has been open for over 19 years and has provided services and support to more than 15,000 people. 

We are seeking an Operations Coordinator to work closely with the Finance and Operations Manager.  We are looking for an individual who will support and coordinate the smooth running of the Centre’s operational and support services, enabling The Mulberry Centre to deliver quality services with a professional and caring focus.  You will need to be a warm and welcoming team player, be proactive and an office all-rounder supporting your colleagues.

If you are interested in the work of The Mulberry Centre and have the relevant experience to perform this significant role, we would very much like to hear from you. 

If you care about supporting those in need in the local community then this role is for you!  You will be responsible for all aspects of the Food Bank operations from managing the warehouse to supporting distribution centres across East Elmbridge.  You will work with the Food Bank and Social Action Director in facilitating a holistic strategy to see East Elmbridge without food poverty..

We are looking for a team player, who will encourage and equip the volunteers that are involved and work collaboratively with the Food Bank and Social Action Director, as well as the Board of Trustees.

The role will be part of an exciting new programme which is being developed by Citizens Advice in Hampshire called Reaching People Together.

Refernet Coordinator

Fixed-term contract for 1 year, working five days a week (37.5 hours) with flexibility to meet business and personal needs.

Home-based with travel Hampshire wide

Would you like to be involved at the start of a new and exciting project that is being set up in Hampshire to help us work more effectively in partnership with others, to better reach vulnerable people?

You will be working for Citizens Advice Hampshire to coordinate the Refernet project and to build partnerships with other advice service providers so that we can work seamlessly together to ensure vulnerable people receive the help that they need.

You will need to be a strong communicator and have experience of dealing with people at all levels and have a track record in creating, developing and maintaining project-based services. The ability to prioritise work, identify and develop ideas and opportunities, delegate effectively, handle pressure, and take day-to-day decisions on the running of the projects will be essential.

If you like working in a dynamic and friendly environment to support the local community, we would love to hear from you.

The Citizens Advice service values diversity; promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, as they are currently under represented in our workforce.

We are currently reviewing our policies around home and office working. Currently all roles are home-based due to the pandemic, but as restrictions allow we are likely to move to a hybrid model. For more information about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit our website via the Apply button where you can download the Job Pack, Guidance notes and application form.

Closing date is 5pm Wednesday 12th May.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 19th May.

Education Coordinator 

Our client is seeking to recruit an Education Coordinator to develop their efforts to increase education access for Travellers families in England. The Coordinator will play a key role within their team, working with families and educational organisations – as well as supporting their training programmes.
In their recruitment, they are looking for potential as much as experience.

Education Coordinator Requirements:

You will demonstrate a tangible understanding of the need for your role and be enthused about pursuing its purpose. You will show a vocation for service to the marginalised. You will be a first-rate communicator, have an ability to persuade and handle difficult conversations, with a talent for effectively managing multiple competing priorities. You will be adept at navigating public service systems as well as providing a compassionate, high quality service to vulnerable people, including in times of trauma and crisis. You will be a team player, but equally happy when working autonomously, possessing a good sense of humour and well-rounded humility. You will be warm and empathetic and also show professionalism and resilience.

About our client:

They have a team of close-knit employees and volunteers. Everyone demonstrates an immense personal commitment to their work serving the marginalised. They are a relaxed team, with a big sense of humour, but also value drive, hard work and going the extra mile. They believe that their team is their greatest asset and they want to give them autonomy and challenge as well as support and training, with a real sense of continued learning that they can take forward in their careers. They celebrate potential as much as experience.

Location: Henley on Thames, Homeworking considered

Job type: Fixed Term Contract 3 years, Part Time 16 hours per week with opportunities to increase hours in Yrs 2 & 3.

Salary: £12.36 per hour

Benefits: Pension scheme, Personal training budget, Generous paid holiday: pro rata equiv. 35 days holiday plus 8 days national (bank) holiday, Flexible working-hours and some working from home.

You may have experience of the following: Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Customer Service, Administration Assistant, Administration, Customer Service Administrator, Data Entry, Education Coordinator, Education Officer, etc.

Ref: 98203

Support Coordinator

We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional Support Coordinator with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Association Service in Hillingdon.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home based, Hillingdon with regular travel across the service area

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary: Circa £13,860 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 30 September 2021. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 30 September 2021 with stated intention for contract renewal.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 9 May 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support stroke survivors and their carers from hospital into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Provide regular reviews to support people in establishing and achieving their own personal goals.
• Facilitate six-month review meetings with stroke survivors and to produce accurate six review reports
• Support stroke survivors with communication difficulties
• Recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers that will support the service.

About You

Applicants are likely to have:

• A background in a health or caring profession, ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities and stroke.
• Excellent IT skills and a strong understanding of how to use data to improve quality.

A flexible approach to your role is essential, as is the willingness to travel. The use of a car is desirable but not essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

This role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield.

Appreciating much of this role will be spent travelling in Hillingdon; we offer a Make Your Week Work for You and Those We Serve benefit, which in agreement with your line manager offers the opportunity to work flexibly. If you live within the service area, travel can be claimed from your location base, if you live outside of your service area, travel will be claimed from the service boundary.

To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Case, Stroke Recovery, Charity, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult.

Are you a people’s person? Do you have the ability to connect with a variety of people that are all completely different? Are you passionate about staff learning and development and improving the employee experience?

Are you process driven with an eye for detail?

If this sounds like you, then continue reading as this may be your next move.

The HR Coordinator is a key role within our team that will bring the vibes and ensure staff are valued as well as continue to have a great experience at UWLSU. 

This role is for someone who is extremely organised, process driven with great problem solving skills. The successful candidate is to be skilful administrator with keen interests in Human Resources with a strong will to learn.

If you’re passionate about people, we’d love to receive an application from you!Be sure to read the job description and person specification and make sure to use our application form – we don’t accept CVs and cover letters!

UWL students come from a diverse range of backgrounds, as an employer we are committed to ensuring that our workforce are reflective of the members we serve.

Therefore we actively encourage applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented groups. 

Programme Coordinator - Digital Skills & Community Action Programme (Forward Future) 

As every aspect of how communities’ function has become digital, the need to provide opportunities for women from disadvantaged backgrounds to access support that aids both their education and employment journey is vital. At Voices of Colour, we recognise the importance of creating the right culture and purpose for each and every women we support, whilst they learn an array of skills as part of the digital skills and community action programme. The overall objective is to increase the participant’s aspirations and employability opportunities via the skills and networks they build throughout the programme.

Main purpose of the role:

To play a key role in facilitating our digital skills and community action programme. You will be working to co-develop and co-run our weekly sessions for our participants throughout the programme. This will involve facilitating online activities, leading on pre- and post-programme admin, supporting with the one-to-one personal development meetings and developing programme resources.

This is a part time post at 16 hours per week (freelance) - remotely based with the possibility of face to face delivery. 

We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from an ethnic minority background. 

Application:

Please submit a cover letter and CV by 26th April 2021

Job Title: NCS Engagement Coordinator

Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum depending on experience – full time post

Department: NCS

Reports to:   NCS Manager  

NCS Engagement Coordinator

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust (BFCCST) is looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate individual to join the NCS team and support the development of our NCS Programme. Ensuring we promote, engage and prepare young people for the programme, allowing it to become a key core component of our local offer for young people aged 15-17 years old. The successful candidate will have the drive, determination, and passion to empower young people to become young leaders and create a positive impact on their community.

Purpose of the Role:

• The NCS Engagement Co-ordinator will support the NCS Manager with the set up and delivery of a high quality NCS programme ensuring it meets the requirements and delivery schedule as set out by the NCS Trust and partners.

• The NCS Engagement Coordinator will design and implement a clear recruitment and engagement strategy to ensure that BFCCST achieves all KPI’s in relation to recruitment and engagement of young people on to the NCS programme across BFCCST’s specific delivery area’s Ealing, Hounslow, Richmond, Kingston and Hillingdon. The NCS Engagement Coordinator will highlight the benefits of the programme and work with young people and parents who express interest in the programme and go through all elements of the journey from expression of interest to turning up on the programme.

• The role will include delivery of the NCS programme both residentially and locally, including leading staff and teams of young people and facilitating delivery of the curriculum.

Main responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, and lead on a recruitment and engagement strategy to recruit and retain young people on to the NCS programme.

1. Develop and maintain strong relationships with allocated schools and colleges, local authorities, and other key stakeholders to promote the NCS programme and recruit participants throughout the year.

1. Deliver presentations and other agreed recruitment events (e.g. assemblies, PSHE lessons) to all allocated secondary schools, non-mainstream schools, colleges, and other organisations that engage the 15-17 age group.

1. Plan and deliver a robust and engaging keep warm strategy across the year to ensure maximum turn ups on the NCS programme. Ensure all NCS welcome and information packs are sent to interested young people in line with keep warm strategy timescales.

1. Act as main point of contact for young people who have signed up to the NCS programme ensuring regular and clear communications with young people and their parents/guardians.
2. Liaise with schools and colleges to design and deliver bespoke school support programme activities.

1. Collect and process key documentation (including EOIs, medical and consent forms) from all recruitment events and communication accurately and in line with contract targets and deadlines

1. Monitor and record all required recruitment activity and young person’s records on designated CRM system.

1. Embed the Programme Quality Framework into all recruitment, engagement, and delivery activities.

1. To act as Wave Leader during delivery of NCS programmes, adhering to Wave Leader roles and responsibilities at all times – leading cohorts of young people through every phase of the Summer & Autumn programme.

1. Promote the NCS programme and activities using the Brentford FC CST NCS social media and web pages.

1. Support NCS Manager in recruitment, training, and supervision of seasonal delivery staff.

1. Support with the delivery of extension phase activity and school support events.

1. Follow agreed processes for all delivery, utilising all key NCS assets and materials.
    
2. To achieve weekly and monthly recruitment targets as set out by the NCS Manager and to regularly provide reports and monitor information.

1. To understand and comply with the safeguarding of the young people and staff participating and working on the programme in line with contractual responsibilities

1. Attend regular team & organisation meetings reporting key performance achievements or areas for improvement.

1. Deputise for the NCS Manager when appropriate.

1. Work with other BFCCST staff to develop recruitment and referral opportunities for young people from other BFCCST projects.

1. Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities considered appropriate by NCS Manager & Education Manager.

Key areas of staff’s focus when working for NCS:

● Delivering a safe programme

● Developing positive relationships with participants

● Delivering a quality programme

● Self and others

Personal Specification

Essential

Qualifications and experience

1. Graduate degree level and/or Youth Work qualification or strong relevant experience.

2. Demonstrable experience (normally at least 2 years) of working with young people (particularly 15-17year olds) and an understanding of the current challenges they face.

3. Experience of successful delivery of the NCS Programme / equivalent programmes.

4. Experience of working with groups young people in a residential, education and/or outdoor setting.

5. Experience and/or good knowledge of working in secondary schools, colleges and/or the local authorities.

6. A Safeguarding and First Aid qualification or willingness to complete training.

Skills, Knowledge, and ability

1. Ability to relate well to young people from a wide range of backgrounds and engage them in activities which support their development.

1. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the NCS Programme both regionally and nationally.

1. Ability to communicate and engage with young people aged 15-17 and their parents/guardians sensitively and confidently in both large groups and individual settings.

1. Ability to present to large audiences and to adapt presentation style to the audience.

1. A proven track record of managing relationships with stakeholders and the ability to communicate with people at different levels

1. The ability to positively influence others and highlight benefits to a variety of audience.

1. Ability to work as part of a team and take the lead where necessary providing clear instructions for staff and volunteers to enable them to achieve desired outcomes and the required standards

1. Excellent communication skills including written, telephone and interpersonal skills.

1. Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative, to tight deadlines.

1. A strong work ethic, excellent time management skills and motivated to work towards targets

1. Excellent planning and organisation and administrative skills.

1. IT literate with particular emphasis on Microsoft , Google and CRM packages

1. Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment, creative ,adaptable and responsive to changing  situations.

1. A commitment to supporting young people, and the principles of equality and diversity.

1. Good knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and current COVID-19 risks in relations to working in the community and youth work environment.

1. Willingness to regularly travel within the allocated work areas and stay residentially on the programme during summer and autumn programmes.

1.  Willingness to work flexible hours as this role will involve weekend and evening commitments

Desirable

1. Practical experience of managing information operating systems and the ability to interrogate data from salesforce or other CRM systems

2. Experience of effectively dealing with serious incidents and managing safeguarding.

3. Experience of working with young people who have additional needs or challenging behaviour.

4. Ability to manage and motivate large teams of staff.

5. A full driving license and access to own car.

6. Good knowledge of the local area and demographics (Hounslow, Ealing and neighbouring boroughs)

7. Experience of campaigning or volunteering

8. Experience in public speaking

9. Experience in a sales environment

10. Ability to create social media content

NCS Key Competencies for Staff

• Leadership
• Communication
• Emotional Intelligence
• Resilience
• Coaching
• Decision Making
• Adaptability

The Appointment

The appointment will be full time and is available immediately upon the receipt of two acceptable references and the submission of an enhanced Criminal Records Check to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The appointment will be confirmed upon receipt of the DBS check.

Please fill out the application form and attach it to our application portal 

Application closing date is 19 April 2021

Position: Regional Development Officer (South East)
Type: Full time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home based in either Kent, Surrey, Sussex or Hampshire
Salary: £33,273 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Community Networks

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The role of Regional Development Officer (South East) is one of 9 Regional Development Officers within our new Regional Development team which is part of our wider Community Networks team.

As part of the Regional Development team your role will be to develop our local community presence across the South East of England, developing awareness of and engagement with the MS community by the wider community.

As a Regional Development Officer you’ll support our local volunteer groups to develop new partnerships, share good practice, respond to local need and engage with the wider community. This includes the development of events and services, with MS professionals and local groups where appropriate, to engage the community in our work.

You’ll play an important role working in partnership with our local group volunteers and the MS Community to incorporate their needs and views into our work and will provide guidance and support to our local volunteers when developing local group services.

The role also focuses on developing our connections with communities we currently under-engage with and to support the development of informal groups within the MS community, and our relationship with them.

The post-holder will have experience of working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities, and a commitment to the principles of coproduction; experience of managing the delivery of activity plans in partnership with volunteers, as well as experience of partnership working to improve local services and outcomes for beneficiaries.

The post will cover the following areas:
Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Guernsey and there will be occasional travel to London.

As this role covers large geographical areas you’ll need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

We’re in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 26 April 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Barnardo's Works is an innovative youth employability programme running in Scotland and partnering with SSE to pilot the programme in the Reading area. The programme aims to support and transform the lives of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) in the Reading and Berkshire area. The aim of the programme is to equip young people 16-25 with the skills, confidence and ambition to pursue their goals of finding employment. SSE are offering real employment opportunities and the young people we are supporting will be invited to apply, interview and work for SSE for a 6-month paid placement.

The Project Worker role will provide a pivotal role to the development of the Barnardo's programme in Reading area. Working with vulnerable NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) young people this role focuses on supporting young people through short motivational programmes such as improving employability skills, confidence and self-esteem to go onto work in SSE in a variety of roles.

You will work with young people to assertively and creatively engage with hard-to-reach young people. The project worker will lead and develop the work in this area and will be responsible for providing quality Information, Advice and Guidance.

You will be responsible for contributing to, devising and developing session plans and resources to meet learning requirements to equip young people with the personal social and development skills, motivation, confidence and employability skills to progress into and sustain employment. You will be responsible for supporting young people to attend work placement and ensure they are supported once in placement for a period of 6 months.

We are also looking for this role to support the development of a traineeship model in the local area, working with employers to design and delivery this.

The post holder will be responsible for liaising with other Barnardo's services and agencies to access additional supportive services for service users where required. There will also be required to work effectively across SSE departments, developing good working relations with key stakeholders within SSE.

This post will involve travelling around the Berkshire area with travel to and from the Reading SSE offices, so ability to work flexibility and from local community venues is essential.

Key Experience/Qualifications Required:

* Experience of working with NEET young people aged 16-29
* Experience of 1:1 work with young people
* Delivery of employability and personal and social development in group sessions.
* Excellent local knowledge of the Reading and Berkshire area and organisations within it
* Knowledge and experience of delivering Study Programme or Traineeship programmes
* Level 3/4 PTTLS/DTTLS (desirable).
* Links with employers and previous experience in this area (desirable).

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Main purpose of Job

The Projects & Pilots Manager will be responsible for managing the Projects & Pilots team, a team of 7 people working on a variety of projects with young people in Surrey and online. Key responsibilities will include ensuring activities are delivered in a safe and efficient manner, reaching key outcomes and keeping young people at the center of everything we do.

The Projects & Pilots Manager will support the Wellbeing in the Community Lead to implement the strategy as set out in an annual plan and business case. This will involve planning and delivering as part of the team responsible for developing new ways of working with children and adolescents.

Key Responsibilities  

·   Provide high quality line management support to 7 team members, whose roles range from volunteer to Lead Youth Workers.

·  Support Eikon’s thinking to deliver innovative projects supporting children and adolescent’s mental health and emotional wellbeing, specifically looking at digitisation of youth work, inclusion of at-risk groups, continuous improvement and adaptive planning, etc.

·  Lead on developing key learnings and recommendations from the various projects and pilots delivered by the team. Ensure those learnings and recommendations are clearly outlined in reports to Eikon’s leadership team and support the inclusion of those recommendations in the charity’s wider strategy. 

·  Work hand in hand with the Wellbeing in the Community Lead and lead on internal and external reporting, including ongoing data collection and analysis based on key outputs and outcomes agreed upon at project start.

·  Be responsible for the safe, effective and adaptive delivery of ad-hoc projects and ongoing activities. This will include developing and owning high quality project management tools, processes, systems and policies.

·  Always apply safeguarding and child protection procedures.

·  Work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in 1:1, peer and group supervision.

·  Work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support.

·  Work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations.

·   Be responsible for equipment/resources linked to service delivery.

Person specification - Key skills, experience and knowledge

We are looking for an experienced youth worker with excellent project management, team management and strategy development and implementation skills. Interest and knowledge in technology, digital project management and ICT are a plus.

Working within local communities across Oxfordshire you will be joining our successful Community Information Network Team as we work to further improve access to information, support, activities and opportunities for all those with a health, care or support need. You will be working with individuals, families and groups both in the community and in their own homes. In addition you will be working closely with local GP surgeries to provide the new social prescribing element into the support they offer to their patients. You will also have the opportunity to join our hospital discharge support team working across various settings including the John Radcliffe, Horton Hospital and community hospitals. We work with local communities to further build upon and support what is being offered as well as working with individuals and their families to connect them with the support and opportunities that exist. We are passionate about supporting and empowering people so that they can maintain their independence, health, wellbeing and ‘live life to the full’

Team Leader

Location: Chiltern House - Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
Job Type: Full time, Fixed Term/Secondment (Maternity Cover - 1 year)
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £11.61 per hour / £21,188 for 35 hours

As a Team Leader with Leonard Cheshire you will motivate and supervise your team, ensuring the delivery of care, personal support, daily living tasks and activities to our customers. You will provide support to attain full potential, maximising options available, encouraging choice, participation and motivation.

You will:

• Have a level of professional development and registration (i.e. NVQ/SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, L4 NVQ/SVQ in team leading or management.
• Be experienced in working within a relevant care setting.
• Have experience in supervising a team.
• Be able to work flexibly within rostered hours and prepared to participate in an on-call rota as required.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have a full, clean driving licence to travel and cover work allocated on the rota (Support at Home roles only).

In return you will receive ongoing training and development to build your skills, experience and career. We offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

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

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

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

Rooms available to rent

Closing Date: 26 April 2021

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

Ref: 97749