COMMUNITY CONNECTOR, COUNTY MOVING FORWARD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK07 £19,514 - £21,247

Moving Forward is a county wide service that supports adults with a diagnosed mental health condition. The Service provides person-centred support that works alongside clinical and other statutory services. 

We support people to address immediate issues around housing and money, and then work with them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue broader goals (e.g. around healthy lifestyles, social connection or employment) with the aim of achieving better mental and physical health and well-being, increasing independence and reducing reliance on services.

We are recruiting 3 x Community Connectors (1 x based across South Nottinghamshire, 1 x based across Central Nottinghamshire and 1 x based across North Nottinghamshire) to assess and plan focused support to groups and individuals with the aim of building knowledge, skills and resilience in people. To empower service users with the confidence and ability to access all community services, agencies and opportunities available to them.

The post holders will be expected to be creative and innovative and bring successful practical approaches to the role.

The role is based across several county districts and access to a car and a current driving licence are essential.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLANNER, COUNTY MOVING FORWARD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK07 £19,514 - £21,247

Moving Forward is a county wide service that supports adults with a diagnosed mental health condition. The Service provides person-centred support that works alongside clinical and other statutory services. 

We support people to address immediate issues around housing and money, and then work with them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue broader goals (e.g. around healthy lifestyles, social connection or employment) with the aim of achieving better mental and physical health and well-being, increasing independence and reducing reliance on services.

We are recruiting a Health and Wellbeing Planner to assess and plan focused support to groups and individuals with the aim of enabling service users to achieve healthy lifestyles and maintain wellbeing by raising aspirations, identifying opportunities and connecting resources and services available in the community to the service user to improve health and wellbeing outcomes and empowering people to maintain them after support ends.

The post holders will be expected to be creative and innovative and bring successful practical approaches to the role.

The role is based across all county districts and access to a car and a current driving licence are essential.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disabilit Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

TEMPORARY SUPPORT PLANNER, HUGHENDON LODGE, NOTTINGHAM, FIXED-TERM UNTIL 31ST AUGUST 2020, FRWK06 £18,476 - £20,531 FTE, 37HPW

Hughendon Lodge is an accommodation service, located in Mapperley, offering 24 hr intensive support to 15 men and women with enduring mental health problems. The service also offers outreach support to a number of service users who have moved on from the service.

We are looking for reliable and self-motivated candidates who have experience of working within an accommodation based service. An understanding of the issues facing people affected by homelessness, and an awareness of the support needs the client group presents with is essential. You will be preparing documented support plans to help service users achieve move on.

The main functions of this role will be;

• to build the skills of service users to empower them to maximise their independence

• to contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations

• to work in partnership to maximise service delivery

• to assess individual service user’s skills and needs and to work positively with risk

• to prepare documented assessments and support plans with service users

• to support service users to engage with the move on process

• as a member of the team to engage with the management of the building

A further requirement is the ability to work shifts, including weekends as part of a rota

For more information please contact: Sue Waterston

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SUPPORT WORKER, HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICE, NOTTINGHAM, TEMPORARY (UNTIL APRIL 2020), 37 HPW, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811 FTE

The Independent Living Support Services are for individuals, couples and families who are at risk of homelessness and require support to stabilise their housing situation or to find alternative accommodation.

We are looking for a reliable and self-motivated candidate who can demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing those affected by homelessness or risk of homelessness. An awareness of the support needs that our client group presents with is essential.

Applicant must be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to deliver support as detailed in the support plan to service users in their homes and community locations

• The ability to contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations

• The ability to update all actions including meetings and all types of communication

• Evidence of partnership working and the ability to build and maintain relationships

• An understanding of the role of floating support

• An understanding of the Homeless Reduction Act and possession proceedings

• A good understanding of the reasons why people may become homeless

• Good negotiating skills

• A Good understanding of mental health issues, offending and substance misuse issues

• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children

• Good communication skills

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• A good standard of IT skills such as word and excel

• An ability to identify and challenge stigma

If you would like further information please speak to Joy Cotton

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SUPPORT WORKER, MOVING FORWARD, NEWARK, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811 FTE, 37HPW

Moving Forward is a floating support service for people with mental health problems based at the Exchange in Newark and covers the north of Nottinghamshire County.

We are a floating support service working in partnership with local mental health teams. You should have a good working knowledge of the support needs of people with mental health problems living independently in their own home.

You will deliver individual support plans to people to help them achieve their goals, and help review their progress and achievements. You will be expected to work effectively within a small team, carry own caseload and support your colleagues. You will be expected to have a good working knowledge of the needs of people struggling with their mental health, benefits, housing law, debt support and any other issues related to the person’s ability to live independently.

The post holder will benefit from AGILE working arrangements that allow flexibility around working. You will have experience of writing up and recording support notes and must have a current driving licence and access to a car.

For more information please contact: Pauline Jones

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SUPPORT WORKER, HUGHENDON LODGE, NOTTINGHAM, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811 FTE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

Hughendon Lodge is an accommodation service, located in Mapperley, offering 24 hr intensive support to 15 men and women with enduring mental health problems. The service also offers outreach support to a number of service users who have moved on from the service.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be reliable and enthusiastic with some experience of dealing with the public in a busy service environment - experience of working in a hostel or similar environment is not necessary. You must be willing and able to work nights, on a flexible, shift rota basis.

The main functions of this role will be;

• To ensure that clients and the building is safe and secure

• To build the skills and confidence of service users to empower them in maximising their independence

• To contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations

• To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery

A further requirement is the ability to work shifts, including weekends as part of a rota

For more information please contact Sue Waterston

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

SUPPORT WORKER, TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811 FTE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

Framework is excited to be offering supported accommodation in the county of Nottinghamshire for young people aged 16-21yrs, who are homeless or vulnerably housed. 

We aim to move young people to independent living after a short stay at these services by supporting them to make positive choices and inspiring them to be the best that they can be.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be reliable and enthusiastic with an expectation you will be dealing with people in a busy, often challenging service environment.  Taking a lead from support planners, support workers will help deliver personal support plans by supporting young people to complete daily tasks and learn new life skills on their journey towards independence. 

Experience of working in housing and homelessness or similar supportive environments is desirable for the support worker role.

As these roles will include work across a very dispersed setting across Rushcliffe, Broxtowe and Gedling it is desirable that you can drive and have a car available for work purposes, with business insurance.  Mileage allowance is available.

The aim of these roles is:

1. To ensure that service users and the building are safe and secure through regular checks and monitoring

2. To build the skills, confidence and aspirations of service users through empowerment and positive contact with them. 

3. To enable people to move on and resettle from the service in a timely and appropriate way.

4. To contribute to the aims of the service

5. To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

To provide an advice, information, signposting and befriending service for older people and to oversee the charity’s social activities in order to reduce isolation and social exclusion in Ockbrook and Borrowash

Some flexibility on salary depending on qualifications and experience. Some flexibility on when hours are worked.

ABOUT US

Borrowbrook Home Link was established in 2002. We are a registered charity which aims to improve the lives of older people in the villages of Ockbrook and Borrowash by providing services and support that enables them to maintain their independence and participate fully in the life of their local community. We do this by:

• helping to improve confidence and self-esteem;

• giving information about physical and mental health support;

• giving information about welfare benefits and other schemes for older people;

• giving information about and /or running social activities;

• working with community partners to integrate older people into the wider community;

• developing and improving relationships across the community: and

• offering a befriending service where appropriate, which may be either by telephone or in person.

In short, we aim to ‘Reduce isolation and social exclusion among older people in Ockbrook and Borrowash.’

Borrowbrook Home Link is overseen by a small group of trustees.

If you would like to work with older people and you are committed to improving their lives then this job could be for you.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide an advice, information and signposting service for older people in the villages of Ockbrook and Borrowash.

To oversee the charity’s social activities for older people in Ockbrook and Borrowash.

To produce a quarterly newsletter for members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To whom: Trustees

For whom: Volunteers

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.To provide information, advice and support to older people in the two villages of Ockbrook and Borrowash. This might typically include: pensions, other benefits, health matters, debt, scams, public services, local activities, befriending.

2. To signpost people on to external specialist agencies where necessary, such as: money advice services, befriending services, health services, bereavement support services.

3. To recruit, and supervise volunteers to help with the social activities we run for members.

4. To manage the Borrowbrook Home Link office and to oversee project’s activities at other venues, such as lunch clubs or coffee mornings.

5. To liaise between the members, volunteers, trustees, statutory agencies, voluntary bodies and other external organisations.

6. To provide volunteers with low-level support and basic training.

7. To carry out all everyday administrative tasks relating to the charity such as: keeping financial records; keeping records relating to members; paying bills; managing the petty cash; liaising with stakeholders; liaising with commercial organisations.

8. To maintain basic system of bookkeeping and produce simple system of annual accounts to be sent to external auditor.

9. To ensure up to date records of volunteers’ activities are kept; to agree all expenses claims; and to ensure the claimants expenses are reimbursed.

10. To ensure all Health & Safety requirements and Environmental Health requirements are observed around all the charity’s activities.

11. To co-ordinate appropriate transport, ensuring that all financial and legal requirements are met.

12. To attend Trustees’ Meetings when requested and present a simple report of the charity’s activities.

13. To ensure the charity’s anti-discrimination policies, its equal opportunities policies, and other standards set by the charity are adhered to by yourself, volunteers, members and service providers.

14. To advertise charity’s activities to members.

15. To comply with all aspects of the General Data Protection Act.

16. To comply with the charity’s Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy.

17. To organise and run twice yearly volunteer meetings.

18. To promote and assist in the running of fund-raising activities.

19. To produce and print the charity’s quarterly newsletter for members.

20. To provide support to members using free computer facility at office.

21. To ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.

22. To phone vulnerable members periodically to check on their welfare.

23. Any other reasonable duties that the trustees feel appropriate to the good running of the project.

24. To assist the trustees in applying for funding from external agencies, if necessary.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Experience

• Previous office and administrative experience.

• Experience of using Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Must be educated to GCSE Level or equivalent, including English Language and Maths at Grade C or above.

Skills and Knowledge

• An understanding of the needs of older people within the community.

• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels and maintain a very high level of confidentiality.

• Ability to organise and run meetings, social events and to help and advise the committee regarding fund raising and funding bids to external agencies.

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, and interpersonal skills.

• Good organisational and time management skills.

• Excellent IT/ computer skills, including use of internet, word processing, spreadsheets, document layout etc.

Other Factors

• Commitment to ongoing personal development and training, where necessary.

• Commitment to the aims and ethos of Borrowbrook Home Link.

Personal Qualities

• A commitment to the wellbeing of older people

• The ability to communicate well with older people and to show empathy and understanding in supporting them.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• Able to work flexibly

• Able to work alone and on own initiative.

Equalities

• Awareness of, and commitment to Equal Opportunities, anti-discriminatory working practices and quality assurance.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience of working with older people or in providing either similar support or social care support to a different age group.

• Previous experience of giving general advice and information about the relevant services and of signposting.

• Clean driving licence and the use of a car, appropriately insured.

Any job offer will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions Order 1975) and the criminal record check will include checking local Police Records and details held on the Police National Computer. In addition, the Disclosure and Barring Service will check with the Department of Health and the Department of Education the list of employees considered not suitable to work with children or vulnerable adults.