CHHAT' Project Worker

Permanent Contract until 31st March 2021

37 hours per week

£26,329 per annum

Based in Chelmsford covering Essex

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.

We wish to recruit a Project Worker to join the Community Hidden Harm Awareness Team (CHHAT) to deliver the work of The Children's Society to Young Carers who are/have been affected by parental substance misuse. This will be delivered through a range of interventions; to reduce isolation, improve emotional well-being, and raise awareness of issues they face by delivering specialist support, advice and group work. The programme also delivers a series of peer support groups and community schemes that will be jointly led by Volunteer Mentors.

You will need substantial experience in working with children and young people either in a paid or unpaid capacity and a sound understanding of substance misuse, mental health, offending behaviour (inc domestic violence) and its impact on vulnerable young people and their families.

You will have, or be working towards a relevant professional qualification e.g. a Degree/Diploma in counselling, social care or related NVQ.

You will also have experience of facilitating training or group work programmes.

When completing your supporting statement, we would like you to demonstrate your experience, transferrable skills (outlined in the attainments section of the job description) and give examples of how you meet the criteria.

As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 13th July 2020.

Interviews will be held on the 28th & 29th July 2020 via Microsoft Teams.

All recruitment documents are available in alternative formats. Charity Registration No. 221124

At Depaul UK we currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join our Nightstop team in Hatfield on a full time, permanent basis. In return you will receive a competitive salary of £20,859 pa + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our Nightstop Project Coordinator, we can offer you:

- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation

- Competitive salary

- 26 days of annual holiday, including bank holidays

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

The Nightstop Project Coordinator role:

The Nightstop Project Coordinator role is a busy and varied role that involves volunteer coordination, marketing the service to key stakeholders, maintaining administrative systems and supporting young people directly.

This is a particularly exciting moment as the service is in a key stage of development. The Nightstop Coordinator will be pivotal in extending the reach of the service to ensure that young people in need of emergency accommodation know how to access the Nightstop service.

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction to Depaul UK and training for the role, with ongoing opportunities for professional development.

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision, including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success in the Nightstop Project Coordinator role?

- Experience of working with vulnerable people or people experiencing homeless and a good understand of their needs

- Understanding of current housing and homelessness legislation including entitlement to welfare provision

- Excellent interpersonal, customer service skills and telephone manner

- Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating Risk Assessments and Support Plans

- An ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures and follow them through to conclusion

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Nightstop Project Coordinator then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date – Wednesday 15th July at 23:59

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Head of Service Delivery - Care

Norwich

£47,505 - £52,782 per annum (up to £58,061 relating to performance) (Pay award pending)

Permanent, Full Time

About our client

They have been delivering care to children, young people and their families for over 50 years. They have a wide range of services (majority of which are Ofsted regulated) spanning Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk and have a growth agenda across the region for the next 3-5 years.

About you

They are seeking an experienced, dynamic senior manager who has the drive and commitment to lead their care services and support their improving for excellence agenda.

You will be a qualified social worker with experience of leading multiple teams or work streams, with a commitment to driving forward a range of improvement agendas across all services.

You will have a track record of developing talent, effectively leading and building teams. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be confident building and maintaining relationships, both internally and externally and will have a relentless focus on positive outcomes, creating new and better means to achieve service success.

They're looking for a proactive can-do individual who can hit the ground running, demonstrating positive impact through engagement and outstanding outcomes. They would welcome candidates with experience of a wide spectrum of children, young people and family services, including residential child care.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive to join this dynamic and successful charity they would like to hear from you as soon as possible.

In return, they will offer you a supportive work environment with a fantastic team, and a smarter working approach to nurture your career with them.

They need you to help them “change young lives”

Closing date: 16th July 2020

Interview dates: Warner/Safe Care on 28th July/ Formal on 29th July

CARE Exploitation Group & Outreach Practitioner

Funded until 31st March 2022 (further funding may be available)

37 hours per week

£26,329 per annum

Working with young people at risk or affected by sexual and/or criminal exploitation

Based in Chelmsford, covering Essex

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.

This role will be part of the new CARE (Children at Risk of Exploitation) Service which is a multi-agency team led by The Children's Society. You will be a qualified social worker or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Diploma/Degree in Counselling, Professional Youth Worker or have extensive demonstrable experience in a similar sector.

You will have substantial experience of working with vulnerable young people within the community in an outreach/peripatetic approach.

The CARE team will work in partnership with the Lottery, the Office of the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner, Essex County Council and Barnardo's who will deliver the family support provision.

You will work with young people open to children's & adult social care, YOS or Family solutions who have a high risk Criminal Exploitation record including both engaged and dis-engaged young people, providing these young people with trauma informed 121 support or targeted group work

You will deliver an AMBIT approach (full training will be given) to children's social care, YOS and Family solutions practitioners where they are working with a young person who is accessing trauma informed support who has a high risk Criminal Exploitation record or regular missing episodes; developing their skills and knowledge in this area and building capacity within the statutory sector.

You will Support offered will include one to one, targeted group work & online support across the County. You may also facilitate training around exploitation for statutory and voluntary agencies across the County.

The young people will require a skilled practitioner who is experienced in working with hard to reach, vulnerable young people at risk using socio-educative and trauma informed therapeutic approaches. You will have experience of facilitating groups with knowledge of the issues and legislation affecting young people who are at risk of/or who have been exploited.

You will be emotionally resilient, knowing how to manage boundaries and work under pressure. You will need to be a highly effective communicator, able to negotiate, professionally challenge and promote the needs of young people as well as manage a demanding workload. You will act as a conduit between statutory and voluntary agencies/organisations ensuring that there are clear pathways and information sharing processes in place to protect young people, vulnerable adults and families.

Key Accountabilities

• To provide and develop work with young people at risk of exploitation in accordance with current legislation and good practice guidelines. You will attend MACE meetings and contribute to the County's response to young people that are being exploited, supporting ESCB, Social Care & Police Operations as required.

• To build positive relationships with groups of young people who may be vulnerable to exploitation to raise awareness about exploitation and the associated risks and impact.

• To work in partnership with families and carers, Essex Police, YOS gangs prevention service, Family hubs, early intervention provision, Children's Social Care and Adult Social Care, ESCB, ECVYS, education and other relevant voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure the project's development both locally and nationally, through regular communication and positive working relationships.

• To contribute to a multi-agency approach to enable effective interventions with young people, including delivering training to a range of professionals.

You will join a vibrant and supportive team to undertake this challenging and rewarding work and will have the chance to make a real difference to children and young people's lives.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is Midnight 12th July 2020.

Interviews will be held on 21st & 22nd July 2020.

* Temporary working from home required due to Covid-19 pandemic *

We are delighted that you are interested in joining the team at Cambridge SU. We’re about to embark on our first year as a brand new union, and we’re looking for just the right candidate to join us in an ambitious year!

This role will be essential to helping us deliver our goal of increasing postgraduate representation, working close with our two Access, Education & Participation Officers (UG & PG). 

The role’s primary objective is to initiate, develop and support the involvement of Cambridge SU in the Academic Rep Scheme. Supporting and training faculty and school reps to make a difference to the students on their courses and working with the two Access, Education & Participation Officers (UG & PG) to make changes and influence educational policy.

In addition the role will also; be the lead staff member for our access projects and activities, working closely with the Access, Education & Participation Officers (UG & PG) to deliver these; develop and maintain an online directory of the training opportunities available to students from Cambridge SU and work with the rest of the Membership Engagement Team.

The role will be a key development role, responsible for setting up the systems, processes and initial training content to support student reps. The role will initially be responsible for providing a package of training and guidance for student representation and delivering that to a range of reps, and it is then expected that the role develops into an overall coordination role of our education and access work.

Deadline to apply: Thursday 23rd, 5pm
Interview date: Monday 3rd August

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian and an ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within Cambridge SU in some areas. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Full Circle is a service delivered by the Phoenix Futures Group, a charity with over 40 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. We have a passion for recovery and believe in supporting our staff and volunteers to be the best they can. Full Circle is seeking an experienced practitioner to undertake a recovery coordinator role within Essex (but primarily based in the Tendring area) for a fixed term period until March 2021. You will be part of a wider team who work with Offenders with Complex and Additional Needs across the County of Essex in the community.

We are looking for an individual who has experience of working within the substance misuse sector or health care profession to fulfil a range of tasks from case management to group work. You will need to be passionate about recovery and work with clients to support, motivate and manage them to access a wide variety of services. You must have good communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team as well as being able to use you own initiative when required and to manage your time independently.

We believe in being the best and that is why we strive to create a supportive and engaging working environment for our staff, which is evidenced by our Best Companies One Star rating and Investors in People Gold accreditation.

Are you a warm, highly motivated person with person-centred values who can empower and support people with a learning disability to transform their lives? Are you creative, proactive and willing to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their aspirations?

We are recruiting Support Workers to join an established team of staff supporting people with a learning disability or autism to enjoy an excellent quality of life in a range of supported living and residential services across Bedford.

We offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, to participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.

This rewarding role will require flexibility across the week and your working time will involve working shifts which include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will also be expected to work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and to communicate positively with families, carers and friends.

Although we value relevant experience of supporting people with a learning disability or autism you do not need to have prior experience if you can demonstrate a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will need good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop good quality support plans. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive, team approach.

If you do not already have a relevant vocational qualification in health or social care we will support you to complete the Care Certificate and an accredited Health & Social Care Diploma. In return we will offer you good conditions of service, supportive management and prospects for future career progression. Applications from graduates in any discipline are welcomed. You must enjoy good health and be able to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks.

The services are located in Bedford town and neighbouring villages.

We have some new exciting opportunities for careers in mental health.

Title: Peripatetic Crisis Recovery Worker
Location: 1 post in Cambridge & 1 post in Peterborough
Hours: 20 hours per week, 6pm-11pm evenings and weekends
Salary: NJC Salary Scale Point 19 - £24,800 per annum (FTE)

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

We are seeking candidates who have proven experience of supporting individuals through a mental health crisis. Using a strengths based approach, support is provided on a one to one basis, either face to face or via the telephone, ensuring a person-centred approach is maintained at all times.

You will be required to work 6pm to 11pm, during the week or at weekends on a shift basis, with occasional travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The successful post holder will have a non-judgement approach, be flexible to service needs as well as the individuals accessing it, and be able to manage clear boundaries.  You will also have a proven background in crisis recovery work.  These roles form part of the award winning work implemented by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Crisis Care Concordat and the Urgent & Emergency Care Vanguard Project.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: Monday 13th July 2020, 09:00 hours
Interviews (on Zoom): Wednesday 22th July 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please download and complete the application pack, we will not accept CVs.

Charity number: 265087
Company number: 1082980

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

We are recruiting for a children’s support worker to work on a fixed term contract supporting children and their mothers who are living in our refuges escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse

We are looking to recruit a female* candidate with experience in working with children and a recognised qualification such as an NNEB, QCF or NVQ level 3.  You will be responsible for organising and providing play activities for children and will work closely with location workers to provide practical information and assistance to women about local services for children, such as play schemes, nursery or schools.

The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting women and children escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence against women and girls.  You will have good communication and team work skills and be able to use your own initiative.  You will show strong organisational and administration skills. 

The ability to build a rapport and trust with children and their mothers is essential in this work. Experience of supporting children and families who have experienced domestic violence or other forms of violence against women and girls is desirable.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Closing Date: 19th July 2020

Interview Date: TBC

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Contract end date: 01 February 2021

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

£19,847 - £23,350 p/a (outside M25) ; £22,847 - £26,350 p/a (inside M25) – to be pro-rated 

Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Part Time (2.5 days p/w) - 6 month fixed term contract

Location to be confirmed but will involve remote working for now

Please note due to the current situation, there is no specific base location as most of the work will be carried out remotely with the learners. However when it is safe to work in an office environment, we do expect the successful candidate to be based in one of our offices – we are currently have offices in London, Leeds, Coventry, Wrexham and Norwich.

Are you a flexible yet resilient individual with experience of working with socially excluded adults and building excellent working relationships with partners and specialist support organisations? 

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for Peer Advisor Network Caseworker to join us and provide a high-level service to our peer advisors in order to help them overcome the added challenges that COVID-19 presents.

About St Giles Trust 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. In response to COVID-19, our peer advisor network has been awarded a 6-month top up grant to allow us to meet the significantly increased needs of our peer advisors which is where you come in.

About this vital role

Work with hub teams to identify peer advisors who need extra support, take responsibility for a caseload of clients and keep recording systems up to date. You will also regularly liaise with peer advisors and regional teams to agree and regularly review an action plan that addresses wider barriers. Providing day-to-day support to peer advisors to enable them to achieve agreed targets and outcomes will be key, as will putting into place any corrective action to address any shortfall. When it comes to promoting projects with partner agencies, other St Giles trust teams and referral organisations to identify and receive appropriate referrals, again, we’ll count on you to deliver.

What we are looking for:

• A good understanding of the issues faced by our client group, and the barriers faced when starting employment, particularly by people with lived experience 

• A proven ability to assess client needs, provide client led support and constructive feedback motivate and encourage individuals to make progress

• Experience of providing support remotely and building relationships and improved outcomes by phone and online 

• Knowledge of current agencies available for sourcing employment, training, housing support, substance misuse support and other related barriers and the ability to help clients to access them 

• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships with other staff, volunteers and partners to achieve targets and resolve conflicts of interest professionally

• Good IT skills and a flair for setting up and operating systems to monitor and report on work

Please note: an enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, cycle scheme, season ticket loan and much more.

If you have any queries or require further information, please visit our website.

Closing date: 8th July 2020. Interviews: 13th / 20th July (due to the current situation, interviews will be held via video)

The challenges of this new, exciting role include developing a high quality public education and activities programme focused on nature-based learning, and on-site and virtual resources which connect people with nature and the history of the estate.

Marks Hall Estate has begun to deliver a new organisational growth strategy (2020-25) with a focus on environmental sustainability, public engagement and education. The Education & Engagement Coordinator is a key role in the Marks Hall Estate team.  Responsible for developing and managing the schools education programme, adult education services, site-wide interpretation and online education offer, this role ensures that every person who attends the estate or interacts with Marks Hall Estate online has access to useful, informative nature and heritage education resources. The post holder will manage the work of relevant projects consultants, support staff, contractors and suppliers.

The postholder will be a highly organised, experienced professional in the culture/heritage education sector with a passion for outdoor education and nature-based learning, who has demonstrable experience of working with schools and delivering education sessions for children and people of all ages. A creative self-starter with lots of energy and a positive outlook, you will be hands-on, and able to balance a range of priorities and a busy workload.

Key Result Areas:

1. On site learning and activities

To initiate, plan, coordinate and deliver new education and activities programmes and site-wide interpretation, which are accessible to all.

• Work closely with the senior management team and external consultants to develop and implement a strategy for public education and engagement at Marks Hall Estate
• Work with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to set the annual education and activities plan and working budget, in line with the business plan and organisational strategic plan
• Develop a local schools network and build a relationship with each school to encourage regular school visits and paid-for group education sessions
• Develop and coordinate the Forest School offer at MHE working with external partners
• Work with the senior management team and external consultants to design and deliver a site-wide interpretation scheme across the Arboretum, Ancient Woodlands and wider estate
• Establish and manage an adult education and activities programme to include paid talks, events and workshops, led by staff and external experts
• Work with the Visitor Centre team to develop the guided tours programme to include general introduction tours and more specialist tours of the estate throughout the year
• Develop the family learning offer on site and ensure it is competitive in quality and price with other local attractions and national eco-attractions
• Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to ensure an increasing number of visits by targeted local community groups and UK-wide special interest groups
• Engage with relevant professional bodies like the Ancient Tree Forum, Arboriculture Association, Woodland Trust, Forestry Commission for the purposes of sharing resources and information
• Maintain education budgets, and, working with the Finance Manager, report on income and expenditure throughout the financial year
• Manage education group bookings, education space hire, manage all outdoor/ indoor education and activities spaces and resources to ensure they are tidy, clean and well maintained
• Work with the senior management team on fundraising bids for education and public engagement projects
• Develop acceptable risk assessments for all on-site public learning and activities programmes; ensure rigorous DBS checks are in place for staff, volunteers and external contractors in contact with children and vulnerable adults in line with MHE Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policy.

2. Online learning and community outreach

To lead on the development and delivery of online learning and community outreach

• Coordinate production of high quality online education resources for schools and home educators and work with Marketing & Communications Manager to host and promote these effectively
• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to produce new content for the website and social media, ensure all information is relevant to MHE and factually correct
• Attend schools and community networking events to develop partner and stakeholder relations and host networking events at MHE for teachers and community groups
• Promote MHE’s on-site education and engagement offer in local schools, community groups
• Work with the HR & Volunteer Manager and senior management team to coordinate ‘micro-volunteering’ opportunities at MHE (e.g. project work) for corporate and other organisations
• Work with senior management team and education providers to offer opportunities for internships at MHE
• Represent MHE in the local community and at national events and conferences

3. Audience development and evaluation

Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to ensure target audiences continue to build, and stakeholder expectations are met across site interpretation, education and activities on the estate.

• Develop and implement an audience evaluation programme to ensure learning outcomes are achieved in line with our education strategy.
• Work strategically with the Marketing & Communications Manager to promote education services and facilities at MHE to schools and target groups

 General responsibilities

• Ensure consistent high level of public service; be warm, welcoming and approachable
• Undertake training to ensure education and activities programmes, staff delivery, learning tools and facilities are up to date and high quality
• Build strong relationships across the organisation with staff and volunteers, promoting a culture of excellence, professionalism, and consistent communication.
• Work within the terms and conditions of employment, adhere to the policies and procedures of the Charity.
• Undertake evening and weekend work as needed; plan and communicate time in lieu with line manager.

Education and Experience:

• BA degree and/ or Teaching qualification, and a current DBS check
• Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent networking and collaborative skills, able to win support of colleagues and stakeholders
• Experience of developing learning programmes and working with a wide range of ages and abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Experience and knowledge of Health and Safety management in a visitor-focused environment
• Familiarity with safeguarding issues, managing and monitoring DBS checks for volunteers and staff, drafting and updating safeguarding policies
• Understanding and empathy to the issues surrounding social inclusion

Job Specific Competencies

• Demonstrate professionalism at all times 
• Communicate effectively to ensure good working relationships with volunteers, colleagues and stakeholders where information is shared clearly and easily
• Demonstrate awareness of equal opportunities for all and a deep understanding of diversity and social inclusion through your work and communications.
• Deliver on agreed personal objectives in line with organisational goals and objectives
• Deliver a high quality and efficient service, working effectively with colleagues, contractors and suppliers to continually improve standards
• Manage time and workload effectively, take responsibility for all aspects of your work
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends will be necessary.

To apply:

Please read our website thoroughly before applying, we encourage you to visit the site, if possible. We require a letter of application (2 pages maximum) addressed to Kath Cockshaw, Executive Director, explaining how your experience fits the job description and person specification, and a copy of your current CV.

Your application must include the names and contact details of two referees, one of which must be your most recent employer. We will not contact your referees until an offer has been made and accepted.

Please email your application by midday, Monday 27 July 2020. We will be happy to answer any queries about the role before the closing date.

Interviews will take place at Marks Hall Estate week commencing Monday 3 August. The successful applicant must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK, and evidence of a current DBS check.

Marks Hall Estate (registered charity no. 256700) is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate and value diversity. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Could you be a Link Worker supporting people from within the NHS? 

Hertfordshire's NHS has commissioned "Link Workers" throughout the county to work closely with GP surgeries supporting patients to find non-clinical solutions to improve their wellbeing. Link Workers will work intensively with a small number of individuals, enabling them to access support within their local community.

You will be responsible for linking patients to services across the Health, Statutory and Voluntary sectors.  You will work alongside patients to help them achieve their goals, undertaking assessments and building relationships to agree personalised plans to help the patient make the necessary changes to live the life they choose. You will work closely with GPs, other health and social care professionals, and also with local voluntary organsiations. 

You may have worked in a similar role previously - but equally this role will be suited to someone with good local knowledge, appropriate experience and a passion for personalised care. Are you a people person? Can you earn trust and help people identify goals and access the support they need to achieve those goals? Are you fully committed to person-centred services and to helping inviduals find solutions to their needs? Can you work as part of a GP surgery team, maintaining the highest professional standards, sharing systems, communicating clearly and contributing to case management? If you are proactive, enthusiastic and person-centred, then we would love to hear from you. 

We have already appointed more than a dozen Link Workers in Hertfordshire and to expand our team we are now looking for Link Workers in Hertsmere and South West Herts. HCNS's wider activities are also supported by HCC and by local CCGs. The roles are offered as permanent contracts (subject to future funding). The roles are full-time but we will accept part-time applications and will try to find job-share partners. 

The roles will be based at one or more local GP surgeries and we will pay travel expenses within the geographical area covered. Applicants must be licenced drivers with access to a vehicle. An enhanced DBS check will be required. 

The role

We are recruiting Link Workers to work with people who are frail or vulnerable or unwell, people who are in danger of losing their independence. Link Workers will receive referrals from GP surgeries. They must take time to understand people’s needs, and they work with professionals, volunteers, families, carers and individuals to develop appropraite solutions.

You will work to understand your local community, link people together, and help develop more effective services. When solutions are needed, you will find them.

The job

You will be employed by one of the voluntary organisations involved in the delivery of Link Worker services: Age UK Hertfordshire, British Red Cross, Carers in Herts, Dacortium, Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers, POhWER, Watford & Three Rivers Trust and Watford Community Housing. Other partners may join.

You will be assigned to work with one or more GP surgeries and play a key role within their team. You will also be part of a locality team comprising other social prescribers led by a Senior Navigator.

You will need to operate independently and as part of several different teams, each providing support and supervision. You will use case management databases and communications systems, understand safeguarding and privacy rules, and provide high quality information, input and feedback. 

Please apply using the application form attached stating how you meet the requirements for this post. If you are currently based outside Hertfordshire, please explain how you will relocate or commute if appointed. Shortlisted candidates will receive full details before interview.

About you

Are you a people person? Can you earn people’s trust? Can you help people find the support they need? Are you fully committed to person-centred services? Will you always “go the extra mile” to make sure people find the best possible solution to their needs?

Our purpose

Within a community and primary care setting, we use social prescribing to help people reduce unnecessary NHS appointments and find appropriate community and non-clinical solutions to their needs. Within a hospital setting, we work with clinical staff to ensure that people can leave hospital at the right time and with the support and care they need.

Our mission is to help health and adult care services to work together to reduce unnecessary demands and make sure people receive the best possible services appropriate to their needs.

The role

We are recruiting Hospital & Community Navigators to work with people who are frail or vulnerable or unwell, people who are in danger of losing their independence, people who are being admitted to hospital, and people who are being discharged from hospital.

Navigators take time to understand people’s needs, they understand what services are available, and they work with professionals, volunteers, families, and individuals so things link together as they should. 

Working across both hospital and community settings, you will help prevent the need for people to be admitted to hospital, reduce over-reliance on GPs and/or home care providers, reduce social isolation and improve health and wellbeing.

You will work to understand your local community, link people together, and help develop more effective services. When solutions are needed, you will find them.

The job

You will be employed by one of the seven voluntary organisations involved in the partnership: Age UK Hertfordshire, British Red Cross, Carers in Herts, Dacortium, POhWER, Watford & Three Rivers Trust and Watford Community Housing. Oher partners may join. 

You will work as part of a locality team led by a Senior Navigator. We need to recruit locality teams that can work flexibly as required by their communities: so everyone will be expected to do occasional evening or weekend work – and we need to recruit some people who will work as part of a rota to deliver a service available 9:00 am to 6:00 pm seven days a week. You must be a driver with access to a vehicle. We can appoint people to work from home, but if your home is outside the locality to which you are attached, we will only pay travel expenses within your locality.

You will need to operate independently, use our case management database and communications systems, understand privacy rules and safeguarding, and work as part of a locality team supported by regular supervision, training and case conferences.

Please apply online stating how you meet the requirements for this post. If you are currently based outside Hertfordshire, please explain how you will relocated or commute if appointed. Shortlisted candidates will receive full details before interview. 

We are recruiting Hospital and Community Navigators to be based throughout Hertfordshire. The roles are permanent (subject to future funding). The roles are full-time but we will accept part-time applications and will try to find job-share partners. 

We are looking to recruit an experienced Mental Health Development Manager

The Mental Health Development Manager will lead the development of Centre 33’s Mental Health offer for young people, maintaining the existing services and growing and diversifying this offer further.

You will be an experienced leader, with a strong background working with young people and mental health services for young people.  

You will work from one of our hubs in Cambridgeshire, preferably Peterborough. There could be some capacity to work from home and in other hubs if preferred. Some travel around the county will be required.