Texting for Testing: Project Worker

Location: Cardiff (working from home)

Salary: £24,855 a year (£14,913 pro rata)

Hours: 21 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

This project has been supported with an educational grant via the Gilead UK and Ireland Fellowship Programme

Job Purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone with experience of working with or alongside the NHS and an interest in HIV, sexual health and/or health promotion to manage “Texting for Testing”, a project rolling out a proven health intervention in which GPs text a recommendation and link for free HIV testing to all adult patients on their list.

Based with Pride Cymru and working from home as part of Fast Track Cardiff & Vale, the successful candidate will need to be well organised and have an understanding of the role of and pressures on GPs within the Welsh NHS.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Cardiff & Vale GPs, specialist clinicians and Health Board to encourage participation, ensure a smooth rollout and maximise the health impact of the project, including attending cluster meetings and promoting the project to clusters and individual GP practices
• Act as a point of information for participating GPs, their surgery staff or any individual enquiries relating to the project and to HIV testing in general
• Promote the project through social media activities in liaison with Fast Track Cardiff & Vale’s Social Media Officer
• Liaise with relevant participating agencies and other stakeholders to promote the project and gain their support and collaboration
• Maintain records across the intervention activities, enabling us to evaluate and report the impact and progress to the funder and stakeholders
• Document activities and produce an easy-read how-to guide to enable other Health Boards and Fast Track Cities to learn from our findings
• Work with volunteers and contractors to design and deliver project materials and activities
• Work with Cardiff University researchers to evaluate the impact of the project
• Report monthly to the Fast Track Cardiff & Vale Steering Group and participate in supervision and other meetings as required from time to time.
• Deliver the project on time and to budget, keeping track of expenditure and reporting any potential variances.

Please apply by submitting a detailed CV and covering letter for consideration which outlines how you match the criteria in the person specification.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community and encourage them from underserved and under-represented groups.

The closing date for applications is midnight at the end of Monday 14th February. Interviews will take place on Thursday 17th February.

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting others to achieve their goals? 

We are looking for a Recovery Worker to join our Somerset Supported Housing Team.  This service supports people with mental health issues to manage and maintain temporary accommodation with a view to recovering and sustaining key living skills prior to moving on to their own tenancy. 

Richmond Fellowship is a partner in Recovery Focus - a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone

What will you be doing? 

Day-to-day, you’ll manage a caseload of clients providing individuals with the support they need to enable them to live independently and engage with their wider community. 

You’re a great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising. 

You’ll work with individuals to develop and deliver appropriate support and actions that addresses their specific needs, helping them when it comes to fulfilling personal goals, living skills, liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies, ensuring they can develop their independence and manage their wellbeing and recovery. 

You have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people, and you love working alongside individuals to identify and work toward their own solutions. 

What’s in it for you? 

Richmond Fellowship has the welfare of their staff and clients at the heart of everything we do. 

We provide training, including the Skills For Care Certificate, and opportunities to develop and enhance your experience whilst making a real difference to people’s lives. 

You can also expect great benefits, including 33 days holiday (incl Bank Holidays, pro rata), contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers. 

Whether you are just starting out on your journey in Health and Social Care or have a wealth of experience to offer, making a difference to peoples’ lives, we want to hear from you. 

Because it’s only possible with the help of people like you. 

We are looking for: 

• Experience of working with people in a health, social care, or supportive environment. 
• Dedicated to working in the community and willing to travel between our two housing units in Weston and Clevedon. 
• A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work (mileage reimbursed) 

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification,  will be shortlisted and considered for an interview. 

The salary for this post is £20,375 per annum. 

This is a permanent post.  

This is a typically full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week - but a flexible approach to working a minimum of 30 hours could be discussed.  

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted. 

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. 

If you need support to apply for this role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss. 

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we welcome applications from those with lived mental health experience. 

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process that candidates submit a CV and a Supporting Statement. 

Victim Support is looking for a full-time victim focused Caseworker internally known as Specialist Support Caseworker for their external services in the busy National Contact Centre based in St Mellon's, Cardiff.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System.. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

The main purpose of the role is to provide confidential information and support for victims and witnesses who contact the centre in relation to our Fraud support work with banks and financial institutions, victims of Sexual Misconduct and Bullying and Harassment and our health care regulators.

The role of a Specialist Support Caseworker is one that you can make your own and your prior experience, either from work, university or your personal life will be considered during screening so please do apply even if your skills and background are not an ideal fit. An ideal candidate will have experience of supporting victims and or witnesses and be aware of the challenges and barriers that victims of crime can face when recovering from their experience of crime however this is not essential as you will receive a comprehensive training package as part of your induction process. What is essential is that you are solution focused, have resilience to manage the challenges that come with this work and look to learn from and work closely with the rest of your team.

To be successful in the role, you will have knowledge and understanding of relevant agencies and resources, the importance of confidentiality and safe working practice as well as the impact of Fraud and Sexual harassment and Violence. You will have the experience of supporting victims and vulnerable people. You will be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, including telephone skills. You will be able to deal sensitively with challenging and emotionally charged situations, demonstrating empathy and controlling your own emotions. You will also be able to demonstrate a strong customer services focus.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

We hold the right to close this job early should we have enough suitable applicants

Dementia Adviser (Telephone/Community) Welsh Speaker

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Community Based in any location across Wales
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 27 January 2022
Interview Date: Friday 4 February 2022

Our client is a leading charity. Every day, they work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. They provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need their help. And they are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

About the role

They have developed an exciting and innovative new service delivery model ‘Dementia Connect’ which has 4 main elements:

- A specialist telephone-based information and navigation service
- A face-to-face service offering an increased level of support for more complex cases
- Self-management - their online community (Dementia Talking Point) and online service directory is available at all times
- Keeping in Touch Calls - a way of keeping in contact with service users as their journey with dementia progresses
- As an Adviser working on their Welsh language telephone-based service, you will be the first point of telephone or written contact for people affected by dementia who need support from their organisation, assessing their needs and identifying desired outcomes.

This role will provide a highly responsive, individualised and empathic information, advice, support and signposting/referral service to people affected by dementia and memory loss symptoms and their immediate carers, families and friends. This will be delivered mainly over the telephone, but there will also be face to face in the community as required. To deliver this service in both Welsh and English.

You will have knowledge of working alongside volunteers and have an understanding of the valuable contribution volunteers bring to services whilst championing their inclusion in all that they deliver.

About you

They are looking for someone who is fluent in both Welsh and English, possesses an NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a health and social care related subject has an understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers and has direct experience of working in a telephone and e-mail based service with active listening and questioning skills.

You will join a team of people who are passionate to improve the life opportunities of people living with dementia and those close to them; and who are committed to learning from and supporting each other.

Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with them.

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Ref: 106 106

Shelter Cymru exists to defend the right to a safe home in Wales and fight the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people.

We help thousands of people each year by offering free, confidential and independent advice and campaigning to overcome the root causes of the housing emergency.

We are now looking to recruit for the following position to join our team.

If you want to help end homelessness in Wales, we would love to hear from you.

HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION ADVISER

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

POST NO: SC599

35 hours per week

£25,342 per annum

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Homelessness Prevention Adviser.  Working in partnership with the Bridgend Housing Solutions team, you will provide independent housing advice to prevent homelessness, under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014

During the current period of uncertainty around Covid-19, the team are temporarily working remotely, however following any general return to office working the post will be based at the Bridgend Council offices.

Shelter Cymru offers a high level of support, a welcoming work environment and an excellent package of benefits – for further details of the key benefits available please visit the recruitment page of our website.

CLOSING DATE:  9 FEBRUARY 2022

Shelter Cymru recruits based on merit and wants a workforce that reflects the diversity of individuals in housing need. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people who are currently under-represented within our workforce.

Registered Charity No: 515902 

Rydym yn bodoli i amddiffyn yr hawl i gartref diogel yng Nghymru ac i frwydro yn erbyn yr effaith ddinistriol mae’r argyfwng tai yn ei chael ar pobl

Rydym yn helpu miloedd o bobl bob blwyddyn drwy gynnig cyngor tai arbenigol, annibynnol ac am ddim, ac ymgyrchu i oresgyn yr hyn sydd wrth wraidd yr argyfwng tai

Rydym am recriwtio rhywun ar gyfer y swydd ganlynol i ymuno â'n tîm. Os hoffech chi helpu i ddod â digartrefedd i ben yng Nghymru, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych.

CYNGHORYDD ATAL DIGARTREFEDD

SWYDDFA CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL PEN-Y-BONT AR OGWR

RHIF Y SWYDD: SC599 

35 awr yr wythnos

£25,342 flwyddyn

Bellach mae gennym gyfle cyffrous ar gael ar gyfer Cynghorydd Atal Digartrefedd. Gan weithio mewn partneriaeth â thîm Atebion Tai Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr, byddwch yn darparu cyngor tai annibynnol i atal digartrefedd, o dan Ddeddf Tai (Cymru) 2014.

Yn ystod y cyfnod ansicrwydd presennol ynghylch Covid-19, mae'r tîm yn gweithio o bell dros dro, ond yn dilyn unrhyw ddychweliad cyffredinol i'r swyddfa bydd y swydd wedi'i lleoli yn ein swyddfa Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-Y-Bont  Ar Ogwr

Mae Shelter Cymru yn cynnig lefel uchel o gefnogaeth, amgylchedd gwaith croesawgar a phecyn rhagorol o fuddion - i gael mwy o fanylion am y buddion allweddol sydd ar gael ewch i dudalen recriwtio ein gwefan

DYDDIAD CAU:  9 CHWEFROR 2022

Mae Shelter Cymru yn recriwtio ar sail teilyngdod ac eisiau gweithlu sy'n adlewyrchu amrywiaeth unigolion mewn angen tai. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau yn arbennig gan bobl Ddu, Asiaidd a Lleiafrifoedd Ethnig sydd heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol yn ein gweithlu ar hyn o bryd.

Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig: 515902

Group Coordinator Newport,Wales

£2,507 p.a. (£2,932 including annual leave)

Permanent, Part-time, Term time 5 hours per week

As part of our growth plan, GFS are seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned new group in Newport.

We have big plans to develop clusters of groups in targeted areas of England and Wales, to ensure we are best placed to meet the needs of girls and young women. Successful candidates will coordinate a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; training and leading a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

This post will requires regular unsocial hours (evenings and occasional weekend)

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack and submit your application form by the closing date Friday 4th February 2022

Please note CV’s are not accepted.

35 Hours per week.

We are looking for a Team Leader to join our Homes in Weston-Super-Mare. We have two homes in Weston Super Mare Birnbeck House and Quantock House. Both homes for residents with Learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. Each of our homes is unique providing the right support for the people who live there.

As a Team Leader 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:

- 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.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including:

- Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
- Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell (salary sacrifice).
- Discounted tariffs with 02.
- Access to great savings and discounts with major UK retailers.
- Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates.
- Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Ongoing training and development

This role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

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

* No agencies please *

Gwent, Wales

Are you a highly effective, proactive and inspiring individual who is passionate about making a difference? If so, St Giles is looking for an experienced Coach to provide centred support to a caseload of service users.

About St Giles and the St Giles Wise Partnership 

St Giles is an award-winning social justice charity using expertise and real-life past experiences to empower people who are not getting the help they need. People held back by poverty, exploited, abused, dealing with addiction or mental health problems, caught up in crime or a combination of these issues and others. We show people there is a way to build a better future for themselves and those they care about and help them create this through support, advice, and training.

The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise working to lift people out of poverty. As an enterprise, we build bridges to opportunity for the most vulnerable in our society. Our team does this through mentoring support, employment, skills, and energy advice.  St Giles and The Wise Group came together to form a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering a high-quality service underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency. As a result, we have been awarded contracts to deliver Personal Wellbeing Services for North and South Wales. These services will involve a range of support to community offenders and prison leavers including families, emotional wellbeing, lifestyle and associates and social inclusion (including meet at the gates).

About this exciting opportunity

Our successful candidate will provide person-centred support to a caseload of service users who will either be serving community sentences or being released from prison. You will create a safe and trusting environment, using trauma informed practice to successfully facilitate a supportive and constructive relationship with service users. Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with external agencies including Probation, Prisons, partners, and others who will assist in achieving prescribed outcomes for service users is a key element of the role.

To secure this role, you must have:

• Experience of working within male adults in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons
• Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people, for example people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload including maintaining and updating records, remaining focused on action plan goals, and keeping to deadlines
• Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding practices and policies, and ability to promote safeguarding among vulnerable clients and colleagues.
• An ability to work sensitively with clients applying trauma informed strategies, actively listening and able to use a range of communication methods when providing information and support
• Ability to work resiliently under pressure, meet deadlines, work on own initiative and part of a team. 
• Welsh speaker desirable

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, season ticket loan and much more.

We positively encourage applications if you have previously worked on a client-led support project, have had personal adverse experiences such as homelessness, substance misuse, debt, involvement with gangs etc. This includes experience of the criminal justice system, having served a prison sentence, or still be serving a prison sentence in a prison.

Vetting process will be in accordance with Cabinet Office Baseline Personnel Security Standards (BPSS).

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Please note St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 30th January 2022

Interview: 8 February 2022 (virtual)

This full-time Autism Trainer / Facilitator to work as part of a small team organising and delivering 1:1 and small group training sessions to autistic job-seekers for the Employment Project.

This role is initially to meet the needs of a Wales Council for Voluntary Action funded project that is running until December 2022 however, the role will continue beyond this, supporting other projects and training opportunities that Autistic Minds delivers across South Wales.

Main responsibilities 

1. Manage a caseload of learners to ensure successful and timely completion of their course programme through regular contact, training, support and review of learner progress. 

2. Liaise with learners to arrange appointments, following up learners, providing information and review at one-to-one meetings or workshops and monitoring progress against achievement. 

3. Meet Key Performance Indicators for personal performance as directed by the Delivery Manager 

4. Complete all administrative paperwork to meet funding guidelines and Quality Assurance processes in a timely and accurate manner. 

5. Attend and contribute to meetings, workshops and other training sessions in connection with the post

6. Act as an ambassador for the project and Charity as a whole through contact with learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

7. Offer pastoral support to participants when required, liaising with colleagues to ensure successful resolution of any problems, especially with regard to safeguarding concerns. 

8. Participate in staff development and continuous professional development in line with the post and agreement, following staff appraisal, according to company policy. 

9. Promote equality of opportunity, inclusivity, diversity, respect, and tolerance in line with company policies throughout the company and all its activities 

10. use knowledge and experience to help guide and develop the training programmes so that they continue to exceed the needs of the participants.

11. Any other duties that may be deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the post and company. 

Skills and Requirements of Job Holder

• Knowledge and understanding of autism and neurodiversity.
• Experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
• Experience as a trainer / educator
• Excellent organisational abilities 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Excellent knowledge and experience with a wide range of IT and communication applications
• Full driving licence and access to own transport

Shelter Cymru exists to defend the right to a safe home in Wales and fight the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people.

We help thousands of people each year by offering free, confidential and independent advice and campaigning to overcome the root causes of the housing emergency.
We are now looking to recruit for the following position to join our team.

If you want to help end homelessness in Wales, we would love to hear from you.

Shelter Cymru Trainer

Flexible location

Post no:SC591 

17.5 - 35 hours per week

£25,342 per annum (pro rata if applicable)

Contract for 12 months - possible extension thereafter

We now have an exciting opportunity available within our Training and Events team for a Shelter Cymru Trainer.  Working as part of the wider team, you will deliver high quality courses within our in-house and public training programmes, which will be mainly focused around the changes being brought about by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.

During the current period of uncertainty around Covid-19, the team are temporarily working remotely, however following any general return to office working the post will be based at one of our offices across Wales.  Shelter Cymru is working with staff to offer a form of hybrid working moving forwards

Shelter Cymru offers a high level of support, a welcoming work environment and an excellent package of benefits – for further details of the key benefits available please visit the recruitment page of our website

CLOSING DATE:  9 FEBRUARY 2022

Shelter Cymru recruits based on merit and wants a workforce that reflects the diversity of individuals in housing need. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people who are currently under-represented within our workforce.

Registered Charity No: 515902 

Rydym yn bodoli i amddiffyn yr hawl i gartref diogel yng Nghymru ac i frwydro yn erbyn yr effaith ddinistriol mae’r argyfwng tai yn ei chael ar pobl

Rydym yn helpu miloedd o bobl bob blwyddyn drwy gynnig cyngor tai arbenigol, annibynnol ac am ddim, ac ymgyrchu i oresgyn yr hyn sydd wrth wraidd yr argyfwng tai

Rydym am recriwtio rhywun ar gyfer y swydd ganlynol i ymuno â'n tîm. Os hoffech chi helpu i ddod â digartrefedd i ben yng Nghymru, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych.

Hyfforddwe Shelter Cymru

Lleoliad hyblyg

Rhif y Swydd: SC591

17.5 – 35 awr yr wythnos

£25,342 y flwyddyn (pro rata os yn berthnasol)

Cytundeb am 12 mis – estyniad posib wedi hynny

Mae gennym gyfle cyffrous ar gael o fewn ein tîm Hyfforddiant a Digwyddiadau ar gyfer Hyfforddwr Shelter Cymru. Gan weithio fel rhan o’r tîm ehangach, byddwch yn darparu cyrsiau o ansawdd uchel o fewn ein rhaglenni hyfforddi mewnol a chyhoeddus, a fydd yn canolbwyntio’n bennaf ar y newidiadau sy’n cael eu cyflwyno gan Ddeddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) 2016.

Yn ystod y cyfnod presennol o ansicrwydd ynghylch Covid-19, mae’r tîm yn gweithio o bell dros dro, ond yn dilyn unrhyw ddychwelyd i’r swyddfa yn gyffredinol, bydd y swydd wedi’i lleoli yn un o’n swyddfeydd ledled Cymru. Mae Shelter Cymru yn gweithio gyda staff i gynnig math o weithio hybrid wrth symud ymlaen.

Mae Shelter Cymru yn cynnig lefel uchel o gefnogaeth, amgylchedd gwaith croesawgar a phecyn rhagorol o fuddion - i gael mwy o fanylion am y buddion allweddol sydd ar gael ewch i dudalen recriwtio ein gwefan

DYDDIAD CAU:  9 CHWEFROR 2022

Mae Shelter Cymru yn recriwtio ar sail teilyngdod ac eisiau gweithlu sy'n adlewyrchu amrywiaeth unigolion mewn angen tai. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau yn arbennig gan bobl Ddu, Asiaidd a Lleiafrifoedd Ethnig sydd heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol yn ein gweithlu ar hyn o bryd.

Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig: 515902

To support the effective and sustainable delivery of the JHF support programmes. JHF Youth Mentors and Tutors work to increase engagement, build resilience, and provide a positive role model to young people who may not otherwise have one in their lives. We provide tailor made one-to-one mentoring, tutoring, and bespoke therapeutic packages to vulnerable children and young people, inside or outside of the school setting.

Contract: Employed full time at 37.5 hours per week. 3-year initial contract as grant funded, with potential to extend.

Salary: £25,000 per annum starting salary, with annual review

Main Duties:

• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Designated client liaison
• Designated line manager for a proportion of the mentoring/tutoring team, alongside the Programme Coordinator (SEND). Staff management duties to include 121 support, guidance, and performance review
• Ensuring team awareness and adherence to the policies and procedures of the JHF
• Taking a lead role in implementing The JHF’s safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures: ensuring all safeguarding and child protection issues concerning children and young people who take part in the JHF’s activities are responded to appropriately
• Attending CIN/ CP meetings and feeding back to mentors/ tutors as appropriate
• Working in close connection with the DSL and Safeguarding Board Lead, attending regular meetings to ensure appropriate arrangements for keeping children and young people safe are in place at the JHF
• Taking the lead on responding to information that may constitute a child protection concern. This includes assessing and clarifying the information, making referrals to the DSL and/ or statutory organisations as appropriate, consulting with and informing the relevant members of the organisation’s management, following the organisation’s safeguarding policy and procedures
• Liaising with, passing on information to and receiving information from statutory child protection agencies such as the local authority child protection services, and the police. This includes making formal referrals to agencies when necessary
• Maintaining the secure safeguarding record
• Maintaining emergency contact information records
• Reading session reports weekly and feeding back concerns to DSL/ Programme Coordinator (SEND) as appropriate
• Ensuring Safeguarding concerns are responded to promptly and logged securely
• Promoting and fostering the safety and welfare of children and young people involved in the JHF’s activities at all times, through outstanding pastoral care 
• Being familiar with issues relating to child protection and abuse, and keep up to date with new developments in this area, feeding back to staff, contractors, and volunteers as appropriate
• Assisting the DSL with compiling the Safeguarding Newsletter
• Promoting excellent safeguarding practise via SLACK app and CPD opportunities
• Being familiar with and work within inter-agency child protection procedures developed by the local child protection agencies
• Ensuring team awareness and adherence to the policies and procedures of the JHF
• Supporting the MD and Programme Manager with stakeholder & partner support work as needed, which may include client meetings, Trustee meetings and attendance at external events
• Supporting effective risk management of the JHF programmes
• Troubleshooting: sickness/cover timetable management
• Undertaking any other safeguarding responsibilities as required by the DSL or Safeguarding Board Lead

General responsibilities

• Promote the values, objectives and practise of the JHF always
• Provide regular programme and staffing updates to the Managing Director
• Support the JHF’s engagement with the community including attendance at events, fundraising, including some out of hours activities
• Encourage teambuilding and positive communication amongst the internal mentoring, tutoring and office team
• Maintain accurate records for safeguarding and monitoring systems purposes.
• Consult and work in partnership with external agencies
• Focus on promoting and encourage the participation and empowerment of young people
• Undertake other relevant duties within the scope of the role when required

Essential qualities:

• Experience of managing a team
• A good understanding of (KCSIE 2021) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018)
• Able to maintain a high level of professionalism always
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to build positive working relationships and establish trust with a wide variety of individuals
• Efficient organisational and planning abilities
• Ability to maintain a positive outlook and integrity when facing challenges
• Self-driven and motivated by the JHF objectives
• Proficient IT Skills, Word, Excel, D-Suite or similar

Desirable qualities:

• Experience working within education, police, social care and/or youth engagement
• Previous experience as a DSO within education or a youth/ care organisation

License:

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle

Equal Opportunities: The JHF is committed to equal opportunities, anti-discrimination and anti-oppressive policy and practice. No one we have contact with may be discriminated against, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of gender, race, nationality, religion, cultural group, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or impairment. The policies apply to job applicants, employees, volunteers and users of our services. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly encourage applications from male, Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within the Charity. All appointments however are fully made on merit.

This job description is subject to change from time to time and will be reviewed regularly. It is a guide to the tasks required and represents a range of responsibilities commensurate with the grade for the post. DSLs must have received relevant safeguarding and child protection training that is specific to their role. This training should be refreshed regularly, and they should keep up to date with any changes in safeguarding and child protection legislation and guidance.

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory vetting and barring checks.