There is an exciting opportunity for the role of Community Outreach Worker working within the Three Rivers Community Support Service.
Job Title: Community Outreach Worker
Salary Grade: £22,500 - £23,000 per annum incl. Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Responsible to: Outreach & Domestic Abuse Team Leader
No. of Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days)
Duration: March 2021 (potential for extension)
Main Base/s:
1. Due to social distancing and lockdown restrictions as a consequence of the Covid-19 Pandemic this post will require working from home until Government guidance enables us to return to office and community based provision.
2. Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth. There may be some travel outside of the Three Rivers area in relation to client’s resident in Three Rivers
Purpose of Post
- To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services in the Three Rivers District.
- To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles. The Recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion, and humanity.
The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Community Support Service are:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental ill health in Three Rivers
- To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental ill health in Three Rivers, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To reduce the use of police, ASB, tenancy enforcement, housing needs and environmental health services by clients whose primary need is related to mental ill health.
- To reduce the use of crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.
- To contribute to an improvement in the proportion of people with mental ill health in Three Rivers, or tenants of Watford Community Housing Trust, who are accessing support.
- To provide an assertive outreach approach for clients who are in crisis and/ or those that may have complex or multiple needs.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 11th June 2020 by 10am.
Interviews shall take place on Tuesday 23rd June 2020 using Microsoft Teams.
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website to download the job specification and find further details on how to submit your application.
Ormiston Families’ Point 1 Service
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Based at the Norwich Hub and in the community around Norfolk and Waveney
Point 1 is a consortium of providers made up of Ormiston Families, Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust and Mancroft Advice Project (MAP) commissioned by Norfolk County Council and Clinical Commissioning Groups to deliver a Tier 2 CAMHS provision.
The post holder will promote and champion emotional wellbeing and mental health provision within universal settings, including supporting them to navigate through CAMHS pathways and referral processes. Deliver Mental Champion Training and facilitate the development of the champions network and bespoke training.
You will be a self-motivated and dedicated individual with an NVQ Level 4 Diploma or equivalent in mental health or a relevant subject. You will also have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with children, young people and/or their families.
For more information or to apply for this post, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date for all applications is 9am, Wednesday 17th June 2020.
If we receive a high volume of applications before the cut-off date, we may close the job advert earlier than stipulated.
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Working from one of our sites in Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree or Uttlesford
If you have a background in working with individuals experiencing domestic abuse, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference with a well-established charity.
About Us
We are Next Chapter, a domestic abuse charity that provides free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse. We work across Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford.
Formerly known as Colchester & Tendring Women's Refuge, our mission is to provide rapid responses that increase safety for all victims, enabling them to rebuild their lives and create lasting change.
We are passionate about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live their life free from domestic abuse. We’re currently looking for a Refuge Support Worker to join our team.
The Rewards
- Salary of £22,070 per annum
- On-call pay
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Join a skilled team who are passionate about making a positive change
This is an amazing opportunity to take on a challenging, yet highly rewarding role where you will empower women and children in our refuges to live the lives they choose.
Our staff are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to creating a nurturing work environment where all can thrive. We are open, honest and fair, value diversity and always strive to act with courage; challenging injustices and enabling the voices of our survivors to be heard.
We are working towards a future without domestic abuse. If you are approachable, compassionate and eager to help us achieve our goal, this is the role for you.
Your Role
As a Refuge Support Worker, you’ll provide specialist domestic abuse support to women and their children who are living in refuge accommodation.
Working as part of the Refuge Support Team, you will manage referrals both in person and over the phone. You’ll use a needs-led, trauma informed approach to deliver an individually tailored support plan for service users.
In this important role, you will:
- Deliver initial need and risk assessments with the client and initiate plans to manage and address risks, needs and immediate safety
- Encourage service users to get involved with programmes and build their resilience and future opportunities
- Ensure that service users have robust safety support plans and an individually tailored structured support plan
- Develop partnerships and relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies and local and national specialist agencies
About You
To join us as a Refuge Support Worker, you will need:
- Experience of working with individuals experiencing domestic abuse and other vulnerabilities
- Previous experience of managing a caseload of service users with differing needs
- Experience of a multi-agency legislative framework
- A good understanding of the impact domestic abuse has on victims and their children
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: partnership working, representing organisations at external meetings and conferences, working in a community or voluntary organisation, using qualitative and quantitative data in the compilation of written reports, or working with domestic abuse services.
Other organisations may call this role Domestic Violence Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Refuge Services Officer, Refuge Support Officer, or Support Worker.
Next Chapter is committed to creating an inclusive environment which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish.
So, if you’re looking to do something incredible with your career as a Refuge Support Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week plus participation in an on-call rota
The Online Outreach worker is an exciting opportunity to join SRC’s outreach team, providing emotional and practical support to women survivors across Suffolk. This post, initially for 12 months, will support the expansion of the service and will work to develop the team’s online support platforms and services. With an excellent understanding of delivering online services, engaging audiences on social media and the needs of diverse survivors, the Online Outreach Worker will provide life-changing and life-saving support to women across Suffolk when they need it most.
The role can be based at one of SRC's centres (Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds) and/or home-based. Flexible working and job sharing will be considered.
About Suffolk Rape Crisis
SRC is a specialist, feminist sexual violence service run by and for women. We work to support survivors of sexual violence and to challenge the underlying attitudes that allow Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) to continue. SRC provides support to all self-identified women and girls aged 14 and above who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives.
SRC provides a range of person-centred services to meet the needs of diverse women in Suffolk, including counselling, outreach, helpline and online support. SRC also takes part in both local and national feminist activism, including coordinating the annual Ipswich Reclaim the Night March.
Our Vision: A world free from sexual violence and gender inequality
Our Mission: To work as part of a worldwide movement to ensure that women and girls experiencing any form of sexual violence in our community are able to access needs-led, specialist support. At the same time we will challenge the underlying attitudes that allow sexual violence to continue.
Our values:
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Empowerment
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Diversity
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Transparency
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Change
Benefits: Competitive salary, 30 days annual leave, pension scheme, family friendly working practices, including enhanced parental leave.
An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.
SRC is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. SRC would welcome applications from BAME women who are currently underrepresented within our team. This post 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Worker – Evenings / Weekends
Based from one of our sites in Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree or Uttlesford
Do you have experience of working with vulnerable individuals or of working in a residential care setting? Want to take on a challenging, yet highly rewarding role that you can fit around your existing responsibilities? If so, read on.
About Us
We are Next Chapter, a domestic abuse charity that provides free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse. We work across Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford.
Formerly known as Colchester & Tendring Women's Refuge, our mission is to provide rapid responses that increase safety for all victims, enabling them to rebuild their lives and create lasting change.
We’re currently looking for a number of Support Workers to join us on a part-time basis, working evenings and weekends.
The Benefits
- Salary of £18,971 pro rata
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Join a skilled team who are passionate about making a positive change
- Help to create a positive and welcoming environment in our refuge
This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your existing expertise and join a forward-thinking charity in working towards a future free of domestic abuse.
Once you join us, you’ll discover an open, honest and collaborative environment where staff are empowered to develop, both personally and professionally.
The evenings and weekends can be a particularly lonely time for our refuge residents, and you will play an important part in helping them to recover and start rebuilding their lives.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide emotional and practical support to women in our Recovery Refuge.
Specifically, you will:
- Ensure that any advice or assistance you provide is in line with current safety and support plans
- Encourage residents to get involved with social activities
- Support new residents and provide a tour of the refuge
- Welcome out-of-hours admissions and complete the admissions process
About You
To join us as a Support Worker, you will need:
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals or experience of working in a residential care setting
- An understanding of safeguarding procedures and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues
- Knowledge of confidentiality protocols and boundaries and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- An understanding of the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for vulnerable individuals
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: working in a community or voluntary organisation, working with individuals with substance misuse issues, or working in domestic abuse services.
You may have previously worked as a Residential Care Assistant, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Caseworker, Refuge Support Worker, or Women’s Refuge Support Worker.
This is a part-time role. We have the following hours available:
- 20 hours per week, 5pm – 10pm, Monday – Thursday
- 16 hours per week, 5pm – 10pm, Friday, and 4:30pm – 10pm on weekends
- 16 hours per week, 8am – 4:30pm on weekends
Next Chapter is committed to creating an inclusive environment which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish.
So, if you’re looking to take your next step as a Support Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Support Worker
Location: The Grove – Norwich, NR14 8HP
Job Type: Permanent, Full time, part time & occasional hours
Salary: £9.48 per hour (£18,536 per annum FTE 37.5 hours)
Closing Date: 12 April 2020
Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?
We have a number of shifts available, full or part-time guaranteed hours, or occasional hours if you prefer working with flexibility.
As a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant with Leonard Cheshire you’ll provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.
Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as we offer an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role!
In return we offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.
Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
Please note due to the rural location of our Service, your own transport is essential.
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Care Provider, Personal Support Worker, charity, not for profit.
Ref: 92724
Support Worker
Location: No.1 Lavender Fields - Hitchin
Job Type: Permanent, Full time, part time & occasional hours
Salary: £9.67 per hour / £17,647 for 35 hours (£18,908 per annum FTE 37.5)
Closing Date: 6 April 2020
Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?
We have a number of Support Worker roles available, occasional hours (bank), maternity leave cover, and contracted vacancy available. Shifts are a mix of early, late and twilight shifts. Early shifts are 0700-1430, late shifts are 1330-2100, twilight shifts are 1430-2200. Weekend working required, average 2 out of 4 weekends.
As a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant with Leonard Cheshire you’ll provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.
Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as we offer an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role!
In return we offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.
Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.
Ref: 92582
Are you an experienced Support Worker, Housing Support Worker/Officer working with supported housing clients (Young people, mild learning difficulties, homeless people/rough sleepers? Do you want to work for an exciting and ambitious supported housing provider?
My client is currently looking for support workers throughout Basildon, Chelmsford and Loughton to start on an ASAP basis, this is a temp role for 3 months with the likeliness for it to extend further.
Responsibilities
- Experience of working with young people
- Able to manage a large caseload and support young people through complex issues such as ASB, gang related issues, drug dealing, domestic violence. Working with partner agencies such as social services, local council, police or health care providers.
- Report repairs in a timely manner, carryout health & safety checks to the properties, carryout support sessions with the young people.
- Monitor rent accounts and ensure you liaise with the young people and support them if they fall into arrears
The rate for these positions are £12.22 Paye, you need to be a car driver and have an Enhanced DBS
If you met the required experience please send your updated CV through
Your expert recruitment consultant is Danielle Taylor, call today on 0207 422 7371 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
We have an opportunity for a Peer Support Worker to use own lived experience of mental health to support others, by navigating through the Criminal Justice System and accessing support for mental health needs.
Title: Peer Support Worker
Working base: Luton
Area covered: Bedfordshire and Luton
Reports to: Project Support Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £18,552.00 per annum
Contracted hours: 37.0 per week
Working days: Monday to Friday
Working hours: 7.4 hours per day
Responsibilities:
- To work in the East London Foundation Trust, Liaison and Diversion team as a Mind BLMK Peer Support worker and deliver on contract requirements.
- Encourage service users (including hard to reach clients with complex needs) to engage with the Liaison and Diversion Service, other agencies and referral pathways.
- Deliver a strength-based approach to support using own lived experience of mental health, in order to facilitate a space where people feel accepted and understood. Share ideas and approaches that have been useful in recovery and embed this in working practices as a peer.
- Increase the awareness and understanding of the range of local networks, community services and service user services available eg. Recovery college, Mind BLMK services.
- Be able to provide support and advice to colleagues in the wider Liaison and Diversion Service/Team based on lived experience.
- Raise any concerns within the wider Liaison and Diversion team and group/individual supervision and care planning, including review of care plans
- Carry out health and safety responsibilities in line with Mind BLMK’s H&S policies, procedures and guidance (risk assessments, reviews, reporting, safeguarding, incidents/accidents, premises).
- Carry out cash handling responsibilities as directed by your Line Manager in line with Mind BLMK’s financial policies, procedures and guidance (records, petty cash income and
- expenditure).
- Carry out responsibilities for the collection, updating, monitoring and reporting of service data in line with Mind BLMK’s contract and systems requirements and procedures.
Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 3rd June 2020
To Apply:
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the job description and application pack.
No agencies please.
Support Worker
Location: Mid-Shires Supported Living Service - Hitchin
Job Type: Permanent, Full time & part time
Salary: £9.67 per hour (£18,908 per annum FTE 37.5)
They have a number of shifts available, full or part-time guaranteed hours on permanent and temporary basis.
As a Support Worker with our client you’ll provide a high level of care and support to people in their own homes, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.
Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as they offer an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role! You must be compassionate, creative and love working with people and able to travel to cover work allocated on the rota.
In return they offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!
Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.
Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. They therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
COVID-19 - The well-being of everyone is our highest priority. They will be using phone, Skype, Facetime or WhatsApp video calling to hold interviews for the foreseeable future.
Closing Date: 5 June 2020
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.
Ref: 93008
Support Assistant Opportunities (Supported Housing)
Essex (Wickford & Rayleigh)
Salary up to £17,617 per annum (full-time equivalent)
Permanent, Up to 37.5 hours per week (24 hour rota) – full and part time positions available
Our client has some excellent opportunities for Support Assistants to join their friendly teams to assist with a supported living service in Rayleigh and a registered care service in Wickford.
In these key roles you will effectively provide support to adults with learning disabilities and care and support needs who live in a shared home to maintain and develop their independence within the home, as well as accessing the community to new and established activities, empowering each person to their own level in a 24-hour care setting.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
● To provide person centred support to people with all aspects of their daily living including but not limited to personal care, tenancy management and involvement in the community
● To maintain records of support provided and to actively contribute to support planning and periodic reviews
● To positively contribute to the corporate core values of Innovation, Care and Excellence
● To be able to actively participate and contribute to providing a 24 hour service that is Caring, Safe and Responsive to the needs of the people we support in an Effective and Well Led manner
● To develop and maintain effective professional relationships with service users and other key stakeholders such as family, friends and advocates
● To take responsibility for shift leading as per the rota in operation
● To actively participate in regular team meetings, supervisions and other meetings
Ideally the candidate will have:
● Basic understanding and promoting of the needs, rights equality and diversity of the people we support of people with disabilities
● Basic knowledge of the regulators and legislation that govern our services and an understanding of where to find this information
● The ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, electronically with colleagues, interested other professionals and the people we support.
● The ability to work effectively both alone and as part of a team
An understanding of Diabetes and Learning Disabilities is desirable; however with full training provided, someone new to the sector can be successful following a successful interview.
Both services do require 24 hour support and staff are expected to work nights, bank holidays and weekends to meet the needs of the people we support.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to join our valued team, to provide quality information, advice and practical/emotional support to families/young people including disability related benefits, education and reforms, health and social care.
The ideal candidate will be committed to helping families at the most challenging of times, supporting families with warmth and empathy, whilst maintaining a calm and professional approach. They should have previous family support experience in either a health, education, social care or third sector setting, together with a good understanding of the statutory entitlements for health related benefits and educational support.
This position requires travel around the Chelmsford area with some travel to other parts of the county. Own transport is essential. Head office is based in Chelmsford.
Main Purpose of the Job:
To use well developed experience, expertise, together with knowledge of reforms and legislation (e.g. Welfare, Special Educational Needs and Disability reforms and Children and Families Act 2014), to help any Essex family who has a child/young person with any disability or special need, requiring quality advice, information, practical and emotional support across a wide range of issues to achieve positive outcomes that will benefit the whole family.
The post-holder will be responsible for own case work (targets) and will need to work collaboratively with other key professionals (across health, education, social care and housing) to enhance multi-agency, integrated working practices and demonstrating families’ confidence and ability to effectively take part in person-centred assessment and planning processes.
Specific Job responsibilities:
To provide consistent and current information, sound advice, practical and emotional support to families (parent carers) with children/young people (CYP) with SEND and young people (YP) directly (as appropriate) across a wide range of issues including:
- Disability related benefits for the CYP & family support e.g. Disability Living Allowance (CYP) including preparing for and attending appeals and tribunals; Personal Independence Payment (YP 16+); Family Fund, Carers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance and other financial support including tax credits and debt advice. Housing and social care issues.
- All SEND educational issues including information, advice and support with Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and EHC plan, including preparing for and attending appeals and tribunals, One Planning, SEN support, together with information on options for Personal Budgets and the ‘Local Offer’.
This support could be provided via:
- 1:1 face to face, telephone helpline, outreach through home visits to families assessed as needing additional support, accompanying to multi-agency/planning meetings and group advice surgeries.
- Contributions to local events/briefings, group information sessions, parent/carer drop-ins, information stand at Activities Club.
- On-line services via e-mail, e-bulletins, social media (e.g. Face book/Face Time/Skype), report and letter writing and signposting to other websites/sources of information.
To empower and support parent carers and young people, quickly building a supportive and trusted relationship with the family, helping to identify the strengths and needs of individual family members ensuring they understand and are confident about options for their child/young person’s educational attainment, social learning, development, achievement levels, contributing to aspirational as well as realistic short/medium/long-term outcomes crossing different aspects of their life, including building their resilience.
To identify and engage with relevant agencies (statutory, voluntary organisations and other groups) as appropriate to assist families in accessing appropriate services and to support cross-referrals/signposting.
To facilitate mutual support amongst families and individuals attending drop-ins and other facilities, and to enable them to make best use of the services available.
To organise, attend and facilitate specific group activities and events (e.g. drop-ins, workshops/talks for parents/carers and professionals, activity club, outings) including undertaking risk assessments, health and safety, record keeping systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation at all times.
To work collaboratively with other key professionals (health, education, social care and housing) to enhance multi-agency and integrated working practices, contributing to plans to achieve better and co-ordinated outcomes for families.
To carry out the necessary administration and diligently keep appropriate user records, presenting issues (case management system), and statistics up to date, providing data/case studies in a timely manner for monitoring reports.
To keep up to date with new policies, reforms and commitment to continuous personal and organisational development.
To undertake relevant training in Safeguarding, SEND reform and EHC planning.
To assist with the training and support of volunteers engaged in a variety of tasks and to ensure that confidentiality is observed at all times by volunteers who assist with activities.
To raise the profile of the organisation through building trusting relationships with families and professionals and networking.
To work flexibly as required by the nature of the post which will entail working in the school holidays and attendance at some evening and weekend activities.
To carry out other duties that may be allocated from time to time and to contribute to the smooth running of the office and ‘team working’.
To take part in social, cultural and fundraising activities of the organization.
Underpinning job responsibilities
• At all times to promote safeguarding of CYP and vulnerable adults
• To contribute to good practice and development of projects/services including evaluations as required, feeding up strategic issues or trends as these are identified
• To be an effective member of the team, attending regular team meetings and supervisions
• To maintain confidentiality of information at all times
• To adhere to policies and procedures of Families InFocus (Essex)
Applications must be received no later than 3pm on Tuesday 31 March 2020, applications received after this will not be considered.
Interviews will take place on 6 April 2020 and 7 April 2020.
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Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Community)
Working at our locations across Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford
About Us
We are Next Chapter, a domestic abuse charity that provides free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse. We work across Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford.
Formerly known as Colchester & Tendring Women's Refuge, our mission is to provide rapid responses that increase safety for all victims, enabling them to rebuild their lives and create lasting change.
We are passionate about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live their life free from domestic abuse. We’re currently looking for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract.
The Rewards
- Salary of £22,070 - £23,307 per annum DOE & qualifications
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Join a skilled team who are passionate about making a positive change
If you have experience of supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, this is an incredible opportunity to help change lives within your community as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner.
At Next Chapter, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing work environment where our people can thrive. We are open, honest and fair, value diversity and always strive to act with courage; challenging injustices and enabling the voices of our survivors to be heard.
Your Role
As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will provide a high-quality domestic abuse support service to women, men and their families.
Working as part of the Community Outreach Team, you will manage referrals both online and over the phone, as well as responding to live webchat enquiries via the website.
Additionally, you will:
- Work with multiple agencies to ensure that individuals receive the best support possible
- Carry out an initial needs and risk assessment for individuals
- Handle sensitive calls and deal with crisis intervention
- Signpost individuals to any other beneficial services
- Maintain accurate and confidential service user records
About You
To join us as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will need:
- Experience of working with individuals experiencing domestic abuse and other vulnerabilities
- Previous experience of managing a caseload of service users with differing needs
- Experience of multi-agency legislative frameworks
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: partnership working, representing organisations at external meetings and conferences, using qualitative and quantitative data to compile reports, working with other domestic abuse services, or creating and delivering domestic abuse awareness and training packages.
Other organisations may call this role Caseworker, Support Worker, Domestic Violence Support Worker, Case Worker, Abuse Caseworker, or Protective Services Worker.
Next Chapter is committed to creating an inclusive environment which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish.
So, if you’re looking to take your next step as a Domestic Abuse Practitioner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week plus participation in an on-call rota
Based at our refuge and community outreach locations across North and Mid Essex
About Us
We are Next Chapter, a domestic abuse charity that provides free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse. We work across Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford.
Formerly known as Colchester & Tendring Women's Refuge, our mission is to provide rapid responses that increase safety for all victims, enabling them to rebuild their lives and create lasting change.
We are looking for a Family Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract that has the potential to extend or become a permanent position.
The Benefits
- Salary of £25,631 - £26,491 per annum DOE & qualifications
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Join a skilled team who are passionate about making a positive change
If you have excellent leadership skills and a background in supporting families affected by domestic abuse, this is an amazing opportunity to make a positive, lasting difference to families living in your community.
At Next Chapter, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing work environment where our people can thrive. We are open, honest and fair, value diversity and always strive to act with courage; challenging injustices and enabling the voices of our survivors to be heard.
We are working towards a future without domestic abuse. If you are approachable, compassionate and eager to help us achieve our goal, this is the role for you.
The Role
As the Senior Family Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will manage a team to provide specialist domestic abuse support to parents and their children.
In this important role, you’ll lead a team of Family Domestic Abuse Practitioners to rebuild family bonds and increase the resilience of families as a whole.
Specifically, you will:
- Manage, co-ordinate and participate in the work of the Community CYP Outreach Team
- Support and develop your team, providing regular personal supervision, case reviews and performance management
- Provide a needs-led, trauma-sensitive approach to supporting service users and their children
- Ensure that families have robust safety support plans in place
- Make sure your team works with external partner agencies to ensure the best for service users
About You
To join us as a Senior Family Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you will need experience of the following:
- Working with children, young people and families experiencing domestic abuse and other vulnerabilities
- Managing and developing teams and individuals
- Working with families under stress
- Managing a caseload of service users with differing needs
- A multi-agency legislative framework
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: partnership working and representing organisations at external meetings and conferences, working in a community or voluntary organisation, using qualitative and quantitative data in the compilation of written reports or creating and delivering domestic abuse group recovery sessions.
Other organisations may call this role Senior Children’s Support Worker, Young Person’s Support Worker, Senior Family Support Worker, Lead Family Caseworker, or Children & Young Person’s Support Worker.
Next Chapter is committed to creating an inclusive environment which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish.
So, if you are seeking your next step as a Senior Family Domestic Abuse Practitioner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer – Graduates Welcome
Colchester, Essex (with travel to our sites across North Essex)
About Us
We are Next Chapter, a domestic abuse charity that provides free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse. We work across Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford.
Formerly known as Colchester & Tendring Women's Refuge, our mission is to provide rapid responses that increase safety for all victims, enabling them to rebuild their lives and create lasting change
We are currently looking for a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to join us on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £24,585 - £25,641 DOE pro rata
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Join a skilled team who are passionate about making a positive change
If you have an understanding of the domestic abuse sector and experience of using data to compile reports (which may have been gained via your degree studies) this is a brilliant opportunity to support the ongoing success of an innovative charity.
Your work will enable us to grow, improve the way we work and support us to achieve our vision of a world without domestic abuse.
Here at Next Chapter, we respect each other, strive to deliver the very best in all we do and enable the voices of survivors to be heard. If you think you’d thrive as part of our friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, you will evaluate the impact of our services by undertaking research, data analysis and reporting activities.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will develop and maintain a monitoring and evaluation plan for services provided under the Essex Integrated Domestic Abuse Services (EIDAS), as well as specialist projects.
Specifically, you will:
- Evaluate the impact and outcomes from the range of services provided as part of the EIDAS contract and for strategically important projects
- Work with colleagues to agree a reporting framework
- Provide recommendations for improvements in data collection methods for outcomes monitoring
- Produce relevant statistics, analyses, reports and presentations for a range of audiences
- Provide case studies and outcome-based performance data
About You
To join us as a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, you’ll need:
- Experience of managing a caseload and delivering against targets and objectives
- Previous experience of using qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the impact and outcomes from projects, activities or services, including questionnaire design and methodology, conducting interviews and focus groups and analysing the results
- An excellent understanding of correct and effective information sharing between agencies
- Knowledge of the domestic abuse sector and an understanding of the Essex Integrated Domestic Abuse Services agenda
- An understanding of data protection legislation
- The ability to write reports and communicate project outcomes in an interesting and compelling way, using a variety of formats
We're also eager to hear from graduates with relevant degrees, looking to gain experience within a domestic abuse charity.
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: reporting statistical data to commissioners and evaluation experts, partnership working, representing organisations externally, working in a community or voluntary organisation, or working with domestic abuse services. This may have been gained during higher education studies.
Although not essential, a degree in a relevant field will be beneficial to your application.
Other organisations may call this role Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst, MEIL Officer, Monitoring and Impact Officer, or Monitoring & Evaluation Co-ordinator.
Those who have worked as a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Support Worker, or Caseworker are encouraged to apply.
Next Chapter is committed to creating an inclusive environment which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish.
So, if you are seeking your next step as a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.