Support Worker

Are you someone who can work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people living with dementia?

Then take the first step and apply today!

Support Worker Responsibilities:

The Alzheimer’s Society are working in partnership with Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a service where Memory Support Workers have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to connect the person with dementia, and their family/carer, to community support; and integrating primary, secondary and community care in a person-centred approach. The team will support the management of dementia in primary care and connect directly to initiatives to reduce admissions and maintain personal well-being & independence for as long as possible.

Support Worker Requirements:

You will possess a minimum Level 2 Health and Social Care or relevant qualification with an excellent understanding of dementia and the needs of those affected by it. Your ability to provide person centred assessment of need, along with a clear understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively.

You will work from an Integrated team base and from home across a defined area of Leeds. You will need to access to a wifi connection at home

It is essential you can travel independently across the area.

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities. Job sharing will be considered.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We 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. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

Position: Memory Support Worker x 2
Location: Community based with some home working
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 01 November 2021
Interview Date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

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£23,080 - £24,491 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

Leeds

Ref: INSHQ670908

New and Exciting Opportunity!

Are you passionate about the provision of exceptional support to people who are at risk of re-offending following release and those serving community sentences?

We are looking for energetic and creative Support Workers to join our new and exciting regional Activity Hub HMPPS service.

You will support our clients to engage with a variety of services and ultimately achieve their goals.

In return for your exceptional work you’ll receive a competitive salary and you'll be part of a growing, friendly and talented team.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us and our partners, please download the Role Profile for more information.

You will be joining Community Links, an award winning, leading mental health provider working across the region of Yorkshire and the Humber whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion.

Closing Date 23:59 Sunday 14th November 2021

Interviews to be held 2nd December 2021

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support service involves dedicated members of staff giving one to one support, information and guidance to people with dementia or their carers and wider family or friends, to help people understand dementia, cope with day to day living with dementia and prepare for the future.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our vibrant, passionate, and friendly support service in Wakefield and Five Towns.

As a BAME Specialist Dementia Support Worker you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers from BAME communities; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.

You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating peer support groups and other group activities.

You will also work with BAME communities to encourage communities to become Dementia Friendly and develop a strong voice for people affected by dementia in the communities.

Support Worker Requirements:

We are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. With people affected by dementia among the worst hit by the pandemic, there has never been a more important or exciting time to join us and help to deliver the lasting change which people with dementia desperately need.

Position: Dementia Support Worker (BME specialist)
Location: Community based - Wakefield and Five Towns
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 31 October 2021
Interview Date: Monday 8th November 2021 – interview via zoom

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Dementia Advisor, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

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You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Richmond Fellowship is part of 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.

Right now, our Trinity Street Care Home in Batley Carr is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties. You will be required to work shifts of earlies and lates – early shift is 8am-3.30pm and late shift is 2.30pm-10pm.

The salary for this post is £17,549 per annum

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 the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when then they apply.

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 considered for an interview.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Waking Night Recovery Worker.

Richmond Fellowship is part of 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.

Right now, our Trinity Street Care Home in Batley Carr is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

This post requires the post-holder to work waking night shifts.

The salary for this post is £17,549.00 per annum.

This is a permanent position requiring the post-holder to work 37.5 hours a week.

To be considered for this role, please provide a CV and supporting statement that clearly outlines your experience and skills and how you meet the person specification. Only applications that include a supporting statement will be considered for this role.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

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 the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

Waking Night Support Worker

Fixby, Huddersfield
£20,720.70 - £22,562.54 (Depending on experience)
£1000 welcome bonus
Full and part time opportunities available

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. The young people they care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Their homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and their staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with their young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills including shopping, building positive relationships, and going on holidays. They always encourage their young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment. Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the
general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

As a Waking Night Support Worker you will be required to lone work but will be supported by the On Call Managers and also another member of staff if required ,who will be completing the sleep in shift.

Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from their friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Company Benefits

• A £1000 welcome bonus to all new starters
• A £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £1000 per referral)
• 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
• Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
• Paid Training & Induction
• Enhanced company pension
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
• Free parking available and good direct transport links
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Paid Enhanced DBS check
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
• Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)

Essential requirements of a Waking Night Support Worker

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and bank holidays
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• An understanding of safeguarding
• A professional working boundary between staff and service users
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria of a Waking Night Support Worker

• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Fancy the challenge? Apply with them today!
Want to see what some of their young people and staff think? Please visit their website and see our team reviews.

Additional Information

• You will work in a COVID secure environment as all their staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11th November 2021.
• Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
• Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
• They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Ref: 103 468

About the Role

The NHS Cadets Project aims to attract and develop young people, preparing them to sustain themselves in health volunteering opportunities. Through a 36 week programme, we will be helping young people to not only gain new skills and knowledge but to get hands on experience in the NHS.

We aim to specifically widen access for 14 to 18-year-olds who come from groups which have not traditionally entered health volunteering, such as marginalised young people, those in care, not in education, employment or training or from ethnic minority backgrounds. These are split into two age programmes; 14 - 16 Foundation and 16 - 18 Advanced.

As Youth Support Worker, you will assist with planning and delivering the NHS Cadets programme to young people and you’ll help create a safe, inclusive and open environment where young people can learn important life skills to prepare them for health volunteering.

We aim to deliver the programme face to face, however some virtual delivery maybe required for a blended approach.

This post is a 3 hour fixed term contract for 12 months and requires face to face delivery for 2 hours on one evening a week on a Wednesday at the Leeds St John Ambulance building.
Other hours are flexible across the week for project planning.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

To be successful in this role you will have experience of working in a similar position and a passion for working with young people. You will have experience of working directly with young people especially those from marginalised communities.

You must be 18 years and over to apply for the role

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.

Interview Date: 18/11/2021

Application Review Date: 04/11/2021

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, so are particularly interested in applications from women, trans and non-binary people, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with different accessibility needs.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any speculative CVs submitted without invitation will not be considered

Waking Night Support Worker
Liversedge, Kirklees
£20,720.70 - £22,562.54 (Depending on experience)
£1000 welcome bonus
Full and part time opportunities available

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. The young people they care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Our client's homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills including shopping, building positive relationships, and going on holidays. They always encourage young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment. Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep
and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

As a Waking Night Support Worker you will be required to lone work but will be supported by the On Call Managers and also another member of staff if required ,who will be completing the sleep in shift.

Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Company Benefits

- A £1000 welcome bonus to all new starters
- A £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £1000 per referral)
- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)

Essential requirements of a Waking Night Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and bank holidays
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- A professional working boundary between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria of a Waking Night Support Worker

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Fancy the challenge? Apply today!

Additional Information

- You will work in a COVID secure environment as all staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11th November 2021.
- Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
- Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
- We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.

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Care & Repair Leeds is the award-winning Home Improvement Agency for the city, highly regarded for providing a range of services for older people, disabled people and people living with long term health conditions since 1987 to help them to remain living independently in their own homes. 

Our Home Plus (Leeds) service, helping to prevent falls and cold related health conditions, has a vacancy for an Outreach Worker to engage with BAME communities and those living in the most deprived areas of Leeds, to promote awareness of the service, and remove barriers to accessing Home Plus and other health and wellbeing services.  As a member of the Home Plus team, you will build relationships with a range of people and organisations, with the aim of increasing referrals to the Home Plus service.  Alternative methods to deliver outreach activities and promote the service are being used during the Covid pandemic, including on-line virtual platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has experience of outreach work within deprived and BAME communities, the ability to build positive relationships and be a positive advocate for our Home Plus service. 

If you are a proactive individual, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a flexible approach, and are passionate about tackling inequality and putting people at the heart of service delivery to improve health and wellbeing, we would like to hear from you

Job Purpose:

To work as part of the team delivering the Leeds City Council and Leeds CCG commissioned Home Plus Leeds service, connecting with BAME communities and those in the most deprived areas of Leeds to educate and raise awareness about the service to improve equality of access, and facilitate increased referral rates, contributing to the vision within the Leeds Health & Wellbeing Strategy 2016-2021 that people who are the poorest improve their health the fastest.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To engage with communities, and those who interact with them, to raise awareness and facilitate referrals to Leeds Home Plus service and other community-based services to improve health and wellbeing.
2. To contribute to an improvement in the proportion of BAME communities and people living in the most deprived areas accessing the Home Plus service.
3. To use the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) to target communities to improve access to Care & Repair services and other third sector and statutory providers.
4. To attend the Local Care Partnerships with particular focus in the most deprived areas, to build relationships and integrate the Home Plus service into the collaborative solutions to deliver local care for local people.
5. To be pro-active in developing positive relationships with a range of people and organisations, including but not exclusively, Linking Leeds (social prescribing), Neighbourhood Networks, Faith groups and community leaders, children’s centres, homecare providers, GP surgeries and BAME community groups.
6. To be involved in projects that improve access to the Home Plus service for individuals, families and carers, such as the Leeds Oak Alliance pilot Hub based in Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.
7. To attend external meetings relevant to the role.
8. To publicise and promote the Home Plus service through flyers, social media, delivering presentations and networking with residents, local groups, community leaders and organisations.
9. To keep accurate records and monitoring information, producing written reports as required.
10. To support the Home Plus contract performance management, providing the Service Delivery Manager with information on activities and outcomes.

Policies and Procedures

1. Adhere to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in respect of client confidentiality and disclosure of data, following information governance policies and procedures at all times.
2. Adhere to lone working procedures, recording location and timing of outreach work, and carrying out appropriate risk assessments.
3. Uphold and promote Care & Repairs’ Equal Opportunities Policy and ensure effective implementation in all aspects of service delivery and employment.
4. Adhere to all policies and procedures set out in Care & Repair Leeds Employee Handbook.

General

1. Demonstrate a personal commitment to the vision and values of the organisation, and actively promote a positive and respectful culture based on the values.
2. Demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude.
3. Identify own training and development needs in conjunction with the Service Delivery Manager.
4. Constructively take part in meetings, supervision, appraisal and other events designed to improve communication and assist with your development and that of the post.
5. Take reasonable care of your own health, safety and welfare, and that of other people who may be affected by your actions or omissions, complying with Care & Repairs’ health and safety policy and procedures.
6. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to enable the smooth running of the organisation.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

Training / Experience & Qualifications

• Good general level of education or equivalent work-based experience
• Previous experience of working in community outreach and engagement with a diverse range of people within disadvantaged communities
• Experience of lone working and personal safety

ESSENTIAL

Skills/ knowledge abilities

• Commitment to tackling inequality, and putting people at the heart of service delivery, particularly in relation to health and wellbeing
• Non-judgemental and a sympathetic attitude to people living in disadvantaged communities.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, demonstrating a positive customer focus
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communicating clearly and concisely, with the ability to build rapport and listen carefully to people’s perspectives and needs
• Ability to engage with local people via outreach activities such as attending local events and delivering presentations, including to professionals, peers and members of the public.
• Ability to carry out outreach activities via virtual platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to manage own time, work independently using own initiative, be flexible and work to deadlines
• A good standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programmes, including Word, Excel, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases
• Ability to be a highly organised, reliable and self-motivated person who can efficiently and effectively manage a wide variety of tasks and objectives, and work well as part of a team or alone
• Willing and able to work in different environments, including being office based and spending a large amount of time on the ground within communities
• Ability to use and interpret data to target communities
• Willingness to undertake personal and professional development and training
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements under the General Data Protection Regulations in handling confidential information
• Ability to recognise risk and safeguarding issues and follow relevant policies
• Committed to working in ways which challenge discrimination
• Able to travel independently within the locality

DESIRABLE

• Contacts in the health, statutory and third sector would be useful

• Proficiency in a community language
• Knowledge of the areas of deprivation within Leeds
• Knowledge of Local Care Partnerships
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating work
• Possession of a full driving licence and use of a vehicle

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to Disability Provisions.  Good mobility will be required.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

Co-production and Engagement Worker – Autistic Adults
NJC Scale Points 18 – 22, starting at £24,982 pa/pro rata
12 hours per week
This role is fixed term for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension

Have you got the skills knowledge and /or the lived experience to give autistic adults who live in the Kirklees Council Area a voice and ensure their views are heard?

The role involves empowering autistic adults to develop a steering group and a wider membership who can inform, comment and advise the Autism Partnership Board in developing new services, improving existing ones and increase accessibility to the community buses, trains, shops etc.

CLOSING DATE: 28 October 2021
Interviews will be held on: 8 November 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website where you can download the application pack.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. Further information can be obtained from our equal opportunities policy.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

No agencies please.

Charity People are delighted to be working with a local independent charity based in Leeds. They are a world leader in palliative care research, working to improve care of those approaching the end of life through integrated research, teaching and clinical practice.

We are looking for a Supporter Care & Database Administrator to join the Income Generation team on a permanent full-time basis. You will be responsible for the delivery of first-class supporter care and operational support that ensures our supporters are at the forefront of everything they do. You will also be responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the CRM (Donorflex), taking the lead in handling day to day maintenance, support and improvement of the CRM database, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the database is updated and accurate and is managed in accordance with regulation. You will be a problem solver, with excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.

You will need previous experience in managing the import process for various internal and external data sets using database tools to build complex mappings to improve efficiencies. As well as processing donations and event registrations made through the website and understanding how website, CRM and payment provider data interlinks.

SUPPORTER CARE & DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
PERMANENT
SALARY BAND: £20,799 - £24,307
FULL TIME: 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours, 30-minute lunch break
LOCATION: Leeds, fully office based
START: ASAP

Due to the urgency of this role, we are looking to move quickly, immediate start is essential.

If you have relevant experience and are available immediately, please share your CV as soon as possible.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Community Engagement Manager (Bi Lingual)

Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire is a charity providing respite support to carers and the people they care for throughout Kirklees, Wakefield, Calderdale and Leeds.  Working in the community we support carers by providing a weekly break. 

We are currently recruiting for a Bi-lingual Community Engagement Manager to work 37 hours per week on a fixed term contract to 31st March 2024. 

This role is for a new project within the Kirklees community which seeks to reach and engage with underrepresented unpaid carers specifically within Pakistani communities.  Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire has over 25 years’ experience in the Kirklees Community providing respite breaks to unpaid carers.

We wish to extend our engagement methods to increase the number of unpaid carers who identify as being of Pakistani heritage and are supported by Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire through developing our understanding and ability to engage with the community.

We want to increase the number of unpaid carers from minority ethnic groups who have a voice in the strategic development of carer support at Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire and local network partners.

It is essential that the post holder is flexible around the needs of the organisation and the community project, however most working hours will typically be Monday to Friday.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to speak languages predominantly spoken by the Pakistani community
• Experience of engaging with and developing relationships with people in underrepresented communities
• Experience of working within the guidelines and requirements of Key Performance Indicators
• Experience in writing reports
• Strong Organisational Skills
• Experience of organising groups or activities
• Experience with preparing Marketing material
• Confident in speaking and presenting to groups
• Experience of using IT programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and Databases
• Full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum of 12 months and a vehicle insured for business use.

Closing Date:  10th November 2021

Interview Date:  18th & 19 November 2021

Start Date:  4th January 2022

To Apply:

Please provide a CV and covering letter outlining what makes you the most suitable candidate for this role.

Job Description and person specification are available from the Careers section of the Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire website.

This post is funded by Carers Trust’s Making Carers Count programme, which is supported by the Covid-19 Support Fund

Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire is committed to valuing Equality and Diversity.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Prevention & Engagement Worker - Choices

£22,183 - £24,491

40 hours per week

Fixed Term, 31st March 2023

Location North of County, North Yorkshire

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We are looking for an individual who is passionate about preventing domestic abuse to join us as a Prevention & Engagement Worker.

Our +Choice’s service works with perpetrators of domestic abuse through an evidence-based programme, designed to address abusive behaviour.

We are the only service of its kind in North Yorkshire, and you could be a part of it.

We are able to offer this new and exciting opportunity to deliver early intervention and identification workshops and awareness raising campaigns across North Yorkshire, helping people recognise the signs of a domestic abuse perpetrator.

This role will be based in the north of the County and can be located in our Scarborough, Richmond, Harrogate or York offices.

This role requires travel and so you must have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence. Hybrid working arrangements are on offer for this role, meaning a mix of office and home working will be considered for the successful applicant.

The role is subject to Enhanced DBS and Police Vetting.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Laura Buchan

Foundation’s core values are: People, Passion, Collaboration and Integrity.

Closing date Sunday 14th November 2021

Interview date 6th December 2021

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Vacancy Reference Number:

SVCP/COMMS/FR/UK-R2

Position title:

Social Video Content Producer

Reports to:

Comms Manager

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £29,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Full Time Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 28th October 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: ASAP

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.

Other Information:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Muslim Hands is an NGO that is at the forefront of delivering live saving aid and emergency relief to those who need it most, as well as building long term solutions that help the needy and impoverished worldwide.

The Fundraising team is young, diverse and dynamic and is set up to deliver and turn around tasks efficiently in a fast-moving sector. We thrive on new and creative ideas, always keeping the needs of our donors first and foremost.

Main Responsibilities:

The postholder shall form a key part of Muslim Hands’ growing Fundraising team. Working closely with all parts of the team, you will shine a light on all aspects of the great work Muslim Hands is doing worldwide.

We’re looking for a highly self-motivated and creative Video Editor to produce short and long form video content for the Muslim Hands Fundraising Department. With a focus on online content, this role will play to the strengths of a creative who has a solid understanding of social media strategy.

Person Specification:

As Social Video Content Producer, you will be a key member of the communications team, responsible primarily for delivering exceptional video assets to meet the social media strategic and marketing goals of the fundraising department and the humanitarian objectives of the organisation as a whole.

You will have a thorough understanding of different social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook, and an ability to create content that engages audiences across the digital space. 

You will work closely with the Social Media Manager and creative team to plan, execute and review video campaigns across our channels and have the passion and confidence to drive engagement with the organisation through the effective use of video on SM.

You will have experience in producing content which is emotive and drive the viewer to take action. Above all, you must be able to work well as part of a team and express your ideas effectively.

With our donors at the heart of the change we’d like to see in our world, your 

key focus will be:

• Creating and designing high-quality, engaging creative assets for social media.
• Supporting the development of social media strategy and content strategy, working with the Social Media Manager, Communications Manager and Digital Marketing Team.
• Keeping ahead of the latest content trends and features.
• Creating tailormade content across multiple social media platforms to increase engagement with the brand across the digital landscape.
• Aligning work output with brief requirements.
• Working together with other content creators such as the designers to deliver consistency in the creative brand across our social campaigns.
• Create videos, animation, and other visual materials.
• Working alongside the Creative Manager to deliver a  brand video strategy.

Skills and Experience

• Digital asset production including video production and editing and motion graphics.
• Knowledge of how to make great content for social media, across a variety of channels and formats.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of video (Adobe; Premier, After Effects) and basic workable understanding of design tools and software (Adobe; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Ability to contribute to the full creative process from developing ideas to producing content
• Ideally, an understanding of third sector audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask across several creative projects.
• Creative thinker, articulate and persuasive and able to communicate operational initiatives and outcomes.
• Experience in designing brand content for web, desktop and mobile.

Essential: The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience.
• Be a team player, willing to collaborate and get involved in all aspects of a social media campaign, from inception to post-production.
• Have a genuine interest in social media and the latest digital trends as well as a desire to help others through your work.
• Be self-motivated, driven and accountable, with an ability to navigate ambiguity.

• Possess the ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• Support with other Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in live TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• Undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• Promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

Essential Skills Required:

• Idea generation
• Good time keeping and organisation skills
• High proficiency in Adobe Premier
• Story boarding
• Audio editing
• Skilled in camera operating
• Ability to produce video end-to-end

Preferred Skills Required:

• Skilled in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Photography skills
• Animation skills a plus

Preferred experience:

• Substantial experience in a social video content producing role
• Experience in creating content for YouTube and the web
• We would also encourage exceptionally skilled graduates to apply

If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable for this opening – Remember to quote the reference number above!!

Deadline for applications is 28th October 2021 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.