SUPPORT WORKER, STEP UP, SWADLINCOTE, PERMANENT, PART-TIME, FRWK03 £16,915 - £18,430 FTE, 1 X 26HPW (PRO-RATED RATE OF PAY £11,886 - £12,951), 1 x 33HPW (PRO-RATED RATE OF PAY £15,086 - £16,438)

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?  Do you have commitment to reach out, even to the most challenging young people?

We are looking for Support Workers who would thrive in a young person’s accommodation service, where no two days are ever the same.

You could be part of a team supporting young people to develop their independence, social skills and help raise their aspirations.

You will work on a Rota basis and support young people aged 16-21 to complete daily tasks and learn new life- skills during their transition to independence and into our move-on properties. 

We are looking for permanent Support Workers, various hours available and also Relief Workers to work occasional shifts as needed. Contact service management to find out more about working hours currently available.

You will:

• work in partnership with various agencies and closely with social care

• have excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport with young people

• be dynamic and enthusiastic

• promote equality and diversity within the service

• provide a safe and secure environment for young people

• contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package

For more information please contact: Alison Legg

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

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

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

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

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

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

RELIEF WORKERS, MULTIPLE ACCOMMODATION SERVICES ACROSS FRAMEWORK ORGANISATION (LINCOLNSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE), ZERO HOUR CONTRACT, SALARY: £9.84 PER HOUR
Do you want to earn extra money without committing to a full time job or a fixed rota?  Being a relief worker for Framework Housing Association would give you flexibility and the satisfaction of making a difference to the lives of homeless and vulnerable people in the East Midlands. The rate of pay is £9.84 per hour. An enhancement is paid between 22:00 hours and 7:00 hours. Our accommodation services are based in Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, Long Eaton and Swadlincote in Derby, Lincoln and Lincolnshire.
We are looking for reliable and self-motivated candidates who have an understanding of the issues facing people affected by homelessness, and who can respond compassionately within appropriate boundaries.  You will be contacted by the ‘out of hours’ service to cover shifts at short notice, usually evening, weekend and night shifts.   You will be supported by a designated relief bank manager and will be fully inducted into services within the geographical area that you are able to work in. Framework support a diverse population with differing needs and provide an excellent experience of operating in a complex multi -agency environment.  The flexibility of the role and the experienced gained is particularly useful to students with an interest in health and social care or social work.  We welcome applications from those people who want to make a difference to people’s lives.
Framework offer training in core skills and more specialist subjects which increase the standard of support being delivered.
Closing date of advert is Wednesday 4th November 2020 (midday). Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 16th November.
 

For more information please contact Claire Windebank 

We are a friendly and welcoming organisation and an Equal Opportunities Employer, Registered Charity No: 1060941.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.
Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application
CVs will not be accepted
NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We are looking for warm, resourceful, energetic and diverse team of Recovery Support Workers to join our new service Forest Road Loughborough.

We currently are looking for support workers to work full Time, part Time and waking nights.

Forest Road is a step-through accommodation based service offering holistic support of up to seven Service Users. Your role will be to support individual service users, taking a person-centred approach to their care and support.

The position involves undertaking the responsibility of being a Key Worker/Co-worker. This will enable you to plan alongside members of the person’s circle of support, and to enable individuals to be happy, healthy and to be successful in achieving their wishes and aspirations. Our person-centred plans, meetings and processes are co-produced with the people we support and their families, to promote a unified approach. Together, you will set meaningful and aspirational goals which you will support our service users to move towards.

Ideal candidates will have previous experience of working with people that are experiencing mental health problems, either in a community, residential or inpatient setting. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a recovery-focused way. You will be motivated with good communication skills and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes using a person-centred recovery approach.

Creative Support provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer a range of employee benefits and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

We welcome applications from all potential candidates who are committed to making a positive difference, including experienced support workers, graduates and people looking for a stimulating career path into social care.

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of person-centred care and support to older people, and people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism spectrum conditions. We are currently looking to recruit a hardworking, person centred Senior Recovery Support Worker for our new project, Forest Road, Loughborough.

Do you hold experience supporting individuals with a Mental Illness? Are you a caring person with an interest in supporting people to gain a greater quality of life? Are you an organised and self-motivated person with the ability to lead?

Our 7-bedded Step-Through Supported Housing project will offer 24/7 care and support. You will play a key role in assisting with the day-to-day recovery of those living within Forest Road and the day-to-day running of the project.

We require a dynamic, enthusiastic, energetic and confident person to support the Recovery Team Manager to lead the co-ordination and management of a supported living service, taking an holistic approach to supporting people with a Mental Illness.

You will demonstrate a warm, caring and empowering approach. You will have the vision and flair to lead the staff team to provide the highest standard of person-centred support, in response to the individual needs and preferences of service users. The role will involve direct support, staff development, as well as supervision and joint working with families and outside agencies.
You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.

You will

• Lead and co-ordinate shifts, ensuring residents are supported accordingly
• You will have the vision and flair to lead the staff team to provide the highest standard of person-centred support.
• Communicate regularly with internal and external professionals
• Delegate appropriate responsibilities across the team
• Support with team development
• Promote and encourage both physical and mental well-being
• Take part in a range of activities during key working sessions with residents whilst helping them to achieve their aspirations
• Hold supervisions
• Ensure house rules are kept and adhered to as well as providing a safe and respectful environment
• You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.
• Deputise for the Recovery Team Manager

If this Senior Support Worker opprtunity sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!

This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

BBO Progress Coach
37 hours per week
Salary £21,743. per annum
Location: Bedworth (with travel around Coventry and Warwickshire)

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has proven work experience with a range of unemployed young people and adults in a targeted environment.

This role involves working in a target driven environment so it is essential you can manage your time and prioritise your workload effectively in order to meet given targets.

As part of this role you will:

• Seek out employment opportunities at new and existing sites of employment;
• Identify and deal with complex customer barriers to employment;
• Identify training and ‘route ways’ to employment;
• Support and manage a caseload of customers;
• Engage customers in activities and help them progress into sustainable employment;
• Establish and maintain relationships with individuals referred, undertaking interviews, compiling CV’s, support with applications forms etc;
• Deliver relevant accredited and non-accredited training as required;
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with partner organisations, employers and funding bodies;
• Maintain accurate and up to date records;
• Report regularly to your line manager on your performance.

You must have proven experience of developing productive relationships with partners and external agencies and are able to provide high quality employability focused assessment.

This role will require regular travel across the region so you must have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

At Groundwork West Midlands we pride ourselves in being a family friendly organisation and offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, a health cash plan scheme, a generous workplace pension and free refreshments. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce.

Closing date: 20th November 2020

To Apply and for More Information:

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

An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.

No agencies please. 

£20,000 - £25,000 (Regional salary weighting may apply)
37.5 hours per week, permanent

Home Based, with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19 and
covering Central England (including: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire) 

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job.

We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible, and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services, and are looking for Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).

As an WHP JETS Employment Advisor, you will be providing advice and support to guide, encourage and support participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.

Reporting to a Team Leader, the role holder will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, offering advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period on unemployment.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries. Additionally an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
• Enhanced annual leave.

Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society – do you share our passion to live in a world free from slavery?

Hope for Justice is seeking a multilingual Community Engagement Specialist, to be based in the East Midlands, to work with at-risk communities, law enforcement and business to develop an effective community-based approach to address modern day slavery, while developing effective networks and building trust with victims to help them escape their traffickers.

This role requires someone with fluency in English and either Bulgarian or one or more other Balkan languages, alongside other specific skills.

The role will depend on using local and cultural knowledge and language skills to engage effectively with potential victims and with key stakeholders in these communities.

The ideal candidate will have fantastic communication skills and well-developed emotional intelligence. They will be a confident self-starter, able to work unsupervised and with an understanding of the sensitivities and discretion required when working with vulnerable people.

This is an outstanding opportunity for anyone seeking to develop skills in community-based work while making a profound difference to the lives of people trapped in modern slavery.

Change lives
End slavery

Location: Leicester, UK. *Please note that with the current Covid 19 restrictions, there will be a requirement to initially work from home for office and administration activities, though office space and meeting facilities are available through partners *

To apply, please visit our website and complete the application form to accompany your CV. Please note that this is a newly funded role for a minimum of 12 months. Further funding will be sought but cannot be guaranteed.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

You have recent experience in the mental health field (or a related area) and a good understanding of service user development and the Recovery and Personalisation agenda. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Leicestershire Life links as a Volunteer Coordinator.

We need someone like you to join the team at our Leicestershire Life Links team. We support people living with mental health problems to develop a sense of independence, purpose and fulfilment and gain the skills they need to return to work or training. But, we need your help. Your challenge? To co-ordinate the volunteering programme within the service. This will include recruiting volunteers and providing them with inductions, support, supervision and mentoring. You’ll also work with Service Managers to further develop our volunteer network as well as establish and maintain Recovery Led Workshops and Peer Support Groups.  You will help us develop organisational policies, procedures, protocols, systems and guidance to underpin volunteer support and good practice, and much more besides.

To succeed, you’ll need a good understanding of the principles and practice on which mental health services are run. We'll also be looking for a proven ability to consult, liaise and work effectively with colleagues and a wide range of organisations. Flexibility over working hours is important too, as is self-motivation, professional integrity and excellent time management, prioritising and work planning skills. Great at solving problems and making decisions, if you have experience of recruiting and/or supervising volunteers or implementing new services, even better, although this is not essential.

The salary for this post is £19,015.00 with subsequent progression up to a maximum of £20,015.00 per annum.

This is a full-time post at 37.5 hours per week.

Closing date: 26th October 2020

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

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.

About FareShare Midlands

FareShare Midlands is a local charity fighting food poverty by tackling food waste. We source food that is surplus to requirements - from suppliers, retailers and manufacturers - and rely on an army of volunteers to help redistribute this food to local charities and community groups who provide meals and food parcels to vulnerable people. Our food reaches many, including individuals who are homeless, unemployed, socially isolated, school breakfast clubs, community centres and those recovering from addictions. 

Right now our food is distributed to 450 frontline charities reaching more than 35,000 vulnerable people every week, but we want to do more!

FareShare Midlands’ Vision

Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

Our Values:

Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead

Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen

Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries

Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger Fighting hunger, tackling food waste

Main purpose of this role

As a Community Coordinator, your role will focus on the growth and sustainability of our network of community food groups in the region. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, with an approachable nature who will play a vital role in developing and maintaining our membership, income, and raising awareness of FareShare Midlands with partners and stakeholders and the wider public.

Location and hours

Initally we're looking for someone to commit 22.5 hours each week, with the intention that this becomes a full time role from March 2021. 

The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the Midlands, but with the knowledge that this role will focus on developing the eastern side of the region and frequent travel will be required (when appropriate and taking account of Covid-19 restrictions). Everyone at FareShare Midlands is assigned a warehouse base in either Nottingham, Leicester or Birmingham, but it is expected that this role will have a mix of home working and working from a warehouse base.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Retain, develop and grow Community Food Membership for FareShare Midlands across the east of the region.
• Recruit new Community Food Members ensuring high standards of customer care and establishing sustainable member networks.
• Ensure income and growth targets for Community Food Membership are met.
• Work closely with FareShare Go to promote a “One FareShare” offer for our members that enhances shared learning and offers the best possible customer service
• Support the Development Managers and fundraising team with funding bids in the geographic areas you cover.
• Support the implementation of high quality customer care protocols and processes towards our Community Food Members.
• Ensure record keeping and database systems are up to date.
• Work cross functionally with internal teams, particularly the operations team and the finance team, to ensure all elements of membership link together for excellent customer service.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor standards of customer service to existing members.
• Support communications, PR and Marketing in line with the function needs.
• Ensure impact data on development activity is captured, reviewed and reported.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required in order to maintain service for FareShare Midlands.

Person Specification

Essential Experience, Skills & Qualities

• Experience of developing sustainable membership and/or partnerships.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in writing proposals, presentations and reports.
• Established numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to form good working relations, both internally and externally
• Ability to work on own initiative and to meet objectives and tight deadlines under pressure
• Strong organisation skills
• Good research skills with experience of identifying quality new leads. 
• Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Can drive and have access to a vehicle – willing to travel (there will a fair amount of travel required) 
• Ability to work flexible hours in accordance to charity needs
• A moral commitment to FareShare core values as an organisation

Desired Experience

• Degree or higher in environmental, sustainability or development fields
• Established experience in securing new business and income generation and/or business development.

Closing Date is midnight, 1 November 2020

Interviews will be held virtually on Thursday 12 November 2020