We require a team of skilled and experienced Support Workers for a new supported living scheme in Higher Broughton Salford. The service has been commissioned by Salford City Council to provide a bespoke new building for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and health care needs. The role will involve building warm and trusting relationships with individual service users, enabling them through person centred support to lead fulfilling lives in their new home and local community. You will provide direct care and support including working closely with health professionals to ensure people’s health care needs are met. You will support people with their individual communication needs ensuring their needs, wants and preferences are understood and met. You will contribute to the delivery of support which meets people’s diverse cultural needs.

This is a rewarding role and offers people with experience of care an opportunity to learn new skills and undertake additional training in such areas as complex health care needs, positive behavioural support communication needs and intensive interactions.

We are seeking people who have experience of working with people with learning disabilities or who have transferrable skills from other care settings. You will be part of a new team and have the opportunity to help develop this new service. You will also work closely with families and other professionals and be part of our wider network of high quality services across Salford.

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, and older people. We are currently recruiting for our supported living services in Wigan.

We are looking for motivated, caring individuals to provide person-centred support to people with a learning disability. Your responsibilities will include:

-Providing personal care, practical and emotional to people with a learning disability

-Identifying and accessing opportunities for social inclusion with service users

-Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that meets the needs of service users

-Assisting the line manager with the day-to-day running of the service

Experience of working with people with a learning disability is desirable, as is a relevant professional qualification. Experience of supporting individuals who may display challenging behaviour is essential for this role. The position is open to graduates, experienced practitioners, and people looking to start their career in social care. You must be warm and able to work in a person-centred way with people with a learning disability. A clean, valid driving licence with more than a years’ experience on the road is essential for this role as the position will involve transporting service users.

You will be expected to work flexibly on a rota to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays. This is a part time role, 16 hours per week.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status and you will receive ongoing training regarding the service user group you work with and training regarding changes to the law governing social care.

This role is exempt from Section 7 2e of the SDA.

We are seeking individuals who are strong, resilient, warm, motivated, and approachable with a strong value base to support service users with complex physical disabilities to live within their own tenancies.

We support service users in all aspects of their daily living, promoting choice, independence (inclusive of personal care and moving and handling tasks) inclusion in the local community and wellbeing. You must have skills and/or knowledge in re-enablement principles. Working as part of a team on a Rota basis which does include sleep in shifts, you will deliver flexible, person centered support.

What we offer…

Creative Support also offers a wide range of training courses and this will be a perfect opportunity for those who are seeking to progress in the health and social care sector as we also offer the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2, 3 and 5. As a senior practitioner and supervisor, we will support your continuous development by providing accredited courses such as person centered planning, communication approaches and many more.  Although previous experience in a similar role is more advantageous, we would like to encourage the people with the right values and passion to apply and work to make a difference.

In return we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. This includes:

• Flexible Hours
• Full training is provided such as QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2, 3 or 5
• Free life assurance
• Pension with company contribution
• Highly serviced employee advice line
• A range of employee discounts

Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering local high quality care through a well-established and supported local work force

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

We are recruiting Support Workers to support tenants with learning disabilities or autism to enjoy an excellent quality of life in a range of supported living services in the Denton area.  You will work in collaboration with the service user, their family and wider support network to maximise their health and wellbeing and to promote their independence and community connections.

Our supported living services enable people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their desired outcomes.  As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.

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

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

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

The services are located across Denton and are easily accessible by public transport.

The services are currently offering full time contracts of 37.5 hours per week or part-time contracts, subject to a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality person-centred social care services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and other support needs. We are very excited to be expanding our service provision in Stockport, and are currently recruiting within our established supported living services across the area.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resourceful and energetic individuals who are well motivated, experienced and keen to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a new service where you will be able to contribute to the shaping of a brand new team. You will provide person-centred support to tenants to take part in all aspects of everyday life and to engage and participate with their local communities.

We offer full-time positions and you will be required to work in a flexible manner on rota which includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. We also offer part-time positions which are ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study or caring responsibilities. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

Full or part time hours are available. Full time: 37.5 hours per week. Contracts of up to 48 hours per week are also available. Part time: to be agreed subject to a minimum of 15 hours per week. To be worked flexibly on a rota which will include evenings, weekends and public holidays according to the needs of the service.

Creative Support is a not-for-profit social care provider supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, and older people.

We are seeking highly motivated, proactive support workers for our supported living services in the Sale and Altrincham area. You will be providing responsive, person-centred care and support to individuals who have a learning disability or are on the autistic spectrum. You must be warm, caring and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the people we support enjoy a fantastic quality of life. Your role will be interesting and varied and will include support to enjoy a wide range of community activities. You will enable people to maintain their mental and physical wellbeing, express themselves, make choices and experience opportunities for personal development. You do not need to have prior care experience if you have transferable skills and can demonstrate commitment to your own learning, as we will offer you excellent training, including diplomas in health and social care. If you have prior care experience you will find that we offer great opportunities for career progression.

We offer the opportunity to work in an environment that encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status and you will receive ongoing training relating to the service user group you work with and changes to the law that governs social care.

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality person-centred social care services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and other support needs. We are very excited to be expanding our service provision in Stockport, and are currently recruiting within our established supported living services across the area.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resourceful and energetic individuals who are well motivated, experienced and keen to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a new service where you will be able to contribute to the shaping of a brand new team. You will provide person-centred support to tenants to take part in all aspects of everyday life and to engage and participate with their local communities.

In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

Full or part time hours are available. Full time: 37.5 hours per week. Contracts of up to 48 hours per week are also available. Part time: to be agreed subject to a minimum of 15 hours per week. To be worked flexibly on a rota which will include evenings, weekends and public holidays according to the needs of the service.

Exempt from section 7 2e of the SDA.

Senior Support Worker

*Please note that this vacancy is for current staff only*

Are you currently a Support Worker looking to move into a Senior Support Worker position? Do you feel that you have received enough development to help you excel as a Senior Support Worker?

They are currently looking to appoint an experienced Support Worker who is looking to develop into a Senior Support Worker post. You will support the Deputy and Residential Manager in supervising a team of staff with the aim to help their young people move into independent living in the future.

You will be based at Stubble Bank where you will work shifts over a 37.5 hour week consisting of earlies, lates and sleep-ins.

Company Benefits

- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Senior Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To work alongside the Deputy and Residential Manager to support with the management of staff and smooth running of the home
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Senior Support Worker

- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent within Care
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of their interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.

The closing date for this position is Saturday 25th July 2020, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.

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.

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

We are recruiting Support Workers to support tenants with learning disabilities or autism to enjoy an excellent quality of life in a range of supported living services in the Tameside area.  You will work in collaboration with the service user, their family and wider support network to maximise their health and wellbeing and to promote their independence and community connections.

Our supported living services enable people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their desired outcomes.  As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.

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

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

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

The services are located across Tameside and are easily accessible by public transport.

The services are currently offering full time contracts of 37.5 hours per week or part-time contracts, subject to a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Manchester Carers Centre is looking for Carers Services Workers to support delivery of our exciting portfolio of services, projects and activities for unpaid Carers delivered across Manchester neighbourhoods. 

• Would you like to work with unpaid Carers in Manchester, delivering direct support and achieving real job satisfaction?

• Would you like to work for a Charity that has a friendly, supportive, compassionate and welcoming team working together to deliver a range of high quality services?

• Does a combination of working from a range of community based venues in neighbourhoods, our office base and home based working appeal to you?

No two days are the same - you could be providing one to one tailored support to a Carer, running a virtual coffee morning, updating our website, writing a report for funders or working in and around Manchester to design, develop and deliver new and innovative neighbourhood projects to engage and support Carers.  Variety is the spice of life, so if you like a challenge, are passionate about making a real difference for unpaid Carers and would like to work for an organisation with an established track record for supporting Carers in Manchester, then this could be the job for you!

We seek

• Either an experienced professional or someone willing to learn quickly to deliver high quality individual and group services to unpaid Carers
• An individual with great drive, excellent communication and presentation skills
• Someone who is able to assess a situation, build a rapport easily, creatively problem solve and research information and provide support to meet individual needs
• An individual who is able to plan their workload and deliver services effectively and efficiently
• Someone with strong IT and Social Media skills and creativity
• An individual with the ability to devise ,deliver and market projects from inception to completion
• A person with  a ‘can-do’ approach who uses their initiative to work with minimal supervision, and is able to work flexibly  and positively as part of a committed team
• Someone who enjoys the variety of a role that is neighbourhood based, with some homeworking and office-based working
• Unpaid Carers are very welcome to apply

With a new Carers Strategy and Carers Pathway being implemented in the city this is an exciting time to join Manchester Carers Centre.

Closing date for all applications is 5pm on Friday 17th July 2020.  CV’s will not be accepted.

Interviews for this post will take place on 28th / 29th July 2020 via Zoom.

The Proud Trust is recruiting!

The Proud Trust is a lifesaving and life enhancing organisation that helps young LGBT+ people empower themselves to make a positive change for themselves and their communities. We do this through youth groups; one-to-one support; managing the LGBT+ Centre for Manchester; delivery of training and events; campaigns; undertaking research and creating resources.

Youth Work Manager

We are seeking a capable and experienced Youth Work Manager to join our team.

This vacancy is for:

• 30 hours per week 12 months fixed term (with potential to extend the role, funding dependent)
• At a rate of £31,024.50 pro rata full time equivalent, plus pension contributions

You will be joining a caring and dedicated team, passionate about opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans inclusion and equality, and to safeguard all people we work with.

You will Manage the Youth Work Programme including a team of Coordinators who deliver youth groups across Greater Manchester and Cheshire; session youth workers; volunteers and placement students. The team also delivers outreach, detached work, projects, events and trips (including residential trips).

You will be responsible for programme management, health and safety, quality assurance and safeguarding for the youth work programmes and projects.

Due to the nature of the wide geography of this post, it is only suitable for someone who can drive and has a car.

Successful applicants will need to be legally allowed to work in the UK, will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and will need to provide references.

The Proud Trust wants to draw from the widest possible talent pool and is always keen to receive applications from people from under-represented groups within the LGBT+, youth work and voluntary sector. These groups include but are not limited to Black people and other People of Colour; minoritised ethnicities; trans and non-binary people; LGB people; and those who consider themselves to have a disability.

Interview date for shortlisted candidates Tuesday 28th July between 9am and 5pm and will be done digitally. This will likely consist of a Strategic Panel and an Operational Panel, as well as practical exercises and a presentation. Young people will be involved in the process.

Social Prescribing Link Worker (bilingual) – Oldham

At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values; believe it’s possible; strengthen others and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.

Action Together are recruiting a Social Prescribing Link Worker to expand our established Social Prescribing Service by delivering our model in GP surgeries and community venues across Oldham. This post requires the successful candidate to be bilingual (fluent in English and another language spoken by Oldham communities eg; Bengali, Urdu, Bhangla and Sylheti). 

The Role

• To work as a key part of the established Oldham Social Prescribing Service, as part of an honorary contract with the Primary Care Network and their constituent practices.
• To work alongside people living within Oldham, building on “what matters to me”, to coproduce a simple “wellbeing action plan” based on the person`s strengths, needs and preferences, connecting them to community activities and support to improve their health and wellbeing.
• To support people in Oldham to play a more active role in managing their health and wellbeing by accessing community-based provision that improves their community connections & supports them to improve their personal resilience.To work closely with Primary Care to bridge the gap between clinical services and social prescribing.
• To manage a caseload of clients referred into the service by health & social care professionals.
• To hold clinics in each of the GP practices to meet with potential clients referred from the practice and carry out home/community visits as required with those clients

About You

The ideal candidate for this role will have;

• Experience of working with people to identify their strengths and to help them reach their aims
• Experience of community based remote working 
• Experience of developing successful working relationships with partners from other agencies
• Experience of managing your own caseload and working autonomously
• The ability to communicate fluently in English and another language spoken by Oldham communities eg; Bengali, Urdu, Bhangla and Sylheti.
• Understanding of the health and social care system and where social prescribing fits in
• Working knowledge of safeguarding practices, information sharing and data protection

If you are looking for a new challenge and enjoy working in a varied role as part of a busy and dynamic team, making positive changes to people and the communities of Oldham, then this could be the role for you.

Salary: NJC scale 19-22 £25,295 (pro rata for 18 hours)

Hours: 36 hours per week or 18 hours per week

Length of contract; 12 months fixed term (potential to extend dependant on funding)

Location: Oldham - Primary Care Networks

The closing date for applications is 07 August 2020

Interviews will take place mid August 2020

Please note- previous applicants for this post need not apply

All applications must be made via the application form on our website.