Our Intensive support service is working to support clients with complex and multiple needs and part of a homless pathway,who have moved into their own property or those who could be at risk of becoming homeless again.You will be part of a team of community-based resettlement support workers who will work across the borough supporting clients with moving into independent living and setting up a home to successfully resettle from their homeless situation and to maintain their tenancy.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To hold a caseload of clients with complexed and multiple and who have been homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
• Support clients to build on living skills and to support them in claim benefits, budgeting skills.
• Support service users to successfully resettle from their homeless situation and to maintain their tenancy.
• Support service users to improve their physical and mental health.
• Support service users to engage with legitimate economic activity or to gain voluntary work experience.
• Set realistic, achievable individual plans with clients with appropriate supported steps towards their goals.
• Introduce clients to and support them to access appropriate services both within Browns Community Services and within existing provision elsewhere to unlock specific barriers to progression.
• Attending court and other appointments with clients, keeping links with clients if they go into prison.
• Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes.
• To monitor client progress on our Outcome Star database
• Maintain accurate service user records and files, preparing electronic and paper reports as required.
• Build strong networks with local organisations and represent Browns at meetings and events to promote the service.
• To support project manager in produce monthly and quarterly reports as and when required.
• The ability to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and be able to use own initiative.

BB4K Support Worker

Part time permanent position – 22 hours per week

Based in Reading

Salary in the range £12,849 - £15,704 per annum (Full time equivalent range of £21,610 - £26,412 per annum)

BB4K is PACT’s support programme for children (5 to 12 years old) and families who have been affected by domestic abuse.

The BB4K Support Worker will support families through providing outreach support, co-facilitating the BB4K Drop-in sessions, as well as targeted 1-2-1 delivery of the programme when required.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of domestic abuse and the impact on children and families who is experienced in the use of therapeutic techniques. 

Interested? If you would like to join an inspirational organisation where you can make a real difference to children and families, please find further information and how to apply on our website.

Closing date:                    Monday 26th April 2021, 9.00am

Interviews: Monday 10th May 2021

Please note that we may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We look forward to hearing from you!

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults therefore please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks and overseas checks (where applicable).  Please note prospective employees will need to evidence they have the relevant permission to work in the UK.

Richmond Borough Mind is a vibrant local charity that has been supporting and providing services for adults affected by mental health problems and their carers for over 60 years.  
 
Our out of hours crisis service, Journey Recovery Hub, has been running since December 2019. The service provides support to those suffering from mental health problems, aiming to prevent escalation, reduce isolation, increase independence and self-management and improve mental health and wellbeing.
 
This is an exciting role in a newly extended service, which aspires to achieve the above aims. We are looking for highly motivated, caring individuals, who have knowledge and experience of supporting vulnerable adults to increase their independence and develop self-management strategies. 
 
The successful applicant will have an understanding and empathy for people with mental health needs and will be used to working in a team of staff and volunteers.  You will need to have clear project management skills, and be self-motivated, a good communicator and be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively.
 
You will be required to work face to face in our Kingston Hub and/or our Richmond Hub. The work will be delivered in a shift pattern over evenings and weekends including Bank Holidays. 
 
Richmond Borough Mind values diversity and difference.  We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly individuals with lived experience of mental health problems.
 
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS. 

Are you a person who really wants to make a difference to people’s lives?

If you are able to support someone to explore their interests, to promote their independence and ensure they have an active fun time; then this may be the job for you.

Short Breaks Worker
Location: Hounslow
Salary Details: £9.73 per hour plus you accrue an extra £1.17 per hour holiday pay.

About KIDS

KIDS are a national charity which has been supporting disabled children, young people and their families since 1970.

We work with children, irrespective of their disability or impairment, from birth through to 25 years.  Each year we support over 15,000 disabled children, offer over 120 different services and work with about 80 Local Authorities across England.

We are passionate, caring and trusted and our vision is a world in which all disabled children and young people realise their aspirations. We offer support and practical help for families, every step of the way.

About the role

We are currently looking for someone to provide short breaks for disabled children and young people in the local area.

Short breaks involve supporting a child or young person for a few hours usually on the weekend.

Short breaks are on a 1:1 basis and can occur in the local community or in a child or young person’s home. Our breaks are designed around the child/ young person and their interests and hobbies. During a break you may take a child swimming, go to a local park, visit a museum or perhaps go to the shops. Breaks involve learning and developing skills: from handling money to using public transport.

Our short break work makes a difference to the lives of children and young people with a disability and for their families.

About you

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals to support disabled children and young people on a 1-1 basis in the London Borough of Hounslow.

To be able to carry out this role we would expect you to have the following characteristics:

• A person centred approach
• Fun and active
• Committed 
• Experience of working with disabled children is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of disabled children and young people and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on your own and use initiative.
• Available to work regular evenings and weekends, dependent upon the support needs.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please don’t hesitate in applying.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Job Description and submit your application through our website.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.

Recruiting a Support Worker to join our Mental Health service based in Richmond!

GBP 22,360 per annum, 37.5 hours per week, 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Richmond Mental Health Accommodation Pathway supports people with complex and varying mental health illnesses living in the Borough of Richmond. We are currently recruiting for a Support worker to be based in the High Support Service in Teddington, part of the Richmond MHAP group of services. There are currently 12 customers living with a range of mental health conditions and complex conditions such as drug and alcohol misuse. Day to day duties include, but not limited to: developing and support customers to achieve recovery goals and reduce risks, support with medication, developing group activities, supporting with appointments, getting people ready to live on their own in the community.

Job Overview:

To enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. Support Worker will give practical support to help people maintain their tenancy, stay well, exercise choice and control in their care and lives and participate in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support.

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Senior Support Worker/Team Leader/ Contract Manager. Creatively working to engage with customers.
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions. Promote positive risk taking.
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers.
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation.
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team and policies
- Undertake housing management duties in line with relevant HM contract.
- Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Young People and Care Leavers in Berkshire!

GBP 19,845 working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more

Rainforest Walk in Bracknell supports 20 young people with a variety of support needs including mental health needs, substance misuse needs, offending histories and vulnerability. The service's customers are aged between 16 and 25 and receive support for up to two years. Referrals come via the Young Persons Resource Panel.

Job Overview:

Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Build supportive, trusting relationships with tenants
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting tenants on your case load to set personalised goals in the form of Support Plans
- Conducting regular key work sessions with tenants on your case load that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing risk assessments are carried out and those risks are managed appropriately
- Providing support with tenancy sustainment including budgeting, benefits, daily living activities and emotional support. This may include practical assistance where skills are not yet developed
- Working in a multi-professional way to ensure holistic support package for tenants
- Establishing links with local statutory and voluntary organisations
- Supporting tenants to ensure they are in receipt of all the benefits they are entitled to
- Supporting tenants to manage their rent account, ensuring they have all the information needed to pay their rent
- Supporting tenants to set up utilities and pay their bills on time
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction or all Bank Support Worker and agency staff
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

Person Specification:

- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Young People and Care Leavers in Berkshire!

GBP 11,907 working 24 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata), Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more. This is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract.

Rainforest Walk in Bracknell supports 20 young people with a variety of support needs including mental health needs, substance misuse needs, offending histories and vulnerability. The service's customers are aged between 16 and 25 and receive support for up to two years. Referrals come via the Young Persons Resource Panel.

Job Overview:

Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Build supportive, trusting relationships with tenants
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting tenants on your case load to set personalised goals in the form of Support Plans
- Conducting regular key work sessions with tenants on your case load that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing risk assessments are carried out and those risks are managed appropriately
- Providing support with tenancy sustainment including budgeting, benefits, daily living activities and emotional support. This may include practical assistance where skills are not yet developed
- Working in a multi-professional way to ensure holistic support package for tenants
- Establishing links with local statutory and voluntary organisations
- Supporting tenants to ensure they are in receipt of all the benefits they are entitled to
- Supporting tenants to manage their rent account, ensuring they have all the information needed to pay their rent
- Supporting tenants to set up utilities and pay their bills on time
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction or all Bank Support Worker and agency staff
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

Person Specification:

- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Working within local communities across Oxfordshire you will be joining our successful Community Information Network Team as we work to further improve access to information, support, activities and opportunities for all those with a health, care or support need. You will be working with individuals, families and groups both in the community and in their own homes. In addition you will be working closely with local GP surgeries to provide the new social prescribing element into the support they offer to their patients. You will also have the opportunity to join our hospital discharge support team working across various settings including the John Radcliffe, Horton Hospital and community hospitals. We work with local communities to further build upon and support what is being offered as well as working with individuals and their families to connect them with the support and opportunities that exist. We are passionate about supporting and empowering people so that they can maintain their independence, health, wellbeing and ‘live life to the full’

We are delighted to be working with a charity, which supports homeless people and those facing housing crisis, helping to rebuild their lives, offering advice shelter, food and lasting solutions.

Since the first national lockdown in 2020, the charity has been working with Kingston Council to accommodate rough sleepers in emergency hotel accommodation. In October 2020, Kingston Council secured a number of properties in the borough for those accommodated in hotels to move into. The charity is commissioned to provide ongoing support to the individuals in these properties to try to ensure no one returns to the streets after the pandemic.

RESIDENT SUPPORT WORKER

Hours: 36 hours a week, full time from Monday to Friday.

Duration: Full fixed term contract starting April 2021 to the end of June 2021 (probable extension to March 2022 depending on funding)

Location: Various temporary accommodation locations and main office in Kingston borough.

Salary: £27,701 pro rata

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident person to join the Resident Support Team. The Resident Support Worker will provide high quality support, delivered in a strength based, person centred way. You will help individuals to identify their goals, interests and ambitions. You will complete and regularly review support plans with each person on your caseload, focussing on what the charity can do to help them achieve their goals.

Reporting to the Resident Support Coordinator, you will need to be efficient, well organised, flexible and able to respond quickly to unexpected developments.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working or volunteering with rough sleepers and/or vulnerable people
• An understanding of the causes of homelessness and the pathways out of homelessness
• An understanding of mental health and addiction issues
• Ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent networking, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records with competent IT skills
• Flexibility to respond to a changing environment
• An understanding of and commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries
• An understanding of COVID-19 "stay safe" regulations
• Possess a demonstrable commitment to Equal Opportunities

Please note we are looking to move quickly with this opportunity so please apply by sending a tailored CV in Word format ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau and satisfactory references.

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.

Job Title - Supervising / Senior Supervising Social Worker Fostering

Salary - Up to £36,300 pa for SSW and up to £41,019 pa for SSSW plus £750 pa Homeworking Allowance and £1,500 pa OOH Allowance + £500 pa Placements Allowance (when on rota) for all grades

Hours - 35 Hours per Week

 Contract - Fixed Term for six months initially with potential for permanent appointment

Homebased - Covering Dorset and Hampshire

TACT, the UK’s largest fostering charity and has been providing loving families for vulnerable children and young people across the country for over 25 years. Our reputation and growth rests upon our strength in providing successful placements. As a charity, we do not have shareholders who receive profits - we invest all of our surplus income into service, staff, carers, and children’s development.

Our South Coast Team currently requires a dynamic and forward thinking fostering social worker with experience of safeguarding and fostering to support placements and the ongoing growth and development of the regional fostering services across Hampshire and Dorset.

This role is homebased and fixed term for 6 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent due to development and growth locally and travel across both Dorset and Hampshire and surrounding areas will be required when it is safe to do so and this will include regular attendance at team meetings. 

As a remote working organisation, we are committed to work with our staff to enable consistent inclusion and engagement across the organisation to ensure the optimum standards of service for our carers and children.

We are interested in social workers for whom quality of service is paramount and especially those who share our commitment to working in partnership with children and their foster carers in the development of the our services. The ideal candidate for this fostering social worker role should  have post qualifying experience in family placement work or other child care settings as well as a good working knowledge of relevant legislation and child protection procedures.

Main requirements:

• Post qualifying experience in family placement work or post qualifying experience in other child care settings.
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.
• Experience of group work and/or delivery of training.
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations.
• Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and self organise efficiently.
• Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars.

In addition to the annual salary the fostering social worker post is paid £1,500 pa OOH Allowance and £500 pa Placements Allowance once the successful candidate is particpating in the rota.

TACT offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 39 days leave - 31 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Group income protection scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities.

Please see the Job Information Pack and Job Description for further information.

You will need to have a BA or MA in social work to be a qualified and registered with Social Work England. An enhanced DBS clearance is also required and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing: Midnight - Thursday 29th April 2021

Interviews: Thursday 6th May 2021 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Senior Buddy

How about working in a caring, supportive environment where every day is different and where you can make a real difference to people’s lives?

Would you like to gain experience in line management and supporting a team?

We have exciting opportunities to join halow, a young, vibrant, and rapidly growing, Guildford-based charity that puts young people (aged 16+) with a learning disability in the driving seat. halow supports around 170 young people to live independent, meaningful lives and to be more involved in their local community, where they can access social activities, educational programmes and/or supported living accommodation in south west Surrey and beyond.

Due to the expansion of our highly rated services, we are looking for three experienced social care support workers who want to progress their career in a supportive and person-centred environment.

Buddies fun, friendly and compassionate people with a genuine desire to support and encourage young people with learning disabilities. Our staff love seeing how their support enables each young person to progress and they feel a real sense of purpose working at halow.

Working as a Senior Buddy at halow you will provide highly person-centred 1:1 support, promoting life skills, independence, social skills, leisure opportunities and community access, whilst providing care in the young person’s own supported living accommodation. At the same time, you will be trained and supported to take your next steps into management and higher levels of responsibility.

Full time roles are 37½ hours per week (starting at £10.50/hour*) on a rolling shift pattern (daytime/evening/weekend) plus 2 overnight shifts (sleep-ins) per week (£50 each). Slightly reduced hour roles are also available, with salary/leave pro-rated. * The hourly rate rises after successfully completing probation (£10.76/hour) and again when line managing 3 Buddies (£11.02/hour).

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring candidates to be part of our growing and outward looking team that is passionate about growing halow over the next 2 years and beyond. If this sounds like the place you could thrive in, please watch our 'life at halow' video below and then click the pink 'apply now' button to submit your application!

Support Coordinator

We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional Support Coordinator with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Association Service in Hillingdon.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home based, Hillingdon with regular travel across the service area

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary: Circa £13,860 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 30 September 2021. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 30 September 2021 with stated intention for contract renewal.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 9 May 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support stroke survivors and their carers from hospital into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Provide regular reviews to support people in establishing and achieving their own personal goals.
• Facilitate six-month review meetings with stroke survivors and to produce accurate six review reports
• Support stroke survivors with communication difficulties
• Recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers that will support the service.

About You

Applicants are likely to have:

• A background in a health or caring profession, ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities and stroke.
• Excellent IT skills and a strong understanding of how to use data to improve quality.

A flexible approach to your role is essential, as is the willingness to travel. The use of a car is desirable but not essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

This role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield.

Appreciating much of this role will be spent travelling in Hillingdon; we offer a Make Your Week Work for You and Those We Serve benefit, which in agreement with your line manager offers the opportunity to work flexibly. If you live within the service area, travel can be claimed from your location base, if you live outside of your service area, travel will be claimed from the service boundary.

To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Case, Stroke Recovery, Charity, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult.

Housing & Support Service Manager - Spelthorne

Housing & Support Service Manager : Spelthorne Team
Salary : £29,500 pa plus on-call payments
Full time, permanent - 39 hours per week

Respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence. These are our clients values and they guide all they do. They help people to reach their goals and live independent and fulfilling lives. They provide housing, support and home care for more than 2,000 people each year in Surrey, West Sussex and south west London. They’re a place where people make a difference to their clients, feel valued and have fun.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, demonstrating the ability to pick skills up at speed.

This will be a critical post for maintaining what has become a highly successful project, with an existing staff team who are experienced, capable and committed.

Candidates must be prepared to join the existing front-line on-call rota, although there is a possibility of this being reviewed in the coming months. They have excellent links with the local authority and it is expected that the successful candidate will reinforce and build on these.

Experience of working with other agencies and different tenure types is highly advantageous, and an ability to supervise staff is a prerequisite. As important as experience and ability is a sense of energy and confidence to take on a new role and make it work.

Own car and full, valid driving licence that will permit occasional use of manual pool vehicles is essential.

Please read the job description and for more details on this exciting role.

An enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

Closing date : 26.04.21

Interview date : Tba

You may have experience of the following: Service Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Registered Cluster Manager, Social Care, Supervisor, Team Leader, Not For Profit, Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Deputy Service Manager, Senior Support Worker etc.

Ref: 98284

The Mulberry Centre (TMC) is an award-winning cancer information and support centre and an independent charity, based on the grounds of the West Middlesex University Hospital in Isleworth, West London. It has been open for over 19 years and has provided services and support to more than 15,000 people. 

We are seeking an Operations Coordinator to work closely with the Finance and Operations Manager.  We are looking for an individual who will support and coordinate the smooth running of the Centre’s operational and support services, enabling The Mulberry Centre to deliver quality services with a professional and caring focus.  You will need to be a warm and welcoming team player, be proactive and an office all-rounder supporting your colleagues.

If you are interested in the work of The Mulberry Centre and have the relevant experience to perform this significant role, we would very much like to hear from you.