About The Role

Are you prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome for your clients? Are you motivated to make a positive contribution to the lives of the people we support? If so, we really want to hear from you.

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Young Peoples Foyer based at Hendra Lodge, Liskeard on a full time basis working 37 hours per week.

We are committed to offering short term housing and support to young people aged 16-24 years old who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Our role is to help young people settle from often chaotic lifestyles, start doing something productive towards employment, education or training, teach them the basic life skills required to live independently and help them resolve some of the issues that brought them into supported housing in the first place.
We are looking for someone who is robust and able to work with this often chaotic client group to help them address the issues in their lives and move forward onto independence.
 
This role is being offered on a full basis, working 37  hours per week on a rolling rota, to include weekend working.  Bandwidth hours will be 8am to 9pm.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About The Candidate

You will be part of a well established team who work with young people resident at the Foyer. You would be expected to deal with any issues the young people may have and signpost them to the appropriate course of action. Knowledge of benefits and welfare reform is essential.
 
You will need to have a good understanding of young people’s needs, safeguarding and emotional and mental health issues.
 
The most important part of this role is to have pride in your work and have a positive attitude, a proactive approach and the confidence to support a diverse range of people.  You will be able to balance your passion and commitment with good organisational skills, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
 
What we offer:

- Defined Contribution pension scheme – employer contribution of 6% - 9%
- Discretionary Bonus scheme
- Death in Service benefit (3 x salary) 
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays with service related increase to your entitlement up to 30 days plus an option to purchase extra annual leave
- Family Friendly policies
- Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and Wellbeing programme which includes enhanced sick pay, monthly campaigns, training and yearly flu jabs  
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car Benefit scheme
- Learning and Development including coaching and professional qualification support
- Volunteering days

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Recovery Worker, Navigator, Support Navigator, Care Navigator, Support Officer, Recovery Coach, Support Mentor, Peer Mentor,  Advice Leader, Coach, Service Coordinator, Care Practitioner, Home Care Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP or Flexible Working.

About The Company

LiveWest provides over 38,000 homes to over 80,000 people throughout the South West from Gloucestershire to the Isles of Scilly. We have plans to build over 6,000 homes in the area over the next five years, developing new homes of all tenures including low-cost rent and sale, market rent and sale, and a range of supported housing and intermediate housing products, creating choice and flexibility. 
 
As well as developing new homes, we continue to invest in existing properties and communities. Through the stability of good housing, we place better living for better lives at the centre of our mission both today and for generations to come. At LiveWest we believe in a home for everyone. 

As an Inclusive Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please visit our website.

Exeter Community Initiatives is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Project Worker to join its Transitions project.  Transitions aims to help vulnerable adults to improve confidence, connect with others and find strategies to become more resilient and independent.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to facilitate groups and support relationship building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the promotion of the project to staff and clients from the relevant agencies
• Contribute as needed to the recruitment, training & support of a team of active volunteers to support the project
• Contribute to the processing of applications from potential clients, assessing their needs and suitability for the project
• Undertake case work as directed by the Project Coordinator
• Support the process of matching clients with volunteers and supervise the relationship throughout its duration
• Contribute to the facilitation of group workshops and the development of content, activities & self-help resources
• Contribute to the facilitation and development of social & peer support opportunities for clients
• Support the collection of monitoring data for the project and contribute to the reporting & evaluation processes as directed
• Contribute to the wider development of the service, e.g., geographically, targeting different client groups and exploring possible new initiatives
• Be aware of and follow ECI policies and procedures, with particular attention to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity

#Care to join us?

We are looking for Support Workers to join our friendly and welcoming team here at Hft. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's live

Experience is not essential as we provide all the training you need to be a confident support worker. Whether you are an experienced professional or completely new to the world of care, we want you to be a compassionate and friendly individual, who shares our Values.

What matters most is a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. Basic computer literacy is a necessity, as the role requires you to retrieve and record information using a variety of IT systems..

Salary: £9.90 per hour. 10% overtime allowance for hours worked over the full time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week
Hours: Permanent, Part time, 25 hours
Location: Kingsteignton, Devon

What we Offer

If you do not already have a relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Diploma in a Health and Social Care within the first 18 months of your employment.

25 days annual leave (plus 8 days statutory Bank holidays). 20% bank holidays allowance with an increased rate of 50% for Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Years Day. Apprenticeships - Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 apprenticeship employer (ranked 11th in 2020). Access to the Hft Plus benefits package. Access to award-winning training and development. Annual staff award scheme
A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS Check.

This post requires the post holder to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless medically exempt.

Closing date: Saturday 12th February 2022

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Flexible Working, etc.

#Care to join us?

We are looking for Support Workers to join our friendly and welcoming team here at Hft. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's live

Experience is not essential as we provide all the training you need to be a confident support worker. Whether you are an experienced professional or completely new to the world of care, we want you to be a compassionate and friendly individual, who shares our Values.

What matters most is a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. Basic computer literacy is a necessity, as the role requires you to retrieve and record information using a variety of IT systems.

A full UK driving licence is desirable for this role

Salary: £9.90 per hour. 10% overtime allowance for hours worked over the full time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week
Hours: Permanent, Part time, 30 hours
Location: Chudleigh & Kingsteignton., Devon

What we Offer

If you do not already have a relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Diploma in a Health and Social Care within the first 18 months of your employment.

25 days annual leave (plus 8 days statutory Bank holidays). 20% bank holidays allowance with an increased rate of 50% for Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Years Day. Apprenticeships - Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 apprenticeship employer (ranked 11th in 2020). Access to the Hft Plus benefits package. Access to award-winning training and development. Annual staff award scheme
A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS Check.

This post requires the post holder to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless medically exempt

Closing date: Saturday 12th February 2022

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Flexible Working, etc.

Domestic Abuse needs to stop. Help us make it happen.

Devon Domestic Abuse Support Service is an exciting and innovative project, delivering a range of domestic abuse services across Devon. Join us at a time of growth and development to support victims and children and help perpetrators change their behaviour.

We are now looking to recruit a full time Assessment and Early Interventions Advisor. The successful applicant will be part of an established and experienced team providing high quality advice, guidance and support to both victims and other professionals via the helpline.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, stalking and harassment. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, passionate and motivated to help change lives for the better. Whilst we love experience, we also value transferable skills and welcome applications from anyone wanting to train in this specialist field.

Staff who work at Splitz gain amazing experience across our full range of services and there are opportunities for career progression and to gain a domestic abuse qualification.

Splitz recognises the importance of the well-being of our staff and all post holders are provided with independent clinical supervision alongside supervision and case management. We offer 25 days annual leave in addition all bank holidays (FTE) and the opportunity for some working from home.

We are proud to be an all-inclusive service, supporting victims regardless of: age, gender, sexuality, or relationship status. We welcome applications from all of our community.

Please refer to the Person Specification for full list of skills required for the role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

POST: Assessment and Early Intervention Advisor

LOCATION: Exeter, with opportunity for hybrid working (home and office)

SALARY: £19,088 per annum

HOURS: 37.5 hrs per week

TENURE: 18 months fixed term contract, with potential for extension.

CLOSING DATE:  27/01/2022

INTERVIEW DATE:             01/02/2022

REF:                                    DEV/22/01 

Vetting - You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check

Team Leader-Supported Living
Elmhirst Court, Dartington, Devon

Salary Scale: £22,859.20 - £25,812.80 (dependant on qualifications)
Working hours: Full time-week days (2080 annualised hours)
Flexible shift pattern working 4 days on 3 days off

Are you looking for a new exciting role to oversee a small team of enablers to support a young lady in her new home to lead an independent life? Are you an experienced enabler who is passionate and has an empathetic and caring nature?

About Us

Based in South Devon, Lifeworks provide high quality short breaks and residential care, community-based programmes and specialist further education to children, young people and adults with learning disabilities.

Our vision is simple – to support people with learning disabilities to have a great life.

We seek to do this by creating opportunities for children, young people and adults so they can reach their full potential, are engaged with and valued by their local communities.

We put the people that we support at the heart of everything we do and ensure we listen to their voices and views, as well as their families and other key stakeholders as we develop our services.

About the Role

We are building a new team to deliver high-quality support a young lady with learning disabilities in her new home.

You will be leading a small team to deliver practical daily living tasks to a young lady as well as a wide range of activities related to her interests and hobbies to support her wellbeing.

You will not only provide practical support to develop skills to aid her independence and achieve goals, but also emotional support and being there as a friend.

You will be responsible for the effective leading of the team of enablers to include supervisions, rotas and planning.

About You

To be considered, you will have experience leading a team of enablers supporting people with adults with learning disabilities in a support living set up.

You will hold the minimum of a L3 Health & Social Care qualification.

In return we would like to support you in making care work your career, offering you an extensive induction on commencement of employment and amazing array of training opportunities, we will also work with you on your own individual development plan to help you to progress your career.

Benefits

We are a well-established Charity that provides an excellent range of staff benefits:

- 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
- Annual Incremental pay rises (within grade)
- Pension and Life Assurance (T&Cs apply)
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Retail/High Street shopping discounts (Eden Red)
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS & Update Service
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme (T&Cs apply)
- Comprehensive induction & training programs

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS.

As an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to encouraging applications from applicants who declare they have a disability, provided they meet the minimum job criteria as specified in the person specification, by offering a guaranteed interview.

Due to the nature of this role, we welcome applications from female candidates.

Other organisations may call this role Support Worker, Supported Living Team Manager, Supported Living Lead, or Assisted Living Team Leader.

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