Refuge Project Worker- Solihull- fixed term until end of March 2021 £23, 279

To assist the refuge manager in the day-to-day running of the refuge, developing and delivering a front line service offering support, advice and guidance to women and their children living in the refuge.

We currently have the above vacancies, and, unless stated otherwise, we are particularly keen to recruit staff who can speak community languages, particularly Punjabi, French, Polish, Somali and Farsi.  All positions, unless otherwise stated, are full-time, 37 hours per week.

These posts are subject to a 6% pension contribution.  Women only need apply.  These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). 

BSWA operates within Safer Recruitment good practice guidelines. Please note all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service Check before commencing their employment.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 19th August at 12 noon. Interviews will take place week commencing 31st August.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

This role requires an exceptional individual who wants to make a difference. As a Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge. You will also assess and advise on their entitlement to welfare and housing benefits and housing management. You will develop support plans for each resident and aid them to obtain permanent accommodation.

The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. You will be required to bring safeguarding children or vulnerable adults to the immediate attention of the service manager, or if unavailable another manager. Direct experience of providing support to women is essential as is a current understanding of legislation relating to domestic violence including civil/criminal legislation and welfare rights. The ability to work as part of an on-call rota is essential and occasional evening work in emergency situations.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 14th August 2020

Interview Date: 24th August 2020

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

This role requires an exceptional individual who wants to make a difference. As a Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge. You will also assess and advise on their entitlement to welfare and housing benefits and housing management. You will develop support plans for each resident and aid them to obtain permanent accommodation.

The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. You will be required to bring safeguarding children or vulnerable adults to the immediate attention of the service manager, or if unavailable another manager. Direct experience of providing support to women is essential as is a current understanding of legislation relating to domestic violence including civil/criminal legislation and welfare rights. The ability to work as part of an on-call rota is essential and occasional evening work in emergency situations.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 11st August 2020

This is a full time role with 37.5 hours per week for fixed term maternity cover till April 2021.

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

This role requires an exceptional individual who wants to make a difference. As a Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge. You will also assess and advise on their entitlement to welfare and housing benefits and housing management. You will develop support plans for each resident and aid them to obtain permanent accommodation.

The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. You will be required to bring safeguarding children or vulnerable adults to the immediate attention of the service manager, or if unavailable another manager. Direct experience of providing support to women is essential as is a current understanding of legislation relating to domestic violence including civil/criminal legislation and welfare rights. The ability to work as part of an on-call rota is essential and occasional evening work in emergency situations.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 16th August 2020

Interview Date: 26th August 2020

Contract type: Fixed term contract

Contract term: One year fixed term

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Location:  Bexley
Salary:  Qualified applicants (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification) dependent on experience: £25,000 – £28,000 per annum. 
Unqualified applicants, dependent on experience: £23,500 - £25,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hrs 
Contract: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: SWA2965
Closing Date:  21st  August 2020
Interview Date: 27th August 2020

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

About the Service

Our Refuges provide emergency accommodation to women and children fleeing domestic abuse and sexual violence.  We are there for women at a time of crisis and help families take their first steps to freedom and recovery.

About the Role

You will provide advice and support to women who have experienced domestic abuse in a refuge setting. You will carry out risk and needs assessments, develop support plans and carry out key work with women survivors. You should have a minimum of two years’ experience of working with this or a similar client group. An in depth understanding of the needs of women and children from a diverse background is essential.

About You

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on women and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support to victims of domestic and sexual violence. 

You will have experience of managing risk and following case management procedures to meet the needs of the client group, and the ability to work with women to help them to understand their needs, risk assess, develop safety plan and support them in linking with other agencies. 

You will have a working knowledge of the available legal remedies, housing and welfare benefits, as well as experience of providing workshops. 
Outside of this, you will have excellent administrative and time management skills and the ability to effectively manage a caseload. 

In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

We are recruiting for a skilled domestic violence advocate to provide high quality advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence. You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims’ safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic violence in a range of settings and managing and reviewing your cases.

The independent domestic violence advocate will work closely with victims of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse, from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence at the highest risk and their children.

The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors.

The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment and enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options.

The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety.

The successful candidate will have significant proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of domestic violence. You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic violence and have strong communication skills to deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders effectively. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 19th August 2020

Interview Date: 27th & 28th August 2020

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Creative Support is a national not-for-profit organisation which is looking to recruit warm and person centred individuals in your area to provide the highest standards of care to service users with support needs. We have a strong history of helping individuals with a wide range of needs to live independent and fulfilling lives, ensuring that our service users enjoy opportunities for personal development and engaging within their local communities.

We need energetic individuals to join our busy team to support 3 individuals with a learning disability and autism or epilepsy within their own flats in the Walkden area. Support is provided on a 1:1 basis when in the individual’s home or 2:1 basis when participating on community based activities.

You will need to work flexibly across a 24 hour rota and work with the upmost positive regard for the individuals we support. It is essential you have experience working in a social care environment and an understanding of positive behaviour support is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Do you want to help people achieve and maintain independent living? Then think about joining us as a Resettlement Worker.  If you do, it’s essential you have an understanding of the challenges that single homeless people face as they move from hostel living to self-sufficiency and independence.

If you want to know more about the role and us, have a read through the Recruitment Pack. If you're still interested, send us your CV and Supporting Statement.

Closing date 26th August.

Founded in 1967 by Lord Longford to address the needs of young people who were involved in drug abuse in the West End of London, New Horizon Youth Centre continues today to work with the most vulnerable and at risk young people.

In the autumn of 1994, we moved from Covent Garden to our current premises in the Somers Town area. We are ideally situated between the mainline stations of Kings Cross and Euston to meet both the needs of Londoners and of those coming into the capital from the UK and beyond. Over the past 20 years in this location we have empowered and enabled 20,000 young people to address their multiple issues and to move on in their lives. 

Our Mission  

To enable homeless and young vulnerable people to achieve independence and positive futures

We deliver this mission through four strategic objectives:

• Provision: offering a high quality, one stop shop of services at our drop in centre and through our outreach team
• Places: brokering places for young people to stay in the short term or call home in the long term
• Partnerships: working with funders, policy makers and sector partners to raise awareness of and investment in homeless young people
• Platform: sustaining a well-run organisation that is a great place to work.

Our values

• Starting with strengths – we trust and see the best in each other 
• Collaboration – because we are all stronger when we work together with diverse people and organisations
• Responsiveness – because the world changes, we change and what young people need and want changes
• Being our word – we do what we say we will because the young people we support, our team and our partners deserve nothing less.

The key objectives of the post are:

• To increase accommodation options for young people through NHYC’s own accommodation projects
• To support homeless young people in maintaining their accommodation and into successful and timely move-on
• To provide housing management expertise and resettlement support across NHYC accommodation projects

RESETTLEMENT WORKER, STREET OUTREACH TEAM, NOTTINGHAM, TEMPORARY (UNTIL 31ST JULY 2021 WITH POSSIBILITY TO BE EXTENDED), FRWK06 £19,095- £21,150 FTE, 37 HPW

This role will be based within the Nottingham City Street Outreach Service.

The role will be to offer time limited tenancy support for rough sleepers moving into Private rented properties. This will be working closely with the Street Outreach team, for up to 6 weeks depending on the needs of the individuals.

A large part of the role will be working directly with 8 rough sleepers at the London Road and 10 rough sleepers at Sneinton Hermitage hostels to find more stable accommodation either in supported housing, Local authority housing and the private rented sector

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. The successful candidate will be resilient, reliable, self-motivated and can work flexibility and who can demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing those affected by homelessness.

 An awareness of the support needs of our client group is desirable.

For more information please contact Ronnie Tucker

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

We have 3 exciting opportunities for Assessment and Resettlement Worker’s to join us at Passage House Assessment Centre based in London. You will join us on a full time, fixed term contract until March 2021, working 35 hours per week excluding breaks on a flexible shift system (working between Monday to Sunday within the hours 8.00am to 10.30pm on a rota basis). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,299 per annum (NJC Scale range 19-22) including LW + pensions and other benefits.

The Passage House Assessment Centre aims to provide the highest quality support to men and women who find themselves sleeping rough in Westminster by providing a safe and welcoming place to stay for up to 28 days whilst planning their resettlement. Passage House focuses on a rapid assessment process which is supportive and assertive.

We aim to develop therapeutic relationships with residents so they can be fully involved in tailoring their resettlement plans and be better equipped and more able to overcome negative cycles of behaviour and experiences within the context of 28 day model. Passage House continues to develop effective engagement by using psychologically informed ways of working with residents as the project embarks on a new and innovative way to supportively move individuals off the street.

About the role:

As our Assessment and Resettlement Worker you will hold a case load and deliver, in conjunction with other members of the team, the Passage House Assessment Centre service by carrying out comprehensive assessments; facilitating the rapid resettlement of all individuals who are referred to and accepted by the Passage House Assessment Centre service to available supported networks in their home area or where they have a proven link. You will provide individuals with personalised case management support to help them to resettle utilising a practical action plan in which they have had full involvement.

Key responsibilities of our Assessment and Resettlement Worker will include:

- Be responsible to the Case Coordination Team for the day-to-day delivery of the assessment, support and resettlement of all individuals on your case load
- Provide appropriate advice and support to enable individuals to improve their health and wellbeing
- Actively take part in team debriefs, facilitated discussions and reflective practice to develop the necessary skills and support in carrying out client work
- Handle incidents effectively, prioritising the safety of the clients and the building
- Maintain individual, up to date and accurate client data by inputting into CHAIN recording system
- As part of a team, support the engagement workers on shift to perform any additional duties
- Accompany the commissioned outreach service on an outreach shift to specifically target potential Passage House Assessment Centre clients
- With your line manager, continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner
- Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary
- Participate in regular supervision, reflective practice and annual appraisal
- Ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to
- Contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy
- At all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work
- Adhere to policies, procedures and systems at Passage House which underpin the service and provide effective ways to record and celebrate the work undertaken
- Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role

Our ideal Assessment and Resettlement Worker will have the following skills, experience, and knowledge:

Experience

- Undertaking comprehensive Assessments and Resettlement support to socially excluded clients in an No Second Night Out or similar setting
- Working within a team and achieving strong and effective relationships with others in order to achieve organisational aims and objectives
- Effective engagement and relationship building with clients and providing sensitive psychologically and trauma informed interventions to ensure individual’s needs are identified and addressed
- Building and developing effective relationships with a vulnerable, disadvantaged or excluded client group
- Working with people with challenging behaviour including those with complex needs
- Ability to participate in the development of services, policies, and practices

Knowledge

- Relevant legislation, policy and practice, e.g. Housing Legislation, Rough Sleeping Strategies, Mental Health Act, Housing Act, Enforcement Orders, Central and Local Government Strategies
- Welfare rights available to the client group 
- Understanding of the causes of homelessness and of the often complex needs of individuals who are homeless or at acute risk of homelessness
- Understanding of the issues involved in resettling street homeless individuals and the benefits and challenges of reconnection
- Awareness of the outreach practices to engage with rough sleepers including awareness of the need for a supportive but assertive approach
- Health and Safety, and the implications of this in the working environment
- Requirements of Supporting People and psychologically informed ways of working within a residential setting
- Understanding of safeguarding procedure.

Closing date: 31st August 2020, 10am

Interview date: 17th September 2020

If you would like to join us in the role of Assessment and Resettlement Worker, please click ‘apply’ now – we would love to hear from you!

Creative Support is a not-for-profit provider of care and support to people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, and older people. We are recruiting Support Workers for our Mental Health Service in Preston.

We are looking for motivated, resourceful individuals who are committed to providing person centred support to people with mental health needs. Your role will include:

• Developing daily living skills and accessing educational, vocational and leisure activities with service users

• Building confidence, self-esteem, hope and positive coping skills in service users

• Developing with the individual Person Centred Support Plans aimed at recovery, happiness, health and achieving of service user goals and aspirations

• Implementing guidelines and risk management plans and working positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos

It is expected that you will work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service.

This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. After successful completion of the probationary period, you will automatically be enrolled in the NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma and you will receive on-going training to best meet the needs of the service users.

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 new supported living services across the area.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resourceful and energetic individuals who are well motivated, hardworking 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.

Previous experience is essential. You will receive a full local and corporate induction.

This is a relief position which enables you to pick up shifts at a time that suits you, and is ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study or caring responsibilities. The flexible shift pattern 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.

Children and Young People’s Support Workers - Days
Dartington, Nr Totnes 
£9.34 - £9.98 per hour
Full time - 40 hours

We are looking for amazing Support Workers to join the team at Robins, our 10 bed Residential and Shortbreak Home in Dartington. 

Children and young people with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do, and we want every person we support to have a great life with excellent outcomes. We couldn’t achieve that without all the great support workers who join our care teams. It all starts with you! 

There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ support worker. Our staff come from lots of different backgrounds, people with little or no experience but want a job that involves helping people, those who want a change of career as well as experienced support workers.  The one thing that links them all together is their desire to work with young learning disabled people, make their lives better, and help them to learn something new or take a further step towards independence. Our support workers certainly don’t see what they do as ‘just another job’. 

No two days will be the same as you will get involved in a variety of different tasks and activities whilst helping the young people to learn the skills they need to live the life they choose.

As a full-time Support Worker on days, you will work a pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off and as shifts are planned in advance, you will know exactly what your work pattern is so that you can plan your life outside of work. A typical term-time day shift is 07:00 - 10:00 and 14:30 - 21:30 and during school holidays and at the weekend the shift is usually 08:00 – 20:00.
 
A typical weekday night shift is 21:15 – 09:15 during term time and on Saturdays and during school holidays it is 20:00 – 08:00 with a working a pattern of 3 nights on, 3 nights off. 

Part-time hours are agreed at point of job confirmation and discussed at interview. Bank staff are able to work with us to choose their hours to meet business needs within our standard shift patterns.

Ideally, you will have previous experience in this sector and hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Though this qualification is by no means essential, a willingness to gain the qualification within 2 years is required. Defined as a “Good” provider by Ofsted, Robins are looking for “Outstanding” staff who will deliver support in a professional, caring way. 

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 and become one of our senior workers for the future.

We are a well-established charity that provides an excellent range of staff benefits including 28 days’ annual leave on starting, a company pension scheme and a staff discount scheme.  

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults 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 check. 

All communication relating to your application including any invitations to interview will be communicated by email. Please check your spam regularly for missed emails.

As a 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. 

PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the Children’s Home Regulations 2015, applicants need to be 21 years or over to be able to work at Robins.

Closing date for applications: ongoing 

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Additional Keywords: Support Workers, Night & Day Staff, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Co-ordinator, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Social Care Assistant, Healthcare, Social Care.