We are looking for a dynamic individual to help support children, young people and adults impacted by cavernoma, an abnormality of blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord.

CAVERNOMA AND CAVERNOMA ALLIANCE UK

1 in 625 people has a cavernoma; a cluster of abnormal blood vessels in the brain or spine that look like a raspberry.  Whilst most people don’t experience symptoms, those who do can have haemorrhages, seizures, headaches, neurological problems and a range of other life impacting symptoms. Cavernoma Alliance UK (CAUK) is a member led organisation, run by and for those impacted by cavernoma. We work from a model of empowerment, recognising the value of our members’ lived experience to: provide mutual support; improve standards of care; and drive research into finding a cure. We are there for people at every point in their lives, providing holistic person-centred support. All that we do is underpinned by our values of being: Empowering, Inclusive, Informative, Trustworthy.

What started as a telephone support-line run voluntarily by our founder in 2005, has grown into a range of UK support services accessed by 3000+ members.

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We provide a wide range of support for our members including Advice and Information (via a Helpline, an Online Community and a monthly newsletter) Peer Support (via CaverBuddies and regional support groups), Residential Weekends (separate w/e for our CaverFamilies and Adults), Therapy and Counselling (via two qualified therapists), Liaison with schools, colleges, children’s clubs/societies for our Children and Young People (CYP), workshops/meetings on a monthly rota.

About 4% of our members are parents/guardians of children with cavernoma who together form our CaverFamilies (CFs) for whom we provide support in addition to that provided to other members. These include: a series of 2-day and 4-day CF events across the UK, access to an online community of support, 1:1 support from volunteer buddies, access to practical information through booklets, and contact with clinicians and others, an Annual Forum attracting 120+ people and a monthly blog.

Specific components of the role

• Work across the charity and membership to support the physical, emotional, and social needs of people with cavernoma of all ages including children and young persons. The support will include the design and delivery of services, events, workshops and residential breaks.
• Build trusted, positive and caring relationships, helping members access appropriate advice, support and therapy.
• Build up the community, introducing new members into the group and making sure that they feel welcome, as well as working to understand all the group’s needs and requirements.
• Develop partnerships: with relevant UK organisations to mutual benefit and best practice.
• Work with our European and International sister organisations to grow and develop cross border services.
• Liaise with CAUK staff, members, volunteers and agents as required to engage them in the activities and meet the our Project Targets.
• Use a variety of media including social media, telephone, email and other means as appropriate to engage key stakeholders and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure activities are coordinated.
• Act as an ambassador for CAUK, ensuring that enquiries and complaints are properly answered, dealing with them personally when necessary.
• Observe the highest standards in relation to confidentiality, probity and the provisions of Data Protection or other legislation.

A flexible approach is needed to meet business needs with occasional work outside standard hours.

A full Job Description is included in an attached paper together with our Application form.

Oasis Community Partnerships is looking for someone who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to become the new Community Hub Leader supporting the established Hub at North Bristol. 

The post holder will lead the development of the Hub based in the Lawrence Weston area of Bristol supporting the Academies and wider local community, and to hold the vision of integrated community delivery, which will include a range of services such as family support, holiday provision, volunteering, Youth mentoring, employability and NEET prevention. We are looking for an experienced Community Leader who will take the Hub Charity to the next stage of development and grow the local community movement through our Christ-centred ethos. Some of the specific duties of this role include:

• planning, resource and coordinate the community Hub plan, measuring impact.
• building supportive working partnerships across the community and various groups.
• leading Hub strategic development (e.g. comms, income generation, MEL)
• developing a team that can grow an Oasis Movement (e.g. engaging staff, volunteers and community workers).

This is very much a relational and project management role.  As such, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

• experience of leading community delivery and growing projects from start-up phase.
• innovative use of resources and budget management to maximise funding.
• a thorough knowledge and understanding community work.
• an education to degree level or equivalent and /or relevant professional qualification.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work.  In return we offer:

• Flexible working practices which encourages innovation and fresh ideas.
• A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
• A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.

This will be a rolling recruitment campaign so we invite you go to the Oasis UK charity website for further details on how to apply.  CVs will not be accepted after Midday, Monday 7th February 2022.  First round of interviews will be held on 10th February with final interviews on Thursday 17th February, in Bristol.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.  Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.  The successful candidate will need to show proof of right to work in the UK. 

Based in North Bristol

Full Time (40 hours per week), Permanent Contract

£31,919 – 35,934 per annum

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Contact a Family is a national charity for families with disabled children. We provide information, advice and support, and bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances, and for their right to be included and equal in society.

We’re looking for a dedicated and talented Programmes Manager to join our friendly Family Support team to manage the overall operations and quality of the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects in a fast paced and growing area of the charity. This role will suit someone who thrives on being organised and delivering operational excellence in a busy and developing environment. Someone who is flexible and driven to build relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

You will have responsibility for the project management and the day-to-day delivery of our Family Support offer, including overseeing the content, quality, and exemplary delivery of multiple projects. You will be accountable for the effective systems and processes to ensure the programmes are delivered on time and within budget. Successfully monitoring and recording the outcomes of each project. You will work closely with the Business Development Operations Manager to ensure that Contact’s freelance workforce deliver effectively across all Family Support projects and programmes.

This is a new role; therefore, we are looking for someone who is driven, whose creativity and experience of project delivery will help shape the success of this role, ensuring continued excellence in all areas of programme delivery.

The right person for this role is likely to have;

Previous operational management experience, including delivering services and support to families. Capability of delivering against grants and funding requirements including project finances, monitoring and evaluation to create comprehensive reports in line with funding requirements. Be a confident communicator with experience of managing resources and a diverse workforce. Created and developed high quality up to date content for family support programmes.

Excellent IT and numeracy skills will be a must, including the ability to extract, analyse and manipulate data using Excel.

Job Title Regional Fundraiser, West Yorkshire

Responsible to Regional Fundraising Team Manager

Hours of work 35 hours per week, including some evening and weekend work

Place of work/Base Martin House and in the Community. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered, where possible.

Type of contract Full Time, permanent

Overall purpose of the role

• To be the point of contact for those fundraising across the area in support of Martin House, with the responsibility for developing, delivering and sustaining a network of individual, corporate, groups & associations, and fundraising supporter groups across West Yorkshire
• Recruit, manage and motivate Community Ambassadors and volunteers to successfully grow income and widen awareness of hospice services
• Contribute to an operational plan by liaising with the wider fundraising team to raise the Martin House profile across West Yorkshire, engaging with existing and new supporters to raise income.

Tasks and duties

• Generate local income from West Yorkshire, maximising networking opportunities in order to grow and sustain individual, corporate and group support.
• Actively network within West Yorkshire, maintaining and building up contacts
• Represent Martin House at events and cheque presentations as well as utilising the Community Ambassadors.
• To be responsible for achieving agreed fundraising targets through support and cultivation of both existing and new volunteers, Friends Groups, individual supporters, low level corporate partners, In memory giving and supporter led events
• Engage with and give talks to community groups, pubs, clubs, educational establishments and faith groups with the aim of securing their financial support.
• Contribute to an operational plan to raise the profile of Martin House and increase income across West Yorkshire
• Build and maintain links with care team colleagues in order to be able to support Martin House families, bereaved and current, should they wish to fundraise.
• Communicate effectively with supporters, utilising the database to record activity and respond promptly to donors to thank them for their support.
• Hold each member of the team in positive regard and foster a culture of respect and consideration between all staff.
• There will be some degree of overlap with other fundraising areas which will require a high degree of flexibility and team work.
• Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Fundraising or Director of Income Generation.

Health & Safety

• To be aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.
• To report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents to a Deputy Head of Care and Clinical Services.
• To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

Personal development

• To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development.
• To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal.
• To undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to remain updated.
• To work in conjunction with the education co-ordinators to develop your practice and care for the children.
• To work contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car. These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them.  Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake a basic DBS via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Staff who support Martin House volunteers are expected to

• Carry out effective inductions for new volunteers in your department
• Lead and guide volunteers, providing the support needed to maintain morale and enable them to work effectively
• Supervise your volunteers appropriately in their day to day work and actively work to recognise the work that they do
• Ensure your volunteers have access to some personal time with you on a regular basis
• Ensure that your volunteers have an annual opportunity to reflect on their volunteering role with you
• Support appropriate volunteer learning and development within your team
• Communicate effectively with your volunteer team, and in line with the Martin House Staff Charter
• Play a role in the recruitment of new volunteers within your area, once appropriate training has been given
• Support the Manage performance issues with volunteers fairly and sensitively, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate

About The Advocacy Project

We help people who are marginalised or vulnerable because of their circumstances make their own choices about their lives. We support them to speak up and help improve important services we all need. We want to make sure people across all age and care groups – including learning disability and mental health – can:

• voice their concerns 
• understand their rights
• make effective choices about what happens in their lives

We do this through advocacy services which support people individually, and user involvement projects that help organisations improve the services they offer.

About Personal Health Budgets
Personal health budgets (PHBs) are a way of personalising care, based around what matters to people and their individual strengths and needs. They give people more choice, control and flexibility over their healthcare, allowing them to develop a package of support tailored to what will help them to be well and stay well. The PHB team support with planning a PHB and process requests so people can access the items or activities that will help them. We are developing our services across adult and children & young people services. Watch our video to find out more.

About the role
This role will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of a PHB service aimed at supporting children and young people (CYPs) with neurodisabilities, who are out of education and receiving an intervention from Tower Hamlets CAMHS. The post-holder will work alongside clinicians to support children and young people to plan and access their PHB to support their wellbeing goals as well as act as the point of contact for queries and deliver training. You will work closely with the PHB team to identify areas for development for the service. This role will require an enhanced DBS check.

Key responsibilities

•  Provide advice, guidance and training to referring CAMHS clinicians around PHBs.
•  Be a point of contact for queries about PHBs for CYP in Tower Hamlets. 
• Respond to PHB requests efficiently; organise follow up meetings with clinician and CYP.
• Work with the CYP and clinician to identify the CYP’s wellbeing goals by having a ‘what matters to me’ conversation and plan what is needed to achieve the goals. 
• Have a good understanding of local resources that can be accessed to support wellbeing.
• Work with the CYP to plan their PHB and the steps to accessing their PHB item/ activity.
• Work with finance team to ensure PHBs funds are released quickly and accurately and any risks are identified and managed appropriately.
• Make sure measures are in place for the CYP to access their PHB request. 
• Involve the CYP’s family in the PHB journey where appropriate and respond to queries from CYP and their families. 
• Keep accurate and up to date records of PHBs on the case management system to support the process and evaluation.
• Continually evaluate the service using data, case studies and feedback to demonstrate the impact of the service.
• Make sure the service user voice is at the centre of the service.
• Work according to the Equality Act 2010 and other forms of legislation that combat discrimination and promote equality and diversity.
• Work with the PHB team to develop PHBs within the organisation.

 General responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and training.
• Participate in personal, team and organisational development.
• Keep to our policies, including health & safety, safeguarding and risk regulations.
• Work to our mission, vision, and values.
• Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

We welcome applications from people with transferrable skills and qualities, and people with diverse employment histories and personal backgrounds.

Essential qualities, attributes and experience:

• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodisabilities. 
• Ability to listen and build trust with those you are working with. 
• Support CYP to express their own views and identify what is important to their wellbeing.
• Understanding of personalised care, and non-directive advice and support. 
• Experience of having personalised conversations with the people you work with. 
• Experience with working alongside other stakeholders to offer support. 
• Passionate about supporting people to have their voices heard, to feel in control of decisions about their lives and to have their rights upheld.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience of working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Good organisational and IT skills including database experience.
• Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project and its services in line with our mission, vision and values.

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• Working with children and young people who are receiving support from CAMHS.
• Understanding of the CAMHS service. 
• Understanding of PHBs and how they can support wellbeing. 
• Experience of using and managing a case management system.
• Experience and understanding of direct payments
• Knowledge of mental health sections and services (adult and children), including current issues in policy and practice.

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.
Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.
All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. 

How to apply

Include your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you think you’re the person we’re looking for and how your experience meets the person specification.
It’s a legal requirement that you are eligible to work in the UK for all our posts

Da'aro Youth Project is looking for an experienced youthworker to join our small team based in Streatham Hill. We are interested in recruiting a part-time Youth Activities Coordinator working between 2.5 days a week to 3 days a week (incl. every Tuesday evening and every other Saturday or Sunday*).

We are a small community-led organisation supporting young refugees from the Horn of Africa.

Da'aro Youth Project was established in 2018 by members of the Eritrean community in London. Eritreans, Ethiopians and Sudanese are some of the largest nationality groups of unaccompanied minors to arrive in the UK in recent years. Asylum-seeking children and young adults arrive here after traumatic journeys through the Sahara Desert, Libya, the Mediterranean Sea and after crossing borders in Europe, such as in Calais. Once here, young people often struggle to adapt to new lives separated from their families, and find that navigating the complex asylum and social care systems can be stressful and traumatic. We aim to promote the wellbeing of these migrant young people living in the UK, through direct support, through building bridges in the Eritrean community and through advocating for changes to unfair and discriminatory systems which undermine their wellbeing.

We want newly arrived asylum-seeking young people to feel at home and to know they have someone to turn to in a crisis.

Towards this aim we run a weekly youth club – Injera Club – and provide advice, support and advocacy through our casework service for young people in need. 

Injera Club is a fun and lively space where young Eritrean, Ethiopian, Somali and Sudanese children and young people can relax, play games and sports, socialise and eat homely food. Alongside a weekly youth club, we also run weekend trips and outings within and outside of London.

The Youth Activities Coordinator role will:

• Develop a positive programme of trips, outings and activities, running throughout the year for young asylum-seekers and refugees aged 14 to 21 years old.
• Plan and run our weekly (Tuesday evening) youth club (Injera Club).
• Develop a programme of educational activities (including homework support, CV-writing and external workshops by educators), sporting activities, and music and drama workshops.
• Encourage the active and meaningful participation of young people in all aspects of Da’aro Youth Project’s youth service delivery.

You'll need to have relevant experience and the energy and determination required to work positively with young migrants who are at risk or in crisis along with the ability to run a successful and popular youth club and additional activities.

Preference will be given to those applicants who have previous experience in organising youth activities with children, young adults, and refugees and asylum-seekers.

Closing date for Applications is 23.59 on Sunday 13th February 2022.

Interviews will take place during the following weeks.

To apply, please complete the attached application form and return it to us via our website (see link above).

Please indicate on your application your availability to work either 2.5 days a week or 3 days a week*.

(* an example schedule might include working Tuesday, Wednesday and every other Saturday – schedule to be decided in discussion between senior management and successful applicant).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Show passion and commitment in supporting black, Asian and migrant women and children who are fleeing domestic abuse in Suffolk.
2. Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities and To effectively engage and develop partnerships with community groups, local initiatives and community leaders and local residents. 
3. Ensure implementation of policies and practices, manage and strategically lead on specific areas of the VAWG portfolio, ensuring there are robust, affordable operation plans in place to deliver
4. Ability to critically reflect on quality and impact of the work, and integrate lessons into program.
5. Provide tailored quality onsite support on VAW prevention to team members.
6. Demonstrate innovative thinking of the field of violence against women prevention, community mobilization and feminism.
7. Take initiative in VAW prevention team processes includingcontent development, work planning, supervision and self-care.
8. Submit timely, quality planning, documentation and monitoring as required 
9. Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda
10. Keep updated records and prepare well researched grant proposals
11. Support growth and program development

Skills

1. Keen interest and ability to promote women’s rights within an intersectional and feminist framework.
2. Open and honest attitude toward work and colleagues.
3. Maintains high standards of quality programming and professionalism.
4. Capacity and willingness to think outside the box and take initiative in new and creative ways
5. Knowledge of program management and development or willingness to learn

1. General duties and responsibilities
2. Contribute to the smooth running of the project and activities
3. Assist in maintaining high standards in all aspects of the organisation’s work; including conduct with colleagues
4. Attend staff, management, training, supervision and other meetings when required
5. Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of PHOEBE’s work

Health and safety responsibilities

 1. Be fully compliant with all Health and Safety legislation, reporting any concerns to the Director.

 2. Ensure that your work area is maintained in a clean, safe and tidy manner, all equipment is used safely according to instructions, and work is carried to ensure no risk to yourself, other employees and visitors.

Additional Responsibilities

1. The nature of P.H.O.E.B.E.’s work is such that tasks and responsibilities can be unpredictable and/or varied. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible manner when tasks that are not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken.
2. The post-holder will, as required, contribute to materials/newsletters/ website and team meetings.

Delivery Coordinator

(England South West)

£27,804 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

 (Ref: SUS3469)

Part time, 30 hours per week– happy to talk flexible working

 Home based with occasional travel to the Reading & Bristol Offices

Enhanced DBS Required

About the role

As a Delivery Coordinator for England South, you will be responsible for project management of active travel behaviour change projects in multiple locations in the South West of England, currently including Cornwall and Plymouth. You will also have line management responsibility for a small group of delivery officers working on these projects.

You will ensure projects maximise the potential benefits from integrating behaviour change interventions, community-led urban design and the improvement of cycling and walking infrastructure.

You’ll support the England South Delivery Manager, Head of Delivery and Director to develop relationships, including commissioning relationships with local authorities, public health and the business sector, through involvement in key local networks.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans. You should be based within the South West geographical area with occasional travel expected to a nominated hub/office base in Bristol.

About you

You should have experience of leading, motivating and managing a team. You will build relationships easily and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, across a range of organisations.

You will have extensive project management experience and be able to evidence your understanding of the methodology used; along with experience of producing reports and monitoring project delivery.

You will be experienced in bid writing for projects and will do so at the direction of the Head of Delivery and Delivery Manager for England South.

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

What we offer

In return we can offer ongoing working from home (or a nearby Sustrans office when it’s safe to do so) and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

About Sustrans

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. 

Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, Monday 31st January 2022. 
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 11th and 14th of February

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

Children 's Residential Care Workers - Day Time

Are you passionate about providing children with a safe and secure place to live?

Do you share our vision to offer the highest standard of care , every day ?

Barnardo's is seeking to recruit experienced, caring and committed Children 's Residential Care Workers to join our day time team at Summerfield Residential Children 's Home. Residential Care Workers provide direct care , support , guidance, and nurture to the children in our care .

Summerfield is a nurturing , caring , and safe home for six children aged between 5 and 18 years. The service is staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team working on a shift basis.

The children and young people living at Summerfield have different learning, physical and emotional needs, including health and social needs, and behaviours that can challenge . We support them to grow, learn, and to develop their skills, confidence , and independence . Our vision is to build happy and healthy childhoods and support every child to thrive. We know that providing a calm, caring and secure environment is essential to each child 's well-being and development .

The role: Our Children 's Residential Care Workers perform a critical role within Summerfield and are a vital part of the team . As a Children 's Residential Care Worker, you will work closely with shift leaders and managers to implement care plans and strategies around each child . You will work with the rest of the team to ensure the children are cared for and safe, and that Summerfield offers each child a nurturing and secure place to live.

To be successful in this role you will have a range of skills and abilities , and most importantly you will enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with children and young people with additional needs. You will share our commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment , maintaining the highest standards of care .

Working arrangements : Various shifts are available . You will start and finish each shift with a handover with other day or night time staff and shift leaders. The service is managed by a Registered Manager and two Team Managers.

Qualification : You will ideally hold a level 3 qualification in health and social care , childcare, or similar. If you are looking to develop your skills, willingness to complete a level 3 qualification whilst working at Summerfield will be required.

Please contact Helen Boxall on 07584271541 or helen. [email protected] .org.uk if you would like an informal conversation .

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification , Job Description and Additional Information Sheet attached to this advert.

Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements .

We are a small, friendly team providing generalist HR support to the charity – Ormiston Families - and to our commercial subsidiary, Play Out Nurseries. The team is led by our Director of People and Organisational Development and managed by our HR Manager. We also have 3 HR Business Partners and an HR Officer, all of whom have a wealth of experience. We are supported by a business admin apprentice for two days a week. We mostly work from home, but we have the option of using our office in Ipswich and it’s most likely that you will be doing a mixture of both, with more time in the office while you are learning our processes and procedures with some time at home for study and work, when you’re more familiar with how we do things. Those of us who work from home are generally available via videoconference or phone when needed and we meet every Monday afternoon as a team – usually using Teams.

We support colleagues throughout the charity which means that there’s occasional travel to one of our regional offices (Norwich, March, Huntingdon) or other sites within the Eastern Region, although we do make use of videoconferencing where practical.

The post holder will learn how to provide efficient and effective support to the HR team. The outcome of this role will be achieving a HR qualification, gaining administrative experience, understanding HR functionalities, experience of working within central office function, and experience of work for a not-for-profit organisation.

The post holder will be undertaking level 3 in HR Support Apprenticeship, Data Protection, Safeguarding. Applicants must have experience in administration and be IT literate with knowledge in using Microsoft software. Accuracy and attention to detail is crucial within this role.

For further information and to apply please visit our website via the Apply button.

This advert will remain open until filled by a suitable applicant

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Mentoring Manager

Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.

Position: Mentoring Manager (ETE)
Location: Homebased - West Midlands / South Wales
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 per annum

Closing date for applications: 21st January 2022
Interview date: TBC

About the Role:

The Mentoring Manager (ETE) is responsible for managing personal and team performance against service delivery targets , working in collaboration with the Prime Contractor, and supporting the delivery of information to evidence delivery and outcomes. Partnership delivery will be key, working with Maximus ETE Advisor; National Probation Service (NPS) Responsible Officers and community services to support desistance from offending. Team working across a multi-disciplinary and multi-regional team will be an essential part of the role. Partnership delivery will be key - the Mentoring Co-ordinator (ETE) will need to work closely with Maximus ETE Advisor to support Service Users and work closely with National Probation Service (NPS) Responsible Officers and community services to support desistance from offending.

Your role will line manage coordinators as well as managing volunteers to support and mentor referred service users to successfully engage with education, training volunteering and/or employment. You will be working with Peer Support Workers (Lived experienced) training and developing their skills to get into employment.

About you:

The Mentoring Manager (ETE) provides line management to the ETE Mentoring Coordinators and oversight of Pact Futures service delivery across their own region being West Midlands and South Wales. The team will be located in:

• The London Region
• The North Wales, North West and top of West Midlands Region

One -to-one support will be core to service delivery, building trust and undertaking activities and interventions that are best delivered face to face. The Mentoring Manager (ETE) will also deliver group sessions and workshops to support service users to address Employment, Training and Education skills.

Expectations of travel:

Based in the West Midlands, the Manager will be expected to travel throughout their region to fulfill their management responsibilities. We have a number of office locations across the contract package areas to cover. Our expectation for delivery locations is as outlined above however we are still awaiting finalised information from Maximus. A valid driving license and own car are preferable.

What we offer:

Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.

How to apply:

If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.

Other information:

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 5-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

You may have experience of the following: Mentoring Manager, Service Manager, Mentoring Coordinator, Service Coordinator, Case Worker, Family Support Worker, Social Worker, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteering Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Training and Development, etc.

Ref: 105 899

Stoll is the lead provider of housing and support services in the Veterans sector.  Founded in 1916, Stoll has provided a sanctuary to help Veterans rebuild their lives for nearly one hundred years.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic support professional to join our unique Support Team.

You should have a genuine interest in helping people to maintain their quality of life and independence, regardless of the potential barriers they face. You must be patient, kind and sympathetic to the difficulties that an individual faces. You will facilitate their independence as much as possible and encourage their wellbeing at the same time.

As part of the role you will;

• Develop and carry out support plans
• Identify and access relevant opportunities for client wellbeing, including leisure and mental health services
• Develop and maintain independent living skills
• Advocate for clients
• Support clients to integrate with the local community

If you would like to work for us and have a passion for providing excellent support along with the experience needed for this role then we would like to hear from you. If you would like to apply, please send us your CV and cover letter, outlining how you meet the person specification.

Closing date for applications: Midnight 31st January 2022

Interview date: Week commencing 7th February 2022

 

Stoll strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  We particularly welcome applications from ex-Service personnel.

Stoll appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Responsible to:Deputy Director of Clinical Services

Hours of Work: 24 hours per week (3 x 8 hour shifts) with a requirement to work some unsocial hours including evenings, weekends and nights

Place of Work: Martin House and in the Community

Overall Purpose of Role:

To provide specialist level palliative care and support to children and young people with life limiting conditions, and their families living within our catchment area of North, West and East Yorkshire and the Humber. To provide a point of contact for palliative care, symptom control and management issues for professionals and teams in health, social care and education services.

The post will be predominantly based in the community, but will also provide support to children, their families and colleagues within the hospice.

The post holder will work alongside colleagues to provide 24 hour care, seven days a week. 

The post holder will sit on the hospice Clinical Leadership Team, alongside senior colleagues from the interdisciplinary care team.  They will contribute to governance, including the writing of policies, procedures, audit and research, and the delivering of training and education.

Tasks and Duties:

Clinical Responsibilities

• To undertake clinical assessment and to plan, deliver and evaluate holistic and evidence based specialist nursing care to children and young people with life limiting conditions, as an integral part of the hospice interdisciplinary care team.
• Act as an independent prescriber within scope of professional practice, prescribing a range of medicines.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people with a range of conditions.
• Act as a point of contact for symptom control and palliative management advice for children and young people, in the full range of settings (home, hospital, hospice and school).
• Develop and maintain specialist level palliative care knowledge and skills across a range of procedures and practices including medicines management.
• Participate in the 24/7 on call service, providing out of hours telephone advice to families and professionals across North, West and East Yorkshire, and working collaboratively with the on call doctors and senior nursing colleagues to provide an on call support to hospice-based care services.
• Provide clinical advice and support to professionals across the region 
• Provide clinical advice and support to health, social care and education sector professionals, ensuring a coordinated interdisciplinary, multiagency approach to the provision of palliative care for children and young people.
• Develop, review and evaluate comprehensive symptom management plans (including CYPACPs), coordinating and supporting their implementation and use across agencies and Teams that children access.

Leadership and Management

• Use current evidence based practice to develop care in collaboration with colleagues
• To provide leadership to the community Team, fulfilling the role of ‘duty CNS’
• Provide specialist contribution to the development and effective implementation of organisational policies
• Facilitate the links between the hospitals, community teams and Martin House, providing a coordinated system of referral, to maximise continuity of care for children and their families, including managing the smooth transition of young people into adult services
• Network at local, regional and national level
• Ensuring effective communication including appropriate dissemination of information accurately and timely in order to support effective team working.
• Developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with the Care Team, Care Leadership Team and the Care Management Team, and Medical Team.
• Role modeling nursing, family centred, holistic care and teamwork.
• Providing support, guidance and line management to the Care Team.
• Acting as an advocate for the hospice and ensuring that processes for its use are appropriate.
• Attending regular meetings as appropriate contributing positively to discussion and debates to negotiate shared decision-making.
• Acting as practice supervisor and assessor (mentor), participating in and supporting the professional development of colleagues and students.
• Liaising effectively with other professional agencies, as appropriate.
• Participating in the effective recruitment and retention of care staff, working closely with the Care Management Team and Human Resources.

Education

• Provide clinical teaching within the hospice, and to agencies we work alongside.
• Empower and encourage staff to reach their potential.
• To work closely with the Nurse Consultant and Practice Educators to identify areas of need within the hospice and support the learning of the Care Team to enable the deliver a quality service.

Professional

• To actively participate in own regular appraisal process and be responsible for own professional development, including identification of own individual needs and professional development needs, and plan to achieve these.
• Actively participate in the development of a research based culture. Promoting and maintain effective teamwork and take personal responsibility for contributing to the team’s healthy functioning.
• Adopting a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development, participating constructively in the annual appraisal process.
• Maintaining professional development by keeping up-to-date with current research and developments within the field of palliative care and in accordance with continuing professional development requirements.
• Complying with the NMC ‘The Code’ (NMC, 2015).
• Maintaining a high standard of conduct and physical appearance in order to retain public confidence.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families and staff at all times.

Health & Safety

• To be aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.
• To report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents to a Deputy Head of Care and Clinical Services.
• To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.
• Ensuring that all members of the team are aware of, and adhere to, current policies regarding infection control at all times. Ensuring an awareness and observation of Fire and Health and Safety Regulations.

Personal development

• Attending staff development programmes, including all mandatory training, eLearning and ‘staff days’ as required.
• Take an active role in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and to be responsible for setting and agreeing a personal development plan with your line manager.
• Develop and maintain an awareness of evidence based practice and current developments in children’s palliative care and the implications these may have for the delivery of care.
• Ensure personal and professional development through reflective practice and peer supervision.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car. These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them.  Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

• Supporting equality, diversity and rights of all, including children, young people and their families and staff.
• Working according to the hospice equality and diversity policy.
• Actively promoting the consultation of children, young people and families and encouraging their involvement and participation in decision-making.
• Respecting individual and cultural choices and observances.

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

• Compliance with hospice and Local Safeguarding Children’s Board policies, procedures and practice.
• Following hospice policy regarding the management of safeguarding concerns
• Communicating concerns over a child in need of protection or a child in need of support to senior care staff, child protection teams or other statutory partners or agencies
• Accessing mandatory training as required.

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Staff who support Martin House volunteers are expected to

• Carry out effective inductions for new volunteers in your department
• Lead and guide volunteers, providing the support needed to maintain morale and enable them to work effectively
• Supervise your volunteers appropriately in their day to day work and actively work to recognise the work that they do
• Ensure your volunteers have access to some personal time with you on a regular basis
• Ensure that your volunteers have an annual opportunity to reflect on their volunteering role with you
• Support appropriate volunteer learning and development within your team
• Communicate effectively with your volunteer team, and in line with the Martin House Staff Charter
• Play a role in the recruitment of new volunteers within your area, once appropriate training has been given
• Support the Manage performance issues with volunteers fairly and sensitively, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate

There is an exciting opportunity to join  the  Magic  Breakfast  team   in  order  to   reach children at risk of hunger in the UK. In the past year we have doubled the number of schools we work with and tripled the number of children we reach each school day, with the goal of no child too hungry to learn.

Against this backdrop, we are looking for a School Partner to deliver Magic Breakfast’s programme effectively   and efficiently with a  group   of schools  in the given  regional area.

Acting as a Magic Breakfast school’s main point of contact, the School Partner’s role will be to work with their allocated schools to establish, develop and optimise school breakfast provision as well as monitoring the charity’s outcomes through schools. Key to the School Partner role is ensuring all schools are supported and challenged to strive to reach every child at risk of hunger.

In addition, the  School   Partner may need  to recruit  new   schools  to  take   up  Magic Breakfast’s offer of support as and when funding is available and lead them through the Magic Breakfast two year ‘School Journey’.  Once schools who have completed the   school  journey,  the School  Partner provides  ongoing  personalised   support  and challenge as necessary and in line with the Magic Breakfast strategy and operational plan. 

The School Partner is expected to actively manage the relationship with each school on  their  list,   including key  staff within   in each  school,  to  ensure  that   challenges  are overcome, and any slippage is addressed, keeping breakfast a valued and integral part of the school day, safeguarded for the long term.

More information on this responsibilities of this role can be found in the attached job description.