The TACT West Midlands service currently seeks an enthusiastic Homebased Fostering Deputy Area Manager who is committed to ensuring that the children we care for meet their full potential.

Deputy Area Manager

Permanent - Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week

Home Based – West Midlands

Salary: £45,000 pa + £750 Home Working Allowance pa + £1,500 Out of Hours Allowance pa

TACT, the UK’s largest fostering charity now has over 500 dedicated carers, who look after over 600 children and young people across the country. Our reputation and growth rests upon our strength in providing successful placements. As a charity, we do not have shareholders who receive profits and we invest all our surplus income into service, staff, carers, and children’s development.

The West Midlands service currently seeks an enthusiastic Homebased Fostering Deputy Area Manager who is committed to ensuring that the children we care for meet their full potential.The successful candidate will bring experience of working with children and young people in a statutory setting, have a management qualification and have strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

As a Homebased Fostering Deputy Area Manager your core duties will include:

• Assisting the Area Manager in ensuring that the service provides the highest standards of care and support to its foster families
• Supervision of qualified Social Work staff and sessional workers
• Chairing meetings and support groups
• Collation and analysis of management information
• Coordination of rotas and duties
• Contribute to development of area operational, financial and performance plans
• Deputising and leading on behalf of the Area Manager as required
• Undertaking audits, monitor performance and ensure compliance

The Homebased Fostering Deputy Area Manager must be Social Work England registered and have a DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualification.  An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and will be undertaken by TACT on your behalf.

TACT is a homebased workforce. We recognise the benefits that flexible home working creates for both the employer and the employee. As a remote working organisation, we are committed to work with our staff to enable consistent inclusion and engagement across the organisation to ensure the optimum standards of service for our carers and children. The postholder will need to travel around the West Midlands and surrounding areas post Covid in order to support foster carers, children and young people.

TACT offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday
• Flexible working arrangements
• Group income protection scheme
• Death in service cover
• Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
• And fantastic learning and development opportunities

The sucessful candidate will be required to participate in the out of hours duty rota, attracting an additional allowance of £1,500 per annum (once on the rota). 

Please see the Deputy Area Manager job description and applicant information booklet for full details.

• Closing: Midnight on Monday, 15th March 2021
• Interviews: Monday, 29th March 2021 (via Microsoft Teams)

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

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

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

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role
Do you want to play a crucial role in helping Crisis develop our place-based approach to ending homelessness in Great Britain? 
Can you help us find the answers to what a place must actually do, or provide, to end homelessness?

Crisis is committed to building a programme of support to be available to, and effective for, any and all communities seeking to end homelessness in Britain. Our ‘Everybody In’, plan sets out how we can end homelessness in GB. As part of this we are investing resources in two or three local areas so that we can prove what can be done when a place-based approach is taken.

Each place based partnership will mean both Crisis and the local authority in that place commits to putting a plan into action to achieve an end to homelessness there, helping to lead the way for others to learn what needs to be done to end homelessness in an area for good.  This role needs someone with the right skills and experience to work with each place based partner we have secured. 
This role can be based at any of our 11 nationwide offices; Croydon, Central London, Brent, Oxford, Coventry, Birmingham, Rotherham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh or South Wales

About you
Are you passionate about ending homelessness? Do you want to work in a team that values people’s skills and life experiences, whatever their background? 

Do you have demonstrable experience on the commissioning, management and delivery of evidence reviews that will help us understand how aspects of a system need to work differently to prevent and put an end to homelessness? Do you have experience of managing systems and databases to design services and inform decision-making? Can you bring people together and be able to communicate clearly and assertively, presenting complex research information in a user friendly way? 

If this excites you and you have the skills and aptitudes we need, then we would like to hear from you. Interviews will be in early to mid March 2021

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
•  Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy 
•  Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
•  25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. We really value people’s lived experience of homelessness and want to help develop diverse, committed and passionate people to help us end homelessness. 

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Sunday 7th March 2021 (at 23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Are you interested in being part of a team that creates positive and lasting change for people and communities, now and in the future?

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is a unique organisation playing a vital role in conserving some of the UK’s most special places for current and future generations to enjoy. We use money raised by National Lottery players to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about. From the archaeology under our feet to the historic parks we love, from precious memories to rare wildlife, we encourage people to let us know what they value most about their own communities and places.

This is an exciting time for us as we develop new ways of working If you’d like to find out more about the roles available, please join one of our Virtual Events on the 10th March 2pm-3pm or the 12th March 9am-10am.Please visit our Jobs page for further details on how to register. This will be an opportunity to meet some of the team, ask questions, and find out more about the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Fund is a UK wide organisation with local teams, including the Midlands & East Area, with a strong commitment to equality and diversity. We are looking for individuals who share our values; Inclusive, Trusted, Collaborative and Ambitious.

Key skills you will bring to the roles are:
- Enthusiasm for heritage and working with a wide range of community groups
- Good communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt your style to a wide range of audiences
- Ability to be an active and constructive team member, demonstrating the flexibility to work across a dispersed team

Engagement Manager

An Engagement Manager encourages a wider range of people to access National Lottery Heritage Funding through offering advice and guidance to applicants about their project ideas. The focus of the engagement role is on the activities up to the point of grant application so we are seeking individuals with experience of helping groups develop ideas, creative ways of dealing with audiences, brokering partnerships and working with a wide range of communities.

We are also looking for an Investment Manager in the Midland and East team, please see our Current Job Vacancies page for further details.

To be competitive in the role, you will need to demonstrate high level knowledge, skills and experience against our selection criteria.

To review the job description and to apply, please complete the application form on our website. Please note, we cannot accept CVs - all applications must come through our website. 

The closing date for applications is Midnight 22nd March 2021. Interviews are expected to take place on the 7th to 9th April 2021, and will be held virtually.

If you have not heard from the recruiting officer two weeks after the closing date please assume you have not been successful.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Programme Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager to implement and manage the project delivery of a dedicated women’s Gambling Addiction Treatment Centre.

Position: Programme Manager

Location: West Midlands and surrounding area (Regular travel will be required once travel restrictions are lifted)

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months may become permanent subject to funding

Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave, 6% pension contribution, flexible and remote working opportunities, occupational sick pay, eye care vouchers.

Closing Date: 26th March 2021 - Applications will be monitored and the role may close if enough suitable candidates apply.

About the Role

The Programme Manager will project manage the delivery of a £1.35m (funding over 3 years) project to create and implement a residential women’s treatment programme and centre.

Working with key Stakeholders (Clinical Services, Operations, Finance, HR, CEO, External Partners (including Funders) to:

• Create and manage the project delivery plan ensuring the attached project phases are achieved, provide regular project updates and reporting
• Provide clear reporting structures to Funders
• Manage budgets, tracking payments and invoices and controlling costs
• Sourcing a location and property for the treatment centre
• Create and commission a gambling addiction referrals process and treatment programme specifically for women
• Develop, review and revise operating procedures for the treatment centre
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environment and Quality is considered during the development and implementation of the treatment centre 
• Recruit and on-board a high performing team to work at the centre

About You

As Programme Manager, you will have effective line management skills with a management qualification at Level 3 or above and experience of working in the charity or Not for Profit sector. 

You will have experience of:

• Developing and implementing a residential service or can demonstrate ability to do so
• Working in a health and social care environment (e.g. residential, mental health, substance misuse, housing)
• Case management with an understanding of risk, incident and safeguarding management and processes
• Setting, managing and controlling budgets

You will have a strong understanding of working with a complex Stakeholder audience and strong project reporting skills.

About the Organisation

This registered charity has nearly 50 years’ experience in providing residential support and treatment for people who are severely addicted to gambling. They provide advice, education and high quality innovative therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by gambling, through residential, online and outreach services.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in its workforce.

You may have experience in areas such as Programme, Programmes, Service, Services, Treatment, Gambling, Addiction, Treatment Programme, Treatment Centre, Policy, Residential Service, Residential Services, Programme Manager, Programme Lead, Health, Social Care, Care, Vulnerable Adult, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Housing, Case Manager.

The Vegan Society is an anagram of The Nicest Voyage. Quite fitting, we think, as for many people veganism is a journey – and a pretty remarkable one at that. Regardless of where you are on your vegan journey, our staff are on hand to make it easier, healthier and more fun. And if you think you’d be great at helping others with this, read on, as this may be right up your street.

The Vegan Society makes veganism more accessible and an easily adopted approach by supporting individuals, policy and decision makers, caterers, manufacturers, health care professionals and the media.

In order to meet our ambitious growth plans for the next few years, we need to recruit some additional people to join our team in our new offices conveniently located by Snow Hill station in Birmingham. As such we are looking to recruit a Assistant Account Manager for our Trademark Team, this role is key in supporting our growth strategy.

As an Assistant Account Manager within our Trademark Team, you will;

• Support a number of teams, situated within the trademark team. You will work with a number of businesses including supermarkets, retailers, suppliers, e-tailers and manufacturers across the UK and around the world, actively promoting the Vegan Society’s trademark.
• Communicate with potential clients and account holders, discussing their needs and assisting with onsite / virtual meetings where necessary.
• Provide telesales support.
• Data inputting of all relevant information into the CRM system.
• Ensure the correct use of the trademark logo is understood by all new applications and key accounts at registration, along with regular checks to avoid misuse and to maintain trademark compliance.
• Deal with trademark applications and enquiries from the UK and International markets.
• Assist the Account Manager on multiple accounts to provide a continuous and high level of customer care support.
• Develop a good understanding of the varying business lines and the range of products registering with the trademark.
• Assist with ingredient checking for products efficiently and proactively, and add to the knowledge base within the team.

To be considered as our Account Manager for the Trademark Team, you will need;

• Excellent communication and customer care skills, to retain, maintain and increase client accounts.
• Accurate data entry skills, with the ability to analyse and manipulate data.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships.
• You must be willing to adhere to a vegan lifestyle for the duration of your employment.

What We Offer

• A fun and supportive team.
• A solution-focused atmosphere and hard-working environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health cash-back scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Childcare vouchers scheme.
• Animal companion compassionate leave.
• Ethical pension scheme (5-7% employer contribution).
• Death in service benefit.
• 28 days leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Central Birmingham office location (our roles are typically office-based, however remote working will be in place until social distancing measures are relaxed/removed. After these restrictions are eased a flexible work schedule could be considered).

The Vegan Society as an organisation values equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that tackles any structural discrimination or prejudice. We are actively trying to increase diversity in our organisation and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About us
Crisis works throughout Birmingham, offering advice, support and access to training and employment opportunities for people experiencing homelessness. 

About the role
The role of the Housing Coach is a full time, permanent contract located within the Crisis Birmingham Skylight. You will be required to provide high quality information, advice and guidance, as well as coaching and support, to people who are currently homeless or at immediate risk of homelessness. The role will require a high level of knowledge on housing and homelessness legislation and welfare legislation which you will use to provide direct support to members, as well as support to the rest of the skylight staff on more complex and protracted housing enquiries.
 
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
•  Experience of providing direct support to people experiencing homelessness.
•  Extensive knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, as well as knowledge of how to access private rented sector accommodation and the necessary requirements to secure a tenancy
•  Extensive knowledge of welfare legislation, legacy benefits and Universal Credit.
•  Ability to use own initiative and proactively contribute to the effective provision of a homelessness service
•  Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of written and communication skills, and the ability to break down and deliver complex information

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
•  Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy 
•  Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
•  25 days annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How To Apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.

Closing date: Monday 15th March 2021

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Project Administrator - Community Safety (Housing)
Birmingham (across multiple sites)
£16,210 per annum pro rata
Position Type: Part Time - 23 hours
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Are you an experienced Project Administrator, a self-starter that can successfully build external partnerships and coordinate project actions under pressure?                                                                                                                                                                     
If yes, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our client as a representative for a body for Registered Providers operating across Birmingham.
 
As Project Administrator Community Safety, you will be working to manage, develop and deliver work ensuring registered providers and partners are able to effectively reduce harm and improve community safety policy and practice in Birmingham.
 
The Role:
 
You will build successful projects and partnerships with the Police, Local Authority, Registered Providers and other stakeholders
You will build capacity with members and partners to improve community safety through training, briefings and projects
You will co-ordinate action around specific cases, community safety concerns and engagement with key stakeholders
You will contribute to building a strong and value-driven partnership
 
The successful candidate will:

Be a self-motivated problem solver
Have the skills and approach to help build partnerships and networks 
Experienced in gathering and sharing key information
Create and maintain good practice between partners
Be organised and have strong administration skills
Have the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines whilst maintaining customer excellence
Have the ability to deal with face to face, telephone, email communication
Have the ability to develop and maintain manual and computerised filing systems
Resilient
Be familiar with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Have the ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff and managers at all levels
Ideally have a good working knowledge and or keen interest and or studying in social housing, crime and disorder act and community safety and ASB
Ideally have experience of working in public sector, housing or third sector organizations
 
The 23 hours are to be worked in an agile way over Monday – Friday.

In return, our client offers an attractive benefits package.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 36 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Our head office in Birmingham, UK is actively recruiting for the position of ‘Investigations Lead’ to join the Governance Division to be based from Birmingham or London (For those based in London, the role will require travel to Birmingham as needed but no more than 3 days a week in ordinary circumstances). The purpose of the role is to further develop our internal investigations framework, review and develop effective resources (policies and guidelines) and processes, conduct investigations on behalf of Islamic Relief Worldwide whilst providing leadership and oversight of internal investigations within the organisation.

You will also support internal and external whistleblowing and complaints mechanisms by the ongoing development of key business processes in relation to the investigation of complaint/ whistleblowing disclosures, whilst contributing to the review of operational policy development and associated processes. Additionally, you will provide assistance to the Head of Governance in meeting legislative and regulatory compliance requirements as directed.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• A relevant degree or equivalent suited to the remit of the role 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally, to overcome challenges
• The ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities; proven experience of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and using judgement and initiative in problem resolution
• Working knowledge of Safeguarding protocols 
• Solid demonstrable experience in a senior investigative role including sensitive and involved investigations
• Optimum ability in managing relationships and challenging situations
• Proven management experience in a similar role
• Experience in conducting Fraud investigations and report preparation

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 30/03/2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

35 hours per week
Based in Birmingham
Job Ref: 963

We are currently recruiting for Lead Workers for our Housing Support Teams.

Our Housing Support Lead Worker Service provides housing-related support for Vulnerable Families in temporary accommodation, Single Adults and Couples & Survivors of Domestic Abuse. We support people to prevent the loss of their accommodation if it is at risk, or help them find/settle into suitable alternative accommodation. We also work with key strategic partners to help address other social related issues, such as benefit/welfare reform processes, helping to maximise people’s incomes, signposting to relevant primary and secondary health care services and more.

As Lead Worker, you will be expected to:

• Be motivated, committed and confident at liaising with other professionals.
• Be able to work autonomously, and as part of a team.
• Possess some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.
• Have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills.
• Effectively manage your own caseloads and time.
• Provide individual, tailored support, in accordance with the agreed support plan.
• Assess and manage risk.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed.

You will be part of a team reporting to a Team Leader and Service Manager. We will provide a supportive work environment and appropriate IT equipment, including a smart phone and laptop. You will have the freedom to manage your caseload as you see fit, supporting your service users to achieve the best outcomes for them. Working collaboratively with your colleagues and other agencies, you will receive regular supervision from your Team Leader who will be there to support and encourage you.

To download an application pack, visit our website via the apply link.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: Rolling Recruitment

Interviews: TBC  

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work

Registered Charity

No. 1061582.

Community Project Officer
Salary: £18,534 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week (with regular evening and occasional weekend working)
Core Hours: from 10am – 4pm, with some flexibility of starting earlier/finishing later
Benefits: 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. All necessary PPE will be provided by the company. Laptop, mobile phone, and mileage allowance.
Based: Tipton with regular travel across the West Midlands Region (currently remote working due to Covid-19).

Are you looking to make a difference every day to children and young people? Are you passionate about education and play? Do you want to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation and work as part of a friendly project team? Then this could be the role for you!

Groundwork West Midlands are offering flexible working conditions and plenty of on-the-job training and support.

Groundwork West Midlands is a registered charity based in the West Midlands.

What we need from you:

• Ideally you will have a qualification and experience working with Children and Young People, specifically 6-12-year olds (up to 16-year olds with additional needs).
• An understanding of the needs and issues relating to children and young people living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. 
• Experience in planning and leading child-led sessions and resources for delivery.
• Hold a current UK Driving Licence, with access to your own vehicle as the position involves regular evening and occasional weekend work

Desirable:

• Experience in marketing and the use of social media and / video making software for engaging with audiences and promoting the project.

As a Community Project Officer on the Go Play Sandwell project you would be leading on the delivery of outdoor / indoor play activities that are age-appropriate, safe, child-led, creative, and engaging. Responsibilities and Tasks include, but not limited to:

• To deliver high quality, safe and creative after-school, and holiday play sessions.
• To deliver activities to children aged 6-12-year olds (up to 16-year olds with additional needs) in parks, community venues and across the Zoom video platform.
• To plan and develop new play, environmental, arts and crafts sessions and activities for physical and virtual sessions.
• To ensure all sessions offer children a variety of child-led play opportunities including sports, games, creative and imaginative play activities, arts and crafts.
• To ensure all paperwork, (including project monitoring, evaluation, participant data, risk assessment forms, safeguarding and incident/accident report forms) are kept up to date and inputted accurately in a timely manner and to the required standards.

**PLEASE NOTE: CVs will not be accepted without a covering letter stating how your experience/qualifications meet the requirements of this role.

Closing date: Friday 12th March 2021.

Please apply now to avoid disappointment!

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.

No agencies please

Head of Service Development

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Service Development to lead on the design, delivery and ongoing management of the organisations wrap-around programmes and projects.

Position: Head of Service Development

Location: Flexible working with regular travel to the Head Office in Dudley

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave, 6% pension contribution, flexible and remote working opportunities, occupational sick pay, eye care vouchers.

Closing Date: 26th March 2021 - Applications will be monitored and the role may close if enough suitable candidates apply.

About the Role

The charity offers a range of wrap-around solutions in support of those most affected by gambling treatment, that build around its core treatment programmes and enable a seamless treatment journey for all service users.

These are:

• Pre-support: services for clients who have been accepted to the services, aimed at helping them to be ready and committed to engage with treatment
• Post-support: aftercare services aimed at supporting service users in building back their lives and maintain their recovery
• Outreach: engagement with local communities as well as other service providers aiming at building integrated and holistic recovery pathways for service users
• Family and Friends: services offering regular support for service users’ loved ones

The overall responsibilities of the Head of Service Development will be to lead on the design, delivery and ongoing management of the wrap-around programmes and projects, meeting targets, within budget and as specified by the operational business plan.

About You

As Head of Service Development, you will have an advanced qualification and/or training in a relevant discipline ie Healthcare/Social Work/Psychology/Psychotherapy or Counselling.

You will have experience of:

• Services design, development and management
• Line-managing clinical staff
• Managing and developing clinical monitoring and reporting systems
• Project management, including experience in managing a project from conception to evaluation

You will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of the problematic and treatment of addiction and mental health issues
• Knowledge of health and social care service modelling, commissioning and funding
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

About the Organisation

This registered charity has nearly 50 years’ experience in providing residential support and treatment for people who are severely addicted to gambling. They provide advice, education and high quality innovative therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by gambling, through residential, online and outreach services.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in its workforce.

You may have experience in areas such as Service, Services, Head of, Head of Services, Head of Service Delivery, Service Manager, Director of Service, Service Delivery Manager, Programme, Programmes, Programme Manager, Head of Programmes, Gambling, Mental Health, Vulnerable Adult, After Care, Care, Social Care, Outreach, Outreach Programme, Project, Service Project, Healthcare, Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Addiction, Service Development, Programme Development.

Physiotherapist

Our client has a new and exciting opportunity for a confident and enthusiastic Registered Physiotherapist who wishes to enhance their knowledge and skills by supporting patients living with life limiting conditions. They aim to maximise quality of life and a focus on working towards patient centred goals to enable their patients to achieve what matters most to them.

This post requires the candidate to work predominately with patients on their Inpatient Unit, however there will be opportunity to be involved in their Day Hospice service and in the community as services develop.

Physiotherapist Responsibilities:

• To provide an evidence based physiotherapy service that aims to maximise quality of life for patients under the care of the Hospice, contributing to the effective provision of rehabilitation and therapy support.
• To work independently with support from other therapy team members, undertaking holistic assessment and treatment as an autonomous practitioner within the Hospice Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• To assist in the development and evaluation of therapy services provided by the Hospice, based on patient centred need.
• To be a resource and support to other Hospice staff and wider community professionals with regards to specialist palliative physiotherapy.

Physiotherapist Requirements:

• BSc Physiotherapy and current HCPC registration.
• Willingness to undertake Post registration education in palliative/end of life care or equivalent.
• Experience of working with and treatment of a broad range of conditions.
• Competence in respiratory assessment and treatment.
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working.
• Experience of managing own caseload and delegation to other team members.
• Ability to be flexible and responsible.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to complete a holistic range of assessments including use of outcome measures.
• Experience of/willingness to carry out exemplary joint therapeutic working.
• Demonstrable ability to participate in standard setting and audit.
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date evidenced based clinical trends and practices.
• Ability to communicate across diverse groups and communities and evidence equality of opportunity in approach.
• Demonstrate an understanding of risk management processes and procedures and how these relate to clinical practice.
• Demonstrate ability to teach staff, patients and relatives across all areas of the organisation.
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft office and have good IT skills.
• Responsible car owner, with at least 2 years driving experience.

About our client:

Every day, they care for 400 people living with life-limiting illness across Birmingham and Sandwell. All of their services are free of charge to everyone who uses them, including individuals, their families, loved ones and carers. They offer a range of services in a number of locations – including at the Hospice, in people’s homes or in the local community – making end of life care more accessible for all. Most of their care is provided in people’s homes or in the local community – including at their three Satellite Clinics in Bartley Green, Druids Heath and Cape Hill . This care is delivered by their community and Hospice at Home teams, who work in conjunction with GPs, consultants and other healthcare professionals to offer specialist medical advice and emotional support.

Location: Birmingham

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £23,042 to £29,961 per annum

Ref: 96863

Social Worker

As a Social Worker, you will assess the needs of children, young people and their families/carers. Co-ordinate services that enable the best outcomes for children, young people and their families/carers. You will also ensure the appropriate use of resources as well as assisting in the overall provision of social work services by being responsible for a full and complex caseload.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

- As an experienced social worker, you are expected to manage a complex caseload.
- Promote anti-oppressive practice and challenge discrimination and racism in all areas of social work.
- Undertake a range of assessments with children, young people and their families/carers.
- Empower children, young people and their families/carers by listening to their views.
- Direct the work of the non-social work qualified staff who are carrying out tasks for service users on your caseload.
- Plan the services required to meet the needs of children, young people and their families/carers and ensure action is taken to implement plans.
- Advocate for children.
- Make best use of available resources when responding to the needs of children, young people and their families/carers.
- Provide written reports in a variety of different formats as required by receiver of the court.
- Carry out tasks to fulfil the statutory requirements of children & young people receiving services.
- Attend a range of meetings regarding children or young people to: Update and exchange information, make decisions & review progress.
- Present written and verbal evidence in court.
- Maintain records in accordance with the Trust’s guidelines.
- Communicate within the Division and across other disciplines and agencies to enable best outcomes for children and families/carers.

Social Worker Requirements:

- Social Work qualified and registered with Social Work England
- Must have completed the ASYE programme.
- At least 2 years post qualifying experience of working as a Social Worker in a Children & Families setting.
- Experience of court work.
- Experience of being a lead officer for Section 47 work.
- Sound knowledge of legislation, guidance etc, within chosen service area.
- A sound knowledge of child development.
- A sound understanding of the key elements of the Children Act 1989 and specific elements of that Act or other legislation in relation to the specific area of specialism.
- An ability to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and take the necessary safeguarding action.

About our client:

They are committed to delivering positive changes to the children and families of Sandwell. As they move forward on their continual journey of improvement, there couldn’t be a better time to join them. They are looking to enhance their Care Management, Safeguarding & Assessment and Children in Care Services with compassionate, dedicated, caring and experienced Social Workers, with at least 2 years post qualifying experience, who are committed to delivering positive changes to the children and families of Sandwell.

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands

Salary: £30,451 to £40,876 per annum plus the possibility of up to £6,500 relocation allowance

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 per week as necessary. Some unsocial hours may be required.

Ref: 96816

Head of Treatment Operations

We are looking for a Head of Treatment Operations to ensure all treatment services meet the highest standards of service delivery and staff are trained, motivated, and committed to help treat the charity’s client group.

Position: Head of Treatment Operations

Location: Remote but to reside within a commutable distance between the West Midlands

and London. (Regular travel will be required once travel restrictions are lifted.)

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave, 6% pension contribution, flexible and remote working opportunities, occupational sick pay, eye care vouchers.

Closing Date: 26th March 2021 - Applications will be monitored and the role may close if enough suitable candidates apply.

About the Role

The Head of Treatment Operations will be a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team and will contribute towards the strategic growth and development and operational management of the services within the organisation. 

You will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the treatment services to help ensure the charity support people recovering from gambling addiction in a safe, peer-supported environment with in-depth rehabilitation and preventive programmes.

This role is part of a wider management team and should in addition to the above support the service to build a recovery infrastructure whilst delivering treatment services and advancing the effective treatment and understanding of gambling addiction though clinical research, specialist training and innovative, evidence-based programmes.

About You

As Head of Treatment Operations, you will have passion and energy to achieve the organisations goals. It will be complex and challenging, but the scope for making a real difference will make it enormously worthwhile.

You will have an advanced qualification and/or training in a relevant discipline i.e. Healthcare/Social Work/Psychology/Psychotherapy or Counselling with experience as an addiction/mental health/social care service manager.

You will have experience of:

• Development, implementation and management of addiction/mental health treatment programmes
• Line-managing clinical staff
• Producing high level statistical analysis and report writing
• Managing and developing clinical monitoring and reporting systems

You will have knowledge and understanding of:

• The problematic and treatment of addiction and mental health issues
• The NICE and PHE Guidelines, CQC Regulations, Mental Health Act and other related guidelines and regulations for addiction treatment services

About the Organisation

This registered charity has nearly 50 years’ experience in providing residential support and treatment for people who are severely addicted to gambling. They provide advice, education and high quality innovative therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by gambling, through residential, online and outreach services.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in its workforce.

You may have experience in areas such as Service, Services, Head of, Head of Services, Head of Service Delivery, Service Manager, Head of Operations, Operations Manager, Operations, Director of Service, Service Delivery Manager, Programme, Programmes, Programme Manager, Head of Programmes, Gambling, Mental Health, Vulnerable Adult, After Care, Care, Social Care, Outreach, Outreach Programme, Project, Service Project, Healthcare, Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Addiction, Service Manager, Clinical.