Residential Support Worker

Birmingham 

£18,639 per annum (£9,3120 per annum for part time positions)

Post holders must be able to work flexible shifts Monday to Sunday. There is also a requirement for the post holders to be available to work sleep-in duties (for which there is a separate allowance paid).

Are you enthusiastic, able to facilitate recovery activities, fun loving, passionate about mental health, a good negotiator and motivator and able to work on a rota basis?

Our client's residents are looking for someone who is “pleasant, respectful, approachable, easy to speak to, willing to listen and someone who thinks on their feet”.

Do you have an interest in working with those who experience mental health distress who are living in a Residential Care Home?

They are a leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands.  As a Residential Support Worker you will work in partnership with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties using a person centred recovery approach that focuses on maintaining and strengthening their presence in the community.

You will have experience of working in an adult social care environment or health and social care setting and be able to demonstrate our client's values.

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.

From 11 November 2021 it will be a legal requirement for all staff working in Residential Care to be double vaccinated.

Their people are key to the success of the organisation and they are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Closing date for applications is 15 November 2021

Interviews will take place on 24 November 2021

Do you want to be part of shaping a brand new innovative residential support service for young people in Leicestershire ?

Can you achieve transformational change for looked after young people who have a range of complex needs ?

If you're passionate about the children and young people in your care and can show understanding , tenacity and consistency of care - this may be the opportunity for you!

History of Service

A new model of Children's Residential Care provision has been developed within the Children's Innovation Partnership between Barnardo's and Leicestershire County Council. The partnership was established to drive forward key elements of the Care Placement Strategy 2018-2021. The Care Placement Strategy is an overarching document which brings together key departmental strategies within the overall pathway of edge of care through to leaving care .

Residential Design Brief

The first Design Brief the Children's Innovation Partnership was tasked with was in Residential Care . A period of comprehensive design work was carried out between January - September 2019, led by Barnardo's . The design work analysed strengths, areas for development and opportunities within the county.

Service Overview

Multi-Functional Properties

An element of the model is the procurement of two properties to be used as Multi-Functional Properties . Each of these properties will be fully self-contained, multi-functional- each will be able to house up to three young people as well as staff accommodation .

One of these properties will be 16 plus Children's home

The Team Manager will be the Manager for the 16 plus Children's home

Initial Location of Post

Potential sites will be confirmed at interview.

Supplementary Information

Objectives of Service

This provision will take a therapeutic needs-based approach to ensure that the support each child receives is the most appropriate to their specific needs .

Young people requiring residential support may have more severe behavioural problems than young people requiring other types of provision for a variety of reasons, including:

* Effects of previous neglect and trauma
* Impacts of disrupted relationships , including separation from their parents, breakdown of previous placement(s)
* Negative peer influences with concerns that they are on the cusp or involved with criminal exploitation or child sexual exploitation

This provision is being established to increase the capacity of provision for young people within Leicestershire , to increase local support for our most complex and vulnerable young people . This provision will focus on the following principles intended to improve outcomes:

* A safe and structured group living environment
* Residential workers who are specifically trained in attachment and ACES are warm and responsive
* Opportunities for young people 's development
* Therapeutic support and relationships
* Trauma-informed approaches
* Preparation for adulthood

The aim of the service is to provide a nurturing and high quality environment . The accommodation will meet the needs of young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, rejection and whose basic needs have not been met. The accommodation will provide a truly therapeutic environment that can meet the needs of young people who require support to manage their behaviours safely, develop their resilience and prepare them for the demands of future life with their own families or in other settings.

The staff working alongside young people will be fully accepting of the young people and be prepared to offer them a professional relationship based on understanding and acceptance which is informed by our understanding of the effects of trauma and poor attachment.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification , Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

This post may attract an additional market supplement and /or relocation expenses.

At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers . We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's .

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Do you want to be part of shaping a brand new innovative residential support service for children and young people in Leicestershire ?

Can you achieve transformational change for looked after young people who have a range of complex needs ?

If you're passionate about the children in your care and can show understanding , tenacity and consistency of care - this may be the opportunity for you!

History of Service

A new model of Children 's Residential Care provision has been developed within the Children 's Innovation Partnership between Barnardo's and Leicestershire County Council. The partnership was established to drive forward key elements of the Care Placement Strategy 2018-2021. The Care Placement Strategy is an overarching document which brings together key departmental strategies within the overall pathway of edge of care through to leaving care .

Residential Design Brief

The first Design Brief the Children 's Innovation Partnership was tasked with was in Residential Care . A period of comprehensive design work was carried out between January - September 2019, led by Barnardo's. The design work analysed strengths, areas for development and opportunities within the county.

Service Overview

Each of these properties will be fully self-contained, each will be able to house up to three young people as well as staff accommodation .

One of these properties will be regulated for use by children under 16.

The Team Manager will be the Registered Manager for the under 16's Residential home .

Initial Location of Post

Potential sites will be confirmed at interview.

Supplementary Information

Objectives of the Leicestershire Children 's Home ( name to be confirmed following consultation with children and young people).

This provision will take a therapeutic needs-based approach to ensure that the support each child receives is the most appropriate to their specific needs .

Children requiring residential care may have more severe behavioural problems than children requiring other types of provision for a variety of reasons, including:

* Effects of previous neglect and trauma
* Impacts of disrupted relationships , including separation from their parents, breakdown of previous placement(s)
* Negative peer influences

This provision is being established to increase the capacity of residential provision within Leicestershire , to increase local support for our most complex and vulnerable children and young people . This provision will focus on the following principles intended to improve outcomes:

* A safe and structured group living environment
* Residential workers who are warm and responsive
* Opportunities for children 's development
* Therapeutic support and relationships
* Trauma-informed approaches

The aim of the service is to provide a nurturing environment within a high quality home . The home will meet the needs of children and young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, rejection and whose basic needs have not been met. The home will provide a truly therapeutic environment that can meet the needs of children and young people , who require support to manage their behaviours safely, develop their resilience and prepare them for the demands of future life with their own families or in other settings.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification , Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

This post may attract an additional market supplement and /or relocation expenses.

Need more Information?

If you require any further information about this opportunity , please contact Jane Richardson on jane. [email protected] .org.uk.

City Hearts was founded in 2005, beginning with a single home to help women with life controlling issues, shortly after we welcomed our first survivor of modern slavery. Since then, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support women with life controlling issues. In 2018 we partnered with South Yorkshire Police to launch About Face, a trauma-informed programme committed to breaking the cycle of crime, partnering alongside other organisations such as South Yorkshire Police, Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, Drug and Alcohol Services, amongst many others. We are passionate about restoring the lives of those we support, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Accommodation Caseworker. In this role you’ll casework clients living within one of our Accommodations. This role includes providing clients with emotional and practical support; advocating on their behalf, communicating with other organisations including but not limited to health professionals, legal representation and the Home office. You will also have some duties in relation to the accommodation, including cleaning and preparing client bedrooms for new arrivals.

Job Title: Male Residential Anti-trafficking Keyworker
Reports to: Accommodation Coordinator                                                                                                Contracted Hours: 32 hours per week                                                                                                        Contract Duration: Fixed until 29th June 2025
Salary: £20,500 (per annum pro rata)   plus an on call supplement 
Location: Sheffield
Closing Date: 10th November       Interview Date: w/c 15th November 2021                                          Probationary Period: 3 months
Direct Reports: None

•  Case working individuals or families identified as Survivors of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
•  Regular feedback and review meetings with Accommodation Coordinator.
•  Arranging and attending appointments for individuals or families.
•  Following up all the paperwork and details of VOHT in adherence to the terms of the contract; including on line reporting. Including but not limited to; weekly reviews, risk assessments, support plans and inductions.
•  Ensuring that volunteers who work with you on shift have the proper level of support and adhere to policies and procedures.
•  Ensuring that all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met.
•  Ensuring progression of clients through the system;
•  Liaising with organizations and individuals regarding VOHT and CH in a professional manner - including but not limited to SATco, UK Visas and Immigration, Modern Slavery Human Trafficking Unit, other agencies, police, and medical professionals.
•  Identifying support hours and ensuring accurate logging of all hours.
•  Ensuring paperwork is being completed correctly and in a timely fashion.
•  Ensuring exit strategies are being prepared in a timely fashion.
•  Dealing with out of hour crisis in accordance with standby and on call rota.
•  Receiving out of hours’ referrals, carrying out inductions, weekly reviews and updating the IT system.
•  Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the Safe Houses and any legislation.
•  Promoting CH in adherence to the terms of the contract – this may include attending events on behalf of CH as a whole.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

NEW ARRIVAL SUPPORT WORKER & RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER (Male) 

Responsible to: Support Team Manager

Location:                 Based in Baca main office and at home for newly arrived young people in Loughborough. There will be travel throughout Loughborough and Leicester. The role may require travel to wider areas of the East Midlands and the UK.

Hours: 25 hours per week – evening and weekend work with daytime shifts

Salary Band: £18,500 to £22,000 per annum pro rata

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wifi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent 

Overall Purpose 

• To provide support and care to the young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their lives with dignity, strengthen their resilience and inspire hope for their futures. 
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.

This work is essential in enabling us to deliver our therapeutic support for all areas of a young person’s life.

Duties & Responsibilities  

• To be a support worker for newly arrived young people who are in the care of Baca in all areas of the young person’s life, supporting them from first arrival through to their move to semi-independence.
• To welcome new arrivals into the accommodation and communicate basic information about the house, making them feel safe and able to rest; with compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• To enable young people to achieve the following outcomes increased physical wellbeing, increased emotional wellbeing, improved personal safety, increased social engagement and increased engagement with education, employment and training.
• To enable young people to live with positive values and good boundaries.
• To be a proactive role model for the young people, enabling them to learn day to day living skills and helping them integrate positively with the local community.
• Training young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking and safety, food shopping and budgeting; proactively and intentionally in line with the Baca independent living preparation plan.
• Helping young people settle into a routine which will include education and social activities.
• Work in close partnership with social workers and other professionals and volunteers to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
• Maintaining very good communication with relevant members of the Rebuild Team and relevant social workers through regular appropriate reporting.
• To work collaboratively with the rest of the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported to rebuild their lives.
• Complete and update all admin work as part of the role such as month end reports and support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
• Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.

General 

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation 
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy. 
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy 
• Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy 
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures. 

Further information is available in the recruitment pack on our website. 

The closing date for application is the 19th of November 2021 at 5pm. The role will require an enhanced DBS. Interviews will be week commencing the 22rd of November 2021. 

Start Date for the role is 1st of January 2021.

Salary: Starting between £24,655 - £25,726, rising incrementally to £26,477

Days or Nights working shift patterns

Full Time 40 hours per week, shift work including weekends and bank holidays

West London, W13

Be part of our cutting-edge work to safeguard young people in the community at risk of CSE, gang involvement and drug related risks within the community. The role involves helping girls placed to understand the impact of the abuse they have suffered and identifying young females as victims of exploitation. You will be involved in delivering therapeutic interventions to support young females impacted by the trauma of exploitation with emotional and mental health difficulties.

About the Role

As a CSE Practitioner,  you will provide direct support and care for young females aged 12 to 17 years. Our young people have complex emotional and mental health difficulties (such as trauma and loss) and often struggle to regulate their emotions. Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at building life skills, teaching young women to strengthen their risk competence, develop a restorative learning approach to behaviour and manage their own safety within the community

You will engage in intensive key working, with closely supervised activities and will be responsible for providing detailed reports and monitoring.

This role would suit candidates with high levels of emotional resilience and self-awareness to deal with social emotional and mental health needs given the nature of risks managed within a closely monitored and supervised environment.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal opportunity employer and keen to develop an inclusive workforce were people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups including people from different cultures, nationalities, socio economic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religion, faith, sex, orientation, child care responsibilities and with gender diverse identities.

St Christopher’s Academy

At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.

We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. 

What are we looking for?

• 1 years work experience in mental health, learning disabilities, autism, supporting families in the community, class room assistant, SENCO or Youth Work.
• Genuine commitment to working and supporting Young People to achieve their full potential.
• Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people and encourage their independence.
• A working knowledge of key legislation regarding Safeguarding practices relating to children and young people
• Understanding of the issues surrounding child sexual exploitation and the impact of trauma. .
• Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young women to achieve great things.
• Desirable Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (i.e Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People Workforce with the children's social care pathway).
• Willingness & flexibility to undertake shift working including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

What you should expect from us

• Starting salary at £24,655 - £25,726, rising incrementally to £26,477 based on performance.
• Tailored career development plan through our “St Christopher’s Academy”.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, Mental health and therapeutic interventions ,
• Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.

Recruitment Process

St Christopher’s is committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care including the principals of Safer Recruitment. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements to assess your suitability to work with children and young people.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to your start date.

Your application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria given in the Person Specification. For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website.

We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date.

St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.

WEEKEND SUPPORT WORKER, TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 15 HPW, FRWK03 £6,968 - £7,565 (PRO-RATA)

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in Nottinghamshire? Do you have a passion for engaging, inspiring and supporting young people to meet their potential and forge a secure future for themselves?

Framework provides supported accommodation across Nottinghamshire to this cohort which includes young people leaving care, and those who have been unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

Taking a lead from support planners and working in partnership with other agencies, support workers will help deliver personal support plans by supporting young people to complete daily tasks, build confidence and learn new life skills on their journey towards independence.
Experience of working in housing and homelessness or similar supportive environments is desirable for the support worker role but is not essential, as training will be provided.  Aptitude and approach is key!

We can offer meetings at the service core (the 24 hours staffed part) for those who are genuinely interested in finding out more.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

STREET OUTREACH WORKER, STREET OUTREACH CITY, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK06 £19,334-£21,415 FTE

Street Outreach City is a rough sleeping service. Our service users have multiple and complex needs such as offending, substance misuse and mental health. 

Our aim is to work with individuals to support them get into accommodation. 

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. We are looking for a resilient, reliable, self-motivated candidate who can demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing those affected by homelessness. An awareness of the support needs of our client group is essential. Experience of working in a supported housing residential setting or similar setting is desirable.

The main function of the role will be:

• To assess individual service user’s skills and needs and to work positively with risk

• To support service users to engage with a process of resettlement in to appropriate long term Accommodation

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Care & Learning Support Workers

CARE & LEARNING SUPPORT WORKERS

Are you tired of travelling in-between seeing your clients?

Do you want to be part of an organisation that has been caring for children, young people and adults since 1903?

FROM £10.00 - £10.75 PER HOUR (depending on skills, qualifications and experience)

FULL TIME, PART TIME AND BANK CONTRACTS AVAILABLE

About the role

We are looking for passionate and professional Care & Support Workers to join our committed and caring teams across our Adult Home, Children’s Homes and Supported Living service, supporting individuals with epilepsy and complex needs aged 5 – 80 to live their lives as independently as possible.

Unlike other care and education organisations, St Elizabeth’s uniquely supports its residents within a series of on-site, fully equipped bungalows meaning that you will be providing an essential service based in one location.

You will assist our children, residents and learners with various aspects of their day-to-day lives, including personal care, leisure activities, domestic duties, administering prescribed medication alongside developing life skills whilst promoting independence.

About you

You don’t need experience in care to join us but you do need to be dedicated, motivated, caring and passionate about people. We will give you all the training and support you need, such as helping you achieve fully funded qualifications in Adult Care or Residential Child Care (NVQ/RQF Level 2 & 3).

If you’re an excellent communicator, with the desire, patience and motivation to support others we would love to hear from you!

St Elizabeth’s

St Elizabeth’s is situated in 60 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside between Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford. We support people with Epilepsy and other complex needs in our Children’s Homes, School, College, Residential Homes with Nursing and Day Centre.

Our Benefits

In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:

- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement – starting from 23 days for all full-time employees
- 20% uplift on your salary for working overtime on a Saturday & Sunday for allocated roles
- Fully paid for DBS
- Discounted on-site temporary accommodation for up to two years
- Life assurance (2x annual salary)
- Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications of your own
- Free on-site parking
- High street retail/leisure discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Recommend a friend payment of £500
- Confidential employee assistance programme
- Contributory pension scheme

How can you find out more?

To apply, please submit an up to date CV on our website. All applications should be made via our website

All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route. Salary is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. We reserve the right to close this advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant(s) will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Elizabeth’s is proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from across the community.

Registered Charity 1176777

Ref: 104 021

We are looking for a team of dynamic and experienced Youth Workers who will be responsible for engaging and supporting a caseload of children on one of Chance UK’s three mentoring programmes and delivering our group based services across London.

Please note that Chance UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore our recruitment process for this post will include an enhanced DBS check.

Chance UK has been delivering early-intervention services across London since 1995. Our longest running programme is our mentoring service where Mentors pick the child up from home and run a 1:1 session in the community, once a week for 2 hours. They use the solution-focused approach to work on building the child’s self-esteem and confidence, set goals and explore new places.

In addition, we are growing a range of community based groups running after school as well as some workshops delivered in schools which will support children with developing social and emotional skills and resilience through activities or skills development.

The balance between 1:1 work and group delivery will change according to services commissioned so the post holder will need to be flexible accordingly.

We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of the team and welcome applications from male candidates, candidates with disabilities and also those with lived experience of the issues we work on, including: exclusion from school, being a parent of a child who has been excluded or who has additional social, emotional or behavioural needs.

Role Competencies

1. To contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of outcomes - focused delivery within groups and 1:1. Understanding of the context and challenges facing vulnerable children and families.
2. Ability to deliver a high quality support to families, ensuring it is received entirely based on the families’ needs, contributing to systems and procedures that are in place within the organization.
3. Actively participates in the development of an outcomes focused mentoring service and group work by planning, and evaluating a service within own caseload with a willingness to adapt to changes and challenges that may arise in the delivery of the programmes.
4. Ability to work within the team to develop reflective practice, enabling high quality service and flexible service delivery to families.

Duties and responsibilities

• Complete Chance UK’s mentor induction and training (currently being delivered on Zoom)
• Set up and run arts-based activities, community/environmental projects, residential activities, outdoor education and sporting activities
• Assessment and set up of all cases and groups supported by management, including initial meetings with parent/carer and referrers
• Completing individual case summaries for newly enrolled children, assessing the needs of young people to correctly plan and deliver programmes in group settings ensuring they have a safe place to develop their identity and place in society
• Support young people in different settings, including outreach work and group work, mentor, coach and support individuals, encouraging greater social inclusion
• Conducting Risk Assessments for all cases
• Mentoring a caseload of children for an up to nine-month duration. Every effort will be made to allocate Youth Workers to children who live in a close area so that sessions can be completed as efficiently as possible
• Set targets for progression and regularly monitor and review the quality of the local youth work provision amending group work activities
• Meeting each child on a weekly basis, online or picking up/dropping off at home, building rapport, and planning appropriate activities according to their individual interests, abilities and goals
• Taking full responsibility for the child’s safety and welfare when out in the community, on session or in groups
• Reporting and recording of all case related information on CUK database
• Raising and reporting safeguarding concerns internally and externally
• Liaising with professionals that work with the children and families you are supporting including social care or school
• Attending and contributing to all internal meetings including programme and organisational meetings
• Liaising directly with each parent/carer to ensure sessions happen every week
• Completing session reports for each session within 24 hours of it taking place
• Understanding and abiding by all of Chance UK’s policies and procedures
• Following Chance UK’s safeguarding procedures and acting on any concerns within an appropriate timeframe
• Attending a graduation ceremony at the end of the mentoring period, and abiding with Chance UK’s no-contact policy with families after this date
• Working pro-actively to achieve the best outcomes for each child, and flagging up issues that arise
• Attending a monthly 1:1 supervision with line managers at Chance UK’s office
• Delivering groups and universal workshops with children across CUK services
• Contributing to the organisations bank of stories and case studies that help share the impact of the work we do

Interviewing on a rollling basis, appointment may be made before the deadline of this advert.

The succesful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check to ensure a safe recruiment process when working with children.

SUPPORT WORKER, MEN’S COMPLEX NEEDS, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 22.5 HPW, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661 FTE (PRO-RATA: £10,452 - £11,347)

Men’s Complex Needs Service is a short term supported housing service for single homeless men aged 18+ with complex support needs such as offending, substance use and mental health.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. We are looking for a resilient, reliable, self-motivated candidate who can demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing those affected by homelessness. An awareness of the support needs of our client group is essential. Experience of working in a supported housing residential setting or similar setting is desirable.

The main function of the role will be:

• To support work the work of support planners to ensure tasks and objectives identified in support plans are achieved within agreed time scales.
• To assess individual service user’s skills and needs and to work positively with risk
• To support service users to engage with a process of resettlement in to appropriate long term accommodation
• To ensure safety and security of the clients and the building 
• To build the skills and confidence of service users to empower them in maximising their independence
• To contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations
• To carry out domestic tasks around the service to maintain the health and hygiene of the physical environment
• To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SUPPORT WORKER, TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in Nottinghamshire? Do you have a passion for engaging, inspiring and supporting young people to meet their potential and forge a secure future for themselves?

Framework provides supported accommodation across Nottinghamshire to this cohort which includes young people leaving care, and those who have been unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

Taking a lead from support planners and working in partnership with other agencies, support workers will help deliver personal support plans by supporting young people to complete daily tasks, build confidence and learn new life skills on their journey towards independence.
Experience of working in housing and homelessness or similar supportive environments is desirable for the support worker role but is not essential, as training will be provided.  Aptitude and approach is key!

As the full time worker roles ( not weekend roles) will include work across a dispersed setting in Rushcliffe, Broxtowe and Gedling it is desirable (but not essential) that you are able to drive and have a car available for work purposes in which case mileage allowance is available. 

We can offer meetings at the service core (the 24 hours staffed part) for those who are genuinely interested in finding out more.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Do you want to help offenders resettle into the community?

Do you have a passion to see transformation in people’s lives?

ABOUT WLM

WLM has been working in the community in London since 1887. We currently work in Lambeth, Southwark, Westminster and Islington with a focus on PTS Coaching, Hubs & Residential Services, Counselling & Therapeutic Services and Criminal Justice Services. 

WLM is a values led organisation. Our people are the heart of what we do. We have recently embarked on developing an asset-based approach in partnership with Mayday Trust building on our work embedding recovery and psychologically informed approaches

ABOUT THE SERVICE

WLM Katherine Price Hughes House (KPH) is an Independent Approved Premises commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. Approved Premises (APs) provide an enhanced level of supervision, monitoring and rehabilitation for those released from prison. The post requires experience of working with vulnerable people and an understanding of residential setting. 

The aim of WLM KPH is to provide every resident with a transforming experience which brings together an awareness of risk reduction, organised and effective rehabilitation into the community, and personal growth and motivation. WLM KPH aims to provide a residential placement which operates to Enabling Environment Standards which provide a flexible and adaptable framework to support improved relationships and well-being for all.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We need an experienced Housekeeper with the ability to achieve and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness.  The chosen candidate must be professional, maintain appropriate boundaries in how they carry out their duties and work together with colleagues to ensure that housekeeping duties are carried out safely in the building.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please visit our website to apply and to download the job description. 
• The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 25th October 2021.
• Interview dates are to be confirmed, however the post may be closed before the date above so please apply early.
• An Enhanced DBS is required for the role.

Please ensure that all documents submitted to WLM are in either MS Word document or PDF format. If you are using the Pages application on an Apple device, you will need to change the document to one of these formats.

SUPPORT WORKER, MEN’S COMPLEX NEEDS, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 30 HPW, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661 FTE (PRO-RATA: £13,937 - £15,130)

Men’s Complex Needs Service is a short term supported housing service for single homeless men aged 18+ with complex support needs such as offending, substance use and mental health.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. We are looking for a resilient, reliable, self-motivated candidate who can demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing those affected by homelessness. An awareness of the support needs of our client group is essential. Experience of working in a supported housing residential setting or similar setting is desirable.

The main function of the role will be:

• To support work the work of support planners to ensure tasks and objectives identified in support plans are achieved within agreed time scales.
• To assess individual service user’s skills and needs and to work positively with risk
• To support service users to engage with a process of resettlement in to appropriate long term accommodation
• To ensure safety and security of the clients and the building 
• To build the skills and confidence of service users to empower them in maximising their independence
• To contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations
• To carry out domestic tasks around the service to maintain the health and hygiene of the physical environment
• To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE