Could you help develop the information families need to help through the emotional and practical challenges of having a baby born sick or premature?

One in seven babies is born needing care on a neonatal unit, and this isn’t what most parents expect for their baby. Join the leading national charity dedicated to supporting babies, families and the NHS at this critical time.

Role Summary:

Full time; 35 hours per week

Based in London SE1, working at home at the moment, with agile working available when returning to the office

Permanent

Salary: Circa £30,000

Please apply as soon as possible. We will interview candidates on a rolling basis. See below for details of how to apply.

Bliss helps babies born sick or premature to have better outcomes and a better quality of life. We do this by supporting parents and families to be more confident, less isolated, better informed and more involved in their baby’s care.

Information is a key part of how we do this. Our online and printed information content reaches thousands of parents as they experience the challenges of having a baby born premature or sick. We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Information and Content Officer to lead the development of this information.

You will need to be a strong project manager, with the skills and knowledge to work across teams and with stakeholders to create truly user-led and supportive information. You will be able to communicate complex information to a wide audience, and bring empathy and creativity to a developing Information and Support team aiming to reach more and more diverse families.

For more details, please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert. 

Why work for Bliss? 

Bliss values and celebrates the work of its Information and Support Department, and our organisation’s strategy prioritises digital.

We are an equal opportunities employer and take pride in our collaborative and inclusive work culture. We understand that we all have different priorities at home and we therefore aim to offer a mix of financial and non-financial benefits. Our benefits include financial, health & wellbeing, lifestyle and career development options: 

• 25 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time employees) 
• Flexible working practices such as flexi-time working hours and time off in lieu (TOIL) 
• Relaxed work life and dress code 
• A contributory Bliss pension scheme 
• Interest free annual season ticket loans 

• Company and statutory sick pay scheme 
• Compassionate leave 
• Time off for volunteering 
• Salary sacrifice schemes (bike to work, payroll giving) 
• Access to 24x7 free Employee Assistance Programme 

• Family friendly policies 
• Learning and development via peer to peer, blended, cascaded and self-directed learning 
• Mentoring and coaching 

How to apply  

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents as soon as possible:

• Your CV  

• Supporting statement explaining how you meet the person specification. This should be between 1000-1500 words, and address each of the criteria marked as ‘essential’. It is best to give examples or other information to show how your skills and experience are a match.

Recruitment Timeline  

• We are recruiting on an immediate rolling basis and early applications will be prioritised.
• Interviews will take place via video call   

  

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for interview so if you have not heard from us three weeks after you apply, you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.  

Essex Alcohol Recovery Community is a service delivered by the Phoenix Futures Group, a charity with over 40 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. We have a passion for recovery and believe in supporting our staff and volunteers to be the best they can. The Essex Alcohol Recovery Community is seeking an experienced practitioner to undertake a Hospital Liaison Practitioner role within Essex. You will have a base within one hospital in Essex (likely to be West Essex- Harlow ) but will be expected to support and cover for other areas in the County as required. You will also be expected to work evenings and weekends.

We are looking for an individual who has experience of working within the substance misuse sector or health care profession to fulfil a range of tasks from case management to group work. You will need to be passionate about recovery and work with clients to support, motivate and manage them to access a wide variety of services. You must have good communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team as well as being able to use you own initiative when required and to manage your time independently.

Victim Support is looking for a Senior Caseworker to join our Essex team. This role is based at our Ingatestone office and will require regular travel across the region.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual who is experienced and passionate about supporting victims of crime. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with customers and in providing leadership and managing a team. You will have experience of case management and supervision & being a key component of the team. Safety is a priority and you will need to have a thorough understanding of risk management and safeguarding.

You will be one of a team of 2 Senior Practitioners, supporting a team of Caseworkers & Service Delivery Assistants who work across the county of Essex. You will be based in our Ingatestone office working in collaboration with our other Senior Caseworker, Communities Manager & the wider team.

This is a demanding role, requiring someone with tenacity and resilience to support the team in Essex.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

VS are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Post Title: Senior Support Worker

Location: Rapid Rehousing – Loughborough LE11 1GG

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2022

Hours of duty: 37.5 hours per week / Monday – Friday 09.00 – 17.00 with a 30-minute unpaid break

Salary: £10.80 per hour

To apply for this role please send a CV and covering letter. Please make sure your cover letter clearly demonstrates your expertise and how you meet the role requirements. This should be a minimum of 500 words and not exceed 2 pages.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To make a positive difference to people’s lives, by ensuring the smooth running and delivery of high-quality accommodation projects, housing management and housing-related support to homeless people with complex needs in accordance with internal and external quality standards and relevant social policy.

To have line management responsibility, monitoring staff performance, including coaching and training staff throughout regular supervision and meetings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Housing Management and Support

• To assist with the daily operations of the project ensuring services are delivered efficiently
• To take lead responsibility for specific tasks/projects to ensure efficient service delivery as directed by the Project

Manager.

Tasks may include:

•  Monitoring and collection of Service Charge and Housing Benefit payments
• Dealing with breaches of the License Agreement
• Dealing effectively with complaints
• Ensuring adequate staffing of accommodation projects

To take a lead on:

• Housing and Support Management

• To assist in ensuring that the service has a maximization of occupancy levels and a minimization of voids by receiving internal referrals from Falcon Support Services projects.

• Ensuring initial Risk Assessments and Needs Assessments are completed and accurate.

• Ensure correct implementation and monitoring of personalised Support Plans to achieve positive outcomes and appropriate timely move on’s into independent living.

• To communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, staff, other organisations and members of the public using and/or working with Falcon Support Service

• To ensure that the terms of License Agreements are adhered to, and address any problems arising from this requirement. Making sure Support Initiatives are put into place and monitored to prevent evictions.

• To work within Falcon Support Services policies and procedures, as well as any local procedures or procedure relating to partnership agencies.

• To effectively work with a range of multi-agency partners, support providers and funders in both the statutory and voluntary sector. For example, Charnwood Borough Council, North West Leicestershire District Council and other accommodation and support providers.

• Where appropriate, to perform initial interview of clients seeking admission and ensure initial Risk Assessments and Need Assessments are completed and accurate where appropriate.

• To ensure the health and safety, security and maintenance of the project
  • Reporting and signing off maintenance jobs
  • Liaising with contractors
  • Ensuring Health and Safety checks are completed, including: Building Checks, Fire Checks and Water Temperature checks

• To work in partnership and liaise with and signpost to housing, benefits, and other agencies and document partnership working activities to maximise service delivery.

• Carry out the practical tasks required of the job being continuously aware of any risks presented by the working environment and consistently acting in a way to minimise these risks

• To be alert to the health and well-being of all clients, reporting any concerns to the Project Manager and/or appropriate agencies

• Report concerns appropriately, such as adult and child safeguarding issues and substantial risk.

Leadership

• To provide leadership and support to staff members, motivating them and boosting team morale

• To have line management responsibility, monitoring staff performance, including coaching and training staff throughout regular supervision/appraisals and meetings.

• Mentor and support students and/or volunteers in the service.

• To work co-operatively with other members of the team, constructively contributing to team meetings, covering office duty and assisting with the smooth running of the service showing willingness to assist and cover for colleagues when they are absent.

• To participate in the on call rota and ensure that on-call arrangements are effective, monitored and meet the needs of the service.

Administration

• To assist in the development of and implementation, monitor and review of Falcon Support Services policies and procedures, and ensure that they are in accordance with overall organisational policies and procedures.

• Monitor, develop, improve and manage staff rotas to ensure the needs of the service are met efficiently and effectively. Ensuring that staffing levels are maintained to meet the organisational and operational objectives of the service at all times.

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• To monitor and respond to arrears of current and previous clients. Issuing rent letters and aiding the successful collection of service charge/rents.

• To ensure that all required documentation for Housing Benefit is completed and actioned for clients moving in and out of the project. Assisting in applying for eligible benefits including Housing/Council Tax benefit, reducing deductions and appeals.

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• To respond to, monitor and report on complaints received in line with the Complaints Policy.

• To effectively use IT systems and personal files to record precise and accurate documentation and input information relevant to each individual client and to ensure this information is accurate and up to date.

• To complete and provide any documentation, reports, statistical information and any other information required by Falcon Support Services and/or any other agency.

• To assist in the development, and implementation of procedures and codes of working practice to form part of a comprehensive quality approach to service delivery.

• To undertake any additional tasks and/or duties as deemed necessary in order to meet the requirements of funders, partner agencies or any other such organisations.

GENERAL

• To develop team spirit and co-operative working across all teams, internal and external.

• To undertake any such additional duties that are reasonably commensurate with the level of this post.

• To work shifts and be on call in accordance with the established rota

• To undertake/attend any training and/or meetings as required by the job role

• To promote a positive image of the Falcon Support Services and the service, working as part of an integrated team.

• Ensure all aspects of the Group Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety policies are implemented effectively.

• Every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with the Financial Regulations of the charity.

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• Due to the nature of work, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will therefore require you to disclose all criminal convictions and comply with a Criminal Records Bureau check.

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• To develop Falcon Support Services commitment to equal opportunities and to promote nondiscriminatory project practices in all aspects of work undertaken.

• All employees are required by Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list but to indicate the main responsibilities of the post. It will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes and developments in service requirements. Any changes will be discussed fully with the jobholder.

Do you have an understanding of drugs and alcohol and health related issues, the Recovery Agenda and experience of working with adults or young people in an addictions or social care setting? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Welcome to Aquarius as a Senior Practitioner.

Aquarius is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, one of our partners, Aquarius Action Projects, is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Birmingham team. Based in the West Mercia, Aquarius helps people overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling working closely with individuals, family and friends. But it’s only possible with the help of people like you.

Your challenge? To undertake a portfolio of cases, generally incorporating the more complex situations, and deputise for Service Managers as and when required. Supervising the work of Practitioners and Support Workers will be important too, as will prioritising activities and monitoring service delivery, outputs and outcomes and providing guidance, training and clinical supervision. And, all the while, we’ll expect you to work in a way that recognises and values diversity and make the most of your understanding of the functional model of alcohol, the model of change and CBT.

To succeed, you’ll need a professional qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 4 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies).  Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ4 Health and Social Care or equivalent. In addition, you will have experience of managing caseloads around safeguarding children as well as an awareness of safeguarding processes. Knowledge of the functional model of alcohol use is also required, together with knowledge of primary, secondary and other outreach settings. As comfortable engaging with clients as you are supervising staff, delivering training or liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent office IT skills (Microsoft Office).

The salary for this role is £24,184.00 - £29,211.00 per annum (under review).

Closing Date for applications is 4th August 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.  

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

 

Ormiston Families’ YOUnited - Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service Cambridge and Peterborough

We have a range of new opportunities for full time (35 hours per week) or part time, to support the growth of the new YOUnited Service for children and young people.

Ormiston Families are looking for compassionate, outcome-focused and collaborative people to join us as we continue to grow and develop services across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough for young people aged 0-14.

We are looking to recruit to a range of roles, including a YOUnited Referral Hub Senior Practitioner. Starting salary £28,466 per annum.

The Senior Referral Hub practitioner will work within the new YOUnited referral hub providing a single point of access for any professional across the county to refer a young person to get support with their mental health.

Roles within the YOUnited Referral Hub will be based in Huntingdon but other roles are available across Cambridgeshire/Peterborough. A driving licence and use of a car is essential for these posts.

For more information or to apply for this post, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date for all applications is 9am, Monday 9th August 2021.

Advert will close before this date should we receive a significant number of applications.

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge to work within a charity that provides positive activities and opportunities to children and young people?

Our new Specialist Short Breaks Service Groups will provide friendships, independence and fun experiences and opportunities for children and young people with a range of disabilities and individual needs while providing respite for their carers from their caring responsibilities. 

We are seeking suitably qualified or experienced Senior Practitioners to support the planning and delivery of these group sessions at our venues in Attleborough and Kings Lynn*. At each location, there will be 25 sessions per year to take place one Saturday each month with the remainder during school holidays. This exciting role is perfect for those seeking the opportunity to earn an income whilst juggling other commitments.

You will be committed to providing a child centred, fun, safe and positive environment for the children. The group will offer a range of stimulating play, activities and experiences and will involve the children and young people in the planning of these.

You will offer individual support to young people with exceptional and complex individual needs. You will support the team leader and provide support and guidance to the team in the absence of the Team Leader and to parents of children with disabilities.

You will hold a relevant qualification and have experience and knowledge of working with children with a diverse range of individual needs.

Benefits of Joining Us: 

We nurture a workplace culture where you are supported and empowered to deliver your role

• Free Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) application
• 25 days annual leave plus recognised bank holidays for full time colleagues (pro rata allocation for part time colleagues) that will increase after 3 & 5 years service 
• Generous Company Pension Scheme with employer 6% and employee 5% contribution rates 
• 24 Hour Employee Assistance Program 
• Discretionary company sick pay 
• Full training program appropriate to role 

The Benjamin Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

*Please state in your application which venue you are applying for 

Senior Justice Link Worker - Floating Support Service

37.5 hours per week

As part of our Islington Multidisciplinary Floating Support Service, the Islington Justice Link Service provides a flexible support to clients with Mental Health issues who come into contact with Criminal Justice System. The service also provides support to clients under MAPPA with a focus on housing need.

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. 

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs

As the Senior Link Worker, you will hold a caseload of up to 20 clients, where you will support them to address offending behaviours, housing related issues, engaging with ETE and promoting independence.You will also be responsible for managing the referrals into the service and ensuring the service is running at capacity. Other responsibilities include, actively raising the profile of the service and promoting it to relevant stakeholders and to develop strong effective working relationships with probation officers, who you will work alongside. 

To be successful you will have: 

• A demonstrable level of experience of the range of approaches appropriate to working with someone with, one or more of the following needs: Mental or Physical heath, substance use, offending or antisocial behaviour
• A good and current understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures
• Experience of working in a client-focussed support service working with vulnerable people presenting high levels of need and risk
• Ability to engage and motivate people to move towards an appropriate level of independence and inclusion.

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Closing date: 29th August 2021 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held: 9th September 2021

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and are IIP Silver accredited.

Depaul UK are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker join us based in Manchester.  You will join us on a part-time basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,174 (pro rata) + pension and benefits.

Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. We specialise in working in communities where poverty and long-term unemployment have resulted in generations of social exclusion and high rates of homelessness.

Over the past 30 years, we have grown as an organisation and developed and enhanced our work and the impact it has across the UK.  Depaul UK has a wide range of services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness.

The Senior Support Worker role:

Depaul UK are currently looking for an experienced Senior Progression Coach to work part time, 23 hours a week, at our service in Rochdale until December 2021.

Working as a senior member of the team, you will be deliver an assessment, support and move on service for our clients in supported accommodation. You will be responsible for the safe and effective management of the service and therefore should be well informed on safeguarding procedures.

This is a rewarding role where you will ensure clients are supported in sustaining their tenancies, developing skills and resilience and participating in positive and successful move on.
 

What makes the Senior Support Worker role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’.

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success as one of our Senior Support Worker:

- Great experience working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness

- Experience in managing a staff team and the performance of team members

- You will have experience of completing support, support file, and Health & Safety audits

- Knowledge and understanding of operating safeguarding requirements and procedures

What’s it like to work at Depaul UK?

You'll be joining a friendly, flexible and values-led organisation, and will receive:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme

- Interest free Annual Season Ticket Loan

- Four Weeks Paternity Leave

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Senior Support Worker then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 27 July 2021 at 12:00 pm
 

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Breaking Barriers Cambridgeshire

Part-time, permanent position; 28 hours per week

Based in Cambridgeshire

The Breaking Barriers project works to minimise the impact of imprisonment on children who have a close family member in prison. Our services support family relationships to continue developing throughout the sentence, which plays a critical role in helping to reduce reoffending rates.

Breaking Barriers supports children and young people who have a close family member in prison – helping them to understand their situation and to manage their own feelings.

We are seeking a Senior Practitioner to support children and young people in Cambridgeshire, and to build the capacity of schools and other professionals to recognise and support these children.

An excellent team player with high level communication skills. You will have a passion for supporting children, young people and families and provide them with an excellent client service.

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

Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 18th August 2021

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

Do you have an understanding of drugs and alcohol and health related issues, the Recovery Agenda and experience of working with adults or young people in an addictions or social care setting? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Welcome to Aquarius as a Senior Practitioner.

Aquarius is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

The Solihull SIAS service (Solihull Integrated Addiction Services), is a partnership between the lead partner Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), Welcome, Changes UK and Aquarius. The service provides Drug and Alcohol substance misuse treatment and recovery support for adults and young people across Solihull, as well as homeless outreach, and floating support to clients who are rough sleeping or vulnerably housed. SIAS have a good track record of service delivery with the addiction service being recommissioned in 2018 and the vulnerable housing service being re commissioned in 2020. Within SIAS, Aquarius lead on Brief interventions, Family support, training and homelessness.

Right now, one of our partners, Aquarius Action Projects, is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their team in Solihull. Aquarius helps people overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling working closely with individuals, family and friends. But it’s only possible with the help of people like you.

This is an exciting post funded to develop and deliver a proactive engagement service to people at risk off offending and in order to prevent involvement in crime. The Team will be focused on delivering targeted support to women, 18-25 year olds, and offenders in order to encourage them into training, education and diversionary activities.

Your challenge? To undertake a portfolio of cases, generally incorporating the more complex situations, and deputise for Service Managers as and when required. Supervising the work of Practitioners and Support Workers will be important too, as will prioritising activities and monitoring service delivery, outputs and outcomes and providing guidance, training and clinical supervision. And, all the while, we’ll expect you to work in a way that recognises and values diversity and make the most of your understanding of the functional model of alcohol, the model of change and CBT.

To succeed, you’ll need a professional qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 4 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies).  Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ4 Health and Social Care or equivalent. In addition, you will have experience of managing caseloads around safeguarding children as well as an awareness of safeguarding processes. Knowledge of the functional model of alcohol use is also required, together with knowledge of primary, secondary and other outreach settings. As comfortable engaging with clients as you are supervising staff, delivering training or liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent office IT skills (Microsoft Office).

There are two posts available, both are full-time roles requiring the post-holder to work 37 hours per week.

Both roles are fixed-term for 12 months.

The salary for this role is £24,184.00 - £29,211.00 per annum (under review).

Closing Date for applications is 5th August 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.  

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Job Title:  Senior Employment and Integration Adviser

Location:  Manchester

Hours:  37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening/weekend work (TOIL provided) 

Contract:  2 year fixed term 

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 

Reports to:  Programme Manager 

Language Requirements:  Fluency in English and at least one target language is essential e.g. Arabic, Amharic, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Pashto, Somali, or Tigrinya. 

The Charity  

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a fast-paced, start-up charity with a mission to help refugees in London gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home. 

We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations. 

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception just four years ago, we have grown to support in excess of 500 refugees per year. We are really excited that we are now expanding into new regions in the UK with an exciting opportunity to deliver services in Birmingham and Manchester.

We are a team of over 40 employees supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all driven and committed to helping the refugee community. We are looking for similarly driven and ambitious individuals keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive are passionate, driven and have the confidence to work autonomously while remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved. 

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values: 

• Mission-led: our clients come before everything else. 

• Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us. 

• Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions.

• Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go.

Role overview 

Working with Employment and Integration Advisers (EIAs), you will take responsibility for delivering quality support to refugees in one region in the UK. You will enrol new clients, have your own caseload and be involved in assessing the opportunities available to each client, helping them set goals and draw up support plans to get them into employment, training or education. You will deliver support remotely, in person and through volunteers and ensure that the logistical processes and reporting is done effectively. 

You must have previous experience as an Employment Adviser or as a Caseworker in a related role. You need to demonstrate how you have gone the extra mile to support clients, demonstrating a creative and innovative approach where clients are not progressing as hoped.

On a practical level, you should be comfortable working to targets and measuring delivery based on outcomes achieved. For our part, we offer a strong team environment, where you can experience real levels of responsibility and where your ideas and drive will be welcomed. 

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background. 

Key Responsibilities 

We are a fast-growing charity that prides itself on its flexibility and responsiveness, so your responsibilities may change, develop and grow according to the needs and development of our programmes. 

1. Manage a caseload of clients  

• Complete enrolments to register new clients to receive Breaking Barriers support, gathering key personal information and explaining our services. You will focus on enrolments particularly in the first 9 months of the project.

• Take responsibility for managing a caseload of clients, delivering quality support and working with them to assess the opportunities available and draw up support plans to get them into employment, training, or education. This will take place through online and in person support and will be in collaboration with other service providers through the project. 

• Ensure that clients are accessing the relevant support within Breaking Barriers, including support from volunteers, Education classes, workshops and employment opportunities with corporate partners.

• Work with clients to set goals and achieve outcomes, monitor progression towards goals and provide monthly updates on progress and agreed actions.

• Look at alternative approaches and solutions where clients are not progressing towards their goals. 

• Create and contribute to resources to be shared with clients, to support their progression towards employment. 

• Signposting and/or referring clients to other organisations (e.g. housing or integration support) when their needs fall outside of Breaking Barriers’ remit. 

• Ensure any in person delivery takes place within a welcoming space for clients and volunteers, taking responsibility for the high standards of support set by Breaking Barriers. 

2. Supervise Advice and Guidance volunteers within a delivery centre 

• Work with Employment and Integration Advisers (EIAs) to ensure clients get opportunities to get support from volunteers. Ensure clients and volunteers are appropriately matched, volunteers are sufficiently briefed and supported to deliver appointments and receive appropriate feedback and guidance. 

• Work with the Volunteer Manager and Volunteer Officer to support with areas such as inducting new volunteers and overseeing active volunteers within a region or workstream.

• Maintain appropriate booking and briefing information for volunteer appointments. 

• Monitor the capacity and quality of volunteers and update the Programme Manager and Volunteer Manager regularly.

• Support the Programme Manager to ensure targets are being met in each region and where relevant, volunteer and delivery centre capacity is being utilised. 

3. Ensure effective data management and monitoring and evaluation 

• Update the Breaking Barriers’ database regularly, keeping accurate records of client details, progress and planned next steps

• Ensure that all paperwork and online records are completed accurately and on time to meet reporting deadlines.

• Implement monitoring and evaluation in relation to clients in a timely manner and work with the Programme Manager to ensure effective and appropriate tracking of clients, implementation of assessments, and analysis of results. 

4. Maintain external relationships 

• Contact, develop, and maintain relationships with potential employers, educational institutions, and training providers to enquire about opportunities for clients, as well as to gather further information. 

• Network with other charities and organisations in the sector to share resources, learn and strengthen the support available to refugee populations in the UK. 

• Support the Programme Managers to maintain and improve networks of referral partners and build new relationships in the region. Represent Breaking Barriers externally, including participating in outreach meetings and networking opportunities. 

5. Additional projects and cross-team working 

• Depending on Breaking Barrier’s growth within the region, manage to 1 - 3 Employment Advisers, overseeing recruitment, induction and onboarding and completing all related management and HR processes. 

• Work collaboratively across teams to support with other projects and new programmes at Breaking Barriers as these develop, contributing knowledge, creativity, and expertise. Continuous improvement of current processes and delivery of the employment programme, generating new ideas and offering creative solutions to problems.

• Support Programme Managers with recruitment, induction and training of new staff and, where appropriate, manage volunteers and interns.

Considerations 

Although Breaking Barriers staff are currently working from home, when we return to face-to-face support this position will require the ability to travel regularly within Birmingham or Manchester (depending on the role) and occasionally within the UK. Occasional working outside of normal working hours, i.e., at weekends or evenings, is required to meet client need, and time off in lieu is provided. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. 

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background. 

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and 500-word statement outlining:  

• Why you are interested in the role 

• What skills and experience you would bring to be successful in this role 

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights and feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs, and facing barriers to social protection. 

LAWRS’ Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) holistic specialist programme supports Latin American women affected by VAWG (e.g. domestic abuse, sexual violence, harmful practices, trafficking for sexual exploitation and other forms of gender based violence) into safety and protection and in rebuilding their lives free from violence.

The post holder will have an excellent command of English and Spanish or Portuguese and will be responsible for providing a high quality and proactive specialist advice, appropriate support and advocacy for Latin American women and girls 16+ affected by VAWG and any other form of gender based violence, including harmful practices, ensuring that appropriate service and quality standards, as well as legal requirements are fulfilled.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30th August 2021

Interviews: Week commencing on 6th September 2021

Senior Support Worker

Are you currently a Support Worker looking to move into a Senior Support Worker position? Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference to young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Maybe a career with our client is for you?

They provide residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker, or an experienced Support Worker looking to develop into a senior post. You support the Deputy and Residential Manager in supervising a team of staff with the aim to help their young people move into independent living in the future.

You will be based within their residential home in Ramsbottom, Bury working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates, sleep ins & nights when required to support the service. Flexibility will be required.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£10.56 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- Access to their 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Senior Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To work alongside the Deputy and Residential Manager to support with the management of staff and smooth running of the home
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Senior Support Worker

- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent within Care
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

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