We have Youth Development Lead roles available in our Delivery Team in Northern Ireland on a maternity cover basis for up to 12 months and a fixed-term basis until March 2023. The Prince's Trust operates a hybrid model of office and home working.

As part of the Delivery Team, you will have a broad focus, working in important areas such as Education (in partnerships with schools), Employment, Enterprise and Personal Development. We encourage cross-working across teams and focus areas. You must ensure that every young person we engage, progresses with an appropriate pathway of learning and development and one to one support. You will demonstrate best practices in how we work with young people in a safe way, to ensure we deliver maximum value for young people and partners.

To be successful in the role of Youth Development Lead, you will be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience and be adaptive and flexible – embracing change and innovation. Due to the pandemic and ways of working you must be comfortable both working virtually and communicating on virtual platforms.

For more information and to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

We have an exciting opportunity for Senior Project Workers to join our team to coach young people to articulate and achieve their aspirations and ambitions, and acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives based in Brighton & Hove. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £26,385 per annum, pro rata.

YMCA DownsLink Group is a charity working to transform the lives of vulnerable young people across Sussex and Surrey. We work to prevent youth homelessness and provide a home to 763 young people every night. We reach a further 10,000 young people and their families through our other key services, such as counselling, support and advice, mediation, and youth work, so that all young people can belong, contribute, and thrive. We employ c450 full & part-time staff and a growing group of volunteers.

We are recuriting two Senior Project Worker roles: 

• The Senior Project Worker (High Support Housing), will drive the continued success of two 24-hour supported accommodation services for young people aged 16 to 25, who have been, or are at risk, of homelessness. The projects offer high quality accommodation to 21 and 15 residents, including large communal areas and garden spaces, providing opportunities for innovation in 1:1 support and group work activities.
• The Senior Project Worker (Medium and Transitional Housing), will ensure the safety, security and quality of all supported  support services and transitional accommodation units across the City. The service currently supports 38 young people across 10 sites, and 19 young people in commissioned medium supported accommodation, with scope for further developments.

Key responsibilities of our Senior Project Worker include:

• Supporting the team with complex cases and supporting effective safeguarding process.
• Coordinating referrals and interviews, conduct tenancy reviews and overseeing compliance & maintenance.
• Utilising restorative practice and develop partnerships.
• Supporting the service manager in line managing staff, deputise in their absence and supporting other services in the locality, as required.
• Complying with all YMCA DLG policies and procedures
• Attending appropriate continuing professional development and training events
• Supporting with any other appropriate duties as directed by the Projects Manager

Our ideal Senior Project Worker will have:

• You will have knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and have an ability to develop person-centred plans to maximise safety and minimise risk.
• You will have the ability to coordinate group work and activities that enable young people to achieve the skills they need to maintain their lives independently.
• You will need to be a competent administrator with the ability to plan, prioritise and use your initiative to solve problems.
• You will have experience of coordinating and overseeing housing management tasks (voids, arrears management, income and expenditure), and health and safety-related tasks (fire, gas and water safety, building inspections, etc.)

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday per annum pro rata (plus bank holidays), company Sick Pay scheme, Life Assurance policy (2x your annual salary), Health & Wellbeing cash plan, Employee Assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

Please visit our website and go to the Work for Us page to view this vacancy. Please note that we do not accept CV's. All applications must be submitted by hitting the Apply for this Post found at the bottom of the vacancy on the YMCA website.

Closing date for the Senior Project Worker role: Monday 13th December 20201

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Senior Support Worker (Children, Youth, Families and Schools)  
£28,000 incl p.a. (pro rata as required)
1 x permanent contract
1 x 6 month contract (ongoing funding likely to be confirmed)   
 
Support Worker (Children, Youth, Families and Schools)  
£24,500 incl p.a. (pro rata as required)
1 x permanent contract
3 x 6 month contracts (ongoing funding likely to be confirmed)   
 
Both roles: 22.5 (3 days) – 37.5 (5 days full time) hours per week    
  

Are you passionate about promoting the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of children, young people and families and those who support them? Could you help make a real difference to the mental health of the young people in our borough? Richmond Borough Mind provides a wide range of services for children, youth, families, schools and other community organisations including one-to-one support, groups, workshops, training, peer mentoring and befriending, who may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, low confidence, low self-esteem, loneliness or isolation. We also provide wellbeing resources, workshops and training to those close to young people such as parents, carers, relatives and friends, teachers, support staff and youth and community workers, carryout research, pilot new types of support and services and work with others to positively influence young people’s mental health at a local and community level. 

Senior Support Workers: You will lead a team of staff and volunteers to identify, develop and deliver services for children and youth, families, schools and others across Richmond, Kingston and neighbouring boroughs. You may have a youth, education, social work/care or clinical background, where young people have been a key focus. You should bring experience of working collaboratively in a multi-agency environment supporting young people and a demonstrable knowledge of mental health.  

Support Workers: You will deliver services for children and youth, families, schools and others across Richmond, Kingston and neighbouring boroughs. You will have a flexible, empathic and enthusiastic approach and enjoy problem-solving in a busy environment. 

Reporting to the Youth Services Manager / Senior Support Worker as appropriate you will be supported by a team of youth interns, volunteers and peer researchers with lived experience of mental health issues. 

Benefits of working for RB Mind:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
• Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period (subject to Trustee approval) [pro rata]
• Flexible working/Option of working from home (subject to CEO approval)
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Staff away days and socials
• Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network

Richmond Borough Mind values diversity and difference.  We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly individuals with lived experience of mental health problems.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS. 

Senior Support Worker

Hours

37.5 hours per week (52 weeks)

Salary

£21,346.00

Location

Cheadle & Preston

Aim of post

To provide support and assistance to children and young people placed with a Together Trust Foster Carer. The post will entail supporting a child or young person’s care plan by working directly with the child, including direct care & educational support, together with enabling them to access opportunities to seek appropriate community and leisure activities. Direct support to children and young people living with Together Trust foster carers will include a range of outreach work. To be responsible for the day to day running of support services in consultation with the appropriate delegated supervising social worker.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced support worker to become a part of our fostering team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Some experience in a care or support setting, working with young people looked after or children in need of support/services.
• The ability to work well within a team and develop open and honest communication.

• The resilience to work with challenging behaviour in a caring and consistent manner, including the maintenance of appropriate boundaries of behaviour.

The Senior Youth Worker (Girls Lead) will be responsible for the development and delivery of KYC’s targeted service with young women and girls. Working three evenings a week, this will involve managing and delivering core aspects of service delivery - developing strong, professional relationships with young people, and ensuring effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector agencies.

Knights Youth Centre (KYC) is an independent Christian Youth Work Charity established in 1936. The Centre provides a range of universal and targeted youth work programmes in partnership with a number of statutory and voluntary organisations. The Centre is located on the boundary of the Clapham Park Estate (the largest estate in the Borough of Lambeth) in an area of high social need.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead KYC’s girls/young women’s project to include planning and delivering evening sessions and off site activities
• To develop strong, professional relationships with young people (and their families) aged 8 - 21.
• To lead targeted activities, specifically for girls, including follow up from club sessions where necessary including safeguarding, referrals to other professionals, detached work, and 1-1 support; working with relevant specialist services and professionals
• To deliver annual schedule of residential and offsite programmes for young women.
• Provide accessible and tangible opportunities for the young people to plan and shape the delivery and development of the service.
• To support all other KYC teams (clubs) in ensuring services delivered are relevant and accessible to girls/young women.
• Support, and where required oversee, the delivery of club wide provision, including but not limited to the summer programme or Christmas events
• Encouraging young people to access a range of services within the club e.g. other youth sessions or bespoke sessions at the club
• To work with the ‘Inters’ and ‘Seniors’ groups as a member of the team(s)
• To represent the centre with partners, funders, and key agencies.
• Manage and lead a team of staff and volunteers to deliver a challenging, safe, fun and inclusive programme as required. Undertake termly supervisions with sessional workers in the Girls team.
• To support the fundraising team to make funding applications to deliver girls & young Women’s project.
• Work alongside lead trustees responsible for fundraising, finance, pr/comms and training and development. Attend & report to the Knights Trustee Board monthly service management meetings.
• To carry out any administrative duties in line with the post, including (but not limited to) monitoring work, internal reporting, budget management etc
• Monitor service delivery using our online database system Views. Regularly measure the impact of programmes on the young people by implementing agreed evaluation tools and provide evidence for internal and external reports
• To undertake any other tasks relevant to the post contained within the Centre’s Service plan or individual work plan.
• To be sympathetic to the aims of Knights Youth Centre and to work within the professional boundaries and policies at Knights Youth Centre.

PROVISIONAL WORK WEEK (INCLUDING SPECIFIC DELIVERY TIMES)

Mondays - 12 noon - 9pm

Wednesdays - 12 noon 9pm

Thursdays - 3pm - 10pm

Role also includes occassional cover for workshops in school(s) & support after school club

• There are specified delivery times. Outside these the working hours and location are flexible, subject to agreement.

See our Job Description for specific delivery times.

Interviews for successful candidates will be held on Thursday the 9th December 2021.

Anticipated Start Date 4th January 2022.

Senior Support Worker, Young People
Heaton, Bolton
£20,599.13 - £22,772.32 (Depending on experience)
Full and part time opportunities available

Our client's homes are always a hub of activity and energy where young people can feel safe, and staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working alongside, and supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff, as well as working with young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills including shopping, building positive relationships, and going on holidays. They always encourage young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment. Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also update online care
records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

Experience as a Support Worker, or a Senior Support Worker is required, and you will also receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding which will enhance your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Company Benefits

- A £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £1000 per referral)
- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)

Essential 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 written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- A professional working boundary between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria of a Senior Support Worker

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

Fancy the challenge? Apply today!

Additional Information

- You will work in a COVID secure environment as all staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11th November 2021.
- Please note that we do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
- 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.
- We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.

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Senior Support Worker - Young People

Senior Support Worker, Young People
Offerton, Stockport
£20,599.13 - £22,772.32 (Depending on experience)
Full and part time opportunities available

Our client's homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and their staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working alongside, and supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff, as well as working with their young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills including shopping, building positive relationships, and going on holidays. They always encourage their young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment. Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also
update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

Experience as a Support Worker, or a Senior Support Worker is required, and you will also receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from their friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding which will enhance your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Company Benefits

- A £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)

Essential 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
- Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- A professional working boundary between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria of a Senior Support Worker

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

Fancy the challenge? Apply with them today!

Additional Information

You will work in a COVID secure environment as all their staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11th November 2021.

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

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.

Ref: 105 037

We are a nationwide charity providing support and care to older people in the vibrant London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Bromley and Wandsworth. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to manage our team of 5 Activity Support Workers and Activity Coordinators and oversee a stimulating and relevant range of activities and events for our 200+ clients. You will be developing activities in a collaborative manner ensuring that they meet clients’ goals, improve their wellbeing and enhance social inclusion.

You must be a proactive and creative person with the ability to build links with the local community and access resources and new opportunities. A genuine interest in working with older adults at risk is essential, as is having a commitment to diversity in all its facets.

You will be well organised and efficient with excellent communication and IT skills (especially Word/Excel/Publisher). You will be approachable with a warm and effervescent manner. You must enjoy working in a team environment as well as working alone using your own initiative. A core part of your role will be overseeing 5 activity support workers, so having the skillset and confidence in supporting, managing and leading a staff team is essential.

In return for your commitment we can offer you interesting and varied work and you will enjoy visible and supportive management from our Senior Management team.

You will be based in our services in Tower Hamlets and will be expected to travel across the city (including Bromley) as required. All our services are easily reached by underground/DLR. Working hours will be generally within the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday; however there will be some work on evenings and weekends (2 weekend days out of 8), so flexibility will be required.

Hybrid (London & Remote) with travel across the UK

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a UK Senior Practice Development Manager (Place-based Change) in our London office and work closely with local communities and partners to support the development of innovative, effective and evidence-informed practice approaches that better support children and families living in poverty.

At Save the Children we believe that every child has the right to ensure that their basic needs are met, and to receive the encouragement and help which enables them to reach their full potential. The greatest barrier to this in the UK is poverty and inequality. Our mission is to secure a sustainable reduction in the number of children growing up in poverty and work to narrow the learning gap between those children and their better off peers. We fight for children every single day. We work with local and national partners to drive systemic and lasting change, and build partnerships with institutional donors, including governments, multi-laterals and trusts.

This role sits within the South of England Team and you will be expected to work with local partnerships and to travel within the country. As a UK Senior Practice Development Manager (Place-based Change) you will work together with Partnership Leads on the key priorities agreed in our local partnerships and country strategies. You will identify opportunities for innovation and change (including systems change), adaptation, or improvement. Working with partner organisations, you will generate the learning and evidence required to fulfil the national change strategy, and influence practice at a national level. You will be managing a Practice Development Advisor who will support this agenda across the South of England.

In addition, you will:

• Lead and facilitate innovation and practice development, assisting work with external partners and other members of the UK team
• Engage with children and families in the joint development of this work ensuring that it promotes and reflects their voices and experiences
• Lead and deliver training for early years professionals
• Ensure work is delivered in line with agreed quality standards

To be successful you will be a strong team player, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an in-depth knowledge of the practice development, innovation and systems change approaches.  A creative and flexible worker, you will have experience of working with families and supporting them to share their experiences. You will have knowledge of co-design, co-production and participation methodologies and experience of co-developing approaches with practitioners and other stakeholders. Additionally, you will have:

• Understanding and experience of approaches to place-based change in complex social issues
• Understanding and experience innovation and practice development skills, tools and techniques
• Experience of the implementation of projects to develop and test new practice approaches
• Experience in engaging children and families
• Experience of supporting monitoring and evaluation activity
• Understanding of the impact of poverty on children, families and neighbourhoods and the barriers that communities face in seeking to bring about positive change
• The ability to travel occasionally within the UK, including some overnight stays.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

XLP is a youth work charity working to create positive futures for young people in inner London. We deliver holistic long-term youth work with young people aged 11-25 in schools and estate communities. 

XLP’s Sports team works as part of the Communities team, running 21 weekly sports projects using gym sessions and football. The team also run 19 weekly projects on our mobile youth clubs to encourage, motivate and mentor young people towards positive futures. Part of this role is driving the mobile youth clubs.

These mobile youth centres and sports sessions enable a team of experienced youth workers to provide a range of services for young people. Whether table tennis or trivial pursuit, cooking or competitions, games consoles or group discussions, FIFA or Forza, we use our buses to help London’s young people create their positive future. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a safe and consistent environment where young people can grow.

This new role will enable us to grow this work into new communities and extend the number of safe youth spaces we are providing in communities and to increase young people's physical participation in sports and fitness activities.

Our motto is Set it, Reach it, Beat it. Could you help a young person reach their goals?

It is essential the successful candidate will;

• Have a keen interest in sport;
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven track record of youth work experience in an inner city context;
• Be over 21 years of age, and hold a clean driving license for a minimum of two years. Bus driver training will be provided;
• Be a positive role model and understand the need to set a good example for young people;
• Be an encouraging and patient person;
• Be happy to travel between multiple locations carrying sports equipment where necessary;
• Be someone who can think on their feet and likes to try new things to gain new experiences;
• Be comfortable working on your own;
• Enjoy taking initiative and be skilled in energising and mobilising volunteers to get the best out of a team.

All XLP staff and volunteers have enhanced DBS disclosures and work within strict child protection guidelines.​

What we offer

In return, the successful candidate will receive a supportive and flexible working environment, regular staff training and access to a range of employee benefits including; employer pension scheme contribution, clinical supervisions and regular team socials.

How to Apply

Please click the link to apply on our website

We will be interviewing as applications come in, with the right to close the advert if the appropriate candidate is found before the deadline close.​ 

Senior Support Worker, Young People
Fulwood, Preston
£21,011.11 - £23,227.77 (Depending on experience)
£1000 welcome bonus
Full and part time opportunities available

Our client's homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working alongside, and supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff, as well as working with young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills including shopping, building positive relationships, and going on holidays. They always encourage young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment. Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also update online care
records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

Experience as a Support Worker, or a Senior Support Worker is required, and you will also receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding which will enhance your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Essential 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 written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- A professional working boundary between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria of a Senior Support Worker

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

Fancy the challenge? Apply today!

Additional Information

- You will work in a COVID secure environment as all staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11th November 2021.
- Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
- 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.
- We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.

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Job Title -  Adoption Support Social Worker/Senior Practitioner 

Salary - £36,000- £39,000 (Social Worker); £38,000-£42,000 (Senior Practitioner) (dependent on experience)

Hour - 35 hour per week 

Contract - Permanent

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Coram Ambitious for Adoption Regional Adoption Agency [RAA] is a commissioned Voluntary Adoption Agency delivering statutory adoption support services and family finding located in the Redbridge Council building, but as part of the wider RAA partnership located across London and surrounding areas. The hub services for the RAA include the recruitment, assessment and support of adopters which is located at the Coram Campus in London. We are currently recruiting for either a Social Worker or Senior Practitioner to lead and develop the family finding service for the London Borough of Redbridge.

The post holder will be employed by Coram, a service with a long track record of serving children well and outstanding ratings from Ofsted. The task for the Regional Adoption Agency is to ensure that all children who have a plan for adoption are given every chance to have that ambition realised and when placed in a permanent family receive relevant support as their needs change and develop.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic family finding Social Worker or Senior Practitioner wishing to play an active role in the delivery and development of a high quality adoption service but as part of the Coram Ambitious for Adoption RAA. The post holder will be responsible for providing a statutory post adoption service to local residents. This includes working collaboratively with other post adoption workers across the RAA and providing targeted therapeutic support through the ASF. The post holder will have access to services within Redbridge to undertake this task and be part of a bigger network of support from colleagues from across the RAA. All Coram staff are actively engaged in activities with colleagues to improve the quality of services and to develop themselves as adoption practitioner.

We are committed to making adoption happen for children where this is the plan and are very proud to be working with our adopters and our adopted young people in shaping the future of the service. We will be maintaining the very best of local authority adoption practice and the outstanding family finding services at Coram to deliver an innovative adoption service that will transform children’s lives. The family finding service is a key platform of delivery for Coram Ambitious for Adoption regional agency that will be growing and transforming as the regional agency progresses in the next year, and new staff will play a significant role in these developments.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 6th December 2021

Interview Date: TBC 

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Organisation

Jami is a mental health charity that enriches and saves lives impacted by mental illness in the Jewish community.

Since the start of the pandemic, demand for our services has grown exponentially. In 2021 we undertook a thorough review of the needs of the community, to develop a new strategy that will secure the Jewish community’s mental health provision. The new strategy sets out a huge agenda for change in scale and provision, which will be developed over the next five years while we continue to run our diverse set of highly professional mental health services:

·Advice and advocacy

·Treatment and support

·Education and campaigning

Jami currently supports over 1,400 individuals, delivering almost 50,000 separate service interactions each year, and reaches thousands more people through education, seminars, work in schools and other organisations. Through our social enterprise community café, Head Room, we raise mental health awareness while delivering mental health support on the high street.

Job purpose

The role of Social Worker plays an integral role in the multi-skilled team at Jami.  You will be working as part of our hubs and community team across Jami services. You will help to create effective links with primary care, voluntary and statutory sector organisations to support people who use Jami services. You will be expected to manage a caseload of clients who self-identify as needing mental health support requiring social work interventions.

Duties will include reporting safeguarding concerns and mental health concerns/risk to the relevant bodies. You will be expected to complete Jami risk assessments, formulate personal support plans and periodically review risks.  You will also be using our Jami in house initial assessment and review tool to help service users identify their goals.

You will be supporting service users to develop care plans and set personal goals. You will co-ordinate care where required and periodically review needs.  

You will support service users by linking them into other appropriate services based on identified needs where required.

We aim to 

• Provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of people with mental health problems.

• Develop and sustain professional working relationships with clients, carers, colleagues and external agencies. 

• help Promote independence and well being

Responsibilities

1. To respond to members of the Jewish community who identify as needing

 support with their mental health

2. To work as part of a multi skilled community team of staff and volunteers

3. To be responsible for effectively managing a caseload.

4. To support the multi-skilled team with complex cases and situations.

5. To undertake assessments and where appropriate to work in partnership with statutory services.

6. To carry out initial assessments and periodic reviews as required.

7. To carry out face to face and telephone assessments as required.

8. To assess and regularly review risk in consultation with the service user and the team.

9. To ensure needs assessments and support plans are formulated, implemented and reviewed regularly.

10. To coordinate and support service users in gaining access to community resources including education and training, volunteering and employment provided both by Jami and other agencies.

11. Respond to unexpected and emotive problems, seeking solutions, modifying plans and arranging the provision of additional services and/or resources where appropriate

12. To maintain sequential and contemporaneous records as required by existing procedures and write reviews and reports when necessary

13. To highlight any safeguarding issues within Jami, respond accordingly and raise these with Jami’s Safeguarding Lead as well as with relevant statutory services.

14. To have a practical working knowledge of the Care Act; Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & LPS. 

15. To maintain excellent working relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies

16. To provide advocacy and support applications for welfare benefits and housing.

17. To take responsibility for updating own knowledge and skills in accordance with the requirements for continued professional development.

18. To update knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislative and organisational policies and procedures.

19. To undertake relevant training to enhance the role and the development of the service.

20. To contribute to the development of Jami’s policies, procedures and links to other agencies.

21. Keep up to date with practice developments through involvement in appropriate national and local networks.

22. Maintain own personal development and keep up to date with current knowledge and health and social care agenda through reading, attending study days, conferences and meetings as appropriate

23. Work within Health and Safety guidelines, with reference to the Lone Worker Policy and individual risk assessments

24. Compliance with the Equality Act, and Health and Safety legislation

25. Attend regular supervision with named supervisor

26. Participate in the organisation’s appraisal process

27. Ensure that all activities are operated in a way which is consistent with the values of Jami and the Jewish community it serves.

28. Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager or another designated senior manager 

Key relationships

• Collaborate with other statutory and voluntary sector agencies and ensure that service users are signposted onto appropriate agencies such as housing, counselling and advice

• Liaise with the local community stakeholders to provide good working partnerships

• Attend local meetings, workshops and conferences of relevance to the service

• work closely with Jami in house services

Training and Qualifications

Essential 

• 2 years min post qualifying experience in mental health services
• Must have completed NQSW (if applicable)
• Recognised Social Care Qualification Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• Maintain a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards (Social Work England)

Desirable

• Post qualifying awards such as practice educator
• Experience of working in a statutory mental health service
• Adult safeguarding experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a multi-skilled team – relevant to people with mental health difficulties.
• Evidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or Education
• Experience of undertaking needs led assessments, care planning and reviewing
•  Experience of undertaking and reviewing risk assessments
•  Understanding of Recovery values and principles
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems.
• Ability to develop practical solutions to problems that may arise.
• Ability to form good working relationships with people who have mental health problems.
• Ability to help clients develop and maintain living skills, with support from the multi skilled team.
• Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice
• Knowledge of appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group e.g
• Mental Health Act 1983 and Amendment 2007 and Equality Act 2010 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Understanding of social care resources and provision available in both statutory and non-statutory agencies
• A champion for the values and objectives of prevention, early intervention and Social Care in enabling people to exercise choice and control over their lives
• Good organisational skills - an ability to manage time, prioritise work and meet deadlines
• A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
•  Working in partnership with other agencies 
• Proficient use of IT

Desirable

• Local knowledge of community resources and facilities
• Experience and knowledge of the Jewish community
• Working in a complex and changing environment
• Ability to gather, analyse and interpret data
• Personal experience of using mental health services and/or mental health problems, distress or trauma.

Supervision

The post holder will be expected to: - 

• Attend and participate in regular supervision with named supervisor.
• Participate in a programme of continued personal development. 
• Incorporate feedback from supervision into practice.
• Attend relevant training
• Maintain CPD
• Engage in annual appraisal process

Flexibility

To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and all post-holders may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the general scope of the job description. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties of the job. The post will include face to face meetings with service users across Jami sites as well as remote working where required.

Disclosure of criminal background

All employees are checked with the Disclosure Barring Service

If it is a requirement of the post that an enhanced check is undertaken, successful applicants will be asked to complete and sign a Disclosure Form giving permission for the screening to take place.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with Jami. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of offences.

Please note applicants refusing to sign the form will not be progressed further.

Equality and diversity

Jami are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recognise and promote, the positive value of diversity, equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Confidentiality

All information relating to service users, volunteers and staff gained through your employment with Jami is confidential. We work within guidelines determined by General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

To apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter. Closing date for applications is ongoing.

Please note when submitting your application, you must clearly state how you meet the job requirements in your covering letter as this forms part of our shortlisting process.

Job title: Community Link worker

Salary: £22,000 pro-rata

Hours/Working days: 1 day(7hrs)/week with the potential for more

- Specific day/hours to be negotiated

Contract type: Part-time permanent employee

Annual leave: 20 days plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata

Accountable to: Senior Link Worker

Base: Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre

Unit 4 Lysander Mews, Lysander Grove, London N19 3QP

- Potential for some online home working

About Nafsiyat 

Nafsiyat exists to reach those who are systematically failed elsewhere in society, isolated by skewed power dynamics which underly, and/ or intensify, the experience of mental ill health. Nafsiyat was established in 1983 by psychotherapist Jafar Kareem as a grassroots, community-based response to the need in North London-based BAME communities. We were the first therapy centre in the UK to take account of the cultural background of the patient and therapist and recognise its importance in therapy. We exist to ensure that the diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic communities in London can access culturally sensitive psychotherapy and counselling services; we also provide therapy in over twenty languages. Our staff and volunteers come from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Job purpose

As a community Link Worker, you will provide general advice, information, advocacy, and practical support to Nafsiyat’s clients. You will work closely with therapists, assess clients’ needs, identify any barriers that may prevent them from engaging with therapy and arrange appropriate referrals.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills to motivate, encourage, and empower clients to make informed decisions. Mental health awareness and good knowledge of local services in Greater London is essential. You will develop relationships with community organisations and statutory services and maintain up to date knowledge of services relevant to our client groups.

The successful candidate is likely to have relevant qualifications and experience in community work or social care and health.

Job description:

• Ability of assessing individual issues and providing relevant information and support.
• Engage, listen, and build relationships with clients of all backgrounds
• Explore options, advice and support clients access appropriate services
• Provide advocacy and arranged referrals and signposting to appropriate services
• Support clients to develop and implement action plans to meet their needs
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken, providing interim/annual reports for management
• Pro-actively monitor and evaluate work
• Provide support for clinical staff where necessary.
• Always maintain clients’ confidentiality in accordance with data protection guidelines
• Keep up to date with appropriate legislation and policies
• Participate in monthly staff meeting where possible

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Desirable:

• A degree, diploma or equivalent certificate in community work, social work or advice and guidance
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community or related work
• Ability to speak another language fluently and use it at work to support clients where applicable

Essential:

• Proven ability of conducting one-to-one interviews assessing clients’ needs and identifying appropriate support
• Experience of providing practical help, such as writing letters, making phone calls and form filling ability
• Active listening skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels
• Experience of working with and supporting people who present concerning or challenging behaviour
• Proven ability of networking and building links with clinicians, admin staff, external groups, and agencies
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
• Well organised with proven ability to manage workload and cope with competing priorities
• Experience of using Microsoft Office, e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook
• Very good ability to maintain accurate and up to date records of clients and prepare reports
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
• Willingness to carry out general administrative and ad hoc duties
• Commitment to own personal development and take full advantage of training provided
• Experience and understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and data protection procedures
• Experience of working and supporting people from diverse backgrounds always ensuring the delivery of fair and smooth service.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Equal opportunities

The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to Nafsiyat’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Health & safety

The post holder is required to pro-actively comply with their duties as described in Nafsiyat’s Health and Safety Policy.

Confidentiality

The postholder is required to work in a confidential manner in all aspects of their work with regard to Nafsiyat‘s Code of ethics and practice, data protection and other relevant policies.

Regulated Activity

The duties of this post constitute a ‘regulated activity’ in accordance with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act and the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012s and subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and ‘barred list’ check.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a current CV and tailored covering letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements for this role as set out in the job description by 5pm on Tuesday November 30th.