Senior Independent Living Service Officer / Social Housing

Bath

37 hours per week 

Permanent

Salary £21,750 per annum

Background 

Our client is about providing people with homes and much more.  They are one of the largest landlords in the South West and ranked in the top 50 of The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to work for in the whole of the UK.  They care about their colleagues and this is evident in their sense of pride and the tireless work they do to support their customers.

With around 13,000 properties in the south west, the majority in Bath, they are about much more than just somewhere to live.  Their experience extends to supporting vulnerable people with thoughtful and effective additional services and improving their homes and estates, as well as building new places for people to live.

What you'll be doing

You will be assisting the Team Leader in the day to day running of the Independent Living Service.  You will be responsible for supporting the leadership and management of colleagues in the team. You will also hold a caseload of more complex customers yourself offering person centred support to each customer.

You will assist the Team Leader to grow the self-funder business by working alongside the Marketing Co-ordinator to hold promotional events and activities.  As part of a great team, you will also support the delivery of the Supporting People contract.

More about you 

You will be highly organised, resilient and able to work independently as well as part of a Team.

We recognise that every customer is different so you will need to be flexible in your approach when supporting customers in their own homes.  You will need to be respectful and mindful of customer needs and be able to maintain strong relationships with customers.

At the same time you will be able to demonstrate the ability to work in an interesting environment where no day is ever the same.

Being supportive is at the heart of our offer and commitment to customers, so if you are caring, passionate and have the desire to make a difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable customers in our community then we would love to hear from you. 

Closing Date: 2nd January 2020 

Interviews: 8th January 2020

Senior Events & Training Coordinator
Region: Islington Office (with a requirement to travel across London to deliver events & training sessions)
Contract Type: Paid, Six months (with the possibility to extend)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £26,000 pa

Environmental and social regeneration charity Groundwork London is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Events & Training Coordinator to manage and lead all events and training sessions as part of our highly-regarded Green Doctor programme.

The Green Doctor programme delivers home energy efficiency visits to vulnerable clients: a mixture of installing low cost energy devices, providing advice and guidance, and referring residents on to further services and agencies. It is well established, working across 14 London boroughs and into Sussex and Kent, with an experienced delivery team.

The Senior Events & Training Coordinator will be responsible for leading the events and training programme which complements our visits; helping to generate referrals; train up front line workers and community members in fuel poverty and energy related issues and promote the scheme.

You will be able to manage competing programme commitments and ensure they are completed on time and within budget, taking responsibilities for all aspects of events from inception to reporting. You will be confident in managing a remote workforce and using staff time efficiently for maximum impact. You will be able to design and deliver engaging and interactive training sessions for a wide audience and be proficient in PowerPoint and other demonstration tools. You’ll also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills communicating with all parts of the community and clients.

A good knowledge of energy efficiency and the effects fuel poverty has on the health and wellbeing of vulnerable people is desirable but not essential.

The post-holder needs to maintain a flexible approach to the role as it develops.

This position is for a six months contract period with the possibility to extend.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 10th December 2019
Interview dates: 17th December 2019
Due to the high popularity of this role we may close applications early so please submit your final application ASAP.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and application form.

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

No agencies please.

The BPNA is the professional organisation for doctors who specialise in the care of children with neurological disorders.  Building on our success to date, we are working jointly with the International League Against Epilepsy to roll-out face-to-face course for high level health workers in LMIC countries to raise the standards of care for children with epilepsy. 

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological, non-communicable disease, affecting 50 million people worldwide.  Of these, 80% are in LMIC. Approximately 75% of epilepsies are treatable, however in LMIC, 50-75% are not properly treated beause there is insufficient recognition of the symptoms of epilepsy.  That's where this project comes in.

You will be:

• identifying and applying for funding to run educational events in LMIC;
• developing the project plan in liaison with the in-country doctors, to ensure it will be successful and sustainable;
• going with the UK team to train doctors in country over 3-days to deliver Paediatric Epilepsy Training.

VfL is the leading authority on diet and healthy living advice for older vegans and vegetarians. We are at an exciting stage in our development, with 2019 marking the charity’s 11th anniversary. 

As we continue to expand our work, we have an opportunity to take on two new team members.

These are brand-new Regional Development Officer roles. Each working from their own home in Northern Ireland/Wales, with outreach across their country, we hope to be joined by confident and outgoing individuals who will work to expand the charity's services in their respective country.

The successful applicants will have excellent social and networking skills and be passionate about working to help older vegetarians and vegans to stay happy and healthy in later life. Ideal for methodical workers, with good presentation skills and a genuine interest in older people.

These are part-time positions, working in the region of 20 hours per month, with the opportunity for flexible working.

Outreach Worker x 3, £24,958 per annum, pro-rata

 - Westminster.  Fixed term to end Sept 2020 with possibility of extension

• One post 21 hours a week (Maternity Cover)

• One 21 hours a week One post – to be a fluent Bengali speaker

• One 11 hours a week

Please state on your application which post you are applying for

This a highly rewarding role for an Outreach Worker to support parents and carers of children under 5 at Westminster Children Centres. We are currently looking to recruit three Outreach workers in Westminster area, where there is a significant population of Arabic and Bengali speaking families. The role will involve providing accessible information to parents and carers, particularly those who are marginalised, to ensure they receive the support they need in order to increase opportunities and strengthen family life, bringing better outcomes for children.

The role will include developing an understanding of the local area including services and facilities. You will also need to pro-actively engage with vulnerable and isolated families and carry out home visits, as required. The role will include developing good relationships with health visitors and liaising with other agencies regarding the needs of parents and carers. In addition, the successful individual will help to organise social events to bring the community together.

We are looking for someone who has experience of community and outreach work with diverse communities in an inner city environment. This will include experience of a wide range of methods/techniques to reach out and engage with isolated individuals/communities. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to empathise with parents and carers are required. A non-judgmental approach is essential. The ability to network is also important.

A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity are essential.

Please ensure you address every criteria on the person specification on your supporting statement, preferably in order.

Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, application form and guidance. Please note that we only accept application forms. CVs will not be accepted

Closing Date: Tuesday 17th December 2019

Bank Support Worker

You will join our client as a Bank Support Worker to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

Bank Support Worker Responsibilities:

Your role will be to provide the highest standard of care to young people following individual care plans and programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and as a bank worker you will have the opportunity to apply for permanent internal roles as they arise.

Bank Support Worker Requirements:

Experience is not essential as full training will be provided however you will need to have a good understanding of the issues young people face and the desire to make a real difference. You will need to be flexible in your approach and have the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends. Access to a car is desirable.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Chorley (Preston or Bury)

Job type: Bank, Part Time, Zero Hours Contract

Salary: £9 per hour

Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance. Competitive salary and business mileage when travelling outside of your hub area; A full induction programme and training and development opportunities; Opportunity to develop your career and obtain a permanent position if desired; Free DBS Enhanced Disclosure; A friendly, supporting, working environment; 24 hr Employee Assistance Programme and counselling

Closing date for applications: Thursday 2nd January, 2020

You may have experience of the following: Bank Support Worker, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 90677

£25,000 - £30,000 including London weighting if applicable + excellent benefits

12 month maternity cover, Full-time

Office-based in London, or can be Home-based

Closing Date: 8th December 2019, 23:55pm - Please note, we will be shortlisting as applications are submitted, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply to avoid any disappointment

Interviews: 9th December 2019

We are looking for a Campaigns Senior Executive within our Volunteering team to join us in supporting the planning and delivery of the Stand Up to Cancer fundraising campaign to our Trading network of 600+ shops and our community-based corporate, group and individual fundraisers.

The role will give you the opportunity to have influence key stakeholders across Trading, Volunteer Fundraising and Events and deliver campaign activity, including identifying and driving new opportunities for volunteers to maximise income generation at a local level. Working closely with the Campaigns Manager you will be strategically thinking and planning for successful campaign engagement.

This opportunity will see you working on…

• Understanding audience requirements, and using this to identify new opportunities and build on existing activity to help us achieve ambitious income targets
• Influence communications to increase overall engagement with supporters and internal facing groups
• Project management of campaigns from planning to delivery to evaluation
• Develop reporting and communication processes to ensure effective communications to internal and external stakeholders
• Support the management of all related income, expenditure and reporting
• Post-campaign reviewing and evaluations of projects to streamline and improve future processes
• Evaluate the ROI of campaign activity across income streams and community teams using insight to develop the future direction of campaigns
• Work closely with Campaigns Manager to support the development and delivery of campaign strategy

We are looking for someone with...

• Demonstrable end to end project/campaign management experience and ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience of managing multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities
• Capability to work flexibly and be comfortable in a rapidly changing working environment
• Ability to engage with a wide range of people, at various levels of seniority
• Experience of working within a volunteer/ consumer facing environment
• Ability to build strong relationships to positively and effectively influence internal and external audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident communicator and presenter

If these details sound like something you are interested in being a part of, please submit an application today. For full role details, please see the job profile here:

Closing Date: 8th December 2019, 23:55pm

At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on

Link Worker

We are looking for a part time Link Worker to work in a Primary school setting in White City.  (3 days per week)

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for providing young people and families with the opportunities and relationships to enable them to flourish in life. Applicants will be highly proactive, professional, meticulous in their attention to detail and able to recognise the rigour required in reporting and data collection so as to evidence their own and other organisations’ work. WLZ Link Workers are individuals who are creative, constantly looking for new situations and solutions to improve the lives of young people and families, and who have great energy and enthusiasm for this work.

Based in a school, Link Workers work with families, WLZ colleagues, teachers and partner organisations to plan, co-ordinate and deliver a two year programme of support for children and young people. WLZ aims for every child to achieve good wellbeing, confidence and aspiration, positive relationships and improved academic achievement.

There are five key components to the Link Worker role:

• Build positive relationships with children, young people and families, developing a detailed understanding of each child on the WLZ programme
• Co-ordinate the programme of support delivered by WLZ’s partner organisations, ensuring that it complements what is on offer in the school and runs smoothly
• Create and deliver tailored interventions for individuals and small groups, responding to changing needs over the course of the programme
• Connect families to opportunities in their community by linking them to organisations, events and activities
• Support the children, young people and families to engage consistently with the programme of support so that they make progress towards positive outcomes

Applications received before 11.00pm on Sunday 15th December will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 11am on Monday 16th December. The interview will be held on Tuesday 17th December.

Candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis, and therefore in advance of the closing date. Interested candidates are therefore advised to submit their application as soon as possible.

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of person centred care and support to people with a range of needs including older people, people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and autism spectrum conditions. Our service in North Liverpool provides person-centred, flexible support to vulnerable people at risk of becoming homeless. Liverpool City Council commissioned this service in order to reduce levels of homelessness and increase general levels of independence and wellbeing in the community.

We are seeking an innovative, well-organised graduate with a good degree (ideally 2:1 or higher) and some post-degree work experience who is passionate about working in the not-for-profit sector.

You will take a lead in the continuous development of the current Liverpool North Homelessness Prevention service and contribute to the provision and implementation of new Community Opportunities across the north area of Liverpool. The role will involve the delivery of 1:1 and group sessional support for people with a range of support needs including mental health issues, alcohol and substance misuse issues, people with a learning disability and/or physical disability and people from the refugee community. This includes advice and information, sign posting and specific support services.

The role also involves the development of partnerships with a wide range of other communities based across the borough to facilitate effective and positive partnerships. You will assist the Senior Development Officer to increase the uptake of volunteers and peer support opportunities within the service. You will also work closely with user led organisations, community groups and social enterprises which can provide opportunities for service user participation and personal development.

You will build and sustain social capital and community links in addition to organising and developing marketing material to promote the service, celebrating successful outcomes and providing up to date information regarding access to the service.  We are looking for a proactive and assertive individual who has the ability to manage a diverse workload within a person centered organisation.

Closing Date: 16 December 2019

Relief Support Worker

Find your place with us and help change lives.

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams. Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career for you.

As a relief support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities, in all aspects of their daily lives. You’ll be helping to ensure the people we support: Build confidence to develop interests, Feel secure and safe, Are provided with any personal care needed with dignity, Increase independence, Are enabled to make as many choices as possible, Achieve personal goals, which may include travel or holidays, We provide 24/7 support to some people, as a relief support worker you will be requested to cover shifts regularly on an ad hoc basis.

Salary: Up to £9.00 per hour (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay), flexible hours are available with work patterns to fit around your work / life commitments

Hours: Flexible

Location: Kent (North)

What we Offer

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills they need.

We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

Requirements / Experience:

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.

It’s great if you already have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible.

Join us and help us change lives.

Closing date: Thursday 15 December 2019

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Relief Support Worker, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Relief Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Flexible Working etc.

Ref: 90513

Do you want to work for an established and respected local mental health charity?

Solent Mind is the leading ­mental health charity across Hampshire providing a range of high quality services to improve people’s mental wellbeing and to promote choice and rights to everyone who needs our support. Our services operate in various locations throughout the Hampshire area. We are currently recruiting for:

Reference: PPSRCDec19

PEER PRACTITIONER

Hours: 18 Hours Per Week (occasional evening/weekend hours may be required)

Salary Range: £18,549 to £19,975 Pro Rata Per Annum

Location: Portsmouth (Solent Recovery College)

Closing Date: Fri 03 Jan 2020 (Before 5.00pm)

Interview Date: TBC

Based at the University of Portsmouth, Solent Recovery College (SRC) offers a fresh way of working that draws on the experiences and skills of people who have used mental health services and the staff who work within them. SRC is a partnership with Solent Mind, Solent NHS Trust and The University of Portsmouth. The focus is on education not therapy and offers learning opportunities about recovery, coping skills and managing on-going symptoms.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Solent Recovery College in the development and delivery of the curriculum for families of serving personnel. The successful candidate will support a programme of recovery focused awareness training within the city.

The purpose of the role is to be part of the Solent Mind Portsmouth Support & Recovery Service by facilitating sessions and agreed programmes at the Solent Recovery College (SRC).

The Peer Practitioner will facilitate training sessions for the families of serving military personnel.

These programmes cover three themes:-

• Understanding recovery

• Developing knowledge and skills

• Moving forward

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE,

PLEASE SEE OUR 'CURRENT JOB VACANCIES' PAGE ON THE SOLENT MIND WEBSITE

​CV’s will not be accepted nor do we accept applications from recruitment agencies

Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work.

Appointments are made on merit.

Charity registered number 1081116

Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500

Talkback is a charity and is known as one of Bucks and West Berks leading providers to people with needs.

Are you a person with a passion to help people? If so, would you like to work alongside like-minded, committed colleagues who enable people with a learning disability to increase their self-esteem, have more say, and control over their lives? Talkback has been working with people with a learning disability since 1998, aiming to achieve choice, opportunity and respect. Talkback is user led and knows what life is like when you have a learning disability.

We are currently recruiting for:

Learning Disability Project Workers - £18000 - £19200 p.a. (pro rata for part time roles)

Both full and part time roles available (minimum of 3 days/week)

No shift work or evening/weekend work

Within Talkback, the Nclude Me project was established 8 years ago and provides support and life skills training to people with a learning disability and/or autism, enabling them to speak out and make their own choices. The Project is expanding and we have a Learning Disability Project Worker vacancy to deliver a range of services to promote and encourage independent living and lifelong learning. Current projects include gardening and allotment groups, social and life skills training, men’s and women’s groups, a drama group which puts on regular shows, an upcycling and woodwork project and a creative arts group.

You will work across Buckinghamshire at both our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability to meet their individual needs to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. As part of the role as an Nclude Me Learning Disability Project Worker, you will deliver a range of services for people with a learning disability. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know, you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’

Closing date:     Thursday 12th December

Interview dates: November and December 

This role in The Prince’s Trust is known as Prince’s Trust Executive

Contract Type: Maternity cover for 12 months

Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week

Location: You will be based in our Cardiff hub but will have flexibility to travel across the region

The Prince’s Trust specialises in helping young people develop the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn, and has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic youth worker to join our dynamic team. This fixed term position is well suited to an individual that is looking to gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace and is as passionate as us about transforming the lives of young people.

Objectives:

You will work directly with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage 11-30 year olds. Working as part of a team within South East Wales, you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting young people to develop their confidence and skills.
• Supporting young people into positive outcomes including education, training and employment.
• Delivery of Prince’s Trust programmes.
• Planning, organising and budgeting.

Requirements:

To support our delivery requirements across South East Wales, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with some of the following:

• To be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience.
• To be adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation.
• Experienced in providing one-to-one support and delivering high quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums including adventurous activities.
• Natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people.

Perks of working at The Trust:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement rising by 1 day per year to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• Interest free season ticket loans
• A contribution of 5% of your salary by The Trust to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Flexible, family-friendly policies (maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental leave)
• Opportunities to volunteer for and/or attend events e.g. music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year
• You will be supporting young people to develop skills for life – confidence, communication, teamwork.
• You will be supporting young people to gain qualifications
• You will be supporting young people to set and achieve their goals
• You will be supporting young people to move into positive destinations – employment, education, diversionary activities or further development opportunities
• Work in a challenging, fast-paced but fun and supportive environment
• Working with a diverse team of people.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

About The Prince’s Trust youth charity

This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

Offering an excellent benefits package and a friendly and supportive team, this opportunity will allow you to develop new skills and is ideal for Nurses seeking to broaden their knowledge and understanding of caring for high risk adults often with complex needs.

The Forward Trust is a social enterprise and UK leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment services to offenders. We are looking for a friendly and qualified individual to join our team as a Band 6 Senior Substance Misuse Nurse at HMP High Down. HMP High Down is a Category B male prison housing a large and diverse population that need your nursing abilities.

We are offering both entry level and leadership Band 6 roles.

Benefits include:

* Flexible working
* Training opportunities and career development
* Mentorship opportunities
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* 6 days of CPD per year
* Simply Health coverage
* Contributory pension scheme

Role responsibilities for the Band 6 Senior Substance Misuse Nurse:

* Deliver a mixture of psychosocial and clinical interventions
* Provide clinical assessment and treatment to drug and alcohol dependant prisoners
* Deliver high standards of nursing care and interventions and demonstrate leadership qualities
* Work in partnership with HM Prison Services and other stakeholders
* Deliver of prescribed medication following patient assessment
* Maintain a flexible and can-do approach to work
* Work with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism
* Provide clinical supervision to junior staff in all aspects of care
* Attend clinical meetings, relevant groups and committees
* Work with the Lead Nurse to help identify and support junior staff learning and development training needs

Requirements for the Band 6 Senior Substance Misuse Nurse:

* A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Registered General Nurse or Mental Health Nurse (post-registration)
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
* Knowledge of the safe storage and administration of medication
* Awareness of health issues related to substance misuse
* Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
* Proactive, adaptable and confident
* Ability to work under pressure

We are dedicated to enhancing the diverse profile of our organisation to reflect the communities within which we work, and our company values - empowering, collaborative, expert, innovative and courageous.

Closing date: Saturday 30th November 2019