We are The Forward Trust (formerly RAPt and Blue Sky), the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
Role/Team Overview
As a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) you will be responsible for team performance and supporting the team as a practice lead to deliver a responsive a high quality service in line with IAPT requirements. You will be providing both Clinical and line management supervision to Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
The post holder will be managing a team of Psychological Wellbeing practitioners delivering psychological interventions alongside the High Intensity Therapist. The treatment is tailored to individual needs in supporting low to high intensity IAPT delivery needs.
The post holder will facilitate person centred assessments and delivering a range of Step 2 psychological therapies. You will also be supporting and developing your team, and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. You will be responsible for delivering on performance targets set by Forward, commissioners and the prime contractor. The post holder will support the Regional Manager to ensure data accuracy and data submission deadlines are met.
At times you will be the most senior representative on site and you will be in a position of trust and building an excellent relationship with your manager will be a priority, as well as collaborative working relationships with partner agencies.
Accountabilities
Leadership and People Management
- Build strong relationships with colleagues in the unit, and make full use of the support offered by the Regional Manager and Head Office functions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stake holders and prison governors, by representing Forward at regular meetings.
- Support individual development needs for direct reports, providing quarterly line management and probation reviews as a minimum.
- Ensure all interventions are delivered to the required standards by facilitating observed practice sessions, carrying out file checks and providing constructive feedback.
- Support effective case load management, making sure that clients are prioritised appropriately and seen in a timely manner, ongoing care and treatment is reviewed in close liaison with other agencies.
- Provide effective Case management and Clinical supervision for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
- Motivate the team to ensure KPIs are met and take an active role in implementing and achieving them.
- Manage team performance and dynamics to maintain a positive working environment, working in conjunction with HR and Regional Manager.
Service Management
- Oversee and ensure effective management of the unit in conjunction with the High Intensity Therapist.
- In conjunction with the High Intensity Therapist compile the service rota and share with all colleagues in the team.
- Attend all relevant meetings, as well as chair monthly team meetings in conjunction with the High Intensity Therapist.
- Accept referrals via agreed referral protocols, attend complex case referral meetings. Make decisions regarding the suitability of new referrals.
- Help manage waiting lists and capacity through the coordination of group work and other interventions.
- Lead on and encourage integrated ways of working with partners alongside the High Intensity Therapist.
- Manage resources effectively in order to meet targets and deadlines in accordance with contractual standards.
- Undertake reviews and adaptation of service delivery model in conjunction with Regional Manager to ensure service delivery and targets are met.
- Ensure that interventions are delivered in accordance with the needs of the service users, complying with internal process audits, and standards set in HMIP inspections, continually ensuring that contractual obligations are met.
- Facilitate Person centred assessments which identify need and risk.
- Provide a range of evidence based Step 2 treatment options. This may include guided Self-Help, Computerised CBT, group interventions and Face to face one to one interventions.
- Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of clinical appointments offered each week.
Quality and Safety
- Carry out regular service audits, and develop action plans to ensure that any issues are escalated and addressed in a timely manner and good practice is effectively shared throughout the service to ensure continuous improvement.
- Ensure that information, including statistical data, for audit, research and reporting purposes, is effectively and efficiently collected, recorded and collated in the assigned area.
- Risk identification and management, in liaison with Regional Manager. Includes attending and participating in the quarterly Regional Governance meetings, updating the Risk Register and other SIP documentations.
- Work with the highest regard to health, safety and security in the workplace highlighting any risks (potential or actual) to the Regional Service Manager and (where appropriate) the Head of Governance, in accordance with Forward’s risk management protocols.
- Effectively manage information, particularly confidential information, within statutory duties and in accordance with best practice.
- Promote and ensure departmental compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities.
- Ensure that all requirements for BABCP PWP accreditation are met.
- Maintain professional registration requirements as appropriate to the role.
- Ensure the standards of practice according to the British association for cognitive and behavioural psychotherapy codes of ethics and conduct are maintained.
- Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the treatment of common mental illness.
Administration
- Ensure case management/programme documentation is maintained to the expected audit standards.
- Monitor all data input to meet commissioner and prime contractor requirements.
- Compile data reports for Prime/Commissioner to evidence meeting contractual targets.
Other
- Take on other reasonable tasks and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Regional Manager.
- Some flexibility of delivery may be required within the role. This may include additional shifts, or supporting another service temporarily.
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in the management of teams, performance and development.
- Knowledge and experience of implementing formal procedures and policies
- Knowledge of the criminal justice sector and/or community services
- Experience of undertaking comprehensive risk assessments, including assessment of risk to self and others.
- Experience of delivering Step 2 Psychological interventions.
- A thorough understanding of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and the concept of stepped care
- Genuine interest in motivating and developing people
- Project and time management skills
- Inter-personal skills and ability to relate to a diverse range of people
- Understanding the need for evidence based psychological interventions.
- Ability to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service
- Able to work across sites as required.
- Previous experience working in a prison environment
- Previous experience of working with people with common Mental Health issues such as anxiety and depression.
Personal Attributes
Proactivity – Quick thinking with a high level use of initiative
Resilience – Solves problems, takes learning on board from mistakes to aid personal and professional growth
Adaptability – Can work in fast-paced changing environments
Confidence – Has confidence in own abilities, has good eye contact and able to communicate clearly and concisely
Team Work – Works in harmony with colleagues to deliver results
Open to Feedback - Open to constructive feedback in order to further develop
Qualification
Completed relevant IAPT course in line with the IAPT low intensity national programme. Holding a relevant PWP qualification.
Completed or in the process of completing an IAPT supervision training course.
About us
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Could you be a Link Worker supporting people from within the NHS?
Hertfordshire's NHS has commissioned "Link Workers" throughout the county to work closely with GP surgeries supporting patients to find non-clinical solutions to improve their wellbeing. Link Workers will work intensively with a small number of individuals, enabling them to access support within their local community.
You will be responsible for linking patients to services across the Health, Statutory and Voluntary sectors. You will work alongside patients to help them achieve their goals, undertaking assessments and building relationships to agree personalised plans, thet will empower the patient to make the necessary changes to live the life they choose. You will work closely with GPs, other health and social care professionals, and also with local voluntary organsiations.
You may have worked in a similar role previously - but equally this role will be suited to someone with good local knowledge, appropriate experience and a passion for personalised care. Are you a people person? Can you earn trust and help people identify goals and access the support they need to achieve those goals? Are you fully committed to person-centred services and to helping inviduals find solutions to their needs? Can you work as part of a GP surgery team, maintaining the highest professional standards, sharing systems, communicating clearly and contributing to case management? If you are proactive, enthusiastic and person-centred, then we would love to hear from you.
We have already appointed more than a dozen Link Workers in Hertfordshire and are now looking to complete our team. HCNS's wider activities are also supported by HCC and by local CCGs. The roles are offered as permanent contracts (subject to future funding). The roles are full-time but we will accept part-time applications and will try to find job-share partners.
The roles will be based at one or more local GP surgeries. We will usually pay travel expenses only within the geographical area covered.
The role
We are recruiting Link Workers to work with people who are frail or vulnerable or unwell, people who are in danger of losing their independence. Link Workers will receive referrals from GP surgeries. They must take time to understand people’s needs, and they work with professionals, volunteers, families, carers and individuals to develop appropraite solutions.
You will work to understand your local community, link people together, and help develop more effective services. When solutions are needed, you will find them.
The job
You will be employed by one of the voluntary organisations involved in the delivery of Link Worker services: Age UK Hertfordshire, British Red Cross, Carers in Herts, Dacortium, Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers, POhWER, Watford & Three Rivers Trust and Watford Community Housing. Other partners may join.
You will be assigned to work with one or more GP surgeries and play a key role within their team. You will also be part of a locality team comprising other social prescribers led by a Senior Navigator.
You will need to operate independently and as part of several different teams, each providing support and supervision. You will use case management databases and communications systems, understand safeguarding and privacy rules, and provide high quality information, input and feedback.
Please apply online stating how you meet the above requirements for this post. If you are curently based outside Hertfordshire, please explain how you will commute or relocate. Shortlisted candidates will receive full details before interview.
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We are recruiting Hospital and Community Navigators to be based throughout Hertfordshire. The roles are permanent (subject to future funding). The roles are full-time but we will accept part-time applications and will try to find job-share partners.
About you
Are you a people person? Can you earn people’s trust? Can you help people find the support they need? Are you fully committed to person-centred services? Will you always “go the extra mile” to make sure people find the best possible solution to their needs?
Our purpose
Within a community and primary care setting, we use social prescribing to help people reduce unnecessary NHS appointments and find appropriate community and non-clinical solutions to their needs. Within a hospital setting, we work with clinical staff to ensure that people can leave hospital at the right time and with the support and care they need.
Our mission is to help health and adult care services to work together to reduce unnecessary demands and make sure people receive the best possible services appropriate to their needs.
The role
We are recruiting Hospital & Community Navigators to work with people who are frail or vulnerable or unwell, people who are in danger of losing their independence, people who are being admitted to hospital, and people who are being discharged from hospital.
Navigators take time to understand people’s needs, they understand what services are available, and they work with professionals, volunteers, families, and individuals so things link together as they should.
Working across both hospital and community settings, you will help prevent the need for people to be admitted to hospital, reduce over-reliance on GPs and/or home care providers, reduce social isolation and improve health and wellbeing.
You will work to understand your local community, link people together, and help develop more effective services. When solutions are needed, you will find them.
The job
You will be employed by one of the seven voluntary organisations involved in the partnership: Age UK Hertfordshire, British Red Cross, Carers in Herts, Dacortium, POhWER, Watford & Three Rivers Trust and Watford Community Housing. Oher partners may join.
You will work as part of a locality team led by a Senior Navigator. We need to recruit locality teams that can work flexibly as required by their communities: so everyone will be expected to do occasional evening or weekend work – and we need to recruit some people who will work as part of a rota to deliver a service available 9:00 am to 6:00 pm seven days a week. We can appoint people to work from home, but if your home is outside the locality to which you are attached, we will usually only pay travel expenses within your locality.
You will need to operate independently, use our case management database and communications systems, understand privacy rules and safeguarding, and work as part of a locality team supported by regular supervision, training and case conferences.
Please apply online stating how you meet the requirements for this post. If you are currently based outside Hertfordshire, please explain how you will relocated or commute if appointed. Shortlisted candidates will receive full details before interview.
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We are looking for an experienced, motivated person to join Haringey Street Outreach team as the Street Population Lead Worker. This role works in partnership with Haringey Council’s Community Safety & Enforcement Team, Haringey Street Outreach Team, the Metropolitan Police and other specialist agencies, to reduce incidences of street-based activity across the borough.
Main Purpose:
1. To be co-located between Thames Reach’s Haringey Street Outreach Team and Haringey Council’s Community Safety & Enforcement Team
2. To take on a caseload of individuals in supporting them to stop engaging in street-based activity
3. This will involve multi-agency partnership working across statutory and voluntary sector agencies so as to achieve significant reductions in incidences of street-based activity
4. To ensure co-ordination of the work between these services and other statutory and voluntary agencies engaged in street population issues in the borough
5. Work in partnership with the Council and the commissioned outreach service to ensure that incidences of street-based activity are tackled with the two-pronged approach of support and enforcement
6. To deliver regular surgeries at local agencies to ensure those committing street-based activity are supported as quickly as possible
7. To work in collaboration with other council officers and with those working in the health and voluntary sectors to develop specialist services to meet the needs of the street population
8. To attend the monthly Task & Targeting Meeting
9. To set up and chair the Haringey Street Population Case Review meetings
10. To act as a point of contact and a source of specialist information on street population issues across the borough
11. To create a system of collating data on incidences of street-based activity
At Thames Reach, we are driven and committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in delivering services to vulnerable people.
If you are looking to use your existing knowledge and experience to move into a role, where you will have more influence and responsibility and be able to work to resolve the street-based activity within a London borough this may be the opportunity you are looking for.
This post will give you the opportunity to build on your ability to carry out assessments, identify options, devise plans to achieve these and oversee a multi-agency problem solving approach with people who may have a history of challenging services.
With the help of our experienced senior staff and management, you will be supported and trained to use your strong communication and creative problem-solving skills to enable you to create and deliver options for people where these may be hard to find. You will receive regular supervision from experienced staff who will both guide your work and encourage and facilitate your personal development.
To succeed you will need to have the interpersonal skills and the commitment, patience and perseverance required to work with a caseload of complex individuals.
You will have the strong I.T. skills needed to collect, collate and interpret information and statistics on street-based activity, and the communication skills to present these in external meetings.
While a large proportion of your time will be spent working day shifts Monday-Friday, you will be flexible and able to work late and early shifts and weekends as required.
As well as a great working environment we also offer:
- 6.5% employer & 1.5% employee pension contribution.
- Development opportunities.
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Reimbursement of the cost of annual eye test
- Season ticket/cycle loan
- Flexible Working
- EAP services
Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
This is a permanent contract but funding for this post ends on 31st March 2022
30 hours per week
Full-Time salary £26,329.00. Actual Salary Pro-Rota is £21,347
Essex Countywide
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.
We wish to recruit 1 Project Workers (30 hours) to cover the Essex based within Chelmsford.
To deliver the work of The Children's Society to children, young people and families around a range of risky behaviours including child sexual exploitation, trafficking, running away, truanting, gangs, risky sexual behaviours, aggressive and challenging behaviours through the use of individual support and group work, thereby ensuring the children and young people and their families live safely and confidently in their communities.
You will need substantial experience in working with vulnerable children and young people either in a paid or unpaid capacity. You will have experience of facilitating groups with young people.
You will have, or be working towards a relevant professional qualification e.g. a Diploma/Certificate in Youth and Community work, counselling, social care or related NVQ.
When completing your supporting statement, we would like you to address the following points, demonstrating your experience, transferrable skills and giving examples of how you meet the criteria.
Extensive experience of working with vulnerable children and young people in a range of settings (paid or unpaid)
Experience of working in both one to one and group work sessions with vulnerable young people
Experience of undertaking assessments and risk assessments
Experience of planning and delivering therapeutic interventions
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and safe working practice
Ability to engage and develop positive relationships with statutory and non-statutory providers
Proficient IT skills using a variety of programmes
You will have or be working towards a relevant professional qualification eg. a degree/diploma in counselling, social care or related NVQ or be able to demonstrate substantive experience of working with vulnerable young people
As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice.
Candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 13th February 2020
Interviews will be held on 17th February 2020.
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WANTED-- PEOPLE WHO CAN:-
Be bold
Be creative
See the person
Make a difference
We require staff to provide support to a wide range of people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities in the local community.
CASUAL SUPPORT WORKERS- PRESTON AREA
• Salary £15837 to £16050 per annum.
• Sleepovers paid at £55 per night.
Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and additional needs OR experience in mental health or youth work.
Experience of dealing with challenging behaviours would be advantageous.
Flexibility to work evenings and alternate weekends is essential.
Ideally candidates should have NVQ/QCF 2 in Health & Social Care, but relevant experience will be considered if no qualification held.
The work is rewarding and offers specialised training leading to recognised qualifications.
Applicants must have a strong value base, with an ability to respect the clients’ wishes and views and enable them to enjoy a full and enriched life of their choosing, confident of high quality, safe services, promoting independence, well-being and dignity.
Please apply online with your CV and covering letter.
Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.
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Kensington & Chelsea Social Council (KCSC) works to strengthen and promote local voluntary and community organisations and the communities they work with.
K&C Together (KCT) is a new programme run by KCSC, with funding from City Bridge Trust. The programme will support voluntary and community organisations to operate in a representative, inclusive and participatory manner. The role will also involve working closely with local communities, designing activities to empower and upskill residents to become actively involved in civil society and in decision-making at every level of local organisations.
This new role will have the responsibility of shaping how this programme will be delivered as well as managing its delivery, in response to the needs of the local voluntary sector and the community.
We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who can demonstrate their values, passion, ideas, experience and ability to work independently. You will have experience of working in a charitable or similar organisation, and experience of creating structural or behaviour change. You will need an excellent understanding of charity governance and experience of developing and delivering a range of training and learning activities.
The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to lead and facilitate discussions and work with a wide range of people, including colleagues from diverse local voluntary and community organisations and local residents.
You will have the ability to manage projects and implement plans, in addition to identifying new opportunities.
If you would like a general discussion about this role in confidence, please contact Jenny Greenfield, Director of Services as detailed on the vacancy page.
To apply, please download the attached documents and click the Apply button where you will be redirected to our website vacancy page.
Closing date: Monday 17th February 2020, 9am.
Interview date: Tuesday 25th February 2020
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Relief Support Worker
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.
Salary: £8.21 (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay)
Hours: Permanent, Casual hours/flexible hours with work patterns to fit around your work/life commitments
Location: Preston and surrounding areas, plus Burnley East Lancashire
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.
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.
Join us and help change lives.
Closing date: Friday 14th February 2020
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.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and caring individual to join our Community Sight Loss Advice team, providing information, advice and guidance to people living with sight loss across Bristol, Bath and South Gloucestershire. The role will work 1-1 with clients, assessing their needs and preparing appropriate action plans to ensure that they are accessing support, equipment and training to help them adjust to their sight loss. The role will involve travel around the region, and will be based in our Bristol office.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team delivering services which make a real difference to the everyday lives of people living with sight loss, providing them with the support they need to continue to lead independent, safe and fulfilling lives.
Full details of the post can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Vision West of England is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a sight loss charity, we particularly encourage applicants who are visually impaired to apply.
To apply for this post please upload a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post. If you would like to know more about the role before you apply, informal confidential discussions prior to application are welcome; please call our Bristol office to arrange an appointment.
Closing Date: Monday 27th January at 5pm.
Interviews will be held Thursday 30th or Friday 31st January.
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Relief Support Worker
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.
Salary: £8.21 (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay)
Hours: Permanent, Casual hours/flexible hours are available with work patterns to fit around your work/life commitments
Location: Walberton, Sussex
What we Offer
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.
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.
Closing date: Saturday 29th February 2020
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.
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Relief Support Worker
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.
Salary: £8.21 (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay)
Hours: Permanent, Casual hours/flexible hours are available with work patterns to fit around your work/life commitments
Location: Montpelier, Bristol
What we Offer
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.
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.
Closing date: Monday 10th February 2020
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.
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Candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Successfully shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis.
NHS England describes Social Prescribing as "focusing on ‘what matters to me’ and taking a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing. They connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support."
A key part of the SAIL navigation role is making sure that people are safe and independent at home. For example, Navigators may identify possible trip hazards such loose carpet fittings, or smoke alarms not working etc during a home visit. Navigators will then refer clients to our free in-house handyperson services. Older people may be socially isolated so a Navigator may inform them what social groups are available and help them access it. The SAIL Care Navigator acts as the link between the older person and other services, involving family members, volunteers and partners where relevant to support the implementation of the plan.
SAIL Care Navigators currently take referrals from the SAIL checklist, visit people at home and use person centred thinking tools to support older people to create and implement support plans to address isolation and malnutrition and any other goals the person wants to achieve.
AUKLS enjoys an open and participative working environment. We work to our core values of being supportive, professional and person centred. These are reflected in the way we work with older people, with each other and with our partners. Teamwork, collective responsibility and delegated authority are central to this process. A key element of all roles is to develop and maintain the organisation’s working ethos and culture.
AUKLS strives to provide a supportive working environment for all staff and volunteers in order that they can develop personally and professionally and acquire new skills. The contribution made by staff and volunteers in achieving the organisation’s goals is recognised by all.
This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of tasks and activities as all posts within the organisation are subject to evolution as the organisation develops and grows.
This post is a temporary contract until end of April 2020 with possible extention subject to funding - Training provided.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact Syeda Hussain - details can be found on our website
We do not accept CVs - please complete the application pack provided.
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About us
Thriving re-use charity Work and Play Scrapstore is looking for a part-time General Manager working three days a week to oversee the running of this popular charity in Tooting, SW London.
We provide art, craft, design and play materials for schools, students, artists, community organisations and families, all donated by eco-friendly businesses as surplus or waste.
About the role
Duties include fundraising, community engagement, staff and volunteer management, communications and marketing including social media and overseeing operations of the Scrapstore. Must have knowledge of the charity sector and its legislation, an understanding of budgeting and financial management and be a motivational leader.
For more information about this role please see full job description attached.
Salary £25,000pa (£40,000pa FTE).
How to apply:
Please click on the Apply button and attach a CV and detailed covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for this role. (Please note we will not accept applications from candidates who have not provided a detailed covering letter).
Apply by February 7th 2020. Interviews will commence the week beginning February 10th 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As our qualified residential support worker…
You will support children aged 5 to 18 years of age, being a positive and supportive role model. You will encourage young people to develop confidence, self-esteem and essential life skills. As part of one of our incredible residential teams, you will work hard to empower our young people, help them break through barriers and experience happiness and hope.
As a residential support worker, you will plan activities, support our young people to attend therapy sessions, family contacts and healthcare appointments. You will be familiar with current legislation, complete reports and assessments for our young people, mentor other residential staff, liaise with local authorities regularly and act as an advocate. You will be responsible for key working young people and leading shifts.
Most importantly, you will ensure that they are safeguarded at all times in what can be a challenging environment.
About you
You are caring and passionate about supporting children who have emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Experience of working in residential environment is essential, as is the desire for a challenging and rewarding role and a genuine interest in developing your skills through the training that we offer. As our teams provide 24/7 support, you will need to be flexible and willing to work shifts over a 7 day week on a rota basis. It is essential to hold a level 3 qualification in caring for children and young people or equivalent. Full induction training is provided on commencement of your post and we are committed to offering career development.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to take part in a reasonable number of sleep in shifts, the time you are asleep is not included in the 37.5 hours but is paid at an additional £62.64 per night.
You must be over 22 years of age to apply for this role due to the age range of the young people in the service. (These roles are exempt from the Employment Equality (Age) Regulation 2006).
Together Trust is a charity providing special education, residential services, fostering, family support and community services.
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Relief Support Worker
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.
Salary: £8.21 (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay)
Hours: Permanent, Casual hours/flexible hours are available with work patterns to fit around your work/life commitments
Location: Tiverton, Devon
What we Offer
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.
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.
Closing date: Sunday 2nd February 2020
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.
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