Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism in Wigan?

Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health and other needs. We are looking for a knowledgeable, resourceful and energetic Team Leader for 3 supported living houses in Wigan.

The three houses provide care and support to up to 12 service users with a range of care and support needs. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide person centred and tailored support to ensure individuals are able to explore life opportunities, build and develop skills and aspire to achieve their goals. We are looking for an individual to work with our senior management team to ensure this is achieved for these individuals.

You must have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You must be able to write clear assessments, support plans and guidelines and work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.  You must be able to lead a team with confidence and provide clear supervisions and support to your team members.

You must be willing to actively embrace all aspects of the role including support with personal care and domestic tasks as well as community activities, day trips and holidays.

This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction and wonderful development and career opportunities. We provide relevant training including accredited management training and health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. You will be required to manage rotas and within this work in a flexible manner including working evenings, weekends and sleep-ins as required.

In addition to opportunities for personal and career development we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

Do you share our passion for supporting people with neuro-disabilities? Do you have a clinical background as a therapist, social worker or nurse? Would you welcome the opportunity to serve as our new CEO?

If you do, Integrated Neurological Services (INS) would like to hear from you.

Integrated Neurological Services (INS) is a unique charity. Founded in 1993, we offer long-term, holistic support to people with neuro disabilities, in particular Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke.

We work closely with the NHS and local authorities to bridge the gap in their support services to people with neuro disabilities and we maintain support for people once active NHS input has ended. INS have contracts in Hounslow and Richmond providing health and wellbeing preventative services as well as supporting carers.

INS have developed a reputation for achievement and innovative approaches to integrated care in the community. We are passionate about providing support to ensure all clients receive ongoing, long-term professional support tailored to their needs. Our multidisciplinary team use an integrated model of care to encourage self-help and, through rehabilitation, education and support, enable people to manage their condition, to live as fully and independently as possible within their communities and achieve the best possible quality of life for them and their carers. 

We have also recently reached an important milestone, our 25'" anniversary, which provided us with the opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved and what we hope to achieve moving forward.

Following the recent decision by our previous CEO to leave INS to take up a new position closer to where he lives, the Board took the decision to appoint an Interim to provide oversight whilst we appoint to the substantive post.

Our new CEO will preferably be a therapist, social worker or nurse who can provide INS with the visionary leadership and networking skills to champion our ethos and continue taking us forward. Their priorities will be to champion and lead our clinical work, continue our local partnership working and look to increase funding by exploring opportunities in surrounding areas.

They will be expected to be ambitious and entrepreneurial, bring energy and a vision. They will have the ability to communicate the work, success and ambition of INS and be able to lead and motivate people effectively.

Closing date: Monday 30 March

Final Panel Interviews: Monday 6 April

If you are interested in submitting an application and would welcome a confidential and discrete conversation, please contact our advising consultant Philip Nelson at Harris Hill.

Passionate about education? Want to contribute to an award-winning charity? Dedicated to creating a world where many more young people are able to thrive?

If you do, Yes Futures would love to hear from you!

Yes Futures is a multi-award-winning charity which is working successfully to create a future where all young people are confident, resilient and lead fulfilling lives.

Founded and run by ‘outstanding’ qualified teachers, we empower young people to make ambitious choices and realise their potential through developing their confidence, resilience and skills, leading to success both in and out of the classroom.

Our programmes have made a proven positive difference to the lives of over 1500 young people, across over 50 schools, since 2013. We are steadily growing to reach even more schools each year, and after an extremely successful start-up phase, in 2020 we will begin planning our 2025 strategy.

Chair

We are at a particularly exciting stage in our development, and we are seeking a highly successful, committed and innovative leader to serve as Chair. Our new Chair will work collaboratively with our Chief Executive and our Board to help guide Yes Futures’ strategy towards continued future success.

You will be expected to be a proactive champion for Yes Futures and enjoy the ambassadorial nature of the role. You will evidence a passion for supporting children and young people and be ambitious about the huge social impact Yes Futures can deliver. You will be excited about driving our strategy for future growth and ensuring maximum impact for our beneficiaries.

You will ideally bring significant professional experience gained within the education, young people or social enterprise sectors. You may also bring experience, either in an executive or non-executive capacity, of supporting an organisation on a growth trajectory. You will demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of the role of Chair and you will have the experience and character to add weight and gravitas to the role.

We are also very conscious of diversity in its broadest possible terms and strive within our staff and Board teams to reflect the richness and diversity of the communities we serve.

This is a unique opportunity to have an incredible impact on our quickly growing education charity. 

Closing date: Monday 27th  April

First stage interviews led by Harris Hill: Early May

Final panel interviews: Late May 

Coronavirus: We are monitoring the impact of the current pandemic and reserve the right to extend the deadline for submissions and the timeline for interviews, dependent upon the prevailing situation in the UK at the time and the advice and guidance provided by Government.

If you are potentially interested in this role and would welcome a confidential conversation and receive a copy of the candidate appointment brief, please contact our advising consultant, Philip Nelson.

Home-Start Hillingdon is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under the age of five. Our core service involves volunteers offering regular support, befriending and providing practical help in the homes of families who are experiencing difficulties to prevent family crisis and breakdown.

Supported by Hillingdon Community Trust we have established a PNMH programme focused on supporting women with, or at risk of, mental health problems during the perinatal period (pregnancy and in the year after birth) applying Home Start's overall approach to a targeted group of families.

The role will involve recruiting, training and supporting volunteers developing and enhancing the direct support offered to families aand liaising with health care professionals.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An understanding of the needs of children and families
• An understanding of mental heealth problems and their impact
• Ability to support families towards improved parental mental health and wellbeing.
• Good knowledge of saffeguarding and child protection procedures
• Experience of delivering training
• Ability to work on their own initiative
• Relevant experience of working with vulnerable families

Applicants will be required to have the use of their own car, for which expenses are paid.

Interview date:TBC

An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Home-Start Hillingdon is committed to safe recruitment practice as an important party of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adult. Home-Start Hillingdon is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

As part of the wider Oasis family of hubs, Oasis Hub Oldham works to provide integrated, high quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community.  The Thriving Hollinwood project is an on-going local partnership and is currently looking for a focussed Employability Project Leader to be responsible for improving employability, education and aspirational outcomes for targeted 16+ adults.

As well as engaging with 16+ people who are currently unemployed, you would be:

• designing a targeted project and supporting personal pathways to move individuals closer to the work environment
• working directly with target groups to improve engagement, manage and deliver a case load using a “community-led” approach.
• working with a network of local agencies, community partners and steering groups
• developing relationships with other schools, providers of NEET provision and employability programs.

This position offers you the chance to gain crucial project management experience, develop your ability to create corporate partnerships and have a positive and long-lasting impact in this community. 

Applicants will need to be committed to the project and have the following:

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or demonstrate relevant experience.
• Experience working in an educational, youth, community or adult education setting.
• Experience of 1 to 1 mentoring/counselling
• Proven knowledge of skills, training and employability projects

Oasis offers:

• competitive salary, plus pension and life assurance
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working practices and family friendly policies.
• A supportive working environment with a focus on staff development and wellbeing.

For further information or an application pack please download the documents on this page or go to the Oasis UK website.  Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted. 

Closing date for applications is midday, Tuesday 14th April 2020.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd April 2020 at Oldham.

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Part-time (20 hours per week (0.5FTE), inclusive of breaks)

Salary:  £11,582 per annum (£23,164 FTE)

(We would like to make you aware that Oasis Hub Oldham also have a Lead Youth Worker role and a Hub Community Project Worker role vacant as well – tell your friends!)

Oasis Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Auxiliary Bank Support Assistant / Healthcare Assistant x 10

Essex (various locations across Essex)

Salary £8.75 per hour (inclusive of pay award in April 2020)

Casual Flexible Bank Hours (0 hours per week. Bank (zero hours) contract)

Are you looking for rewarding employment?

Do you want to make a difference to people's lives?

Our client is recruiting for experienced Auxiliary Bank Support Assistants to work flexibly across their Supported Housing & Care services for adults with learning and physical disabilities and/or mental health needs. The main purpose of these roles is to provide essential support to their busy frontline teams of Support Assistants and Qualified Nurses. 

They have available positions across the following locations:

Billericay/Basildon/Pitsea, Benfleet, Canvey Island, Leigh-on-Sea, Maldon, Rochford, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, South Ockendon and Wickford

The role:

Specifically, you’ll be undertaking non-care related duties which include:

• Household tasks,

• Shopping 

• Community-based activities 

• Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with service users and other key stakeholders

The type of candidate they're looking for:

• Demonstrable commitment and passion for working with people 

• An interest and/ or previous experience of working in the social care sector 

• Basic understanding of the needs and rights of people with disabilities

• Basic knowledge of the regulations that govern their services

• Excellent literacy and communication skills 

• The ability to work effectively both alone and as part of a team.

What they can offer you:

• A varied, rewarding and interesting workplace;

• Work patterns that fit around your own commitments - for example, they can accommodate term-time or holiday-only shift patterns;

• Many of their services are 24-hour, so there are various shift patterns available, including lates/earlies/weekends/nights;

• Free mandatory and specialist training, workplace mentoring and support;

• Competitive salary and benefits.

So do you think this is for you? Are you ready for the challenge? Well if you are, they would love you to apply for this post.

 

Values-based recruitment

Our client has a value-based recruitment policy which means their selection process is aligned with their core values of Excellence, Care and Innovation - this ensures that, when recruiting, they find the right person with the right values and expected behaviours for the job, who will strive to provide excellent services to the people we support.  This supplements their requirements for essential and desirable skills, knowledge and abilities for each role.

Safeguarding & recruitment

There are committed to safeguarding and practices safer recruitment standards and expects everyone who works for them to share the commitment to safeguarding children and people with care and support needs. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. These posts are also subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Diversity & inclusion

They are committed to embedding equality and diversity at the heart of their culture and everything they do. They aim to be an inclusive organisation in which individual differences and needs are supported, and a place where everyone has a fair opportunity to fulfil their potential without suffering discrimination, harassment or disadvantage. They strive to ensure the people who work for them and use their services, as well as their families and carers, are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

The vacancy will remain open until all posts have been filled; however, applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a regular basis as we are seeking to fill these roles urgently.

Due to the nature of the role an Enhanced DBS check is required.

Schools Coordinator/Youth Worker

Salary: £23,000 to £28,000 p.a. FTE, dependent upon experience

Location:  You will be based at our London office in Bermondsey but will be expected to travel across London boroughs and occasionally beyond London

Full-Time, Part-Time and Term-Time working will be considered.

Construction Youth Trust is a forward-thinking charity whose mission is to help young people take their first steps towards a rewarding working life. We help young people to build their skills and confidence, connect them with industry employers and facilitate meaningful experiences of the world of work. We are passionate about social mobility and prioritise young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and those facing significant barriers to work. Construction is one of the largest sectors in the UK and offers excellent career pathways for young people from all backgrounds and across a wide range of academic ability.

We are seeking to expand our committed team of school coordinators and youth workers who work directly with young people and support them to progress on their own career path, as well as build relationships with schools and community referral partners, broker partnerships with industry and deliver programmes of inspiring employer engagement activities. We have a number of positions and the emphasis of individual roles can depend on the experience of the successful candidate(s).

If you would be interested in joining our dynamic charity, please send your CV and a written statement (no more than 500 words).explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification.

Interviews anticipated to be held on 23rd April 2020 at our office at the Bermondsey Campus, 37 Clements Road, Bermondsey, SE16 4EE.

A DBS application will be sourced by Construction Youth Trust in the event of an applicant being offered the position of Partnerships & Fundraising Coordinator.

Do you have the commitment, energy and person-centred values to make a real difference to the lives of older people with care and support needs? Are you passionate about enabling people to enjoy a good quality of life in extra care housing while remaining as independent as possible?

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to older people and people with a learning disability, physical disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. The care and support we offer is tailored to the individual client’s needs and preferences and promotes wellbeing, choice and community engagement.

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate leader to oversee the operational management and quality of one of our Extra Care services in Battersea, Wandsworth. Prince of Wales Drive has 59 residents living in their own self-contained flats. You will ensure the delivery of a person-centred and empowering service which meets the needs of our clients. Further you will work with the housing provider and service users’ families and friends to promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere within the service. You must be flexible, energetic and reliable with a well-organised approach to staff deployment and service delivery.

You must have significant practitioner or management experience in relevant health or social care service provision alongside a warm, person-centered and respectful approach. An understanding of CQC quality requirements and care standards is essential. You should have a relevant professional qualification and/or a degree level qualification. This is a full time role, 37.5hrs per week.

Creative Support is an Investor in People and we are committed to your continuous professional development. You will have the opportunity to meet your training and development needs with accredited training. You will be joining a very well-motivated regional team of senior managers who work together and support each other to provide excellent services in various boroughs of London.

Project Manager - Supported Housing

Location: North London

Salary: £27,755.65 per annum

Hours: Full time, 35 per week including occasional evenings, nights and weekends

Contract: Permanent

Are you organised, driven and eager to contribute to the development of high-quality services for people with learning disabilities? Look no further!

We are currently looking for a motivated and efficient manager to oversee a supported living project for 8 adults with learning disabilities, including high and complex needs.

As Project Manager, you will coordinate and provide excellent person-centred care and support to tenants, enabling them to live independently in their own home and be supported in all areas of day-to-day living, as well as ensuring that the service meets legislative and organisational standards.

This is a valuable opportunity to have a positive impact on the life of the people we support, by taking responsibility for encouraging a culture of respect and dignity, providing supervision and clear management to a team of Support Workers, as well as developing and implementing care plans designed to provide meaningful choice and support to tenants.

The ideal Project Manager - Supported Housing:

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record in motivating, managing and developing staff, alongside a clear understanding of leadership responsibilities in social care and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be passionate about delivering excellent quality, able to manage a varied workload effectively, and instil a culture of continuous improvement through dialogue with service users, their families, advocates, and others. Experience of supporting people with high and complex support needs, and skills around positive behaviour support would also be an advantage.

Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: "Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience". Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria. We would also appreciate if you could complete a diversity monitoring form.

Project Manager - Supported Housing Benefits:

* Annual Leave entitlement to increase with length of service - after 12 months' continuous employment, increase to 24 days pro rata, 25 days after 2 years
* We contribute 3% towards your pension through the People's Pension
* We offer a token of gratitude for longstanding staff. Whether it is 5, 10 and 15 years of service, we really appreciate it!
* In-house training tailored to your role, as well as opportunities for external training courses.
* Opportunities to develop your career with a strong internal promotional culture and grow with us!
* Regular opportunities to offer feedback, make your voice heard, and to contribute to organisational actions and objectives.
* After 3 years working with us, opportunity to take up to 6 months sabbatical leave.
* Empower people with learning disabilities and Autism to live fulfilled lives and reach their goals - make a real, lasting difference
* And many more!

If you think that you are suitable for this Project Manager - Supported Housing role, please apply now with your CV and Covering Letter!

Closing date: Sunday 5th April 2020

Interviews held on 9th April 2020

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

Over the past seven years, Frontline has leveraged its success to build committed, high impact partnerships with a number of prestigious supporters including corporates, individuals, trusts and foundations. With significant support already pledged in our major gifts programme, the charity is now prioritising sustainable income growth in order to accelerate its impact and expansion.

We are recruiting an exceptional and experienced fundraiser to work closely with the Director of External Relations, our senior team including the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees to lead and manage the growth of Frontline’s fundraising programme, which has a current annual target of up to £2 million. This exciting role will suit a tenacious and inventive relationship builder, keen to make their mark on a growing and dynamic charity. The Head of Fundraising will devise and implement strategies to build and manage partnerships, working creatively to establish new income streams from major donor sources. They will also support our work with corporates, trusts and foundations.

Reporting to the External Relations Director, this role will manage two Fundraising Officers – one who leads on trust fundraising, and the other on corporate partnerships – and a Fundraising and Events Coordinator (who also supports the events team).

Job Description – Planned Giving Officer

Job title: Planned Giving Officer

Reporting to: Director of Communications

Salary: £25,000-£30,000

Based: Home & Mobile 2/3 days per week with remaining time at the office in Portsmouth

Period:  Initially 12 months with opportunity to extend

Hours: 35 hours per week, occasional evening and weekend duties

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Purpose

To play a key role in the development and implementation of the Diocesan fundraising and income generation activities in order to secure funding for parishes, programme work and project work (and organisational core costs). With an emphasis on preparing good quality funding applications whilst also expanding other fundraising channels.  

Specific Tasks

General Fundraising / Income Generation

• Support the Chief Operating officer and senior team to deliver diocesan fundraising priorities seeking opportunities to generate income for the Diocese.
• To work with external fundraising partners as required on major development programmes.
• To assist the development in capacity and skills of the parishes to enable them to complete applications for funding, by providing training and resources.
• To support the development of new income initiatives including contactless giving, planned giving and legacies as well as other opportunities through well researched and planned projects
• Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
• Participate in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks as required.
• Participate in external networking and training as agreed with line manager and develop a collaborative approach with other Dioceses across England.
• Participate in staff appraisals and appropriate training for the role.
• Manage the workload of volunteers, trainees and those on placement, ensuring induction is undertaken and that they are able to contribute effectively.
• Work with a variety of partners to deliver workshops and training / development opportunities across the country.
• Plan and develop events in support of fundraising activity
• Develop well produced material to support planned giving working closely with the communications team.

Trusts and Grant-Making Bodies

• Work closely with the principal postholder for trusts and grants to develop strong applications supporting the work of the diocese
• Build on relationships with existing funders, preparing and submitting applications for funding.
• Manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to, trusts and foundations that have not previously supported the work the diocese
• To work with individual parishes to identify funding requirements and to support the same through application processes.
• Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities and requirements as specified by individual trusts, foundations or grant making bodies, whilst maintaining success rate.
• Research and identify potential trusts using our database, internet, printed and online resources.

Communications

• To manage the Social Media profile of the Department,
• To work with the Communications team to produce articles, publications and support materials for use by the diocese, including writing copy, liaising with suppliers and distribution to parishes.
• Ensure the website fundraising communications information is up to date.
• Collate case studies, photographs and information celebrating achievements and ensure they are publicised

Person Specification and Required Experience

E – Essential

D – Desirable

• Experience in Trusts, Grants or Corporate fundraising. E
• Line management experience / supervision of staff D
• Proven record of successful applications for funding from Trusts and / or other Grant-making bodies D
• Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with partners, Trusts and other Grant-making bodies E
• Experience of researching Trust and Grant funding opportunities / experience of working with grant making bodies. D
• A demonstrable ability to manage complex projects E
• An understanding of the charitable trust sector regionally and nationally, with a detailed understanding of the wider funding environment and changing trends in the voluntary sector. D

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids. E
• High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet). E
• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise a complex and diverse workload with minimum supervision. E
• Excellent communication and presentation skills required to support parishes and build relationships with potential funders. E
• Proven ability to undertake research. E 
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure. E
• Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes E
• Ability and willingness to travel for work E
• Ability to understand and generate budgets. D
• Meticulous attention to detail. D
• Ability to design & deliver training programmes D
• Prince2 or similar project management qualification D
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required D

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Chris Smith

Please apply by sending the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees.

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 25th March (13:00pm)

Interviews: TBC

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

Terms of Employment

Information Management

• To accurately update and input data to relevant data systems.
• Ensuring all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.
• Inputting, monitoring and checking data, required for finite and ongoing projects within the teams.
• Working with all team members in the collection of information for reporting on relevant projects and cases.
• Running and collating reports including which may include statistical and performance management reports to senior management as required.
• Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.

Complaints

• Ensure that any concerns or complaints about the team are recorded, and where immediate resolution is not possible are passed to the relevant party to respond/manage.

Audit and review

• To participate in regular reviews as required.

Staff Management

• To adhere to all staff management policies applicable to the Diocese of Portsmouth.
• To provide a supportive environment for staff with appropriate levels of performance management in order to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Provide support and mentoring to members of the team encouraging continuous improvement.
• To be responsible for receiving annual appraisal and providing an annual appraisal for staff you directly manage.

Organisational Vision, Mission, Aims, Culture and Behaviours

• You will be expected to contribute to the development of the culture of the Diocesan team. You will also be required to understand the organisation’s mission, aims and objectives and demonstrate the organisation’s values and behaviours throughout your work.

Engagement with staff

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is committed to ensuring relevant and appropriate engagement with you to make sure the Diocese of Portsmouth develops in partnership with staff. Opportunities will be provided to hear your views and it is expected that you will engage with this process to make sure that there is active engagement with all our staff.

Engagement with the public

• The Diocese of Portsmouth wants to make sure it listens to and acts on the view of its local communities and parishes. Where appropriate, you will be expected to follow the principles laid out by the organisation to ensure effective engagement with stakeholders at an early stage in any development project.

Equality & diversity

• You have a personal responsibility for your own behaviour and for ensuring that you comply with the Equality Act 2010 by eliminating discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations. This means you must help promote an inclusive environment by treating everyone with dignity and respect; by respecting and responding to the diverse needs of staff, service users and others and; appropriately challenging and/or reporting behaviour that may be considered to be offensive when directed against yourself or others.

Improving working lives

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is currently working to develop an appropriate health and wellbeing programme. You are expected to participate and support this and other well-being initiatives designed to improve the overall working lives of staff.

No smoking policy

• You and your visitors are not permitted to smoke on Diocese of Portsmouth premises. You should only smoke during recognised breaks throughout the day, and not at the front of the building. The Diocese of Portsmouth does not allow the smoking of electronic cigarettes in the offices. People will be supported to give up smoking if required.

Alcohol and substance misuse policy

• Diocese of Portsmouth expects all its employees to conduct themselves in a way that ensures that standards of service, image and the reputation of the Diocese are maintained. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs/other substances and are unfit to work you may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Diocese of Portsmouth’s Disciplinary Policy. The Diocese of Portsmouth will assist and support you and your manger if you have an alcohol, drug or substance related problem.

Health, safety & security

• You have a responsibility to follow the Diocese of Portsmouth’s health and safety policy and arrangements which ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of staff. This applies to those members of staff that are directly employed by the Diocese of Portsmouth and for whom the Diocese of Portsmouth has legal responsibility.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

• You have a responsibility to safeguard vulnerable adults and children and must be aware of, and comply with, the Diocese of Portsmouth policies for safeguarding adults and children. You should familiarise yourself with these policies and ensure that you access appropriate safeguarding training commensurate to your role.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

• This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are ‘spent’ must be declared.  Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment within the Diocese of Portsmouth but you must declare this in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process.

Confidentiality

• The Diocese of Portsmouth requires that you maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality in the course of your duties. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty may be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
• Additionally, the Diocese of Portsmouth recognises that confidentiality is an obligation not just for all staff but also for third party contractors supplying services to the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Data Protection Act 1998

• Under the provision of the Data Protection Act, the Diocese of Portsmouth determines that it is your responsibility to ensure that all data, whether computerised or manual, is kept secure at all times.  This includes data relating to clergy, specific casework and colleagues.  Data must not be disclosed to any unauthorised person and must be regarded as strictly confidential at all times

Information Security

Whether you are permanent, temporary or contracted you are responsible for ensuring that you are aware of the legal and policy requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth and for ensuring that you comply with these on a day to day basis.  You must abide by the information security policy and associated policies and procedures.

You should report any suspected breaches of this policy to your line manager.

Sustainability

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is working towards reducing its impact on its environment. You will be expected to support this commitment, make your own contribution to sustainability and ensure that any processes or policies developed to support this approach are delivered.

Mandatory training

• You are required to complete all training specified by the Diocese of Portsmouth. Some of this mandatory training is a legal requirement for the Diocese of Portsmouth, and some is considered essential for the employees. All new staff need to complete their mandatory training in first six months, during their probationary period. Thereafter required training needs to be completed within the first three months of each financial year.

Review of role

• This job description may change and develop over time, to reflect changing requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth you will need a high degree of flexibility and resilience. You will have the opportunity to review your job description at your annual appraisal meeting, which aims to reflect on your performance and development over the previous year.
• You will agree, with your line manager, your personal development plan for the year in order to further develop your skills and knowledge required to carry out the responsibilities associated with this role.

GDPR

• Under the terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the information you provide us with will be held in confidence and used for the purpose of Diocesan recruitment and no other purpose.

Service Manager

You will join us as a Service Manager.

Service Manager Responsibilities:

The Service Manager at Abbott Lodge will be responsible for the operational delivery and strategic development of our supported housing service for adults at risk of homelessness.

Service Manager Requirements:

You will have experience of working in a homeless or supported housing service including managing staff, operational budgets and service development. You will have an understanding of service delivery within a psychologically informed environment. You will be able to work in an asset based way with residents with complex needs to ensure that a comprehensive, outcomes focused, housing related support service is provided. You will have strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage change with and work in a collaborative way with key stakeholder and partners.

About Salvation Army Housing Association:

Would you like a meaningful job that makes a difference, with flexibility and real potential for growth?

The Salvation Army Housing Association (saha) is an organisation that provides a range of housing and varied support services to vulnerable people. Our aim is to support people in achieving their full potential. We are currently going through a large period of growth and have a vacancy for a Service Manager for our supported Housing Service Abbott Lodge in Salford.

Location: Abbott Lodge, Salford M6 6NR

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Benefits: 26 days’ annual holiday rising a day a year for the first 5 years + bank holidays, Life Assurance, Pension scheme and an Employee health assistance programme. Professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Closing date: 30 March 2020
Interview dates: 8th - 9th April 2020

Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Certificate will be required for these roles.

As an equal opportunities employer, saha welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

You may have experience of the following: Foyer Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Service Manager, Care Manager, Senior Care Coordinator, Service Delivery, Area Manager, Healthcare, Social Worker, Community Care, Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Charity, Not For profit, etc.

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Starting Point is an exciting initiative that recruits, trains and equips volunteers to mentor young people into education, employment or training or young people who are at risk of exclusion. A great opportunity has arisen for an excellent communicator with experience supporting young people primarily from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are looking for someone with programme management or co-ordination experience to oversee young person referrals and the volunteer recruitment and supervision, as well as mentoring a caseload of young people. This role has clear pathways for progression in management as the project continues to grow.

The main purpose of the role is to manage, deliver and develop Starting Point’s two mentoring programmes, in accordance with the project’s values and objectives and within The Mustard Tree’s ethos and vision. This is a full-time position of 37.50 hrs per week, which includes some out of office and evening work. The key tasks are:

• Manage the day to day delivery of Starting Point’s mentoring programmes
• Oversee the referral and matching process of the young people to their mentors.
• Oversee the application, training and supervision of volunteer mentors.
• To mentor young people prior to matching or who are ‘high need’.
• To line manage the Starting Point Support Mentor.
• Research and connect with opportunities for the young people we support.
• To refine and develop Starting Point’s Aspire Mentoring programme.
• To develop and grow Starting Point’s Advance Mentoring programme.
• Represent the Charity and its ethos. 

We are looking for someone who has the ability to communicate the values, vision and ethos of the project and charity; experience in managing teams of either volunteers or paid staff; experience of working with young people aged 11-25 (either professional or voluntary); public speaking and/or running presentations; clear understanding of safeguarding; PC literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

One-year contract with a view to this extending, depending on funding.

Please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you are suitable for the role to the HR team. Applicants without a covering letter will not be considered for the role.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th of April 2020.

The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields (CSTM) provides services which help 4000 homeless people each year in London avoid, move away from and stay off the streets. The charity has an annual turnover of £4.2m, a staff team of 80 and 50 regular volunteers.

Our new strategy from April 2018 includes our aim to develop our services in new ways. This will include implementing a strengths based approach to client work, consolidating the implementation of a new service model, creating better pathways for clients into health and treatment services and improving our systems to demonstrate impact.

The Service Host will provide a high quality, efficient and professional welcome and “shop window” for clients, doing everything possible to encourage their engagement in services which will tackle the underlying causes of their homelessness as well as the initial presenting issues. The Service Host will also manage telephone enquiries from partner organisations, service users and wider community members ensuring that enquiries are dealt with promptly and by the appropriate team and/or staff member.

About you:

• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills and the positivity and resilience to work in a busy and challenging environment.

• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about and embrace, co-production and a strengths based approach to working with people who have multiple and complex needs.

• Ability to manage telephone enquiries in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to provide a welcoming and engaging “reception” service.

• The ability to respond appropriately and effectively when faced with challenging behavior.

Application Process:

To apply, please read and then complete the application form, ensuring that you have clearly demonstrated that you meet the requirements of the role set out in the person specification.

Closing Date: Monday 30th March 2020 – 12pm

Interview Date: TBC