Senior Support Worker

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As a senior support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. You will be a role model to others through demonstrating excellent support to those we support and you will help the registered cluster managers to coach, support and manage staff teams effectively. You will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills

Salary: Up to £22,962* pa

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (typically equates to 163 per month)
 

Location: Cheshire & Merseyside
 

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS check.

You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. You also need to be willing to work towards a Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 (or equivalent). But above all, if you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life – then this is the role for you.

As a senior support worker, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

A full clean UK/EU driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.

Closing date: Friday 20th November 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

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

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone. We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness

Belonging

Strength

Collaboration

Manchester Mind Children and Young People’s Service is looking to recruit a Young People’s Peer Support Development Worker. The role will involve working with young people with lived experience of mental health problems to promote and oversee the set-up and running of peer support groups.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop and deliver accessible mental health support services.

Position: Peer Support Development Worker

Salary: £25,295 pro rata

Hours: 21 hours per week (part-time)

Fixed-term project 12 months

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Ability to work in an open way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.
• Knowledge or experience of the issues that young people with lived experience of poor mental health face and the impact this has on their lives.
• Experience of delivering a project for young people alongside volunteers aged 15-25 years.

All application documents can be found alongside this listing, as well as on the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 9am, Wednesday 21st October 2020.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

You have a significant understanding of Mental Health Issues and substantial experience of working within a Housing and Social Care environment, including dealing with ‘high risk’ clients and managing resources effectively. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Senior Practitioner.

Your challenge? As a Senior Practitioner you’ll be focused on practice, but of course your overriding objective will be to provide high quality support to service users, in line with service models and policy. Carrying a caseload of complex cases, you’ll provide strong and effective clinical leadership in formulating support plans and manage the work of Support Workers, Peer Support and other Volunteers, as well taking responsibility for their training and development. You’ll also take the lead in managing Medication within the service and support the management of the risk load, to ensure safe working practices are in place and appropriate support available.

You will have or be working towards a QCF in Health and Social Care, ideally Level 3, or equivalent. We’ll also be looking for a good understanding of recovery and coproduction, housing pathways and the barriers faced by those moving out of secure care settings, or with an offending history. The ability to lead, supervise and motivate staff and manage conflicting demands and priorities on time is key, as is a flexible approach to working hours. Solution focused and outcome driven, you lead by example using a firm but inclusive, open and encouraging management style and lots of tact and diplomacy. Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System or a secure care setting, while not essential, would be useful, as would a proven ability to carry out investigations and write reports and recommendations.

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

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification,  will be considered for an interview.

This is a permanent part-time post at 22.5 hours per week. 

The starting salary for this post is £19,514.00 (pro-rata for 22.5 hours per week) per annum with potential salary progression to £20,541.00 (pro-rata for 22.5 hours per week) per annum. 

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

The first round of shortlisting is scheduled for 13 October 2020. 

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

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

About the Together Trust

We’re one of the North West’s leading disability charities, offering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.

You’ll be joining an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

We want you to grow and develop - so we’ll support you to shape the career that you want to have.

We can’t promise a job with us will be easy. But what we can say is your work will be filled with meaning.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.

The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers. All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

Job advert

We now have an opportunity for a Community Support Worker to join one of our teams.You would be working at a small and well established supported tenancy in Salford, close to the Trafford Centre. The service supports two young men, with complex non-verbal autism, to live as independently as possible; both at home and in the community. The service is committed to improving quality of life outcomes for tenants, with a particular focus on developing confidence, functional skills teaching, and increasing levels of engagement. We are looking to recruit a flexible and committed individual who is warm, personable and understanding.

Experience of using picture supports is advantageous but not essential as robust coaching will be available. Drivers are also highly preferred due to the individual needs of the tenants.

As our community support worker, you will…

As a community support worker you will be actively involved in supporting individuals to live a full and active life. You will do this by ensuring that you and the team around the person do all you can to deliver the agreed plans. You will play an important role, alongside your line manager and senior managers, to ensure that the team functions effectively and is supported through the attendance of productive team meetings and 1-1 supervision sessions.

Community Support Workers play a key role in developing relationships between the person supported, other important individuals in their lives and the Trust. You will also be expected to work closely with any family and professionals involved in the individuals care and ensure that needs and interventions are explored and acted on within your remit.

It is expected that you will support the individual to access appointments, formal reviews and planning of the care and support provided. You will work within a person centred framework within the service so that the individual/s supported can develop control of their lives and resources in a meaningful and empowering way. For example, empowering and teaching individual to use budgeting systems, assisting in detailed self-care plans and building independence skills in the least restrictive way.

As a Support Worker you will be expected to work on shift, administer medication, ensure good routines are in place and are undertaken to maintain the individual’s well-being. This role will extend to undertaking frequent checks linked to health and safety and daily/weekly recording systems, and implementing simple data systems to ensure that the whole service is performing in line with agreed plans, best practice and the Trusts standards.

About you...

Experience is preferable but is not essential, we pride ourselves on staff development and offer an outstanding training package and induction into the organisation. We’re looking for people who have a genuine interest and drive in working for the people we support.

As the team provide 24/7 support, you will need to be flexible and willing to work shifts on a rota basis over a day 7 period, due to the nature of this role you will be required to take part in sleep over shifts, these are paid in addition to the 37.5 hours at a rate of £62.64 and are not included in the 37.5 hours advertised.

Benefits

You'll get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. And, be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers. Together we work hard, laugh a lot, and support each other. We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.

• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications

Senior Mental Health IDVA

Location: Southwark
Salary: £29,500 - £32,000 pro rata (0.4 FTE) per annum depending on skills and experience
Hours: part time- 15h a week ( Working days are Tuesday and Thursday)
Contract: 12 month contract 
Vacancy Reference: SWA3001

Closing Date: 21/10/2020 at 9am 
Interview Date: 26/10/2020

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

About the Service

Solace offers extensive violence against women and girls (VAWG) services in Southwark; these include a range of advocacy and support options for survivors, therapeutic support for children, a behaviour change programme for perpetrators and training for professionals and community members. 
Support for survivors in Southwark is predominantly provided through Solace’s advocacy and support service (SASS) which supports survivors of domestic and sexual abuse of all genders and at all levels of risk. Provision includes one to one advocacy support, an IRIS service, a group programme, a Sanctuary scheme and peer support. In addition, Solace runs a number of specialist services for survivors in the borough; these include outreach services run in partnership with Children’s Social Care and Southwark Housing Solutions for women with multiple needs, and a supported accommodation service in dispersed properties for women and their children. 

About the Role

The senior mental health IDVA works in close partnership with Southwark CMHT to ensure survivors of domestic abuse with mental health issues receive high quality support. 
As the mental health IDVA you will work from one of Southwark’s busy CMHT offices. You will provide support and advice to CMHT staff, ensuring that survivors of domestic abuse accessing mental health services are given the correct advice, support and safety planning. You will act as the link worker between CMHT and Solace’s wider response to domestic abuse in Southwark, aiming to increase referrals from CMHT into the Southwark SASS service and improve partnership working between the two agencies. In addition, you will work directly with survivors of abuse, carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and short-term casework as required.

About You

If you demonstrate commitment, innovation, passion, non-judgemental and collaboration, you’ll thrive in our diverse feminist team of professional women. 
Ideal candidates will have experience working with victim/survivors of VAWG and a solid understanding of the support options available to them. You will have strong leadership skills, thrive on working under pressure, and be adept at crisis management and prioritising your workload to meet the demands of this busy service.
In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

About us...

At the Together Trust we believe everybody deserves an equal chance in life. There are no exceptions. We provide a wide range of support services including fostering, residential, community and family support. We also provide specialist educational support through our schools and colleges.

At our Specialist Day Provision in the Stockport area, we are committed to supporting adults to live happy, safe and fulfilling lives. We provide person-centred, creative, fun and professional support services to adults, providing them with opportunities to develop their social lives, building new interests and confidence.

We support them to achieve their goals through actively implementing plans that support the development of communication skills, enable independence and build meaningful community integration and leisure opportunities.

As our community support worker, you will…

Working alongside our existing team, you will offer a diverse range of exciting and varied activities for people aged 18+. The work you deliver will be based on a person centred framework and will focus on developing community integration and independence skills in order to help reduce barriers. Facilitating socialisation and developing meaningful relationships is a key element to the role.

As a community support worker you will be actively involved in supporting individuals to live a full and active life. You will do this by ensuring that you and the team around the person do all you can to deliver the agreed plans. You will play an important role, alongside your line manager and senior managers, to ensure that the team functions effectively and is supported through the attendance of productive team meetings and 1-1 supervision sessions.

Community Support Workers play a key role in developing relationships between the person supported, other important individuals in their lives and the Trust. You will also be expected to work closely with any family and professionals involved in the individuals care and ensure that needs and interventions are explored and acted on within your remit.

This is a dual contract role. 26 hours based within a learning environment and 6.5 hours based in the community.

About you...

Experience is preferable but is not essential, we pride ourselves on staff development and offer an outstanding training package and induction into the organisation. We are looking for people who have a genuine interest and motivation in working for the people we support.

Benefits

You'll get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. And, be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers. Together we work hard, laugh a lot, and support each other. We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications

The Role

DHI is an award-winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and wellbeing of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

Are you a positive resilient individual committed to working collaboratively with GP’s, our partners and other community and healthcare organisations to provide a wide range of services including; telephone assessments, content based groups & workshops, creating support plans & risk assessments in a large & mixed team of colleagues and peers?

You feel confident around IT using our Caseload Management IT system to record attendance and outcomes and communicating on the telephone making contact with clients on a daily basis.

You have experience of working with people with substance use issues, and can offer a range of harm reduction advice and information, manage safeguarding concerns and have an interest in developing your knowledge of interventions and support that can in turn support our clients.

Please note, we would especially welcome applicants who speak Polish.

If you are interested please contact HR to arrange an informal discussion regarding the role.

Please indicate on your application form if you are interested in the full time role or the part time role.

How To Apply

Please visit the DHI website and use the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification to complete an application form and skills form, and send to HR before Midday Wednesday 4th November 2020

We are seeking a motivated and energetic person to work as part of a team of talented paid staff and volunteers, whose role will be central to the development of a high-quality service to (unpaid) Carers and their families. Whilst helping people to develop their own support networks, independent of statutory or public services, you will be assisting Carers and their families to maximise their income by encouraging full benefit checks, supporting Carers to complete benefit forms, and where and when necessary, assisting them to access individual grants and other funding streams.

Closing Date for applications:  We intend to keep applications open until Monday 30th November. However, we will close the applications early, if an appointable candidate applies before this date. 

Date of Interviews: We will be interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received with plans to appoint as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. 

Location: 1xpost in Redhill  1x post in Guildford

The role will be to engage/re-engage, refer, and support dependent alcohol users and problematic drug users to access evidenced based harm reduction, treatment and recovery support to initiate recovery, build and/or utilise recovery to move into long term sustained recovery and social (re)integration.

To be part of an integrated County-wide substance misuse service (tier 2, 3 and 4) specifically for alcohol dependence and problematic drug use, and complex needs (physical health, mental health, pregnancy, may also include learning disability, safeguarding and complex detoxes)within a range of treatment and recovery pathways.

We will be interested in candidates who can drive and have access to a vehicle, and have a level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care and/or a minimum of 2 years community experience of drug & alcohol/criminal justice/mental health work.

In return for your commitment and hard work we can offer:
- A competitive salary!
- 35 hour working week!
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays!
- Flexible working hours!
- A health insurance scheme!
- A private pension scheme!
- Membership to a discounts website!
- Investment in personal development!
- Multiple social events!
- Ongoing training!

For a full job description and application form please contact Danni Bowles.

Kind regards,

Danni

(HR)

Location: 1x Walton on Thames, 1x Guildford and 1x Redhill

The Family Safeguarding Recovery Worker posts will be part of the i-access integrated substance misuse service which is delivered by Catalyst and Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) in partnership.

The post holder will be based in the Family Safeguarding Quadrant teams but will remain part of and will link in closely with the wider i-access service.

The post holder will provide brief advice and education for problematic/ harmful drinkers, people with problematic drug use not in treatment, and will support those who meet the criteria to engage in structured treatment as provided by i-access the County-wide substance misuse service. The focus of all interventions will be:
- To reduce drug and alcohol related harm to the individual and wider family
- To provide advice and education to parents who use substances re the effects parental substance use can have on children.
- To work in line with Surrey County Council children’s safeguarding policies and procedures, understanding that wellbeing of children is always paramount.
- To promote healthier lives, wellbeing and active citizenship
- To promote and support individuals into both abstinence based and medically assisted forms of recovery
- To contribute to effective case management and coordination covering areas of risk, problematic behaviour, housing, social functioning, employability, psychological and physical health
- To promote carer, service user and community involvement
- To use evidenced based interventions based on best practice guidelines
- To contribute to the overall performance of the integrated service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.

In return for your commitment and hard work we can offer:

• A competitive salary!
• 35 hour working week!
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays!
• Flexible working hours!
• A health insurance scheme!
• A private pension scheme!
• Membership to a discounts website!
• Investment in personal development!
• Multiple social events!
• Ongoing training!

For further information and an application form please contact Danni Bowles.

Kind regards,

Danni

(HR)

Action Against Hunger has a vision of a world free from hunger. For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have led the global fight against hunger. We save the lives of children and work with their communities before and after the disaster strikes. We enable people to provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong, and build prosperous communities. We constantly search for more effective solutions, while sharing our knowledge and expertise with the world. We push for long-term change. We will never give up. Until the world is free from hunger.

We are recruiting a MEAL and Information Management Senior Advisor to join our Operations team. This is a fulltime permanent position based in the United Kingdom responsible for leading on projects implementing knowledge management and learning services across the Action Against Hunger network as well as for a number of external organisations as part of our growing consultancy model.

This post sits within the UK MEAL Services Team of MEAL and knowledge and information management specialists working across a wide variety of projects, actively seeking to generate new business opportunities to improve practice in the sector.

This person will play an integral part in MEAL and knowledge and information management of humanitarian response projects and nutrition projects, delivering key learning outcomes as part of a passionate team of practitioners. Responsible for managing resources and leading on strategic MEAL projects, the postholder will also manage, support and develop a small team of MEAL Advisors.

You must have knowledge of current practices, trends and standards in working within a humanitarian, nutrition, international development or similar organisation, among other skills.

Women are the overwhelming majority of victims of domestic abuse, a violation of their and their children’s human rights. Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Founded on women’s struggle against patriarchy, sexism and male violence, we believe that domestic abuse is the result of an abuse of power and control and is rooted in the historical status and inequality of women in society.

Over the past 46 years, Women’s Aid has been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic abuse through practice, research and policy. As a federation of just over 170 organisations, we provide almost 300 local lifesaving services to women and children. We empower survivors by keeping their voices at the heart of our work, working with and for women and children by listening to them and responding to their needs. We take an intersectional approach to our work to end domestic abuse and stand with other feminist organisations leading the way in eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls.

Chief Executive

Women’s Aid

Up to £95,000

Flexible location with regular access to London and Bristol

We are seeking a Chief Executive inspired by our values of intersectional feminism to provide inclusive strategic leadership and a powerful voice for our members through the next stage of our development. Building on the recent increased awareness of domestic abuse, our campaign successes and our financial stability, the Chief Executive will work closely with our members to represent them and the voices of women and children experiencing domestic abuse, as well as supporting our staff to provide the best possible support. She will build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, parliamentarians and the media, to influence social policy and legislative change that delivers real impact. She will also develop our fundraising proposition and ensure a robust infrastructure is in place to take the charity to the next level.

We are seeking collaborative and adaptable senior leader with a passion for women’s equality. A credible ambassador, she will bring a track record of high-profile networking to successfully influencing national policy and media. Our new Chief Executive will have a proven track record of developing diverse teams and creating the infrastructure that allows them to achieve their best.  She will bring a sound understanding of fundraising, the confidence to develop fundraising propositions and experience of personally developing relationships with donors. Crucially, she will be committed to placing the survivor at the heart of all our work  and to equality, diversity and inclusion.

 Women’s Aid has agreed a Race Equality Strategy (RES), the delivery of which is a core priority for the organisation. Our Race Equality Strategy Group (RESG) manages this work which covers recruitment and HR, board representation, work with member services and the organisation’s culture. This group is led solely by black and minoritised women within the organisation. We also have a minoritised workers’ group for peer support for black and minoritised staff and the management team is leading self-led and reflective work on anti-racism. We run specific projects to tackle the impacts of racism, including work to ensure that survivor engagement is fully inclusive.

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Due to the nature of this role we will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9 part 1).

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date: Tuesday 27th October 2020

Long-listed candidates to provide additional information: w/c 2nd November 2020

Engagement meetings with staff and Chair: w/c 16th November 2020

Interviews with Women’s Aid: w/c 23rd November 2020

Do you have the personal commitment, drive and person-centred values to be able to make a real difference to the lives of 6 people with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Forensic Backgrounds who can display behaviours which challenge?

Are you caring, compassionate and competent? Are you an excellent communicator with the courage and commitment to provide only the best service to our service users?  We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive and resilient Registered Service Manager for our specialist, bespoke-built Intensive Support Service in Heysham.

You will hold Operational Responsibility for all aspects of Service Delivery, CQC and Contract Compliance.  You will promote and re-inforce a culture of responsive, professional, person-centred practice, and active support across the service. Relationships will be built based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You will be responsible for leading practice development and delivery across the service and your role will include:

You will be supported by our Senior Service Manager, Senior Transforming Care Lead Practitioner and other members of Creative Support’s Multi-Disciplinary Complex Care Team, Local Social Services and CCG’s.

You must have:

• You must be able to demonstrate that you have a caring and compassionate approach to the people we support.
• You must have experience of  working in the field of Adult Social Care
• At least three years prior experience of supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism who have complex needs.
• Be a highly motivated, dynamic and confident communicator
• Be confident with working  directly with service users and skilled with using this knowledge to coach staff using Positive Behaviour Support.
• You must have good knowledge of Mental Capacity and Best Interests, and you must be aware of the Restraint Reduction Network and hold a commitment to reduce restrictions in people’s lives.

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high-quality, person-centred support to older people, adults with a learning disability and/or autism,  people with physical disabilities and individuals with mental health needs. The support we offer is tailored to the individual and promotes their independence and community engagement. We are an Investor in People accredited employer of a diverse team of over 5,000 well supported staff across England.

You will be joining a progressive charitable organisation, strongly committed to investing in your professional development through both practice-based training and academic study. You will also be part of our highly committed and mutually supportive team of ten PBS and quality practitioners, supporting our agency to achieve great outcomes and meet quality standards. By joining this team you will be able to access peer support and expertise

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

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to work at Samphire as a full time Post Detention Caseworker for a period of six months initially (with possibility of extension depending on funding).

Samphire’s vision is for a society which is inclusive and compassionate towards migrants. We seek to improve the lives of people released from immigration detention and experiencing destitution in the UK, and to support the development of well-informed, cohesive and diverse communities in the Dover area and beyond.

Post Detention Caseworker

As Post Detention Caseworker you will be supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our society - people released from immigration detention. You will join our small team, delivering a high quality service to assist former detainees with the difficulties and challenges they face, primarily via our telephone helpline.

You will be a good communicator with strong listening skills and enjoy solving problems. You will have some relevant experience either through your education and/or have experience of refugee/welfare rights or destitution work. We welcome applications from people with lived experience. The successful candidate must demonstrate that they meet the requirements of the person specification and the job description.

We offer a salary range of NJC Point 10 - 17 : £21,322 - £24,491 depending on experience

This is a temporary fixed term contract which will end 31 May 2021. The role is office based in Dover, however at present it is largely operating remotely with occasional visits to the office.

Please visit our website for a detailed Job Description and Application Form.

Applications must be returned via email by Sunday 25th October at 3pm

Interviews will take place via zoom on Thursday 5th November 2020