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Senior Practitioner Money Guidance Service

Salary: £29,557- £33,779 per annum

Work from home with flexible working options

Two-year fixed term contact - 35 hours per week

Closing date for applications: 9am 17th August

Interviews will take place online via video conference - on 25th August 2022 

About Us

Founded in 1997, GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.

The Role

The Money Guidance Service is a new GamCare initiative, providing tailored guidance and advice on budgeting and other money matters for those impacted by problem gambling, who are accessing existing National Gambling Helpline and structured treatment interventions. As well as enhancing client support services, a key aim of the project is to understand the needs of those experiencing financial harm, and develop and test new approaches, through a continuous learning approach.

The Senior Practitioner will deliver money guidance and financial wellbeing information in remote sessions over the phone or via video call to GamCare service users. This is primarily a frontline role, and the Senior Practitioner will manage a caseload of service users; specifically delivering impartial guidance on money management and financial wellbeing in the non-regulated space, and making referrals to external debt/money specialists. There will also be a requirement to support ongoing development of the Service, including informing ongoing staff training needs, and service user tools and resources.

About You

As the successful candidate you’ll have a relevant Money Guidance or Advice qualification or training Qualification and/or  (NVQ Level 3/Diploma or above) related to Psychology, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Addictions, Social Work, Nursing, Health & Social Care, Public Health or Demonstrable experience of working with vulnerable cohorts with addictions and/or other complex needs. You will also have a commitment to professional development and willingness to undertake money guidance training relevant to the role, as required.

Your strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills will put you in good stead to deliver high quality money guidance to gamblers facing financial difficulties. Crucially, you’ll want to work in an environment where your work truly makes a difference to our staff and service users. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Working in a way that recognises and values diversity and with an understanding of the functional model of problem gambling and gambling-related harm, the Senior Money Guidance Practitioner will:

• Provide a tailored guidance and support service to service users who require money guidance as a result of their, or someone else’s, gambling, via telephone and web-based interventions, using money management tools and resources, and practical support.
   
• Effectively manage a time-bound caseload of money guidance for service users, along with managing a schedule of call-backs and appointments, and recording key information accurately and in a timely manner.
   
• Recognise the parameters of what this non-regulated Service offers and, as necessary, make timely referrals to debt/other regulated money advice organisations.
   
• Support effective transition to debt/other services.
   
• Implement risk/safeguarding management and supportive strategies as required
   
• Remain up to date with the nature of problem gambling.
   
• Support the Money Guidance Team in ensuring the guidance models and interventions delivered, are up to date, appropriate, and effective

Benefits You Can Enjoy

• 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service
• A generous Pension Scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%.
• Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Appointment is subject to a DBS check

GamCare are committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.

You will need to ensure that you have a confidential space within your home to work from. With this role there will be a requirement to attend the head office in London periodically for colleague and team liaison.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

For any further information on the role or if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Inbox and the team will be happy to help.

We are looking for 2 full time Community Engagement Practitioners of which one will be a Lead responsible for coordination and line management support.

This is an innovative new service, integrating the expertise, skills and knowledge of the VCS network in Enfield and Barnet with NHS Mental Health services. The purpose of the role is to provide psycho-social support to clients, working within specialist Mental Health teams and the partners within the VCS Barnet partners.

The role will carry an active caseload supporting access into services appropriate to their level of need, with a focus on recovery and independence, and improve self-management of their wellbeing through intensive support. CEPs will support the core community mental health teams working in alignment with Primary Care Networks as part of the new model.

The CEP team will focus on empowering clients to achieve socio-economic goals with clear mental health and wellbeing benefits, and team members will also have specific training in areas such as employment and housing to support the wider PSS service team. The post holder will help to facilitate and co-deliver recovery focused groups and contribute to the development of new community resources.

This role will be working as part of a partnership of Mind Enfield and Barnet (MiEB) and other local VCS organisations.

This role will be based in either the Enfield or Barnet branch.

Interviews: w/c 1/11

About Safer London

Safer London is a leading charity working with young Londoners and their families affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that all young Londoners can have a positive and productive future.

Whatever their history, when a child or young person comes to Safer London, they are just that – a child or a young person. By working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers, as well as the places where they spend their time, we can create a safe London not just for them – but everyone.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated, driven Service Manager to join our amazing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to play an integral role in improving the lives of young Londoners, their families, peers, and communities.

Core responsibilities of the role are, but not limited to:

• Manage a team of multi-disciplinary staff – both practitioners and senior practitioners and on occasions students and volunteers. This will be undertaken at all times in line with all internal processes and policies
• Undertake a variety of HR processes – be that managing sickness and absence to undertaking recruitment, onboard and induction processes
• Have a strong and on-going grip on all the case work delivered by your team – this will be undertaken in a variety of ways including chairing case review meetings, undertaking case files audits and coaching teams and individuals to deliver to the highest services at all time
• Ensure that the case work of the team members is of the highest quality and in line with Safer London’s service delivery manual
• Complete reports and support team members to (which may be shared with statutory bodies such as the police, courts, children social care and can be shared with the family) that accurately reflect the work undertaken in professional manner.
• Monitor the delivery of a variety of contracts – on occasions alone as well as within partnership with other members of the Safer London team
Lead the monitoring and recording to report to funders, commissioners, and other interested stakeholders such as trustees.

If you are committed, resilient and ambitious Service Manager and believe you have what it takes to help us to improve the safety of young Londoners and their families then please apply.

Additional Information

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment.

We request an enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check as part of the recruitment process.

At Safer London we value diversity and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here, we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

Our Benefits Package

Safer London continually reviews its pay and offers generous benefits:

• Safer London is an agile working organisation. This means you have flexibility to work across different locations e.g. from home, our current office premises (Southwark) and community locations (café/co-working spaces) when you are not delivering face to face work in the community.
• Our Flexible Working Policy allows requests from day 1.
• Pension Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Mental Health Free Helpline
• Death in Service Benefit
• Acting up, additional responsibilities and student supervisor roles provide opportunities to develop and progress your career. Recognised by additional pay.
• Holiday Allowance - You will be entitled to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays, part time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement
• Annual leave linked to length of service - 3 years’ service 30 days and 5 years’ service 33 days, part time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement.

How to apply

Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or on Safer London’s Website.

To apply please complete the online application and submit it by Sunday 28th August. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time. Interviews are currently taking place via video conference.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process or if you experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the application through the online portal, please contact us via the “Contact us” section of our website.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to develop and design a parenting offer within the Surrey Young People’s Substance Misuse Service (SYPSMS).  As the parenting practitioner, you will offer 1:1 support to parents/carers of SYPSMS service users, who require education, information, and guidance around their child/YP’s substance misuse.  Developing communication skills and to build and strengthen relationships between YP and their parents/carers/family.

Provide family interventions and support to parents/carers of service users accessing SYPSMS substance misuse service; you will hold a pre-defined case load of parent/carers, who are referred, by means of effective assessment, care planning and risk management.

• Responding to referrals and undertaking needs assessment to inform delivery of 1:1 intervention with parents/carers.
• Joint case working with Catch22 substance misuse workers.
• Deliver substance misuse education workshops to parents/carers of service users – to identify partner agencies to co-facilitate and agree referral criteria/pathway.
• Where safeguarding concerns are identified, responding appropriately by supporting the family and the young person, referring, and sharing information with Surrey Children’s Services, in accordance with the requirements of Catch22’s safeguarding policy and guidance.
• Offering appropriate specialist harm reduction advice/information to parents/carers and referral of young people into SYPSMS where appropriate.
• Ensuring records of involvement with young people/adults and families are appropriately completed in accordance with GDPR and Catch22’s monitoring and recording standards and requirements.
• Building and maintaining community networks with other appropriate services agencies, providers, and forums; promoting the continued joint work of the service and other partners.
• Adhere to partnership working protocols with other agencies and promote effective dialogue, referral and care pathways between agencies, families, and schools.
• Be a proactive member of the service and team, attending meetings and training events as required.
• Ensure that the service promotes and reflects equality of opportunity and diversity at all levels.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and competencies ensuring that you are up-to date on all relevant Catch22 policies and procedures, and are working in line with local and governmental frameworks such as Public Health England, Safeguarding etc.
• Comply with Catch22 Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Carry out other relevant duties, as required.

About the project

In mid-2020 at the height of the Covid 19 lockdowns, we mobilised to deliver a project to respond to rising rent arrears and financial instability facing renters. In an innovative partnership with Southwark Council, Southwark Law Centre, and Impact for Urban Health, we’ve been supporting 30 private renters over the last 8 months who have been threatened with eviction by their landlords, or are living in temporary accommodation, to sustain their tenancies and/or find onward housing in the social or private sector that is suitable for their health, needs and aspirations.

After a successful start, Kineara has received a further two years of funding to reach more renters and be part of Southwark’s ongoing response for local residents. Now that the Government has lifted the ban on evictions, there are possibly hundreds of thousands of renters across the country facing homelessness. We’ve already delivered crucial crisis support to vulnerable renters and are looking for a passionate housing support worker to be part of the next phase of the project.

About Kineara

Kineara is a unique community interest company that supports people in poverty across London who facing barriers to housing, employment and education. We break down barriers, provide holistic support for families, vulnerable adults, and school pupils, and deliver intensive one-to-one interventions to those in need of extra help through challenging times. We use holistic, trauma-informed methods, partnership working and a flexible, non-judgemental approach that puts the needs of those we work with first. At our organisation there is no weekend working, and bank holidays and wellbeing days off are included in the contract.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and energetic support worker to take up a part time
role (21 hours per week, flexible) within our organisation as a Housing Support Practitioner in our small and dedicated
team. The role will be based mostly in Southwark, and you will be working in partnership with the
Council’s housing officers, solicitors, community services, social prescribers, and mental health
support workers to coordinate tailored support for each client to avoid eviction and sustain
tenancies, mediating with landlords where necessary and providing advice for onward housing when
needed with the support of the Housing Link Worker. The objectives of these programmes are to
avoid evictions, sustain tenancies, increase employment opportunities, improve wellbeing, and
increase educational outcomes. You will be working in partnership with other stakeholders such as
schools and housing associations to improve family health, build relationships and engage families
and individuals and their networks of support.

About you

You will have experience of working with individuals and families with complex needs. You will be an
enthusiastic person who is self-motivated, confident and thrives when working independently with a
passion to support change. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, experience delivering holistic
support, be a solution-minded thinker, have a good understanding of strength-based approaches
and be able work sensitively and empathetically with people in vulnerable circumstances. You
will also have experience working in a systemic and therapeutic way. It is also important to us that
you have the competency to work with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. To work as
part of a team and independently, the roles require you to think creatively and use the resources
around you effectively.

Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP), a division of Richmond Fellowship since 2018, has been a leading provider of Respect accredited community perpetrator programmes working to stop domestic violence, increase safety for women and children, and reduce harm to families for over 29 years.

We are currently seeking dynamic practitioners to join our Young People’s service (Yuva) in Surrey, working directly with young people using abuse and violence and their families. This role works within the Yuva team to develop and deliver intervention and safety programmes to families affected by Child to Parent Violence and Young People’s Intimate Partner Violence.

In your role you will need a good understanding of adolescent development, domestic abuse, child abuse and trauma, and the impacts of these on young people’s development. As well as a good understanding of the nature of domestic violence and its effects on women and children, and on the parent-child relationship. You will have experience of providing direct work with young people and their parents/carers, working flexibly but robustly and supportively, responding to challenging or harmful behaviour to facilitate change. You will have experience of providing structured one-to-one and/or group-work counselling or behavioural change interventions, and of working with both children and adults from diverse backgrounds. You will have an excellent understanding of Safeguarding procedures and be confident working both independently and as part of a team, working closely and collaboratively alongside partner agencies such as Child Services and Youth Offending Services.

You will have opportunity to play a key role in developing DVIP’s young people’s services, working in partnerships with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver effective community responses to domestic violence, in line with RESPECT practice standards. Day to day, you will be working flexibly across a number of locations (including regular days working co-located within Local Authority Children and Families Services, and providing outreach in schools and other relevant or referring services) managing referrals, assessing risk and suitability for therapeutic intervention, and engaging families. In this rewarding role you will be working directly with young people and their parents/carers, delivering structured interventions to increase safety, as well as providing specialist support to other professionals working with families experiencing abuse, through provision of expert consultations and training.

You will be able to work independently and flexibly, including some early evenings, in areas where DVIP is contracted, for part of the working week.  You will be comfortable managing your own workload and related admin, and you will be able to communicate clearly with a range of people about sensitive and complex issues, including the writing of professional reports.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in facilitating positive change for young people and their families who have been impacted by abuse and violence.

DVIP are actively seeking to develop a workforce which reflects the diverse communities we work within; we offer flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development to all staff and volunteers. Applicants who speak another language fluently are particularly welcome.

This is a permanent part-time role requiring the post-holder to work 22.5 hours per week.

To apply please visit our website. The closing date for this post is 14 August 2022, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

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 post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview, please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

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.

My job makes lives better by utilising my lived experience of mental illness or of caring for somebody who has mental health problems, in a Peer Support role to contribute to the care and recovery of people using GPiMHS (General Practice integrated Mental Health Service), and helping to ensure an accessible, non-stigmatising localised service. 

GPiMHS is an emotional and wellbeing service that supports adults aged over 18 in  primary care who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. Patients are offered extended consultation times, quick and easy access to practical advice and tailored support for their mental health needs from a multidisciplinary team.

Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, the Lived Experience Practitioner will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. As an integral and highly valued member of the team, the Lived Experience Practitioner will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to people using the service in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey. In particular, the Lived Experience Practitioner will support the smooth transition of people using the service to other Mental Health services, by helping them to complete recovery and crisis plans for example. Within a relationship of mutuality and information sharing, they will promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfillment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.

Suitable for someone who is kind, caring and supportive with good interpersonal and communication skills and who is keen to provide the highest quality experience for people using GPiMHS. 

Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required

• Lived experience of mental illness or of caring for somebody who has mental health problems
• Experience accessing primary and / or secondary mental health services
• Paid or unpaid experience of working in a lived experience role
• Numeracy and Literacy at a Key Stage 3 level or equivalent
• Driving license suitable for driving in the United Kingdom
• Computer literate in Microsoft office, and willingness to use the Organisations’ IT systems
• Experience of recovering a meaningful life
• Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role
• Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner
• Ability to assist or willingness to learn how to assist people to develop recovery and crisis plans 
• Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback 
• Ability to work in an enabling and creative way
• Willingness to support people with a range of needs to meet their recovery goals
• Ability to manage stress, and to plan and prioritise own workload and activities
• Ability to carry out practical tasks
• Ability to maintain a healthy home / work life balance
•  High level of self-awareness – ability to critically appraise own performance
• Critical thinker
• Understanding and knowledge of recovery; of the issues and concerns of mental health service users ; and of the impact of stigma and discrimination
• Willingness to work towards using trauma informed care principles to benefit yourself and others 
• Knowledge and commitment to service users rights
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of service users, carers, professionals and agencies
• Persuasive and reassurance skills required
• Ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary teams
• To be aware of professional roles within the therapeutic relationship 
• Professional in appearance and behaviour
• Able to manage conflict and to help others to do so
• Good team working skills

Experience and Qualifications Desired

• Peer support worker training, e.g. ImROC Peer Support Training course
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge, training and experience

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside an agreed number of people using the GPiMHS service on a 1:1 and / or group basis, in person and / or virtually, from a lived experience perspective 
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Deliver peer support interventions as agreed within the multidisciplinary team, and within a peer relationship
• Use personal, experiential knowledge and to share lived experience when appropriate to benefit others
• Assist others to create their own recovery and crisis plans, particularly people who are transitioning from the service to another Mental Health service (e.g. SABP Community Mental Health Recovery Service) 
• Establish supportive and respectful relationships with people using the service
• Help people identify their own recovery goals
• Support people using the service to identify and overcome fears within a relationship of empathy and trust
• Share ideas about ways of achieving Recovery goals, drawing on personal experiences and a range of coping, self-help and self-management techniques
• Model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief, self-advocacy and hopefulness
• Sign-post to various resources, opportunities and activities within the Organisation and in communities to promote choice and informed decision making
• Accompany people who use the service to appointments / meetings / activities of their choice and performing a range of practical tasks, aligned to recovery goals
• Assist in risk assessments with multi-disciplinary staff, highlighting any changes in service users presentation relevant to their safety and feedback accordingly
• Support the service in promoting a recovery orientated environment by identifying recovery-focused activities and imparting information and education as required
• Act as a recovery champion within the service, and as an ambassador of recovery for the Organisation with external agencies and partner organisations.
• Be actively involved in the continued development of and in the ongoing evaluation of the Lived Lived Experience Practitioner role.
• Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities / grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms
• Attend and complete an agreed induction programme and a peer support worker training programme, if not already completed
• Identify personal developmental needs in conjunction with Line Manager and supervision, undertaking further training as necessary.
• Participate in mandatory training as required.
• Participate in regular supervision 
• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in mental health, recovery and peer support by reading books, journals and accessing peer support networks.
• Work in accordance with the Organisations’ Policies, Procedures and values

The salary for this post is £13,904 per annum. 

This is a permanent role part-time role requiring the post holder to work 22.5 hours per week.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. We have much to be proud of in our one hundred years of history, but we know that to remain vibrant and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

We’ve begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people at the heart of our organisation. We’re on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week.

Girlguiding is recruiting a Safeguarding Practitioner reporting to the Safeguarding Operations Manager, Safeguarding Team, to work within our Membership Services Directorate.

The safeguarding team are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible team member with a passion for the safety of our members. They should have experience of working in a high-pressured environment and managing a caseload (preferably relating to safeguarding allegations and concerns). They will be required to ensure the safeguarding of Girlguiding’s members by maintaining policies and procedures and working in partnership with statutory agencies. They will also be required to provide advice and guidance to the membership in all matters relating to safeguarding and to be aware and reactive to International and National safeguarding issues. 

The successful candidate must have experience of dealing with difficult situations, safeguarding, knowledge of legislation affecting child/adult protection, inclusion along with the ability to prioritise and make tough decisions. You must also have experience of complex case management, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Due to the nature of the work, weekend and evening working will be required, at sites outside of London on occasion, for which time off in lieu will be taken.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

Dear All     

�� We're hiring for a... Rainbow Mind Low Intensity IAPT Practitioner  

Contract Length: Permanent

Hours:  Part Time 15 hours

Line Manager: Rainbow Mind Clinical Service Manager

Location(s): Hackney, East London (with some remote working) 

Salary: £24,279 - £26,545 (pro rata including London Weighting)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mind CHWF to join our Rainbow Mind’s Psychological therapies services as a Low Intensity IAPT Practitioner.

Rainbow Mind is an LGBTQ+ service, run for and by members of the community. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team the post holder will be responsible for providing a Low intensity 3rd wave CBT service within Rainbow Mind’s IAPT service; providing guided self-help, psychoeducational groups, brief 1:1 interventions and supporting digital therapies.

Working on the front line of mental health, the post holder will provide a safe environment for LGBTQ+ clients to explore their issues, and promote awareness around mental health and wellbeing. The post holder will offer advice and consultation on clients’ psychological care to colleagues from other disciplines and to other, non-professional carers and will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures.

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest has a long-standing and well-established engagement with local and diverse communities and is committed to offer support and respect to anyone facing a mental health problem. The organisation offers opportunities for learning and development and supports a collaborative and creative working environment. Mind’s newly formed Rainbow Mind IAPT service aims to offer evidence-based psychological therapy and to complement Mind’s commitment to its clients. This is an opportunity for a motivated mental health practitioner who wishes to be part of an innovative and diverse IAPT service and contribute to its growth and development. 

 Apply by the apply button, the closing date is by 25th August 2022, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role. 

For more information, please visit Breathe HR 

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage applications from those from ethnic minority backgrounds or other underrepresented backgrounds.          

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please ensure you complete the equal opportunities section of the application form.         

We at Mind CHWF want to assure you that your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. It always has been, and it will continue to be, as we refine our policies and internal processes. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.    

Hillingdon, London

Have you got experience of working within a domestic abuse or violence against women and girls field, specifically with children and young people across a wide range of ages, diverse backgrounds and ethnicities?  Have you got a professional qualification in PG Dip/ Masters in play therapy/ art therapy/ drama therapy or child psychotherapy and hold at least 100 hours’ clinical play/creative arts therapy experience with children and young people?

Right now, DVIP, a division of Richmond Fellowship is looking for a highly skilled play therapist to join their children’s therapeutic service at their site in the London Borough of Hillingdon. DVIP has been helping to make women and children safer over 25 years and our children’s therapy service is one of only a handful offering direct provision to children aged 3 – 17 affected by domestic abuse. The service works to fulfil DVIP’s aim that all members of a family have access to appropriate integrated, but separate and distinct services following their experience of domestic abuse. The approach of the service is child-centred and non-directive, allowing children to express their feelings and experiences through the use of creative materials and play therapy.

Your work will involve processing referrals and the accompanying administrative tasks, assessing children and families and providing holistic/integrative approaches and mainly non-directive play therapy interventions. We'll also rely on you to help the service manager to develop and manage training placements, run centre based and outreach therapeutic services and provide training on domestic abuse issues. Carrying out risk assessments, undertaking review sessions, liaising with external agencies and promoting and raising the profile of our work – all are aspects of this varied and vital role. As an employer committed to anti-oppressive practice, we aim to reflect the diversity of the children and families we work with and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Relevantly qualified and registered, you’re used to using holistic/integrative models of therapy, play therapy and other creative forms such as art therapy. You also have proven experience of assessing children and families’ suitability for therapeutic intervention. What’s more, as a skilled and experienced practitioner you will have an ability to form therapeutic relationships with children and parents that have clear boundaries, are compassionate and focused on increasing safety and wellbeing and minimising harm. You're also adept at communicating sensitive and/or complex issues clearly, both over the phone and in person. Experience of working within safeguarding and child protection procedures is essential too, as is a well-organised yet flexible approach, excellent report writing and presentation skills and the ability to use office IT and admin systems.

The salary for this post is £30,430 pro rata per annum. This is a part-time post at 15 hours a week, based the London Borough of Hillingdon.

If, you are ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with great benefits, including on-going training, clinical supervision of a high standard, developmental opportunities and being part of a warm and supportive team, apply now.

To apply please visit our website. 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.

The closing date for this post is 12 August 2022, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

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.

DVIP and Richmond Fellowship are 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.

Dear All     

�� We're hiring for a... Rainbow Mind High Intensity IAPT Practitioner  

Contract Length:Permanent

Hours:  Part Time 15 hours

Line Manager: IAPT Clinical Services Manager

Location(s):  Hackney, East London (with some remote working, if possible) 

Salary: SO2-SP33 £35,065 (pro rata including London Weighting)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mind CHWF to join our Rainbow Mind’s Psychological therapies services as a High Intensity IAPT Practitioner.

Rainbow Mind is an LGBTQ+ service, run for and by members of the community. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the exciting, challenging, and diverse boroughs of the City of London and Hackney, the post holder will be responsible for providing a High Intensity service within Rainbow Mind’s IAPT service; providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and therapy in 1:1 and group format for clients within the LGBTQ+ community. The post holder will be a qualified clinician with training in CBT, IPT of CfD or DIT. They will also be registered with HCPC, UKCP, BACP (and working towards accredited status) and/or an accredited member of BABCP.

The post holder will offer advice and consultation on clients’ psychological care to colleagues from other disciplines and to other, non-professional carers and will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures. They will utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service. Working on the front line of mental health and social care, the post holder will provide a safe environment for clients to explore their issues and demonstrate the value and outcomes of these services to bring about meaningful psycho-social change. The post requires high level of administration, ability to manage intensive caseloads and commitment to delivering good clinical outcomes. 

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest has a long-standing and well-established engagement with local and diverse communities and is committed to offer support and respect to anyone facing a mental health problem. The organisation offers opportunities for learning and development and supports a collaborative and creative working environment. Mind’s newly formed Rainbow Mind IAPT service aims to offer evidence-based psychological therapy and to complement Mind’s commitment to its clients. This is an opportunity for a motivated mental health practitioner who wishes to be part of an innovative and diverse IAPT service and contribute to its growth and development. 

Please ensure that you attach both the completed application form and your CV when you press ‘apply now’. The closing date is by 25th August 2022, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role. 

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage applications from those from ethnic minority backgrounds or other underrepresented backgrounds.          

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please ensure you complete the equal opportunities section of the application form.         

We at Mind CHWF want to assure you that your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. It always has been, and it will continue to be, as we refine our policies and internal processes. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.

£25,927 per annum, plus £3,781 per annum Inner London Weighting (full-time)

£14.50 per hour (relief)

35 hours per week and relief hours required

Permanent

Location: London Boroughs  

Ref: 1195

A unique and exciting opportunity to join Cranstoun’s team to deliver our specialist intervention, Men and Masculinities, across London boroughs. Men and Masculinities is a behaviour change programme for those who perpetrate abusive behaviours in their relationships.

We are looking for motivated practitioners who either have experience of working with Domestic Abuse or a related area or would like to develop skills in this area. Experience of working on behaviour change programmes, delivering training and community work would be advantageous.

Men and Masculinities is a universal programme across London boroughs, offering a focused response to perpetration of domestic abuse. We will also work with communities and professionals to raise awareness of the issues, offer effective interventions as well as challenging values and attitudes that create conducive environments for domestic abuse to continue.

Location delivery is across London boroughs. There will also be travel within London as this is an outreach-based delivery model. Office base is Willesden Junction.

Cranstoun are committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity and applications are particularly welcome from black and minority ethnic candidates.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

DBS vetting will be undertaken with the successful candidate.

Previous Candidates need not apply

Closing Date: Sunday 14 August 2022.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

Registered Charity No. 1061582.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join the iMatter National team working 37.5 hours per week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is home based (with Homeworking allowance and London weighting if applicable).

As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner (DAP), you will play a vital role in providing high-quality 1:1 support to participants who are currently on the iMatter programme living across England and Wales for the Spot and Stop Domestic Abuse (S&SDA) programme.

You will need:

Our ideal Domestic Abuse Programme Practitioner is someone who is resilient, confident with supporting others, happy to work as part of a team, and willing to constantly learn and adapt to new situations. They will enjoy being a part of a busy working environment and can demonstrate an ability to communicate with victims of domestic abuse in a professional and supportive manner. They will be able to play a vital role in providing 1:1 support to participants who are currently on the iMatter programme and be competent in the use of IT skills. Training will be provided in the use of our Case Management System.

You will need to have the ability to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner. Have an understanding and knowledge of, and an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. Knowledge of confidentiality and safe working practice in accordance with safeguarding legislation, General Data Protection Regulation and other legal requirements.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplined team of 25 Social Workers, Community Support Workers, Occupational Therapist and volunteers.   The role includes working in partnership and building relationships with individuals, families, carers, voluntary and statutory resources to improve the quality of life of the adults we support in the Jewish Community, via a collaborative and holistic approach.

This post is part time  for 24 hours per week. You will need to be working 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)

Interviews will be taking place week commencing 5th September 2022, shortlisted candidates will need to be available at this time. 

The Senior Duty Social Work will triage referrals to respond to need and risk.  They will work collaboratively and represent Jewish Care in formal meetings, advocating on behalf of clients and their families.  In doing so they will take a leadership role in the ongoing development of the Duty provision, whilst supervising Social Workers/students and Duty volunteers, building networks and resources within the community. 

Jewish Care’s Social Work and Community Support team is a leader in its field, recognised for its outstanding work with individuals and groups.  You will be joining a friendly, creative, and supportive team, developing and sharing your skills, in a fast-paced environment.

What you will be doing:

Triaging referrals from the Helpline, assessing urgency and risk

Enabling and supporting adults in the Jewish Community
Supervising Social Workers, Social Work Students and Volunteers
Leading on projects to increase collaboration and multi-disciplined work
Identifying key issues in the community, responding to need and working with others to develop new opportunities (e.g., activities, learning and co-production events)
Leading multi-disciplinary meetings, both internally and externally
Prioritising work in accordance with complexity and level of risk
Working with local authorities and other health and social care agencies to build and develop positive working relationships.
Representing Jewish Care in various health and social care platforms and sharing information with colleagues.

What you will need:

Social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
Qualification in Supervision/Practice Education
Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others
Experience in working with adults in a social care context
Experience of community and/or group work
Knowledge of adult health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation
An interest or knowledge of the Jewish Community