Phoenix Futures is looking to recruit a passionate and solution focussed Senior Young Persons Recovery Worker for our HYPE service in partnership with CNWL. As a Senior Worker, you will lead and drive the YP service within the Borough, have line management responsibilities alongside holding a caseload of young persons. You will develop and deliver educational awareness in YP settings; ie, schools, colleges, though workshops, assemblies and will be confident in building and maintaining relationships with external partnership agencies in order to fully support the client through their recovery. 

As an individual, we are looking for someone who is self-motivated, can work on their own initiative, but more importantly, as part of a team. You will need good communication and organisational skills. Successful candidates will be dynamic and forward thinking with keen insight into preventative and early intervention methods. The ideal candidate will have experience of line management, safeguarding and working with young people presenting with substance, alcohol and associated issues.

The Phoenix Futures Group has more than 50 years’ experience of developing and delivering pioneering substance misuse services. We believe in being the best and that is why we constantly strive to learn and innovate, to challenge ourselves, to adapt and to work together with others who can bring valuable expertise. Join us and we will support you to contribute to the creative development of our treatment and recovery approach to meet the needs of our service users, our commissioners and stakeholders. You’ll also have access a range of learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional development.

Phoenix Futures is a 5* star Recognised for Excellence organisation,  an Investors in People Gold organisation and a Sunday Times Top 100 Best Employer

Early Permanance Social Worker/Senior Practitioner

Contract - Permanent, Full time

Hours - 35 hours per week

Location - London 

About the role

This post is located in a small Early Permanence Unit within the Recruitment and Assessment function of the Coram Ambitious for Adoption Regional Adoption Agency.A substantive part of the role is devoted to building early permanence as a viable option and making and supporting EP placements across the Local Authorities within the RAA. The remaining time will be spent on mainstream adoption work.

Purpose of the role

To provide a child-centred, comprehensive service to babies and young children, their families and carers referred to the programme including:

• Promoting permanence planning for children under age 24 months by:

  • provision of placements with dually approved foster carers/ adopters;

  • support to parents and relatives of children in placement to assist in plans for rehabilitation.

• Liaising with RAA and other Local Authorities and raising awareness of the programme.

• To undertake mainstream adoption assessments and provide placement support

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: 23:59, Wednesday 11th November 2020

Interview date: Tuesday 17th November 2020

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Navigator for the Hospital and Community Navigators. The role is permanent (subject to future funding). The role is full-time.

About you

Are you a people person? Can you lead a team? Can you earn people’s trust? Are you fully committed to person-centred services? Will you always “go the extra mile” to make sure people find the best possible solution to their needs?

Our purpose

Within a hospital setting, we work with clinical staff to ensure that people can leave hospital at the right time and with the support and care they need.

Within a community and primary care setting, we use social prescribing to help people reduce unnecessary NHS appointments and find appropriate community and non-clinical solutions to their needs. Our mission is to help health and adult care services to work together to reduce unnecessary demands and make sure people receive the best possible services appropriate to their needs.

The role

The Senior Navigator will be responsible for Co-ordinating referrals from the Watford and Three Rivers Area, working as part of the wider Team in  Herts valleys.  The Senior Navigator will support the team to work with people who are frail or vulnerable or unwell, people who are in danger of losing their independence, people who are being admitted to hospital, and people who are being discharged from hospital.

Navigators take time to understand people’s needs, they understand what services are available, and they work with professionals, volunteers, families, and individuals so things link together as they should. 

Working across both hospital and community settings, you will help prevent the need for people to be admitted to hospital, reduce over-reliance on GPs and/or home care providers, reduce social isolation and improve health and wellbeing.

You will work to understand your local community, link people together, and help develop more effective services. When solutions are needed, you will find them.

The job

You will be employed by Watford and Three Rivers Trust

You will work as part of a locality team. You will need to operate independently, use our case management database and communications systems, understand privacy rules and safeguarding, and work as part of a locality team supported by regular supervision, training and case conferences.

Please apply online stating how you meet the requirements for this post. If you are currently based outside Hertfordshire, please explain how you will relocated or commute if appointed. 

Bromley - Senior Practitioner - Permanent, full time 

About Coram, Ambitious for Adoption Regional Adoption Agency (RAA):

Coram, which is the oldest children?s charity, is a group of specialist organisations addressing the care, welfare, education and rights of children and operates from its distinctive 3.5 acre headquarters in the heart of London which provides the hub for clinical as well as professional and distributed services for adoption. Coram strives to be a credible, respectful, professional, dynamic and committed organisation where these values infuse all that we do to promote resilience for children.

Ambitious for Adoption is a regional adoption agency that provides the adoption services for 8 local authorities. It is commissioned and delivered from Coram, a registered voluntary adoption agency which is judged Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted. The agency stands at the forefront of development in the adoption sector in early placement, collective matching, and permanence practice.

About the Role

The successful candidate will deliver Adoption Support Services for the London Borough of Bromley they will complete assessments of adoption support needs, holding a caseload of adopted children/adults and their families, commissioning therapeutic work through the Adoption Support Fund, supporting contact arrangements and supporting adopted adults and their relatives.

You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England, with experience in working in adoption. 

For more information about the main duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

To arrange an informal discussion ? please contact Sue Lowndes Managing Director Adoption & Permanent Family Services, Coram

Ambitious for Adoption RAA -

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 11th November 2020

Interview date: TBC

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Fixed Term Contract for Six Months 

Closing Date: Midnight 01/11/2020

Interviews: W/C 09/11/2020

We are looking for an organised, motivated and engaged manager for the Newham Rough Sleeper team. This is a great opportunity for a manager with some experience to move into a busy, exciting frontline service vital to efforts to reduce rough sleeping in Newham.

 As Senior Practitioner you will:

• Work alongside the Lead Manager to manage the services performance against the contract.

• Be responsible for directly managing the staff team and overseeing casework practice of the team.

• You will have involvement in ensuring the finances of the service are well managed and that the team is compliant with all relevant HR policies and legislation.

• Foster a culture of high performance and continual striving to improve upon successes throughout your team. 

• Develop and manage partnerships with key agencies across Newham.

To be successful you will be:

• Outcome focussed.

• Able to organise the operations of a complex, busy service.

• A decisive and effective leader.

• An excellent communicator able to form and maintain effective working relationships with all partners.

• Able to directly manage staff, ensuring high quality casework and quick outcomes are achieved.

At Thames Reach we are driven and committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery to vulnerable people.

As well as a great working environment we also offer:

• Support to develop your leadership and strategic skills.

• A contributory pension scheme, tuition aid and management specific training.

• 29 days holiday and 8 paid bank holidays.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief. 

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

An exciting part-time opportunity has arisen for motivated and proactive Personal Health and Wellbeing Practioners to join our Aspinden Care Home based in Bermondsey, London to provide a responsive and enabling service for people with complex needs, by offering practical-based support for people with substance misuse issues and mental ill health.

The successful candidate will ensure that the service offered promotes the rights of individual services users and provides support in a way which preserves the dignity, choice, privacy, independence, fulfilment and personal goals of the services user and his/her significant others.

Aspinden Care Home is a CQC registered home that provides personal care and support. We specialise in supporting people with complex needs including: Alcohol Misuse, Challenging Behaviour, Mental Health and Physical Disability.

The Social Interest Group (SIG) is a leading UK based charity, providing bespoke person centred social and health care solutions. Utilising strength-based models of working, we specialise in rehabilitation and supporting people who have complex needs, empowering them to achieve their full potential. We deliver social and health care services through our subsidiary charities SIG Penrose, SIG Equinox and SIG Investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and participating in meaningful activities with Service Users to promote their health and well-being, positive engagement levels and helping them to live happier, healthier lives.
• Develop Personal Care Plans, Recovery Star Plans and Risk Assessments for service users.
• Provide person centred practical and emotional support, and practical therapeutic interventions for service users.
• Enable service users by assisting them with daily living tasks such as preparing meals, doing laundry, undertaking household tasks, personal hygiene etc. Provide life skills training and support.
• Support service users to engage socially with others both externally and within the service, with carers and significant others and with professionals.

Experience Required:

• NVQ/QCF or equivalent experience.
• Experience of providing responsive personal care and support to individuals with complex needs.
• Experience of recovery focused service provision both in substance misuse and mental health.
• Knowledge and understanding of creating and implementing personal care plans, risk assessments and recovery star plans. Encouraging service users to minimise risk to self and other.
• Knowledge and ability to supporting individuals to take part in daily living activities and tasks within the centre and community.

Benefits of working with us:

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• Study support
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Massage and a range of other therapies
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Life Assurance

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.

Closing Date: Midnight 01/11/2020

Interviews: W/C 09/11/2020

The Rapid Response team is a service funded by the Mayor of London to provide an emergency response to people sleeping rough in 25 London boroughs. This team plays a pivotal part in supporting the Mayor’s work to help homeless people get off the streets, back on to their feet and looking forward to a brighter future.

This is an exciting opportunity to move into managing a busy, high profile service at the frontline of efforts to reduce rough sleeping in London. Your innovative management of this service will influence the future of service provision across London.

About the role

As Senior Practitioner you will be part of a management team of 4, responsible for directly supervising and supporting night outreach workers and volunteers. You will ensure that we meet our fast response times and that we are delivering a high quality service to rough sleepers.

You will work evenings and into the night on a rota that will include some weekends and bank holidays. You will accompany workers on shift to offer support and guidance as well as working from our office in Hackney or other locations in the community.

You will be:

• Outcome focused.

• Organised and able organise the operations of a complex, busy service.

• A decisive and effective leader

• An excellent communicator able to form and maintain effective working relationships.

• Able to recognise and confidently talk about best practice and its results to funders and other stakeholders.

• Able to directly manage staff and ensure the services finances are well managed.

• Confident in working with enforcement agencies such as the Police and local authority civil enforcement teams and be able to speak to others about the benefits of this joint working approach.

At Thames Reach we are committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery to vulnerable people.

As well as a great working environment we also offer:

• Support to develop your leadership and strategic skills.

• A contributory pension scheme, tuition aid and management specific training.

• 29 days holiday and 8 paid bank holidays.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

For more information and to apply please visit our website. 

Gambling Treatment Practitioner

Full time at 35 hours

Office based, Central Belt (Edinburgh), travelling required, UK 

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 Dependent on experience

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harms.

GamCare is now looking to recruit a Gambling Treatment Practitioner to work within our new problem gambling treatment service in Edinburgh. The post holder will be required to work in partnership with GamCare’s partner agency RCA Trust, who are proving gambling treatment in other areas of Scotland.

You will be working with problem gamblers and others affected by problem gambling to support them in reaching their recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing face to face and telephone advice, assessment, brief or structured interventions and group programmes to help clients achieve their recovery goals;
• Providing case management and working within an integrated care pathway;
• Ensuring safeguarding issues are managed effectively.
• Work in partnership with local services

You should have significant experience in individual client work in the field of addictions, mental health or a social care setting with adults or young people. You should be flexible in using a range of low and high-intensity interventions and modalities including Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) tools.

You will form part of an enthusiastic clinical treatment team working from several locations across Scotland, London, Home Counties and Lincoln as well as online. You should be versatile and adaptable and committed to on-going development.

We are looking for individuals to work full time which include weekend and evenings.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

To apply, please complete go onto the GamCare website. 

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <NAME OF VACANCY>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

For further information, please contact Lisa Patton, Team Leader.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing date for applications: Monday 02 November at 9.00 am

Interviews will be held via video conference

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of person-centred care and support to older people, and people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism spectrum conditions. We are currently looking to recruit a hardworking, person centred Senior Recovery Support Worker for our new project, Forest Road, Loughborough.

Do you hold experience supporting individuals with a Mental Illness? Are you a caring person with an interest in supporting people to gain a greater quality of life? Are you an organised and self-motivated person with the ability to lead?

Our 7-bedded Step-Through Supported Housing project will offer 24/7 care and support. You will play a key role in assisting with the day-to-day recovery of those living within Forest Road and the day-to-day running of the project.

We require a dynamic, enthusiastic, energetic and confident person to support the Recovery Team Manager to lead the co-ordination and management of a supported living service, taking an holistic approach to supporting people with a Mental Illness.

You will demonstrate a warm, caring and empowering approach. You will have the vision and flair to lead the staff team to provide the highest standard of person-centred support, in response to the individual needs and preferences of service users. The role will involve direct support, staff development, as well as supervision and joint working with families and outside agencies.
You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.

You will

• Lead and co-ordinate shifts, ensuring residents are supported accordingly
• You will have the vision and flair to lead the staff team to provide the highest standard of person-centred support.
• Communicate regularly with internal and external professionals
• Delegate appropriate responsibilities across the team
• Support with team development
• Promote and encourage both physical and mental well-being
• Take part in a range of activities during key working sessions with residents whilst helping them to achieve their aspirations
• Hold supervisions
• Ensure house rules are kept and adhered to as well as providing a safe and respectful environment
• You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.
• Deputise for the Recovery Team Manager

If this Senior Support Worker opprtunity sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!

This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

Systemic Family Practitioner
Brighton & Hove
Permanent
37 Hours per week
£30,335 per annum 

As a Systemic Family Practitioner, you will deliver individual assessments and systemic family work for young people aged 11-18, with their families or carers, who are experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health difficulties.

You will work with the leads, counsellors, therapists and staff from the CYP team to plan and deliver a range of interventions. This includes contributing to the full range of routine care tasks, facilitating group and individual activities, information gathering and analysis to inform a multi-disciplinary assessment, audit and specific evidence based psychosocial interventions within the scope of qualification. Puts service users’ needs at the heart of the job, keeping people safe, contributing to effective interventions, and responding compassionately to suffering.

The Children & Young People’s (CYP) Wellbeing & Therapeutic Services provide age-specific interventions dependent on the presenting issue. YMCA DownsLink Group (YMCADLG) deliver Primary Care Mental Health Services in Brighton and Hove for children, young people and adults with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and Southdown. The service will provide a community-based range of evidence based therapeutic and clinical interventions to support people with mild to moderate mental health needs.

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

YMCADLG deliver counselling, Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Social prescribing and Family therapy. To combat COVID19 risk, YMCADLG have increased the ability to deliver face-to-face and group therapies through online secure and appropriate online platforms. As part of YMCADLG’s recovery plan face-to-face interventions are being risk-assessed in readiness for a return to a ‘new normal’ in the future.

The new CYP service offers a range of short-term interventions tailored to people's presenting needs and age. These include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling, specialist counselling, online counselling, low intensity psychological interventions, group treatments, creative therapies, social prescribing and family therapy.

The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Post Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy - for example:

• Postgraduate Diploma Children & Young People's IAPT Therapy - Systemic Family Practice.
• MSc in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy
• MSc Systemic Psychotherapy

If you are an applicant interested in this post and would like an informal discussion having read the job pack on the YMCA DLG Website, please contact Conrad Foote (Wellbeing & Therapeutic Services Manager) or Rebecca Wilson Green (Wellbeing Team Manager), contact details available by clicking the 'Apply' button below.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. OPTIONAL As this service BAME groups are currently under-represented in this project, we particularly encourage applications from these communities.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 November 2020 at 9am

Interview date: 6 November 2020

When submitting your application please save your application form as ‘your full name APPLICATION’ and put the job title/location in the email subject line. Please submit your application as a Word document where or PDF (we cannot accept Pages) via email.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

To apply, please download an Job Pack and an Application Form from our website by clicking the 'Apply' button below

Gambling Treatment Practitioners

Full Time at 35 hours

London Office (temporary home working due to COVID-19)

Salary £25,000 - £28,000 p.a. – dependent on experience

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harms.

Our expert services are confidential and non-judgemental.

GamCare is now looking to recruit Gambling Treatment Practitioners to work within our busy problem gambling treatment service in London.

You will be working with problem gamblers and others affected by problem gambling to support them in reaching their recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing face to face and online advice, assessment, brief or structured interventions and group programmes to help clients achieve their recovery goals;
• Providing case management and working within an integrated care pathway;
• Ensuring safeguarding issues are managed effectively.

You should have significant experience in individual client work in the field of addictions, mental health or a social care setting with adults or young people. You should be flexible in using a range of low and high-intensity interventions and modalities including Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) tools.

You will form part of our enthusiastic clinical treatment teams working from several locations across the Home Counties and as well as Online. You should be versatile and adaptable and committed to on-going development.

We are looking for individuals to work full time which include weekend and evenings.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <Treatment Practitioner>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

For further information, please contact Brigitte Martins, Interim Service Manager – London. Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Previous applicants need not apply. Please note we do not accept CVs.

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 19 November at 5pm

Interviews will be held remotely via video conference on Friday 27th November 2020

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Navigator for the Hospital and Community Navigators. The role is a fixed term contract up to 12 months (maternity cover). The role is full-time.

About you

Are you a people person? Can you earn people’s trust? Can you help people find the support they need? Are you fully committed to person-centred services? Will you always “go the extra mile” to make sure people find the best possible solution to their needs?

Our purpose

Within a hospital setting, we work with clinical staff to ensure that people can leave hospital at the right time and with the support and care they need.

Within a community and primary care setting, we use social prescribing to help people reduce unnecessary NHS appointments and find appropriate community and non-clinical solutions to their needs. Our mission is to help health and adult care services to work together to reduce unnecessary demands and make sure people receive the best possible services appropriate to their needs.

The role

The Senior Navigator will be responsible for Co-ordinating referrals from the Welwyn/Hatfield and Lower Lea Valley area, working as part of a wider team in East and North Herts.  The Senior Navigator will support the team to work with people who are frail, vulnerable or unwell, people who are in danger of losing their independence, people who are being discharged from hospital and are struggling with their current circumstances.

Navigators take time to understand people’s needs, they understand what services are available, and they work with professionals, volunteers, families, and individuals so things link together as they should. 

Working across both hospital and community settings, you will help prevent the need for people to be admitted to hospital, reduce over-reliance on GPs and/or home care providers, reduce social isolation and improve health and wellbeing.

You will work to understand your local community, link people together, and help develop more effective services. When solutions are needed, you will find them

The job

You will be employed by Age UK Hertfordshire

You will work as part of a locality team. You will need to operate independently, use our case management database and communications systems, understand privacy rules and safeguarding, and work as part of a locality team supported by regular supervision, training and case conferences.

Please apply online stating how you meet the requirements for this post. If you are currently based outside Hertfordshire, please explain how you will relocated or commute if appointed.

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