Family Futures is recruiting a Senior Social Worker with experience of Fostering to be an integral part of the setting up and development of a small, innovative fostering service.

Family Futures is a Voluntary Adoption Agency specialising in providing multi-disciplinary assessments and treatment to traumatised children. Family Futures was awarded an outstanding rating for our last three inspections by OFSTED including our most recent inspection in 2018. We have a reputation for innovation and offer a high quality service - an integrated multi-disciplinary, assessment, treatment and family-finding service for children who are traumatised or have attachment difficulties.

We are recruiting a Senior Social Worker with experience of Fostering to be an integral part of the setting up and development of a small, innovative fostering service for children requiring therapeutic placements. Ideally applicants would have experience of both fostering and adoption. However, as FF has long term experience in adoption it is more essential that the candidate brings experience and knowledge of fostering and is willing to build their knowledge and experience of adoption.

The new service, We-Foster, based on our Neuro Physiological Psychotherapy (NPP) model, will be child-centred and will develop the skills of foster carers to therapeutically support the needs of the children placed in their care.

We are looking for someone who:

• has three years post qualifying experience as a social worker with some experience in the field of fostering
• is Carer-positive and child friendly
• wishes to develop their skills in working with carers 
• would enjoy working as part of an integrated Multi-Disciplinary team.

This is an exciting and challenging role and a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a team of professionals who are helping place traumatised children in a Fostering Service based on the most recent neuro-scientific research evidence.

Family Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The organisation follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk of harm, and will require the successful applicant to undertake an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of age disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Family Futures offers high-quality supervision and professional development training. We also offer a nurturing environment for staff to work in as we recognise that this is a stressful area of work. Further information about We-Foster, our post placement multidisciplinary assessment and therapy service, and professional training programme can be found on our website.

Salary: £35, 000 - £40,000 per annum

This is a full-time contract – 37.5 hours per week. Currently home-working due to Covid, normal location in London N1.

Closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 23rd August 2020 with interviews scheduled to take place on Thursday 17th September 2020.

Job Title: Senior Administrator

Responsible to: Board of Directors and Trustees

Salary: £22,000-28,000 p.a. depending on experience (pro-rata)

Working Hours: 16 hours over a number of days, which could include some weekend work

Contract: This is an open-ended position with a 6-month probationary period

The Refugee Therapy Centre provides psychotherapy, counselling and associated treatments to refugees and asylum seekers in their own languages as well as running a qualifying professional Doctorate in Intercultural Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy. Our therapeutic focus is on helping individuals and families who have endured torture and other forms of human rights violation to come to terms and move on from their experiences and to regain control and enjoyment of their lives. RTC aims to respond sensitively and respectfully to the cultural and linguistic needs of refugees and asylum seekers.

This post includes diverse administrative work to support the process of re-establishing the charity, and for ensuring the smooth running of the office. It is important that the post-holder is highly motivated and able to work both with a small team of sessional workers and independently. Due to the nature of the work, an appreciation of confidentiality at all times is essential. The successful applicant needs to have proven ability in effective administrative and computing skills, budgeting and communication for fundraising, good office management for all functions of office and reporting to funders.

N.B. This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation. 

Duties :

1. Maintaining effective administrative systems; ensuring good practice and confidentiality of database and other data in the office and in general.
2. Overall responsibility for the maintenance of an Access Database containing patient details and for extracting reports on a regular basis and as required.
3. Overall responsibility for fundraising and maintaining a comprehensive filing system.
4. Overseeing the booking of rooms and organisation of facilities for therapists and the Board when necessary.
5. Holding office security keys and responsibility for key holders for opening and locking doors am/pm and ensuring that confidential files are locked at all times.
6. Administrative support to the Board of Director and Trustees
7. Liaising with internal and external staff and contacts as instructed.
8. In consultation with the Trustees, prepare new funding applications and writing timely reports to funders.
9. Attending and taking minutes of meetings, when delegated.
10. Supporting meetings (e.g. Board of Trustee meetings) and organising and coordinating events (e.g. Annual Open Day)
11. Cooperating in delivering the RTC Health & Safety Policy and procedures including evacuation procedures; and adhering to all of the RTC Policies.
12. Ensuring building maintenance and receiving the rent from tenants on a timely manner and seek payments of bills.
13. Undertaking all other duties as requested.

Person Specification

Essential: 

1. Previous experience in an administrative position including experience of working with Microsoft Office applications; proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, computer packages, Access (essential), QuickBooks..
2. Strong and confident communication skills. Excellent organisational, and interpersonal skills and good command of written and spoken English with an ability to make oral presentations, produce briefings and written reports in a clear, direct, concise and engaging way.
3. Self-motivation with the ability to work unsupervised and alone, as well as with other members of a team
4. Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships, persuade and listen.
5. Ability to work and deal with a wide range of duties, to prioritise and manage workload and meet deadlines.
6. An understanding of confidentiality and ability to treat sensitive information with discretion.
7. Ability to be flexible in relation to duties not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the scope of the job.

Desirable:

1. An understanding of charity and voluntary sector governance issues.
2. Experience of working in the voluntary sector and/or servicing committees.
3. Experience of project management and fundraising.
4. A demonstrable understanding of the problems encountered by people seeking refugee protection.
5. A knowledge and understanding of marketing tools and techniques

To apply, please email a full and complete CV and a covering letter, and details of two referees

As part of its recruitment policy, the RTC is determined to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, religious belief or political persuasion, or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.

*RTC is committed to Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and will carry out enhanced DBS and full pre-employment checks of selected candidates, as well as requesting two independent references.

With a growing reputation and demand, this is an exciting time to join the Research Unit and Church Army’s wider Learning and Development team. Since its inception in 1997, the Research Unit has had the brief to examine contemporary Christian evangelism, mission, and the creation of fresh expressions of Church.

As a Senior Researcher, you will make a substantive contribution to the design and delivery of mixed method research projects. These include externally funded research projects and evaluations for dioceses and national church institutions as well as internal research and consultancy work for Church Army. You will be expected to take initiative in the development of new projects, working with the Research Team leader to help identify, contract, design and deliver these. As a Senior Researcher, you will also play an important role in mentoring more junior colleagues and communicating with the wider church through speaking engagements and publications.

The team works closely together, to live out its Christian ethos and model Church Army values, and the post holder for this role will actively engage in this also. We are looking for someone who will be excited to research what God is doing and how lives are being transformed across Church Army, sharing in our belief in what we do and why we do it.
 

Please see the job description and our website for more information.

We are recruiting 1.5 posts across two roles within the Research Team and would therefore consider applications from those looking for part-time hours.

*Due to the responsibilities of the role there is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder has an active faith in Jesus, demonstrated by an involvement in a local church and agreement with the vision and values of Church Army.
 

Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshire and we are expanding into Aylesbury!

Senior Support Worker - £20,400 - £22,667 per annum

• 25 days holiday + bank hols
• Free parking on site
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social Events throughout the year
• Discounted shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Training and Development
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health?

Response provides a range of support to people that experience severe and enduring mental health needs, and we are looking for a brand-new team to work within our new 24/7 supported home in Aylesbury that is due to open in September 2020. We are now looking to recruit a full team who can assist with the day-to-day recovery of the residents and encourage them to live independently – to start in position mid August. We are seeking to employ three Senior Support Workers

Our main priority for these roles is to find people that can live our values every day. Experience within a care or mental health setting is desirable, qualifications are advantageous, however, we have a Learning & Development team who are happy to support you and your personal development and work to progress your career with us!

Above all, we are looking for people that share our values below and want to make a real difference to people’s lives:

Caring – Our residents are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables residents to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each resident’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide.

Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all of our residents feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as a resident may require.

Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a resident at their own pace there is/ are many ways to get creative with how they are supported.

Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a resident can do, not what they can’t.

The duties within any role vary from day to day. Our residents are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such. Some of the core duties within the house will include: supporting, encouraging and prompting residents with their medication; taking part in a range of activities during key working sessions with residents whilst helping them to achieve their aspirations; ensuring house rules are kept and adhered to as well as providing a safe and respectful environment.  You will be required to work 37 hours per week across equally distributed shifts that will include weekends and sleep-ins. Salaries vary depending on the role and experiences.

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

Do you want to work in a role where you can support people to rebuild their lives?

About the role

The Ealing Resettlement and Prevention team provides support to clients who were previously rough sleeping in the borough and have found it difficult to access or sustain a life away from the street. They may also work with clients who are at risk of rough sleeping and need intensive support to prevent this.

The Senior Case Workers offer tailored support to each client covering a holistic range of areas including money management, substance misuse, housing options and mental health support. The Service aims to offer a flexible creative and personalised approach to clients which can mean that no two days are the same.

Given the large geographical and demographic spread of Ealing it is desirable but not essential for you to have a valid driving licence and language skills in Punjabi, Hindi and or Polish.  

Who we’re looking for

The Senior Case Worker role would suit someone who is proactive and passionate about supporting clients to rebuild their lives. The idea candidate would be able to offer personalised support to each client, showing creativity with problem solving and demonstrating resilience and patience.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Pay and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more please visit St Mungo's website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am Wednesday 2 September 2020

Interview and assessments on:Thursday 10 or Friday 11 September 2020

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

We’re looking for Senior Practitioner/Leader to join our growing team. We want someone to take the lead on complex cases, inspire our team by example and help us design our new health and social care services.

Place of Work: Office and home-based

Contract: Six months’ fixed-term; expected start September 2020. One month’s probationary period, one month’s notice required.

Hours of work: Full-time 40 hours a week

Salary range: £25,000-£27,500

Enhanced DBS required

Who we are

Support When It Matters (SWIM) is a Hackney-based Community Interest Company that empowers people of African, Caribbean, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds to improve their health, well-being and life chances.  SWIM is commissioned by healthcare trusts and London councils to help people from seldom heard communities to stabilise their health, housing, finances and relationships with others. We give them support, mentoring and signposting to wrap around services so they can play a full part in society as a valued contributor. We also run other targeted outreach programmes on the public health issues disproportionately affect our communities, which currently include COVID-19.

We positively celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

What we want you to do

We’re looking for Senior Practitioner/Leader to join our growing team. You’ll take the lead on complex cases, providing advice and support to clients so they improve their health and wellbeing. The focus will be on psychosocial interventions as well as linking clients to specialist agencies, such as substance misuse, mental health services, welfare rights, advocacy, medical and legal services as appropriate. You’ll be able to work flexibly (including some weekend and evening work when necessary) to meet the needs of our clients.

You’ll be a team leader, providing regular supervision and guidance to SWIM’s other mental health and substance misuse staff.

And you’ll be a service designer, working with our Chief Executive to develop programmes that directly address the health and social care needs of our communities.

Who you are

You’ll have 7-10 years of significant work in a mental health and/or substance misuse setting. You’ll also be up to date on mental health, substance misuse and dual diagnosis policy and best practice guidance. Most importantly, you’ll be looking for a fresh challenge: we’re asking you to co-design and lead our targeted programmes to support the health and well being of people in London’s African, Caribbean, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ3 Health & Social Care

Relevant professional qualifications in substance misuse/mental health studies.

Motivational interviewing/Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Desirable Qualifications

Leadership/management

Project management

Detailed role description

As SWIM’s Senior Support Practitioner/Leader, you will:

• Take the lead in providing outreach activities and mental health and substance misuse treatment interventions for people referred to SWIM, under the supervision of the Chief Executive.
• Provide line management support & supervision to SWIM practitioners within the service.
• Take the lead on complex cases and ensure co-ordination and links are made with the safeguarding lead– SWIM’s Chief Executive – for ‘at risk’ groups
• Support the engagement and development of volunteers and apprentices to deliver purposeful activities
• Be actively involved in the management team and help deliver/develop SWIM’s services to achieve the service outcomes and outputs.

Main duties and accountabilities

Your main duties will include:

Staff management:

• Co-ordinate the work of staff, volunteers and apprentices and activities within the service
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of staff. Support staff to achieve individual performance targets and outcomes. 
• Provide staff with regular one-to-one line management and co-facilitate group supervision
• Facilitate team meetings and staff training as required
• Be responsible for the allocation of staff, referrals and ensure caseload management structures are in place.
• Carry out regular audits

Service delivery:

• Organise, design and deliver a range of evidence-based targeted and specialist interventions, based on the clients identified needs
• Provide one-to-one sessions as part of targeted and structured treatment in a range of settings.
• Carry out effective assessment of needs and liaise with appropriate agencies/ organisations to facilitate effective referral, communication and support with other appropriate services.
• Support clients where required through referral and support to access:

• Appropriate health services including: mental health, sexual health and BBV services and to facilitate the offer of personalised Hep B/C tests for certain clients.
• Any other service to meet individual needs and achieve positive outcomes.

• Provide satellite services away from our central office base where required, to offer clients a wider choice of accessing services and to enable those with specialist requirements to have their needs met in appropriate settings.

Monitoring and auditing:

• Maintain effective administrative and reporting processes, keeping case files up to date in line with SWIM case recording guidance
• Carry out regular auditing of case files and ensure learning from them is implemented throughout the team
• Develop, monitor, evaluate and report on care plans, and risk assessments throughout the client’s treatment journey
• Monitor and support staff in delivery of safe effective care and support of service users and others accessing the service to achieve positive outcomes required in accordance with SWIM service standards, requirements, and outcomes
• Manage collate and evaluate, performance information and data, providing written reports when required

Partnership work, promotion and training:

• Manage service user groups and activities and support volunteers’ participation.
• Represent and promote where appropriate, the service and SWIM at local to other agencies and establishment events and meetings, delivering training and presentations on behalf of the service.
• Facilitate and supervise staff, service users and volunteers in the delivery of activities including; one-to one interventions, group work, events, presentations and training.
• Provide consultation, information and where required, training and presentations, to other professionals and service stakeholders
• Liaise effectively with local partner organisations and other relevant agencies to ensure effective referrals, care and risk management
• Promote continued joint working with other partners

Other:

• Maintain and update professional knowledge and competencies ensuring that you  and staff you manage are up-to date on all relevant SWIM policies and procedures and are working in line with local and governmental frameworks such as Public Health England, Safeguarding etc. ensuring these are implemented in the service
• Manage your time and activities safely and effectively, to meet with the priorities and delivery requirements of SWIM; contributing to achieving the standards of care, quality and positive outcomes required
• Ensure that all records and activities are documented and maintained accurately, in a timely manner to meet with SWIM service standards and requirements
• Contribute to management meetings and training events
• Promote equality of opportunities and diversity at all levels
• Comply with SWIM Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Any other reasonable tasks that support the objectives of this role

Person specification

Senior Support Practitioner/Leader

Personal effectiveness:  essential

• Understanding of the challenges experienced by people with challenges caused by their mental health or drug and/or alcohol use)
• Ability to work in a recovery orientated, person centred, non-judgemental manner
• Ability to provide calm, consistent support to those experiencing a mental health crisis
• Experience of working towards achieving individual and team objectives
• Good time management and able to work to deadlines
• Confident and effective communicator
• A good listener
• Understanding of the importance of professional boundaries working with vulnerable people
• Collaborative team working skills
• Adaptable and able to work in a challenging and changeable environment
• Proven track record in managing incidents of verbal and physical aggression

Technical effectiveness: essential

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the complex and multiple needs faced by the service user group
• Numeracy, literacy and IT skills
• Committed problem solver

Acquired experience & qualifications: essential

• A demonstrable belief in a values-led approach to working with service users with a Mental Health issue.
• Holds qualification appropriate to the sector e.g. NVQ 3 or willingness to study towards same
• Working knowledge of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults framework, the ability to follow procedure and development of a culture of safe practice

Other requirements

• Work flexibly, which may include occasional out of hours and weekend work

Senior Safeguarding and Quality Practice Manager - Subject Expert in Managing Allegations

Permanent

35 hours per week

£50,653 in London, £47,759 outside London per annum

Flexible - Based within one of our offices country wide

We are really pleased to advertise this newly created post of Senior Safeguarding and Quality Practice Manager, which brings an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and motivated Social Work professional to join the Safeguarding and Quality Practice Team within The Children's Society.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way. We also have a strong community network, brilliant supporter base and over 100 shops. This is a dual facing role with an organisational wide responsibility for the development and delivery of safeguarding across the organisation, with a particular focus on ensuring robust management of allegations against employees and volunteers across the organisation and, leading on best practice in responding to and supporting disclosures of non-recent abuse.

The Senior Safeguarding and Quality Practice Manager will be an ambassador of best practice and will manage specialist safeguarding and quality practice staff within the Safeguarding and Quality Practice Team including the only Ofsted regulated service within The Children's Society, the Access to Records Team, to ensure that The Children's Society develops and maintains consistently high levels of service delivery and practice standards in relation to safeguarding across the organisation.

We are looking for an experienced Social Work England registered Social Worker, with a social work qualification to join our dynamic, ambitious team. A key part of this role will be your ability to work with a range of professionals from different backgrounds, not just those that work directly with children and young people. We are also seeking someone who will look outside the organisation to draw on good practice in the sector to ensure our safeguarding and quality standards remain high.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have:

-Comprehensive specialist knowledge of the safeguarding agenda and allegations management.

-Experience in managing complex safeguarding cases and providing advice on a range of different safeguarding issues (for children and adults with care and support needs).

-Proven experience of analysing complex information, providing highly specialist advice and analysing and assessing levels of risk.

-Experience in designing, delivering and managing a comprehensive safeguarding training programme.

-Experience line managing a range of professionals with different backgrounds in different specialisms.

-Excellent communication skills, with an ability to engage our Board of Trustees and colleagues from across the organisation.

Please be aware that this post covers a national geography and has team members that are located remotely and therefore there will be a need to travel to multiple work locations across England. There will also be occasional anti-social hours arising from the need to complete activities outside of working hours or to meet competing demands of the role.

The Children's society has a strong commitment to your development as well as offering many benefits including; a generous holiday entitlement increasing with service, a contributory stakeholder pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and flexible working.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate once an interview is secured.

The closing date for applications is Midnight on Wednesday 5th August 2020.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd/4th September

Senior Communications Manager -Content & Channels -Central London £65,000-£70,000 PR 6 months FTC.

Interviews will be held on the 14^th of August remotely with a view to starting ASAP-subject to compliance checks.

"With millions of people worried about the impact of Covid-19 on their finances, MaPS is the forefront of the UK's response. This is an opportunity to join the MaPS Corporate Affairs team as they're making financial wellbeing part of the national conversation, working with partners to help customers access money and pensions guidance and debt advice when they need it."

Purpose of the role

• To design, develop and execute effective B2B and B2C media strategies and campaigns in support of our over-arching communications strategy and business priorities, enhancing our reputation amongst key external audiences.
• Setting and evaluating any communications activity against robust KPIs, with a particular focus on core MaPS audiences including vulnerable consumers
• To oversee the development of targeted content (written, video, imagery, etc) and channels for B2B audiences

Key Accountabilities

• Supporting the Director of Corporate Affairs in the development and delivery of the corporate communications strategy, including ensuring it reflects the organisation's commitments to equality, diversity and inclusion in how it defines and engages its audiences.
• Leading on the development and execution of the strategy and communications programme in support of MaPS corporate plan priorities, providing senior level strategic advice, guidance and support to internal stakeholders and ensuring the delivery of effective media and B2B communications campaigns and digital engagement
• Developing and implementing an integrated media relations and PR strategy and plan against the business objectives. Leading the delivery of the organisation's media relations activities, including:
• Developing and maintaining strong media relationships across consumer, corporate and trade journalists
• Advising the senior leadership team and colleagues on media handling strategy
• Working closely with the Chief Executive and Directors to advise on media strategy, liaise on day-to-day media issues, and to prepare them for media interviews
• Promoting the organisation's corporate achievements in the media. Raising awareness of the Service and disseminating its advice through consumer PR
• Working closely with colleagues in the Partnerships team to ensure effective regional media engagement and a cohort of confident and engaging spokespeople in the nations and English regions
• Managing third party contracts including media agencies
• Overseeing the development and cascade of B2B content and channels, including B2B social media strategy and engagement, and MaPS corporate digital channels
• Developing and embedding effective evaluation of communications activities, setting clear and measurable KPIs for all communications activities, including understanding consumer outcomes with a focus on MaPS priority audience segments and vulnerable consumers
• Management and development of the Communications (Content & Channels) team of four heads

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all the below: -

• Experience of developing and delivering communications strategies and plans in support of defined business priorities, working effectively with internal stakeholders and senior-level SMEs to manage potentially conflicting priorities and deadlines, with limited resources
• Experience of managing change and ensuring effective communications
• Strong media relations and PR strategy development capabilities learned through leading multiple and complex consumer and corporate campaigns; experience of leading the delivery of media and PR strategies
• Experience of designing and delivering digital engagement strategies (especially B2B) and using them to reach a variety of audiences
• Experience in communications activity with policymakers and civil servants
• Experience of working in the Public Sector, ALB, Regulator or for a consumer issue-based organisation -public policy is a bonus but not essential
• Expertise in developing and delivering successful corporate engagement strategies and plans and managing corporate reputation
• Strong networking and presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Comprehensive project management skills and the ability to deliver projects within inter-departmental teams
• Expertise in managing PR agencies
• Resilient, ability to handle external scrutiny and internal challenge, and ability to work in fast-paced environments
• Experience of leading and developing an effective team
• Strong Stakeholder Engagement skills
• Expertise in managing budget and demonstrating effective ROI

If this role is of interest, please do apply ASAP with an up to date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience by the 9^th of August Midnight. Please do feel free to contact myself for further information.

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Bank Support Worker

Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?

Care in Mind are currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join our professional team as a Bank Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will join our Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting our Residential Home in Bury working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Bank Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Bank Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of our interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.

Training will be carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days covering First Aid, Safeguarding and Therapeutic Risk Management and breakaway techniques. This is paid for along with travel expenses.

The closing date for this position is Saturday 5th September 2020, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.

Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.

You may have experience of the following: Bank Support Worker, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

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Casual / Locum Support Workers (Homelessness / Vulnerable Adults)

Oxford / Reading

Salary: £11.07 / £12.97 per hour depending on role

Flexible working

Are you looking to work flexibly, in a varied role where you can make a real difference helping homeless people to rebuild their lives?

If so, you may be interested in joining our clients locum bank. They are looking for individuals to play a key role in supporting the delivery of their services.

About the role

Our client’s Oxford and Reading Rough Sleeping Services are looking for people to join their local locum bank.

In Reading they are looking for people to support their Outreach team. As an Outreach Worker Locum, you would be expected to work early and late shifts, making contact with rough sleepers in the community.

In Oxford our client have several opportunities for Locum Workers, suiting individuals with varying degrees of experience. In their Rough Sleeper Service, they are looking for workers to support the running of the Assessment Hub and working with clients, but also welcome candidates who do not have direct experience and are looking to develop their skills within the sector.

As a Locum Worker you can work flexibly, on an ad hoc or temporary basis. In joining the Locum bank you will be able to link yourself to services where you would like to pick up shifts and take on the number of shifts that fit your individual circumstances. In order to provide you with ongoing support you will be allocated a supervising manager and you will have access to mandatory training to ensure you have the tools to keep our clients safe. Our client offers enhanced pay for bank holidays and you can also accrue holiday pay.

Your role could include assessing the needs of individual rough sleepers on the streets, key working clients, supporting the day-to-day running of hostels, carrying out health and safety checks and working with external agencies.

What our client are looking for

These important roles will suit people with:

Experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change

An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerable people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people and deal with those who may be in a difficult personal or emotional situation.

Above all, we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives.

What our client do

Their vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, their clients are at the heart of what they do, and in 2019 they supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Their locums play a crucial role in helping us to make this happen.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 29 June 2020

Interview and assessments on: TBC, from 13 July 2020

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

At our client, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how they work. They are in the top 100 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2020, they are also proud to have been awarded Personnel Today’s 2018 Diversity and Inclusion (Public Sector) award and they are a Disability Confident Employer. To ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of their clients as well as the communities that they live and work within, they encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Support Worker (Criminal Justice) - Positive Somerset Lives
Location: Taunton
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week 
Salary: £20,300.00 pro rata 
Closing Date: Monday 03rd August '20 (12 noon). 

Julian House is looking to appoint a part-time (22.5 hours per week) Support Worker to support people from an offending background who face multiple and complex needs.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, have experience of supporting people who have been involved within the criminal justice system. They will have a good understanding of barriers and issues faced by people leaving prison and knowledge of the pathways to rehabilitation and recovery.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged people.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessing, planning and enacting person-centred packages of support
• Deliver individual key support working, so that people with complex/multiple needs are able to reduce barriers to community integration and are motivated to achieve desistance from offending, sustained rehabilitation and play a full and positive part within the community
• Deliver high quality and effective housing management across service buildings
• Engage, motivate and progress people towards the attainment of independent living skills and into employment, training and learning opportunities
• Engage in team and partnership agency working to ensure effective delivery of all service area

What’s in it for you?

You will be involved in an exciting supported housing project and help to determine the success of it. As an employee, you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes a Health cash plan and pension scheme: up to 6% Employer contribution.

As an employee, you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Cash health care plan 
• Up to 27 days annual leave (depending on length of service) 
• Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary) 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme 
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops and Bike Workshops 

Julian House has a supportive culture, providing regular supervision and line management alongside externally facilitated reflective practice which enables staff to look after their own health and well-being whilst giving their best in their roles. 
 
To Apply: 
 
Please apply by completing an online application form outlining why you would fit the role, via our jobs page on our Julian House website.

Previous candidates need not apply.

Closing date: Monday 03rd August '20 (12 noon). 

Children and Young People’s Support Workers - Days
Dartington, Nr Totnes 
£9.34 - £9.98 per hour
Full time - 40 hours

We are looking for amazing Support Workers to join the team at Robins, our 10 bed Residential and Shortbreak Home in Dartington. 

Children and young people with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do, and we want every person we support to have a great life with excellent outcomes. We couldn’t achieve that without all the great support workers who join our care teams. It all starts with you! 

There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ support worker. Our staff come from lots of different backgrounds, people with little or no experience but want a job that involves helping people, those who want a change of career as well as experienced support workers.  The one thing that links them all together is their desire to work with young learning disabled people, make their lives better, and help them to learn something new or take a further step towards independence. Our support workers certainly don’t see what they do as ‘just another job’. 

No two days will be the same as you will get involved in a variety of different tasks and activities whilst helping the young people to learn the skills they need to live the life they choose.

As a full-time Support Worker on days, you will work a pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off and as shifts are planned in advance, you will know exactly what your work pattern is so that you can plan your life outside of work. A typical term-time day shift is 07:00 - 10:00 and 14:30 - 21:30 and during school holidays and at the weekend the shift is usually 08:00 – 20:00.
 
A typical weekday night shift is 21:15 – 09:15 during term time and on Saturdays and during school holidays it is 20:00 – 08:00 with a working a pattern of 3 nights on, 3 nights off. 

Part-time hours are agreed at point of job confirmation and discussed at interview. Bank staff are able to work with us to choose their hours to meet business needs within our standard shift patterns.

Ideally, you will have previous experience in this sector and hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Though this qualification is by no means essential, a willingness to gain the qualification within 2 years is required. Defined as a “Good” provider by Ofsted, Robins are looking for “Outstanding” staff who will deliver support in a professional, caring way. 

In return, we would like to support you in making care work your career, offering you an extensive induction on commencement of employment and amazing array of training opportunities. We will also work with you on your own individual development plan to help you to progress your career and become one of our senior workers for the future.

We are a well-established charity that provides an excellent range of staff benefits including 28 days’ annual leave on starting, a company pension scheme and a staff discount scheme.  

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought, and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. 

All communication relating to your application including any invitations to interview will be communicated by email. Please check your spam regularly for missed emails.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to encouraging applications from applicants who declare they have a disability, provided they meet the minimum job criteria as specified in the person specification, by offering a guaranteed interview. 

PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the Children’s Home Regulations 2015, applicants need to be 21 years or over to be able to work at Robins.

Closing date for applications: ongoing 

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Additional Keywords: Support Workers, Night & Day Staff, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Co-ordinator, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Social Care Assistant, Healthcare, Social Care.

Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life?

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

The Islington Young Peoples Team offers support to vulnerable young people (aged 16-24), with a range of tenancy-related support needs. The support is person-centred and also focuses on areas such as Education, Training and Employment (ETE), increasing social networks, domestic violence, gang related issues, support to address mental health needs and substance use.

As a Floating Support Worker you will support the day to day running of the Service, taking responsibility for a caseload of up to 22 clients and producing comprehensive and high quality support plans and risk assessments.

As part of the team, you will work in partnership with the Local Authority Housing Department, Islington Leaving Care team, The Family Nurse Partnership, Probation Service, Mental Health Services,Drug Treatment Services and other community groups  to support clients to find and maintain suitable accommodation, access services, increase independence and improve their quality of life.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of working with young people; including those leaving care and knowledge of Housing and other related legislation.  You will also have experience of managing complex and difficult situations in relation to vulnerable people and be able to effectively liaise with a range of service providers and agencies; in order to establish or improve services for our clients.

Closing date for applications:  16th August 2020 (at Midnight)

Interviews will be held:  27th/28th August 2020

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects was commended for their work.

Bank Support Worker

Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?

Care in Mind are currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join our professional team as a Bank Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will join our Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting our Residential Home in Moor Villa working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Bank Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Bank Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of our interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.

Training will be carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days covering First Aid, Safeguarding and Therapeutic Risk Management and breakaway techniques. This is paid for along with travel expenses.

The closing date for this position is Saturday 5th September 2020, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.

Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.

You may have experience of the following: Bank Support Worker, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

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