Senior Support Worker Jobs

Senior Support Worker 

£28,941 per annum 

Stockwell 

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week - Rolling shift rota 

Permanent 

Closing Date – Tuesday 17th December 2024 

Interviews – Friday 27th December 2024 

Are you looking for a new care and support opportunity? If you are passionate about making a real difference through supporting vulnerable people, we would love to hear from you! 

We have Senior support worker role in our supported housing service in Stockwell. The role builds on customer care, health and safety, flexibility, adaptability, developing positive parenting skills and immigration support. 

We have a vacancy at our Evolve Stockwell location- a young person’s service made up of three sites supporting young mothers and babies in Croydon and Stockwell, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young men. We are conveniently located a 10- minute walk from Stockwell tube station offering excellent transport links across London and beyond. Parking is available on site for colleagues. 

Our customers come with a range of support needs, such as those associated with asylum seeking and immigration status, mental health, complex trauma arising from migration, care leaver status, probation, ex-offending, domestic violence and learning disabilities. 

You will join a lively, supportive, and friendly team to work together to provide an excellent service for our young people. 

You will be required to support a caseload of at least 10 customers to: 

• Identify their strengths as part of our asset-based approach and identify their needs, opportunities, rights, and responsibilities to enable them to move onto to independent living 

• Plan and set targets to achieve and take appropriate action to meet their goals and aspirations 

• Take part in activities and provide them with opportunities that generate aspiration and confidence around self-development. 

• Support with sourcing legal advise around immigration status and asylum claims. 

A key part of the role is enabling customers to gain necessary support from other agencies. You will need to be able to network/build relationships with those in other organisations, need knowledge of safeguarding, challenges asylum seekers may face including traumatic events and PTSD. Identify any barriers customers may face around education and employment and how to overcome them. 

We have another opportunity for a Senior Worker role at Stockwell which supports young mothers and babies. If you are interested to please check our vacancies page to apply. 

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves. Equality, diversity and inclusion are key objectives for us, and we reflect this in our recruitment practices, actively seeking applications from all parts of the community regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. 

You will need to have the correct right to work in the UK in place, as Evolve does not have a sponsorship license. Please ensure that your answers give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this role using the included job description and person specification. 

You will need to be able to work shifts on a pre-planned rolling rota - 5 /7 days a week including mornings (from 7am), evenings (to 10pm) - these also include mid shifts and weekends. 

In return, we can offer you: 

• Over 6 weeks holiday per annum (rising with service) 

• Ability to buy or sell additional one week holiday per annum 

• Employer paid DBS checks 

• Occupational sick pay 

• Employer contributory pension scheme 

• 4 x Life Assurance 

• Medical Cash Back Plan 

• Yulife Employee Assistance & Rewards Programme 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Full training and induction programme 

• Blue Light Card 

About us 

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 1,300 people each year. Our aim is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to become independent and resilient. We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help them break the cycle of homelessness. 

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life. 

Salary: £41,208 per annum + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance

Hour: 35 Hours per week 

Contract: Permanent

Location: Homebased - We are interested in applicants located in Nottinghamshire, Central and South Derbyshire or North Leicestershire. Applicants will be required to travel across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire for home visits to support carers and children. Travel is also required to attend staff meetings and team away days in Northamptonshire and other parts of the East Midlands.

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT East Midlands, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT East Midlands team.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now. 

Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include:

• An appropriate social work qualification
• Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
• Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
• Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards.
• Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
• Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnoses).
• An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Sunday, 12th January 2025

• Interview Date: Monday, 20th January 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

Job Title: xxxx

Salary: £37,088 per annum plus £1,500 Out of Hours, £750 Home Working Allowance per annum and £4082 London Weighting (if eligible)

Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent Role

Location: Homebased within reasonable travelling distance of Essex, Herts, North and East London

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

This is an exciting opportunity for a supervising / senior supervising social worker to join the London & The East Team as they embark on exciting new innovation projects and continue to strive for improvement, growth and better outcomes for the children and Young people in our care. Our social workers are homebased but will travel to face to face meetings with carers, children and third party organisations as needed, as well as for training, team meetings and social events.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.  

Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include:

• An appropriate social work qualification
• Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
• Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
• Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards.
• Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
• Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 6th January 2024

Interview Date: Monday 13th January 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

JOB SUMMARY 

Job Title: Senior Children’s Support Worker

Location: Staffordshire Lichfield Office Based

Salary: £27,334  per annum

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week 9am x 5pm

Open to Women only

 This post is open to women only  under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.  We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability 

About Pathway Project

We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.

We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.

We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.

Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.

We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.

We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.

Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.

Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Why work for us?

Pathway Project is an inspiring  place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.

We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion  for excellence in service delivery.

Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.

It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.

We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority  or under-represented groups.

We offer the following benefits:

· 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)

· A competitive pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families

We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.

 About the role

This multifaceted role supports young people who are survivors of domestic abuse. The lead Children’s worker supervises one member of staff – the Children’s Worker, but works collaboratively with the Operations Team and Support Team to provide a cohesive service. No 2 days are ever the same as the needs of the young residents change so this role will suit an adaptable person who can adapt to the ever changing needs of the individuals you support.

The post holder will work with the colleagues in the children’s team  to ensure the needs of the children living at our refuges are met through a series of interventions including activities, after school clubs, play therapy and 121 support sessions. Children living within our refuges deserve the very best care, emotional and practical support that we are able to provide and this role is vital to that support.

The postholder may be creating strategic plans, delivering a creche, creating safe play spaces, organising trips and activities or providing homework support. The ages of the young people at refuge vary as does their needs so the postholder will be able to deliver in a fast paced environment where they can respond to the changing needs of the young people they support.

Being key worker for a small number of young people you will have the rewarding opportunity to support them both emotionally, physically and developmentally to navigate the path to overcoming the domestic abuse they have been subject to and make the journey to a survivor. It’s an immensely rewarding role.

DUTIES OF POST

1. GENERAL

• To plan and implement a programme of crèches, after school clubs and appointment-based childcare across the two refuges, with children of all ages on an individual or group basis.  Flexible working hours may be necessary to achieve this.
• To offer line management to the Children’s Worker  ensuring a programme of supervision and appraisals and the development of the individuals in the team.

• To empower and support children and their non-abusive parent in making their own decisions and taking control of their lives, including supporting the parent in their relationship with the children.
• To organise recreational activities including

o Creative play schemes and activities for different age groups

o Organising day trips and activities throughout school holidays

o Being responsible for maintaining play facilities in the refuge and garden

o Facilitating a young mum's group as and when required

o Assisting with homework as and when required

o Running a mother and toddler group as and when required

o To signpost and support attendance of Children’s Centres services

o Running the after-school club and breakfast club

• To refer to and liaise with other agencies as required, such as Social Services, Home Start and other voluntary agencies. To support parents to engage with these agencies to help meet their needs.
• To facilitate children’s individual learning needs.
• To implement a programme of 1-2-1 parenting with referred parents, across the two refuges. This will include theory and discussion as well as practical support such as shopping, food planning, daily routines etc.  This may help support other agency requirements.
• Administrate the present scheme within refuges, ensuring all children receive gifts for Christmas and birthdays.
• To consult with children in planning activities and events and in the general running of the services.
• Helping to arrange parties for the women and children at various festival times, where possible and according to financial limitations.
• To ensure that each child is given a welcome pack when the first move into the refuge. This must include an age-appropriate Buddy Bag.
• To find all children entering the refuge a place at local schools or nurseries and support parents to engage with education.
• To maintain Ofsted registration including compliance with regulations, ensuring that the facility meets quality standards and completing self-assessments and inspections.
• To maintain the children’s room, health and safety, toys and cleaning.

1.  ADMINISTRATIVE

• To complete inductions with all children entering the refuges and ensure all paperwork is completed and signed.  To add all children onto the case management system.
• To monitor, update and make accessible, information about local agencies and community resources, relating to children.
• To keep appropriate records of children and write up daily notes as is necessary and appropriate to the case management system.  To produce an Individual Support Plan for each child. 
• To complete any reports required by any funding bodies, or statutory agencies in relation to the post.
• Order all the materials for welcome packs, art and crafts and educational needs.
• Participate in regular staff meetings.  Ensure that decisions taken up regarding children’s work are followed up as appropriate.
• Ensure all relevant Health and Safety regulations are complied with.
• Attend appropriate training.
• Help to develop and support Equal Opportunities practices within the refuge, taking part in specific training if necessary
• To monitor and update all policies and procedures in line with Ofsted recommendations.
• To complete risk assessment on all aspects of the childcare provision and trips out.
• To keep all records relating to Under 5’s activities in line with early years and to share this with moms on a regular basis.

1. AWARENESS RAISING

• To support the team in delivering awareness raising sessions and school packs in local schools and agencies.
• To develop links with community resources that will enhance the work undertaken in the refuge with the children.
• To participate in at least 3 fundraising and networking events per year.
• To help lead on the Christmas Present Donations programme.

1. SAFEGUARDING

• To attend core groups and case conferences when required.
• To ensure that the Child Protection Policy is followed and to liaise regularly with the Refuge Manager and Senior Children’s Co Ordinator with updates or concerns.

• Other duties as are required from time to time in the interests of the effective provision of childcare for the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential

NVQ or diploma in Childcare level 4 or 4 or above

Experience of working directly with Children and delivering services to children

Experience of child safeguarding and safety  procedures

An understanding or experience of working with parents

Experience of delivery of after extra-curricular activities and outings and understanding how to plan for and deliver those activities

Demonstrable excellent customer service  delivery for all stakeholders, clients and partners.

Experience of working in an environment with confidential data

Strong commitment to team members, the work team and the wider organisation’s values and ethos.

An understanding that in small charities we often “roll up our sleeves” and support other areas to reach a team objective.

An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities in employment and in-service delivery.

Desirable

Experience of working with Children who display challenging behaviour or who have additional needs

An understanding of early years development and learning

Experience of working with families or children who have experienced domestic abuse

Excellent written skills, with experience of writing reports, guidance or briefings.

Understanding and experience of partnership working in a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary setting.

Other information:

Pathway Project is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes diversity across our services. All employees are required to adhere to our Equality & Diversity policies and to challenge discrimination wherever it is appropriate.

Safeguarding Statement

Pathway Project is committed to safeguarding the vulnerable adults and children who we work with. We have a range of policies and procedures in place to support us to promote a Safeguarding culture  and safe working practices. Pathway Project will employ a safer recruitment process which will include disclosure and baring service checks where applicable and references for all posts.

We strive to be as inclusive as possible and look to recruit individuals with the right skills, experience and attitude, however, for genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.)

The role is subject to a 6 month probationary period.

How to apply:

For an informal chat about the role please contact Rachel at Pathway

Closing date –10pm Monday 6th January 2025  

Shortlisting will be Week commencing Monday 6th January 2025 and successful candidates notified and invited to interview

Interviews will be held Monday 13th January 2025 at  the Hope Centre Lichfield

Please complete an application form  and enclose a  CV together with a covering letter.

OUR VISION

A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.

OUR MISSION

To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training programmes.

OUR VALUES

• Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.
• Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.
• Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.
• Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

Overview

About SEO London

SEO London is a registered charity in the UK dedicated to offering educational, training, and mentoring support to students and young professionals from low socioeconomic and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Our programmes foster pre-professional development, facilitate career access, and ensure long-term success in various competitive global industries. Since our establishment in 2000, SEO London has played a pivotal role in advancing workplace diversity and inclusion. Numerous alumni, who have benefited from our transformative initiatives, now occupy key positions in leading UK and global corporations and firms. Our collaborations span across industries such as investment banking, asset management, consulting, commercial real estate, technology, alternative investments, insurance, and corporate law. Through partnerships with our sponsor firms, we empower our participants by providing industry insights, employability support, and exclusive access to job and internship opportunities in their chosen sectors.

Who we support

SEO London supports students and young professionals from ethnic minority groups and low socioeconomic backgrounds. We aim to support those who need us the most.
Ethnic minority groups:  As per UK government guidelines, we use ethnic minority to describe all ethnic groups other than White British or other White backgrounds.
Low Socioeconomic backgrounds: At SEO London, socioeconomic background is assessed as belonging to one or more of the following: household income, free school meal status, refugee or asylum seeker background, experience of local authority care, education and occupation of parents, and history of having lived in social housing.

Role Description

Overview

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire a Senior Marketing Coordinator, reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager.

• Job Title: Senior Marketing and Communications Coordinator
• Team: Outreach and Communications
• Location: 41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES

We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.  

• Reports to: Head of Outreach and Communications
• Term: Permanent Role
• 14 hours per week
• Ideal start date: ASAP
• Annual salary: £31.5K (pro rata)

We are open to flexible arrangements. 

The Senior Marketing Coordinator role at SEO London presents an exciting opportunity for a detail
oriented professional to work in a dynamic environment. This position requires a hands-on approach, allowing the individual to execute various marketing strategies and initiatives effectively. The primary responsibility is to implement the marketing plan across multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with SEO London's mission, values and strategic objectives.

Accountabilities

Social Media Management

• Input into a review of SEO London’s social media plan and engagement tactics. 
• Manage SEO London's social media accounts, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.
• Oversee the social media request process, liaising with other teams to capture compelling content.
• Execute the social media plan by creating weekly posts, including content writing and visual asset design, and social media ads where relevant.
• Maintain the DEI calendar, ensuring timely updates and incorporation into the weekly plan.
• Collaborate with the charity to engage staff with external communications and monitor programme-specific accounts for brand consistency.
• Collate social media metrics for internal reporting purposes. 

Website Maintenance

• Conduct regular maintenance and edits to the website, ensuring content is current and relevant.
• Update the media centre and monitor analytics and reporting to assess website performance.
• Design 2D and video assets for the website, with the potential for video editing for other purposes.

Administrative Tasks

• Manage design administration by maintaining Canva and PowerPoint templates and supporting other teams with finalised external assets.
• Oversee merchandise inventory and orders, as well as other ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed.

Content Creation and Management

• Create engaging content for social media posts, newsletters, and website updates that reflect the organisation's impact and promote its mission.
• Think creatively and outside the box to deliver exciting and engaging content and visual assets targeted at students and existing and potential sponsor firms.

Analytics and Reporting

• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing efforts across social media and the website, using metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with other departments to ensure marketing efforts align with programme goals and organisational priorities.

Other Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Support the marketing and promotion of programmes to student audiences across campuses in the UK.
• Assist in the execution of digital marketing campaigns during recruitment seasons, collaborating with the outreach staff members to align marketing efforts.
• Contribute to the execution of B2B marketing strategies aligned with SEO London’s business development goals.
• Foster relationships with various stakeholders including corporate partners, students, alumni and the broader community, ensuring targeted communications are relevant and impactful.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Advanced level in English, with strong creative writing abilities.
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in a similar role.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in social media management and digital marketing.
• Familiarity with analytics tools to assess and improve social media and website performance.
• Project management skills with a focus on execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with Salesforce CRM and Photoshop.
• Understanding of the UK’s education system and DEI principles.
• Salesforce CRM.
• Photoshop.
• Knowledge of the UK’s education system.
• Good understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Behaviours

• Positive and proactive self-starter.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility and ability to work collaboratively and with various.
• Application of DEI knowledge to foster a positive organisational culture.

What we offer?

• Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.
• Benefits:
  1. Employee Assistance Programme
  2. Discounted Gyms via Medicash
  3. Charity workers discounts 
  4. Critical Illness Cover
  5. Cash plan Healthcare and more…

Closing date for applications

Closing date for applications: January 6th
First and Second interview: on rolling basis

Equal opportunities Statement

SEO London is committed to ensuring that no prospective or current employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, socioeconomic background, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also strive to avoid disadvantaging individuals due to any condition or requirement that is not demonstrably justifiable. 

Safeguarding

All posts at SEO London involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.

Right to work

Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.

Job title: Senior Partnership Manager

Location: London, Birmingham or Manchester, with the option to work remotely for up to 60% of your time per month

Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 (London), £39,000 - £43,000 (Manchester, Birmingham)

Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours), open to flexible working arrangements

Contract: Permanent

Overall purpose:

The main purpose of the Senior Partnerships Manager role is to lead on the delivery of first-class account management and development of corporate partnerships that maximise impact and income for Breaking Barriers. The role has line management responsibility to Partnership Managers who are responsible for the delivery of their portfolios and projects to drive the team’s strategy. 

Working closely with the Director of Income & Engagement, Head of Corporate Partnerships, and other Senior Fundraisers, you will be responsible for launching and retaining partnerships, deepening relationships and identifying opportunities for growth. This will include the planning, testing and implementation of new corporate partnership ideas and initiatives to help Breaking Barriers in its mission.

The successful candidate will have experience managing and/or securing complex five and six figure partnerships and a proven record achieving significant account growth and retention targets. You will deploy your influencing skills and ability to build profitable relationships to great effect as you take a leading role identifying and nurturing future strategic partnerships. Ideally, the successful candidate will also have line management experience and the ability to develop talent within the team. An understanding of the HR & Talent Development and/or CSR spaces would be advantageous.

Role Summary:

• Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and other Senior Managers to ensure the successful delivery and continued growth of our corporate partnerships and business development strategies at Breaking Barriers
• Manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships, and support the wider Partnership Management team to deliver on their key partnerships and maximise value
• Drive growth at Breaking Barriers through identifying and developing opportunities for additional income from existing partners, and by proactively engaging new business prospects
• Provide leadership to line reports, encouraging their professional development and the growth of their partnerships
• Lead on developing and driving forward the Business Behind Refugees movement as a key business development and partnership development tool
• Represent the Corporate Partnerships team as a senior fundraiser, utilising expertise and relationship skills to advocate both internally and externally
• Ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting on corporate partnerships income
• Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships to develop and implement effective policies and procedures for demonstrably successful corporate partnership account management

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Saturday 4th January. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

Title: Male Residential Support Worker (this is a live-in role)

Responsible to: Senior Support Worker

Responsible for: Young people living in the accommodation (4 young people aged 16 – 18 years old seeking asylum in the UK).

Location: This is a live-in, residential role based in a supported accommodation home in Loughborough. Some work will be based in our office buildings.

Hours: 25 hours per week on duty – this is a mixture of day, evening and weekend shifts. Two days a week will be off duty.

Leave: Two nights a month can be taken as nights away from the home. This in addition to annual leave allowance. Annual leave - 33 days (converted into hours) pro-rata for number of hours worked

Salary Band: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum pro rata. Equivalent to £16,100 to £18,506 for 25 hours a week.

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wi-fi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Overall Purpose

To provide advice, assistance and support to young people in the home, as a key member of the Support Team, delivering Baca’s service in line with our Vision and Values. The role includes a consistent adult presence in the home. To attend to their practical and emotional needs whilst supporting the development of living skills. To teach them how to manage and look after a home in order to keep it safe and hygienic. To build trusting relationships within the home to enable young people to feel safe and cared for. To act as an excellent role model and to work closely with them and their Support Worker to enable them to make good progress towards independence.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome newly arrived young people into the accommodation, helping them feel safe and able to rest; with compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• Actively support young people to make progress and develop in the following outcomes; physical wellbeing and emotional wellbeing; personal safety; education and learning; employment and training that is safe and suitable; social engagement (being part of the community and activities outside of the home)
• Be an excellent and positive role model, offering advice, guidance and assistance and consistently modelling behaviours in line with Baca’s values.
• Using Baca’s progress plan, train all young people in living skills and looking after a home such as washing, personal safety, cleaning, cooking and food safety, food shopping and budgeting.
• Providing emotional support at times of difficulty, anxiety or stress.
• Encourage young people settle into and support them to maintain a healthy routine which will include regularly attending education and social activities.
• Act as a co-keyworker for the young people to ensure that their support plans and progress are up to date and that all their needs are being met.
• Enable young people to live with positive values and good boundaries by challenging any unhelpful or unsafe behaviours and encouraging safe and positive behaviours.
• In accordance with the guidelines on Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and report any concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported to rebuild their lives.
• Take responsibility for keeping the home clean, by consistently role modelling to and training young people.
• Maintain very good communication with relevant members of the Rebuild Team and relevant social workers
• Ensure regular appropriate reporting requirements are consistently met, meeting regulations set out by Ofsted.
• Complete and update all admin work as part of the role such as month end reports and support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
• Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.

To work as part of the team

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Actively participate in the delivery of the aims and objectives of the organisation working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them.
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn by be willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
• Actively participate in team meetings, making a positive contribution to enable young people outcomes to be achieved.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Consistently outwork the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy and whistleblowing.
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.

Personal Specification

Baca is looking for a Support Worker who is passionate about seeing unaccompanied young refugees achieving their potential and rebuilding their lives for a better future. The successful applicant will have a personal style that is in line with Baca’s vision and values. They will live in the new arrival house and make it their home. They will be a good self-starter and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire our young people to be the best they can be. The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care. They will be very approachable, enjoy working as part of a wider team but also able to manage their own time and workload. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, personable and willing to set boundaries in line with Baca’s values.

This is a frontline role that will need the successful applicant to be working closely with young people in their houses and will need access to transport young people to different appointments, meetings and activities.

An enhanced DBS check will be required. Shortlisting and interviews will take place as and when applications are received.

Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.

Job Title: Family Finding Social Worker/Senior Practitioner

Contract: 6 months Fixed term with the possibility of extending.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: FTE £38,435.60 – £41,474.10 - Social Worker

FTE £42,590.80 - £46,065.60 - Senior Practitioner

Location: Hillingdon based in Civic Centre Uxbridge (Hybrid)

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Coram Ambitious for Adoption Regional Adoption Agency [RAA] is a commissioned Voluntary Adoption Agency delivering statutory adoption support services and family finding for a number of local authority partners. The family finding post holder will be located in Hillingdon, as part of the wider RAA partnership located across London and surrounding areas. The hub services for the RAA include the recruitment, assessment and support of Coram approved adopters, which are located at the Coram Campus in London.

The post holder will be employed by Coram, a service with a long track record of serving children well and outstanding ratings from Ofsted. The task for the Regional Adoption Agency is to ensure that all children who have a plan for adoption are given every chance to have that ambition realised and when placed in a permanent family receive the relevant support as their needs change and develop.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Family Finding Social Worker or Senior Practitioner wishing to play an active role in the delivery and development of a high-quality family finding service for the London Borough of Hillingdon, for children with a plan for adoption.

The post holder will be one of two professionals responsible for family finding for children with a care plan of adoption within the local area.

The post holder will be part of a small and very supportive team to develop practise and skills in this area. The post holder will also be able to have access resources and services within Hillingdon to support this role and be part of a bigger network of support from colleagues from across the RAA. This role will function as 6 month fixed contract with the possibility of an extension to offer continuity to the children we are family finding for.

To arrange an informal discussion – please contact, Hellan Timothy-James –  Service Manager for Hillingdon and Harrow.

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

Closing date:Wednesday 1st January 2025 at 23:59

Interview date: TBC

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBTQ+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Refuge Worker

Salary: £32,076 full time

Hours of Work: 35 hours a week

IKWRO - Women’s Rights Organisation is a registered charity (number 1151507) which supports Middle Eastern women and girls living in the UK who are facing “honour” based violence, forced marriage, domestic violence or female genital mutilation. As well as providing support to individual women and girls, we run training for professionals and campaigns for better laws and policies to protect women’s rights. We are recruiting a refuge support worker, who is able to model skills in safely engaging women based on mutual collaboration, trust and empowerment.

The post-holder will be responsible for providing intensive case work including risk assessments, safety planning, support, safety, assistance and follow up work to women and girls who are high risk of “Honour” Based Violence (HBV), forced marriage, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and domestic violence.  This will entail receiving and assessing referrals, practical assistance, emotional support and a safe environment to ensure that women and girls settle in the safe accommodation while promoting independence and well-being.

This post is open to women only and are exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) (d) and (e) and the Race Relations Act 5(2) (d) 1976. No agencies please. 

Do you want to support people with mental health issues?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?

If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.

Crisis House Support Worker 
Reference number: 249 
Responsible to: Crisis House Coordinator 
Working base: Crisis House – Hemel Hempstead 
Working hours: Full time or part time 
Rate of pay: £23,500 - £25,000 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

About the Service 

Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Nightlight Service is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing Mental health Crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways. We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our Helpline, Crisis Cafes and a 24/7 Crisis House. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary.

As a member of our team you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach as to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect. 

About the role

As a Crisis House Support Worker, you will work closely with other staff as part of a team in supporting the development of quality Crisis Support and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values throughout the provision.

Purpose of Post

To be a key member of staff supporting the delivery of the Nightlight mental health Crisis Service. You will take part in a rota which covers a 24/7 hour service, 365 days a year. Drawing upon your own lived and/or professional experience (where applicable,) in order to provide a mix of face-to-face, therapeutic and holistic support for those accessing overnight provision. You will work closely with other staff as part of a team in supporting the development of quality Crisis Support and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values throughout the provision.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide emotional support and work towards developing, flexible and realistic crisis/person-centred plans with Service Users.
• To work within agreed guidelines with and for Service Users, whilst being guided and supported by Senior Staff (as well as the Leadership team) in regard to documents/plans such as: Assessments of Need, Risk, Crisis support plans and Review forms.
• (If applicable) To draw upon one’s own lived experience as appropriate, as to promote the delivery of person-centred support.
• To provide immediate and appropriate advice and information to clients as to support with crisis prevention.
• To liaise with Nightlight management and external services such as: police, ambulance service, Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, Single Point of Access, Safeguarding Out of Hours Service, Mental Health Liaison Teams, Adult Community Mental health Services, etc. as needed in terms of accepting referrals and proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitating appropriate support.
• Complete appropriate signposting/onward referrals to both internal and external services in accordance with identified needs and risks.
• Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standards at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements.
• Arranging transport for service users to facilitate access to services as needed.
• Assisting with housekeeping/cleaning tasks as necessary and reporting any maintenance problems in line with policy and Health and Safety standards.
• Support clients with activities of daily living as required.
• To participate in all Training and Development opportunities relevant to the role and those included in one’s Personal Development Plan, as agreed with line manager.
• To contribute to the co-development of the service by supporting Service User, Family and Carer involvement by obtaining feedback and supporting (where necessary) opportunities to be involved in wider service reviews.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Closing date: 31st December 2024
Interviews to be held 16th January 2025. 

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.

Gaddum has been selected by the DHSC to deliver the ‘Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Pilot Phase II’ from October 2023 to March 2025. Gaddum will deliver this pilot scheme in partnership with our established partners, African & Caribbean Mental Health Services (ACMHS). We have built on the learnings from our Phase I pilot to deliver a coproduced Culturally Appropriate Advocacy service for People of Colour in Greater Manchester in inpatient psychiatric and community settings.

Background

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is commissioning Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Pilots to improve outcomes for people from racially marginalised backgrounds who are detained under the Mental Health Act or at risk of detention. This is one of the key recommendations from the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act (2018) and is a policy commitment in the Government White Paper Reforming the Mental Health Act (2021).

Outline of Service:

· Co-production of the Advocacy service design in partnership with racially marginalised people who are detained under the Mental Health Act or previously have been.

· Group and 1-to-1 Advocacy sessions in inpatient and community settings for racially marginalised people who are detained under the Mental Health Act (or at risk of detention) in Greater Manchester.

· Providing training on Culturally Appropriate Advocacy and the challenges racially marginalised people face when accessing Mental Health services to increase awareness.

Job Purpose of Senior Culturally Appropriate Independent Advocate

· To increase the say and satisfaction of racially marginalised patients about their care and treatment during detention under the Mental Health Act through group and 1-to-1 Advocacy.

· To provide Advocacy to support positive outcomes for people from racially marginalized groups who are detained under the Mental Health Act (e.g. reduced length of stay, effective uptake of positive pathways to care and reduction in re-detention).

· To increase access to culturally appropriate advocacy in Greater Manchester to people detained under the Mental Health Act (or at risk of detention).

· Increase understanding, awareness and positive attitudes towards Culturally Appropriate Advocacy and the challenges being faced by people from ethnic minority groups when accessing Mental Health services.

· To potentially line manage a maximum of 1 Culturally Appropriate Independent Advocate or student social worker placement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide Advocacy support to individuals and groups

· To facilitate group Advocacy in inpatient psychiatric settings and community settings to people that are detained under the Mental Health Act or at risk for detention.

· To provide 1-to-1 Advocacy for racially marginalised people in inpatient and community sessions.

· To facilitate the co-production of resources to support Group Advocacy.

· To keep accurate and up to date casework records.

· To provide Advocacy to ensure the individual’s views, wishes and feelings are heard.

· To ascertain, where possible, users’ wishes and feelings using a range of communication methods which best suit the person. 

· To provide non-instructed advocacy to individuals who are unable to express their wishes and feelings.

· To consult with other parties where relevant and to access relevant records in line with Gaddum Centre’s confidentiality policy.

Coproduction and Development of service

· Establishing, developing and facilitating coproduction sessions across Greater Manchester to design service with input from people with Lived Experience.

· Developing Culturally Appropriate Advocacy and IMHA training for new Culturally Appropriate Advocates.

· Developing relationships with affiliate partners form the VCSE sector across Greater Manchester with support from Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Service Manager.

· Develop relationships with NHS Foundation Trusts with support from Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Service Manager. 

· Developing referral routes that align with service needs with support from Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Service Manager.

· Developing communication materials including Easy Read Guides.

Management of staff

· Provide 1:1 supervision and casework support to 1 Culturally Appropriate Independent Advocate.

· Identify staff training and development needs as part of supervision and appraisal process.

Service Development and Engagement

· Support the development of the Culturally Appropriate Advocacy service including developing policies and procedures in line with best practice.

· Develop and maintain relationships with colleagues in NHS Mental Health services, provide training and awareness sessions on Culturally Appropriate Advocacy and the challenges racially marginalised people can face when accessing Mental Health services.

· Take a solution-focused and evidence-based approach to service challenges.

Contract Monitoring

· Report to the Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Services Manager on the delivery of the service as needed.

· To support the Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Services Manager and Administrator to ensure monitoring reports are completed line with contract requirements.

· To contribute to the production of monthly and quarterly reports as requested.

· Undertake initial investigations into complaints relating to the service.

Training and development

· To keep up to date with relevant policy, legislation and case law.

· Attend and participate in training as required.

· Effectively engage in supervisions and appraisals.

· Effectively engage in team meetings and peer support discussion with colleagues at Gaddum and ACMHS.

Other responsibilities:

· To respond to enquiries and calls coming into the service in a professional and knowledgeable manner.

· To be aware of personal safety and security when carrying out work.

· To support activities that promote social inclusion, equality and social justice.

· Represent Gaddum Advocacy at meetings, forums and events where appropriate.

Our values and policies:

· To adhere to Gaddum Policies and Procedures, including Safeguarding and Confidentiality.

· To uphold Gaddum’s values of being: Supportive, Empowering, Professional, Diverse and Innovative.

· To work as a team with colleagues.

· To promote the work of Gaddum.

Salary: £25,250 - £30,044 per annum depending on experience

Positions available: up to 4 posts

Hours: 35 per week

Part-time / Job Share applicants will be considered

Contract: Both Permanent and Fixed Term (until 31st March 2026) positions are being recruited to. Fixed term positions also have potential to become permanent positions during employment

Location: Worcestershire

Ref: 1287

Cranstoun is an independent charity and leading provider of specialist treatment, harm reduction and recovery services to those affected by drug and alcohol use. Ambition, collaboration, compassion, creativity and respect are our values and we are passionate about adopting a person-centred approach to ensure people feel safe and empowered to live healthier and safer lives. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of our high performing psychosocial drug and alcohol services.

Our skilled and compassionate people work closely with services users to give them the tools to create positive and lasting change. We combine proven expertise in treatment and recovery with innovative approaches and actively involve those we help in improving the design of the services we provide.

Across Worcestershire, Cranstoun co-ordinate the treatment and support of people who use our services, helping them to deal with their substance use so that they can change their lives, be happy and reach their goals.

Cranstoun’s Key Workers are based in operational teams covering Operational managers and Senior Practitioners.

You will be responsible for delivering a good quality and safe service to the people you support including assessment and engagement support, case load management, needle syringe programme delivery, harm reduction and interventions, you will have good knowledge of harm reduction and if you are someone who enjoys problem solving to help people to change their lives for the better, this role’s right for you.

The most important thing you’ll bring to this role is your desire and ability to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Our staff teams are motivated and committed to delivering a quality service to residents of Worcestershire and we are looking for likeminded individuals to join us. You will have good Microsoft Office skills and be able to manage your own diary efficiently and proactively. You will have integrity, enthusiasm, and a passion to make a difference.

We have specific teams delivering the service across the county, including working alongside community partners and within primary care settings. We have roles across Worcestershire, so you may be required to carry a caseload in any of the following teams: Kidderminster and Bromsgrove; Redditch and Wychavon or Worcester and Malvern.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further information, please visit the website via the apply button.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: Sunday 29 December 2024.

Interviews to take place week commencing 13 January 2025.

We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Outreach Worker

Salary: £24-25k

Location: Roles available across Essex

Contract type: Permanent

Weekly hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Are you passionate about supporting others to live independently? As an Outreach Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping individuals thrive in their homes, maintaining their tenancies, and overcoming challenges. You'll work with people facing mental health difficulties and other health-related issues providing support

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to customers living in independent accommodation
• Help individuals maintain their tenancies and achieve personal goals
• Deliver both pre-tenancy guidance and ongoing support around welfare benefits
• Collaborate with a team of professionals and senior managers to ensure the success of our Support Service
• Develop services based on the views and needs of our customers

What We're Looking For:

• Demonstrable experience in providing housing management or support services, either professionally or on a voluntary basis
• Experience working with people who have mental health issues and/or other health-related concerns
• A strong understanding of housing support needs and benefits
• A full UK driving licence

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Events (Challenge) Senior Fundraising Assistant -Maternity cover 1 year FTC to start ASAP Location: Central London (Hybrid - Office 3 days a week)

Salary Range: £27,000 - £33,000 pa + BenefitsAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with cancer? Join our dynamic team at a leading children's cancer charity dedicated to raising and investing funds in vital specialist research. Our mission is to improve survival rates and the quality of survival in young cancer patients and to find ways to prevent cancer in the future. Since our humble beginnings in 1988, we have grown into a major force, raising over £300 million and investing in over 200 research projects.Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee a range of high to mid-value sporting events and partnerships.
• Support Events: Assist the Sports Team in delivering events, including the London Marathon.
• Planning & Evaluation: Ensure all events have comprehensive project and marketing plans and conduct evaluations.
• Supporter Engagement: Deliver excellent supporter journeys and recruit new supporters to maximise their fundraising potential.
• Event Organisation: Manage the event day experience and attend events as required.
• Relationship Fundraising: Maintain high standards of relationship fundraising.
• KPI Monitoring: Track campaign KPIs and objectives, identifying and addressing any issues.
• Budget Management: Keep sports events expenditure logs up to date and contribute to budget planning and analysis.
• Collaboration: work collaboratively across departments and with key stakeholders.
• Communication: Prepare and deliver presentations, respond to enquiries promptly, and work with the communications team to keep the website updated.
• Database Management: Maintain accurate records of sports fundraising events on our database (Salesforce).
• Team Leadership: Line manage direct reports, ensuring their development and wellbeing, and recruit and induct new team members as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience building relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience of Fundraising
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to report and measure KPIs.
• A self-starter with the ability to plan your own diary and use initiative.
• Collaborative team player with line management experience.
• Experience of growing fundraising income and understanding mass participation events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook).
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• The ideal candidate will have fundraising experience
• The role requires some evening and weekend work, with time off in lieu provided. There is a team rota.

Join us in our fight against childhood cancer and be part of a team that makes a real difference. If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience, and please get in contact if you would like to discuss the role in more detail.

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