Senior Support Worker

You will join our client as a Senior Support Worker to support 4/5 young people in their care.

Senior Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork.

Senior Support Worker Requirements:

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of working with young people with mental health needs and will have a relevant level 2 care qualification. You will have the ability supervise staff and be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. You must also thrive in a team environment and be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport our young people to appointments and activities.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Preston

Job type: Permanent, Full time opportunities available (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £19,424-£21,059.93 per annum (£9.97-£10.80 per hour) dependent on experience

Benefits: Enhanced company pension, Enhanced maternity / paternity leave, Minimum of 30 days holidays, Company sick pay, Recruit a friend scheme, Employee of the year awards, Employee Assistance programme / counselling service, Free on-site parking Paid, DBS check, Online shopping discounts, Life Assurance, Online discounts, Refer a friend scheme where our client pays £500 for every friend you refer, Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties, Length of service awards.

Closing date for applications: 14th December, 2019

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

Ref: 90356

An excellent opportunity has been made available by an established housing provider in Bristol for a Senior Support Worker.

My client is looking for a Senior Support Worker on a Temp to Perm basis with Full Time hours.

The pay rate for this role is £10.10 PAYE Or £13.00 Umbrella / Limited.

The ideal candidate must be flexible to work across the week on a shift rota basis.

Early shifts are 08:00 am - 14:00 pm and late shifts are 14:00 pm - 20:00 pm.

Candidate must have a Full UK Drivers License and access to a vehicle.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be required to build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service users.

You will need to carry out role adhering to Mental Health Bristol Partnerships policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities based approach.

You will need to Co produce, implement and review recovery plan, crisis plan and other self-management tools e.g. Wellness Recovery Action Plan, in partnership with service users in line with best practice.

Part of your role will be to case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service user¡¦s support in order to deliver the support package.

You will need to work closely with colleagues with the service and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as Health and Social Care, Voluntary and Community Service.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will need to support/ facilitate service users to access services.

You will be required to identify, assess, contribute, maintain, feedback and manage risk to ensure risk is minimised.

Part of your role will be to work in a safe manner using a positive risk-taking approach, ensuring the health and safety policies of Mental Health Bristol are implemented and fully adhered to ensure all safeguarding issues are properly managed.

You will need to have up-to-date safeguarding training and ensure that Safeguarding policies and procedures are fully adhered to and that a Think Family approach is embedded within working practice.

Part of your role will be to enable delivery of the recovery plan and to enable service users to make informed decisions about their mental well-being, maximising their independence and providing advocacy role where appropriate.

You will be expected to build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user.

Furthermore, you will be tasked with working in a culturally sensitive way for all service users, tailoring service to meet their individual needs, challenging stigma and discrimination, advocating for person if appropriate, and ensuring up-to-date community knowledge.

An important part of your role will be to work with a range of needs e.g from young people to older people, LGBT service users, disabled people and with people with a range of backgrounds and ethnicity.

This is an urgent requirement by the client, so therefore if you feel this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skill set then please dont hesitate to get in touch right away.

Senior Advanced Consultant: Zack Ali - 0121 685 8705
Email Address: [email protected]

Your expert recruitment consultant is Zack Ali, call today on 0121 685 8705 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Support Worker (Mildmay) – MMSSW-1119

Starting Salary:  £21,798.92 per annum

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (includes days, evenings, sleep-ins and some weekends)

Are you enthusiastic about delivering quality support to people with learning disabilities? Are you committed to ensuring everyone succeeds? We want to hear from you! 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a small and skilled team of support workers at Centre 404’s Independent Living Service, Mildmay Avenue. Coordinating meaningful support and activities for 10 service users, who live in their own flats, a key focus is to engage individuals with their peers and the local community, helping to tackle social exclusion and loneliness. 

Working in partnership with a variety of professionals and agencies, you will keep our service users at the heart of decision making to empower them and take positive risks. In addition, you will have strong administrative and organisational skills and experience of supporting and motivating people with learning disabilities to achieve their goals. Experience of supporting people with additional mental health needs would be advantageous.

We are looking for a caring and creative person to empower the people we support with making meaningful choices, accessing the community for rewarding activities, and building lasting relationships.

In return, you will have a chance to work with a positive and supportive team, opportunities for further staff development, regular support and supervision, an in-depth induction and ongoing training.

How to apply: Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.

Centre 404 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All our offers of employment are therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Centre 404. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

 Ref: SR506431

Senior Support Worker

You will join us as Senior Support Worker to support 4/5 young people in our care.

Senior Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will also support the Team Leader and Residential manager to ensure the running of the home is maintained to the highest standards. You will assist in the co-ordination of shifts, ensuring 1:1 time is planned for the young people as well as the facilitation of appointments and planned activities. You will also take the lead in managing this in the absence of the Team Leader. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure we achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people.

Senior Support Worker Requirements:

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of working with young people with mental health needs and will have a relevant level 2 care qualification. Be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. You must also thrive in a team environment and be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport our young people to appointments and activities.

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. As an employer we are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.

About Care in Mind:

Care in Mind provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Our aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Liversedge

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £19,424 - £21,059.93 per annum (£9.97-£10.80 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days with increased years’ service, Paid 2 week full induction before you start, Opportunity to complete your Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification, Excellent career progression, Paid enhanced DBS check, Enhanced Company Pension Scheme, 24 hr Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance, Online discounts, Refer a friend scheme where we pay £500 for every friend you refer, Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties, Length of service awards

Closing date for applications: 26th December, 2019

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 90564

37.5hrs per week, full time basis. The ability to drive a car is an essential requirement for this role.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Community Support Worker to assist in the operational management of our highly regarded and well established community support services across Barrow in Furness and the surrounding areas.

The service supports people in their own homes in various locations. The role involves ensuring that service users receive person centered support which enables them to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, to participate in the community and to develop their abilities as fully as possible. You will provide respectful emotional and practical support to people with mental health needs and/or a learning disabilities.

You will also support and supervise staff and deploy staff resources effectively to ensure that the service is enabling people to maintain and improve their mental health/physical wellbeing and is developing their capacity for independence. You will ensure that all supported people enjoy a positive lifestyle, which includes opportunities for personal development and meaningful activity based on their strengths and interests. 

This post will really suit you if you are seeking the opportunity to use your skills whilst fostering meaningful, therapeutic relationships with service users and enabling them to move on and make progress to recovery. You will also enjoy positive, professional relationships with the multi-disciplinary team.

Qualities Required

Applicants will be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the people we support and will be able to develop trusting relationships based on empathy and respect.  You will have the skills and personal qualities to be able to engage people in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities. You will be expected to work collaboratively and professionally with the people we support, their families and mental health professionals/agencies.

You will need an up-to-date understanding of the recovery approach and recovery principles as well as mental health legislation, services and interventions.  You will demonstrate a good knowledge of the MHA, MCA, DOLs and the care standards. 

You will be hard working, resilient and reflective with the ability to accept supervision and be accountable for your own practice. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the practical skills required to plan and organise care and support delivery. You will be required to work flexibly (between 7am and 10pm) based on service users needs. The service is not required to provide night time support provision.

You will have at least two years’ experience of providing care and support to people with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities. We are a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion organisation and holder of the Investors in People Silver Award.

We are currently recruiting an assistant support worker in our East Surrey Outreach team. This is an exciting opportunity to join this service, supporting both new and more complex rough sleepers to move away from the streets and access and sustain accommodation and support.  The team work across 4 councils in the region – Epsom and Ewell, The Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead and Tandridge – and work closely with housing departments in each council to ensure there is a prompt and effective response to rough sleeping.

As Assistant Support Worker you will provide a response to referrals we receive across the 4 councils, facilitating drop-in sessions at local services working with homeless people and supporting our clients with practical tasks that will enable them to move off of the streets or sustain accommodation. In addition you will:

• Directly support clients, identifying activities that will assist in their journey towards recovery and away from life on the streets
• Maintain and support links with community programmes and resources
• Ensure that all work is recorded and monitored

You will have:

• A commitment to providing a high standard of service
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Honesty, reliability and a mature and thoughtful approach to equal opportunities and diversity in service provision
• The ability to learn and an enthusiasm for training and acquiring new skills
• A responsive and flexible approach to the needs of the team and clients

As this service covers a wide area we would require applications from people with a driving license and access to their own transport.

With the help of our experienced senior staff and management, you will be supported and trained to use your strong communication and creative problem-solving skills. You will receive regular support from experienced staff who will both guide your work and encourage and facilitate your personal development.

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

As well as a great working environment we can also offer:

• Support and training to develop your skills
• Learning & Development opportunities including (Tuition Aid & Management Training)
• 6.5%  employer & 1.5 % employee contributory pension 
• Flexible working
• 29 days annual leave

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

Closing Date: Midnight 22nd December 2019

We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Senior Recovery Worker to work as a key member of the team in delivering the Complex Needs Service in partnership with Turning Point and Herts Young Homeless.

Title: Senior Recovery Worker
Salary Grade: £22,250 - £23,165 per annum including Outer London Weighting (OLW) dependent on skills and experience
Responsible to: HMN Services Manager (Complex Needs & Crisis)
No. of Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Main Base/s: Welwyn Garden City with expectation to work across Hertfordshire

Background to the Post

Turning Point and Herts Young Homeless work as a partnership to provide community support to people recovering from mental health issues and additional complex needs, including substance misuse and learning disabilities. The service will offer a range of support to promote personal recovery and independence including:

• 1:1 outreach support from dedicated Keyworker/co-worker providing solution-focused support with practical issues including such as finances/housing/employment.
• Crisis Planning – promoting self-management through individuals building an understanding of their own triggers/coping strategies.
• Active Referrals/Signposting – working with individuals to identify resources/services to meet their needs and providing appropriate support to access these effectively.
• Group-work – delivering courses that support self-management recovery, including: Mindfulness/Assertiveness/Keeping Well/Stress Management/Problem Solving/Crisis Management.
• Peer Support – Strength-based approach concentrating on the inherent strengths of an individual to aid recovery and empowerment.
• Extended dual diagnosis support
• Whole family approach

Purpose of Post

The purpose of the Hertfordshire Complex Needs Service Recovery Worker role is to:

• Improve mental wellbeing
• Reduce the use of police, ASB, tenancy enforcement, housing needs and environmental health services
• Improve health and wellbeing
• Improve access to early help
• Improve tenancy sustainment
• Provide support to access more appropriate services
• Provide support to build life skills, confidence, resilience, self-esteem and build social networks
• Provide support to reduce episodes of crisis
• Provide an assertive outreach approach for those who may have complex or multiple needs
• To maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 27th December 2019 by 5pm.
Interviews shall take place on Friday 10th January 2020.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button. You will be directed to the Herts Mind Network website where you can download the Application Pack.

An approved Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is an Equal Opportunity and Mindful Employer.

No agencies please.

Bank Support Assistant

Aim of the role:      To support and empower our customers to increase their life skills

Salary:                     £10.51-£12.67 per hour depending on the role covered

Location:              Various services located across London (Croydon, Kensington and Chelsea, Bromley, Stockwell)

Hours:                     Ad-hoc – shift cover as and when required; typically 7.5 hours shifts

About the Role

You will support the people we work with, our customers, to reach their potential and improve their quality of life through aspirational goal setting.  You will engage with and empower them to:

• Identify their strengths as part of our asset-based approach and identify their needs, opportunities, rights and responsibilities
• Plan what they want to achieve and take appropriate action
• Take part in activities and opportunities that generate aspiration and confidence
   

You will act as the link between the people we work with and a range of local authority, community and voluntary sector providers.

About You

As well as having experience of working with vulnerable people, you must have a clear understanding of why people become homeless, and the needs and challenges they face.

You will work as part of a dedicated and supportive team, and so will need to demonstrate a positive and inclusive approach. You must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel applications.

About Evolve Housing + Support

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year.

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

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.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Your application

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves.

Please ensure that your answers give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this job.

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Bank worker

Role profile

Job title:  Bank worker

Department:  Operations

Reports to:  Team Manager or Team Leader

Location:  Various locations across London

Hours:  Ad-hoc – shift cover as and when required

About Evolve

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year.

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

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.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

You will act as the link between the people we work with and a range of local authority and community and voluntary sector providers.

What to expect

Bank Workers will spend much of their time based at one service, however you will be expected to travel between sites for training and within the local community to support the people we work with.

We recognise that working with people who are disengaged and vulnerable can be very stressful.  On top of one to one meetings with your line manager, we offer access to an employee assistance programme and regular facilitated reflective practice sessions.

We provide training to enable you to do your work and build your capabilities. 

Bank work in our services is challenging, exciting and at times frustrating.  You will need to be prepared to cope with inevitable conflict and setbacks.  Results are usually long term rather than immediate, so patience and perseverance are essential. Your resilience and creativity will be assets in this role.

Job description

Overall aim

To work alongside the permanent staff team to support and empower our customers to increase their life skills, self management and confidence to successfully sustain independent living.

Key responsibilities

Support our customers

• Work alongside colleagues to assess customer needs and risks and achieve support plan goals.
• Actively promote customer involvement at all time.
• Establish supportive and professional relationships with customers and dealing effectively with unpredictable and challenging situations in a professional and sensitive manner.
• Support colleagues in planning and delivering a range of customer activities and workshops.
• Ensure customers can thrive and achieve their potential.
• Encourage and support customers to raise complaints, comments and suggestions.

Housing Management

• Support customers to pay their rent, including providing advice on benefits and debt management.
• Be accessible and responsive at all times to customers’ concerns and requests for information.
• Support and advising customers on any matters relating to their occupancy agreements.
• Respond in a decisive and proactive manner to customer and neighbour complaints.
• Report repairs and maintenance in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Support colleagues to remove items and make rooms ready for new occupants, where required, and processing referrals to all voids.

Health and Safety

• Ensure customers have up to date information on Health and Safety, and supporting them to manage their environment
• Be fully aware of, and working within, Health and Safety legislation
• Carry out regular Health and Safety inspections, taking immediate action to remedy health and safety defects and alerting the appropriate people in line with Health and Safety Policies

Administration

• Keep accurate records, including logbooks, service user files, monitoring information etc.
• Provide written reports and information as requested.
• Maintain clear and concise records of all key working sessions.
• Be aware of, and adhering to, all relevant operational and financial procedures.

General

• Ensure Evolve’s Equality and Diversity Policy and Code of Conduct are actively promoted and adhered to in all areas of work, and that services are accessible to all individuals.
• Work within the GDPR framework.
• Attend and fully participate in one to one meetings, team meetings and all training provided as and when required.
• Engage with colleagues and management to fully support the effectiveness of the team.
• Working across other locations, and attending training and meetings on other sites, as required.

This job description provides an indication of the roles and responsibilities for the post of Evolve Bank Worker, but should not be construed as an exclusive list of the duties that the post holder may be asked to undertake.

All Evolve’s employees must also be aware of, and adhere to, all Evolve’s policies and procedures.

Evolve reserves the right to amend this role profile as necessary, after consultation with the post holder, to reflect changes to the role.

Person Specification

 Experience and qualifications

• Experience of supporting vulnerable people to achieve independent living

Knowledge

• An understanding of the reasons why people become homeless and the needs and challenges they face
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues and how they apply in day to day work
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to homeless people including an understanding of welfare benefits

 Skills and abilities

• Ability to document clear records and to evidence outcomes achieved with customers
• Ability to work inclusively, as part of a team, and to give and receive support and constructive feedback and also to lone work when required
• Ability to manage time and multiple priorities effectively and take individual accountability for meeting deadlines
• A level of self-awareness in respect of personal resilience and a commitment to engaging in activities to support your own wellbeing
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, demonstrating a good standard of written and spoken English
• Competent in using Microsoft word, excel and inputting to database

Bank Support Worker

You will join our client as a Bank Support Worker to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

Bank Support Worker Responsibilities:

Your role will be to provide the highest standard of care to young people following individual care plans and programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and as a bank worker you will have the opportunity to apply for permanent internal roles as they arise.

Bank Support Worker Requirements:

Experience is not essential as full training will be provided however you will need to have a good understanding of the issues young people face and the desire to make a real difference. You will need to be flexible in your approach and have the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends. Access to a car is desirable.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Chorley (Preston or Bury)

Job type: Bank, Part Time, Zero Hours Contract

Salary: £9 per hour

Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance. Competitive salary and business mileage when travelling outside of your hub area; A full induction programme and training and development opportunities; Opportunity to develop your career and obtain a permanent position if desired; Free DBS Enhanced Disclosure; A friendly, supporting, working environment; 24 hr Employee Assistance Programme and counselling

Closing date for applications: Thursday 2nd January, 2020

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.

Ref: 90677

9 months fixed-term contract (with possible extension)

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our thriving team, who is passionate about working with marginalised individuals who are experiencing immigration issues and homelessness.

As a Senior Navigator you will be working with some of the most vulnerable and complex clients in Newham. Working very closely with several statutory and non-statutory services in Newham, you will work to ensure that a well-rounded approach of support, is provided to rough sleepers in Newham.

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 ideal candidate will have a good understanding of working with vulnerable people who have been rough sleeping and understanding the trauma that could be associated with that.  You will also be highly organised, proactive, passionate and adept at developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  Additionally, you will have a strong working knowledge of London's private rented market and the current welfare system.  The ability to act as Lead to the service as well as navigate support provisions to all clients is also required.   

If you want to be part of a high performing service that works to shape and prevent rough sleeping in a person centred way to deliver great outcomes for clients,   then please apply.

Some travelling across London may be necessary. 

Interviews to be held: 18th December 2019.

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
• 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 has been commended for their work.

Relief Support Worker

Find your place with us and help change lives.

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams. Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career for you.

As a relief support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities, in all aspects of their daily lives. You’ll be helping to ensure the people we support: Build confidence to develop interests, Feel secure and safe, Are provided with any personal care needed with dignity, Increase independence, Are enabled to make as many choices as possible, Achieve personal goals, which may include travel or holidays, We provide 24/7 support to some people, as a relief support worker you will be requested to cover shifts regularly on an ad hoc basis.

Salary: Up to £9.00 per hour (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay), flexible hours are available with work patterns to fit around your work / life commitments

Hours: Flexible

Location: Kent (North)

What we Offer

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills they need.

We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

Requirements / Experience:

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.

It’s great if you already have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible.

Join us and help us change lives.

Closing date: Thursday 15 December 2019

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

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

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Relief Support Worker

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career for you.

Salary: £8.21 (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay)

Hours: Permanent, Casual hours/flexible hours are available with work patterns to fit around your work/life commitments
Location: Preston, Lancashire

What we Offer

We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.

Closing date: Wednesday 13th November 2019

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

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

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