Support Worker

Are you a Support Worker who understands the challenges young people face in day to day life? Do you have a passion to work in a role that will make a real difference? Do you like the idea of working for a business who offer therapeutic and non-restraint support to young people?

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join their friendly and professional team based within their Residential Home in Preston working over a 37.5 hour working week. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided however having a good understanding of the issues young people face will help to make a real difference.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

- Be a part of direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs.
- Act as a member of the team and assist the management staff in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the young people, closely following individual care plans and programme.
- Travel between Residential Homes, schools, shopping, leisure activities etc.
- Carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people.
- Promote independence amongst the young people ensuring continuity of care throughout.
- Provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers.
- Carry out further duties as per the attached document.

Support Worker Requirements:

- Flexibility as your role will involve working shifts including nights / weekends / Bank Holidays.
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others.
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately.
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office).
- An understanding of the issues young people face in daily life and the ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities.
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality.
- An understanding of safeguarding.
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users.
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.

Desirable Criteria:

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

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please get in touch today.

The closing date for this position is Thursday 12th March so please ensure you apply before this date.

Interviews will take place a week after shortlisting and will consist of a 1-hour interview (15 minute written scenario and 45 minutes competency question based).

Training is carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days and is paid on commencement of first day of work. Travel expenses are paid over the full 7 days and cover First Aid, Safeguarding, Therapeutic Risk Training and Compliance.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

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: Stockport

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

Salary: £18,603 - £20,344.82 per annum

Benefits: Competitive hourly rate (£9.54 per hour); 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays; Enhanced Superior company pension; Paid Induction (Running over 7 days); Enhanced maternity / paternity leave; Life Assurance; Free on-site parking; Paid Enhanced DBS check; Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service; Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits; Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 / 4 Adult Health & Social Care); The opportunity for internal promotions; £100 bonus after completing 6 month probation; Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral); Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

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: 92037

Support Worker

Full time

Bury

Are you a Support Worker who understands the challenges young people face in day to day life? Do you have a passion to work in a role that will make a real difference? Do you like the idea of working for a business who offer therapeutic and non-restraint support to young people?

Our client have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join their friendly and professional team based within their Residential Home in Bury working over a 37.5 hour working week. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided however having a good understanding of the issues young people face will help to make a real difference.

Interviews will take place a week after shortlisting and will consist of a 1-hour interview (15 minute written scenario and 45 minutes competency question based).

Training is carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days and is paid on commencement of first day of work. Travel expenses are paid over the full 7 days and cover First Aid, Safeguarding, Therapeutic Risk Training and Compliance.

What’s on offer:

- Competitive hourly rate (£9.00 per hour)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Enhanced Superior company pension
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3/4 Adult Health & Social Care)
- The opportunity for internal promotions
- £100 bonus after completing 6 month probation
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

As a Support Worker you will:

- Be a part of direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- Act as a member of the team and assist the management staff in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the young people, closely following individual care plans and programme
- Travel between Residential Homes, schools, shopping, leisure activities etc
- Carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- Promote independence amongst the young people ensuring continuity of care throughout
- Provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- Carry out further duties as per our attached document

As a Support Worker you will have:

- Flexibility as your role will involve working shifts including nights/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues young people face in daily life and the ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria:

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

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please get in touch today.

The closing date for this position is Friday 20th March so please ensure you apply before this date.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Our clientare an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

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: 92186

Senior Support Worker

As part of our client's continued growth they are now looking to recruit for their home in Stockport.

Senior Support Worker Responsibilities:

- To act as a member of the team and assist the management staff in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the young people, closely following individual care plans and programmes.
- To support the Team Leaders, Deputy and Residential Manager in ensuring the running of the home is to its highest possible standard.
- To assist the Team Leaders in the planning of co-ordination of shifts, ensuring 1:1 time is planned for the young people as well as the facilitation of appointments and planned activities. To take lead in managing this in the absence of a Team Leader.

Senior Support Worker Requirements:

- NVQ Level 2 qualification in in care or equivalent.
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs.
- To be able to work as part of a team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work shifts within a 24/7 day per week rota.

Our client provides care 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. All roles will involve some weekend working. The shift times are:

Early Shift- 7.00am- 3.30pm

Late Shift – 2.00pm-10.30pm

Sleep ins – 11.00pm-7am

If you have a passion and commitment to work with young people and make a difference to their lives please apply now for a link to the online application pack.

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

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

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

About Our Client:

A Unique and Innovative Approach to Supporting Young People in Care.

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation.

Their aim is 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.

Location: Stockport

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week plus 1 sleep in per week; Early Shift- 7.00am- 3.30pm; Late Shift – 2.00pm-10.30pm; Sleep ins – 11.00pm-7am

Salary: £20,651 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience (Trainee salary - £20,344.82)

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.

Closing Date: Saturday 29th February (Our client reserves the right to bring forward their closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest.)

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Senior 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: 91756

Project Worker

Working across Cheshire West & Chester, Wirral and surrounding areas

Office base to be agreed

18 hrs per week

£8,277.48 per annum 

Fixed Term Contract (to February 2021)

We are looking for a part time Project Worker to join our “I’m Hear!” Team, to work on our successful, well established and unique Project funded by BBC Children in Need.

What’s involved?

By developing and providing individual and bespoke support to D/ deaf children, young people & their families in their own homes, you will improve children’s confidence, communication at home and in other settings, and also increase D/deaf children’s access to social activities.

Creating bespoke materials and resources, thus ensuring children’s communication needs are met, which then lead to a range of positive differences for each D/deaf child.  The needs of each D/deaf child are central to support, through which they will be empowered and able to make their own choices, as appropriate to their age.

Other responsibilities include working as part of a team to establish and maintain links with other service providers; social activity providers; liaising with DSN’s Volunteer Manager to identify appropriate volunteers to support the project; attending group activities, ensuring all safeguarding policies & procedures are implemented, and providing Deaf Awareness Training to social clubs, activity providers – See Job Description for full details. 

The post involves working closely with D/deaf children and their families, a certificate in BSL Level 1 (minimum) is essential, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge/skills. Training to BSL Level 2 will be provided if appropriate. As the post involves travelling to family homes, use of own car is essential (travel expenses will be paid).

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide two satisfactory employment references. 

We Offer: 

252hrs pro rata holiday inc. Bank Holidays, Company Sick Pay, Contributory pension scheme*, Training & Development Opportunities, Cycle to Work Scheme*, Gym Membership* & more! (* subject to qualifying criteria).

Closing Date for applications – Friday 14th February @ 23.59pm. 

Please note you will receive an invitation by email if you have been shortlisted to attend an interview.

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Deafness Support Network. 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: SR506749

Accountable to: Director of Operations & Business Development

Accountable for: Volunteers

Location: Manchester, with some travel to Newcastle and London

akt is the national LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity; focused on prevention and early action we provide safe homes, mentoring, training, advocacy and support to young people who are homeless or living in a hostile environment after coming out to their parents, care givers and peers. 

JOB SUMMARY

With akt’s brand new 2,000 sq ft YouthSpace due to open in Manchester city centre in March 2020 and major investments planned to help transform akt into a truly national LGBTQ+ youth charity, this is an exciting time to be joining us.

We have just completed a 12 month pilot of our Youth Engagement Programme and following an in-depth review and consultation with young people we have decided to grow and expand the programme nationally. This role will work within our Youth Engagement Team and alongside our Services team to deliver our programme of youth work for LGBTQ+ young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across the North West.

KEY TASKS

You will:

• Develop and deliver the Youth Engagement Programme of activity and events (e.g. youth groups, workshops, small scale events) as directed by the Director of Operations.
• Community Development; building relationships with schools, youth services and other formal and informal youth settings
• Increase and maintain footfall of young people into our Youth Engagement Programme and akt core housing and homelessness services
• Work with young people to develop and create an ever-growing collection of online resources and videos to provide advice, support and reassurance to young LGBTQ+ people, on issues and topics that matter to them most.
• Support the development and delivery of our annual youth events programme.
• Create a weekly programme of events, training, drop-ins and socials to reach and engage with LGBTQ+ young people experiencing homelessness.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• A professional youth work qualification, or experience of working with young people
• Experience of working or managing in a youth work setting
• A proven ability to lead, motivate and support young people on projects
• Charismatic, friendly but disciplined in approach to engagement activities
• An in-depth understanding of the issues facing LGBTQ+ young people
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Ability to work independently, supervise and motivate participants
• Event management experience

 Desirable

• Experience of networking and building local partnerships with community organisations and youth services
• A clean driving license

About us:

PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters.

We are a diverse organisation with 28% of our staff coming from BAME and 20% from LGBT communities. We span the generations with 11% of staff being aged 18-24 and 25% aged 55-64. 11% of staff identify as having a disability.

Our staff, volunteers and service users have recently taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be: 

Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change

Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters

Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together

Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging

About You:

You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.

You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard.

About the roles:

We have recently been successful in securing 3 x new projects and need additional staff and volunteers to deliver them. We welcome applications from people seeking part-time (17.5 hours) work as well as full-time (35). All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable

For volunteer opportunities alongside these workers, please visit our website.

Housing Worker

You will be responsible for income collection across the refuge estates and ensuring financial resilience and promoting economic independence amongst service users. You will be the organisation’s champion on Welfare Benefits and personal debt adviser, providing support to both service users and staff. You will develop effective partnerships with relevant local authorities and other agencies to facilitate the best service for residents. You will advocate for residents and support them regarding their housing status and benefit applications whilst also managing their tenancy compliance.

This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1

Hours of work: 35 per week, on a rota covering the hours of 09.00 – 20.00

Salary: £18 434 per annum

Duration: permanent (subject to funding), start date 1st April 2020

Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers

Job Title: Move On Domestic Abuse Advisor (MODAA)

Salary:  £19,326.48 actual (FTE: £23,836)

Pension: Pension scheme entitlement after 3 months of employment

Location: Manchester

Closing Date: 24th February 2020 6pm

Date of Interview: Wednesday 4th March 2020

Preferable Start Date: April 2020

Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract end date:   Fixed term until March 2021 with possibility to extend depending of further funding.

Background

TDAS is an independent voluntary organisation which is affiliated to Women’s Aid Federation England. TDAS and has been operating since June 1990. TDAS is a company Limited by guarantee and a registered charity.  TDAS is the only specialist agency in Trafford to deliver services to men, women, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.

Purpose of the role

To provide a specialist trauma-informed support service for those women who are homeless/at risk of homelessness working with multiple agencies supporting their multiple needs. The Post holder will work collaboratively with partners to provide expert advice for women in refuge, temporary and supported accommodation and support women who have resettled in the community to maintain their tenancies and stay safe, preventing them from becoming homeless. Educating agencies involved with the women to ensure they receive the right response and are not re-traumatised is also a key part of the role.

Main duties

• Partnership with HOST (Trafford's homelessness & housing options service) to provide a place based support service for women who are presenting with housing needs as a result of domestic abuse.
• To be based at HOST twice a week offering drop in, pre-appointment service for women and to offer support to housing staff.
• Develop partnerships with Local RSL's to increase accommodation capacity including specific provision for women with disabilities and BAME
• Support the delivery of Domestic Abuse Awareness Training for all housing and support staff throughout the partnership

To apply for this position it is essential that you have a NNEB/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in child care and education, social care or teaching. You must also have minimum of 2 years experience of working with children and young people in crisis and knowledge and understanding of the effects of domestic abuse on men, women, children and young people. You must be able to assess risk, support plan and deliver services. It is essential that you have an up to date knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS.

Applicants with minimum qualifications and experience will only be considered.  Due to the requirements of the role, we are requesting that female only applicants apply. Please do not send CVs, as they will not be processed.

No agencies please.   

An application pack is available to download from TDAS website.

**Field Based Role covering boroughs of, Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford & Wigan.**

Embedded in Primary Care and Community Health Teams, you will be delivering employment support to clients in parallel to the health treatment being delivered by NHS clinicians. Working intensively with a maximum caseload of 25 clients who have a health condition which impacts on their ability to gain work, assisting them to obtain and sustain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals, following the eight principles of IPS. Meeting and exceeding performance targets for referrals, employer engagement, job starts and sustainment, in compliance with contractual guidelines and quality procedures.

Job Description Summary

• Build relationships with clinical teams to generate referrals into the programme and create a collaborative working partnerships with NHS clinicians. 
• Attend weekly meetings with clinical teams and communicate with team members to integrate vocational services into health treatment processes
• Support candidates to understand their skills, aspirations and goals through the completion of a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to obtain and sustain competitive employment in line with their preferences
• Assisting clients to understand their benefits through the delivery of In Work Benefit calculations and sourcing additional financial support
• Focus on rapid job search with the client, whilst utilising local support networks to help them overcome their barriers to employment
• Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with employers (you will be required to spend 20% of your time each week on employer engagement activity)
• To develop effective working relationships with a range of external agencies who might be better able to help individuals to achieve their employment goals for example, local colleges, training providers and external supported employment services
• Promote the benefits of supporting service users to access employment within Remploy and external employers, aiming to raise the profile of IPS services and raise expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment
• Develop collaborative working relationships with employers to enable support to be provided to clients in work, and to help employers understand how to better support their staff. In particular, ensuring the service is focused on accessing the hidden labour market to unlock potential jobs that match with service user preference
• Identify appropriate employer contacts, then develop and maintain relationships as a source of employment opportunities for participants.
• Sell the benefits of GM WWSES, or a specific participant to Employers to achieve placement opportunities, work trials and vacancies.
• To assess individual support needs related to work which might typically include help with benefits, travel to work, managing health at work etc.
• To deliver employment workshops with other members of staff as required
• Provide individualised in work support using the place, train, fade model and ensuring effective support networks are in place to achieve sustainment
• To maintain a professional relationship with the clients of the programme and with other staff, with particular attention to confidentiality and maintenance of professional boundaries
• Ensure contractual compliance by accurate data entry and completion of documentation
• Allocate appropriate time working in community settings away from Primary Care and Community Care Teams in line with Fidelity requirements (such as within libraries, community centres, coffee shops)
• To work flexibly as required by the individual and employer which may require some working out of normal office hours
• To actively participate in own continuous professional development
• To work with the GM WWSES Operations Manager and Team Leader to ensure that vocational support services continue to develop effectively
• Ensure that effective referral and information structures related to this service are in place with Primary Care and Community Health Teams
• Ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation systems are adhered to, in relation to the GM WW SES Programme & Evaluation requirements and keep abreast of changing practice within vocational rehabilitation
• Ensure that all required data is entered into Remploy and NHS systems
• Work with external agencies to maximise use of both internal and external resources in the delivery of vocational support services

The Person (essential)

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication and learning styles
• High level of optimism, initiative and effective interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with service users, clinical teams and employers
• Influencing skills that promote commitment and action
• Customer focused with a strong commitment to client care
• Disability Capability with demonstrable experience of supporting clients with mental ill health and other health conditions and disabilities
• Strong team player with a positive and flexible approach to both work and colleagues
• Creative problem solving skills and a positive approach to challenging and overcoming limiting beliefs
• Ability to plan and organise workload to meet required targets and deadlines
• Experience of people development on a one to one basis
• Experience of meeting and exceeding programme outcomes and targets
• Accurate identification of candidate support needs both pre and post-employment, with appropriate interventions delivered by self, or sourced through additional support networks
• Creating and delivering candidate Action Plans
• Experience working with employers to develop job opportunities for clients, and to support them whilst in work
• Attention to detail and ability to work to a defined delivery structure
• Able to work flexible hours and travel through prior arrangement as the needs of the job dictate

(Desired - compulsory to be attained once in role)

• Holds Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector qualification
• Holds Mental Health First Aid Qualification
• Trained in the IPS approach

** All candidates must drive with own vehicle ** 

EEO Statement

Remploy is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality and diversity in employment in which our employees as well as candidates for employment are treated equitably. We understand that a diverse workforce adds to our competitive advantage; and as such, we aim to ensure that job applicants do not receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, part-time or fixed term contract status, sexual orientation or religion, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

Where reasonable, Remploy will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Closing date: 11 March 2020 at 11.30pm

12 months fixed term contract

Come and join us

We’re looking for passionate individuals with personal experience of multiple disadvantage, for example homelessness, addiction, criminal justice and mental ill health to come and join us and make a difference to the way we do things. If you believe that people should have a say in their own support and that they should be at the front of making meaningful change then this could be the traineeship for you.

Who we are

Inspiring Change Manchester, a partnership led by Shelter is part of Fulfilling Lives, a programme set up by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. Fulfilling Lives works with people who have first-hand experience of substance misuse, homelessness, criminal justice, and mental ill-health to make services and support better connected, easier to access and tailored to the needs of individuals. It is one of five major programmes set up by The National Lottery Community Fund to test and learn from new approaches to designing services which aim to make people’s lives healthier and happier.

Involving statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations alongside a core group of service users, the Inspiring Change Manchester programme is focused on long term service change. We believe that people living in Manchester who have experienced multiple disadvantage can achieve real, lasting growth and fulfilment. To succeed however, we’ll need to inspire a wide range of people across the city to change their beliefs and their behaviour. Our vision? To help people improve their lives and sustain these improvements by transforming Manchester’s systems and services. You’ll help us do just that.

About the role
GROW means Getting Real Opportunities of Work. As part of your placement at either Back on Track or the ICM engagement team you will be supported through training, supervision and a wide range of development opportunities. You will be working to support individuals accessing services, groups and activities around the city. You’ll also help us find new ways of working by using what you’ve learned through your personal experiences to help us shape how we do things into the future.

About you
We’re looking for individuals with personal experience of multiple disadvantage, for example homelessness, mental ill health, substance misuse, criminal justice, and other related issues, and a passion to help make change in Manchester. With a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team, you will want to work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Basic computer skills, e.g. word processing, the internet and emails systems are helpful, but support can be provided. We’re looking for enthusiasm and a desire to develop and learn new skills.

Wednesday 19th February 3-5pm: Withington Library, 410 Wilmslow Rd, Fallowfield, Manchester, M20 3BD

Thursday 20th February 2-4pm: Inspiring Change Manchester Hub, 20 Swan Street
Swan Buildings (Ground Floor)* ManchesterM4 5JW *please note that the entrance is on Cable Street

Wednesday 26th February 11-1pm: Abraham Moss Library, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, M8 5UF

Monday 24th February 2-4pm: Manchester Central Library (3rd Floor), St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD

Wednesday 4th March 1-3pm: Back on Track, 4th Floor, Swan Buildings
20 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JW

We encourage all applicants to attend a session before submitting an application. You can drop in for part of the session or all of it, and if you travel by public transport in Greater Manchester please bring your ticket and we will reimburse your travel to the session. If you are interested in coming along then please let us know beforehand. You can either give us a call or send a message or send Charlotte an email. For the contact details please visit our website.

Benefits include 30 days’ annual leave, the possibility of flexible working, enhanced family friendly policies and significant opportunities for learning and development.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

For further information about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

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

Creative Support is a not-for-profit social care organisation with a Head Office in Stockport, who aim to promote the independence, inclusion and wellbeing of our service users. The Health and Safety Team are responsible for fire prevention and regulatory compliance of our housing services for service users.  This is a great opportunity for an energetic and flexible individual to develop as specialist Fire Safety Advisor to join a small and dedicated Health and Safety Team with a very varied caseload.  This role will require the successful candidate to provide specialist advice ensuring the business consistently meets regulatory and best practice requirements for the management of fire safety throughout Creative Support.

Reporting into the Health and Safety Manager you will be responsible for inspecting and surveying properties for fire and other relevant risks to comply with the Fire Safety Regulations and associated legislation. The successful candidate will have worked in a similar role before so will have a good working knowledge of risk assessment processes and fire regulation. You will be proficient in diagnosing common defects and will hold the following (or IFE equivalent) qualifications - NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety.

For this role, you will require:

• Third Party Certificated as either a -Fire Risk Assessor or Auditor through the Institution of Fire Engineers Register, or evidence of working towards

• Membership of, or working towards membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers or similar organisation

• The ability to demonstrate experience in both inspection and management of Fire Safety

• Possess thorough up to date knowledge of fire safety legislation and best practice

• Ability and experience of reviewing plans, strategies and designs to ensure principles of Fire Safety are compliant

The role requires a high degree of independent thought and action, must be self-motivated with excellent communications and interpersonal skills.  The Fire Safety Advisor must be able to organise their own work and meet business needs. You should be able to recognise when decisions have implications beyond the scope of this role and escalate appropriately for clarification, advice and support. This role will involve nationwide travel for which accommodation and transport will be provided.

As part of the wider Oasis family of hubs, Oasis Hub Oldham works to provide integrated, high quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community.  This is achieved by bringing together the Oasis ethos and values, local and national resources and expertise, and working together in and with local partners. 

An opportunity has arisen for a Community Project Worker to cover a maternity absence within the Hub, based in Oldham.  This is a varied role, which encompasses a number of ongoing projects, all based around mentoring, cooking, gardening and engaging the young people in our community.

Under the supervision of the Hub Leader, the Community Project Worker’s key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the project lead in the delivery of the weekly Community Kitchen.  This includes the preparing of food.
• Delivering a holiday club, peer & group mentoring sessions and the Hollinwood growing and planting activities.
• Be involved in the recruitment, training, and support of project volunteers.
• targeting individuals and groups to improve engagement.
• Working with a network of local agencies and community partners leading partnership activities.
• Delivering effective qualitative and quantitative project outcome reporting.

This is very much a relationship and project building role, and the successful applicant will also need to demonstrate:

• Experience of working in a youth/community/education setting
• Knowledge of child protection practices and health and safety.
• Experience in 1 to 1 mentoring/counselling
• Proven ability to manage a range of different projects going on at the same time
• Excellent verbal and written communication and inter-personal skills.

Completed applications should be returned by Midday, Wednesday 26th February 2020.

Interviews will take place in Oldham in early March 2020.

For full details and an application form, please go to the Oasis UK website, or click "apply" on this page.  Please indicate in your enquiry where you saw this vacancy.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

6 month Fixed Term Contract

Part-time (0.5FTE) 20 hours per week, inc of breaks

Salary:  £10,187 p.a. (£20,373 for 1FTE)

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

We are looking for a proactive and experienced manager to join our Participant Support team. The role will require excellent communication, relationship management & data management skills.

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you: 

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager 

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays 

• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate) 

• Competitive salary rates

• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers 

• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. 

• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development 

How to apply 

To apply for any of our vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive at this stage we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.  

About us

Information rights are an increasingly important aspect of our society, whether that involves data security, protection from nuisance calls or rights of access to information held by public bodies.

The ICO is the UK’s independent public body focused on upholding information rights in the public interest. We are at the forefront of policy, guidance, direct advice to the public, and enforcement of the UK’s data protection and freedom of information laws; shaping how emerging technologies and information practices impact the lives of the UK public.

Our organisation has grown significantly in size over the last two years. This unprecedented growth means there is a continued need to have the right infrastructure in place, ensuring that we maintain the right people - in the right roles, with the right skills, and in sufficient number to meet the considerable demands placed upon us.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit a Leadership Development Manager to join our Workforce Development & Planning Department.

The department is responsible for learning and development, workforce planning and a range of people related projects which ensure that the ICO develops the capability and capacity of its growing workforce. It manages an extensive learning and development programme, an internal coaching programme and externally procured training as well as having responsibility for apprenticeships and staff wellbeing. As the department moves into the next phase of development we are keen to recruit additional specialists to focus on key strategic priorities. This specific role will focus on designing, implementing and evaluating a range of leadership development programmes to meet our organisational needs.

About You

You will have experience of designing and implementing leadership and management programmes and have successfully developed leaders from first line management up to executive level. Degree educated or equivalent, you will hold a relevant professional qualification in leadership or management (e.g. ILM, CMI or MBA) and will bring a solid understanding of core leadership theories and frameworks. You will possess excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, and have a track record of delivering engaging and informative training interventions.

With excellent communication skills, you will role model our leadership behaviours and operate with confidence at all levels of the organisation. You will be equally comfortable facilitating group workshops and working one to one with members of our leadership community. Through this role you will develop and maintain an emphasis on internal leadership development with strategic use of external partners where appropriate.  You will also lead the development of our aspiring leaders programme working in conjunction with our Early Talent Development Manager.

Most importantly, your expertise and passion for personal development will help us to drive an uplift in leadership capability across the organisation.

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 1 March 2020.

Please note if you are appointed to work with the ICO you will be required to complete security clearance processes. These include identity and qualification checks and a Basic Disclosure level check of unspent criminal convictions.

The ICO is committed to equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

How this role fits into the vision and objectives of City Hearts

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Caseworker within our Outreach Support Team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting survivors of modern slavery currently within the National Referral Mechanism who are residing within the community. What you can expect from a career at City Hearts As an organisation we are committed to supporting your success and providing you with a wealth of skills, training and opportunities as well as staff benefits to enhance your employment. These will include:

• Regular accredited and in-house training on specialist subjects such as trauma, mental health, safeguarding, working with addictions and much more

• Group Supervision every 6 weeks with qualified therapists

• Commitment to annual salary reviews

• Progression opportunities

• Annual staff survey and focus groups – have your say!

• 30 days holiday per year (plus accrued holiday days for length of service)

• Perkbox national ‘perks’ and discount scheme

• 3% employer contribution pension scheme

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support

• Caseworking individual PVOHT (Potential Victims of Human Trafficking)

• Arranging and attending appointments for clients

• Following up all the paperwork and details of VOHT (Victim of human trafficking) in adherence to the terms of the contract; including on line reporting. Including, weekly reviews, daily logs and inductions.

• Ensuring that volunteers who work with you on shift have the proper level of support and adhere to policies and procedures

• Ensuring that all Key Performance Indicators (from SATco and from City Hearts) are met

• Ensuring progression of VOHT through system

• Liaising with organisations and individuals regarding VOHT and CH in a professional manner - including but not limited to SATco, UK Visas and Immigration, Modern Slavery Human Trafficking Until, other agencies, police, and medical professionals

• Dealing with out of hour crisis in accordance with standby rota

General

• Regular feedback and review meetings with Outreach Coordinator

• Identifying support hours and ensuring accurate logging of all hours

• Ensuring paperwork is being completed correctly and in a timely fashion

• Ensuring Exit Strategies are being prepared in a timely fashion

• Receiving out of hours referrals, carrying out inductions, weekly reviews, updating IT system

• Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the Safe Houses and any legislation