- Stoke-on-Trent Community Drug and Alcohol Service offers support to adults and young people who are concerned about their drug and alcohol use.

Our Stoke Community Drug and Alcohol service is looking for an individual to join our team. The role will be a Recovery Worker with a lead on families within our service. This includes a caseload of pre and post natal clients, clients with safeguarding contact, working within our partnership agencies including the local hospital and regular communication with partner agencies including Social care and Specialist Midwives.

Ideally you will have experience of working in a health social care/substance misuse setting. Safeguarding experience and working with families is preferable. We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people and in different settings. You will also be results driven, highly organised with excellent time management skills.

Further information

This job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level with Barred List(s).

This is a permanent full time position for 37.5 hours per week.

Interviews may be held virtually via Google meet on the 16 February 2022.

Blue Pits Housing Action are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for the following post(s):

3 x FULL TIME EQVALENT SALARIED SUPPORT WORKER POSTS

• Salary £21,320 per annum (WTE) for 40 hours per week
• Start date 01.03.2022  (negotiable)
• Internal and external applicants considered

As a full/part time support worker, you will assist in the delivery of 1:1 and group support which works toward achieving positive outcomes for our tenants

You will be responsive, reliable, enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to working with vulnerable adults with complex needs.

An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
and / or experience in a relevant field are essential.

The role is subject to a continuous contract of employment

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 AND BE ABLE TO PRODUCE EVIDENCE ON REQUEST
The role of a support worker is highly demanding and you will be working to address complex needs and challenging behaviour by providing assertive, consistent and enabling support to people with complex mental health problems, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, learning disabilities and substance misuse issues.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, and a positive and flexible approach to working. **There is an expectation that full time staff will also work evenings and weekends **
You will also have the ability to ensure that the rights of the people we support are always protected and respected.

If you have the ability to work with vulnerable adults and their families, if you have an understanding of the issues they face, and if you have the ability to work assertively and respectfully to enable our tenants to ‘enjoy and achieve’,
this could be a great opportunity!

Please apply in writing, in letter format, to Lynn Collins, the Service Manager, stating why you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to carry out this demanding role. 
Applicants not currently employed by the organisation must also complete an application form.

**Please do not apply if you are unable to work evenings and weekends.**

Typed or handwritten applications will be accepted.  Please state which position you are applying for i.e. full time/part time/weekend only

Closing Date for applications: Friday 11th February 2022 at 5.00 pm

Blue Pits Housing Action is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and comply with Safeguarding Adults & Children policies and practices and to provide at least two satisfactory references.

Blue Pits Housing Action is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible internal candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Blue Pits Housing Action is a signatory to the Mindful Employer Charter.  As an employer we aim to show a positive and enabling attitude to employees and job applicants with mental health issues.  Applicants who have experienced mental health issues will not be discriminated against and disclosure of a mental health problem enables employees and Blue Pits Housing Action to assess and provide the right level of support or adjustment.

Under Section 3 of the Health & Social Care Act (2008) we will require and request references from all previous employment that involved working with Adults and Children.

Empowering young people aged 11-19 to build confidence and make positive choices in their health, relationships and education. 

Love4Life is the primary programme delivered by TwentyTwenty and is run by a dedicated team of youth workers committed to making a difference in the lives of young people.  Based in Loughborough and working across Leicestershire and Derbyshire, Love4Life specialises in supporting vulnerable girls to develop their self-esteem and form positive and empowering relationships by delivering Love4Life groups, one-to-ones and workshops in secondary schools and in the community. 

Love4Life delivers targeted relationship and sex education to support young people who are facing difficulties in these areas.  We provide honest and age-appropriate resources to help them understand their sexual health, how to stay safe and the potential risk of sexual exploitation.  All of our work embeds positive self-esteem, body image and the handling of emotions in order to help a young person become more resilient.

We believe that once young people feel good about themselves they are more likely to make healthy and positive choices for their lives.

Love4Life Sessional Worker

Our sessional workers support young people who attend our groups, guiding them through these topics in creative and engaging ways.  You will be responsible for supporting the Love4Life area Youth Worker in the planning, resourcing and delivery of group sessions.  These may take place in the community or in schools, and could sometimes include our paid Relationship & Sex Education workshops. 

You will need to be passionate and confident in working with disadvantaged and vulnerable teenage girls (11-19 year olds) and know how to deliver inspiring and engaging activities. 

You will be organised and efficient with time, resources and administration, and uphold our high levels of conduct when engaging with young people, including embracing the diversity of our groups. 

Some previous experience working with young people – whether paid or voluntary – will be required for this role.  We encourage interested candidates who do not have this experience to consider volunteering with us first. 

Working with Us

Sessional workers are guaranteed 8hrs work per week (term-time only) and you may also be offered additional hours at busy times. 

Your initial hours will be:

Monday 13:30-15:30

Tuesday  15:00-17:00

Wednesday 15:00-17:00

Thursday 14:00-16:00

Hours can vary between school terms depending on when exactly delivery is taking place so some flexibility is required.  However, we will always discuss any changes to your hours with you in advance and take into account pre-existing commitments. 

Sessional workers are valued members of the Love4Life team and have access to the same benefits as full-time employees including annual leave (pro-rata, to be taken during non-working weeks) and sick pay. 

Closing date 26th January 2022. Interviews w/c 31st January 2022.

TPP are delighted to be working with a Institute to recruit a Head of professional Conduct. This is a branch new role within the organisation. This is a 12 month contract that will be reviewed towards the end of the contract.

This role will be home based. You will attend the London office for meetings and may involve some travel to other UK locations.

Are you experienced in dealing with professional conduct issues? This role will need you to show empathy, someone that can use the right approach around safeguarding with traumatic experiences.

This role will be focused on overseeing all complaints and safeguarding concerns. Create a safe and inclusive working practices that are embedded into everything the institute does.

Work with the Senior Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and volunteer groups to deliver a safe and inclusive culture through a safeguarding policy framework which effectively prevents and responds to all forms of harassment, discrimination and abuse and influences systemic change. The role will oversee the response to all complaints to the Institute and safeguarding concerns, ensuring the Institute is survivor-focused, upholds its duty of care to all and learns from the complaints.

Some of the accountabilities will be:
*Build engagement and create a sense of ownership and shared purpose across the Institute and fundraising profession where a safe and inclusive culture is central to all that we do.
*Provide challenge, strategic advice, guidance and support to the Trustees and Senior Leadership Team. Work closely with them to ensure the safeguarding culture and professional standards are embedded through the Institute and its members.
*Ensure the new strategy for the Institute is intentional in moving towards the agreed culture to create a truly inclusive profession.
*Continue the implementation of the Action Plan to Tackle Harassment, Discrimination and Abuse in the Fundraising Community (2021), report progress to the Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, evaluate progress and recommend further actions.
*Work with the Professional Conduct Committee to lead the development of the Institute's Code of Conduct.
*Work with the Safeguarding Task Group to lead the strengthening and dissemination of a framework of policies, systems and processes that cover all forms of harassment, discrimination and abuse to ensure that all internal and external actors in contact with the Institute experience a safe and inclusive approach to the Institute and Fundraising Profession. This should be in collaboration with the Head of EDI and EDI Committee.
*Ensure the safeguarding policies, systems and processes, are known and understood so everyone in contact with the Institute understands their responsibility to implement them, including how to make a complaint.
*Build the skills and knowledge of staff and volunteers to implement the safeguarding policies, systems and processes including responding to concerns.
*Work with the Professional Conduct Committee to record, oversee and monitor all complaints and disclosures received by the Chartered Institute or on its behalf by an approved partner.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Proven experience of building productive external and internal working relationships and networks to deliver safeguarding objectives for 'all members, volunteers, participants at events and activities, and staff.
Proven experience of responding to, managing, and learning from safeguarding complaints or disciplinary investigations.
Experience of supporting people who have experienced trauma through person centred and trauma informed approaches
Experience of managing change initiatives and a practical approach to culture change including through development and review of safeguarding systems, policy, and procedures.
Experience of providing advice, training and capacity building to strengthen safeguarding practice.
Experience of conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
Experience of handling sensitive data and knowledge of data protection legislation
Excellent understanding of safeguarding legislation, regulation and best practice for children, vulnerable adults and the workplace.
Understanding of the root causes of bullying and harassment in the workplace and an ability to apply this understanding to strategic change processes.
Experience or understanding of safeguarding during apprenticeships, events and/ or with member organisations.
Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to wide and diverse audiences.
Ability to contribute to strategic discussions on safeguarding and safe organisational cultures.
Ability to take a proactive approach to problem solving, to recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

If this role is of interest and you would like to learn more please get in touch now!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Enfield Carers Centre is a member of the Enfield Wellbeing Network, a new consortia of local voluntary sector agencies working across the London Borough of Enfield to address health challenges and inequalities within the community.

We are looking to recruit an outstanding Health and Wellbeing Worker who can manage a caseload of clients, develop, and facilitate community activities and lead health and wellbeing empowerment sessions.

This is an exciting new role that includes working alongside health and social care professionals, community organisations and members of the public to empower carers and the person they care for to manage their physical and mental health needs.

The successful candidate will have experience in information & advice, advocacy, community development, housing, health & social care or have a VCS background.

Who Should Apply?

• The Person Specification (in the Job Description above) provides you with a breakdown of the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in the role and highlights whether these are either essential or desirable to the role.
• This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Key skills needed:
  • Excellent communicator
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Ability to successfully engage with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Confidence in presenting awareness sessions and ability to facilitate groups and activities around the borough
  • Experiencing of recruiting, training and managing volunteers is desirable

This role will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Previous appicants need not apply. 

Enfield Carers Centre aims to protect children/ young people and adults who receive Enfield Carers Centre’s services from harm. This includes the children of adults who use our services.

To provide staff and volunteers, as well as children and young people and their families, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to child and adult protection. This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of Enfield Carers Centre including senior managers and the board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, sessional workers, agency staff and work experience students.

If you would like more information about how your information is used, how we maintain the security of your information and your rights to access information that we hold on you, please ask for a copy of our full privacy notice or contact:

The DPO

Enfield Carers Centre

137 – 143 Baker St

EN1 3JL

As part of our family support service, The Joshua Tree provides opportunities for all members of our families to connect with and gain support from our team of support workers. This includes children and young people that are newly diagnosed with cancer, on treatment and post treatment, as well as siblings and wider young family members.  By developing a positive, trusting and caring ongoing professional relationship with the children and their families, the families will feel comfortable and confident in visiting the centre on a regular basis.

The key purpose of this role is to plan and deliver a high quality, child focused programme of activities for children aged 0 to 18 affected by childhood cancer. Over the next 12 months the Support Centre will be utilised during the daytime, after school times, in the evenings, at weekends and during the school holidays, therefore flexibility on working days and times is essential. The role will also include delivering 1 to 1 support programmes to enhance emotional wellbeing with children in school or at their home. This means that there is an expectation for Family Support staff to travel and be willing to use their car for business purposes. Post holders must have a full driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle. Mileage expenses will be covered by the employer.

It will be important to maintain the playroom, teenage areas and playground at the Support Centre, as well as planning, organising and implementing activities, programmes, groups and individual care plans to suit the needs of children and young people.

Strong communication in this role is key and this includes liaising with other members of the family support team to co-ordinate targeted interventions when required e.g. counselling, art therapy, nutrition advice, personal training, school support etc. This post also involves an element of administrative duties as well as monitoring the impact our work is having on our beneficiaries and regularly updating our new Lamplight Database system.

The nature of work is hugely rewarding it can also be emotionally demanding. A full induction programme and training will be provided and we are a very supportive team, offering regular supervision and reflection time to support emotional wellbeing. The post holder will follow The Joshua Tree's values and effectively communicate with service users, their families, colleagues and educational and healthcare professionals.

We can promise you a varied and rewarding role working in a committed and supportive team to help people live more fulfilled lives.

About Us

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.

About the role

We have two positions available, when applying please state which position you are applying for when you submit your form: 

Full time position: working 30 hours per week, Monday  to Friday, 10am to 4pm - occasional weekend or evening work is required.

Part time position: working between 12 and 30 hours per week (to agree with line manager). The work pattern would be within Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm hours.

Each position will have a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

You'll be based across our sites in Clapham Junction, Brixton, and Tooting.

You’ll help people build the life skills they need to make positive long term changes. You’ll support our students in their sessions, both at our training centres and out in the community, helping them achieve their personal objectives and keep learning in an engaging, fun and stimulating way.

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or autism
• You’re an excellent communicator, someone who listens with great patience and empathy
• Coping with tricky situations won’t phase you due to your resilient nature
• You’re passionate about helping people reach their goals
• Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all

Why work for us?

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.

We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.

We’ve been praised for our thorough induction process and supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.

How to apply

To apply please visit our website

IRMO is looking for a Spanish and/or Portuguese-Speaking Employment Support Worker to join our Education, Training & Employment team.

IRMO works to enable the development, agency, and participation of Latin Americans and other Spanish and Portuguese speakers, by responding to both immediate needs and structural inequalities. We do this by offering high-quality information and advice services, opportunities for development and training, and a platform to seek social and systemic change. Our work is organised across three main operational areas - Advice and Casework; Education, Training and Employment; Children and Young People - and a cross-cutting area - Advocacy, Research, Policy Mapping and Campaigning.

As part of our Education, Training & Employment team, the Employment Support Worker will take on a caseload of service users, providing free and confidential one-to-one advice; mentoring and casework in employment support matters to enable access to education; training and employment opportunities to project beneficiaries. The post holder will also deliver group sessions on CV writing, job-search tools, preparation for interviews, COVID safety at work, and similar.

• Working hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week) or full-time (37.5 hours per week) if both language requirements are fulfilled
• Contract: Permanent
• Reporting to: Programme Manager - Education, Training & Employment
• Pay band: £25,258 to £27,341 per year (pro rata)
• Annual leave: 33 days per year (pro rata)
• Deadline to apply: 27th January 2022. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. This is temporarily a remote position due to COVID-19, however, we require candidates to be available to work from our office in South London.

To apply, visit our website. Please do not send CVs as we do not shortlist from CVs.

You’ll have an active role providing LGBTQ+ affirmative support for LGBTQ+ children and young people.This is an exciting job opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team in a front-line role to support and deliver the activities and services of elop’s LGBTQ+ Children & Young People’s Service

In this role you will have opportunity to design and deliver innovative youth support programmes & other activities; provide LGBTQ+ affirmative support, guidance and mentoring on a one- to- one basis; work with our wider family work programme, support families with LGBTQ+ children and deliver work in schools to students & teaching staff.

You will have lead responsibility for our LGBTQ+ Young Peoples Service, including promotion, marketing & administration, along with the induction, support & supervision of sessional staff & volunteers.

Initially most of this work will take place remotely, via home-based working, until elop commences its Covid recovery transition back to fully in-person services and/ or hybrid services.

elop – is a London based thriving community-led LGBT+ mental health & wellbeing charity offering a range of support, advice, information, counselling and group support services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) communities. 

Full time: 37 hours per week

You must be available to work Tuesday afternoon & evenings & occasional weekends

Salary: £24,050 incl. London Weighting

Closing deadline for submission of application:9am Friday 28 January 2022

Interviews will take place during office hours on: Wednesday 2 February 2022

The iCan - Independent Care Access Network, programme is a partnership between local VCS providers.

We are looking to recruit an outstanding project navigator. The navigators ,working within a team, will work alongside health and care professionals, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with people who have health and social care needs including dementia, diabetes, strokes and are at risk of / or have experienced falls.

The project navigator will be responsible to manage a caseload of referrals, acting as a ‘named person’ for individuals and their carers. The navigator will develop a holistic plan of support, ensuring the person gets the support /services they need and are connected to their community while promoting  clients to self-manage their health & wellbeing,

Candidates may come from an information/advice, social care or health background, must be computer literate, excellent communicators, and able to successfully engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. Experience of person centred planning and of working with volunteers is desirable. These posts will run drop in centres at satellite locations as well as outreach work in Enfield and some travel round the London Borough of Enfield.

The important qualities we are looking for are:

• Knowledgeable of prevention services
• Experience of working in partnership across the voluntary sector,  integrated care networks and GP’s
• Committed to person centred working
• Committed to transforming the lives of older people and their carers

Previous applicants need not apply. 

Child and Adult Safeguarding Statement

Enfield Carers Centre aims to protect children/ young people and vulnerable adults who receive Enfield Carers Centre’s services from harm. This includes the children of adults who use our services

To provide staff and volunteers, as well as children and young people and their families, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to child and adult protection. This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of Enfield Carers Centre including senior managers and the board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, sessional workers, agency staff and work experience students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established integrated, innovative and enthusiastic team committed to providing high quality services for carers. You will work as a member of Enfield Carers Centre to support the delivery of carer assessments to unpaid carers in Enfield .  

 The role of an assessing officer is to ensure that support plans for those providing care are properly implemented, through assessment, visiting, and interviewing carers, involving other key agencies, and participating in reviews.    

• You will have a strong interest in working with individuals who are potentially experiencing challenges in meeting their wellbeing as a result of providing essential care for others.   

• You will ideally have a background in the provision of statutory services and be experienced in the assessment and review of carer related need; however, if you are highly organised, a good communicator and able to manage a constant workflow then this would also make you a strong candidate.   

• You will have the ability to communicate ,using empathy, with carers, occasionally the people they care for and refer on to other professionals/ agencies as required to implement support planning.   

• You will be knowledgeable, or willing to promptly learn, statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, and other relevant legislation, relevant when assessing carer related needs.    

The successful post holder will be committed to working with carers to empower them to reduce the impact their caring role has on their own wellbeing, and/or support them to withdraw from elements of, or even all, care provision should this be causing them concern.    

Good communication, admin and organisational skills together with an enthusiasm and commitment to providing a quality service are essential along with the willingness to work actively as part of a supportive centre team.    

The successful applicant must be a car driver and hold a full driving licence.  You will undergo an enhanced  CRB/DBS check.  Home Visiting and satellite working are essential parts of the role, once this practice is safe to resume, the successful candidate will need to declare business use in their car insurance policy.  

Previous Applicants need not apply.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Enfield Carers Centre aims to protect children/ young people and adults who receive Enfield Carers Centre’s services from harm. This includes the children of adults who use our services

To provide staff and volunteers, as well as children and young people and their families, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to child and adult protection. This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of Enfield Carers Centre including senior managers and the board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, sessional workers, agency staff and work experience students.

If you would like more information about how your information is used, how we maintain the security of your information and your rights to access information that we hold on you, please ask for a copy of our full privacy notice or contact:

The DPO

Enfield Carers Centre

Britannia House

137 -143 Baker Street

EN1 3JL

The role of an assessing officer is to ensure that support plans for those providing care are properly implemented, through assessment, visiting, and interviewing carers, involving other key agencies, and participating in reviews.   

• You will have a strong interest in working with individuals who are potentially experiencing challenges in meeting their wellbeing as a result of providing essential care for others.
• You will ideally have a background in the provision of statutory services and be experienced in the assessment and review of carer related need; however, if you are highly organised, a good communicator and able to manage a constant workflow then this would also make you a strong candidate.
• You will have the ability to communicate ,using empathy, with carers, occasionally the people they care for and refer on to other professionals/ agencies as required to implement support planning.

• You will be knowledgeable, or willing to promptly learn, statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, and other relevant legislation, relevant when assessing carer related needs.   

The successful post holder will be committed to working with carers to empower them to reduce the impact their caring role has on their own wellbeing, and/or support them to withdraw from elements of, or even all, care provision should this be causing them concern.   

Good communication, admin and organisational skills together with an enthusiasm and commitment to providing a quality service are essential along with the willingness to work actively as part of a supportive centre team.   

The successful applicant must be a car driver and hold a full driving licence.  You will undergo an enhancedCRB/DBS check.  Home Visiting and satellite working are essential parts of the role, once this practice is safe to resume, the successful candidate will need to declare business use in their car insurance policy. 

The role of an assessing officer is to ensure that support plans for those providing care are properly implemented, through assessment, visiting, and interviewing carers, involving other key agencies, and participating in reviews.   

• You will have a strong interest in working with individuals who are potentially experiencing challenges in meeting their wellbeing as a result of providing essential care for others.
• You will ideally have a background in the provision of statutory services and be experienced in the assessment and review of carer related need; however, if you are highly organised, a good communicator and able to manage a constant workflow then this would also make you a strong candidate.
• You will have the ability to communicate ,using empathy, with carers, occasionally the people they care for and refer on to other professionals/ agencies as required to implement support planning.

• You will be knowledgeable, or willing to promptly learn, statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, and other relevant legislation, relevant when assessing carer related needs.   

The successful post holder will be committed to working with carers to empower them to reduce the impact their caring role has on their own wellbeing, and/or support them to withdraw from elements of, or even all, care provision should this be causing them concern.   

Good communication, admin and organisational skills together with an enthusiasm and commitment to providing a quality service are essential along with the willingness to work actively as part of a supportive centre team.   

The successful applicant must be a car driver and hold a full driving licence.  You will undergo an enhancedCRB/DBS check.  Home Visiting and satellite working are essential parts of the role, once this practice is safe to resume, the successful candidate will need to declare business use in their car insurance policy. 

Previous applicants need not apply. 

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Enfield Carers Centre aims to protect children/ young people and adults who receive Enfield Carers Centre’s services from harm. This includes the children of adults who use our services

To provide staff and volunteers, as well as children and young people and their families, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to child and adult protection. This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of Enfield Carers Centre including senior managers and the board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, sessional workers, agency staff and work experience students.

If you would like more information about how your information is used, how we maintain the security of your information and your rights to access information that we hold on you, please ask for a copy of our full privacy notice or contact:

The DPO

Enfield Carers Centre

Britannia House

137 -143 Baker Street

EN1 3JL

Organisation

Carney’s Community’s services are targeted at disadvantaged young people aged 11 to 30 who come from deprived backgrounds in Wandsworth, Lambeth and the surrounding areas. Our aim is to reduce offending, re-offending and anti-social behaviour in the area, whilst improving social mobility and community cohesion. We aim to build the self-discipline, self-esteem, confidence and employability of young people to reduce offending and anti-social behaviour and enable disadvantaged young people to reach their full potential. We engage young people in positive and constructive activity (including boxing) whilst providing intensive, long-term and consistent one-to-one mentoring which offers unconditional support with empathy. Overall, we believe that by empowering young people through these activities, focusing on their strengths and learning from each other, they can improve their future opportunities, and the local community.

Our home is Carney’s Community Centre, which houses a boxing gym, youth club, music studio, bike workshop, kitchen, and our offices. We run our sessions here, and also support some older participants to organise new activities and businesses of their own.

Role Overview

As part of the Centre based team, you will be responsible for the management and supervision of a number of staff and volunteers and for the overall development of our Youth Work service. Many of our staff and volunteers are ex-participants who we are progressing onto paid work. You will support them to develop and deliver high quality work with young people, aged 11 to 30 years, through an agreed programme of work that facilitates participation. This will involve planning, delivering and evaluating a programme of youth work activities and projects in accordance with Carney’s Community policies and procedures.

Front-line youth work will be a crucial element of the role, supporting young people to engage in positive and constructive activities and creating opportunities for their personal, social and emotional development. You will be committed to ensuring that provision is accessible and relevant to the target group regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability and social background.

A qualification in Youth Work is essential, as well as proven experience of both project-based youth work delivery and management of staff. The ability to empathise and mediate for young people is crucial. The appointed candidate will have a strong understanding of the barriers facing young people, the interplay between material disadvantage, vulnerability and social exclusion and be highly skilled in diplomacy, professional distance, demonstrating empathy, boundaries and sound judgement. They will also have a good understanding of the local area. This is a busy role where you have the ability to make a difference to young people’s lives. We’re looking for someone with the energy and enthusiasm to develop this work and engage the team to maximise our impact to the greatest number of young people.

Carney’s Community has a budget to fund this post for 3.5 days per week.  As the role involves fundraising as a core competency, if the successful applicant is able to fundraise additional money towards youth work and mentoring, there is an option to extend the hours.  Hours may also be extended subject to additional funding opportunities arising.

Carney’s Community is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the requirements of the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or marital status. Having said that, our community of participants is made up of over 50% black young people so we particularly encourage black applicants to apply for this role to help improve our representation on our management team to reflect the community we serve.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: This is a part time post, 3.5 days per week. There will be some fixed hours and others are flexible to fit around the changing needs of the organisation. Fixed hours: Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-8:30pm and Thursday 4:30-8:30 plus flexible 12.5 hours for fortnightly management and team meetings, supervision and payroll.

Contract: This is a one-year contract subject to a three month probationary period.

Salary: £28,000 -35,000 per annum pro rata for 3.5 days/ week.

Pension: We will offer a workplace pension in line with the current legislation.

Annual Leave: 28 days including statutory public holidays pro rata for days worked.

This post is offered subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and right-to-work checks.

SPITALFIELDS CRYPT TRUST (SCT)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title Support Worker

Responsible to Supported Housing Manager

Purpose of Post To provide one to one support and interventions for those who have addiction, provided a safe and supportive environment for service users to make positive changes and support recovery

Hours of work 35 hours (shift work to include weekends and bank holidays)

Salary £24,240 - £26,260 Per Annum, plus an additional £1,000 per annum unsociable hours allowance

Location Acorn House and one of SCT’s residential houses  

Introduction:

Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity providing practical help, support and training to people who have been homeless and suffering from addiction. It runs a homeless drop-in, a Recovery Hub (which includes an abstinence-based residential recovery accommodation, a Primary Programme and a Continuing Care Programme), supported houses and two social enterprises supporting people in recovery from addictions to put their lives back together. Our integrative approach is based on the ‘Recovery Capital’ methodology and is a whole-person approach, which takes into account physical, cultural, social, human and spiritual factors and assets.

In employment we actively seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.  We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. (Sources - Equal Opportunities Policy 2.2 (i) and (v)).  SCT is a growing organisation with opportunities for people with good motivational skills and high levels of initiative.

Role and Responsibilities:

Housing and Service Delivery

• Provide strong and effective support to the supported house you are based
• Carry out assessments and inductions with residents, reviewing with them on a regular basis
• Ensure the fundamental needs of the residents are met; good quality accommodation and facilities, healthy food, benefits help and advice, medical help and support, maintain the abstinence and support based environment.
• Ensure effective and compliant administration of resident data
• Ensure Housing Benefit is collected and managed effectively
• Ensure high quality support to meet the needs of the residents
• Effective management of referrals from external and internal sources
• Ensure residents progress and engage with other SCT programmes (when required)
• Ensure conditions and requirements relating to any contracts or management agreements are applied throughout our services
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Effective control and management of cash
• Participate in a feedback culture for continuous improvement
• Promoting social inclusion for residents, allowing them to access all benefits available to them
• Support residents with physical and mental health issues, including liaison with mental health teams within the community, ensure that residents are monitored through court or welfare rulings (if necessary)
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance needs are raised to the manager

Monitoring and Evaluation;

• Maintain accurate records of residents

Operational Support.

• Comply with Health and Safety, including but not limited too any fire maintenance, risk assessments and complete room checks and raise any risks to the manager
• Ensure equipment of all applicable facilities is in good working order.
• To provide reception duties when needed
• To provide an on-call / out of hours service when required
• Carry out other duties as may reasonably be required.

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of issues that affect people with substance abuse / addiction
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of treatment concepts and therapeutic approaches
• Knowledge of drugs and alcohol and their effects
• Knowledge and practical experience of using InForm

• An understanding of statutory and legal requirements

Experience 

• Experience of carrying out assessments developing and reviewing support plans
• Experience of dealing and working with groups in a challenging environment
• Good level of IT skills (MS Office)
• Understanding of working with people with complex needs

• Experience of housing rehabilitation programmes

Behavioural Indicators

Delivering Results

• Delivers great outcomes through our vision and strategy, effectively planning and meeting targets.

• Makes effective, data-driven decisions.

Role Model / Leading by Example

• Is an inspiring role model for others, building trust and living our Vision / Mission and principles and delivering our services accordingly.

Continual Improvements

• Consistently seeks to improve how we do things to achieve and Embraces change and innovation.

Effective Communication

• Communicates clearly, effectively and honestly. Listens to others and adapts communication to suit them.

One Team

• Works with others as one team, actively collaborating to achieve a shared vision. Building relationships across SCT, sharing information and expertise.