Sense are looking for a reliable and motivated Deputy Care Manager to join our professional team covering both our services in Bristol.

Reference number: 44370
Title: Deputy Care Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: Circa £22,826 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Contract type: Permanent

About the role

This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week in our purpose-built residential services.

As part of a team of 8 you will be supporting young people with learning disabilities and autism that may display challenging behaviour having moved into their first home. We are looking for creative and supportive people with a can-do attitude. 

As Deputy Manger you will support the team to enable individuals to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. Your leadership skills, coaching, team guidance and support will assist individuals to run their own lives as much as possible.  Through good leadership the team will feel valued and well supported.

You will be a frontline supervisor, supporting the manager to effectively manage a team of staff to deliver person centred, specialist services.

You will need to have a sound knowledge of person-centred planning, rota planning and staff management/development. We would like to hear from you if you are a committed, flexible and enthusiastic team player who is able to coach and mentor a team of support workers. You will be IT literate and able to undertake some administration duties.

About you

You will need to have had proven experience of supervising and line managing staff, as well as experience of coordinating and planning a range of activities. You will have an awareness of total communication approaches which include: verbal communication, objects of reference, hand under hand, hand over hand, communication boards, observations and unrecognised individual communication modes.

The successful candidate will have experience of dealing with challenging situations and of advocating in the best interests of individuals.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Sunday 28 June 2020
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website to apply online.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other problems.  Our goal is to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.

Specialist Community Forensic Service Manager

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent post

Salary: £33,297- £37,458

Location: Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to lead the newly created Specialised Community Forensic Team for Second Step in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP). The team has been developed to support people out of secure in-patient units back into the community. The service will cover Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

You’ll have knowledge of the support needs of people with mental health difficulties and experience of innovating and implementing new services. You’ll be a good communicator, able to develop and manage relationships with key partners and be keen to contribute to the development of the team and the delivery of this valuable service.

Second Step is a leading provider of mental health services.  We offer excellent training and support, and we acknowledge the commitment and dedication of our employees, which is the foundation of our success. We would like to hear from people who share the same belief and values.

Closing date: 25th March 2020

Interview date: 3rd April 2020

 Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services.

My client is currently looking for a couple of family support workers to join their team. This is a temporary role based in Avon at the rate of £13.00 Paye or £15.00 Umbrella.

The role will be approx 5 months, being a driver is preferable however you will need a DBS within last 12 months and must be available immediately.

This role will work within an integrated team within Domestic abuse services.

With your experience you will be working with families, in particular children and young people (CYP) aged 0 - 17 who may have experienced or witnessed domestic violence and abuse and are supported in Resettlement and Community services and accommodated within their Safe Houses.

Responsibilities include

• To provide a high quality service and co-ordinated package of on-going emotional and practical support to CYP who are suffering effects from the trauma of, or have experienced domestic abuse
• To provide personal welfare support to CYP and to ensure that families in the safe house are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment and to maximize the family's safety when providing support in the community.
• To be responsible for co-ordinating and managing play and educational activities for children in the community and safehouses. This includes weekend and holiday activities.
• To work with children and young people to help them to become integrated into a new or existing community or safehouse, including getting children placed in schools/nurseries and registered with doctors.
• To develop positive, trusting relationships with CYP of all ages and work in a child focussed way.

To have a Think Family Approach by ensuring:

• CYP's voice is central to informing services
• Addresses safety, educational, health and emotional needs
• Supports them understand their experience
• Equips them with skills to recover and grow up to form positive, equal, safe relationships.

Champion service user empowerment and involvement of CYP by ensuring our services:

• Are accessible to all potential service users;
• Value and respect service users as the experts of their experience;
• Work in strength-based and solution-focused ways with clients;
• Facilitate agreed actions into practice; and
• Use service user feedback and involvement to improve our service

• To liaise effectively and collaboratively with all appropriate agencies relating to CYP / family welfare.

Should you skills match the above please send through your updated CV

Your expert recruitment consultant is Danielle Taylor, call today on 0207 422 7371 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are a friendly and diverse supported housing team who provide support across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. You will be part of a team made up of Support Workers who support people who are homeless or threatened with becoming homeless or experienced unsettled housing. You will be working with people to help maintain their accommodation, access new accommodation and provide assistance to help them furnish their new home and settle in.

Why our Supported Housing team is great…

The service sits within our West of England team covering  dispersed accommodation for single homeless men through Bristol Pathways  and supported family supported housing across Bristol, South Gloucester We are a friendly yet professional team of people with a range of support experience. We are very proud or our work and helping people is at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll be working to help support vulnerable, diverse and sometimes challenging clients on a 1:1 basis in their homes and on occasions delivering support in group situations. You will benefit from regular supervision and team meetings so that you are able to network and exchange ideas with colleagues. 

There’s a space in our team… are you the right person to fill it?

Your role will consist of providing floating support to individuals, families, couples and who are threatened with homelessness or who need additional support to enable them to sustain their tenancy in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire area. Your working week will also consist of supporting individuals in temporary accommodation and the Pathway, to move-on into permanent accommodation through Homechoice (local authority housing register) or private rented.

The emphasis is to empower clients to live independently. You will support and advise clients on applying for tenancies, their responsibilities and obligations in sustaining a tenancy, helping to secure accommodation, manage their own finances and engaging with other professionals.

We are looking for 2 Support Workers to join initially on a fixed term basis for a period of up to 12 months. We are looking for people who are motivated to make a positive contribution to the  lives of the people we support and a “can do” approach to their work.

Are you prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome for your clients? Experience in a similar role would be desirable, however what is most important is having a passion for helping people in the local community,

This role will be challenging at times as you will be working with and supporting clients across a range of difficult and challenging issues/behaviors; an attention to detail, using your initiative and problem solving will be key.

This role is being offered on a full time basis, working 37 hours per week. Bandwidth hours will be 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interviews will be carried out via Skype on 16, 17 and 18 June 2020.

About The Candidate
To be considered for the role of Support Worker you will:

- Be able to deliver tailored support to a variety of customers with diverse needs to promote independence and encourage them to live safely as part of their communities.
- Work collaboratively with other colleagues and external agencies to ensure an appropriate, timely and comprehensive service is delivered.
- Take ownership and responsibility.
- Consult and involve customers in their support plans.
- Make informed decisions to identify appropriate support.
- Assess and manage any risks appropriately.
- Establish and maintain professional boundaries.
- Establish, maintain and administer records electronically and manually in line with company and statutory requirements.
- Collate and assemble information to ensure service targets are met.
- Consistently deal courteously and professionally with customers to meet business needs.
- Use customer feedback to improve the business.
- Have clear and effective communication skills.

In return, we provide a generous entitlement to paid holiday increasing with length of service, a pension scheme, a healthcare cash back plan, and great opportunities and support to develop your career.

At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone.  We own and manage 36,000 homes across the South West, from Cornwall to Gloucestershire.
 
We take the time to listen to, understand and learn from our customers.  We focus on thriving as a business and employer, so we can deliver more homes and even better services.

We have a rewarding opportunity available for a Female Family Support Worker to join our team based in Bristol. You will join us on part time, fixed term contract until 30th November 2020, working 18.75 hours per week from 8.30am – 5.30pm with some additional evening and weekend work on a rota basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £21,589 per annum (pro-rata) and benefits.

Established in 1999, Next Link is the leading provider of domestic abuse services to women and children in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. At Next Link we are committed to providing holistic, empowering and personalised support and advocacy to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

- Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
- 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day
- Excellent development and training opportunities
- Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)
- Mindful Employer Plus Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Wellness Awards

About the role:

As our Female Family Support Worker, you will be working with families, in particular children and young people (CYP) aged 0 – 17 who may have experienced or witnessed domestic violence and abuse and are supported in Next Link’s Community services and accommodated within our Safe Houses.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Female Family Support Worker:

- Provide a high quality service and co-ordinated package of on-going emotional and practical support to CYP who are suffering effects from the trauma of, or have experienced domestic abuse
- Provide personal welfare support to CYP and to ensure that families in the safe house are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment and to maximize the family’s safety when providing support in the community
- Responsible for co-ordinating and managing play and educational activities for children in the community and safehouses
- Work with children and young people to help them to become integrated into a new or existing community or safehouse
- Develop positive, trusting relationships with CYP of all ages and work in a child focussed way
- Liaise effectively and collaboratively with all appropriate agencies relating to CYP / family welfare
- Carry out assessments that effectively establish the support needs of CYP/ families using our services
- Complete a written support plan with the CYP and their mother
- Recognise, respect and address the needs of service-users who face particular barriers when seeking help to access the service, including those from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds

This is not an exhaustive list of your duties and outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.

What we are looking for in our ideal Female Family Support Worker:

- Ability to build and develop supportive relationships with abused women and their children maintaining professional boundaries
- Experience of carrying out needs assessments and delivering outcome focused support to families in an engaging and empowering way
- Ability to proactively organise and develop child centred activity programme that meets the needs of diverse CYP
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with a range of people
- Ability to work as part of a team demonstrating a flexible approach including a commitment to being part of a rota and on-call system
- Ability to be calm and resilient whilst under pressure and to remain optimistic and persistent
- A full driving licence and access to transport

If you are passionate about ensuring vulnerable women have a safe, comfortable place to live, please apply now to join us as our Female Family Support Worker and contribute to the valuable work Next Link and its wider services, delivering hope and support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

Please submit your application by 9am Monday 6th April 2020.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 9th April 2020.

Next Link is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Next Link is committed to Equal Opportunities. *Due to the specific requirements of this role, this post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010), Part 1, Schedule 9 (Genuine Occupational Requirement.)

Supported Housing Worker 
Location: Bath Supported Housing (Barnabas House, Corn Street, Private Rented Sector) 
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week 
Salary: £20,300.00 per annum (plus an £50.00 per week on-call payment). 
Closing Date: 01 June 2020 (12 noon).

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our newly formed supported housing team in Bath. Working across Barnabas House, Corn Street and the private rented sector you will carry a mixed caseload of low to medium support clients and provide housing management across our properties. 
 
The role will largely be carried out during office hours with some flexible working available via agreement. Telephone on-call will be payable and required on a rota of 1 week in 4. 
 
As an employee, you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes: 

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

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

Please note: Interviews will be taking place on 05 June 2020. 

My client based in the South West of England is looking to hire a specialist Domestic Violence Triage Worker. This is a telephone based role so driving is not essential. This triage service is for victims of sexual abuse and rape so experience of working in this kind of sector is essential. You will be the first point of call for victims of sexual abuse and will be working with sensitive data

As the Triage Worker you will be carrying out a number of duties, some of which are the following:

- high quality telephone triage and crisis response service
- assessing client risk and need
- advice and information
- signposting and referral
- admission to the full service provided by the organisation

meaning...

1.1 Promote the service through building positive relationships with current, potential referrers and service users to ensure appropriate referrals are made.

1.2 Take referrals from with partner providers, self referrals and those from voluntary and statutory agencies

1.3 Provide a triage service for victims referred, ensuring initial needs and risks are assessed and understood, where appropriate carry out short term risk management, safety planning provide information about what support services are available, refer and facilitate access including to the full service, or external support services.

1.4 To liaise effectively and collaboratively with partner agencies to respond to victims in crisis and at risk, maximising safety and achieve positive outcomes

This role is ideal for anyone with knowledge and skills within supported housing and also any experience or knowledge on giving advice to vulnerable clients in difficult situations.

You will need a valid DBS issues within the last 12 months to be considered for this role.

This role is a temporary contract for 5 months initially and may be extended if the funding for this project is continued. If you are currently shielding or in isolation due to COVID-19, unfortunately you will not be selected at this time as this role requires candidates who are available to start immediately due to the nature of the service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience, the passion to help victims of sexual abuse and rape and are available immediately, please contact Haleema Farid by sending your CV to [email protected] and I will contact you for a confidential chat about the role.

I look forward to receiving your application and thank you for taking the time to read through this advert.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Haleema Farid, call today on 0121 685 8711 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Domestic Abuse Casework Coordinator (Female Only)
Hours: Part time -15 hours per week (2 days per week but flexible working arrangements available)
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Location: Bath & North East Somerset
Salary: £23,000.00 per annum
Closing Date: 03 June 2020 (12 noon). 

Julian House is a charity with ambitions to support more people than ever before, at a time when there is increasing demand for our services.

We have a great opportunity to work within our fantastic refuge team, as a Domestic Abuse Caseworker Coordinator in Bath and North East Somerset. Our team provides holistic support for people who are fleeing Domestic Abuse. The successful applicant will have an enthusiastic ‘can do attitude’ with experience of support planning and working with people who will have a range of complex social and housing needs.

Essential Requirement

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only. In light of the nature of work and focus of domestic abuse the organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender, to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Para 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. 

Benefits 

• Heavily discounted city centre parking
• Cash health care plan
• Up to 27 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Employer pension contribution (minimum 4% of your gross salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops and Bike Workshops
• Julian House has a supportive culture, providing regular supervision and line management alongside externally facilitated reflective practice which enables staff to look after their own health and well-being whilst giving their best in their roles.

To apply

Please apply by completing an online application form outlining why you would fit the role, via our jobs page on our Julian House website.

Hours of work: Negotiable 24 to 30 hours per week ( 0.64 to 0.8 pro-rata)

The Green House is a Bristol-based charity dedicated to providing free, specialist therapy for children, young people, and adults affected by sexual abuse at any point in their lives. With over 30 years’ experience working in this area, we have developed a strong reputation for the quality and impact of our work. Based at our purpose-built therapy centre in St Paul’s, Bristol, our team also work across outreach sites in the north/south of the city.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our flagship Children & Young People’s Therapeutic Service as we continue to innovate and grow the impact of the valuable work we do. Centered around using creative therapies, such as art and drama therapy, the service aims to give children and young people affected by sexual abuse an opportunity to recover and process their trauma. Grounded in a systemic approach, the team also includes our dedicated Family Support Practitioner offering support to parents and carers of our young clients.

We are seeking to recruit a committed therapist with extensive clinical and management experience to take on the role of our CYP Clinical Lead. You will be a professionally qualified and accredited practitioner, registered with an appropriate professional body. You will be responsible for leading our dynamic and supportive team of therapists, Family Support Practitioner and administrator, and will also hold a small caseload of CYP clients.