Office based at London Bridge with some remote working (currently we are working fully remotely due to Covid-19 restrictions)

What the job involves

An excellent opportunity has come up to join our award-winning Clinical Services and Peer support team as a Specialist Nurse. You’ll be providing information and support to men and their families via a range of communication methods which includes telephone, email, Live Chat, social media and letters.

You will also be involved in working with other teams across the charity to deliver educational sessions and review written information. Please note that there is no face to face patient contact as part of this role.

You will be working Monday-Friday, and this will include some evening work, after a period of induction. The role will be based in our London office although currently we are working from home. On return to the office, later shifts are anticipated to continue from home. Our nurses work Monday-Friday, on a flexible rota where the shift patterns are as follows:

08:45 – 16:45 hrs

10:15 – 18:15 hrs

12:15 – 20:15 hrs (Wednesdays only)

What we want from you

You will have registered nursing experience at NHS Band 6, including recent experience in either Urology, Oncology or Palliative care looking after men with prostate cancer. You will bring with you exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You will also be flexible and adaptable to meet the complex demands of this role and be able to contribute to evening shifts on a rotational basis.

As a Specialist Nurse, you will be committed, enthusiastic and compassionate - keen to apply your existing clinical experience and knowledge to provide information and support to those affected by prostate cancer and have the desire to develop new skills.

Why we’re here

We’re here to stop prostate cancer killing men and damaging bodies and lives. We unite the brightest minds in science and healthcare and the most passionate and caring people to help men live long and live well. As the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to rise, we continue to make advances in research to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment and support so that we can build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer.

The support we’ll provide

Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, life insurance, and season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

Closing date: 23:45pm, Sunday 24 January 2021.

Interviews: Wednesday 3 February 2021.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Speech & Language Therapist - Grade 5

Speech & Language Therapist – Grade 5
£26,085.25 – £29,071.04 per annum
Permanent, Full-time/Part-time

Are you a passionate SLT therapist looking for a new opportunity within one of Hertfordshire’s largest care and education providers?

St Elizabeth’s Centre is situated in 68 acres of blissful Hertfordshire parkland between Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford. We support children, young people and adults with Epilepsy and other complex needs of all ages in our Children’s Home, School, College, Residential Home and Day Centre. Over 150 adults and children call St Elizabeth’s their home; making us an inspirational place to do great work.

Our Health Agency is committed to providing high quality, holistic person-centred therapy and support enabling people to maximise their potential. We also work in partnership with GP’s, Psychiatrists, and lead Neurologists from both Great Ormond Street and the National Hospital for Epilepsy.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, organised and compassionate Speech & Language Therapist to join our busy and friendly therapy team. You will work closely with colleagues of all disciplines to further develop the provision of Speech and Language Therapy and be responsible for providing clinical assessment, reports, therapy programmes, advice and training as an integrated resource across St Elizabeth’s. Working with the team you’ll take a holistic approach to support the needs of our service users, improving their quality of life by promoting their wellbeing and self-advocacy.

You’ll be a positive person who possess excellent professional skills, has knowledge of potential communication and dysphagia difficulties associated with the Learning Disability population and knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group. This is a great opportunity for someone with a recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree, who is HCPC registered, to embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career within an organisation that does great work.

As a recognised Investor in People, we offer commitment to your CPD alongside other staff benefits such as:

- Life Assurance
- High Street retail/ leisure discounts
- Generous holidays
- Discounted gym membership
- Free on-site parking facilities
- On-site subsidised cafeteria
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- On site staff accommodation

For further information about St Elizabeth’s or to apply, please visit our website.

Offers are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, fully funded by the Centre.

We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Registered Charity 1176777 We are an equal opportunities employer

You may have experience of the following: Speech & Language Therapist, Therapy, Therapist, Speech and Language Programme, Youth Offending, Young People, Children, Adolescents, Challenging Behaviour, Sexually harmful behaviour, Complex Needs, Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, HCPC, RCSLT, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, Health and Care Professions Council, etc.

Ref: 96363

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Support Worker to our team in Leek, Staffordshire.

We are looking for a compassionate, positive and creative individual to join our supportive and dedicated team at our supported living service in Westwood, Leek. We would love to hear from people who have the genuine passion and drive to want to make a positive difference in people’s lives who have learning disabilities. The successful candidate will be supporting individuals at our beautiful and homely Supported Living Service and out in the community. No two days will be the same as the people that use our service have a wide range of interests and activities from shopping, afternoon tea, trips out visiting new places and coffee and cake days.

Support Worker Duties:

• You will be enabling someone to live a fulfilling and independent life at home and out in the community,

• Assisting with day-to-day living duties such as budgeting, shopping and supporting with medication and any personal care that may be required

• To work flexibly including evenings and weekends, according to the needs of the service

• To enable service users to become as independent as possible and to grow in confidence, competence and personal effectiveness in areas such as social skills/relationships, daily living skills and using community resources

• To be responsive to the individual needs of service users within the framework of their Person Centred Plans

We welcome people with a wide range of previous experience or no experience at all, as our superb training and induction process will give all successful applicants the best, appropriate level of support.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,

• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,

• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Support Worker to our passionate and dedicated team in Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent.

We are looking for compassionate, caring and hard-working individuals with the drive and determination to support 3 gentleman with learning disabilities to reach their potential at our supported living service in Stoke-on-Trent. Our service users enjoy a range of activities including walking, visiting estates and many more. Some of the individuals also have jobs and attend college independently. The ideal applicant will be comfortable providing excellent personal care to our service users which may include administering medication, help with finances, and assistance with cooking along with other domestic tasks.

Support Worker Duties:

• To respect and promote the rights and entitlements of people with learning disabilities, and to enable them to participate as fully as possible in their communities

• To provide personal care to service users and assistance with a range of domestic tasks

• Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service which may include evenings and weekends

• To enable service users to become as independent as possible and to grow in confidence, competence and personal effectiveness in areas such as: social skills/relationships, daily living skills and using community resources and facilities

• Medication administration

  This service has great transport links with multiple bus routes. It is in close proximity to some of our other services in the area. Experience is not essential for this role, as full training will be provided through our Creative Support Training Academy.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,

• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,

• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add full time Support Workers to our passionate and committed team in central Rugeley, Staffordshire.

We are looking for warm, flexible and compassionate Support Workers to join our Supported Living service in the centre of Rugeley, Staffordshire. Our service provides varying levels of care to 14 individuals with a range of support needs which can include learning disabilities. Some of the individuals require personal care, help taking medication and with other day to day tasks. Others are more independent and enjoy going out into the community alone.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about enabling and encouraging our service users to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, and to develop their abilities to the fullest. Shifts will often be worked in teams of 3 to 4 staff members ensuring quality person-centred support to all of our service users.

Support Worker Duties:

• Flexible working hours to include daytimes, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins

• Assisting with day-to-day living duties such as budgeting, shopping and supporting with medication and any personal care that may be required

• You will collaborate with service users, families, carers, and involved professionals to provide a coordinated and consistent service that maximises outcomes for service users

• Be responsive to the needs of service users in line with Person Centred Plans and respond flexibly to changing needs

• Encourage and support service users in expressing needs, views and concerns, enabling them to make their own choices and decisions

Being in the centre of Rugeley, our service has great transport links with regular buses in and out of the town. Experience is desired but by no means essential, as full ongoing training is provided from our Creative Support Training Academy.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,

• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,

• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.

SUPPORT WORKER, MOVING FORWARD SOUTH NOTTS, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £16,915 - £18,430, 37 HPW

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?

Are you passionate about supporting others, especially the most disadvantaged and challenging?

Do you want to work for an organisation where 98% of employees say that they are proud of the work that they do?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate Support Worker who would thrive in a community based service where no two days are ever the same.

South Nott’s Moving Forward is a floating support service for people with mental health problems covering Gedling, Rushcliffe and Broxtowe districts, working in partnership with local Community Mental Health Teams.

This job might be for you if:

• You are a great listener, you are empathetic and understand the needs of people struggling with their mental health, benefits, housing law, debt and health and independent living.

• You are resilient. You bounce back from difficulties and can manage stressful situations in a calm and positive way.

• You thrive working as part of a diverse team and are good at communicating with others.

• You are committed to responding effectively, empowering people to find self-confidence and have respect for the individual.

• You are able to understand and follow policies and procedures and have a strong awareness of professional boundaries.

  Ideally you should have a working knowledge of the support needs of people with mental health problems living independently in their own home, but being able to demonstrate transferrable skills and a commitment to continuous learning would be acceptable. Extensive training and induction will be provided to the right candidate.

  In this role you will provide specifically tailored support to help people to achieve their individual goals and assist them to review and learn from their progress and achievements.

  The Moving Forward service has a long and successful record of supporting people to achieve and make key, positive changes to their own lives. If you join our dynamic and motivated team, you would carry your own caseload and support your colleagues to excel at all times.

  The role requires flexible and creative effort from you that can aid the development of the people we support. A professional approach and commitment to support vulnerable beneficiaries of this service are a must. You would be expected to keep accurate and relevant support notes, demonstrate how to resolve problems, advocate and communicate at all levels with various community agencies.

Must have a current driving licence and access to a car in order to cover local county districts (mileage paid).

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

RFEA are looking for a highly motivated Specialist Employment Advisor for the South region, Wiltshire and neighbouring counties to support vulnerable ex forces personnel into civilian employment. Working on behalf of the Veterans’ Employment Programme, the successful applicant will have a track record of supporting individuals with complex needs and a good understanding of the challenges facing ex forces personnel. You will have strong customer focus and be capable of working independently to targets and deadlines. Be able to evidence the ability to deliver effective case-worker support to vulnerable adults. Have natural facilitative skills used to manage stakeholders in a sensitive and sometimes pressured environment in which confidentiality is key. Strong communication and organising skills. Knowledge of the local employment market, training and adult education opportunities are essential. NVQ Level 4 in Information, Advice & Guidance is highly desirable; but not essential as training will be given.

The position is initially for 12 Months with possible options to extend.

Salary starts at £26,000 rising to £27,500 upon successful completion of probation with job satisfaction guaranteed. The appointment will be initially home based in the Tidworth area.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the RFEA Employment Advisors and partner charities to identify and support clients who would benefit from SVA case working support.
• Assess client needs and make appropriate referrals to other military charities or support organisations to meet the wider needs. Covering a Wellbeing; Functional/Life Skills; Vocational Skills and Educational & Employment Skills Assessments.
• Provide specialist wellbeing or vocational and employability case-working support, including career diagnostics and advice, CV development and interview preparation. Job search advice, job-brokerage using your knowledge of the regional employment market/network and employability tools and bulletins within our online RightJob resource.
• Identify and engage with services such as welfare, training and Adult Education providers to find opportunities that meet clients’ requirements in line with their preferred outcome or employment plans.
• Organise clients’ access to education and/or training opportunities, supporting their applications for additional grants as necessary.
• Provide advice and guidance to ensure that clients obtain appropriate vocational experience placements, work based training and employment in accordance with their vocational/employment plans.
• Identify and source suitable employment, work based training and work experience opportunities, including opportunities listed on Rightjob.
• Ensure all clients’ employment, training and vocational opportunities sourced are shared with the regional Employer Relationship Manager (ERM) ensuring a joined up and integrated RFEA employer engagement approach.
• As required, provide in-work or placement support to ensure client vocational outcomes are sustainable.
• Monitor successful employment placement achievements for clients as a key component of overall outcomes, contribute to wider outcomes monitoring as required.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity in all interactions with the Data management system (ADAPT) ensuring timely accurate recording of all client and employer/organisational engagement activity.
• Co-ordinate employment and vocational aspects of the support process with other supporting charities and organisations.

To apply, please submit your CV and a personal statement.

The closing date is 31st January 2021. Interviews will take place mid-February with the successful applicant starting In March.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake Ministry of Defence security clearance which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over 5 years. An Enhanced DBS disclosure will also be required.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a full time Support Worker to our passionate and committed team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

We are looking for creative, caring and dedicated individuals to provide personalised support to work at our Day Opportunities Service for Older People, and our Supported Living and Outreach services in Stoke-on-Trent. This varied role involves working at our day centre (open 8:30am-5pm) and flexibly within the wider community (this can include evenings and weekends) providing support to service users in their own homes. You will be providing person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia and providing a friendly door to door transport service. Duties can involve personal care, help with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or offering social/emotional support. The ideal applicant will thrive working in a busy environment and be able to work well as a team and independently.

Support Worker Duties:

• To provide person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia

• Willingness to work at the day centre and visiting service users in their own home flexibly, to include evenings and weekends

• To support service users to access a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities, both within the centre and/or their own home which incorporates their preferences and interests

• To provide sensitive and respectful support for service users in respect of their personal care needs

• To liaise with the families of service users and keep them informed of the progress of service users.

  You must have good and clear communication skills that enables you to provide respectful personal care. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have held a full, clean driving license for a minimum of 2 years as an essential requirement, in accordance with UK Law, to drive a service user mini bus. Relevant experience in care is desirable but not essential, full training will be provided.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,

• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,

• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.

About The Role

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our North Somerset team, working with clients in the Weston-super-Mare area. Are you prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome for your clients? If you are, then we want to hear from you.

You will be working with people with low support needs age 18-30 years old who are impacted or threatened by homelessness. This could include single people, pregnant or small families. The support will be tenancy sustainment and will help the client to achieve their goals and aspirations and move on with skills to be independent in managing on their own. We are very proud of our services and helping clients is at the heart of everything we do.

You work closely with other agencies around specific needs including mental health and DV, private letting agents and landlords and/or others.
You will be helping clients to manage their tenancy including housing management, working with benefits (housing benefits, universal credits, PIP and other), budgeting and exploring options around education, training and employment. You will write support plans and assess risk, and will be engaging with other professionals, working towards moving your clients on from temporary accommodation. 

This can be a challenging role at times as you will be working with clients who have a range of difficult and challenging issues / behaviours but if you are motivated to make a positive contribution to the lives of our clients and have a “can do” approach to your work, it is an incredibly rewarding role. Experience in a similar role would be great, but it is more important to have a passion for helping people in the local community.

Due to the nature of this role, a full valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle is essential.

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.

About The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will:

Essential:

- Have an understanding or experience, of issues surrounding homelessness and good awareness of associated risks this may bring such as alcohol and substance misuse, mental health, self-harm, offending behaviour.
- Have understanding or experience of debt management and of welfare and housing benefits.
- Be resilient with the ability to be open and responsive to the challenging needs of clients and commissioners of the service.
- Be able to take ownership and responsibility for a caseload, motivate and engage clients using the service and their pathway to independence.
- Be able communicate on different levels both verbally and in writing and  be able to ‘think on the spot’ when reacting to difficult situations.
- Be committed to LiveWest values and bring enthusiasm and willingness within all aspects of the role and service.
- Have good IT skills, excellent interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

- Have empathy and understanding of the needs of clients who are experiencing homelessness and the barriers they face.
- Be able to build network effectively to source accommodation options and opportunities for clients.
- Have an understanding, or experience, of lone working.
- Understand the impact of trauma and can show us you have experience of or the ability to provide high-quality support whilst managing challenging situations.
- Understand the importance of working within equal opportunities, safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines.

The most important part of this role is to have pride in your work and have a positive attitude, a proactive approach and the confidence to support a diverse range of people. 

You will be able to balance your passion and commitment with good organisational skills, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.

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.

About The Company
At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone.  We own and manage over 37,000 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 are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please visit our website.

Support Worker

As well as our existing contracts, we expect to launch a number of new projects in 2021 and so are looking for people who can commit to full or part time hours (3 days per week) for three months (and possibly longer) as well as bank staff.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

As we are looking for bank staff as well as those who can make a firmer commitment to part-time or full-time hours, this is an ideal opportunity for anyone studying, with caring responsibilities or who already has a part-time job and we would welcome a discussion on how this work could fit around the other commitments in your life. As well as offering flexible working from the start of your employment, our staff benefits include access to mental and emotional health support via our partner agencies and opportunities to further develop your skills, including by our own excellent in-house training. Our culture is open and we encourage everyone to contribute to the direction of the organisation. Successful candidates will have to undertake a DBS check.

Support Worker Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you must be qualified in Information Advice & Guidance (IAG) to level 3 or have an equivalent qualification or have at least one year’s experience of IAG in a role supporting / mentoring clients to develop a plan to improve their situations. You should be a great communicator with a naturally coaching style and the ability to provide a service that is welcoming to all. You will have insight into the needs of vulnerable people from diverse backgrounds and understand the need for confidentiality when working with personal information.

You must be a competent user of IT, including email and using the Internet, as well an organised administrator. It is absolutely essential that you share our values. It would be helpful if you have an understanding of discrimination and equality and diversity issues, including those not set out in law such as the ‘poverty premium’. An understanding of housing rights would also be an advantage..

The ability to speak Arabic, Bengali, French, Gujurati, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian or the language of another group that is affected by financial and digital exclusion would be an advantage.

About Clean Slate Training & Employment CIC :

Clean Slate is an exciting and innovative social enterprise working towards a world where everyone can provide for themselves and their families, where society addresses everyone’s needs and where it does not cost more to be poor. We believe in fair opportunity for all so anyone willing and able can access employment. We enable people to improve their financial wellbeing, supporting them to access the help they need to manage their money well and find work. Clean Slate, in partnership with Quids In! magazine, is re-writing the rulebook on helping low income households to become better off.

Clean Slate is expanding. We are looking for Support Workers to join our team to support us in delivering remote services for people who are struggling with their finances: the risk of debt, rent arrears and ultimately even homelessness. You will make contact with new referrals by phone and email and provide information, support and guidance, including signposting them to specialist advice and regulated bodies. You will help people to use digital tools to be better off. You will support clients to build their skills, take control of their finances and find employment. You will work with partner agencies and statutory bodies in the local area and will assist us with the money skills and employment workshops and training run by our tutors.

Location: London

Salary: £25,650 per year including London Weighting, £22,500 per year for applicants based outside London, Pro rata for part-time hours

Type: Full Time, Part Time and Bank Staff, 3 months Fixed Term Contract

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Staff, Residential Care Worker, Challenging Behaviour, Social Care Worker, Community Services, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant etc.

Ref: 96372

CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST, HOSPITAL LIAISON (NUH) NOTTINGHAM RECOVERY NETWORK, NOTTINGHAM, SALARY: A4C BAND 6 £31,365 – £37,890 PER ANNUM, PERMANENT, 37HPW

The Nottingham Recovery Network is the single point of advice, support and treatment to anybody in Nottingham City who wishes to change their relationship with alcohol or drugs.

An exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham City Drug and Alcohol treatment pathway. Based across sites: Hospital Liaison NUH /City Centre Nottingham / Primary Care and other care settings to meet the needs of the service

• Framework is seeking to recruit a (NHS) Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse on a permanent contract for a role both in Hospital Liaison and the Nottingham Recovery Network Service.
• The post holder will work autonomously in the assessment of patients, offer advice and support re medication regimes on the wards, be involved in the delivery of treatment including medicated detoxification programmes, brief and extended advice and structured treatment, holding a small case load.
• You will be working directly with Ward staff and Doctors, Clinical Specialists and Drug and Alcohol Practitioners and be expected to assist across Nottingham Recovery Network service as necessary.
• You will have proven experience of working with people with drug and alcohol misuse issues.
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of/working towards knowledge of harm reduction models for Drugs and Alcohol are essential.
• Training and support with CPD provided.

For an application pack and job description, please visit our website 

Closing date of advert is 31st January 2021. Interview date: TBC

For more information, please contact: Rebecca Graham 

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a temporary Support Worker to our passionate and committed team in the rural village of Blythe Bridge, on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent.

We are looking for a warm, caring and compassionate individual to join our Supported Living service in Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent. Our service provides support to one gentleman living alone, with learning disabilities and Autism. This service user is non-verbal so patience and excellent communication is an integral part of his care plan. He enjoys a range of activities including swimming, walks in the park, visiting restaurants and using his own hot tub! 1 to 1 support is needed inside this 3 bedroom home with 2 to 1 support needed in the hot tub and the wider community.

The ideal candidate will be respectful and able to provide excellent support including: personal care, administering medication and help with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning. You will also be passionate about enabling and encouraging our service users to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, and to develop their abilities to the fullest.

Support Worker Duties:

• Flexible working hours to include daytimes, evenings and weekends

• Assisting with day-to-day living duties such as budgeting, shopping and supporting with medication and any personal care that may be required

• You will collaborate with service users, families, carers, and involved professionals to provide a coordinated and consistent service that maximises outcomes for service users

• Be responsive to the needs of service users in line with Person Centred Plans and respond flexibly to changing needs

• Encourage and support service users in expressing needs, views and concerns, enabling them to make their own choices and decisions

Due to the rural location of the service, car drivers are preferred however not an essential requirement for this role. Previous care experience is desired but by no means essential, as full ongoing training is provided from our Creative Support Training Academy.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,

• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,

• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.

Job title: Respiratory Specialist – Nurse or Physio

Salary: £35-42k, dependent on experience

Hours: Full or Part time (30-37 hours per week)

Location: Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Poole.  With some travel to satellite clinics in Swanage, Wareham and Wimborne.

We are working in partnership with Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, who for the last 29 years have supported patients living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses through non-pharmaceutical, holistic treatments, and their carers across East Dorset and Purbeck. Their dynamic 3-year strategy aims to bring care ‘closer to home,’ serving more patients, especially in more rural areas, by opening a satellite Day Hospice and clinics across Swanage, Wareham and Wimborne, as well as continuing services at their new hospice in Poole centre. This well-loved charity is looking for a Respiratory Specialist to join them, from a nursing or physiotherapy background, to lead the development and expansion of their Better Breathing Clinic.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the postholder will develop and deliver this important service empowering patients with respiratory problems, caused by cancer, COPD or other life threatening pulmonary conditions, supporting them with strategies and care plans that enable them to manage breathlessness and related symptoms for an improved quality of life. This service will be delivered in Poole, with regular travel into the community to deliver the service at the satellite clinics in Swanage, Wareham and Wimborne. Virtual clinics are also in plan. The postholder will take a significant lead on establishing and developing new and existing relationships and partnerships with community physicians, respiratory lead nurses and respiratory services, which provide non-pharmacological care for palliative patients and pulmonary rehabilitation, to secure referrals as early as possible in the patient’s trajectory, to maximise the impact on their quality of life.

The successful individual will be able to demonstrate:

• A physiotherapist qualification or be a registered nurse, with training in respiratory practice.
• Experience in identifying what matters to patients and to then deliver a patient orientated, community focused service.
• Confidence in teaching patients, in 1-2-1 or in group settings, exercises and techniques to improve symptoms.
• Experience in building relationships and partnerships with other key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of digital software advantageous – to work with others and create virtual teaching videos for patients.
• Must be able to travel.

For this exciting role we are seeking a proactive, self-motivated individual, who is confident working independently as well as collaborating with external consultants and hospice teams. A proactive listener and confident communicator, able to teach and motivate patients and with strong relationship building abilities who can make approaches and build a referral network. Knowledge of community services is desired, or a willingness to learn.

Salary is dependent on experience, with higher banding, equivalent to median NHS band 7, applicable to individuals with 4/5 years+ respiratory experience. We are also interested in speaking to those with 2 years+ respiratory experience, perhaps at Band 6, looking to move into a more focused role, who will be supported by the team through professional development. 

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV with a supporting statement, to Katherine Anderson-Scott, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Quote our reference JO2796.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

Closing date for applications: 27 January 2021

However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the role early if an appointment is made. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with Consumers International to recruit a Sustainable Consumption Specialist who will create a dynamic, powerful, and trusted connection between Consumers International and UN Environment Programme's work to help drive sustainable consumption worldwide. Please note this role is based remotely but does require a monthly visit to the Global Office in London. It is also a 2 year contract with a potential for extension.

Consumers International is the only global membership organisation bringing together over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries to empower and champion the rights of consumers. They work with their members and partners, across national borders to address critical, systemic global issues that impact and involve consumers. They are shaping the future for consumers in food, finance, energy, mobility, sustainable consumption and more from the future of food production and consumption to catalysing a sustainable energy transition.

The overall purpose of this role is to provide deep, relevant, and up to date understanding of sustainable consumption trends globally, to ensure excellence in activities and initiatives under the programme, and to lead Consumers International's members on sustainable consumption to share information, support their initiatives and drive common purpose and action.

To be successful as a Sustainable Consumption Specialist you will have experience working on initiatives, advocacy, or policy related to sustainable consumption and the ability to be sensitive to different contexts and cultures and adept at functioning in political situations. You will be comfortable project managing in a multi-stakeholder environment, able to manage multiple flexible priorities and have and excellent understanding of sustainable consumption and sustainable development issues and processes.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised.

Due to the urgency of this vacancy Prospectus will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. In order to apply, please submit a CV in Word format in the first instance. A full job description will be provided to the successful candidates shortlisted by Prospectus. Please note, we are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.