We currently have several Trainee Habilitation Specialist vacancies advertised. Please only submit one application; this should be to your preferred location. If invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to express interest in other locations.

As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check job, offers will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check.

As a Trainee Habilitation Specialist, you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People).

The content of the apprenticeship will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.

On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the habilitation team in the role of Trainee Habilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the University course, delivered by University College London (UCL), key details of which are below.

University College London Course key dates

Application deadline dates: (if successful, applications must be made to UCL by this date): Early June 2021.

UCL Assessment dates: Early July 2021 at UCL

Course dates: UCL Starting in September 2021, 2-year course.

Successful applicants will be required to apply to, and be accepted by, University College London for Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) course. 

The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted and before June 2021 to increase the chance of gaining a place on the course. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2021 start date, and offers will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.

More information on the course can be found within the candidate pack.

More information about the role can be found here:

1. Guide Dogs Children Services | 30" TV advert | Accessible version - YouTube
2. Nell - Lives Behind The Lens | Starting school | Accessible version - YouTube

Note: Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Habilitation Specialist.

Please refer to the recruitment pack below for more information on the Apprenticeship and University course.

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR – EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS

GRADE FRWK7, SALARY: £20,385 - £22,140 37 HPW

Framework has an impressive track record of delivering employment related support services in Nottinghamshire for over 15 years. We currently deliver the Work and Health Programme, JETS and are the lead organisation for Building Better Opportunities complex needs employment programme in D2N2.

Framework is hoping to be part of the successful bid to deliver Restart, the DWP’s new flagship employment programme. Restart will provide employability and specialist support to individuals who have been unemployed for more than 12 months. 

The contract is a ‘payment by results’ contract with demanding ‘into work’ and ‘sustainment’ targets as well as range of Customer Service Standards.

As a result of this exciting opportunity, Framework is seeking to recruit a number of Employment Advisors to work across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire as part of the Restart delivery team.

Successful applicants will:

• be self-motivated and looking for a unique challenge

• feel confident delivering employability support both one to one and in group settings

• have excellent local knowledge of local support services and employment opportunities

• have excellent knowledge of benefits, including in-work benefits

• be able to motivate participants and support them to achieve their goals

• have experience of working towards challenging targets

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.

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

Closing date: 04 May 2021

Interview Date: 12 – 14 May 2021 (Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions the Interview may take place via Microsoft Teams).

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

We currently have several Trainee Habilitation Specialist vacancies advertised. Please only submit one application; this should be to your preferred location. If invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to express interest in other locations.

As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check job, offers will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check.

As a Trainee Habilitation Specialist, you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People).

The content of the apprenticeship will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.

On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the habilitation team in the role of Trainee Habilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the University course, delivered by University College London (UCL), key details of which are below.

University College London Course key dates

Application deadline dates: (if successful, applications must be made to UCL by this date): Early June 2021.

UCL Assessment dates: Early July 2021 at UCL

Course dates: UCL Starting in September 2021, 2-year course.

Successful applicants will be required to apply to, and be accepted by, University College London for Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) course. 

The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted and before June 2021 to increase the chance of gaining a place on the course. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2021 start date, and offers will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.

More information on the course can be found within the candidate pack.

More information about the role can be found here:

1. Guide Dogs Children Services | 30" TV advert | Accessible version - YouTube
2. Nell - Lives Behind The Lens | Starting school | Accessible version - YouTube

Note: Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Habilitation Specialist.

Please refer to the recruitment pack below for more information on the Apprenticeship and University course.

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

We currently have several Trainee Habilitation Specialist vacancies advertised. Please only submit one application; this should be to your preferred location. If invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to express interest in other locations.

As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check job, offers will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check.

As a Trainee Habilitation Specialist, you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People).

The content of the apprenticeship will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.

On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the habilitation team in the role of Trainee Habilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the University course, delivered by University College London (UCL), key details of which are below.

University College London Course key dates

Application deadline dates: (if successful, applications must be made to UCL by this date): Early June 2021.

UCL Assessment dates: Early July 2021 at UCL

Course dates: UCL Starting in September 2021, 2-year course.

Successful applicants will be required to apply to, and be accepted by, University College London for Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) course. 

The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted and before June 2021 to increase the chance of gaining a place on the course. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2021 start date, and offers will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.

More information on the course can be found within the candidate pack.

More information about the role can be found here:

1. Guide Dogs Children Services | 30" TV advert | Accessible version - YouTube
2. Nell - Lives Behind The Lens | Starting school | Accessible version - YouTube

Note: Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Habilitation Specialist.

Please refer to the recruitment pack below for more information on the Apprenticeship and University course.

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Recruiting for a Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Hertfordshire!

GBP 20,135 working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more. This is based in Hemel Hempstead.

Job Overview:
Specialist Behaviour Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing.

We are looking for a team of skilled, creative and experienced support workers to support one customer in her own home in Hemel Hempstead. The customer is currently living in a hospital setting and we are looking to build a new team to support her make a successful move to her new home. This team must have an excellent value base to support the customer to build their new life and develop their skills and passions as an independent person.

Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the customer to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy, sensitively and persistently trying to new things to open up new opportunities for the customer
- Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating
- Supporting the customer in their sensory routine, trialling and testing new sensory experiences
- Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs and develop new ways of doing this, communicating with them in a person-centred way
- Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches
- Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure
- Driving the customer's (manual) vehicle to support them to go about their daily life
- Communicating with a range of other key stakeholders including social work, psychology and commissioning teams
- Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the service including any statutory requirements
- Consistently reviewing the customer's life goals and their progress towards achieving them, in partnership with them and those important to them
- Supporting the customer with personal care
- Reporting any observations relating to customer welfare
- Maintaining records as required at the project
- Participating in team meetings/reviews, support planning, risk management and the general development of the service
- Undertaking any other duties as requested by management

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the customers and Look Ahead. As we have other support services locally, we may also require you to undertake support duties at other locations, subject to agreement at interview stage.

Person Specification:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in with the hobbies and interests of the customer and is able to facilitate connections with new people and places
- Has a reasonable level of physical fitness and is able / likes to participate in active pursuits such as running and swimming
- Is confident enough to try new things and take positive risks on a regular basis
- Exudes a warm friendly and fun presence
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is persistent and determined in adverse circumstances
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
- Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties

Desirable:
- Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs in meaningful activities

For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website.

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a specialist therapeutic service leading in developing and delivering innovative and effective counselling services for women and girls who have experienced all forms of gender-based violence.

We aim to ensure that we are proactive in developing specialist services that meet the needs of all the women and girls who access our services. We seek Specialist Counsellors who will thrive in a multi-cultural feminist environment. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have experience of working with one or more of the following:

• Women and girls from Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) communities - ensuring that issues related to diversity and identity are effectively understood and sensitively worked with.
• Women and girls who have experienced harmful practices.
• Women and girls with learning disabilities.
• Creative solutions in working with survivors of gender-based violence that are affected by problematic substance use and mental ill health. 
• And / or from applicants who speak various community languages.

Applicants must be BACP, UKCP or HCPC accredited (or eligible) and have experience of providing a range of counselling interventions for women who have experienced gender-based violence. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: gender responsive approach, trauma focused, holistic therapeutic responses and multicultural competencies. Facilitating recovery and responding to a diverse client group with multiple cultural identities.

We will be offering a minimum of 14 hours a week which will be dependent on the skills set of the successful candidates.

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Scheme. We also offer excellent training and development opportunities and successful candidates will receive regular individual supervision as well as an on-going CPD programme in a supportive multi-cultural feminist organisation.

Please visit our website to download an application pack. Completed applications should be emailed to Human Resources

Applications deadline: 10am on Wednesday 19th May 2021.

Interviews: Due to be held via Zoom on Tuesday 1st June 2021. 

Applicants who are successful at interview will be required to attend 5 days of WGN Induction training – due to be held on 8th, 9th, 17th and 18th June 2021 (with fifth date to be confirmed).

Please note: Applicants who have not received a response to their application within 2 weeks of the closing date should assume their application has not been successful on this occasion.

These posts are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Check.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 and Part 1

Advice & Support Team Leader and Designated Safeguarding Officer

• Home-based with at least one/ two days per week at the MCF office in central London (Covid-19 measures currently in place)
• £37,530 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus £5,000 per annum car allowance, generous pension, medical and dental insurance (on completion of probationary period)
• Permanent, Full time, 34 Hours per week
• 25 days holiday (plus 3 additional days to be taken between Christmas and New Year)

REPORTS TO

Advice, Support and Enquiries Manager

OVERVIEW

Can you rise to the challenge of leading an experienced team of remote workers, collaborating with a fantastic community of volunteers, and deliver an outstanding service to the community we work with?

We are seeking an experienced and capable manager to take on one of two regional teams working across England and Wales. You are a great communicator, competent working with modern IT and communications tools and enjoy using technology to both support and drive team performance.

You have been a designated safeguarding officer or have experience of raising and responding to safeguarding concerns, giving excellent advice to stakeholders and providing a compliant and effective service when responding to incidents.

The role is field based and involves a significant amount of travel and home working so to be successful in this role you need to be able to prioritise and be comfortable working independently with limited day to day supervision. You must have your own vehicle for which a car allowance and mileage will be paid. IT equipment and a company mobile phone will be provided.

As the post holder is expected to be in London at least one day per week, they will likely be commissioned to undertake visits in London and surrounding counties as necessary, although travel could be required across England and Wales.

The team

The Advice and Support Team consists of two regionally based teams of Advisers responsible for defined areas in England and Wales.

Our Advisers are home-based workers. They are compassionate and dedicated to responding to the needs of Freemasons and their dependents in their area, providing essential support. They are professional and accountable, working independently but collaborating with volunteers, colleagues, and local agencies to provide an exceptional service on behalf of the charity. Their main purpose is to visit and contact members of the Masonic community to determine their needs and to help them to access support from the MCF and other relevant agencies. They also provide high level Information, Advice and Guidance.

The role also provides guidance, support and recommendations to office based staff processing applications for our extensive range of grants to support those in need. They form close and effective working relationships with local volunteers, providing support and guidance to extend our reach.

MAIN DUTIES

• To manage a team of remote working Advisers to provide a high quality service to members of the masonic community. To ensure the team operates within agreed procedures to work safely and remain compliant with policy, training and accepted good practice.
• As the Designated Safeguarding Officer you will provide the first response to safeguarding concerns, identifying action needed and escalating to the Designated Safeguarding Lead as appropriate.
• To contribute to development work that aims to improve the service and provide safer working practices.
• Provide guidance, support and recommendations to assist office staff with processing applications and supporting members of the Masonic Community.
• Responding to/visiting freemasons and their dependents to:
  • provide support, information, advice and guidance, including benefits advice; and
  • determine relevant support from the MCF or other agencies to meet their needs
• Production of comprehensive reports detailing agreed plans and all relevant supporting documents

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Management experience
• Experience of operating safeguarding duties
• Responding swiftly and appropriately to safeguarding incidents
• Significant experience of working in an educational; health or social care environment
• Strong IT skills as a user of Microsoft office applications
• Excellent communication skills; written, telephone and face to face
• Good interpersonal skills including ability to show empathy
• Good understanding of UK benefits and relevant legislation.
• Report writing skills
• Ability to work independently and with limited day to day supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Managing or working in remote teams
• Vocational or professional qualification in education; health or social care
• Previous advisory role
• Community based experience
• Good understanding of financial matters such as self-employed accounts; small business accounts; bankruptcy and debt management

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification.

Deadline for applications:  Midnight Sunday 2 May

Date for interviews:  W/C 10 May

Please note interviews will likely take place virtually due to current Covid-19 measures. However, our office is in Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ.

Recruiting for a Housing Lead Specialist Support Worker to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs Service in Tower Hamlets!

GBP 23,500 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
Hackney Road Project provides 24 hour accommodation based support for up to 31 individuals with complex histories, multiple traumas, complex personality disorder(s) and a varied, disrupted housing history with experience of homelessness as well as individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and enduring mental health conditions who are under the Care Programme Approach (CPA).

Hackney Road Project implements and promotes the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) model. This is an approach which was developed to support people out of homelessness, in particular those who have experienced complex trauma or are diagnosed with a personality disorder. However, its application is far broader than only homelessness. It considers the psychological needs of staff: developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience.

You will provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Provision of care and support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support. Post holders will deliver trauma informed and asset based support to a caseload of up to 6 service users with needs aligned to their specialism - caseload is subject to change depending on the service needs.

Key Responsibilities:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and external partners, creating a positive atmosphere
- Leading on Move on
- Leading on care packages and transition plans for customers when exiting the service
- Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support plan goals
- Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise
- To lead groups and activities - offering a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions and activities
- To uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols

Person Specification
- Embraces a Psychologically Informed approach
- Is capable of maintaining unconditional positive regard
- Views challenging behaviour as a support need
- A strong specialist support worker with excellent interpersonal skills
- At ease in directing others, is assertive and independent minded, will challenge others, and skilled in resolving conflict
- Drives change, enjoys dynamic diverse environments and demonstrates entrepreneurialism, creativity and innovation
- Demonstrates significant confidence and high levels of self-esteem
- Demonstrates significant levels of emotional resilience and a positive attitude

Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant area (e.g. psychology, Health and Social Care, Mental Health) OR experience in the social care/charity sector
- Experience building and develop strong professional partnerships with external providers aligned to their specialism

For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website.

Kazakh Steppe (Altyn Dala) Project Manager
Reference: MAR20218087
Location: Flexible – Based at Sandy HQ & Cambridge – with regular travel to Kazakhstan
Salary: £27,574.00 - £30,590.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave

In Kazakhstan, the historic range of the Critically Endangered Saiga Antelope defines three seasonal migration corridors covering >110 million hectares of steppe grasslands, wetlands, woodlands and semi-desert that also supports globally important biodiversity. Grasslands, including steppe, are the least protected terrestrial habitat on Earth.

The Kazakh Steppe (Altyn Dala) Conservation Initiative benefits these habitats, biodiversity and communities within this area as a well-established partnership between the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Geology, Ecology & Natural Resources (Government of Kazakhstan), Frankfurt Zoological Society, Fauna & Flora International and the RSPB.

Job Summary

As Kazakh Steppe (Altyn Dala) Project Manager, you will be based at RSPB’s Headquarters in Sandy and at the David Attenborough Building in Cambridge, with regular travel to Kazakhstan.

You will work with the Head of Capacity Development & Projects (RSPB Programme Lead for Kazakh Steppe) and you will be central to enabling RSPB build on >15 years of low-profile successes, delivering its ambitious role in the Altyn Dala partnership.

You will coordinate all RSPB technical assistance, knowledge transfer and capacity building to enable effective partnership progress, and you will also provide specialist advice to catalyse rural livelihoods in steppe communities. Your role will incorporate budgeting, reporting, and designing fundraising bids to deliver key activities that result in lasting benefits for species, sites and at landscape scale: Restoring and conserving the steppe ecosystems of Kazakhstan and helping to make this financially sustainable.

Internally, you will coordinate RSPB’s Programme Board of technical experts who contribute directly to this work. Externally, you will represent RSPB in the partnership Operating Group, working closely with all partners to enable effective planning and fundraising, overseeing fieldwork and reporting. Importantly, you will also join the partnership’s Rural Livelihoods Working Group, bringing your own personal expertise in helping remote rural communities to develop livelihoods that are sustainable and compatible with nature conservation objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Within the RSPB, help the Head of Capacity Development & Projects (as Programme Lead for Kazakh Steppe (Altyn Dala)) to secure and coordinate essential technical and financial resources to enable the RSPB to fully realise its role in the partnership by delivering its agreed Programme Plan
• Organise the regular internal RSPB Altyn Dala Programme Board meetings preparing agendas, inputs and action lists as well as monitoring and reporting on implementation risks and incidents
• Manage selected core Programme budgets, individual contracts and project budgets in line with RSPB and donor requirements
• Within the Altyn Dala partnership, help to design, develop and then begin implementing the overarching long-term Partnership Vision and Theory of Change for 2021- 2025
• Lead RSPB’s input to the Altyn Dala Operating Group and support the Kazakh team to deliver the agreed outcomes and outputs in line with the Partnership Annual Workplan
• Play a central role in developing the Rural Livelihoods Working Group to enable remote rural communities to generate income from sustainable activities compatible with nature
• Work with staff, partners, external contractors and volunteers as necessary to ensure that actions are delivered to agreed standards of cost, quality and time
• Assist by developing key project documents including communication tools using traditional and digital formats to promote this partnership internationally

Essential skills, knowledge & experience:

• Master's Degree in biodiversity conservation, rural development or related fields
• Knowledge of and direct work experience in temperate grassland habitats, preferably in Central Asia or Europe
• Proven track record managing major projects, including work planning and scheduling, budgeting and financial management, risk and impact monitoring and reporting
• Direct experience in collaborative project design and planning, including institutional grant proposal writing for biodiversity conservation and/or rural development
• Proven ability to work in a multi-national team, coordinating effectively people who you don’t manage, building capacity where needed and positively motivating and empowering colleagues with equality and respect
• Understanding of key concepts in biodiversity conservation from species recovery to protected areas management, ecosystem restoration policy analysis to advocacy
• Knowledge of and direct work experience in rural community engagement and livelihood creation using microenterprises, preferably in Central Asia, Europe or Asia, with business acumen to help design microenterprise creation and business planning that generates sustainable income for rural steppe communities
• Accomplished spoken and written communication skills in English using traditional or digital tools that enable stakeholders’ understanding of the Programme
• Russian language skills (reading, writing and speaking) will be a very desirable ability
• Evident diplomacy and negotiation skills to negotiate, solve problems and avoid and overcome challenges working with people from diverse sectors and backgrounds
• A flexible creative approach, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances, working from the strategic big picture to operational details.

Closing date: 23:59, 09 May 2021

Interested?

Please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position

No agencies please.

Beacon is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults.  This role is subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check with Beacon Counselling

A new opportunity to work for Beacon Counselling

Employment status Employee (Annualised hours)

Pay £16.30 per hour

Pension Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

Hours 18 hours per week (2x vacancies)

Holiday entitlement Term time hours (holiday entitlement rolled up into hourly rate)

Contract Permanent (subject to references, satisfactory DBS check, and probationary period)

Beacon Counselling is a registered charity that exists to improve mental health and well-being for all. Beacon provides counselling to children and young people at various schools throughout Greater Manchester. Beacon also provide therapeutic support to children and young people outside school in specific CYP projects and partnerships. In addition to this Beacon also provide Staff Supervision to school employees.  As part of our continued development as a charity we are recruiting to add 2 counsellors to our growing CYP team providing counselling to pupils at a number of schools across Greater Manchester.

Working closely the Children’s Service Manager, CSM assistant and counselling colleagues, you will play a vital role in Beacon’s commitment to delivering high quality mental health services. As well as being a skilled therapist, you will have a passion for improving the mental health of children and young people and able to act as an ambassador for Beacon within schools. You will be comfortable delivering presentations as part of school assemblies, providing formal support to some staff within schools and delivering group sessions to children, young people and adults.

We are looking for someone who is motivated to succeed through working autonomously and with others, has high standards of work, and is passionate about seeing the best outcomes for clients, ensuring Beacon builds on its success in helping others. Beacon would like to achieve greater diversity in all areas of our workforce and particularly want to encourage people from minority backgrounds to apply.  If you are unsure about applying then please contact us directly and we will answer your questions.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the voluntary sector, and who likes working in a busy and thriving environment.

If you would like to apply then please read all of the attached information and return an application form

Application deadline: 10:00 on Monday 26th April 2021

Interview day: Tuesday 4th May 2021

In the current period of lockdown, we will only accept applications submitted electronically to Interviews will be conducted either via video link or a COVID-secure face-to-face setting, so you will need to be available and able to take part in this.

Good Life Facilitators
1 Full Time Post
£22,183.00 per annum (NJC 2020 Salary Scale Point 12)
Working across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.

Our work ranges from prevention and early intervention to award-winning crisis support. We also seek to influence positive change through our training services and ground-breaking campaigns activity.

• Our Good Life Service provides 1:1 support for individuals within their home or their community environment.
• This 1:1 support is intensive and based on Recovery Principles.
• Our Good Life Service enables people to maintain and develop their mental and physical wellbeing both in their home and in community settings.

If you are passionate about wellbeing and mental health, have experience of working in the mental health field, or an understanding of mental health issues gained through other experiences, and possess the right qualities as detailed in our Person Specification, then we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: 09:00 Monday 26th April 2021
Interviews: week commencing 4th May 2021

No agencies please.

An experienced Domestic Abuse Practitioner is requried to work for Changing Pathways Domestic Abuse charity.

Changing Pathways is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across South and South-West Essex. Our purpose is to bring to end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has affected the lives of thousands of women and children in Essex. We are looking for a friendly and diligent individual to join our DAP team and help us make a difference.

About the Role

The role will require you to support & advocate on behalf of victims/survivors of domestic abuse. This will involve telephone support and face to face community-based appointments. A vehicle is required for this post.

About You

You will be empathetic, non-judgemental and committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and practices.

 You will also have an understanding of our core values:

• Empower individuals to make their own choices in a safe environment to enable them to regain their independence.
• Work with respect and dignity, valuing each individual’s experiences and circumstances and advocating for their unique needs.
• Educate on the devastating impact that domestic abuse has on individuals, local communities and society.
• Collaborate and work in partnership with other organisations to provide the best support for those impacted.

In return, we offer great employee benefits including employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

Support Worker

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will be supporting people living with dementia and their carers. The service provides personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia, helping them maintain their independence, access services, improve their sense of well-being and have access to relevant services. You will also take a lead in managing volunteers across the area.

Support Worker Requirements:

You will be dynamic with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be compassionate and determined to make a difference in this role.

The successful candidate will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with a good understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia and the ability to work in a manner that facilitates inclusion, particularly of people affected by dementia, along with an understanding of the need for client confidentiality.

You will be speaking to people at all levels across your area so great communication, networking and influencing skills are also essential. You must have the ability to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform under pressure.

Good IT skills and experience working with databases are also essential.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 22 April 2021
Interview Date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Ref: 98297

Support Worker

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

At Alzheimer’s Society, we are passionately committed to creating a dementia movement that inspires people to take action and unite against the UK’s biggest killer.

The Dementia Navigator provides a highly responsive, individualised information and signposting service to people with a diagnosis of dementia and their Carers. It can feel daunting, frightening and challenging to receive a diagnosis of dementia, the Alzheimer’s Society provides information, emotional support and guidance to help people plan for their future and come to terms with their feelings and live well.

This service is extended to support immediate carers and families who are referred to the service.

Support Worker Requirements:

We are looking for someone who has an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification with an understanding of dementia. Your ability to assess a person with dementia along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage a large caseload effectively. Experience of record keeping and report writing is required as well as good IT skills.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Position: Dementia Navigator
Location: Bristol
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 22 April 2021
Interview Date: 29 April 2021

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Navigator, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Ref: 98303