Support Worker Jobs
We currently have an opportunity for 2 x Domestic Violence Support Workers (known internally as Triage & Early Intervention Officers- Domestic Abuse) to join the team at Ingatestone, Essex. These roles are full time working office hours Monday to Friday with the opportunity for hybrid working
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
You will be supporting people on the telephone, by text or email from a variety of different backgrounds, all with different experiences. No two days are the same & you will need to use your communication skills and resilient nature to help those dealing with trauma and the effects of crime, who may have gone through a life-changing experience. You will be supporting clients who have experienced domestic abuse. Previous experience is not required as you will receive robust training prior to working directly with clients. You will also receive ongoing support to ensure that you can provide victims with quick responses to meet their needs and help them cope and recover.
These roles are based in our Essex office in Ingatestone. There may be an option to split the work between home and the office. You will be working within a supportive team that is part of a large independent charity which offers the opportunity to develop skills to enhance your ongoing personal development.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
The application will ask you for specific evidence of how you have demonstrated each of the below shortlisting criteria. You will need to give examples of each in your application so that the panel can assess your potential based on previous experiences.
Those candidates determined by the panel as meeting or exceeding the criteria based on the written evidence will then be invited to attend a competency based interview and further skills assessment.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
... Read moreSupport Worker - Male, Trans & Non-Binary Sex Workers
Our Room is a collective, creative space for male, trans and non-binary sex workers. We are an arts and social care charity where creativity is at the heart of all we do. Through playfulness, challenge and creative adventures, we offer people a safe and welcoming space in which to try new things and become inspired.
Our artistic work is underpinned by practical support and advocacy, working with people on interconnected issues such as: housing, substance use, LGBTQIA+ rights, education & training, volunteering and money management.
To achieve all of this, we have a passionate and dedicated multidisciplinary team who are motivated by working collaboratively, openly and creatively. We consider the environmental impact of our work and aim to support and strengthen the sectors we work with by sharing our knowledge, experiences and ideas.
We are recruiting for the post of Support Worker.
Based in central Manchester reporting to the Housing, Homelessness & Advocacy Lead, the successful candidate will work specifically with male, trans and non-binary sex workers. The candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide casework support for people with a range of multiple and complex needs including homelessness, sexual health, mental health and substance use, and to support delivery of our creative provision including weekly creative sessions and creative projects. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to specialise and take a leading role developing an element of Support and Advocacy, such as outreach, sexual health or mental health.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Purpose
This role is within our crisis alternative service Safe Space - an out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. The service operates 365 days a year from 12:00pm (midday) - 11:30pm across all of our boroughs. The role will consist of two shift patterns to ensure the service is covered: 11:30am-6:30pm and 4:30-11:30pm. This will be on a rota basis across support workers.
Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone on a one-to-one or group basis to individuals experiencing mental health crisis. This will consist of 1:1 support; de-escalating and providing interventions, signposting for specialised or longer-term support, and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing. The aim of this service is to de-escalate and prevent further crises.
The objectives of the service include:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in HFEH.
- To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation, planned wellbeing activities etc.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
- To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
- To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
- To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis.
- To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.
The Role
The role of the support workers will be to support the rest of the team in delivering interventions on a one-to-one and group basis. The role will also involve triaging and assessing all clients accessing the service, signposting and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing.
About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind
This is an exciting opportunity to join and support a fast growing and dedicated team supporting the wellbeing of communities across West London.
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover. We listen, support recovery, fight stigma and work with partners to take action. We provide services for adults, children and young people, signposting for everyone and training and consultancy for employers.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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Are you looking to work flexibly at the times that you choose, in a variety of roles where you can make a real difference helping homeless people to rebuild their lives?
About the role:
At St Mungo’s we have a locum bank of approximately 320 casual workers who provide temporary cover, ensuring our services can continue to run smoothly when there are staffing gaps.
We are looking for people who would be interested in joining our locum bank to work across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.
St Mungo’s runs a street outreach service and a number of supported accommodation projects in the region and our aim is to support people who may be affected by homelessness to recover from the effects of rough sleeping and move away from a street lifestyle permanently by providing them long term support.
Depending on your skills, expertise and preferences, you may be covering Outreach Worker shifts, where you engage with people who are on the streets sleeping rough, or Support Worker shifts in our accommodation services – this may be day or night.
What we’re looking for:
These important roles will suit people with:
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Some experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change.
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An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerable people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people and deal with those who may be in a difficult personal or emotional situation.
Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives.
What we can offer you
As a casual locum worker you work flexibly, on an ad hoc or temporary basis and can chose to work the shifts that best fit your circumstances – this can be day or night and covering different level roles, depending on your experience. In order to provide you with ongoing support you will be allocated a supervising manager and you will have access to training to ensure you have the tools to keep our clients safe. We offer enhanced pay for bank holidays and you can also accrue holiday pay.
We pay the following rates of pay:
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Project Worker: £14.16
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Outreach Worker: £16.15
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form.
A selection of job descriptions for the different level roles that are casual workers cover are also available to view for your information.
To download these and for guidance on completing your application form, please click on the 'Documents' tab.
Closing date: 10am, 15th April 2024
(There will be an initial sift w/c 1st April – any suitable candidates shortlisted at this time will be contacted and invited for interview. Any applications completed after this date will be reviewed after the final closing date)
First round of Interview and assessments: Thursday/Friday 11th & 12th April
Second round of Interview and assessments: 25th & 26th April.
Locum benefits include:
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Flexible working
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A supervising manager
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Access to training
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Enhanced pay for bank holidays
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Accrued holiday pay
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Access to staff diversity networks
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SmartHealth app, myLifestyle app and bereavement counselling
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Employee Assistance Programme
Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Support Mentor, you will contribute to successfully rehabilitating and reintegrating our participants back into the community. You will work alongside various stakeholders and partners and engage with our participants through various key working activities to identify the needs, goals and skills, then provide pathways, support, and appropriate interventions to support with successful resettlements.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week in service We are working in Rota based system ; services are operating from 9 am until 9 pm and in some services we work weekends from 9 am until 5pm. Week days shifts are 9 am until 5 pm and afternoon shifts from 1 pm until 9pm.
You will be based across multiple services.
ABOUT THE SERVICE
RBKC services specialise in supporting people with multiple needs, accommodation and community-based support. We help people that struggle with daily living, mental illness, substance and alcohol abuses, homelessness or offending backgrounds by providing them with support to overcome difficulties existing because of their life circumstances.
We strive to address the inequality of access to health, employment, training, and social care support for people with multiple needs .We understand that many people accessing our services have had to endure trauma and we respond to the impact of these adverse experiences through person-centered, trust-building and compassionate support.
Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
- Training and Development including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash including discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
- Reflect Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to people’s lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for an individual who is driven to provide high quality care and support to others, someone who thrives on working in a team, but can also make individual judgements in a proactive manner. You will be confident in working in the given setting and can be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others with the ability to form effective, positive, and motivational relationships! We work alongside various partners and stakeholders so we are looking for a Support Mentor who can adapt and work well alongside other teams.
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a primary support mentor for a caseload of participants with different needs.
- Provide face to face support, and contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments, and reviews to a high standard.
- Create and implement SMART support plans in collaboration with participants.
- Participate in and encourage participants involvement in various projects, activities, and initiatives.
- Support the service and team to meet key KPIs and objectives.
- Recognise support needs in an individual and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent further deterioration.
- Complete safeguarding and other referrals where required.
- Ensure all participants understand their rights and responsibilities and have access to the right tools and resources, to support them back into society and building networks.
- Provide advice, information, guidance and life skills training to participants.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external persons and agencies.
- Administration duties will vary. may include but is not limited to; complete participant records, reports, support plans, risk assessments, case notes, and other documentation for internal and external stakeholders as required and with accordance to policy and procedure.
- Other duties may include but not limited to, maintain clean and tidy offices and communal areas, removing rubbish, reporting repairs and ordering/replenishing supplies.
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
KEY CRITERIA
What we are looking for:
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours or a good understanding of the sector.
- IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience
- Ability to manage own caseload and determine priorities with time management. Able to use own initiative
- Understanding and/or practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice and mental health
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system
What we would like, but not essential:
- Experience working with different agencies/organisations and understanding the multi-disciplinary approach (For example working alongside MAPPA)
- Appropriate professional qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Community Justice/Psychology or professional equivalent
- Experience of providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
Further details of the role, responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes that good care and support make for better lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation, providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in a range of residential, drop-in centers, community floating support settings (including in peoples own homes), probation settings and people who are in hospital awaiting discharge. We currently do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change - YouTube
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group
Our Values
Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people
Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential
Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff
Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
The Social Interest Group (SIG) believes that good care and support make for better lives. Our values of ambition
Read moreWe’re seeking a passionate and committed individual (female) to join our team as a Resettlement Support Worker. In this role, you will play a vital role in a team that has been supporting sanctuary seekers in Lambeth since 2016.
Your mission: to support individuals and families to feel safe in their homes and empower them to build new and fulfilling lives in the UK.
For occupational requirement reasons, we are seeking female applicants only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1)
About the role
As a Resettlement Support Worker, you will work with a caseload of families and individuals who have either arrived in the UK under specific resettlement schemes or who have recently been granted their refugee status. You will support people in the community and their homes, which may be in supported, temporary or private sector accommodation.
In your role you will work with clients on their support plans, guiding them to identify their goals as they begin a new chapter in Lambeth. Support to our clients is holistic and will include: support to register with GP and access/understand UK health system; support to understand and apply for benefits; support and encouragement to engage in Employment, Training and Education opportunities; support to manage their housing and in the case of clients living in temporary accommodation, support to move on to more sustainable options. Our ultimate goal is for clients to feel safe, respected and hopeful for their future in the UK.
About you
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We strongly encourage those with lived experience to apply; this might be of forced migration or the UK immigration system. We also consider relevant experience to include supporting other community members to overcome challenges/access services (not just experience gained in paid work)
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You speak one of the community languages: Dari and/or Pashto
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Your approach is both caring and empowering, working with people’s strengths to encourage them to take opportunities
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Strong active listening and communication skills and able to share information in a clear way with people unfamiliar with UK systems
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You are passionate about improving the lives of those seeking sanctuary in Lambeth
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You are committed to working with individuals from different communities and backgrounds in an anti-discriminatory way
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You are willing to undertake training in relation to the job and learn new skills
Closing date: 31st March 2024 (at Midnight)
Interviews to be held: 18th April 2024
We understand people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview unless they wish to.
Our attractive benefits package includes:
- A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary period
- A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
- 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
- A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
- Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
- Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work
Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.
We love what we do and we're passionate about making a difference to the lives of the people we work with.
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Two permanent opportunities working flexibly from our Reading office, from home and within the community
Part time 18.5 hours per week covering Oxfordshire (South Oxfordshire, Oxford City and Vale of the White Horse)
Part time 22 hours per week covering Berkshire (West Berkshire, Reading and Wokingham)
Starting salary range: £23,793 to £29,079 full time equivalent per annum, depending on experience (£11,897 to £14,540 pro rata per annum 18.5 hours, £14,147 to £17,290 pro rata per annum 22 hours)
Make a difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse. PACT's Bounce Back 4 Kids (BB4K) team is growing, and we need passionate individuals to join us in this innovative programme.
Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. Sadly, the demand for our programme continues to rise. We supported 223 families in 2023 through individual and group therapeutic support sessions.
We are recruiting two Support Workers to be a guiding hand for children and families on their healing journey.
At PACT, we offer:
· A chance to use your skills to directly impact a vulnerable community.
· A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contribution is valued.
· The opportunity to learn and grow professionally alongside dedicated experts in trauma recovery.
· The immense satisfaction of knowing you're making a lasting difference in children's lives.
Please visit our website for more details and to complete your application. Also contact details for an an informal conversation about the roles or to arrange a visit to our office and meet the team before you apply.
Closing date: Monday, 25th March 2024 at 5pm
Interview date: Friday, 5th April 2024
We look forward to hearing from you!
We particularly encourage applications from those with personal or work experience in the field of domestic abuse who meet the essential requirements for the role.
We continuously look to progress the ways in which we bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities. We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5 year period. All opportunities are based in the UK.
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The Education Support Worker will provide intensive support to Ukrainian refugee families within the local area who are experiencing challenges understanding, navigating and accessing the education system.
Students who have their learning and wellbeing needs met will develop the capacity to engage more effectively with school, which will reduce the risk of falling behind, increase social participation and wellbeing, and contribute to building opportunities for their future.
This is a new role within our team, so the successful candidate will have the specialist knowledge and expertise required to build a sustainable framework of support for Ukrainian refugee children and their families. The Education Support Worker will work alongside the Surrey County Council education support services and schools and will be guided by professional advice.
The key activities of the role will include:
· Supporting families to develop a Support Plan that sets academic and wellbeing goals, based on the young person’s individual circumstances and needs
· Supporting families to understand the local school system, relevant curriculum, and the types of support available within the local area
· Supporting families to prepare and submit school based administration and engage with the school, through provision of advocacy at school meetings and liaising with school staff as required
· Develop a resource kit to share with families, which outlines services, supports and tools available to families
· Signpost to additional support for students, in particular linking with EERN network of education support volunteers and other local services
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter referring to the points on the Person Specification. The interviews will be on either 9th, 10th or 11th April. Thanks
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We are looking for someone who can provide overnight responsive support to young people that complements the work of our Support Team and Visiting Support Worker. You will deliver outstanding customer service to our beneficiaries and partners, work as a team with colleagues and stakeholders to provide effective holistic support.
Closing Date: 15th April 2024
Church Army Ty Bronna is a residential supported housing service for homeless young people aged between 16 and 21 years old. We offer a safe space, provide shelter, practical and emotional support to meet the variety of needs of each individual young person.
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Are you passionate about supporting and transforming the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness in Hammersmith & Fulham?
About the role
We are looking for a multiple Support Workers (known internally as Project Workers) to join our Hammersmith & Fulham Pathway.
We have a vacancy in our semi independent team, supporting 22 clients across two projects based in H&F. Shepherds House and Talgarth road focus on providing recovery based support to those in the last stages of recovery before moving into more independent accommodation.
We are also looking for a Support Worker to join our team at The Coninghams, a 31-bed complex needs service, that supports both men and women in Hammersmith.
In the role of Project Worker, you will be supporting our clients on their road to recovery; aiding clients to gain necessary skills to move on from our services and into suitable accommodation. You will work with a case load of clients, aiding them to gain necessary skills to maintain independence in the community. The role is focused on supporting residents around their strengths and aspirations for the future.
You will be supporting our clients on their road to recovery; aiding clients to gain necessary skills to move on from our services and into suitable accommodation. You will work with a case load of clients, aiding them to gain necessary skills to maintain independence in the community. The role is focused on supporting residents around their strengths and aspirations for the future.
In these vital roles you will:
- Work with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions and work towards achieving them.
- Provide practical and personal support to clients in an approachable, caring and person centred way.
- Work as part of a dedicated team to provide safe, high quality, positive and inclusive service to clients.
- Complete administrative records relating to client work, housing management and health and safety.
- Work on a weekly shift rota including early and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
About you
To succeed in these highly rewarding roles you will have:
- An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself.
- Experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change.
- Good interpersonal and listening skills, to establish effective working relationships with clients.
- An enthusiasm to learn and work with clients with a holistic, person-centred approach.
Above all we are looking for inspirational individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives, and who will be committed to our Recovery Ethos.
We’d always like to hear from people who want to help transform lives. Not sure if you have the skills and experience you need for the role? Apply and we’ll let you know!
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 3 April 2024
Interview and assessments on: TBC
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions.
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- £12,978 (based on a full-time salary of £27,038)
- 18 hours per week
- Contract until September 2024, with possibility of extension
- Based in Tony Hillis Ward, Lambeth Hospital
We are looking for a Peer Support Worker, who has their own lived experience of mental health issues to act as a role model to service users to inspire hope by sharing life experiences and lessons learnt as a person in recovery.
You will join the wider Peer Support In-Reach Service, alongside 11 other peers in various rehab wards across South London, but primarily work in a well-supported in-patient ward at Tony Hillis Ward at Lambeth Hospital.
You will use your lived experience to help people build the skills necessary to manage their home and finances, connect with family and friends, pursue social or vocational interests, to get more involved in their local community, and to stay healthy and mentally well. Your support will be person-centred and may include mentoring, coaching, facilitating access to community activities, practical support with managing bills, shopping, work or study, and emotional support.
This role is based in the Tony Hillis Ward at Lambeth Hospital offering services for men, aged 18-65, who have been detained on Sections 3 or 37 under the Mental Health Act 1983. The unit cares for patients with treatment resistant psychosis, with or without mild personality disorders; drug and alcohol misuse; and challenging behaviour.
You will be expected to be able to travel to work in the hospital and around the local area to assist your patients on visits in the community.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 24th March (11:59pm)
Likely interview date:Week beginning 1st April
About SEL Mind
We are a local Mind with a diverse workforce of over 400 staff and volunteers, working to support people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. Read about the benefits of working for us on our website.
Inclusion is one of our core values. We welcome all applicants, including those with lived experience of mental health problems. We particularly encourage applications from:
- People from culturally diverse communities
- Disabled people
- People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities
- Under 25s
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Support Worker
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Hope House service in Slough
£22,672.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
We provide support for 16 customers, we have two sites Hope House (10 bed supported housing) Doddsfield Rd (6 flats independent living with floating support).
Hope House - Support hours 24 hours 7 days per week, with sleep- in based on a shift rota pattern - (sleep-ins staff are paid additional to salary advertised).
Doddsfield Rd - Floating support (during working hours)
Team - 1X Contract Manager, 1X Team Leader, 3.2 Support Workers.
Current Vacancy - 1x FTE/1 x FTC Support Worker role who will be allocated to work with customers at both sites.
Staff work closely with Slough Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT) we also have a designated Occupational Therapist working along side supporting staff. Customers also attend Hope College which is facilitated via Slough Mental Health Team as part of their recovery process needed in preparation into independent living.
This is a great opportunity for any support worker to gain exceptional experience within the mental health field, based on the solid working relationship with (SCMHT) We have since implemented training directly from SCMHT to support staff with understanding Mental Health diagnosis and Managing Crisis with our customers in-house.
This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.
What you'll do:
- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- 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
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
- Experience working in mental health
About us:
Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 110 services, providing support to around 7000 customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Look Ahead supports around 8,000 people across London and the South East each year. People who for a variety of reasons may need some extra suppor... Read more
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – until 31st March 2026
Based at: Tooting Wellbeing Hub / Community Based
We are looking for a Peer Support Worker.
We're looking for a Peer Support Worker to join, our new Adults Peer Support Team in Wandsworth!
Mind in Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster is the lead provider for Wandsworth Community Peer Support Service which is run in partnership with Southwest London & St George’s Mental Health Trust as part of the Transformation program. We are working with partners from the voluntary sector in Wandsworth to support people with SMI (severe mental illness) to maintain and improve their mental health and wellbeing through Peer Support. Our partners are Wandsworth Carers Network, Sound Minds and Mushkil Aasaan.
You will:
- Hold a caseload of clients and deliver a wide range of support and person-centred interventions, including peer-led interventions, group support, one to one intervention and signposting.
- Use their own lived mental health experience in supporting others through their own recovery journey.
- Able to carry out assessments and work in a goal setting approach.
- Be able to set boundaries whilst working in an empathic, person-centred approach.
- You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated and must be able to work on your own initiative.
- Work well in a team and be passionate about motivating and coaching those with mental health issues.
- Ensure activity is recorded on system to ensure service monitoring and reporting requirements are met.
You will join a friendly, dedicated team that works hard to support people with mental health issues in their own community, and you will have access to training and support.
This role is initially offered on a two-year basis and is subject to funding.
About us
We’re a leading community-based organization dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. We partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with fantastic outcomes. We focus on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across our communities.
Why work for us?
- Hybrid-working.
- Life-changing work.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Passionate and professional workforce.
- Diversity and Inclusion.
- Flexi time.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
- Birthday leave.
Application process
Please check Job description to ensure that you meet the requirements of the role.
Deadline for submission of application is: Tuesday 26th March 2024.
Please note, we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications.
REF-212166
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People service in Bracknell.
£24,856.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.
What you'll do:
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
What you'll bring:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
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
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
Experience working with young people
About us:
Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 110 services, providing support to around 7000 customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Look Ahead supports around 8,000 people across London and the South East each year. People who for a variety of reasons may need some extra suppor... Read more
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About Care and Repair North East Wales
We are a Community Benefit Society with charitable status covering Wrexham and Flintshire. Our role is to assist older and disadvantaged people to live independently by providing support with regards to repairs, renovations, maintenance and adaptations, enabling people to live in a safe, warm and secure home.
Knowing our Values
We are passionate about people and their wellbeing, and so we put our clients at the heart of every decision.
We focus on empowering our clients to identify and achieve what they want, not what others tell them they need.
Behind this simple and powerful ethos lies a commitment to building social capital through flexible and innovative services and practices.
Our model embraces going the extra mile in order to find efficient and personal solutions for each and every client.
Our values:
- Caring - We listen to what people want, and do what matters to them.
- Accountable - We focus on solutions and make things happen.
- Respectful - We draw strength from each other and our different perspective and experiences
- Excellence - Empowering our people to delight our customers.
About this role
This is a new service commissioned by Flintshire County Council on behalf of health and social care partners through the Welsh Government Regional Integration Fund. The service has been commissioned to fill a gap identified within existing service provision. The service will deliver face to face support with a focus on practical interventions which are responsive to both clients and referring agencies. The project lead will coordinate and deliver a rapid response service to meet immediate needs, and then ensure delivery of short-term support interventions to reduce reliance on statutory services, prevent (re)admission to hospital, and maximise long term independence in the community.
The purpose of this role:
To plan and deliver solutions in collaboration with clients to ensure that people are provided with short term practical support which prevents escalation in need or which facilitates hospital discharge.
To produce case studies and reports which demonstrate improved wellbeing for people using the service.
To work as part of a Multi Professional Team (MPT) and Single Point of Access (SPoA) teams to ensure that this service adds capacity and contributes to reduced pressure on hospitals and statutory services
All staff are expected to:
Promote and maintain an active approach to health and safety, in respect of yourself, colleagues and customers.
Care and Repair is committed to complying with Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and meeting the requirements of the Information Commissioners office (regulating data protection compliance in the UK). It is your responsibility to ensure the work you undertake is compliant with the GDPR.
You will be responsible for a caseload of clients undertaking duties such as:
- Prioritise needs and offer solutions to meet immediate needs.
- Carry out home visits to assess needs and agree support plans.
- Develop creative solutions with the client to ensure that their wishes are at the heart of the interventions.
- Develop support plans which maximise independence and which puts in place long term solutions which facilitate independence for the person supported to provide resilience and successfully close the referred case.
- Identify and report unmet needs and/or escalating need.
- Partnership working with external and internal teams to ensure the best solutions for the client.
- Ensure that case files are accurate and up to date.
- Support the Project Lead to collate data and prepare reports which show both how many people have been supported, how many have avoided hospital admission or reliance on statutory services, the outcomes achieved, the difference the service has made, and provide case studies which illustrate this.
- Provide a point of contact for responding to clients or professionals calling the office.
- Provide advice and support the client to identify their needs and discuss the support they want.
- Ensure that the client understands and is kept informed of all the procedures and practices involved with their particular circumstances.
- Provide information to the Project Lead, Client Services Manager and other bodies responsible for monitoring the projects performance.
- Ensure that good records are kept in all cases, updating computerised records as necessary and maintaining case notes and progress forms.
- Participate in staff meetings and training courses as required.
- Work effectively with local statutory and voluntary organisations and colleagues within the team to progress each case
- Produce case studies which demonstrate the impact of our work.
- To be aware of and committed to the promotion of the agency’s values, mission and diversity statements in both employment and service delivery.
- To work within the agency’s guidelines and procedures.
- Support the smooth running of the office, including managing visitors in the building and answering client queries
- To undertake any other duties requested by the Line manager, which are consistent with the overall purpose of the role.
- Adhere to the agency’s Equality and Diversity policy and procedures within own work and to generally support and promote the Associations Equal Opportunities Policy
- To adhere to Health and Safety legislation and the Agency policies and procedures in relation to Health and Safety.
In this job you will need:
- Ability to work accurately on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Time and workload management skills – being able to plan ahead and manage multiple and competing priorities.
- A good standard of literacy and ability to record case notes.
- You may have some experience in casework, support work, community work or voluntary work in this or a related field.
- It is desirable that you have some experience of planning and delivering practical solutions which address multiple needs – using short term interventions which create and maintain independence.
- Committed to our policy for participating in supervision and workforce support.
- It is essential that you have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community in order to be able to design solutions around peoples wishes.
- A people person, interested in people and committed to a strengths based approach and a focus on solutions to problems.
- An understanding of person centred support, ideally with experience of coproducing support plans.
- An ‘enabler’ - creativity in looking for solutions which foster independence.
- Persistence – you take nothing at face value, and can skilfully and respectfully make every visit count so that each client feels seen and heard.
- Problem solving skills – having a flexible approach to finding solutions that maximise independence and choice.
- Clerical, word processing, and office skills.
- As this role requires you to carry out home visits which may be anywhere in Flintshire ideally you will have access to a vehicle; however, we are open to consider applications from people who do not drive.
- As part of our safer recruitment process and our duty of care to our clients a DBS check is required for this role.
- Conversational ability in the Welsh language is desirable but not essential. You will, however, be expected to adhere to our Welsh Language policy in the delivery of this contract.
- An understanding of health and social care context would be desirable.
- Experience of working within the sector or a related field in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- Understanding of the range of human needs, what impacts on our wellbeing, and how our needs might change.
- Developed communication skills and the ability to respectfully challenge, explain consequences and maintain respect for their choices.
- Committed to our values and able to demonstrate them in their behaviours. You want to work in a values led organisation and recognise yourself in the agency’s core values. You have a ‘can do’ approach, remaining focused and calm under pressure. You look for solutions which keep the processes moving because your priority is to ensure our clients receive a high-quality service.
Data Privacy
We take data privacy seriously and are committed to protecting the personal information of our employees, clients, and applicants. During the recruitment process, we may collect and process personal information provided by candidates, such as names, contact details, employment history, qualifications, and other relevant details. This information is collected solely for the purpose of assessing candidates' suitability for employment with Care and Repair North East Wales.
All personal data collected during the recruitment process is stored securely and treated with strict confidentiality. Personal data collected during the recruitment process will not be shared with third parties.
Please note your covering letter should be a maximum of 400 words clearly demonstrating your experience and how you meet the role's criteria .
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.