KairosWWT are recruiting a Support Worker who has an interest in and commitment to working with women, particularly those who are at risk of or subject to sexual exploitation. This is a support worker role within the Feeling Safe Project working with young women, 18 - 25 years old who are at risk of sexual exploitation. 

This post plays a vital role in the delivery of our services by offering service users support to increase their life chances, choices and wellbeing, primarily though the delivery of 1-1 and group work, as well as supporting the delivery of awareness raising sessions in the community, in and around Coventry.

Birmingham Rathbone is a local charity which works to enable people with learning disabilities to achieve their full potential. We invite you to join our team of professionals providing an excellent service to clients all over the City.

We have a number of vacancies for full and part-time Support Workers:

• Full-time posts are for 36.5 hours per week
• Part-time posts are typically for between 20 and 30 hours per week.

Salary range £18,031 - £19,565 p.a. full-time (pro rata for part-time) plus pension and travel costs. Extensive training provided.

You will support people with learning disabilities to be able to live as independently as possible.  You will have experience of support and/or care work, learning disabilities, safeguarding, knowledge of welfare benefits, risk and needs assessments, key working, and good domestic and budgeting skills.

Closing date 12.00 noon on Friday 14th May 2021
Interview dates Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th May 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the application pack.

Enhanced Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check will be required.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and invite applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

Residential Support Workers and Relief Workers

Residential Services, Birmingham

 

37.5 and 18.75 hours per week

Salary £18,639 per annum (£9,319.50 per annum for part time positions)

 

Residential Support Worker: Flint Green House – Acocks Green - 37.5 hours

 

Residential Support Worker: Charles Davis House – Hockley - 37.5 hours

 

Relief Residential Support Worker: Working between

Ludford Road (Bartley Green) and Pershore Road (Selly Oak) -18.75 hours

 

Relief Residential Support Worker: Working between

Charles Davis House (Hockley) and Sycamore Lodge (Erdington) -18.75 hours

 

 

Post holders must be able to work flexible shifts Monday to Sunday. There is also a requirement for the post holders to be available to work sleep-in duties (for which there is a separate allowance paid).

 

Are you enthusiastic, able to facilitate recovery activities, fun loving, passionate about mental health, a good negotiator and motivator and able to work on a rota basis?

Our client’s Residents are looking for someone who is “pleasant, respectful, approachable, easy to speak to, willing to listen and someone who thinks on their feet”.

Do you have an interest in working with those who experience mental health distress who are living in a Residential Care Home?

Our client is a leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands.  As a Residential Support Worker you will work in partnership with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties using a person centred recovery approach that focuses on maintaining and strengthening their presence in the community.

You will have at least 12 months’ experience of working in an adult social care environment or health and social care setting and be able to demonstrate our client’s values.

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.

Our client’s people are key to the success of the organisation and they are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Closing date for applications is 16th May 

Employment Support Workers

£22,683.32 - £25,485.97 per annum

Birmingham - Castle Vale

1 x 37 hours

1 x 28 hours

1 x 18.5 hours

Fixed Term -  this post is part funded by the European Social Fund to the 31 March 2023

 

Our client is delivering an exciting new employment support programme, funded by the European Social Fund to the 31st of March 2023.

Supporting jobseekers and unemployed adults across North & East Birmingham, this ambitious programme will provide tailored support for individuals throughout their entire journey to find sustainable employment. The programme will help to unlock talents and passions, develop skills, gain experience and overcome barriers to entering work for all participants.

Do you have a passion to work in the community enabling others to unlock their potential?

As an Employment Support Worker you will provide both 1-2-1 support and group activities/training, identifying barriers to employment and coaching individuals to overcome them.  You will respond to community issues and signpost people to relevant services.

The successful Employment Support Worker will have;

• Level 3 or above in Information, Advice and Guidance, equivalent qualification and/or substantial relevant experience

• Experience of applying a range of coaching techniques to encourage and support individuals to identify goals and developing plans to enable them to achieve 

• Experience of delivering 1-1 support and group training

• Experience of working with clients who face multiple barriers to gaining employment

 

In return they offer an attractive benefits package including access to a health cash plan scheme, flexible working hours and a social housing pension scheme. 

Closing Date for receipt of applications is 24 May at 12.00 pm.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

General Duties:

• Responsible for Service Users’ needs and communicating these needs to other staff and professionals involved.
• Write review reports and other reports as necessary.
• Involved in review meetings concerning Service Users.
• Help new Service Users settle into the Service.
• Assist Service Users with their detox.
• Ensure all client records, databases and logs are completed and up to date.
• Ensure that all communal areas of the property are sanitized and kept to high standard of cleanliness.
• Assist in administering prescribed medication and keeping medication records up to date in line with company procedures.
• Assist in handling finances and record all transactions outlined in the company guidelines.
• Assist with personal care with due regard to dignity, respect and privacy of the individual.
• Have a clear understanding of all Service User risk and relapse indicators.

The focus of all interventions for Service Users will be:

• Support Service Users to achieve and sustain full recovery.
• Support desistance from crime, freedom from dependence and active citizenship.
• Inspire healthier lives and wellbeing.
• Provide effective listening skills and empathy, identify and encourage areas of strength, skill and opportunities for each client.
• Use evidenced based interventions based on best practice guidelines.
• Contribute to the overall performance of the Service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.
• Record and input client data and information in order that the Service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements.

 KEY ACTIVITIES

• Maintain excellent working links/partnerships to provide a multi-agency approach.
• Provide regular room checks throughout the shift and accurate reporting on each clients’ well-being.
• Help Service Users with skill development inside and outside the Detox/Recovery Academy.
• Listen to Service Users, including their feelings about any difficulties they may be having.
• Understanding, assessing and reporting any change in risk to clients.
• Help Service Users to make informed choices.
• Implement personal care plans set out for Service Users.
• Communicate with other staff/volunteers about Service Users’ needs/activities.
• Provide all aspects of personal care to Service Users.
• Promote and support the physical, emotional and wellbeing of Service Users.
• Encourage independence and self-belief.
• Support residents at mealtimes, in accordance with their individual needs.
• Ensure the environment is maintained to a high standard including shared areas.
• Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues, and undertaking all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Practice safe systems of work across the entire service.
• Understand personal responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety at Work legislation, particularly in relation to fire safety and evacuation procedures.
• Take an active interest in your personal and professional development by contributing to supervision and appraisal meetings, attending team meetings and training.
• Adhere to all company and local policies/procedures.
• Develop positive professional relationships with Service Users, visitors and colleagues.

GENERAL TERMS OF REFERENCE

 In carrying out the above duties the post holder will:

• Work across various sites across the region as required.

• Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and Learning & Development processes.
• Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the client group.
• Ensure the implementation of all Changes UK policies and procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

 Special conditions of service

 Shift Pattern:

9:30pm – 7.:30am

37 hours per week including weekends and Bank Holidays.

 Holiday entitlement: 5.6 weeks holiday per year.  

Victim Support Homicide Service is recruiting a caseworker to join our West Midlands team. This post is home based with regular travel covering Coventry and surrounding areas.

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.

The successful candidate will be joining our West Midlands team covering a large geographical area covering Coventry and the neighbouring areas. You will be responsible for providing a high-quality, front-line service to bereaved young people following murder or manslaughter.

You will be expected to manage a complex-caseload and work collaboratively and jointly within the Homicide Service and other relevant organisations that can help to progress identified needs, and ensure that young people are central and integral to all processes that concern them.

Applicants should have experience of working with vulnerable young people. They should also be able to work under their own initiative and be able to prioritise work and deal with conflicting demand/needs and interests, whilst keeping victims at the focus of all work undertaken.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, an ability to build and sustain solid working relationships with various partners and most importantly build rapport with young victims and witnesses. The post requires Caseworkers to visit victim's homes.

The ability to advocate and support young victims and witnesses through their recovery is a must, as well as managing the multi-faceted challenges you will experience on a day to day basis.

You will be able to organise your diary to meet the needs of victims, whilst being able to respond to other tasks as they present.

You will be IT proficient (word, Outlook, Case Management systems) record keeping is an important aspect of the Caseworker role.

Being a Homicide Caseworker is a demanding role, but hugely rewarding. You will be joining a passionate and committed team who support each other to ensure that young victims and witnesses receive an outstanding, and consistently premium service.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

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 is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Join our dynamic team and you will be at the heart of delivering first class support to rare disease patients as part of an innovative third-sector charity/NHS partnership.  Working from home and within NHS specialised multi-disciplinary clinics held in Birmingham, the successful candidate will assist our Patient Liaison Officer within our patient support team to provide information, support and advocacy services to those living with Bardet-Biedl syndrome.  This exciting role offers excellent learning and development opportunities for anyone looking to work within health and social care.

This is a permanent, part-time position commencing at 15hrs per week.

The successful candidate will live within 1 hours commuting distance of central Birmingham

Foundations Personal Wellbeing Advisor

Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£23,218.59 - £26,983.44)

The new and exciting post of Foundations Personal Wellbeing Advisor

The post holder will work as an integral part of CGL and hold a dual role of delivering Foundations of Personal Wellbeing and being and a Personal Wellbeing Advisor within the West Midlands Area.

 No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

Overview

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

Do you want to make a difference?

As a Foundations Personal Wellbeing Advisor with Change Grow Live you’ll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be.

The post holder will work as an integral part of CGL and hold a dual role of delivering Foundations of Personal Wellbeing and being a Personal Wellbeing Advisor within the Sandwell area.

Under the supervision of the CGL National Team Leader and integrated within the Ingeus Hub provision, you will deliver flexibly on a rolling basis CGL’s Foundations of Personal Wellbeing, which comprises of five modules

• The Road to Desistance
• Building Resilience
• Thoughts, feelings, and behaviours
• Mindfulness and Wellbeing
• Support Networks
• Citizenship
• Thinking and behaviour cycles
• This is who I am.

When not delivering the Foundations of Personal Wellbeing you will be acting as and Personal Wellbeing Advisor within the Ingeus Hub

You’ll have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you’ll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.

Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you so click apply.

Closing Date: 17/5/2021

Interview Date: 19/5/2021

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

Victim Support is looking for a CYP Peer Support Co-Ordinator to join our National Homicide Service. This is a fixed term post until 31st May 2022

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.

The successful candidate will be joining our National Homicide Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high-quality, front-line peer support service to bereaved young people following murder or manslaughter.

You will be expected to support the Senior Peer Support Co-Ordinator in managing the CYP Peer Support Service, support, coach and manage Peer Mentors within the Homicide Service and other relevant organisations that can help to progress identified needs, and ensure that young people are central and integral to all processes that concern them.

Applicants should have experience of working with vulnerable young people. They should also be able to work under their own initiative and be able to prioritise work and deal with conflicting demand/needs and interests, whilst keeping victims at the focus of all work undertaken.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, an ability to build and sustain solid working relationships with various partners and most importantly build rapport with young victims and witnesses.

The ability to advocate and support young victims and witnesses through their recovery is a must, as well as managing the multi-faceted challenges you will experience on a day to day basis

Being a CYP Homicide Caseworker is a demanding role, but hugely rewarding. You will be joining a passionate and committed team who support each other to ensure that young victims and witnesses receive an outstanding, and consistently premium service.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

VS 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 is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

At Barnardo's, our purpose is to transform the lives of the UK's most vulnerable children and our vision is to realise Thomas Barnardo's dream of a world where no child is turned away from the help that they need.

Would you like to be involved in this unique opportunity to support Children and Young People in the Barnardo's in Birmingham?

Autism and Harmful Sexualised Behaviour Team

The project worker will be the specialist in autism and be based within the Harmful Sexualised Behaviour Team

What does the Job Role involve?

Your duties will include:

* To deliver a specialist intervention service for children and young people aged from 7 to 17 years with Autism / on the Autistic Disorder Spectrum who display harmful sexual behaviour, in addition to those who have received criminal convictions for committing sexual offences.
* To work effectively within and in partnership with other agencies.
* To help provide support for families, carers and other professionals involved in working with the family.
* To contribute to training, consultation and support to other agencies in addressing harmful sexualised behaviour.

You will have:

* Substantial experience of working directly 1 to 1 with young people and children with .autism
* Experience of using strategies and techniques to address sexualised behaviour.
* Experience of delivering autism training.
* Experience of multi-agency working.
* Experience of keeping records and use of IT recording equipment.

Additional Information:

Please include as much relevant detail in your application to demonstrate how you fulfil the requirements of our job role, as outlined above and in the Job Description/Personal Specification. Experience can be from previous employment, education, training, volunteering etc.

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to continued funding and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.

Need more information?

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact Shereen Khan on 07827-279558 or 0121 359 5333

An exciting position has become available within the RFEA Central Support Team (CST) based in Birmingham for a Project Nova Client Advisor to join a well established and integrated team. As a Nova Client Advisor you will be hard working, meticulous to detail and conscientious. Working on behalf of the RFEA and Walking With The Wounded Partnership, the principle role will be to provide central registration, tracking and a help desk function for Project Nova.

Project Nova is a support programme for Veterans identified in Police Custody; it is focussed on early intervention, support and diversion at point of arrest in order to prevent re-offending and a potential prison sentence. Project Nova is jointly delivered by RFEA and WWTW and working in partnership with NHS Liaison and Diversion Teams and Police Custody suites.

The ideal applicants for this position will be self-starters with a strong customer focus, excellent telephone manner and be capable of working within a large team and on their own initiative. Excellent communication skills, IT literacy, keyboard skills and interpersonal skills are essential.

Principal Responsibilities

Engagement

• Receive referrals of Nova Veterans (veterans in contact with the Police, in Nova areas, either because they have been arrested or because they are working with the Police as they are at risk of arrest).
• Undertake search for Nova veterans where contact details are missing following referral including use of social media.
• Establish first contact with referred Veterans.
• Support the Nova Team Leaders and Case Managers to engage with veterans.
• Register Nova Veterans on the CRM system.

Support Network Referrals

• Manage referrals for Nova Veterans to organisations in the Support Network, including diary management and reminder calls.

Tracking ans Follow-up

• Contact Nova Veterans who are in the support network following referral.
• Report any issues or problems that the tracking reveals.
• Follow up Nova Veterans at 3 months and 6 months after case closure.
• Provide accurate and responsive telephone, text, social media and email 'helpdesk’ support to Nova Clients and other stakeholders.
• Record all interactions with Clients and other Nova stakeholders.

Ideally applicants should be NVQ 3/4 qualified in Information Advice and Guidance, however, appropriate training will be given.

The successful candidate will be required to work 35 hours per week. Normal working hours will be on a shift pattern between 8.00 am and 8.00 pm Monday to Fridays inclusive. In addition there will be regular Saturday shifts between 8.00 am to 1:30 pm.

The role is offered initially on a one year fixed term contract, but with options to extend and possibly become permanent. A competitive salary package of £17,700 to £18,700 depending on qualifications and experience. Job satisfaction is guaranteed.

To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV. The closing date is 16th May 2021 with interviews scheduled in late May ready to start in June 2021.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Ministry of Defence security clearance which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over 5 years, an Enhanced DBS disclosure and Non-Police Vetting (NPPV 3).

SIFA Fireside is a leading charity in Birmingham that works with people who are homeless, vulnerably housed and disadvantaged. We are seeking two Project Workers to join our expanding team. You will be based at SIFA Fireside, where we offer a range of services including The Adult Support Hub, which focuses on supporting vulnerable adults to maintain their accommodation, avoid a crisis and access support services. You will have direct experience of supporting vulnerable people and an excellent understanding of the barriers that people with multiple and complex support needs face. SIFA Fireside is a values-driven organisation and it is essential that you can demonstrate your alignment with our values of courageous, supportive, dynamic and inclusive.

SIFA Fireside is committed to ensuring its staff team is reflective of the community we represent and we welcome applications from individuals who have lived experience of the issues our clients face.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sandra Roberts on 0121-7661700.

To further information and to apply please visit our website.

At Changes UK we recognise that addiction is often a result of difficult life experiences, our team have been helping people find recovery for over a decade and having recently been awarded Lottery funding to expand our service provision to include residential detox, we are expanding our team

Are you an experienced Recovery Coach in long term recovery looking to join a passionate team? We are offering an opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we move into this next stage of development.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

General Duties:

• Responsible for Service Users’ needs and communicating these needs to other staff and professionals involved.
• To Lead, supervise and coordinate a team of Recovery Coaches and Volunteers
• Write review reports and other reports as necessary.
• Involved in review meetings concerning Service Users.
• Involved in setting up and implementing personal care plans for Service Users.
• Involved in the assessment, triage, and admission of new Service Users.
• Help new Service Users settle into the Service.
• Assist Service Users with their detox.
• Facilitate both one to one and group therapy for Service Users.
• Ensure all client records, databases and logs are completed and up to date.
• Assist in handling finances and record all transactions outlined in the company guidelines.
• Assist with personal care with due regard to dignity, respect and privacy of the individual.
• Have a clear understanding of all Service User risk and relapse indicators.
• Assist in administering prescribed medication and keeping medication records up to date in line with company procedure.

 The focus of all interventions for service users will be:

• Support Service Users to achieve and sustain full recovery.
• Support desistance from crime, freedom from dependence and active citizenship.
• Inspire healthier lives and wellbeing.
• Provide effective coaching, identify and encourage areas of strength, skill and opportunity for each mentee.
• Use evidenced based interventions based on best practice guidelines.
• Contribute to the overall performance of the Service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.
• Record and input client data and information in order that the Service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Develop and maintain excellent working links/partnerships with referring agencies.
• Provide recovery check-ups to Service Users and early re-intervention work to ensure recovery is sustained or the harmful consequences of relapse are minimised.
• Facilitate groups and one to ones with Service Users to discuss relevant issues regarding their recovery.
• Signpost Service Users to relevant agencies to ensure a comprehensive, individual support package is being provided.
• Help Service Users with skill development inside and outside the Detox/Recovery Academy.
• Listen to Service Users, including their feelings about any difficulties they may be having.
• Help Service Users to make informed choices.
• Implement personal care plans set out for Service Users.
• Communicate with other staff/volunteers about Service Users’ needs/activities.
• Provide all aspects of personal care to residents.
• Promote and support the physical, emotional and wellbeing of residents.
• Encourage independence and self-belief.
• Support residents at meal times, in accordance with their individual needs.
• Ensure the environment is maintained to a high standard including shared areas.
• Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues and undertaking all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of Service Users.
• Understand personal responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety at Work legislation, particularly in relation to moving and handling of Service Users and fire safety and evacuation procedures.
• Take an active interest in your personal and professional development by contributing to supervision and appraisal meetings, attending team meetings and training.
• Adhere to all company and local policies/procedures.
• Develop positive professional relationships with residents, visitors and colleagues.

 In carrying out the above duties the post holder will:

• Work across various sites across the region as required.
• Work flexibly within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision including late night and weekend support and outreach.
• Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and Learning & Development processes.
• Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the client group.
• Ensure the implementation of all Changes UK policies and procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Company Extras

• Additional pay for Bank Holidays
• Fully funded & recognised qualifications
• Staff rewards scheme
• Pension
• Company phone and laptop
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday

 NOTES: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Amendments: This description accurately reflects the present position; it may be amended and reviewed. Any change will be made following a proper period of consultation.

Starfish Health and Wellbeing offers a range of services across the Midlands and North East England. We are looking for a Community Link Worker to support our Social Prescribing service during a period of maternity cover. 

Title: Community Link Worker – Social Prescribing – Maternity Cover
Location: Midlands
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Contract: Temporary Fixed Term – (potentially 12 months if funding available- currently funded to September 2021)
Salary: £22,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Social Prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to a non-medical professional who gives time, focus on “what matters to the individual” and takes an holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. The successful candidate will support existing and help people to start new community groups by working collaboratively with local partners. Key outcomes are increased activity, community involvement and improved employability.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support this project.

Duties will include:

1. Taking referrals from a wide range of agencies.
2. Relationship building, including working with GP practices within primary care networks, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations and voluntary, community and social enterprise, other organisations as required.
3. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes.
4. Co-produce personalised support plans to improve health and wellbeing.
5. Work together with local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision. 
6. Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
7. Data capture.

You will need experience of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem for at least 2 years, along with a high standard of written communication and excellent interpersonal skills.  Applicants must have a good understanding of the voluntary sector and demonstrate empathy and a non-judgemental approach.

Closing date for completed applications: Closing date 28th May 2021.
Interview date W/C 7th June 2021.

A DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful applicant.

Starfish is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.