Clean Slate is an exciting and innovative social enterprise working towards a world where everyone can provide for themselves and their families, where society addresses everyone’s needs and where it does not cost more to be poor. We believe in fair opportunity for all so anyone willing and able can access employment. We enable people to improve their financial wellbeing, supporting them to access the help they need to manage their money well and find work. Clean Slate, in partnership with Quids In! magazine, is re-writing the rulebook on helping low income households to become better off.
 
Clean Slate is expanding. We are looking for Support Workers to join the bank of staff we can call on in Bath and North East Somerset and Gloucestershire to support us in delivering a remote service at Quids In Centres by outreach to local people struggling with their finances: the risk of debt, rent arears and ultimately even homelessness. You will make contact with new referrals by phone and email and provide information, support and guidance, including signposting them to specialist advice and regulated bodies. You will help people to use digital tools to be better off. You will support clients to build their skills, take control of their finances and find employment. You will work with partner agencies and statutory bodies in the local area and will assist us with the money skills and employment workshops and training run by our tutors.
 
To succeed in this role, you must be a great communicator with a naturally coaching style and the ability to provide a service that is welcoming to all. You will have insight into the needs of vulnerable people from diverse backgrounds and understand the need for confidentiality when working with personal information. You must be a competent user of IT, including email and using the Internet, and an organized administrator. It would be helpful if you already have an understanding of discrimination and equality and diversity issues, including those not set out in law such as the ‘poverty premium’. The ability to speak Polish, Romanian, or the language of another group that is affected by financial and digital exclusion would be an advantage but sharing our values is essential.
 
As we are looking for bank staff, this is an ideal opportunity for anyone studying, with caring responsibilities or who already has a part-time job. We can offer you £12.09 to £12.63 per hour, depending on the skills you bring to the role, and would welcome a discussion on how this work could fit around the other commitments in your life. Other staff benefits include access to mental and emotional health support via our partner agencies and opportunities to further develop your skills, including by our own excellent in-house training.  Our culture is open and we encourage everyone to contribute to the direction of the organization. If this sounds like a role where you could flourish, please apply by Monday 30th November indicating which area you are applying for.

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our North Somerset Team on a full-time basis across our dispersed accommodation. There are 2 members of team working with 24 residents across Weston-Super-Mare. We are very proud of our services and helping residents is at the heart of everything we do.

The team works with low support needs aged 18-30 years old who are impacted or threatened by homelessness in North Somerset in our temporary accommodation for between 6-12 months.  This could include single people, pregnant ladies, or small families.

The role involves working with benefits (housing benefits, universal credits, PIP and other), bills, exploring options around education, training and employment, writing support plans and risk assessment, budgeting, engaging with other professionals, working towards move-on from temporary accommodation. 

This role is being offered on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week working on a rota basis, covering hours between 8.00am to 8.00pm. Due to the nature of this role, a full valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle is essential.

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

We are looking for someone who is motivated to make a positive contribution to the lives of the people we support and a “can do” approach to their work. Are you prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome for your residents? Experience in a similar role would be desirable, however what is most important is having a passion for helping people in the local community.

To be considered for this role:

- You will have empathy and understanding of the needs of residents who are experiencing homelessness and the barriers they face.
- Have an understanding or experience, of issues surrounding homelessness and good awareness of associated risks this may bring such as alcohol and substance misuse, mental health, self-harm, offending behaviour
- Have understanding or experience of debt management
- Network building to be able to source accommodation options and opportunities for residents. 
- Be resilient with the ability to be open and responsive to the challenging needs of residents and commissioners of the service
- Have an understanding, or experience, of lone working
- Have a knowledge and understanding of welfare and housing benefits
- Have the ability to motivate and engage residents in the  service and their pathway to independence.
- Be able to adapt your style and be able to ‘think on the spot’ when reacting to difficult situations.
- Understand the impact of trauma and can show us you have experience of or the ability to provide high-quality support whilst managing challenging situations.
- Committed to LiveWest values and bring enthusiasm and willingness within all aspects of the role and service.
- Have good IT skills, excellent interpersonal skills and understand the importance of working within equal opportunities, safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines.
- Be able to communicate on different levels both verbally and in writing.
- Take ownership and responsibility.

The most important part of this role is to have pride in your work and have a positive attitude, a proactive approach and the confidence to support a diverse range of people.  You will be able to balance your passion and commitment with good organisational skills, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries. 
In return, we provide a generous entitlement to paid holiday increasing with length of service, a pension scheme, a healthcare cash back plan, and great opportunities and support to develop your career.

At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone.  We own and manage 37,000 homes across the South West, from Cornwall to Gloucestershire.
 
We take the time to listen to, understand and learn from our customers.  We focus on thriving as a business and employer, so we can deliver more homes and even better services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

The Role

DHI is an award-winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and wellbeing of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual to join our high performing team of drug and alcohol workers. Following a successful implementation of this new team, we are embarking on the next phase of the project to increase the number of service users receiving treatment within primary care. Could you support a busy team to develop and implement systems and processes that will maximise time spent supporting clients? This would be in addition to working alongside the team leader to support the transfer of clients into primary care.

How To Apply

Please use the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application Form and Skills Form and send to HR before Midday Friday 4th December 2020. Please visit the DHI website for further information. 

The Role

DHI is an award-winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and wellbeing of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

Now, more than ever, communities and individuals are relying on support services like ours.

This post sits within the Treatment Team as part of the B&NES Drug and Alcohol Service.

Our team is a vibrant blend of experience and personalities; offering an environment conducive to the fast pace and demanding nature of the role. We are resilient, supportive of one another and committed to supporting people to achieve their treatment goals.

If you feel that you would fit into this team, are motivated by supporting people, flexible, passionate and have a good sense of humour then please have a look at the job description and person specification.

How To Apply

Please use the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application Form and Skills Form and send to HR before Midday Friday 4th December 2020. Please visit the DHI website for further information.

Victim Support is looking for a Domestic Abuse Caseworker based in Bristol. This role is Home Based with travel around the area.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

This role will provide support services across Bristol, predominantly to male victims of domestic abuse. The roleholder will:

Provide a high quality support service to victims of domestic violence and abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning and advocacy, emotional and practical support:

Work within a multi-agency framework and with local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse and:

Work with survivors and other agencies to co-ordinate their care pathway and ensure they remain safe and empowered.

To be successful in this role you will have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children. You will understand safeguarding issues and the principles of risk assessment, including the use of Safelives/DASH risk and needs assessment. You will have experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people and multi
agency working. You will have excellent communication and crisis management skills and have good IT skills.

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.

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 providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. 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 welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the 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.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, passionate and committed youth worker to join our dedicated team in North Bristol.

Creative Youth Network is a successful charity organisation that supports young people to reach their potential and lead fulfilling lives by building secure and positive relationships with them based on their individual unique needs. We offer young people safe spaces to express themselves with creative courses, youth clubs and practical advice and support. We take pride in our relaxed working culture and environment, and are PQASSO accredited. We’ve opted in to the Bristol City Council Equality Charter and are dedicated to promoting equality and diversity within the organisation. 

You will be delivering services in Bristol for young people aged 11 – 19. The role will include a combination of 1:1 work, small group work, outreach and open access delivery. You will be responsible for a caseload of up to 20 young people at any one time.

It would be desirable if you have experience of working with young people around issues related to sex and relationships and well-being/mental health. 

You’ll have two years’ experience of delivering a range of interventions to achieve outcomes for young people through effective use of resources and targeted delivery. 

You’ll be expected to have the confidence to challenge a diverse group of young people and fuel their motivation to engage with the service. You’ll also need to demonstrate an ability to build effective, meaningful and trusting relationships with young people, empowering them and providing tailored guidance. 

Travel is required for this role, so a full driving licence and access to a car would be beneficial. You’ll also be expected to work a minimum of two evenings per week, therefore flexibility is also essential.

In return we can offer 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata for part time) per year, generous pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme, opportunities for flexible working, paid breaks and fantastic development opportunities. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that underrepresented communities are represented in our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from the BAME community. 

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. 

Salary: £23,053 per annum, grade 2.3 

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week) 

Application deadline: 4th December 2020, 09:00 

Interview date: 14th December 2020 

(Please be aware that shortlisted applicants will be asked to deliver an activity in person for young people on the evening of the interview day as part of the interview process).

Start Date: TBC 

For more information and to apply, please read the attached documents below or visit our website. Applications are preferred in a Word Doc format. 

Creative Youth Network is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity.

The Role

DHI is an award winning charity that works with socially excluded communities to help turn lives around. We are currently recruiting for a treatment worker to support people who use heroin and other opioids to overcome their dependencies and live life to the fullest potential. We are looking for inspiring and creative individuals who are able to create opportunities for people who are often marginalised from the resources and opportunities that society has to offer.

The Shared Care Team will manage a caseload of service users and will work in close collaboration with GPs, partner agencies and other health and social care professionals. They will also help broker a package of holistic support to help build resilience and improve peoples ability to live independently.

If you have experience of working with people who are socially excluded, supporting them to create positive change and lead fulfilling lives, get in touch! We are looking for resilient individuals whose behaviours model DHIs values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life.

How To Apply

Please use the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application Form and Skills Form and send to HR before Midday Friday 4th December 2020. For further Information please visit the DHI website

HWCP are recruiting a new role that will be part of a social action movement at a time where the community needs are greatest?

Place Based Social Action Co-Ordinator

£29,737 per annum (37 hours per week, including occasional out of hours) 28 days Holiday plus public holidays and 3% Pension contribution

Fixed term contract until March 2022

The role requires an enhanced DBS check and references

Hartcliffe and Withywood Community Partnership is a registered charity, representing and working on behalf of residents living on estates on the Southern edge of Bristol. Our vision is for all people in the communities we serve to have an equal chance to lead successful, healthy and happy lives. We are here to make Hartcliffe, Withywood and surrounding areas places that work for everybody by ensuring that our community has the capacity and confidence to make decisions about local issues. We believe in empowering local residents and building communities.

Project Summary. Funded through the National Lottery Community Fund and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to  create positive change by enabling people, communities, local non-statutory organisations and the statutory sector to work collaboratively to create a shared vision for the future of their place, and address local priorities through social action. 

Key Outcomes for Hartcliffe and Withywood:

• Community Led activity is realising children and young people’s aspirations and potential
• We have pride of place for our environment, owned and looked after by local people
• Everyone is welcome and feels safe
• Individuals and communities can have a positive impact on their Health and Wellbeing

Closing date Monday 7th December 2020. Interview date week beginning 14th December 2020

HWCP is an equal opportunities employer. We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of people without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or any other protected status.

Funded jointly by Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport and the National Lottery Community Fund.

We Are Currently Recruiting For A Number Of Social Prescribing Link-Worker Roles (Full Time, Immediate Start) 

1x Full time - fixed term until 31st March 2021

1x Full time - fixed term until June 2021

2x Full time - fixed term for 3 years

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £22,462 per annum depending on experience

Location: South Gloucestershire

Application closing date: 4th December 2021 (12 midday)

Interview date for successful candidates: TBC.

We currently have several opportunities available for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual to be part of the Social Prescribing project at Southern Brooks Community Partnerships.

Job purpose

Social prescribing and community-based support is part of the NHS Long-Term Plan’s commitment to personalised care.  Social Prescribers will work closely with Primary Care Teams to enable people to find the support they need to manage their physical and mental health and wellbeing by connecting them to groups and agencies in their community for practical and emotional support. By
giving people the time to talk about what “matters to me” and to unpick complex issues affecting their wellbeing focusing on the wider determinants of health. They enable people to have more control over their lives, develop skills and give their time to others, through
involvement in community groups. Social Prescribers will see people in their local GP Practice, community venues and may visit people in their homes, when needed.  On average, Social Prescribers will have between up to 12 contacts with a person, depending on their needs, over a three-month period with a caseload of around 35 people at any one time. They connect people to community groups and help the person to develop skills, friendship and resilience.

Social Prescribers will receive referrals from GP practices within their allocated Primary Care
Network.
Working as part of Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) in GP surgeries, Social Prescribers will
• receive referrals from GP practices
• have a key role in their Primary Care Networks
• be employed by Southern Brooks or DHI
• contribute to the Health and Wellbeing work that Southern Brooks and DHI are developing
and to the wider partnership.

This exciting new role will co-ordinate translation and accessibility work throughout our communications. This post will be part of Women’s Aid’s busy and dynamic Media Relations & Communications team, playing an important role in making our communications accessible to a wide range of women.

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST

Co-ordinating accessibility and translation work in the organisation’s communications to ensure that Women’s Aid reaches and speaks to all survivors of domestic abuse and tackles the barriers that women with language and accessibility needs face in getting help, including developing support and information resources.

CARETAKER – OASIS HUB BATH

PART-TIME, 7 HOURS PER WEEK (0.175 FTE)

1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT (WITH A VIEW TO EXTEND)

SALARY: £3,517 per annum (£20,097 FOR 1FTE)

Oasis Hub Bath is a registered charity delivering a range of community work in and around the city of Bath. Much of our work is delivered in our church building Oasis Church Bath, including support groups, a food pantry, a counselling service and a mental health drop in. Due to our multiple partnerships and activities, we now require a caretaker to ensure our building is maintained and cared for to the highest standard possible. Our caretaker will enable all our important services to run, and for those who use them to feel welcomed and valued.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Weekly testing of the fire alarm system to ensure that the building is compliant and safe, to include checking the fire extinguishers.
• Monthly emergency lighting tests
• Ensure that the building is kept to a high standard of cleanliness in between routine cleaning.
• Carry out general odd jobs and small repairs

The successful post holder must have:

• Experience of buildings maintenance including DIY and building repairs
• Basic IT skills (must be able to use emails and a mobile phone)
• Knowledge and experience of Health and Safety systems
• Able to work with a wide range of people, including members of the public
• The ability to work independently and advise the best course of action within budget.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance
• The opportunity to work as part of a national charity

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

CV’s should be returned no later than 9am Monday 7th December 2020.

Interviews will take place in Waterloo w/c 14th December 2020 in Bath.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

37.5 hours per week, 12-month fixed term 

Flexible location (home, Bristol office or London office) with regular travel across UK 

Our training programme significantly improves the ability of domestic abuse professionals and other frontline responders and organisations, including police, children’s social care staff, and corporate HR and community teams, to identify and respond to domestic abuse and closely linked issues. We take a holistic approach, looking at the whole family and the connections between them to keep families safe sooner, and offer a whole range of training products to develop people who support them, including accredited professional training (e.g Idva, Ypva), accreditation of specialist DA services (Leading Lights), and bespoke services for public, voluntary and commercial organisations. 

Our training programme across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland aims to create: 

• user value: with learners who attend our training feeling more confident and better equipped to fulfil their role 
• social value: with measures showing professionals who attend our training provide more effective interventions for those who experience abuse 
• financial value: responsible for generating around a third of SafeLives’ annual income

​As one of SafeLives’ trainers and assessors you will be part of the SafeLives learning and accreditation programme, with shared responsibility for developing, delivering and continuing a range of courses from within our suite. More broadly, you will work to ensure that SafeLives’ training programmes are in line with our strategic priorities and are of the highest quality, including course development and delivery with external partners and associate trainers. 

You will combine teamwork with working independently on a day-to-day basis at home, in SafeLives’ Bristol or London office and at training locations. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the performance of professionals within the domestic abuse and related sectors at a national level as well as the response of other frontline or first responders in the public, voluntary or commercial sectors, and thus help address the risks faced by victims of domestic abuse. 

Benefits include a generous package including: 25 days’ holiday a year plus public holidays, employee pension scheme with 4% employer contribution, Cycle2Work scheme, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme

 

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter, CV and equal opportunity form.

 

Closing date: 26th November 2020.

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all, please see our job description for full details.

No agencies please.

At St Peter’s Hospice you will enjoy one of the most diverse, career building and rewarding roles in retail.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join the team in our Chipping Sodbury High Street shop, working 22.5 hours per week, 3 days in 7. 

Ideally, you will bring previous retail experience, gained at managerial / supervisory level but commercial awareness and demonstrable experience of managing a team and delivering outstanding customer service would be equally advantageous, as would a genuine interest in fashion.

Salary: £10,323 - £10,863 per annum, dependant on experience. 

In return we offer you a very real opportunity to progress your retail career, competitive salary, hours that offer you a better work life balance, generous holiday allowance of 27 days FTE (plus bank holidays), plus pension scheme and life assurance cover.

We believe in equality of opportunity and understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender or disability.

The Centre for Sustainable Energy is seeking to appoint a dynamic, full time (37.5 hours per week) Senior Project Worker with a passion for community engagement and a good understanding of the latest trends and changes in the UK energy system, technologies, data and innovation.

MAIN PURPOSE

This role will contribute to the successful delivery a of range of LACE projects but with a particular focus on supporting the delivery of innovative local and community energy projects that respond to key shifts in the UK’s energy system, markets, data and technologies and deliver both climate and local social benefits.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support a range of community groups, local authorities, town and parish councils, and voluntary sector organisations to deliver impactful local changes in the way that energy is used and managed.
• To support (non-technical audiences) to understand key technological, data and systems changes in the energy sector, the possibilities that these opportunities may create for grater local leadership, engagement and control.
• To contribute to the delivery and represent CSE as a key worker on a range of projects of a range of projects
• To support the design and delivery of community engagement processes such as workshops and focus groups within communities across the country.
• To contribute to the promotion and marketing of projects to ensure effective engagement with the target audience (in conjunction with Communication and Publicity Manager).
• To liaise with a range of stakeholders, potentially including community groups, local authorities, town and parish councils, and neighbourhood planning groups.
• To represent CSE at external events and conferences as required.
• To liaise with other staff in the LACE team to ensure effective workload planning, project development and delivery.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

• The post-holder will be managed by Rachel Haycock, LACE Project Manager.
• The post-holder will work closely with immediate colleagues in the LACE team and will develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with colleagues across CSE
• The post-holder will have personal contact with key project stakeholders

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To take personal responsibility for decisions on your own work, seeking assistance and input from others as appropriate
• To plan and prioritise your workload to achieve high standards and meet agreed deadlines.
• To communicate clearly using appropriate language and style for target audience, listening carefully and checking for understanding.
• To represent yourself and CSE positively within and outside CSE, encouraging action by others in line with CSE’s mission and strategic objectives.
• To use resources efficiently and effectively and maintain accurate records within CSE systems and procedures.
• To keep up to date with information required for effective performance in your role and seek opportunities to develop relevant skills and capabilities.
• To identify opportunities to improve CSE’s services and project delivery and help meet CSE’s strategic objectives.
• To understand how your work and that of your team contributes to CSE’s wider organizational impact, aligns with CSE’s mission and current strategy and reflects CSE’s purpose, methods and values.
• To comply with CSE’s policies and procedures, as adopted and updated from time to time (as per our staff handbook).
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and CSE policies and procedures.
• To ensure CSE’s core qualities of commitment to CSE, collaboration, conscientiousness and initiative feature in your own work and in your working relationships with others (both within CSE and externally).
• Any other duties as required by line manager or the Chief Executive

The responsibilities of this post and reporting structure will be periodically reviewed.

PLACE OF WORK AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• This post is based at the CSE office in Bristol. Occasional travel will be required to other UK locations where on-site community support is required as part of project delivery.
• This post is subject to a DBS check.
• The postholder will undertake City & Guilds Energy Awareness training as part of their induction