Centre 33 is looking to recruit an Engagement and & Support Project Worker, with significant practical experience of working with young people and providing practical support and guidance, as part of the Centre 33 'Someone To Talk To' service in Cambridge.

You will be part of a team providing an open access 'one stop shop' offering information and on-going support to young people (aged 13-25), about how to make informed choices about their wellbeing, health & finances.

You will have wide-ranging and demonstrable experience of working with a complex case-load, assessing risk and need, and partnership working.

You will be working primarily from our Cambridge hub but may offer cover support on an ad hoc basis across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

 A driving license and use of a car is essential for this post.

Your role will be to deliver excellent, safe, impactful and responsive services to young people while developing good local relationships with other organisations.

By listening to local young people, and local partners, and sharing your findings with the Someone to Talk to team you will support Centre 33 to embed and develop a more impactful service in line with the organisation’s strategic plan.

Usual working hours: Thursday & Friday 10-6pm and Saturday 9:30am-2pm (20.5 hours per week).

However during induction period this will be:

 Wed & Thurs 10-6pm and Friday 12-4:30pm

We have some new exciting opportunities for careers in mental health.

Title: Peripatetic Crisis Recovery Worker
Location: 1 post in Cambridge & 1 post in Peterborough
Hours: 20 hours per week, 6pm-11pm evenings and weekends
Salary: NJC Salary Scale Point 19 - £24,800 per annum (FTE)

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

We are seeking candidates who have proven experience of supporting individuals through a mental health crisis. Using a strengths based approach, support is provided on a one to one basis, either face to face or via the telephone, ensuring a person-centred approach is maintained at all times.

You will be required to work 6pm to 11pm, during the week or at weekends on a shift basis, with occasional travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The successful post holder will have a non-judgement approach, be flexible to service needs as well as the individuals accessing it, and be able to manage clear boundaries.  You will also have a proven background in crisis recovery work.  These roles form part of the award winning work implemented by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Crisis Care Concordat and the Urgent & Emergency Care Vanguard Project.

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

Closing date: Monday 13th July 2020, 09:00 hours
Interviews (on Zoom): Wednesday 22th July 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please download and complete the application pack, we will not accept CVs.

Charity number: 265087
Company number: 1082980

RFEA and Walking With the Wounded (WWTW) are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge of the Armed Forces and Ex-Services charity network and the ability to understand the challenges more vulnerable veterans must overcome, particularly those who have entered the Criminal Justice System. This person will be home based travelling extensively around the Cambridgeshire region to provide face to face support to veterans within their home locations and partner organisations premises.

Project Nova is a support programme for Veterans primarily identified in Police Custody but also with referrals from core police and partner organisations from within the community, it is focussed on early intervention, support and diversion at point of contact with the Police or partner organisation 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 the NHS Liaison and Diversion Teams, Police custody suites, Police response officers, HMPPS and partners within the community.

The successful applicant for this role will have a track record of delivering high quality results, with a strong beneficiary focus and be capable of working independently to targets and deadlines. Strong communication, IT and organisational skills are essential along with mentoring and coaching. Experience & knowledge of the criminal justice system, local government agencies and the ability to develop a network of contacts are also required, along with a clean driving licence. NVQ Level 4 in Advice and Guidance (Or willingness to work towards) along with a good understanding of the employment market and vocational training are highly desirable, but not essential as training will be given.

Specific Responsibilities

Engagement

• Support the National Nova Manager to create and maintain strong working relationships with referring organisations in the Cambridgeshire Area, including the Police and NHS Liaison and Diversion.
• Receive details of referrals from the Nova Client Advisors, or directly.  If referrals are received directly share information with the Nova Client Advisors.
• Engage with veterans face-to-face for the initial visit and as necessary throughout their engagement with Project Nova, following the Case Management Guidance, RFEA Policies and the Project Nova Procedures.
• Register each Nova Veteran’s details on the CRM and obtain consent to share their data with organisations in the support network and any further information required by the Project Nova registration.
• Undertake a comprehensive needs assessment with each Nova Veteran.

Case Management

• Provide emotional support to veterans through regular contact whilst they are engaged with Project Nova.
• Establish a care coordination plan with each Nova Veteran that provides for support from within RFEA and Walking with the Wounded and with the organisations in the Nova area support Network.
• Work with families to ensure their effective participation in the Criminal Justice System, with other statutory services and with the support network.
• Keep clear records for each case on the CRM.
• Record the veteran’s journey on Outcome Star
• Ensure confidentiality, the family is a separate case to the veteran, who is also supported by Project Nova. 
• When the Nova Veteran is ready, develop their employability and suitable opportunities for employment either, directly using RFEA employability tools and working with local employers or, through the wider RFEA or Walking With The Wounded.
• Project Nova is an active intervention. Close cases once the progress of Nova Veterans has reached its full potential, identifying long term social contact, formal or informal, in every case.

Person Specification

Essential Competencies

• Highly motivated and independent, capable of working remotely across a wide geographical area.
• Resilient and able to work with individuals with complex needs and cope with the rigors that arise from working with veterans in the criminal justice system.
• Commitment to working with each veteran without prejudice and in an equitable manner, including those who are arrested for violent or sexual offences.
• Experience of working with people using a mentoring or coaching approach to engage and support the individuals we work with to change their lives.
• Highly organised with strong IT skills and experience of using CRM systems.
• Strong communicators with veterans, referring organisations and within the Project Nova Team sharing information on cases with Team Leaders and Nova Client Advisors.
• Excellent team players who will contribute to a diverse and dedicated team.
• Driving licence and use of own car.
• Be able to pass NPPV Level 2 Police vetting and Enhanced DBS
• Provide presentations to Cambridgeshire NHS Liaison & Diversion service Police and Partners when required.

Desirable Competencies

• NVQ Level 4 Advice & Guidance or willingness to work towards this at charity expense
• Experience of working with the Criminal Justice System.
• Experience of working with the Armed Forces community

This role is 'Home Based' around the Cambridge area and is offered initially on a one year fixed term contract, 35 hours per week with a starting salary of £26,000 rising to £27,500 after six months plus additional employee benefits.

To apply please submit a covering letter and applicable CV. The closing date is Wednesday 29th July 2020. Interviews will take place in August for immediate start depending upon required notice periods.

Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhance DBS Disclosure and Police Vetting.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Mental Health Development Manager

The Mental Health Development Manager will lead the development of Centre 33’s Mental Health offer for young people, maintaining the existing services and growing and diversifying this offer further.

You will be an experienced leader, with a strong background working with young people and mental health services for young people.  

You will work from one of our hubs in Cambridgeshire, preferably Peterborough. There could be some capacity to work from home and in other hubs if preferred. Some travel around the county will be required.