You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.
Right now, our Supported Housing service in Cambridge is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.
The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.
This is a full-time post 37.5 hours a week.
It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this will be considered for an interview.
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.
Ormiston Families’ Point 1 Service
This post is full time, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £23,113 per annum.
Based at the Norwich Hub and in the community around Norfolk and Waveney.
Point 1 is a consortium of providers made up of Ormiston Families, Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust and Mancroft Advice Project (MAP), commissioned by Norfolk County Council and Clinical Commissioning Groups to deliver a Tier 2 CAMHS provision.
The post holder will promote and champion emotional wellbeing and mental health provision within universal settings, including supporting them to navigate through CAMHS pathways and referral processes. You will deliver Mental Champion Training and facilitate the development of the champions network and bespoke training.
You will be a self-motivated and dedicated individual with an NVQ Level 4 Diploma or equivalent in mental health or a relevant subject. You will also have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with children, young people and/or their families.
For more information or to apply for this post, please visit our website via the apply link.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 10th February 2020.
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The role of the Locality Worker is to deliver services including healthy eating sessions, physical activity sessions, digital inclusion sessions and socialisation. Ensuring access for older people, people with young onset dementia and people with learning disabilities who have dementia and mild cognitive impairment including those living in rural areas of the county. Services will be provided at the older person’s home or in a group setting using a variety of different community venues
Hertswise Locality Worker (West Countywide – Hertfordshire)
Salary Grade: £22,054 per annum (pro rata)
Responsible to: Locality Team Leader
No. of Hours: 16 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until end of February 2021 with the possibility for extension.
Main Base/s: West Hertfordshire (base to be discussed) – Areas covering Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Broxbourne.
Purpose of Post
This role is part of the Hertswise community based dementia project. Hertswise is an innovative countywide service designed to support people living with dementia, low level memory loss or mild cognitive impairment as well as their loved ones and carers. Our teams aim to ensure that people of all ages, living anywhere in Hertfordshire, are able to easily access information and advice, activities and support regardless of whether they have (or want) a diagnosis. The service is delivered by a partnership of community and voluntary groups, including Age UK Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire Independent Living Service, Herts Mind Network, and Carers in Hertfordshire.
Hertswise can offer group based activities designed by service users, or 1-1 sessions for those in need of individual support. Information and Advice is available for all aspects of your life, for example; claiming benefits, Lasting Powers of Attorney, community care, health services - and any other queries that you may have. Hertswise will also provide carers with the opportunity to relax and share their experiences in a friendly, supportive environment among other carers and professionals.
The post holder will be required to work some flexible hours outside of normal 9-5 working hours including on the occasional evening and weekends.
Accountability
The post holder will be line managed by Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Locality Team Leader, but will manage their own workload, prioritising tasks and working on their own initiative.
Main purpose of the post:
- The primary aim of this project is to improve mental, physical well-being and socialisation. This will be achieved through the dissemination of healthy living and healthy eating information and advice and encouragement to participate in activities which promote physical and mental wellbeing and prevent social isolation. It will also be achieved through socialisation and digital inclusion.
- To deliver training and development for professionals and organisations in the awareness of the issues faced by older people, people with young onset dementia and people with learning disabilities who have mild to moderate dementia and cognitive impairment as well as the needs of carers and their families
- To support the Team Leader and be involved in the set-up and delivery of the service working within the community and in partnership with other partner organisations as well as statutory services.
- To be an information and advice point for older people who have mild to moderate cognitive impairment living in Hertfordshire working in partnership with Herts Help
Closing date: Friday 24th January by 5pm.
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 27th January 2020.
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to the Herts Mind Network website where you can download the job description and complete your application for this position.
An approved Enhanced DBS check is required for this post
Hertfordshire Mind Network is an Equal Opportunity and Mindful Employer.
No agencies please.
Victim Support is looking to recruit a fixed term Victims Service Caseworker based in Ingatestone, Essex, working 37.5 hours Monday to Friday.
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.
The main purpose of the role is to manage a caseload of people who have been affected by crime. Directly providing one to one support and indirectly, through onward referral to other agencies and volunteers. To undertake face to face emotional support and provide advice, information and advocacy. To work closely with other agencies to deliver the best possible outcome for victims and within a multi-agency setting develop personalized action plans and ensure delivery against these plans through regular monitoring and feedback.
To be successful in this post you will have a good understanding of the impact of crime. An understanding of safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities, data protection, confidentiality and information sharing. You will have an excellent understanding of and commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. You will have experience of working within a statutory, voluntary or similar organisation.
Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), 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 (s). 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 takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.
Proposed interview dates 11th and 12th February.
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Do you have an understanding of drug and alcohol related issues, the Recovery Agenda and experience of working with young people in an addictions or social care setting? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as a practitioner.
Right now, one of our partners, Aquarius Action Projects, is looking for a Practitioner to join their Bedfordshire Young People’s service. Aquarius helps young people overcome the harms caused by drugs and alcohol working closely with individuals and families. But it’s only possible with the help of people like you.
Your challenge? –to provide support to young people aged 5-19 who are using drugs and alcohol or being impacted by someone else’s use. You will be conducting assessments, risk assessments, care-planning and working directly with other services such as schools, social care, mental health services and youth offending.The successful candidate must have exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work with other agencies both face to face, email and via telephone. As this is a countywide post, you will also need a driving licence and access to a car.
An energetic and confident self-starter, you will be required to hold a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you will be used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. You will have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality, excellent record keeping and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 32 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Stroke Support Team in West Hertfordshire to cover a period of maternity absence.
Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator – Communication Support
Location: West Hertfordshire (home based with regular travel covering the service area)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Circa £23,100 per annum
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover until 31 January 2021 (Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 May 2020)
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Cycle2Work scheme, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 3 February 2020
Interview Date: 10 February 2020
The Role
Reporting to the Stroke Support Manager, the Stroke Association Communication Support Coordinator will:
- Support stroke survivors whose communication has been affected by stroke, and their carers, in the community, primarily in a group setting.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support, along with regular reviews to support people in establishing and achieving their own personal goals.
- Work with the local Speech and Language therapists to receive referrals to support stroke survivors and their carers.
- Manage, train and where necessary recruit to an experienced team of volunteers who support the service (so experience of recruiting and managing volunteers would be an advantage.)
- Maintain accurate records and gather evidence to support reporting on the impact of the service.
About You
The Stroke Association Communication Support Coordinator will:
- Have experience in a health or caring profession, ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities and stroke.
- Have excellent IT skills and have a strong understanding of how to use data to improve quality.
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential in order to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.
In return…
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice.
Leighton Linslade Homeless Service (LLHS) seeks a full time or part time hostel worker / deputy manager to assist in the running of a homeless shelter in the market town of Leighton Buzzard. This role involves the day-to-day running of a hostel facility, acting as a guide and mentor to the circa 12 residents and assisting in raising the profile of LLHS amongst local communities. You will be responsible to and on occasion deputise for the Hostel Manger / Project Co-ordinator.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who are we?
Are you looking for a new opportunity in the New Year? Do you want to work for an organisation who is helping to transform lives of homeless people within Luton? For an organisation who is thriving and ambitious and an organisation that has been delivering successful outcomes since 1986? If so, we are currently looking to recruit a Case Manager to provide a dynamic and empowering service to our service users. This position is offered on a full-time, fixed term contract initially.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for someone who will embody the values of our organisation of being Caring, Supportive, Inclusive, Loyal, Principled and Fair, if this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!
We’re looking for talented, care-driven and self-motivated professionals who believe in facilitating wellness for clients. The ideal candidate will take initiative in instituting case management policies and communicating with clients in effective ways. He or she will also take into account budgetary.
The key objectives of the post are:
1.Communicate regularly with clients to provide a support service to the Association’s clients with identified housing support needs living in settled accommodation
2.To deliver the service in accordance with the objectives of the PAMS workbook
3.Answer clients’ questions about their care plans, and all other issues so they feel safe and secure in our care
4.Devise procedures and protocols for client admission and filtration so that each client receives consistent, attentive care through the duration of their stay with us, to enable clients to retain appropriate housing through ongoing support and move on from the service within a two-year timescale
5.Monitor and adjust client plans based on changing needs and conditions
6.Coordinate referrals both to and from specialist services
7.Address any patient concerns with appropriate in-house department
Qualifications and skills:
- Minimum 3 years providing support to vulnerable adults, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, including at least one of the following groups: single homeless people, alcohol/drug users, people living with HIV/Aids, people with physical and learning disabilities and mental health, ex-offenders, trouble families.
- Experience of working with clients to assess their needs, to promote individual choice, control and independence and to maximise people’s well-being.
- Experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a field relevant to support e.g. Social Care, Youth and Community Studies, Psychology, Criminology etc.
- Have an understanding of the social care and voluntary sector landscape
Why should you apply?
- Great location, majority of our locations are in the heart of town centre, less than a 10 minute walk.
- Free parking
- Employee incentives
- Excellent training opportunities
- Flexible working
- Bonuses for achieving KPI's
Our aim is to provide excellent care to all service users. Our company values are:
- Caring
- Inclusive&nb...
CONTRACT:
Fixed term (until June 2021)
LOCATION:
Countywide – base to be negotiated
Purpose of the job
Hertfordshire County Council in partnership with 20 organisations from the voluntary and community sector across Hertfordshire have been successful in securing funding from The Big Lottery Building Better Opportunities Fund (BBO). BBO is the result of The Big Lottery matching funds from the European Social Fund for projects across England that tackles poverty and promotes social inclusion.
The Youth Mentor role is wide-ranging. Duties vary according to the needs and aspirations of the young person. The key aim is to support the young person to overcome complex barriers, improve employability and enter a sustained education, training or work destination.
The role requires a degree of experience of working with vulnerable and challenging young people and will expect post holders to manage their own case load and plan, deliver and measure interventions to support the participants they work with.
Interviews: Thursday 13th February 2020
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Care Network Cambridgeshire are supporting various PCN’s in Cambridgeshire to recruit for Social Prescribers, posts are at a range of locations and are a mix of full and part time. Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to ‘link workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach to an individual’s health and wellbeing, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Link workers also support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local partners. Social prescribing link workers will work as a key part of the primary care network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team, helping PCNs to strengthen community and personal resilience and reducing health and wellbeing inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people’s active involvement with their local communities.When applying please state which PCN you are applying to, details are on the locations and hours document.
To apply for this role please read the full job description and person sepcification and apply by email with a full CV, covering letter and personal statement ensuring you address each point within the person specification.
Closing date – 11th of February 2020 (Midday)
Interviews – Week commencing the 24th of February and the 2nd of March 2020
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an opportunity for a Crisis Centre Coordinator (West) to join our crisis service.
Job Title: Crisis Centre Coordinator (West)
Salary: £21,500 - £23,000 FTE per annum incl. Outer London Weighting (OLW) [Pro rata]
Responsible to: NightLight Team Leader
No. of Hours: 32 hours per week
Split over a 7 day working rota between:
Evening shifts [every day]: 6pm-2am
Overnight shifts: Fri/Sat: 2am-10am and Sun/Mon: 1am-9am
Day shifts: Sat/Sun: 10am-6pm
Base: Hemel Hempstead and Borehamwood (expectation to travel throughout Hertfordshire)
NightLight is a countywide out-of-hours mental health crisis service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing a crisis.
The purpose of this post is to be a key member of staff delivering the NightLight Mental Health Crisis Service, alongside the management and support of staff.
Service Objectives
The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s NightLight Mental Health Crisis Service are:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.
- To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- 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.
You will be line managed by the NightLight Team Leader for Hertfordshire Mind Network but will manage your own workload, prioritising tasks and working on your own initiative.
Key Responsibilities (Service & Staff)
- Encouraging a culture of continuous performance improvement at both an individual and service level.
- Building a cooperative and collaborative team that is flexible and adaptable to changing requirements.
- Assigning work to team members, monitoring and supervising the day-to-day delivery and quality standards of the work.
- Providing professional guidance and coaching on case management
- Providing effective coaching to team members in the required technical and behavioural competencies.
- Monitoring team’s performance to ensure it meets expectations and agreed performance criteria, reporting variances to the Team Leader.
- Participating in training and development opportunities as agreed with the Team Leader.
- Overseeing and ensuring the development, delivery and review of client-focused interventions.
- To provide monthly line management, supervision and appraisal for staff.
- To assist with the recruitment of staff contributing to their induction and professional development.
- Act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other team members, service users and carers.
- Work in a way that acknowledges personal, social, cultural and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.
- Working with the Helpline Coordinator to offer telephone support to service users who are experiencing a crisis, providing guidance and signposting to appropriate services and organisations.
- Ensuring that a collaborative approach is used, with effective communication links developed with external professional NHS services such as Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team, Emergency Duty Teams, Community Mental Health Teams, RAID. This will also require relationships to be developed with emergency services especially the Police.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 24th January 2020 by 5pm. We will close the advert prior to this date if we receive sufficient applications.
Interview dates TBC.
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to the Herts Mind Network website where you can download the Application Pack.
An approved Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is an Equal Opportunity and Mindful Employer.
No agencies please.
Watford Womens Centre is looking for an experienced and capable volunteer co-ordinator to help us deliver a pioneering project called MyAlly. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for 3 years, this project will offer victims and survivors of domestic abuse access to a phone-based helpline run by volunteers and trauma informed peer to peer support groups.
The volunteer co-Ordinator will support the project manager to deliver all outcomes detailed in the grant agreement in relation to the recruitment training and support of telephone helpline volunteers. You will ensure that the volunteer selection process is rigorous and that the telephone service provided is of the highest quality. You will be required to develop and disseminate policies, procedures and induction materials and to work closely with service leads to create seamless referral pathways for MyAlly clients.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ICT AND BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER
FULL-TIME
SALARY: £34,664 rising to £38,655 per annum (FTE for 37 hours a week)
Carers in Hertfordshire is a well-respected, independent, carer-led charity, established in 1995. The charity works to ensure that all Hertfordshire’s unpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported in their caring role, have the opportunity for a life outside caring and can exercise a collective voice in the county. We support adult carers and young carers and provide information and advice. We also arrange a variety of ways for carers to work collaboratively with professional staff in a wide range of voluntary and statutory organisations, to link our services and help those organisations to develop a carer friendly focus.
The charity has experienced significant growth over recent years, with 110 staff and over 31,000 registered unpaid family carers. During this expansion, the charity’s commitment to driving quality improvements has led to an expansion in the nature and extent of services offered, as well as national acknowledgement through a GSK Impact Award.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Support and ICT Manager to join us to further develop, drive and implement effective business support arrangements as the charity continues to grow.
This post will manage a broad portfolio of business support functions including our ICT Development Plan, management of all premises, administrative support, health and safety, quality assurance and business continuity planning. The post holder will also be responsible for managing the central Administration Team of staff and volunteers.
We are looking for a self-motivated and tenacious individual, who has a demonstrable record of delivering effective business support services, strong project and programme management skills, and good commercial awareness.
A high standard of ICT skills is required, including use of databases and Microsoft Office 365. The role will require travel across Hertfordshire, so you will need the ability to travel independently, have access to a car and have a full valid driving license.
This is an exciting time to join us as we develop a new Business Plan for the charity. This post will have a central role in planning the business support requirements to deliver on this plan.
For informal discussion about the role, please contact Tim Napper on our Head Office number.
Closes: Monday 20th January 2020 09.00am
Interviews: Monday 3rd February 2020 (at Borehamwood Office)
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Victim Support is looking to recruit a part-time Service Delivery Assistant based in Ingatestone, Essex
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.
The main purpose of the role is to maintain computerised case management database and manual records in accordance with relevant internal and external policies, procedures and legislation. To provide general administrative support and tasks that may include providing accurate verbal and written information, typing of minutes, letters and reports and purchasing of office supplies. Responsible for the processing of incoming victim and third party referrals ensuring all data is complete and triaged appropriately. Deal with general telephone and reception enquiries. Recording case reports on the database accordingly. Assist operational staff who deliver promotional events to produce course materials and with course management e.g. booking venues.
To be successful in this post you will have a good understanding of IT applications and be competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc. An understanding of data protection, confidentiality and information sharing. Work effectively within a busy team environment.
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, cycle to work scheme, 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 (s). 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 takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.
Proposed Interview dates 11th and 12th February
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The role of the Locality Worker is to deliver services including healthy eating sessions, physical activity sessions, digital inclusion sessions and socialisation. Ensuring access for older people, people with young onset dementia and people with learning disabilities who have dementia and mild cognitive impairment including those living in rural areas of the county. Services will be provided at the older person’s home or in a group setting using a variety of different community venues
Hertwise Locality Worker (Watford)
Salary Grade: £22,054 per annum (pro rata)
Responsible to: Locality Team Leader
No. of Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until end of February 2021 with the possibility for extension.
Main Base/s: Watford and surrounding areas, with travel required countywise
Purpose of Post
This role is part of the Hertswise community-based dementia project. Hertswise is an innovative countywide service designed to support people living with dementia, low level memory loss or mild cognitive impairment as well as their loved ones and carers. Our teams aim to ensure that people of all ages, living anywhere in Hertfordshire, are able to easily access information and advice, activities and support regardless of whether they have (or want) a diagnosis. The service is delivered by a partnership of community and voluntary groups, including Age UK Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire Independent Living Service, Herts Mind Network, and Carers in Hertfordshire.
Hertswise can offer group-based activities designed by service users, or 1-1 sessions for those in need of individual support. Information and Advice is available for all aspects of your life, for example; claiming benefits, Lasting Powers of Attorney, community care, health services - and any other queries that you may have. Hertswise will also provide carers with the opportunity to relax and share their experiences in a friendly, supportive environment among other carers and professionals.
The post holder will be required to work some flexible hours outside of normal 9-5 working hours including on the occasional evening and weekends.
Accountability
The post holder will be line managed by Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Locality Team Leader, but will manage their own workload, prioritising tasks and working on their own initiative.
Main purpose of the post:
- The primary aim of this project is to improve mental, physical well-being and socialisation. This will be achieved through the dissemination of healthy living and healthy eating information and advice and encouragement to participate in activities which promote physical and mental wellbeing and prevent social isolation. It will also be achieved through socialisation and digital inclusion.
- To deliver training and development for professionals and organisations in the awareness of the issues faced by older people, people with young onset dementia and people with learning disabilities who have mild to moderate dementia and cognitive impairment as well as the needs of carers and their families
- To support the Team Leader and be involved in the set-up and delivery of the service working within the community and in partnership with other partner organisations as well as statutory services.
- To be an information and advice point for older people who have mild to moderate cognitive impairment living in Hertfordshire working in partnership with Herts Help
An approved Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Closing date: Friday 24th January 2020 by 5pm.
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 27th January 2020.
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.
No agencies please.