Support Worker – Waking Nights

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As a support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

Salary: Up to £8.75 per hour

Hours: Permanent, Part time, 22.5 hours
Location: Moortown, Leeds

What we Offer

Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options, as well as support for financial wellbeing. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills they need.

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.

Join us and help us change lives.

Closing date: Monday 16th December 2019

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Waking Nights, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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Support Worker – Waking Nights

Hft is a national charity providing services for people with learning disabilities. We can provide support from just a couple of hours a week up to 24 hours a day. Our staff teams support people to live the best life possible.

Waking night support workers are required to remain awake throughout the night to support individuals as required. You could be supporting someone with personal care, helping someone with their medication or just chatting and keeping them company if they are unable to sleep.

Salary: Up to £17,108

Hours: Night Worker - 37.5 hours
Location: Crossgates, Leeds

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options, as well as support for financial wellbeing. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills they need.

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.

Join us and help us change lives.

Closing date: Friday 29th November 2019

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Waking Nights, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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Senior Support Worker

You will join as a Senior Support Worker to support 4 / 5 young people in their care.

Senior Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will also support the Team Leader and Residential manager to ensure the running of the home is maintained to the highest standards.

Senior Support Worker Requirements:

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of working with young people with mental health needs and will have a relevant level 2 care qualification. You will have the ability supervise staff and be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. Be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport their young people to appointments and activities.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all their staff.

About our client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Their “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Liversedge

Job type: Full Time, Permanent; 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £19,424-£21,059.93 per annum (£9.97-£10.80 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: Enhanced company pension, Enhanced maternity / paternity leave, Minimum of 30 days holidays, Company sick pay, Recruit a friend scheme, Employee of the year awards, Employee Assistance programme / counselling service, Free on-site parking Paid ,DBS check, Online shopping discounts, Life Assurance.

Closing date for applications: 23rd November, 2019

You may have experience of the following: Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Care Assistant, Care Staff, Social Care, Social Worker, Social Work, Healthcare Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Young People, Vulnerable People, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Voluntary, etc.

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Bank Support Worker

You will join our client as a Bank Support Worker to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

Bank Support Worker Responsibilities:

As part of our clients bank team you will work on a zero hours contract supporting their residential houses across numerous locations in the Yorkshire area. Your role will be to provide the highest standard of care to our young people following individual care plans and programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and as a bank worker you will have the opportunity to apply for permanent internal roles as they arise.

Bank Support Worker Requirements:

Experience is not essential as full training will be provided however you will need to have a good understanding of the issues young people face and the desire to make a real difference. You will need to be flexible in your approach and have the ability to work shifts including nights and weekends. Access to a car is desirable.

About Our Client:

They provide residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Their “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

“Pay, work life balance, mix of staff, professional organisation and fantastic management and processes.” – Glassdoor Review.

Location: Yorkshire (Liversedge, Huddersfield, Leeds, York.)

Job type: Bank, Part Time; Zero Hours Contract

Salary: £9 per hour

Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance.

Closing date for applications: 30th November, 2019

You may have experience of the following: Bank Support Worker, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

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Victim support is looking for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor based in West Yorkshire.

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.

Your primary role will be to provide a pro-active service for adults, young victims of sexual violence and children when required within and outside the criminal justice system, throughout West Yorkshire. This involves risk assessment, helping clients access their rights, along with health and other services they require, monitoring and keeping victims informed of case progress and providing support through the criminal justice system.

You must have extensive experience of planning and delivering caseloads, with strong crisis management skills and an understanding of the needs of victims experiencing sexual violence, particularly adults and young victims. You will have an approved and accredited ISVA qualification or a willingness to undertake the ISVA qualification.

You will be required to attend relevant meetings and will provide regular reports to your line manager and also undertake talks and presentations to local groups and agencies on the work of Victim Support, developing networks and partnerships and increasing the role of the service in the community.

Good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the effects a court appearance can have on victims and witnesses of crime are also essential.

You will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people from all areas of the community and be able to assist with the monitoring, evaluation and administration of written statistical reports on the project management for our external funders.

You will be required to travel across West Yorkshire with an agreed base, an expectation to work a 12-8pm shift on a rota basis.

We welcome male and female applicants

Interviews will be scheduled for the 2nd December 2019

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 (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.

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, we are looking for someone like you to join team at Moor View Nursing Home in Halifax and support the people who use our service. 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.

The salary is £16,693.00 with progression to £17,230.00 per annum. In addition the successful candidates will receive a £1,500 Golden Hello payment!

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

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.

Fixed Term with possible 12 month extension

We have an exciting opportunity for a Welfare Benefits/Universal Credit Adviser to join our team.

The successful candidate will provide end to end face to face, telephone and web chat support for Legacy Benefits and Universal Credit claimants. You will guide people through the claims process – offering tailored support to help them use the flexibilities available in Universal Credit, helping them to get their first payment on time and making sure they are ready to manage it when it arrives. You will also assist claimants with matters such as benefit calculations, form filling, reconsiderations and appeals. You will also identify appropriate referrals for advice needs outside the scope of this project.

The service will include the provision of advice, information, digital support and casework. Candidates should be able to travel within the Wakefield District to facilitate co-location working.

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Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2021

Are you a driven, positive and highly organised individual with natural people skills? Then join St Giles Trust as a Trainer Assessor and you will be embarking on a highly rewarding and career-enhancing position.

About us

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

We firmly believe that Peer Advisors bring something special to our services, increasing engagement, having more time to spend with clients and becoming role models to their peers. The Trust makes a strong commitment to our Peer Advisors so that they too are supported on their own journey, and our Peer Advisors have an excellent record in progressing into work.

About this key role

You will provide a high level service to individuals with lived experience whilst working towards their NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance.  You will engage and support individual to achieve their qualification and progress onto further opportunities and sustainable employment.  You will also work as part of a larger Trainer Assessor Team which is at the heart of the Peer Advisor Network ensuring excellent standards are maintained in terms of qualification delivery.

You will be responsible for supporting our Peer Advisors throughout their training and as their journey progresses on to securing employment.  You will work as part of a wider Hub Team that provide work placement co-ordination and employment support.  You will be required to work closely with other organisations who host work placement to build and maintain excellent working relationships.

To secure this exciting opportunity, you must have:

• Experience of supervising, supporting and providing guidance to staff
• A relevant Assessors qualification, or be working towards this
• A Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent teaching qualification, plus a Level 3 Award in Advice and Guidance or equivalent experience in the field
• A proven track record in supporting clients into employment and achieving employment targets
• Experience of delivering creative training to disadvantaged learners
• Strong IT, organisational and time-management skills
• Calm, flexible and adaptable, you must be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written
• Sympathy with the aims and ethos of St Giles as an organisation

In return, you can expect a competitive salary and generous leave allowance, staff pension scheme, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more besides.

Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration will be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 8th December  2019

Interviews: 16th December 2019

Community Engagement Specialist, UK

Hope for Justice is seeking a multilingual Community Engagement Specialist, to be based at our West Yorkshire Hub, to work with at-risk communities, law enforcement and business to develop an effective community-based approach to address modern day slavery, while developing effective networks and building trust with victims to help them escape their traffickers.

The role will depend on using local and cultural knowledge and language skills to engage effectively with potential victims and with key stakeholders in these communities.

The ideal candidate will have fantastic communication skills and well-developed emotional intelligence. They will be a confident self-starter, able to work unsupervised and with an understanding of the sensitivities and discretion required when working with vulnerable people.

This is an outstanding opportunity for anyone seeking to develop skills in community-based work while making a profound difference to the lives of people trapped in modern slavery.

More detail about the requirements of this role can be found in the Role Profile, attached

Location: West Yorkshire, UK

Salary: Competitive and negotiable based on experience

Full time

Closing Date: Friday, 29th November 2019 (Note: Early applications are welcomed, as preliminary interviews may be conducted throughout the process.)

To apply: Please visit our website

Hampton Crescent is a 40 flat Extra Care Service in East Leeds, this site has a vibrant and established care team providing compassionate support to people under your management.  The service always has support cover in place during the day and operates waking night support to clients should they need it.  The service is registered with the CQC as delivering Personal Care and has good systems and processes in place to ensure that a quality service is delivered consistently.  You will need to fulfil the role of registered manager with the CQC for this service and meet the expectations of the local authority commissioners and the contract that unpins the service.

You will have the values and commitment to lead the staff team to provide the highest standards of customer care and person-centred service delivery and to promote independence, choice and wellbeing. The role will involve the operational management of the service and the direct supervision of Senior Support Workers.

You will be expected to work effectively with families and other agencies and to maintain a positive and trusting relationship with the on-site Housing Scheme Managers.  You will need skills in contract and relationship management. You will undertake quality assurance checks at the service to ensure compliance with essential standards of care, this is a busy service and therefore you will need to be hard working, accountable and have strong organisational skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in partnership with other agencies to provide a holistic and joined up approach for meeting the needs of older adults. You will respond to referrals, undertake assessments and take part in allocation processes.  You will ensure that each person moving into the service has a personalised care plan which ensures that their needs and preferences are met.

You will have relevant skills, knowledge and at least three years management experience gained in the care and support of older people in settings such as Extra Care, home care or residential care. You will have previous experience of staff supervision and management.  You will be expected to bring a warm, caring and person-centred approach to your work and to be able to work collaboratively with our service users and their families.  You will demonstrate a commitment to re-ablement principles and to promoting dignity and independence.

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

Your Space Community Wellbeing Development Worker
Salary: starting at £21,589 pa / pro rata (NJC Scale Points 22 – 25)
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Location: Leeds

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new service delivered by Touchstone, Womens Health Matters, Holbeck Elderly Aid and Leeds Beckett University to deliver a Wellbeing Space and Support Space across LS8, 9, 10 and 11. Your Space provides a community health development service in South and East Leeds. The service is funded by Public Health at Leeds City Council.

We are looking for a proactive, outgoing individual who is confident in using coproduction and asset-based community development approaches to improve individual and community protective factors and reduce risk factors associated with mental health and wellbeing.

You will design and deliver activities with targeted communities and the wider workforce to reduce risk factors associated with mental health and wellbeing. You will have experience of motivating others to have positive conversations about mental health, delivering both group and individual work, in the form of training sessions and wellbeing activity and be able to work with vulnerable or marginalised communities and volunteers successfully. The post requires a mix of standard hours and out of hours including some weekends

Closing Date: 1 December 2019
Interviews will be held on: 10 December 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone.

Touchstone is a Trans Positive employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Mindful Employer, has been granted the Positive about Disabled People mark and Investors in People Platinum.

No agencies please.

Child Bereavement UK (CBUK) has 25 years’ experience in supporting families and educating professionals when a baby or child of any age dies, or when a child is facing bereavement.

Bereavement Support Practitioner
Hours: 30 hrs per week (fixed term contract to February 2022)
Salary: £24,000 p.a. (pro-rata)
Base: Child Bereavement UK, Brooklands Court, Tunstall Rd, Leeds LS11

Our service, funded by Leeds City Council to support bereaved children, young people and their families in Leeds, is experiencing increasing referrals so we are expanding the team.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, skilled and experienced Bereavement Support Practitioner to support the Team Lead in developing and delivering this service to children and their families.

Closing Date: Friday 6th December 2019
Interview Date: Wednesday 18th December 2019

Application Process:

If you would like to apply for this position, please download the attached Job Description.
Click the apply button and attach your CV and a short covering letter detailing which post you are applying for and how your experience fits the role, it will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Do you want to work somewhere that no two days are the same,

where you make a difference to people`s lives?
...And one that values yours?

Yes? Work for us - The WEA. Create real change, and be a part of something bigger.

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Finance Team in the role of Assistant Finance Business Partner reporting to the Finance Support Manager

Key areas of responsibility:

The successful applicant will provide support to their Finance Business Partner in the financial management of their Business Areas.
This will include assisting with the monthly management accounts, maintaining accuracy of the ledgers, budget setting and closedown.
You will also be responsible for reconciliation, maintenance and submission of grant claims. 

About you:

Do you have significant experience of working in a similar role?
Are you able to work accurately and keep to deadlines?
Do you have good quality IT skills particularly Excel (computer database packages, Microsoft packages Outlook, Word & Excel)?
Are you educated to NVQ level 3 qualifications or can demonstrate equivalent experience?
Do you have excellent customer service skills?

As a not-for-profit provider of person-centred care and support to individuals with a range of support needs, Creative Support is looking for a Team Manager for Brandling Court, part of our Leeds service that provides autism specific support.

Leading the service, you will coordinate a high standard of flexible support, ensuring an outcome-focused service is provided to our service users at all times.  This is a highly operational role, and you must demonstrate professionalism and confidence when working with the staff team, professionals and commissioners. You should also possess the warmth and consideration required to foster positive working relationships with service users and family members.

You will lead in the recruitment, supervision, mentoring and management of the staff team, so that the service is effectively supporting service users to maintain their independence, wellbeing and to enjoy opportunities for personal development.

You must be able to demonstrate relevant prior experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autism in addition to staff supervision, coaching and support. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week, primarily during office hours. However, some evening and weekend work will be required, including taking part with the local duty rota covering weekends and bank holidays.

In return we can offer personal development opportunities, generous employment benefits and a supportive, friendly and inclusive working culture. Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering high-quality care through a diverse, well trained and supported local work force.

Closing Date: 11 December 2019