Support worker jobs near Leeds, West Yorkshire

Brigid House

Community Links

LEEDS 

37 hours per week 

(plus allowance for 'sleep-ins'

We’re looking for Support Workers to join our dedicated and friendly Hostel teams.

Flexibility is key for both yourself and for the service, as shifts will be spread across days, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays.

We’re all about learning new skills and developing so there are plenty of opportunities for you to progress.

About us:

Our Hostels are aimed at people coming out of hospital following an admission due to mental health.

We provide recovery-focused support in a home environment to ensure our clients have the best quality of life, achieve their personal goals and move on to live more independently.

About you:

You’re proactive, keen to try new things and have a real passion to make things better, every day. You’ll have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient person.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Can build strong and good relationships

• Are empathic, understanding and have a sense of humour

• Have a keen interest in supporting people

• Have some knowledge of mental health

We appreciate that this may be a development opportunity for you and we welcome your application even if you don’t meet all of the essential criteria but if you have the ability to develop any gaps in knowledge and experience please do apply.

Why Join our Team?

We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues, as we know our people are the driving force behind our success. You will benefit from:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Care workers discounts
• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing etc.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self!

So, no matter what makes you individual we can’t wait for your application.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Referral Centre Advocate to join the West Yorkshire team in Leeds, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience and adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

Then we'd love to hear from you.....

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5%employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances and maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is office based in Merrion House, Leeds, although we are currently working on a flexible rota which also includes some days working from home. There may be occasional travel required for training and development purposes.

As a Referral Centre Advocate you will be:

Working within the Leeds Victim Support team, supporting victims of all types of crime.

Contacting victims of crime by telephone, carrying out needs and risk assessments following agreed processes and timescales. Facilitating the delivery of identified needs by referral on to another appropriate service on behalf of the victim using agreed processes or by directing referrals to an appropriate colleague to allocate to a Victim Support Caseworker or Volunteer.

Managing victims immediate service needs where necessary

Recording all contacts with victims of crime securely and accurately on the VS Case Management System, and in accordance with procedures for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

Carrying out any other duties as and when required by the Team Leader or Operations Manager

You will need:

• Experience of delivering a service in a statutory, voluntary, community or private social care setting
• To be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, including telephone skills
• To be able to deal sensitively with challenging and emotionally charged situations, demonstrate empathy and control your own emotions
• To be computer literate with good typing skills

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision, Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

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 Checks may be required.

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

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior the published closing date.

Housing Justice Cymru is a Christian Charity which works with faith and community groups to take action on homelessness and housing need.

Welsh Government is committed to becoming a Nation of Sanctuary and has funded a partnership led by Housing Justice Cymru to provide support to those hosting, or considering hosting, Ukrainian refugees.  This project seeks to ensure hosts have all the resources they might need to successfully welcome refugees into their homes, providing relevant training and running a support line and email inbox for queries. In this role, you will be part of a warm and encouraging team, helping to support families who are hosting, or considering hosting, Ukrainian refugees.

This role will involve regular evening and weekend working. 

Flexible hours to include evenings and weekends on a rota to a total of 35 hours per week

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. 

Housing Justice Cymru is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all groups.  We are currently underrepresented by ethnic minorities and would particularly welcome applicants from this group, as well as from those with lived experience of seeking sanctuary and destitution.

Supported Housing Officer

Our Way Leeds

Foundation

NJC 12-17 £22,571 - £24,920 per annum

Full Time

Leeds

Reference: INSKQ772859

We’re looking for an experienced housing management professional, to undertake a new role in our Our Way Leeds (OWL) service.

Our OWL service offers young people aged 16 - 25, including families, accommodation, support and advice.  

In this rewarding role, you’ll ensure accommodation is maintained in a safe and habitable condition as well as undertake the case management of individual tenancies.

We are looking for someone who

• Enjoys building strong trusting relationships with clients and landlords
• Has a working knowledge of housing legislation
• With excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to transport

Above all we are looking for passionate people who are committed to making a difference to people’s lives.

So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need.

Our Offer to You?

You will benefit from:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Incremental pay  
• Care workers discounts
• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing etc.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us.

We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.

Good Luck!

Support Worker

£20,592 (Real Living Wage) pro rata per annum

Part-time: 20 Hours  

Leeds 

Reference: INSEP761900

Do you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives who are affected by dementia?

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Young Dementia Leeds (YDL) Service.

About us

We work with younger adults (those aged under 65) living with dementia to live as well as possible, improving their sense of well-being, and putting people in more control of their own lives.

You’ll be working within a supportive and dedicated team within the community and at the Young Dementia Hub where we work openly, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together.

So do you:

• Have a positive approach to dementia
• Build strong and trusting relationships
• Have good communication skills
• Have the confidence to work on your own in the community

You’ll ideally have experience; however, we appreciate that not everyone can tick every single box. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!

So, what’s in it for you?

We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues, as we know our people are the driving force behind our success. You’ll benefit from:

• Commitment to flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Care workers discounts
• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing etc.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us.

We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.

Good Luck!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service as a Primary Care Mental Health Support Worker.

Your role will be to work within Leeds’s locality based Local Care Partnerships, providing mental health support as an integral and critical part of a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team.

You will be a strong team player, passionate about supporting people and willing to go the extra mile.

Our Offer to You

Working as part of Community Links, you will make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. You will benefit from:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days

• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training

• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services

• Employer contributory pension scheme

• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

• Care workers discounts

• Incremental pay progression

• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing etc.

• Health and wellbeing opportunities

• Cycle to Work Scheme 

• Access to Corporate Health Plan

About Us

Join us and you’ll be joining an award winning, leading mental health provider working across the region of Yorkshire and the Humber an organisation that truly cares about the people it supports and one that also cares about you!

We exist to provide the best possible care in every community in Leeds LMWS is committed to ensuring the service reflects the diversity of the population it serves, and we particularly encourage applicants from people with BAME backgrounds.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us, then we’d love to hear from you.

#Care to join us?

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team.

Location: Calderdale, Bradford
Salary / hourly rate: £9.90 per hour
Employment type: Full Time
Hours per week: 37.5
Specifics/additional information: Hours to be flexible and will include evening and weekend work based on the needs of the project. You will be supervised by the Senior Community Co-Ordinator

Closing date: 28/07/2022

A full UK/EU driving license is desirable as you will be required to travel in and around Calderdale.

About the role

On Your Doorstep is a friendship and relationship service for adults with learning disabilities and/ or autism. We provide opportunities for people to develop friendships and relationships, extend their social networks and improve overall health and well-being, by arranging a number of social activities within their local community. Working with the senior community connector you will support adults with learning disabilities to access organised events and support them at the event. Where appropriate you will be required to liaise with families and support workers to assist and support their involvement and you will contribute to the general development of members social networks and provide the necessary support and encouragement.

You will also work in partnership with Luv2meetU who have an existing service in Calderdale and also organise events and opportunities supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to develop friendships and relationships.

About you

The successful candidate will be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent with the ability to use Microsoft office, Hft bespoke IT programmes and a variety of digital platforms including social media.

Experience of working with vulnerable people including adults with learning disabilities and/or autism with an understanding of the needs, experiences and aspirations of people with learning disabilities would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training, free DBS check and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

There are a range of benefits and career development opportunities at Hft. 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 you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

We offer

- Apprenticeships - Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 apprenticeship employer (ranked 11th in 2020)
- Access to the Hft Plus benefits package
- Access to award-winning training and development
- Annual staff award scheme
- A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
- Free DBS Check
- Find your place with us and change lives.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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

Ref: 134 286

MISSION OBJECTIVE

The Community Support and Insight (CSI) Team puts the 38 Degrees community of supporters in focus, by listening to and understanding their views, priorities and experiences, so that 38 Degrees can better reach and mobilise a powerful, broad community to create change and tell a compelling, story about the fairer, more respectful and sustainable country we want to become.

We lead on representing the views and real life experiences of our audiences so that supporters can be front and centre of our campaigns, and we deeply understand who is part of our community - bringing data that makes our campaigns more impactful and supporter-driven, and ensuring campaigns better resonate with our broad, representative community and beyond. We amplify these findings for use internally and externally. 

The CSI Officer, reporting to the Head of CSI, delivers a full-range of activities, from providing a high quality service and experience to 38 Degrees' community of supporters and stakeholders, to collecting and  reporting on relevant data and information and providing analysis of what we hear from the community of supporters and target audiences

The Officer role is responsible for making recommendations that contribute to ongoing CSI analysis and campaign decisions, using a variety of data points and channels, supporting the wider team to utilise community insights to make 38 Degrees more impactful and engaging, and to empower the 38 Degrees community. The role is also responsible for implementing relevant recommendations when required.

This job describes the role of the Community Support and Insight Officer. The 38 Degrees team works in a culture of togetherness and passion for our issues and determination to win, so from time to time, the team will be expected to perform activities outside of their normal role.

Commitment

All 38 Degrees staff should have a deep commitment to our mission of empowering our supporters to win campaigns on the issues they care most about. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGE INTEGRATED PROCESSES

• Analyse and report on CSI data, in line with 38 Degrees' data handling and security guidelines, in support of campaign design and delivery as well as data-driven strategic decision-making.

• Responsible for resolving queries from a variety of communication channels from our community of supporters and the public,while consistently meeting agreed response timelines and overseeing the timely resolution of urgent queries.

• Provide high quality service standards and supporter experience, based on established guidelines. Continue to develop, update, and implement these guidelines and best practices, and lead relevant staff training.

• Contribute to maintaining a culture that understands the priorities and experiences of the 38 Degrees community of supporters whilst challenging the perspectives of the wider team.

 

ALIGN

• Advise cross functional teams on community insights by utilising all available data sources and channels to understand our community of supporters and target audiences

• Bring timely analysis and recommendations to relevant teams from insights on a regular basis, which support the implementation of change and improves our campaigns and communities experience, and puts supporters front and centre

• Identify issues which promote/impede delivery of information critical to campaigns and supporter engagement activities and work to swiftly resolve these

• Create a range of work products to support and deliver on CSI and campaign priorities including content creation 

• Proactively identify gaps that may affect our community or service, and collaboratively deliver agreed projects to ensure the views of supporters and our target audience is heard and embedded. 

• Proactively support and guide petition starters to run their campaigns, and moderate, scope and share incoming campaigns with the CBY team, and then work closely with them to decide next steps, ensuring petition starters have consistent support and CSI better understand our community

• Collaboratively create work products, including questionnaires, and utilise other research methods, to enable 38 Degrees to deeply understand its community and their lived experiences and put real lives front and centre

 

SUSTAIN SERVICE

• Anticipate operational and systematic issues affecting timely delivery of information and CSI services to sustain continuity in the provision of the CSI service.

• Contribute to evaluating and improving 38 Degrees services to represent our communities perspectives, including testing as needed.

• Deliver insights which can be integrated with the priorities and work of the campaigns team

 

TARGET SKILLS PROFILE

Demonstrable significant experience of gathering information and providing recommendations based on insights and data, particularly qualitative data,  and of delivering high quality support to stakeholders ensuring consistency in quality and conformity with CSI standards, and establishing ongoing guidelines / best practice.

CONCEPTUAL

Understand the priorities of 38 Degrees' supporters and target audiences, and make recommendations about how to better serve them.

APPLIED

Deliver timely production of CSI deliverables, including weekly/monthly reporting, qualitative research, training/briefing sessions on service processes and outputs working collaboratively with colleagues.

 

Significant demonstrated skill in developing and sharing best practice.

INTERNAL

Advise cross functional team members on how to effectively engage with our community of supporters and identify opportunities for further engagement and how to embed.

 

EXTERNAL

Deliver an excellent service to our community of supporters and target audiences, ensuring they have an excellent experience of the CSI service. Engage with stakeholders to improve supporter services.

 

Demonstrable significant experience of planning, evaluating, and delivering processes, producing recommendations, qualitative research/analysis, and providing excellent support services, 

TIMELINESS

Complete projects, research, share/embed information and feedback and respond to supporter queries in a timely manner to ensure service standards are maintained.

QUALITY

Identify/implement/recommend improvements and enhancements to processes which improve team consistency, delivery, and quality.

TARGETED SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE

• Significant experience in delivering a high quality support service to stakeholders, research, analysis and reporting on data from stakeholder engagement to inform organisational decision making. 

• Significant experience in the use of CRM tools and databases.

Senior Support Worker, Young People
Fixby, Huddersfield
Up to £23,806.21 per year (Dependent on experience)

Our client's homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and their staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working alongside, and supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff, as well as working with their young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills including shopping, building positive relationships, and going on holidays. They always encourage their young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment. Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also
update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

Experience as a Support Worker, or a Senior Support Worker is required, and you will also receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from their friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding which will enhance your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Company Benefits

- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- An additional day off each year for your birthday
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)

Essential Requirements of a Senior Support Worker

- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent within Care
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- A professional working boundary between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria of a Senior Support Worker

- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Fancy the challenge? Apply today!

Additional Information

- Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
- As part of their commitment to safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, our client operates a safer recruitment process. 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.
- They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Ref: 133 745

Waking Night Support Worker - Young People

Waking Night Support Worker
Fixby, Huddersfield
£21,221.20 - £22,122.10 per year (Dependent on experience)
Full and part time opportunities available

Our client provide residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. The young people they care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Their homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and their staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with their young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills including shopping, building positive relationships, and going on holidays. They always encourage their young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment. Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the
general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

As a Waking Night Support Worker you will be required to lone work but will be supported by the On Call Managers and also another member of staff if required ,who will be completing the sleep in shift.

Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

Company Benefits

- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- An additional day off each year for your birthday
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)

Essential requirements of a Waking Night Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and bank holidays
- Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- A professional working boundary between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria of a Waking Night Support Worker

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Fancy the challenge? Apply today!

Additional Information

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
As part of their commitment to safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, Our client operates a safer recruitment process. 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.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Ref: 133 983

Overview

Children and young people (CYP) are our future. Each day, our teams work tirelessly to reduce risk, build resilience and create hope for this future. Each year, we work with more than 40,000 young people. At Change Grow Live, we understand the opportunity we have to change lives. And we’re responding, to ensure we’re making the most of this opportunity. We have developed a range of new CYP senior leadership roles that will help us make more difference across the organisation, across partnerships and across society as a whole.

Working closely with our Director of CYP services and the wider senior leadership team, you will lead the delivery of our ambitious Children & Young People’s Strategy. You will be open, bold and work with compassion, inspiring local teams to do the same.

Responsibilities

2 x Head of CYP Services (Regional) 

North, Midlands or South regions availiable 

As Head of Children & Young People’s (CYP) Services, you will have strategic oversight and overall operational responsibility for a diverse regional portfolio of CYP services. With strong values based leadership, you will create the conditions for your teams to thrive. This includes promoting a culture where it is ‘safe to fail’, one that embraces learning, and where everyone can give their best.

These exciting roles will be system-oriented, building relationships and collaborating with a range of key stakeholders – both internally and externally. You will develop an understanding of changes and developments across Change Grow Live and the external landscape, identifying opportunities for integrated working. You will stay abreast of cutting-edge developments and best practice within the CYP field, leading and steering the organisation to make more difference.

As a champion for positive change, you will develop a strong vision for the future of CYP services regionally. You will work with young people, internal colleagues and external partners to make this vision a reality.

If you believe in people, really want to make a difference to young people’s lives, then why not apply to join our expanding team. Check out the job description to find out more about our Head of CYP Services roles.

We want our team to better represent our workforce, bringing greater diversity of thought, experience, and background to all that we do together. We’re looking for people who are passionate about Change Grow Live’s mission, vision and values. People that want to make a real difference and have tonnes of fun in the process!

If you’re a values-based leader, a strong communicator, and a strategic thinker, we’d love to hear from you!

Flexible working options including home working and offices across the UK, including London, Brighton, Manchester and Leeds.

To apply, complete the online application.  It’s helpful to think about why you’d like to join the team, what you’d bring to the role and where you’ve made a difference.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 56 to 59 (£57,028.79 - £60,424.21)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Interview Date

28/7/2022

Closing Date

17/7/2022

Morgan Law are delighted to be working with this London Borough on an amazing newly created, forward thinking OD role.

With a new Leader, an innovative, 'can do' culture and an award-winning HR & OD team (PPMA Awards) driving forward change and transformation, there has never been a better time to join the 'Council of the Year' (LGC Awards)

We are looking for an outcome focused Senior, OD, Leadership and Learning Partner, with a responsibility to embrace and drive forward change and put residents at the very heart of everything we do and every decision we take
Your principal focus being to enable our people to Connect, Belong, Grow and Flourish through a first class, modern and inventive organisational, leadership and people development service that you'll help to shape. Supporting our Strategic OD, Leadership and Learning Partners, you'll lead projects that develop our culture and embed our Hounslow Values across everything we do.
You will also support the delivery of our transformation programme 'One Hounslow' through your exceptional leadership of projects, resources and fellow professionals.
The top 5 things about you that are most important:

You bring experience of leading organisational, leadership and people development projects within a complex environment,

You know how to communicate expertly, both verbally and in writing. You're a skilled and engaging facilitator in person and virtually, able to influence, motivate and inspire colleagues at all levels.

You'll have made a key contribution to the delivery of transformational change, thriving in a dynamic, agile environment where you work flexibly to lead projects that meet changing priorities and needs.

You take a strengths-based, solutions-focused approach to development, using diverse sources of data and insight to lead the creation of innovative solutions to meet current, emerging and future needs.

You're an inclusive, inspiring leader, able to role model our Values through your behaviours, team ethos and commitment to your own professional development. A reflective practitioner with a growth mindset, you embrace opportunities to constantly improve to become the best you can be, and motivate others to do the same.

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Job Title: Birth & Beyond Community Support Team Leader (Fenland & East Cambridgeshire area)

Salary: £18,749 FTE

Hours per week: 14 hours

Fixed term contract until 31st March 2023

We are looking for a talented individual to support our local Birth & Beyond Community Support Programme Manager to deliver our volunteer peer support project in the Fenland & East Sussex areas. This is a temporary contract until 31st March 2023, with the possibly of extension, subject to ongoing funding.  This role is home-based but will include travel (sometimes at short notice) across the specified area, so easy access to transport and a flexible approach to working are essential. The post will be for 14 hours per week.

A largely pastoral role, the Team Leader will support the wellbeing and organisation of volunteers and facilitate reliable support from this team, ensuring that peer supporters are present at local face-to-face and remote BBCS support groups and one-to-one meetings/calls with clients referred into the service. You must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to quickly create a rapport with volunteers, service users, NCT practitioners and a range of staff from local services. An understanding of perinatal wellbeing support pathways is also essential to the post. This is a complex project and covers multiple locations, so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently. Good IT skills will be essential – including Outlook, Word and Excel – and you must have excellent attention to detail. Ideally you will also have the skills to be able to engage via social media, and feel confident presenting the offer of the service at community events/to health care professionals/to other support agencies.

It is essential for this post that you are, or willing to undertake the training to become, a BBCS peer supporter. This training would be undertaken in addition to your paid hours.

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.  More details about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion action can be found here.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability. 

Closing date: 12 noon on 13th July 2022

Interviews: Tuesday 19th July 2022

The role of the Quality and Engagement Project Support Worker is central to the continued successful development and delivery of VAC contracted projects primarily across Kirklees and Calderdale. 

Reporting to the Quality & Engagement Team Lead, you will support the team to deliver the roll-out of the Quality 4 Health + Wellbeing accreditation across Calderdale and Kirklees and wider areas by providing a range of support to recruit and coordinate contract and income generating related activities with Voluntary and Community Sector Enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

You will also be expected to proactively support the team to develop and deliver a range of projects and activities to involve and promote the participation of the VCSE and wider communities in a range of engagement activities specifically focusing on Community Voices/Engagement Champions asset-based programmes at a local level.