PART TIME SUPPORT WORKER ROLE (26 HRS P/W) AVAILABLE IN SUPPORTED HOUSING PROJECT FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE IN SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE. £16,915 - £18,430 PER ANNUM, PRO ROTA (actual salary £11,886.22 - £12,950.80) FRWK03.
Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?
Are you passionate about supporting young people, especially the most disadvantaged and challenging?
Do you want to work for an organisation where 98% of employees say that they are proud of the work that they do?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate support worker who would thrive in our accommodation service, working with young people and adults aged 16-25, including children in care and care leavers, where no two days are ever the same. You would contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package enabling young people to develop the skills to empower them to move on to build sustainable independent futures.
This job might be for you if:
- You are flexible and happy to work on a rota system covering evenings, weekends and day shifts.
- You are a great listener, you are empathetic and understand what challenges young people with complex needs can face.
- You are resilient. You bounce back from difficulties and can manage stressful situations in a calm and positive way.
- You thrive working as part of a diverse team and are good at communicating with others.
- You are able to understand and follow policies and procedures and have a strong awareness of professional boundaries.
Experience of working with people is desirable however it is more important that you have the right kind of personal qualities we are looking for. We provide a comprehensive training package during your probationary period and throughout your employment.
Please follow the below link for further information on our service click here.
The appointment of successful candidates will be subject to the return of a satisfactory DBS and reference documentation.
To comply with the Government’s guidelines in regards to social distancing, Framework will conduct all interviews via 'Zoom' a video conferencing app that is available to all androids, iPhone, tablets etc. Candidates will need to ensure they have access to 'Zoom' prior to interview.
We will be shortlisting on 06/07/20 and interviewing successful candidates on 15/07/20.
Due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you have not received a response from Framework within this time then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.
What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services.
Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.
Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.
As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application
CVs will not be accepted
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Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.
We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.
Please note during the current COVID19 situation all services are being delivered remotely by telephone or video conferencing. Also, candidates are advised that internal applicants subject to potential redeployment may take precedence.
Support Worker Responsibilities:
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our integrated dementia support service covering Leicester City, Leicestershire and our hospitals. As a Dementia Support Worker you will provide essential information, support and guidance to people living with dementia, their families and carers, using a variety of methods, either face-to-face, over the phone or via email. You will be working within a small team, covering Leicester City, Leicestershire County and University Hospitals Leicester.
Support Worker Requirements:
Excellent communication skills are a must. You will also need to possess an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) and have good IT skills. Your caseload will be varied so we are looking for someone with the right mix of enthusiasm, professionalism and flexibility who is able and willing to work in a variety of settings.
You will be responsible for your own caseload, so your ability to manage your own time effectively will be essential. Leicestershire is a fantastically diverse community and we are constantly reflecting on how we can reach more people affected by dementia who identify as BAME and LGBT+ as well as increase the diversity of our workforce.
Experience of working with BAME and LGBT+ communities, to support us with this work is desirable but not essential. If you have a passion for supporting people affected by dementia and want to be involved in the shaping and delivery of our service, then we would love to hear from you.
About Alzheimer’s Society:
Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Leicester
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 28 hours per week
Salary: £15,971.20 - £16,616 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Closing date: 08 July 2020
Interview date: TBC
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity etc.
Together is an amazing place to work. And it’s not just because we’re one of the UK’s oldest and most respected mental health charities. It’s because we put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do – supporting and enabling them to take control of their lives and make a positive contribution to the community.
We are looking to expand our workforce by recruiting one full time support worker to join our Floating Housing Related support team. You will be part of a team, working in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same.
You will work across Warwickshire, so access to a car is essential. You will have your own caseload of clients and will work autonomously, identifying people’s goals completing assessments and risk management meetings.
By working alongside people with disabilities your work will be vital in helping people to manage and sustain their tenancies, prevent and relieve homelessness, deal with debt, benefit issues and promote independence.
You will support the most vulnerable people in our community who experience mental ill-health, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and autism. Experience of all areas is not essential as full training will be provided to the right candidate.
We have a firm commitment to encouraging fairness and diversity in our work force and we welcome applications from disabled people and those from BME backgrounds.
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Hospice Hope have an exciting opportunity for an Online Groups Coordinator. This role will work within our Community Engagement Project and is part of our online response to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our client group. The post is being funded by the Lottery Community Fund as a pilot project and will therefore be a 6 month fixed term contract.
This a home based opportunity with the requirement to participate in virtual/telephone meetings, training and engagement opportunities. Once COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, the post will be required to travel across North West Leicestershire. The post holder will be a self-motivated individual who is able to be flexible and respond quickly to the changing service environment.
This role is key to the development of our community based services and will be essential in increasing referrals into the service, supporting individuals to engage with technology to access services, developing existing and new relationships within the community and raising the profile of our organisation.
For a copy of the job description / person specification and details of how to apply, please go to our website - details are held in the 'Latest News' section on our homepage.
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Creative Support have recently been working with a housing provider to secure a new cluster of 8 flats within the Loughborough area.
This project provides support to individuals with complex mental health needs to enable them to build their daily living skills and confidence to empower them in their everyday lives.
You will manage the project in accordance with their holistic strengths-based support plans.
You will need to be flexible, have excellent communication and organisational skills, and have the ability to use a computer.
In this role you will also need to be a hands-on manager and a positive role model.
If this describes you and you want a challenge, then please complete and submit a Creative support application form.
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Advanced Practitioner Social Worker
Are you an experienced and ambitious social worker who wants to join a forward thinking, innovative Council? Do you want to work for someone who committed and responsive in a way that many other authorities can only dream of?
Position: Advanced Practitioner Social Worker
Location: Rutland - Oakham
Salary: £38,934 to £41,813 inclusive of market supplement
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Benefits: Minimum of 24 days annual leave (pro-rata), with a further 5 days added after 5 years’ continuous service, plus 8 days paid bank holidays, a defined benefits pension scheme, payment of fees for membership to one professional body where this is a requirement of your role, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, special and family leave provisions, occupational health service, lunchtime yoga, circuits and cycle rides, as well as discounted swimming sessions and flexible working policies to enable you to balance work and home commitments
Closing Date: 10th July 2020
Join the County Councils award winning Adult Social Care team based in Rutland!
If you’re looking for an opportunity that enables you to work closely with vulnerable children and their families, where your skills and experience can make a significant difference, and where there really is a work life balance, then this is the place to work! With manageable caseloads, learning events, training, and regular reflective supervision to focus on you, you will be encouraged continually improving practice to ensure children’s interests are always protected and promoted.
The Role
A role in the Referral Assessment and Intervention Service is an opportunity to make a huge impact – both on Rutland, and on your own career. This is a vital position at the front door of the children’s services. You will be a practice role model for other social workers while holding some complex cases and ensuring children are safeguarded. It’s a chance to get closer to the things that really matter.
We want to hear from you if you have social work experience and strong knowledge of relevant legislation. You will assist in the development of the service to ensure the Council go from strength to strength, so innovation and leadership skills are key.
To support you further, your SWE registration and DBS costs are covered. The will also provide financial relocation assistance, if you’re moving to join the Council (subject to management approval).
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
What you get in return…
Work that makes a difference to people’s lives within this beautiful county, in addition to structured salary reviews, local government pension scheme, discounted access to ‘Active Rutland’ keep fit activities and flexi-time, to name just a few!
The County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
You may also have experience in areas such as Social Worker, Link Worker, Youth Worker, Support Worker, Advanced Practitioner Social Work, Social Work, Case Worker.
Open Hands are looking to appoint a Van Driver Technician based in Leicester. The successful applicant will join the team and work primarily alongside the charity’s Furniture Project Manager in delivering the charity’s furniture projects.
Open Hands Trust is a faith-based organisation that aims to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of those most vulnerable and disadvantaged in the city of Leicester. Open Hands works towards alleviating poverty and seeks to empower individuals to move forward in their lives through offering practical support (including the provision of food, clothing and furniture), advice, skills training, mentoring and volunteering opportunities to those in need.
Role summary:
- To support the existing activities of Open Hands through driving the van during the collection/delivery of donated items, including the collection of food from local supermarkets and the collection/delivery of large and bulky furniture items
- Organising the furniture warehouse alongside the Furniture Project Manager
- Maintaining the furniture catalogue and stock levels alongside the Furniture Project Manager
- Delivering an excellent standard of customer service to all guests and service users
- Working alongside and managing teams of volunteers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Mighty Creatives (TMC) is a charity committed to improving the personal, educational, cultural and social lives of children and young people (CYP) through creative and cultural education.
Our charitable purpose is to provide arts and cultural opportunities for CYP from birth to 30 years old, particularly those who are the most disadvantaged and excluded, in order to contribute to the fight against child poverty.
Our vision is of a world where all CYP will harness the power of arts, creativity, and culture in order to transform themselves, their communities, and their futures.
We are looking for a Coordinator to join our team. We want you to use your creativity to help children, young people and adults transform their lives, the services they use and the communities they live in.
The Arts Alliances Coordinator will support the coordination and delivery of the TMC Arts Alliances programme. A programme that is designed to support the development and sustainability of partnership working across the East Midlands in response to the Cultural Education Challenge set out by Arts Council England.
We want you to use your creativity to help children, young people and adults transform their lives, the services they use and the communities they live in.
Further details, along with our application form and application pack can be found on our website.
Deadline for receipt of applications is 9am on Monday 6th July 2020
Interviews to be held on Monday 13th July 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.