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 their bank team you will work on a zero hours contract supporting their residential houses across numerous locations in the Cheshire area. Your role will be to provide the highest standard of care to their 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:

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.

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

Location: Cheshire (Stockport, Warrington, Neston, West Kirby)

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.

Ref: 90104

Mental Health Youth Worker

Role based in Greater Manchester

The post-holder will work within an innovative mental health community based setting, (Safe Zones).

Permanent position but with a provisional end date for funding of 31/3/2021 (Secondment will be considered)

20 hours per week

£23,388 per annum pro rata

Actual - £12,642 (20 hours)

Do you want to support children, young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties?

Can you demonstrate being able to work effectively with people from different organisations, in order to make positive change?

If so - please read on!

Your role will be to:

-'meet and greet' duties into the safe zones, providing patient care and crisis intervention.

-Delivering 1-1 emotional well-being sessions, supporting young people to access self-help and support systems in the community, accessing services to contribute to individualised care-plans and packages.

The post holder must be available to work shift patterns, this will include evening and weekend hours.

In order to be considered for this post you will have to demonstrate that you already have:

Skills

-Ability to evaluate your current practice and reflect on training.

-Computer literate and is able to navigate a data management system.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

-Able to develop good therapeutic relationships.

-Competent in undertaking risk assessments.

-Able to supervise other staff members, and encourage colleagues

Work-based Knowledge

-In depth knowledge of mental health presentation in children and young people and the need for evidence based intervention.

-Demonstrates a knowledge of how environmental factors impact mental health.

-Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of barriers preventing children and young people accessing mental health services

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview.

The closing date for applications is 18 November 2019 .

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 2nd December 2019

Headspace is a new project funded by the Nationwide Building Society to support people with mental health problems who are experiencing financial difficulties that threaten their housing status or are currently homeless and need help to secure and maintain housing by addressing their financial issues.

The successful candidate may already have experience of working with this client group or have other transferable skills. They will provide a bespoke package of holistic support including; helping clients access accommodation and/or maintain tenancies, identifying debt solutions, maximising income and minimising expenditure. They will have a sound understanding of a broad range of complex issues such as benefits and housing systems and will also advise on budgeting, income maximisation and accessing wider support. There will be targets to meet and caseloads to manage. 

You will be a stickler for detail/accuracy & efficiency. You will have a high standard of written English and enjoy working as part of a team. A positive attitude to hard work, keenness to learn, and the ability to take constructive feedback are a must. 

This role will be based in our Crewe and/or Macclesfield offices with travel across Cheshire East essential.  We encourage applications from disabled people and will offer an interview to anyone meeting the minimum criteria for the job. 

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/12/2020.

Services Support Officer (Full/Part Time)
Warrington, Cheshire
£19,481 (£15,206 for part time)

Summary

Our Support Services are always developing and increasing. Due to receiving additional funding, we have two brand new vacancies which will be involved in responding to Helpline contacts across all channels and also providing administration and co-ordination support to our Echo programme.

Description

Beat is currently looking for two Services Support Officers to join the Support Services team in Warrington. The role will be split in two. Half of your time promoting Echo and supporting volunteers, the other half responding to Helpline contacts through our various channels including; telephone, email, webchat, online support groups, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Our Support Services are available 365 days of the year between 12 and 8:30pm Monday- Friday and 4-8:30pm weekends and bank holidays. The core working hours will be around these times with one day per week office hours (9-5/ 10-6) to support the Echo programme.

This role is offered on a full and part time basis; part time hours will be 29.5 hours per week and full time will be 37.5 hours per week.

Application Information

For an application pack and information on how to apply please select the apply button shown to be taken to our website. 

If you have difficulty accessing or using this version of the application form or need to apply with a CV, please contact us before applying. Please note, we cannot accept CVs except by prior arrangement.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Support Services Assistant, Customer Support Assistant, Charity Support Officer, Project Support Officer, Helpline Advisor, Support Officer, Helpline Operative, or Helpline Officer.

Link Worker (12 Month FTC) 
Working at sites across Tameside

About Us

Action Together is a charity that helps volunteers, groups and organisations turn good intentions into positive actions. Operating throughout Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside, we support people to get help, strengthen community and voluntary groups and encourage local people, businesses and the public sector to support local good causes. 

We build relationships. We make connections. We create opportunities.

We run the Tameside Social Prescribing Service, which helps people with long-term health conditions who are experiencing loneliness or isolation. By linking them with support in their local voluntary and community sector, the service aims to help people take control of their own wellbeing and feel more able to self-manage their long-term conditions. 

We’re looking to expand this service by delivering our model in GP surgery clinics and community venues across Tameside. As such, we’re looking for a Link Worker to join us on a 12 month contract.

The Benefits 

- Salary of £24,799 per annum 
- Make a positive difference to the community in Tameside 
- Help to grow an established service that is improving lives  
- Join a friendly and passionate team

If you have experience of empowering others to identify their strengths and achieve their goals, this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a service that is helping people to manage their health and wellbeing. 

At Action Together, we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. We are passionate about increasing social action and supporting local people and groups to be the change they want to see in the world. 

If you share our values and want to be a part of something big, we would love to hear from you.

The Role 

As a Link Worker, you will support the growth and delivery of the Tameside Social Prescribing Service.

Working from GP practices and community venues across Tameside, you will: 

- Meet with people referred into the programme and support them to reach their personal wellbeing goals 
- Support individuals to access local services that will improve their personal resilience
- Carry out home/community visits to monitor the progress of service users 
- Champion and promote our service
- Work to bridge the gap between clinical services and social prescribing 
- Support healthcare professionals to correctly refer individuals to our service

About You

To join us as a Link Worker, you will need:

- Previous experience of working with people to identify their strengths and help them reach their aims 
- Experience of community-based remote working (and evidence of working independently and making autonomous decisions)
- A track record of developing successful relationships with partners from other agencies 
- Experience of using tools to monitor the difference/impact you have made (e.g. outcome monitoring, reports or case studies) 
- Strong record keeping skills 
- Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to use word processors, spreadsheets and databases

Other organisations may call this role Social Prescribing Link Worker, Social Prescribing Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Wellbeing Advisor, or Wellbeing Support Worker. 

The closing date for applications is the 12th November 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the week commencing 18th November 2019.

Webrecruit and Action Together are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re eager to make a difference as a Link Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 36 hours per week

JOB DESCRIPTION

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

DESIGNATION                        Suicide Prevention Adviser

HOURS 30 hours per week

Mainly unsocial hours including weekends (predominantly weekend and evening working)

SALARY NJC Scale 23-25 (£26,470 - £28,221) + 5% Pension contribution

LOCATION                                 Registered Office,  Warrington

RESPONSIBLE TO                  HOPELINEUK Manager

PURPOSE OF POST               

To advise and support service users and other stakeholders through our helpline, literature and outreach services to help prevent young suicides

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Head of Helpline Services; CEO; Staff and Volunteers; Chairman; Board of Trustees; PAPYRUS Members; Press Office.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help to deliver HOPELINEUK (the PAPYRUS national helpline) as part of a team participating in shift cover on a rota system, with a significant amount of weekend and evening working.
• Help to deliver PAPYRUS online support for young people and those concerned about their mental health.
• Contribute to the advice and information PAPYRUS provides on its website, its social media portals and in its literature for the public and stakeholders.
• Deliver presentations on PAPYRUS and training on suicide prevention to stakeholders.
• Engage with and support members and stakeholders when required.
• Work directly with young people as key stakeholders when required.
• Contribute to PAPYRUS Campaigns as outlined in the Strategic Plan.
• Help to plan, contribute to and attend PAPYRUS training, conferences and seminars as required.
• Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of an up-to-date information database.
• Contribute to quality control systems for our suicide prevention services.
• Respect confidentiality and manage data according to PAPYRUS policy.
• Understand your duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.
• Attend and contribute constructively to regular line management supervision, clinical supervision and appraisal protocols.
• Attend training courses as required.
   

• ADDITIONAL DUTIES

 It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

• CONFIDENTIALITY

​It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

• BASIC PRINCIPLES

​The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

• CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

​Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

• QUALIFICATIONS 

 See Person Specification

The application form for this role can be found on our website. 

Please do not send your CV as this will not be considered as part of your application.

Applications must be submitted using the online application only.

Cumbria: Barrow-in-Furness

Lancashire:  HMP Lancaster Farms / Lancaster, Blackpool and a further post with location to be confirmed.

Greater Manchester & Cheshire: HMP Risley, Salford, Manchester City Centre and Stockport. 

If you have experience of working with offenders and you want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.  We’ll give you all the training you need to do the Case Manager job and provide you with support to get established in the new role.  We employ a team of 45 Case Managers across the NW, who are very proud to work on this highly successful ESF programme.

We are especially looking for applicants who can connect with people to help move them forward, embrace the quality and compliance requirements and work towards targets. 

The job will involve working with people in custody or subject to supervision in the community, to engage them in learning, training and employment opportunities, either through one to one interviews or group work.  You’ll need to be a good communicator and effective at working with partners to ensure the best results for our participants. Recording of accurate information on participant plans and progress is an important part of the job, so you’ll need to be comfortable working on systems and have a strong attention to detail. 

You can read a typical “Day in the Life of a Case Manager” on our website

Our full-time staff enjoy a reasonable 35h working week and we also offer flexi-time, so when we ask our staff to do extra, we always make sure they’ve got those hours to take back another time.  It’s a great benefit of working for Career Connect. 

You will be reimbursed for any additional travel, beyond your main base of work. Our holidays start at 25 days + Bank Holidays and we give up to an extra 6 days a year for staff with longer service.

How to Apply - Please send send your CV and detailed covering letter explaining how you fit the role to the email shown.

The interviews will take place on 19th November or 22nd November.

We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative, passionate and professional individual to join our team in Greater Manchester, as a Support Coordinator.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator (2 roles)

Location: Greater Manchester

Hours: 28 hours per week

Salary: circa £18,400 per annum

Contract: Permanent. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until March 2021

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: 17 November 2019

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, providing a range of innovative support solutions. Referrals are received from the Acute and Community Stroke Teams in the local areas, families and other healthcare professionals. 

Working closely with the hospital and community multi-disciplinary teams, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Provide emotional and practical support to stroke survivors, their families and carers, both in hospital and at home.
• Recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service. 

There are two roles available in the Greater Manchester area, one working in Stockport and one working across Tameside and Stockport, both roles are office based in the North Zone. 

About You

The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Have a background in the caring profession, preferably with knowledge of stroke. 
• Have experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Have all round flexible skills in listening, communication, organisation, IT and resourcefulness.

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential 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. 

Crossroads Derbyshire provides domestic abuse services to adults, children and young people in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.

We are a fast-growing, passionate domestic abuse service who put survivors at the heart of everything we do. We serve a large rural community – supporting women, men and children in Derbyshire and beyond. This year we celebrated our 40th anniversary. We strive to prevent abuse by raising awareness and promoting change that lasts. We are affiliated to Women’s Aid and accredited to Level Two in 2018. Our services were described as “Exemplary.” This post offers excellent prospects for the right candidate.

The Role:

You will manage the day-to-day running of the Harmony Project domestic abuse refuge. The Harmony Project provides a safe space for young women aged 16 to 24 and their children who have experienced domestic abuse.

We’re looking for a highly organised domestic abuse specialist, ideally with experience of managing a residential project. You will need to have an in-depth knowledge and experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse and its impact on their children.

This role requires the ability to work alone, and manage a team of support workers.

Flexible working hours will be required to meet the needs of this post and you will need the use of a car and a current driving licence as you will be required to travel.

This post is open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1)

The post is funded until March 2025

Scale point 18 £24,313 per annum

We offer: employer’s contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, rising after 2 years’ service and a training programme. 

Closing date for this post is 9.30am Monday 18th November 2019

School-Home Support is a dynamic charity with proven impact. For over 30 years it has been working with children and young people struggling to stay in school due to a wide range of complex family issues. We get children and young people back into school ready to learn, whatever it takes.

School-Home Support Practitioner
Cedar Mount Academy, Gorton, Manchester
5 days a week, term-time only
Starting salary: £18,074 per annum to £19,245 per annum (depending upon experience)

This is an opportunity to work alongside Cedar Mount Academy to support children and families to improve issues which are causing poor attendance and behaviour and helping parents to become more engaged with their child’s learning attainment and aspirations. The practitioner will work with pupils and their families in Cedar Mount Academy to provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable families across the school.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a school environment, delivering learning programmes and strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their parents.

Duties of the role:

• Vulnerable pupils and families
• Organise group work for both children and families
• Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support for families
• Encourage parental engagement in learning
• Support with children transitioning from primary to secondary school, and from secondary to further education, employment or training.
• Undertake work supporting improved attendance
• Support wider parental engagement with school
• Work as part of a team
• Collate and utilise data and statistics and produce reports as and when required

Closing date for applications: 23:59 pm, 15 November 2019
1st stage interviews: TBC
2nd stage interviews at the school: 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 School-Home Support website where you can download the job description and application form. 

Start Date: ASAP

School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles above are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.

School-Home Support (SHS) is a dynamic charity working to ensure every child is in school ready to learn. For over 30 years it has been working with children and young people struggling to stay in school due to a wide range of complex issues. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes.

School-Home Support Practitioner
Working: across Rushbrook Primary Academy and Stanley Grove Primary Academy, Gorton Manchester
Hours: 5 days a week, Term time only
Starting salary: £18,074 per annum to £19,245 per annum depending upon experience

This is an opportunity to work alongside Rushbrook Primary Academy and Stanley Grove Primary Academy to support children and families to improve issues which are causing poor attendance and behaviour, and helping parents to become more engaged with their child’s learning attainment and aspirations. The practitioner will work with pupils and their families in Rushbrook Primary Academy and Stanley Grove Primary Academy to provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable families across the school.

The successful candidates will have experience working in a school environment, delivering learning programmes and strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their parents.

Duties of the role:

• Provide targeted casework for vulnerable pupils and families
• Organise group work for both children and families
• Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support for families
• Support families and children transitioning to secondary school.
• Encourage parental engagement in learning
• Undertake work supporting improved attendance
• Support wider parental engagement in school
• Work as part of a team
• Collate and utilise data and statistics and produce reports for the funder

Closing date for applications: 23:59 pm, 15November 2019
1st stage interviews: TBC
2nd stage interviews at the school: TBC
Start date: ASAP

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 School-Home Support website where you can download the relevant information pack and application form. 

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances.

SHS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

POST

Brief Intervention Caseworker

RESPONSIBLE TO

NUM COO

RESPONSIBLE FOR

n/a

SALARY & HOURS OF WORK

Full time – Monday to Friday (37.5 hrs per week)

Term: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: £24,000

Annual Leave Entitlement - 31 days including public and bank holidays

Pension: Work place pension contributions of 8% per month will be paid by NUM

LOCATION OF THE POST HOLDER

The post holder will be based at the NUM offices in Manchester. The post involves some travel throughout the UK and occasional work out of office hours.

ABOUT NUM:

National Ugly Mugs (NUM) is an award-winning charity with a mission to ‘end violence against sex workers.’ NUM provides a mechanism for sex industry workers to report crimes they experience and share this information within their communities to warn others to potentially dangerous individuals and situations.  We have a casework team that supports sex workers to further access criminal justice remedies and other services as determined by these victims to cope and recover from crimes they experience. We receive between 80-90 reports of crime per month, or 2-3 per day on average. We have a Research & Development (R&D) team of industry experts who shape our work and provide safety information to sex industry workers, allowing them to make informed decisions about their work.

In our mission to ‘end violence against sex workers’ we use the data and knowledge from sex workers towards education programs and political advocacy to both skill-up services and police forces to be more sensitive and responsive to the needs of sex workers, and to change the conditions that cause or promote harm to this population.  Through this work we support the full decriminalization of sex industry work to advocate for the rights of sex industry workers along with their full engagement in civil society.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Brief Intervention Caseworker (BIC) to work as part of the NUM Casework Team from our Head Office in Manchester.  This is a full-time office-based role that will use a variety of digital tools to engage with thousands of sex workers throughout the UK to share information that will allow them to make informed decisions about their safety whilst working and ensure they have access to appropriate support following a report to NUM.  The BIC will be responsible for monitoring data, providing members of the NUM team with information to support service development and policy advocacy toward the charities mission to ‘end violence against sex workers.’

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Reviewing and processing reports submitted to National Ugly Mugs (NUM) about incidents and crimes committed against sex workers;
• Produce NUM warnings from reports to disseminate to members in the form of NUM alerts;
• Providing signposting information to NUM members about appropriate support services relevant to their needs;
• Provide intelligence into police systems where consent has been provided;
• Establish and maintain strong national partnerships with existing support services;
• Maintain and update contact databases for police and support services throughout the UK;
• Maintaining and updating NUM’s monitoring databases;
• Provide support to the NUM Victim Support Caseworkers.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Relationship with the Chief Operations Officer (COO)

• To support the COO in the service delivery of National Ugly Mugs;
• To support the COO to develop and maintain effective monitoring systems and support procedures;
• To work as part of the Casework Team to provide reports and data to the COO to further the objects of the charity.

Communication and Relationships

• Developing and maintaining key contacts in support services and police forces throughout the UK;
• To provide non-judgmental support to sex workers irrespective of their gender identity, personal circumstances and experience of sex work;
• Establishing strong pathways into support organisations throughout the UK;
• Promoting NUM to member projects, non-member projects, other agencies, sex worker led organisations and online forums;
• Promoting a collaborative approach to delivering NUM, where possible and appropriate, involving member projects, sex worker organisations and online forums;
• Promoting the vision, philosophy and objectives of NUM;

• Supporting the COO in ensuring that effective pathways are in place and maintained for feeding reports to police intelligence and analysis systems at national and local levels;
• Supporting the Victim Support Caseworkers and provide cover where necessary to ensure the continuous running of NUM services;
• To undertake other duties, assigned by the senior staff, which reasonably fall within the scope of the post.

Research

• To keep up to date and maintain a thorough database of support agencies, police contacts and other key contacts throughout the UK;
• To keep abreast of trends in the UK sex work markets;
• To monitor NUM report data and keep up to date to enable statistical reporting for NUM advocacy and service development.

Culture

• To promote diversity and equality of opportunity in all NUM’s work and practices.

Monitoring and evaluation

• To ensure that NUM has the appropriate monitoring systems in place and to keep them maintained and updated;
• To produce regular updates on NUM reports for the COO and CEO;
• To maintain an ongoing library of case studies.

Emotional and physical effort

• There will be frequent direct exposure to emotional and/or distressing circumstances and/or content in relation to the role;
• This is a high-pressured role which will require some work out of office hours and some travel throughout the UK.

Knowledge training and skills required

• Excellent administrative and organisation skills;
• Demonstrable experience in triaging and risk assessing client needs to enable prioritization of work to victim support caseworkers;
• Experience of engaging with individuals who may have experienced traumatic events;
• Willingness to and/or experience in delivering advice, information, emotional and practical support and advocacy in partnership with health, wellbeing and criminal justice outcomes;
• Ability to provide support and engage via digital through, phone, text, social media and email;
• Strong empathic and active listening skills;
• An understanding of Equal Opportunities, the diversity of sex work and the impact of criminalisation, stigma, and marginalisation on sex workers;
• The ability to understand local, regional and national policy and evidence-based research in relation to community safety, health and social inclusion;
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with multiple partners to promote safety and support for sex workers;
• Experience of multiagency working with services of conflicting demands
• An effective communicator with the ability to deliver guidance, advice and support to a diverse range of stakeholders to promote best practice in relation to supporting sex workers when they’re victims of crime;
• Prepared to undertake continued professional development;
• Experience with computer systems and the ability to efficiently work with multiple platforms to managing data and conform to legal regulations such as the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

If you are passionate about ending violence against sex workers and support the full decriminalization of sex work, we would love you to join us.  We hope that there will be opportunities at NUM beyond this fixed term contract for the right candidate. We expect our staff team to hold true to our core values of compassion, contribution, integrity and inclusion.

How to Apply:

To apply please send your CV (3 pages maximum) and cover letter (4 pages maximum)  by 5pm on Friday the 15th of November 2019 through the Charity Jobs website.  Your cover letter should set out why you are interested in the post and demonstrate with specific examples from your experience and qualifications how you are the right person for this role. Please also include 2 references (including your most recent employer) and an indication of when they can be contacted.  We will contact successful applicants by 5pm on Monday the 18th November 2019 and interviews will take place on Thursday the 21st November 2019 at our head office in Central Manchester.  Please note that if you do not hear from us by the 19th November 2019 you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application this time.  Due to limited capacity we are not able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

Important dates:

• Friday the 15th November 2019 @ 5pm - closing date for applications
• Monday the 18th November 2019 @ 5pm - successful candidates notified by
• Thursday the 21st November 2019 - Interview day (the interview date is fixed and non-negotiable and candidates must be able to attend in person).
• Start date for this role is ASAP
• Further information visit the NUM website

Equal Opportunities:

We are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities in the workplace and we actively encourage applicants of all different ages, genders, social and economic backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations, and from people with and without disabilities.

If you have any specific access requirements or if you need any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to apply or attend an interview, please contact:

Rosie Hodsdon
Executive Administrative Assistant - see NUM website for further details
Normal Working Days: Monday, Tuesday and Friday

City Hearts are currently recruiting for an Outreach Caseworker to work within the Anti-Trafficking Team of the organisation. This role will require the successful candidate to casework the Survivors of Modern Slavery in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and women with life-controlling issues in their rest and reflection period before moving on to support the Staff of City Hearts; to ensure all standards for City Hearts are upheld to a high standard.

City Hearts was founded in 2005 with a mandate to fully restore those with a history of vulnerability and exploitation. We began with a single home to help women with life controlling issues and shortly after welcomed our first survivor of Modern Slavery. Since then we have expanded dramatically across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support women with life-controlling issues.

The Role:

• Caseworking individual PVOHT (Potential Victims of Human Trafficking);
• Regular feedback and review meetings with Outreach Coordinator;
• Arranging and attending appointments for individual;
• Following up all the paperwork and details of VOHT in adherence to the terms of the contract; including on line reporting. Including, weekly reviews, daily logs and inductions.
• Shift flexibility to include some evenings and, weekends and sleeps on a rota basis at safehouse,
• Ensuring that volunteers who work with you on shift have the proper level of support and adhere to policies and procedures;
• Ensuring that all Key Performance Indicators are met;
• Ensuring progression of VOHT through system;
• Liaising with organisations and individuals regarding PVOHT and CH in a professional manner –
• Identifying support hours and ensuring accurate logging of all hours;
• Ensuring paperwork is being completed correctly and in a timely fashion;
• Ensuring Exit Strategies are being prepared in a timely fashion;
• Dealing with out of hour crisis in accordance with standby rota;
• Receiving out of hours referrals, carrying out inductions, weekly reviews, updating IT system.
• Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the Safe Houses and any legislation;
• Promoting CH in adherence to the terms of the contract – this may include attending events on behalf of CH as a whole.
• Please note that there is an occupational requirement due to the nature of this role for the post holder to be female.

Any other duties that are commensurate with the role;

The Candidate:

• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to liaise with other agencies in a professional manner
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• High level of emotional resilience
• Good IT skills and the ability to accurately record keep
• Ability to be flexible to needs of the service and clients
• Ability to manage time around shift work to enable adequate self-care and rest

Benefits:

30 Days Holiday (based on 40 hour working week)

Sleep shift pay supplement

Perkbox - local / national discount scheme + app

Training / Career Progression

Various courses - personal and professional development

On-going support

Group supervision regularly - share best practice

Closing date for the role is midnight on 25th November.

Job Title: Part Time Asset Coach

Salary: £ 22,178 (Pro rata)

Status: Substantive post

Hours: 18.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Holidays: 22 Days plus Bank Holidays (Pro rata)

Based at: Locations throughout the Wigan and Leigh borough.

Responsible to: Contract Manager

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

Closing Date: 5pm 14th November 2019

Interviews & Assessment: W/c 18th November 2019

Summary

The Brick is a charity with big aspirations and its local community at the heart of everything it does. As a result, The Brick follows a strategy and approach focusing on personal development by following The 3 R’s. The 3 R’s are: Relief, meeting felt needs, Restoration, equipping people for self-sustaining, independent living, and Reformation, speaking out and acting against social injustice.

About You

The Brick is looking for someone with a strong sense of their own identity but who excels working with others, in particularly towards a common goal. Someone who believes that people have the right to thrive within their own community. Someone who knows about homelessness and doesn’t agree using labels. Someone with a proactive approach, who is not afraid to challenge or be challenged and works in person centred way.

Job Purpose

The key role will be to support The Brick and individuals in crisis through providing support through all of the 3R’s. The Post Holder will utilise their skills and experience to engage one-on-one with individuals going through tough transitions in life. An asset coach’s role is to assist people to move through challenging transitions so that they can take control of their life and contribute to their community. You will develop partnerships and develop specific Brokering opportunities which will meet the talents and abilities of each individual. The post holder will be required to travel and work across a number of operational sites across the borough as required and work flexibly to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This will include evening and weekend working. You will manage volunteers to assist people to build up new and positive friendships and networks.

The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision and appraisal.

To Apply please complete an application form.

Only completed application forms will be accepted.