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We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Programme Group Facilitator to join the iMatter National team working 25 hours a week. This role requires the delivery of our Domestic Abuse programme in Bengali.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is home based (with Homeworking allowance and London weighting if applicable).
As a Domestic Abuse Programme Group Facilitator you will be delivering the iMatter programme, which is an online programme for female victims of domestic abuse. You will be required to manage your own caseload and work in collaboration with the Initial Response Officers and other Programme Facilitators.
You will need:
Our ideal Domestic Abuse Programme Group Facilitator is someone who is resilient, confident with supporting others, happy to work as part of a team, and willing to constantly learn and adapt to new situations. They will enjoy being a part of a busy working environment and can demonstrate an ability to communicate with victims of domestic abuse in a professional and supportive manner. They will be able to lead and co facilitate the delivery of the iMatter programme in a group setting and be competent in the use of IT skills. Training will be provided in the use of our Case Management System.
You will need to have the ability to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner. Have an understanding and knowledge of, and an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. Knowledge of confidentiality and safe working practice in accordance with safeguarding legislation, General Data Protection Regulation and other legal requirements.
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 Service checks may be required.
Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating 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.
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 looking 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 to the published closing date.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
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The Hepatitis C Trust has developed projects nationally whereby peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C, to provide education and training to service users and staff in drug and alcohol, hostel and homeless services, increasing hepatitis C awareness, access to testing and referral to treatment, for people living with hepatitis C.
Do you have experience of working in drug services and with volunteers? Have you been affected by hepatitis C, or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C? We are looking for a passionate and skilled peer lead who has excellent communication and organisational skills.We require a good standard of education and welcome creativity and innovation in all our work.
Working under the guidance of thePeer Coordinator, this post will continue the development of the project, recruiting and coordinating peers across identified areas within Sussex.Working in partnership with hepatitis C clinical teams,drug and alcohol services and homeless service providers, the post will coordinate delivery of educational workshops, hepatitis C testing in community settings, ensure that service users are referred and supported through hepatitis C treatment and care.
This post will require extensive travel across the county and the post holder is required to hold a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.
The Hepatitis C Trust is a ground-breaking national charity. We provide information, advocacy, services and individual support, working with pr... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Recruiting for a Support Worker x3 to join our Young People and Care Leavers in Milton Keynes!
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Look Ahead supports around 8,000 people across London and the South East each year. People who for a variety of reasons may need some extra suppor... Read more
We are looking for Support Workers to join our friendly and welcoming team here at Hft. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives
Experience is not essential as we provide all the training you need to be a confident support worker. Whether you are an experienced professional or completely new to the world of care, we want you to be a compassionate and friendly individual, who shares our Values.
What matters most is a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. Basic computer literacy is a necessity, as the role requires you to retrieve and record information using a variety of IT systems.
What will you be doing?
The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities
This can range from supporting them to discover new interests, reaching goals like travelling or holidays and working positively with their families and friends. This will help individuals to engage in different leisure, home or work-related activities, all according to their personal choice
As a support worker, your responsibilities are varied and no two days are the same. As well as providing physical and emotional support you may be needed to help with household tasks and personal care as well as supporting individuals with healthcare needs, e.g. taking medication.
Everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people’s needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things.
What’s in it for you?
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.
If you do not already have a relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Diploma in a Health and Social Care within the first 18 months of your employment.
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.
Salary: £9.90 per hour
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Shefford, Bedfordshire
A full UK driving licence is desirable for this role.
We offer
- 25 days annual leave (plus 8 days statutory Bank holidays)
- 20% bank holidays allowance with an increased rate of 50% for Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Years Day
- 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.
We ask all our teams to take advantage of the Covid-19 vaccination, which is offered to frontline support workers as a priority group. We strongly encourage all colleagues to remain fully vaccinated as part of our wider infection control procedures.
Closing date: Sunday 29th May 2022
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.
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Recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our Young People Service in Milton Keynes
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Look Ahead supports around 8,000 people across London and the South East each year. People who for a variety of reasons may need some extra suppor... Read more
About You:
To be successful in this role you will have experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging environment, ideally involving offenders and/or their families. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding work load. You will have the ability to contribute to planning and development of Pact’s family work and also have knowledge of safeguarding/child protection practice. Furthermore you will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in build partnerships with a range of agencies.
What PACT Offer:
Pact offer a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, eye care vouchers, generous annual leave plus more. You will have the opportunity to attend internal training events to further develop yourself as an effective support work and you will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.
How to apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements of this post please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.
Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.
About us
Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.
Pact’s vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. We work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care.
Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120+ years of service delivery.
Location: HMP Woodhill, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £18,525 FTE per annum ( £7,410 per annum actual pro rota )
Contract Type: 15 Hours per week with regular evening and / or weekend working
Benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan, EAP Scheme.
Closing date: 27-05-2022
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Rehabilitation, Family Services, Advocacy, Mentor, Mentoring, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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Crisis Peer Support Worker
Salary: £20,700.00 F.T.E (£6,713.51 per annum)
Hours: 2 x 12 hour roles per week (2 nights per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes
Our Crisis Cafes offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment outside of normal working hours to support individuals in mental distress and crisis. This peer support role will involve offering one to one support and de-escalation, using own lived experience in order to enable service users to commence the process of improving their mental health and wellbeing.
The role will be part of a larger Crisis Café team made up of Crisis Recovery Workers, Crisis Peer Support Workers, Team Leaders and volunteers
Experience
- Own personal lived experience of mental health challenges.
- Working in a small service within a wider organisation, including delivering a service against performance targets.
- Using a dedicated database/system for recording of and reporting service data.
- Working with, coordinating and supporting volunteers.
- Experience of using own mental health experience to support the recovery and wellbeing of others.
- Carry out assessments and 1:1s utilising lived experience of mental health and principles of peer support work
Skills, abilities and knowledge
- Evidence of good interpersonal skills and an ability to form peer relationships with service users and carers
- Knowledge of local community activities and leisure facilities.
- Promoting a service.
- IT (MS Outlook, Word and Excel and internet).
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Good communication, motivational and negotiation skills.
- Valid driving licence and access to a car for work.
- Understanding the wellbeing needs of and working with people with mental health needs, including those from culturally diverse communities.
Closing Date: 5pm on Sunday 29 May 2022
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
No agencies please.
Mind BLMK are seeking to appoint a Peer Support Worker to support a new Milton Keynes based peer service for adults with severe mental illness, working closely with the Bridge and Crown Primary Care Networks (PCN’s) in Milton Keynes.
Job title: Peer Support Worker - Severe Mental Illness
Job no: 459
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2023
Hours: 12 hours per week – set days to be agreed
Salary: £19,240.00 F.T.E (actual salary: £6,240 per annum)
Location: Milton Keynes
Checks needed: Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references
Start date: ASAP
Key duties
- Deliver one-to-one sessions for people with mental ill health to help support them to identify and address the barriers that are preventing them reaching recovery and staying well.
- Use own lived experience of mental health challenges to show hope, empathy and understanding in a safe space where people feel accepted.
- Share ideas and approaches that support the improvement of mental health and wellbeing and embed this in working practices as a peer.
- Assess the needs and suitability of individuals for the service, in line with the access to services process.
- Offer support and guidance through a goal focussed, coaching and mentoring approach, and use local knowledge to signpost individuals to services and support as part of their ongoing wellbeing.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the recovery journey needed to improve mental health and wellbeing. We are looking for someone who can use their own lived experience of mental health challenges to provide empathy, hope and support to individuals, working with them on a one-to-one basis to address barriers and take steps towards achieving their goals.
Entitlements/benefits:
- Annual Leave: 25 days (pro rata)
- Bank Holidays: All (pro rata) as per April to March for each year – usually 8
- NEST pension scheme: Auto-enrolment (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Health Plan: Optional
- Learning and Development: In-house and external as appropriate for the role
- Flexible Working: On request (in line with Mind BLMK) policy on Right to Request Flexible Working
If you feel like you would be suitable for this role, we can’t wait to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on Tuesday 31 May 2022
The right is reserved to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply.
If you would like to find out more please click the apply button to be directed to our website, where you can complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, we hold a commitment to Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters.
No agencies please.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support Coordinator with strong digital skills to join the Homicide Service Peer Support Team team, working 37.5 hours a week. This position is home-based.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & 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 & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is home based, but will include some travel nationally, and some overnight stays.
As a Peer Support Coordinator you will: -
Manage a number of Peer Support volunteers who have lived experience of bereavement through homicide. You will support them to use their experience to help others who are also bereaved. This will involve monthly supervisions and regular communication to ensure they are up to date with service procedures and developments.
You will have experience of working in a trauma-informed way, with empathy and compassion. You will have good personal resilience, and be able to make effective use of supervisions to manage your wellbeing.
You will have a passion for using digital technology to make support accessible for people. You will take the lead on maintaining our secure online chat room by working with a group of volunteer supporters. You will also be key in the planning and organisation of our online support groups. Strong digital skills and enthusiasm for digital working is essential.
You will need: -
Knowledge of the impact of bereavement through homicide or the psychological impact of significant trauma resulting from a distressing event
Proven ability to work digitally in creative and appropriate ways to engage with service users and/or peer supporters
Confidence in using Microsoft Word, basic Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to use client databases
Ability to work on own initiative with good time management skills, prioritise work load, and make use of clinical supervision
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 Service checks may be required.
Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating 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 looking 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 to the published closing date.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
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Every day in the UK, 13 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth.
Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity and exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.
We are looking to recruit an outstanding and people-focused candidate to lead our Bereavement Support Services Team. This is a high-profile role which is responsible for ensuring that all those approaching Sands for support receive an excellent service that meets their individual needs, that the quality of support provided remains consistently high and all team members are appropriately managed and supported. The role provides an opportunity to make real change by driving the organisational and team strategies to make the support that Sands provides accessible to bereaved families from all backgrounds within the community, as well as groups at higher risk of experiencing stillbirth and neonatal death.
With demonstrable experience of delivering and managing bereavement support services at a strategic level, you will possess an excellent understanding of grief theory and bereavement support and be qualified accordingly. Additionally, you will have experience of working with, and providing services to diverse communities and have a good understanding of their specific needs.
As this role will require you to lead a highly-motivated and diverse team who are all home-based, you will have excellent people management skills and be able to support your team accordingly.
You will have outstanding verbal and written communication skills and be able to develop high quality services which remain responsive to the changing needs of external stakeholders. With excellent relationship building skills, you will demonstrate a high level of empathy in all aspects of your work.
A high level of project management skills is essential, as is the ability to produce complex statistical reports and analyse data and trends. A thorough understanding of safeguarding in the context of baby loss and a commitment to ensuring excellent practice is also required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a new challenge that gives you purpose and satisfaction ? Due to increased demand for our services we have 3 roles for:
Community & College Support Workers - £19000- £20000 p.a. (or pro rata)
Both full and part time roles available (minimum of 3 days a week)
Term time roles available
No shift work or evening/weekend work
Are you a caring person who wants to see young people with autism develop in learning life skills?
Are you patient and able to communicate with young people ?
Are you wanting to use your life experience to really impact someone’s life?
Talkback has been in Bucks for 24 years and within our educational Equip Project, you will support young people, aged 16 – 23, to meet the outcomes on their Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCP). For some of our learners we provide 1:1 support in college, to support them to achieve their course. For the majority of your time you will be part of a team delivering a range of community day groups to help students develop social skills, confidence, life skills and independence. These include Women’s & Men’s Groups, Creative Media Groups, Art Groups, Travel Training Groups and Independent Living Groups. We also offer a range of work experience opportunities including horticulture, working with animals, retail & mechanics and you may go out and support a young person at work for a day.
You will work at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus in local colleges and in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability and autistic people to achieve positive outcomes.
To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude and be a patient communicator. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.
You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said, ‘Working with people with a learning disability or autism is the most rewarding and fulfilling role I have ever had.’
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).
“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”
Talkback’s roots are in self advocacy, in building self confidence and self esteem to enable people with a learning disability to use the skills t... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently recruiting for:
Learning Disability Project Workers - £19000 - £20000 p.a. (pro rata for part time staff)
Both full and part time roles are available (a minimum of 3 days a week)
No shift work or evening/weekend work
Do you have a passion for making the difference to someone’s life? Do you have patience and a good sense of fun? Do you wonder what it would be like to be able to help people learn life skills and practical areas so they can live independently.
At Talkback our Vision is ‘To help everyone with a learning disability or autism embrace new opportunities, lead the fulfilling lives they want and actively contribute to their local community.'
Our Project Workers play a vital part of that vision and are responsible for planning and delivering creative, fun, and engaging sessions that enable people to progress and develop their independence.
Core projects that staff work on include, social and life skills training, sports and wellbeing, men’s and women’s groups, a drama group which puts on regular shows, an upcycling and woodwork enterprise, gardening and allotment groups, work experience and a creative arts group.
We embrace staff from different working backgrounds who can use their experience and talents to benefit the lives of people with a learning disability or autism. If you have the passion and desire, we can provide the training and support.
As part of the role, you will work across Buckinghamshire at both our High Wycombe and Aylesbury locations, plus out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability, aged 23 years and older, to meet their individual needs to achieve positive outcomes.
To succeed you will be able to work as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills, as well a desire to help people with a learning disability learn new skills, access employment opportunities and build friendships.
In addition to our building based service, Talkback deliver virtual sessions via platforms such as Zoom. This addition to our traditional service was developed during the Covid-19 lockdown and not only provides vital support for people unable to attend a building based services but connects our current sites and enables a wider range of activities to be shared with our members.
You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’
If you want to make a lasting difference to people we want to talk to you.
Talkback’s roots are in self advocacy, in building self confidence and self esteem to enable people with a learning disability to use the skills t... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity to support male victims of crime in Cumbria, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for male victims of crime? Do you have resilience & adaptability?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & 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 & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
The post is full time, Mon-Fri 9-5 although there will be a need for flexibility. The post is initially offered fixed term until March 2023 but may be extended depending on funding. This post is home-based but some travel around the Cumbria area may be required.
Please note that we are committed to provide support where victims can choose to be supported by someone of their own gender and so this post is open to male applicants only as being male is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
As a male victim caseworker you provide tailored advice and support to all male victims of crime including sexual and/or domestic violence. You will assist in the development of resources and support to meet the needs of male victims, and support the wider team to deliver the services ensuring that the needs of male victims of crime are met.
To be successful in this role you will be flexible and proactive, and have knowledge and experience of working with male victims of crime and have a thorough understanding of the needs of this group. You may have experience of delivering a service and working directly with people in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting. You will hold or be expected to train as an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser.
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 Service checks may be required.
Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating 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 looking 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 to the published closing date.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Persons Caseworker in the Manchester, Merseyside & West Yorkshire area to join the National Homicide Service, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & 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 & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is home working based with occasional travel in the Greater Manchester, Merseyside and West Yorkshire Area.
As a Homicide Service Childrens and Young Person caseworker you will be:
- Delivering a specialist digital service to children and young people (CYP) bereaved by homicide, and for those CYP who have witnessed a homicide where this is in London.
- Working collaboratively and jointly within the Homicide Service and other relevant organisations that can help to progress identified needs, and ensure that young people are central to all processes that involve them.
- Acting as the designated caseworker and manage a case-load
- Implementing the CYP Homicide Service Delivery Model
- Work closely and support colleagues to provide a trauma informed service to children and young people.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high-quality, front-line service to bereaved young people following murder or manslaughter. Working with colleagues in the National Homicide Service, as well as partner agencies including education, police, courts, social services and many other statutory and third sector organisations.
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 Service checks may be required.
Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating 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 looking 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 to the published closing date.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
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Contract Type: Fixed Term contract for 18 Months.
Location: Home Worker - England and Wales
Salary: £20,872 - £22,143 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week
Closing Date: 30 May 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)
Please note, the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About Alzheimer's Society
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.
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.
About the role
We have new opportunity available for individuals who are looking to enhance their HR and employee support experience with the Alzheimer's Society.
Our centralised People Services team are responsible for supporting our people and their managers to use/interpret/apply the systems, policies, processes and procedures that support our people throughout their work life-cycle with the Society.
This role is integral to the delivery of an excellent experience for everyone who comes into contact with People Services by providing a professional first point of contact advisory service, alongside an efficient and effective administrative service.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has a great customer service approach and looking to further develop their career in HR.
About you
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (essential)
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team (essential)
- Be able to use your own initiative and search/offer resolutions to complex queries
- Provide high quality advice, guidance and support by email and telephone to our employees and managers
- Strong interpersonal skills you will develop good working relationships with your team and customers.
- Experience of working in a customer focussed role
- Demonstrate strong administrative skills and be conversant with using a database.
- Experience of working in a HR environment (desirable)
- Ability to demonstrate your highly-developed inquisitive skills to ensure full understanding of an issue, with the ability to explain complex and technical information clearly and simply.
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You may have experience of the following: Support Assistant, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service Assistant, Customer Service Agent, Support, Administrator, Employee Support Executive, Employee Service, Employee Services, Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Administrator etc.
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