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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.
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You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.
Right now, we are looking for someone like you to work at our Derby City Peer Support & Recovery Service. Based in Derby City our Life Links service provides a number of different support networks allowing people to choose how they receive support dependent on personal needs including an information line. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s supporting someone to develop a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine.
Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.
You have empathy, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Working independently or, as a valued member of our team will be all part of your working week.
As a recovery worker you will provide one to one support to people with a mental health condition and give them the tools that they need to overcome their difficulties through their recovery journey.
Based at our City Centre office you will carry your own case load where you will meet people either in their community or at base. You will devise support plans with your client and work towards goal orientated outcomes to help empower your clients and equip them with the self-help tools that they need to help manage their wellbeing. You will provide telephone support to people where you will provide information, advice and navigation to callers accessing our service. You will attend community events, outreaches and surgeries to help raise the profile of the project and to help reach those individuals who cannot access our City Centre offices.
The salary for this role is £18,525 per annum.
This is a permanent full time role, requiring the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
To apply please visit our website.
This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply. Please attach a covering letter when applying for this position.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.
SUPPORT WORKER, WOMEN’S COMPLEX NEEDS, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £18,278 - £19,426
FEMALE WORKERS ONLY
WCN is a 15-bed accommodation service, for single homeless women with complex needs.
The successful candidate will have an understanding and awareness of working with people with challenging behaviour and with knowledge of the support needs the client group presents with.
We are looking for reliable and self-motivated candidates who have an understanding of the issues facing women affected by homelessness, and an awareness of the support needs the client group presents with. You will be updating documented support plans to help service users achieve objectives.
The main functions of this role will be;
- to build the skills of service users to empower them to maximise their independence
- to contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations
- to work in partnership to maximise service delivery
- to update documented assessments and support plans with service users
- to support service users to engage with the move on process
- as a member of the team to engage with the management of the building
You will be required to cover the following on a rota basis
Morning shifts 8am – 4pm
Afternoon Shifts 2pm – 10pm
Includes occasional weekends / bank holidays
Part time positions also required hours to be discussed
This role is open to women only and Framework considers this a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
This vacancy will be closed once sufficient number of applications have been received.
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, Health Cash Plan.
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.
98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.
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.
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SUPPORT WORKER, TARGETED SUPPORT, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £18,278 - £19,426
The Targeted Support Service is a service that provides floating support to tenants of Frameworks Housing Management service.
Properties are located across Nottinghamshire as well as the City so a **Full driving licence and access to a car is required
In addition to the Floating support service we have a team member working with the Private Rented Sector to provide opportunities for appropriate move on accommodation. Both Services are based at Val Roberts House in Nottingham.
The service is made up of a Team Leader, 3 x Support Planners, 3 x Support Workers and 1x Private Rented Accommodation Planner.
A Worker is responsible for Support Working for up to 33 allocated tenants in partnership with one allocated Support Planner, Primary Reviews are carried out every six months and interim reviews every 3 months are also carried out by the planner you will be partnered with.
The support worker who delivers the planned support is assisted by a planner who are also required to work with Tenants at times as well as working with you closely to assist with development in your role.
We are a small busy team so the ability to be a team player with excellent time management skills is essential.
Targeted Support aim is to provide support to Framework tenants across 97 units of accommodation so therefore caseload changes occur as Tenants move out and new tenants move in the units. We complete all assessments based on this movement and do not take any outside referrals.
We work very closely with the Housing Management team, so an ability to foster good working and positive relationships with another team is very important as is an understanding of their role as well as your own.
The ability to complete concise and clear notes in electronic form is a must, as is a good working knowledge of computer applications and the move-on pathways into independent accommodation options available, as move-on is a large part this role.
A good all-round people person is required preferably with some knowledge of the benefits system either gained through another role or life experience although training and induction on the job / online and classroom will be provided.
This is a full-time position Mon to Friday 9-5pm -Mon to Thurs and 9-4-30 Fridays.
As previously stated **Full driving licence is required and access to a car is a requirement
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, Health Cash Plan.
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.
98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.
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.
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SUPPORT WORKER, THE LEVEL INPATIENT DETOX UNIT, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £18,278 - £19,426
SUPPORT WORKER REQUIRED FOR SPECIALIST INPATIENT DETOX UNIT IN NOTTINGHAM
Framework is the lead provider of drug and alcohol treatment within Nottingham City and is excited to be able to offer this unique opportunity to work within a specialised service.
Framework is looking to appoint a Support worker for its Inpatient Detox Unit The Level. You will join our team of Doctors, Nurses, Support Workers and Therapy staff - providing high standards of care and support to Service users looking to change their relationship with drugs and alcohol.
This could be a fantastic step in your career. You will get the opportunity to work within a specialised team, enabling you to develop a unique skillset. You will have the chance to access specialised training and exciting development opportunities. The Level has now started to train its own nurses – opportunities are available to train as a Nurse Associate or Nurse whilst working in this role and this training would be funded by the service.
Excellent communication skills are essential alongside experience of working with vulnerable people.
Please note Support Workers are required to work shifts over a 24 hour period, over a 7 day week. We may consider someone who wishes to only work night shift hours.
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, Health Cash Plan.
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.
98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.
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.
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SUPPORT WORKER CARE, EDWIN HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £18,278 - £19,426
Framework is pleased to be able to offer ‘golden hello’ payments in relation to this vacancy. Anyone appointed for a permanent position through this recruitment campaign for a will receive a £500 payment in their first pay after starting with us, followed by a further £500 on successful completion of their probationary period.
Edwin House is a 63 bedded specialist registered care and reablement facility which meet the needs of people with a range of complex support needs and health conditions resultant from historic or current problematic substance misuse.
Framework is looking to appoint suitably skilled and experienced staff for the role of Support Worker at Edwin House to provide high standards of care and support and work proactively with service users to enable them to gain some control over their substance use, improve their quality of life and build recovery capital.
This is exciting opportunity to be involved in the development and delivery of a truly innovative and unique service which will form a new pathway available within in the substance misuse treatment system locally and regionally.
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, Health Cash Plan.
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.
98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.
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.
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Contract Type: Permanent, Fixed Term - 1 permanent role and 1 fixed term contract for 12 months.
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £20,872- £22,143 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week
Closing Date: 02 June 2022
Interview Date: TBC
There is no direct care element to the Dementia Support Worker role, however they work passionately to provide advice, support, and guidance to people affected by dementia.
This role supports people in their homes where they interact compassionately face to face, telephone and virtually to give people the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future!
About you
They are hoping to welcome an approachable and knowledgeable Dementia Support Worker to work across Derbyshire. This is an amazing opportunity to have a rewarding career providing support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers. They strive to help people to maintain independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting people in more control of their own lives. They promote a person-centred service so that their support is unique to each individual, based upon their own aspirations and needs.
The individual
- Working experience of assessing people face to face with an ability to assess their needs.
- Deliver advice and guidance with a non-judgmental approach and outstanding communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills to manage your caseload of clients effectively.
- Good IT skills and be able to travel independently across Derbyshire.
- An understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage but if you have had experience supporting with other challenges this would be taken into consideration.
The opportunity.
- Offering a vital and compassionate advice service to support and guide those affected by dementia.
- Provide community based, face to face services for an increased level of support for more complex cases.
- Managing referrals, assisting clients in assessing their information and support needs in a person-centred manner.
- Providing knowledgeable and trusted information regarding services and benefits available and, where appropriate, assist clients in accessing them.
- Signposting clients to a choice of suitable other sources of help, where appropriate.
- Developing a proactive approach in reaching people with dementia and carers who may not otherwise access our services.
- Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel independently across all of Derbyshire. As a Community-based worker. The geographical area to be covered will be based on the location of support required however, flexible working across Derbyshire is essential.
Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They 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. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with them.
You may have experience of the following: Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.
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SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER, EDWIN HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK09 £23,048 - £24,995
Framework is pleased to be able to offer ‘golden hello’ payments in relation to this vacancy. Anyone appointed for a permanent position through this recruitment campaign for a will receive a £500 payment in their first pay after starting with us, followed by a further £500 on successful completion of their probationary period.
Framework Housing Association is the lead provider of drug and alcohol treatment within the City of Nottingham and is offering an exciting opportunity to join a team of staff in this Care Quality commission rated GOOD care setting.
Edwin House is looking to employ a Senior Support Worker who is suitably skilled and experienced and who has a passion for working within the substance misuse field.
Edwin House has been opened since February 2018 and it is a 63-bed facility based in Radford. Of these 63 beds, 15 are used for an in-patient detox and 48 beds provide residential accommodation. The vacancy is in the residential area of this facility and the role involves supporting people who present with a range of complex support and health conditions resultant from historic or current problematic substance misuse.
Framework is looking to appoint a Senior Support Worker that will take a leadership role in ensuring the provision of high standards of care and support are delivered to service users to enable them to gain some control over their substance use, improve their quality of life and build recovery capital within the residential care and move on support areas.
Senior Support Workers are required to work shifts over a 24-hour period, 7 days a week.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development and delivery of a truly innovative and unique service which will form a recovery pathway available within the substance misuse treatment system locally and nationally.
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, Health Cash Plan.
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.
98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.
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.
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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.
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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SUPPORT PLANNER, TEENAGE PARENT SERVICE, NOTTINGHAM, TEMPORARY UNTIL 31/03/2023, 18.5 HPW, FRWK06 £10,063 - £11,146 PRO-RATA
Sunrise House provides accommodation and housing related support for young women aged 16 to 19 who are pregnant or who have young children. The accommodation is situated in self-contained flats in Nottingham. Residents are expected to participate in support planning to boost their skills and confidence and engage in a resettlement programme. Staffs assist service users in finding appropriate move-on accommodation and equipping them with the skills needed for independent living.
We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic candidates with an understanding of safeguarding and a desire to work with vulnerable young women and children. Experience of working in an accommodation setting or similar environment is not necessary but preferable.
The main functions of these roles are;
• To build the skills and confidence of service users to empower them in maximising their independence, including parenting skills.
• To contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations
• To work in partnership with key stakeholders
• To take responsibility for the welfare of the service users and children on site
• To assist service users in moving on into settled accommodation
The role will require you to work weekends Saturday and Sunday shifts on a rota. The role requires a degree of flexibility in relation to working hours.
This role is open to women only and Framework considers this a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
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, Health Cash Plan.
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.
98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.
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.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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SUPPORT PLANNER, RUSSELL HOUSE, NEWARK, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK06 £20,127 – £22,293
Russell House provides temporary accommodation for single homeless people aged 16 years and above and have a local connection to the Newark and Sherwood area.
The service is made up of 15 self-contained units and is staffed 24 hours a day by support workers.The aim of the service is to provide a safe secure environment for our residents and work with them to achieve goals identified in their support plan before they move on to more permanent accommodation.
We are looking for reliable and self-motivated candidates who have experience of working within an accommodation-based service. An understanding of the issues facing people affected by homelessness, and an awareness of the support needs the client group presents with is essential. You will be preparing support plans to support service users achieve objectives.
The main functions of the role are:
- To ensure that clients and the building are safe and secure
- To build the skills and confidence of service users to empower them in maximising their independence
- To contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations
- To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery
- To prepare documented assessments and support plans with service users
Preference - driver with a vehicle
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, Health Cash Plan.
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.
98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.
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.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Framework is a charity delivering housing, health, employment, support and care services to people with a diverse range of needs. Regardless of... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.