We need you to offer direct support to young people who may have mental ill health or be experiencing a deterioration to try and prevent any further downward spiral; and ultimately prevent hospitalisation or homelessness as a result. The young people have varying degrees of problems from low level anxiety and depression through to diagnosed and treated psychological conditions. All are vulnerable and need maximum support to keep them safe from others and themselves. Whilst our primary purpose is to tackle homelessness the mental well being is core to that being a success.
The role is an assertive outreach model, with a caseload assisting young people to navigate some of the statutory services, accompany them into appointments, signpost to appropriate agencies and offer talking therapies. You will work within a team of specialists around mental health, care leavers, CSE and domestic abuse to provide additional support to young people living in any of the Backup services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Worker – Young Peoples Supported Accommodation
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Several roles available. Mix of full time and part time roles working 37.5 and 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 per annum pro rata
Locations: Buckinghamshire and South Oxfordshire
Start Date: 21st September 2020
Connection Support is excited to announce it is working in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council to provide Supported Accommodation for Young People aged 16-24 across South Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
We are looking for support workers who know what it takes to support young people between the ages of 16-24 living in supported accommodation. You will be a ‘Key Person’ in making sure these young people are kept safe, gain independent living skills and feel happy and supported in their living environment. You will act as an appropriate role model and work closely with them to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their optimum potential.
Although this role involves significant lone working, you will be very much part of a welcoming and enthusiastic team of Support Workers. Shifts may include some weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota. Additional hours may be available. The post comes with 38 days [including bank holidays] annual leave entitlement pro rata for part time employees.
The full Job Description including working pattern details are available on our website.
What you’ll be doing
Being a Young People’s Support Worker is about acting as a role model providing a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which young people can feel secure and safe from harm. Establishing positive relationships with young people and always offering them unconditional positive regard whilst also helping young people gain self control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct. Ensuring that each young person’s support plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs. Provide training in Independent Living Skills to enable independent living (budgeting, finding employment, cooking, cleaning, basic general maintenance around the home etc.).
It’s also about taking responsibility for managing clients and liaising with families, health care professional and other stakeholders to ensure that the best support plans are created and delivered. Working closely with clients aged between 16 to 24, with a wide variety of support needs who are at risk of homelessness, to help them retain their accommodation or obtain new accommodation is an important aspect of the role, as is an understanding of complex needs and carrying out risk assessments.
Put simply, it’s about making a difference. A real difference.
What you’ll need
Well-organised, IT literate with good communication skills who can remain calm and patient in challenging circumstances. You must have a good understanding of support planning processes. What’s more, you're contributing to, monitoring and implementing changes that improve outcomes for young people. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.
What we do to change lives
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis Skylight Brent is currently recruiting two Housing Coaches to join an innovative service supporting those homeless or at risk of homelessness in Brent. The Single Homeless Prevention Service (SHPS) is funded through the MHCLG’s Trailblazer programme and Brent Council and delivered in partnership with Crisis Brent and the UK’s leading investor in Social Impact Bonds, Bridges. The project aims to work with a variety of statutory and voluntary organisations as well as a range of landlords to ensure beneficiaries receive timely and appropriate support to prevent and relieve homelessness.
About the role
Successful candidates will work as part of a busy and outcome focused team in Brent, providing person-centred support, brief interventions and casework to:
- Produce a Personal Housing Plan with clients
- Prevent evictions for those at risk of homelessness
- Secure suitable accommodation in the private rented sector for people who are homeless
- Ensure that accommodation is maintained for more than eight months
- Make referrals into community services providing support around employment, health and other support needs.
About you
SHPS is a payment by results service and Housing Coaches must be comfortable working to targets within this context to prevent and relieve homelessness. The right person will need be able to effectively manage their caseloads to ensure regular contact and progress. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing holistic support and casework management to engage and positively work with vulnerable people with a range of support needs. They will need to understand and apply their in-depth knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, the private rented sector and the benefits system. You will need to demonstrate the ability to communicate and advocate effectively, maintain appropriate professional boundaries and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Additional experience of supporting people into work or of delivering housing advice relating to homelessness’ eviction and tenants’ rights is desirable.
Benefits
In return, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:
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Interest free season ticket loan
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Rent deposit loan scheme
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8.5% employer contribution pension
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We are dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering life-changing services and campaigning for change.
Our innovative education, employment, housing and well-being services address individual needs and help homeless people to transform their lives.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. Please address points 1 - 9 only from the Person Specification in your supporting statement. The job description is available on our website by clicking the 'Vacancy Details' button.
Closing date: Sunday 2 August 2020 (23:59).
Interviews will be held on Friday 7 August 2020.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hightown, we`re a housing charity that builds homes and supports people. In Hemel Hempstead we provide high-quality care and support to young people aged 16 and 24 who are homeless and young mothers and their babies to support them to move on as part of our YPHS service.
We looking for some great new Youth Support Workers to join our team who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to be the difference.
Who we are looking for
We`re keen to recruit individuals who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:
- Putting our residents and service users first
- Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice
- Developing passionate and committed teams
- Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety
If you share our values, we`d love you to work for us.
If you`re someone who is able to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable young people, responds well in a crisis and can work independently, we will give you all the training and support you need to do the role including a qualification in health and social care if you don`t already have one.
About the role
You`ll be empowering young people to lead independent and fulfilling lives with the support of a network of staff, social workers and local authority partners. You`ll use a positive approach to support them to develop independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting so they can move into their own accommodation. You will also enable them to access work and educational opportunities and healthcare services. It will be a challenging but rewarding role where you can really be the difference to a vulnerable young persons` life.
We provide a 24 hour service so you must be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working as well as sleep-ins. You must also have a drivers licence and access to a vehicle.
The benefits
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays, rising with service
- Annual bonuses based on satisfactory performance
- Regular reviews of salary and cost of living to ensure you receive above the market salary for the role
- Additional payments for sleep-ins on top of your salary
- An organisational commitment to employee health and wellbeing
- Life assurance of three times your annual salary and a workplace pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and support to deliver outstanding support
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Fixed term contracts available until July 2021
Are you passionate about supporting and transforming the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness?
St Mungo’s is at the forefront of supporting individuals experiencing, or who have experienced, homelessness. Our work is more crucial now than ever before as we support our clients throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure that no one who has been housed during this time returns to homelessness.
About the role
We are expanding our service in Oxford, to ensure that no one who has been housed in hotels during the Covid-19 pandemic returns to rough sleeping in the city.
As a Support Worker (known internally as a Project Worker), you will provide high-quality support, care and advice to clients that focuses on their strengths and goals, and is delivered in a way that suits them. You will work with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions, and assist in developing plans to achieve them.
What we’re looking for
To succeed in these highly rewarding roles you will:
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Have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself
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Have experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change
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Have a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears and professional boundary issues
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Be committed to our Recovery Ethos
However, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
If you believe that you have what we are looking for, and have an interest in working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless, and you are ready to apply now please click the apply button.
Please note, due to the needs of our services, Support Workers are required to work a shift rota, so flexibility is required. This will include some weekends and bank holidays.
What we offer
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Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.
As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
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A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.
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Pay and Other Benefits
St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.
What we do
At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.
How to apply
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 27 July 2020
Interview and assessments on: 5 August 2020, all interviews to take place remotely via video call
It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.
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Recruiting Support Workers to join our Mental Health service in Slough!
Hope House provides support for 16 customers overall. We have two sites Hope House (10 bed supported housing) and Doddsfield Road (6 flats independent living with floating support). Hope House provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with sleep ins. Doddsfield Road provides floating support during working hours.
We are currently recruiting the following roles:
Support Worker - £19,500 per annum, permanent position, 40 hours per week
Support Worker - £19,500 per annum, 5 month FTC, 40 hours per week
Please clearly state in your supporting statement which role/roles you are interested in.
We offer 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.
Job Overview:
Staff work closely with Slough Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT) we also have a designated Occupational Therapist working along side supporting staff. Customers also attend Hope College which is facilitated via Slough Mental Health Team as part of their recovery process needed in preparation into independent living.
This is a great opportunity for any support worker to gain exceptional experience within the mental health field, based on the solid working relationship with (SCMHT) We have since implemented training directly from SCMHT to support staff with understanding Mental Health diagnosis and Managing Crisis with our customers in-house.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Manager
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
- Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
For more information or to apply please visit our website.
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Recruiting Support Workers to join our young people's service in Barking and Dagenham!
£22,360 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.
The Vineries provides supported accommodation for 31 young people, aged 16-19, with varied support needs including accessing education, training and employment; managing finances; support with mental and physical health problems; emotional support; support with substance misuse, etc. Each individual receives one to one attention from a Support Worker. The service also offers group workshops and activities. After 2 years or before they turn 19, customers are supported in the transition to independent living. The service is staffed 24/7 by a team of Support Workers and the role requires evening and weekend shift work.
We are looking for passionate, dedicated people to join us at this exciting time. We need people who are committed to achieving excellence in everything they do - always asking 'how could we do this better?' People who believe in the customers potential and aspire to identify, nurture and develop them. People who understand that customers, colleagues, stakeholders and commissioners can work in partnership to make positive changes to lives and communities.
Job Overview:
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/Bank Support Workers where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Manager
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
Person Specification:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
For more information or to apply please visit our website.
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The primary role of a Housing Support Manager at Yellow Ribbon is to directly support our clients on a day to day basis. You will work with your clients to help them become a proactive member of society and one that is as independent as possible. You will support them to develop positive relationships and to be an equal and valued member of their local community.
As a Christian Charity you will need to be able to agree to our statment of faith. We belive leading people to Jesus is the answer to lasting hope and change.
You will need to work flexible, will involve callouts on evenings and weekends to best support our clients. However you will manage the housing support team and this responsibility will be shared among the team.
Duties will include supporting service users to prevent re-offending and breach of licence, housing support, managing the housing team, liaising with offender managers, manage the referral and eviction process, manage client paperwork and database.
The chosen candidate must have must have access to own vehicle, experience of housing/tenancy issues, risk assessments, working with ex-offenders, excellent inter-personal skills and good professional boundaries.
Candidates who are in recovery for more than a year or have offending history are welcome to apply.
Hours are normally 37.5 hours over 5 days, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 16:30 however call outs may happen so the role needs to be flexible to suite the service needs. Time back is then paid in lieu.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
My client is an established housing provider based in Herefordshire looking to recruit an experienced Housing Support Worker. The successful candidate will have experience in working with young,vulnerable people helping them combat homelessness and allow them to live as independently as possible. The Housing Support Worker will support the young people to maintain their tenancies, budget and other life skills to help them overcome any barriers that may be keeping them from living a fulfilled life.
This is a full time role and there is the option for it to be an interim role or permanent for the right candidate. Working hours are 37 per week across 7 days as this service operates 365 days a year. The successful applicant will work on a shift pattern basis so flexibility is essential.
You will have an enhanced DBS check for this role and will drive with access to your own car. There will be some travel included for which you will receive mileage allowance.
As the Housing Support Worker you will be carrying out a range of duties including the following:
- Completing detailed support plans and risk assessments
- Acting as a key worker with individuals offering regular and tailored support to achieve support plan goals
- To deliver group sessions to increase life skills including cooking, budgeting, health and well being
- Working with external authorities and agencies to ensure the young people are supported holistically and to sign post them appropriately
- Offering tailored and specialist housing advice and helping young people maintain their tenancies in accordance with the policies of the provider
Of course there is a lot more to this exciting role and it would be ideal for a passionate housing professional who enjoys helping young and vulnerable people. The salary for this role is £20,407 per annum. If you wish to work in a contract then we can discuss an hourly rate based on your experience.
If you have the relevant skills and experience and experience with housing and advising young people, please send your CV to [email protected] or contact Haleema on 0121 685 8700 for a confidential chat.
Your expert recruitment consultant is Haleema Farid, call today on 0121 685 8711 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Full time 37.5 per week (7 day shift rota including evenings and weekends )
Lambeth, SW8 2LH
Permanent
Closing Date: 21/07/2020
Interviews: TBC
We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Support Worker to join the team at Martha Jones House, our state of the art newly built hostel in Vauxhall.
At Thames Reach we are committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to deliver high quality, effective services to vulnerable people.
We are looking for an enthusiastic assistant support worker to join the team at Martha Jones House, our state of the art newly built hostel in Vauxhall.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills and play a role in shaping the provision of our support work.
You will be supported and trained to use your communication and creative problem-solving skills and will receive regular supervision to both guide your work and encourage and facilitate your personal development.
This is a sometimes challenging but extremely rewarding role that requires you to support our service users to view their stay in a hostel as temporary, to encourage them to become more independent and self-sufficient.
You’ll be:
• organised in your work
• good at communicating and problem solving
• competent at using a computer and software packages
• committed to developing your knowledge and skills
• responsive and flexible to the needs of the team and the clients
As well as a great working environment we offer:
• 6.5% employer & 1.5% employee contributory pension
• Development opportunities
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Reimbursement of the cost of annual eye test
• Season ticket/cycle loan
• Flexible Working
• EAP services
Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
For more information and to apply please visit our website.
Support Assistant Opportunities (Supported Housing)
Essex (Wickford & Rayleigh)
Salary up to £17,617 per annum (full-time equivalent)
Permanent, Up to 37.5 hours per week (24 hour rota) – full and part time positions available
Our client has some excellent opportunities for Support Assistants to join their friendly teams to assist with a supported living service in Rayleigh and a registered care service in Wickford.
In these key roles you will effectively provide support to adults with learning disabilities and care and support needs who live in a shared home to maintain and develop their independence within the home, as well as accessing the community to new and established activities, empowering each person to their own level in a 24-hour care setting.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
● To provide person centred support to people with all aspects of their daily living including but not limited to personal care, tenancy management and involvement in the community
● To maintain records of support provided and to actively contribute to support planning and periodic reviews
● To positively contribute to the corporate core values of Innovation, Care and Excellence
● To be able to actively participate and contribute to providing a 24 hour service that is Caring, Safe and Responsive to the needs of the people we support in an Effective and Well Led manner
● To develop and maintain effective professional relationships with service users and other key stakeholders such as family, friends and advocates
● To take responsibility for shift leading as per the rota in operation
● To actively participate in regular team meetings, supervisions and other meetings
Ideally the candidate will have:
● Basic understanding and promoting of the needs, rights equality and diversity of the people we support of people with disabilities
● Basic knowledge of the regulators and legislation that govern our services and an understanding of where to find this information
● The ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, electronically with colleagues, interested other professionals and the people we support.
● The ability to work effectively both alone and as part of a team
An understanding of Diabetes and Learning Disabilities is desirable; however with full training provided, someone new to the sector can be successful following a successful interview.
Both services do require 24 hour support and staff are expected to work nights, bank holidays and weekends to meet the needs of the people we support.
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Torbay, Devon
Our Client
Garry is a man in the prime of life, he loves football, computer games, films, photography and going to the pub.
He is moving to his own home soon and he needs Care Support Workers to help him lead the most independent life that he can.
Garry is deaf and uses BSL to communicate. He has a number of health needs and wants your help to stay well.
Sometimes Garry finds life hard and he can become frustrated, he needs your help to cope with all the challenges that life throws at him. Sometimes Garry can become angry, he has some difficult days and he needs consistent support from people he trusts and who he can develop positive relationship with.
Garry would like to interview Care Support Workers to work with him to support him to lead the life that he wants.
If you’ve got a British Sign Language qualification and the drive to make a real difference through enabling work, this is an outstanding opportunity to support a deserving person and enhance his life.
Various hours are available, the rota is flexible to meet Garry’s needs.
What You’ll Get in Return
- Salary of £15 per hour
- The chance to help an incredible young man live his best life
- Full induction provided
Sleep ins are required and will be paid accordingly.
Your Role
As a Care Support Worker, you will be supporting Garry through his day-to-day activities.
Joining an existing team who support Garry, you’ll work in line with Garry’s individual care plans and risk assessments.
About You
To be considered as Garry’s Care Support Worker, you will need:
- A BSL Level 1 qualification and the willingness to work towards Level 2
- A full, valid driving licence
- A current DBS
Experience of working with people who are deaf with complex physical and mental health conditions is desirable.
Garry will be involved in all interviews; he enjoys the company of fun people who have a positive approach.
Garry wants you to ‘do with’ not ‘do to’ him; his life, his home.
You will be required to undertake mandatory training or be in possession of current certificates.
Other titles for this role may including Personal Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, or Care Assistant.
So, if you are ready to do something fantastic with your care career as a Care Support Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Support Planner / ASYE
1 year fixed term contract, from September 2020
Various locations across Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City, Lincolnshire and Sheffield
Salary: £17,729
37 hpw (shift and weekends work to be expected)
Are you a Newly Qualified Social Worker interested in working in the voluntary sector?
Endorsed by Skills for care to assess within the Professional Capabilities Framework and Adult Social Work Knowledge and skills statement. Framework has a number of temporary one year posts available to Newly Qualified Social Workers wishing to undertake a meaningful ASYE experience.
Successful candidates would be employed as an ASYE Support Planner for 80% of their ASYE year, 20% is reserved for ASYE learning and development. This will be a non-statutory role providing many opportunities for skilful social work to be undertaken.
You will be supported by an experienced and qualified registered social worker working at Practice Development Educator Level or higher.
What's in it for you?
Framework's weekly teaching programme will offer a range of learning and development activities. You will also receive regular reflective supervision with a qualified social work mentor and support of in service line management and a generous HR support package. There will be the opportunity for training alongside statutory sector ASYE candidates.
In return, Framework seeks candidates;
• Who are Newly Qualified Social Worker (Qualified within 2 years)
• That are HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council) registered
• Committed to working in the voluntary sector
• Who recognise the benefits this opportunity will bring to their career development
Framework was shortlisted for a 2014/15 Skills for Care Accolade - Best employer support for the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
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.
97% 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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Recruiting for two Specialist Support Workers to join our Mental Health service in Islington!
GBP 12,000 per annum plus 25 days Annual Leave (pro-rata), Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more working 20 hours per week.
Islington Crisis House offer 24/7 crisis accommodation to customers with mental health needs who require a high level of support, it is a 'high support fast stream' mental health service consisting of 12 units, with move-on expected within two weeks. We are part of the projects pathway in the borough and receive our referrals from the Crisis Teams and mental health wards in the borough. However we can also take self referrals or referrals from other sources such as local substance services and GP's. We also take referrals from neighbouring boroughs such as North Camden. This is a really great opportunity for anyone with clinical interest as the service is delivered in partnership with Camden and Islington MH Trust.
Job Overview:
Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. Specialist Support Workers provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support.
This role will focus on Family and Carer Liaison as a specialism, integrating Islington Crisis House with third sector agencies, and providing information to staff and customers on the local opportunities. The role will therefore involve a high level of external agency liaison, and will require the successful applicant to be proactive and personable.
Key Accountabilities:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
- Supporting move in and move out of customers, including readying rooms post-discharge and completing inductions of new customers
- Holding a caseload where relevant (usually for customers with complex family dynamics and needs, or with complex care requirements - note the role will not involve personal care).
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
- Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making, which may include undertaking medication witnessing and administrative tasks
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff regarding opportunities with care and family support services such as Carer's Hub, advocacy services etc.
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures. Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience
Desirable:
- Experience working with family services, advocacy services or other equivalent
For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website.
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
My client based in West Midlands is looking to recruit a Housing Support Worker on a temporary basis for around 4 months initially.
The role will require flexibility as there will be some occasional weekend work involved, there will also be extensive travel within local areas when visiting service users at a in accordance with social distancing guidelines.
You will need an enhanced DBS check issued within the last 12 months to be able to work with this client group.
As the Housing Support Worker, you will be carrying out a range of duties, some of which are as follows:
- Supporting vulnerable people dealing with homelessness
- Helping to break the 'cycle' of homelessness
- working with service users to overcome barriers such as substance misuse/addiction issues
- Advising on benefits and signposting to other organisations for relevant support
- Carrying out risk assessments
- Writing out tailored support plans to ensure key objectives are achieved during their time with the provider
- Helping service users find sustainable, long term accommodation
This is an exciting role ideal for a passionate housing support worker who enjoys helping vulnerable people to live a better quality of life and to make better decisions to help them overcome their barriers.
If you are available at short notice or immediately, are passionate about empowering vulnerable people, have an enhanced DBS check and drive with access to your own vehicle, please send your CV to [email protected] Please ensure your CV has your contact details so i can contact you for a confidential chat regarding this role.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Your expert recruitment consultant is Haleema Farid, call today on 0121 685 8711 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.