Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism in Wigan?

Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health and other needs. We are looking for a knowledgeable, resourceful and energetic Team Leader for 3 supported living houses in Wigan.

The three houses provide care and support to up to 12 service users with a range of care and support needs. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide person centred and tailored support to ensure individuals are able to explore life opportunities, build and develop skills and aspire to achieve their goals. We are looking for an individual to work with our senior management team to ensure this is achieved for these individuals.

You must have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You must be able to write clear assessments, support plans and guidelines and work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.  You must be able to lead a team with confidence and provide clear supervisions and support to your team members.

You must be willing to actively embrace all aspects of the role including support with personal care and domestic tasks as well as community activities, day trips and holidays.

This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction and wonderful development and career opportunities. We provide relevant training including accredited management training and health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. You will be required to manage rotas and within this work in a flexible manner including working evenings, weekends and sleep-ins as required.

In addition to opportunities for personal and career development we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

Post: NCS Team Leader

Based at: Millwall Community Trust, Millwall Lions Centre, Bolina Road, SE16 3LN

Post Summary:

The Team Leader is a key role in the delivery of National Citizen Service (NCS) programme. It is designed to support young people to participate in activities which will develop their sense of responsibility and encourage them to be active in their local communities. This is a rewarding and challenging role which will require working long hours and participation in a night shift rota during the residential phases of the NCS programme. The Team Leader’s role is to inspire and lead a team of 15-17-year old participants through the NCS summer programme. This role is suitable for a mentor who can act as a strong role model and push each young person in the team to reach their full potential and deliver a wide variety of engaging sessions.

Salary grade:

£1600 for 20 day programme OR £1200 for 15 day programme (Exclusive of 2 days mandatory training)

Flexibility:

Flexibility is required from the post-holder to work effectively in a changing environment. Any other tasks that may be requested will be at the same level of responsibility and terms and conditions of employment. Night staff ROTA will also be in effect during residential phases.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead a team of up to 16 participants through the NCS programme, maintaining high levels of enthusiasm and engagement throughout. Ensure that the support, pastoral and safety needs of young people are met whilst also being the disciplinarian of the team

• Manage an Assistant Team Leader and work collaboratively to coordinate workloads and to ensure the NCS code of conduct is upheld throughout the programme

• Deliver assigned curriculum including daily reflection sessions and follow lesson plans provided in line with the programme curriculum and NCS ethos

• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed and tasks are completed accurately throughout the programme. Such tasks could include: completing young people registers, incident and safeguarding reporting, and risk assessments

• Positively engage with all aspects of the programme including the outdoor activity first phase, residential second phase and the community-focussed third phase, adopting an inclusive approach to all aspects of the programme

• Work with the Assistant Team Leader to adhere to deadlines, procedures and timetables to ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly and handed in on time

• Work with all delivery partners including outdoor instructors and colleagues to support and ensure the enjoyment and achievement of all participants

• Coordinate, support and encourage your team through the planning, implementation and evaluation of an impactful social action project that directly benefits people living in their local community

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of building a positive rapport with young people from a variety of cultural, economic and social backgrounds

• Ability to inspire and motivate teams and individuals to help them achieve their potential

• Excellent teamwork and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and also the ability to line manage 1 member of staff

• Ability to be proactive and adaptable with the skills to think on your feet

• Well organised with a responsible attitude to paperwork and record-keeping

• Experience of working in a demanding environment, and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations

• Strikingly positive and motivated attitude, with a passion for building stronger communities and seeing change in society

• Ability to lead and follow the curriculum and facilitate sessions for up to 16 young people and make them as engaging and interactive as possible.

About the NCS Programme

We are a local delivery partner for the National Citizen Service (NCS), a life-changing experience for 15-17-year old’s. The scheme is available to young people from all backgrounds to take part in outdoor activities, meet new people and give something back to their communities. By taking part they learn new skills and have a great experience they can put on their CVs or college applications.

They achieve this by completing three phases​:

• Be Epic Phase 1: Up to 3 socially mixed teams of young people bond through a week of challenging outdoor activities and engaging evening sessions . Residential
• Live Life Phase 2: Teams return to their local area and learn new skills such as public speaking, CV and interview skills, Money management, Career development. Residential
• Do Good Phase 3: Teams work to design and deliver a campaign and social action projects that will bring the local community together. Non-residential

Accommodation and Training

• All meals and accommodation are provided during the NCS Phase 1 & 2, generally in an outdoor activity center.
• Phase 3 will be non-residential on a 9-5 basis and not catered.
• 2 day training must be completed prior to being allowed to work on a wave which will include first aid training as you will be the designated first aider for your team

Please Apply Via our website and return a completed application form and CV 

Assesment day will be held on - 25/04/2020

Team Leader – Clinical Services

Location: Home-Based

Hours: Full-time 35hrs

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pa – Dependent on experience

GamCare is the leading national provider of information, advice, support and free treatment for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling. Our expert services are confidential and non-judgemental. Our treatment services provide face-to-face, online, telephone, individual and group-based treatment.

We are delighted to be seeking a full-time home-based Team Leader to remotely manage our treatment Practitioners and services within the Home Counties. This position is integral in the leadership and management of the team in delivering effective, safe and responsive interventions to people experiencing problems with gambling and people affected by another person’s gambling.

This role requires applicants to

• Provide safe and effective day to day operational management of the services and practitioners remotely
• Have experience of managing staff
• Provide strong leadership, individual and group supervision to staff
• Have experience of working with vulnerable/complex cohorts and providing clinical expertise
• Be able to perform well in a busy and demanding working environment
• Have a good understanding of performance management, case management and quality assurance measures
• Be well organised and able to meet deadlines
• Be passionate in ensuring service users are at the heart of what we do

The Team Leader reports to the Services Manager and will be pivotal in developing, leading and delivering first-class services.

This position will require some evening and weekend work.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

For further information, please contact Candice Donn, (Head of Clinical Services)

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date for applications is Monday 20 April at 9am. 

Interviews will be held via video conference

Department: Witness Service - National

Citizens Advice won a grant from the Ministry of Justice to run the Witness Service from April 2015.  The Witness Service has nearly 300 staff and 3000 volunteers and offers free, independent, impartial and confidential support and information to 15,000 witnesses each month to give evidence in every criminal court in England and Wales.

Citizens Advice provide free, independent and impartial advice and information to help people resolve their legal, money and other problems. In the past year we have helped over 2.5 million people solve over 6.2 million problems. Our national network delivers services from over 3,000 locations in England and Wales. In 2015 we won Charity Times Charity of the Year for our work. Now we want to do even more.

The role

We are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of the voluntary sector and experience in managing volunteers.

The Team Leader (Court Services) is responsible for the delivery of the Witness Service within the court environment, through the effective coordination and development of volunteers who support witnesses in their journey through the criminal justice system.

This role is also responsible for developing and maintaining local key stakeholder relationships with a view to enhancing partnership working, maintaining and enhancing service delivery standards and effectiveness.
We are seeking candidates with the ability to develop and motivate volunteers and staff, experience of building effective relationships and creating partnerships with key organisations and other stakeholders.

Citizens Advice values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profile.

We are seeking a senior Band 6 Nurse to support with the line management of Nurses, Specialist Carers and students and service development, while providing clinical and holistic care and support to children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families. The role will include the management of care planning, symptom control and care at the end of life.

For more details please review the Job Description and Person Specification.

What we can offer:

With opportunities to work:

• in a positive working environment as part of a passionate team

• with flexible working patterns to meet both the charity and employee needs

• towards advanced clinical training and career development

• holidays - starting at 25 days per year rising to 30 days per year with length of service

• pension scheme

Our Streetlink project specifically works with vulnerable women and with the help of a dedicated volunteer team, we provide a range of services including late night and early morning outreach, a twice-weekly Women’s Space, Sanctuary sex worker Drop In every Tuesday evening and an Open Access/Drop-in session. In addition a full adult learning timetable offers free classes and workshops. We assess need, create bespoke support plans, provide ongoing key work and empower people to improve their circumstances. 

Could you lead a team that will wrok to restore hope for some of Lambeth's most abused and forgotten women. Could you help rebuild their trust and support them to make alternative choices that would bring stability and hope to their lives.

We are looking for a team leader with an understanding of and committment to our service users.

Working 37 hours per week

Could you lead our Information, Advice and Advocacy services to provide a high quality, joined up response to older people in Wigan Borough?

We are seeking a highly organised individual with experience of managing a complex service to fill this crucial role in our organisation.  You will have a well-developed understanding of benefits as you will carry a caseload of individuals in addition to overseeing the service.

If you have good interpersonal and analytical skills, significant experience of IT systems and enjoy working with older people, we would love to hear from you.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 6th April 2020

Creative Support have recently been working with a housing provider to secure a new cluster of 8 flats within the Loughborough area.  

This project provides support to individuals with complex mental health needs to enable them to build their daily living skills and confidence to empower them in their everyday lives.

You will manage the project in accordance with their holistic strengths-based support plans.

You will need to be flexible, have excellent communication skills, organisational skills, and have the ability to use a computer.

In this role you will also need to be a hands on manager and be positive role model.

If this describes you and you want a challenge then please complete and submit a Creative support application form which can be requested or downloaded via the listed methods.

About ReachOut

ReachOut is a mentoring charity that works with young people in disadvantaged communities in London, Manchester, Oldham and Liverpool to raise aspirations and help them grow in character and academic attainment. We improve Numeracy, Literacy and Communication Skills whilst reinforcing our core values of Fairness, Self-Control, Good Judgement and Staying Power.

Role Description

We are looking for enthusiastic, collaborative and positive individuals to join our Leadership Programme and become Project Leaders. As a Project Leader you will run a weekly mentoring project at either a primary or secondary school, facilitating the 2-hour sessions alongside other responsibilities. The Leadership Programme is an opportunity to gain and improve your leadership, management and communication skills whilst having a massive impact on the lives of young people. You will be supporting them to raise their aspirations, develop their character, and build their academic attainment and self-confidence. Are you up for the challenge?

Role Details

As a Project Leader you will:

• Spend 2 hours planning and 2 hours delivering your mentoring session each week during term time for 10 - 16 young people and their mentors.
• Manage and support the young people.
• Manage and support the volunteer mentors.
• Attend meetings with school contacts alongside the ReachOut team and provide information to the school when requested by ReachOut.​
• Complete monitoring and evaluation activities to assess project success.​

Please download the information pack for full details about the job role.

Personal Specification

Experience

• Has worked with groups of young people in the range 9 to 16 years old
• Has the potential to take on a leadership role
• Can demonstrate commitment to a cause / activity and has taken an active role in that (e.g. captain of a sports team, president of a society)
• Has professional work experience (e.g. internships, summer placements, etc.) This can include regular voluntary experience but should be positions where you have had responsibility for something, worked to deadlines, worked with others etc.

Skills

• Maths and English skills, (minimum grade C at GCSE or equivalent)
• Communication skills (face-to-face, email, text, phone)
• Good organisation skills (can manage tasks effectively, accurately and in timely fashion)
• Confident in use of MS Word and Excel

Personal attributes

• Passionate about ReachOut’s mission
• Demonstrates ReachOut’s Character Strengths: Fairness, Good Judgement, Self-Control and Staying Power
• Demonstrate good team work skills such as collaboration and delegation
• Open to feedback with a genuine desire to learn and develop personally
• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Excited by challenge
• Prepared to be adaptable and creative
• Positive
• Sociable

Application Instructions

To apply for the Leadership Programme, please visit our website where you can apply. Applicants must ensure they are available to attend a Residential weekend from 4th to 6th September. The residential weekend will be in London. Accommodation, transport from Manchester/Liverpool, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday will be provided. Upon completion of the residential training weekend, all Project Leaders will be paid a lump sum of £50.

We aim to respond to applications within 2 weeks of receiving your application.

As part of the wider Oasis family of hubs, Oasis Hub Oldham works to provide integrated, high quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community.  The Thriving Hollinwood project is an on-going local partnership and is currently looking for a focussed Employability Project Leader to be responsible for improving employability, education and aspirational outcomes for targeted 16+ adults.

As well as engaging with 16+ people who are currently unemployed, you would be:

• designing a targeted project and supporting personal pathways to move individuals closer to the work environment
• working directly with target groups to improve engagement, manage and deliver a case load using a “community-led” approach.
• working with a network of local agencies, community partners and steering groups
• developing relationships with other schools, providers of NEET provision and employability programs.

This position offers you the chance to gain crucial project management experience, develop your ability to create corporate partnerships and have a positive and long-lasting impact in this community. 

Applicants will need to be committed to the project and have the following:

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or demonstrate relevant experience.
• Experience working in an educational, youth, community or adult education setting.
• Experience of 1 to 1 mentoring/counselling
• Proven knowledge of skills, training and employability projects

Oasis offers:

• competitive salary, plus pension and life assurance
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working practices and family friendly policies.
• A supportive working environment with a focus on staff development and wellbeing.

For further information or an application pack please download the documents on this page or go to the Oasis UK website.  Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted. 

Closing date for applications is midday, Tuesday 14th April 2020.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd April 2020 at Oldham.

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Part-time (20 hours per week (0.5FTE), inclusive of breaks)

Salary:  £11,582 per annum (£23,164 FTE)

(We would like to make you aware that Oasis Hub Oldham also have a Lead Youth Worker role and a Hub Community Project Worker role vacant as well – tell your friends!)

Oasis Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Programme Leader

£40,000 per annum
5 days per week (Monday - Friday)
Core, 175 St John Street, London EC1V 4LW

Your new employer:

Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. Place2Be provides children’s mental health services in over 600 primary and secondary schools, reaching a total school population of over 350,000 pupils. Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life.

Are we the type of life changing organisation you’d like to work for? Yes…. then read on.

Your new role:

You will have responsibility for day to day leadership a suite of Place2Be Mental Health Training Programmes in addition to single-delivery Workshops and the Peer Mentoring Programme, this includes curriculum development, programme delivery, delegate learning, monitoring and evaluation. You will lead on the development and delivery of an outstanding delegate experience from enquiry through to programme completion. You will also be part of the Learning & Practice team based at 175 St John Street. You will report to the Head of Learning for Schools & Communities and ensure that Place2Be programme(s) are consistently quality assured through development, evaluation, delivery, supervision and moderation. 

The successful candidate:

As the successful candidate you’ll have proven experience of leading on the development, organisation and day to day management of internal or externally based programmes for clinical staff.

The Programme Leader will be responsible for:

• Leading on the development, organisation and day to day management of the programme suite ensuring relevance, currency, coherence, attractiveness and distinctiveness to schools and other learning & teaching communities
• Contribute to new programme development as appropriate and ensure it reflects up-to-date practice in Place2Be Partner schools along with best practice in the wider field Working with Co-ordinators to Schedule Taster Days, Level 2 and 3 courses nationwide
• Work closely with the Development Programme Co-ordinator and the Business Systems team to
• Develop a departmental approach to transition to a new CRM and other systems
• Ensure that the programmes and any module specifications, programme materials and resources are accurate and up-to-date

As the successful candidate you’ll be able to demonstrate the following as part of your application:

• Qualified as a counsellor/psychotherapist to Level 5 or above, or other equivalent experience in a Mental Health role.
• Experience of line management, staff appraisal and development
• BACP Registered/Accredited or UKCP/HPC registered or equivalent accrediting body for qualification
• Initiates, builds and maintains sustainable key stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrates competency in using Microsoft Office, emails, cloud-based technology and the internet
• Experience of working dynamically with diversity and difference to bring about change
• Currently practising as a counsellor/psychotherapist for children and able to continue doing so in this role

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended maternity/paternity pay

A supportive organisation we offer strong and clear leadership as well as a fantastic working environment to ensure your early success.

*Please note: internally this role is called Programme Leader- Schools and Communities

For further information, please visit our website and apply via our website by completing the application form.

Closing Date: Sunday 29th March 2020 at 11.59pm

Interviews: Monday 06th April 2020

If You share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work - but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping give young people brighter futures.

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are keen to reflect the diversity of the partner schools we work in and are particularly interested in attracting applications from male candidates, as well as candidates from Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Location: Greater London, covering postcode areas: WD, HA, UB, NW, W, WC, SW, TW, KT, SM, CR, SE, BR, EC, E N, EN, IG, RM and DA.

TLG Volunteer Programmes are available for churches who have a heart for the struggling children and families in their communities. For Early Intervention (EI), we train, equip and support volunteers to coach children for an hour a week in school. For Make Lunch (ML), we train and support volunteers to provide nutritious meals and activities during the school holidays.

The TLG Regional Leader role offers a unique opportunity to manage a cluster of EI Centres and ML clubs within the South Central areas of England (including a large area of Central and Greater London). The ideal candidate will be a very organised, strong relationship builder with a vibrant Christian faith.

This key role involves training, leading and supporting new and established TLG EI and ML Programmes, working mainly with the Volunteer Coordinators who are leading their team of volunteers. The Regional Leader will be required to support progress against set key performance indicators to ensure the best possible support is given for thriving programmes.

TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and their families and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The role will require you to travel. You will also be expected to attend events & meetings during the year as required along with visits to National Support office in Bradford, West Yorkshire. This is a part-time position covering three days a week (22.5 hours). Specific days to be confirmed.

The deadline for applications is 5pm, Thursday 30th April 2020 (this may be extended due to the Coronavirus pandemic). Video interviews and formal interviews will be arranged with dates communicated nearer the time.

Location: Yorkshire and North East England, covering postcode areas: NE, DH, TS, DL, HG, BD, YO, LS, HX, WF, HD, S, NG, LN, DN, HU, and SR.

TLG Volunteer Programmes are available for churches who have a heart for the struggling children and families in their communities. For Early Intervention (EI), we train, equip and support volunteers to coach children for an hour a week in school. For Make Lunch (ML), we train and support volunteers to provide nutritious meals and activities during the school holidays.

The TLG Regional Leader role offers a unique opportunity to manage a cluster of EI Centres and ML clubs within the South Central areas of England (including a large area of Central and Greater London). The ideal candidate will be a very organised, strong relationship builder with a vibrant Christian faith.

This key role involves training, leading and supporting new and established TLG EI and ML Programmes, working mainly with the Volunteer Coordinators who are leading their team of volunteers. The Regional Leader will be required to support progress against set key performance indicators to ensure the best possible support is given for thriving programmes.

TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and their families and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The role will require you to travel. You will also be expected to attend events & meetings during the year as required along with visits to National Support office in Bradford, West Yorkshire. This is a part-time position covering three days a week (22.5 hours). Specific days to be confirmed.

The deadline for applications is 5pm, Thursday 30th April 2020 (this may be extended due to the Coronavirus pandemic). Video interviews and formal interviews will be arranged with dates communicated nearer the time.

Re-engage organises free social gatherings - tea parties and other gatherings and outings - for people aged over 75 who live alone and experience loneliness. Groups meet monthly and friendships are formed. As the population ages, the need for our service will grow significantly.

About the role  

We are looking for leaders who will work together across the UK in a role that will be part of shaping the culture and work of Re-engage to eradicate loneliness and isolation for older people and deliver a first class volunteer experience. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating our services which are mostly volunteer- led. You will achieve this by inspiring and coaching your regional teams to forge funding and development partnerships in their local settings that will ensure our local programmes are funded and delivering the greatest impact for the people we serve.

 About you   
You will need excellent team leadership/management and effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage the service in a large area and oversee the development of our work for the future.  You will also have:   

• Knowledge of the region and national, regional, and local referral partners and funders. 

• Demonstrable experience of managing operational matters at senior level in line with excellent knowledge of best practice, budget management, and strategic planning.

• Excellent people management, able to drive the best performance from teams and individuals

• The ability to manage processes in a timely and effective manner, negotiating strong outcomes, problem solving and developing excellent working relationships

• The ability to plan effectively and in a timely fashion, prioritising where to spend time and resources so that deadlines and targets can be met

• The ability to determine effective and persuasive strategies, in daily work, as well as in contributing to the wider direction of the charity

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, able to analyse situations and focus on achieving solutions or ways forward

• The capability to collect, analyse and use data to drive and improve services 

• A demonstrable ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally

• Proven ability to prioritise, work on own initiative, and deliver desired results

• Ability to deal well with deadlines and conflicting priorities

• Use of own car (insured for business use) and a clean driving license are required.

• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service/Protecting Vulnerable Groups check. 

This role is home-based, but we expect our Head of Engagement to be based in or within a reasonable commute of a major population centre  

You will be part of our UK-wide management team of four, currently led by the Chief Executive. 

This is a permanent role after satisfactory completion of probationary period 

Start April/May 2020 but we are happy to be flexible for the right candidate. 

Salary: from £33,000

Holidays 26 days per year plus public holidays pro rata.