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About us
Christian Aid believes that everyone, regardless of faith or race, is entitled to live a full life, free from poverty. We believe the world can and must be changed so that there is equality, dignity and freedom for all. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team and to make this change happen.
About the role
Church Engagement and Fundraising Officers inspire churches and individuals to be agents of change, with Christian Aid, in order to overcome poverty. The CEFO's specific contribution is to offer bespoke support, often face-to-face, to a defined set of churches and Christian Aid groups, to enable and enrich their contribution. CEFOs motivate churches, groups and individuals to raise money. To enable lasting change, the role also works in partnership on campaigning activity with individual campaigners, churches and, where appropriate, other campaigning partners.
About you
As a Church Engagement and Fundraising Officer you are responsible for working alongside Volunteer Officers to support and develop volunteers within their area of work, and to draw on the expertise of volunteers where possible. Church Engagement and Fundraising Officers are measured against clearly defined targets and success indicators.
You will manage a wide caseload of churches, in England (Somerset & Dorset) in a way that inspires participation to give, act and pray with Christian Aid. You will ensure Christian Aid serves, inspires and equips the spectrum of churches to make an impact on poverty through Christian Aid.
You will bring your experience of church engagement and fundraising with to build and nurture new and existing networks and relationships, speak confidently and effectively. You'll meet fundraising targets, generate creative and effective engagement ideas and be ready to partner with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve multiple outcomes, including volunteers, leaders, pastors, ministers, colleagues and Christian media.
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Our vision Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid ha... Read more
Team Leader-Supported Living
Elmhirst Court, Dartington, Devon
Salary Scale: £22,859.20 - £25,812.80 (dependant on qualifications)
Working hours: Full time-week days (2080 annualised hours)
Flexible shift pattern working 4 days on 3 days off
Are you looking for a new exciting role to oversee a small team of enablers to support a young lady in her new home to lead an independent life? Are you an experienced enabler who is passionate and has an empathetic and caring nature?
About Us
Based in South Devon, Lifeworks provide high quality short breaks and residential care, community-based programmes and specialist further education to children, young people and adults with learning disabilities.
Our vision is simple – to support people with learning disabilities to have a great life.
We seek to do this by creating opportunities for children, young people and adults so they can reach their full potential, are engaged with and valued by their local communities.
We put the people that we support at the heart of everything we do and ensure we listen to their voices and views, as well as their families and other key stakeholders as we develop our services.
About the Role
We are building a new team to deliver high-quality support a young lady with learning disabilities in her new home.
You will be leading a small team to deliver practical daily living tasks to a young lady as well as a wide range of activities related to her interests and hobbies to support her wellbeing.
You will not only provide practical support to develop skills to aid her independence and achieve goals, but also emotional support and being there as a friend.
You will be responsible for the effective leading of the team of enablers to include supervisions, rotas and planning.
About You
To be considered, you will have experience leading a team of enablers supporting people with adults with learning disabilities in a support living set up.
You will hold the minimum of a L3 Health & Social Care qualification.
In return we would like to support you in making care work your career, offering you an extensive induction on commencement of employment and amazing array of training opportunities, we will also work with you on your own individual development plan to help you to progress your career.
Benefits
We are a well-established Charity that provides an excellent range of staff benefits:
- 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
- Annual Incremental pay rises (within grade)
- Pension and Life Assurance (T&Cs apply)
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Retail/High Street shopping discounts (Eden Red)
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS & Update Service
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme (T&Cs apply)
- Comprehensive induction & training programs
Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS.
As an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to encouraging applications from applicants who declare they have a disability, provided they meet the minimum job criteria as specified in the person specification, by offering a guaranteed interview.
Due to the nature of this role, we welcome applications from female candidates.
Other organisations may call this role Support Worker, Supported Living Team Manager, Supported Living Lead, or Assisted Living Team Leader.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Opportunities:
*Children’s Residential Support Worker’s full time 37.5 pw – Newtown, Wales.
£10 to 11.28 ph. Annualised hours.
*Children’s Residential Support Worker’s part time, alternate weekends- Hampshire
£10 to 11.28 ph. Annualised hours.
*Children’s Service Leaders, with SEMH experience. Full time 37.5 hrs -Hampshire and Newtown, Wales.
£23,000.00 to £25,000.00 pa Annualised hours
*Roles plus overnight payments £55 per night. Estimated for full time team member at £3,500 p.a. when service is operating at full capacity.
Children’s Services Coordinator full time 37.5 hours a week- Monday to Friday Hampshire. £23,000.00pa to £28,000.00pa
Benefits: Uniform and meals (whilst on residential break), car parking, uniform, and fully supported training programme. 5 weeks holiday increasing with service years.
We are seeking exceptional candidates to join our Children’s Services team who are proactive, energetic and passionate about supporting young carers and vulnerable children, with a background of relevant professional experience.
Support Workers:
Like many charities, Honeypot has gone through a period of change as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic and is now emerging stronger than ever with a new range of services which means we are seeking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced people to this exciting role. Our team members need to be used to working in a fast-paced environment while being ready to change gear at any moment. Staff need to be comfortable wearing many hats – the cook, the cleaner, the administrator, the entertainer, the teacher, the parent, the good cop, and sometimes, the bad cop (putting in boundaries and having to say, No because ……. ). You will be part of a team where everyone needs to think on their feet while supporting each other. Flexibility, together with a ‘can do’ attitude amongst all staff is essential until we can finally emerge from the challenges that came hand in hand with Coronavirus.
Children’s Services Leaders:
An exciting opportunity for experienced Children’s Services Leader with relevant experience from an educational background with appropriate qualifications. You will inspire, supervise, guide, and set standards for a friendly team delivering our Wrap Round services to young carers. We are seeking an outstanding candidate with excellent creative skills and great enthusiasm, alongside exceptional professional standards, empathy, integrity, and a willingness to embrace change as we further develop our services.
*Roles plus overnight payments £55 per night. Estimated for full time team member at £3,500 p.a. when service is operating at full capacity.
Children’s Services Coordinator:
The Children’s Services Coordinator plays a central role in the delivery of all our services. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, you will lead all aspects of scheduling, planning and coordinating respite breaks, SEAL breaks and outreach programmes, working closely with parents, referrers and others.
About Us
For 25 years, Honeypot has been working to enhance the lives of young carers and vulnerable children aged 5 – 12 years old. We are the only charity in the UK to provide holidays and wrap round support throughout a child’s formative years. Honeypot gives young carers and vulnerable children a break from demanding and stressful responsibilities at home and provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can develop their full potential and achieve the key outcomes needed for their well-being.
Annualised hours:
*In an annual hours system an employee works a certain number of hours over the whole year, but with a certain degree of flexibility about when those hours are worked. Normally, a period of regular hours or shifts forms the core of the arrangement, with the remaining time left unallocated and used on an 'as needed' basis. Source: ACAS
When the children are in residence, team members will sleep on site. Staff bedrooms are close to, but separate from, children’s bedrooms. Staff bedrooms have twin single beds; when possible, you will have a room to yourself, however there will be many occasions when you will need to share with a colleague of the same sex.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment.
If selected you will be asked to complete an application form, equal opportunities forma and provide proof of identity.
Please complete an application and Equal Opportunities form for all roles
Our vision is for every child to make the most of their one chance at childhood. Since 1996 Honeypot has been working to enhance the lives of v... Read more
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Deputy Shop Manager - Exeter South St (TRD3326
Location: F3229 Exeter South St
Hours: 18 hours per week
Salary: £8,892 gross per annum
Job Type: Open ended
Closing Date: 24 January 2022
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
Paralegal
These are exciting times for the charity, and we now have an excellent opportunity for a self-starting and flexible professional to join the Support and Governance Team, as a Paralegal.
Position: Paralegal
Location: Working from home, flexibility will be required for occasional onsite working in Devon for the purposes of archiving and deed retrieval, anticipated to be no more than 1-2 days per week.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £26,695 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, Healthshield plan, confidential counselling service, subsidised restaurant, free parking, enhanced maternity/paternity benefits, Life Assurance Scheme, 31 day’s holiday per year, inclusive of the 8 statutory public holidays. This increases by one day each year until a maximum of 34 days is reached.
Closing Date:Sunday 30 January 2022
The Role
As Paralegal, you will provide legal support and practical advice to the Head of Legal and Governance, In-House Counsel and the wider organisation on multifarious legal matters and compliance issues arising from the Charity’s daily business and operations. This is a multi-faceted and vital role which calls for an individual who can bring a pro-active and methodical approach to the identification and resolution of legal and governance issues, and excellent organisational and planning skills.
Duties include:
- Acting as a first point of contact and filter for answering incoming legal enquiries
- Working closely with all business functions across the Charity to provide practical advice and support on legal matters and compliance issues arising from the Charity’s daily business and operations, ensuring good governance and legal compliance.
- Building and maintaining successful professional partnerships with relevant stakeholders
- Enhance the credibility of the legal and governance function, you will assist with the project management of a variety of UK and international legal projects, including liaison with overseas teams, and will Instruct and manage external legal counsel on a wide variety of matters pertinent to the charity.
- Assisting with the drafting, management, development and delivery of legal, governance and compliance policies, procedures, processes and training materials, and conducting legal research on UK and international matters to identify, assess and advise on legal and compliance issues or new and emerging law which could impact the Charity.
About You
A law degree, together with the ability to understand and interpret and to communicate complex legal information transparently and effectively, is essential, as are a high standard of literacy and numeracy, an excellent eye for detail and the ability to maintain a stringent level of accuracy whilst meeting a number of competing priorities and time frames. Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector and a working knowledge of legal systems are desirable.
In return…
With amazing benefits and opportunities to develop your career, you will be part of an evolving program of change taking place within a leading charity, and you will really make a difference in this fulfilling and rewarding role. In addition, you will be offered a working environment second to none. Based in Sidmouth in East Devon – an area of outstanding natural beauty – our offices are located in a glorious setting overlooking the sea, the staff wellbeing programme and initiatives have received a royal seal of approval (recently highly commended in the 2021 Princess Anne Training Awards for the response to Covid-19), and the hundreds of resident donkeys – some literally a few yards from your office – will always be pleased to see you!
If you feel you have the qualifications, skills and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding and vital role, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the on-line application form, which should include your uploaded curriculum vitae
About the Organisation
The Sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.
“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”
The charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
You may also have experience in areas such as Paralegal, Paralegal Lawyer, Lending Paralegal, Assistant Paralegal, Junior Paralegal, Senior Paralegal, Interim Paralegal, Charity Paralegal, Solicitor, Company Paralegal, Legal.
On-line Boost Deputy Shop Manager (Sidmouth) (TRD3376)
Location: Sidmouth
Hours: 12 hours per week
Salary: £5,928 per annum
Job Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: 31 January 2022
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Please note: This role is specifically for an On-line role
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
Ferne Animal Sanctuary is seeking an inspirational and creative leader who can build on the excellent work of our outgoing CEO. You will be a passionate advocate of animal welfare with extensive experience of charity operations. A confident public speaker, central to this role is to advocate for the charity and its objectives and our cause.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Inspirational leadership
- Excellent people management skills
- Financial acumen and budget holder experience
- Experience of working in an animal welfare environment
- Experience of writing and delivering business plans and strategies
- Strong fundraising background
The successful candidate will lead the senior management team and take overall responsibility for the operation of the sanctuary ensuring it is managed efficiently and effectively. Central to the role will be the ability to grow income for the sanctuary to meet current and future needs.
Exciting opportunity to be a Non-Executive (Voluntary) Director – reasonable expenses paid
**Please note applications will only be accepted by emailing a CV and covering letter **
South West is a non-profit organisation supporting adults with a learning disability in Devon, Torbay, Dorset and Wiltshire. It is a subsidiary of Thera Trust which is a registered charity. Thera’s vision is that people with a learning disability can be leaders and should have control over how they live their lives.
We are looking for someone local to our areas of work with the skills and dedication to support our executive team to run the company. You will help us to continue our work in supporting people with a learning disability, and to develop our strategy for the future.
You will:
- Believe in our vision and be keen to support our company to achieve it, providing constructive challenge where needed
- Have experience of working in the public/third sector in social care for adults preferably for those with a learning disability
- Be able to commit to a minimum of 8 days a year for board meetings and annual events (AGM, staff awards, fun days) as well as time for communications /advice in between board meetings.
- Be willing to commit to chair a Health & Safety sub-committee for 4 meetings a year as well as time for communications /advice in between meetings.
- Have board level or committee experience
Thera Group are a charity that support people with a learning disability. We want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be ... Read more
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Citizens Advice Plymouth is a medium-size charity which is part of the Citizens Advice national network of over 200 organisations delivering advice and information across England and Wales. Our main purpose is to deliver quality advice and information, engaging with clients through a range of routes.
Citizens Advice Plymouth has grown tremendously during the past four years, and we are now one of the largest local offices in the Citizens Advice network.
We are not a traditional Citizens Advice because over half of our funding is from national corporate partnerships, meaning we support clients across the United Kingdom via telephone and digital services.
During the last eighteen months we have worked hard to ensure we sustain our growth and are able to offer a competitive service to potential corporate partners. We have carefully reviewed the utilisation of our workforce and developed our understanding of social return on investment.
We are looking to appoint a passionate and energetic leader who is confident in developing ambitious strategies and able to take our business to the next level.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, leading, and delivering the organisation’s business development strategy, increasing new business, and building on existing stakeholder relationships.
You will be a natural salesperson and able to work well under pressure. You will not shy away from ambitious income generation targets and will continue to build a ‘gold standard’ brand.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Market strategy
- Income generation
- Relationship management and collaboration
- Working as part of the Senior Leadership team within the organisation
We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.
Please let us know if you need us to adapt our application process so that there are no barriers for you to apply. If you’re offered an interview we’ll send you the interview questions 24 hours in advance. We will also meet any reasonable adjustment requests.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, but we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are disabled, or people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, as these people are currently underrepresented at Citizens Advice Plymouth. We also actively welcome applications from LGB+ and trans and non-binary candidates.
We wish to make a positive commitment to employ people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and we guarantee to interview all candidates who meet this criteria if they also meet the minimum essential criteria set out in the person specification.
Please note we do not accept CVs or letters of interest.
Benefits:
Benefits (subject to eligibility), include:
- 25 days annual leave with an additional 2.5 days to be taken between Christmas & New Year
- Long term service leave – up to 5 days
- Healthcare plan (including Employee Assistance Programme)
- Death in service benefit (2 x annual salary)
- Peer to peer support scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Auto enrolment pension scheme – 4% employer contributions
Deadline for applications: 24th January 2022 at noon.
Are you prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome for your clients? Are you motivated to make a positive contribution to the lives of the people we support? If so, we really want to hear from you.
We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Young Peoples Foyer based at Hendra Lodge, Liskeard on a full time basis working 37 hours per week.
We are committed to offering short term housing and support to young people aged 16-24 years old who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Our role is to help young people settle from often chaotic lifestyles, start doing something productive towards employment, education or training, teach them the basic life skills required to live independently and help them resolve some of the issues that brought them into supported housing in the first place.
We are looking for someone who is robust and able to work with this often chaotic client group to help them address the issues in their lives and move forward onto independence.
This role is being offered on a full basis, working 37 hours per week on a rolling rota, to include weekend working. Bandwidth hours will be 8am to 9pm.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About The Candidate
You will be part of a well established team who work with young people resident at the Foyer. You would be expected to deal with any issues the young people may have and signpost them to the appropriate course of action. Knowledge of benefits and welfare reform is essential.
You will need to have a good understanding of young people’s needs, safeguarding and emotional and mental health issues.
The most important part of this role is to have pride in your work and have a positive attitude, a proactive approach and the confidence to support a diverse range of people. You will be able to balance your passion and commitment with good organisational skills, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
What we offer:
- Defined Contribution pension scheme – employer contribution of 6% - 9%
- Discretionary Bonus scheme
- Death in Service benefit (3 x salary)
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays with service related increase to your entitlement up to 30 days plus an option to purchase extra annual leave
- Family Friendly policies
- Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and Wellbeing programme which includes enhanced sick pay, monthly campaigns, training and yearly flu jabs
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car Benefit scheme
- Learning and Development including coaching and professional qualification support
- Volunteering days
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About The Company
LiveWest provides over 38,000 homes to over 80,000 people throughout the South West from Gloucestershire to the Isles of Scilly. We have plans to build over 6,000 homes in the area over the next five years, developing new homes of all tenures including low-cost rent and sale, market rent and sale, and a range of supported housing and intermediate housing products, creating choice and flexibility.
As well as developing new homes, we continue to invest in existing properties and communities. Through the stability of good housing, we place better living for better lives at the centre of our mission both today and for generations to come. At LiveWest we believe in a home for everyone.
As an Inclusive Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please visit our website.
At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone.
We own and manage over 37,000 homes across the South West, from Cornwall to Glo... Read more