We require, Training Officer for the leading environmental charity for London’s rivers. This position is an exciting opportunity to lead and delivering our Training programme.

This role requires an enthusiastic and committed individual to deliver the Thames21 Training, and Monitoring programme and give community groups and local people the knowledge and skills to care for, improve and better understand London’s rivers.

Thames21 is the leading environmental charity for London’s rivers and beyond. We connect people with rivers by putting healthy rivers at the heart of everyday life. We improve and restore rivers, educate and empower the community and campaign for positive change for the good of people and the environment. 

Thames21 recognises the positive value of diversity and we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds

The purpose of the role is to deliver the Thames21’s training, accreditation and monitoring programme. The programme aims to give people the knowledge and skills to:

• safely plan and lead activities for other volunteers on rivers
• better understand river health and the impact of human behaviour on the environment
• advocate for their local river catchments
• carry out surveys and monitoring activities that gather data on local river catchments

Our Training Officer will work on:

1. Building Resilience in flood Disadvantaged Communities, BRIC This Intereg funded project aims to integrate flood management more closely with community resilience and public health at site in England and France. BRIC will test new approaches to engagement and empowerment with flood risk management, learning lessons and identifying good practices. Thames21 will lead on the Canvey Island pilot site.
2. Plastics Free Mersey - This pilot initiative aims to bring together partners in the plastic packaging and consumer goods value chain, NGOs, academics and local residents together to address plastic litter in the River Mersey.
3. Restoring Enfield’s Rivers – This programme is funded through the Green Recovery Challenge Fund 2020 and is funded by DEFRA. It is a partnership between Enfield Council and Thames21. We are delivering large scale ecological improvement in Enfield’s rivers through using Nature Based Solutions such as new woodlands

Some duties and responsibilities

• Devise and deliver training courses to participants through a range of modules both indoors online and on waterway sites at different locations.
• Ensure training sessions meet the appropriate standards and leaners outcomes.
• Developed online training resources for dissemination to other partners including use of a digital platform provided, OgoXe as part of the BRIC project.
• Deliver the training requirements of other Thames21 projects, including supervising any additional staff required to meet demand.
• Arrange for programme participants to undertake practical delivery experience with Thames21’s operational staff, and provide support.
• Assess skills level of all programme participants and any requirement for further training, as part of the monitoring schedule.
• Comply with the terms of the NCFE (Awarding Body) Customised Qualification when training, assessing and certificating participants.
• Ensure that the documentation supporting Thames21’s public liability insurance (method statement and risk assessment) are completed by participating groups. 
• Provide ongoing advice and support for programme participants by telephone, email and in person following training, encouraging them to organise and deliver volunteering activity in their local community.
• Develop additional training modules as require by Thames and partner project needs.
• Develop the marketing of the training and monitoring programme in liaison with Thames21’s Communications Team, including T21 brand recognition, customer loyalty etc.
• Review the existing training programme and suggest future developments for the project.

Age UK Croydon exists to make life easier for all older people in the London Borough of Croydon. We provide a wide range of services and activities and aim to help older people live as independently as possible within the community.

We are looking to recruit a support worker as part of a new service in Croydon, known as Personal Independence Coordinators (PICs). The PICs work alongside health and care professionals, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with older people who have long term health and social care needs. Most importantly, they ensure that care planning is influenced by the wishes identified by individuals, so that independence can be either improved or maintained.

The Personal Independence Coordinator Support Worker will perform a key role within the team, providing time limited support to older people and supporting the case load of the Personal Independence Coordinator (PIC) team.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the older people who use our services, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.

Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• A positive mental attitude and the ability to problem solve
• A cheerful, friendly and out-going personality
• The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team
• Good administrative ability and IT skills

Closing date for applications: 9am, 1st October 2021
Interview Dates: 8th October 2021

The role leads and manages to a high standard, the delivery of a broad and responsive Fourth Feathers Youth Club programme of activities for mainly 8 to 25 year olds.

Principal responsibilities

• Managing Youth Club Programme
  • Operate within a team of youth workers to lead and facilitate sessions for young people during youth club evenings and school holiday programmes, including setting up and tidying away of resources
  • Lead and manage the overall programme throughout the year
  • Consult with young people to assess their needs and help develop and deliver a programme of activities, services and facilities designed to meet those needs. (Approximately seventy percent of the working week should consist of face-to-face work with club members)
  • Work with and listen to young people to identify their goals and build on their interests, help them to increase their confidence and skills and to progress
  • Create links with new young people and to support existing members
  • Develop and increase work around underrepresented groups
  • Assess and monitor young people to track progress and evidence the impact of our work
  • Plan and deliver accreditation opportunities to help benefit young people working with staff team
  • Maintain strong lines of communication with parents, carers and/ or guardians, providing regular updates and feedback
  • Complete administrative duties including collating feedback and evaluations, registers, registration forms and session summaries
  • To plan and develop structured activities that have clear learning outcomes

• Successfully work with related outside agencies, particularly local schools in the delivery of youth projects
• Ensure:-
  • all resources are utilised and policy and procedures are adhered to
  • staff are aware of their duty of care and will be expected to keep the centre clean reducing the risk of infection. This means wiping handles, doors surfaces and contributing positively to the hygiene of the centre
  • positive and negative feedback is given constructively to promote a professional approach to work
• Raise awareness of equal opportunity issues, particularly in respect of gender and race
• Appropriately safeguard any young people family members who are identified to be at risk
• Lead and promote a positive health and safety culture, ensuring, as far as practicable, that activities are carried out under your control and in accordance with the Health and Safety policies and procedures. You may be required to undertake specific Health and Safety roles such as Fire Warden or First Aider as part of your duties
• Offer guidance and support to staff while on shift, particularly when dealing with incidents
• Inform the Head of Youth Service as soon as is reasonably possible in matters of dispute
• Be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead

• Line Management
  • Be an active, positive, accountable member of the youth team
  • Demonstrate a high degree of consistent professional competence
  • Embed clear, effective communication so that the youth team feel engaged with and understand how they fit in
  • Work with the Head of Youth and collaboratively with the youth team, especially to champion an organisation-wide culture, live our values and facilitate high performance, quality, accountability, learning and forward planning
  • Work with the Head of Youth to:
    • build a dynamic and fluid team that has flexibility to deliver different elements of the service as demand dictates and ensure retention and succession planning
    • ensure all policies and procedures are being adhered to

• Personal Responsibility, Team Work

• Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions as and when required
• Work collaboratively with other staff and team members and participate in team activities as required
• Act as an Ambassador for the charity when representing it externally

• General
  • Take minutes at staff meetings
  • Provide support and work harmoniously with all staff
  • Ensure weekly tasks are completed to a high standard and within the time agreed
  • Take on projects as and when needed to support or develop the charity

This is a remarkable time to be joining our client as they focus on their growth and expansion in delivering world class Nursing and Care. They are a recognised market leader in nursing, domiciliary, social and personal care. They pride themselves on their professional and discreet service with their staff applying their 4 Cs; Compassion, Collaboration, Competence and Commitment.

You will have a chance to work alongside the gold standard in Registered Nurses and Carers. Their daily and live-in care enables their clients to remain in their own home whilst being cared for by professional and highly trained Carers and Registered Nurses.

About the role:

Our client has an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and compassionate Carers to join their team. They are a recognised market leader in nursing, domiciliary, social and personal care. They pride themselves on their professional and discrete service with their staff applying their 4 Cs: Compassionate, Competent, Committed and Collaboration in client contact.

Carer Responsibilities:

Their clients have a wide range of requirements from practical and physical support to social and emotional care. Daily tasks may include washing and bathing, light household duties, shopping, accompanying a client on a trip out or a friendly chat over a cup of tea. Their aim is to enable their clients to remain at home in a caring atmosphere with a meaningful lifestyle and maximum independence wherever possible.

They have the following opportunities for Carers:

- Live in
- Day Duty
- Night Duty
- Sleepers
- Visits – Their visits start at a minimum of one hour.

Salary: £12.90 to £26.10 per hour

Benefits: A competitive hourly rate above their competitors - they reward their Carers well; Weekly pay, Paid holiday up to 28 days per calendar year, Flexible hours to suit your schedule.

Location: London, Greater London, They welcome applicants from the City/Docklands, St John’s Wood, Hampstead, Wanstead, Dulwich areas

About the successful candidate:

They have clients throughout the UK, and some internationally. Depending on their clients' needs and location, you may choose to look after several clients within a locality or look after one client intensively you work to suit your schedule.

They take great care selecting the best carers to work with so apply now to start your new career as a Care Professional.

About our client:

For over 20 years our client has been recognised by doctors, consultants and clients for exceptionally high professional standards and 24/7 support. Now driving an exciting partnership to provide on-site healthcare within a unique new complex of 5-star luxury London apartments.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Outreach Support Worker, Challenging Behaviour, Social Care, Behavioural Difficulties, etc.

Ref: 102 727

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (5 days/week)
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Access & Engagement Manager
Salary: SCP 23 £27,509

The Dual Diagnosis Recovery Worker will provide specialist dual diagnosis interventions – using specialist assessment, group delivery of psycho-social interventions, and robust case management - to a caseload of service users with co-existing mental health and substance misuse issues.

Working in partnership, with external partners, including key mental health partners, inpatient wards, and internal clinical colleagues in the City & Hackney Recovery Service, the post holder will work holistically to provide support and regular, recovery-focused interventions.

They will model and promote the recovery service’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will engage the local communities through effective communication, transparency, and collaboration to promote recovery in all aspects of the service.

The deadline for applications is 24th September 2021. Please apply via the Breathe HR link, please complete the application form and attach it together with your CV, please ensure you attach both when you press "Apply Now".

We are open to conversations about flexible working, however the postholder will need to be visible and present in the office, particularly during the first three months, subject to an individual Covid Risk assessment. We have a flexible approach to working from home.

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please email us the attached equal opportunities form to the HR Team.

We at Mind CHWF want to assure you that your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. It always has been, and it will continue to be, as we refine our policies and internal processes. Please take a moment to read through our applicant's privacy notice.

Fixed term contract until 31 March 2022.

Do you have a genuine interest in supporting people to rebuild their lives?

About the role

The Senior Case Worker will work as part of a new through care team based alongside the Southwark SPOT Street Outreach team. The aim is to help a targeted cohort to transition away from the streets sustainably. This will be achieved through strength based assessment, and co-producing plans aimed at building confidence and linking clients with a variety of services and community groups. You will be meeting clients on the streets or in various types of accommodation.

In this role you will:

• Work in partnership with local authorities, accommodation services, statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that clients transition into the appropriate accommodation with the correct support in place.
• Manage a caseload of clients experiencing multiple disadvantage who may not have stayed in stable accommodation for long periods of time.
• Have a great opportunity to assist people to change their lives meaningfully for the better.
• In this non shift role you will work mainly within normal office hours Monday – Friday, however, on occasion you may be asked to work flexibly in order to support the team or a particular client on an evening or weekend.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of communicating, liaising and negotiating with internal and external agencies to a high level. 
• Experience of client case management and the resilience to achieve and meet agreed outcomes
• Commitment to collaborating with clients to improve confidence, well-being and ability to live more independently
• Have the ability to work remotely and lone work with vulnerable people
• Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives.

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
• We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• 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 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.

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.

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 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. 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 Wednesday 8 September 2021

Interview and assessments on: Thursday 16 September , to take place 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.

Lead Employment Coach
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum
Work Hours: 9am to 5pm
Location: Croydon CR0 4BH
Reporting to: Project Manager

The Write Time has quickly established itself as a leading specialist mentoring and education organisation working with vulnerable people of all ages to ensure each person referred to our services achieves their full potential in both an educational and personal sense, with the use of Choice Theory.

The Write Time has multiple facets to the business. The organisation has a small independent school arm that was recently commended by Ofsted for its quality of provision for the wellbeing of young people.

We also run a Traineeship programme for young people aged 16-24, helping them to get into education, employment or training. In the past, we have worked with over 500 students across 12 schools in 7 boroughs. The Write Time is now also developing an employment programme that will support young people into apprenticeships.

We are specifically looking for an experienced Employment Coach. The role will involve developing our post 16 employability programme and the implementation and running of our mentoring in-house and externally, as well as to teach and run workshops/sessions for young people that are relevant, engaging, and related to work preparation, and employability. The role is suited for someone who is comfortable, but also has a strong background in mentoring challenging young people to achieve positive destinations.

Do you have what it takes to join The Write Time and contribute to giving Young People a future?

In order to apply for this, post you will need: -

• A good degree in youth work, or evidence of practice-led research into youth work from a recognised university either in the UK or overseas
• A minimum of a Level 2 qualification/Grade C in English Language & Mathematics
• To be IAG qualified level 4 and experienced substantially with mentoring and mentoring-based paperwork
• Experience in supervising staff
• Experience in working with employees
• To be experienced and talented working with challenging young people and adults from a
• variety of backgrounds, and to have a track record of success in engaging this client group to achieve positive destinations
• To be a strong user of ICT-based software including MacOS
• To be a competent coordinator and motivator
• To be dynamic, creative, energetic, positive, and willing to communicate ideas appropriately

NOTE: Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and reference checks prior to the commencement of employment.

We are looking for someone to start immediately.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website to download the application form/information pack and other relevant documents.

No agencies please.

The HIV Peer Support Services Manager is responsible for overseeing a range of mentoring and groupwork support services for people living with HIV across London and the South East. The role involves managing a range of projects, including line managing a small team of project workers. The role will also include some frontline delivery of groups and one to one mentoring for people living with HIV. 

Housing Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Housing Officer to work for a charity supporting people with spinal injuries.

Position: Housing Officer

Location: Stanmore

Job type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £26-28k per annum

Benefits: 27 day’s holiday plus bank holidays, 3% pension contribution, Free membership to Aspire Leisure Centre, Life Assurance 3 x salary in event of death whilst employed at Aspire, Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, Payroll Giving Scheme plus various training and development opportunities.

Closing Date: 3rd October 2021

The Role

Every four hours, someone is paralysed by a spinal cord injury. The organisation is a national charity providing practical help to all who are affected and the Housing Advice service is at the heart of the support provided.

Many of those who are injured will face housing issues; forced into care homes, making do in inappropriate accommodation, not knowing where to turn for information on adaptations. We are looking for someone with experience of the housing sector and case work who can use their knowledge to offer telephone-based advice and support to those who need it. Working in a small team, you'll be comfortable negotiating with local authorities, helping client’s complete paperwork and talking people through the complex housing issues they face. An ability to empathise with clients and be tenacious on their behalf is essential.

In return, you will be part of a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the many people that come to the charity for help.

About You

As Housing Officer you will have detailed knowledge of the Housing sector and previous experience providing housing advice and case work support.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work without direct supervision, managing conflicting workloads. You will have strong negotiation skills and good IT and admin skills.  

Please ensure you include a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the person specification with your application.

The Organisation

The charity exists to work with people with spinal cord injuries to create opportunity, choice and independence and aims to enable disabled people to achieve their full potential.

You may be interested in this role if you have experience in the following roles Housing Case Officer, Housing, Social Housing, Tenant Support, Tenant Support Officer, Tenant Support Coordinator, Housing Support Officer, Housing Support Administrator, Spinal, Spinal Injury, Disability, Housing Programme, Accommodation, Accommodation Support, Housing Administrator, Social Housing, Housing, Housing Officer, Tenant Officer, Housing Advice, Housing Advisor, Disability, Housing and Disability.

Recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join our Service in Richmond!
GBP £23,134 per annum, working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
Richmond MHAP team provide support to people living with complex Mental Health Conditions, who hold their own tenancy agreements within a geographical area. The Senior Support Worker will be based at the 24 Hour Supported Living service in Teddington. The role includes shift work patterns and weekend work (No night shifts required). Richmond MHAP Team give practical support to help people sustain their tenancy, 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. Richmond MHAP Team will work closely with our agencies to ensure people maintain their tenancies successfully long term. As a Senior Support Worker you will be expected to undertake duties as part of the management team which include supporting the team with their responsibilities whilst working flexibly to respond to the needs of their customer case load. This also includes coaching and guiding the team with complex cases. This role will hold line management responsibilities for 2 to 3 support workers.

Key Responsibilities:
-Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager. Creatively working to engage with customers.
-Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions. Promote positive risk taking.
-Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
-Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers.
-Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
-Complete case work management with staff, providing guidance and coaching to the team with complex cases.
-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.
-Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
-Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
-Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
-Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team and policies
-Undertake housing management duties in line with relevant HM contract.
-Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
-Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
-Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
-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
-Champion coproduction.
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
-Able to work alone with good initiative
-Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement when under pressure
-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, passionate and drive to achieve success
-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
-Is able to implement strong professional boundaries
-Able to inspire young people

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
-NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
-Have experience with mental health- complex needs/ LD- 1 years as a support worker/ supporting living
-Have understanding/ experience support planning and risk assessments.
-Mental health knowledge and understanding.

Desirable:
-Willing to work towards level 3.

Please see the Look Ahead website for the full job description.

Job Purpose

Elfrida Rathbone Camden are seeking to appoint an Employability Tutor to work with learners attending our OFSTED registered Leighton College for young people with a learning disability aged 16–25 years old. The aim of this role is to enhance student employability and to work in close collaboration with Elfrida Rathbone Camden staff and employers to facilitate learner progression. The post holder will also lead on specific Careers and Employability projects including accredited learning, which supports student progression.

The key aim of the role is to equip people with a learning disability with the skills and confidence to move towards employment. This will include running group and individual sessions on personal finance and money skills, introduction to work, different types of employment and working with employers/work placement providers to develop appropriate job roles and placements for students, either in person or via remote learning.

The ERC Leighton College is a specialist, further education facility providing person-centred programmes to young people with learning disabilities. Our aim as an organisation is to provide ground-breaking education programmes which help young disabled people develop skills in order to build confidence, develop employment skills, encourage independence within the local community and to release their potential.

Job description

Main purpose of this job

· To develop a pathway for learners to move towards employment/volunteering and liaise with Leighton College staff members to devise a programme to meet the needs identified.

· To provide information, advice, guidance and support to young people who experience barriers to entering training or employment.

· To set up work experience placements and monitor those placements (including volunteering) or to work with employers to devise ‘virtual’ or remote work experiences during potential lockdown periods.

Summary of duties and responsibilities:

1. To ascertain and record learners’ preferences/needs in training, employment, volunteering or further education.

2. To conduct regular reviews of progress against plans and changes as they are identified.

3. Provide job coach and travel training support when students access work placement opportunities.

4. Contribute to and maintain individual learning plans for learners relating to employment/volunteering and/or education and transition goals.

5. Co-ordination and delivery of group employability activities for example a community café or social enterprise schemes.

6. Carry out one to one sessions with learners to develop employability skills including job hunting, CV writing, money and personal finance skills.

7. Recruit, supervise and co-ordinate volunteers who are supporting learners to develop employability skills.

8. Work closely with the Leighton College staff team to develop the programme and ensure progression.

9. To monitor students’ progress against accreditation criteria and manage student evidence of learning and assessment. Collate and organise student evidence of learning following process and procedure for submission to accrediting body.

External

1. Liaise and work with outside agencies such as schools, employers, FE institutions and other external agencies to enhance and support learner employability and progression.

2. Ensure employers observe Health and Safety responsibilities and carry out relevant checks, follow up meetings etc in line with Leighton College procedures.

Internal

1. Maintain records as required by the Leighton College for tracking, monitoring and quality and audit purposes.

2. Attend supervision, team meetings, training etc as required.

3. Identify and report any safeguarding concerns following Elfrida Rathbone Camden’s Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policies.

4. Follow all other Elfrida Rathbone Camden policies and procedures including those relating to Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity, and Health & Safety.

5. Work flexibly as may be required by the needs of the organisation and carry out any other reasonable duties.

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other activities related to achieving the organisation’s objectives, as determined

by the Education and Participation Manger. This job description may be reviewed when necessary in line with the development of the organisation.

All staff must be prepared to be flexible to enable attendance at events such as transition fairs, open days/open evenings or ERC publicity events which may take place in the evening or at weekends.

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Person specification

Essential

1. Experience of facilitating learning and skills development in group settings and one-to-one.

2. Strong job coaching and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver one-to-one and group training sessions.

3. Experience of working with people with a learning disability to improve their confidence and personal independence.

4. Understanding of the social model of disability and ability to use person-centred approaches.

5. The ability to work flexibly and effectively as an individual and team member.

6. Knowledge of supported employment approaches and experience of developing and supporting work placements in a range of settings in the commercial, community or voluntary sector.

7. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and work effectively with students and colleagues.

8. Excellent IT skills. Proficient in the use of MS office applications, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

9. Able to efficiently manage own workload, prioritising effectively to meet agreed objectives and deadlines.

10. Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.

11. Teaching qualification/award at Level 3 or above.

Desirable

12. Information, Advice & Guidance qualification Level 3.

The Central Services Manager is responsible for HR management supporting the Executive Director and the Senior Management Team in the running of the organisation. The duties include HR management, maintaining HR policies and procedures, and providing support and guidance to the Executive Director and Senior Management team. The post reports to the Executive Director. Please visi Imkaan's website for a complete job pack. 

Job Title: Stepping Stones Inreach Worker
Salary Grade: £22,000 - £23,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Responsible to: Services Manager (Complex Needs and Community)
No. of Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday-Friday)
Contract length: 1 year fixed term
Main Base/s: Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre

Background to the Post 
Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a mentoring service for people who are detained under the mental health act at Kingfisher Court, Radlett.

The Stepping Stones Inreach Worker will be based at the Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre, promoting joint working between Kingfisher Court staff and HMN, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.

The aims of the Stepping Stones Service are; to provide support, advice, information and holistic support to patients at Kingfisher Court. We will visit patients on the ward and where appropriate will accompany patients during their periods of leave, either on the grounds of the hospital or in the local community. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge.

Purpose of Post 
To work with the Services Manager and hospital staff to ensure patients are offered advice, information, and holistic support. The Inreach worker will use a recovery orientated approach working with patients on the ward, hospital grounds and in the local community. The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity.

The post holder will need to:

• Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community.
• Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community.
• Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service.
• Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is absolutely essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 29th of September at 5pm. 
Interviews shall take place on Wednesday October 6th at our Watford Wellbeing Centre.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

Job Title: Service Manager - Polish, Romanian or Albanian speaking

Salary: £35,524 per annum

Location:Brent, Ealing and Hounslow’

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

You will be responsible for managing the delivery and development of high quality independent advocacy services to victims escaping domestic and sexual violence. You will manage and motivate a team of front line independent domestic violence advocates, overseeing their demanding caseloads to deliver positive outcomes for our clients. This role will have a strategic focus and you will work pro-actively in partnership with other agencies, to ensure a coordinated community response and service in order to protect survivors and their children. You will manage relationships and influence professionals across a range of statutory services and the criminal justice system to ensure client safety is prioritised.

You will have significant experience of providing practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and of managing such a service. You will be able to develop, sustain, and evaluate joint work between agencies, establish good working relationships and negotiate effectively. Experience of managing and developing teams is essential.

You will be a strong and effective communicator.  Most importantly you will understand and know how to support survivors to navigate the civil and criminal justice systems in relation to domestic and sexual violence.  An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

You must be fluent in Polish, Romanian and Albanian as the service is for Eastern European women.

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing Date: 9:00am 21st September 2021

Interview Date: 29th September 2021

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.