SUPPORT WORKER, STEPPING STONES, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661

You might not have any experience of working in the supported housing sector, but if you can build and maintain positive relationships, communicate well, write a good report, keep effective records and make a positive difference in the lives of the people we work with, we would be interested to hear from you.

Framework’s Stepping Stones service provides supported accommodation in Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Newark and Worksop for individuals affected by a learning disability, mental health condition, a physical disability or an autistic spectrum condition. 

We work with individuals who are aiming for independent living in the community
but don’t quite have the confidence and skills for this yet.
The staff team provides a variety of support via one to ones and the opportunity for group work and activities. This includes managing mental and physical health, budgeting and income maximisation, maintaining a safe and tidy home, finding long-term accommodation, taking part in training, volunteering and employment and accessing groups, activities and support in the local community.

You will have your own caseload of individuals to work through the actions set out on support plans and will be helping them to achieve their goals, develop their skills, confidence and independence. 

Stepping Stones operates Monday to Friday during office hours. 

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SUPPORT WORKER, RUSSELL HOUSE, NEWARK, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661, 37 HPW

Russell House provides temporary accommodation for single homeless people aged 16 years and above and have a local connection to the Newark and Sherwood area. The service is made up of 15 self-contained units and is staffed 24 hours a day by support workers.

The aim of the service is to provide a safe secure environment for our residents and work with them to achieve goals identified in their support plan before they move on to more permanent accommodation.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be reliable and enthusiastic with some experience of dealing with the public in a busy service environment. Experience of working in a hostel or similar environment is preferable but NOT essential.

The main functions of this role will be;

• to build the skills of service users to empower them to maximise their independence

• to contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations

• to work in partnership to maximise service delivery

• to assess individual service user’s skills and needs and to work positively with risk

• to prepare documented assessments and support plans with service users

• to support service users to engage with the move on process

• as a member of the team to engage with the management of the building 

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during their six month probation period, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE. 

SUPPORT WORKER, SHERWOOD STREET CENTRE, MANSFIELD, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £17,189- £18,661, 37 HPW

The Sherwood Street Centre offers 15 units of high quality quick access accommodation in Mansfield for people who have either been sleeping rough or at immediate risk of doing so. 

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be reliable and enthusiastic with an expectation you will be dealing with the public in a busy, often challenging service environment - experience of working in housing and homelessness or similar supportive environments is not necessary but desirable. 

The main functions of these roles are:

• To ensure that clients and the building are safe and secure 
• To build the skills and confidence of service users to empower them in maximising their independence 
• To enable people to move on and resettle from the service in a timely and appropriate way. 
• To contribute to the aims of the service 
• To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SUPPORT WORKER, HUGHENDON LODGE, NOTTINGHAM, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661 FTE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

Hughendon Lodge is a residential supported accommodation service housing people who live with severe and enduring mental ill health. We encourage applications from people who value equality and diversity in all its aspects, who have a passion to see people develop and achieve their aspirations and are a strong team player.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be reliable and enthusiastic with some experience of dealing with the public in a busy service environment - experience of working in a hostel or similar environment is not necessary. 
The main functions of this role will be;
• To ensure that clients and the building is safe and secure
• To build the skills and confidence of service users to empower them in maximising their independence
• To contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations
• To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery
A further requirement is the ability to work shifts, including weekends as part of a rota

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SUPPORT WORKER, TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in Nottinghamshire? Do you have a passion for engaging, inspiring and supporting young people to meet their potential and forge a secure future for themselves?

Framework provides supported accommodation across Nottinghamshire to this cohort which includes young people leaving care, and those who have been unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

Taking a lead from support planners and working in partnership with other agencies, support workers will help deliver personal support plans by supporting young people to complete daily tasks, build confidence and learn new life skills on their journey towards independence.

Experience of working in housing and homelessness or similar supportive environments is desirable for the support worker role but is not essential, as training will be provided.  Aptitude and approach is key!

As the full time worker roles ( not weekend roles) will include work across a dispersed setting in Rushcliffe, Broxtowe and Gedling it is desirable (but not essential) that you are able to drive and have a car available for work purposes in which case mileage allowance is available. 

We can offer meetings at the service core (the 24 hours staffed part) for those who are genuinely interested in finding out more.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

upReach is an award-winning charity working to create equal opportunities for students across the UK. We help university students from less-advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.

We are recruiting a HR Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring the continued strength and stability of the organisation as it expands in size. They will take ownership for all aspects of HR and will champion excellence throughout the organisation. They will have the chance to make a positive, lasting impact on our organisation, shape our HR function and help our people to perform at their best. The successful candidate will be joining at an exciting time for the upReach HR Team. Over the last twelve months we have: doubled the number of staff working for the charity, opened offices in Newcastle and Nottingham, launched four staff networks, and updated our HR systems to enhance our performance management processes and reporting capabilities.

Key Information

Role: Human Resources Manager

Location: Nottingham, London, Manchester, Bristol, or Newcastle

Hours: Ideally full time (40 hours per week), although part time/ flexible hours will be considered.

Start date:  ASAP

Duration: Permanent 

Reporting to: Chief of Staff

Salary: £26,500 to £35,500 (including London weighting if based in London), based on experience

Application deadline: 9am on Thursday 2nd December

Early applications are encouraged, we may appoint before the closing date

Person Specification

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and have an understanding of, and empathy with, the challenges facing those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload. They should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems. 

2. Excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills and be comfortable preparing and presenting reports and proposals to senior management/board groups. 

3. Strong project and programme management and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a varied workload. 

4. Strong IT skills with experience of working with HR systems. 

5. Strong generalist HR experience or experience in various specialist roles (e.g. learning and development, recruitment and talent management).

6. Experience of partnering the organisation to advise managers and employees on various and complex HR issues. 

7. Experience of developing and maintaining policies, utilising knowledge of legislation and best practice.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Experience managing HR management information systems

2. CIPD qualification and/or undergraduate or postgraduate degree in related subject 

3. Project management qualifications or comparable experience. 

4. Line management or team leadership experience. 

5. A good understanding of GDPR legislation and regulations.

6. Familiarity with G-Suite and Zoom video conferencing software.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead an independent charity, based in Nottingham, working for the benefit of deaf and hard of hearing people across the East Midlands.  We are looking for a Chief Executive to lead the organisation with a focus on both internal and external challenges.

The purpose of Nottinghamshire Deaf Society is to empower deaf people so that their lives are enriched.  Our vision is for a society in which all deaf people participate.

In the next 5 years we want to increase our work with people of all ages with different types of deafness. We want to increase the number of partnerships we have with other organisations and groups. We will be known as a provider of services and involved and engaged with the wider deaf community.

Our 2 year strategy (2021-22) focuses on strengthening and consolidating our current services and activities while preparing to develop and expand through partnerships. We are aiming to strengthen and develop all of our activities over this period so that we are in a stronger and more sustainable position for the future.

At the core of its work is a large British Sign Language interpreting service providing a mixture of commissioned and non-commissioned services for health, education, employment, social services and many other contexts.  This complements our other services, including a specialist Deaf Welfare Rights service and an expanding programme of BSL training courses.

Our community centre operates from our wholly owned grade two listed building in Nottingham. It provides a base for deaf people to come together to meet and celebrate their distinctive culture through a range of accessible social activities.

Our externally facing activities involve representing the views and needs of deaf people throughout our region and facilitating their wider participation in decision making forums.

The external focus will be on new and creative thinking to develop NDS’s strategic plan to promote the well-being of deaf people; to meeting the challenges of identifying and securing funding to support the strategic plan and maximise self-generated income; and to maintaining and developing effective networks with stakeholders and supporters to influence local policies and decisions.

The internal focus will be on managing efficient office and financial systems and controls; supervising and managing our 22 staff members and volunteers; maintaining culturally accessible community facilities; and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and with best practice in work with deaf people.

The Chief Executive will work closely and collaboratively with the existing staff management team and report in a timely and appropriate way to the Board of Trustees.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 17 December 2021.

Interviews are planned for week commencing Monday, 10 January 2022, subject to availability.

Director Of Resources

Up to £70,000 per annum 

Newark or London - Home Working with UK travel (when required)

Full time – 35 hours per week, Permanent 

Closing date for applications: 4 January 2022 

First interview: 13 January 2022 Second Interview: 21 January 2022

If you have a strong track-record in leading and developing high quality support services for complex organisations and delivering successful business transformation; a passion for wildlife and our planet; and would like to work for one of the UK’s best-loved nature charities, then our client have an exciting opportunity for you. They are looking for a talented and creative director, to lead their grants team and their finance and IT support services, and to bring together and facilitate the Trusts in the development of shared opportunities, standards, services and best practice in agreed areas. 

Who our client are 

They are a grassroots movement of 870,000 members, 38,000 volunteers and 2,800 staff across the UK. They are at an exciting moment in their 110-year history, with an ambitious new strategy in development setting out a vision of nature in recovery, with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes creating wilder landscapes where people and nature thrive. 

The next 10 years will be critical in determining what kind of world we will all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. It will require key stakeholders and the public to take action for nature’s recovery. This will require big, bold changes in the way our we think and operate, and the development of a strong, collaborative culture. Our  client have already made great strides in developing common IT platforms including website, intranet, CRM and finance and they are now ready to build on these successes and explore new areas. 

About you 

Our client are looking for someone with business acumen, financial expertise and experience in leading and developing high quality support services and delivering business transformation. You will have exceptional people skills, drive and strategic skills to make the most of the opportunities ahead. This is an amazing opportunity for an innovative, capable, and passionate leader who can both lead from the front and within. You will need to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be organised and resourceful and have an eye for detail as well as their vision. You will be part of a tight and dedicated central team. 

You will need to have excellent collaboration and facilitation skills to strive to ensure that everyone can come together effectively across the movement of The Trusts to achieve their new and exciting vision. They want their people to be as diverse as nature, so they particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within their sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. 

They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, they are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let them know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. This role may be subject to a DBS check. 

Head of Operations
Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Full Time - 37 Hours
Fixed Term - 6 Months Contract
Up to £40,000 per annum
Nottingham based with Flexible working

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are seeking an energetic, personable, and insightful individual with operations and change management experience. Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is the local independent patient and public champion within the NHS and care system. We hold local health and care leaders to account for providing excellent care by making sure they communicate and engage with local people, clearly and meaningfully and that they are transparent in their decision making. We gather and represent the views of those who use health and social care services, particularly those whose voice is not often listened to. We use this information to make recommendations to those who have the power to make change happen.

Local health and social care systems are currently undergoing significant change as the new NHS structures are implemented. There are huge opportunities for Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to hold these systems to account for delivering truly joined up care for patients. It is an important time in which we are keen to be at the forefront of raising the voice of the voiceless in our communities and working with partners to effect lasting improvements and reduce health inequalities. To do this we are taking the opportunity to reassess our current business plan and review the resources we need to meet the very high expectations we set for ourselves and which we believe our local communities deserve.

Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is looking for an interim Head of Operations to support them to achieve these expectations and to assist them in shaping how they work more effectively and with greater impact. Over a six month period you will work closely with the CEO and Board to identify priority areas of activity and the resources necessary to deliver, with the objective of creating a robust and high performing team able to adapt and respond to our changing health and care landscape.

You will support the CEO and Board in a review of the strategy and business plan, including how resources are organised. You will be responsible for providing operational oversight and line management of all functional leads in the team. You will deputise in the absence of the Chief Executive. You will also support the delivery of the ongoing work with an external OD consultant to develop a cohesive, effective and high performing team in line with the organisation's values and behaviours.

Key responsibilities:
* Oversee and lead the delivery of the operational plan, including building in flexibility so that the organisation can respond rapidly to emerging issues and have the capacity to bid for and deliver additional commissioned work.
* Transform how the organisation works and enables local communities to have a voice
* Line manage all functional leads in the team, including monitoring and reviewing performance, setting objectives, carrying out annual appraisals, as well as supporting staff to manage their own personal development.
* Oversee the development and delivery of the communications strategy and plan, including managing the current contract for external support to digital communications.
* Support and oversee the Volunteer Manager to ensure effective delivery of the Volunteer strategy, including increasing the involvement of volunteers in the organisation, and developing an inclusive and supportive team culture.
* Responsible for the delivery of legally compliant HR policies and practice and support the CEO in the implementation of the organisation's Learning and Development plan
* Support the CEO in oversight of the budget, financial reporting and new business including identifying opportunities.
The successful candidate will have significant experience of team leadership and change management as well as a proven track record of line management including recruitment, appraisal and performance management. Experience of successfully managing the day-to-day operations of an organisation and working within the health and social care or community sector is essential. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong IT literacy and the ability to develop and maintain the systems and processes that enable a team to work effectively together. We're looking for a self-starter who can work independently to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment and can manage complex and highly confidential information. You will also have the ability to work flexibly and creatively to manage and prioritise a varied work programme.

Closing Date Wednesday 8th December at 5pm with Interviews taking place w/c 13th December. If you would like to apply, please send you word CV in word format to Kate Headford ASAP!

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.