Key responsibilities

Staff provide a safe, secure, non-judgemental, enabling and empowering environment where service user can take part in group activities that encourage participation, teamwork, creativity, social interaction and accountability. Under the supervision of the Recovery Coordinator, the post holder will support the planning, training and supervision of recovery activities.

Staff provide information, advice and guidance (IAG) which covers a range of activities and interventions that help service users to become more self-reliant and better able to manage their personal and career development, including learning.

IAG includes:

• The provision of accurate, up-to-date and objective information about personal and lifestyle issues, learning and career opportunities, progression routes, choices, where to find help and advice, and how to access it.
• The provision of advice through activities that help people to gather, understand and interpret information and apply it to their own situation.
• The provision of impartial guidance and support to help people understand themselves and their needs, confront barriers, resolve conflicts, develop new perspectives and make progress.

More specifically, the job entails:

• To support the overall day to day running of the recovery group
• To monitor and support individual service user’s recovery journey through creative and varied work activities
• To support service users to develop transferable skills through practical work and social interaction

• To involve service users in the development and delivery of the service
• To involve service users in the development and delivery of their individual support

• To implement effective risk management 

Under the supervision of the Recovery Coordinator, the post holder will support the planning, training and supervision of recovery activities.

As a team member they will be expected to undertake all aspects of the work of the project as decided by the group including on site and on line sales to the public of goods produced by the group and participation in running open days and other events.

The post holder will be provided with a tailor-made training programme covering all aspects of basic recovery work.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. To encourage service users to function independently and set positive, realistic goals for themselves as a means to improving their quality of life, by:

• Empowering and involving service users in the running of the project
• Fostering a climate of positive change within individuals and the group, working to support individuals to achieve agreed goals and action plans
• Developing teamwork and encouraging the group and individual service users to take responsibility for tasks
• Promoting the acquisition of skills through provision of a variety of tasks which service users can do to gain skills
• Inputting data and narrative accounts into a database.
• Working closely with other team members to maintain and further develop a challenging work environment that encourages learning and individual development
• Increasing access to mainstream opportunities.
• To provide IAG sessions.  Accurate, up-to-date and objective information about personal and lifestyle issues, learning and career opportunities, progression routes, choices, where to find help and advice, and how to access it.
• The provision of advice through activities that help people to gather, understand and interpret information and apply it to their own situation.
• The provision of impartial guidance and support to help people understand themselves and their needs, confront barriers, resolve conflicts, develop new perspectives and make progress.

1. To assist in maintaining and monitoring the effectiveness of the project

• Keeping accurate and up to date records and accounts
• Implementing and using systems to record service user progress
• Helping to ensure that buildings on the site are properly maintained and to be involved in the care and maintenance of equipment and stock used
• Participation in staff and group meetings and any other relevant meetings
• Liaison with other staff and external agencies as appropriate and work with Oxford Mental Health Partnership.

1. To ensure compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation by

• Ensuring risk is assessed and managed
• Ensuring awareness among service users and visitors of any potential hazards and that safety is maintained at all times
• Instructing and training all those people involved in the project in relevant Health and Safety procedure
• Ensuring Food Hygiene and Health and Safety standards are adhered to as per Policy and national Health and Safety Regulations

Specific skill and project information:

General Responsibilities:

• To comply with the organisation’s relevant policies and procedures
• Address issues of race, culture, gender, class, disability, sexual orientation, age and other discrimination especially in relation to mental health issues
• To do all that is reasonably practicable to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, with regard to appropriate risk assessments and ensuring compliance with local and statutory requirements
• To participate in regular supervision with the Recovery Co-Ordinator

• To undertake any other duties as may be required by Restore

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• A positive attitude towards people with mental health problems, in particular people’s ability to develop and change
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with people on all levels
• Ability to work with challenging behaviours and people with complex needs
• Awareness of and commitment to all aspects of anti-discriminatory practice
• Ability to work on own initiative, to prioritise, organise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to motivate and empower others to enable them to reach their full potential.
• Ability to keep accurate and up to date records
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications
• Ability and willingness to learn woodwork skills

Qualification

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English at Grade 9 to 4 (A to C) or equivalent.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of working with people with mental health problems
• Experience in woodwork and/or craft and/or catering
• Knowledge of mental health services and systems
• Experience of group work

About Restore

Restore works in Oxfordshire with people who have severe and enduring mental health problems. We know that everyone has talents and abilities, and the capacity to make a valuable contribution to the community. We believe that people with mental health problems have the right to work, the right to the support they need to gain employment and lead fulfilling lives.  We also believe that the stigma associated with mental health problems damages the whole community and in all we do, we work to challenge this discrimination.

Restore provides Recovery Groups and a Coaching Service. Coaching provides one to one support enabling members (service users) to achieve their aims. Restore's coaching activities focus on supporting people to achieve paid work, after a period of illness, to start volunteering or start or return to education. Some coaches are embedded within Recovery Groups, and others work within hospital or community settings.  Recovery Groups provide members with the opportunity to work on their journey of recovery together through therapeutic activity such as gardening, woodwork, catering or craft based activities.

Restore has six sites in Oxfordshire (four in Oxford, one in Dicot and one in Banbury), plus two sub-contracted sites (in West and South Oxfordshire) and staff who work across a range of other sites in the county.  Restore also leads on the delivery of the Oxfordshire Recovery College, an innovative shared learning environment for people with mental illness, their families, carers and professionals.

Restore also offers Mental Health First Aid training and Working with Mental Health courses, the former aimed at both individuals and organisations and the latter specifically at the corporate sector.

Other Information:

Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service.

• This post will be on a 4 week’s notice period.
• There is a probation period of six months for new employees, during which time your employment will be monitored. Your employment will be subject to you completing your probationary period to the satisfaction of RESTORE.

This job description is likely to change over time, subject to discussion with the post holder, and in line with the expectation of funders and the strategy for the organisation agreed by the Chief Executive and Trustees.

Two experienced Development Workers required for a new city-wide Voluntary & Community Sector Support Service.

Flexibility, good people skills, experience of Asset Based Community Development and skills in supporting the development and sustainability of emerging, new and established groups, is essential.

ECI are committed to safeguarding and this post requires an enhanced disclosure.

This is a permanent post, subject to funding.

Please apply by 9am on the closing date.

ECI is a MINDFUL EMPLOYER and positive about mental health
ECI is a registered charity number: 1026229

Working within local communities across Oxfordshire you will be joining our successful Community Information Network Team as we work to further improve access to information, support, activities and opportunities for all those with a health, care or support need. You will be working with individuals, families and groups both in the community and in their own homes. In addition you will be working closely with local GP surgeries to provide the new social prescribing element into the support they offer to their patients. You will also have the opportunity to join our hospital discharge support team working across various settings including the John Radcliffe and Horton Hospitals and community hospitals. We work with local communities to further build upon and support what is being offered as well as working with individuals and their families to connect them with the support and opportunities that exist. We are passionate about supporting and empowering people so that they can maintain their independence, health, wellbeing and ‘live life to the full’.

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone. We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness

Belonging

Strength

Collaboration

Manchester Mind is looking to recruit a Peer Support Development Worker. The role will involve working with people with lived experience of mental health problems to promote and oversee the running of two Peer Support groups for adults, one in Hulme and one in Harpurhey.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop and deliver accessible mental health support services.

Position:  Peer Support Development Worker

Salary: £23,369 - £25,295 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 14 hours per week (part-time over 2 days)

Fixed-term project 6 months (with possible extension dependent on funding)

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Ability to work in an open way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.
• Knowledge or experience of the issues that people with lived experience of poor mental health face and the impact this has on their lives.
• Experience of delivering a project alongside volunteers.

You can download all application documents from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 12noon, Monday 3rd February 2020.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

We have rewarding opportunities available for Mental Health Crisis Workers to join our teams based in Central and North Bristol. You will join us on full time, permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week on a rota system and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £20,881 - £22,825 per annum plus £1,500 uplift for working nights and benefits.

Established in 1983, BRISTOL MISSING LINK (incorporating Next Link and Safe Link) is a leading provider of women’s support services in Bristol.

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

- Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)

- 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day

- Excellent development and training opportunities

- Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)

- Mindful Employer Plus Scheme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Long Service Awards

- Wellness Awards

About the role:

As our Mental Health Crisis Worker, you will be part of the Crisis Service and involves working with and alongside organisations within the Bristol Mental Health Partnership. This is a hub and spoke service with a 24 hour hub (providing a full crisis service across the city). You will therefore be required to work on a rota system including regular evenings, nights and weekend working.

The role is focussed on providing a range of interventions to assist with daily health, social care and wellbeing needs to reduce the crisis, build resilience and improve wellbeing. You will be employed by Missing Link and seconded into our Bristol Mental Health Partnership and therefore will be operationally managed by AWP.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Mental Health Crisis Worker:

- Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user

- Work closely with carers, families and children and other services directly involved with service users, carers if appropriate

- Carry out role adhering to Mental Health Bristol Partnership’s policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities based approach

- Co-produce, update, implement and review a crisis plan, relapse prevention and other self-management tools

- Implement the recovery plan and inform any review, working jointly with the Assessment and Recovery Team Recovery Navigator/Care Co-ordinator, in partnership with service users in line with best practice

- Coordinate support, refer and liaise effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service user’s support in order to deliver the crisis support package

- Enable delivery of the crisis and recovery plans and to enable service users to make informed decisions about their mental wellbeing, maximising their independence and providing advocacy role where appropriate

- Provide specialist support to women using the service and advice and guidance to other team members regarding women’s mental health issues

- Promote and facilitate service user involvement and inclusion within Mental Health Bristol and the community in line with Mental Health Bristol Partnership objectives

- Manage, caseload, documentation and time effectively, ensuring up to date, clear and accurate record keeping in line with MHB policies, making best use of supervision, training and staff development

- Collaborate with other team members to maximise service performance, meet targets and Service Level Agreements and promote effective communication and teamwork

- Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery. Use lived experience (if appropriate) to positively support the individual’s recovery

This is not an exhaustive list of your duties and outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.

What we are looking for in our ideal Mental Health Crisis Worker:

- A minimum of two years’ significant experience working with people with mental health

needs, or people with complex and multiple needs (for example, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency, long term conditions, domestic abuse and sexual violence)

- Experience of support planning and managing risk assessments

- The ability to maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery

- Manage caseload, documentation and time effectively, ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with policies and procedures

- A current, full driving licence and access to an appropriate vehicle

Closing date: Monday 27th January 2020

Interview date: Monday 3rd February 2020

If you are motivated, resourceful and passionate about empowering female victims of domestic abuse, please apply now to join us as our Mental Health Crisis Worker and contribute to the valuable work Missing Link and its wider services, delivering hope and support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

Please monitor your emails following your application.

Missing Link is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Missing Link is committed to Equal Opportunities. *Due to the specific requirements of this role, this post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010), Part 1, Schedule 9 (Genuine Occupational Requirement.)

We are looking for a Peer Mentor Facilitator to develop and coordinate a Volunteer Peer Mentoring Service as part of the Peer Support Service in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough.

Title: Peer Mentor Facilitator (Mental Health)
Working base: Flitwick
Area covered: Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough
Reports to: Peer Support Coordinator
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £19,294.25 pa pro rata (£10.03 per hour)
Contracted hours: 25 per week
Working days and hours: 5 hours per day (can be worked flexibly within business need)

Duties include:

• Coordinate and facilitate the use of volunteer peer mentors across Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough in line with Mind BLMK’s peer support model, operational policies and procedures (assessments, Mentor/Mentee introductions, goal setting, reviews).
• Facilitate initial Mentor / Mentee introductions, identify set goals for the relationship and ensure regular reviews are held.
• To be part of the wider Peer Support Service offering support and cover to each aspect of the service as required by the Peer Support Coordinator. 
• Work closely with the Peer Support Coordinator to recruit volunteer peer mentors to meet contract requirements and provide the infrastructure they need to deliver this support safely and confidently
• Maintain an effective volunteer peer mentor workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, workload coordination, support, training and development of volunteers).
• Ensure that support is given to peer mentors through regular peer group support meetings and one-to-one meetings as appropriate.

Closing date: 10am on Friday 31st January 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application form.

Mind is an equal opportunities employer. We hold the Investors in People standard as well as a commitment to Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters.

No agencies please.

Buckinghamshire Mind shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. We deliver high quality community-based services across the county of Buckinghamshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.

Post Title: Suicide Bereavement Liaison Support Worker

Reports to: Talking Therapies Manager

Salary: £24,000 per annum (37hrs FTE) pro rata

(£14,270 actual per annum - 22hrs)

One year pilot project

Hours of Work: 22 hours per week (flexibly over 3-5 days)

Place of work: Aylesbury or High Wycombe

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata

• Training and development opportunities
• Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
• Childcare vouchers
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests
• Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 3% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution

The service

The service offers listening, practical and advocacy support to people across Buckinghamshire who are experiencing issues that impact on their wellbeing as a result of bereavement by suicide. The overall aim of the service is to enable people who have been bereaved by suicide or suspected suicide to improve their resilience, functioning and wellbeing.

Purpose of the role

To provide a high-quality support service to people bereaved following suicide and lead the overall development of the project.

This post is a 1-year pilot project

Major responsibilities

• To mobilise the suicide bereavement project in line with contractual requirements.
• Build and maintain multi agency links with police family liaison officers and other relevant organisations and ensure that bereaved people are central to all processes that concern them.
• Manage a complex case-load of people bereaved through Suicide from the point of referral until service exit
• Carry out face to face needs assessment, agree action plans and act to progress identified needs.
• Undertake face to face emotional support, case management and act as facilitator to other appropriate organisations.
• Develop productive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate records are kept.
• To attend internal & external meetings as required.

Main tasks

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness and promote project.
• Contact referrals in a timely manner.
• To attend staff meetings and external meetings as agreed with the Talking Therapies Manager.
• Attend monthly line management supervision with the Talking Therapies Manager.  
• In partnership with service users, carry out assessments of needs and create action plans.
• Support service users through early processes including coroners’ enquiries.
• Offer listening and practical handholding/advocacy support to service users.  
• Provide basic media support.
• Facilitate group work e.g. supportive signposting sessions.
• Sign post and refer to appropriate follow on support services.
• Collate, record and report key KPI data to the Talking Therapies Manager.  
• To undertake such duties not included in the job description as are reasonably requested by the Talking Therapies Manager.

Person specification

Post: Suicide Bereavement Liaison Support Worker

The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of Buckinghamshire Mind Suicide Bereavement Liaison Support Worker.  Candidates are required to meet all the essential Conditions listed.  E = essential criteria; D = desired criteria.  Reference to both Conditions and Requirements in completing your application form will help in selecting candidates for interview.

Conditions

• Supports the aims and work of Buckinghamshire Mind (E)
• Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all Buckinghamshire Mind matters (E)

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Experience of supporting people bereaved by suicide or experience of supporting people through bereavement. (E)
• Experience of project management (E)
• Supporting people with mental health problems in the community (D)
• Personal experience of bereavement by suicide (D)
• Basic counselling/listening skills training (D)
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and promote collaborative practice with all stakeholders and partners. (E)
• Have good knowledge of Bucks Mind services/local services/organisations service users can be signposted to (D)
• Has a good understanding of Mental Health. (E)
• Have a clear understanding of safeguarding adults and children and young people (E)
• Experience of completing KPI’s and keeping accurate records. (E)
• Proficient IT skills (E)
• Clear understanding of GDPR (E) 

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Is committed to working in an anti-oppressive way and striving to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
• Has knowledge of social and situational factors influencing people’s mental health and wellbeing (E)
• Build and sustain relationships (E)
• Effective and sensitive communication skills – verbally and in written form. (E)

• A good understanding of bereavement through suicide and the impact this can have on close family and their wider family, friends and community. (E)
• Ability to support people in emotional crisis (E)
• Ability to articulate the needs of and advocate on behalf of those bereaved by suicide (E)
• Can organize own workload and work without direct supervision (E)
• Ability to empathise, listen and support people in a non-judgemental, person centred way (E)
• Demonstrates personal accountability and resilience. (E)
• Good understanding of the cycle of bereavement (D)
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries. (E)
• Can submit all required paperwork accurately and on time (E)

Postholder must have the use of their own car and be prepared to travel across Buckinghamshire (travelling expenses will be reimbursed).

Applications: Please send –

Cover letter and CV, (including: relevant skills and experience, locations and hours of work that you are available).

The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.

Closing date for applications is 10th February 2020.

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Dementia Support Worker

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Hounslow, Greater London
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 21 per week
Salary: £11,978 to £12,462 depending on skills and experience, plus London allowance of £2,160

Closing date: 30 January 2020
Interview date: 12 February 2020

About the role:

The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support service involves dedicated members of staff giving one to one support, information and guidance to people with dementia or their carers and wider family or friends, to help people understand dementia, cope with day to day living with dementia and prepare for the future.

As a Dementia Support Worker, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.

You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating peer support groups and other group activities.

About you:

We are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively.

Are you someone who can work well as part of a team and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people living with dementia? Then take the first step and apply today.

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Manchester Mind is working with Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust to deliver roles within community mental health teams in Manchester. To help us with this work we are looking to employ a social worker. The post-holder will work within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team with staff employed both by Manchester Mind and the Trust.

As a Social Worker you will be a crucial member of the team. You would be proactively supporting and care co-ordinating a caseload of people with mental health problems and complex needs.

Job Title: Social Worker, Community Mental Health Area Team (North West)

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: £32,878 + weekend enhancements + 5% pension contribution

Annual Leave: 28 days + bank holidays

The skills and experience that are most important to us are:

• Qualified as a social worker
• Experience of working with people who have complex needs
• Ability to work in a collaborative way

Application documents can be downloaded from this listing and from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

The deadline for submission of applications is 9am, Monday 3rd February 2020 (extended).

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services.

Day Support Worker

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Day Support Worker
Location: Barnet, Greater London
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £16,380 to £16,709 depending on skills and experience plus London Allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 30 January 2020
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

You will be working in our day support service based in Hendon. The service provides a range of activities to provide mental stimulation, social, and physical activities tailored to meet the individuals interests and support needs.

About You:

We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable individuals to join our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. You will possess NVQ Level 2 or have an equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience and understand the needs of people with dementia (and their carers).

You will have good communication and listening skills and a can-do attitude to proving timely appropriate support to people enabling them to achieve the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their time spent in the day support service.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Day Support Worker, Social Care, Dementia Support Worker, Social Worker, Community Care, Care Assistant, Support Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Can you listen calmly and empathically to a boy who has experienced sexual abuse? A non-binary person who was raped? The partner of a man sexually assaulted?

You’ll give emotional support, information and signposting via webchat, email, SMS, Whatsapp and phone to men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced sexual abuse, and their loved ones.

This is a flexible, rewarding role with the chance to make a meaningful difference to the journeys of those who contact us. Last year 2,600 contacted us; no two chats were the same.

Hours:

• 3-6 hour shifts (usually 4 hours)

• Between 10am-8pm (usually 12pm-4pm or 4pm-8pm)

• Monday to Sunday

• Plus 2-4 hours per month of line management, team meetings and supervision.

Location:

• Weekday shifts and meetings are worked at our offices in Shadwell.

• Weekend shifts are worked from home.

• You must be able to work in the SurvivorsUK office in London during the week to be considered for this role.

Key dates:

20-minute online assessment (completed at home): 

• Monday 17th February

Interviews:

• Friday 21st February

Training (mandatory): 

• Thursday 27th February, 6pm-8.30pm

• Thursday 19th March, 6pm-8.30pm

• Thursday 16th April, 6pm-8pm

Team meeting:

• Wednesday 18th March, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Start date: 

• Flexible - March or early April

How to apply

Please read the attached job description carefully and email a completed application form no later than 10am on Tuesday 11th February. 

Although our services are predominantly for men and non-binary people, we welcome applicants of all genders.

Age United in partnership with Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is delighted to be working together with West London CCG and Kensington and Chelsea Social Council to offer local residents innovative support to address their wider health and social care needs.

We have five new Social Prescribing Link Worker posts available for people who are passionate about connecting communities with the tailored support they need to live independent and healthier lives, based within Kensington and Chelsea’s new Primary Care Networks. Link Workers will provide connections between the GP and community services that can support residents to address their wider health and care needs.

We also have a new North Kensington Social Prescribing Link Worker post which will be based across that area, supporting a new programme being funded by West London CCG. 

The Link Worker programme is a national initiative from NHS England and NHS Improvement and we are seeking individuals with a background or interest in health, care, public health or voluntary sector services.

We are happy to discuss secondments from Third Sector organisations within Kensington and Chelsea. Please see our website for contact details for Jess Millwood.

Full training is provided.

Support Worker

Oasis Community Housing Foyer, Thornton Heath Oasis Community Housing is a Christian response to homelessness

Salary: £21,600 - £22,600 per annum, made up of: Basic Salary £18,000 – £19,000 per annum, + London Weighting of £2,950 per annum, + Anti-Social Hours Payment of £650 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week working to a 4 week rolling rota with unsociable working including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

The Oasis Community Housing Foyer is accredited by the Foyer Federation to provide supported accommodation for young people experiencing homelessness aged 16-25. We provide holistic support, including one to one key work, Support Planning, Life and Employability Skills Workshops and opportunities for personal development. We’re seeking to recruit a Support Worker to join the team in providing support to young people across Stage 2 of the Croydon Youth Homelessness Pathway.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of our Service Users? About supporting young people and preparing them for increased independence? Do you have experience working in supported housing with young people and/or extensive experience of supporting vulnerable and/or challenging young people?

To join us you will need to demonstrate a holistic approach in relating to young people and an understanding of the pressures facing young people, particularly around homelessness.  You will need the ability to engage, relate and motivate young people, to use your initiative and work flexibly in a demanding environment.

In return you will benefit from a supportive, creative environment and have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. We are passionate about our staff and believe in caring for them in the same ways we care about our service users. We believe staff are the foundation stone to the success of the charity and so we do everything we can to make sure they feel valued, supported, engaged and developed. We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian ethos of Oasis Community Housing.  We would welcome applications from male candidates as this will help us to balance our provision to Service Users.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Oasis Community Housing is an equal opportunities employer

Registered charity no. 1107554.

Bereavement Services Team Lead
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £32,500 per annum
Base: Stratford-Newham, East London

Child Bereavement UK (CBUK) has 25 years’ experience in supporting families and educating professionals when a baby or child of any age dies, or when a child is facing bereavement.

CBUK are seeking to appoint a passionate, skilled and experienced Team Lead to continue the on-going work and development of our services across East London.

Closing Date: Friday 24 January 2020
Interviews: Wednesday 29 or/and Thursday 30 January 2020 (provisionally)

To Apply and For More Information:

Applications should be by CV accompanied with a short covering letter; detailing which post you are interested in applying for and how your experience fits the role, please read the Job Description attached for more information.

No agencies please.