Recruiting Support Workers and a Waking Night Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Tower Hamlets!

Mary Jones Court is a supported living project for adults with learning difficulties. Accommodation is provided for up to 20 customers, aged 20-65, with a variety of support needs. Each flat is self-contained, including three on the ground floor which have been adapted for customers with mobility issues. The staff team operates a 24-hour rota and is skilled at working with people who have mild to moderate learning disabilities, as well as other issues such as drugs, alcohol and mental health.

We are currently recruiting the following roles:

2 Part Time Support Workers - £11,180 per annum, 20 hours per week, fixed term contract until November 2021

Part Time Waking Night Support Worker - £11,180 per annum, 20 hours per week, fixed term contract until November 2021

We offer 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Please clearly state in your supporting statement which role/roles you are interested in.

Support Worker's will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. Support Workers will have a caseload of customers, for which they are responsible

Key Responsibilities:

- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate.
- 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.
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities.
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
- Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the support workers/management
- Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

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
- Prefers working as part of a group or team

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:
- Learning disability and mental health experience

Interviews will start taking place 19th February 2021.

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you want to work nights in a challenging, team focused and rewarding environment? Have you got the drive to support a young person on their journey to independence?

This role is perfect for individuals who are new to Supported Housing or have some experience to build on. We welcome people who have the right transferable skills for the role as well as more experienced practitioners.

Centrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. We provide a range of accommodation based and floating support services to vulnerable young people across London, Yorkshire and the North East. Our vision is to end youth homelessness but until then we will continue to provide young people with a place to call home, tailored support and the opportunity to build the skills needed to sustain independent living.

We are looking for a Night Supported Housing Assistants to join our excellent Housing and Support team in our London Services, specifically our Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham and Camden Services.

In this role you will:

Work face to face with young people and support them to achieve their goals
Provide a welcoming and safe environment to young people, stakeholders and visitors by ensuring that house rules and safeguarding procedures are followed
Help young people overcome difficult circumstances and achieve independence
Liaise with multiple agencies to ensure effective communication across the service and externally including social work teams, YOS, health and other statutory services and voluntary agencies
Support young people to manage their rent accounts and develop personal budgeting skills
Staff Benefits (following successful completion of probationary period):

Annual Leave of 25 days per annum, rising by 1 day per year to a maximum of 27 days.
Excellent training package to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to build a new career.
Employer pension contributions of 4%
Access to the Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
Interest free Travelcard loan
Access to the PERKZ scheme, offering discounts at a range of retail and leisure facilities
Please note that these roles require working to a rota pattern that involves weekend and evening work and includes undertaking waking night shifts.

Benefits vary and are non-contractual

Closing Date: Sunday 7 March, Midnight

Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, creative and committed individuals to join a new service based in the London Borough of Hackney.

Our client has been providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people for more than 40 years in London and has grown from strength-to-strength.

Role: Support Worker

Location: Hackney

Salary: £21,242 per annum pro rata (£10.75 per hour)

Contract: A range of support worker roles are available, fixed 38 Hours per week, Part Time, Flexible zero hour contracts and waking night staff

Closing date: 9am on 12th March 2021

Interviews: W/C 15th March 2021

About the role:

As Support Worker you will be providing bespoke support care packages to FIVE individuals in their own flats. Each person may have a diagnosis of learning disabilities, complex needs, Autism and may display behaviors of concern.

The role involves day to day support including community opportunities, support with daily living tasks, and activities. Every day is different as a support worker; you might be swimming, socializing, or supporting someone to find a college, learn to hoover, or work their laptop... but whatever you do, the people you support are always at the heart of your working day

About you:

Strong applicants for this role will have experience or an interest in supporting people as they move into their own flats, and will be experienced in supporting people who may display behaviors of concern.

You will to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Experience of providing support to people with learning disabilities autism, and/or complex needs as well as behaviours of concern
• Experience of team work
• Patient, understanding and caring nature
• Energetic and like physical outdoor activities
• The Ability to communicate with different people using a variety of approaches
• Willing to learn more about Autism and supporting people who may display behaviors of concern
• Willing to attend a range of trainings including Positive Behavior Support and Non-Abusive Physical and Psychological Intervention.

Although not essential, we are particularly interested in applications from female Bengali speaking staff and it would be desirable for applicants to hold a full valid driving licence and be willing to drive a mobility vehicle.

If you feel you can bring experience and a commitment to supporting people to meet their full potential, then we want to hear from you.

Benefits:

As well as knowing what you do makes a difference to people’s lives every day, you will also receive a great benefits package:

• Flexible working hours that will give you the work life balance that is right for you
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Computing Scheme
• Credit Union Scheme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card
• Eye care Vouchers
• Flu Jab Reimbursement
• Long Service Awards
• Pension Scheme
• Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme
• Retirements
• Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.  If the post you apply for involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services for successful candidates. This will be fully subsidised.

Whilst experience is not essential as full training will be provided we very much welcome previous experience working as: Support Worker, Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.

Support Worker

They are currently expanding their service and have a range of vacancies for Support Workers based in Greenwich. These include full and part time as well as day and waking night roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join their organisation as they expand their services within London.

They are a team committed to providing high quality and forward-thinking support for young people. Their growing organisation has vacancies in their young people services offering holistic opportunities to best advocate for the carers and the cared for.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

• Daily living skills
• Social interaction and peer involvement
• A wide range of on-site and off-site activities
• Independence skills in home and at work

Support Worker Requirements:

• 1 year’s previous experience working with young people with additional needs
• Other relevant experience
• NVQ Level 3 is desirable and we will support people to achieve this if they do not have that qualification

About their organisatoin:

Our client is a dedicated provider of bespoke and potential reaching young people’s services which includes residential homes, short break stays and buddying services for those who have a diagnosis of learning difficulties, autism, and complex physical and health needs.

Our client  offers ongoing development opportunities and career progression for all employees. Those employees who desire managerial or progressive positions will be encouraged to engage in their Aspiration Programme designed to guide participants with advanced knowledge and the right skills and tools required for future roles.

Location: London, SE18
Contract type: Full time, Permanent (Part time roles also available)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £21,664 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

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Depaul UK are currently looking for a Specialist Progression Coach to join us in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,359 per annum.

Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. We specialise in working in communities where poverty and long-term unemployment have resulted in generations of social exclusion and high rates of homelessness.

Over the past 30 years, we have grown as an organisation and developed and enhanced our work and the impact it has across the UK.  Depaul UK has a wide range of services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness.

The Specialist Progression Coach role:

Depaul UK are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Progression Coach to support a service using a cognitive behavioural therapeutic approach.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a mental health support role or relevant experience dealing with vulnerable young people in a residential setting.  You will possess excellent communication skills and an understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality. You will be young-people-needs led with experience of devising successful specialist interventions tailor-made to individual needs. You will have experience managing challenging behaviour and will be resilient in the face of challenges.

Rota: Working on a 7 day a week rota, including waking nights and bank holidays.

What makes the Specialist Progression Coach role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the skills required for the role
- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner
- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

What will ideally support your success as our Specialist Progression Coach?

- A relevant qualification, for example in psychology, counselling, social work, mental health, and/or significant experience of working with young people with complex needs
- Experience in using a cognitive behavioural therapeutic approach working within a psychologically informed environment to facilitate change and support young people with challenging behaviours and complex needs
- A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning
- Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

What’s it like to work at Depaul UK?

You'll be joining a friendly, flexible and values-led organisation, and will receive:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Specialist Progression Coach then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th March 12:00pm.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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