Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton (CABB) is recognised as one of the most progressive and dynamic advice services in the North West. Our approach is client centred and focused on a commitment to quality and diversity. 

We are seeking a committed and outgoing individual to join our established money advice team.

This role involves enabling clients to access quality, impartial advice, information and guidance associated with all matters connected with money advice, debt and financial inclusion.  

The post holder will be required to work across the Bury and Bolton districts, ensuring a dynamic and client focused money advice service is provided. The successful candidate will hold a caseload of clients, deliver one off pieces of advice/ information through our busy drop-in sessions and engage with clients via telephone and webchat. 

Are you:

• An experienced an experienced money adviser?
• Client focused and impartial?
• Open to learning and receiving balanced feedback?

If so, we are keen to hear from you!

We will also accept applications from non-experienced candidates, who can demonstrate transferable skills as a trainee.

Could you lead our Information, Advice and Advocacy services to provide a high quality, joined up response to older people in Wigan Borough?

We are seeking a highly organised individual with experience of managing a complex service to fill this crucial role in our organisation. You will have a well-developed understanding of benefits as you will carry a caseload of individuals in addition to overseeing the service.

If you have good interpersonal and analytical skills, significant experience of IT systems and enjoy working with older people, we would love to hear from you.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 1st June 2020.

MANCHESTER CARERS CONTACT POINT CO-ORDINATOR

Gaddum in partnership with Manchester Carers Forum, LMCP and Wai Yin Society have been successful in obtaining funding to deliver a first point of contact for Manchester carers.

Manchester Carers Contact Point (MCCP) will provide an initial point of contact for advice and support for Manchester Carers.

The service will be able to be accessed via a telephone helpline operating from 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday and through a dedicated website, e-mail address and social media. The service will be based at Gaddum House and be delivered by a dedicated staff team with added value offered by Volunteers and Student Social Workers.

We are now looking to recruit a Service Co-ordinator to help develop and then manage this new service. We believe the successful candidate will have the following:

• Experience of working within an advice and support service
• Experience of managing staff
• An ability to ensure the service meets clearly defined targets and outcomes
• An understanding of the barriers that carers can face
• A commitment to ensure that the service is delivered in partnership with Manchester Carers

This role would normally operate from Gaddum, 6 Great Jackson Street, Manchester M14 5AX. However, due to the social distancing measures introduced to combat the spread of COVID-19, working from home OR at an alternative location might be required at the contract start date. Additionally, interviews are likely to be held using Zoom video conferencing.

The closing date for receipt of application is 12 noon on Monday 27 May. 

For further details about this post, please contact Glyn Meacher.

Family Support Worker
HMP Styal Mother and Baby Unit, Wilmslow
30 hours per week
Grade 2 (lower): £19,974 - £22,584 per annum pro rata
Temporary 6 Month Contract

About Us

We are Family Action, a national charity committed to building stronger families and brighter lives by delivering innovative and effective services and support that reaches out to many of the UK’s most vulnerable people.

Our HMP Styal Mother and Baby Unit provides support services and Ofsted registered nursery provision for up to nine mothers and their babies. This unique service ensures children have the best possible start in life to achieve their full potential. Mothers are provided with a range of interventions and support, including enhanced attachment and parental skills, to achieve their aspirations and be confident parents.

We are recruiting for two Family Support Workers to support the delivery of the HMP Styal Mother and Baby Unit.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to support mothers and babies achieve their full potential in difficult circumstances.

We are seeking experienced and motivated staff to join our team, providing direct family support to mothers on the unit.

Successful applicants will also be required to work closely with our early years staff to ensure our nursery provision is excellent and fully compliant with Ofsted requirements.

The role is subject to enhanced DBS and HMP vetting procedures.

About You

To be successful as a Family Support Worker, you will have:

- Experience or knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- A recognised qualification or certification in Social Care, Early Years, Childcare, Mental Health or Community Work
- The skills to plan, deliver and evaluate nursery and crèche sessions, which will enhance children’s learning and development
- The ability to identify children who need additional support and co-ordinate this with key partners

Our Values and Benefits

People focus, mutual respect, excellence in all we do and a can-do attitude.

If you can relate to these and have the necessary skills and attitude, we can offer you:

- A competitive salary, leave entitlement and pension scheme
- Career development opportunities
- A full induction and ongoing quality training
- The opportunity to become part of Family Action initiatives
- Flexible working hours
- Managed workloads with regular supportive and reflective supervision

Closing date: 1st June 2020 at 9am
Interview date: TBC

Family Action offers good working conditions, a comprehensive training programme and final salary pension scheme. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Other organisations may call this role Support Worker, Early Years Support Worker, Early Years Services Co-ordinator, Nursery Assistant, Nursery Co-ordinator, Nursery Services Co-ordinator, or Nursery Practitioner.

So, if you’re looking to make a difference as a Family Support Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Bank Support Worker

Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?

Our client are currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join our professional team as a Bank Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will join their Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in Bury working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.

Company Benefits

•  Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
•  22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
•  Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
•  Enhanced company pension
•  Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
•  Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)· Free on-site parking
•  Paid Enhanced DBS check
•  Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
•  Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
•  The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
•  Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
•  Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Bank Support Worker

•  Carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
•  Work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
•  Closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
•  Carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
•  Promote independence amongst the young people
•  Provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
•  Carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Bank Support Worker

•  Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
•  Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
•  Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
•  IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
•  An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
•  An understanding of safeguarding
•  Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

•  Full UK Driving Licence
•  NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
•  Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of our interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.

Training will be carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days covering First Aid, Safeguarding and Therapeutic Risk Management and breakaway techniques. This is paid for along with travel expenses.

The closing date for this position is Sunday 7th June, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.

They operate a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.