Support Worker

They need caring and supportive people like you. Become a Support Worker with our client in Northampton, and make a vital contribution to your community.

Become a Support Worker with an established Care & Support provider, rated outstanding by the CQC in Northampton, and start making a real difference to people’s lives. Saxon Court, opening soon, is based just outside Northampton Town Centre, a ½ mile walk through the serene Victoria Park.

This will be an exciting opportunity for you to be part of the set up team for this new service. It will be home to 17 residents with complex learning disabilities and/or have a condition on the autistic spectrum with behaviours that concern and associated mental health conditions.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

Do you thrive knowing you’ve made a difference in someone’s life?

As these residents will be coming from either an institutionalized environment or living away from home for the first time, you will go on this exciting journey with them and play a big part in helping them integrate and live independently in the community. To do this, you will work with them to find out their interests and hobbies and plan activities accordingly, provide emotional wellbeing support and advice, encourage them to access befriending and advocacy services.

Time to draw on your creative and dynamic side…

No two days will be the same as you may have already gathered. Support could be anything from making friends, personal care, painting, bowling, reading, going to the gym, park, cinema; cooking cleaning, cooking tasty balanced meals or even watching football… you name it.

But, ultimately it must be what they want to do!

How great would it be to be paid to play scrabble or plan a holiday?

Although the role will be challenging it will also be highly rewarding and you would be making a difference in someone’s life and putting a smile on their face.

Support Worker Requirements:

Don’t sweat the small stuff:

You don’t need to have experience in care as we will provide you with the required training to help you fully meet the needs of the residents. All you need is common sense, a ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to learn and share their values as an organisation.

You don’t need to be a car driver as the project is only about a 5 minute serene walk from Northampton Train Station and the Bus Station.

Flexibility is key though for this role as the shift times will be reliant on what activity the residents have got on and when they want to do it. All shifts will be on rota basis and will be spread across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. This includes nights and sleep- ins; a bonus is paid for waking nights and double time paid for Christmas and New Year shifts. In addition, an allowance of £36.78 also paid for sleep-ins.

About the company:

Our client is one of the largest locally-based housing groups in the East Midlands. They manage over 9,500 homes and house more than 20,000 tenants across the East Midlands in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.

They employ over 1,100 members of staff, and have a commitment to training and apprenticeships. They offer fantastic staff benefits.

Their annual turnover is over £80 million, and their properties are worth over £500 million. In 2013, they celebrated their 40th anniversary. At 45 years old, they are still going strong!

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT + Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Bank hours available, Permanent, up to 37 hours per week

Salary: £17,152 to £19,374 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Benefits: c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years’ service, Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1200 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc, Overtime available, Pension contributions matched up to 7.5%; including life assurance, £250 for successful referral of a friend as a Support Staff, Great learning & development and qualification opportunities, Free training, Discounts and cashback at major retailers, Access to employee advice line; with a 24-hour confidential advice service, Support to achieve Health & Social Care Diploma, Free enhanced DBS check

Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2020

Interview Date: Telephone Interviews are being arranged on an ongoing basis

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 93133

Practice Educator

ASYE Academy

£44,110 - £46,257

Buckinghamshire

Morgan Hunt are currently working with the newly formed Buckinghamshire Council to recruit a team of Advanced Practitioners tasked with being Practice Educator to their ASYE Academy. This is the ideal opportunity for an experienced social worker looking to make a difference while not holding a caseload but having a genuine impact on the social worker of the future.

This Academy is the next step in Buckinghamshire's ambitious journey of improvement and shows the commitment being shown to learning, well being and career development of its staff in a time when we all need it more than ever.

Buckinghamshire Council are growing our ASYE Academy and as such, are looking for a Practice Educator to lead and support the next generation of social workers through a range of innovative schemes i.e. the ASYE academy, Apprenticeships and Step Up to Social Work.

Your responsibilities

• providing reflective supervision and mentoring to a cohort of Newly Qualified Social Workers
• observing practice and assessing evidence of progression
• facilitating regular one-to-one and group feedback sessions
• working closely with NQSW line managers to ensure records of support and assessments are completed

About you

We are looking for a committed social work professional, who is passionate about supporting and developing Newly Qualified Social Workers towards excellence in practice.

You will have:

• a Social Work Degree or equivalent
• significant experience as a Social Worker
• a Stage 2 Practice Educator qualification (e.g. Practice Teacher Award or PEPS)
• excellent communication and managerial /organisational skills
• proven teaching and assessing skills

For more information, please contact Chris Armstrong on 07525 873 280 or apply now.

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We are looking for someone to play a pivotal role in working with those using our Welfare and Academy services to transition towards employment through training and work experience within NOAH’s social enterprise.  We are looking for someone who can play an active role in developing an inclusive recruitment service at NOAH, someone who can build new relationships and develop existing relationships with partners and businesses to help participants progress into work experience, employment or volunteering.

The position will appeal to someone with excellent interpersonal skills, skilled networking ability, and who has the caring and intelligent commitment to helping people improve their lives.

Noah’s values and ethos simply expressed are care, compassion, and commitment, and love for the people we work with and serve. Our values are practically expressed in humble service, helping those in need, in poverty and experiencing disadvantage and marginalisation.

In living out these values as an organisation we will seek as a priority to recruit trustees, staff and volunteers who are committed to and actively live out these values in contributing to the work of our teams. NOAH Enterprise is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all faiths and none.

Interviews will be held on the 16th June 2020

Victim Support is recruiting for an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to be part of our dynamic IDVA team, supporting survivors of domestic abuse across Bedfordshire. This is a full time role based in our Bedford office.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The main aim of the role is to provide a high-quality frontline service to high risk victims of domestic violence from point of crisis, with a view improving their confidence, increasing their safety and reducing the risk of domestic homicide, honour-based violence and harm from abuse.

The main duties of this role include: completing needs and risk assessments and developing tailored support and safety plans. Co-ordination and delivery of multi-agency support services in line with victim's needs. The ability to support and build links with organisations that can assist in meeting the needs of victims.

The successful applicant will need to be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values.

Applicants will ideally hold a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting.

This role is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) Check.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value

Are you a qualified finance professional looking to utilise your skills within the charity sector? Are you passionate about developing a team and ensuring that standards are raised across finance? Would you enjoy working for a Christian focussed charity? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Robertson Bell are looking to recruit a Head of Project Finance for a Christian International Development Charity. The role is due to last for a period of 12 months and is a varied and interesting position to take on.

The main responsibilities are:

* Manage a multi-faceted team (10+) on a day to day basis.
* Be the link between finance and projects, ensuring that all projects are on budget and reported on accurately.
* Provide financial analysis and insight regarding project bidding and proposals.
* Oversee all elements of risk associated to finance or the projects.

The successful candidate will:

* Be a qualified accountant who has previous experience of leading teams.
* Be immediately available or on a short notice period.
* Have an empathy towards to the vision and ethos of the charity.

No previous charity experience is required, however applicants with previous projects, grants or donor experience are highly desirable. Please do not delay in applying for this post as it is a truly interesting position with CV enhancing opportunities.

We are seeking to engage a Recruitment Service Project Supervisor to play a pivotal leadership role within NOAH’s new inclusive Recruitment Service. The successful candidate will work with our Welfare and Academy teams to transition clients towards employment through training and meaningful work experience, eventually leading to sustainable employment. The position will initially be on a fixed term contract until the 31st March 2021, with potential to extend.

The project and role, are key developments in our Welfare and Academy services for disadvantaged and marginalised people. In developing and delivering this service, driven by our values and ethos, you will ensure our clients experience care, compassion and respect as they journey towards sustainable improvements in their lives.

This position will appeal to someone that can establish and develop relationships with key internal and external partners to contribute towards the success of the service. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong networking ability, and be committed to helping vulnerable members of our community improve their lives.

Noah’s values and ethos simply expressed are care, compassion, and commitment, and love for the people we work with and serve. Our values are practically expressed in humble service, helping those in need, in poverty and experiencing disadvantage and marginalisation.

In living out these values as an organisation we will seek as a priority to recruit trustees, staff and volunteers who are committed to and actively live out these values in contributing to the work of our teams. NOAH Enterprise is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all faiths and none.

Closing date for applications is 10th June 2020 

Interviews will be held on the 18th June 2020