Youth Work Delivery Manager

We are looking for an experienced and passionate individual with a track record in delivering meaningful, high quality and youth-led projects within the youth work sector. This individual will oversee, support and develop our project delivery across all three of our youth engagement streams (Schools, Community & Home).

About Reaching Higher 

Reaching Higher is a youth organisation which works with over 500 young people aged 12-21 each year across Croydon and surrounding boroughs. Developed in partnership with local churches, we are a youth-led charity with a christian ethos.We have a particular emphasis in providing mentoring support to young people and supporting their development as leaders. We have established strong links with established youth leadership programmes and our work leads us into regular working contact with partner schools, community groups and churches. 

How to Apply

Please send us your CV along with a cover letter (no longer than one A4 page)

We look forward to hearing from you! 

ROLE OVERVIEW

One Church Brighton is an inclusive and vibrant church community, as well as a collective of transformational projects and two beautiful buildings, all committed to bringing hope and love to Brighton & Hove and beyond.

It’s worth saying at the start that One Church Brighton is quite an unusual church. We are messy, organic and entrepreneurial; we have a variety of projects all trying to tackle social justice issues and we seek to encourage people to get involved with issues that they are passionate about, rather than directing the agenda from ‘the top’. We have a wonderfully eclectic worshipping church community who appreciate the space to be real, air their doubts, ask awkward questions, be utterly vulnerable and where a lack of judgmentalism and an embrace of different views are valued. We have become known for expressing an inclusive theology, as shown so wonderfully in the life and practices of Jesus, that manifests itself in encouraging people to be a part of us who might find less of a welcome in more traditional churches. This is not an incidental point, if you are not open to embracing and welcoming people of different sexuality, different belief, different attitude and behaviour you will find it very hard to work for One Church. If however this is the kind of thinking that thrills you, then you’ll find a wonderfully affirming and beautifully messy church community here in the amazing city of Brighton & Hove. 

All that we are and all that we do, across all of our projects and activities, is shaped by five core values. These are:

• Intimacy with God
• Involvement in the world
• Interdependence with one another
• Inclusion of everyone 
• Integrity in all we do 

One Youth Brighton is a key part of the wider One Church community, providing a range of free services to young people aged 10-18. The Youth Engagement Worker will lead these services, support and grow the volunteer teams that support them, and expand the reach of the projects so that we can meet and support as many young people as possible across Brighton and Hove. 

One Youth Brighton does not exist in a vacuum. There are excellent services and schools that the Youth Engagement Worker will need to work in partnership with across the city. In particular, over the past couple of years, we’ve found great value in working alongside Brighton & Hove Citizens. Through this partnership our young people have been a part of shaping and campaigning for the Mental Heath Service Pledge for Brighton & Hove. 

As well as this strategic and entrepreneurial side to the role, the Youth Engagement Worker will need to be someone who can engage deeply and naturally with young people, volunteers, and staff of diverse backgrounds and beliefs; who is passionate about supporting all young people as they journey towards spiritual, emotional and social maturity.

We’ve been really fortunate to secure funding from the National Lottery Community Fund and this role is paid for by that grant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Youth Work 

• Coordinate and deliver 5-6 youth work sessions per week for One Youth Brighton, including:
  • ‘Safehouse’ - an after-school homework and social club twice per week
  • Evening open access youth clubs
  • Lunch clubs in local secondary schools
• Develop new opportunities for high quality youth work sessions
• Proactively build good relationships with young people, including mentoring relationships
• Lead confidence-building activities with young people
• Improve opportunities for young people to engage with and participate in the shaping and running of our youth work

Partnerships

• Cultivate and develop partnerships with other agencies and organisations, including other churches, schools and community initiatives
• Referrals – maintaining contact list for agencies that refer young people to One Youth. Establishing new links as new clubs evolve or if existing clubs struggle for numbers

Funding & Finance

• Work to the budget agreed annually with the Head of Youth and Children’s Work (currently the Associate Minister)
• Working with our Fundraiser to proactively pursue funding opportunities for support our youth work
• Keep an accurate account of all finances
• Comply with any Grant and Trusts reporting

Volunteer Management

• Recruit and develop volunteers, facilitating positive and nurturing team dynamics
• Develop training pathways to increase volunteer participation, engagement and responsibility

Team Player

• Attend weekly OCB team meetings
• Work closely with the wider church’s children and youth teams
• Contribute towards a positive office environment

Benefits 

• OCB will seek to develop the post holder towards their full potential
• 25 days holiday, plus 8x public holidays, plus an annual retreat day paid for by One Church Brighton
• The chance to be part of a fun and energetic team

Download the application pack for more details, including person spec. 
One Church Brighton reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time.
 

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in a supported living service in Cookridge, North Leeds?

Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs. Our Hall Lane supported living service in Leeds provides person-centred support to young adults who have learning disabilities, some of whom are on the autistic spectrum and have complex needs.

We are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will provide person-centred care and support to tenants to take part in all aspects of every day life and to enjoy a wide range of activities. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the young people we support. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.

You will have the opportunity to undertake the responsible role of being a Key Worker/Co-worker. This will enable you to plan alongside members of the person’s circle of support to enable individuals to be happy, healthy and to be successful in achieving their wishes and aspirations. Our Person centred planning meetings and processes are co-produced with the people we support and their families to promote a unified approach. Together we set meaningful and aspirational goals which Key Workers have a particular responsibility to work towards. This will provide you with a great experience to enable you to develop skills which can underpin a successful career in adult social care.

You must be willing to actively embrace all aspects of the role including support with personal care and domestic tasks as well as community activities such as walking, swimming and going to the gym. The ability to support people who can express their needs though challenging behaviour at times is essential. Prior experience in this field of work is beneficial, although not a substitute for an engaging, creative and person centred approach. We will  value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of service users, such as sports, walking and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music and cooking; to name but a few!

The service has the benefits of being situated on the edge of the countryside overlooking the local golf course, with easy access to commute to the centre of Leeds. It is easily accessible by car, bus routes from Leeds centre and from Horsforth train station.

This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

This is a role which can be enjoyed by people who are committed to making a positive difference, including experienced care workers, graduates and people looking for a stimulating career path into social care.

Relief Positions are also available.

Recruiting a Night Support Worker to join our Young Peoples Service in Ealing!

GBP 22,360 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Minster House is a specialist semi-independent living (SIL) service for young people in and leaving care aged 16-21 providing a high level of support to young people with a variety of complex needs. The service supports six young people who can be referred from any local authority. The service is staffed 24/7 by a team of Support Workers and Night Support Workers.

Job Overview:

Night Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
- Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Taking on shift leading responsibilities by coordinating and leading shifts in the absence of a manager
- Ensuring the safety of the service including carrying out night patrols
- Reporting to the police and Local Authorities if there are any missing people
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

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.

Recruiting a Support Worker (6 month FTC) to join our Young Peoples Service in Barking and Dagenham!

GBP 22,360 per annum, 40 hours per week, 6 month FTC plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Summerfield House is a 24 hour Supported Accommodation based service that houses and supports 24 mothers, under single occupancy, between the ages of 16 and 25 who are pregnant or have children, and have multiple/complex support needs based on their current or past experiences including, but not limited to, MH, DV, Housing Management, Arrears/Financial Management, Daily Living Skills, Parenting and access to community based external services. The service consists of a mixture of 10 one bedroom, 12 two bedroom, and 2 three bedroom self contained flats. Referrals are received, assessed and accepted, based on a set out criteria, through our Local Authority LBBD Housing Options Services, Leaving Care (Learn 2 Live) and Children's Services.
The aim of the service is to support our young mothers to be able to provide a stable and supportive home environment for them and their family. This includes skills to budget effectively, to manage risks they encounter, and to sustain a tenancy independently. This is achieved through personalised support planning, and strong partnership working with external agencies, including Children's Social Services.
We aim to empower our young parents with the skills to have choice and control over their own lives. This may be through: access to ETE; family planning (and sexual health) education; confidence building activities; and parenting programmes.
Look Ahead is also the landlord and as such we are responsible for Housing Management.

Job Overview:

Support Workers 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. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting all customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions for all key customers that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Bank Support Workers where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Manager

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.

This is an exciting new developmental role, whose principle purpose is to recruit, engage and co-ordinate a group of local young people with the aim of enabling and empowering them to ensure their voices are heard and bring about change. This may include increasing their levels of confidence, improving their communication skills and improving their ability to self-advocate.  We envisage that the young people engaged will develop new projects and services in response to their needs and that of the local community.

Big Local SW11 along with 5 charities that make up the BLSW11 Alliance are working together for the young people of Battersea.  This role will include working across the 5 charities along with other voluntary organisations in Battersea.

Whilst ‘Battersea Youth Voice’ will be open to all young people, the Coordinator’s main role will be to target those young people that have been marginalised, deemed of as ‘hard to reach’ and who rarely have their voices heard.

Recruiting for s Specialist Support Workers to join our Young Peoples Service in Tower Hamlets!

GBP 22,928 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Campbell Road Young Peoples Service provides support to over 55 young people in Tower Hamlets with accommodation across 6 sites, dependent on the support needs of the individual. They may have a number of challenging and complex needs including Substance Misuse, Mental Health, Domestic Abuse, Gang Affiliation, Female Genital Mutilation, Sexual Exploitation and Learning Disabilities. The service works alongside Statutory Agencies to provide a holistic support package for our customers.

Job Overview:

Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. You will hold a caseload of 5-6 customers in crisis with a view to stabilising their situations. Support Workers will then help customers to maximise their skills and choices and work towards independent living. Specialist Support Workers provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support.
We are looking for a candidate that is resilient and able to confidently mange a complex caseload. In addition they would provide support and training to the team and management support to the Contract Manager and Team leader to ensure a smooth running of the service.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making
- Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise
- To lead groups and activities - offering a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions and activities
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures. Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

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.

Chance UK has been delivering early-intervention mentoring programmes across London since 1995. We are looking for youth workers across two of our mentoring programmes; Explore & Empower and STEP. We are currently running all of our mentoring services via online platforms and phone to adhere to the current government guidance on the prevention of the spread of Coronavirus. We will resume with face to face sessions as and when the government guidance allows and in discussion with individual families.

Key Information  

Job Title:  Youth Worker

Reporting to: Programme Lead

Salary: £12 per hour 

Hours: Part time (approximately 12-22 hours per week) 

During term-time, these hours will be predominantly at weekends during the daytime and after school during the week, to fit alongside families’ availability. During school holidays these hours could swap to accommodate some weekday daytimes. 

Location: Islington and online

Duration:  June 2020 until April 2021 

Proposed start date: June 2020 

About the role: Mentors pick the child up from home and run a 1:1 session in the community, once a week for 2-4 hours. They use the solution-focused approach to work on building the child’s self-esteem and confidence, set goals and explore new places. We are currently running all of our mentoring services via online platforms and phone to adhere to the current government guidance on the prevention of the spread of Coronavirus. We will resume with face to face sessions as and when the government guidance allows and in discussion with individual families.

Explore & Empower is Chance UK’s flagship early intervention programme that supports 5-12 year old children with behavioural and emotional difficulties and their parents/carers. This nine month-long programme empowers children to develop their skills, confidence and life aspirations through weekly mentoring sessions alongside 1:1 and group support for parents and carers 

STEP transitions mentoring is Chance UK’s newest programme that supports year 6s and year 7s (and their parents/carers) as they make the move to secondary school. In this six month-long programme, each child will receive weekly mentoring sessions and group support, helping them to develop skills confidence and strategies to manage the changes ahead, successfully navigate their first months of secondary school and beyond. 

This programme is designed for children who have current/past involvement from CAMHS. The families we work with have often experienced challenges in life e.g. trauma and we use solution-focused techniques to help strengthen relationships and explore their preferred future. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Attending Chance UK’s mentor training (either two full days or three evenings) and delivering a structured mentoring programme according to the principles and ethos outlined 

• Mentoring a caseload of up to 6 children for a six-nine-month duration. Every effort will be made to allocate Youth Workers to children who live in a close area so that sessions can be completed as efficiently as possible 

• Meeting each child on a weekly basis, online or picking up/dropping off at home, building rapport, and planning appropriate activities according to their individual interests, abilities and goals 

• Taking full responsibility for the child’s safety and welfare when out in the community together 

• Liaising directly with each parent/carer to ensure sessions happen every week

• Completing an online report for each session within 24 hours of it taking place 

• Understanding and abiding by all of Chance UK’s policies and procedures 

• Following Chance UK’s safeguarding procedures and acting on any concerns within an appropriate timeframe 

• Attending a graduation ceremony at the end of the mentoring period, and abiding with Chance UK’s no-contact policy with families after this date 

• Working pro-actively with the Programme Manager to achieve the best outcomes for each child, and flagging up issues that arise 

• Attending a monthly 1:1 supervision with the Programme Manager at Chance UK’s office 

Person specification: 

Essential 

• Significant experience supporting children or young people on a 1:1 basis 

• Strong understanding of the context and challenges facing vulnerable children and families 

• Strong understanding of the impacts of domestic violence and how these might present in children

• Safeguarding training successfully completed to a level 3 standard within the last 18 months. Evidence of this training (dated provider's certificate) should be provided at interview. 

• Ability to work in a child-centred manner; quickly building trust and rapport with a child

• Commitment to seeing each child complete the full six- or nine-month programme once started 

• Ability to have motivational conversations about topics children find challenging in a non-judgemental and child-centred way 

• Willingness to take part in a range of activities depending on the child’s interests 

• Agreement to stick within the monthly budget for activities and to claim expenses promptly at the end of every month 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent time-management and organisational skills

• Own transport or ability to use public transport to travel between family homes 

• Flexibility with scheduling own working hours, whilst bearing in mind that all sessions with a child must take place outside of school time 

Desirable 

• A professional qualification in youth work, social work, child development, education or a related field 

• Experience supporting children in the 5-13 age range on a 1:1 basis 

• Experience working in a trauma-informed way 

Essential competencies: 

• A flexible team player who thrives on a diverse work portfolio. 

• Is solution focused and pre-empts problems by seeking guidance or taking action. 

• Pursues tasks/goals with energy, drive and a need for completion. 

• A self-motivated individual with the ability to work effectively under pressure and with minimal supervision. 

• Committed to diversity and implementing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice. 

• Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

Please send a CV and 1 page covering letter to the recruitment email. 

Closing Date:

Round 1 - STEP Mentoring Programme closes on Thursday 4th June 2020. 

Round 2 - Explore and Empower Mentoring Programme closes on Thursday June 25th 2020.

We are looking for successful candidates to start as soon as possible and therefore applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews scheduled accordingly. 

The job description is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities the post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time. 

Are you…

• Passionate about doing a job that makes a difference?
• Wanting to support others during a time of crisis?
• Experienced in working with vulnerable people?
• Motivated by working creatively within a dynamic and energetic team?

We are looking for a fantastic Support Worker to join our team at the Marylebone Project to provide trauma-informed support for women in the next stage of their journey. The successful candidate will be someone who is passionate and experienced in shaping and delivering great support for vulnerable people, and able to work in a dynamic, positive and creative way to achieve the best outcomes for those they serve.  Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience of working within a Psychologically Informed Environment.

*Positions are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

For more information, please see the Job Description and our website. 

The Role

The successful applicant will join the established digital and communications team as the community manager to look after our online communities across Facebook, Twitter and our website, as well as responding to live chat enquiries.

The role will be responsible for engaging with comments on our social media pages, pointing people to our information and advice services where applicable, and representing the friendly voice of Contact for our families.

What we are looking for

The role requires an individual who is experienced at community management and comfortable talking to families who may be experiencing some level of distress or concern due to their circumstances.

The community manager should be familiar with social media platforms and talking on behalf of an organization.

How to apply

Press the APPLY NOW button and download and follow the instructions for applying in the Job Pack.

The organisation is looking to recruit two Community Support Workers (one supporting our London Projects, the other in the Midlands). The Community Support Workers will play a proactive role in supporting mentees as they prepare for released from prison and providing practical assistance to help mentees re-integrate back to their community. 

We are looking for forward thinking candidates will a high level of motivation who have experience of working with challenging, hard to engage and disaffected groups.  A keen insight into the support needs of those who have experienced prison and the challenges they face returning to the community is required for these roles.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages of A4) explaining how your experience addresses the person specification in the attached job description.

Please note for the West Midlands role use of a car is essential.
For more details or an informal discussion about the role, please call Julia Alexander on 0800 1934 046

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 17th July 2020. 
Please note, interviews will be via video conferencing.

Trailblazers Mentoring is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from BAME groups and those with personal experience of the criminal justice system.

Touchstone is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

Live Well Leeds Mental Health Support Coordinator
Salary: Starting at £21,589 per annum – NJC Scale Points 12 – 17
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: This role is fixed term for 12 months, with the possibility of being extended

The aim of the Live Well Leeds service is to provide flexible and practical support to people (aged 18+) within the Leeds Metropolitan District. The service has been commissioned by Leeds City Council Adult Social Care for 5 years. The contract is delivered by a Strategic Partnership (comprising Touchstone as the lead, Community Links and Leeds Mind) and a Delivery Network (comprising of 16 different voluntary sector partners).

The service will be easy for diverse people to access, navigate and receive high quality support for everyone to improve and maintain their mental health.

Live Well Leeds offers a seven day service, including evenings and weekends according to community/individual needs and wishes.

About the role

You will work as part of the Live Well Leeds partnership to recognise individual service users’ strengths and assets, and then provide support to maintain and improve mental health.

You will provide flexible, supportive, caring and responsive interventions to and with service users.  This will involve working one-to-one, facilitating groups, and enabling peers/volunteers to deliver group support. 

You need to have substantial experience of working with people with mental health needs, a good knowledge of mental health interventions and their effectiveness and experience of building and maintaining positive links with a wide range of services and stakeholders.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website to download the application pack. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Closing Date:  Sunday 19 July 2020
Interviews will be held on: Monday 3 August 2020 (via Zoom)

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone.

 

FULL TIME SUPPORT WORKER ROLES  AVAILABLE IN SUPPORTED HOUSING PROJECTS FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE IN MANSFIELD AND SUTTON IN ASHFIELD , NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 37 HRS P/W, £16,915 - £18,430 PER ANNUM, FRWK03.

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?

Are you passionate about supporting young people, especially the most disadvantaged and challenging?

Do you want to work for an organisation where 98% of employees say that they are proud of the work that they do?

We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Support Workers who would thrive in our accommodation services, working with homeless young people and adults aged 16-21, where no two days are ever the same. You would contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package enabling young people to develop the skills to empower them to move on to build sustainable independent futures.

This job might be for you if:

• You are flexible and happy to work on a rota system covering evenings, weekends and day shifts.
• You are a great listener, you are empathetic and understand what challenges young people with complex needs can face.
• You are resilient. You bounce back from difficulties and can manage stressful situations in a calm and positive way.
• You thrive working as part of a diverse team and are good at communicating with others.
• You are able to understand and follow policies and procedures and have a strong awareness of professional boundaries.

Experience of working with people is desirable however it is more important that you have the right kind of personal qualities we are looking for. We provide a comprehensive training package during your probationary period and throughout your employment.

Please follow the below link for further information on our service click here.

The appointment of successful candidates will be subject to the return of a satisfactory DBS and reference documentation.

To comply with the Government’s guidelines in regards to social distancing, Framework will conduct all interviews via 'Zoom' a video conferencing app that is available to all androids, iPhone, tablets etc. Candidates will need to ensure they have access to 'Zoom' prior to interview.

We will be shortlisting on 06/07/20 and interviewing successful candidates on 15/07/20.

Due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you have not received a response from Framework within this time then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.

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.

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.

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

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our service in Kent!

GBP 20,000 per annum plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more working 40 hours per week. This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract based in Maidstone and Tonbridge.

Job Overview:

The Young People's Support Worker will work within Look Ahead's flexible supported accommodation and floating support for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Homeless 16/17-year olds. The role manages the initial period from when a child or young person is first referred to ensuring a smooth arrival and transition to planning their exit from the service including identifying suitable long-term accommodation and managing their expectations.

This hybrid role will also work across the West Kent area flexibly providing floating support for those young people living in their own accommodation and ensure that they are enabled to develop their resilience and independence.

Key Accountabilities:

- Building open and supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- 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
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Empower customers (where relevant) to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Engage positively in reflective practice sessions with colleagues
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

Person Specificiation:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- To have a passion to support young people to achieve their aspirations
- To work as part of a dynamic team
- Are solution focused
- To work flexibly on a seven day rolling rota, which includes earlies and lates
- Work across both Maidstone & Tonbridge

Desirable:

- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
- Experience working in vulnerable young people
- Full Driving Licence and access to use of vehicle