SOCIAL WORKER
26 hours per week

Salary £32,800 (£23,046 pro rata) per annum

The hospice works to help patients remain in their own home for as long as possible.  The Social Work team at the hospice work with patients and their carers to help address any social care needs.  The successful candidate will need to:
 

• have a Social Work qualification

• be a member of the HCPC

• have excellent communication skills

• have experience in managing safeguarding issues

• have a knowledge of the legislation used in practice

• have worked in a health care / social care setting in the past

• working mainly at our Guildford site with occasion to work at our Farnham site

Further information can be obtained from Claire Delaney, Patient and Family Support Team Manager
 

In return we offer:

• 6 weeks paid holiday

• Group Personal Pension Plan

• Health Cash Plan Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff Benefit Scheme

  Closing date for receipt of completed applications 14th February 2020

  Interview date to be confirmed

  This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

  Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8BL

  NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

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.

Homeshare Development Officer

Salary Scale: £27,130 (actual £33,461)

Accountable to: National Homeshare Manager

Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract: Until 1st March 2023

Location: Home based in Greater London, Norfolk or within easy reach of both.

Shared Lives Plus is the UK network for family-based and small-scale ways of supporting adults. Our members are Shared Lives carers and workers, and Homeshare programmes.

Over the past four years the Homeshare UK team have driven the growth and development of Homeshare across the UK and ROI. This exciting and diverse new role will focus specifically on establishing Homeshare in Norfolk along with supporting the development of new Homeshare programmes and widening the reach of our existing members across Greater London.

The key objectives for this role include:

• Supporting the development and start-up of new Homeshare programmes across Norfolk and Greater London.
• Working with existing Homeshare Providers in Greater London to support them to scale up operations
• Support an increase in take up of Homeshare particularly by people from diverse background and communities.
• Support Homeshare to become recognised as a mainstream Housing and Social Care model
• Work with the Homeshare UK team to support the promotion of Homeshare across the UK and worldwide though our international work.
• To contribute to the effective administration of Homeshare UK and Homeshare International

Visit the Shared Lives Plus  website to find out more and apply by sending an up to date CV and a supporting statement which should be kept to a maximum of two pages.  Please start your supporting statement by saying why you want to work for us and work in the Shared LIves Sector.  Your supporting statement will also need to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of each area of the person specification showing

• Relevant skills and experience
• How your knowledge, values and attitude make you a suitable candidate
• How you would meet the practical requirements of the job

Deadline for completed applications 9.30 am on Monday 27th January 2020

Pre-interviews via skype/telephone 6th and 7th February and interviews 18th February 2020

Employed By: Valley CiDS Ltd

Responsible to: Branch Coordinator/Senior Youth Worker

Salary:  £21,512.00 - £23,580.00 (dependent on qualifications & experience)

Full-Time: 40 hours/week (including regular evening sessions)

Closing date:  Sunday 26th January 2020   

Interviews to be held: Thursday 6th February 2020 (provisional date)

About Us

Established in 2007, Blend Youth Project represents the youth provision of the charity Valley CiDS.  Working across five delivery sites in Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire, we believe that a better world is possible for young people.  We  seek to enhance their life chances and well-being by providing a range of youth work activities, support services and education provision in their local communities.

About You

The role of the ‘Branch Youth Worker & Alternative Education Tutor’ offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering provision at our youth branch in Heanor, so that it effectively engages with disadvantaged & marginalised young people, leaving a lasting impact on their lives, future prospects and that of the wider community.  You will also be involved in the delivery of alternative education learning opportunities for young people,  designed to promote their personal, social development and facilitate their educational attainment.

We are seeking to appoint a candidate with a passion for working with young people within their local community context. You will be able to develop positive working relationships with staff, young people, parents, partner agencies and the local community. You will be an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated individual who will be an advocate for the needs and voice of all young people attending our provision.

Blend Youth Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will therefore be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

PURPOSE & SCOPE

“To play a key role in developing and delivering provision in and through our youth branch in Heanor, so that we effectively engage with disadvantaged & marginalised young people, leaving a lasting impact on their lives and future prospects and that of the wider community.”

‘To be involved in the delivery of alternative education & youth work learning opportunities for young people, in a range of settings and across Blend delivery sites, designed to promote their participation and facilitate their personal, social, educational and spiritual development.’

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

• To work closely with the Branch Coordinator(s) and the wider team in the development of creative, inclusive and needs-led programme delivery plans, assuming shared responsibility for maintaining the quality and effectiveness of Branch based delivery.

• In the absence of the Branch Coordinator, to act as a key point of contact for matters such as Branch premises, procedures and protocols.

DELIVERY

• Actively contribute to and lead on the planning, development and delivery of Branch delivery programmes. schemes of work/session plans and appropriate learning tasks that meet the needs of the young people.

• Promote the meaningful participation of young people in ongoing Branch development and in the wider community through consistent and effective facilitation of mechanisms such as the youth management team.

• Work effectively across Blend sites and in a range of delivery contexts including: open drop-in sessions, alternative education provision, project-based delivery, community projects, detached work, 1:1 mentoring, residentials etc.

• Function as the ‘Worker-in-Charge’ within a variety of delivery contexts, and conduct yourself as a role model in youth work practice, providing practice based support to other staff/volunteers as required.

• To support the planning and delivery of alternative education sessions in a variety of settings as directed by the Alternative Education & Post-16 Manager.

• Take shared responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the branch, ensuring that young people have access to a range of services that meet their needs e.g. employment support, sexual health services etc.

• Take a shared responsibility for the care, upkeep and management of the premises, equipment and resources, ensuring that routine practices and procedures are implemented and adhered to.

NETWORKING & PARTNERSHIPS

• To build and maintain professional relationships with other agencies and professionals in the interests of sharing resources, raising the project’s profile and maximising opportunities to work collaboratively in responding to the needs of young people.

• To be consistently prompt & professional in your approach to communication with partner agencies.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

• To be responsible for the timely completion of all session plans, evaluation forms, behaviour monitoring, progress tracking documents and all associated quality assurance documents.

• To contribute to the completion of pupil tracking documents, progress reports and moderation documents from referring agencies as required.

POLICY & PROCEDURAL IMPLEMENTATION

• To work in accordance with, and ensure the implementation of all Blend Youth Project core policies & procedures thereby promoting learning experiences which are safe, inclusive, and young person focussed.

• To understand and comply with existing Safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures in performing the duties of the post.

• To understand and comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation, policies and procedures in performing the duties of the post.

• To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.

• To understand and implement all relevant Equal Opportunities legislation and practices.

SELF-MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

• To manage your time effectively and efficiently ensuring that the majority of your working time is direct and sustained delivery of face to face work with young people.

• To be responsible for the effective planning, organisation and administration of the post, maintaining appropriate records of work planned and undertaken.

• To attend regular supervision sessions with your Line Manager, submitting agendas/reports on agreed timescales.

• To undertake training and development opportunities as agreed with your Line Manager.

AS PART OF THE VALLEY CIDS/BLEND YOUTH PROJECT TEAM

• To uphold and promote the ethos and values of Valley CIDS/Blend Youth Project at all times.

• To attend and contribute to team meetings as required.

• To develop a good knowledge of the wider context of the organisation’s projects & services.

• To be involved in Valley CIDS and Blend Youth Project promotional events.

• To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities appropriate to the level of the post.

Youth Worker

CRISP Programme 

(Child Resilience Inclusion Social Pathway)

Covering the Bexley area

36 hours per week £24,500 plus pension

Contract until 31st December 2022

Bexley Moorings Project has secured up to three year contract through the Mayor of London Fund to support Young people at risk of exclusion from school or becoming involved in youth crime.  We are looking for a professional to lead this service who has an understanding and knowledge of the issues affecting these young people, holds a professional qualification and is passionate about making a difference. 

This is a great opportunity to work with the young people of Bexley.  If you have a youth work qualification, three years, experience and a clean driving licence/own transport this could be the post for you.

The post-holders will be expected to work flexibly across the week to meet the needs of the service and to ensure the highest levels of access for young people. It is likely that a percentage of the hours will be worked after school and in the evening in locations across Bexley.  Bexley Moorings Project is an equal opportunities employer and offer of employment will be dependent on satisfactory DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this advert early dependent on volume of applications

Youth Support Worker

Vulnerable young people

Flexible hours

Bournemouth

£10 per hour

We have an excellent opportunity for a Youth Support Worker to join a wonderful organisation offering accommodation and outreach support to vulnerable young people with a range of needs in the Bournemouth area. As a Youth Support Worker, you will be working with these clients to support them in living independently and to make informed choices about their future. Clients you will be supporting have very high needs and extreme challenging behaviour.

You can manage your own meetings with the young people you are supporting at any agreeable time meaning absolute flexibility of working hours.

Responsibilities of the Youth Support Worker include:

• Keyworking a caseload of 3 clients
• Providing advice on services available to clients
• Help them build confidence and resilience which will enable them to access education, training and employment
• Safeguard clients and promote the welfare of the clients in your care

Candidates for the position of Youth Support Worker will need:

• Experience of supporting young people with high needs
• Knowledge of services to refer to within the local area
• Previous experience of you support work

If you are interested in this position, please apply ASAP!

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

Youth Support Worker

Vulnerable young people

Flexible hours

Southampton

£10 per hour

We have an excellent opportunity for a Youth Support Worker to join a wonderful organisation offering accommodation and outreach support to vulnerable young people with a range of needs in the Southampton area. As a Youth Support Worker, you will be working with these clients to support them in living independently and to make informed choices about their future. Clients you will be supporting have very high needs and extreme challenging behaviour.

You can manage your own meetings with the young people you are supporting at any agreeable time meaning absolute flexibility of working hours.

Responsibilities of the Youth Support Worker include:

• Keyworking a caseload of clients
• Providing advice on services available to clients
• Help them build confidence and resilience which will enable them to access education, training and employment
• Safeguard clients and promote the welfare of the clients in your care

Candidates for the position of Youth Support Worker will need:

• Experience of supporting young people with high needs
• Knowledge of services to refer to within the local area
• Previous experience of you support work

If you are interested in this position, please apply ASAP!

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

• To contribute to the delivery of the Youth Outreach Project (YOP) Project outcomes, delivering a holistic service to clients involved with the youth justice system and impacted by serious youth violence, enabling them to move on to independence.
• To build and maintain a network of relationships with external relevant agencies and internal specialists.

This is a temporary poisition for one year maternity cover.

Are you passionate about equipping the next generation to respond to global poverty?

Do you have excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate people?

Tearfund has a vision to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential. The Northern Ireland team exists to mobilise individuals and churches across the nation to support this vision by encouraging a whole-life response. This can include giving, taking action or prayer.

The successful candidate will inspire and mobilise youth and young adults (11-25 years) in Northern Ireland to respond to poverty through Tearfund and you'll take every opportunity to communicate to this audience at events, churches and group gatherings, through written communications, via social media and through networking.

You will have experience in:

• Networking and relationship building
• Working with the Northern Irish youth audience
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with proven ability in planning and managing events and activities
• Making presentations or speaking to young people and young adults and inspiring and motivating them to take action

If you are passionate about working with young people and young adults and passionate about seeing people freed from poverty globally, then this is the role for you!

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

Please note: This is a part time role at 4 days a week. Salary: £31,000 per annum full-time equivalent (£24,800 for 28 hours per week).

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Youth Outreach Officer

Full-time at 35 hours, Home/Office Based,

Vacancy Locations: Northern Ireland, Yorkshire & Humber.

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of advice and support to problem gamblers and their loved ones. Its flagship Youth Outreach Programme “BigDeal” is expanding, and a new support service for young people will be launched in April 2020. The programme is designed to deliver education to young people on safe gambling choices over the next four years.

GamCare are recruiting for a Youth Outreach officers to promote, schedule and deliver this work and build strong regional networks around this work.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Establish the reputation of the GamCare Youth Outreach programme in youth work settings across regions
• Promote, arrange and deliver training sessions to youth-facing professionals (e.g. youth workers, teachers, social workers) in your region
• Promote, arrange and deliver young peoples’ workshops to 11-19 year olds in Hull and surrounding areas
• Maintain a network of local stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and provide statistical information required to assist delivery and evaluation.
• Be a point of contact for people interested in GamCare’s young people’s projects in Hull and surrounding area

You should have previous experience working with young people aged 11-19 and delivering educative content to a variety of audiences.

The role will require delivery time in the specified region and the surrounding area, as well as administration done from home. 

You will form part of an enthusiastic team working and committed to supporting those affected by problem gambling across Great Britain, and work with a supportive a supportive line management team.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

If you would like an acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy> and name of region

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation

Previous applicants need not apply

To discuss the role further please email Megan Pengelly (Programme Manager). Applications sent to this address will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 30th January 2020

Interview dates: w/c 3rd February.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in Belfast/Leeds or remotely via video conference.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support Work:

• To build effective relationships with young women to encourage them to identify and respond to their needs, interests and personal development.
• To provide guidance and support to enable young women to deal with their experiences of abuse and the wide range of issues affecting their lives.
• To work with each service user to produce an Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• To ensure the primary needs of residents are met, including medical, financial, housing, legal and education, referring to specialist agencies where necessary.
• To organise activities and celebrations in the refuge for young women and children which raise self-esteem, bring people together and broaden awareness.
• To assist young women in making claims for any welfare benefits that they may be entitled to.
• To accompany young women as appropriate and agreed by your line manager, to case conferences and meetings that may affect their own and/or their children’s welfare.
• To make representations, as appropriate and agreed by your line manager, to external bodies in support of women and children.
• To ensure that appropriate applications are made for re-housing.
• To identify the needs of young women and children leaving BSWA refuge after being offered permanent accommodation.
• To identify and make links with existing projects and community services, particularly those focused on young women, and to develop joint services where appropriate.
• To keep the refuge ‘welcome pack’ up-to-date.
• Devise and implement appropriate methods of communication with young women and children living in refuge, in agreement with your line manager.
• To offer support and training to volunteers and ensure they are aware of legal Health and Safety requirements.

Administration:

• To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems.
• To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users.
• To keep accurate records of financial transitions in line with BSWA’s procedures.
• To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date.
• To monitor and evaluate the refuge service via various methods including feedback from service users and by producing statistical information.
• To keep inventories of all refuge contents.
• To contribute where appropriate to the preparation of returns for funders.

Communication:

• To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuge, staff, volunteers and service users by:

1. maintaining BSWA communication records
2. following safety procedures
3. carrying out risk assessments in conjunction with your line manager
4. attending team and project meetings

• To attend in-house training.
• To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager.
• To participate in multi-agency work and to develop a professional working relationship with external agencies.
• To contribute towards your project’s quarterly Management Committee report.
• To be involved in the Annual Review process.

Premises and Equipment:

·To take referrals and welcome young women and children into the refuge.

• To ensure that the appropriate agreements related to tenancies are completed.
• To ensure that the appropriate agreements related to support are completed.
• To ensure that the refuge revenue is collected by completing housing benefit forms and all personal contributions are collected on a weekly basis, in advance.
• To report to your line manager any difficulties in relation to the collection of rent and other charges.
• To ensure that any house rules are read and understood by new tenants and that all residents comply with them.

Training:

• To identify and attend training relevant to the post in agreement with your line manager.

• To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users.
• To raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and of the BSWA services.

General:

• To maintain the confidentiality of the young women and children using the service.
• To maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the organisation.
• To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation, adhering to BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
• To maintain an awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level with a particular reference to those of relevance to refuge work.
• To adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, and Adult Safeguarding procedures throughout.
• To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times.
• To support volunteers in the delivery of BSWA services.
• To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA.
• To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager.
• To participate in 24 hour on call cover and provide emergency cover.
• To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop, or be assigned commensurate with the post.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administration:

• To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems.
• To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users.
• To keep accurate records of financial transitions in line with BSWA’s procedures.
• To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date.
• To monitor and evaluate the refuge service via various methods including feedback from service users and by producing statistical information.
• To keep inventories of all refuge contents.
• To contribute where appropriate to the preparation of returns for funders.

Support Work:

• To produce and regularly review Individual Support Plans (ISP) for each service user, in conjunction with the service user.
• To recognise women and children’s individual needs and refer to specialist agencies where necessary as part of their ISP.
• To identify the needs of women and children leaving BSWA refuge after being offered permanent accommodation.
• To identify and make links with existing projects and community services and to develop joint services where appropriate.
• To ensure the primary needs of residents are met. This includes medical, financial, housing, legal and education rights.
•  To organise activities and celebrations in the refuge for women and children which raise self-esteem, bring people together and broaden awareness.
• To assist women in making claims for any welfare benefits that they may be entitled to.
• To ensure that appropriate applications are made for re-housing.
• To accompany women as appropriate and agreed by your line manager, to case conferences and meetings that may affect their own and/or their children’s welfare.
• To make representations, as appropriate and agreed by your line manager, to external bodies in support of women and children.
• To keep the refuge ‘welcome pack’ up-to-date.
• Devise and implement appropriate methods of communication with women and children living in refuge, in agreement with your line manager.

Communication:

• To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuge, staff, volunteers and service users by:

1. maintaining BSWA communication records
2. following safety procedures
3. carrying out risk assessments in conjunction with your line manager
4. attending team and project meetings

• To attend in-house training.
• To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager.
• To participate in multi-agency work and to develop a professional working relationship with external agencies.
• To contribute towards your project’s quarterly Management Committee report.
• To be involved in the Annual Review process.

Premises and Equipment:

·To take referrals and welcome women and children into the refuge.

• To ensure that the appropriate agreements related to tenancies are completed.
• To ensure that the appropriate agreements related to support are completed.
• To ensure that the refuge revenue is collected by completing housing benefit forms and all personal contributions are collected on a weekly basis, in advance.
• To report to your line manager any difficulties in relation to the collection of rent and other charges.
• To ensure that any house rules are read and understood by new tenants and that all residents comply with them.

Training:

• To identify and attend training relevant to the post in agreement with your line manager.

• To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users.
• To raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and of the BSWA services.

General:

• To maintain the confidentiality of the women, young people and children using the service and in all matters relating to the organisation.
• To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation, adhering to BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
• To maintain an awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level with a particular reference to those of relevance to refuge work.
• To adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, and Adult Safeguarding procedures throughout.
• To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times.
• To support volunteers in the delivery of BSWA services.
• To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA.
• To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager.
• To participate in 24 hour on call cover and provide emergency cover.
• To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop, or be assigned commensurate with the post.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about and experienced in working with young people; someone who is ready to take their first steps towards management.

As a Senior Youth Support Worker, your role will require you to lead and motivate the team to deliver a service that empowers our young people, to achieve their aspirations and make positive sustainable life changes.

SHP (Single Homeless Project) provides a range of supported housing and community based floating support services for Young People in London.  We aim to prepare our young people for independence and work collaboratively to positively impact their quality of life.  Our services in Lewisham, work with young people aged 16 - 21 who are homeless and require assessment and support to move on.

You will need to be ready to learn how to supervise and support the team within a strengths and recovery framework.  You will also be skilled and have the capacity to develop your management skills through practical training and with the support of the Service Manager.

You will be someone who has experience of motivating and supporting a team through change, in order to meet service needs.  You will also be able to manage the delivery of a service to young people with a diverse range of needs; including offending history, gang affiliation and homelessness.  Additionally, you will have the ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders, as well as help to further develop our Young People’s opportunities programme. 

If you think you have what it takes to fill this role, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 13th January 2020 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held: 20th January 2020

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work.

NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER, TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811 (PLUS 7.5% ENHANCEMENT FOR HOURS WORKED 10 PM – 7 AM), 37 HPW (9.30 PM- 8.30 AM, 4 ON 4 OFF)

Framework is excited to be offering supported accommodation in the county of Nottinghamshire for young people aged 16-21yrs, who are homeless or vulnerably housed. 

We aim to move young people to independent living after a short stay at these services by supporting them to make positive choices and inspiring them to be the best that they can be.

We are looking for candidates who can communicate with people in a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be reliable and enthusiastic with an expectation you will be dealing with people in a busy, often challenging service environment. 

Support planners will take the lead with young people in designing a plan to prioritise needs and actions to enable independence. 

Taking a lead from colleagues, support workers will help deliver personal support plans by supporting young people to complete daily tasks and learn new life skills on their journey towards independence.

Experience of working in housing and homelessness or similar supportive environments is desirable for the support worker role.

The aim of these roles is:

1. To ensure that service users and the building are safe and secure through regular checks and monitoring

2. To build the skills, confidence and aspirations of service users through empowerment and positive contact with them. 

3. To enable people to move on and resettle from the service in a timely and appropriate way.

4. To contribute to the aims of the service

5. To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery

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, Health Cash Plan.

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.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

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.