Support Worker - Supported Lodgings 
Home Based (covering Wiltshire)

About Us 

We are Step by Step (SbS), a charity dedicated to supporting local young people who are going through hard times, including homelessness. Founded in 1987, we provide accommodation, personal development opportunities and specialist support services to help young people identify and fulfil their aspirations.

We’re currently looking for a Support Worker to join us and embody our STEP worker principles; namely Skills, Talent, Empowerment and Progress. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of up to £23,935 per annum 
- Work alongside a highly skilled, passionate team who are focused on making a difference 
- Employee assistance programme 
- Paid lunch break 
- Pension scheme 
- 25 days’ annual leave + Banks Holidays (increasing with service) 
- Full training provided, with a focus on ongoing development 

This is a fantastic opportunity to positively impact your community and ensure that young people in Wiltshire are well supported. 

So, if you’re looking to join an award-winning, growing charity and want to help us empower young people and prevent homelessness, this is the role for you. 

The Role 

As a Support Worker, you will raise the profile of the Supported Lodgings scheme across Wiltshire and recruit hosts in line with targets. 

Our Supported Lodgings scheme helps young people aged 16 - 21 gain independent living skills, supported by our hosts who might be families, couples or individuals. 

Engaging with prospective hosts, you will thoroughly assess their suitability to ensure they are compliant and able to support service users. 

In addition, you will: 

- Drive an effective recruitment and marketing process within Wiltshire to maximise interest in the Supported Lodgings programme and build and maintain strong relationships 
- Support the hosts and their placements whilst planning effective move-on pathways 
- Ensure positive inter-agency partnerships to support the delivery of positive client outcomes 
- Develop and maintain an effective communication system within the service 
- Efficiently record data on the client record management system (InForm) 
- Take young people to benefit appointments to ensure their benefits are on track 

About You 

To join us as a Support Worker, you will need: 

- Empathy for, and a genuine interest in, the welfare of young people, as well as the hosts they may be placed with
- Knowledge of the issues affecting young people and the methods of empowering and inspiring young people to utilise their talents to achieve their potential
- Knowledge of services and opportunities available in Wiltshire and the surrounding counties in relation to support provision
- The ability to interview, assess, plan interventions for, and motivate young people 
- The ability to work on your own initiative and effectively review, monitor and evaluate your performance against set targets 
- A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes

We’d love to hear from you if you’ve worked as a Social Worker, Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Counsellor, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Support Worker, Foster Support Worker, or Community Support Worker, or if you feel you have the skills and experience needed to be a STEP Support Worker. 

The closing date for applications is the 31st July 2020. Interviews are scheduled to be held on the 4th August 2020. 

Webrecruit and Step by Step are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

So, if you’re an enthusiastic Support Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Working hours: 40 hours per week

S V 2 is looking for a Crisis Worker.

S V 2 is a Charity working in partnership with Derbyshire Constabulary, NHS England and Derbyshire County Council to provide support for victims of rape and serious sexual assault at Millfield House, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) based in the middle of the County.

We are looking for a highly motivated Crisis Worker to be part of an on-call rota team providing Crisis Worker cover in the evening (5pm-8am) and at weekends, including bank holidays (8am-5pm & 5pm-8am).

The Crisis Worker role is to provide crisis management support to clients attending the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for a forensic medical examination.

This is a part-time position covering approximately 6 shifts a month, however double shifts are available.

Called out hours are paid at the rate of £11.45 per hour (time and half for evening and weekend and double time for bank holiday work).

The Crisis Worker will also be paid 2 hours per month for home administration £22.91 and £83.78 per month in recognition of your on-call time.

The Crisis Worker will cover the Advice Line whilst on call. Advice Line calls will be paid at the appropriate pro rata hourly rate for each 15 minutes or part thereof.

To apply for this post, you will need:

• To be no further than 40 minutes from Millfield House (DE55) when on call

• At least two years’ experience of working with trauma

• Flexible way of working

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times in all aspects of the work.

• To be a team player, excellent communicator and flexible in approach, attitude and work.

• Driving licence and access to a car with business insurance

It will be necessary for you to apply for a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and be subject to Police Vetting as a requirement for this position.

Applicants should register their interest by clicking the ‘apply on line’ button and attaching their CV. We will then contact you and provide you with an Application Pack.

If application is successful, interviews will be held on 1st July 2020.

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 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. 

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. Experience is essential.

As part of our response to the Coronavirus crisis, an exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Phoenix Project in a new role of ‘Triage Worker’. The Phoenix Project offers integrated Domestic Abuse support across Wiltshire and Sexual Violence support across Wiltshire and Swindon.

The Triage Worker will work across the established and experienced Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) Team and the Single Point of Access (SPA) Team.  The successful applicant will support both teams to triage new referrals and complete risk assessments for victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse. They will provide high quality advice, guidance and support to both victims and other professionals.

Key elements of the role include:

• Risk assessing, safety planning and providing safeguarding advice.
• Triaging referrals.
• Signposting to other agencies.
• Undertaking direct work with both clients and other professionals.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of working with clients and service users, excellent written and verbal communication skills, knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and/or sexual violence, exercise attention to detail and have a high standard of IT skills.  Experience and understanding of: safeguarding, advocacy and multi-agency working is an advantage.

HOURS: 30 – 37.5 hours per week (Job share will be considered)

TENURE: 9 months with the potential of extension, dependent on funding.

INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 20th August 2020

Vetting - You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check

Full Job Description, Person Specification and Application form are available on our website.

Family Community Worker
London, SE1

Safer London is a leading charity working with young Londoners and their families affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that all young Londoners can have a positive and productive future.

Whatever their history, when a child or young person comes to Safer London, they are just that – a child or a young person. By working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers, as well as the places where they spend their time, we can create a safe London not just for them – but everyone.

We’re looking for an experienced Family Community Worker to join our amazing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to play an integral role in improving the lives of young Londoners, their families, peers and communities.

In this role, you will provide support to the families and communities of children and young people affected by violence and exploitation. This new role will involve a particular focus on developing pathways to support families of young Londoner’s leaving custody, as well as developing methods to mobilise family and community led solutions to de-normalise and respond to violence.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A relevant qualification in social care, health, youth/ community work, criminal justice or demonstrable equivalent experience – e.g. Registered and Qualified Social Worker
- Knowledge of good practice in relation to violence and exploitation; an understanding of trauma; adverse childhood experiences and contextual safeguarding
- Experience of safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and of managing complex safeguarding issues and liaising with statutory services to safeguard the child and/or meet the needs of adults at risk
- Experience of working in partnerships and relationships with a wide variety of organisations to support the needs of vulnerable young people and adults
- An understanding of best practice and the importance of good quality case recording

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.

At Safer London, we value diversity and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here, we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience and knowledge.

To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it by 20th July 2020. 

To apply for this role, please visit our website and complete the online recruitment process.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

Please note, we don’t accept CVs.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH WORKER x 2 – MALE*

NORTH MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Fixed Term Contract to August 2021

Salary £26,388 p.a. (inc London Allowance)

Youth violence is a problem that significantly affects young people, their families and entire communities. At Oasis, we believe that violence can be prevented by taking a holistic public health approach. Oasis Community Hub Hadley encompasses a range of integrated and diverse community projects which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community. Through this holistic approach we have been instrumental in shaping the way young people are supported after experiencing trauma, violence or aggression.

Oasis Youth Support at North Middlesex Hospital is just one of our projects and provides an early intervention and trauma informed approach to tackle the drivers of violent behaviour. We are seeking two dedicated Youth Development Outreach Workers (Male*) to accompany young people who attend North Middlesex Hospital A&E department due to a violent or aggressive incident, on their journey to make positive choices with the aim of breaking the cycle of violence.

The primary purpose of the role is to participate in a youth outreach service, working with young people who come into the A&E department either as a victim or perpetrator of a violent crime.

You will be part of a large team based at the hospital and supported by the Youth Support Project Coordinator, as well as the wider Community Hub Team based in Ponders End, Enfield.

The key responsibilities within the role are:

• Support young people and develop a bespoke mentoring programme that meets their needs.
• Develop and evaluate a model of care that enables young people to benefit from community based interventions.
• Ensure new referrals are received and passed on in a timely manner.
• Assisting the team by facilitating high quality information gathering/sharing to track the support given and the success of the project.

You could be successful in this role if you: 

• Are passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives
• Are a people person with fantastic communication skills
• Have the ability to build positive relationships with young people as well as professionals
• Possess or training towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g. JNC, QTS, QSW), or can demonstrate relevant experience.
• Have experience of working in a youth/community setting affected by youth crime.
• Experience of mentoring / supporting young people
• Are self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and organise your own time

This role is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable young members of society who are living in challenging circumstances. 

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

*Due to the work context of this role there is an Occupational Requirement to be male (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, Para 1).

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Monday 20th July 2020.

Interviews will be held week commencing 6th August at Enfield, North London.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Social Prescribing Link Worker (bilingual) – Oldham

At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values; believe it’s possible; strengthen others and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.

Action Together are recruiting a Social Prescribing Link Worker to expand our established Social Prescribing Service by delivering our model in GP surgeries and community venues across Oldham. This post requires the successful candidate to be bilingual (fluent in English and another language spoken by Oldham communities eg; Bengali, Urdu, Bhangla and Sylheti). 

The Role

• To work as a key part of the established Oldham Social Prescribing Service, as part of an honorary contract with the Primary Care Network and their constituent practices.
• To work alongside people living within Oldham, building on “what matters to me”, to coproduce a simple “wellbeing action plan” based on the person`s strengths, needs and preferences, connecting them to community activities and support to improve their health and wellbeing.
• To support people in Oldham to play a more active role in managing their health and wellbeing by accessing community-based provision that improves their community connections & supports them to improve their personal resilience.To work closely with Primary Care to bridge the gap between clinical services and social prescribing.
• To manage a caseload of clients referred into the service by health & social care professionals.
• To hold clinics in each of the GP practices to meet with potential clients referred from the practice and carry out home/community visits as required with those clients

About You

The ideal candidate for this role will have;

• Experience of working with people to identify their strengths and to help them reach their aims
• Experience of community based remote working 
• Experience of developing successful working relationships with partners from other agencies
• Experience of managing your own caseload and working autonomously
• The ability to communicate fluently in English and another language spoken by Oldham communities eg; Bengali, Urdu, Bhangla and Sylheti.
• Understanding of the health and social care system and where social prescribing fits in
• Working knowledge of safeguarding practices, information sharing and data protection

If you are looking for a new challenge and enjoy working in a varied role as part of a busy and dynamic team, making positive changes to people and the communities of Oldham, then this could be the role for you.

Salary: NJC scale 19-22 £25,295 (pro rata for 18 hours)

Hours: 36 hours per week or 18 hours per week

Length of contract; 12 months fixed term (potential to extend dependant on funding)

Location: Oldham - Primary Care Networks

The closing date for applications is 07 August 2020

Interviews will take place mid August 2020

Please note- previous applicants for this post need not apply

All applications must be made via the application form on our website.

Sessional Project Worker

Hours are not fixed, to be called on as and when required

£23388 per annum / pro rata - £12.16 per hour sessional

Location Wythenshawe/Oldham/Stretford

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country.

TYPE OF PERSON YOU'RE LOOKING FOR/ WHAT'S EXPECTED OF THEM

We are currently looking for an experienced worker to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to engage with young people in a variety of settings, including 1:1 support and group work.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

Experience of working directly with vulnerable young people and an understanding of the issues they face

Experience of multi agency working

Strong assessment and evaluation skills

Accurate recording skills

INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 16 July 2020.

Interviews will be W/C 3rd August.

Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshireand we are expanding into Aylesbury!

Support Worker - £18,360 - £19,383 per annum

• 25 days holiday + bank hols
• Free parking on site
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social Events throughout the year
• Discounted shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Training and Development
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health?

Response provides a range of support to people that experience severe and enduring mental health needs, and we are looking for a brand-new team to work within our new 24/7 supported home in Aylesbury that is due to open in September 2020. We are now looking to recruit a full team who can assist with the day-to-day recovery of the residents and encourage them to live independently – to start in position mid-August. We are seeking to employ four Support Workers

Our main priority for these roles is to find people that can live our values every day. Experience within a care or mental health setting is desirable, qualifications are advantageous, however, we have a Learning & Development team who are happy to support you and your personal development and work to progress your career with us!

Above all, we are looking for people that share our values below and want to make a real difference to people’s lives:

Caring – Our residents are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables residents to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each resident’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide.

Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all of our residents feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as a resident may require.

Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a resident at their own pace there is/ are many ways to get creative with how they are supported.

Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a resident can do, not what they can’t.

The duties within any role vary from day to day. Our residents are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such. Some of the core duties within the house will include: supporting, encouraging and prompting residents with their medication; taking part in a range of activities during key working sessions with residents whilst helping them to achieve their aspirations; ensuring house rules are kept and adhered to as well as providing a safe and respectful environment.  You will be required to work 37 hours per week across equally distributed shifts that will include weekends and sleep-ins. Salaries vary depending on the role and experiences.

If this Support Worker sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!

About the role: 

Are you passionate about supporting young people into independence? Do you have the energy, aptitude and personal qualities which will encourage and mentor our clients into developing life skills and support them to manage living independently? Then read on. 

If so, we are looking for an exceptional individual to join Life as a Female* Pregnancy Matters™ Support Worker covering the Didcot.

We aim to provide a creative and flexible approach to meet each client’s needs and to ensure they feel valued, respected and cared for.  

About Life 

Life is the largest pro-life charity within the UK and probably the most comprehensive and ambitious as it combines advocacy & education work with a nationwide support & housing service along with a network of charity retail shops. Life’s mission is to uphold respect for every human life from fertilisation until natural death whilst providing emotional and practical support to pregnant woman and young mothers who are vulnerable.

About you  

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills and an understanding of delivering a service using the person-centered approach to our clients. They will have experience of face-to-face service delivery, a broad understanding of statutory and voluntary services, ensuring independence, choice and control for all those who access our service.

You will need to have empathy and understanding of the needs of young people dealing with pregnancy or bringing up a young child, and the barriers they might face. You can show us you have experience of or the ability to provide high quality support whilst managing challenging situations.

You have to be committed to the organisation’s ethos and bring enthusiasm and willingness to practical tasks. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with clients at all times.  

You should have basic IT skills, excellent interpersonal skills and understand the importance of working within equal opportunities, safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines. You should be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. You should have good life skills and some knowledge of this field would be beneficial but not essential.  

If you have a genuine passion for working with young women and their children and a desire to learn, we can give you the training to succeed and develop.  

Benefits 

At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our: 

• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays, (for full-time positions, pro-rated for part-time positions)

• Paid Enhanced DBS check 

• Access to Perk box (subject to completion of probation)

• Birthday Leave

• Extra annual leave for long term service

• Length of service awards 

• Company Pension Scheme 

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality 

Life is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from all diverse backgrounds to apply. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) 

The post will is open to women only. (*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1). 

Project Worker - Wellbeing

Permanent contract

Hours: Various

Salary: £23,388 pro rata

Location: Torbay

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and Young People directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country.

We are currently looking for full and part-time Project Workers to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to work with children, young people, parents and carers to reduce risks, develop resilience and increase their access to resources.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

• Two years' experience of working with children and young people

• Relevant counselling qualification at Diploma level or above or IAPT Post Graduate Certificate Children and Young People's Wellbeing practitioner

• Knowledge and understanding of a range of evidence-based interventions and creative ways of working with children and young people

• Practical knowledge of Microsoft computer package

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history” document prior to interview.

Please indicate on your application how many hours you are available for.

The closing date for applications is Midnight on 12 July 2020

Part time 18.5 hours per week

Citizens Advice Wolverhampton has secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to develop community based advice in the Low Hill and Wednesfield area of Wolverhampton. It will give easily accessible advice on a range of issues including benefits, financial capability, housing and family breakdown. This will enable more people to address problems at the earliest possible stage and reduce the chances of them escalating to crisis point.

We are seeking to appoint two Community Liaison Workers to help:

• develop a community based advice service
• build and maintain relationships with local people and organisations
• recruit and support volunteers
• advise and empower people in order to tackle the problems they are experiencing

Interviews have been provisionally scheduled for: Thursday 16th July

Interviews are likely to be done via remote video applications such as Zoom or Google Meet, and will include an exercise. Please inform us which interviewing media you are able to access on your application form.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Project Worker - Missing From Home

Role is funded until end of March 2021

24 hours per week

£20,912 per annum (Actual £13,565)

Location: Wythenshawe and Greenheys Police Station

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country.

TYPE OF PERSON YOU'RE LOOKING FOR / WHAT'S EXPECTED OF THEM

We are currently looking for an experienced project worker to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to successfully engage with young people who go missing.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Experience of working directly with vulnerable children particularly who are missing and in care of local authorities

-Experience of undertaking assessments of need and risk and planning interventions

-Significant experience of multi-agency working

-A relevant professional qualification

INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. (including non-police vetting) We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is 18th July.

Sessional Project Worker

Hours are not fixed, to be called on as and when required

£23388 per annum / pro rata - £12.16 per hour sessional

Location Wythenshawe/Oldham/Stretford

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country.

TYPE OF PERSON YOU'RE LOOKING FOR/ WHAT'S EXPECTED OF THEM

We are currently looking for an experienced youth worker to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to engage with young people.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Experience of working directly with vulnerable young people

-Experience of multi agency working

-Strong assessment and evaluation skills

-Accurate recording skills

INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 14 July 2020.

Interviews will be W/C 20th July.