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We are seeking an experienced, creative, and knowledgeable family support professional to join our Client Support Team, assessing clients’ needs, processing grants, and introducing them to appropriate services.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children and families with complex needs in a key worker or family support role.
Experience of needs assessment and care planning would be beneficial.
You will enjoy working independently but also capable of effective team working, ideally with experience of inter-professional working across health, education and social care.
You will be familiar with the needs of children with disabilities and complex needs and understand the challenges facing families.
You will have strong interpersonal skills, an enthusiastic work attitude and a flexible approach to the changing work environment.
The place of work is based at ScotsCare’s office at 22 City Road, London EC1Y 2AJ however the post holder will be required to work on an outreach basis across the 35ml radius catchment area. We have flexible working guidelines in place which include some working from home.
In person interviews week beg 5th August
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an inquisitive, collaborative and adaptable new member of the Genetic Alliance UK team. Our new Senior Policy and Research Officer will bring the voice of people living with genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions to the centre of innovative research programmes and cutting-edge policy discourse.
Genetic Alliance UK is the largest alliance of organisations supporting people with genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions in the UK. Our member organisations and the people they support are at the heart of everything we do. We advocate for fast and accurate diagnosis, good quality care and access to the best treatments.
Full details of this role including the job description and how to apply can be found on Genetic Alliance UK's website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are recruiting for senior IDDVA position to lead our IDVA team. The senior IDDVA will be managing a very small case load of 3 or 4, and line managing 4 advocates.
We area pan London support service, and this is a hybrid working role, involving some home, office working 35 hours a week.
Closing date: 14.07.24
Interview date: 24.07.24
We have an opportunity for a Senior Disabled Domestic Violence Advocate to join our team at Stay Safe East. We are a “by and for” organisation supporting disabled people who are experiencing VAWG and Hate Crime. We are recruiting for a senior IDDVA position to lead our IDVA team. The senior IDDVA will be managing a very small case load of 3 or 4, and line managing 4 advocates.
We offer a pan London support service, and this is a hybrid working role, involving some home, office working 35 hours a week.
It is important that you are passionate, committed and care about the work Stay Safe East does as a by-and-for organisation supporting disabled people with experiences of domestic and sexual violence, hate crime and mixed/general crime.
The ideal candidate will be someone who has worked as an IDVA or domestic abuse advocate/caseworker. This role would provide an ideal stepping stone to someone looking to move into management
General duties:
· Be responsible for your own personal learning development and keep up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role.
· Participate in supervision, training and meetings as required, and assist in the development of services in line with agreed development plans.
· To ensure that all service delivery by the team meets expected Quality Standards
· To ensure that clients’ access, communication, and cultural needs are met by Stay Safe East’s VAWG team.
To ensure confidentiality and sensitivity in line with Stay Safe East policies, Community Legal Service, MARAC, and other guidelines.
FOr more information please see the attached job description or for more information about our work, please see our website
Please send both your CV and covering letter supporting your interest in the position
We provide advocacy and support services to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, harassment and other forms of abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role.
WithYou is part of a consortium and our team in Milton Keynes is recruiting for a Service Manager, to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are a dynamic leader, who can inspire others to make a difference for their clients using a compassionate and collaborative approach, we want to hear from you.
The Service Manager will directly link in with both the Head of Partnerships for WithYou and the Sector Manager, as lead providers, to ensure clear communication and a mutually agreed delivery of service. As Service Manager, you will be responsible for collaboratively leading the team to ensure a high level of performance by meeting targets and KPIs set, whilst creating a supportive and inclusive environment for our staff team. This post requires excellent leadership skills to work innovatively and confidently, supporting staff in high performing recovery work, overseeing quality assurance and safeguarding and with the capacity to work within competing demands and tight timescales.
Safeguarding those we provide our services to, sharing your concerns and putting the right interventions in place is key to the success of this role. You will work with a dedicated team of people, building strong relationships with other agencies to deliver the comprehensive support needed by those using our services. You will lead your team, providing development and clear direction aligned with the organisational aims and be a strong advocate for WithYou externally, maintaining and building our profile as you go.
This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.
What we're looking for
The most important thing you can bring to this role is clear and inspirational leadership. We’re open to discussions with candidates working in leadership roles outside of the drug and alcohol arena - for example, in mental health or housing. We’re most interested in your ability to demonstrate motivational leadership skills, with the drive to promote staff development and retention. You’ll have the support of an exceptional Head of Partnerships and a wider team of experienced and dedicated stakeholders across the organisation.
If you have experience managing comparable services, as either an established manager or in a team leader or similar capacity and you are looking for the next step up in your career, we would welcome your application and a further discussion.
You should also have:
- A track record of successfully working in joint ventures and partnerships
- A proven track record of creating and maintaining a strong performance management culture
- Evidence of placing service users at the heart of an organisation
- Ability to develop and lead a cohesive team
- Ability to interpret evidence and analyse problems to create viable sustainable solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly establish credibility and/or make a positive impact
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
A full job description and person specification is available on request.
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.
About us
Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.
We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.
We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
We Are With You.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
- Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
- Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
- We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the Post
To ensure the development of a strategic communication, marketing, and engagement strategy for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector within the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership. Emphasise and amplify the VCSE’s role in enhancing population health addressing health inequalities and fostering collaboration across the wider system. Lead the representation of the VCS Alliance, and wider VCSE sector, in strategic meetings across Bradford District and Craven. Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders operating at grassroots and strategic levels, including Communications Leads at Community First Yorkshire, Public Health and the NHS.
Background
This is an exciting new opportunity to develop a strategic approach to VCSE voice and influence across the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership to support good population health and health inequality ambitions, specifically relating to healthy minds, healthy children and families and healthy communities. These are three of the five priorities for our Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership.
Our Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, in collaboration with Bradford Council, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and VCSE infrastructure support organisations, have commissioned a new transitional VCSE Activation Contract.
This contract will:
- Strengthen the Sector – through improving the capability of, and address weaknesses in, organisations that directly divert citizens from the statutory health and social care system.
- Activate the Voice and Influence of Citizens and the VCSE Sector to ensure insight and experience of diverse citizens and VCSE organisations inform and support activity which takes pressure off front line health and social care services.
- And will seek out the voices and insight of the most marginalised communities and those of the VCSE organisations that are working with and supporting those groups to achieve the outcome described above. This citizen voice is a key theme to how we make decisions across our place – Bradford District and Craven.
During this coming year we will work together as partners driven by our ethos to ‘Act as One’ to focus on our shared ambition of people living ‘happy, healthy at home’. Specifically taking pressure off front health and care front line services
Special conditions
As part of this role, you will be required to work and travel across the Bradford District and Craven. While the VCS Alliance supports hybrid working, there is an expectation that you will be based at the office for at least two days per week.
Benefits
28 days annual leave per year (Pro Rata) plus bank holidays, an additional day of leave for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, hybrid working, workplace pension, opportunities for professional development and free office parking.
Notes
All jobs are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly. This post is subject to a 3-month probationary period and will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
“I recently joined the CHAS Family Support Team from a Local Authority role. It has been a great move! At CHAS, I have a capped caseload, allowing me to spend quality time getting to know families and understanding how I can help them access the specialist support they need. I have the flexibility to manage my own time and achieve a better work-life balance.” — Claire Wilson, Family Support Team Leader
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the multi-disciplinary Family Support Team in the east of Scotland, based in Aberdeen.
Role Overview:
This position offers a unique chance to work alongside a highly motivated and skilled outreach team and in partnership with local services dedicated to providing care and support for babies, children, young people, and their families. You will play a key role in providing a comprehensive social work service to babies, children or young people with life-limiting conditions and their families, focusing on the co-ordination, development and delivery of service provision designed to assist with the issues related to the child or young person’s condition and the impact it has upon the wider family.
Why Join Us?
- Holistic, Person-Centered Care: Our teams provide exceptional, individualized care to children and families.
- Collaborative Environment: Work within a multidisciplinary team combining health, social, and medical expertise.
- Manageable Caseload: Benefit from a capped, manageable caseload.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid work environment. This role will involve onsite and home working and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
- Skill Development: Gain experience in various settings, including our CHAS at Home Aberdeen Office, family homes and within the hospital working alongside our Diana nurses,
- Supportive Culture: Be part of a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and expertise development.
- Pension Scheme: Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Lothian Pension Fund.
About You: We are looking for candidates who have:
- A degree or diploma in social work and registration with the SSSC.
- Relevant post-registration experience working with children, young people and complex family situations where loss and change are prevalent
- Highly developed communication and negotiation skills with the ability to adapt support to meet individual family needs.
- The ability to work autonomously in a varied role.
For more information and how to apply:
As a Social Worker with CHAS, you will provide vital support to children and families.
If this sounds like you and you would like to be a key part in keeping the joy alive, we would love you to apply!
Follow the link to learn more about the role, contact the team for more information and apply.
We expect interviews to take place week commencing 22 July 2024.This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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East Sussex Community Voice (ESCV) is supporting the Sussex voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) Leaders Alliance (SVLA) in developing a new team to work on behalf of the VCSE with health and care partners across Sussex.
We are seeking a Strategic Lead, the role is part time (0.6 FTE) and will cover East Sussex. The roles require hybrid working, with the flexibility of office, home and some travel.
You will be part of a new team of 4 Strategic Leads, with counterparts based in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex, working to develop the sectors strategic role as a partner in the emerging health and care integrated structures to reduce health inequalities and improve population health for people living in Sussex.
The postholder will work closely alongside the VCSE within East Sussex and as a team with the Sussex Strategic Lead to develop and enable strong relationships to support the VCSE in its preparation and response to the developing strategic commissioning approaches in the health and care sector. Recognising the breadth of the VCSE sector, the multiple funding arrangements and the introduction of the new structures, the postholders will enable collaborative working between NHS, Sussex with the range of VCSE providers at neighbourhood, place and system level.
The work will include developing health and care partners understanding of the local VCSE eco system and developing and embedding the principles of co-design, co-production, and strategic commissioning within the commissioning and funding cycle that will drive improved population health outcomes for the integrated care system.
The successful candidate will be strategic thinker with strong leadership experience and understanding of the needs, complexities and challenges faced by the VCSE sector, NHS and local government partners. They will have excellent knowledge and understanding of the strategic national and local context and key drivers across the breadth of local health and care structures, bringing significant experience and understanding of strategic commissioning and the range of funding models and mechanisms to the team and be comfortable working in an environment of transformational change.
They will also hold a track record in engaging, influencing, and securing shared ownership to enable a collaborative vision to be realised along with experience of working in rapidly changing environments. Experience of developing and managing a varied range of projects with demonstrable success in delivery and budget management of simple projects, along with some experience of governance either through Board or Committee membership are a must.
“East Sussex Community Voice is an Equal Opportunities and Diversity employer and welcomes candidates from all sections of the community.”
East Sussex Community Voice is an independent community interest company with the vision of listened-to communities bringing about positive change
Our client is a leading values-driven improvement agency which has evolved from a largely government- funded body to a fast-moving, high-profile and more commercial organisation and thought leader in recent years.
They are independent and people-focused, operating at policy and practice levels with a huge database of ‘what works’ good practice, eLearning tools and resources. Working beyond and across Social Care and Health, Children’s and Adults sectors, they contribute to the development and implementation of better care, support and safeguarding at a national and local level.
We are delighted to be partnering with the organisation to recruit a Programme Manager to join the team on a fully remote working basis. This person can be based anywhere in the UK and the role is offered on an 8 month fixed term contract until March 2025.
The role:
The Programme Manager will lead on all Programme Management activities to support the organisation’s work developing and delivering the Accelerating Reform Fund programe. Working under the strategic leadership of the Head of Innovation, they will ensure robust but agile programme management that enables the organisation to provide iterative and evolving support to a large portfolio of innovation projects in Social Care. With oversight from the Head of Innovation, they will also play a central role in designing, developing and delivering the programme of support, with a particular focus on scaling up social care innovation and supporting learning amongst projects.
The person:
The successful candidate will have substantial demonstrated experience of Project Management ideally in the Health and Social Care or Social Change Sectors. This person could also have been a social worker with experience of having run development projects. They will have knowledge of the Social Care Act and will be familiar with digital change, commissioning, co-production and communicating with local authority audiences, and will be able to partner effectively with decision makers and senior stakeholders in the Social Care sector. This person will also have designed and delivered programmes of improvement aimed at reforming quality and focus in Social Care in the UK. An accomplished partnership worker, having commissioned training and ideally will have worked on Social Care training and development programmes with lots of planning, budget management and national reach.
This role is fully remote, so the candidate can be based anywhere in the UK and will be part of a national team of 40 staff. The person will need to be able to travel to London for a monthly in person meeting, and across the country for some workshops approx. 6-8 times during the contract.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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We have a part time role for a Scheme Manager at our sheltered housing scheme based in Oxford, Furnace House. The scheme consists of 38 flats, featuring a communal lounge and kitchen for the residents' use. Your typical day could start with providing practical assistance to a resident before you undertake a site inspection. Then you might be meeting with an internal or external stakeholder to effectively signpost a resident to additional or specialist support before you lead a scheme event promoting resident participation and wellbeing.
As a Scheme Manager, you’ll be the ‘face of Peabody’ and no one day is the same. You’ll be at the heart of your Peabody community, playing a crucial role supporting the practical needs and wellbeing of residents ensuring community safety. With a particular focus on helping our vulnerable older residents, you’ll actively work with residents in the management of their self-contained flat, developing and improving Peabody’s service to them and ensuring we take full account of our older residents’ needs.
You’re a people person who likes to get things done. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with other scheme managers and our allocation teams and you’re first rate at building strong relationships across the business to enable you to find creative solutions to issues.To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be in the scheme five days a week, drive and have access to a vehicle.
Your role covers all aspect of housing management – everything from estate, scheme, and property inspections to identifying issues and capturing feedback to continuously improve our services and customer satisfaction. If you’re creative in your problem-solving, energised by supporting your customers and, like us, committed to helping people flourish, we want to hear from you.
Could it be you?
To be a success in this role, you’re
- Experienced in providing support to vulnerable adults.
- Experienced within a customer facing role, preferably within housing management and ideally within the social housing sector.
- Understand safeguarding and the important of keeping accurate records.
This role will require an Enhanced DBS check, a UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
A bit about us:
It started over 160 years ago with one man’s desire to improve the lives of poverty-stricken Londoners. Today, we have 107,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties and around 20,000 care and support customers. But the desire remains the same – to create homes and communities where people can flourish.
Here just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:
- Up to 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal.
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications
- Two additional paid volunteering days each year
- Family friendly policies
- Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1
Are you ready to apply?
Please be aware that Peabody does not offer sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.
To be considered for the position of Scheme Manager (Oxford), please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role.
Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.
Closing date: 17th July 202
Family Support Workers are at the heart of our local community, supporting children and families across the Forest of Dean and Gloucester City to fulfil their potential.
We want to grow our team with passionate and driven individuals and as such are looking to recruit Family Support Workers (11-37 hours per contract available for successful candidates).
Roles are initially funded until 31st March 2025 and will be based across the Forest of Dean and Gloucester City.
The job:
- Support families with complex needs to make positive changes and reach their full potential
- Work in line with Barnardo's policies and procedures to safeguard children
- Build positive relationships with families and complete direct work in homes, schools and community spaces
- Recording accurate and factual information in a timely manner
- Work with multiple professionals to create and follow plans and assessments to meet the needs of children, young people and their families
- Run group sessions for children, young people and their families.
- Take part in team activities and projects
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Are you able to:
- Provide evidence of a level 3 qualification in working with children and their families (or equivalent)
- Demonstrate experience of supporting children, young people and their families
- listen to and communicate effectively with children, young people, families and professionals
- Use skills and experience to assess family's needs, create and implement support plans for families
- Be organised
- Be confident to challenge, while keeping the interests of the child at heart
- Receive feedback and work constructively and with initiative
- Be an active member of the team
- Engage with partner agencies effectively and work with a holistic approach
- Confidently work with IT systems to accurately record information
- Safeguard children and vulnerable families
What can you expect from us?
- Competitive rate of pay.
- Travel expenses covered between locations at 45p per mile.
- Flexible opportunities.
- Microsoft 365 laptop.
- Supervision by an allocated Barnardo's Service Manager.
- A workplace that believes in creating equality of opportunity for all, celebrating each unique persons worth and the diverse needs of our families/workforce.
- We provide centre's that are safe for all, non-judgemental, honest and open.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme, our wellbeing and advice service
- Continual training and development
- Career progression
- Take part in the cycle to work scheme
- A variety of employee discounts
At Barnardo's we are invested in your future.
Want to know more?
For specific information about the expectations of the role please refer to the additional information sheet.
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All of our staff recognise that their basis and values are closely linked with Barnardo's ethos and culture, do yours? Our basis and values.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.
We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 24 days of annual leave per year ((plus Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. There will need to be some face-to-face work, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light card.
We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
- A good team member
- Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
- A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
- Excellent communication skills
- Good record keeping skills
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
Purpose of the post
To lead the representation of the VCS Alliance, and wider Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE), in strategic meetings across Bradford District and Craven (BD&C). Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders operating at grassroots and strategic levels to ensure Health and Social Care services are being designed and commissioned with representation of the VCSE, in support of our Act as One partnership vision for people to be Happy and Healthy at Home.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key working relationships
- Form a robust network and collaborate with a wide range of partners, across the Act as One Partnership. Foster strong relationships through effective partnership working, ensuring mutual benefits and successful relationship management.
- Represent the VCSE sector in conversations on Urgent and Emergency Care, High Intensity Use, Intermediate Care, and other strategic meetings as required.
- Ensure that VCSE partners are well represented in all engagement with commissioners and to develop the reputation of the VCSE as partners.
- Actively support the transformation of Enhanced care in the community, intermediate care offer, to support people with the appropriate level of care support and interventions to maximise independence and wellbeing.
- Lead and champion VCSE / community led High Intensity Use approaches and methodology in secondary and primary care across BD&C
Operational
- Responsible for creating an innovative way of developing the reduction in high intensity use of Emergency Departments.
- Manage and facilitate discussions and advise delivery partners as to how best practice might be adopted for future development of services and oversee their delivery.
- Facilitate, coordinate, and chair multi-disciplinary meetings, including managing data flow, to ensure a person centred and holistic approach to care provision.
- Work closely with VCSE partners to facilitate and coordinate the co-design of highly personalised projects that support improved wellbeing and health outcomes, whilst reducing inappropriate contact with health care services and unscheduled care.
- Attend a range of system forums / steering groups that are in support of unmet social needs e.g. homelessness, Mental Health.
- Work with other VCS Alliance staff to ensure links to other relevant programmes across the system.
- Develop and operate monitoring processes that support learning and assess effectiveness of provision.
- Lead on a range of projects to ensure that the outcomes agreed are delivered on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner, adjusting plans as required.
- Determine links to existing projects, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider system/sector, resource requirements and building in contingency, as necessary.
- Work with finance team in preparation of budgets.
- Monitor finance expenditure and outputs relating to programme budget and report to Senior Leadership Team and Board as appropriate.
Information Management
- Present complex information and create briefs about projects in a way that make complex topics easier to understand and are appropriate for the audience.
- Coordinate and share learning of the work with the wider partnership to promote and ensure sustainability.
- Identify patterns, themes and ‘causal factors’ which trigger relapse behaviours in order to shape future commissioning of service and/or demand/capacity planning.
- Draft reports summarising status on issues, outcomes, and provide progress/highlight reports to ICB, including highlighting exceptions and risks ensuring mitigating action can be taken to keep programmes on track.
- Maintain a risk register and ensure actions are in place to mitigate unacceptable levels of risk.
Impact and Insight
- Plan, develop and evaluate methods and processes for gathering, analysing, interpreting, and presenting data and information.
- Collate as required, qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to develop robust business cases.
- Analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making across programme portfolio.
General Requirements
- Undertake personal training as required.
- Attend regular supervision sessions and staff meetings.
- Support general VCSA administration by handling inquiries via the telephone, email, and drop-ins.
- Provide relevant information for VCSA’s newsletter/s, mailings, website, and social media
- Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
- Promote VCSA with all stakeholders during the duties of your work.
- Undertake any other duties prescribed by your line manager.
Special conditions
As part of this role, you will be required to work and travel across the Bradford District and Craven. While the VCS Alliance supports hybrid working, there is an expectation that you will be based at the office for at least two days per week.
Benefits
28 days annual leave per year (Pro Rata) plus bank holidays, an additional day of leave for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, hybrid working, workplace pension, opportunities for professional development and free office parking.
Notes
All jobs are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly. This post is subject to a 3-month probationary period and will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
Due to the award of a new contract, we are looking for an Advocate to join our team in Shetland. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support or already have a Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Shetland. You will be involved in one-to-one advocacy along with group work across the area; this could be in a clients’ home or other suitable community venue and be home based for telephone for administrative tasks. Therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
This is a part time role for 21 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy will start on £22,500 per annum pro-rata.
About you
We actively encourage applications from those who are long term unemployed.
Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education, training, benefits, employment, care and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. This can be through 1-2-1 advocacy or in a group setting.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
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5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
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Salary sacrifice pension scheme
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Separate Life Assurance Cover
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Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
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Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
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Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
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Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; noon on Sunday 7th July, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB:
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If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for an Advocate to join our team in Edinburgh. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support or already have Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Edinburgh. You will be involved in one-to-one advocacy along with group work across the area; this could be in a clients’ home or other suitable community venue and be home based for telephone for administrative tasks. Therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
This is a full-time role for 35 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy will start on £22,500 per annum.
About you
We actively encourage applications from those who are long term unemployed.
Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education, training, benefits, employment, care and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. This can be through 1-2-1 advocacy or in a group setting.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; midnight on 15 July 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We aim to enrich people’s quality of life by relieving symptoms such as pain, breathlessness and other distressing problems through the skills of our experienced, caring teams.
The Butterfly Hospice Trust is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into its growth and next phase of our exciting future.
Role responsibilities:
- Leads and delivers on the strategic direction of the Trust, ensuring the vision and objectives are clearly documented and regularly communicated to all relevant parties, both internally and externally.
- Maintain an understanding of key projects within the Trust’s portfolio.
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Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where all employees can flourish and have a sense of purpose.
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Lead the effective and efficient delivery of the Trust’s programmes, identifying new partnerships and business development opportunities.
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Represent the Trust externally, shaping its image and reputation through regular interaction with the Lincolnshire ICB, Health partners, Voluntary Engagement Team, the media and the public.
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Oversee the financial performance of the Trust, ensuring its financial health and sustainability.
Employee Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Free Parking
For the full job description, please see the attachement below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.