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Volunteering Manager

We are recruiting a Volunteering Manager to develop PAPYRUS’ volunteering offer, embedding a culture of best practice volunteering across the organisation.

What you will do:

· Design and embed a Volunteering Strategy for the organisation, raising our profile and making PAPYRUS a great choice for those who wish to volunteer.

· Ensure effective volunteer recruitment, training, and employee and volunteer engagement, working closely with the People and Culture Department to develop a culture of best practice.

· Drive the effective performance of the Volunteering department.

· Develop, implement and manage the volunteering provision across the organisation to ensure best practice in volunteering is established and maintained.

· Promote volunteering opportunities by raising awareness in corporate and private sector through direct contact e.g. presentations and talks, recruitment fairs and community events.

To be successful in this role you will have:

· Volunteer Management qualification or equivalent experience

· Previous successful experience working as a Volunteer Manager

· Proven experience of programme and product evaluation and quality assurance

· Experience of identifying gaps in the market for products through customer engagement.

· Ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships and communicate across all levels of the organisation

· Ability to travel across the UK as required by the charity

Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.

Salary: £37,336 per annum (Scale SCP 29) progressing by increments to £40,221 per annum (Scale SCP 32) If based in the London office, you will receive an additional cost of living allowance of £5,000 per annum.

Hours: 36 hours per week Contract: Permanent

Location: Warrington, Newcastle, London, Leeds, Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast, or Glasgow. Applications will also be considered based at any hubs nationwide, please see our website for further information on our other locations. There will also be a requirement to travel across the UK.

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: Midnight on 11th August 2024

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

Unique opportunity to become a refuge service manager creating a safe space for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Do you enjoying advocating and supporting women and girls? Each year we support 100s of people to come and seek safety with us. 

As a service manager at I Choose Freedom you will be responsible for creating a safe environment for clients and your staff team.

Salary:  £31,500-35,500 - Candidates are likely to start at the bottom of the salary scale 

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday between core hours of 8.30am – 5.30pm

Accountable to: Head of Services (HOS)

Based on site 

Applicants will need to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices. A full DBS check will be carried out for the successful applicant. Female applicants only, exemption under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1

Salary range £34,000 - £37,000 per annum (£20,400 - £22,200 pro-rated) | 21 hours per week (part-time) | Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2025

This role will involve hybrid working from home and WGN offices, as well as travel across London and community-based working. It is anticipated that this may evolve over time in line with Service User and organisational requirements.

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence. This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called 'honour' based crimes such as forced marriage.

Our goal is to promote, preserve, and restore the mental health and wellbeing of women and girls, to empower them to make a total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.

About the role

We are now looking for an experienced and dynamic practitioner to lead on developing a comprehensive community development and outreach work for our West London Rape Crisis Service. This exciting role will develop relationships with local communities and professionals with an aim to raise awareness about sexual violence, improve communities and professionals’ responses as well as to improve access to services for survivors. This work will be carried out through a variety of activities such as briefings, workshops, trainings, and other means.

WGN’s Community Engagement Worker will also play a pivotal role in engaging with survivors as Experts by Experience, supporting them to shape and develop sexual violence policy and practice within the charity as well as externally.

How to apply

Please scroll down to download the vacancy documents. Completed application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring forms should be submitted by the stated closing date.

Interview details

Interviews are expected to take place remotely on Tuesday 27th August, however, please note that dates may be subject to change. 

Further Information

This post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity.

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. Posts are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Purpose of the Job:

This role is within our crisis alternative service – Safe Space - which is an out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. The service operates 365 days a year from 12:00pm(midday)-11:30pm across all of our boroughs. The shift pattern for this role is 4:30-11:30pm. This will be on a rota basis across support workers.

Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone on a one-to-one or group basis to individuals experiencing mental health crisis. This will consist of 1:1 support; de-escalating and providing interventions, signposting for specialised or longer-term support, and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing. The aim of this service is to de-escalate and prevent further crises.

The objectives of the service include:

• To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in HFEH.
• To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation, planned wellbeing activities etc.
• To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
• To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
• To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
• To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis.
• To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
• Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities
• Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans
• Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery
• Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients
• Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g. CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CMHTS, etc
• Engaging with clients to show empathy, inspire hope and promote recovery
• Establishing supportive, empowering and respectful relationships with clients and carers/ family

You will have:

• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Understanding of the Recovery Model in mental health
• Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care
• Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning
• Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
• Awareness of issues in mental health service provision
• A good understanding of mental health conditions
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
• Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
• Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations

Benefits of working with us:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
• Employee Rewards and Benefits Platform/Wellness Hub (Perkbox)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network

How to apply:

Please provide your CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification (see JD attached) and why you want this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are looking for 2 part time Information & Advocacy Community Support Workers in Scotland, one based in North Scotland (Inverness area due to travel requirements and location of NHS services) and one based in Central Scotland.

You will ensure that service users (children and adults) and their families, receive high quality support, from the point of diagnosis and throughout their journey, and will assist them to access funding, equipment and care and support that they are entitled to. You will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in Scotland. The role will be primarily home based, but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics within the region, attend home visits where appropriate and to support responding to queries through the helpline and information inbox. Some travel will be required to attend meetings and events outside of Scotland. You will work with both statutory and voluntary organisations, clinicians, and health and social care professionals to ensure that people living with muscle wasting conditions get the care and support they need to live well and independently.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the charity for the 110,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK.  We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions.  We provide vital information, advice, resources and support for people with these conditions, their families and the professionals who work with them. Our care, information and advocacy service coordinate our support for families, providing advice and practical support to enable individuals to access the services, benefits and equipment they are entitled to. As part of our support, we also connect individuals with others affected by these rare conditions through our peer support networks.

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.

Location: Home based in Scotland. 

Please note: you will need your own car and be able to drive for these roles.

*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

**Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 12 August via Microsoft Teams.

You have an understanding of substance misuse and associated health and social issues and experience of working with adults in an addictions or social care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Senior Practitioner.

Aquarius is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join our Telford STaRS service. Telford STaRS works with adults and young people over the age of 12 to enable them to make the changes they want to make, whether that is to reduce or completely stop their use of alcohol or drugs. Your challenge? To undertake a portfolio of cases, generally incorporating the more complex situations, and deputise for Service Managers as and when required. Supervising the work of Practitioners and Support Workers will be important too, as will prioritising activities and monitoring service delivery, outputs and outcomes and providing guidance, training and clinical supervision. And, all the while, we’ll expect you to work in a way that recognises and values diversity and make the most of your understanding of the functional model of alcohol, the model of change and CBT.

An energetic and confident self‐starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community care (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse. You will have experience in disseminating and communicating appropriate substance misuse information to professionals and sharing best practice. You should also have experience of partnership working as well as the ability to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders from a wide range of services and disciplines. What’s more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and the ability to write client records and report and fulfil data requirements.

This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.

In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 32 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities.

So, get inspired and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted. 

To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.

Post: Youth Inclusion Worker (mulitple positions)

Hours: Full time. Average waking hours: 32 per week plus a maximum of 92 sleeps per calendar year OR 32 per week plus a maximum of 52 sleeps per calendar year

Continuous rolling rota over 365 days (Christmas and New Year shift cover are allocated separately.)

Salary: Starting at £23,255 – £28,567 (annual increments subject to successful appraisals) (dependent on which job role)

Place of Work: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Reports to: Project Manager

Our Vision:

Backup North West believe no young person should experience homelessness. For the young people that do, Backup aims to be an outstanding provider of high quality, holistic housing and support services.

Purpose:

· To provide high quality support and accommodation for homeless young people aged 16-25.

· To enable an introduction to independent living, while offering a safe environment to live and learn.

· To prevent homelessness and reduce risk.

Works with:

Externally:

Local Authorities, Landlords / property owners, Benefits Agency, Housing Benefit, Maintenance Departments, Police, partner and potential partner voluntary agencies offering complimentary services, young people aged 16-25 years.

Internally:

Project Manager, Senior Managers, Business Support Team, other BACKUP schemes and teams and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Building resilience within young people

Provide a comprehensive support and service that meets the highly quality standards set by BACKUP.

Support Work

Provide Staff Support

Participate in promotional activities, fundraising and other outings and activities with residents

Rent and Income Management

Provide Financial Support

Provide Premises Management

Maintain Information systems

Flexibility

Policies & Legislation

No CV's please

If you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for.

As a Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse.  You will have your own caseload, working as part of our team and alongside other social care services to identify how we can help.  You will develop plans with your clients to help them get their lives back to where they want them to be.

We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help.

There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners. 

If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team.

Wigan and Leigh is an integrated drug and alcohol service, delivering an asset based community approach to treatment. We specialise in harm reduction and needle syringe provision, psycho social interventions, opioid substitution treatment, referral to detox and community interventions.

Wigan and Leigh are recruiting for 2 permanent Criminal Justice Recovery Workers providing interventions for people who have involvement with the criminal justice system. The CJIT Team works collaboratively with other services including probation & prison service. You will have experience of working in a health social care/substance misuse setting, working with complex clients.

We are looking for a positive and motivated candidate who is able to communicate with a wide range of other professionals and in different settings. You will also be results driven, highly organised with excellent time management and caseload management skills including risk assessments, care plans and PSI interventions.

About this job

You will work as part of a team with the aims of:

• understanding your clients 
• keeping them safe
• creating a plan they can achieve with your support
• checking in with them and reviewing their progress
• keeping accurate and timely records of your contact with them
• working effectively with other social care providers e.g. Housing, to cover all aspects of their successful recovery 
• continuously learning and reflecting to improve the outcomes for your clients
• supporting your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care

Please note that the salary is dependent on experience.

Benefits

• 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.

Additional Information

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.

Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised

Essential Skills

To be successful in this role, you will:

• have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
• have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting
• have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
• be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise you work 
• have good oral and written communication skills
• be comfortable using IT and digital media
• be organised and able to manage your time effectively
• able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
• be happy to support other With You locations when needed

You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Desirable Skills

We'll give your application priority if you:

• have previous experience of working with people who misuse substances 
• knowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situations 

About Company

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.

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.

Foundations Youth Support Services provide 24/7 supported accommodation to young people.

Our dedicated staff teams go above and beyond for our young people to ensure they are provided with person centred support. We require a passionate Registered Service Manager to join our team initially as Maternity cover and contribute to shaping the service for the better. We provide 24/7 supported accommodation to young people and offer our residents skills they need to live independently.

Person Specification 

• Significant experience of managing safeguarding in a large organisation
• Experience leading an OFSTED regulated service and achieving either Good or Outstanding.
• Significant experience of overseeing budgets to ensure that our services remain not only viable but grow year on year
• Significant experience in leading and managing change
• Experience of recruitment, support and development for young people’s services
• Managing commercial budgets successfully to achieve realistic income and growth targets
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing gained through speaking to audiences of varies sizes and membership and a recognized professional
• Production of specialist and detailed internally and externally focused reports
• Able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation & regulation relating to young people's supported living services
• An empowering, approachable & resilient leader
• Able to motivate your staff to champion independence & our person-centred approach

Job description

· To contribute to the provision of a secure, stable, supportive environment for young people which respects and promotes their health, culture, religion, race, identity and lifestyle.

· To assist in the day to day management of the home and to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children young people.

· To ensure that occupancy is maintained at the optimal level, liaising with relevant commissioners when there are vacancies and working closely with the Commercial Director.

· To assist in ensuring that the Home complies with regulations and work towards meeting the requirements, standards, aims and objectives, policies and procedures of the company.

· To assist managing the home to the highest professional standards and within the agreed budget.

· To assist regularly reviewing the level of achievement of services against service objectives and standards.

· To assist in developing, managing and leading the staff team in working with children with mental health and trauma related conditions

· To implement policies and procedures and ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment at all times.

· To adhere to the aims, objectives and values at the highest levels and provide best possible outcomes for all children Providing safe, stable and supportive environments that caters for the cultural, physical, and emotional needs of the young people.

· To assist in ensuring full compliance with all regulatory bodies, including: Ofsted, Fire Authority, Health and Safety Executive and Environmental Health.

· To assist in the management of the residential unit in order that these tasks are successfully achieved.

· To deputise in the absence of the Area manager.

· To work as a key worker to a child or children and work to an agreed care plan.

· To shift lead ensuring that the shift runs smoothly and provide support to staff and young people. Establish and maintain daily routines within the home which provides a framework for development of a positive culture of support.

· To ensure that communication systems within the home used appropriately and are effective

· To help develop systems that will ensure a high level of child safety and risk management (ensuring individual risk assessments and environmental risk assessments are in place)

· Ensure that staff are aware of their budgetary responsibilities and monitor compliance on a regular basis

· To ensure the holistic needs of the children are assessed and placement plans/care plans are in place and used as working documents

· To produce written reports as required

· Establishing and maintaining positive, caring relationship with children, young people, and their families and other professionals involved.

· Provide advice and support to Young people at all times ensuring the social, physical emotional and spiritual care of children.

· Encouraging and assisting independence to organise and participate in various external and internal social, leisure trips and other activities.

· To develop models of participation that enable children and young people to be involved in the decisions about their care and the running of the home.

· Participate in assessment of the children’s needs, care planning and implementation, reviews, planning and disruption meetings for young people.

· Act as positive role model for young people and other staff in the home and offer advice, guidance and assistance where appropriate.

· To participate and where necessary lead meetings.

· Participate and promote key working sessions with children and young people.

· Participate in and the creation of a Personal Training plan based upon your identified developmental needs in conjunction with your Manager.

· To participate in and make effective use of regular supervision from your supervisor/ Manager.

· Protect the rights and promote the interests of the children and young people.

· To take full part in duty rota including weekends, sleep-ins and waking night duties.

· Promote and maintain a safe and healthy environment. Record and arrange for repairs and routine maintenance to the building and ensure work is carried out to an acceptable standard.

· Liaise with staff and multi-agencies to ensure that young peoples receive support to their changing needs.

· To assist in the recruitment, induction and monitoring through supervision and appraisals the performance of staff. This also includes any disciplinary action required.

· Draw the attention of the manager to any areas of concern.

· Liaise with the manager on staff grievances and disciplinary procedures when required.

· Assist in the formulation and/revision of policies and procedures as necessary

· To ensure the home operates within a framework which values diversity and that the home endorses and implements equal opportunity procedures with awareness of anti-discriminatory practice

Please note it’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults or children at risk.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waltham Forest, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Residential Service Manager: 1 year (preferred)
• Youth Care/Support Environment: 2 years (required)

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Recovery Worker (Mental Health and Wellbeing)
Post no: 607
Location: Bedford
Contract type: Fixed term until 31st August 2025
Hours: 12 hours per week
Work Pattern: 2 days per week tbc (Monday – Friday) 6 hrs per day (10.00am – 4.00pm)
Salary: £23,088 per annum, FTE (Actual salary: £7,488 per annum)

About the Role

Could you be an integral part of the Bedford service by delivering support to individuals to improve their mental wellbeing, raises aspirations and increases confidence?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Bedford Mental Health Prevention service for adults which aims to improve people’s mental wellbeing, raise aspirations and enhance confidence.

As a Recovery Worker you will be at the heart of the service, delivering all aspects of the service, building positive relationships with those using the service and strong links into the wider community resources that Bedford provides.

Service Delivery

You will deliver topic focussed, group wellbeing sessions along with facilitating drop-in, activity sessions that provide a safe environment for service users to talk openly and develop practical tools, techniques and coping strategies in order to manage their own wellbeing. Sessions will enable people to have a better understanding of their own mental health, what is needed to keep them well, and to engage in wider community activities, be socially active and develop aspirations in expanding their skills and ambitions.

You will also offer informal 1-2-1 support where needed, to offer guidance and information that reduces the chance that people will fall through gaps, be isolated and ensuring the right support and the right time that manages a range of needs.

In addition, you will assess individuals’ suitability for the service and signpost where necessary. There will also be opportunity to support events in the community to raise awareness of our services and build links with local organisations

You will need to be empathetic and deliver a person-centred approach in a non-judgemental way, collaborating with people to empower and engage them.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
• If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on Friday 2nd August 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

We’re making a difference across nine London boroughs, organised into four area teams that we call quadrants. Each of these quadrants has two dedicated youth workers, committed to transforming the lives of young people in the communities.

We’re looking for a passionate Youth Work Practitioner to join our South East team. In this role, you will coordinate and enhance our youth work in Greenwich, with a strong emphasis on delivering impactful face-to-face youth work in both schools and community projects.

You’ll be at the forefront of working with young people who are navigating the challenges of anti-social behaviour, crime, and the risks of exploitation – both as victims and perpetrators. This is a chance to make a real difference, helping to guide and support young people towards positive futures.

If you are driven by a desire to create lasting change and have the skills to engage and inspire young people, we would love to hear from you!

Female Engagement Coordinator

Are you passionate about empowering young women and girls? Do you want to make a tangible difference in their lives? We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Female Engagement Coordinator to join the team at a leading youth charity.

Position: Female Engagement Coordinator - Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be female, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Location: Burnt Oak, London, HA8 0DT

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 pro rata dependent on experience

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2025

Hours: 20 hours per week (including evenings and weekends) -0.5 FTE

Closing Date: Noon on Friday 23 August

About the Role:

You will be working for a youth charity committed to providing a safe and inspiring place for all young people. The role of Female Engagement Coordinator is pivotal in planning and delivering initiatives aimed at increasing female participation in the charity’s senior sessions for 13-19-year-olds (up to 25 for those with additional needs).

The charity’s goal is to shift the current male/female ratio from 80%/20% to 65%/35% by March 2025, ultimately aiming for a balanced 50%/50%. You will be responsible for creating innovative programs that attract new female members and enhance the engagement of current members. This role includes outreach work, organising female-only activities, and occasionally leading sessions, including a dedicated female-only session on Sunday afternoons.

This position is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of change, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for young women.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced youth worker with a proven track record in engaging young women and girls. You should have strong project management skills, be adept at duty management, and be capable of supporting young people who may face social or emotional barriers.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Direct experience in working with children and young people aged 8 years and above, both in groups and individually.

• Previous work with young women and girls.
• Project management experience.
• Duty management experience.
• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with all young people, including those who are disengaged or disadvantaged.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver high-quality activity programs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding best practices and commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and a role model for young people.
• Flexible attitude towards work, including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and cover for events or staff absence.

About the Organisation:

The charity opened its doors in June 2019, and since then, they have become a cornerstone for young people in the community. The state-of-the-art £6.5 million facility offers a broad range of activities including sports, arts, and employability services, aimed at helping young people lead active and positive lives.

They are dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all young people, especially those from socio-economically deprived areas. Their mission is to help young people grow into happy, healthy, and successful adults by offering them high-quality spaces and opportunities during their leisure time.

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. They value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be female, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are looking for two Recovery Motivators to join our teams in the Camden Integrated Drug and Alcohol service. Our Recovery Motivators will focus on a lead area - Women and The Camden Hostel Pathway.

About the roles:

SHP/CGL within the new Partnership and Camden’s Integrated Drug and Alcohol service has secured 1 year's funding for 2 exciting role s for people with a lived experience to support other in Recovery. The 2 roles will be specialist roles and based in both treatment sites as well as some Camden hostels with the in-reach team and well working with the Women's Senior Practitioner across women's services. The idea of the role is for People with a lived experience from homelessness and or Substance misuse help and support and shape services along with specialist practitioners working for both SHP and CGL.

The new post Women's post will be working across Camden substance misuse services to build safe spaces for women to access the treatment they need without fear from further harm or trauma. (*For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are seeking female applicants only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1). 

The new Hostel based post will be working with the Recovery in reach team to develop positive activities for Camden's hostel pathway clients to access treatment but also develop positive things in their lives to inspire their recovery. 

We are looking for 2 dynamic individuals to develop their skills as well as learn Trauma informed interventions to develop and transform clients experience of treatment and services which supports better lives and outcomes for clients. 

About you:

• An individual with a lived experience of substance misuse as well as experience of accessing Treatment and Recovery services.
• An understanding of the principles of planned support and working with vulnerable people.
• An understanding of the principles underlying a quality and customer focussed service with the proven ability to empower service users.
• The ability to be self-motivating, work under pressure and manage time effectively, prioritising different areas of work according to need.
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements and work outside of office hours on occasion.
• Strong time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing Date: Sunday 11th August at midnight

Interview Date: Wednesday 20th August, Thursday 21st August, Friday 22nd August

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Caseworker to join the Specialist Domestic Abuse Service based in Rochdale, working 37.5 hours a week.

We are looking for someone who likes to make a difference every day, who wants to support victims of domestic abuse to recover and live a life free from harm, someone who can work effectively within a multi-agency setting to achieve positive outcomes for the victim.

You will be part of a busy team and the first point of contact for all victims who are referring into our services. You must be confident at speaking over the phone and have great IT skills.

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & Paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is office based with the flexibility to work from home occasionally.

As a case worker you will provide advocacy & support to victims of domestic violence. You will provide specialist help to reduce the risk of further abuse and prevent escalation. You will contact clients over the telephone to assess their needs and offer support.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

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

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing.