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Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks in our office
Reports to: Senior Young Persons Link Worker
Based: Merton
Salary: £33,536
Contract: Permanent - Full Time and Part Time roles available
Work Arrangement: 40 hours or 16 hours per week
DBS: Basic
Role Overview:
As a Young Persons Link Worker, you will be providing social prescribing support to young people, and/or their families. The aim of the role is to help clients improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them to community support. This could include helping people with a range of issues such as coping with social pressures, emotional wellbeing, physical inactivity, financial difficulties, crime, loneliness, bullying, relationship issues, housing issues and family problems.
The role involves working with professionals in Primary Care, education, social services and other community and voluntary sector services to develop the service. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, passionate about supporting people and dedicated to reducing inequalities in the local area.
The Health and Wellbeing Team are a passionate group of health professionals who empower people to make lasting changes to their health and wellbeing and improve their quality of life. We put the person at the centre of everything we do, building innovative initiatives that tackle barriers to improving health. We are experts at reducing health inequalities, real or perceived, and creating lasting changes.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
Person-centred care and support
- Deliver effective social prescribing appointments using a holistic and person-centred approach
- Empower clients to take control of their own wellbeing by building their confidence, motivating them to set goals and creating personalised action plan
- Signpost and refer people to local voluntary, community and statutory services that help meet their needs
Communication and Collaboration
- Work with the Primary Care partners and the Enable Health & Wellbeing Team to develop a social prescribing service that supports young people and families
- Maintain regular contact with primary care teams, providing updates and sharing knowledge of local VCSE organisations
- Develop supportive relationships and work in partnership with local VCSE organisations, community groups, and statutory services to make safe and effective onward referrals
Service Quality and Development
- Collect and record outcome and monitoring data using required systems, contributing to the evaluation of the programm
- Manage own case load to ensure clients receive appropriate levels of support and expectations are met and keep accurate records of client interactions and record all onward referrals to VCSE service
- Gather client feedback to evaluate the quality of the service and to inform service changes and developments
- Complete Quality Assurance Assessments for VCSE organisations accepting social prescribing referrals to ensure they are safe, effective, and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing
Skills and Experience:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a role that involves delivering face-to-face support in a relevant health, social care or youth work environment
- At least 2 years’ experience working with/ supporting disadvantaged young people and their families
- Experience of working with the VCSE sector, including with volunteers, small community groups and youth groups
- Experience of partnership working and relationship building across different sectors and organisations
- Motivational interviewing, behaviour change, or health coaching qualification (desirable) or willingness to undertake training (essential)
- Understanding of the challenge’s young people and families within inner London face particularly relating to obesity and mental health issues
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) and other client monitoring systems or tools as required
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range partners including GPs, VCSE organisations and service users
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; able to communicate with a range of stakeholders in a meaningful way
- Able to work flexible hours if required by the post and able to work in various setting
- Able to commute to various service locations across the borough as required
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around us! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
Mental Health Recovery Worker
£14,136 - £14,880 for 22 hours per week
Newport
Permanent
Part Time – 22 hours per week
Working Pattern: Includes shifts between 12pm and 10pm Monday to Friday, including bank holidays
This role is based at our client’s mental health crisis intervention service which provides telephone, email, or face to face support and a “safe space” to adults with mental health diagnosis during evenings and weekends.
Their aim is to understand why someone is at crisis point and work with them to take steps to reduce the crisis and reduce the need for emergency intervention.
If you’re passionate about supporting individuals with mental health issues and are looking for a role where you will make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you!
The role
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You will greet, assess and provide person centered support to all individuals accessing the service
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You will record and maintain client records, ensuring risk assessments and safety plans are detailed and accurate
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You will be effective in de-escalating difficult situations, ensuring that you adhere to all lone working and safeguarding policies
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In order to signpost clients effectively, you will have good knowledge of partner agencies and additional services to support people in the community to manage their mental health
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You will help to maintain a welcoming, safe environment, identifying and minimising all potential risks to users of the premises and the organisation and property
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You will work in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and all policies and procedures
About you
Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work within a Mental Health Service. Your values will match theirs and you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.
They are looking for someone with:
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Clear verbal and written English skills
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Good IT and keyboard skills
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A polite, assertive manner, ability to self-motivate
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Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
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Knowledge of Mental Health First Aid
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An interest and genuine concern for mental health, homelessness and related issues
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Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies
They reserve the right to close their adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Staff benefits, support and development
Staff benefits include:
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Pension with life cover
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Generous holiday allowance
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Extra mile awards for outstanding work
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Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays
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Cycle to work scheme
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Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling
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Employee voice – their Staff Council
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Recruitment referral scheme
They support and develop their staff by providing:
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A comprehensive induction and training programme
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Management training
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Trauma-informed care training
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Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans
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Access to accredited qualifications
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Mental Health First Aid training and provision
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Access to counselling psychologists via their Psychology Service
About them
They offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Their services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual’s skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion.
They work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.
They’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies their values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed.
They welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Citizens Advice in West Sussex (north, south, east) are a local charity who give free independent advice in West Sussex and are looking for an experienced Housing Solicitor to develop an exciting new housing casework project and pro bono programme.
You must be self-motivator and highly organised with a drive to grow a new project and deliver high quality and hit the ground running. You will need to meet the Legal Aid Agency Housing Law requirements and have experience of the Specialist Quality Mark in delivering housing casework. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of vulnerable clients, excellent negotiations skills to prevent homelessness, advocate for tenants, provide court representation and take a holistic approach so client needs are met. You will be able to work independently and able to manage your time to supervise pro bono students and corporate placements, work with engagement teams to demonstrate the impact of this project and develop funding opportunities.
What you will get
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced sick and maternity pay
- Access to extensive training and continued professional development
We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing Date: Thursday 31 October 2024 at midnight
Interview Date: w/c 4 November
Funded By: Debt Free Advice
We are looking for an experienced money advice caseworker to join our friendly and hard-working team to deliver a high-quality debt advice service for local people in Southwark.
The post is funded through Debt Free Advice, a London-wide partnership of organisations that provide free debt advice to Londoners who are experiencing or at risk of financial exclusion and debt
You will have:
- Recent and ongoing paid or voluntary experience of managing your own caseload of money advice and income maximisation cases.
- Ability to write detailed up to date case notes, letters and reports as required in plain English.
- Ability to manage a challenging caseload, meet targets and prioritise work in the face of competing demands on your time.
- Ability to respond sensitively to clients from a variety of backgrounds who are under pressure and negotiate with third parties in order to minimise conflict.
We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.
Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 5 November 2024
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HMP Leeds, West Yorkshire
Ref: PAT-241
Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven track record of working with services/clients within the criminal justice sector, accommodation and advice/support services? Looking for an exciting new career opportunity?
If so, join St Giles as an Accommodation Adviser, a key role where you will be required to provide tailored accommodation support to men in custody and under probation supervision in the community, with the aim of supporting them to overcome barriers to obtaining secure and stable accommodation so that they can successfully reintegrate into society.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this exciting opportunity
Our successful candidate will complete an Initial Needs Assessment, using a strength-based approach within agreed contractual timeframes, before dynamically assessing need and risk, alerting to changes that could indicate change in risk or serious harm, including personal safety and safeguarding. You will be expected to contribute to the design and delivery of an effective accommodation plan which is solution focused and practical, and to advise and support Service Users to achieve outcomes informed by your specialist housing knowledge and comprehensive understanding of accommodation and local service provision.
We will rely on you to engage with and motivate challenging service users from a diverse range of backgrounds, often with multiple and complex needs, while also maintaining and building new relationships with both social and private housing providers to improve sustainable housing outcomes for our service users and promoting effective working relationships within the criminal justice sector. Monitoring progress and recording on digital systems, plus coordinating and facilitating interactive group work sessions, are also key duties.
What we are looking for
- Experience of working as part of a high-performing team
- Experience of using digital technology and providing evidence for external audit purposes
- Demonstrable knowledge of housing and an understanding of the main issues affecting homelessness and rehabilitation of offenders
- A detailed understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act
- An understanding of how staff with lived experience can provide additional value
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group
- Sound knowledge of the UK criminal justice system
- Full UK Driving Licence preferred with access to a vehicle for work
- Excellent prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Adult with Adult Barred DBS Check.
We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.
Closing date: 5/11/ 2024. 11:00pm. Interview date: TBC
Previous applicants need not apply.
This is an opportunity for you to join an established charity that has an excellent reputation locally as a trusted partner and as a great place to work. You’ll be a part of a small, but committed team with big ambitions that works cohesively and effectively together to get things done.
You will provide generalist level advice and casework focused on welfare benefits, housing and energy as well as offering non-monetary debt advice about priority debts and budgeting.
You’ll help people to understand their rights and responsibilities by exploring their problems in depth. You'll proactively encourage clients to take responsibility for completing actions to resolve problems themselves. Taking responsibility for cases and advocating on behalf of clients where appropriate.
You’ll work closely with our key partners across North Lincolnshire within the statutory and voluntary and community sectors and ensure clients receive a good quality and holistic service that supports individuals to remove the financial and psychological barriers to achieving positive outcomes and build resilience for the future.
This role is offered both on a trainee and a qualified basis. For the trainee position we’re not necessarily looking for someone who has previous experience working within the advice sector, as long as you’re empathetic and able to provide person-centred support in a non-judgemental way we can provide full training.
What we offer our staff
We provide an employee assistance scheme managed by LifeWorks. Benefits include:
- 24/7 - 365 telephone helpline
- LifeWorks online support website
- LifeWorks app
- 6 sessions of face to face counselling per issue – unlimited issues per annum
- Employee legal helpline
- Consulting services – financial, debt advice, housing, relocation, parenting, eldercare, work performance, health and wellness advice and much more
- Childcare and eldercare matching service
- Savings on everyday purchases and life events
- Access for family members and dependants – excluding counselling and legal advice
Annual leave: Annual leave is 28 days from 1st January to 31st December, plus 8 bank holidays
The deadline for applications is the 17 November 2024
Interviews will be held 26 November 2024
Senior Independent Sexual Violence Advocate
Location Galop Offices, London
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full time - Contract Until 31 March 2025 (extension subject to funding)
Salary: Grade E £37,014.59 - £38,981.45 (including inner London weighting of £4129.42)
Do you want to make life better for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse?
Galop, the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, is seeking a Senior Independent Sexual Violence Advocate to provide an effective and professional service to LGBT+ people facing violence and abuse.
Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called conversion therapies. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what we do.
We run a national support helpline for LGBT+ victims and survivors of: domestic abuse; hate crime; rape and sexual abuse; and so-called “conversion therapy”. We provide advocacy services, both in London and nationally, for LGBT+ victims who need longer-term support. We are person-centred, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed – meaning our focus is always on helping our clients decide what is best for them, and then supporting them through their journey.
We use what we learn through working on the frontlines with clients to work on national and local policy change, to improve outcomes for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. We build evidence through key pieces of research, like our upcoming report into LGBT+ experiences of sexual violence. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and better understanding of the needs of LGBT+ people around the country.
Galop is looking for an experienced practitioner to provide effective support to LGBT+ victims and survivors of sexual abuse and violence in the UK. You will work within the advocacy team to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to LGBT+ victims and survivors of sexual violence. You will act as a specialist lead within the advocacy team on sexual violence, including providing support, advice and expertise to your colleagues and externally.
You will have an in depth understanding of the spectrum of violence and abuse that LGBT+ people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community.
You will have expertise in delivering needs-led specialist support services. You will need to be solutions-focussed and enjoy working collaboratively across a diverse and committed team. You’ll need to have good resilience and self-care and be prepared to work in an environment where abuse and violence are regularly talked about. You’ll need to understand the impact of trauma and how that affects our team.
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by 10am on Wednesday 6th November 2024
Interviews will be held on Thursday 14th November and Friday 15th November 2024
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further prior to application, please contact our Advocacy and Support Manager.
REF-217 381
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Child Bereavement UK helps children and young people (up to the age of 25) and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
Their mission is to tackle the inequalities that exist in the availability, accessibility and quality of bereavement support and training across the UK and to build capacity within communities to manage the impact of child bereavement.
In addition to supporting families experiencing bereavement, the charity also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.
As Philanthropy Officer, you will join a passionate and collaborative Fundraising Team, working closely with the Head of Corporate, Philanthropy & Events and other CBUK departments. With support, you will take personal ownership of a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, contributing to the charity’s Major Donor strategy. You’ll be part of a supportive team that fosters creativity and teamwork, working together to secure essential funding that directly impacts the lives of bereaved families across the UK.
We are seeking someone creative and analytical who has strong research, administration, relationship management and database skills, and who can provide excellent donor stewardship.
As Philanthropy Officer, you will:
- Identify and research new potential major donors supporting a team income target c.£1.5m
- Manage a portfolio of major donor relationships at 4-5 figure level
- Develop donor cultivation and stewardship plans
- Implement a patron and celebrity stewardship plan
Ideal skills and experience:
- Fundraising experience from core income streams such as major donor, corporate or trusts and foundations
- Experience of prospect research and preparing donor materials
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Managing records using CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
We are seeking an enthusiastic self-starter with relevant technical experience to fill the role of Senior AV Technician.
Senior AV Technician
Location: Based in Kensington, London.
Salary range: £41,645 - £44,285 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
Contract: Permanent, full-time, subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months.
As part of the Venue Hire team you will be leading on the AV elements of Society and Venue Hire client event delivery and assist them to project their ideas with technical expertise. You will be responsible for leading the technical team for events requiring support with Audio/Video, streaming, hybrid, lighting and recording needs.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead the technical production of high-profile, technically complex events and assist in the hands-on delivery of events in line with the programme requirements for the venue.
- Ensure all technical requirements are set up and ready before each event starts.
- Select and prepare equipment for future events and meetings as required.
- Brief and hand over of the relevant files to the freelancer team before events.
- Provide technical support to clients and staff before events and during conferences and other event formats.
- Operate event production equipment including audio desk, lighting desk, vision mixer and PTZ cameras and operation.
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in operating audio-visual equipment, including Digico SD9, vMix, Blackmagic Design Switcher and software, Shure Wireless Microphone.
- Set up live streaming, virtual, video and hybrid conferencing equipment and sourcing additional external equipment where required in the Ondaatje Theatre and Education Centre. OT.
- Set up video conferencing kit in meeting rooms for hybrid meeting with Zoom Teams etc.
- Test and monitor that live streaming feeds are working.
- Ensure that freelancers perform as required onsite and using our equipment; supervise and manage freelance support for event (where it is required), as agreed with the Venue team.
- Supervise and training freelancers on all existing and new equipment.
- Be proactive in research, selection and/or upgrade of AV equipment to purchase and the installation and oversight of new equipment installation.
- Ensure that AV equipment is maintained, undertaking necessary repairs or utilising a maintenance company services.
- Prepare and maintain user guides and maintain an inventory of Society AV equipment.
- Carry out regular liaison with senior executives and high-profile clients regarding their event AV needs.
- Work with the Venue team to provide feedback on possible enhancements and improvements to the Society’s Events spaces.
- Meet regularly with Venue hire team colleagues to plan and fill all events requests for the week ahead including hybrid events, conferences, webinars, broadcasts, and streaming.
- Contribute to event debriefings, discussing customer feedback to ensure continuous assessment and improvement.
Benefits
- There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
- 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
- Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
- 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
- Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
- Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
- Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
- Corporate eye care vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.
Applications must be received by 9.30am on Friday 15 November.
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.
The Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
No agencies please.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based onsite either Crisis Skylight Merseyside, 96 Kent Street, L1 5BD and partner agencies on a rota basis.
Hours: 35 per week between the hours of 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday on a rota basis
About the role
As an Engagement and Assessment Worker, you will be the first point of contact for someone who comes to Crisis for help to prevent or end their homelessness. You will:
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Welcome them to the service on site and at partner agencies,
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Listen carefully and non-judgementally to their story,
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Complete thorough Crisis and Mainstay assessments using a trauma informed approach,
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Agree realistic options and the support needed to assist them to prevent their homelessness or a pathway out of homelessness.
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Help them formulate a holistic plan and help them take the initial steps, where necessary.
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Hold a caseload of members who require short term intervention to end their homelessness.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
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Experience of working successfully with disadvantaged/or socially excluded groups and individuals, utilising a psychologically informed approach.
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Ability to deliver excellent customer service, ensuring accessible, welcoming, and safe ‘front of house’ environment in a busy service.
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Experience of assessing presenting needs, and an understanding of strengths-based assessments. You will have empathy and understanding of the barriers to accessing services.
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Ability to manage successful relationships with external agencies and relevant service providers and successfully advocate on members behalf.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills used to ensure accurate record keeping on a variety of Case Management Systems/Databases.
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Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to successfully manage a busy and diverse workload.
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The ability to use your own initiative to contribute to the effective running of the service and to work flexibly as part of a team.
You may have experience in:
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Homelessness, housing, mental health, harm reduction services.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 3 November 2024 23:55
Interview date and location: Friday 15 November 2024 at Crisis Skylight Merseyside, 96 Kent Street, L1 5BD
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
An exciting position has arisen for a Senior Events Officer to join a renowned London based Charity supporting people with terminal illnesses
The successful post holder will be responsible for the driving of events through the development and delivery of the annual calendar for the Charity
Job Responsibilities:
- With support from the Community & Events Manager, organise and lead on the successful delivery of the annual hospice fundraising event programme
- Research, plan and implement new events to diversify the annual programme
- Proactively seek and maintain new relationships to enhance our events
- Conduct presentations and hospice tours to engage supporters and partners
- Prepare feasibility studies, budget and action plans for all events
- Undertake post event data analysis and evaluation for every event, reporting against KPIs, income breakdown, costs against budget
Person Specification:
- Understanding and enthusiasm towards charity fundraising events
- Considerable experience of event management to recruit, engage, inspire and retain supporters
- Excellent time management and organisation skills, working to deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a fluent writing style and the ability to communicate effectively in a wide range of media and audiences
- The ability to be a proactive self-starter and to use initiative to resolve problems and create solutions to improve results
Agency reference number: J84507
Location: South East London
Salary: £29,000 - £37,500 per annum
Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Flexible Hybrid/Remote
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so please get your applications in early to avoid missing out!
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
About us
Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge (Mind THNR) is a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.
Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported. We provide an extensive range of support services- including for those in crisis, through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join us in the brand new role of Governance and Executive Officer.
You will provide proactive and efficient secretariat and administrative support to the Executive and Non-Executive Teams, working closely with the Leadership Team to support the fulfilment of their day-to-day tasks and strategic objectives.
The role includes supporting and organising meetings and reports, and minuting of executive meetings. In addition to general PA and administrative duties, you will provide a cohesive secretariat function to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Mind THNR Board and its sub-committees.
You will work closely with the Leadership Team to set agendas, monitor action logs, and provide a high level of support to the Board. You will share collective responsibility for supporting the delivery of business objectives, through active engagement and collaboration with colleagues at all levels in the organisation
This role is flexible in terms of days and hours, although you need to attend Board meetings in person, once a quarter in the evening and committee meetings, which are also in the evening, but on line, so three evening meetings a quarter. We are based in a beautiful office in Tower Hamlets, with lots of outside space and a café, so ideally you would be present in the office two or three days a week ( if full time).
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. The majority of our staff and trustees have live experienced of mental health.
How to apply
You will need to:
- Submit a comprehensive CV and supporting statement
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
Closing Date: Sunday 3 November
Interview date: 7 November (likely to be in person)
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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HMP Wealstun
Ref: PPA-243
Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven track record of working with services/clients within the criminal justice sector, accommodation and advice/support services? Looking for an exciting new career opportunity?
If so, join St Giles as an Accommodation Adviser, a key role where you will be required to provide tailored accommodation support to men in custody and under probation supervision in the community, with the aim of supporting them to overcome barriers to obtaining secure and stable accommodation so that they can successfully reintegrate into society.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this exciting opportunity
Our successful candidate will complete an Initial Needs Assessment, using a strength-based approach within agreed contractual timeframes, before dynamically assessing need and risk, alerting to changes that could indicate change in risk or serious harm, including personal safety and safeguarding. You will be expected to contribute to the design and delivery of an effective accommodation plan which is solution focused and practical, and to advise and support Service Users to achieve outcomes informed by your specialist housing knowledge and comprehensive understanding of accommodation and local service provision.
We will rely on you to engage with and motivate challenging service users from a diverse range of backgrounds, often with multiple and complex needs, while also maintaining and building new relationships with both social and private housing providers to improve sustainable housing outcomes for our service users, and promoting effective working relationships within the criminal justice sector. Monitoring progress and recording on digital systems, plus coordinating and facilitating interactive group work sessions, are also key duties.
What we are looking for
- Experience of working as part of a high-performing team
- Experience of using digital technology and providing evidence for external audit purposes
- Demonstrable knowledge of housing and an understanding of the main issues affecting homelessness and rehabilitation of offenders
- A detailed understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act
- An understanding of how staff with lived experience can provide additional value
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group
- Sound knowledge of the UK criminal justice system
- Full UK Driving Licence preferred with access to a vehicle for work
- Excellent prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Adult and Adult with Barred DBS Check.
We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.
Closing date: 5/11/ 2024. 11:00pm Interview date: TBC
Previous applicants need not apply.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead Open Door’s year-long "Impact and Evaluation" project, for which we have been awarded funding by The Prudence Trust.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our mission is to supports adults, young people and children living with long-term neurological conditions and/or neuro diversities to access specialist therapies, support, and information in a safe, supportive environment to help them improve their physical and mental well-being.
The Merlin Neuro Therapy Centre, located in mid-Cornwall, is a Cornish charity providing a place of support, therapy, information, and community for people living with a long-term neurological condition and/or those who are neurodiverse. We give financial assistance to our beneficiaries in the form of subsidised specialist therapies. Our purpose built, fully accessible Centre, opened in 2009 and offers physiotherapy; exercise classes; Ayres’ Sensory Integration (ASI) therapy (a discipline of Occupational Therapy), and oxygen therapy. The Primrose Hydrotherapy Pool facility, which was built in the grounds, opened in 2019, providing both individual and group hydrotherapy sessions.
Living with a long-term health condition brings many challenges, not just for those diagnosed, but also for family members. Symptoms can affect physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychological health. For our clients who have sensory processing difficulties, due to being neurodivergent, everyday situations and relationships can be perplexing and taxing.
Our main aims are to improve the health and well-being of our community; help people manage their symptoms and situations; and support their main care giver, often a family member. Services are delivered by a highly experienced team, with a broad range of skills and experience in delivering specialist therapies.
The Role
We are looking for a Community Fundraising Officer who has the key skills to help us raise vital income for our charity. You will develop and deliver fundraising initiatives through partnerships with local groups, schools, associations and individuals. This role will also involve delivering fundraising events. Organisation and creativity are essential skills for this role.
Volunteers are at the heart of our charity, and it is essential our community volunteer base is grown and supported to ensure successful community fundraising in Cornwall. Being friendly, approachable and leading by example are key attributes to the success of this role.
To devise, plan and support a strong and successful events programme to raise substantial income and awareness across Cornwall, attracting different sections of the community including family members and corporates.
No day is ever the same but as one of our team you can be certain that each day, you’ll be making a real difference to the lives of people who are affected by neurological conditions.
About you
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To raise and maximise fundraising within the Cornish community
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Recruit, train and lead a community volunteer base who will be advocates for The Merlin Centre by promoting and fundraising for the charity.
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Attending group, school and community presentations/talks across the county to successfully communicate our charities mission.
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Attending cheque presentations from individual and community fundraising efforts.
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Research and identify new community fundraising and promotional activities that are appropriate for the Merlin Centre to take part in.
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Support with all event planning for the Merlin Centre
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To assist the Income Generation Team in delivering against their financial and non-financial targets as specified within the Income Generation strategy.
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Be an outstanding advocate for the Merlin Neurotherapy Centre in line with the core values of the organisation.
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To act as a spokesperson for the charity when required, including representing at external events as appropriate
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Attend and support events run by the fundraising teams where required.
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Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities, future plans and act as a spokesperson for the Charity when required
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Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.
Desirable skills and experience
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Proven success in community fundraising
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Experience in working or volunteering in a charity setting
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Leading a team
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Confident speaker
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Organised, efficient and able to manage workload effectively
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Ability to work within a team but also comfortable lone working
Additional
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Driver's licence and access to a car is essential for this role to maximise our reach and availability to each community in Cornwall
To build a strong and connected community, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people living with neurological conditions in Cornwall.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.