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We have an opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our team covering Oxfordshire.
You'll manage your own diary with a mix of working from home, office and out with our customers.
This is a full time permanent role with a starting salary of £30,000 to £35,000 depending on your experience.
Your role
You'll be delivering a professional and high-quality mixed tenure service to our customers, using your knowledge and skills to resolve a range of housing management challenges.
This could include anti-social behaviour, housing and neighbourhood issues, contract related breaches or changes, fraud and safeguarding.
You'll be an integral part of ensuring our neighbourhoods are safe, whilst listening to our customers needs and making changes when needed.
You'll balance your caseload with projects, shaping sustainable communities that develop an inclusive environment for our customers.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- The ability to proactively manage a complex caseload
- Strong communication skills with previous experience of working with customers in a demanding environment.
- Experience in providing an Excellent customer service, contributing to us achieving a 90% customer satisfaction rate
- Previous experience, or a knowledge of delivering housing management services
- Experience of using computer systems, for example Microsoft Office
- The ability to establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues, contractors and partnering agencies
- Some of the roles will involve line management responsibilities for our Scheme Officers operating in our Housing for Older People schemes.
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.
A DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Interviews will be taking place week commencing 22nd July 2024.
What we can offer you
As a member of the Localities Team you will be part of a friendly, dedicated and supportive working environment.
We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.
Some of our benefits include:
- £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
- Flexible working
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%
- Life cover as soon as you join us
- You will be a part of our Recognition scheme where you can be gifted retail vouchers
- A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships
- A wide selection of other benefits available
About us
It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations.
We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength will enable us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities.
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
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!
Partnership Manager - Wales
Location: The role will be based out of the BookTrust Offices in Cardiff. BookTrust works in a hybrid and flexible way with an expectation of a minimum of 8 face to face collaboration days per month which could be at the Cardiff office, visiting partners across Wales and on occasions UK wide travel. There will therefore be reasonable travel needed to fulfil the role, with occasional overnight stays.
Contract: Full-time, open to discussing flexible and part-time options
Salary: £36,000.00
BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school. Working with every local authority in England, Northern Ireland and Wales and supported by a range of funders including the Arts Council England, Northern Ireland and Wales Governments, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.
We’re looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual with a demonstrable ability to build strong and successful delivery and strategic relationships with a range of external stakeholders, including primary and secondary schools, local authorities, education sector organisations as well as other civil society organisations. The role will also involve ensuring the successful delivery of a set of BookTrust’s programmes and activities so strong organisational skills, experience of collaborating with different internal functional teams and being thorough and meticulous will be necessary attributes.
The Partnerships Manager will also contribute to the development of new activities and programmes and lead on the programme training and national and regional events for Wales so experience of devising and implementing new programmes and training would be advantageous.
To apply please send a copy of your CV to our website along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.
Closing date: 31st July at 11:59pm.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further.
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
The Norfolk and Waveney Autism /ADHD Support Service are delighted to be hiring a Family Support Worker to join our supportive and successful team. Our service is commissioned by Norfolk and Waveney ICB to provide support and advice, resources and signposting to parents/carers of children or young people awaiting assessment for Autism or ADHD.
We are dedicated, committed, compassionate and extremely proud of our achievements. We have already offered support to thousands of parent/carers with children / young people on the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathway.
Your impact – For families awaiting assessment for Autism / ADHD in the area, to offer individual or virtual (via zoom or teams) telephone support to include giving information, advice and guidance, signposting, referring to other agencies as appropriate, attending relevant family support meetings. This may also include occasional home visits.
Facilitating support groups for families awaiting assessment for ASD/ADHD in the area. Co-production of parent-led groups and parent forums, co-facilitating courses for parents/carers such as the 3 week Plan Bee course.
Working with the co-ordinator to develop relationships with schools, pre-schools, children’s health services and children’s social services and, in particular, NCHC Neurodevelopmental Teams to provide co-ordinated support to families.
Your skills - To join us as Family Support Worker you will have experience of working or volunteering with families in the community. A relevant qualification in child and family work is desirable. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in using IT to deliver support, record casework, write reports and input data.
You’ll be an effective communicator who excels at building trusting and empowering relationships with individuals. You will be compassionate and empathic, with a good understanding of child development and in particular of Autism and ADHD and the impact this can have on children and their families. Experience of delivering evidence-based programmes for parents and/or of facilitating group work. Committed and willing to promote inclusion and equality of opportunity for all.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse any reasonable travel costs associated with attending an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This vacancy is restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.
Are you driven by a commitment to social justice and equality? Do you want to utilise your expertise to support vulnerable women and children in their fight against inequality and discrimination? Southall Black Sisters has the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated Immigration Solicitor to provide specialised, personalised advice to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future.
In this crucial role within our Immigration Team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver confidential OISC Level 2 advice and representation. Additionally, you will support and train colleagues working at Level 1, ensuring the highest standards of service and advocacy.
As Southall Black Sisters’ in-house Immigration Solicitor, you will provide specialised, personalised advice to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future. Your work will play a vital role in providing expert legal advice and representation to our vulnerable clients, free of charge. As access to free or low-cost legal advice becomes scarcer, this support is now more important than ever.
You will collaborate across all our teams, particularly with the NRPF (No Recourse to Public Funds) and the Policy teams. This role offers the opportunity to engage closely with key campaigns and projects, with a view to influencing change within the legal and governmental landscape.
By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of the fight for equality and justice, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Why work with Southall Black Sisters?
Southall Black Sisters is committed to providing a supportive working environment, where team members feel valued, empowered and safe. To that end, we provide an excellent package of employee benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Enhanced sick pay
- Subsidised public transport season ticket
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists
- Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
- A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
- Organisation-wide away days
- Career development pathways and support
- The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
- Employer eye care scheme
To Apply
Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.
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!
POSITION: Fundraising Manager - London
LOCATION: London, office-based (East London)
SALARY: £33k-£45k dependent on experience + London Allowance
DURATION: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)
WORKING HOURS: Variable (Core Office Hours Mon-Fri 10am – 6pm)
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care
THE COMPANY
Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.
As part of our growth and development, and our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking a Fundraising Manager to take charge of our London team and office.
WHAT WE OFFER
Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
- Personal learning and development opportunities.
- Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
- Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
THE ROLE
The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for leading the London team’s overall fundraising strategy and activities. The role requires the postholder to motivate and support their team, and ensure regional and individual fundraising targets are met, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves bringing new fundraising opportunities as well as enhancing relationships with existing supporters and donors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with Islamic Help’s objectives and growth plans.
- Identify and prioritise key fundraising programmes and initiatives in collaboration with the Head of Fundraising.
- Lead the fundraising team, providing direction, support, and professional development to ensure high performance and achievement of targets.
- Oversee the planning and execution of large-scale fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
- Innovate and introduce new fundraising approaches and techniques to enhance donor engagement and increase revenue.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders to secure funding and support.
- Develop tailored proposals and presentations for high-value donors and strategic partners.
- Ensure consistent communication and follow-up with donors, providing regular updates and impact reports.
- Foster a positive and motivating environment for volunteers, recognising and rewarding their contributions.
- Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Maintain accurate records of fundraising income, pledges, and donor interactions.
- Prepare detailed reports on fundraising performance, including financial outcomes and impact metrics.
- Identify and establish local, national, and international partnerships for joint fundraising initiatives.
- Expand Islamic Help’s capabilities through strategic collaborations, increasing access to expertise, skills, and donor bases.
- Represent Islamic Help at various external events and meetings, acting as an ambassador for the organisation.
- Uphold and promote the values and mission of Islamic Help in all professional interactions.
- Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Continuously improve fundraising processes and practices based on industry best practices and feedback.
- Maintain personal and team health and safety standards, following organisational policies.
- Commit to ongoing learning and professional development, participating in training workshops and seminars as required.
- Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.
ATTRIBUTES:
Candidates will be required to show:
A proven track record in a senior fundraising role with demonstrated success in raising significant funds.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse data and trends.
- Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines. Some travel the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post, to our HR department.
Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.
Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a difference for children now and for their future
We’re looking for someone to work with schools across Lewisham to improve the education and health potential of Young Carers. You’ll work alongside our wider team supporting Unpaid Carers across the borough.
You’ll develop relationships with schools and school staff, raising awareness and supporting the identification of Young Carers within education settings, and supporting the development of policy, guidance and resources. You’ll work one-to-one and with groups of Young Carers, and carry out home-based visits to offer support interventions.
As a Young Carers Schools Coordinator, you will also support the planning and delivery of the service’s activity package, including respite activities, online groups and face-to-face sessions.
Applicants should have relevant personal or professional experience of working with children, young people, and families in social care, health, education or voluntary and community sector. You’ll need a practical understanding of barriers faced by Young Carers, and an awareness of cultural differences and access to services. You should be confident engaging with young people and teaching and non-teaching school professionals at all levels.
You should be an excellent communicator with great organisational skills, and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. This is a full-time role.
Apply today!
We offer our employees:
· Inclusive values-based environment
· Competitive remuneration package
· Workplace pension scheme
· Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
· Opportunities for hybrid working
· Benenden Health Care
· Death in Service Benefit
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
· Development opportunities
· and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Barnardo's changes the lives of the children and young people in the UK who most need our help. We listen to them, whatever is affecting them. We believe in them – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. This belief started with our founder, Thomas Barnardo, who stood up for the most vulnerable children in society.
Our vision and ambition is to build on community resilience and self-help approaches that will empower children and families to access information and peer support to enable them to develop and grow. Through this approach, we will ensure that every child in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire will be given the best start in life, supported by families, communities and high-quality integrated services.
Now is your opportunity to play a part in contributing to this exciting and challenging transformation. We are seeking experienced, passionate, and aspirational candidates looking for their next opportunity to join our ambitious Peterborough based teams.
We are currently looking to recruit to the following positions:
Full-Time 37 hrs per week (Permanent) Family Workers
Salary: £23,868 - £29,172 pa
Working in the Peterborough Locality the postholders will support children, young people and their families through identifying their needs and helping them to achieve the Best Start in Life.
In addition to monitoring children's activity and development you will assist families to implement behaviour management strategies through evidence-based parenting programmes and ensure a safe environment to promote families and children's physical and mental health and to support their emotional well-being. You will also need to assess, record and report on the on-going progress of those you work with
With a relevant NVQ3 level qualification (or equivalent experience) you should have previous experience of working with children and young people. Knowledge of parenting programmes including Webster Stratton Incredible years would be advantageous together with experience of one-to-one support with vulnerable families.
Knowledge of safeguarding and the issues facing vulnerable children and families are essential, together with experience of group delivery and first-rate communication and team working skills.
For informal enquiries and further information please contact:
Lynn McNish
Strategic Children's Services Manager
Closing date for applications:
12th July 2024
To apply, please visit the Barnmardo's website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Energy Advice Programme provides:
- advice appointments to fuel poor and vulnerable consumers who are struggling to pay their bills or require better deals on energy
- those who need guidance on the most appropriate payment methods or information on how to access help from energy suppliers and the Government
- Information about Smart Meters
- Information about protecting yourself from Carbon Monoxide
The successful candidate will provide a generalist and energy advice service in a wide range of enquiry areas such as benefits, housing and employment.
You will have excellent communication skills, be confident, motivated and willing to try new things. We’re not looking for the finished article, if you have the right attitude then we can help to develop your skills.
Requirements
- One year’s experience of delivering generalist advice within Citizens Advice or another quality assured environment such as AQS.
- Experience of using interpersonal skills, including sensitive listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others, especially in the context of telephony.
- Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with good IT knowledge to support delivery of service
- Ability and willingness to work both on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and develop skills and be flexible with service delivery.
- A good understanding of fuel poverty issues and the issues affecting society and their implications for clients and service provision.
- Ability to assist with research and campaigns works by providing information about clients’ circumstances
- Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and its equal opportunities policies.
About us
Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.
CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.
We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.
As well as a competitive salary CAL also provides access to:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid Working Scheme
- Interest free travel loans
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lifestyles Gym Membership (20% corporate discount)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for an exceptional individual to join our Health & Wellbeing directorate as Admissions Officer.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a historic institution, providing a home and community for approx 300 male and female retired British Army soldiers, known as Chelsea Pensioners, in recognition of their service to the nation.
Veterans come from around the UK, and beyond, to live full and active lives in their retirement, and gain purpose and comradeship through supporting each other and representing the wider veteran community at formal and informal events.
As the Admissions Officer you will be responsible for all areas of recruiting new Chelsea Pensioners from first contact, to coordinating applications and inducting successful applicants. Above all else, you will put the applicant first, always striving to improve their experience and keeping them well informed whilst having their wellbeing in mind.
You will process all applications and coordinate the multi-disciplinary assessments at each stage of the process. You will host applicants for a ‘4 Day Stay’, an opportunity for them to visit and experience life at the Royal Hospital.
For successful applicants, you will coordinate their move to the Royal Hospital Chelsea and be responsible for the induction programme.
You will contribute to the Recruitment Strategy, regularly reporting on current figures and projections to the Executive Board and Commissioners. You will be responsible for keeping the Admissions Policy & Procedure up to date.
If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to make a difference while working in a historic and rewarding environment, then we invite you to join our team.
About Us.
The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship. Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.
Our selection process.
Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview, where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:
- Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
- Check your right to live and work in the UK
- Check any declarations you have made on your application form
- Ask you to complete a medical form
- Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.
To provide Army veterans with the support and comradeship they need in recognition of their service to the Nation and to safeguard their historic home
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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!
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.
Luton Wellbeing Service Manager
Post no: 604
Working base: Luton Wellbeing Centre, LU1
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Work Pattern: 5 days per week incl 1 evening per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £27,500 per annum
About our Wellbeing Centres
We offer a safe, non-judgmental space to take part in group activities, chat with others over a cuppa, play a game, read a book, or just sit quietly over some mindful colouring. Our sessions are facilitated by our recovery workers who can also provide information about other services available locally and on ways to support your well-being.
About the Role
This is a varied role which involves leading the continuous development of the service to ensure that it meets the needs of the community, in line with Mind BLMK values, including promotion of the service and building strong links with other local organisations, groups, agencies and the wider community. The role also holds responsibility for referrals into the service and leading on more complex cases to assess suitability along with managing the staff, volunteer and student team delivering the service and for the health, safety and maintenance of the Luton Wellbeing Centre.
Service Delivery
- Operate a service and ensure outcomes which supports individuals to deescalate crisis and develop strategies for recovery and increased wellbeing, in line with Mind BLMKs Recovery Model and contract requirements.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the delivery of the Luton service plan and in line with local Luton stakeholder initiatives and plans.
- Work closely with the recovery and peer workers to ensure the correct access to service procedure is followed, taking responsibility for more complex referrals and ensuring everybody has a consistent and quality experience and are able to access the correct service for them in an acceptable timescale.
- Ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteer and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies.
- Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of Recovery and Peer Workers, volunteers and student placements).
- Work with the Operational Services Manager to review, design and implement changes to service delivery and working models, ensuring the service meets the needs of the local community, and identify relevant funding opportunities.
- Hold responsibility for health and safety (risk assessments, reviews, reporting, safeguarding, incidents/accidents, premises), data collection, budget & cash handling (and associated record-keeping), in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures and guidance.
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: 5:00pm Thursday 11th July 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.
Our values are fundamental to how we work with clients and each other. We are driven by our values of being non-judgmental, existing to support our clients and meet their needs, being trustworthy and focused on ending homelessness and being dedicated to the people we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Forensic Psychologist to support our service based in Croydon. Based at a 27-bed residential property which specialises in forensic mental health, complex needs and dual diagnosis. As a Forensic Psychologist, you will support individuals with specific needs, and offer a level of contact, support, and supervision to support our residents to reintegrate within society. You will be providing psychological assessments and support residents who have multiple and complex needs that need support from our staff teams to meet their personal goals.
Penrose Croydon: A 27-bed residential property specialising in forensic mental health, complex needs and dual diagnosis. We offer psychologically-informed housing and resettlement support that comes with additional help for individuals’ specific needs. Our forensic mental health step-down services consist of four individual sites which cater for high and medium support for both, men and women.
Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, shift pattern to be agreed.
This role is the equivalent of NHS band 8B
Additional Support Benefits for this specific role include:
- Clinical Supervision
- A CPD budget of £500 per annum
- Support from our Clinical Lead
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a self-starter who can proactively encourage others, take leadership and ownership for creating a positive psychologically informed environment. You will be able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information effectively and will have a background in a similar role as a Forensic Psychologist. You will also need to be HCPC registered and have post-graduate doctoral level training.
What do we offer?
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Regular all staff webinar - access to leadership team to ask any related questions
WHAT'S SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES YOU WILL HOLD?
- Provide advice and guidance to the wider team on criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to resident/participant behaviours and engagement.
- Provide highly specialised psychological assessment for participants/residents with highly complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of data from a variety of sources, which may include neuropsychological testing.
- Exercise full clinical responsibility for resident/participant psychological care as a care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team.
- Formulate and implement plans for various therapy routes and management of assessing mental health conditions based upon appropriate conceptual frameworks and evidence-based practice.
- Discuss and negotiate care plans with all relevant internal and external parties.
- Undertake highly skilled evaluations and make decisions about treatment options and provide guidance and consultation to other parties contributing to the resident/participant’s diagnosis, formulation, and intervention plan.
- Facilitate one to one and group workshops and interventions, workshops, PIE training, and support with implementation plans across the organisation.
- Ensure all work carried out is compliant with Health and Safety, CPD activities and HCPC requirements.
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
KEY CRITERIA
What we are looking for:
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in Applied Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the BPD (or equivalent awarding body)
- HCPC registration as an applied Psychologist with chartered status
- Previous experience working as a qualified forensic psychologist, including working with people with complex backgrounds/needs and a good understanding of the sector
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
- Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision
- Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to different behaviours and engagement
- Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Our Values
Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people
Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential
Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff
Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Location : Based in Rotherham (but you may be required to visit our other sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)
Hours : Full time (9-5 / mon-fri)
Salary : £26,000
Contract Term : Permanent (subject to 6 month probationary period)
Start Date : ASAP
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our Rotherham team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognized organization that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.
Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project
- 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- 45p per mile for any work related journeys
- Minimal teaching hrs with small group sizes compared to mainstream education settings
- Dedicated time allocated for planning time, innovation and creativity
Main Roles & Responsibities
- Deliver quality on-site youth work to help all our young people overcome multiple complex educational barriers.
- Help create and maintain a safe environment for our young people, where they feel confident approaching any staff member if they have a worry or problem.
- Carry out learner pick-ups and drop-offs when required, ensuring that the necessary business cover has been added to car insurance and that tax and MOT are in place and maintained
- Responsible for the planning and delivery of Maths Functional Skills lessons in line with the NCFE curriculum
- Delivering high quality lessons that include differentiation and extension tasks
- Working with students from Pre-Entry to Level 2 and GCSE if required
- To plan and provide one to one support and sessions with students when required
- Responsible for comprehensive marking and written and verbal feedback for students
- To develop high quality teaching materials and schemes of learning that keep students engaged
- To manage support staff effectively, involving them where appropriate with the planning and management of pupil’s learning
- To complete all associated organisation/administrative work, preparation and marking including exam entries
- To place, prepare, develop and evaluate courses and course materials, and where appropriate, supervise course provision
Who will I be changing the lives of?
All of our learners have some level of additional need and as a result all have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Some of the most common areas of need that we see are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), ADHD although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs.
We currently have projects in Rotherham, Barnsley, London and The Midlands.
If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.
What to expect from the recruitment process –
- Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
- Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
- Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
- Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
- Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews
All applications must be submitted by 10th July 2024 with interviews being held the following week. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.
Please Note: This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment. We exist to address the significant disparities in youth employment for marginalised groups. We want to ensure that all young people can access and keep good quality jobs.
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You will contribute to the smooth functioning of legal processes and ensure that colleagues and external stakeholders receive an efficient service.
This role is fixed term for 12 months, part time at 22.5 hours per week and can be based at any of our hubs in Leeds, London or Birmingham. We offer flexible working and consider alternative patterns of work.
The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting new opportunity for an Operations Manager to join the management team of this well-known local charity. The successful person will be working alongside our Centre and Shop Managers, and together will work as a team with responsibility for the day to day running of the Charity. Volunteers are at the heart of our charity and are central to all we are able to achieve so previous experience of working with volunteer is desirable.
Romsey Cancer Support Centre (Jane Scarth House) is a registered charity that has been providing practical support since 1995 to anyone whose life is affected by cancer. For the last 10 years we have operated as a completely independent charity.
Jane Scarth House, in the centre of Romsey, is a walk-in centre providing emotional and practical support with all services provided free of charge. Only a couple of hundred yards from Jane Scarth House is Jane’s, the charity’s shop, whose profits are used solely to help fund the services from Jane Scarth House.
The Operations Manager will lead on the development and review of policies and procedures and the implementation and use of technology/systems to enhance our effectiveness. They will also ensure our processes are compliant with regulatory/financial controls and be able to oversee facilities and infrastructure.
This part-time (0.5) role is based in Jane Scarth House with some flexibility to work from home at times.
We are looking for someone who is a great team player, a good organiser, has experience of a multi-disciplinary operational role, can work on business/financial plans, can monitor a risk register, who likes variety, who can set their own schedule (and keep to it), is prepared to research topics and take advice on best practice and who more than anything wants to be part of the next stage of our charity’s development.
Please see the job description for more details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.