Housing And Homelessness Jobs
About Us
Hibiscus Initiatives is a passionate, women’s organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services for more than 35 years to those at the intersection of the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. As an organisation, we have distinct expertise in working with Black and minoritised women in prison, in the community and in immigration removals centres.
Our holistic and trauma informed approach makes a real and lasting impact on women's lives. We aim to make a difference within the criminal justice and immigration systems too by working with women and amplifying their own voices, so their experience is recognised by those making policy decisions.
We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or gender-based violence. Hibiscus adopts anti-racist; anti-oppression, and feminist principles and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who can embody these principles.
We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. We provide regular training and other learning opportunities and offer wellbeing classes and activities, clinical supervision, an Employee Assistance Program and other benefits to support staff wellbeing.
This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.
About the Role
We are now recruiting for an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Specialist to lead on planning and delivering Hibiscus’ work on racial and intersectional inequalities in the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems.
Development, research and report writing will be a key aspect of this role; the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting policy recommendations, reports, and consultation responses on issues related to Black and minoritised migrant women in contact with the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. Supporting the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, they will engage and develop relationships with key political and parliamentary stakeholders, developing and delivering a variety of public affairs initiatives to inform decision-makers and influence policy in Criminal Justice, Immigration and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sectors. The post holder will prepare press releases and statements to address prison and immigration reforms, identifying the gaps of adequate support for women, and will analyse external and internal quantitative and qualitative data relevant to our work.
As part of the role, the Policy and Public Affairs Specialist will be responsible for raising awareness and creating content on the treatment of Black and minoritised migrant women within the Criminal Justice System. The post holder will identify opportunities for influence, monitor trends and developments, and prepare communications, reports and policy briefings to help ensure our work has an impact.
The post holder will also be responsible for leading Hibiscus’ partnership work on the Women’s Justice Reimagined project, advocating for the reimagination of the Criminal Justic System. They will build on Hibiscus’ policy work to raise our profile within advisory and working groups, creating alliances with other organisations in the sector and collaborating with other specialist and third-sector organisations to campaign for policy change and increase policy and decision-makers awareness of the issues Hibiscus works on.
[Please note: Successful candidates will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to ensure the clearance process is authorised.]
Salary
£30,500 - £34,000 *
*negotiable within salary band, depending on experience
Team
Policy and Public Affairs
Duration
Two years (thereafter subject to funding)
Hours
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location
Hibiscus Head Office and across London, with flexible working arrangements considered.
Reporting to
Head of Policy and Public Affairs
About You
The successful candidate will have experience working in the UK political context to influence change, with demonstrable experience in developing and implementing public affairs strategies and building relationships with policy makers to inform decision making in government and across the Criminal Justice and Immigration sectors.
The candidate will have knowledge and experience in collecting quantitative and qualitative research methods to produce evidence-based reports, press statements, and legislative policy briefings. They will have in-depth knowledge of UK legislation and government institutions related to Criminal Justice, VAWG and Immigration sectors and an ability to analyse government and public policy reports to provide accurate and accessible briefings.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong self-awareness and ability to prioritise workloads whilst working collaboratively with colleagues.
They will demonstrate a commitment to Hibiscus's ethos aims and objectives, including having an intersectional and anti-racist approach to the work and a comprehensive understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas.
Please download the Job Description and carefully read through the information provided regarding the role and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ivy Rock Partners is excited to be working with a leading organisation to recruit a talented Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic finance team where you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial information for internal and external stakeholders. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and oversee the fixed asset register, including accounting for property, plant, and equipment.
- Manage accounting for deferred capital grants, property disposals, and the financial aspects of new housing properties.
- Prepare annual statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Assist the Senior Financial Accountant in delivering accurate monthly management accounts and supporting the year-end audit process.
- Ensure financial reporting is clear and targeted to diverse audiences, including internal teams, external regulators, and auditors.
- Drive process improvements across financial controls, policies, and procedures, and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Part-qualified accountant (ACMA/ACCA/ACA) with relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex financial data.
- Experience in statutory reporting and knowledge of UK and International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple deadlines.
- Experience with Fixed Asset Register
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software; experience with housing-related systems is a plus.
What’s on Offer:
- A hybrid working model that provides flexibility between home and the office.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- The chance to work closely with senior finance leaders and contribute to strategic financial initiatives.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment where your input will directly impact the organization’s financial performance.
- Funding your finance qualification
Please get in touch with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation about the role.
Project Coordinator (Green Skills)
Salary: £42,049 pa
Location: Manchester - Agile
Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 28th October 2024
Interview Date: 5th November 2024
Support our communities. See the difference you can make in our city.
Our client are passionate about providing good quality homes, great services and real opportunities for customers and communities. They’re more than just a landlord. They invest in new and existing homes, provide money advice and wellbeing, employment and training support, and build strong partnerships to support inclusive growth.
They have an exciting position available for a Project Coordinator to join them!
You’ll support the development and feasibility of green skills agenda, from an employment and skills context, explore the opportunities green skills present for social housing customers, communities and colleagues.
They’re looking for those that can support the mapping of the existing green skills offering across Manchester and Greater Manchester and you’ll help support the Head of Communities and MHPP partners to create and maintain the project plan. Working with the Head of Communities you’ll assist to create and maintain the Stakeholder map.
Further to this you’ll provide support and expertise to inform the emerging policy, strategies and funding opportunities relating to green skills development including at a National, regional and local level.
What they’re looking for:
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Good knowledge of the employment and skills landscape and green agenda, including green skills
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Good overview of the wider green agenda including carbon reduction targets and impact for social housing providers
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Experience of developing proposals and contributing to business cases
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Ability to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategy to shape future plans.
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Excellent networking and partnership skills with experience of developing partnership working.
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Excellent financial, project management and organisational skills.
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Excellent IT skills in particular in the use of Microsoft products.
Why take up the challenge with our client? They really are a great place to work. They’ve bags of potential and have huge opportunities waiting to be unlocked. Supportive and flexible, they’re rightly proud of their work and excited about the future. So, challenge yourself to be creative and ambitious and see the difference you can make in our great city.
If this sounds like you then apply today, they’d love to hear from you!
Our client own and manage over 12,000 homes in central, south and east Manchester. They have one purpose: to provide good quality homes, great services, and real opportunities for their customers and communities. Their role as a trusted Registered Provider of Social Housing goes well beyond putting people in safe and secure homes. That’s not to say it’s not one their key priorities, it’s simply one of the many things they do to help their customers live happy and fulfilled lives. They put people at the heart of everything they do. They’re constantly evolving as a business to ensure they’re supporting their customers and communities. They focus on improving their communities by offering a range of services, including employment opportunities, building new developments, and ensuring their customers have safe homes to live in.
They are transitioning to a culture where agile working will be a feature of many of their roles. They also try to support and promote a culture of flexible working where possible and practical. If you are interested in a role but require flexibility or part time hours please give us a call and they can let you know if this can be considered for a particular role.
Our client strives for equality, diversity and inclusion in all that they do. They positively encourage applications for employment from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Secondment/fixed term opportunity for 6 months
Are you interested in working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?
The Lewisham Assessment & Recovery Centre is a busy, dynamic service providing accommodation for up to 51 people, many of whom have complex needs such as alcohol misuse, substance misuse, mental health issues and a history of offending.
The purpose of this role is to ensure we provide a safe and healthy environment for our clients to live in. Duties will include maintaining the cleanliness of the communal areas, including kitchens or bathrooms, as well as supporting the team in cleaning clients’ rooms when they have moved out.
About you
Candidates will need to have good working knowledge of Health and Safety, a basic knowledge of IT and be comfortable working alone. You will possess effective communication skills, approach your work and clients in a non-judgemental way including those displaying challenging behaviour. You will be passionate about wanting to contribute to the space in the service and creating a psychologically informed environment (PIE), of which a big part is how the space looks and feels, ensuring it is as welcoming for our residents as possible.
How to Apply
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing Date: 10am on 23 October 2024
Interview and assessment date: TBC
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programmes Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity for a Programmes Coordinator to join Depaul, a charity making a real difference in people’s lives.
Position: Programmes Coordinator (Maternity Cover)
Location: Whitley Bay
Contract: 9 months Fixed term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Part-time, 18.5 Hours
Salary: £12,946.22 (Pro Rata) Per Annum plus pension and other benefits / £26,242 (full-time)
For internal employees, this role will be considered as a Secondment position.
Closing Date: Sunday 20th October 2024
About the Role
The Programmes Coordinator will promote and deliver successful activities based around Depaul’s national Programmes strategy in the North East region. The focus of this role is to organize and deliver progression opportunities for people, supporting them to realise their ambitions in education training, volunteering or employment.
This will be achieved with the support of volunteers recruited from both the local community and Depaul’s young people (clients), working flexibly across the North East team. The coordinator will be brokering and supporting internal (Depaul based) activities and external (community-based) progression opportunities for young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness across the North East team.
The role will also ensure young people’s voices are heard at every level. Your work will be underpinned by the Depaul Endeavour model of assets-based, psychologically informed delivery, the aim of which is to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.
Key responsibilities include:
· Organise, promote and deliver sessions and programmes to support people in education, training, volunteering or employment outcomes.
· Promote and deliver the AQA Unit Award Scheme to people to support their progression.
· Promote and support the awarding of Depaul’s internal grants to people to enable their progression.
· Develop and deliver partnerships with organisations who can support Depaul clients in their progression into ETE and volunteering.
· Design, deliver and ensure a range of training opportunities are delivered.
· Build and maintain strong partnerships/engagement with Depaul projects/staff across the region.
· Support the delivery and coordination of involvement opportunities for clients to take action and have their voices heard and acted upon - within and beyond Depaul UK.
· Coordinate all client engagement activities in your region to meaningfully engage clients.
About You
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
· Experience in delivering engagement programmes to young people
· Experience in youth or client participation
· Understanding and knowledge of the issues faced by vulnerable young homeless people
· Understanding of how to successfully support clients in education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities.
· Understanding of the importance of developing effective relationships both internally and with external partnership organisations
· Good verbal and written communication and ability to work collaboratively and communicate across all levels of the organisation
In return for working here, you will receive:
· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
· Flexible working model for suitable roles.
· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
· Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
· Death in service (4x Base salary)
· Legal Advice line
About the Organisation
Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialize in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and the South Coast.
You may have experience in areas such as: Programmes Coordinator, Programmes Assistant, Programmes Delivery, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you looking for a role where you can work flexibly and choose from of a variety of working hours that suit your needs?
About the role:
Whether you are looking to work, days, evenings, nights or weekends only; we may have something perfect for you. We are looking to increase our current pool of Locum Bank Workers, in order to meet the needs of our services and our future development plans.
We can offer you experience in the following areas:
- Accommodation services for Adults and Young Persons
- Floating Support services
- Refugee Resettlement
- Ex-offenders
- Mental Health Services
- Women's Specialist Services
We have opportunities available, to work in our accommodation services across a variety of London boroughs. Shifts are available across all London boroughs, or if you prefer a particular London borough, we can offer shifts that are more localised.
As a Locum Bank worker, you will provide effective day to day shift cover that supports the aims of our Projects and encourages the full participation of our clients. The shifts could be in our Accommodation services, Floating Support services, Refugee resettlement services or in our ex-offenders pathway. You will also take part in all aspects of the daily running of the Projects, including working with our clients in line with their agreed support plans.
You will also be comfortable working within a strengths and recovery framework (training provided) and ensuring that all aspects of your work, are delivered to the highest standards, and are fully compliant with organisational values and contractual requirements.
In return we will provide you with an online and project specific Locum induction and core e-learning (Fire Safety, Safeguarding Adults & Children, Data Protection, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) to equip you with the tools to successfully carry out your work practice.
Early shifts: 8am - 3:30pm/4pm and /or Late shifts: 3:30pm - 10:30pm and /or Night shifts 9.30pm/10:00pm- 7.30/8am- available.
Pay range: £13.15 - £14.49 per hour. All Locum shifts are paid at base £13.15 per hour rate unless a higher rate with additional case working responsibilities is agreed with project manager.
About you:
- An understanding of working with vulnerable people and the ability to assist them with a range of practical and social tasks.
- Ability to deliver a quality customer focused service and adapt your approach to the needs of clients and the service.
- Sound I.T and numerical skills
- A flexible, resilient and thoughtful approach to your work - being able to respond positively to challenges, be reflective, self-motivating and creative.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
This is an opportunity that you can develop in a way that fits for you: either use your skills to work flexible additional hours outside of other personal or work commitments or work more regular hours as a way into a permanent role. Either way, the minimum we expect is reliability in working when you agree to and to work in line with our values and strengths and recovery framework.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 27th October at Midnight
Interview date: Week commencing 11th November via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Customer Voice
Home-based, some travel to Newcastle under Lyme
£70,000
Are you passionate about putting the customer voice at the heart of decision making? Do you have experience of turning customer feedback into actionable insights to shape and improve service delivery? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Our client is looking for a Head of Customer Voice to lead the way in championing our customers, ensuring their voice is continuously heard and acted upon.
As the Head of Customer Voice, you’ll drive strategic customer insight and continuous improvement. Building relationships with key stakeholders will be key to effecting change and improving customer experience.
You’ll have a proven track record in a similar role, operating at a senior level to influence change along with experience of presenting data and insight to a variety of audiences including Board level.
Experience of leading on corporate performance frameworks with the ability to interpret Government and Regulatory Policy and guidance is a must, coupled with previous experience of managing data and insight teams.
Experience in the Social Housing sector and knowledge of Ombudsman and regulatory requirements would also be beneficial.
First stage interviews – 29th October
Second Stage interviews – 6th November
This post is subject to a satisfactory Basic DBS check.
Birchwood provides essential support and accommodation services for vulnerable people at critical points in their lives. Our services encompass mental health and wellbeing support, homelessness prevention, social inclusion, and community engagement through a comprehensive programme such as counselling, mediation, housing and homelessness support, therapeutic accommodation, employment support, and wellbeing behaviour change activities.
Job Overview:
Birchwood Charity is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Volunteer Co-ordinator to join our team as part of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Service.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the ongoing development of our volunteer programmes through recruiting, retaining, supporting, and recognising the contribution of our volunteers.
This role will also strengthen our inclusive engagement programmes with our communities and foster a sense of community and volunteer belonging, ensuring volunteers are valued and recognised for their contributions.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment and Coordination:
- Develop and implement approaches to attract and recruit volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
- Creating and matching volunteers to appropriate roles based on their skills, interests, and availability.
- Work with community members to develop and sustain volunteer peer led approaches to supporting service beneficiaries and communities.
- Responsible for managing and supporting volunteers.
- Organise and facilitate volunteer orientation and training sessions to prepare volunteers for their roles.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers, addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
- Promote volunteer opportunities through various channels, including Birchwood social media platforms, community events, local media, and partnerships with local organisations.
- Develop and implement initiatives to boost volunteer engagement and satisfaction, including regular check-ins and feedback sessions.
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where volunteers feel valued and part of the team.
- Plan and execute volunteer appreciation events and recognition programmes to celebrate the contributions of our volunteers.
- Manage and maintain the volunteer database, including contact information, availability, training records, and other relevant details.
- Prepare regular reports on volunteer activities, participation rates, and programme outcomes for review.
- Create and maintain a comprehensive volunteer schedule to ensure adequate coverage for all programmes and events.
- Maintain accurate records of volunteer contributions and achievements for recognition purposes.
- Ensure our volunteer experiences are both inclusive and accessible.
Corporate Partnerships:
- Manage and facilitate partnerships with companies seeking to engage their employees in paid voluntary work at the Birchwood Charity as part of their corporate social responsibility and social value initiatives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with corporate partners, coordinating volunteer schedules, and ensuring that both the needs of the charity and the volunteers are met effectively.
- Organise volunteer orientations and training sessions, oversee project assignments, and provide ongoing support and communication to ensure a positive and impactful experience for all participants.
- Help integrate local company corporate support into the Birchwood mission, enhancing the charity's outreach and impact in the community.
The postholder will also be familiar and build on:
o Inclusive Practices
o Local Control
o Relationship-Driven
o Place-Based Focus
o Inclusivity
General Responsibilities
- Communication:
Maintain clear and consistent communication with volunteers and community members using current platforms and new methods to keep everyone informed and engaged.
- Reporting:
Keep accurate records of volunteer activities and progress, providing regular reports to the Mental Health & Wellbeing Development & Improvement Manager.
- Collaboration:
Work closely with other team members and external partners to achieve community development goals. Foster a collaborative environment where ideas and resources are shared to benefit the community.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in volunteer coordination, or a related field.
- Experience of developing and growing volunteer peer led approaches in communities.
- Understanding of asset-based approaches to growing our communities.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Passion for social inclusion and community empowerment.
Additional Information:
- This is a full-time position.
- A valid current driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
- Background checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Outreach Caseworker - Newham
An Outreach Caseworker is required to work on an initial 3 month contract for one of the largest charities in the UK. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days working from home per week. Outreach shifts for this position begin at 5:30am and finish at 1:30pm, with transport provided in the morning to bring you to work.
Before going any further our social care client has specified that you MUST have access to the CHAIN database and have received training on how to use it, plus you need to have an adult & child enhanced DBS on the update service - if you do not possess this, we have other roles that you may be suitable for but unfortunately our client will not shortlist you for this post
As an Outreach Worker you will:
· Supporting rough sleepers to access appropriate social care services and accommodation options
· Be a first response to referrals, carrying out needs and risk assessments with new rough sleepers
· Update assessments on rough sleepers already known to the team
· Regularly update the CHAIN database
· Find the best cause of action for each client's scenario
· Work alongside other agencies including, local authorities, health services, housing providers, the police, and drug & alcohol services
To be successful you will need to:
· Have excellent interpersonal skills
· Be flexible and responsive to meet the needs of rough sleepers
· Have the confidence and ability to manage a caseload of complex clients
· Have the necessary IT skills to collect, collate and interpret data
· Be confident in representing our client at external meetings and with outside agencies
· You must have an enhanced, adult and child DBS check to apply for this post, if you need one, get in touch
If you are interested, please apply ASAP, this position is always a popular opportunity!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
We are seeking an individual with strong HR administration skills to join our team in the role of HR Executive and support our mission to end homelessness. We recognise that our people are integral to achieving this mission and wish to ensure that Social Bite is a challenging, supportive, rewarding and fun place for all our employees to work and develop in.
What you’ll be doing:
With a focus on HR, this will involve:
· Managing the employee life cycle, including recruitment, induction, performance, development and departures.
· Developing people systems, process and practices that support our culture and strategic objectives.
· Implementing and managing a new HR system incorporating all employee records, data and attendance management.
· Working closely with the Director of Finance & Risk and the Managing Director to develop and implement a People Strategy & Plan.
· Supporting people managers and providing guidance.
· Establishing reporting measures and identifying trends.
· Compliance with legislation and adherence to best practice.
Why join us?
· Impact: your work will empower people experiencing homelessness to transform their own lives through our key pillars of providing homes, jobs, food and support.
· Culture: you’ll be part of a supportive and dynamic team in an entrepreneurial organisation that values your unique take on how to achieve our goals.
· Growth: opportunities to work on exciting projects and learn, grow, and shine in a role that’s as rewarding as it is challenging.
· Perks: competitive salary, flexible working hours, and benefits including:
o 32 days paid annual leave
o Staff discount at Social Bite Coffee Shops
o Reward Hub (discounted gym, restaurants, shop partnerships)
o Enhanced sick pay
o Cycle to work scheme
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Reflective Practice
o Values Superstars rewards
Application process: please send a CV and cover message. Your cover message should give us a sense of who you and help us understand why you’re a good fit for this role. It could be a letter (up to 500 words), a video or voice note (up to four minutes), or something else. Ultimately it’s what you are comfortable with. Note – applications without a supporting message will not be considered.
Recruitment process:
We believe the right recruitment process is one that allows both of us to learn about the other, to ensure that we both make the right decision. The right candidate will fit well within Social Bite and understand and believe in our values and what we are trying to achieve.
There will be a two-stage process (with possibly an initial telephone/teams call) allowing you to meet with Peter Kerr, the Finance & Risk Director, along with colleagues.
As this role is one that replaces an existing, we are keen to recruit as soon as possible, so all applications will be considered as they are received and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis, therefore early applications for this role are encouraged.
Health Trainer: Substance Misuse - Harrow
A Health Trainer, specialising in Substance Misuse is required to work on a rolling contract for one of the UKs leading Drug and Alcohol Charities.
This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities:
· Identify and engage with individuals from agreed target groups providing information to individuals about the relationship between behaviours and health, and promoting improvement in their health and wellbeing.
· Support and motivate individuals, to identify their health needs and assess the barriers that prevent them from making healthy choices, assisting individuals to learn in learning how to make better health choices and support them in initiating and sustaining appropriate behavioural changes.
· Deliver outstanding client care, demonstrating empathy, understanding, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering a quality service.
· Keep abreast of the holistic range of services available in the community by developing links with service providers and keeping up-to-date with service changes and developments, in order to appropriately signpost individuals to the service then need when they need them
· Get involved with running events at the service for the different initiatives they provide, this can include speaking to clients at these events, as well as being involved in promoting them through creating posters, leaflets etc.
Experience Required:
· Experience of working with clients with substance misuse, eg. homelessness, drug and alcohol, housing
· Working with and engaging individuals and groups of adults
· Experience of actively engaging with local communities
· Experience of using Microsoft programmes (Word and Excel)
· Experience of team working
· Experience of managing a personal workload or caseload
· Being involved in events in the past
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Assistant Support and Outreach Worker - North East
Location: North East - Chester Le Street based
Contract: Part Time - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary £20,878.05 pro rata PA
Big Issue Changing Lives CIC is looking for a Assistant Support and Outreach Worker to support the direct the direct delivery of services to individuals participating in Big Issue enterprises, including selling the Big Issue magazine. The core of the role is facilitating access for members of our vendors and potential vendors to the Hand Up Service and other local services, resources and networks required to address the barriers they are facing to moving forwards out of poverty. You will also play a key supporting role to the Support and Outreach Workers in the North East Team.
This is a self-starter role in which you’ll be responsible for connecting with potential service users within the community, introducing the service to them, sharing information from our Hand Up plus services and supporting them to engage with the core Hand Up service. You’ll be working within a small team of Outreach workers and will work to maintain a set of Service Standards which help maintain the quality of the service nationally.
The role is highly flexible and no two days are the same. You’ll bring your own experience and knowledge to the role which will be vital in supporting our vendors. We will support you to build on that through an ongoing training and development programme which aims to ensure all Hand Up Service Team members have up to date, relevant, knowledge in key areas including housing, benefits, debt, immigration and more. In the course of a day, you’ll usually be working with service users across multiple of these issues and supporting engagement with a wide range of external agencies such as health services, local authorities, charities and more, to get access to services for those you are supporting.
Your main roles and responsibilities will be:
- Undertake phone and in person outreach to introduce the Hand Up service to our vendors.
- Join meetings with Vendors and Outreach Workers to support with action planning and provision of support and guidance
- Support the local Hand Up Service to build current knowledge of local and national agencies that can support our vendors
- Support the organisation and delivery with our Vendors of 1-2-1 and group training sessions and drop-ins
- Ensure that your work meets service standards and targets and complete surveys with vendors as required
- Adhere to all required policies and procedures including with regards to safeguarding, lone and safe working, case work management and expenses and finances
- Undertake any other duties as required by your manager (within reasonable expectations)
You need to be:
- Passionate about and committed to supporting those living in poverty
- Confident communicator face to face and on the phone with ability to convey information clearly
- Able to build rapport with diverse individuals from the outreach community
- Knowledge and understanding of the challenges and inequalities that individuals facing poverty face and may face in the UK.
- Excellent time management and very organised, with the ability to complete tasks by agreed deadlines
- Good data entry skills
- Able to represent the organisation to other professionals and partner agencies
- Able to work with individuals in both one to one and group formats
- Able to follow guidelines and work within policies, seeking support from line manager as needed
- Willing to work in flexible locations including our community office, as well as visiting vendors at pitches and attending community meetings. This role is not suitable for home- based working.
Desirable:
- The ability to speak Romanian and/or Romani
- Knowledge and understanding of the Roma community in the region.
Please use your cover letter to demonstrate how you meet each of the following requirements. We recommend addressing each requirement specifically within your application. Voluntary experience and lived experience are welcome as evidence of your relevant experience, knowledge and skills, as well as any work experience.
Salary and Benefits offered:
- Salary of £20,878.05 pro rata per annum
- Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
- Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
- Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment
Workplace details:
This role is based at our Chester-Le-Street office and you must be able to attend this office on a regular basis, but you will be mostly be working out and about within the community.
Closing date - 20th October 2024 (23:59pm). Please note that we may interview before the role is closed so please apply asap.
Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd and Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm). In addition, we also have our sister charity The Big Issue Foundation.
Benefits
As well as a salary commensurate with our sector, we are proud of our family-friendly staff benefits.
We offer 3 days paid leave in a rolling year to care for a sick child or grandchild, 3 days paid leave in a rolling year to care for a sick or elderly relative, an incremental holiday scheme, life cover, a healthcare cash plan, access to an open learning library and other learning & development opportunities, an enhanced contribution into our workplace pension and a generous maternity package. We particularly welcome applicants from those who are underrepresented, such as disabled people and people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
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Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.
Purpose of the role:
The Accommodation Support Officer (Safehouse Support Worker) will be based at our safehouse accommodation in North Somerset and the primary purpose will be to provide survivors with high quality support and oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the safe houses.
To apply:
- Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
- Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.
The deadline for applications is 20 October 2024.
Interviews will likely be held during the week of 28 October 2024.
As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
25.5 hours per week / Permanent / £32,800 per annum, pro rata / Working pattern can be discussed at interview (expectation of one evening shift per week, working until 8pm.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
YMCA DownsLink Group Dialogue Therapeutic & Family Services offers counselling services for children and young people with physical disabilities, behavioural, social, and emotional difficulties, autism and learning difficulties. The team delivers a multi-modality therapeutic service working with children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. We work closely with CAMHs, the local authority and a range of voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver effective short-term therapeutic interventions.
As part of the Brighton and Hove Community Wellbeing Service for children and young people (CYP), we are looking for a Wellbeing Counsellor to provide face-to-face appointments, triage and assessments, counselling treatment and group work support for children and young people aged 4 - 12. You will also be supporting timely processing of CYP referrals to the service as part of the triage team and deliver assessment and treatment to young people aged 13+ when needed.
The role is integrated within the Children and Young People Wellbeing Service and the post holder will be required to work with the Counselling Leads, Team Manager, and triage team to support children/young people accessing provision within the emotional well-being and mental health pathways.
Some key responsibilities of the role include assessing Children and Young People (CYP) for suitability for treatment (training will be provided), making decisions on the suitability of new referrals to the service with support from triage teams and the ability to formulate, deliver and evaluate therapy programmes for CYP clients.
ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
Qualifications and Training
- Graduate or Post Graduate level Counselling Diploma (of 2 years minimum duration including personal counselling or psychotherapy)
- BACP Accreditation/eligibility for accreditation or BACP Registration or accredited with other relevant professional bodies (UKCP/HCP)
Experience and Knowledge
- Experience individual counselling with young people (aged 4 – 16)
- Experience in working with children with communication difficulties, including ASC and LD
- Working knowledge of mental health issues affecting children and young people
- Knowledge of up to date Child Protection and Safeguarding issues and procedures
Skills and Abilities Experience
- Professional, flexible attitude with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage your time well
- Confident in identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns and have experience of working with children and young people
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, interpersonal and written on all levels and according to need
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
15 hours per week / Permanent / £32,800 per annum, pro rata / Working pattern can be discussed at interview, (expectation of one evening shift per week, working until 8pm).
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
YMCA DownsLink Group Dialogue Therapeutic & Family Services offers counselling services for children and young people with physical disabilities, behavioural, social, and emotional difficulties, autism and learning difficulties. The team delivers a multi-modality therapeutic service working with children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. We work closely with CAMHs, the local authority and a range of voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver effective short-term therapeutic interventions.
We are looking for a Wellbeing Play Therapist to provide 1-1 and group play therapy sessions, triage and assessments, counselling treatment and group work support for children and young people aged 4 - 12. The role is integrated within the Children and Young People Wellbeing Service and the post holder will be required to work with the Counselling Leads, Team Manager, and triage team to support children/young people accessing provision within the emotional well-being and mental health pathways.
Some key responsibilities of the role include assessing Children and Young People (CYP) for suitability for treatment (training will be provided), making decisions on the suitability of new referrals to the service with support from triage teams and the ability to formulate, deliver and evaluate therapy programmes for CYP clients.
ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
Qualifications and Training
- Graduate or Post Graduate level Counselling Diploma (of 2 years minimum duration including personal counselling or psychotherapy)
- BACP Accreditation/eligibility for accreditation or BACP Registration or accredited with other relevant professional bodies (UKCP/HCP)
Experience and Knowledge
- Experience individual counselling with young people (aged 4 – 16)
- Experience in working with children with communication difficulties, including ASC and LD
- Working knowledge of mental health issues affecting children and young people
- Knowledge of up to date Child Protection and Safeguarding issues and procedures
Skills and Abilities Experience
- Professional, flexible attitude with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage your time well
- Confident in identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns and have experience of working with children and young people
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, interpersonal and written on all levels and according to need
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.