Lead Worker Opportunities (Mental Health) Jobs

Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life? Do you have the commitment, enthusiasm and resilience needed, to work with some of the most vulnerable people in our communities? If the answer is yes, this could be the role for you. SHP Rough Sleeping Services have full time Project Worker Complex Needs positions available in our Hackney Accommodation Service and Newham Assessment Service for Rough Sleepers and those who have experienced homelessness.

About the role:

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 10,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated staff members for our Rough Sleeping Services in Hackney and Newham. The role will require you to work alongside the Service Manager , to provide a high level of support to these clients at our Launchpad Assessment Hub or Hackney Accommodation Service .

You will be in a specialist role designed to work with people who experience multiple disadvantages relating to: mental ill health, physical health & substance use needs. You will also play a key part in reducing the risk of re-offending, liaising with external professionals, preventing homelessness and promoting the independence and social inclusion of these clients.

About you:

• Previous experience of working with people with complex support needs.
• You will work in a trauma-informed way, working creatively with clients in the service.
• Ability to manage a caseload and deliver positive outcomes utilising your knowledge of the health, social care and criminal justice sector.   
• A flexible, innovative and creative approach to working with a sometimes hard to engage client group with a history of rough sleeping.

About us:

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

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

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

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

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 13th October at midnight

Interview date: Wednesday 23rd October via Microsoft Teams

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

Head of Media, PR & Editorial 

Permanent

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum, plus benefits

London N1/Home - We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office at least 2 days per week currently Tuesday, and Wednesday or Thursday.

Full-time – 37.5 hours a week 

Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 13th October 2024

First Interviews: w/c 21st October 2024

Second interviews: w/c 28th October 2024

World Cancer Research Fund explores how diet, weight and physical activity affect your risk of developing cancer. As an international network of charities, we’ve been funding life-saving research, influencing global healthcare policy, and educating the public on how to make informed choices since 1982. While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work is helping people to live longer, happier, and healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.

We now have an exciting opening for a Head of Media, PR & Editorial. The postholder will be responsible for developing and supporting key campaigns and strategies that help to promote and explain the work, impact, health messaging and funding needs to diverse audiences. You will achieve these through PR and media relations, awareness-raising campaign development, supporter stories, celebrity/ambassador management, and the management of a small team, including staff and specialist consultant support.

We are seeking an experienced communications professional with demonstrable expertise and a track-record of success in managing communications for a charity, health or science-related organisation, including developing successful media strategies, with positive press coverage, and writing clear, engaging copy for different audiences across digital and social media channels. The successful candidate will also have proven experience planning and managing multiple cross-departmental projects. 

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit World Cancer Research Fund and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Join Addiction Family Support

Addiction Family Support is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting adults affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling.

The Role: Bereavement Support Worker

As a Bereavement Support Worker at Addiction Family Support, you will provide crucial emotional and practical assistance to individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to addiction. Through both individual and group support, you will offer a compassionate and understanding presence, helping people navigate grief and loss in a safe and supportive environment.

This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work remotely or in person, depending on the needs of the service and your own availability. Bereavement Support Workers operate within a flexible rota system to ensure those in need of support receive timely and consistent care.

Responsibilities:

• Offer empathetic and non-judgmental emotional support to those affected by the bereavement of a loved one due to addiction.
• Provide information, literature, and resources to help individuals and groups manage grief and cope with their situations.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate bereavement support group meetings, creating a safe space for participants to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
• Respond to inquiries and offer structured emotional support through helplines or support groups, following guidelines and safeguarding practices.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR and the charity’s policies.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and signpost individuals to additional services where appropriate.

Ongoing Support

As a Bereavement Support Worker, you will have access to regular supervision and peer support, ensuring you feel confident and equipped in your role. Development opportunities are available to help you grow in your position and enhance the support you provide.

Join Our Team of Change-Makers

Are you ready to make a difference? We're on the lookout for vibrant, enthusiastic, proactive and collaborative individuals with the right skills and experience to become part of our incredible charity.

Be Part of Something Special

Our clients' continuous positive feedback speaks volumes about the impact of our work, and we take immense pride in it. Emilia Fox, one of our dedicated Patrons, stands with us in our mission.

Join an Award-Winning Journey

This is your chance to become part of an award-winning charity where every day is an opportunity to contribute to the greater good. If you're seeking a dynamic environment filled with compassionate individuals dedicated to creating positive change, we invite you to apply or reach out with any enquiries.

The deadline for submitting applications is 4.00pm Friday 11 October 2024.

Interviews will be held Tuesday 15 October 2024.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Newham.

£28,500.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Working in partnership with the London Borough of Newham and East London Foundation Trust, IBIS House supports people who are medically fit for discharge from mental health inpatient stays but have other barriers to discharge. These may include housing, living skills, accessing benefits or the community, or other interventions and will be on a person-centred basis. The main aim of the service is to provide short-term support to customers to link with longer-term services to reduce escalations in need and reduce inpatient readmission and reduce pressure on inpatient beds.

The shift pattern for this role includes 40 hours per week, including weekends and Bank Holidays. The shift Pattern includes 08:00-16:00 and 14:00-22:00

For a full job description, please visit our website jobs.lookahead.org.uk

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Assessing referrals received by the service, within the 4-hour target, and providing rapid response to these.
Inducting new customers and helping orient them to the community and local area
Completing/supporting housing referrals as required, supporting customers with budgeting tools and providing support to customers in accessing any benefits or addressing any issues such as benefits.
Building a relationship with the local borough and any key agencies. For example: no recourse to public funds teams, homelessness teams, community mental health teams etc.
Support planning, including ward management liaison, medication profiles and medication reviews as required, identifying the goals and steps to support customers to manage their own support and risk and ensuring these are correctly documented within Look Ahead's paperwork
Proactively engaging in learning and development activities to increase knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis
Monitoring and reporting on customer interactions, including escalation of any concerns or changes in customer's presentation or welfare.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behavior
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can-do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behavior

What you'll bring:

Up to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent - whilst you may have little or no previous relevant sector work experience, eagerness to learn and engage with customers positively is a must.
Look Ahead values the experience of applicants who have used our services or those similar to Look Ahead services.
IT skills are a requirement of this post. If the appropriate I.T. skills are not gained by the recruitment stage, appropriate training may be provided by Look Ahead

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

We believe that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and we have a part to play in that. Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness  |  Belonging  |  Strength  |  Collaboration

Our purpose is to create space where mental health comes first. We do this through working in partnership with other agencies and providing services in a trauma-informed way. This role will work collaboratively within Manchester City Council’s new multi-disciplinary Thriving Families Team to support families where children are open to Child Protection or Child in Need Plans, to ensure that young people and their families are better able to access appropriate support services for their mental health leading to improved mental health.

We believe in the power of listening and being heard. The Mental Health Practitioner will build collaborative and kind relationships where people feel heard and understood, enabling people to access services and navigate routes to support. Referrals are received directly from Social Workers into the Thriving Families Team and the Mental Health Practitioner will offer a range of support to families in their own homes, via the phone or in community settings including 1:1 psycho-social support and interventions, advocacy, making onward referrals, communicating with health/social care services and assisting people in addressing practical needs.

Salary: £31,331

Contract: Initially for 2 years (extension possible dependent upon funding)

Hours:  35 hours per week

Base: Manchester City Council - Harpurhey District Offices

The type of skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Experience of working with the whole family and collaboratively with other agencies to improve mental health.
• Knowledge about various ways to provide emotional and therapeutic support for people.
• Ability to work in an open and positive way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.

Application documents can be downloaded from our website.

Applications must be received by 10am Monday 30th September. Interviews are planned to take place at the Zion Centre on Friday 11th October.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

As Project Worker Complex Needs, you will work creatively and collaboratively with adults who have experience of homelessness and/or Rough Sleeping. You will provide an effective high quality support service in an accommodation setting, working with clients facing Multiple Disadvantage, and living with complex needs.

About the role:

SHP’s aim is to improve outcomes for service users both within the service and by enhancing their ability to utilise external specialist, statutory and community services.

The support you provide will ensure that clients are able to:

• Access and sustain their accommodation within our services
• Access and feel safe in engaging with specialist support in relation to their needs (i.e., substance use, health, mental health, complex trauma, offending, street activity}
• Access primary health care, and improving their wellbeing and process of recovery.
• Access work, training, and other opportunities,
• Be supported by, and be active in, their community
• Develop and maintain positive personal relationships

You will be part of a dynamic team in a hostel setting, holding a caseload of clients with the opportunity to draw on specialist roles within the team, the organisation more broadly, and working in tandem with specialist external agencies. Your ability to forge meaningful relationships will provide the basis of the work to empower your clients, helping them to engage with a range of community resources and build a robust network of support.

About you:

• Ability to maintain motivation for a high level of contact with clients on a day-to-day basis.
• A non-judgemental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged / complex needs clients and to promote a strengths-based approach.
• Familiarity with IT applications and basic keyboard skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and manage own administrative tasks.
• Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering service objectives across work specialisms.
• Strong time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards.
• Be expected to operate primarily in your supported accommodation service, as well as some off site work duties; to facilitate client appointments and conduct professional meetings.
• Willingness and ability to work on a rota system of early and late shifts, which may include some variable hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and their importance when delivering trauma informed support.

About us:

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

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

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

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

Important info:

Closing Date: Sunday 20th October at midnight

Interview Date: 28th & 29th October via Microsoft Teams

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. (Include if post requires a DBS.)

About Us

Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life. 

About the Position

Our Policy and Public Affairs Officer connects with and influences politicians and senior decision makers to make society better for people who have mental health challenges, have mental illness and their families. They shall manage projects that shall lead to improvements in support for those with poor mental health.

Key Responsibilities

In this critical role you will work closely with the Director of Public Affairs and Communications to develop and implement a policy and influencing strategy to ensure that the voices of people we support, and their families are heard in all the places they need to be. You will manage projects related to mental health and provide reports.

You will build powerful relationships with politicians, civil servants and partners and feel comfortable representing the organisation at a range of different stakeholder events. You will love policy and public affairs, enjoy mastering details and offering sound advice. You will respond on behalf of the organisation to consultations and events and will be comfortable doing lots of reading and writing. You will enjoy building powerful and meaningful relationships.

General Duties:

• To ensure that Change Mental Health have a robust policy and public affairs process in order, to respond to events and consultations, set up meetings with influencers, write briefings for those meetings and record our interactions on the Lobbying Register.
• Develop and implement a policy and public affairs strategy which means Change Mental Health engage with external stakeholders, have key messages disseminated and ensure that the voices of our members and the people we support are heard at all levels. 
• Ensure that Change Mental Health’s Public Affairs and Stakeholder policies are kept relevant for our staff and promoted throughout the organisation.
• Collaborate on key communications documents and channels, including our newsletter, website and support the high-quality use of our social media channels.
• Manage projects that improve the outcomes of those with poor mental health and wellbeing. When agreed, engage with parliamentarians and stakeholders, representing Change Mental Health and advocating for our policy agenda 
• Take ownership of policy developments in fields relevant to Change Mental Health’s work and  ensure you are up to date and well informed of recent developments. 
• Write briefings for the Director of Public Affairs and Communications, the CEO, and Board as needed.
• Write briefings for debates in Parliament and communicate with members of Parliaments.
• Write reports for projects relating to mental health and wellbeing.
• Organise and undertake the administration of events that support our policy platform whether that be events at party conferences, cross party groups, parliamentary receptions or other activity that support the charity.
• Network and build relationships with different stakeholders across the private, third and state sectors.
• Support the work of the National Rural Mental Health Forum, organising meetings and reporting on impact.
• Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation.  Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• As with all employees, workers and volunteers; encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, fundraiser, donor or activist
• To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns
• To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role
• To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
• To be friendly, polite and professional to all staff, members of the public and people Change Mental Health support.

All sucessful applicants will require a Basic Disclosure check. 

NJC Point 23 – 25 - £32,076 - £33,945 per annum

Fixed Term initial 12 months contract (continuation subject to further funding)

37.5 hours per week (core hours between 8-6 Monday to Friday, although this role will require some evenings and weekend work, in line with the role. Please feel free to get in touch with us if you would like further details).

Eccles, Salford

The purpose of the post is to work with a wide range of partners and volunteers to build active, more connected and resilient communities within the city of Salford. This includes recruiting, training and supporting volunteers and VCSE organisations to engage in civil contingencies and humanitarian responses within the city, and more broadly supporting the development of our volunteering work across multiple services.

Salford CVS delivers a range of projects and services that build resilient communities and encourage local people to be active citizens.

The postholder will primarily work on our Volunteering and Emergency Response activity, including the development and delivery of Salford CVS’s own volunteering programmes. We anticipate that, while it will fluctuate throughout the year, the postholder will spend roughly half their time on Emergency Response related work, and half their time on volunteering related work (although both areas overlap).

Overall, we are looking for someone who:

• Can work at various levels, including operationally on the ground
• Is willing to be flexible and able to work outside office hours when we are called to respond to emergencies
• Enjoys and is good at coordinating and multi-tasking in a sometimes-challenging working environment
• Enjoys proactively developing things, bringing new ideas to the table
• Will enjoy working within a team of dedicated, friendly people who believe in making a difference
• Will engage and build relationships with our volunteers, VCSE organisations and partners to further develop our work
• Is passionate about the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector; in particular, the role it plays in supporting people and communities to become more resilient and active
• Someone who loves the city of Salford and the people who live and work here – a person who wants to make a difference every day

If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!

The Benefits of Working for Salford CVS

• 28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Paid sick leave – subject to terms and conditions of service
• A compassionate approach to dependants leave and compassionate leave - to help deal with life’s unforeseen circumstances
• Pension scheme - with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
• RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
• Development opportunities - we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
• A supportive working culture - we respect and support one another to do the best we can

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd October at 12 noon

Interview date: Tuesday 5th November 2024

We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.

Please note late applications will not be accepted.

BACKGROUND

Sundial delivers high quality education and training on harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation (FGM), “honour”-based abuse (HBA) and harmful body alterations. We offer safeguarding training for teams of professionals such as teachers, police and social workers. We also deliver lessons in schools, as well as workshops for community groups. We ensure people from FGM- and HBA- affected communities and young people are at the forefront of our work. Our training and education work is sensitive, on point and age appropriate. All of our training is delivered in pairs, with at least one facilitator being from a community affected by the harmful practice discussed in the session.

Harmful practices / topics covered in our training and lessons (not extensive list):

• FGM/C
• Forced marriage
• Spiritual abuse
• Intersectionality and domestic abuse

Healthy relationships and body image, including:

• Body image and smart phones
• The influence of pornography on young people
• The female genitalia (including learning on FGM/C and female cosmetic genital surgeries)

Sundial Centre for Education on Harmful Practices work in locations across the Thames Valley, as well as Birmingham. Our Lead Trainer will need to travel to these locations and having a driving licence and car will be preferable, as there will be equipment and materials to carry.

Job Description

You will deliver workshops on harmful practices and abuse issues to a high professional standard, together with a co-facilitator, and carry out administrative tasks as required for the effective delivery of our education programme.

Person Specification

You will ideally be from a community affected by a harmful practice such as FGM/C or “honour”-based abuse and forced marriage. This does not necessarily mean you personally have been affected, but you have a deep understanding of the issues from living in your community.

Your knowledge of the topic: You will need a strong understanding of violence against women and girls (VAWG), ideally having experience working in the VAWG sector. You will have a strong understanding of some or all of the topics that we deliver, in order to deliver workshops with a high level of expertise and answer any questions during the session. A good understanding of safeguarding pathways would be desirable. Please note we are confident that someone with experience in the VAWG sector would be able to upskill themselves, with our help, if there is a topic they are not familiar with, e.g. spiritual abuse.

High level of organisation:

You will need to communicate with our Schools Coordinator to understand the details of the session, including who the session is for, any special requirements of the group and who you will be working with. You will need to link with your co-facilitator ahead of the session to have a planning meeting, including discussing the content of the session, who will deliver which parts, and any specific needs of the group. You will need to plan your own travel (reimbursed) - this can be anywhere in the Thames Valley, Birmingham or occasionally London. You may also need to link with your co-facilitator on their travel arrangements.

Administration skills:

Whilst the bookings will be made by our Schools Coordinator, you will still be expected to do some administration, such as completing records after the session.

Time management:

You will need to have excellent time management skills, including arriving at the venue in time to set up and deal with any last minute unforeseen issues which may arise (e.g. a school's firewall blocking our film materials). You will also need to deliver the content allowing enough time for each section of the training. This will require being able to effectively work with your co-facilitator. Each session should be well paced with time for questions at the end.

You as a facilitator:

It is important that you are a confident facilitator, including being comfortable to speak in front of a large group and able to project your voice. You will also need to be dynamic and engaging, facilitating activities / discussion and using high impact teaching methods to keep the group engaged. You will also need to be confident managing lots of questions or someone ‘over speaking’. You need to be thoughtful and sensitive to everyone in the room, including trying to ‘see’ everyone, and being encouraging and non-judgemental. You need to be comfortable working with adults, children and young people.

You as a leader:

You will need to be comfortable taking the lead alongside your co-facilitator. This will include directing them if there are particular sections for them to deliver, and being clear on timings. You will need to feel comfortable giving peer feedback, including on language used during the session and timings. You will need to be motivational and encouraging as a lead, keeping things positive whilst also professional.

You as a representative of Sundial:

You will need to maintain a high level of professionalism as a trainer, showing interest in the client (e.g. the school safeguarding lead who has booked the sessions) and helping to build the relationship between them and Sundial. For example, you may be asked to join the client for lunch and this can be a great opportunity to discuss the needs of the school and possibly suggest other training sessions. You will need to help the client feel confident that the session will run smoothly and that the content will be appropriate for the audience.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the issues the charity addresses and your relevant experience. Please also ensure your CV includes details of two referees. We will not contact your referees prior to interview.
• We strongly encourage applications from people from communities affected by harmful practices. · Applicants called to interview will be invited to deliver a presentation and complete a written task.
• The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

AAFDA was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003.

Each year, around 150 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide. The actual number of suicides as a result of domestic abuse remains unknown.  Most of these families suffer significant problems including relationship breakdown, job difficulties/loss and mental and physical health issues. We help these families in many ways, our prime function being to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after domestic homicide.

AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) is a growing Charity and to meet the demands of this growth, we are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team in a highly rewarding opportunity. Although home based, some travel will be required - frequency will be commensurate to the role. We welcome applications from candidates with experience of domestic abuse.  We are also committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds.

Our Specialist Advocates support families impacted by fatal domestic abuse through provision of lay advocacy for and on behalf of families with a range of statutory service providers (e.g. those conducting reviews and inquiries, social services, police, housing) and work to build good relations between all parties.  To ensure that families get the support they need, you will use AAFDA’s Home Office endorsed seven-step approach to working with individuals and families, to ensure that they receive the best possible support and advocacy to restore dignity and relief for families and to help them cope and recover. Through trauma-informed approaches, you will:

• listen to families and advocate for them in a complex system that too often treats them as passive participants and overlooks the value of their insight;
• provide information, support, guidance, advice and advocacy on Domestic Homicide Reviews, Mental Health Reviews, Inquests, Independent Office of Police Conduct inquiries and other types of Inquiries;
• manage families’ expectations of the legal and procedural processes facing them by supporting families in meetings with agencies such as health, police and local authorities;
• give families practical help on a wide range of issues - including help with letter writing or advocating with employers and local authorities on the families’ behalf;
• Support AAFDA in our bringing families together in AAFDA’s peer support events, such as the Hear Our Voice weekend and the on-line peer support Zoom sessions, where families can speak with others to share their experiences and stories. This will involve occasional evening work.

This role is offered on a full-time basis.

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Employee Assist Scheme

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

At Change Grow Live, we believe in the power of making a positive impact in people’s lives. Our strive to provide support, respect, and a safe space where individuals can find the right path for their personal growth and recovery. We treat each person as a unique individual, working together to achieve their full potential.

We are currently looking for a Young Person's Resilience Worker to be part of our Newham Rise children and young people’s team. This role involves delivering targeted interventions, focusing on drug and alcohol awareness, education, and prevention for young people. You will also work closely with the MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime) youth-to-adult (Y2A) hub, providing support to young adults aged 18-25 who are also connected to probation services.

Working in Newham offers the chance to be part of a vibrant, diverse, and growing community. You’ll find a dynamic working environment where every day presents an opportunity to make meaningful connections and create lasting change.

Working at Change Grow Live in Newham means being part of a vibrant, diverse, and supportive team, where every day presents an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals within a dynamic and multicultural community.

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Full Time Salary Range: £27,449.53 - £31,393.77 (pro rata for part time hours)
Allowance: Inner London Weighting of £4,072.06 (pro rata for part time)
Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months

About the Role

• Support young people and young adults (18-25) from the point they engage with the service, through their entire journey.
• Work alongside the MOPAC Y2A hub, specifically supporting young adults involved with probation services.
• Provide screening, assessments, psychosocial interventions, care planning, and post-treatment support, ensuring seamless transitions in care.
• Respond effectively to safeguarding issues, ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals you work with.
• Reduce drug and alcohol-related harm, helping create healthier communities.
• Advocate for access to relevant services, ensuring holistic outcomes in relation to health and well-being.
• Promote positive outcomes that enable young people to lead safer, healthier, and more purposeful lives, building resilience and reducing risks.

About You

• Experience working with young people, with a good understanding of the issues they face.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices, particularly concerning children and young people, including the Fraser Competence framework.
• Strong understanding of drug and alcohol-related issues and experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of best practices in substance misuse treatment services, especially in relation to young people.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a high level of IT proficiency.
• Team-oriented with a cooperative, supportive approach to achieving service objectives.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Please note: We encourage you to reflect on the job description when completing your application to help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the role.

If you’re ready to start your journey with Change Grow Live, we’d love to hear from you

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. 

Interview Date

3/10/2024

Closing Date

27/9/2024

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. 

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

The Child and Family Specialist role is part of an exciting and innovative partnership with the London Borough of Ealing to provide an early intervention service in the community and in schools to children, young people and their families. The Ealing Early Intervention Service has been commissioned to provide direct and systemic work to address moderate mental health needs.

The Child and Family Specialist will work in partnership with schools, children and families to assess and respond to the psychological needs of children experiencing social, emotional, mental health or behavioural difficulties through undertaking assessments and providing interventions. The post-holder will also: provide specialist advice and support to school staff in the identification of mental health needs of children and accessing appropriate resources; and actively contribute to outcome monitoring and service improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a commissioned service delivering direct interventions for young people and their families. The post-holder will offer a range of clinical activities to address mental health needs in children and young people, including direct individual and group work with young people and parents/carers and joint work with other professionals.  The clinical case presentation is mostly moderate risk and requires insight into handling complex clinical cases (e.g. neurodiverse and trauma-inform practice) and appropriate responses to safeguarding concerns.

The Child and Family Specialist will join a small team of 12 people in a fast-paced working dynamic. The post-holder will be supported through supervision and will deliver consultation, training, and workshops to non-mental health staff.

Location

Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at Greenford Service Centre (UB6 9LB) and occasionally at Anna Freud, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.

Contract duration

Permanent

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Monday 30 September 2024.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Monday 7 October 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Friday 11 October 2024

How to apply

Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Fixed term role that ends on 31 May 2025

Full and Part-Time roles available

Chester, Cheshire

Internally the job title will be Recovery & Connect Worker.

Many people are experiencing mental health issues and urgently need support. That’s where our new service and you come in. Join Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery and Connect Worker and you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals access the support services and opportunities they need to improve their quality of life and ensure that their mental health is improving.

Chester and Wirral pathway is a community-based project that will assist people in hospital ready for discharge home from mental health inpatient settings. Your role will be in supporting patients in various hospital settings to overcome the barriers to them leaving hospital. This will include being part of MDT meetings, housing and benefits support, utility reconnection, identifying housing and a package of 12-week support upon discharge from hospital. Ideally candidates will have good housing experience. This is an agile role that will require travel between hospitals and the community.

Your challenge will be to support individuals with complex mental health needs to feel in control of their care, access mental health support and other local opportunities and build their emotional resilience. You’ll manage a caseload of individuals with mental health concerns, formulating support plans and establishing positive relationships with a range of multidisciplinary organisations.

You’ll need a significant understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working within a mental health setting where you dealt with ‘high risk’ clients and managing resources effectively. A good understanding of recovery and coproduction is important too, as is a proven ability to lead, supervise and motivate staff and delegate work appropriately. Adept at managing conflicting demands and priorities on time, you have a flexible attitude to working hours and, above all, keen to be part of something new and worthwhile that will change lives.

This is a fixed term role that ends on 31 May 2025. We have two vacancies available – one full-time role for 37.5 hours a week and one part-tie role for 15 hours a week.

This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.

Community Development Officer – Southampton (England South)

We are recruiting a Community Development Officer to engage key partners and stakeholders in the region tailoring support, training and education to create suicide safer communities.

In this role you will:

· Identify, develop and maintain effective partnerships with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the region to engage them in the prevention of young suicide.

· Proactively promote suicide prevention including raising the profile of PAPYRUS and engaging with those personally affected by young suicide.

· Equip a wide range of stakeholders to enable them to create sustainable suicide safer communities through the provision of tailored support, training and education.

· Deliver training and awareness raising products to a variety of groups including professionals, parents, young people, volunteers and other trainers.

· Contribute to the development and review of projects, and education and training products, in line with the Strategic Plans.

· Contribute to and promote campaigns, training and opportunities as outlined in the Regional and Strategic Plans.

· Represent the charity at events including conferences, panels, working groups and through media channels as required.

· Record, monitor and report on data to evaluate our projects and demonstrate impact.

To be successful in this role you will have:

· Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops or educational activities

· A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience

· Experience as a qualified ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain qualification and experience

· Experience of using own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme or area of work

· The ability to travel to different locations across Southampton and the South of England to attend meetings, events and deliver training.

Salary: £29,269 per annum (SCP 18) progressing by increments to £32,076 per annum (SCP 23).

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

Hours: 36 hours per week  

Location: Southampton (The Bulb, Southampton, SO15 1GX) with travel across the South of England

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 13th October 2024

Interview date: 23rd October 2024

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

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