Mental Health Support Worker Jobs

Travel: Regular travel across the UK (including Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales)
 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

At Versus Arthritis, we won’t rest until everyone with arthritis has access to the treatment and care they need to live the life they choose with real hope of a cure in the future.

To turbo charge our progress towards achieving our goals we’ve created a new UK Advocacy (policy, public affairs and campaigns) and Health Intelligence department, within the Chief Executive Office who will pro-actively drive positive change with and for people living with arthritis.

About the role

We are now looking for an Assistant Director, who will work closely with and report to our Chief Executive Officer, to lead this new department.  You will lead a growing department of 18 people and have matrix management of our nations policy and public affairs teams.  Together you will deliver UK wide Advocacy and Health Intelligence strategies and ensure we make a step change in our influence.

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• a highly experienced advocate with exceptional policy and influencing skills.

• a strong understanding of how to use data and health intelligence to drive system change in health or a closely related area.

• a track record of working at senior level in a role which requires an organisation-wide, cross-functional strategic perspective on issues, challenges and opportunities.

• excellent communication, networking and influencing skills, with the ability to build purposeful relationships at a very senior level.

People living with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions have been overlooked for far too long, if you think you can help us change that, we’d love to hear from you.

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

Benefits

Your excellent benefits include:

• Flexible hours, environments and working practices to promote a healthy work/life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support – including the Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential 24/7 support with mental health, legal and financial queries).
• Simplyhealth cash plan.
• Supportive and inclusive culture, with a wide range of employee networks and support groups available to join.
• Learning and personal development opportunities.
• Competitive annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to five days per year.
• Generous pension plan, with employer contribution of up to 10%.
• Life Assurance plan (4 x salary).

You must be based, and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.

Shortlisting 

• We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Interview

Interview date to be confirmed. Interviews to be held at Versus Arthritis London Office.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

An exciting opportunity for Crisis Recovery Workers has opened up at CPSL Mind.

CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.

Crisis Recovery Workers
Hours: Part-time roles available
Salary: £28,631.00 per annum, FTE
Salary Scale Point: 19 (Including 1 point for anti-social hours)
Based in Cambridge (With occasional travel to Peterborough)

About CPSL Mind
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is a non-clinical, safe space for individuals to visit as an alternative to attending A&E and is part of the wider First Response Service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

We are looking for part-time Crisis Recovery Workers to join our team!

Working one-to-one (either face-to-face, over the telephone, or on video call) you will support individuals experiencing mental health distress by:

• Establishing connection and rapport in a non-intrusive, non-judgmental and compassionate manner
• Supporting individuals through guided self-help strategies including grounding, breathing techniques.
• Supporting individuals to relay their immediate needs and concerns and offering emotional and practical support and information to address these.
• Provide individuals with information on and how to connect with social support networks available to them in their own community.
• Supporting individuals to make a safety plan

Crisis Recovery Worker criteria:

• You must be able to show empathy and compassion with a non-judgemental approach
• You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health and have excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• You should be able to manage professional boundaries

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and you are able to meet the criteria detailed above, please apply!

Closing Date: 20th January 2025
Interviews: 27th & 28th January 2025

Interested?

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

CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

Exciting opportunity to lead and shape specialist residential drug treatment services for women and families. Phoenix Futures are the leading state-funded provider of residential drug treatment services in the UK. As part of our continued development of capacity and specialism in the sector, we are consolidating our specialist provision of services for women and families, and this role will play a key role in the delivery and development of our practice, partnerships and strategy.

Options for hybrid working. Potential for home-based, or Oxford base (with travel to Sheffield required). 

About you

• • experience of CQC regulated services and managing residential services and registered managers
  • knowledge and experience of women's and family treatment services
  • operational experience in the drug and alcohol treatment sector
  • experience of managing budgets and achieving income targets

We are looking for an exceptional woman to provide senior leadership to two specialist residential rehabs. The National Specialist Family Service a long-standing innovative family residential service that provides for parents and children, and Ophelia House is a trauma responsive female-only treatment service.

You will be understanding and passionate about the gender-specific treatment needs of women, have knowledge of the practical, emotional, social and economic issues facing them, have experience of and a desire to work in trauma responsive settings.

You will also have experience of shaping innovative service and working with families as part of a whole-family approach.  You will share our passion for improving access to support/treatment for families (single parents (mums and/or dads) with their child/ren, couples with children, and pregnant women). 

We are seeking to develop relationships across the women and family support sector so that we can learn from others and bring best practice and emerging practice (nationally and internationally) into our service delivery. You will have the opportunity to influence Phoenix's strategy and share learning across the organisation and beyond, playing a key role in supporting the women and families national treatment agenda.

This role includes overseeing a women’s-only residential service specialising in providing safe therapeutic environments for those who have experienced multiple disadvantage and those who have experienced past trauma. Therefore there is an Operational Requirement for this role to be fulfilled by a female (determined compliant under ACAS guidelines for recruiting applicants with a protected characteristic to do a certain job).[1]

The Role

This role is a senior operational manager post and will report to the Deputy Director of Operations (TC Specialist). The role has responsibility for managing a portfolio of two specialist residential services:

• Ophelia House, Oxford (Trauma-responsive, female only Therapeutic Community)
• National Specialist Family Service, Sheffield

You will manage CQC Registered Managers and services, along with providing leadership to staff teams across your portfolio of services (portfolio may change over time). These two residential services each provide unique environments and specialism, rooted in the Therapeutic Community approach.

You will be required to attend both of the services depending on need and workplan (located in Oxford & Sheffield respectively), as well as occasional travel elsewhere across England and Scotland.

You will be a member of the Phoenix Senior Management Team (SMT) and influence and shape the future of the organisation. There is the option for hybrid working and flexible/condensed hours would be considered.

Your Rewards 

• Salary of £56,500 with potential performance related pay bonus of 8.5%
• Opportunity for hybrid working and flexible condensed hours considered
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays with option to buy/sell (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) 
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance, occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers 
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system  
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access 
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better. 

About Phoenix

Phoenix Futures has been providing rehabilitation services for over 50 years. In support of the current Drug Strategy in England (From Harm to Hope) and the investment in residential services in Scotland, Phoenix are committed to rebuilding capacity across both countries in the residential rehab sector. In 2022/23 we launched two new residential services (New Oakwood Lodge which is an Enhanced Therapeutic Community in Derby, and Harper House, a National Specialist Family Service in North Ayrshire). In 2023/24 we opened Ophelia House, and 24/25 sees continuing development in NE Scotland.

Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

[1] Using protected characteristics in recruitment: Recruitment: hiring someone - Acas

About Us
The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical, and social wellbeing throughout their lives. 

We are looking for a Triage and Support Officer to join our assessment services team. 

This role can be based at any one of our centres; Harcombe House in Chudleigh, Devon, Jubilee House in Penrith, Cumbria or Marine Court in Littlehampton, East Sussex. 

About the role
As a Triage and Support Officer within this team, you will be responsible for triaging incoming website or email enquiries, gathering key information, and assessing a service user for their eligibility and identify any immediate risks. 

Through our triage process, you will assess cases based on key criteria to ensure those who have urgent needs are prioritised, and all cases are supported effectively alongside our Assessment Practitioners. You will offer initial advice, information and signposting, and make referrals where appropriate, to support service users to access the appropriate support available at Fire Fighters Charity.

This role requires clear and accurate documentation and communication skills to be used throughout the triage process. You will be working collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless transition into the relevant services. 

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

About you
Previous experience of working on a health and wellbeing helpline or support line, is essential. You will need experience of dealing directly with services users, providing them with advice, support and information. 

You will also need to be familiar with triage processes or similar methodologies for assessing urgency and complexity of cases. 

You will take a compassionate approach to supporting service users, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions, and you will need the ability to work independently and maintain accurate and confidential records.

We recognise the need for personal resilience within this role and offer all employees access to a health care cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme and premium access to the Headspace App to support a healthy work life balance. 

The Charity is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. When recruiting our new team members, regardless of the role, we are looking for people who share our values to help us to achieve our strategic plan. 

How to apply
Please submit a CV and covering letter via our online portal. If you require assistance, please contact us. 

We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time. 

About Mindworks /Surrey Wellbeing Partnership

Mindworks is Surrey’s Children and Young people’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service made up of an alliance of organisations working together in partnership.

It includes Surrey & Borders Partnership (SABP) NHS as the lead provider, national charities including Barnardos, National Autistic Society, and local charities who are represented by the ‘Surrey Wellbeing Partnership’. 

There is a range of support, depending on young people’s needs, and the service is underpinned by the THRIVE framework for system change, ensuring shared decision making and need is at the centre.

Job overview

Mindworks is increasingly making user voice and participation more central to everything we do, and a formal strategy is due to be launched in Winter 2024, to build upon the previous work to date and to continue our journey.

To support the exciting launch of this strategy, we are seeking to grow our team responsible for leading its implementation. This role is Mindworks facing, but the role is hosted by Surrey Wellbeing Partnership Charity.

Key responsibilities

-Support the Mindworks User Voice lead with the implementation of the newly launched strategy and action plan, alongside colleagues, young people and families.

-Undertake user voice/feedback insight analysis and recommendations to influence change.

-Provide assistance to our ongoing transformation by providing support to facilitate spaces for children, young people and parents and carers to influence service development decisions, alongside transformation leads.

-Lead on creating content for participation related updates for various internal and external platforms, including feedback loops children, young people and parents and carers.

-Provide support to plan and deliver opportunities for learning and developing participation practice for staff, with Mindworks User Voice lead.

-Connect with the wider Surrey voice and participation landscape to support our evolving joined up approach.

Shortlisting Criteria

There is a job description to consider but the below is what needs to be demonstrated in your application form:

· Level 4 Qualification or above in youth work, education, health or social care or related field (Essential).

· Degree level of equivalent (Desirable).

· Experience in creating inclusive and meaningful spaces for the participation of young people and/or families.

· A good understanding of participation, its principles and a strong belief in the value of working in this way.

· Experience working with young people and their families, ideally those who have experienced mental health challenges.

· Ability to work, and values in working, collaboratively.

· Skills in influencing and driving service changes.

· Strong and flexible communication skills.

Location

Based at home with some occasional travel in the Surrey area for workshops, meetings and participation activities.

Rewards/benefits

· Annual leave 25 days per year April-March for a full-time employee, based on 7 hour day.  Plus public holidays. This is pro rata for part time employees.

· Competitive employee pension scheme – 5% employer contributions.

· Opportunities for CPD.

· Remote working model.

· Supportive and flexible working policy.

· SWP’s benefits are currently being reviewed and further strengthened.

Role:

0.8 wte (Full time is 35 hours).1 year fixed term contract with potential for extension.

We are SIFA Fireside, the support service for any adult in Birmingham that faces homelessness. For 40 years we have supported Birmingham’s most vulnerable people through Homelessness Intervention, Prevention and Recovery services.

The Adult Lead Worker service is based at our main hub in Digbeth but provides city-wide support to adults experiencing multiple disadvantages. This service provides flexible, strengths-based advice and support to people aged 18 years plus who experience two or more of substance use, poor mental health, history of repeat homelessness and offending history. Clients may also be serially excluded from services or be at risk of exclusion from mainstream services.

This is a targeted service that aims to build resilience, improve health and wellbeing and move people towards independent living at an early stage, in order to prevent or delay the need for crisis interventions.

The Lead Workers will also act as a community navigator linking the client into local services and activities, ensuring access to and receipt of necessary care and support that will vary for each client.

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

Job title: Recovery Worker
Post no: 608
Working base: Luton
Hours: 21 hours per week, 4 days per week
Working pattern: 10.00 - 15.00 Mo, Tu, Fri and 10.00 - 16.00 Wed
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £23,088 per annum FTE (£13,104 per annum Actual)

Could you support individuals to gain and maintain mental wellbeing through social and structured wellbeing interventions?

About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to join our service team at Luton. Based at our Wellbeing Centre in Dumfries Street we offer activities and groups throughout the day enabling service users to manage their mental health and move through their recovery journeys. In addition to facilitating a range of groups the role will involve assessing individual’s suitability for the service and signposting to local services and community support where necessary, as well as performing 1-1 meetings with clients periodically in order to assess and create action plans.

The role includes the opportunity to support events in the community to raise awareness of our services and build links with local organisations, as well as supporting volunteer and student placements.

Service Delivery

• Deliver a service and ensure outcomes which support individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in Luton, in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed recovery model as well as contract requirements and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Carry out assessments on individuals’ suitability for Mind BLMK’s services in line with the Access to Service procedure and processes and the needs, priorities and support required by the individual.
• Facilitate onsite activity, drop-in and topic based group sessions. This may include planning of topics that support wellbeing, facilitating informal drop in and discussions, planning and organising activity based sessions including guest speakers and signposting and information sharing about other local services and resources.
• Encourage and support client engagement with Mind BLMK through Guarantor Membership and other opportunities available through Influence and Participation.
• Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
• Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Optional Health Plan
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on 31st December 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

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

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

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

No agencies please.

You’ll have an active role providing LGBTQ+ affirmative support for LGBTQ+ children and young people. 
This is an exciting job opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team in a front-line role to support and deliver the activities and services of elop’s LGBTQ+ Children & Young People’s Service.This role offers great opportunity to work innovatively and responsively to support the genuine needs of LGBTQ+ young people.

 In this role you will have opportunity to design and deliver innovative youth group support programmes (12-15, 15-18 & 18-25 year olds) & other activities; provide LGBTQ+ affirmative support, guidance and mentoring on a one-to-one basis; work with our wider family work programme, support families with LGBTQ+ children and deliver work in schools to students & teaching staff.  You will support the delivery of the youth reference group of young LGBTQ+ people (to support service evaluation and development) and support volunteer mentors.

You will be responsible for the direct delivery of elop’s LGBTQ+ Young Peoples Service, including promotion, & administration, along with the induction, support & supervision of volunteers and interns.  You will work alongside the wider staff team to support elop’s work with LGBTQ+ young people and contribute to sustainable service development.

The delivery of group support and activities will take place in person, but some work will initially be remote before returning to full time in person working.

Full Time: 37 hours per week

There will be two regular evening/ week and occasional weekend working required.

You must be available to work Tuesday and Thursday evenings & once a month on a Sunday afternoon.  There will be occasional other evenings / weekend working required.

Interviews will take place Friday 24 January 2025 between 9.15am – 3.00 pm

Already experienced in Special Education needs, delivering and facilitating youth projects and looking for a chance to make a big difference to the lives of learning disabled and autistic young people?

Ready to be part of a growing team at a community youth organisation based in Westminster?

We are Caxton Youth Organisation. We are a specialist youth club, creating community, breaking barriers and empowering learning disabled and autistic young people. Over the next three years and beyond, we will aim to reach more disabled young people and become more youth-led - and you could help make that happen.

There are many reasons why the work Caxton Youth Organisation does is important. At Caxton, we want to shape a more inclusive society free from disabling barriers where all young people can lead happy, healthy and more independent lives.

Our team of qualified youth workers and practitioners create a safe, welcoming and inclusive space in the community where disabled and autistic young people can make friends, learn new skills, build confidence, and be themselves.

We're a small charity but our work and impact is long-lasting and holistic. For everyone who works at Caxton, it's more than just a job. All the team want to make a lasting difference to the young people we work with. If this sounds like something you want to be part of then I hope you will consider joining our organisation.

Purpose of the role:

• To provide innovative, exciting and accessible youth work and youth projects to disabled young people aged 11-25 years old.
• To lead on the “Creating Communities and Opportunities” programme.
• To work alongside Caxton Youth Organisation colleagues to support children and young people from the Westminster community to run our youth programmes.
• To support the delivery of our holiday programmes; and residentials providing overnight disturbance cover where needed

Required skills, knowledge and qualifications

•  A minimum of 2 years experience in the youth work sector.
• A minimum in Level 3 Youth Work. 
• A highly motivated and creative youth worker.
• Strong empathy and a person centred approach.
• Experience in shaping and delivering youth work programmes.
• Experience in partnership work and collaborating with external agencies.
• Excellent written and communication skills at all levels.
• A strong understanding of the principles of youth work as a distinctive practice of informal education and voluntary participation.
• A good understanding of inclusive practice including different communication methods e.g. Makaton. Advanced use of Microsoft packages.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Is able to work as part of a team and to use own initiative. Is willing to travel and to work unsociable hours, including evenings and occasional weekends

Desirable

• Experience of supporting learning disabled and autistic young people.
• An interest in arts and culture.
• Experience of using Makaton or other inclusive communication methods.
• To have a driving licence and ability to drive a minibus (including a D1 licence and MIDAS qualification).
• First aid training and/or mental health first aid training.

Essential Safer Recruitment Criteria

1. A cleared Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. This check is necessary as the work involves dealing with or having access to children and vulnerable adults whilst undertaking normal duties.

2. The candidate must be able to provide at least two relevant references prior to taking up the post

Caxton Youth Organisation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010) to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups’.

*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are seeking female applicants only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1). 

Please note that interviews will take place on Friday 10th January 2025. 

Who is The Charlie Waller Trust?
The Charlie Waller Trust was created by the Waller family in 1997 in response to the loss of their son and brother Charlie who died by suicide. We have since become one of the UK’s most respected mental health charities for children and young people. Our overarching mission is to educate those with responsibility for children and young people - parents and carers, teachers, college and university staff, and employers - about children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

The Youth Ambassador Role: We are seeking UK-based Youth Ambassadors (16-25 year olds) to join our Youth Involvement Team. We wish to appoint people that can bring diverse experiences in education, work or community in order to help create and shape the work that we do. The Youth Ambassadors role is about prioritising youth representation, identity and community across our charitable activity and beyond. The Charlie Waller Team will provide appropriate training, guidance, and ongoing support to those selected.

What will the role involve? 

• Working remotely for up to 2 days (14 hours) a month.
• Attending a Charlie Waller Team day in person in March 2025, in London. Travel expenses will be covered.
• Attending up to six online group meetings with other youth ambassadors and the youth involvement team.
• Preparing for all meetings by reading any specified materials and conducting any preparatory activities. 
• Making advisory recommendations regarding the Charlie Waller Trust’s existing projects and programmes in schools, universities, colleges and the workplace. 
• Opportunities to be involved in our podcast series, our equity, diversity and inclusion and sustainability working groups, fundraising events and co-delivery of training.
• Co-producing new and reviewing current training materials, resources, and communications.
• Opportunities to public speak at CWT meetings and events, as well as at events and conferences with external partners.
• Attending training sessions around topics ranging from public speaking to mental health research.
• Opportunities to attend mental health conferences on behalf of CWT.
• Opportunities to work with partnership organisations such as The Charlie Waller Institute or the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Coalition.
• There will be other potential opportunities to co-produce and contribute to other CWT projects and activities, for example as a filmmaker/ researcher/ event organiser/ fundraiser etc.
• There will also be opportunities to bring ideas of your own to the Youth Involvement Team.

Am I suitable for the role?

We are looking for people with:

• Passion, commitment and creative ideas about improving young people's mental health
• Insight on the current challenges to young peoples mental health both inside and outside of schools, further education colleges, universities and workplaces
• Experience of advocating for young people's mental health with friends, family, at work, school, university or college. We are keen to work with young people with lived experience of mental health difficulties and services, as well as those who have an interest in mental health but no lived experience of difficulties 
• Interest and enthusiasm in engaging with, learning about, and sharing the Trust’s work 

What skills will I need? 

We are looking for people who can: 

• Demonstrate effective teamwork skills
• Demonstrate effective communication skills 
• Demonstrate effective organisation and time management skills
• Commit to a role with responsibilities over an extended period 
• Treat discussions with sensitivity, professionalism, and confidentiality 
• Consider a range of different viewpoints to make a decision 
• Share and promote the Trust’s work with other young people in their network
• Take action to look after their own mental health and wellbeing 

What will I gain from the experience? 

• Experience working as part of a young, dynamic team inputting into the way in which child and adolescent mental health is approached by the charity sector and is supported at home, in schools, colleges, universities and workplaces by the Charlie Waller Trust
• An opportunity to work alongside the CWT core office team on resources, projects and programmes
• An exciting opportunity to give feedback and evoke change on behalf of other young people and those responsible for them 
• Knowledge, skills and training in relation to mental health 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Terms and Conditions We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are working to ensure that our staff represent the communities we aim to support. We activity utilise positive action as set out in the Equalities Act (2010) to ensure we attract and recruit candidates from backgrounds and groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We therefore particularly encourage applications from boys, men and non-binary folk, and those from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds. When we recruit, we will ask all our shortlisted candidates to tell us about any reasonable adjustments they need.

How much time am I expected to commit?
We expect those joining the Youth Ambassador group to join on a freelance basis for one year from February 2025 to January 2026. 
Hours are subject to change each month but on average we would plan for you to work for CWT for up to 14 hours (2 days) per month. The majority of the working hours offered can be arranged as flexibly as possible around your other commitments

Will I be paid?Ambassadors will be remunerated for their time at a delivery and desk rate of £15 per hour for work both online and in person. 

Desk work includes training preparation, resource coproduction or review, attending meetings and involvement in focus groups. Delivery work includes training delivery, public speaking at an event about the work of the Trust or hosting or being interviewed on the ambassador podcast. 

Any expenses incurred in the role will be covered in line with the Charlie Waller Trust’s expenses policy (public transport or mileage at 45p mile). Payment will be made via bank transfer following the completion of an invoice or hours claim form. Further detail will be provided if you are appointed to the group.

If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please email Alice Palmer, Youth Involvement Lead - details found in the job description in the link.

What is the deadline to apply? 12:00PM, Tuesday 14th Jan, 2025

What will happen once I apply? 

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email in the week commencing 20th January. We will invite successful applicants to an online interview w/c commencing 27th January 2025.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our homelessness service in Kent.

£26,077.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

This is a fixed term contract of 12 months.

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

Working within our Kent Domestic Abuse services, Tenancy Support Workers will provide resettlement support to customers who are moving on from refuge and domestic abuse tenancy support to community clients who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme in West Kent.

Look Ahead operates trauma and psychologically informed approaches, ensuring that our customers benefit from being supported through strengths-based practices. Tenancy Support Workers share responsibility by ensuring that a holistic and cohesive model of customer support is embedded across Kent.

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:

Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the risks associated with that.
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother.
Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a move on Support Plan
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking.'
Ensuring customers have full access to any move on welfare support by completing move on paperwork prior to customers move on date.
Liaising and building partnerships with local charities to support customers with move on items
Accompany customers to property viewings.
Helping to set up utilities for move on customers
Working proactively with the refuge and IDVA teams and referring any clients/customers to the IDVAs where required.
Completing Marac referrals for high risk community client.
Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits to which they are entitled
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community Mission & Values 'Working with people to make choices, achieve goals and take control of their live through high quality care, support and housing'
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
Develop links with private sector landlords, estate agents and other housing providers in order to source additional units and move on accommodation

For the full list, please see our website.

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 behaviour
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 organised
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 behaviour

What you'll bring:

Essential:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

Full Driving Licence and access to use of vehicle

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.

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You’ll be working alongside Youth Worker colleagues to develop strong, trusted and caring relationships with a cohort of young people, and you will ensure that activities are co-created, creative, safe, inclusive, and develop the skills and expertise of the young people involved. This is an exciting role where you'll be out and about working right alongside young people and colleagues to make real change both on an individual and system level!

Please note applications will open on or around 9th January 2025 - please check back for how to apply!

Are committed to improving the lives of people with a learning disablity and autisitc people? Do you want to make a positive difference to the outcomes of wider community?

The Development worker role will be to empower our team of self- advocates. Be proactive in the design, leadership and delivery of projects to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability and autistic people and their families, including facilitating workshops and training. 

Floating Support Coordinator

Location: Manchester

Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum

Hours: Part Time

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of two other organisations. Their vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

The Role

As a Floating Support Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to support clients through one-to-one work, care planning, risk assessment, and multi-agency working. You will also be involved in delivering group interventions and liaising with their partners to support each client's overall health and well-being. This role is based in Manchester and involves visiting clients in their homes to deliver support. Therefore, a Valid UK driving license is required. 

The organisation believe in providing comprehensive training to ensure that their team members have the skills and knowledge necessary to fulfil their roles. So, if you have a passion for making a positive impact on people's lives but lack some of the necessary skills, they encourage you to apply.

Key Duties:

As part of their integrated team, you will collaborate with colleagues, community organisations, and stakeholders across a range of settings to help individuals maximise their sustainable recovery capital and community opportunities.

They are committed to delivering an evidence-based, comprehensive psychosocial program alongside a range of activities that support Wellbeing. Their focus is on ensuring effective delivery of a Support package within the full integrated service model, with a focus on successful and sustainable exit from support.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.