Welfare Jobs
Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are hiring a Recovery Worker to join our women's only refuge in Hove. The service supports 18 women with a trauma informed approach using a psychologically informed environment model to provide high quality, person centred support to all our residents.
You will support with a range of frontline care and support activities within the service, in a varied role. You will work towards supporting residents/participants to achieve their desired goals/outcomes, and will ensure all residents/participants understand and have the right tools and resources for positive outcomes. You will also develop, participate in, and encourage residents/participants to participate in the running of activities, projects and events. There will be a focus on risk assessments and management, as well as housing and property management.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week on a rota. This may include shifts between Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:00, 08:00 - 16:00 and 14:30 - 22:00. You will be based on site.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!
We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.
What we are looking for:
- Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
- IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
What we would like, but not essential:
- Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent
- Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals
- Experience in providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role
- Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role
Further details of the responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached.
Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support residents to achieve their desired goals/outcomes in various ways for example: contribute and develop support plans, risk assessments, reviews, case meetings.
- Ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively. For example welfare checks, risk assessments, support sessions, safeguarding checks, training and development.
- Develop, participate in, and encourage residents/participants to participate in the running and development of various projects and activities.
- Empower residents/participants to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment.
- Complete safeguarding and other referrals when required.
- Support named residents/participants with various individual needs as required.
- Work flexibility in working patterns and duties, responding to the needs of the service, team, and residents/participants.
- Carry out strengths-based assessments of need and risk and deliver holistic support and risk management plans, enabling residents/participants to achieve their aspirations and keep themselves safe.
- Follow the relevant safeguarding, risk assessment and management procedures, record, and share any relevant information with partner agencies as appropriate.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more information
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ADVOCATE
Location: Dudley (travel across the area, home based for administration)
Salary: £22,500 - £29,500 per year, pro-rata. Potential to earn up to £29,500 pro-rata based on advocacy qualification held.
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time (35 hours per week) and Part Time available
All applications by midnight on Sunday 7 July 2024
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Dudley borough. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please us via our website.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 7 July
Interviews via Teams: Thursday 11 July
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?
Please see our website.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wellbeing Deputy Manager: Safe Haven
Hours: 28 hours per week (Part-Time)
Salary: £27,876 - £30,002 FTE (Salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge) + unsocial allowance payment
Contract: Permanent
Base: Oxford & Banbury Hubs
Wellbeing Service
The Wellbeing Service encompasses a wide variety of services that provide support to those struggling with their mental wellbeing including:
- Five Wellbeing Centres throughout the county
- The Information Service, including the Oxfordshire Mind Guide publication, website and the Information Line
- Physical Activity and Wellbeing
- Benefits for Better Mental Health, a welfare benefits advice service
- Oxford and Banbury Safe Havens
- Embedded workers in Primary and Secondary Care in Oxfordshire & Berkshire
- Services for Children and Young People
Job purpose
The Safe Haven Deputy Manager’s role is to be part of the Safe Haven management team and jointly ensure effective delivery of high-quality service for adults experiencing mental health crisis in Oxfordshire. The postholder will be required to independently lead a safe and effective shift and offer crisis mental health support for people presenting in mental health crisis including assessing risks, facilitating re-focusing activities, and conducting one-to-one support sessions on the phone and face to face focusing on person-centred listening, grounding, safety planning and exploring coping strategies. The Deputy Manager will lead on shift handovers and provide support to staff on day-to-day activities as well as provide one-to-one supervision for their direct reports.
The team takes part in handovers, one to one supervision and complex case discussions to aid their ability to reflect, learn and support Safe Haven service users within the remit of the service.
Requirements:
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, mental health services and the needs of people living with mental health problems
- Knowledge of tools and approaches to mental health support and crisis support
- Knowledge of good practice in safeguarding children and adults
- Experience of leading or supervising others
- Experience of managing risk
- Experience of working in a demanding environment
- Experience of working as part of a team and communicating effectively
- Experience of working with individuals/groups, enabling them to identify their own goals to support personal wellbeing and recovery, and helping them to pursue these
- Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
- Self-awareness and ability to reflect and learn from own experiences and those of others
- Effective organisational, planning, administrative and IT skills
- Demonstrating professional approach and boundaries in all situations
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 9th July 2024
Shortlisting date: Monday 15th July 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th July 2024
Interview location: Safe Haven, 4 Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1XE
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.
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.
No agencies please.
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We are at an exciting time in Dandelion Time’s development and will be implementing our new Strategic Plan over the next 4 years. The role of Business, Data and Compliance Manager will play an integral role in supporting the Senior Management Team to do this.
Founded in 2003, Dandelion Time is a growing rural-based charity working with the most vulnerable children affected by trauma and mental health issues. Over the years Dandelion Time has helped thousands of people and intends to transform many more lives as we expand our services in Kent.
In this role you will report to the Director of Finance managing the IT infrastructure, Data Protection, procurement contracts and policy requirements for the Charity to enable it to meet its legal, strategic and operational objectives.
As we continue to grow there is real scope to develop both the role and your own career progression.
People are at the heart of everything we do at Dandelion Time, whether they are our staff, volunteers, or the families we work with. Being hands-on in the natural world is the basis for our activities and creativity at Dandelion Time. We care for the earth, plants, animals and each other. But whatever the role, you will be helping to transform the lives of vulnerable children in our community.
The successful candidate will work 3 to 3.5 days per week over 3 or 4 days. The pro-rated salary for this role is £18,600 for 22.5 hours and £21,493 for 26 hours.
Ensuring we have a happy and healthy work-life balance for all our staff we offer flexible working arrangements to allow you to work in a way that suits your individual lifestyle. Additionally we offer 25 days holiday (pro-rata) with the ability to purchase additional leave, matched pension scheme up to 5% and an enhanced sick pay scheme.
Our stunning farm setting means you can reap the benefits of our beautiful, homely environment and the joys that working in the great outdoors and with animals bring.
Children should grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, to feel loved and free of fear
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Post: Permanent. Full Time. On average 37 hours a week for full-time. However, if you are interested
in part-time hours, we would be delighted to hear from you.
This position attracts a ‘Golden Hello’ of £500 in first salary payment followed by £500 on successful completion of the probation period.
Part of the role involves some overnight stays in the home. You will need to do between 1 and 2
‘sleep-ins’ per week, so the salary advertised does not include that payment, however if you
complete eight sleep-ins per month, that’s equivalent of an extra £3912 per year
Location: Based at Leeds
Closing Date: Until the position is filled Interview Date: Flexible to suit candidate
Our Vision:
Our work is about supporting children and young people whose lives have been affected by
childhood trauma, to build authentic and caring relationships with adults who continuously role
model healthy behaviour and offer a creative combination of good boundaries, high hopes and
expectations, sensitive care and positive experiences. Our work enables our children to feel valued
and respected, from here they can grow through nurture and challenge.
Why Join Catholic Care?
Catholic Care is a forward thinking and vibrant charity providing services for, and employing people
of all faiths or of no faith at all. For the past 160 years we have been meeting the needs of people
who are disadvantaged or vulnerable across Yorkshire, having a positive impact on their lives.
Each year the work we do makes a positive difference to nearly 3,000 people, both through our CQC
and Ofsted regulated services and in our local communities. We care passionately about the people
we support who remain at the heart of what we do. We are a values led charity. Our values are what
drive everything we do. They help us to make decisions about what we do, how we do it and who we
do it for.
Your wellbeing is important to us and we will make sure you feel valued and part of the Team. We
are a Mindful Employer and accredited with Investors In People and our approaches are there to
support you along the way. We also offer benefits which reflect your hard work, including generous
annual leave, pension scheme and sick pay policy.
Overview of Role
Our trauma informed staff specialise in providing nurture and care to children and young people
who are looked after. We work really hard to create a home environment that exceeds the needs of
the children and young people – enabling them to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their
lives.
The children and young people that we care for can demonstrate a wide range of behaviours and
can be very demanding of time, attention, and emotions. A senior residential childcare worker
advocates pro-actively for each young person’s needs, rights and views and ensures that these are
met.
They also make certain that each young person’s individuality, difference and diversity are always
appreciated and that our young people are provided with equal opportunities and are not
discriminated against. Senior residential childcare workers encourage each young person to be
involved in all aspects of their care. This will involve skill development, problem-solving and
assessment of risk, while being mindful of their individual capabilities.
The senior role is to support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in providing the best
quality childcare in a safe and trauma informed care focused environment for young people. When
on shift you will have initial responsibilities for monitoring and supervision of staff and take
responsibility for the day-to-day management, and guidance of colleagues whilst ensuring the
welfare and care of the young people.
What We Can Offer You:
Competitive salary
27 days annual holiday plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
Additional 3 days annual leave after 5 years of service
Comprehensive Induction Programme with ongoing learning and development
Career progression opportunities
Regular supervision
Regular performance and development meetings to support your ongoing development
Investors in People and Mindful Employer
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Healthcare Cash Plan
Life Insurance Cover
Sickness Pay
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
We're looking for a Housing & Income Officer to join our Landlord services team located at our Head Office moving to Caledonian Road this year.
£32,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel valued? 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.
A dynamic, friendly and innovative care and support business known for its life-changing services is looking for a dedicated and target driven Income and Housing Officer who can maximise the organisation's rental income collection, effectively manage rent arrears and deal with other breaches of the occupancy agreement.
Managing a patch of 400+ units across our services you will ensure that challenging rent collection targets are met but also that everything is done to avoid eviction. Your personal qualities are as important in this role as your work experience.
Working alongside Operational Colleagues, the Income and Housing Officer will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of generic Housing Management services across their patch with the main focus on Income Collection and some ASB management. You will be expected to meet tight KPI's increasing rent collection and carry out rent arrears actions at all stages from the initial warning letters to the eviction stage.
In order to effectively deliver the services listed above to their patch, the Income and Housing Officer will need to work closely with Contract Managers and Support Workers working within our projects to empower and enable them to carry out their responsibilities. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills are a pre-requisite to the role. The post holder will be extremely flexible and have the ability to effectively manage multiple projects at one time.
Fixed term contract of 6-9 months
Needs to be able to travel, some homeworking but priority is out on site visiting customers in their homes and having a presence in the community.
This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.
What you'll do:
Take responsibility for maximising rent collection across a defined patch of Look Ahead's portfolio of properties ensuring that rent collection targets are met and tenancies sustained
Advise operational teams on their support related arrears management activities, including holding local surgeries with tenants and staff, taking direct control of higher level and more complex arrears cases
Proactively monitor all current and former accounts within the defined patch and make recommendations to the Housing Manager for appropriate former accounts to be written off or referred to Look Ahead's debt collection agency
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:
An understanding of the needs of customers who have experienced homelessness and who may also have support needs.
Excellent time management skills to systematically monitor arrears and complete other tasks in a logical and systematic way.
Excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with vulnerable people in a sensitive , friendly and clear manner.
An understanding of how to effectively deal with breaches of occupancy such as anti-social behaviour and abandonment. .
The ability to communicate clearly with non -housing management staff and explain cases in a non technical way.
A logical approach to problem solving and a willingness to deal with problems quickly and efficiently.
A willingness to "go the extra mile" when working with our customers
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Experience of monitoring rent accounts and managing rent arrears
Experience of using computerised rent systems to monitor arrears and record information
Extensive knowledge of welfare benefits ,especially housing benefit
Experience of liaising with housing benefit departments ,the DWP and other external agencies
About us:
Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 110 services, providing support to around 7000 customers each year. 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.
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.
Please see our website for full job description
Housing Support Worker
Temp (with the potential of becoming permanent for the right candidate)
Salford, Manchester
Full time
Our client
Morgan Hunt is supporting a local not for profit organisation, who provide high quality supported housing for vulnerable people. They are looking to recruit a Housing Support Worker to join them on a temporary basis initially, with the potential to become permanent for the right person. Properties are situation close to Manchester City Centre and Salford Shopping City.
As a Housing Support Worker, you will assist in the day to day running of the properties, carrying out housing support duties, whilst offering advice and maintaining contact with tenants to ensure effective management of the properties.
The role - Housing Support Worker
- Let properties in line with the organisations letting policy and procedure.
- Assess and process possible admissions to the accommodation and determine acceptance. In cases where information is present to indicate that persons should not be admitted, record the details accurately.
- Assess a prospective new tenant and advise them on the Assured Short-hold Tenancy agreement, tenant's handbook and other relevant Policies and Procedures.
- Record and undertake pre-admission inspections of properties and voids when and where appropriate.
- Ensure that all applicants receive appropriate help and advice to enable them to sustain a tenancy.
- Use the company's in-house IT system to maintain accurate records and to maintain corresponding written records accurately and in enough detail.
- Monitor check and inspect tenant's flats and own rooms to ensure the tenant is maintaining a clean room and its contents remain undamaged, carry out room inspections on a regular basis.
- Maintain daily written records and reports concerning tenants including accurate files. Make a full verbal and when necessary written report to the staff taking over the duty.
- Ensure that harmonious relations are maintained in all dealings with tenant's, their visitors, and other tenants within the property.
- Encourage and promote safety and security of their own dwellings.
- Monitor work practices to maintain their health, safety and welfare of colleagues, tenants, and visitors.
- Record any admissions, voids, incidents, or accidents which have occurred.
- Ensure that tenants receive personal mail.
- Ensure the tenants pay their weekly service charge accurately and in advance.
- Issue supplies of bedding, linen, hardware, crockery and cleaning materials to tenant's and record issues to the required inventory.
- Liaise with other Housing Support Workers, Benefits Agency, Housing Benefit and outside agencies on behalf of tenant's, e.g., Social Services, Health Visitors, G.P
- Report repairs required, faulty equipment, breakages or damage - ensure access to the Properties for maintenance and contractors.
- Take on, investigate, develop and resolve complaints casework including disputes, breaches of Assured Short-hold Tenancy agreement conditions and harassment using a broad range of interventions in line with the company's behaviour policies and procedures.
The candidate
- Experience of working with homeless people with a range of social problems including asylum seekers and refugees.
- Experience of working in unsupervised situations and the ability to make decisions.
- Experience of ascertaining and assessing the needs of individuals.
- Experience of networking and using a multi-agency approach.
- Knowledge of welfare rights and or housing benefit system.
- Knowledge of current, local and central government Homeless act.
- Strong IT skills i.e. windows 10, excel, word.
- Current Enhanced DBS certificate
Due to the nature of the role a current driving license and access to a vehicle for work are a mandatory requirement of this role.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Location : Based in Rotherham (but you may be required to visit our other sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)
Hours : Full time (9-5 / mon-fri)
Salary : £26,000
Contract Term : Permanent (subject to 6 month probationary period)
Start Date : ASAP
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our Rotherham team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognized organization that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.
Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project
- 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- 45p per mile for any work related journeys
- Minimal teaching hrs with small group sizes compared to mainstream education settings
- Dedicated time allocated for planning time, innovation and creativity
Main Roles & Responsibities
- Deliver quality on-site youth work to help all our young people overcome multiple complex educational barriers.
- Help create and maintain a safe environment for our young people, where they feel confident approaching any staff member if they have a worry or problem.
- Carry out learner pick-ups and drop-offs when required, ensuring that the necessary business cover has been added to car insurance and that tax and MOT are in place and maintained
- Responsible for the planning and delivery of Maths Functional Skills lessons in line with the NCFE curriculum
- Delivering high quality lessons that include differentiation and extension tasks
- Working with students from Pre-Entry to Level 2 and GCSE if required
- To plan and provide one to one support and sessions with students when required
- Responsible for comprehensive marking and written and verbal feedback for students
- To develop high quality teaching materials and schemes of learning that keep students engaged
- To manage support staff effectively, involving them where appropriate with the planning and management of pupil’s learning
- To complete all associated organisation/administrative work, preparation and marking including exam entries
- To place, prepare, develop and evaluate courses and course materials, and where appropriate, supervise course provision
Who will I be changing the lives of?
All of our learners have some level of additional need and as a result all have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Some of the most common areas of need that we see are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), ADHD although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs.
We currently have projects in Rotherham, Barnsley, London and The Midlands.
If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.
What to expect from the recruitment process –
- Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
- Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
- Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
- Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
- Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews
All applications must be submitted by 10th July 2024 with interviews being held the following week. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.
Please Note: This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Coordinator, an excellent opportunity to join a unique and specialist Social Welfare Charity, based in South West London.
- Remote/Hybrid working, with the ability to attend meetings in London.
- Holiday: 28 days per annum plus bank holidays
It is an exciting time to join the Corporate Fundraising Team as they continue their year-on-year growth and success. Working alongside a Corporate Partnerships Manager and Corporate Officer, you play a key role in this continued success.
As the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting the team to drive the new business pipeline, building relationships with potential partners and will also manage a portfolio of corporate partnership accounts across various sectors.
Key Accountabilities:
- With the Corporate Fundraising Team, develop a strong pipeline of new partnership opportunities.
- Support with the cultivation and securing of new partnerships through writing compelling proposals and applications, pitching, leading staff votes and contract negotiations.
- Support the Corporate Partnership Manager, to deliver excellent relationship management to all partners, with a focus on building long- term support and revenue.
- Responsible for the creation of partnership plans across the team.
- Work with teams across the organisation to create compelling content to be shared with potential and current corporate partners.
- Meet and host funders and prospects to engage them, and to present them with relevant opportunities to help the cause.
- Record and maintain all appropriate prospect and funder data, donations and correspondence.
To be successful in your role of ‘Corporate Partnerships Coordinator’, our client is looking for you to have prior experience and knowledge in areas such as;
- Working in Corporate Fundraising or similar B2B role, with exposure to both new business and account management of corporate partners.
- Understanding of different types of corporate funding sources charities can secure and trends.
- Supporting with areas such as bid writing, presenting pitches and building relationships that have led to new business opportunities.
- Setting and delivering effective, engaging fundraising plans with corporate partners.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Role Details and Deadline:
- Deadline/Close date for application: Monday 7th July.
- Salary: £28,000 to 30,000 per annum
- Full-time - 35 per week.
- Remote/Hybrid working, with the ability to attend meetings in London.
- Holiday: 28 days per annum plus bank holidays
'Angela Mann Recruitment' is a specialist Charity & NFP Recruitment Agency, with extensive experience and knowledge of working within the sector. We match individuals to roles based on the required skills and experiences requested to fulfil a position, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
About the Role
Are you looking for a chance to develop your existing skills in housing management? Do you feel you can bring a fresh approach some new ideas and commitment to providing services that support our client groups?
Everything we do at Outward is about promoting the choice and independence of vulnerable people to have genuine control over their lives, play an active role in the community and develop as individuals. We provide innovative and responsive housing, care and support services that promote choice and independence for people with a variety of needs including people with learning disabilities, autism, older people, young people and people with mental health support needs across North and East London.
Outward Housing Department provides housing management aimed at sustaining vulnerable people in their tenancies and assisting people to move on from short term services. We work with a number of registered housing providers and in conjunction with our Group partner Newlon Housing Trust to provide housing management to their supported housing homes.
As a Tenancy Management Officer you will be expected to ensure that a comprehensive, sensitive and efficient housing management service is delivered to our tenants. You will have the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external partners, experience of providing a supported housing service to vulnerable tenants and a commitment to sustaining tenancies wherever possible.
You will also be able to effectively manage tenancy breaches including Anti-Social Behaviour, assess the suitability of new referrals, carry out property inspections and manage the voids process, monitor rent accounts and work with Income Management Team to ensure that rent arrears are kept to a minimum. The successful candidates will also have excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
This role is available as a full time post of 38 hours per week.
Benefits
We value everything our staff do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package:
· 25 days Annual Leave excluding Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)
· Computing Scheme
· Credit Union Scheme
· Cycle-to-Work Scheme
· Death in Service Benefit
· Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme
· Eye care Vouchers
· Flu Jab Reimbursement
· Long Service Awards
· Pension Scheme
· Purchase Additional Annual Leave
· Refer-a-Friend Scheme
· Retirements
· Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)
· Blue Light Card
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records so we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services. This will be fully subsidised by Outward.
How to Apply
If you think you meet the requirements of the role then please submit an application by following the link below:
The closing date for all applications is 23:59pm on 18th July 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 29th July 2024
Outward is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Housing Support Worker to take a lead role in the provision of a comprehensive housing related support & development service to YMCA Leicestershire residents to enable them to build firm foundations for a positive future.
Salary: £27,144pa. (Grade C1)
Hours of Work: 40-hours per week including 1- hour paid lunch. This will include some evening and weekend work as well as being part of the emergency on call rota
Location: Based at the Aylestone Centre in Leicester (LE2).
Benefits include: A generous 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays, Birthday Leave, Service Leave, Welfare Leave, Pension and Health Cash Plan, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Free YMCA Gym access, Free Parking at Aylestone, Blue Light Discount Card, and Complimentary Y theatre tickets.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Taking a lead role in the provision of a comprehensive housing related support & development service to YMCA Leicestershire residents to enable them to build firm foundations for a positive future as part of a person-centred approach tailored to individual needs.
- Holding a support caseload working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help young people identify and meet their personal, social, health, learning and employment needs as identified in their Support and Resettlement plan, within an average 6-month time frame.
- Carrying out weekly Health & Safety Room Checks of the accommodation in which young people are living
- Proactively managing and leading a team of support workers using organisational policies and contractual expectations.
- Developing and implementing strategies to manage challenging behaviour in a professional manner
- Understanding and advising the team on the principles of relevant legislative frameworks
About you
As a Senior Housing Support Worker, you will have excellent interpersonal skills, with evidence of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with team members, young adults and multi-agency teams. You will also have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as a high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality. You will be a proactive team-player and have experience of working disengaged young adults with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
To succeed in the role of Transition Coach, your key skills will include:
- A recognised formal qualification in Social Work, Youth & Community Development, Housing, Criminology or relevant Social Science to degree level or equivalent.
- Proven experience at a comparable senior level
- Clear understanding of the needs of homeless people
- Direct experience of working with disengaged young adults with complex needs and challenging behaviour
- Direct experience of working with a range of multi-agency partners at delivery level.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a Community Development Officer in Stirling, to engage key partners and stakeholders in the region tailoring support, training, and education to create suicide safer communities.
What you will do:
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 plan.
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.
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 Scotland and the wider UK to attend meetings, events and deliver training.
Salary: £29,269 per annum (NALC SCP 18) progressing by increments to £32,076 per annum (NALC SCP 23)
Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Stirling Office with regular travel across Scotland
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: 14th July 2024.
Shortlisting: WB 15th July 2024.
Interviews: WB 22nd July 2024.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for two kind, compassionate and resilient Support Workers to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire.
£24,960.00 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 part of one team? 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.
Oakview is a supported living project for 10 customers with mild to moderate learning disabilities. It provides a 24/7 support service, with an emphasis on choice and control for customers, enabling them to achieve greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the wider community. Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. This includes providing personal care, domestic duties, emotional and social support in a person centred way. Staff will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
The service is staffed 24/7 and all staff is required to cover at least one sleep in a week.
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:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
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:
- 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
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- 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
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
Desirable:
- Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
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.
Part qualified/fully qualified Financial Accountant
Do you have a passion for animal welfare and a strong financial background?
I am working with an animal charity who are seeking a skilled and motivated Financial Accountant to join their dedicated finance team in central London. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the overall financial controls are in order and accurate financial statements are done. This is a 3 month fixed term contract with a possibility of being extended.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Relevant experience in financial accounting, ideally within an international charity.
- Have deep understanding of SORP, UK GAAP, and IFRS accounting standards.
- Ideally have experience using Microsoft Business Central and excel at an advanced level.
- A strong background within managing payroll with working knowledge of payroll processes and experience auditing monthly payroll runs.
- Maintains an understanding of VAT and HMRC regulations.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to work with multicurrency accounting practices.
What You'll Do:
- Oversee financial transaction processing, ensuring controls and risk management are running seamlessly.
- Manage all aspects of UK payroll processing, including compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Support the production of accurate and timely consolidated financial statements.
The Financial Accountant will have a strong background within Payroll, VAT and financial controls. Must be confident to work in a high-pressured role and have worked with an accounting system such as Business Central within the charity sector.
To be considered for this role the Financial Accountant needs to have a proven track record of working within a Financial Controller role.
This temporary contract is to start ASAP and charity sector experience is a must. If you have the above background and skillset and keen to know more please apply to TPP Recruitment by sending your CV to [email protected]
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Insurance Charities has been serving those working in insurance since 1902, delivering life changing support for past and present insurance employees and their families facing challenging circumstances. They are now looking for an experienced Charitable Grants Manager to join them as they embark on a period for growth and development, including a rebrand planned for the autumn.
In this newly created role, the new Charitable Grants Manager will manage services that support and empower people to move forward in their lives, assess and recommend support in respect of applications and provide operational management to our casework team and volunteer visitors.
You will be passionate about delivering compassionate support and innovative solutions to create better futures for people who have served the insurance industry, and will
- Have, ideally 5 years, demonstrable experience in a similar role, including at least two years line management.
- Have an empathetic, calm and considered approach having delivered outcome-focussed solutions for those facing challenging circumstances, with technical knowledge of UK welfare benefits and some working knowledge of matters relating to health, social care and housing provision.
- Be highly organised with the ability to manage challenging caseloads, plan and prioritise your work and that of your team in the face of competing demands, able to work on own initiative as well as be a supportive team member.
- Be proficient in assimilating and understanding information. be self-motivated, positive, open minded to change with an ability to respond positively to changing priorities, with a creative approach to adapting methodology to ensure the vision and mission for the charity is realised.
- An effective leader, who can encourage professional development, will influence others and tailor communication methods as required, implementing best practice across the team to ensure efficient and effective operational delivery which is regulatory compliant.
We are looking for someone who is person centred and confident in the delivery of holistic services that empower people to move forward in their lives, can assess the operational impact of regulations and policies and who has a good understanding of safeguarding, risk and needs assessments and their delivery.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Salary: £43,500 (basic salary £35245 + non pensionable London Weighting £8,255) Plus generous defined contributions pension scheme of 20% employer contribution after completion of probation
Location: London (Potential for 1 day home working once probation completed)
Closing date: 12 July 2024. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.