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Community Leader (Director) - L'Arche London
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends)
Salary: 57,000-60,000 per annum (including London weighting)
Place of work: L'Arche London Community Office, West Norwood, SE27
Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 29 September, 11:59pm
As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:
- Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
- Free DBS / PVG checks
- Free SSSC registration
- Free Blue Light Card
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme
- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about
Main purpose of the role:
The Community Leader (Director) leads the Community in living the mission of L’Arche in our community life, by providing outstanding, person-centred and financially sustainable care and support services, by support for shared community and spirituality, and by engagement with the wider community around us.
Are you a leader who can:
- Inspire and lead a diverse and talented community of over 100 individuals with and without learning disabilities - people we support, employees, volunteers, long-term friends and members.
- Oversee and develop £2.5 million worth of registered care, supported living, and day services, ensuring compliance with CQC requirements, alignment with the L’Arche vision and values, and maintaining financial sustainability.
- Lead a team of 70 employees through strategic direction, effective processes and service delivery, and emotionally intelligent, collaborative, forward-thinking people management.
- Represent L’Arche London externally in fundraising efforts, outreach to build local partnerships, and participation in L’Arche UK leadership and governance forums.
- Embody and advocate for the L’Arche ethos of cultivating deep, long-term, and mutually transformative relationships between individuals with and without learning disabilities.
- The L’Arche London Community includes nine supported living services, one registered care home, and two day workshops, serving 34 individuals—all located within a mile of West Norwood Station.
The Role
- Lead a community that intentionally responds to the needs, choices and context of our members, and is faithful to the L’Arche UK Vision and Values, and Mission statement, and to a co-created Community Mandate and plan.
- Maintain and enhance high-quality, person-centred care, support, and housing for people with learning disabilities, both at home and in our day services. .
- Ensure the Community’s financial sustainability through robust financial planning and management.
- Foster a culture that maximises the voice and power for people with learning disabilities, and builds listening and collaboration between Community members with and without learning disabilities (including through an active Community Support Group, Community Council, Community Gatherings, listening circles, and other forums).
- Lead and manage a diverse, committed, and engaged leadership team to achieve objectives, set a positive culture, and support the personal and professional growth of our leaders.
- Cultivate an open, creative, and inclusive spiritual life, inviting everyone in the Community to deepen their collective growth. Support and encourage events that build community belonging.
- Model, advocate for, and embrace the L’Arche ethos of deep, long-term, and mutually transforming relationships between people with and without learning disabilities.
- Be a visible representative of L’Arche locally, developing relationships with community houses, surrounding neighbourhoods, local authorities, professional organisations, schools, faith communities, and L’Arche worldwide.
- Contribute to the national work programmes of L’Arche UK, and collaborate with Community Leaders of other L’Arche Communities, to share skills, best practice and resources.
About you:
- Senior leadership experience in support to adults with learning disabilities (or transferable skills and experience in a closely-related field).
- Experience leading and managing an organisation to deliver results, and to change in response to risks and opportunities.
- Experience leading and developing diverse teams to flourish, individually and together.
- Good financial planning skills and experience successfully managing a substantial budget.
- Evidence of the ability to think strategically, and work collaboratively to turn strategies into deliverable and measurable plans.
- Passionate about person-centred support, authentic relationships, and full opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Enthusiastic about the values, and mission of L’Arche, with the wisdom to combine our different needs, voices and priorities into an inclusive, dynamic, and nurturing community.
- Collaborative and resilient leader, skilled in setting culture and direction, coaching people, addressing under-performance, and adapting to various people and styles.
- Emotionally intelligent, with compassion, self-awareness, courage, integrity, and humility and a readiness to be present and visible to people across the Community.
- A good listener, able to reflect and lead others in reflective practice, receptive to mentorship and seeking help.
- Organised and capable of prioritising, delegating, and working autonomously.
- Able to listen to the whole community, and foster free speech, innovation, creativity, collaboration and consensus.
- Effective communicator, adept at adapting to diverse groups and individuals, including those with learning disabilities.
- Committed to build a diverse community that includes people of different ages, abilities, cultures, nationalities, sexualities, faith perspectives, and life experiences.
- Dedicated to ongoing professional and personal development, with a commitment to acquiring new knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
About us
In L'Arche London, we are intentionally inclusive, bringing together those with and without learning disabilities, in our community of more than 100 people. One of the L’Arche UK communities, we’re re part of a federation that includes over 150 communities across 37 countries and 6 continents.
Our community includes over 30 people with learning disabilities, with lots of different support needs, who we support at home and in our workshops. Alongside them are dedicated community members, volunteers, friends and neighbours, all integral in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Our team of employed assistants provides further support and care to our core members.
We have lots of diversity and lots of opinions. We love people, we love our busy, vibrant city, and we welcome everyone to build a community that values each individual and embraces the beauty of differences. Since 1977, our mission has been to create an environment where diversity is celebrated, creativity cherished, and independence nurtured. Together, we want a more inclusive, compassionate world.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the attached Recruitment Pack.
The closing date is midnight on Sunday 29 September 2024.
First round interviews are expected to take place between 10 and 16 October.
To apply, please read the full job description and person specification and answer the questions on our online application form.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Starlight is the national charity transforming children’s health through play. We work
to ensure that every child can benefit from the incredible power of play, supporting
their mental and physical health during treatment and recovery from illness.
Play is not just a ‘nice to have’, without play, children can experience short, and
long-term problems. In fact, it’s so important, that being able to engage in play is
one of the human rights listed in the UN’s Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Without play, problems faced can range from anxiety around having blood tests
which could mean appointments being abandoned and rescheduled, to developing
PTSD and a fear around visiting hospitals and healthcare settings. It’s not
uncommon for health play specialists to have to meet children in the car park as
they are too scared to even set foot inside the hospital.
Each year, there are nearly 1.8 million child hospital admissions in the UK and
nearly three-quarters (71%) of NHS trusts and health boards do not have any
budget for play.
This is simply not good enough; we think that play in healthcare is non-negotiable.
Driven by our research and insights into what works best for them, we provide direct
services and resources for children and their families; and to the health
professionals working with them. We also advocate for more and better health play
services in public policy; and promote the full recognition of health play practitioners
as an integral component of the children’s health workforce.
Our Health Play Services Delivery team provide physical and digital materials and
resources which support the delivery of health play to practitioners and families.
These are informed by insight, evidence and evaluation from our Insight and Impact
Team.
Central to these materials and resources is our range of Boxes which contain toys
and activities specifically selected to help children relax, distract, and engage to
ensure their treatment can be carried out as quickly and effectively as possible with
minimal stress.
The current Health Play Services Delivery Manager is about to be seconded to a
new Commercial Development role, initially for 6-months, as we shape the
development of a new source of income for Starlight through paid for services.
There may be the possibility of an extension to this contract depending upon the
outcome of the secondment.
The Health Play Services Delivery Manager, reporting to our Head of Play leads the
end-to-end process of our services. You’ll need experience in the operational
management of service delivery and experience of working with the NHS and in
children’s services would be an advantage. You’ll work across all areas from
procurement through stock control to the logistics of delivery and you’ll build
relationships internally and externally to ensure efficient, effective, high quality
service delivery and excellent customer relationship management. Reporting
directly to the Head of Play, you’ll manage the Service Delivery Co-ordinator and
the Service Data Officer within the Hospital Services Team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Information for Applicants
Meetings Co-Ordinator
Hours: 8 hours a week. These hours are flexible and can be taken across the week with approval from the Chief Officer
Salary: £28,528.76 for 37.5 hours, £6086.08 pro rata
Holiday entitlement: You will be entitled to 25 days paid leave plus public holiday per annum pro rata
Closing date: 12pm, Monday 9th September 2024
Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney aims to promote equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from diverse candidates with the right mix of experience, skills and potential. We will collect and process the personal data you provide on this application form and any other supporting documentation you submit in order to administer the recruitment procedure for the above role. Further information is available upon request.
Introduction to Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney
Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney is a user-led charity providing the independent voice of Carers in the way their services are designed, developed and delivered. Its vision is to ensure that unpaid Carers throughout Norfolk & Waveney are valued, recognised, and supported with equal access to a good quality of life that is not prejudiced by their caring role.
The guiding principle that informs our work is expressed in the organisational mission statement:
‘To improve the health and wellbeing of all Carers in Norfolk & Waveney; through partnership working we will ensure that the voice of Carers is heard and listened to, enabling support and services to be designed and delivered that reflect Carers’ needs and interests’.
Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney facilitates a countywide strategic partnership group and five locality network groups, all of which meet quarterly. CVN&W has a membership of over 2000 Carers and a reach extending to over 100 Carer groups countywide. The organisation is led by a board of trustees, all of whom have lived experience of caring, and who delegate day-to-day management to the Chief Officer who is supported by the Carers Voice Co-Production and Project Officer and the Membership & Administration Officer.
Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney works in partnership with the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board which provides the health and social care for Norfolk and Waveney together with statutory and voluntary organisations. We work closely with Norfolk County Council and the commissioned countywide support service for Carers, Carers Matter Norfolk.
Coproduction is central to everything we do at Carers Voice. Carers are ‘experts’ through their lived experience and Carers Voice works to ensure Carers are able to influence change regarding the services, policies and decisions that affect them and the people they care for. Coproduction is an equal relationship between people who use services and people responsible for services. Decision making is shared in planning, design, delivery and monitoring.
The role will be carried out mainly in weekday office hours and can be flexible to suit the right person. Very occasional evening and weekend work will be required. The role will predominantly involve working from home. Equipment such as mobile phone and laptop, will be supplied. We are looking at the potential of arranging in person meetings which would require some travel within Norfolk & Waveney. A mileage allowance will be paid.
Job Description
Job Title: Meetings Co-Ordinator
Company: Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney
Reporting to: Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney Chief Officer
Accountable to: Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney
Location: Working from home with some flexibility for face to face meetings
Hours: 8 hours a week. These hours are flexible and can be taken across the week with approval from the Chief Officer
Main purpose of the role:
We are looking for a Meetings Co-ordinator to join our team.
Are you a great communicator, with first-class organisational skills, and experience of co-ordinating meetings?
Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport, empathise and build trust with Carers from diverse backgrounds.
The Meetings Co-ordinator will lead the co-ordination and development of the five Local Carer Involvement Meetings and be responsible for facilitating/ chairing these meetings. These meetings are an opportunity for Carers to share their experiences and to come together with practitioners to co-produce solutions to gaps in support. The role involves supporting a network of unpaid Carers in Norfolk & Waveney. You will be helping Carers to have a say on issues that matter to them; strengthening the ‘Carers Voice.’ You will play a key role in outreach, engagement and advocacy, to ensure that Carers Voices are heard.
Main Relationships:
The role will maintain effective connections with: Carers and Past Carers (individuals and groups), Co-production & Project Officer, Membership & Administration Officer, Adult Social Services Operational Business Lead and integrated health and care practitioners, service providers and user-led groups and VCSE organisations and statutory bodies such as Healthwatch Norfolk.
Tasks:
1. Networks / Community Development
1. Lead (operationally) the coordination and development of five Local Carer Involvement Meetings to give Carers a space to share their voice in the design, delivery and evaluation of services and support which affect them, ensuring Carers feel heard and supported.
2. Chair the five Local Carer Involvement Meetings quarterly, providing organisational and facilitation support, including aspects of administration (setting and distributing notes, agendas and documentation and taking forward and reporting back on actions). Minute taking will be provided by another member of staff whenever possible.
3. Develop the membership of Locality Networks to ensure good representation from Carers, Carer peer support groups, practitioners, service managers and commissioners.
4. Building networks between local services and Carers. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, social services agencies, and community organisations.
5. Provide a quarterly report on the Local Carer Involvement Meetings to the County Wide Partnership Board and wider Integrated Care System
2. Communications & Engagement
6. Build and grow Local Carer Involvement Meetings and the Carers Voice membership
7. Support communications and promotion of the Carer Involvement Meetings and involvement opportunities locally, regionally and nationally
8. Attend events to promote Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney and the Carers Identity Passport, signposting to support for Carers and reaching hidden and/ or Carers who are not engaged in services
3. Participation
9. Support Carers to be involved in co-production activities and opportunities.
10. Facilitate Carers to have a say in the design, delivery and evaluation of services that support Carers and those they care for through Local Carer Involvement Meetings and other services and forms of support as appropriate.
11. Support with identifying local, regional and national involvement opportunities (e.g. consultations, workshops and co-production activities), feeding information through the Local Carer involvement Meetings and Carers Voice membership, providing Carers the opportunity to have their voice heard.
4. Volunteer Recruitment and Management
12. Support the ongoing development of a ‘Carers Ambassadors’ programme. Carers Ambassadors are volunteers within Carers Voice who have personal lived experience of caring. They are members of Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney and regularly contribute to the development and design of services used by Carers within health and social care. Their experience means they are linked in and familiar with services for Carers across the County.
5. Other
13. Proactively work with other team members to ensure co-production is embedded in all the work Carers Voice undertakes.
14. Deputise for other members of staff as required and briefed.
15. Contribute to the ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and review of the support for Carers within Norfolk and Waveney
16. Help to capture and publicise Carers Stories to raise awareness of Carers
17. Develop ways to involve and engage Carers with activities happening in the wider health and social care sector so that co-production takes place.
All Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney post holders are responsible for:
18. Working to the policies and procedures of Carers Voice Norfolk & Waveney
19. Promoting equal opportunities and respecting diversity within all aspects of their work
20. Complying with Health and Safety Regulations
21. Carrying out additional duties where appropriate which may be allocated from time to time by the Chief Officer / line manager.
Person Specification:
Experience and Qualifications:
Essential
Chairing and facilitating meetings, workshops or groups sessions and reporting back on actions progress
Coordinating and networking with local organisations and practitioners
Database management (Mailchimp, Excel, or similar)
Handling confidential and sensitive information (Data Protection Act 2018 & GDPR compliance)
Desirable
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience of using social media for promotion and to build networks
Volunteering/ working with Carers/ people who use services/ lived experience of Caring
Meeting/ Events promotion
Knowledge & Skills:
Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -written and verbal
IT Literate: use of Mailchimp/ Smart Survey, (Microsoft Office Suite)
Ability to work under pressure, prioritising and managing conflicting workloads
Desirable
Knowledge of the health and social care system locally and nationally / issues affecting Carers and the people they care for and organisations who offer support.
Creating professional social media content
Copy writing (creating accurate content tailored to target audiences, print and online)
Experience with wellness and holistic approaches
Understanding of barriers to wellbeing, including but not limited to mental health challenges, socio-economic challenges, and life transitions.
Attributes:
Essential
Reliable, professional with an empathetic approach
able to work as part of a team
Diplomacy: able to handle sensitive and confidential information
Self-motivated: ability to work independently and show initiative
Time management and ability to prioritise workload
Other requirements:
Occasional work during evenings and/or weekend (attending events)
Ability to travel throughout Norfolk & Waveney
Desirable:
Current driving licence and use of a car
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
The Engagement & Outreach Service Manager will lead the development and implementation of this service, combining previous work from CIT and Wellbeing teams, as well as managing a team of Outreach Workers and Complex Needs Case Workers. The Service Manager will deliver effective service within the Passage Resource Centre and across the outreach footprint and will develop and implement an EASL service within the Engagement & Outreach Service, liaising closely with the EASL team to tailor the service to meet clients needs.
Main duties
- The lead on the development, implementation, and day to day running of the service, treating every client with dignity and respect.
- To take a key role in the smooth running of the Passage Resource Centre, carrying out Duty Manager responsibilities in collaboration with other Community Services Managers.
- To provide inspirational leadership and day to day management/supervision of the team, which includes the CIT Coordinator, CIT Outreach Workers, and specialist Complex Needs Case Workers.
- To develop and foster positive working relationships with diverse partner organisations, with a specific focus on outreach, health and treatment related partners.
- To be the lead expert for the organisation around the themes of health and wellbeing, dual diagnosis, mental health and substance use, translating this to providing expertise.
Desired experience
- Leading a team or teams delivering effective services to groups of vulnerable clients, in either a supported housing, support, care or other relevant environment and monitoring the performance of those services.
- Experience of writing and implementing operational plans and contributing to longer term planning.
- Organising a demanding and varied workload, planning work and projects and successfully completing these to set deadlines.
- Effective experience of building constructive working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts to produce positive outcomes, with a specific focus on health-related impact or services.
Desired knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness and multiply disadvantaged people and the ability to translate knowledge into good practice.
- In depth understanding of statutory mental health services, treatment services, primary and acute care settings that are relevant to the groups of people we work with.
- Knowledge of good practice in relation to harm reduction, safety planning and risk management.
- Knowledge of effective leadership and management techniques and how these are applied.
Above all we are looking for inspiring and committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people, and to help them to rebuild their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will work alongside the project leaders and CEO to further the work of the organisation and represent Richmond Mencap. You will be responsible for the development of new projects for children, young people and adults. These will build on the strengths of the organisation and support the needs and aspirations of those with whom we work. Additionally, you will be providing onsite leadership for specific projects and will work closely with the CEO and other leads, supporting the charity to achieve its wider goals.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. Should you require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact us for support.
Safeguarding the people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment including DBS checks.
Please see the Job description and application form, and apply via our website.
Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 22nd September
Interview date: Wednesday 25th September
Successful applicants will be informed by telephone on the 23rd and invited to interview for the 25th.
Housing Support Worker
This is an exciting opportunity to join an amazing organisation to help set up and develop a new Supported Lodgings service.
Position: Supported Lodgings Coordinator
Location: Cheshire West and Chester - (borough wide predominantly Ellesmere Port and Chester)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Salary: £24,136 per annum
Closing Date: 13th September 2024
About the Role
The Supported Lodgings Co-ordinator role is a busy and varied one. You will be responsible for ensuring all young people referred to the service, are assessed, supported and placed effectively with their hosts. In addition, you will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment, training and management of hosts, as well as promoting the service to key stakeholders, and supporting young people directly.
Cheshire West Supported Lodgings service will work across the borough of Cheshire West and Chester and you will be responsible for the effective delivery of it.
Your work will be underpinned by the organisations Endeavour model of assets based, psychologically informed delivery. The aim of which is to ensure that every young person leaves the service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.
Working under the direction, guidance and support of the Deputy Supported Lodgings Manager and the Greater Manchester Prevention Team you will be responsible for young people needing longer term placements, as well as sharing responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all hosts and staff at the service.
Key responsibilities include:
• To be the first point of contact for young people and referral partners wanting to access the Supported Lodgings service.
• You will lead on the assessment of needs and risk, predominantly focused on suitable risk management plans for the safeguarding, matching and placement of young people in the homes of hosts
• Arrange all aspects of a young person’s stay with a host, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported, taking into account the support needs of individuals.
• You will have responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of the environment for young people and hosts through regular checks and reporting.
• To work with young people, hosts and other agencies, to prepare them for independent living and access longer term, appropriate accommodation using support plans.
• You will be part of a team responsible for a 24 hour on call service
• You will recruit, vet and train hosts both formally and informally ensuring that the host recruitment policies and procedures are implemented.
• You will be responsible for carrying out regular checks on host accommodation and assisting them to make necessary changes.
• You will proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the well being and ongoing housing needs of young people, working in accordance with safeguarding, data protection and information sharing protocols.
• You will lead on the active promotion and selling of the Supported Lodgings service to all potential hosts and referral partners, across the voluntary/statutory sectors and within the wider local community.
About You
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
• Experience and an understanding of working with people experiencing homelessness, or people in crisis
• Experience of supporting young people with their support needs, working closely with other key professionals.
• Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating risk assessments
• Experience of supervising or supporting hosts or staff
• An understanding and commitment to working in an assets based way
• Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures and follow them through to conclusion
• High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain them
• Effective collaborative working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development
In return for working here, you will receive:
• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service.
• Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line
About the Organisation
The organisation delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialize in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.
You may have experience in areas such as: Service Coordinator, Client Services Coordinator, Housing Services Coordinator, Services Coordinator, Residential Services Coordinator.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Job Summary
Learning Support Assistants support PiP’s Development Workers to deliver a flexible programme of learning and development opportunities; ensuring that students can actively participate and engage in sessions, giving student’s maximum opportunity to learn and develop.
PiP’s programmes focus on four learning pathways:
- Independent Living Skills
- Creative and Performing Arts
- Health, Wellbeing and Happiness
- Employment and Vocational Skills
The role incorporates session delivery, recording and monitoring student progress, key working responsibilities such as liaising with student’s support networks and involvement in PiP’s wider work.
Who We Are
PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.
Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.
What You’ll Need
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group in care or educational settings
- A strong commitment to person-centred support and advocacy
- A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students
- The character and communication skills to be an effective and supportive team member
- Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
- A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving
What We Offer:
· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish.
· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)
· We offer a travel subsidy to help with the cost of commuting.
· We provide a 4% pension contribution
· Incremental pay progression
· It's an early finish on Fridays - we close once all students leave around 4pm.
· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.
· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts
Our Mission
PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.
Our commitments
PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.
PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR.
Closing Date: September 3rd 2024
We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.
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As part of our commitment to partnerships with institutions and other organisations, we are looking for a Partnership Funding Co-ordinator to strengthen and expand our relationships. This is a target-focused role, and the successful post holder will be expected to generate funds and establish new partnerships with organisations and institutions.
Position: Partnership Funding Co-ordinator
Reports to: Director of Programmes and Partnerships
Status: Hours of Work: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Terms of Employment: Permanent
Salary: £24k-£30k dependent on experience
Location: Office-based, Birmingham
Deadline for Applications: 30th September 2024
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The vacancy, therefore, may close sooner than the deadline date.
Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environment conservation.
What We Offer
Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (for full-time employees; includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
- Personal learning and development opportunities.
- Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
- ·Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
- Free office car park for staff.
- Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).
The Role
Key Targets
- Fundraising target of £250,000 funding from new partners.
- Recruitment of 10 new partners to fund Islamic Help programmes.
- Successfully maintain partnerships with organisations, including good partnership care involving field visits, reporting, proposal development etc.
Key Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Institutional Funding and Partnership Manager:
- To lead on identification of partnerships in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America.
- Lead in the mapping of potential donors and partners.
- Conduct detailed desk research on potential donors and partners.
- Develop seasonal proposals including Ramadan, Winter, Qurbani and whenever there are emergencies.
- Carry out regular field visits to potential donors/partners to explain our expertise and interests.
- Categorise partners based on their structure, expertise, geographical location, and interest.
- Update database by collecting, recording and uploading information of potential partnerships, to the highest degree of accuracy.
- Support the organisational capacity assessment of potential partnerships.
- Support operational and technical staff as needed in the organisation and facilitate capacity assessments for potential partnerships.
- Participate in the sub-award proposals review and approval process as needed.
- Ensure excellent relations with key partners and put in place systems that maintain them.
- Ensure a high level of co-ordination with partners and other stakeholders to ensure the planning and implementation of projects according to approved proposals.
- Supervise co-ordination with partners to achieve project deliverables.
- Meet donor partners regularly to monitor progress; share lessons learned, experiences, observations, obstacles and to review and update project plans of actions if needed.
- Drafting agreements with donor partners.
- General administrative support within the team and the International Programmes & Partnerships Department.
Attributes
Essential
- A demonstrable track record in a similar or related role
- A high degree of organisation and meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- A confident communicator able to engage with people of all levels.
- Be effective in a fast-paced working environment.
- To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner.
- Have the ability to travel to various locations across the world to manage the progress of partnerships and programmes.
- To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by the line manager.
- To promote and adhere to all IH policies and codes of conduct.
- Experience of working on Programme Quality, HR, Safeguarding and Risk.
- Excellent oral and written English.
- Must have driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience of working within INGOs and Partner/Field Office Management.
- Experience of working in-country within the countries that IH operates in.
- Knowledge of any of the following languages is an advantage: French, Arabic and Urdu.
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for
the post to our HR department.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.
Deadline for applications: 30th September 2024.
NOTE: Interviews will be on an ongoing basis and the vacancy may close before the deadline date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Community Key Worker
Salary: £20,000 - £26,000
Location: Thames Valley (Berkshire, may be required to work across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2025 (with possible extension to March 2026)
Hours p/w 2x 35 Hours
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.
About You:
To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.
You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to car that can be used for work purposes. A creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder with have good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also, experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the Kent
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 6th September 2024
Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
A 35-hour working week
An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Employee eye-care scheme
Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
Organisation wide away days
Thorough induction and training
Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the and they will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
We are looking for an experienced, confident and organised professional to support the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor with our safeguarding function and team.
Through the implementation of newly agreed plans in each of our regional Deaneries, the Diocese is, like the Church of England, undergoing a period of transformational change. The need to retain and develop our safeguarding practices and processes at the heart of these changes is key. To do this you will be approachable and adept at communicating sensitively and professionally with people at all levels and from all walks of life, including parish members, staff, clergy and volunteers. At the same time, you will have the gravitas and professionalism necessary to inspire confidence in others, and to achieve results.
The ADSO will be a key member of our safeguarding team, promoting best practice in all matters relating to safeguarding in the diocese. This will include supporting parishes, clergy, and Cathedral staff. The ADSO will have a portfolio of casework and risk management.
This is an interesting opportunity for the right person who has a relevant safeguarding background, to grow and develop in a complex, challenging and undoubtedly rewarding work environment.
At the Diocese of Truro, we really value work-life balance and employee wellbeing, have a friendly and supportive working environment and are committed to encouraging your development. We offer benefits to such as a range of wellbeing activities, flexible working, up to 26 days leave and a Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contribution. Find out more here about working for us: Working with us - See our vacancies - Truro Diocese : Truro Diocese
To apply and for more information please visit the Pathways recruitment site. Sorry, we do not accept CVs. Please note that whilst some home working is permitted this role cannot be done remotely and we do not pay staff to commute from outside Cornwall.
SAFEGUARDING - EVERYONE MATTERS - EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Greenwich Music School drives creative, artistic, and personal growth through exceptional, accessible music lessons for all.
This flexible role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community across the region, and is perfect for those seeking a rewarding part-time position with the freedom to balance work with other commitments.
Location: Fully remote or hybrid (up to 50% on-site in Greenwich, London)
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £16,200 (£27,000 FTE)
Reports to: CEO
About Us:
Founded in 2016 by professional musicians and educators Bethan and Ed Scolding, Greenwich Music School is a registered charity and a centre of excellence in music education. We believe in the transformative power of music and are dedicated to making high-quality music education accessible to all, particularly those who face barriers to learning.
Our impact is best expressed by the students and families we serve:
- “It feels kind of good to be the first one in my family to learn a musical instrument.” - Laksh, 10
- “What amazing work you are doing to bring the chance of learning music to people that may not be fortunate enough to access it. I hope this donation helps someone else to enjoy that too.” - Samantha, supporter and parent
- “Mia has been offered a gifted and talented place in her secondary school. Thank you for your support and for the excellent teaching.” - Parent
With a team of 40 outstanding teachers and over 650 students with weekly lessons across multiple venues, we have rapidly grown into a beacon of quality and positive change in South East London. We have ambitious plans to continue expanding our impact over the next years.
As an innovative startup we are constantly looking for aspects of our work and service that can be improved or enhanced, in the service of our community.
Join us and be part of a mission that changes lives through the power of music.
The Role:
As the Student Services and Operations Co-ordinator, you will be the first point of contact for all new enquiries and for queries from enrolled students and parents. You will be the voice of Greenwich Music School, embodying our values of positivity, creativity, quality, and respect. Through smooth communication and efficient scheduling you will create opportunities and solve problems for learners, enabling them to discover and achieve through music.
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Service and Enrolment Coordination:
- Act as the first point of contact for new enquiries, enrolled students, parents, and teachers.
- Ensure all messages are responded to within two working days, consistently providing timely support by maintaining an ‘inbox zero’ approach.
- Efficiently manage and prioritise a high volume of incoming queries to ensure a consistently smooth and supportive customer experience, from initial contact through to enrolment and ongoing student engagement.
- Liaise with CEO, Principal, teaching team and other specialists as necessary, including for specific streams such as bursary applicants and students with SEND, ensuring they receive the support they need.
- Track contact through our CRM and process data securely.
- For candidates based in or near Greenwich, the role may also include assisting student performers at our concerts and events, printing and packing, opening up teaching rooms for hire, moving and setting up equipment.
Scheduling and Lesson Management:
- Schedule and manage an efficient lesson timetable each term, accommodating individual lessons, group courses, and early years classes.
- Update and adjust schedules as necessary, taking into account multiple variables to ensure optimal use of resources and teacher availability.
- Efficient use of technology including the lesson booking and calendar platform, Slack, Google sheets, Zoho CRM, and other apps and services as required (training provided).
The role may also include other administrative tasks and assistance within reason, to ensure the smooth running of the charity.
About You:
- Highly Organised: You excel at managing multiple tasks efficiently and can handle a high volume of communications with ease.
- Excellent Communicator: You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can engage professionally with students, parents, and teachers.
- Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable learning new software and tools for scheduling and communication
- Self-Motivated: You work well independently, taking initiative to solve problems and improve processes.
- Empathetic: You understand the diverse needs of our community, particularly those requiring special support, and can navigate these with sensitivity and care.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours to suit your schedule.
- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission in a supportive, community-focused environment.
- Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making music education accessible to all.
Our mission is to enable creative, artistic and personal growth through music education, for the people of Greenwich and surrounding areas.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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 role
MIND in Haringey and its partner Public Voice deliver the Haringey Community Collaborative, providing strategic leadership and capacity building for the borough’s Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS). MIND in Haringey and Public Voice are ambitious, committed and passionate in their support of the VCS, and the social impact that it collectively delivers for residents and communities every day.
The Haringey Community Collaborative service involves providing Haringey VCS:
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One-to-one and group capacity building support
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Funding opportunities for projects addressing priority local challenges
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Access to training and resources
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A community of practice for collaboration and knowledge sharing, both in person and online.
The Haringey Community Collaborative team is located across and employed by either Public Voice and MIND in Haringey. This role works alongside a manager for Haringey’s digital community of practice platform, NavNet; and a communications lead for the Community Collaborative. The role reports to the Haringey Community Collaborative Manager.
About You
We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference to the local community through their work, supporting the success of the voluntary and community sector. You will need to have experience working with organisations and groups to help them develop and grow, and convening.
A confident public speaker with strong presenting skills with the ability to present to a wide range of diverse community groups. Able to engage with people and have a good understanding of co-production.
Able to carry out research and find suitable funding opportunities supporting VCS to write bids and method statements. Designing and delivering workshops on various topics that will support the local VCS in Haringey based on their needs.
Having a knowledge of the VCS organisations within Haringey would be an advantage but not essential.
We translate the insights and needs of people into actions to improve public services, leading to reduced inequalities and improved outcomes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Progression Coach
We have a new role available for a Progression Coach to join Depaul UK to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.
Position: Progression Coach
Location: Wallsend, Tyne and Wear
Contract: Part-time
Hours: 20 hours per week.
Salary: Pro Rata: £12,872.53 Per Annum plus pension and other benefits; Full-time: £24,136 P/A
Closing Date: Sunday 8th September 2024.
About the Role
To work as part of a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported or community-based accommodation. Your work will be underpinned by the Depaul Endeavour model of assets-based, psychologically informed delivery.
Working under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service. In accommodation-based services, you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in a positive and successful move on.
Where the client lives in the community you will ensure that their tenancy is not at risk and that they have the skills and resources to manage and maintain their accommodation. Your work will be underpinned by the Depaul model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy informed delivery, the aim of which is to support our clients to understand and act on their values, strengths, and long-term vision for their future.
Key responsibilities include:
- You will carry a caseload of clients for whom you will be the named key worker, and you will also take joint responsibility with your team members for the well-being and day-to-day support of all clients in the services
- You will lead on risk and needs assessment and support planning for your key clients and contribute to ongoing needs and risk assessment of other clients in the service
- You will develop and implement SMART outcomes based support plans for your key clients
- You will deliver one-to-one and group support opportunities within their accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with.
- You will proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, to support the well-being of Depaul clients following data protection and information sharing protocols.
About You
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
- An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way.
- An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, and substance use.
- A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning.
- Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures.
- Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination.
- Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.
In return for working here, you will receive:
- A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
- Flexible working model for suitable roles.
- 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
- Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
- Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
- Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
- Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
- Death in service (4x Base salary)
- Legal Advice line
About the Organisation
Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.
You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Wellbeing Worker etc. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
About the role:
This post is a Monday - Friday role
Fixed Term Contract Until March 2025
The role involves working in multi-agency settings in Camden and Islington, working in partnership with existing delivery structures, local networks and developing collective practices. Navigators are able to manage their own their own time, working flexibly on the go, including some working from home.
The Navigator will carry a caseload of 10 client who are rough sleeping and experiencing multiple disadvantage, and will provide end-to-end holistic, coordinated support for each individual, from first contact in a street setting through to helping them to achieve a more settled and fulfilled lifestyle.
Navigators will provide personalised solutions which demonstrate innovation, creativity as well as iterative learning.
The approach taken with clients will be psychologically informed, incorporating an understanding of acute mental health conditions, complex trauma, and addiction.
As a Navigator, you will provide support such as:
- Assessing their needs and identifying their goals.
- Helping them to find and maintain suitable accommodation.
- Supporting them to access health, social care, and mental health services.
- Assisting them to apply for benefits, grants, and other entitlements.
- Linking them with education, training, and employment opportunities.
- Empowering them to develop their skills, confidence, and resilience.
- Advocating for them with other agencies and professionals.
- Providing crisis intervention and harm reduction advice.
Please note: We will also be considering applicants from this vacancy for a permanent Navigator position for one of our Services in Hackney. This role is permanent but paid at a different salary banding starting at £30,342.85 and rising incrementally to £33,228.99 per annum.
About you:
- Previous experience of working with either rough sleepers or people with complex mental health, alcohol or substance use support needs.
- An understanding of working with people using person-centred approaches and working collaboratively within a harm minimisation and recovery framework.
- The ability to manage a caseload and deliver positive outcomes, utilising your knowledge of the health and social care sector is also needed.
- A flexible and creative approach to working with a sometimes hard to reach client group.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 8th September at midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 17th September via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community that supports young asylum seekers and refugees who have experienced human rights abuses and have sought asylum in the UK as unaccompanied minors. Our two focus areas are rehabilitation and justice.
The role of the Baobab Casework Advocate is to provide care and support for our community of unaccompanied asylum seeking and refugee children and young people. An ‘advocate’ is someone who supports another to express their views and wishes, to stand up for their rights, to enable one to make choices and access opportunities, while understanding the individual’s vulnerability and need. As Casework Advocate you will work within our multidisciplinary team to provide the intensive support required, identify indicators of risk and safeguard young people from significant harm.
Please read the below alongside the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Mental Health
As Casework Advocate you will understand the impact of specific human rights abuses on the development of children and young people in exile and their individual experiences of loss, trauma and grief on their mental health and well-being. All the young people Baobab supports suffer significant mental health and developmental difficulties and many function in an unstable and more immature way than their chronological age. Due to their experiences, it takes time to gain trust from the young people in our community.
Baobab’s Model
It is our experience that it takes a significant amount of time to understand Baobab’s model of working, which aims for rehabilitation and justice through attending to both the internal and external world of each young person (see more detail in accompanying ‘Baobab Model’ document). It is critical that as a Casework Advocate you strive to have an insight to the experiences of both the internal and external factors impacting on the lives of unaccompanied young people attending our centre. It is also critical you understand the the ways in which UK society and policy impacts on young asylum seekers (including invisibility, marginalisation, discrimination and the fact of waiting in uncertainty for a long time)
Multi-disciplinary Working A key aspect of the role is communicating with members of the team at Baobab and building relationships with other workers in the networks around each young person including social workers, teachers, foster carers, lawyers, clinicians in hospitals and community settings. Baobab aims to be a reflective, thinking organisation and we place a high value on shared thinking time, sharing responsibilities and working together with others who have a key role in relation to each young person both within and outside of Baobab.
Accessing rights and entitlements
The Casework Advocate supports community members to better understand the context in which they are living and how to access appropriate care, rights and entitlements. This involves working closely with each young person’s Key Work Clinician, and together strengthening relationships with external networks and developing holistic support plans to meet identified needs. As a Casework Advocate you must be prepared to challenge certain decisions and practices by external agencies where required for the welfare of the young person. The role involves supporting young people to initiate legal challenges when necessary and advocating on young person’s behalf where they are unable to.
Working towards independence
A key component of the role is to empower individuals to communicate their views, needs and experiences and participate in decision making processes. You will encourage young people to develop their level of knowledge and skills to enable their independence and progression towards their aspirations. Many of the young people Baobab supports find the task of taking responsibility for their own lives and making choices hugely challenging.
The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community that offers support to young survivors of human rights abuses seeking refuge in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.