Wellbeing Practitioner Jobs

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will provide a flexible, supportive and responsive service to people who have a significant history of mental ill health and distress.

You will be passionate, inspirational, open minded and most importantly you will be yourself. Every day is different you will get a buzz from the variety of challenges you’ll face each shift and make a real difference to the lives of service users.

Your approach to supporting people will be recovery focused, enabling people to make lasting changes and achieve their personal goals. You will have a creative attitude to your work and possess the skills to build positive therapeutic relationships.

So, do you have:

• Experience of building and maintaining positive working relationships

· Great interpersonal skills including listening and empathy

• The ability to work collaboratively and positively with clients, carers, and other service providers

Then we think this role would be great for you!

What’s in it for you?

 

You’ll make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start. You will benefit from:

· Commitment to flexible working

· Hybrid Working (where applicable)

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days

· Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training

· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services.

· Employer contributory pension scheme

· Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

· Care workers discounts

· Incremental pay progression

· Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour & LGBTQ+

· Health and wellbeing opportunities

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and are also proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward.

As an organisation we believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self!

We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.

Good Luck!

Community Support Worker (Long Term Conditions)

Salary: £26,856 - £29,004 per annum + 6% pension

Employment type:      6 months (possible extension)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Based at: Federated4Health or various GP Surgeries as assigned

Closing date: Monday, 26 August 2024 at 12noon

Interviews: Week commencing 2 September

The Bridge Renewal Trust in partnership with Haringey GP Federation and other multisector agencies are delivering a new programme which involves identification, management and interventions to improve access, experience and outcomes for people from the Black African and Caribbean backgrounds with Cardiovascular (CVD) and lung diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - COPD) as patients from these communities are at greater risk of developing these and other Long Term Conditions (LTCs).

As a Community Support Worker (CSW), you will help individuals on a 1-2-1 basis, reviewing social, economic, housing and employment needs. You will proactively reach out and contact individuals from the African and Caribbean communities using data provided by the Haringey GP Federation. You will encourage and support individuals throughout their decision-making process in a culturally competent manner by answering questions about the service, and why attending their health care appointments is important, particularly for those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); helping dispel any fears and misinformation about the type of care they will receive from the clinical team. This is a new and exciting approach to working with the targeted communities with LTCs in Haringey.

The Bridge Renewal Trust is a charity that delivers practical ways that people can live healthier, long and fulfilling lives – thus playing our part in working towards reducing health inequalities and building healthier and stronger communities.

First and foremost, we are looking for someone who understands the needs of people with Long-Term Condition issues and has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to form peer relationships with service users and carers. Additionally, experience of caring or working in with the community and demonstrable links with the African and/or Caribbean communities would be beneficial.

This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive organisation where we value and reward the performance of our staff. 

To apply, please email your CV with contact details of two referees, a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification and completed equal opportunities monitoring form.

For a full job description, please visit the Bridge Renewal Trust website.

Company registration No: 06949568, Registered Charity No: 1131941

 

Hidden Harm and Family Support Practitioner sitting in our Community Hidden Harm Awareness Team (CHHAT) (Essex)

3 Positions Available

Permanent with funding until 31st March 2026

DNM £29,855.00

37 hours

We are looking for an experienced young people's practitioner. You will be confident in your work with young people and join our dynamic, ambitious team.

CHHAT provides a programme of targeted support services to identified, young people/young carers. The CHHAT practitioner will provide support to, and improve the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of young carers and their family network. You will address a number of target areas for children/young people who are caring for/affected by parental/familial substance misuse and mental health.

Our engagement with young carers covers early to high intervention needs. We also support cases of historical parental substance use, where the young carer may, or may not still be residing with their parent, but continues to be affected by the experience.

In order to be successful with this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate that you have extensive experience of: -

Delivering direct interventions with vulnerable young people (8-25) on both a one to one and group work capacity. As well as working to support the family network.

Co-producing care and safety plans with young people that are young people led, focusing on both a relational & strength-based approach.

Extensive partnership working in a multi-agency environment to ensure that the needs and wishes of the young person are heard and acted upon.

You will work as part of a team and need to be able to work in a flexible way which includes flexing their day and work location as need indicates, including being based in the locality office in Chelmsford and working in the home environment to increase convenience and accessibility

You will need to demonstrate that you have:

-A relevant professional qualification working with vulnerable children and families is desired e.g., Diploma/degree in social work, counselling qualification, professional youth worker or related NVQ or degree. Or Substantial relevant experience of working with vulnerable young people facing significant challenges within this sector.

-Substantial experience of working with vulnerable young people and families that are hard to reach and from diverse backgrounds on both a one-to-one basis and through group work interventions.

-Experience of supporting adolescents who are dealing with complex and sensitive issues through offering advice and advocacy.

-Experience of partnership and multi-agency working.

-Experience of working on one's own and within a team.

-Experience of using IT based case management systems.

The closing date for applications is at midnight on Tuesday 27th August 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy early on Friday 16th August.

Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 5th September (from 9am to 12:30pm).

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

Community Navigator (Mental Health)
Post no: 609 
Salary: £24,667.47 per annum
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 
Location: Eaglestone Health Centre, Milton Keynes

This role is an opportunity to work for Mind BLMK as part of the Milton Keynes NHS mental health service for someone with experience working in health, social care or information and advice, in direct contact with service users.

Working alongside colleagues from Central Northwest London Foundation Trust (CNWL) this role will provide referral management to and from Secondary Services. This will include signposting patients to statutory services including talking therapies and wider community based & voluntary sector support.

The Community Navigator will work as part of the team to deliver on the aims and objectives of the Mental Health Hub whilst representing the Voluntary and Community sector with the NHS.

Service Delivery

• Work within the NHS Mental Health SPA (Single Point of Access) Team to review and process referrals received from GP Practices and other sources including those to be subsequently triaged and assessed by mental health practitioners.
• Actively call patients with a view to assisting them through the process and making their onward appointments into community or secondary care service providers.
• Support the hub to signpost patients and direct them to appropriate services including secondary care, the local Voluntary and Community sector services and activities that support the patients’ wider determinates of their mental health and wellbeing.
• Answer calls, ensure sufficient phone cover, respond to messages/voicemails, provide administrative support to the Mental Health SPA for all services and deal with queries in a sensitive and timely way liaising with clinical or team lead as is appropriate.
• Monitor service inboxes during core office hours, responding to any queries professionally providing helpful information.
• Monitor and action tasks within SystmOne and maintain records of all activities carried out, i.e. outbound calls, calls received, archiving any received correspondence.
• Build good working relationships with the voluntary and community sector, relevant services and activities to ensure signposting pathways are kept up to date as well navigating and developing the setup of new signposting pathways through networking.
• Provide clinical and non-clinical information in appropriate chronological templates to other services.
• Carry out health and safety responsibilities as directed by Managers in line with Mind BLMK’s H&S policies, procedures, and guidance (risk assessments, reviews, reporting, safeguarding, incidents/accidents, premises).
• To bring VCSE experience, knowledge and culture into an NHS team.

Entitlements/benefits:

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

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

Closedown: 5pm on 22nd August 2024 
Interview: TBC 
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply. 
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

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

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

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

No agencies please.

This post is funded through the Health & Wellbeing Grant through NHS Cheshire & Merseyside and Cheshire West & Chester Council. We are looking for someone to take forward our successful project ‘Bridging the Gap’ which was a new project within the organisation from January 2022. This is extension funding for an additional period until at least 31.12.25.

The work focuses on reducing health inequalities and access to primary care for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in Cheshire West. The project has three key aspects:

1. Health promotion within BAME communities

2. One to one support for individuals

3. Healthcare support to health agencies

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop key materials to market and promote the project

2. Network, collaborate and maintain relationships with local VCFS organisations, public sector and healthcare providers to promote the project and its objectives.

3. Engage with BAME communities across Cheshire West to understand their health care needs and enable them to access health services

4. Pro-actively support individuals from BAME backgrounds to access healthcare and support them to navigate UK systems, including advocating on their behalf with healthcare providers and others.

5. Play an active role in relevant health related partnerships and attend meetings of the same.

6. Provide support and advice to both statutory and VCFS healthcare providers around issues that affect BAME communities.

7. Organise events around key health issues affecting BAME communities to raise awareness and reduce inequalities.

1. Seek and maintain links with individuals who can provide translation support.

Administration

1. Undertake continuing monitoring and evaluation in line with the funding agreement.

2. Collate data around individuals barriers and opinions of the health care system.

3. To complete relevant monitoring reports for the funder.

4. To provide written reports and statistical information on a regular basis.

5. To maintain information confidentially and in line with good ethical principles and GDPR.

Other

1. Contribute to the organisation’s monthly newsletter and social media posts.

2. Promote the organisation and its wider services.

3. To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as instructed by the Director.

Equal Opportunities Policy

1. The postholder will be expected to undertake all duties with due regard to the REC’s Equal Opportunities Policy

Mental Health Support Worker

 

We are looking for an experienced Support Worker to join an innovative specialist-supported accommodation service for young people with mental health and complex needs.

Position: Homeless Support Worker

Location: Camden, London

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) working on a 7 day a week rota, including waking nights and Bank holidays

Salary: £27,636 Inc LW + pension and other benefits

Closing Date: – 1st September - We are doing interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Support Worker, your work will be underpinned by the Depaul Endeavour model of assets-based, psychologically informed delivery, the aim of which is to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

Working under the direction, guidance and support of your line manager you will be responsible for a small caseload of complex needs clients, as well as shared responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.

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.

Key responsibilities include:

· Always ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service, including using safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable.

· Build positive relationships with all young people in the service to provide effective support

· Be responsible for a small caseload of clients for whom you will be the named key worker, and flexibly and creatively engage your clients, giving them personalized support

· Proactively develop and implement SMART outcomes-based support plans for your key clients.

· Lead on risk and needs assessment for your key clients and contribute to ongoing needs and risk assessment of other clients in the service.

· Deliver one-to-one and group support opportunities to increase positive coping strategies and resilience in the clients we work with.

· Proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams, mental health teams, and housing to support the well-being of Depaul clients following data protection and information sharing protocols.

About You

You will have experience in managing a service in a support setting with a focus on continuous improvement in working with young people with complex mental health needs.

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· A relevant qualification, for example in psychology, counselling, social work, mental health, and/or significant experience of working with young people with complex needs.

· An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way.

· Experience in dealing with complex and difficult situations with people.

· Ability to maintain enthusiasm for a high level of contact with clients on a day-to-day basis and a non-judgmental approach to working with people with complex needs.

· Active Listening: Ability to listen attentively to the needs and concerns of clients and provide appropriate support and guidance.

· Empathy and Compassion: Ability to understand and connect with the challenges faced by youth experiencing homelessness and mental distress and provide emotional support.

· Personal and professional integrity and an understanding of professional boundaries and the ability to maintain boundaries.

· Experience in collaborating within teams and with external partners. 

· Communication skills - excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 such as: Mental Health Support Worker, Support Worker, Homeless Recovery Worker, Peer Support, Resettlement Worker, Homelessness, Homeless Project, Counseller, Mental Health #INDSCP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Service Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to join Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering vulnerable young people.

Position: Service Manager

Location: Manchester

Contract: 12 months maternity cover

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week

Salary: £37,380 per annum + pension and other benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 25th August 2024 – we are doing interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

About the Role

The Service Manager is responsible for ensuring the service delivers excellent and continuously improving project performance in line with the contract for supported accommodation as part of the Manchester Young Futures Pathway. You will deliver the services to achieve a positive impact on outcomes for clients and high levels of partnership and involvement from clients, staff, volunteers and key stakeholders.

You will manage two supported accommodation buildings, one housing 12 young people, and one housing 14 young people, being responsible for the health and safety of the building and all housing management tasks (with support from internal teams and processes).

The service works with young people aged 16-25, who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, have slept rough and have complexities in their needs and risks such as being care leavers, having substance use and mental health and wellbeing issues.  You will manage a support team, including senior workers and waking night staff. Support will be provided to all young people across the two services, with some degree of resettlement support also. The aim of the service is to support clients to build their skills, be confident in their journey towards independence and move on to independent living, and:

Key responsibilities include:

· Develop and maintain the skills to live independently

· Manage finances including access to benefits and debt advice

· Access a range of services and community facilities to meet their needs, including health care, treatment, mental health support, advocacy, floating support, befriending and social and leisure activities

· Build on their individual strengths and assets to achieve the outcomes that matter to them in their move to independence and improve health and wellbeing.

About You

You will have experience in managing a service in a support setting with a focus on continuous improvement in working with young people with complex mental health needs.

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· A commitment to the ethos and values of Depaul including the organisation’s policies and procedures 

· Able to work on own initiative providing leadership to the team but at same time able to exercise sound judgement in knowing when to consult with line management

· A clear understanding and ability to implement risk management, information sharing and data security arrangements.

· Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunity and diversity practise. Ability to promote and implement diversity practice and policies and treat colleagues and clients fairly and with respect.

· Demonstrate ability to use IT to a level which will enable high quality reporting to be carried out.

· Experience of helping people who have experience or are at risk of homelessness with setting up benefits and maintaining their accommodation

In return for working here, you will receive:

· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

· Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring.

· Flexible working model for suitable roles.

· Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.

· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service.

· Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

· Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances

· 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.

· Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans.

· 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​

· International Accident Cover – accidental death, permanent ​disability

· 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 such as: Service Manager, Case Worker, Specialist Service Manager, Project Leader, Service Leader. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment. We exist to address the significant disparities in youth employment for marginalised groups. We want to ensure that all young people can access and keep good quality jobs. Youth Futures was founded in 2019 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation with funding from dormant assets to drive systemic change by:

• Giving grants to organisations that provide employment support to young people so that we can generate compelling evidence with high quality impact evaluation methodologies
• Driving evidence-based change in policy and working with employers and practitioners to improve practice. We help to connect and empower those who are commissioning and delivering youth employment services.

The Senior Economist / Evidence and Evaluation Manager will work in a dedicated Impact and Evidence directorate, working at the heart of Youth Futures Foundation.

You will be central to our ambition to create the largest repository of robust evidence and evaluations of what works to support young people into good jobs. In the directorate, you will support the Heads of Evaluation, the Deputy Director and Director to ensure all Youth Futures’ investments are designed to provide robust evidence of what works. Primarily, you will support the Heads of Evaluation and the Deputy Director in the design of new impact evaluations and lead on their commissioning and management.

Our priority for this post holder is to work on our What Works Programme 2, which designs and funds impact evaluations, including (Randomised Controlled Trials and Quasi-Experimental designs) of youth employment interventions.

The Senior Economist / Evidence and Evaluation Manager will also contribute to the development of our suite of ‘evaluation architecture’, enhancing our data infrastructure and administrative dataset access, as well as methodological guidance and standards. These will ensure that, as the What Works Centre for youth employment, our evidence is as credible and useful as possible.

You will additionally support other aspects of the Evidence and Evaluation team’s commissioning. This may include developing policies and processes supporting effective evaluation methodology design, working closely with Youth Futures’ Programmes and Grants directorate. You will also work with our Policy and Communications and Employer Engagement directorates to ensure that all evaluation and evidence outputs are high quality and make clear, practical and impactful recommendations for practice and policy.

We are a multi-disciplinary team, and we welcome applications from those who have interest and experience in impact evaluation gained through commissioning or delivery experience.

This role can be based at any of our hubs located in London, Birmingham or Leeds. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.

Drug and Alcohol Coordinator

Location: Durham, DH1 3BQ

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum

Our client is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. They provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. They are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining their teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen.  You can really make a difference by believing in their service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a DACT Navigator (Drug and Alcohol Care Team) to support the organisation’s service delivery within the community services.  As a DACT Navigator, you will provide 1:1 support for service users, from brief interventions through to structured treatment, and supporting those within the community. You will take a “whole person” holistic approach to ensure that every service user’s package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person.

As DACT navigator, you would support:

• Those experiencing ongoing alcohol and drug issues
• Mental health is identified as an underlying issue or drug and alcohol related.
• Ongoing complex mental health need (self-reported or diagnosed) which is impacting on being able to address their substance misuse or impacting on their engagement with the service.
• Risk levels identified as moderate to high, i.e risk taking or erratic behaviour, self-harm and fluctuating suicidal ideation.
• Not currently referred or engaging with CMHT
• Possible frequent attendance at hospital, calls to crisis team, frequently referred to services but often does not engage.
• Identified at either complex case, MDT, Hospital liaison, crisis team or mental health huddles.

Please note this role is based across county Durham - driving licence is essential.

This role does involve occasional weekend working, there is a rota and every 12 weeks you will be required to work 9-12 on a Saturday

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes.
• Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
• Delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.
• Experience of working with carers and families.

Benefits

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

To Apply

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

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer 

They welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. They also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance misuse.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Helath Advocate Educator (HAE). The post holder will train and provide ongoing support to GP practices and other health professionals to enable primary and secondary care staff to be able to effectively talk to their patients about domestic violence and abuse (DVA), provide early identification and offer appropriate care pathways for female and male victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over.

The post holder will work in partnership with a local clinical lead to deliver the model and will participate and support the delivery of safeguarding training and awareness raising sessions to primary and secondary care staff and other multi-agency teams where needed.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Please note that a valid UK driving license and use of a car is essential to this role.

Hours: 18.75 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) with a Requirement for occasional 12:30-20:30 duty shift

Salary range £42,000 - £45,000 per annum (£33,600 - £36,000 pro-rated) | 28 hours per week (Part-time) | Permanent

This role will involve regular office-based work at our Ealing and Shepherd’s Bush site and include remote working with occasional travel across London. It is anticipated that this role will evolve over time in line with service needs and organisational requirements.

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a specialist therapeutic service leading in developing and delivering innovative and effective counselling services for women and girls who have experienced all forms of gender-based violence. We aim to ensure that we proactively provide services which meet the needs of the women and girls who access them. 

Our goal is to promote, preserve, and restore the mental health and wellbeing of women and girls, to empower them to make a total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.

About the roles

We are looking for two Clinical Managers (Clinical Manager & Clinical Practice Manager) to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the WGN Counselling Team and to support the coordination of WGN’s therapeutic services. You will enable and lead the teams’ facilitation of innovative, safe, high quality, survivor centred, trauma-informed and culturally responsive services for survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG).

This is a great opportunity for someone with managerial experience and a professional qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy with at least 1 year of direct and demonstrable experience of providing leadership of clinical team of practitioner to work in a leading black feminist organisation. 

How to apply

Please scroll down to download the vacancy documents. Completed application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring forms should be submitted by 9am on Tuesday 27th August 2024.

Interview details

Interview dates will be confirmed in due course, but it is anticipated that interviews will be held remotely.

Further Information

These posts are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity.

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. Posts are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

This is a dynamic service, providing bespoke interventions to a small group of six to eight Looked After Children aged 16-21 years, to enable them to live in safety and stability, and have a place to call home.

The Specialist Support Worker will be responsible for delivering direct support to a small group of young people with complex needs. The young people will live in the community and the HFFY service will provide 24/7 support to ensure their safety, promote their stability, and build resilience to enable them to manage their tenancy.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of supporting Looked After Children or homeless and/or vulnerable adults to identify personal goals and meet person-centered targets while working through the process of change
• Experience of working within a fast moving and challenging working environment in the areas of mental health, care for young people, alcohol and drug use, independent living support
• Experience of using a high level or communication skills, both verbally and in writing, using Microsoft Office applications
• Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, an alternative means of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full.
• NISCC registered (or willing to become registered if appointed) and willing to be subject to Access NI checks. (Successful applicants must commence NISCC registration process prior to employment)​​​​​​​

Desirable Criteria

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​6 months experience of supporting young people (under 25) who have experienced any of the following:

           +​​​​​​​Care System
           +Justice System
           +​Prison
           +Institutional Care
           +Supported Accommodation
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​​​​​​​Why work for the Simon Community?
We offer an extensive benefit package, including:

• Pension Plan
• Employer funded Healthcare - Benenden Health and Health Shield (includes savings on gym memberships and retail outlets)
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Compassionate Culture
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Free Access NI check
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Management Development Programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card Scheme.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

DOTW UK has a small, high-performing and dynamic services team dedicated to delivering high quality, person-centred healthcare in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional personal and team performance.

We are looking for a GP with experience of providing healthcare to excluded groups outside of regular healthcare settings to play a key clinical role in the development and delivery of services that will support equal access to primary medical services for people seeking asylum in contingency accommodation in Northeast London and delivery of primary care within a HIV outreach project. The outreach services will offer initial health and social assessments, urgent care, and will facilitate GP registration and, and support access to wider healthcare and support services within the area through direct referrals and signposting, and coordination with other local services and partners. We also will deliver HIV support and testing services including clinical consultation to those not registered with a GP.

You will lead by example, with your demonstrable experience delivering person-centred, compassionate care to people seeking asylum or other excluded community, as well as deploying your effective advocacy, coordination, and multi-tasking skills. The role requires emotional agility, and resilience, especially when dealing with complex situations such as mental health crises, trafficking, and homelessness, where you will draw on your experience to manage complex situations calmly and compassionately. You will be someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, is committed to high standards of care, and will be able to work productively and constructively within a close-knit team by demonstrating an open and responsive attitude and using your excellent communication skills.

You will have strong IT skills and ideally a driving licence to be able to support us to deliver our services in our dedicated mobile clinic vans. You will have the skills to work independently and manage your own and volunteers' health and safety, sometimes working alone.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. 

For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. 

Closing Date:

Wednesday 11th September at 9am.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter to on the email provided with the following details:

- Why you would be interested in the role

- FTE – either 0.6, 0.8 or 1

- Which days of the week you are available if applying for a 0.6 or 0.8 FTE.

- Contract length – 6 or 12 months

Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.

Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted. 

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that will shape the future of our operations? We're on the lookout for an exceptional Assistant Director to join our dynamic team at TCV. This role is your chance to make a real impact and drive growth in Scotland.

In partnership with the Director of UK Operations, you'll be at the forefront of implementing TCV's strategic vision across the region. As an Assistant Director, your influence will extend across the UK, shaping our strategic approach and driving key initiatives. 

You will lead and develop our operations, fostering growth and maximising impact. Collaborating with senior leaders, you'll shape and execute strategic plans. You'll build strong partnerships with local funders and stakeholders, influencing the direction and scope of future projects. Your enthusiasm and vision will inspire and motivate teams, helping them achieve strategic goals together. You'll drive innovation by leading new initiatives and adopting innovative approaches, backed by a robust management track record. Additionally, you'll champion volunteering, committing to creating meaningful opportunities that promote positive outcomes for individuals, communities, and the environment.

We're particularly eager to hear from individuals with expertise in equality, diversity, inclusion, and community engagement to support our mission. Demonstrable success in leading new developments and managing teams effectively is essential. You should have the ability to cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with partners and funders. We need a visionary who is enthusiastic and forward-thinking, with a knack for inspiring others.

Join us and lead the charge in making a tangible difference. If you're ready to bring your skills and passion to a role where you can truly make an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Please note Interviews will be held virtually on 12th & 13th September with local on-site second assessments on 16th &17th September.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via our website. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.