Worker Jobs in Hammersmith And Fulham, Greater London
South East London Mind is working in partnership with South London and Maudsley NHS Trust to deliver the Southwark Primary Care Mental Health Team.
Working alongside and complementing the mental health care provided by the Multi-Disciplinary Teams, our Lived Experience Support Workers offer a strength-based holistic approach to recovery, using empathy and understanding to help service users access the right interventions and support, based on their individual need.
They also support clients to develop and maintain independence in their local community, promoting resilience, building life skills, and a strengthened ability to cope with challenges and play a more active role in the management and sustainability of their wellbeing.
We are seeking another Lived Experience Support Worker to join our team. You will have lived experience of mental health challenges, as well as experience supporting vulnerable people within a clinical environment and/or managing a vulnerable client cohort caseload.
The role will involve:
- Working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team, managing and providing recovery-orientated support to a diverse caseload of clients with mental health diagnoses
- Offering clients tailored, holistic support with empathy and understanding to empower them to develop resilience, a strengthened ability to cope with ongoing challenges, and a more active role in the management of their wellbeing
- Engaging clients in peer support sessions and offering appropriate and holistic advice, information, and signposting and helping them to navigate the support that may be available to them in their local communities.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 6th October (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Week beginning 14th October
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark
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Purpose of the Job:
This role is within our crisis alternative service – Safe Space - which is an out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. The service operates 365 days a year from 12:00pm(midday)-11:30pm across all of our boroughs. The shift pattern for this role is 4:30-11:30pm. This will be on a rota basis across support workers.
Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone on a one-to-one or group basis to individuals experiencing mental health crisis. This will consist of 1:1 support; de-escalating and providing interventions, signposting for specialised or longer-term support, and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing. The aim of this service is to de-escalate and prevent further crises.
The objectives of the service include:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in HFEH.
- To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation, planned wellbeing activities etc.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
- To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
- To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
- To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis.
- To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
- Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities
- Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans
- Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery
- Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients
- Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g. CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CMHTS, etc
- Engaging with clients to show empathy, inspire hope and promote recovery
- Establishing supportive, empowering and respectful relationships with clients and carers/ family
You will have:
- Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis
- Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
- Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Understanding of the Recovery Model in mental health
- Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care
- Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning
- Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
- Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
- Awareness of issues in mental health service provision
- A good understanding of mental health conditions
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
- Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
- Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations
Benefits of working with us:
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
- Employee Rewards and Benefits Platform/Wellness Hub (Perkbox)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network
How to apply:
Please provide your CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification (see JD attached) and why you want this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Youth Voice Manager
Reporting To: Head of Youth Engagement
Location: Hybrid (Our offices are based at Phoenix Brewery, W10 6SZ)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £36,000
Benefits:
- Enhanced policies including 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
- Company electronic devices;
- Remote and flexible working;
- Company Health Insurance;
- Excellent opportunities for training and career progression.
About The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s leading digital charity for under 25s, reaching over 6 million young people each year.
Whatever issue a young person is facing, The Mix is always there for them - via our website, over the phone
or via social media. Our support is free, confidential, and anonymous and can be accessed wherever young
people are.
We connect young people to experts and their peers to talk about everything from money to mental health,
homelessness to jobs, break-ups to drugs and more. No topic is out of bounds, and we are completely
non-judgemental.
The Mix’s mission is to empower every young person to make an informed choice about their wellbeing,
whether that’s through our peer-led and moderated community, multi-channel helpline, counselling
service, crisis support messenger or our range of support content.
We aim to put young people at the centre of everything we do; we use our service data and collaborate
with under 25s to inform every aspect of our services and our wider work. We use youth voice work to share
a platform with young people and put their views and experiences at the centre of the conversation.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the Youth Voice programme
- Oversee the day to day running of The Mix’s Youth Voice programme, ensuring its alignment with
The Mix’s strategy - Lead the management of a database with 500+ young people, overseeing monthly reporting and
data reviews - Cultivate and maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for active youth participation
- Matrix manage a team of dedicated Youth Voice staff leads, providing guidance, support, and
fostering collaboration - Design and deliver Youth Voice training for all staff to equip everyone for meaningful involvement
of young people in their work - Advocate for the meaningful involvement of young people in all aspects of The Mix’s internal and
partnership work from ideation through to evaluation - Collaborate with internal teams and prominent brands and organisations to integrate youth insights
into decision-making processes - Lead Youth Voice projects, emphasising the amplification of young people’s voices while managing
- timelines and budgets effectively
- Ensure the effective implementation of safeguarding measures in the Youth Voice department,
creating safe spaces for participation and maintaining compliance with safeguarding policy
and procedure - Work with the safeguarding team to build a culture of transparency and safety across
the organisation - Possible line management of officers and interns
Design engagement opportunities
- Design and implement a wide range of youth engagement opportunities, tailoring approaches to
resonate with diverse groups of young people - Work alongside the Senior Engagement and Training Officer to launch new Youth Voice roles as part
of our community strategy, offering training support and taking the lead in ensuring their success in
these roles - Quality assure all session plans and engagement activities across the organisation
- Actively work to engage lesser heard groups of young people in our programme
- Ensure that all engagement opportunities are accessible, and inclusive of all young people
Community Strategy
- Ensure young people are at the heart of The Mix’s youth-led community, across a range of digital
platforms including social media - Support the community team when needed
- Any other duties as required
Person Specification
Essential
- A commitment to advocating for young people’s voices and ideas, with a drive to support and create
opportunities for them to have ownership of spaces that they use - Experience embedding youth participation frameworks within organisations
- Knowledge and understanding of Youth Voice frameworks and models
- Experience in group facilitation and an understanding of the co-design process
- Experience overcoming key obstacles in embedding youth voice frameworks
- Strong written communication and the ability to demonstrate empathy through written word
- A clear understanding of digital tools that young people use - including social media
- Experience delivering Youth Voice activities
- A youth work qualification or equivalent work experience
- Excellent organisation and administration skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience of working within safeguarding frameworks
Desirable
- Experience of recruiting, managing, engaging and retaining volunteers
- Experience leading a team, either as a senior practitioner or as a line manager
- Experience managing projects including budgets
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritise your own workload and to manage with competing tasks
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Project Worker Complex Needs, you will work creatively and collaboratively with adults who have experience of homelessness and/or Rough Sleeping. You will provide an effective high quality support service in an accommodation setting, working with clients facing Multiple Disadvantage, and living with complex needs.
About the role:
SHP’s aim is to improve outcomes for service users both within the service and by enhancing their ability to utilise external specialist, statutory and community services.
The support you provide will ensure that clients are able to:
- Access and sustain their accommodation within our services
- Access and feel safe in engaging with specialist support in relation to their needs (i.e., substance use, health, mental health, complex trauma, offending, street activity}
- Access primary health care, and improving their wellbeing and process of recovery.
- Access work, training, and other opportunities,
- Be supported by, and be active in, their community
- Develop and maintain positive personal relationships
You will be part of a dynamic team in a hostel setting, holding a caseload of clients with the opportunity to draw on specialist roles within the team, the organisation more broadly, and working in tandem with specialist external agencies. Your ability to forge meaningful relationships will provide the basis of the work to empower your clients, helping them to engage with a range of community resources and build a robust network of support.
About you:
- Ability to maintain motivation for a high level of contact with clients on a day-to-day basis.
- A non-judgemental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged / complex needs clients and to promote a strengths-based approach.
- Familiarity with IT applications and basic keyboard skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and manage own administrative tasks.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering service objectives across work specialisms.
- Strong time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards.
- Be expected to operate primarily in your supported accommodation service, as well as some off site work duties; to facilitate client appointments and conduct professional meetings.
- Willingness and ability to work on a rota system of early and late shifts, which may include some variable hours including some evenings and weekends.
- Understanding of professional boundaries and their importance when delivering trauma informed support.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 20th October at midnight
Interview Date: 28th & 29th October via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. (Include if post requires a DBS.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hillingdon Outreach Worker
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Hillingdon
Pay £15.09plus holiday pay = £16.91 per hour or £19.00 umbrella
Rota: 37.5 hours Monday - Friday
Hours: Mixture of shifts - 3x 09:00-17:00 shifts and 2x 05:00-13:00
Being a car driver is desirable but not a requirement
We are recruiting an outreach worker to join our client's Hillingdon Outreach Team. Working within the Outreach Team will give you the opportunity to make a huge impact to the lives of rough sleepers. This is a challenging but rewarding role that requires you to assess rough sleepers, advising them around their available options and link them in with external services in accordance with their needs. The role will see you most of the time in the Heathrow area
As an Outreach Worker you will:
- Provide a rapid response to referrals you receive ensuring people sleeping rough in Hillingdon are looked for within a tight time scale.
- Ensure that all paperwork is completed, and work is recorded and monitored.
- Build rapport and trust with clients.
- Work as part of a team.
To be Successful as an Outreach worker, you will have:
- Excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong effective working relationships.
- The ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop on these skills.
- The ability to work flexibly on a shift rota basis with people on the streets and in different locations within the borough.
Our Hillingdon based clients is willing to look at candidates who do not have direct outreach experience, but you must have experience in dealing with homeless people in a social care setting
This is a fantastic opportunity within a great team. If this sounds of interest to you apply today!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
We're looking for 2 kind, compassionate and resilient Support Workers to join our Mental Health Service in Newham.
£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Support workers at Newham Mental Health Service will work within a multi disciplinary team, providing support to customers with a range of mental health and support needs. This will include support with emotional, social, physical & domestic needs. You will be skilled in engaging both customers and stakeholders and have a good understanding of the needs and diversity of this client group. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a therapeutic environment that at times can be challenging and provide quality, evidence based care and risk management strategies. You will be highly motivated and committed to continuous professional development. You will be committed to supporting customers through their recovery journey and skilled in engaging them with their move-on pathway. You will work flexibly to respond to emerging needs and effectively address the needs of the customer group.
The shift patterns for this role are 08.00 - 16.00 and 14.00 - 22.00. This includes bank holidays, weekends and national holidays.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
What you'll do:
If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where customers have not yet developed the skills, to ensure they enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
Report any observations relating to customers welfare
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
Maintain digital and physical records as required at the project under the direction of the Support Workers/ management
Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
Desirable:
Relevant specialism experience
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Hostel Support Worker
Position Available: 2 Support Workers
Shift Pattern - 11-week rolling rota including weekends:
Early Shift: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Late Shift: 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Appointment Shift: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Length of Assignment: 6-8 weeks with potential extension
Location: 50-bed hostel in Lambeth
Pay: £14.40 + holiday pay = £16.14 per hour or £18.00 via umbrella company
Description:
We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our social care client's team as Hostel Support Workers. This position involves providing vital support to individuals with complex needs, including substance misuse, mental health difficulties, and criminal justice issues. Our clients, both men and women, often come with their faithful companions, and we accommodate a few dogs in the hostel.
Responsibilities:
- Key-working and case management for a caseload of 5 to 10 clients.
- Providing individualised support and guidance to residents, addressing their specific needs and challenges.
- Facilitating group activities and workshops within the communal spaces.
- Conducting regular check-ins and assessments to monitor progress and ensure the well-being of residents.
- Collaborating with external agencies and resources to offer comprehensive support services.
- Signposting clients to relevant programs and resources for their personal development and empowerment.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with vulnerable populations, particularly those with complex needs.
- Strong understanding and sensitivity to issues related to substance misuse, mental health, and criminal justice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- A passion for supporting individuals on their journey towards independence and self-sufficiency.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment within a well-equipped facility.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
If you are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply ASAP!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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We are hiring! We have a job vacancy for an Early Intervention Project Worker to join Shine.
Shine has a membership of over 14,000 members living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus and associated conditions and over 6,500 associated members.
Our Little Stars project for 0–12-year-olds has been established for over 5 years supporting younger members and their families with their diagnosis and beyond. We also have a growing Teen membership known as FIRE (Friendship, Independence, Resilience, Equality) Working alongside our multi skilled, established team, you will be supporting members across all age groups and building on the great foundations already in place.
We are looking for an Early Intervention Project Worker who can cover the South of England, primarily you will be home based, supporting members through phone calls and using online platforms. You will be required to attend clinics, events and meet members one to one where necessary within your allocated area and occasionally across wider areas and nationally.
Purpose of the role
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To deliver Shine's Little Stars (funded by The National Lottery Community Fund) project for 0–12-year-olds, supporting early years and younger members with their families, their diagnosis and beyond across the Southern Region. To provide advice, support and guidance to enable people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to access the correct benefits to become financially stable, the right services to improve their health and well-being, and to better co-ordinate their support and independence through a variety of methods.
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To improve the life wellbeing of children 0-12 years old with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus by promoting independence and providing them and their families with early intervention support.
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To create a community whereby those affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus can connect with others, are empowered through knowledge and feel confident in the support networks surrounding them.
Shine will offer you:
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A competitive salary of £28,471 (Actual £22,777 for 28 hours per week)
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3% pension contribution
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays + additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time hours)
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Support to learn and develop
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Broadband allowance
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Additional annual leave due to length of service
If you would like to have a chat about the role in more detail or have any questions, please give us a call and ask to speak to Sally Hammond, our Children and families Manager (England)
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
Closing date: 11pm Thursday 3rd October 2024
Interviews: Monday 14th October 2024 (Depending on location in person or virtual)
Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Outreach Worker- Bengali Speaking (working with Parent & Children), 21 hours per week, £27,177 per annum, pro-rata (including London weighting), North-West Westminster. Fixed term to end March 2026
This is a highly rewarding role for an Outreach Worker to support parents and carers of children under 5 at Westminster Children Centres. We are currently looking to recruit an Outreach worker in Westminster are to provide accessible information to parents and carers, particularly those who are marginalised, to ensure they receive the support they need in order to increase opportunities and strengthen family life, bringing better outcomes for children.
Fluent in Bengali, the role will include developing an understanding of the local area including services and facilities. You will also need to pro-actively engage with vulnerable and isolated families and carry out home visits, as required. The role will include developing good relationships with health visitors and liaising with other agencies regarding the needs of parents and carers. In addition, the successful individual will help to organise social events to bring the community together.
We are looking for someone who has experience of community and outreach work with diverse communities in an inner-city environment. This will include experience of a wide range of methods/techniques to reach out and engage with isolated individuals/communities. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to empathise with parents and carers are required. A non-judgmental approach is essential. The ability to network is also important.
A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity are essential.
The salary for 21 hours per week is £16, 306.75 per annum.
Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply.
Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes
Closing Date: Sunday, 6th October 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 21st October 2024
Outreach Worker- Arabic Speaking (working with parents and children)
21 hours per week, £27,177.91 per annum, pro-rata (including London weighting)
South Westminster
Fixed term to end March 2026
This is a highly rewarding role for an Outreach Worker to support parents and carers of children under 5 at Westminster Children Centres. We are currently looking to recruit an Outreach Worker in Westminster area to provide accessible information to parents and carers, particularly those who are marginalised, to ensure they receive the support they need in order to increase opportunities and strengthen family life, bringing better outcomes for children.
Fluent in Arabic, the role will include developing an understanding of the local area including services and facilities. You will also need to pro-actively engage with vulnerable and isolated families and carry out home visits, as required. The role will include developing good relationships with health visitors and liaising with other agencies regarding the needs of parents and carers. In addition, the successful individual will help to organise social events to bring the community together.
We are looking for someone who has experience of community and outreach work with diverse communities in an inner-city environment. This will include experience of a wide range of methods/techniques to reach out and engage with isolated individuals/communities. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to empathise with parents and carers are required. A non-judgmental approach is essential. The ability to network is also important.
A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.are essential.
The salary for 21 hours per week is £16,306.75 per annum.
Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply using our online system.
Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.
Closing Date: Sunday, 6th October 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 14th October 2024
Believe in People?
The best people have one thing in common.
They care.
At Change Grow Live, we believe in the power of making a positive impact in people’s lives. Our strive to provide support, respect, and a safe space where individuals can find the right path for their personal growth and recovery. We treat each person as a unique individual, working together to achieve their full potential.
We are currently looking for a Young Person's Resilience Worker to be part of our Newham Rise children and young people’s team. This role involves delivering targeted interventions, focusing on drug and alcohol awareness, education, and prevention for young people. You will also work closely with the MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime) youth-to-adult (Y2A) hub, providing support to young adults aged 18-25 who are also connected to probation services.
Working in Newham offers the chance to be part of a vibrant, diverse, and growing community. You’ll find a dynamic working environment where every day presents an opportunity to make meaningful connections and create lasting change.
Working at Change Grow Live in Newham means being part of a vibrant, diverse, and supportive team, where every day presents an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals within a dynamic and multicultural community.
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Full Time Salary Range: £27,449.53 - £31,393.77 (pro rata for part time hours)
Allowance: Inner London Weighting of £4,072.06 (pro rata for part time)
Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months
About the Role
- Support young people and young adults (18-25) from the point they engage with the service, through their entire journey.
- Work alongside the MOPAC Y2A hub, specifically supporting young adults involved with probation services.
- Provide screening, assessments, psychosocial interventions, care planning, and post-treatment support, ensuring seamless transitions in care.
- Respond effectively to safeguarding issues, ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals you work with.
- Reduce drug and alcohol-related harm, helping create healthier communities.
- Advocate for access to relevant services, ensuring holistic outcomes in relation to health and well-being.
- Promote positive outcomes that enable young people to lead safer, healthier, and more purposeful lives, building resilience and reducing risks.
About You
- Experience working with young people, with a good understanding of the issues they face.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices, particularly concerning children and young people, including the Fraser Competence framework.
- Strong understanding of drug and alcohol-related issues and experience in a related field.
- Knowledge of best practices in substance misuse treatment services, especially in relation to young people.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a high level of IT proficiency.
- Team-oriented with a cooperative, supportive approach to achieving service objectives.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Please note: We encourage you to reflect on the job description when completing your application to help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the role.
If you’re ready to start your journey with Change Grow Live, we’d love to hear from you
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role.
Interview Date
3/10/2024
Closing Date
27/9/2024
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
XLP is a vibrant youth work charity dedicated to shaping bright futures for young people. Leading the charge against poverty and educational failure in inner London, we offer holistic, long-term support to 11 to 25 year olds in both schools and communities.
We work across nine London boroughs, in four quadrant teams. Each borough has a Senior Youth Worker who oversees the work in those communities.
We’re looking for a Senior Youth Worker to join our South team. You’ll coordinate and develop our work across Southwark, with a particular focus on delivering face to face youth work in schools and on community projects.
Join Addiction Family Support
Addiction Family Support is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting adults affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling.
The Role: Bereavement Support Worker
As a Bereavement Support Worker at Addiction Family Support, you will provide crucial emotional and practical assistance to individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to addiction. Through both individual and group support, you will offer a compassionate and understanding presence, helping people navigate grief and loss in a safe and supportive environment.
This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work remotely or in person, depending on the needs of the service and your own availability. Bereavement Support Workers operate within a flexible rota system to ensure those in need of support receive timely and consistent care.
Responsibilities:
- Offer empathetic and non-judgmental emotional support to those affected by the bereavement of a loved one due to addiction.
- Provide information, literature, and resources to help individuals and groups manage grief and cope with their situations.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate bereavement support group meetings, creating a safe space for participants to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
- Respond to inquiries and offer structured emotional support through helplines or support groups, following guidelines and safeguarding practices.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR and the charity’s policies.
- Ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and signpost individuals to additional services where appropriate.
Ongoing Support
As a Bereavement Support Worker, you will have access to regular supervision and peer support, ensuring you feel confident and equipped in your role. Development opportunities are available to help you grow in your position and enhance the support you provide.
Join Our Team of Change-Makers
Are you ready to make a difference? We're on the lookout for vibrant, enthusiastic, proactive and collaborative individuals with the right skills and experience to become part of our incredible charity.
Be Part of Something Special
Our clients' continuous positive feedback speaks volumes about the impact of our work, and we take immense pride in it. Emilia Fox, one of our dedicated Patrons, stands with us in our mission.
Join an Award-Winning Journey
This is your chance to become part of an award-winning charity where every day is an opportunity to contribute to the greater good. If you're seeking a dynamic environment filled with compassionate individuals dedicated to creating positive change, we invite you to apply or reach out with any enquiries.
The deadline for submitting applications is 4.00pm Friday 11 October 2024.
Interviews will be held Tuesday 15 October 2024.
Please only apply if you meet the person specification and have the required skills, qualifications and experience.
The deadline for submitting applications is 4.00pm Friday 11 October 2024.
Interviews will be held Tuesday 15 October 2024.
Supporting people affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?
About the role
We are looking to recruit a female Project Worker for our diverse team at the Chrysalis Project in South London. Reporting to the Deputy Manager you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients to manage their tenancies and access independence.
As the post-holder, you will be working in our Women only Palace Road location, to maintain an environment of support for women with complex needs.
In this role you will:
- Support clients to liaise with external services like GP, substance misuse teams, mental health teams, social services.
- Support with all necessary skills to enable an individual to move on to more independent accommodation,
- Work shifts which are normally 8am - 8:30pm. You will also be expected to work some weekends and Bank Holidays.
- Carry a caseload of clients and be their lead worker.
About you
You will be able to liaise effectively with external agencies, have clear communication skills, a non-judgemental approach, and a good working knowledge of homeless clients and the challenges they face.
The successful candidate does not have to have direct experience in a similar environment. We are seeking a candidate who is willing to learn and who has a strong understanding of the needs of homeless and vulnerable people, especially those with complex needs. Dedication, personal resilience and a relationship based, non-judgemental approach is essential.
We’d always like to hear from people who want to help transform lives. Not sure if you have the skills and experience you need for the role? Apply and we’ll let you know!
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a woman only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 3 October 2024
Interview and assessments on: TBC
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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!
Young People Support Worker - West London (Ealing)
£29,750 to £31,401 per annum depending on experience
Full time 40 or part time 20 hours per week
Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work as required to meet the needs of the young people
Location: Ealing (W13)
About the Role
As a Support Worker you will have the opportunity of developing authentic relationships with residents, you will also have responsibility for making sure our residents are safe, providing support, liaison with other professionals and completion of support documents to record information.
This particular role requires a level of autonomy as you will be the sole support worker providing support to young people in this service.
You will be supported by a manager that will provide support and oversight for the home. There will also be training opportunities to enhance your skillset and experience while in the role.
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
Applicants should have
- At least one year’s experience of working with young people
- Genuine commitment to working and supporting Young People to achieve their full potential.
- An understanding of the issues facing young people.
- Knowledge of the leaving care legislation and benefits system.
- The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour.
- Good communication and team working skills.
- Flexibility to some weekends and evenings to meet the need of the young people.
What you should expect from us
- £29,750 to £31,401 per annum depending on experience.
- Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
- Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.