Housekeeper Hours of work: 7 hours per week (2 x 3.5-hour shifts, worked Thursday and Friday, 4.00pm to 7.30pm), with the flexibility to cover holidays of our other housekeeping colleague. We are open to discussing an alternative working pattern of different days however, this role is to cover late afternoon/early evening. Salary: £12.60 per hour (Living Wage Foundation rate) Location: Rotherham As Housekeeper, you will be responsible for ensuring that VAR s premises are kept clean and tidy using the equipment provided and following safe working methods. As well as ensuring all internal and main external areas are clean and rubbish-free, you will also be responsible for unlocking and securing the premises as necessary. As well as being able to undertake the housekeeping duties required, the successful candidate must be able to work alone or as part of a small team, communicate effectively with users of the building and have a basic understanding of Health and Safety procedures. The successful candidate must be a good timekeeper, adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and be willing to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands, including being able to cover for holidays and other absences. Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the Rotherham Borough. Our role is to facilitate effective action to bring about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in the local area. To apply for this role, please send in your CV and a Covering Letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to this role. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 28th of August 2025. Interviews are likely to be held on Wednesday, 10th of September 2025. We will, however, review applications as they are submitted and may bring candidates forward for an interview (with reasonable notice) at any time. We may also close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.
Aug 01, 2025
Full time
Housekeeper Hours of work: 7 hours per week (2 x 3.5-hour shifts, worked Thursday and Friday, 4.00pm to 7.30pm), with the flexibility to cover holidays of our other housekeeping colleague. We are open to discussing an alternative working pattern of different days however, this role is to cover late afternoon/early evening. Salary: £12.60 per hour (Living Wage Foundation rate) Location: Rotherham As Housekeeper, you will be responsible for ensuring that VAR s premises are kept clean and tidy using the equipment provided and following safe working methods. As well as ensuring all internal and main external areas are clean and rubbish-free, you will also be responsible for unlocking and securing the premises as necessary. As well as being able to undertake the housekeeping duties required, the successful candidate must be able to work alone or as part of a small team, communicate effectively with users of the building and have a basic understanding of Health and Safety procedures. The successful candidate must be a good timekeeper, adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and be willing to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands, including being able to cover for holidays and other absences. Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the Rotherham Borough. Our role is to facilitate effective action to bring about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in the local area. To apply for this role, please send in your CV and a Covering Letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to this role. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 28th of August 2025. Interviews are likely to be held on Wednesday, 10th of September 2025. We will, however, review applications as they are submitted and may bring candidates forward for an interview (with reasonable notice) at any time. We may also close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.
Social Prescribing Advisor £28,997 FTE 12-month contract (Maternity Cover) 30-37 hours per week Voluntary Action Rotherham is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector in the Rotherham borough. Our core activities and associated projects are a keystone for local community engagement and development. We are looking to recruit a Social Prescribing Advisor as part of our award-winning service. We work with GP Practices, Mental Health teams and Hospitals to support individuals to tackle barriers that prevent them from self-managing their health and wellbeing and becoming connected to their local community. Social prescribing is a mechanism for linking patients and those accessing care with local, non-medical sources of support, recognising that many things that affect our health like loneliness, stress, anxiety or low levels of activity can t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. Social prescribing connects people to non-medical support to address these issues and other unmet needs. Voluntary Action Rotherham hosts a range of Social Prescribing teams, and we currently have a 12-month fixed term role available for a Social Prescribing Advisor. As a Social Prescribing Advisor, you will work alongside a range of local partners from the NHS, Adult Social Care and the Voluntary Sector. As a key partner in the delivery of multi-disciplinary support for patients, you will work with referred individuals to determine what matters to them most and co-design a personalised support plan which connects them to relevant support and empowers them to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve. The successful candidate will need to: Be enthusiastic and able to motivate and influence others Be able to build positive relationships and work in partnership with a range of organisations and individuals Have experience of working with Children, Young People and Families, particularly with individuals living in areas of deprivation and health inequality Have an understanding of issues around mild to moderate mental health needs in Children and Young People Be resilient, creative and able to respond positively to change Have an understanding of the impact that social, economic and environmental factors have on health and wellbeing Have excellent interpersonal skills Work effectively as part of a team Be able to write effective case notes and use data monitoring systems effectively Understand the need for robust Information Governance including Data Protection and Confidentiality Some evening and weekend work will be required to fulfil the nature of the role. Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The closing date for all applications is 21st February 2025. To apply for this role, please complete an application form and send in your CV.
Jan 29, 2025
Contractor
Social Prescribing Advisor £28,997 FTE 12-month contract (Maternity Cover) 30-37 hours per week Voluntary Action Rotherham is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector in the Rotherham borough. Our core activities and associated projects are a keystone for local community engagement and development. We are looking to recruit a Social Prescribing Advisor as part of our award-winning service. We work with GP Practices, Mental Health teams and Hospitals to support individuals to tackle barriers that prevent them from self-managing their health and wellbeing and becoming connected to their local community. Social prescribing is a mechanism for linking patients and those accessing care with local, non-medical sources of support, recognising that many things that affect our health like loneliness, stress, anxiety or low levels of activity can t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. Social prescribing connects people to non-medical support to address these issues and other unmet needs. Voluntary Action Rotherham hosts a range of Social Prescribing teams, and we currently have a 12-month fixed term role available for a Social Prescribing Advisor. As a Social Prescribing Advisor, you will work alongside a range of local partners from the NHS, Adult Social Care and the Voluntary Sector. As a key partner in the delivery of multi-disciplinary support for patients, you will work with referred individuals to determine what matters to them most and co-design a personalised support plan which connects them to relevant support and empowers them to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve. The successful candidate will need to: Be enthusiastic and able to motivate and influence others Be able to build positive relationships and work in partnership with a range of organisations and individuals Have experience of working with Children, Young People and Families, particularly with individuals living in areas of deprivation and health inequality Have an understanding of issues around mild to moderate mental health needs in Children and Young People Be resilient, creative and able to respond positively to change Have an understanding of the impact that social, economic and environmental factors have on health and wellbeing Have excellent interpersonal skills Work effectively as part of a team Be able to write effective case notes and use data monitoring systems effectively Understand the need for robust Information Governance including Data Protection and Confidentiality Some evening and weekend work will be required to fulfil the nature of the role. Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The closing date for all applications is 21st February 2025. To apply for this role, please complete an application form and send in your CV.
