NYAS

The Vacancy The Independent Monitoring Service is seeking to recruit professionals with experience of working with children and vulnerable adults to the role of Independent Visitor in Wet Yorkshire & Humber, in particular Leeds, Bradford and Hull. The role of Independent Visitors is to provide visiting services on behalf of NYAS which are consistent with the National Quality Standards for Children s Homes, Residential Special School Standards, Welsh National Minimum Standards, Health and Social Care Standards Scotland and CQC regulations. The main duties are: To undertake monthly visits to identified homes in accordance with the requirements of the relevant NYAS manager. These visits will be: Regulation 44 visits to residential children s homes, short breaks and secure units. Regulation 25 visits to residential family centres. Care Quality Commission visits to residential adult homes. Care Inspectorate Wales regulation 8 visits to residential children s homes. RSS20 visits to residential special schools. Health and social care standards Scotland residential children s homes. Monitoring visits to unregulated provision. To undertake all tasks as identified by the relevant NYAS manager, during the visits and thereafter, in order to fulfil all aspects of the role. To provide factual reports within set timescales as required by the relevant NYAS manager. Candidates should have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of regulated services and their inspection frameworks and also knowledge of current legislation and statutory guidance relating to children, young people and adults at risk particularly those in residential care. Candidates must have experience of working within a social or health care organisation, safeguarding and experience of managing complex relationships across a diverse field, e.g. OFSTED inspectors, social workers, residential care workers and registered managers, health care professionals. Candidates should also possess a professional qualification in a related field, i.e. social work, residential care, health care professional, advocacy or youth work. This is a self-employed position and you will be paid a sessional rate. You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers. Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification and detail how you can evidence the criteria. NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications. About NYAS As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld. We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic. NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. Work with us to help change young lives.

We are looking for a dynamic Workforce Development and People professional to join the Executive Management Team and help lead NYAS into our next stage of growth as a charity. You will need to be ambitious, visionary, creative, compassionate, and have an appreciation of the work of NYAS and the challenges faced by care experienced children and young people who NYAS support with a view to helping them change young lives. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking to make a significant contribution to creating a positive and constructive working culture which truly reflects the NYAS values. You will have experience as a senior HR leader which includes areas such as Learning & Development and Health & Safety. Strong change management skills and TUPE knowledge will be essential. You will lead and advise the teams dealing with HR, Learning & Development and Health & Safety. You will also ensure that working practices and objectives provide a safe, employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasises empowerment, quality, delivery and empathy, as well as the recruitment and ongoing development of a high calibre workforce, including volunteers and self-employed contractors. You will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies and programmes that enhance NYAS's culture and the overall employee experience, continuously focussing on making NYAS a great place to work. About us NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is a leading rights based charity providing high quality advocacy and legal representation for children and young people who might be in care, subject to child protection plans or have mental health issues across the UK. Improving the lives of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. We listen to what children and young people want, care about what they say and do everything we can to empower them to have a voice and be heard when important decisions are being made which affect their future. We influence and campaign to bring about positive changes and ensure children's rights are upheld. About You You will be an experienced HR expert looking for a new challenge, an ambitious Organisational Development professional looking to develop your skills and experience, or maybe someone who worked in the charity sector previously but has some amazing transferrable skills gained in the public or private sector? You will be a leader who can inspire the teams to make the difference to strategic goals and vision of the Charity and a catalyst in cultivating long term links between successful recruitment, training and retention to ensure a happy and engaged workforce? Meticulous in your approach to cultural change you will work well at both the strategic and operational level? You will thrive in a fast paced and changing environment with flexibility to manage competing pressures on your time with creativity and agility. You will be highly proficient in working digitally, embracing new developments in tech, whilst also confident in more traditional approaches to workforce management? Note for candidates: When completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the job description and detail how you can evidence the criteria. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please email NYAS Group CEO In return for joining NYAS you will receive the following benefits: 26 days, increasing to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) Occupational sick pay (subject to completion of qualifying period) Enhanced pay for family friendly leave Free parking at some of our offices Employee assistance programme Group stakeholder pension scheme Access to BHSF health cash plan Cycle to work scheme Support and supervision from your line manager Learning & Development opportunities For more information on the role please view the attached candidate pack, which can be located at the top of this page by clicking on 'Documents Available'. NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment. NYAS is an equal opportunities employer We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.