Sheltered Scheme Manager - Part time Salary- 25, 546 Location - Ormskirk We are currently recruiting for a Sheltered Scheme Manager to work for a Housing Association in the Ormskirk area on a temporary basis. This role is a part time position working 18.5 hours a week. PURPOSE OF THE POST: Support Network is dedicated to helping people to remain safe, manage a home and support older people to maintain independent living. Our Network Teams are committed to delivering a range of housing related support services to people who require a bit more support either on a short term or longer-term basis. This is an important role in which you will: To assist in the letting process and carry out viewings of properties with applicants whilst promoting the benefits of sheltered housing. Deliver a case management approach that assists tenants to manage safely at home. Carry out tenant daily wellbeing calls and checks based on assessed risk that promotes independence and respond to emergency calls via the emergency system when on duty. Ensuring the safety of the schemes including carrying out routine Health and Safety inspections and weekly fire alarm tests. Management of the appropriate use of communal areas, including the monitoring of communal cleaning. To assist residents with reporting of repairs and report urgent and non-urgent communal repairs, liaising with contractors Liaise with external repairs, maintenance and service contractors monitoring the quality of completed works. Work collaboratively and build relationships of trust and respect with internal & external partners to promote independent living. Promote safety and protection of vulnerable adults and children by ensuring that all safeguarding issues and concerns are reported promptly in accordance with Local Authorities and Safeguarding Policies. To be successful in this role you will: Have a passion for working to improve the lives of older people A proactive, professional, commercial, and resilient approach, able to work well at pace and produce innovative solutions Experience of working with statutory agencies and the voluntary sector The skills to manage relationships with tenants including challenging non-compliance PLEASE NOTE: Enhanced DBS Required. How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our client's team in Liverpool. If you have any further questions before applying please contact Danielle at Building Careers (phone number removed) (phone number removed) (url removed)
May 04, 2024
Seasonal
Sheltered Scheme Manager - Part time Salary- 25, 546 Location - Ormskirk We are currently recruiting for a Sheltered Scheme Manager to work for a Housing Association in the Ormskirk area on a temporary basis. This role is a part time position working 18.5 hours a week. PURPOSE OF THE POST: Support Network is dedicated to helping people to remain safe, manage a home and support older people to maintain independent living. Our Network Teams are committed to delivering a range of housing related support services to people who require a bit more support either on a short term or longer-term basis. This is an important role in which you will: To assist in the letting process and carry out viewings of properties with applicants whilst promoting the benefits of sheltered housing. Deliver a case management approach that assists tenants to manage safely at home. Carry out tenant daily wellbeing calls and checks based on assessed risk that promotes independence and respond to emergency calls via the emergency system when on duty. Ensuring the safety of the schemes including carrying out routine Health and Safety inspections and weekly fire alarm tests. Management of the appropriate use of communal areas, including the monitoring of communal cleaning. To assist residents with reporting of repairs and report urgent and non-urgent communal repairs, liaising with contractors Liaise with external repairs, maintenance and service contractors monitoring the quality of completed works. Work collaboratively and build relationships of trust and respect with internal & external partners to promote independent living. Promote safety and protection of vulnerable adults and children by ensuring that all safeguarding issues and concerns are reported promptly in accordance with Local Authorities and Safeguarding Policies. To be successful in this role you will: Have a passion for working to improve the lives of older people A proactive, professional, commercial, and resilient approach, able to work well at pace and produce innovative solutions Experience of working with statutory agencies and the voluntary sector The skills to manage relationships with tenants including challenging non-compliance PLEASE NOTE: Enhanced DBS Required. How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our client's team in Liverpool. If you have any further questions before applying please contact Danielle at Building Careers (phone number removed) (phone number removed) (url removed)
New Start is a family-run, not-for-profit organisation, providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, children, and young people. We deliver a diverse range of homelessness projects and temporary housing solutions, helping some of the most complex and disadvantaged groups across Merseyside. Strengths-Based Housing Support Worker/Coach Have you had experience working as a housing support worker? Do you hold the necessary skills to coach and inspire people to move forward positively with their lives? If you do, then we have a fantastic opportunity for a strengths-based Housing Support Coach to work within a 24/7 supported accommodation hostel in Liverpool. You will be supporting vulnerable adults via a program of empowerment and confidence-building, helping them to personally grow and develop within safe and comfortable lodgings whilst working towards greater independence and a more permanent housing solution. What we have to offer Competitive Salary - £24277.5 A contributory pension scheme 22 days annual leave rising by 1 day per year An online bespoke Mandatory training package including a wide range of additional resources to support your development A range of learning and development opportunities. Monthly group reflective practice sessions Complimentary Medicash Membership Responsibilities as a Support Coach will include: Managing and inspiring positive change for a caseload of residents within a psychologically informed hostel-environment Supporting those who access the service to settle in, and work towards implementing a more empowering and positive daily structure into their lives at a pace that is realistic and achievable to them Educating residents on harm reduction around substance misuse and supporting those who are contemplating recovery from addictions to understand the steps required to access various treatment options Planning future long-term accommodation and resettlement options via a personalised strengths-based support plan Offering ongoing coaching, advice, and guidance on housing/resettlement related issues from the beginning of a resident's tenancy through to their planned exit Conducting 'trauma aware' needs and risk assessments, and updating when necessary Exploring education, training, and employment options with residents Empowering residents to sustain their welfare benefits, manage their tenancy and comply with key functions that are necessary to support their basic needs/finances Referring clients to relevant specialist support agencies to assist with support that cannot be met within the service remit Liaising with external agencies (from a multidisciplinary perspective) on behalf of residents to ensure they can access what they need from services Working as part of a team overseeing the health and safety of the building and all residents/visitors/co-workers whilst on shift Completing regular resident welfare checks (as required) throughout the shift Completing thorough case notes for all residents throughout the shift and providing a detailed handover to the next members of staff coming on shift Supporting residents to maintain contact with specialist and clinical agencies Reporting any incidents or concerns to the Project Manager Effectively managing and reporting incidents that occur within the service in-line with New Start's serious incident protocol What we are looking for in a Support Coach: NVQ Level 3 in Housing/Health and Social Care, or be working towards this qualification Experience of working with individuals with complex needs, substance misuse issues, mental health, trauma, and/or offending backgrounds Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies both voluntary and statutory Experience and understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people Previous experience of working in a hostel setting or delivering support via outreach work/in-reach work An excellent understanding of homelessness/rough sleeping, substance misuse, harm reduction and managing complex needs/behaviours An ability to motivate people and build positive connections Knowledge and experience of how to support people from a person-centred perspective, positively engaging people through a process that is led by them Ability to accurately record information, such as case notes, risk assessments, support plans and incident forms Experience of working with Mainstay would also be desired, however full training will be provided This post is subject to enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure. The successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week. The post is rota-based which may include weekends/unsociable hours as the role supports a service wide day/evening rota.
May 01, 2024
Full time
New Start is a family-run, not-for-profit organisation, providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, children, and young people. We deliver a diverse range of homelessness projects and temporary housing solutions, helping some of the most complex and disadvantaged groups across Merseyside. Strengths-Based Housing Support Worker/Coach Have you had experience working as a housing support worker? Do you hold the necessary skills to coach and inspire people to move forward positively with their lives? If you do, then we have a fantastic opportunity for a strengths-based Housing Support Coach to work within a 24/7 supported accommodation hostel in Liverpool. You will be supporting vulnerable adults via a program of empowerment and confidence-building, helping them to personally grow and develop within safe and comfortable lodgings whilst working towards greater independence and a more permanent housing solution. What we have to offer Competitive Salary - £24277.5 A contributory pension scheme 22 days annual leave rising by 1 day per year An online bespoke Mandatory training package including a wide range of additional resources to support your development A range of learning and development opportunities. Monthly group reflective practice sessions Complimentary Medicash Membership Responsibilities as a Support Coach will include: Managing and inspiring positive change for a caseload of residents within a psychologically informed hostel-environment Supporting those who access the service to settle in, and work towards implementing a more empowering and positive daily structure into their lives at a pace that is realistic and achievable to them Educating residents on harm reduction around substance misuse and supporting those who are contemplating recovery from addictions to understand the steps required to access various treatment options Planning future long-term accommodation and resettlement options via a personalised strengths-based support plan Offering ongoing coaching, advice, and guidance on housing/resettlement related issues from the beginning of a resident's tenancy through to their planned exit Conducting 'trauma aware' needs and risk assessments, and updating when necessary Exploring education, training, and employment options with residents Empowering residents to sustain their welfare benefits, manage their tenancy and comply with key functions that are necessary to support their basic needs/finances Referring clients to relevant specialist support agencies to assist with support that cannot be met within the service remit Liaising with external agencies (from a multidisciplinary perspective) on behalf of residents to ensure they can access what they need from services Working as part of a team overseeing the health and safety of the building and all residents/visitors/co-workers whilst on shift Completing regular resident welfare checks (as required) throughout the shift Completing thorough case notes for all residents throughout the shift and providing a detailed handover to the next members of staff coming on shift Supporting residents to maintain contact with specialist and clinical agencies Reporting any incidents or concerns to the Project Manager Effectively managing and reporting incidents that occur within the service in-line with New Start's serious incident protocol What we are looking for in a Support Coach: NVQ Level 3 in Housing/Health and Social Care, or be working towards this qualification Experience of working with individuals with complex needs, substance misuse issues, mental health, trauma, and/or offending backgrounds Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies both voluntary and statutory Experience and understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people Previous experience of working in a hostel setting or delivering support via outreach work/in-reach work An excellent understanding of homelessness/rough sleeping, substance misuse, harm reduction and managing complex needs/behaviours An ability to motivate people and build positive connections Knowledge and experience of how to support people from a person-centred perspective, positively engaging people through a process that is led by them Ability to accurately record information, such as case notes, risk assessments, support plans and incident forms Experience of working with Mainstay would also be desired, however full training will be provided This post is subject to enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure. The successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week. The post is rota-based which may include weekends/unsociable hours as the role supports a service wide day/evening rota.
Permanent - Part Time - 22.2 Hours per week - Flexible around days worked We are a Local Authority working for the community, improving the lives of our residents and we re looking for a motivated and talented part time Occupational Therapist to join our Review Team. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Working as an Occupational Therapist for Reading Borough Council you will be part of a friendly and supportive team. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users, and health care providers. We support hybrid working, it s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. If you re an Occupational Therapist interested in working in a friendly and dynamic team then we d love to hear from you The Review Team undertakes Care Act reviews for people who receive services from RBC s Adult Social Care. OT s play a vital role in the team and ensure people have their functional needs assessed to identify opportunities to increase occupational performance and to inform care needs reviews. The OT Review worker should be able to identify where the person may benefit from reablement, or other interventions such as seating or adaptations, and will apply a strength-based approach to maximise their independence. OTs will work alongside Social Worker and Social Care Coordinator colleagues reviewing adults with a broad range of needs. This post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care. We aim to provide high quality client-led, functional occupational therapy assessments and interventions with service users in their own homes, to help them develop, recover, or maintain their meaningful occupations. About the Role: You will hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. Using a strengths-based approach and your unique OT skill set you will support individuals to find solutions, promote wellbeing and healthy occupations through a variety of interventions including provision of equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, goal planning. You will work closely with care providers, Housing Services and Health colleagues. You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies, and procedures. You will need to have: A degree in Occupational Therapy Registered with HCPC Community experience is helpful but not essential We offer excellent support, supervision, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new professional skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio and supporting you to grow as an Occupational Therapist. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. We welcome new graduates and are working with Buckingham, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire Integrated Care System on a preceptorship for new Occupational Therapy graduates. You ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance striving to be even better and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay A wide range of flexible working opportunities Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement Closing date: Sunday 17th December 2023 Interview date: To be confirmed If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Review Team Manager, Samantha Midwinter - (phone number removed) Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Dec 05, 2023
Full time
Permanent - Part Time - 22.2 Hours per week - Flexible around days worked We are a Local Authority working for the community, improving the lives of our residents and we re looking for a motivated and talented part time Occupational Therapist to join our Review Team. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Working as an Occupational Therapist for Reading Borough Council you will be part of a friendly and supportive team. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users, and health care providers. We support hybrid working, it s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. If you re an Occupational Therapist interested in working in a friendly and dynamic team then we d love to hear from you The Review Team undertakes Care Act reviews for people who receive services from RBC s Adult Social Care. OT s play a vital role in the team and ensure people have their functional needs assessed to identify opportunities to increase occupational performance and to inform care needs reviews. The OT Review worker should be able to identify where the person may benefit from reablement, or other interventions such as seating or adaptations, and will apply a strength-based approach to maximise their independence. OTs will work alongside Social Worker and Social Care Coordinator colleagues reviewing adults with a broad range of needs. This post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care. We aim to provide high quality client-led, functional occupational therapy assessments and interventions with service users in their own homes, to help them develop, recover, or maintain their meaningful occupations. About the Role: You will hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. Using a strengths-based approach and your unique OT skill set you will support individuals to find solutions, promote wellbeing and healthy occupations through a variety of interventions including provision of equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, goal planning. You will work closely with care providers, Housing Services and Health colleagues. You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies, and procedures. You will need to have: A degree in Occupational Therapy Registered with HCPC Community experience is helpful but not essential We offer excellent support, supervision, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new professional skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio and supporting you to grow as an Occupational Therapist. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. We welcome new graduates and are working with Buckingham, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire Integrated Care System on a preceptorship for new Occupational Therapy graduates. You ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance striving to be even better and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay A wide range of flexible working opportunities Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement Closing date: Sunday 17th December 2023 Interview date: To be confirmed If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Review Team Manager, Samantha Midwinter - (phone number removed) Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Deputy Manager, Project Antifreeze To assist the Antifreeze Manager in the day to day running of the centre, including street outreach and to work as part of the Antifreeze team identifying and providing individually tailored, lifesaving, support for those experiencing homelessness. To offer Christian spiritual support to the clients and team members, by drawing on the post holder's Christian faith. Main Duties: To lead the street outreach programmes, SALT and BLAZE. The Deputy Manager will not be asked to do more than two evenings a week with the other 2 evenings covered through recruiting and training volunteers. To help lead prayer meetings and our weekly Christian worship service for clients, staff and volunteers. Manage the team and the Antifreeze premises in the Manager's absence. To support the manager to review and develop the whole work of Antifreeze within the Christian ethos of OTF. Assist the Manager with recruitment, training, supervision and inductions for staff, interns and volunteers. To help organise and where appropriate, lead empowerment/life skills courses and group wellbeing activities for clients. Where required, speak to supporters, churches and organisations about the work of Antifreeze and Off The Fence, ensuring the Christian culture and values of the charity are represented. To assist the Manager with the day to day running of the centre, including cleaning duties, helping with the laundry/shower service and keeping the centre in an organised state. To join the Manager in ensuring all OTF H&S policies and procedures are followed. Ensure appropriate boundaries are kept between clients, staff and volunteers and that safeguarding procedures are always adhered to. Offering practical, Christian spiritual and emotional support to our homeless clients including benefit claims and housing advice. To participate in and help organize the OTF Big Sleep Out in November each year. Other Duties: Refer clients to agencies and to network with agencies to find the best possible solutions. Promoting the independence, health and self-worth of the service users. Encourage service users to access training or employment. Where welcomed, to make the most of one-to-one and any other opportunities to share your faith, the Bible and pray when appropriate. Person Specification: Essential Formally agree with the Christian statement of faith that has been adopted by Off The Fence Holds a full UK driving license. Previous experience and knowledge of working with homeless or vulnerable housed clients in a voluntary or paid capacity Experience in leadership or the desire to learn to lead & a confidence in an ability to do so Good people skills Good computer, communication, written and administration skills Ability to work in a team and independently Ability to express share your faith and the love of God appropriately and have a strong sense of calling to help break the cycle of homelessness in Brighton and Hove Ability to network with local agencies/services Desirable Good knowledge of housing and welfare advice · Previous experience of leading a team of volunteers:
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
Deputy Manager, Project Antifreeze To assist the Antifreeze Manager in the day to day running of the centre, including street outreach and to work as part of the Antifreeze team identifying and providing individually tailored, lifesaving, support for those experiencing homelessness. To offer Christian spiritual support to the clients and team members, by drawing on the post holder's Christian faith. Main Duties: To lead the street outreach programmes, SALT and BLAZE. The Deputy Manager will not be asked to do more than two evenings a week with the other 2 evenings covered through recruiting and training volunteers. To help lead prayer meetings and our weekly Christian worship service for clients, staff and volunteers. Manage the team and the Antifreeze premises in the Manager's absence. To support the manager to review and develop the whole work of Antifreeze within the Christian ethos of OTF. Assist the Manager with recruitment, training, supervision and inductions for staff, interns and volunteers. To help organise and where appropriate, lead empowerment/life skills courses and group wellbeing activities for clients. Where required, speak to supporters, churches and organisations about the work of Antifreeze and Off The Fence, ensuring the Christian culture and values of the charity are represented. To assist the Manager with the day to day running of the centre, including cleaning duties, helping with the laundry/shower service and keeping the centre in an organised state. To join the Manager in ensuring all OTF H&S policies and procedures are followed. Ensure appropriate boundaries are kept between clients, staff and volunteers and that safeguarding procedures are always adhered to. Offering practical, Christian spiritual and emotional support to our homeless clients including benefit claims and housing advice. To participate in and help organize the OTF Big Sleep Out in November each year. Other Duties: Refer clients to agencies and to network with agencies to find the best possible solutions. Promoting the independence, health and self-worth of the service users. Encourage service users to access training or employment. Where welcomed, to make the most of one-to-one and any other opportunities to share your faith, the Bible and pray when appropriate. Person Specification: Essential Formally agree with the Christian statement of faith that has been adopted by Off The Fence Holds a full UK driving license. Previous experience and knowledge of working with homeless or vulnerable housed clients in a voluntary or paid capacity Experience in leadership or the desire to learn to lead & a confidence in an ability to do so Good people skills Good computer, communication, written and administration skills Ability to work in a team and independently Ability to express share your faith and the love of God appropriately and have a strong sense of calling to help break the cycle of homelessness in Brighton and Hove Ability to network with local agencies/services Desirable Good knowledge of housing and welfare advice · Previous experience of leading a team of volunteers:
Organisation Jami is a mental health charity committed to providing practical and emotional support to the Jewish community, delivering services that educate, support and facilitate recovery. Since the start of the pandemic, demand for our services has grown exponentially. In 2021 we undertook a thorough review of the needs of the community, to develop a new strategy that will secure the Jewish community's mental health provision. The new strategy sets out a huge agenda for change in scale and provision, which will be developed over the next five years while we continue to run our diverse set of highly professional mental health services: Advice and advocacy Treatment and support Education and campaigning Jami currently supports over 1,400 individuals, delivering almost 50,000 separate service interactions each year, and reaches thousands more people through education, seminars, work in schools and other organisations. Through our social enterprise community café, Head Room, we raise mental health awareness while delivering mental health support on the high street. Job purpose The role of Social Worker plays an integral role in the multi-skilled team at Jami. You will be working as part of our hubs and community team across Jami services. You will help to create effective links with primary care, voluntary and statutory sector organisations to support people who use Jami services. You will be expected to manage a caseload of clients who self-identify as needing mental health support requiring social work interventions. Duties will include reporting safeguarding concerns and mental health concerns/risk to the relevant bodies. You will be expected to complete Jami risk assessments, formulate personal support plans and periodically review risks. You will also be using our Jami in house initial assessment and review tool to help service users identify their goals. You will be supporting service users to develop care plans and set personal goals. You will co-ordinate care where required and periodically review needs. You will support service users by linking them into other appropriate services based on identified needs where required. We aim to Provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of people with mental health problems. Develop and sustain professional working relationships with clients, carers, colleagues and external agencies. Help promote independence and well being Responsibilities To respond to members of the Jewish community who identify as needing support with their mental health To work as part of a multi skilled community team of staff and volunteers To be responsible for effectively managing a caseload. To support the multi-skilled team with complex cases and situations. To undertake assessments and where appropriate to work in partnership with statutory services. To carry out initial assessments and periodic reviews as required. To carry out face to face and telephone assessments as required. To assess and regularly review risk in consultation with the service user and the team. To ensure needs assessments and support plans are formulated, implemented and reviewed regularly. To coordinate and support service users in gaining access to community resources including education and training, volunteering and employment provided both by Jami and other agencies. Respond to unexpected and emotive problems, seeking solutions, modifying plans and arranging the provision of additional services and/or resources where appropriate To maintain sequential and contemporaneous records as required by existing procedures and write reviews and reports when necessary To highlight any safeguarding issues within the locality respond accordingly and raise these with Jami's Safeguarding Lead To have a practical working knowledge of the Care Act; Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & DOLs. To maintain excellent working relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies To provide advocacy and support applications for welfare benefits and housing. To take responsibility for updating own knowledge and skills in accordance with the requirements for continued professional development. To update knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislative and organisational policies and procedures. To undertake relevant training to enhance the role and the development of the service. To contribute to the development of Jami's policies, procedures and links to other agencies. Keep up to date with practice developments through involvement in appropriate national and local networks. Maintain own personal development and keep up to date with current knowledge and health and social care agenda through reading, attending study days, conferences and meetings as appropriate Work within Health and Safety guidelines, with reference to the Lone Worker Policy and individual risk assessments Compliance with the Equality Act, and Health and Safety legislation Attend regular supervision with named supervisor Participate in the organisation's appraisal process Ensure that all activities are operated in a way which is consistent with the values of Jami and the Jewish community it serves. Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager or another designated senior manager Key relationships Collaborate with other statutory and voluntary sector agencies and ensure that service users are signposted onto appropriate agencies such as housing, counselling and advice Liaise with the local community stakeholders to provide good working partnerships Attend local meetings, workshops and conferences of relevance to the service work closely with Jami in house services Training and Qualifications Essential 2 years minimum post qualifying experience in mental health services Must have completed NQSW (if applicable) Recognised Social Care Qualification Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Registered with Social Work England Maintain a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards (Social Work England) Desirable Post qualifying awards such as practice educator Experience of working in a statutory mental health service Adult safeguarding experience Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience working in a multi-skilled team - relevant to people with mental health difficulties. Evidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or Education Experience of undertaking needs led assessments, care planning and reviewing Experience of undertaking and reviewing risk assessments Understanding of Recovery values and principles An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems. Ability to develop practical solutions to problems that may arise. Ability to form good working relationships with people who have mental health problems. Ability to help clients develop and maintain living skills, with support from the multi skilled team. Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice Knowledge of appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group e.g Mental Health Act 1983 and Amendment 2007 and Equality Act 2010 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Understanding of social care resources and provision available in both statutory and non-statutory agencies A champion for the values and objectives of prevention, early intervention and Social Care in enabling people to exercise choice and control over their lives Good organisational skills - an ability to manage time, prioritise work and meet deadlines A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development Working in partnership with other agencies Proficient use of IT Desirable Local knowledge of community resources and facilities Experience and knowledge of the Jewish community Working in a complex and changing environment Ability to gather, analyse and interpret data Personal experience of using mental health services and/or mental health problems, distress or trauma. Supervision The post holder will be expected to: - Attend and participate in regular supervision with named supervisor. Participate in a programme of continued personal development. Incorporate feedback from supervision into practice. Attend relevant training Maintain CPD Engage in annual appraisal process Flexibility To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and all post-holders may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the general scope of the job description. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties of the job. The post will include face to face meetings with service users across Jami sites as well as remote working where required...... click apply for full job details
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Organisation Jami is a mental health charity committed to providing practical and emotional support to the Jewish community, delivering services that educate, support and facilitate recovery. Since the start of the pandemic, demand for our services has grown exponentially. In 2021 we undertook a thorough review of the needs of the community, to develop a new strategy that will secure the Jewish community's mental health provision. The new strategy sets out a huge agenda for change in scale and provision, which will be developed over the next five years while we continue to run our diverse set of highly professional mental health services: Advice and advocacy Treatment and support Education and campaigning Jami currently supports over 1,400 individuals, delivering almost 50,000 separate service interactions each year, and reaches thousands more people through education, seminars, work in schools and other organisations. Through our social enterprise community café, Head Room, we raise mental health awareness while delivering mental health support on the high street. Job purpose The role of Social Worker plays an integral role in the multi-skilled team at Jami. You will be working as part of our hubs and community team across Jami services. You will help to create effective links with primary care, voluntary and statutory sector organisations to support people who use Jami services. You will be expected to manage a caseload of clients who self-identify as needing mental health support requiring social work interventions. Duties will include reporting safeguarding concerns and mental health concerns/risk to the relevant bodies. You will be expected to complete Jami risk assessments, formulate personal support plans and periodically review risks. You will also be using our Jami in house initial assessment and review tool to help service users identify their goals. You will be supporting service users to develop care plans and set personal goals. You will co-ordinate care where required and periodically review needs. You will support service users by linking them into other appropriate services based on identified needs where required. We aim to Provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of people with mental health problems. Develop and sustain professional working relationships with clients, carers, colleagues and external agencies. Help promote independence and well being Responsibilities To respond to members of the Jewish community who identify as needing support with their mental health To work as part of a multi skilled community team of staff and volunteers To be responsible for effectively managing a caseload. To support the multi-skilled team with complex cases and situations. To undertake assessments and where appropriate to work in partnership with statutory services. To carry out initial assessments and periodic reviews as required. To carry out face to face and telephone assessments as required. To assess and regularly review risk in consultation with the service user and the team. To ensure needs assessments and support plans are formulated, implemented and reviewed regularly. To coordinate and support service users in gaining access to community resources including education and training, volunteering and employment provided both by Jami and other agencies. Respond to unexpected and emotive problems, seeking solutions, modifying plans and arranging the provision of additional services and/or resources where appropriate To maintain sequential and contemporaneous records as required by existing procedures and write reviews and reports when necessary To highlight any safeguarding issues within the locality respond accordingly and raise these with Jami's Safeguarding Lead To have a practical working knowledge of the Care Act; Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & DOLs. To maintain excellent working relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies To provide advocacy and support applications for welfare benefits and housing. To take responsibility for updating own knowledge and skills in accordance with the requirements for continued professional development. To update knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislative and organisational policies and procedures. To undertake relevant training to enhance the role and the development of the service. To contribute to the development of Jami's policies, procedures and links to other agencies. Keep up to date with practice developments through involvement in appropriate national and local networks. Maintain own personal development and keep up to date with current knowledge and health and social care agenda through reading, attending study days, conferences and meetings as appropriate Work within Health and Safety guidelines, with reference to the Lone Worker Policy and individual risk assessments Compliance with the Equality Act, and Health and Safety legislation Attend regular supervision with named supervisor Participate in the organisation's appraisal process Ensure that all activities are operated in a way which is consistent with the values of Jami and the Jewish community it serves. Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager or another designated senior manager Key relationships Collaborate with other statutory and voluntary sector agencies and ensure that service users are signposted onto appropriate agencies such as housing, counselling and advice Liaise with the local community stakeholders to provide good working partnerships Attend local meetings, workshops and conferences of relevance to the service work closely with Jami in house services Training and Qualifications Essential 2 years minimum post qualifying experience in mental health services Must have completed NQSW (if applicable) Recognised Social Care Qualification Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Registered with Social Work England Maintain a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards (Social Work England) Desirable Post qualifying awards such as practice educator Experience of working in a statutory mental health service Adult safeguarding experience Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience working in a multi-skilled team - relevant to people with mental health difficulties. Evidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or Education Experience of undertaking needs led assessments, care planning and reviewing Experience of undertaking and reviewing risk assessments Understanding of Recovery values and principles An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems. Ability to develop practical solutions to problems that may arise. Ability to form good working relationships with people who have mental health problems. Ability to help clients develop and maintain living skills, with support from the multi skilled team. Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice Knowledge of appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group e.g Mental Health Act 1983 and Amendment 2007 and Equality Act 2010 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Understanding of social care resources and provision available in both statutory and non-statutory agencies A champion for the values and objectives of prevention, early intervention and Social Care in enabling people to exercise choice and control over their lives Good organisational skills - an ability to manage time, prioritise work and meet deadlines A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development Working in partnership with other agencies Proficient use of IT Desirable Local knowledge of community resources and facilities Experience and knowledge of the Jewish community Working in a complex and changing environment Ability to gather, analyse and interpret data Personal experience of using mental health services and/or mental health problems, distress or trauma. Supervision The post holder will be expected to: - Attend and participate in regular supervision with named supervisor. Participate in a programme of continued personal development. Incorporate feedback from supervision into practice. Attend relevant training Maintain CPD Engage in annual appraisal process Flexibility To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and all post-holders may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the general scope of the job description. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties of the job. The post will include face to face meetings with service users across Jami sites as well as remote working where required...... click apply for full job details
TPT Retirement Solutions has 75 years' experience and is one of the UK's leading providers of workplace pensions, recognised for its innovation and high quality service. We provide schemes for some of the UK's leading organisations, including building societies, housing associations and well-known charities. As we have no shareholders, our priority is to achieve our mission - of making membership worthwhile - for over 2,600 employers and 389,000 members. As an employer, we believe in finding and investing in the right people so that they can grow with us. Our focus is on helping them to succeed by providing them with the right tools, support and career development opportunities - demonstrated by our long-standing Investors in People Gold accreditation. In turn, our business grows and we can achieve our ambitious goals. We are now seeking to recruit a further a Responsible Investment Manger in this newly created role to join the team. You will enable TPT to achieve the Responsible Investment (RI) ambition set by the Trustee Board in order to develop and implement polices and activities to support regulatory requirements and the RI Principles and Objectives agreed by the Trustee, develop and implement of reporting processes to key stakeholders e.g. Investment Committee, Trustee Board and play an active role in the RI community to inform TPT's RI position. Areas of Responsibility 1. To develop and take ownership of the TPT's vision, Business Plan and values, and to be totally committed to these. 2. To ensure the team takes ownership of and is totally committed to TPT's vision, business plan and values, and to be totally committed to these. 3. Be the lead for all of TPT's RI activities. 4. Work with the Trustee Board and Investment Committee to set and develop TPT's RI ambition 5. To ensure TPT meets all regulatory requirements relating to RI and is prepared for the evolving regulatory environment 6. Work with Head of Policy (and other management) to communicate RI activities and ensure alignment in Policy both internally and externally 7. Deliver reporting in line with regulatory and Trustee requirements including (but not limited to): a. PRI Survey b. Implementation Statement c. TCFD d. FRC Stewardship Report 8. Develop and oversee implementation of RI policies and frameworks (covering both Responsible and Ethical), ensuring they are consistent with Trustee Board/Investment Committee objectives and sponsor requirements 9. Oversee the incorporation of TPT's RI approach into all aspects of the investment portfolio, including strategy, implementation and oversight 10. Be responsible for the framework and consistency of application of RI manager ratings 11. Provide oversight and reporting on the voting and engagement with investment managers 12. Work with the Head of Policy to represent TPT's view at regulatory bodies and lead TPT's external RI engagement activities relating to portfolio holdings (either directly or indirectly through industry bodies) 13. Incorporate best practices from across the industry into all aspects of the investment portfolio, including strategy, implementation and oversight 14. Recommend data, tools and resources to fulfil the duties described 15. Provide RI training to both internal and external customers The successful individual should ideally have the following experience and personal attributes: • An understanding of the differences between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution benefit structures, particularly around the impact this has on the setting RI policies e.g. who is responsible for the investment decision • In depth knowledge of key asset classes and strategies, and the implications for implementation of RI practices • Strong presentation and communication skills • Use of initiative and independence, able to deliver projects independently working with internal and external stakeholders • Is able to engage with others at a senior level to influence change • Strong understanding of the regulatory environment on the implementation of Responsible Investment • Able to articulate the key challenges facing UK asset owners with regards to the development and implementation of Responsible Investment, and how they might be addressed • Experience in leading external engagements with both regulatory bodies and portfolio companies
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
TPT Retirement Solutions has 75 years' experience and is one of the UK's leading providers of workplace pensions, recognised for its innovation and high quality service. We provide schemes for some of the UK's leading organisations, including building societies, housing associations and well-known charities. As we have no shareholders, our priority is to achieve our mission - of making membership worthwhile - for over 2,600 employers and 389,000 members. As an employer, we believe in finding and investing in the right people so that they can grow with us. Our focus is on helping them to succeed by providing them with the right tools, support and career development opportunities - demonstrated by our long-standing Investors in People Gold accreditation. In turn, our business grows and we can achieve our ambitious goals. We are now seeking to recruit a further a Responsible Investment Manger in this newly created role to join the team. You will enable TPT to achieve the Responsible Investment (RI) ambition set by the Trustee Board in order to develop and implement polices and activities to support regulatory requirements and the RI Principles and Objectives agreed by the Trustee, develop and implement of reporting processes to key stakeholders e.g. Investment Committee, Trustee Board and play an active role in the RI community to inform TPT's RI position. Areas of Responsibility 1. To develop and take ownership of the TPT's vision, Business Plan and values, and to be totally committed to these. 2. To ensure the team takes ownership of and is totally committed to TPT's vision, business plan and values, and to be totally committed to these. 3. Be the lead for all of TPT's RI activities. 4. Work with the Trustee Board and Investment Committee to set and develop TPT's RI ambition 5. To ensure TPT meets all regulatory requirements relating to RI and is prepared for the evolving regulatory environment 6. Work with Head of Policy (and other management) to communicate RI activities and ensure alignment in Policy both internally and externally 7. Deliver reporting in line with regulatory and Trustee requirements including (but not limited to): a. PRI Survey b. Implementation Statement c. TCFD d. FRC Stewardship Report 8. Develop and oversee implementation of RI policies and frameworks (covering both Responsible and Ethical), ensuring they are consistent with Trustee Board/Investment Committee objectives and sponsor requirements 9. Oversee the incorporation of TPT's RI approach into all aspects of the investment portfolio, including strategy, implementation and oversight 10. Be responsible for the framework and consistency of application of RI manager ratings 11. Provide oversight and reporting on the voting and engagement with investment managers 12. Work with the Head of Policy to represent TPT's view at regulatory bodies and lead TPT's external RI engagement activities relating to portfolio holdings (either directly or indirectly through industry bodies) 13. Incorporate best practices from across the industry into all aspects of the investment portfolio, including strategy, implementation and oversight 14. Recommend data, tools and resources to fulfil the duties described 15. Provide RI training to both internal and external customers The successful individual should ideally have the following experience and personal attributes: • An understanding of the differences between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution benefit structures, particularly around the impact this has on the setting RI policies e.g. who is responsible for the investment decision • In depth knowledge of key asset classes and strategies, and the implications for implementation of RI practices • Strong presentation and communication skills • Use of initiative and independence, able to deliver projects independently working with internal and external stakeholders • Is able to engage with others at a senior level to influence change • Strong understanding of the regulatory environment on the implementation of Responsible Investment • Able to articulate the key challenges facing UK asset owners with regards to the development and implementation of Responsible Investment, and how they might be addressed • Experience in leading external engagements with both regulatory bodies and portfolio companies