Job Introduction At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with mental health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. As a Project Worker, you will make a real difference to individual's quality of life as you engage with people to improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you will gain the experience and training you need to progress your career with us. As a Team Leader, you will join The Mill supported living service that supports 12 young people (aged 16- 21) who are threatened with homelessness/ leaving care/ looked after children or young people at risk. Role Responsibility As a Team Leader you will have knowledge and experience of working with young people with complex needs, homelessness, children who are looked after and in transition to leaving care or care leavers who struggle to maintain a tenancy as a result of complex and unmet needs. You will be able to support young people and to maximise their benefits, gain independent living skills, promote independence, health wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices as well as supporting them to maximise their involvement in local training, education, and employment opportunities. The Ideal Candidate We're ideally looking for a Team Leader with an NVQ/experience in Youth work, as well as solid understanding of homelessness and the impact this has on the wellbeing of young people. You will a have experience in support planning, re-engaging and motivating young people to participate in employment and work programmes, education, training, volunteering and skill building opportunities. As a Team Leader the hours of work are flexible to the service need, so may include some evening and weekend working, and the role also involves covering local manager on-call Rota. You will have leadership experience and be capable of managing the day to day running of the Project team. You must be capable of prioritizing your own case load and using you initiative to plan and implement agreed action to meet set deadlines. As a great team Leader with lots of energy, you'll need strong communication skills, a flexible approach and positive attitude to achieve targets in a challenging environment which requires empathy, understanding and patience. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. What benefits will I receive? Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited 28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym. As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe: Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point's clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents MH - Team Leader.pdf Apply
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with mental health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. As a Project Worker, you will make a real difference to individual's quality of life as you engage with people to improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you will gain the experience and training you need to progress your career with us. As a Team Leader, you will join The Mill supported living service that supports 12 young people (aged 16- 21) who are threatened with homelessness/ leaving care/ looked after children or young people at risk. Role Responsibility As a Team Leader you will have knowledge and experience of working with young people with complex needs, homelessness, children who are looked after and in transition to leaving care or care leavers who struggle to maintain a tenancy as a result of complex and unmet needs. You will be able to support young people and to maximise their benefits, gain independent living skills, promote independence, health wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices as well as supporting them to maximise their involvement in local training, education, and employment opportunities. The Ideal Candidate We're ideally looking for a Team Leader with an NVQ/experience in Youth work, as well as solid understanding of homelessness and the impact this has on the wellbeing of young people. You will a have experience in support planning, re-engaging and motivating young people to participate in employment and work programmes, education, training, volunteering and skill building opportunities. As a Team Leader the hours of work are flexible to the service need, so may include some evening and weekend working, and the role also involves covering local manager on-call Rota. You will have leadership experience and be capable of managing the day to day running of the Project team. You must be capable of prioritizing your own case load and using you initiative to plan and implement agreed action to meet set deadlines. As a great team Leader with lots of energy, you'll need strong communication skills, a flexible approach and positive attitude to achieve targets in a challenging environment which requires empathy, understanding and patience. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. What benefits will I receive? Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited 28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym. As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe: Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point's clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents MH - Team Leader.pdf Apply
Caring for Communities and People
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Senior Support Worker - Supported Accommodation Passionate about Support and leading a team?Passionate about passing your knowledge to others?Want to grow within an organisation with strong employee values?Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.As our new Senior Support Worker, you would provide floating support and assist with overseeing staff ensuring CCP's expanding Independent Living Support Services for young people leaving care in Gloucestershire and surrounding counties meet all staffing, contractual, legal and audit requirements providing the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. You'll mainly be based in properties in Cheltenham and Gloucester working a mix of 10-6pm and 12-8pm shifts with some weekend working. Full-time and Part-time hours considered (minimum of 22.5 hours per week) Why should you consider this opportunity? Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.Career growth, joining a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties. Role Responsibilities • You'll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements.• Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills.• Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse.• Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers.• Oversee staff, including volunteers and students, focusing on supervisions, appraisals, and other quality measures.• Participate in the on-call rota, for which you will be paid extra for.• Assist in the recruitment, selection, induction, and supervision of staff as needed. About Us Established in 1989, CCP (Caring for Communities and People) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Why join us? • 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more • Enhanced pension • Enhanced sick pay• Death in service benefit• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts• 45p Business Mileage • Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed. Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? • We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.• Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.• Integrity is everything.• Reflect and learn.• Continuous Improvement.• Take your best self wherever you go. Apply Now If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. Application Information: Position : Senior Support Worker (Job ID 824) Hours : Full-time hours 37.5 or Part-time hours (minimum of 22.5 hours per week) working a mix of 10-6pm and 12-8pm shifts with some weekend working. Contract : Permanent Location: Gloucestershire and surrounding areas Pay : £24,725 a year full-time equivalent (Part-time will be pro rata) Closing Date: 7th April 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.CCP is committed to equality and diversity, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities for all.We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Senior Support Assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Support Supervisor, Supported Accommodation Worker, Young People's Support Worker, Social Care Worker, etc.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Senior Support Worker - Supported Accommodation Passionate about Support and leading a team?Passionate about passing your knowledge to others?Want to grow within an organisation with strong employee values?Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.As our new Senior Support Worker, you would provide floating support and assist with overseeing staff ensuring CCP's expanding Independent Living Support Services for young people leaving care in Gloucestershire and surrounding counties meet all staffing, contractual, legal and audit requirements providing the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. You'll mainly be based in properties in Cheltenham and Gloucester working a mix of 10-6pm and 12-8pm shifts with some weekend working. Full-time and Part-time hours considered (minimum of 22.5 hours per week) Why should you consider this opportunity? Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.Career growth, joining a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties. Role Responsibilities • You'll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements.• Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills.• Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse.• Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers.• Oversee staff, including volunteers and students, focusing on supervisions, appraisals, and other quality measures.• Participate in the on-call rota, for which you will be paid extra for.• Assist in the recruitment, selection, induction, and supervision of staff as needed. About Us Established in 1989, CCP (Caring for Communities and People) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Why join us? • 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more • Enhanced pension • Enhanced sick pay• Death in service benefit• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts• 45p Business Mileage • Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed. Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? • We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.• Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.• Integrity is everything.• Reflect and learn.• Continuous Improvement.• Take your best self wherever you go. Apply Now If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. Application Information: Position : Senior Support Worker (Job ID 824) Hours : Full-time hours 37.5 or Part-time hours (minimum of 22.5 hours per week) working a mix of 10-6pm and 12-8pm shifts with some weekend working. Contract : Permanent Location: Gloucestershire and surrounding areas Pay : £24,725 a year full-time equivalent (Part-time will be pro rata) Closing Date: 7th April 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.CCP is committed to equality and diversity, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities for all.We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Senior Support Assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Support Supervisor, Supported Accommodation Worker, Young People's Support Worker, Social Care Worker, etc.
Caring for Communities and People
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Support Worker - Supported Accommodation Passionate about Support? Passionate about passing your knowledge to others? Want to grow within an organisation with strong employee values? Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit. As our new Support Worker, you would provide floating support ensuring CCP's expanding Independent Living Support Services for young people leaving care in Gloucestershire and surrounding counties meet all staffing, contractual, legal and audit requirements providing the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. You'll be based mainly in properties in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Shifts are a mix of 10-6pm and 12-8pm with some weekend working. Full-time (37.5 hours per week) and Part-time (minimum of 22.5 hours per week) opportunities available. Why should you consider this opportunity? • Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.• Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.• Career growth, joining a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.• You'll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements.• Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills.• Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse.• Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers. About Us Established in 1989, CCP (Caring for Communities and People) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Why join us? • 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more • Enhanced pension• Enhanced sick pay• Death in service benefit• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts• 45p Business Mileage • Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed. Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? • We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.• Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.• Integrity is everything.• Reflect and learn.• Continuous Improvement.• Take your best self wherever you go. Apply Now If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week working a mix of 10-6pm and 12-8pm shifts with some weekend working. Part-time also considered minimum of 22.5 hours per week Contract : Permanent Location: Gloucestershire and surrounding areas Pay: £23,800 a year based on full-time 37.5 hours per week (Part-time hours, salary will be pro rata down) Opportunity to earn more with overtime and sleeps. Closing Date: 8th April 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. CCP is committed to equality and diversity, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities for all. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP. You may have experience in the following: Support Worker, Support Assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Supported Accommodation Worker, Young People's Support Worker, Social Care Worker, etc REF-
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Support Worker - Supported Accommodation Passionate about Support? Passionate about passing your knowledge to others? Want to grow within an organisation with strong employee values? Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit. As our new Support Worker, you would provide floating support ensuring CCP's expanding Independent Living Support Services for young people leaving care in Gloucestershire and surrounding counties meet all staffing, contractual, legal and audit requirements providing the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. You'll be based mainly in properties in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Shifts are a mix of 10-6pm and 12-8pm with some weekend working. Full-time (37.5 hours per week) and Part-time (minimum of 22.5 hours per week) opportunities available. Why should you consider this opportunity? • Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.• Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.• Career growth, joining a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.• You'll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements.• Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills.• Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse.• Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers. About Us Established in 1989, CCP (Caring for Communities and People) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Why join us? • 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more • Enhanced pension• Enhanced sick pay• Death in service benefit• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts• 45p Business Mileage • Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed. Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? • We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.• Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.• Integrity is everything.• Reflect and learn.• Continuous Improvement.• Take your best self wherever you go. Apply Now If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week working a mix of 10-6pm and 12-8pm shifts with some weekend working. Part-time also considered minimum of 22.5 hours per week Contract : Permanent Location: Gloucestershire and surrounding areas Pay: £23,800 a year based on full-time 37.5 hours per week (Part-time hours, salary will be pro rata down) Opportunity to earn more with overtime and sleeps. Closing Date: 8th April 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. CCP is committed to equality and diversity, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities for all. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP. You may have experience in the following: Support Worker, Support Assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Supported Accommodation Worker, Young People's Support Worker, Social Care Worker, etc REF-
Gangs Unit Outreach Worker 12 weeks initially with the possibility of extension £23 per hour Join our mission to empower young women in Hammersmith & Fulham, steering them away from gangs, violence, and exploitation. We're seeking dedicated individuals for a crucial role in delivering early interventions, personalized case management, and ultimately reducing violent incidents among our youth. Collaborate closely with various departments, law enforcement, and community partners to make a tangible impact. Your focus will be on providing top-notch outreach programs tailored to the needs of young women, fostering their personal and social growth, and diminishing the influence of gang activity in our community. Step up and be the change our girls need! A full UK driving license is helpful for this role., Female candidates are only required for this role due to the nature of the work. Extra Hours Information: Hybrid role. 3 days p/w in office, borough, and sometimes outside of the borough for visits. 2 days from home for admin & meetings., There is the potential for some evening work., A full UK driving license is helpful for this role. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of young individuals, offering personalized support to help them engage in vital interventions, prioritizing early intervention and preventive measures against gangs, violence, and exploitation. Collaborate in identifying youth at risk of gang involvement, violence, and exploitation, and develop intervention plans to guide them towards positive life trajectories. Deliver focused interventions to at-risk youth, aiming to prevent gang affiliation or support their exit from gangs, ultimately reducing reoffending. Aid identified young people in accessing and maintaining engagement with support services, positive activities, education, employment, and training opportunities. Guide young individuals in transitioning smoothly from youth to adult services by connecting them with appropriate support networks. Person Specification: Display a strong understanding of and commitment to Council policies on Equal Opportunity and Customer Care, ensuring their effective implementation in the workplace. Key Qualifications: Possess a degree or relevant work experience in the field of gangs, violence, and exploitation. Knowledge & Experience: Demonstrate knowledge and practical experience of legislation, policies, and practices pertaining to gangs, violence, exploitation, and trauma-informed approaches. Exhibit expertise in strategies to combat gangs, violence, and exploitation, including familiarity with county-line operations. Showcase previous collaborative work with law enforcement, Children s Services, Probation, and the Voluntary and Community Sector. Understand best practices concerning victims of exploitation and modern slavery within the criminal justice system, including the challenges they face during the legal process. If you are interested in this rol, please click Apply Now!
Mar 28, 2024
Seasonal
Gangs Unit Outreach Worker 12 weeks initially with the possibility of extension £23 per hour Join our mission to empower young women in Hammersmith & Fulham, steering them away from gangs, violence, and exploitation. We're seeking dedicated individuals for a crucial role in delivering early interventions, personalized case management, and ultimately reducing violent incidents among our youth. Collaborate closely with various departments, law enforcement, and community partners to make a tangible impact. Your focus will be on providing top-notch outreach programs tailored to the needs of young women, fostering their personal and social growth, and diminishing the influence of gang activity in our community. Step up and be the change our girls need! A full UK driving license is helpful for this role., Female candidates are only required for this role due to the nature of the work. Extra Hours Information: Hybrid role. 3 days p/w in office, borough, and sometimes outside of the borough for visits. 2 days from home for admin & meetings., There is the potential for some evening work., A full UK driving license is helpful for this role. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of young individuals, offering personalized support to help them engage in vital interventions, prioritizing early intervention and preventive measures against gangs, violence, and exploitation. Collaborate in identifying youth at risk of gang involvement, violence, and exploitation, and develop intervention plans to guide them towards positive life trajectories. Deliver focused interventions to at-risk youth, aiming to prevent gang affiliation or support their exit from gangs, ultimately reducing reoffending. Aid identified young people in accessing and maintaining engagement with support services, positive activities, education, employment, and training opportunities. Guide young individuals in transitioning smoothly from youth to adult services by connecting them with appropriate support networks. Person Specification: Display a strong understanding of and commitment to Council policies on Equal Opportunity and Customer Care, ensuring their effective implementation in the workplace. Key Qualifications: Possess a degree or relevant work experience in the field of gangs, violence, and exploitation. Knowledge & Experience: Demonstrate knowledge and practical experience of legislation, policies, and practices pertaining to gangs, violence, exploitation, and trauma-informed approaches. Exhibit expertise in strategies to combat gangs, violence, and exploitation, including familiarity with county-line operations. Showcase previous collaborative work with law enforcement, Children s Services, Probation, and the Voluntary and Community Sector. Understand best practices concerning victims of exploitation and modern slavery within the criminal justice system, including the challenges they face during the legal process. If you are interested in this rol, please click Apply Now!
Caring for Communities and People
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Support Worker - Supported Accommodation (16-25yr olds) Position: Support Worker (Job ID 822) Hours: Full-time (Average 39.375 hours per week) on a 2-week rotation pattern (Week 1 is 4 shifts 8am-8:15pm. Week 2 is 3 shifts 8am-8:15pm. Weekend on/weekend off). Contract: Permanent Location : Gloucester Pay: £23,100 per year Closing Date : 3rd April 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. Maybe you are a support worker with transferrable skills. We may have just the role for you Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit. We are looking for a Support Worker who shares our purpose, to join our fantastic Central Gloucester Accommodation Based Service, which offers shelter and support for young people (16-25 years old) who face homelessness. We are looking for someone to work Full-time (Average 39.375 hours per week) on a 2-week rotation pattern (Week 1 is 4 shifts 8am-8:15pm. Week 2 is 3 shifts 8am-8:15pm. Weekend on/weekend off). Why should you consider this opportunity? • Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.• Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.• Career growth, join a service which continues to grow in Gloucestershire, as a result of excellent service delivery. You'll: • Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards for each new resident.• Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower people in improving independent living skills.• Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse.• Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers.• While the role may present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support in people's lives are truly extraordinary.• To excel in this position, you'll need to be flexible, patient, resilient, and professional, approaching your duties with a calm and caring demeanour. About Us Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. What We Offer At CCP, you're not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Our unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in our meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling your career to new heights. Join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career-choose CCP. Benefits • 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and an option to purchase more • Enhanced pension and sick pay• Death in service benefit• Free subscription to Benenden Cashback plan or Perkbox Discounts Why choose CCP • Charity - people focused not profit.• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.• Excellent training and support to help you excel in your role.• A voice in various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.• Access to a Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.• Be part of an organisation that delivers social value; check out our latest Impact Report Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? • We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.• Demonstrate personal and professional pride.• Integrity is everything.• Reflect and learn.• Continuous improvement.• Take your best self wherever you go. How to Apply If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.You may have experience in the following: Support Worker, Support Assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Supported Accommodation Worker, Young People's Support Worker, Social Care Worker, etc. REF-
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Support Worker - Supported Accommodation (16-25yr olds) Position: Support Worker (Job ID 822) Hours: Full-time (Average 39.375 hours per week) on a 2-week rotation pattern (Week 1 is 4 shifts 8am-8:15pm. Week 2 is 3 shifts 8am-8:15pm. Weekend on/weekend off). Contract: Permanent Location : Gloucester Pay: £23,100 per year Closing Date : 3rd April 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. Maybe you are a support worker with transferrable skills. We may have just the role for you Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit. We are looking for a Support Worker who shares our purpose, to join our fantastic Central Gloucester Accommodation Based Service, which offers shelter and support for young people (16-25 years old) who face homelessness. We are looking for someone to work Full-time (Average 39.375 hours per week) on a 2-week rotation pattern (Week 1 is 4 shifts 8am-8:15pm. Week 2 is 3 shifts 8am-8:15pm. Weekend on/weekend off). Why should you consider this opportunity? • Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.• Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.• Career growth, join a service which continues to grow in Gloucestershire, as a result of excellent service delivery. You'll: • Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards for each new resident.• Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower people in improving independent living skills.• Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse.• Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers.• While the role may present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support in people's lives are truly extraordinary.• To excel in this position, you'll need to be flexible, patient, resilient, and professional, approaching your duties with a calm and caring demeanour. About Us Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. What We Offer At CCP, you're not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Our unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in our meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling your career to new heights. Join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career-choose CCP. Benefits • 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and an option to purchase more • Enhanced pension and sick pay• Death in service benefit• Free subscription to Benenden Cashback plan or Perkbox Discounts Why choose CCP • Charity - people focused not profit.• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.• Excellent training and support to help you excel in your role.• A voice in various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.• Access to a Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.• Be part of an organisation that delivers social value; check out our latest Impact Report Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? • We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.• Demonstrate personal and professional pride.• Integrity is everything.• Reflect and learn.• Continuous improvement.• Take your best self wherever you go. How to Apply If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.You may have experience in the following: Support Worker, Support Assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Supported Accommodation Worker, Young People's Support Worker, Social Care Worker, etc. REF-
Special Needs Teaching Assistant Full-time contracts and flexible cover SEND Primary & Secondary Schools Croydon £80 - £95 per day We are currently recruiting Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work on a full-time basis in SEND specialist schools across Croydon from September 2023. We have full-time Special Needs Teaching Assistant opportunities in specialist schools supporting children and young people with a range of learning and development needs including Autism, PMLD and Behavioural Needs (SEMH). PMLD (Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties) When working with students with PMLD, your role will combine personal care support including feeding and physical support alongside supporting developmental activities. Most of the children you will be supporting will be non-verbal, unable to walk unaided with multiple disabilities/complex health needs, This is an excellent option for those with previous experience supporting children or adults in a care setting. PMLD schools are experts in supporting children with these needs and this is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop your skills and experience. We are interested in applications from: Experienced Teaching Assistants looking for a position in Special Needs Healthcare / social care workers Youth workers Community support workers You will need an Enhanced DBS certificate to work with children (don't worry if you haven't got one, we can help you get one) and 2 references covering the past two years. Most importantly you need a caring, dedicated and professional approach to working with young children with special educational needs. If you have the skills and experience and are keen to secure a full-time role or in a special needs school, just press 'Apply Now' and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Special Needs Teaching Assistant Full-time contracts and flexible cover SEND Primary & Secondary Schools Croydon £80 - £95 per day We are currently recruiting Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work on a full-time basis in SEND specialist schools across Croydon from September 2023. We have full-time Special Needs Teaching Assistant opportunities in specialist schools supporting children and young people with a range of learning and development needs including Autism, PMLD and Behavioural Needs (SEMH). PMLD (Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties) When working with students with PMLD, your role will combine personal care support including feeding and physical support alongside supporting developmental activities. Most of the children you will be supporting will be non-verbal, unable to walk unaided with multiple disabilities/complex health needs, This is an excellent option for those with previous experience supporting children or adults in a care setting. PMLD schools are experts in supporting children with these needs and this is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop your skills and experience. We are interested in applications from: Experienced Teaching Assistants looking for a position in Special Needs Healthcare / social care workers Youth workers Community support workers You will need an Enhanced DBS certificate to work with children (don't worry if you haven't got one, we can help you get one) and 2 references covering the past two years. Most importantly you need a caring, dedicated and professional approach to working with young children with special educational needs. If you have the skills and experience and are keen to secure a full-time role or in a special needs school, just press 'Apply Now' and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Job Introduction At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with mental health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. As a Project Worker, you will make a real difference to individual's quality of life as you engage with people to improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you will gain the experience and training you need to progress your career with us. As a Team Leader, you will join The Mill supported living service that supports 12 young people (aged 16- 21) who are threatened with homelessness/ leaving care/ looked after children or young people at risk. Role Responsibility As a Team Leader you will have knowledge and experience of working with young people with complex needs, homelessness, children who are looked after and in transition to leaving care or care leavers who struggle to maintain a tenancy as a result of complex and unmet needs. You will be able to support young people and to maximise their benefits, gain independent living skills, promote independence, health wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices as well as supporting them to maximise their involvement in local training, education, and employment opportunities. The Ideal Candidate We're ideally looking for a Team Leader with an NVQ/experience in Youth work, as well as solid understanding of homelessness and the impact this has on the wellbeing of young people. You will a have experience in support planning, re-engaging and motivating young people to participate in employment and work programmes, education, training, volunteering and skill building opportunities. As a Team Leader the hours of work are flexible to the service need, so may include some evening and weekend working, and the role also involves covering local manager on-call Rota. You will have leadership experience and be capable of managing the day to day running of the Project team. You must be capable of prioritizing your own case load and using you initiative to plan and implement agreed action to meet set deadlines. As a great team Leader with lots of energy, you'll need strong communication skills, a flexible approach and positive attitude to achieve targets in a challenging environment which requires empathy, understanding and patience. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. What benefits will I receive? Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited 28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym. As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe: Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point's clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents MH - Team Leader.pdf Apply
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with mental health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. As a Project Worker, you will make a real difference to individual's quality of life as you engage with people to improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you will gain the experience and training you need to progress your career with us. As a Team Leader, you will join The Mill supported living service that supports 12 young people (aged 16- 21) who are threatened with homelessness/ leaving care/ looked after children or young people at risk. Role Responsibility As a Team Leader you will have knowledge and experience of working with young people with complex needs, homelessness, children who are looked after and in transition to leaving care or care leavers who struggle to maintain a tenancy as a result of complex and unmet needs. You will be able to support young people and to maximise their benefits, gain independent living skills, promote independence, health wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices as well as supporting them to maximise their involvement in local training, education, and employment opportunities. The Ideal Candidate We're ideally looking for a Team Leader with an NVQ/experience in Youth work, as well as solid understanding of homelessness and the impact this has on the wellbeing of young people. You will a have experience in support planning, re-engaging and motivating young people to participate in employment and work programmes, education, training, volunteering and skill building opportunities. As a Team Leader the hours of work are flexible to the service need, so may include some evening and weekend working, and the role also involves covering local manager on-call Rota. You will have leadership experience and be capable of managing the day to day running of the Project team. You must be capable of prioritizing your own case load and using you initiative to plan and implement agreed action to meet set deadlines. As a great team Leader with lots of energy, you'll need strong communication skills, a flexible approach and positive attitude to achieve targets in a challenging environment which requires empathy, understanding and patience. About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career. What benefits will I receive? Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited 28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym. As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe: Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point's clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Turning Point Attached documents MH - Team Leader.pdf Apply
Join Our Team: Virtual School Officer - Hillingdon - Temp - £221.55 Per Day UMR Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Looked After Children and Care Leavers? Are you ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role where every day presents an opportunity to positively impact the educational journey of vulnerable youth? If so, we want to hear from you! Role Overview: As an Education Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in raising the attainment and fostering the educational progress of Looked After Children and Care Leavers. Working closely with our dedicated team and Headteacher, you'll focus on various aspects including admissions, attendance, attainment, and enrichment activities to promote inclusion and drive academic success. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their educational needs are met from Nursery to age 18. Lead the development and implementation of high-quality Personal Education Plans (PEPs), monitoring progress and ensuring timely completion. Collaborate with social workers, schools, and carers to deliver effective support and advocacy for Looked After Children. Provide guidance and support to Care Leavers still in education, fostering a culture of aspiration and opportunity. Contribute to policy development, training delivery, and enrichment programs aimed at enhancing the educational experience of Looked After Children and Care Leavers. Build strong partnerships with external agencies to ensure seamless service delivery and holistic support for vulnerable youth. Requirements: Degree level qualification, preferably with Qualified Teacher status. Experience working within the UK education system or similar setting, with a focus on vulnerable children. Knowledge of legislation and best practices related to Looked After Children and Care Leavers. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process. To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Join Our Team: Virtual School Officer - Hillingdon - Temp - £221.55 Per Day UMR Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Looked After Children and Care Leavers? Are you ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role where every day presents an opportunity to positively impact the educational journey of vulnerable youth? If so, we want to hear from you! Role Overview: As an Education Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in raising the attainment and fostering the educational progress of Looked After Children and Care Leavers. Working closely with our dedicated team and Headteacher, you'll focus on various aspects including admissions, attendance, attainment, and enrichment activities to promote inclusion and drive academic success. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their educational needs are met from Nursery to age 18. Lead the development and implementation of high-quality Personal Education Plans (PEPs), monitoring progress and ensuring timely completion. Collaborate with social workers, schools, and carers to deliver effective support and advocacy for Looked After Children. Provide guidance and support to Care Leavers still in education, fostering a culture of aspiration and opportunity. Contribute to policy development, training delivery, and enrichment programs aimed at enhancing the educational experience of Looked After Children and Care Leavers. Build strong partnerships with external agencies to ensure seamless service delivery and holistic support for vulnerable youth. Requirements: Degree level qualification, preferably with Qualified Teacher status. Experience working within the UK education system or similar setting, with a focus on vulnerable children. Knowledge of legislation and best practices related to Looked After Children and Care Leavers. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process. To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.
Could you be the highly?motivated?individual we are looking for? We are looking to recruit a Sessional Worker to work across our services based at Barnardo's Swansea. If you enjoy working with children and young people aged 9 to 25 years this could be the opportunity for you. What is Barnardo's Swansea? At the core of all Barnardo's Swansea Services we recognise the importance in building children and young people's self-confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing. Our services include: Youth Homelessness Prevention - advice and support for those at risk of homelessness Bloom - Life coaching and befriending Supported Lodgings - providing supported accommodation with a host family Transition and Training Flats Service - independent living experiences and life skills support Barnardo's Wellbeing Service - emotional wellbeing support for children and young people aged 9 to 17 years What does the Job Role involve? As a sessional support worker you would be supporting young people across our range of services, this could be on a one to one basis or through group activities which regularly focus on emotional wellbeing and social integration. We are based in Penlan, our location and premises allow us to offer our children and young people a range of support and activities utilising our bespoke group rooms, one to one space, kitchen and garden. It essential that you have the following: Experience of direct work with children and young people in a relevant setting An understanding of issues that impact the wellbeing of children and young people An understanding of the needs of young people as they transition to independence Experience of organising and supervising group work activities The ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post Additional Information: This is an 'As and When' post. Barnardo's will endeavour to offer you employment in the capacity set out above from time to time. However, there will be periods when no work is available. We have no obligation to you with any work, or to provide any minimum hours of workin any day or week. In addition, you are not required to accept work offered by us to you. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Could you be the highly?motivated?individual we are looking for? We are looking to recruit a Sessional Worker to work across our services based at Barnardo's Swansea. If you enjoy working with children and young people aged 9 to 25 years this could be the opportunity for you. What is Barnardo's Swansea? At the core of all Barnardo's Swansea Services we recognise the importance in building children and young people's self-confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing. Our services include: Youth Homelessness Prevention - advice and support for those at risk of homelessness Bloom - Life coaching and befriending Supported Lodgings - providing supported accommodation with a host family Transition and Training Flats Service - independent living experiences and life skills support Barnardo's Wellbeing Service - emotional wellbeing support for children and young people aged 9 to 17 years What does the Job Role involve? As a sessional support worker you would be supporting young people across our range of services, this could be on a one to one basis or through group activities which regularly focus on emotional wellbeing and social integration. We are based in Penlan, our location and premises allow us to offer our children and young people a range of support and activities utilising our bespoke group rooms, one to one space, kitchen and garden. It essential that you have the following: Experience of direct work with children and young people in a relevant setting An understanding of issues that impact the wellbeing of children and young people An understanding of the needs of young people as they transition to independence Experience of organising and supervising group work activities The ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post Additional Information: This is an 'As and When' post. Barnardo's will endeavour to offer you employment in the capacity set out above from time to time. However, there will be periods when no work is available. We have no obligation to you with any work, or to provide any minimum hours of workin any day or week. In addition, you are not required to accept work offered by us to you. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
Salary Range: £38,092 - £42,389 per annum, plus a market supplement of up to £3000 per annum Work Location: Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 31 March 2024 Be a Social Worker for Hampshire County Council and practice in an Outstanding Authority: We are seeking experienced and passionate Social Workers to join our successful Youth Offending Team to work with young people, aged 10 to 17, who have become involved with the criminal justice system, either through statutory court orders or via the administration out of court disposals. Based in Basingstoke, our Youth Offending Team aim to maximise the potential of every child and young person, delivering quality assessments and interventions to prevent offending and promote the confidence and safety of our local communities. Using your professional knowledge and experience you'll make assessments and decisions about the most appropriate interventions. Applying your significant Social Work experience and excellent communication skills you'll establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to ensure services meet identified needs. You'll be committed to facilitating effective multi-agency solutions to ensure positive and sustainable outcomes. Using best practice, you'll strive to provide the best outcomes for children. Most importantly however, you'll have a passion for supporting children and families to ensure that they thrive and flourish. What are we doing for our social workers? Our Social Workers are an asset to us, and we encourage our workforce to be creative and autonomous, while enabling them to work flexibly. We are committed to providing regular, reflective and effective supervision to support you, while ensuring you also have the working conditions you need for good practice to flourish. We will: • Provide you with a hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly • Provide five personal development days per annum • Provide flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyles • Ensure you have ample progression opportunities • Assist with relocation by offering up to £8,500 for experienced social workers wanting to move to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Hampshire - a great place to live and work. Located on the south coast of England, with excellent transport links, Hampshire offers a choice of rural or city living. We believe in rewarding our staff for their commitment to delivering essential public services with an extensive range of benefits. We want to help you strive to be the best you can be, and to enjoy serving Hampshire with purpose and pride. With a work-life balance, Travel discounts and more - Find out what we can offer you as a valued Hampshire County Council employee. Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Please contact Alex Jones, Team Manager via
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Salary Range: £38,092 - £42,389 per annum, plus a market supplement of up to £3000 per annum Work Location: Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 31 March 2024 Be a Social Worker for Hampshire County Council and practice in an Outstanding Authority: We are seeking experienced and passionate Social Workers to join our successful Youth Offending Team to work with young people, aged 10 to 17, who have become involved with the criminal justice system, either through statutory court orders or via the administration out of court disposals. Based in Basingstoke, our Youth Offending Team aim to maximise the potential of every child and young person, delivering quality assessments and interventions to prevent offending and promote the confidence and safety of our local communities. Using your professional knowledge and experience you'll make assessments and decisions about the most appropriate interventions. Applying your significant Social Work experience and excellent communication skills you'll establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to ensure services meet identified needs. You'll be committed to facilitating effective multi-agency solutions to ensure positive and sustainable outcomes. Using best practice, you'll strive to provide the best outcomes for children. Most importantly however, you'll have a passion for supporting children and families to ensure that they thrive and flourish. What are we doing for our social workers? Our Social Workers are an asset to us, and we encourage our workforce to be creative and autonomous, while enabling them to work flexibly. We are committed to providing regular, reflective and effective supervision to support you, while ensuring you also have the working conditions you need for good practice to flourish. We will: • Provide you with a hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly • Provide five personal development days per annum • Provide flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyles • Ensure you have ample progression opportunities • Assist with relocation by offering up to £8,500 for experienced social workers wanting to move to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Hampshire - a great place to live and work. Located on the south coast of England, with excellent transport links, Hampshire offers a choice of rural or city living. We believe in rewarding our staff for their commitment to delivering essential public services with an extensive range of benefits. We want to help you strive to be the best you can be, and to enjoy serving Hampshire with purpose and pride. With a work-life balance, Travel discounts and more - Find out what we can offer you as a valued Hampshire County Council employee. Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Please contact Alex Jones, Team Manager via
Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd
Gateshead, Tyne And Wear
Role: Wellbeing Practitioner (Children and Young People) Based: Gateshead Hourly: £15 17 per hour (dependant on experience) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months initially with the strong possibility of a permanent role at the end of the placement Hours: Part-time and full-time positions available Our client, a leading children s charity, providing support vulnerable children and young people across the UK are looking for a number of Wellbeing Practitioners to join their new Open Access CYP Mental Health Service in the Northeast. You will be working with a fantastic team and will be supporting them to deliver their groundbreaking CYP Emotional Well Being model across Gateshead. This will include working closely with a range of professionals and local services and supporting Children and Young people with low level mental health needs in their centres, schools and community services. The role will include supporting Children and Young People ages 0-25 who are experiencing low level mental health issues. Synopsis of duties: Providing specialist support and advise to Children and Young People who need support with their mental health . Supporting children and young people aged 0 25 through drop in and crisis work and supporting them (and for the young children their parents and/ or carers) with coping mechanisms and strategies and through making referrals . Providing emotional and practical support to Children and Young People You will initial focus on supporting children through their Open Access drop-in sessions but the service will extend to also provide structured 1-1 sessions with Children and Young People to help with their complex needs . Promoting the service in the local community, in schools and colleges . Encouraging the child/young person to use tools to help better their mental health and offer coping strategies . Working collaboratively with partners, ensuring the needs of service users are met Ensuring that safeguarding is of paramount importance, ensuring that all safeguarding measures are always followed Essential Requirements: Experience of working with children/young people who have suffered with mental health issues Knowledge of the issues that children, young people and adults face when accessing mental health services . Strong understanding of child safeguarding . Preferably have a qualification in one of the following: Health or Social Care related degree, JNC Qualified Youth Worker, Counselling/Therapist Qualification or equivalent Must have an enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the update service For more information, please call Ria Smith on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
Mar 27, 2024
Seasonal
Role: Wellbeing Practitioner (Children and Young People) Based: Gateshead Hourly: £15 17 per hour (dependant on experience) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months initially with the strong possibility of a permanent role at the end of the placement Hours: Part-time and full-time positions available Our client, a leading children s charity, providing support vulnerable children and young people across the UK are looking for a number of Wellbeing Practitioners to join their new Open Access CYP Mental Health Service in the Northeast. You will be working with a fantastic team and will be supporting them to deliver their groundbreaking CYP Emotional Well Being model across Gateshead. This will include working closely with a range of professionals and local services and supporting Children and Young people with low level mental health needs in their centres, schools and community services. The role will include supporting Children and Young People ages 0-25 who are experiencing low level mental health issues. Synopsis of duties: Providing specialist support and advise to Children and Young People who need support with their mental health . Supporting children and young people aged 0 25 through drop in and crisis work and supporting them (and for the young children their parents and/ or carers) with coping mechanisms and strategies and through making referrals . Providing emotional and practical support to Children and Young People You will initial focus on supporting children through their Open Access drop-in sessions but the service will extend to also provide structured 1-1 sessions with Children and Young People to help with their complex needs . Promoting the service in the local community, in schools and colleges . Encouraging the child/young person to use tools to help better their mental health and offer coping strategies . Working collaboratively with partners, ensuring the needs of service users are met Ensuring that safeguarding is of paramount importance, ensuring that all safeguarding measures are always followed Essential Requirements: Experience of working with children/young people who have suffered with mental health issues Knowledge of the issues that children, young people and adults face when accessing mental health services . Strong understanding of child safeguarding . Preferably have a qualification in one of the following: Health or Social Care related degree, JNC Qualified Youth Worker, Counselling/Therapist Qualification or equivalent Must have an enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the update service For more information, please call Ria Smith on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
Nexgen Locum are recruiting for a Residential Childcare Support Worker for our client in Stockport. Job Role: Ensuring each young person is cared for effectively, addressing their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs. Exercising appropriate control over children and young people at all times, maintaining a safe environment Working in partnership with parents, families, carers and other professionals to advocate for, safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. Maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality. Covering various shifts including early mornings, late evenings and sleep-ins, on weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays, within the Homes and on residential trips. Promoting an organisational culture which values every team member s contribution and is intolerant of discrimination in any form. Experience Required: Must be level 3 qualified and experienced in residential childcare Have a minimum of two years experience working with children and young people within a residential, educational or youth working environment Please make sure the above experience is in your cv Standard shifts 8am 5pm, 5pm 11pm and Overnight (11-8). They aren t waking nights if you get up to work you get paid for it otherwise you get paid to sleep. Expected hours: No more than 40 per week £11.44 to £13.17 per hour depending on level of experience. If interested please apply and we can take the next steps.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Nexgen Locum are recruiting for a Residential Childcare Support Worker for our client in Stockport. Job Role: Ensuring each young person is cared for effectively, addressing their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs. Exercising appropriate control over children and young people at all times, maintaining a safe environment Working in partnership with parents, families, carers and other professionals to advocate for, safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. Maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality. Covering various shifts including early mornings, late evenings and sleep-ins, on weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays, within the Homes and on residential trips. Promoting an organisational culture which values every team member s contribution and is intolerant of discrimination in any form. Experience Required: Must be level 3 qualified and experienced in residential childcare Have a minimum of two years experience working with children and young people within a residential, educational or youth working environment Please make sure the above experience is in your cv Standard shifts 8am 5pm, 5pm 11pm and Overnight (11-8). They aren t waking nights if you get up to work you get paid for it otherwise you get paid to sleep. Expected hours: No more than 40 per week £11.44 to £13.17 per hour depending on level of experience. If interested please apply and we can take the next steps.
Vision for Education - Cornwall
Penzance, Cornwall
We are currently seeking additional Teaching Assistants to work in a SEN setting in Penzance. The role is full time and could be temp-perm for the right person. About the role We are seeking a supportive, nurturing, creative and inspirational teaching assistants who can provide an individualised and highly personalised learning. Vision also offer a range of full time, part time and ad hoc supply work across SEND schools and PRU s. The role is in a specialist setting catering to pupils with a broad range of SEND 'needs' including SLD, PMLD, Learning and Sensory Needs, Neurodiversity, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Children are likely to be working at levels below those typically expected for their age. About the school The school you will be working in is dedicated to provide quality provision and learning experiences for their students which is both appropriate and personalised in meeting a wide range of complex needs for students from 5 to 19 years old. The students remain at the heart of every decision the school makes to ensure that they are happy, safe and confident and that the opportunities they offer are matched to their needs for the present and for the future. Requirements To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant (PMLD) you will: Have experience of hoisting/moving and handling of service users Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 2 years. Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service Have recent experience obtained within the last 2 years, of working with children or young people, ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting. We must be able to obtain references from these roles. Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the office on (phone number removed).
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
We are currently seeking additional Teaching Assistants to work in a SEN setting in Penzance. The role is full time and could be temp-perm for the right person. About the role We are seeking a supportive, nurturing, creative and inspirational teaching assistants who can provide an individualised and highly personalised learning. Vision also offer a range of full time, part time and ad hoc supply work across SEND schools and PRU s. The role is in a specialist setting catering to pupils with a broad range of SEND 'needs' including SLD, PMLD, Learning and Sensory Needs, Neurodiversity, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Children are likely to be working at levels below those typically expected for their age. About the school The school you will be working in is dedicated to provide quality provision and learning experiences for their students which is both appropriate and personalised in meeting a wide range of complex needs for students from 5 to 19 years old. The students remain at the heart of every decision the school makes to ensure that they are happy, safe and confident and that the opportunities they offer are matched to their needs for the present and for the future. Requirements To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant (PMLD) you will: Have experience of hoisting/moving and handling of service users Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 2 years. Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service Have recent experience obtained within the last 2 years, of working with children or young people, ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting. We must be able to obtain references from these roles. Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the office on (phone number removed).
This role has a starting salary of £31,262 - £33,321 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Inclusion Officer to join our fantastic Inclusion SE Team. We offer remote and agile working solutions ; however, our Inclusion Officers spend a lot of their time in schools and meeting with families. We have an office base where we spend at least one day a week covering duty and we encourage new members of the team to be in the office more often during their induction period so that you can be supported as you develop into the role. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team There are four small, friendly and diverse Inclusion teams across the county and you'll be able to select your preferred location as part of your application. We also have both full-time and part-time positions available, which can be discussed further at interview. The teams are made up of colleagues with varied employment history including teachers, police officers, youth workers, social workers and mental health roles. We offer a thorough induction which includes a dedicated mentor to help you along the way. All Officers have a supervisor and a line manager, so there is always lots of support and guidance on hand. Our teams are cohesive and provide ongoing peer support. There are lots of opportunities to develop in the role with ongoing training and CPD opportunities in specific areas of interest. Additionally, there are often opportunities to progress within the service to more senior positions. Our aim in the Inclusion Service is to make sure we are doing all we can to improve outcomes for vulnerable learners, and that all children are able to fulfil their potential through regular school attendance. We're now looking people with drive, great communication skills and initiative to help us in our mission. This is a challenging, but genuinely rewarding area of work where you will have a direct impact on the educational outcomes of Surrey's children and young people. Your Role As an Inclusion Officer, you will support parents with their legal responsibility of ensuring their children attend school. You'll use your strong communication skills to liaise with schools, parents and other relevant professionals as you work closely with school staff to assess cases of absenteeism. You will need to use your own drive and initiative to develop strategies to return pupils to school and be prepared to challenge attitudes which may hinder this objective. Collaboration is key to ensure positive outcomes are secured. A keen eye for detail will be essential as monitoring registers, verifying reasons for absence and identifying cases of non-attendance will all be part of a day's work. You'll also investigate and record children missing education and those being removed from roll to be electively home educated. You will need a good understanding of the statutory nature of school attendance as Inclusion Officers will negotiate school attendance agreements/plans, hold review meetings, produce reports and prepare court files. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: A good standard of education and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written as you will need to be comfortable and confident communicating with parents, children and other professionals. Relevant experience in this area and evidence of recent career development. Good knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006, Education Act 1996 and Children Act 1989 & 2004. Experience of working with parents, children and families. Your career as an Inclusion Officer will be rewarding - we know this because our team tell us that the direct impact they have on improving school attendance, through building strong relationships with schools and other professionals, motivates them every day. If you'd like to join one of our small and friendly teams - we'd love to hear from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/04/2024 with interviews planned for 15/04/2024 Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £31,262 - £33,321 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Inclusion Officer to join our fantastic Inclusion SE Team. We offer remote and agile working solutions ; however, our Inclusion Officers spend a lot of their time in schools and meeting with families. We have an office base where we spend at least one day a week covering duty and we encourage new members of the team to be in the office more often during their induction period so that you can be supported as you develop into the role. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team There are four small, friendly and diverse Inclusion teams across the county and you'll be able to select your preferred location as part of your application. We also have both full-time and part-time positions available, which can be discussed further at interview. The teams are made up of colleagues with varied employment history including teachers, police officers, youth workers, social workers and mental health roles. We offer a thorough induction which includes a dedicated mentor to help you along the way. All Officers have a supervisor and a line manager, so there is always lots of support and guidance on hand. Our teams are cohesive and provide ongoing peer support. There are lots of opportunities to develop in the role with ongoing training and CPD opportunities in specific areas of interest. Additionally, there are often opportunities to progress within the service to more senior positions. Our aim in the Inclusion Service is to make sure we are doing all we can to improve outcomes for vulnerable learners, and that all children are able to fulfil their potential through regular school attendance. We're now looking people with drive, great communication skills and initiative to help us in our mission. This is a challenging, but genuinely rewarding area of work where you will have a direct impact on the educational outcomes of Surrey's children and young people. Your Role As an Inclusion Officer, you will support parents with their legal responsibility of ensuring their children attend school. You'll use your strong communication skills to liaise with schools, parents and other relevant professionals as you work closely with school staff to assess cases of absenteeism. You will need to use your own drive and initiative to develop strategies to return pupils to school and be prepared to challenge attitudes which may hinder this objective. Collaboration is key to ensure positive outcomes are secured. A keen eye for detail will be essential as monitoring registers, verifying reasons for absence and identifying cases of non-attendance will all be part of a day's work. You'll also investigate and record children missing education and those being removed from roll to be electively home educated. You will need a good understanding of the statutory nature of school attendance as Inclusion Officers will negotiate school attendance agreements/plans, hold review meetings, produce reports and prepare court files. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: A good standard of education and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written as you will need to be comfortable and confident communicating with parents, children and other professionals. Relevant experience in this area and evidence of recent career development. Good knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006, Education Act 1996 and Children Act 1989 & 2004. Experience of working with parents, children and families. Your career as an Inclusion Officer will be rewarding - we know this because our team tell us that the direct impact they have on improving school attendance, through building strong relationships with schools and other professionals, motivates them every day. If you'd like to join one of our small and friendly teams - we'd love to hear from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/04/2024 with interviews planned for 15/04/2024 Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Caring for Communities and People
Swindon, Wiltshire
Team manager - Accommodation Based - Young People Location: Wiltshire, predominantly Swindon and Trowbridge Pay: £26,550 - £28,500 per year Job Type : Full-time Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, but may be required to work later or a weekend in exceptional circumstances. Contract Type : Permanent Closing Date : 11:59pm 4th April 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. Experienced in youth accommodation support services? Ambitious Senior Support Worker looking to step up? Or maybe you are already managing a team but aren't happy where you are? We want to hear from you! Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit. We are currently seeking a Team Manager to play a vital role in ensuring CCP's expanding Independent Living Support Services for young people leaving care in Wiltshire, meet all staffing, contractual, legal and audit requirements providing the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. You'll be based predominately in Swindon, however, we have a property in Trowbridge, and there would be some travel to our head office in Cheltenham working mostly Monday to Friday. There is also flexibility to work some time from home as well. This exciting role is due to further expansion in Swindon properties. Why should you consider this opportunity? • Support from a very well-established and tight-knit senior management team with decades of experience.• Ofsted Regulated, ensuring the highest standards of support.• Implement new initiatives, developing a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.• You'll re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements.• You'll lead and develop your senior support workers and the team implementing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills.• You'll ensure the rota is covered with suitably trained staff and help with on-call duties shared amongst all managers.• Alongside the Service Manager you'll oversee and present the weekly/monthly reports to both the Senior Leadership Team and the Local Authority.• In a nutshell you'll provide the best leadership to your team, so they can get the best outcomes for the people they support. Who are we? Established in 1989, CCP is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Benefits • 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more • Enhanced pension• Enhanced sick pay• Death in service benefit• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts• 45p Business Mileage Why choose CCP Charity - people focused not profit.• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed. Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? • We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.• Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.• Integrity is everything.• Reflect and learn.• Continuous Improvement.• Take your best self wherever you go. Apply Today if you share our values and are ready to make a meaningful difference. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 30 in total). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. Team Leader, Team Supervisor, Youth Accommodation Manager, Supported Accommodation Manager, Young People's Support Manager, Social Care Manager, Housing Support Manager, Independent Living Support Manager, etc. REF-
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Team manager - Accommodation Based - Young People Location: Wiltshire, predominantly Swindon and Trowbridge Pay: £26,550 - £28,500 per year Job Type : Full-time Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, but may be required to work later or a weekend in exceptional circumstances. Contract Type : Permanent Closing Date : 11:59pm 4th April 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. Experienced in youth accommodation support services? Ambitious Senior Support Worker looking to step up? Or maybe you are already managing a team but aren't happy where you are? We want to hear from you! Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit. We are currently seeking a Team Manager to play a vital role in ensuring CCP's expanding Independent Living Support Services for young people leaving care in Wiltshire, meet all staffing, contractual, legal and audit requirements providing the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. You'll be based predominately in Swindon, however, we have a property in Trowbridge, and there would be some travel to our head office in Cheltenham working mostly Monday to Friday. There is also flexibility to work some time from home as well. This exciting role is due to further expansion in Swindon properties. Why should you consider this opportunity? • Support from a very well-established and tight-knit senior management team with decades of experience.• Ofsted Regulated, ensuring the highest standards of support.• Implement new initiatives, developing a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.• You'll re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements.• You'll lead and develop your senior support workers and the team implementing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills.• You'll ensure the rota is covered with suitably trained staff and help with on-call duties shared amongst all managers.• Alongside the Service Manager you'll oversee and present the weekly/monthly reports to both the Senior Leadership Team and the Local Authority.• In a nutshell you'll provide the best leadership to your team, so they can get the best outcomes for the people they support. Who are we? Established in 1989, CCP is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. Benefits • 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more • Enhanced pension• Enhanced sick pay• Death in service benefit• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts• 45p Business Mileage Why choose CCP Charity - people focused not profit.• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed. Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? • We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.• Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.• Integrity is everything.• Reflect and learn.• Continuous Improvement.• Take your best self wherever you go. Apply Today if you share our values and are ready to make a meaningful difference. CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 30 in total). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. Team Leader, Team Supervisor, Youth Accommodation Manager, Supported Accommodation Manager, Young People's Support Manager, Social Care Manager, Housing Support Manager, Independent Living Support Manager, etc. REF-
Complex Safeguarding Manager People and Place Ref: G10/OL-87617 Contract: Permanent Salary : £48,474 - £51,515 per annum (Grade 10) Car User: Occasional Hours: 36.66 per week Based : Barn Street Police Station Closing Date: Sunday 14th April 2024 Interview Dates: TBC Informal Enquiries : Head of Service, Natassja Gollcher Email: Job Description & Person Specification.doc There's never been a better time to join Children's Social Care at Oldham: In Oldham we have the highest aspirations to achieve the best outcomes for our children and families and to sustain them in their communities. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to providing our staff with the resources needed to work effectively with children and families, including reducing caseloads. This has resulted in investment in more teams across a range of service areas and we're now looking for motivated and ambitious individuals who share our aspirations to join us. What do our Team Managers like most about working for us: Competitive pay with a £2,000 retention payment. Free town centre parking Essential car user allowance of £500 and mileage expenses at 45p per mile. Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees, currently £90 per year Generous relocation package of up to £8,000 Other generous benefits including: 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10-years' service. Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings Discounted gym membership Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more. Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support. Hybrid working Staff recognition and celebration events A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager. A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development Clear progression pathways What's different about being a Team Manager in Oldham: We work with one of the most diverse communities of any local authority in the country and this is reflected within our workforce which is one of our greatest strengths. The life experiences and challenges facing our children and families are incredibly varied and require an inclusive response which recognises their unique strengths and engages with them to achieve solutions. Here in Oldham, we are committed to systemic practice, with a focus on building relationships with children and families, understanding context and family dynamics, and reflectively learning together, always improving how we work. Role Overview: Interested in working with children at risk of exploitation in our Complex Safeguarding Team? We are looking for a team manager to join our multi agency Complex Safeguarding Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that plays a key role in safeguarding and working with young people at risk of exploitation across the borough of Oldham, including carrying out assessments and delivering bespoke interventions to reduce harm, raise aspirations and achieve great outcomes. The Complex Safeguarding Hub works with young people who are at risk from child sexual exploitation, child criminal exploitation, gangs and serious youth violence and we have a strong focus on building trusted relationships and a trauma informed approach with young people alongside the disruption of perpetrators. You will work closely with colleagues from Greater Manchester Police and Health and other partner agencies to deliver the best possible response to those at risk of exploitation. A key part of the role is to work closely with colleagues in social work teams across the borough, alongside partner agencies to support and advise on exploitation issues and to develop and sustain strong working relationships with a range of partners. We are looking for an individual with a passion for working with children and young people, who has excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of social work and exploitation and who can be creative and innovative in their work. As the Team Manager of the Complex Safeguarding Hub, you will manage a busy team of social workers to deliver effective services within the multi-agency Complex Safeguarding Hub. You will be responsible for the management, supervision, and professional development of the members of your team and ensuring that children and young people's needs are met through quality interventions. In Oldham we are committed to systemic practice, with a focus on building relationships with children and families and reflective learning, both within families and as a Service. We will support you with training in this model. If you join us, we will develop and reward you for your expertise. As a member of our wider management team, we will make sure you have access to support and professional development opportunities to continually improve your practice and advance in your career. What we need from you: To apply for any of these positions we need you to be a qualified, experienced social worker and registered with Social Work England. About Us: For more information about the Oldham Council, please visit: Working with Oldham Leading Oldham Oldham - A great place to live Staff Benefits Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS and Requires Registration to the DBS Update Service. If successful, you will be required to register to the DBS Update Service to enable the Council to undertake rechecks throughout your employment. The cost to register is £13 and can be claimed back upon commencement to the role but will not be refunded if you do not accept the offer of employment. NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate). Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, those that are carers, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces. 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Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Complex Safeguarding Manager People and Place Ref: G10/OL-87617 Contract: Permanent Salary : £48,474 - £51,515 per annum (Grade 10) Car User: Occasional Hours: 36.66 per week Based : Barn Street Police Station Closing Date: Sunday 14th April 2024 Interview Dates: TBC Informal Enquiries : Head of Service, Natassja Gollcher Email: Job Description & Person Specification.doc There's never been a better time to join Children's Social Care at Oldham: In Oldham we have the highest aspirations to achieve the best outcomes for our children and families and to sustain them in their communities. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to providing our staff with the resources needed to work effectively with children and families, including reducing caseloads. This has resulted in investment in more teams across a range of service areas and we're now looking for motivated and ambitious individuals who share our aspirations to join us. What do our Team Managers like most about working for us: Competitive pay with a £2,000 retention payment. Free town centre parking Essential car user allowance of £500 and mileage expenses at 45p per mile. Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees, currently £90 per year Generous relocation package of up to £8,000 Other generous benefits including: 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10-years' service. Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings Discounted gym membership Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more. Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support. Hybrid working Staff recognition and celebration events A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager. A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development Clear progression pathways What's different about being a Team Manager in Oldham: We work with one of the most diverse communities of any local authority in the country and this is reflected within our workforce which is one of our greatest strengths. The life experiences and challenges facing our children and families are incredibly varied and require an inclusive response which recognises their unique strengths and engages with them to achieve solutions. Here in Oldham, we are committed to systemic practice, with a focus on building relationships with children and families, understanding context and family dynamics, and reflectively learning together, always improving how we work. Role Overview: Interested in working with children at risk of exploitation in our Complex Safeguarding Team? We are looking for a team manager to join our multi agency Complex Safeguarding Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that plays a key role in safeguarding and working with young people at risk of exploitation across the borough of Oldham, including carrying out assessments and delivering bespoke interventions to reduce harm, raise aspirations and achieve great outcomes. The Complex Safeguarding Hub works with young people who are at risk from child sexual exploitation, child criminal exploitation, gangs and serious youth violence and we have a strong focus on building trusted relationships and a trauma informed approach with young people alongside the disruption of perpetrators. You will work closely with colleagues from Greater Manchester Police and Health and other partner agencies to deliver the best possible response to those at risk of exploitation. A key part of the role is to work closely with colleagues in social work teams across the borough, alongside partner agencies to support and advise on exploitation issues and to develop and sustain strong working relationships with a range of partners. We are looking for an individual with a passion for working with children and young people, who has excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of social work and exploitation and who can be creative and innovative in their work. As the Team Manager of the Complex Safeguarding Hub, you will manage a busy team of social workers to deliver effective services within the multi-agency Complex Safeguarding Hub. You will be responsible for the management, supervision, and professional development of the members of your team and ensuring that children and young people's needs are met through quality interventions. In Oldham we are committed to systemic practice, with a focus on building relationships with children and families and reflective learning, both within families and as a Service. We will support you with training in this model. If you join us, we will develop and reward you for your expertise. As a member of our wider management team, we will make sure you have access to support and professional development opportunities to continually improve your practice and advance in your career. What we need from you: To apply for any of these positions we need you to be a qualified, experienced social worker and registered with Social Work England. About Us: For more information about the Oldham Council, please visit: Working with Oldham Leading Oldham Oldham - A great place to live Staff Benefits Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS and Requires Registration to the DBS Update Service. If successful, you will be required to register to the DBS Update Service to enable the Council to undertake rechecks throughout your employment. The cost to register is £13 and can be claimed back upon commencement to the role but will not be refunded if you do not accept the offer of employment. NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate). Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, those that are carers, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces. 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The Limes College Taskforce - An Exciting New 2-year Project Do you want to be part of a new, dynamic team? The Limes College is a shining example of an Alternative Provision which works in a holistic and truly Multi-Agency way. It has consistently led the way in its innovative delivery of education and support of vulnerable young people in the London Borough of Sutton. We work very closely with our Mainstream Schools and partnership agencies to ensure the children, young people and families we work with can access the help and support they need to access the pathways to qualifications, jobs, healthy relationships and lives. For some children this is a return to mainstream school after a permanent exclusion, for others it is support into a specialist school, whichever prepares them better for their next steps towards adult life. We also do a wide range of in and out reach in the Borough and run a variety of projects which are aimed at supporting children vulnerable to permanent exclusion. We aim to extend the project into our permanent offer to the local area, based on the National AP Taskforce pilot run by the DfE. We are looking to recruit dynamic, skilled, motivated staff to join our team working with children who are both at Limes College and also out in our Mainstream Schools. The Taskforce will be made up of a team of professionals including Speech and Language Therapists, Mental Health Specialists, Educational Psychology, SENCO, Post 16 Transition Coach, DSL, Social Worker, Family Worker and Youth (justice) Worker. The aims of the project are: To work with children in mainstream at risk of PEX - Reduce Permanent Exclusion To reduce the risks of the most vulnerable students at the Limes - to put in intensive interventions for students at risk of or involved in CCS, CSE, Youth Violence and ASB Work with siblings and families of these children to avoid familial patterns - Early Intervention Screening and Assessment of children for undiagnosed SEND making them vulnerable to PEX and contextual issues - Early Intervention for SEND Medium term therapeutic intervention to support need and or mental health crises Parental support - those who are losing or have lost the ability to parent or keep their children safe due to DA, MH Increase attendance Reduce waiting times for children/families needing a range of support Lowering Youth Violence and ASB and those known to YOT You will need to be: Able to connect with vulnerable children, young people and their families Highly motivated A great communicator Dynamic team player Be able to "think outside the box" and enjoy problem solving and be solution focused Always be child centered Knowledge and experience of direct work with young people who have complex needs including involvement with the criminal justice system Ability to work in a multiagency team A thorough understanding of contextual safeguarding needs within the local area Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, bringing together practitioners from different sectors as part of a TAC meeting Work in partnership with families and other key people in the young person's life, as well as with professionals from other organisations involved with young people such as social care, health, police, education, youth offending teams and local authorities, in order to build a strong support network Set targets for progression and regularly monitor and review progress and outcomes Completing risk assessments and plan how to manage future risk where appropriate Record and monitor progress on internal IT systems To express your interest, email as to why you believe you would be suitable by 19th April on no more than one side of A4.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
The Limes College Taskforce - An Exciting New 2-year Project Do you want to be part of a new, dynamic team? The Limes College is a shining example of an Alternative Provision which works in a holistic and truly Multi-Agency way. It has consistently led the way in its innovative delivery of education and support of vulnerable young people in the London Borough of Sutton. We work very closely with our Mainstream Schools and partnership agencies to ensure the children, young people and families we work with can access the help and support they need to access the pathways to qualifications, jobs, healthy relationships and lives. For some children this is a return to mainstream school after a permanent exclusion, for others it is support into a specialist school, whichever prepares them better for their next steps towards adult life. We also do a wide range of in and out reach in the Borough and run a variety of projects which are aimed at supporting children vulnerable to permanent exclusion. We aim to extend the project into our permanent offer to the local area, based on the National AP Taskforce pilot run by the DfE. We are looking to recruit dynamic, skilled, motivated staff to join our team working with children who are both at Limes College and also out in our Mainstream Schools. The Taskforce will be made up of a team of professionals including Speech and Language Therapists, Mental Health Specialists, Educational Psychology, SENCO, Post 16 Transition Coach, DSL, Social Worker, Family Worker and Youth (justice) Worker. The aims of the project are: To work with children in mainstream at risk of PEX - Reduce Permanent Exclusion To reduce the risks of the most vulnerable students at the Limes - to put in intensive interventions for students at risk of or involved in CCS, CSE, Youth Violence and ASB Work with siblings and families of these children to avoid familial patterns - Early Intervention Screening and Assessment of children for undiagnosed SEND making them vulnerable to PEX and contextual issues - Early Intervention for SEND Medium term therapeutic intervention to support need and or mental health crises Parental support - those who are losing or have lost the ability to parent or keep their children safe due to DA, MH Increase attendance Reduce waiting times for children/families needing a range of support Lowering Youth Violence and ASB and those known to YOT You will need to be: Able to connect with vulnerable children, young people and their families Highly motivated A great communicator Dynamic team player Be able to "think outside the box" and enjoy problem solving and be solution focused Always be child centered Knowledge and experience of direct work with young people who have complex needs including involvement with the criminal justice system Ability to work in a multiagency team A thorough understanding of contextual safeguarding needs within the local area Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, bringing together practitioners from different sectors as part of a TAC meeting Work in partnership with families and other key people in the young person's life, as well as with professionals from other organisations involved with young people such as social care, health, police, education, youth offending teams and local authorities, in order to build a strong support network Set targets for progression and regularly monitor and review progress and outcomes Completing risk assessments and plan how to manage future risk where appropriate Record and monitor progress on internal IT systems To express your interest, email as to why you believe you would be suitable by 19th April on no more than one side of A4.
Salary: £16.43 per hourHours: Casual Contract Type: Zero Hour Contract We're looking for an experienced Play Worker for our Roman Road Adventure Playground in Bow, London, E3. You'll have the ability to work 3pm - 7pm weekdays during term time, 12-5pm on Saturdays and 12-5pm during school holidays. You must have a qualification and experience working with children age 6-15 on an Adventure Playground. What you'll be doing You'll work as part of a team and share responsibility for planning play activities to create a high-quality stimulating environment offering a range of play opportunities. The role may involve delivering play sessions with and for other community development projects run by Clarion Futures. You'll deliver high quality inclusive play work sessions under pinned by the play work principles and informed by play work theories and practice. The post involves talking to parents, carers, and the wider community about the project, involving them in session delivery and sustainability and always being an advocate for play. What you'll need The ideal candidate will have a minimum qualification of Cache/NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Play work or JNC recognised qualification in youth and Community work. Along with the ability to provide and facilitate high quality play experiences, you'll have extensive experience working with young people aged 6-15 in a playful setting. You'll have a good understanding of and commitment to good quality play with a basic awareness of health and safety practices. If this sounds like a match to your skillset, we look forward to hearing from you. Closing Date: Sunday 7th April 2024 at midnight. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th April 2024. For further details on this vacancy, please click 'apply' or visit our website. Please submit a CV and answer the competency question summarising your experience for the role whilst addressing the essential criteria in the role profile . This post is subject to an Enhanced Child plus CBL criminal record check. Applicants must be able to travel across regions as required. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. Clarion Futures Clarion Futures is our charitable foundation. We work together with partners to make a positive difference to the lives of people living in Clarion homes and communities. Our work is centred on providing our residents with the tools and support to help overcome any challenges they face. Every year we support thousands of people into work and provide people with help in managing money, gaining and developing digital skills and contributing to the life of their communities. We're a partner of choice for organisations ranging from FTSE companies and government departments to local charities and social enterprises. With more than 350,000 residents, our size and reach gives us a presence that few other charities can match. In 2021/22, we invested £16.3 million into our work with residents and communities, generating more than £123m in social value, making the work of Clarion Futures one of the biggest social investment programmes in the UK. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Mar 24, 2024
Full time
Salary: £16.43 per hourHours: Casual Contract Type: Zero Hour Contract We're looking for an experienced Play Worker for our Roman Road Adventure Playground in Bow, London, E3. You'll have the ability to work 3pm - 7pm weekdays during term time, 12-5pm on Saturdays and 12-5pm during school holidays. You must have a qualification and experience working with children age 6-15 on an Adventure Playground. What you'll be doing You'll work as part of a team and share responsibility for planning play activities to create a high-quality stimulating environment offering a range of play opportunities. The role may involve delivering play sessions with and for other community development projects run by Clarion Futures. You'll deliver high quality inclusive play work sessions under pinned by the play work principles and informed by play work theories and practice. The post involves talking to parents, carers, and the wider community about the project, involving them in session delivery and sustainability and always being an advocate for play. What you'll need The ideal candidate will have a minimum qualification of Cache/NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Play work or JNC recognised qualification in youth and Community work. Along with the ability to provide and facilitate high quality play experiences, you'll have extensive experience working with young people aged 6-15 in a playful setting. You'll have a good understanding of and commitment to good quality play with a basic awareness of health and safety practices. If this sounds like a match to your skillset, we look forward to hearing from you. Closing Date: Sunday 7th April 2024 at midnight. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th April 2024. For further details on this vacancy, please click 'apply' or visit our website. Please submit a CV and answer the competency question summarising your experience for the role whilst addressing the essential criteria in the role profile . This post is subject to an Enhanced Child plus CBL criminal record check. Applicants must be able to travel across regions as required. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. Clarion Futures Clarion Futures is our charitable foundation. We work together with partners to make a positive difference to the lives of people living in Clarion homes and communities. Our work is centred on providing our residents with the tools and support to help overcome any challenges they face. Every year we support thousands of people into work and provide people with help in managing money, gaining and developing digital skills and contributing to the life of their communities. We're a partner of choice for organisations ranging from FTSE companies and government departments to local charities and social enterprises. With more than 350,000 residents, our size and reach gives us a presence that few other charities can match. In 2021/22, we invested £16.3 million into our work with residents and communities, generating more than £123m in social value, making the work of Clarion Futures one of the biggest social investment programmes in the UK. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Data Cleanser - Liverpool £14.66 - £15.50 per hour Contract - Full Time - 5 Days per wek - 9am - 5pm Duties/Responsibilities Data Cleanser to work within children's social care service To support and expedite accurate generic information on children's social care files there is a significant amount of data tidy up that is required. work with the data base and liaising with social workers is essential, so good ict skills and good communication skills are essential this is a hybrid rol To work as directed to ensure child records have the latest and correct information recorded and to work with colleagues and partner agencies such as health, education youth offending colleagues to gather and share pertinent information in regard to the accuracy of a childs record. To adhere, uphold and promote identified data protection and information sharing procedures associated with the role To contribute to the development of MIS data cleansing reports To keep updated with developments in MIS and work within the team to ensure data integrity is maintained To actively participate in continual professional development opportunities and attend training courses and events associated with the position To implement the principles of the Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties. To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by managers from time to time. Find out more information please contact Jake at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency
Mar 20, 2024
Contractor
Data Cleanser - Liverpool £14.66 - £15.50 per hour Contract - Full Time - 5 Days per wek - 9am - 5pm Duties/Responsibilities Data Cleanser to work within children's social care service To support and expedite accurate generic information on children's social care files there is a significant amount of data tidy up that is required. work with the data base and liaising with social workers is essential, so good ict skills and good communication skills are essential this is a hybrid rol To work as directed to ensure child records have the latest and correct information recorded and to work with colleagues and partner agencies such as health, education youth offending colleagues to gather and share pertinent information in regard to the accuracy of a childs record. To adhere, uphold and promote identified data protection and information sharing procedures associated with the role To contribute to the development of MIS data cleansing reports To keep updated with developments in MIS and work within the team to ensure data integrity is maintained To actively participate in continual professional development opportunities and attend training courses and events associated with the position To implement the principles of the Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties. To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by managers from time to time. Find out more information please contact Jake at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency
Young Advisor (Local Safeguarding Children Partnership) RBKC609706 Job Summary: Salary range: £15.21 per hour Work location: London Hours per week: Various Contract type: Casual Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check Closing date: 7th April 2024 Interview date: Week Commencing 15th April 2024 About Us: Be the voice of young people in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. Do you want to give a voice to other young people in the area? At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and City of Westminster, we are putting local people at the heart of the decisions we make. Now, we're looking for young people with experience or understanding of social care to tell us the needs and concerns of the next generation. LSCP Young advisors are young people who will engage other young people to promote their voice in our local area around safeguarding issues that matter. This will be fed back to local services to better inform their plans/delivery. If this matters to you, LSCP Young Advisors could be the role for you! The Role: The Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) works to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. As a Young Advisor to the LSCP, you'll assist us to understand and hear the voice of young people in the boroughs of Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. This is your chance to improve the lives of children, young people and their families - by telling us what they need, what they're worried about and how we can improve our approaches to safeguarding and child protection. You will bring your unique expertise and knowledge about being young to influence the work of the Local Safeguarding Children Partnership. You'll be part of a pool of young consultants providing help and insights on an ad-hoc basis. While the work isn't regular, it's vital. It's also an excellent opportunity to improve life for others while gaining valuable work experience yourself. As a member of the pool, we may ask for your advice on everything from online safety, youth violence, to other risks in the community and exploitation and other safeguarding matters. Your work will help us to make sure the services we offer make a difference to children and young people. You'll also assist us to get children and communities more involved in our work. As part of LSCP's Children and the Community Engagement and Accountability Subgroup, you'll get to collaborate with and advise a range of statutory and voluntary sector agencies and professionals who provide services to children and families. Your responsibilities will include assisting to co-chair subgroup meetings alongside agency leads from the councils, health and the police; acting as a critical friend and trusted person for the council and young people; occasionally helping us produce podcasts, web resources and other materials to promote young people's voices; challenging the LSCP when you think young people's voices could be more central to our activity and reassuring us when you feel they are central enough; helping us complete our annual reports; and meeting with other members of the Partnership by phone, email or in-person as needed. Please refer to the Job Description for more information. About You: Are you aged 16-25? Are you a good communicator and a team player? We're looking for a range of voices to join our pool, so we'd encourage you to apply whatever your background. That said, we're particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience in social care and recent care-leavers. This would be an ideal opportunity for you to use your experiences to shape, improve and change the nature of safeguarding children services in our boroughs. The projects you work on will vary. Whatever you do, you'll need to be comfortable working alongside the police, social services and other voluntary partners. As such, we're looking for young leaders-in-waiting who will push us, champion young people's voices and speak truth to power at regular meetings in person and online. Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. CV's will not be considered for this role. Application process Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted. You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form. Additional information We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible. We engage our staff with a variety of learning types including face-to-face and virtual learning because we want to ensure our staff understand our values and behaviours, grow their skills and develop their careers. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. We do not accept speculative CVs from any source. Please note, we will primarily contact candidates by e-mail throughout the recruitment process, please monitor your email junk / spam folder as our system generated emails may be allocated to these folders by your email settings. If you experience difficulties with the recruitment application process, please contact the recruitment team by email:
Mar 19, 2024
Full time
Young Advisor (Local Safeguarding Children Partnership) RBKC609706 Job Summary: Salary range: £15.21 per hour Work location: London Hours per week: Various Contract type: Casual Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check Closing date: 7th April 2024 Interview date: Week Commencing 15th April 2024 About Us: Be the voice of young people in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. Do you want to give a voice to other young people in the area? At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and City of Westminster, we are putting local people at the heart of the decisions we make. Now, we're looking for young people with experience or understanding of social care to tell us the needs and concerns of the next generation. LSCP Young advisors are young people who will engage other young people to promote their voice in our local area around safeguarding issues that matter. This will be fed back to local services to better inform their plans/delivery. If this matters to you, LSCP Young Advisors could be the role for you! The Role: The Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) works to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. As a Young Advisor to the LSCP, you'll assist us to understand and hear the voice of young people in the boroughs of Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. This is your chance to improve the lives of children, young people and their families - by telling us what they need, what they're worried about and how we can improve our approaches to safeguarding and child protection. You will bring your unique expertise and knowledge about being young to influence the work of the Local Safeguarding Children Partnership. You'll be part of a pool of young consultants providing help and insights on an ad-hoc basis. While the work isn't regular, it's vital. It's also an excellent opportunity to improve life for others while gaining valuable work experience yourself. As a member of the pool, we may ask for your advice on everything from online safety, youth violence, to other risks in the community and exploitation and other safeguarding matters. Your work will help us to make sure the services we offer make a difference to children and young people. You'll also assist us to get children and communities more involved in our work. As part of LSCP's Children and the Community Engagement and Accountability Subgroup, you'll get to collaborate with and advise a range of statutory and voluntary sector agencies and professionals who provide services to children and families. Your responsibilities will include assisting to co-chair subgroup meetings alongside agency leads from the councils, health and the police; acting as a critical friend and trusted person for the council and young people; occasionally helping us produce podcasts, web resources and other materials to promote young people's voices; challenging the LSCP when you think young people's voices could be more central to our activity and reassuring us when you feel they are central enough; helping us complete our annual reports; and meeting with other members of the Partnership by phone, email or in-person as needed. Please refer to the Job Description for more information. About You: Are you aged 16-25? Are you a good communicator and a team player? We're looking for a range of voices to join our pool, so we'd encourage you to apply whatever your background. That said, we're particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience in social care and recent care-leavers. This would be an ideal opportunity for you to use your experiences to shape, improve and change the nature of safeguarding children services in our boroughs. The projects you work on will vary. Whatever you do, you'll need to be comfortable working alongside the police, social services and other voluntary partners. As such, we're looking for young leaders-in-waiting who will push us, champion young people's voices and speak truth to power at regular meetings in person and online. Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. CV's will not be considered for this role. Application process Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted. You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form. Additional information We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible. We engage our staff with a variety of learning types including face-to-face and virtual learning because we want to ensure our staff understand our values and behaviours, grow their skills and develop their careers. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. We do not accept speculative CVs from any source. Please note, we will primarily contact candidates by e-mail throughout the recruitment process, please monitor your email junk / spam folder as our system generated emails may be allocated to these folders by your email settings. If you experience difficulties with the recruitment application process, please contact the recruitment team by email: