Are you looking for a diverse role that is fun, stimulating and rewarding every day? Creative Support are currently looking for a caring individual to take on our Relief Housing Support Worker role in Fleetwood, Blackpool, providing the highest standards of care to individuals with mental health/complex needs. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in menta click apply for full job details
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a diverse role that is fun, stimulating and rewarding every day? Creative Support are currently looking for a caring individual to take on our Relief Housing Support Worker role in Fleetwood, Blackpool, providing the highest standards of care to individuals with mental health/complex needs. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in menta click apply for full job details
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. Public Law Department Background: Our Public Law team is applauded by the Legal 500 UK directory has a "dynamic team", who are "exceptional in ability and reach". Ranked and recommended for its excellence in Public Law UK-wide, the department undertakes both publicly (legal aid) and privately funded work and has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review claimant matters against the Home Office, HMRC, local authority, NHS including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent human rights violations. The department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The firm's flagship judicial review claimant practice sees it represent clients including the vulnerable and marginalised, and its immigration offering is strengthened by collaboration with its expanding international presence challenging UK government practices abroad. As a large and well-established firm, we are well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). The quality of our work is repeatedly demonstrated by our high success rates. Our lawyers are award winning and many of our cases, which are recorded in the reported case journals, raise new and important issues, and create legal precedents for the future. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence Attending conferences and court Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency, Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations) Attending conferences and court You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required 3 years PQE Law Society Immigration Accreditation & Supervisor NOT necessary but desirable Membership is desirable andcommitted and highly driven Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. Public Law Department Background: Our Public Law team is applauded by the Legal 500 UK directory has a "dynamic team", who are "exceptional in ability and reach". Ranked and recommended for its excellence in Public Law UK-wide, the department undertakes both publicly (legal aid) and privately funded work and has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review claimant matters against the Home Office, HMRC, local authority, NHS including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent human rights violations. The department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The firm's flagship judicial review claimant practice sees it represent clients including the vulnerable and marginalised, and its immigration offering is strengthened by collaboration with its expanding international presence challenging UK government practices abroad. As a large and well-established firm, we are well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). The quality of our work is repeatedly demonstrated by our high success rates. Our lawyers are award winning and many of our cases, which are recorded in the reported case journals, raise new and important issues, and create legal precedents for the future. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence Attending conferences and court Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency, Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations) Attending conferences and court You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required 3 years PQE Law Society Immigration Accreditation & Supervisor NOT necessary but desirable Membership is desirable andcommitted and highly driven Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
Thera East Anglia has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker - Short Breaks to join our team in Alpington . You will join us on a permanent basis, with full-time, part-time and relief hours available , and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12.43 per hour. Are you friendly, understanding, adaptable and looking for a new challenge? Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. Who are we? Thera East Anglia is unique we are led by people with a learning disability Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society Using a person-centred approach , you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose About the Support Worker - Short Breaks role: Thera East Anglia is looking for Support Workers to work at our short breaks and community support base in Alpington (South Norwich). The state of the art building will provide enjoyable and fun breaks for adults with a learning disability within the region as well as providing day support. Oaklands includes two bedrooms for overnight stays, a sensory room with interactive floor, bathroom with LED light changing spa bath, a wet room and a spacious garden with a swing, summer house and sunken trampoline. Our Support Workers play a vital role in helping the people we support and their families to enjoy short breaks and maintain their support networks. The right candidate should be a good problem solver and have a dynamic personality. They will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team on a 2:1 basis as well as using their own initiative working 1:1 with people. You will support people with a variety of tasks to ensure that they enjoy their stay. Activities are varied and personalised to the different individuals that we support and include trips out as well as activities within the house. A day could include everything from taking a trip to the coast, to taking the person you are supporting shopping or swimming. Your role will also include supporting people with personal care. What are the benefits available to our Support Worker - Short Breaks? Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities Flexible working hours for work life balance Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks) 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata) Employee support line to support you and your family Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career Contributory Pension Scheme Free Enhanced DBS check Refer a friend and earn up to £300 Cycle to Work Scheme Well-being initiatives Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work What do you need to become our Support Worker - Short Breaks? Full UK driving licence is preferred You will need to be flexible and be able to work various shift patterns including early and late shifts and sleep-ins for which additional payments will be made No previous experience or qualifications required, Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter, with a high level of motivation Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun! So if you have a passion for making a difference to people's lives, consider a career with Thera Group . Please click " apply " now to be considered as our Support Worker - Short Breaks - we would like to hear from you! We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position. Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way to support everyone's safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Thera East Anglia has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker - Short Breaks to join our team in Alpington . You will join us on a permanent basis, with full-time, part-time and relief hours available , and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12.43 per hour. Are you friendly, understanding, adaptable and looking for a new challenge? Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. Who are we? Thera East Anglia is unique we are led by people with a learning disability Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society Using a person-centred approach , you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose About the Support Worker - Short Breaks role: Thera East Anglia is looking for Support Workers to work at our short breaks and community support base in Alpington (South Norwich). The state of the art building will provide enjoyable and fun breaks for adults with a learning disability within the region as well as providing day support. Oaklands includes two bedrooms for overnight stays, a sensory room with interactive floor, bathroom with LED light changing spa bath, a wet room and a spacious garden with a swing, summer house and sunken trampoline. Our Support Workers play a vital role in helping the people we support and their families to enjoy short breaks and maintain their support networks. The right candidate should be a good problem solver and have a dynamic personality. They will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team on a 2:1 basis as well as using their own initiative working 1:1 with people. You will support people with a variety of tasks to ensure that they enjoy their stay. Activities are varied and personalised to the different individuals that we support and include trips out as well as activities within the house. A day could include everything from taking a trip to the coast, to taking the person you are supporting shopping or swimming. Your role will also include supporting people with personal care. What are the benefits available to our Support Worker - Short Breaks? Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities Flexible working hours for work life balance Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks) 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata) Employee support line to support you and your family Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career Contributory Pension Scheme Free Enhanced DBS check Refer a friend and earn up to £300 Cycle to Work Scheme Well-being initiatives Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work What do you need to become our Support Worker - Short Breaks? Full UK driving licence is preferred You will need to be flexible and be able to work various shift patterns including early and late shifts and sleep-ins for which additional payments will be made No previous experience or qualifications required, Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter, with a high level of motivation Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun! So if you have a passion for making a difference to people's lives, consider a career with Thera Group . Please click " apply " now to be considered as our Support Worker - Short Breaks - we would like to hear from you! We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position. Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way to support everyone's safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.
Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people in our personalised services across Wakefield? Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services. Working to empower people with a range of care needs to live independent and fulfilling lives, we are committed to helping our clients recognise their strengths, abilities and personal resources. You will be providing personalised care and support to adults with learning disabilities, all who have unique support needs. To provide this care we require warm, motivated and person-centred Relief Support Workers with a keen interest in providing personalised support to meet individual care plans. You will work in the principle of Creative Support, promoting active and independent lifestyles for the adults you support. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to provide respectful personal care. We welcome applicants who are experienced as well as those who are looking for a new career in the care sector. Your duties as a Relief Support Worker will include: Providing respectful care, as well as practical and emotional support to the service users at our Wakefield services. Maximising social opportunities and community engagement Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users Collaborating with colleagues, families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service You can chose to be paid on a weekly or monthly basis Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme. We are also not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor. Please note, we do not accept CVs as a form of application. We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. We do not notify unsuccessful candidates of their outcome at application stage, previously unsuccessful applicants must wait six months before reapplying. We would encourage candidates to apply to this post as soon as possible. If we receive a large number of applications we may process these prior to the deadline.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people in our personalised services across Wakefield? Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services. Working to empower people with a range of care needs to live independent and fulfilling lives, we are committed to helping our clients recognise their strengths, abilities and personal resources. You will be providing personalised care and support to adults with learning disabilities, all who have unique support needs. To provide this care we require warm, motivated and person-centred Relief Support Workers with a keen interest in providing personalised support to meet individual care plans. You will work in the principle of Creative Support, promoting active and independent lifestyles for the adults you support. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to provide respectful personal care. We welcome applicants who are experienced as well as those who are looking for a new career in the care sector. Your duties as a Relief Support Worker will include: Providing respectful care, as well as practical and emotional support to the service users at our Wakefield services. Maximising social opportunities and community engagement Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users Collaborating with colleagues, families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service You can chose to be paid on a weekly or monthly basis Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme. We are also not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor. Please note, we do not accept CVs as a form of application. We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. We do not notify unsuccessful candidates of their outcome at application stage, previously unsuccessful applicants must wait six months before reapplying. We would encourage candidates to apply to this post as soon as possible. If we receive a large number of applications we may process these prior to the deadline.
Caring for Communities & People
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Reference No: 471 Hours: Relief night shifts on zero hour contract (also known as sessional, bank, casual work) Pay: £10.26 per hour plus paid holiday accrual on top Closing Date: 25th September 2022 Like working nights? Do you want to pick up shifts that fit your schedule? We are CCP, an independent charity of around 250 staff and 100 volunteers across multiple counties and our purpose is to prevent the causes and reduce the effects of homelessness, family breakdown and exclusion. Our Sessional Night Housing Workers (Internally known as Building Supervisors) step in, sometimes last minute to help cover our night shifts within our buildings which provide 24-hour accommodation and housing support for young people and vulnerable adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Stroud, Gloucestershire. If you want to pick up more hours there will also be shifts available in Cheltenham and Yate. Our sessional staff love working on a casual basis, picking up shifts to suit their lifestyle. Many of our bank relief support staff do progress to become permanent, so there would be future opportunities for you. Your focus will be to ensure that our buildings are safe and secure overnight for our residents who live there. You'll need to stay awake, to be available as a point of contact for residents at any time during the night ensuring the home is safe and secure. This will also involve liaising with support staff at the start and end of your shift to ensure a good flow of information between staff. As safety and security is paramount within this role, you will be expected to defuse any situations that may affect the health, safety or wellbeing of residents. A key function is to undertake health and safety checks and walk arounds throughout your shift. You will need to adopt sound judgement to either resolve situations yourself, seeking support from peers and emergency services if needed. Demonstrating empathy and patience towards our residents is essential. There will be tailored, specific training that will help you advance through a training pathway and progress your career at CCP. Our close-knit teams of Building Supervisors, Support Workers, and Project Managers deliver their support over a rota pattern. We aim to accommodate people's preferences for work locations and shift patterns when possible. If you are empathetic, driven, embrace opportunities and are willing to learn and reflect, we want to hear from you, to help us continue to achieve our vision and purpose. Could this be you? Apply today and soon you could be making an incredible impact on people's lives. Want to know the Impact CCP had in ? Click the link: CCP reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date Please note, this role is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP CCP is committed to equality and diversity, and this means treating people fairly, providing equal chances while respecting people's differences, in both employment and in the services it provides This role can also be known as night housing concierge or night warden / security INDHP
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
Reference No: 471 Hours: Relief night shifts on zero hour contract (also known as sessional, bank, casual work) Pay: £10.26 per hour plus paid holiday accrual on top Closing Date: 25th September 2022 Like working nights? Do you want to pick up shifts that fit your schedule? We are CCP, an independent charity of around 250 staff and 100 volunteers across multiple counties and our purpose is to prevent the causes and reduce the effects of homelessness, family breakdown and exclusion. Our Sessional Night Housing Workers (Internally known as Building Supervisors) step in, sometimes last minute to help cover our night shifts within our buildings which provide 24-hour accommodation and housing support for young people and vulnerable adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Stroud, Gloucestershire. If you want to pick up more hours there will also be shifts available in Cheltenham and Yate. Our sessional staff love working on a casual basis, picking up shifts to suit their lifestyle. Many of our bank relief support staff do progress to become permanent, so there would be future opportunities for you. Your focus will be to ensure that our buildings are safe and secure overnight for our residents who live there. You'll need to stay awake, to be available as a point of contact for residents at any time during the night ensuring the home is safe and secure. This will also involve liaising with support staff at the start and end of your shift to ensure a good flow of information between staff. As safety and security is paramount within this role, you will be expected to defuse any situations that may affect the health, safety or wellbeing of residents. A key function is to undertake health and safety checks and walk arounds throughout your shift. You will need to adopt sound judgement to either resolve situations yourself, seeking support from peers and emergency services if needed. Demonstrating empathy and patience towards our residents is essential. There will be tailored, specific training that will help you advance through a training pathway and progress your career at CCP. Our close-knit teams of Building Supervisors, Support Workers, and Project Managers deliver their support over a rota pattern. We aim to accommodate people's preferences for work locations and shift patterns when possible. If you are empathetic, driven, embrace opportunities and are willing to learn and reflect, we want to hear from you, to help us continue to achieve our vision and purpose. Could this be you? Apply today and soon you could be making an incredible impact on people's lives. Want to know the Impact CCP had in ? Click the link: CCP reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date Please note, this role is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP CCP is committed to equality and diversity, and this means treating people fairly, providing equal chances while respecting people's differences, in both employment and in the services it provides This role can also be known as night housing concierge or night warden / security INDHP
Type of service - Supported living Location - We have services in LS15, LS16, LS17, LS25 and LS26. Salary information - £9.50 per hour (plus 12.07% in Lieu of Holiday pay) Working hours - Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career for you. to join us? We are looking for Relief Support Workers to join our friendly and welcoming team here at Hft. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives. _Experience is not essential_ as we provide all the training you need to be a confident support worker. Whether you are an experienced professional or completely new to the world of care, we want you to be a compassionate and friendly individual, who shares our Values. What matters most is a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. Basic computer literacy is a necessity, as the role requires you to retrieve and record information using a variety of IT systems. What will you be doing? The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities. This can range from supporting them to discover new interests, reaching goals like travel or holiday and working positively with their families and friends. This will help individuals to engage in different leisure, home or work-related activities, all according to their personal choice. There are many responsibilities of a support worker, providing physical and emotional support being one of them. You may be needed to help with household tasks and personal care as well as supporting individuals with healthcare needs, e.g. taking medication. Everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people's needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things. What's in it for you? There are a range of benefits and career development opportunities at Hft. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training, and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Access to award-winning training and development Annual staff award scheme Flexible hours Free DBS Check We ask all our teams to take advantage of the Covid-19 vaccination, which is offered to frontline support workers as a priority group. We strongly encourage all colleagues to remain fully vaccinated as part of our wider infection control procedures. Find your place with us and change lives Job Type: Part-time Part-time hours: 0-37.5 per week Salary: £10.64 per hour Benefits: Casual dress Flexitime Referral programme Schedule: 8 hour shift COVID-19 considerations: full precautions given Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Sep 17, 2022
Full time
Type of service - Supported living Location - We have services in LS15, LS16, LS17, LS25 and LS26. Salary information - £9.50 per hour (plus 12.07% in Lieu of Holiday pay) Working hours - Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career for you. to join us? We are looking for Relief Support Workers to join our friendly and welcoming team here at Hft. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives. _Experience is not essential_ as we provide all the training you need to be a confident support worker. Whether you are an experienced professional or completely new to the world of care, we want you to be a compassionate and friendly individual, who shares our Values. What matters most is a positive attitude to life and a desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. Basic computer literacy is a necessity, as the role requires you to retrieve and record information using a variety of IT systems. What will you be doing? The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities. This can range from supporting them to discover new interests, reaching goals like travel or holiday and working positively with their families and friends. This will help individuals to engage in different leisure, home or work-related activities, all according to their personal choice. There are many responsibilities of a support worker, providing physical and emotional support being one of them. You may be needed to help with household tasks and personal care as well as supporting individuals with healthcare needs, e.g. taking medication. Everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people's needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things. What's in it for you? There are a range of benefits and career development opportunities at Hft. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training, and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Access to award-winning training and development Annual staff award scheme Flexible hours Free DBS Check We ask all our teams to take advantage of the Covid-19 vaccination, which is offered to frontline support workers as a priority group. We strongly encourage all colleagues to remain fully vaccinated as part of our wider infection control procedures. Find your place with us and change lives Job Type: Part-time Part-time hours: 0-37.5 per week Salary: £10.64 per hour Benefits: Casual dress Flexitime Referral programme Schedule: 8 hour shift COVID-19 considerations: full precautions given Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Job details Posting date: 06 December 2021 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £9.60ph plus accrued holiday credit Hours: Part time Closing date: 05 January 2022 Location: Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Company: Creative Support Job type: Permanent Job reference: 50322 Summary Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Relief Support Worker to our passionate and committed team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. We are looking for creative, caring and dedicated individuals to provide personalised support to work at our Day Opportunities Service for Older People, and our Supported Living and Outreach services in Stoke-on-Trent. This varied Relief Support Worker role involves working at the day centre (open 8:30am-5pm) and flexibly within the wider community (this can include evenings and weekends) providing support to service users in their own homes. You will be providing person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia and providing a friendly door to door transport service. Duties can involve personal care, help with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or offering social/emotional support. The ideal applicant will thrive working in a busy environment and be able to work well as a team and independently. Relief Support Worker Duties: - To provide person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia - Willingness to work at the day centre and visiting service users in their own home flexibly, to include evenings and weekends - To support service users to access a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities, both within the centre and/or their own home which incorporates their preferences and interests - To provide sensitive and respectful support for service users in respect of their personal care needs - To liaise with the families of service users and keep them informed of the progress of service users. You must have good and clear communication skills that enables you to provide respectful personal care. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have held a full, clean driving license for a minimum of 2 years as an essential requirement, in accordance with UK Law, to drive a service user mini bus. Relevant experience in essential for this role. As a Creative Support Bank Staff member, you will have access to our free app, which allows you to pick up shifts in any area of the country and provides information on the service, including directions. You will be paid on a weekly basis. We expect all applicants for relief roles to have had both Covid 19 vaccinations prior to starting employment with us. Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
Dec 09, 2021
Full time
Job details Posting date: 06 December 2021 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £9.60ph plus accrued holiday credit Hours: Part time Closing date: 05 January 2022 Location: Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Company: Creative Support Job type: Permanent Job reference: 50322 Summary Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Relief Support Worker to our passionate and committed team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. We are looking for creative, caring and dedicated individuals to provide personalised support to work at our Day Opportunities Service for Older People, and our Supported Living and Outreach services in Stoke-on-Trent. This varied Relief Support Worker role involves working at the day centre (open 8:30am-5pm) and flexibly within the wider community (this can include evenings and weekends) providing support to service users in their own homes. You will be providing person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia and providing a friendly door to door transport service. Duties can involve personal care, help with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or offering social/emotional support. The ideal applicant will thrive working in a busy environment and be able to work well as a team and independently. Relief Support Worker Duties: - To provide person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia - Willingness to work at the day centre and visiting service users in their own home flexibly, to include evenings and weekends - To support service users to access a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities, both within the centre and/or their own home which incorporates their preferences and interests - To provide sensitive and respectful support for service users in respect of their personal care needs - To liaise with the families of service users and keep them informed of the progress of service users. You must have good and clear communication skills that enables you to provide respectful personal care. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have held a full, clean driving license for a minimum of 2 years as an essential requirement, in accordance with UK Law, to drive a service user mini bus. Relevant experience in essential for this role. As a Creative Support Bank Staff member, you will have access to our free app, which allows you to pick up shifts in any area of the country and provides information on the service, including directions. You will be paid on a weekly basis. We expect all applicants for relief roles to have had both Covid 19 vaccinations prior to starting employment with us. Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
Introduction The Wallich is a homelessness charity delivering innovative housing and support services to homeless and vulnerably housed people. The Organisation formed in 1978 in Cardiff and now supports around 8000 people a year across Wales. Our work falls into four principal areas: 1. Residential supported housing projects, including direct access hostels, emergency night shelters and accommodation for people with specific issues such as substance misuse, youth services etc. 2. Floating (Tenancy) support projects in which we support people who have tenancy difficulties, sometimes with a contributing health or other need, and are in danger of losing their homes. 3. Prevention or intervention projects supplied through Homelessness Prevention Grant funding which are a broad range of services that prevent homelessness or make life better for homeless people. 4. Participation and Progression services, which are embedded in all our projects enhancing support through providing opportunities for Service Users to take an active part in their community. These services include those designed to enable people to move into meaningful activities including employment and training opportunities. The Wallich's values are of empowerment and treating people with dignity, respect and unconditional positive regard. The Wallich is committed to providing services that are trauma informed and delivered with Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) at the heart of its support. A PIE is an approach to supporting people out of homelessness whilst making significant and positive progress in overcoming trauma, substance misuse and mental illness. It also considers the psychological needs of staff: developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience. At the heart of what we do are the people we support, who are actively and meaningfully involved in their own support and encouraged to participate in the design, development and delivery of services. Project Description This role is to provide cover to our projects based in Ceredigion (Mid Wales). Across these areas we have a number of different projects types, including, but not limited to, Residential, Floating Support and Outreach. Depending on what shifts you pick up you may work across all of these projects types, or just within one particular type. Full details of all projects in the area can be found at Purpose of Role Our relief workers provide critical support to our projects, helping to cover short or long term planned and unplanned absences or gaps in our rotas. This helps ensure that we have high quality support in place for our service users at all times. Sometimes this will be planned in advance, and at other times it may be at short notice to help cover a shift which has become unexpectedly available. As a result the shifts you could be covering may be early mornings, days, evenings, nights or weekends. We take a flexible approach to relief work and there is no obligation on you to take shifts which are offered out if they're not convenient for you. This means you can work as much or as little as you like depending on the shifts available. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Main Duties, Responsibilities and Person Profile Main Duties and Responsibilites 1. To coordinate and provide support to residents of projects and / or, to visit people in their homes or in the community and coordinatore and provide housing related support. a) To ensure that Service Users are aware of the mission, aims and objectives, policies and procedures of the projects and the duties, responsibilities and obligations of staff b) To ensure that all Service Users are treated fairly and afforded equality of opportunity c) To ensure that Service Users' needs are met through the consistent application of the Wallich's model of support d) To respond to referrals according to the procedures and eligibility criteria of the project e) To coordinate a Service User caseload with particular reference to: - Coordinating and carrying out needs and risk assessments and developing risk management plans - Coordinating and providing project inductions to all new Service Users - Identifying the goals and aspirations of Service Users and developing outcome focused support plans - Coordinating the day to day tasks and activities of Service Users support plans - Applying various conversational skill sets to the benefit of the Service User (i.e. Solution Focused working and Motivational Interviewing) - Providing information, advice and guidance that enable Service users to make informed decisions about their needs and support - Ensuring that Service Users have a means of expressing their views and that this expression receives appropriate consideration - Actively involving Service Users in their support, and the delivery and development of services - Coordinating referrals to and liaising with relevant agencies and individuals with or on behalf of Service Users - Coordinating and carrying out the reviewing of needs, risk and support plans in line with procedure - Coordinating and carrying out the monitoring of Service User's progress by assessing levels of control, understanding and involvement in working towards their goals - Representing and advocating with/for Service Users - Coordinating a planned service withdrawal, ensuring sign-off is realistic, manageable and controlled f) To maintain accurate and up to date records of every aspect of Service Users' issues and support according to procedure g) To maintain regular communication with all other members of the project, especially in relation to the need for changes to Service Users' needs and risk assessments and support plans. g) To ensure that the service standards set out in the organisational document 'Great Expectations' are met or exceeded 2. To carry out the project's housing management functions a) To coordinate the induction of Service Users into project and provide and explain the required information b) To issue occupancy agreements in line with current legislation / procedure c) To ensure Housing Benefit applications are completed and submitted d) To collect service charge and rent (where applicable) e) To coordinate the facilitation of residents' house meetings. f) To address and report maintenance issues in line with the Maintenance Policy g) To monitor and address Health and Safety and carry out the required checks in line with legislation, policy and organisational requirements, and record appropriately h) To ensure good standards of cleanliness and hygiene and maintained at all times i) To actively encourage residents' involvement in appropriate housing management functions j) To address all issues to maintain a safe and pleasant environment k) To implement the Service User's Warning procedure as and when appropriate l) To minimise voids by carrying out regular room / property inspections, and planning and preparing for move on m) To provide a proactive night time presence to promote quiet and peacefull occupation n) To respond to disturbances, emergencies and other housing management function according to procedure. o) To assist with the organisations lone working and arrangement of out of hours resources. 3. To assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the project ensuring objectives and targets are met a) To meet the monitoring requirements of the Outcomes Framework and other commissioners b) To assist managers with gathering quantitative and qualitative information relating to objectives and targets c) To ensure that records of Service Users accessing the service are maintained d) To provide statistics and other information as requested by managers 4. To assist in the overall running of the project a) To work in line with all Wallich policies and procedures b) To participate in own supervision c) To undertake relevant training d) To represent The Wallich at relevant external meetings e) To liaise with relevant bodies - Housing Associations, support agencies etc. - as appropriate and as the organisation's representative f) To develop links with voluntary and statutory bodies in furtherance of the organisation's work and for the benefit of the Service User g) To report to manager regularly informing him/her of issues arising during the course of the work that require policy decisions h) To ensure adequate administrative records are i) To take part in all aspects of lone working as directed by the policy j) To partake in a team handover where applicable k) To undertake other duties within the remit of the post 5. Other a) To work and travel across Aberystwyth, and further afield as and when required. b) To act as an organisational Lone Working Contact according to the Lone Working Procedure. c) To arrange out of hours staffing cover/emergency maintenance using pre-approved out of hours resource list. The list of duties and responsibilities is not an exhaustive one and may be varied from time to time by the Manager. This job description is subject to regular review. Person Profile 1. Knowledge a) Knowledge and understanding of current Homelessness Law, the Criminal Justice System, DWP Benefits, and the current legal framework within which you are expected to work. b) Knowledge and understanding of how complex needs..... click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2021
Full time
Introduction The Wallich is a homelessness charity delivering innovative housing and support services to homeless and vulnerably housed people. The Organisation formed in 1978 in Cardiff and now supports around 8000 people a year across Wales. Our work falls into four principal areas: 1. Residential supported housing projects, including direct access hostels, emergency night shelters and accommodation for people with specific issues such as substance misuse, youth services etc. 2. Floating (Tenancy) support projects in which we support people who have tenancy difficulties, sometimes with a contributing health or other need, and are in danger of losing their homes. 3. Prevention or intervention projects supplied through Homelessness Prevention Grant funding which are a broad range of services that prevent homelessness or make life better for homeless people. 4. Participation and Progression services, which are embedded in all our projects enhancing support through providing opportunities for Service Users to take an active part in their community. These services include those designed to enable people to move into meaningful activities including employment and training opportunities. The Wallich's values are of empowerment and treating people with dignity, respect and unconditional positive regard. The Wallich is committed to providing services that are trauma informed and delivered with Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) at the heart of its support. A PIE is an approach to supporting people out of homelessness whilst making significant and positive progress in overcoming trauma, substance misuse and mental illness. It also considers the psychological needs of staff: developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience. At the heart of what we do are the people we support, who are actively and meaningfully involved in their own support and encouraged to participate in the design, development and delivery of services. Project Description This role is to provide cover to our projects based in Ceredigion (Mid Wales). Across these areas we have a number of different projects types, including, but not limited to, Residential, Floating Support and Outreach. Depending on what shifts you pick up you may work across all of these projects types, or just within one particular type. Full details of all projects in the area can be found at Purpose of Role Our relief workers provide critical support to our projects, helping to cover short or long term planned and unplanned absences or gaps in our rotas. This helps ensure that we have high quality support in place for our service users at all times. Sometimes this will be planned in advance, and at other times it may be at short notice to help cover a shift which has become unexpectedly available. As a result the shifts you could be covering may be early mornings, days, evenings, nights or weekends. We take a flexible approach to relief work and there is no obligation on you to take shifts which are offered out if they're not convenient for you. This means you can work as much or as little as you like depending on the shifts available. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Main Duties, Responsibilities and Person Profile Main Duties and Responsibilites 1. To coordinate and provide support to residents of projects and / or, to visit people in their homes or in the community and coordinatore and provide housing related support. a) To ensure that Service Users are aware of the mission, aims and objectives, policies and procedures of the projects and the duties, responsibilities and obligations of staff b) To ensure that all Service Users are treated fairly and afforded equality of opportunity c) To ensure that Service Users' needs are met through the consistent application of the Wallich's model of support d) To respond to referrals according to the procedures and eligibility criteria of the project e) To coordinate a Service User caseload with particular reference to: - Coordinating and carrying out needs and risk assessments and developing risk management plans - Coordinating and providing project inductions to all new Service Users - Identifying the goals and aspirations of Service Users and developing outcome focused support plans - Coordinating the day to day tasks and activities of Service Users support plans - Applying various conversational skill sets to the benefit of the Service User (i.e. Solution Focused working and Motivational Interviewing) - Providing information, advice and guidance that enable Service users to make informed decisions about their needs and support - Ensuring that Service Users have a means of expressing their views and that this expression receives appropriate consideration - Actively involving Service Users in their support, and the delivery and development of services - Coordinating referrals to and liaising with relevant agencies and individuals with or on behalf of Service Users - Coordinating and carrying out the reviewing of needs, risk and support plans in line with procedure - Coordinating and carrying out the monitoring of Service User's progress by assessing levels of control, understanding and involvement in working towards their goals - Representing and advocating with/for Service Users - Coordinating a planned service withdrawal, ensuring sign-off is realistic, manageable and controlled f) To maintain accurate and up to date records of every aspect of Service Users' issues and support according to procedure g) To maintain regular communication with all other members of the project, especially in relation to the need for changes to Service Users' needs and risk assessments and support plans. g) To ensure that the service standards set out in the organisational document 'Great Expectations' are met or exceeded 2. To carry out the project's housing management functions a) To coordinate the induction of Service Users into project and provide and explain the required information b) To issue occupancy agreements in line with current legislation / procedure c) To ensure Housing Benefit applications are completed and submitted d) To collect service charge and rent (where applicable) e) To coordinate the facilitation of residents' house meetings. f) To address and report maintenance issues in line with the Maintenance Policy g) To monitor and address Health and Safety and carry out the required checks in line with legislation, policy and organisational requirements, and record appropriately h) To ensure good standards of cleanliness and hygiene and maintained at all times i) To actively encourage residents' involvement in appropriate housing management functions j) To address all issues to maintain a safe and pleasant environment k) To implement the Service User's Warning procedure as and when appropriate l) To minimise voids by carrying out regular room / property inspections, and planning and preparing for move on m) To provide a proactive night time presence to promote quiet and peacefull occupation n) To respond to disturbances, emergencies and other housing management function according to procedure. o) To assist with the organisations lone working and arrangement of out of hours resources. 3. To assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the project ensuring objectives and targets are met a) To meet the monitoring requirements of the Outcomes Framework and other commissioners b) To assist managers with gathering quantitative and qualitative information relating to objectives and targets c) To ensure that records of Service Users accessing the service are maintained d) To provide statistics and other information as requested by managers 4. To assist in the overall running of the project a) To work in line with all Wallich policies and procedures b) To participate in own supervision c) To undertake relevant training d) To represent The Wallich at relevant external meetings e) To liaise with relevant bodies - Housing Associations, support agencies etc. - as appropriate and as the organisation's representative f) To develop links with voluntary and statutory bodies in furtherance of the organisation's work and for the benefit of the Service User g) To report to manager regularly informing him/her of issues arising during the course of the work that require policy decisions h) To ensure adequate administrative records are i) To take part in all aspects of lone working as directed by the policy j) To partake in a team handover where applicable k) To undertake other duties within the remit of the post 5. Other a) To work and travel across Aberystwyth, and further afield as and when required. b) To act as an organisational Lone Working Contact according to the Lone Working Procedure. c) To arrange out of hours staffing cover/emergency maintenance using pre-approved out of hours resource list. The list of duties and responsibilities is not an exhaustive one and may be varied from time to time by the Manager. This job description is subject to regular review. Person Profile 1. Knowledge a) Knowledge and understanding of current Homelessness Law, the Criminal Justice System, DWP Benefits, and the current legal framework within which you are expected to work. b) Knowledge and understanding of how complex needs..... click apply for full job details
Reference number: 46541Location: Malvern, WorcestershireSalary: £10.22 per hour/ £19,929 FTEHours: Up to 37.5 hours per weekClosing date: Monday 3 January 2022Interview date: As suitable applications are receivedContract type: PermanentJob advert:Could you be a Sense Waking Nights Support Worker?At Sense, we now have a great opportunity for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join our service in Malvern, Worcestershire.This is a permanent role, with part-time and full-time contracts available for up to 37.5 hours per week.You will join our fantastic team at our residential home which is set at the foot of the beautiful Malvern Hills, where we support young and older adults who have communication difficulties.We like to be involved at home, and enjoy cooking, baking, arts and crafts and pamper sessions, and we love relaxing. There's ample free parking outside the house and if you do not drive we are only a 5 minutes walk from Great Malvern Station.As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will be supporting the individuals with taking medication, eating and drinking, preparing meals, personal care, continence support and also help with our mobility in and out of the home.There are opportunities to provide one to one support to the individuals we support with life skills and activities.We need staff to support us 24-7, so there are early shifts, late shifts, night shifts, and these are every day of the week.We are open to applications from weekend workers to suit anyone who might be studying for example, or hours to suit from part to full time and including relief/ bank staff hours.Does this sound right for you?Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:24 days' holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of serviceFree DBS CheckFree leadership and management development (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.On-going development opportunitiesFlexible working and family friendly policiesEmployee referral schemeHealth and well-being supportPension SchemeDiscount schemeYour duties can include:To support individuals / groups within the centre and community.To provide a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.To deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.Full job specification is attached below.Your required skills and experiences:You don't need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications - we're happy to work with you to help you become an excellent support worker. This role is also ideal for Trainee Nurses or University Students as we have flexible shift patterns available.Knowledge of multi sensory impairments / learning difficullties is beneficial.Full person specification is attached below.About SenseFor everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn't for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.To applyPlease use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. We value everyone's contribution and ensure people are given the opportunity to realise their potential. We will promote equality and diversity in all that we do and the work we do in partnership with others. For more information please visit: role is based in a CQC regulated Care Home. From 11th November 2021, all people who work in CQC regulated care homes across England must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a legal requirement and proof of vaccination status must be shown if you are offered and accept this role. To show evidence of your vaccination status, you can use the NHS App or NHS web browser. A normal COVID PASS cannot be shown as vaccination evidence for this role. You can also show evidence in a COVID NHS letter, this letter must show either that you are medically exempt or that you have been fully vaccinated. All NHS letters must have the Unique Reference Number and barcode across the top.#HIGH
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
Reference number: 46541Location: Malvern, WorcestershireSalary: £10.22 per hour/ £19,929 FTEHours: Up to 37.5 hours per weekClosing date: Monday 3 January 2022Interview date: As suitable applications are receivedContract type: PermanentJob advert:Could you be a Sense Waking Nights Support Worker?At Sense, we now have a great opportunity for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join our service in Malvern, Worcestershire.This is a permanent role, with part-time and full-time contracts available for up to 37.5 hours per week.You will join our fantastic team at our residential home which is set at the foot of the beautiful Malvern Hills, where we support young and older adults who have communication difficulties.We like to be involved at home, and enjoy cooking, baking, arts and crafts and pamper sessions, and we love relaxing. There's ample free parking outside the house and if you do not drive we are only a 5 minutes walk from Great Malvern Station.As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will be supporting the individuals with taking medication, eating and drinking, preparing meals, personal care, continence support and also help with our mobility in and out of the home.There are opportunities to provide one to one support to the individuals we support with life skills and activities.We need staff to support us 24-7, so there are early shifts, late shifts, night shifts, and these are every day of the week.We are open to applications from weekend workers to suit anyone who might be studying for example, or hours to suit from part to full time and including relief/ bank staff hours.Does this sound right for you?Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:24 days' holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of serviceFree DBS CheckFree leadership and management development (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.On-going development opportunitiesFlexible working and family friendly policiesEmployee referral schemeHealth and well-being supportPension SchemeDiscount schemeYour duties can include:To support individuals / groups within the centre and community.To provide a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.To deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.Full job specification is attached below.Your required skills and experiences:You don't need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications - we're happy to work with you to help you become an excellent support worker. This role is also ideal for Trainee Nurses or University Students as we have flexible shift patterns available.Knowledge of multi sensory impairments / learning difficullties is beneficial.Full person specification is attached below.About SenseFor everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn't for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.To applyPlease use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. We value everyone's contribution and ensure people are given the opportunity to realise their potential. We will promote equality and diversity in all that we do and the work we do in partnership with others. For more information please visit: role is based in a CQC regulated Care Home. From 11th November 2021, all people who work in CQC regulated care homes across England must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a legal requirement and proof of vaccination status must be shown if you are offered and accept this role. To show evidence of your vaccination status, you can use the NHS App or NHS web browser. A normal COVID PASS cannot be shown as vaccination evidence for this role. You can also show evidence in a COVID NHS letter, this letter must show either that you are medically exempt or that you have been fully vaccinated. All NHS letters must have the Unique Reference Number and barcode across the top.#HIGH
Bank Project WorkerBlackheath, Colchester£11.03Hours as and when requiredDo you need flexibility in the days you work? Our bank roles (sometimes referred to as "relief roles" in other companies) mean that you will be able to choose from available shifts and have the benefits of a consistent workplace combined with opportunity to build positive relationships with the individuals we support. However you aren't guaranteed shifts every week as hours are worked as and when required.We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive Bank Project Worker to join our Colchester Homelessness service at Blackheath. You will be joining a team who are passionate about providing excellent support to our clients. Colchester Homelessness Supported Housing supports vulnerable adults with complex needs who have experienced homelessness and encourages them to obtain the life skills necessary to move on into more independent living.If you want to make a positive impact to people's lives, this is a great opportunity to come and work within an established and experienced team.Read more about Colchester Homelessness Supported Housing hereThe role of Bank Project Worker will include:Regularly assessing the needs of clients by writing and updating support plans, and signposting access to education, training and employmentSupporting clients in their day to day living i.e. with cooking and cleaningOffering advice in relation to fulfilling tenancy conditionsAssisting clients with managing finances and welfare benefitsEncouraging social inclusion and helping clients to build their confidence, resilience and self-esteemWorking with statutory and non-statutory agencies on behalf of the clients and actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when requiredPromoting safe working practices by undertaking risk assessments within legislative frameworksSkills and experiences:Previous experience of working with vulnerable peopleA sound knowledge of housing management including voids and arrears management, and an understanding of occupancy agreementsExperience and knowledge with housing tenancy law, housing benefit reform and rents and/or incomeThe ability to work on your own initiative and react effectively under pressureBasic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or similarWhy work for Sanctuary Supported Living?We support vulnerable people to live as independently as possible, by building their confidence and skills to realise their potential.We are a national organisation but we think locally. We support people through supported housing, move-on accommodation, CQC registered services, floating support and telecare services. We specialise in services for young people, homeless families and individuals, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and older people.Ready to join Sanctuary Supported Living?As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include:Health and well-being plansA variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailersA wide range of learning and development opportunities£11.03 per hour effective from 1st January 2022We are proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care's 'Made with Care' campaign to encourage more people to apply to work in adult social care. If you're considering a caring career, we have many rewarding roles at Sanctuary Supported Living. For more information on the campaign click hereRead the full job profile hereClosing Date: 27 December 2021We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.For an insight into what it's like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our Twitter feed or search #LifeatSanctuaryBuilding Equality and DiversitySanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Bank Project WorkerBlackheath, Colchester£11.03Hours as and when requiredDo you need flexibility in the days you work? Our bank roles (sometimes referred to as "relief roles" in other companies) mean that you will be able to choose from available shifts and have the benefits of a consistent workplace combined with opportunity to build positive relationships with the individuals we support. However you aren't guaranteed shifts every week as hours are worked as and when required.We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive Bank Project Worker to join our Colchester Homelessness service at Blackheath. You will be joining a team who are passionate about providing excellent support to our clients. Colchester Homelessness Supported Housing supports vulnerable adults with complex needs who have experienced homelessness and encourages them to obtain the life skills necessary to move on into more independent living.If you want to make a positive impact to people's lives, this is a great opportunity to come and work within an established and experienced team.Read more about Colchester Homelessness Supported Housing hereThe role of Bank Project Worker will include:Regularly assessing the needs of clients by writing and updating support plans, and signposting access to education, training and employmentSupporting clients in their day to day living i.e. with cooking and cleaningOffering advice in relation to fulfilling tenancy conditionsAssisting clients with managing finances and welfare benefitsEncouraging social inclusion and helping clients to build their confidence, resilience and self-esteemWorking with statutory and non-statutory agencies on behalf of the clients and actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when requiredPromoting safe working practices by undertaking risk assessments within legislative frameworksSkills and experiences:Previous experience of working with vulnerable peopleA sound knowledge of housing management including voids and arrears management, and an understanding of occupancy agreementsExperience and knowledge with housing tenancy law, housing benefit reform and rents and/or incomeThe ability to work on your own initiative and react effectively under pressureBasic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or similarWhy work for Sanctuary Supported Living?We support vulnerable people to live as independently as possible, by building their confidence and skills to realise their potential.We are a national organisation but we think locally. We support people through supported housing, move-on accommodation, CQC registered services, floating support and telecare services. We specialise in services for young people, homeless families and individuals, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and older people.Ready to join Sanctuary Supported Living?As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include:Health and well-being plansA variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailersA wide range of learning and development opportunities£11.03 per hour effective from 1st January 2022We are proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care's 'Made with Care' campaign to encourage more people to apply to work in adult social care. If you're considering a caring career, we have many rewarding roles at Sanctuary Supported Living. For more information on the campaign click hereRead the full job profile hereClosing Date: 27 December 2021We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.For an insight into what it's like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our Twitter feed or search #LifeatSanctuaryBuilding Equality and DiversitySanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.