Housing Pathway Worker Greenwich, London About Us Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services. Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated.We are currently seeking two Housing Pathway Workers to join our team on a full-time basis for a two year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension. The Benefits - Salary of £33,047 per annum- 27 days' holiday- Health Cash Plan- Attractive pension scheme- Perkbox- Buying and selling annual leave- Season Ticket loan- Subsidised gym membership- Course FundingIf you are a compassionate individual with experience supporting vulnerable people within the housing sector, this is your opportunity to join our vital organisation.You'll have the chance to make a significant and meaningful impact on countless lives, assisting women to secure accommodation and break free from the cycle of domestic abuse.What's more, you'll be joining a caring and friendly team who will support you through every step of your journey with us.So, if you're ready to join a legacy of empowerment, we want to hear from you. The Role As a Housing Pathway Worker, you will provide casework support for women to help them secure suitable accommodation.You will develop tailored housing/move on plans for each service user, ensuring they receive personalised, compassionate and effective support.Developing partnerships with local authorities and other housing providers in various boroughs across London, you will create system changes that improve housing outcomes for survivors of domestic abuse.Additionally, you will:- Develop referral pathways for each borough's provision around homelessness- Support the utilisation of Private Rented Sector accommodation as a housing option- Build and maintain links with housing law solicitors and local law centres- Create and maintain a resource database About You To be considered as a Housing Pathway Worker, you will need:- Experience supporting vulnerable people within the housing sector- Knowledge of the impact that domestic abuse has upon women and their children- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation relating to domestic abuse and housing- Knowledge of housing legislation, guidance and local policyCandidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification as well as how they think they meet Housing for Women's EPIC values.Other organisations may call this role Housing Support Worker, Service Officer, Housing Services Worker, Accommodation Support Worker, or Housing Pathway Officer.Webrecruit and Housing for Women are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you're looking to take on a meaningful role as a Housing Pathway Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Housing Pathway Worker Greenwich, London About Us Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services. Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated.We are currently seeking two Housing Pathway Workers to join our team on a full-time basis for a two year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension. The Benefits - Salary of £33,047 per annum- 27 days' holiday- Health Cash Plan- Attractive pension scheme- Perkbox- Buying and selling annual leave- Season Ticket loan- Subsidised gym membership- Course FundingIf you are a compassionate individual with experience supporting vulnerable people within the housing sector, this is your opportunity to join our vital organisation.You'll have the chance to make a significant and meaningful impact on countless lives, assisting women to secure accommodation and break free from the cycle of domestic abuse.What's more, you'll be joining a caring and friendly team who will support you through every step of your journey with us.So, if you're ready to join a legacy of empowerment, we want to hear from you. The Role As a Housing Pathway Worker, you will provide casework support for women to help them secure suitable accommodation.You will develop tailored housing/move on plans for each service user, ensuring they receive personalised, compassionate and effective support.Developing partnerships with local authorities and other housing providers in various boroughs across London, you will create system changes that improve housing outcomes for survivors of domestic abuse.Additionally, you will:- Develop referral pathways for each borough's provision around homelessness- Support the utilisation of Private Rented Sector accommodation as a housing option- Build and maintain links with housing law solicitors and local law centres- Create and maintain a resource database About You To be considered as a Housing Pathway Worker, you will need:- Experience supporting vulnerable people within the housing sector- Knowledge of the impact that domestic abuse has upon women and their children- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation relating to domestic abuse and housing- Knowledge of housing legislation, guidance and local policyCandidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification as well as how they think they meet Housing for Women's EPIC values.Other organisations may call this role Housing Support Worker, Service Officer, Housing Services Worker, Accommodation Support Worker, or Housing Pathway Officer.Webrecruit and Housing for Women are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you're looking to take on a meaningful role as a Housing Pathway Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Are you fluent in French and looking for your next Security position? If so, then this is the job for you! Allied Universal are currently recruiting for a Female Security Officer, who is fluent in French, to join a corporate security site in Kensington, London. The role requires a female only, due to the searches required for others who enter the site. This is in line with the customer's security procedures. The position is to work Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 17:30 and Friday 08:30 - 15:30. This averages at 43.5 hours per week. With this type of shift pattern, you will be able to create an excellent work life balance! The role is also paying £13 per hour. Your Time at Work Liaising with the customers and clients. Meet and greet Patrols of the site Response to security breaches, first aid or fire alarm activation Conducting searches of female visitors Using the X-Ray machine to conduct searches Incident report writing Our Perfect Worker Reading & speaking French is mandatory. Must have adequate experience in the security industry and relevant role environment. Competent IT user. Excellent customer facing and communication skills required. Physically and medically fit to carry out prolonged standing duties. SIA DS license. Experience in x-ray machines and body search is preferred. Key Information and Benefits Excellent salary of £13 per hour. Training, Support and Personal Development. 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these days will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual) Workplace pension scheme Life assurance benefit Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal Contributory Healthcare Scheme & Eyecare vouchers Employee Discount Schemes Progression, training & development opportunities Refer a friend scheme About Staffline Staffline is the biggest recruiter in the UK and Ireland, and we believe in putting people first. Every day, we help tens of thousands of people find work in logistics, food, transport, retail, and agriculture. We can do the same for you. We listen to the needs of our workers and always aim to offer flexible shift work and opportunities for overtime, as we know these are important to you. Each of our locations has dedicated 24-hour OnSite support, so you can always speak to a Staffline representative. Staffline is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Are you fluent in French and looking for your next Security position? If so, then this is the job for you! Allied Universal are currently recruiting for a Female Security Officer, who is fluent in French, to join a corporate security site in Kensington, London. The role requires a female only, due to the searches required for others who enter the site. This is in line with the customer's security procedures. The position is to work Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 17:30 and Friday 08:30 - 15:30. This averages at 43.5 hours per week. With this type of shift pattern, you will be able to create an excellent work life balance! The role is also paying £13 per hour. Your Time at Work Liaising with the customers and clients. Meet and greet Patrols of the site Response to security breaches, first aid or fire alarm activation Conducting searches of female visitors Using the X-Ray machine to conduct searches Incident report writing Our Perfect Worker Reading & speaking French is mandatory. Must have adequate experience in the security industry and relevant role environment. Competent IT user. Excellent customer facing and communication skills required. Physically and medically fit to carry out prolonged standing duties. SIA DS license. Experience in x-ray machines and body search is preferred. Key Information and Benefits Excellent salary of £13 per hour. Training, Support and Personal Development. 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these days will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual) Workplace pension scheme Life assurance benefit Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal Contributory Healthcare Scheme & Eyecare vouchers Employee Discount Schemes Progression, training & development opportunities Refer a friend scheme About Staffline Staffline is the biggest recruiter in the UK and Ireland, and we believe in putting people first. Every day, we help tens of thousands of people find work in logistics, food, transport, retail, and agriculture. We can do the same for you. We listen to the needs of our workers and always aim to offer flexible shift work and opportunities for overtime, as we know these are important to you. Each of our locations has dedicated 24-hour OnSite support, so you can always speak to a Staffline representative. Staffline is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
Independent Living Solutions Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
We regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship Location: Toton, NG9 Days & Hours: 2 x Support Workers required for 40 hrs a week Monday-Friday, 4 days to be worked 9.00am-5.00pm and one day to start and finish later (this can be flexible) to enable Nicola and/or her family to enjoy an evening out click apply for full job details
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
We regret, our client's do not offer sponsorship Location: Toton, NG9 Days & Hours: 2 x Support Workers required for 40 hrs a week Monday-Friday, 4 days to be worked 9.00am-5.00pm and one day to start and finish later (this can be flexible) to enable Nicola and/or her family to enjoy an evening out click apply for full job details
Caregiver / Support Worker Location : Partick, Glasgow. Salary: £12.00 - £13.50 per hour / or salary. Contract : Various Contract Types Available. Looking for a role that makes a difference? Join the Homecare Scotland family! Homecare Scotland is one of the country s leading care and support providers. We are incredibly proud to be family owned and have been providing the highest quality of care professionals to our clients for over 20 years. We are currently looking for motivated and quality driven Support Workers / Caregivers in Partick, Glasgow to join our growing Homecare Scotland family. Full-time and part-time roles are available. Client: The client is a female living with multiple injuries post road traffic accident, has a permanent tracheostomy, PEG, brain injury and amputation. A 24/7 care package is in place for our client in her fully adapted home in Partick, providing 2:1 care. The Caregivers daily routine includes help with all aspects of her personal care, PEG medication and feeds, social interaction with her partner, young son, and her extended family as well as regular outings to local parks, galleries etc. Hours: Full-time and part-time available 12 hour shifts, for day and night shifts Main Responsibilities: • Providing personal care; washing, dressing, food preparation, shopping, hospital visits, activities, moving and handling, medication administration and more! • Identifying needs and assisting with these • Improve the service user's quality of life, and promote independence Requirements/Skills: • Care experience required, ideally with tracheostomy experience • Warm, friendly, and motivated individual • Have a team player attitude while showing empathy and understanding in demanding situations • Fantastic communication skills • Commitment to providing the highest quality care • SVQ 2-4 advantageous but not essential Benefits: • £12 - £13.50 per hour / or salary • Permanent full-time or part-time employment contracts available (including 28 days annual leave, 1 extra day annual leave on your birthday, 10 days paid sick leave and a company pension! These benefits are pro-rata for part-time contracts) • PVG fees paid for by the company • SSSC fees reimbursed by the company after a qualifying period • Healthcare cashback plan: benefits include annual allowance for dental treatment and glasses, access to private GP and counselling services • Training & ongoing support provided • Opportunities to work with other clients T&C s apply If you want to make a difference everyday and work with the best, join Homecare Scotland now!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Caregiver / Support Worker Location : Partick, Glasgow. Salary: £12.00 - £13.50 per hour / or salary. Contract : Various Contract Types Available. Looking for a role that makes a difference? Join the Homecare Scotland family! Homecare Scotland is one of the country s leading care and support providers. We are incredibly proud to be family owned and have been providing the highest quality of care professionals to our clients for over 20 years. We are currently looking for motivated and quality driven Support Workers / Caregivers in Partick, Glasgow to join our growing Homecare Scotland family. Full-time and part-time roles are available. Client: The client is a female living with multiple injuries post road traffic accident, has a permanent tracheostomy, PEG, brain injury and amputation. A 24/7 care package is in place for our client in her fully adapted home in Partick, providing 2:1 care. The Caregivers daily routine includes help with all aspects of her personal care, PEG medication and feeds, social interaction with her partner, young son, and her extended family as well as regular outings to local parks, galleries etc. Hours: Full-time and part-time available 12 hour shifts, for day and night shifts Main Responsibilities: • Providing personal care; washing, dressing, food preparation, shopping, hospital visits, activities, moving and handling, medication administration and more! • Identifying needs and assisting with these • Improve the service user's quality of life, and promote independence Requirements/Skills: • Care experience required, ideally with tracheostomy experience • Warm, friendly, and motivated individual • Have a team player attitude while showing empathy and understanding in demanding situations • Fantastic communication skills • Commitment to providing the highest quality care • SVQ 2-4 advantageous but not essential Benefits: • £12 - £13.50 per hour / or salary • Permanent full-time or part-time employment contracts available (including 28 days annual leave, 1 extra day annual leave on your birthday, 10 days paid sick leave and a company pension! These benefits are pro-rata for part-time contracts) • PVG fees paid for by the company • SSSC fees reimbursed by the company after a qualifying period • Healthcare cashback plan: benefits include annual allowance for dental treatment and glasses, access to private GP and counselling services • Training & ongoing support provided • Opportunities to work with other clients T&C s apply If you want to make a difference everyday and work with the best, join Homecare Scotland now!
Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. ABOUT THE ROLE We're hiring a specialist women s refuge, Deputy Service Manager. Someone who really cares about the rights of women and their children to join our new service in West London. This role is an opportunity for a leader to support and manage a refuge accommodation for women and children surviving domestic abuse many of whom are living with trauma . The service provides a much needed safe space and support for women to feel empowered in their healing journey and to feel secure in their independence, strength and skill. The successful candidate will support in leading the service which spans over 3 buildings and will develop their team which consists of support mentors and children and family workers. We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. You will support the Service Manager with having overall responsibility of your service and team, aiming to deliver a high quality, trauma informed service to your residents. Your role is to ensure full contract and regulatory compliance whilst being a role model/leader for your team to achieve KPI's and other requirements as per the service needs. Shift/Working pattern: 37.5 hours a week in service Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, you may also be required to work outside these hours as per the service requirements and needs. You will also take part in our on call service. Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks - 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service - Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans - Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments - Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling - Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing. - Life Assurance Scheme - Cycle-to-work scheme - Annual Staff Awards - Be part of a person-centred organisation! ABOUT YOU The successful applicant will have keen knowledge of the needs of women experiencing domestic abuse and will have strong leadership and team development skills. We are an organisation which embraces differences and encourage our staff to bring their professional but authentic selves to work! We're looking for someone who is driven to provide high quality, effective, and person centred support to staff, colleagues, residents and participants, someone who thrives working in a team but can also work independently using their own initiative! You need to be confident in leading a motivating a team, being able to be proactive and adaptable and maintain a high morale within the service. We look for compassionate, supportive and empowering leaders who are comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment! If this sounds like you, take a look at our full JDPS and apply now! OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Line Management and Leadership Provide high quality support, leadership and line management to staff, offer guidance, support, and advice to the team and support them to perform to the best of their abilities. Provide leadership and management throughout the full employee lifecycle. Hold regular one to ones and team meetings to support effective teamwork and communication. Facilitate a culture where constructive challenge is welcomed. Proactively embed a culture of learning, development, reflection, and evaluation in a psychologically informed environment. Service Delivery Support the Service Manager with the overall day-to-day operational delivery of your service, working directly with your team, colleagues, residents and participants, as well as other stakeholders to provide a high-quality, holistic service which meets the needs of our residents. Support the Service Manager to ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively. This includes but is not limited to; welfare checks, risk assessments, support sessions, safeguarding checks, training and development, and other responsibilities required for effective service delivery. Support team to carry out their day to day duties and responsibilities, offer guidance and support as necessary. Work proactively alongside the Service Manager to ensure the service and team meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators, and work in line with professional codes of conduct. Empower residents and participants to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment. Be part of the operational on-call Rota for providing out-of-hours support across the operations directorate. Risk Management Follow relevant risk assessment and management procedures, share relevant information with others as necessary. Ensure all case recording and information is accurately recorded in a timely manner, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR. Alongside the Service Manager, champion, and act as a point of reference for safeguarding concerns within the service(s). Ensure all staff attend relevant safeguarding and training and use knowledge to coach and advise the team. Property and Housing Management Ensure the accommodation in which residents live is clean and maintained to a high standard Ensure all repairs and maintenance issues are correctly reported and managed through to completion. Ensure a provision of high quality housing management service is provided to residents. Financial Management Support the Service Manager in managing the service budget and review monthly management accounts: Set budgets and ensure resources are maximised. Promote effective cost control mechanisms and other financial activities. Maintain financial management within the service. Other Some of what else is included: Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required. Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. Please refer to the JDPS attached for more information. KEY CRITERIA What we are looking for: It is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female Knowledge of the needs of women experiencing domestic abuse and will have strong leadership and team development skills. Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software. Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders Understanding of Housing Management, including voids and evictions What we would like, but not essential: Previous experience in people management and development Understanding, knowledge, and/or practical application of key legislation Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Social Care, and Housing, and Health, Safety and Environment Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. WORKING FOR US ABOUT US Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement. SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Our Values Ambition Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people Empowerment Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential Transparency Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff Inclusivity Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . click apply for full job details
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. ABOUT THE ROLE We're hiring a specialist women s refuge, Deputy Service Manager. Someone who really cares about the rights of women and their children to join our new service in West London. This role is an opportunity for a leader to support and manage a refuge accommodation for women and children surviving domestic abuse many of whom are living with trauma . The service provides a much needed safe space and support for women to feel empowered in their healing journey and to feel secure in their independence, strength and skill. The successful candidate will support in leading the service which spans over 3 buildings and will develop their team which consists of support mentors and children and family workers. We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. You will support the Service Manager with having overall responsibility of your service and team, aiming to deliver a high quality, trauma informed service to your residents. Your role is to ensure full contract and regulatory compliance whilst being a role model/leader for your team to achieve KPI's and other requirements as per the service needs. Shift/Working pattern: 37.5 hours a week in service Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, you may also be required to work outside these hours as per the service requirements and needs. You will also take part in our on call service. Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks - 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service - Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans - Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments - Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling - Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing. - Life Assurance Scheme - Cycle-to-work scheme - Annual Staff Awards - Be part of a person-centred organisation! ABOUT YOU The successful applicant will have keen knowledge of the needs of women experiencing domestic abuse and will have strong leadership and team development skills. We are an organisation which embraces differences and encourage our staff to bring their professional but authentic selves to work! We're looking for someone who is driven to provide high quality, effective, and person centred support to staff, colleagues, residents and participants, someone who thrives working in a team but can also work independently using their own initiative! You need to be confident in leading a motivating a team, being able to be proactive and adaptable and maintain a high morale within the service. We look for compassionate, supportive and empowering leaders who are comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment! If this sounds like you, take a look at our full JDPS and apply now! OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Line Management and Leadership Provide high quality support, leadership and line management to staff, offer guidance, support, and advice to the team and support them to perform to the best of their abilities. Provide leadership and management throughout the full employee lifecycle. Hold regular one to ones and team meetings to support effective teamwork and communication. Facilitate a culture where constructive challenge is welcomed. Proactively embed a culture of learning, development, reflection, and evaluation in a psychologically informed environment. Service Delivery Support the Service Manager with the overall day-to-day operational delivery of your service, working directly with your team, colleagues, residents and participants, as well as other stakeholders to provide a high-quality, holistic service which meets the needs of our residents. Support the Service Manager to ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively. This includes but is not limited to; welfare checks, risk assessments, support sessions, safeguarding checks, training and development, and other responsibilities required for effective service delivery. Support team to carry out their day to day duties and responsibilities, offer guidance and support as necessary. Work proactively alongside the Service Manager to ensure the service and team meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators, and work in line with professional codes of conduct. Empower residents and participants to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment. Be part of the operational on-call Rota for providing out-of-hours support across the operations directorate. Risk Management Follow relevant risk assessment and management procedures, share relevant information with others as necessary. Ensure all case recording and information is accurately recorded in a timely manner, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR. Alongside the Service Manager, champion, and act as a point of reference for safeguarding concerns within the service(s). Ensure all staff attend relevant safeguarding and training and use knowledge to coach and advise the team. Property and Housing Management Ensure the accommodation in which residents live is clean and maintained to a high standard Ensure all repairs and maintenance issues are correctly reported and managed through to completion. Ensure a provision of high quality housing management service is provided to residents. Financial Management Support the Service Manager in managing the service budget and review monthly management accounts: Set budgets and ensure resources are maximised. Promote effective cost control mechanisms and other financial activities. Maintain financial management within the service. Other Some of what else is included: Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required. Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. Please refer to the JDPS attached for more information. KEY CRITERIA What we are looking for: It is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female Knowledge of the needs of women experiencing domestic abuse and will have strong leadership and team development skills. Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software. Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders Understanding of Housing Management, including voids and evictions What we would like, but not essential: Previous experience in people management and development Understanding, knowledge, and/or practical application of key legislation Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Social Care, and Housing, and Health, Safety and Environment Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. WORKING FOR US ABOUT US Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement. SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. Our Values Ambition Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people Empowerment Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential Transparency Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff Inclusivity Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . click apply for full job details
Class 2 Service Technician As a key worker working in our Healthcare Division, you play a key part in the success of phs. To our customers, you are the face of the company. Your excellent customer service skills will help keep our customers happy - and ensure they remain our customers!Being an experienced Class 2 Service Technician in our Healthcare division, your responsibilities will include collecting health related waste products ranging from Pharmaceutical, Non and Hazardous Waste and well as clinical. This currently includes providing support to the nation's Covid testing stations - but whatever your route for the day, you'll play a vital part in keeping our customers facilities hygienic and fresh. A day in the life of a Service Technician at phs will involve; You will follow planned routes, using PDA devices to confirm collections, manage any site access issues. We use in-cab technology but if you can operate a satellite navigation device and a smart phone, you will have no problem with these. You will be using Soft Compaction Vehicles, designed specifically for the service we provide which are like refuge collection vehicle. Emptying/Collecting Euro Bins containing offensive waste Supporting Covid testing stations by collecting sealed waste Completing hazardous Consignment notes/Transfer notes. Returning to your allocated depot every day to empty the waste from the vehicle that was collected. The ideal candidate for a Service Technician role at phs will: Safety and legal compliance are a must. We welcome applications from people with a good safety record. Essential qualifications are a Category C (LGV Class 2) license, current Driver CPC card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card. To be eligible for this role you will have held a full driving license for at least 12 months and, have attained the appropriate LGV Cat C License. You cannot have no more than 6 penalty points and no IN or DD endorsements of less than five years then you could be what we are looking for. Be open minded with regards to the products you will be carrying on your vehicle. Due to the nature of waste we handle, technicians are advised to have vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus/polio. Hepatitis A is also advised. Employee vaccinations are paid for by phs. In for your commitment and expertise, you will get: A salary of £29,250 (Based on a 45 - hour working week Monday to Friday) No scheduled weekend working. 13 paydays per year (Every 4 weeks) Ongoing career development opportunities Discounts with retailers through our phs Perks scheme. A 24-hour wellbeing helpline Pension Your annual leave will be 31 days (inclusive of Christmas Day) so you have 30 days to book throughout the holiday year. Due to the nature of our work, bank holidays are normal working days except for Christmas Day. About phs: Phs Group was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 90,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 57 years of business.Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, Phs Direct and Direct 365 (sale of consumables), Phs Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance. Although we welcome candidates from all demographics, we recognise we do not have a proportionate number of female technicians in this location currently and would like to rectify this. At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Class 2 Service Technician As a key worker working in our Healthcare Division, you play a key part in the success of phs. To our customers, you are the face of the company. Your excellent customer service skills will help keep our customers happy - and ensure they remain our customers!Being an experienced Class 2 Service Technician in our Healthcare division, your responsibilities will include collecting health related waste products ranging from Pharmaceutical, Non and Hazardous Waste and well as clinical. This currently includes providing support to the nation's Covid testing stations - but whatever your route for the day, you'll play a vital part in keeping our customers facilities hygienic and fresh. A day in the life of a Service Technician at phs will involve; You will follow planned routes, using PDA devices to confirm collections, manage any site access issues. We use in-cab technology but if you can operate a satellite navigation device and a smart phone, you will have no problem with these. You will be using Soft Compaction Vehicles, designed specifically for the service we provide which are like refuge collection vehicle. Emptying/Collecting Euro Bins containing offensive waste Supporting Covid testing stations by collecting sealed waste Completing hazardous Consignment notes/Transfer notes. Returning to your allocated depot every day to empty the waste from the vehicle that was collected. The ideal candidate for a Service Technician role at phs will: Safety and legal compliance are a must. We welcome applications from people with a good safety record. Essential qualifications are a Category C (LGV Class 2) license, current Driver CPC card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card. To be eligible for this role you will have held a full driving license for at least 12 months and, have attained the appropriate LGV Cat C License. You cannot have no more than 6 penalty points and no IN or DD endorsements of less than five years then you could be what we are looking for. Be open minded with regards to the products you will be carrying on your vehicle. Due to the nature of waste we handle, technicians are advised to have vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus/polio. Hepatitis A is also advised. Employee vaccinations are paid for by phs. In for your commitment and expertise, you will get: A salary of £29,250 (Based on a 45 - hour working week Monday to Friday) No scheduled weekend working. 13 paydays per year (Every 4 weeks) Ongoing career development opportunities Discounts with retailers through our phs Perks scheme. A 24-hour wellbeing helpline Pension Your annual leave will be 31 days (inclusive of Christmas Day) so you have 30 days to book throughout the holiday year. Due to the nature of our work, bank holidays are normal working days except for Christmas Day. About phs: Phs Group was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 90,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 57 years of business.Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, Phs Direct and Direct 365 (sale of consumables), Phs Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance. Although we welcome candidates from all demographics, we recognise we do not have a proportionate number of female technicians in this location currently and would like to rectify this. At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
Job Introduction We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and skilled Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our specialist Outreach team providing support to people living in their homes in Manchester. We currently support both males and females in their own homes in the community in different areas across Manchester. We support people with a diagnosis of a severe and enduring mental illness who have had a period of rehabilitation and treatment, and who are now living independently in the community with a support package from our service. We offer a specialist service with the aim of supporting women and men who have experienced repeated inpatient admissions to sustain a safe and rewarding life outside of hospital. Our team consists of nurses, project workers and support workers. Together we provide the resources that enable people to build upon their recovery and achieve their goals. We work collaboratively with community mental and physical health services to ensure people have the best chance of success. Role Responsibility We aspire to work in true partnership with our service users and encourage everyone to reach their full potential, whilst working to maintain their optimum level of independence in the community. Ultimately our aim is to maintain daily living skills alongside psycho-social interventions necessary to equip people to live more independently in the community with confidence. Working alongside a small friendly and experienced team, you will develop therapeutic relationships with service users, and help them to develop appropriate coping strategies and skills for independent living. The Specialist Outreach service achieves great results for its service users, and has a friendly, caring and inclusive team. The service operates from 9am-8pm, 7 days per week, and does not include any night shifts or on-call duties. As a senior nurse you would be expected to work flexibly to support the team and meet the needs of the individuals we support as needs/ risk arise, however we anticipate the role will typically be very predictable in respect of shift patterns and diary management. The Ideal Candidate If you are someone who understands the importance of recovery and are passionate about seeing people achieve their best, then we want to hear from you. We need you to be a qualified nurse with an understanding of recovery models/approaches and a good understanding of mental health issues and the way in which they are managed (including knowledge of the mental health act, mental capacity act and care program approach). You will be fully engaged in a range of activities such as: taking part in clinical audits, acting as a primary nurse for nominated service users, participating in MDT reviews, and within the CPA process. Acting as a professional role model, you will also take part in clinical supervision and offer supervision to more junior members of staff. You will ideally have experience of working in the community, although this is not essential. As a part of your role you will be expected to travel across the different areas to support our clients, hence holding a driving license and having access to a car are strongly desirable. In return for your hard work, dedication and commitment, we can offer the opportunity to grow, learn and develop as a practitioner in an environment that is focused on recovery and collaborative MDT working. About us What benefits will I receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! Turning Point Attached documents Senior Staff Nurse JD.pdf Apply
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and skilled Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our specialist Outreach team providing support to people living in their homes in Manchester. We currently support both males and females in their own homes in the community in different areas across Manchester. We support people with a diagnosis of a severe and enduring mental illness who have had a period of rehabilitation and treatment, and who are now living independently in the community with a support package from our service. We offer a specialist service with the aim of supporting women and men who have experienced repeated inpatient admissions to sustain a safe and rewarding life outside of hospital. Our team consists of nurses, project workers and support workers. Together we provide the resources that enable people to build upon their recovery and achieve their goals. We work collaboratively with community mental and physical health services to ensure people have the best chance of success. Role Responsibility We aspire to work in true partnership with our service users and encourage everyone to reach their full potential, whilst working to maintain their optimum level of independence in the community. Ultimately our aim is to maintain daily living skills alongside psycho-social interventions necessary to equip people to live more independently in the community with confidence. Working alongside a small friendly and experienced team, you will develop therapeutic relationships with service users, and help them to develop appropriate coping strategies and skills for independent living. The Specialist Outreach service achieves great results for its service users, and has a friendly, caring and inclusive team. The service operates from 9am-8pm, 7 days per week, and does not include any night shifts or on-call duties. As a senior nurse you would be expected to work flexibly to support the team and meet the needs of the individuals we support as needs/ risk arise, however we anticipate the role will typically be very predictable in respect of shift patterns and diary management. The Ideal Candidate If you are someone who understands the importance of recovery and are passionate about seeing people achieve their best, then we want to hear from you. We need you to be a qualified nurse with an understanding of recovery models/approaches and a good understanding of mental health issues and the way in which they are managed (including knowledge of the mental health act, mental capacity act and care program approach). You will be fully engaged in a range of activities such as: taking part in clinical audits, acting as a primary nurse for nominated service users, participating in MDT reviews, and within the CPA process. Acting as a professional role model, you will also take part in clinical supervision and offer supervision to more junior members of staff. You will ideally have experience of working in the community, although this is not essential. As a part of your role you will be expected to travel across the different areas to support our clients, hence holding a driving license and having access to a car are strongly desirable. In return for your hard work, dedication and commitment, we can offer the opportunity to grow, learn and develop as a practitioner in an environment that is focused on recovery and collaborative MDT working. About us What benefits will I receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! Turning Point Attached documents Senior Staff Nurse JD.pdf Apply
Job Introduction Do you see yourself working for a CQC rated outstanding service? Douglas House is proud to be one of only 6% highest rated mental health services in the UK and is part of Turning Point, a leading health and social care organisation, a registered charity. We are also conveniently located in a community setting near to Didsbury Village, Manchester with great transport links. We care for 12 male and female service users, who experience severe and enduring mental health issues, offering therapeutic packages of mental health rehabilitation to those who are both informal and detained under the Mental Health Act. Role Responsibility We aspire to work in true partnership with our service users and encourage everyone to reach their full potential, whilst working towards personal recovery goals. Ultimately our aim is to reintroduce and maintain daily living skills alongside psycho-social interventions necessary to equip people to live more independently in the community with confidence. Working alongside a full and varied multi-disciplinary team consisting of consultant psychiatrists, doctors, mental health nurses, art therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, support workers and project workers, you will develop therapeutic relationships with service users, and help them the to develop appropriate coping strategies and skills for independent living. Douglas House is a unique environment that gets great results for its service users and has a friendly, caring and inclusive team. The Ideal Candidate We are a 24 hour service and as such, we are looking for an experienced RMN to play a key role within the multi-disciplinary team. Your role will involve working 37 hours per week including night shifts (which are self-rostered and very flexible). You will be fully engaged in a range of activities such as: taking part in clinical audits, acting as a primary nurse for nominated service users, participating in MDT reviews, and within the CPA process. Acting as a professional role model, you will also take part in clinical supervision and offer supervision to more junior members of staff and act as a mentor for student nurses. 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? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: NMC renewal registration fee paid for Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! 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 Staff Nurse JD.pdf Apply
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction Do you see yourself working for a CQC rated outstanding service? Douglas House is proud to be one of only 6% highest rated mental health services in the UK and is part of Turning Point, a leading health and social care organisation, a registered charity. We are also conveniently located in a community setting near to Didsbury Village, Manchester with great transport links. We care for 12 male and female service users, who experience severe and enduring mental health issues, offering therapeutic packages of mental health rehabilitation to those who are both informal and detained under the Mental Health Act. Role Responsibility We aspire to work in true partnership with our service users and encourage everyone to reach their full potential, whilst working towards personal recovery goals. Ultimately our aim is to reintroduce and maintain daily living skills alongside psycho-social interventions necessary to equip people to live more independently in the community with confidence. Working alongside a full and varied multi-disciplinary team consisting of consultant psychiatrists, doctors, mental health nurses, art therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, support workers and project workers, you will develop therapeutic relationships with service users, and help them the to develop appropriate coping strategies and skills for independent living. Douglas House is a unique environment that gets great results for its service users and has a friendly, caring and inclusive team. The Ideal Candidate We are a 24 hour service and as such, we are looking for an experienced RMN to play a key role within the multi-disciplinary team. Your role will involve working 37 hours per week including night shifts (which are self-rostered and very flexible). You will be fully engaged in a range of activities such as: taking part in clinical audits, acting as a primary nurse for nominated service users, participating in MDT reviews, and within the CPA process. Acting as a professional role model, you will also take part in clinical supervision and offer supervision to more junior members of staff and act as a mentor for student nurses. 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? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: NMC renewal registration fee paid for Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 31 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! 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 Staff Nurse JD.pdf Apply
Silent Sounds, a leading Interpreting Agency, is currently recruiting a Female Support Worker to join our dynamic team. Maternity cover - June to December. (Dates can be flexible) Hours: 4 hours - 3 days a week, total 12 hours a week. Promoting independence in the community by working with one of our Female Deaf clients. Activities include; going out for coffee / lunch, promoting exercise / wellbeing, support with finances, support making and attending appointments and ensuring that interpreters are booked, attending local clubs and exploring local garden centres. This role would suit a female who is friendly, outgoing has a great sense of humour and likes having fun. Being able to sign fluently is essential. Silent Sounds is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Mar 28, 2024
Seasonal
Silent Sounds, a leading Interpreting Agency, is currently recruiting a Female Support Worker to join our dynamic team. Maternity cover - June to December. (Dates can be flexible) Hours: 4 hours - 3 days a week, total 12 hours a week. Promoting independence in the community by working with one of our Female Deaf clients. Activities include; going out for coffee / lunch, promoting exercise / wellbeing, support with finances, support making and attending appointments and ensuring that interpreters are booked, attending local clubs and exploring local garden centres. This role would suit a female who is friendly, outgoing has a great sense of humour and likes having fun. Being able to sign fluently is essential. Silent Sounds is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplined construction and property consultancy. We provide a definitive range of services to the UK building and construction industry covering civil & structural engineering, building & quantity surveying, clerk of works, project management, employers agent, architecture, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, building information modelling, development monitoring, expert witness, rights of light, party wall and health & safety. The role: This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Fire Engineer to develop the Fire Consultancy Services within an award winning multi-disciplinary consultancy, ranked 35 th in the top 150 consultancies. We are currently looking for a full time Senior Fire Engineer to join our Fire Consultancy Team and to expand the services offered to our clients, who range from a variety of Housing Associations, Local Authorities, Developers, commercial portfolio holders and residential management companies. The position offers you the ability to take a leading role in the practices development in this sector with excellent potential for career progression. You will be relied upon to help promote the practice and continue to develop and maintain client relationships, as you further develop the fire engineering team to further support the multidisciplinary offering. What you will be doing: Undertaking all tasks that would reasonably be expected of a Fire Engineer under all RIBA stages in line with the FIA Scope of Works for the Fire Engineer, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and industry standards. Staying current with national and local fire safety codes and standards and ensuring that all fire protection systems and procedures meet regulatory requirements. Undertaking regular inspections, preparing reports, and providing recommendations for improvements or upgrades as needed. Assisting in the development of the Fire Consultancy Services, including assisting with marketing, training of co-workers, reporting to partners etc. Assisting other members of the practice in all matters relating to Fire Engineering. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the companies document management system. Communicating with all stakeholders and leading design teams as required to successfully manage complex projects from inception to completion. Qualifications To be a Chartered Fire Engineer (CEng). To be a full member of the IFE (MIFireE) Further memberships and accreditations with other relevant professional organisations. Knowledge Proven experience as a Fire Engineer, with a strong track record of successful project implementation. In-depth knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and codes, for example, BS 9991 / BS 9999, RRFSO, PAS 79, PAS 9980, BS 7974 and Approved Document B. Skills Strong background in fire safety with the ability to not only appraise a scheme to satisfy the requirements of ADB and/or BS 9991 / BS 9999 but also to provide a Fire Engineered alternative solution following the framework of BS 7974, including full justification, and supporting calculations. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders. Experienced at liaison with Local Authorities, Building Safety Regulator, construction professionals, Architects and Local Fire and Rescue Services and be able to communicate effectively and collaboratively with the design team. Ability to work independently and complete all tasks that would reasonably be expected of a Fire Engineer under all RIBA stages in line with the FIA Scope of Works for the Fire Engineer. Proficient use of IT skills, including Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & MS Teams. Full UK Licence and access to a vehicle for travel Our Vision: To be identified as a trusted client advisor; national in reach, local in service and selected for our quality and expertise in the built environment Our values, which are: Collaboration - being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential Being Yourself - being true to ourselves and other and celebrating differences Social Value - recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact Excellence - Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do Support - providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our people Integrity - being honest and doing the right thing are integral to everything we do and are reflective of our interaction with each other, our clients, our wider stakeholders and how we approach our work and present ourselves. Our brilliant team consists of individuals who are willing to go the extra mile to deliver the best results and are ultimately why our clients choose to work with us time and time again. Wellbeing and Inclusion are at the forefront of our people strategy, and we are now happy to offer hybrid working on 95% of our roles and have recently committed to enhanced Family Leave schemes (after a qualifying period). We also invest heavily in Leadership and Management Development and Female Leadership Programmes. We are passionate about encouraging more diversity within the construction industry and are looking at apprenticeship and schools outreach programmes as part of our strategy. If you are aligned to our values and are a talented and commercially minded Senior Fire Engineer , please apply, or if this job isn't quite right for you but you would like to start or progress a career within construction consultancy, please send us your CV for one of our future roles. Training and Development The Practice is keen to assist individuals in developing work related professional interests. The Practice takes training seriously, providing practical and financial assistance to all personnel. Calfordseaden is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to and support the principles of equality of opportunity in employment, training and service delivery. Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: List of Documents The Practice is required under this Act to ensure that all Employees have the right to work in the UK and the right to do the work offered. At interview all potential Employees must provide one of the original documents set out in List A or two of the original documents in the combinations given in List B (Please see Supporting Document 1). It is not necessary to produce documents from both lists. Photocopies of documents provided will be retained on the successful applicant's file. This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Under General Data Protection Act 2018 all employees are responsible for records held, created or used as part of their work for calfordseaden, whether paper-based or electronic, which also includes emails. Records should be managed and stored appropriately and should in all cases comply with the requirements of the ACT. The appointment is subject to proof of the attainment of any qualifications deemed essential to the post and used as a basis for shortlisting and selection. Failure to provide evidence of the required qualifications will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplined construction and property consultancy. We provide a definitive range of services to the UK building and construction industry covering civil & structural engineering, building & quantity surveying, clerk of works, project management, employers agent, architecture, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, building information modelling, development monitoring, expert witness, rights of light, party wall and health & safety. The role: This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Fire Engineer to develop the Fire Consultancy Services within an award winning multi-disciplinary consultancy, ranked 35 th in the top 150 consultancies. We are currently looking for a full time Senior Fire Engineer to join our Fire Consultancy Team and to expand the services offered to our clients, who range from a variety of Housing Associations, Local Authorities, Developers, commercial portfolio holders and residential management companies. The position offers you the ability to take a leading role in the practices development in this sector with excellent potential for career progression. You will be relied upon to help promote the practice and continue to develop and maintain client relationships, as you further develop the fire engineering team to further support the multidisciplinary offering. What you will be doing: Undertaking all tasks that would reasonably be expected of a Fire Engineer under all RIBA stages in line with the FIA Scope of Works for the Fire Engineer, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and industry standards. Staying current with national and local fire safety codes and standards and ensuring that all fire protection systems and procedures meet regulatory requirements. Undertaking regular inspections, preparing reports, and providing recommendations for improvements or upgrades as needed. Assisting in the development of the Fire Consultancy Services, including assisting with marketing, training of co-workers, reporting to partners etc. Assisting other members of the practice in all matters relating to Fire Engineering. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the companies document management system. Communicating with all stakeholders and leading design teams as required to successfully manage complex projects from inception to completion. Qualifications To be a Chartered Fire Engineer (CEng). To be a full member of the IFE (MIFireE) Further memberships and accreditations with other relevant professional organisations. Knowledge Proven experience as a Fire Engineer, with a strong track record of successful project implementation. In-depth knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and codes, for example, BS 9991 / BS 9999, RRFSO, PAS 79, PAS 9980, BS 7974 and Approved Document B. Skills Strong background in fire safety with the ability to not only appraise a scheme to satisfy the requirements of ADB and/or BS 9991 / BS 9999 but also to provide a Fire Engineered alternative solution following the framework of BS 7974, including full justification, and supporting calculations. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders. Experienced at liaison with Local Authorities, Building Safety Regulator, construction professionals, Architects and Local Fire and Rescue Services and be able to communicate effectively and collaboratively with the design team. Ability to work independently and complete all tasks that would reasonably be expected of a Fire Engineer under all RIBA stages in line with the FIA Scope of Works for the Fire Engineer. Proficient use of IT skills, including Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & MS Teams. Full UK Licence and access to a vehicle for travel Our Vision: To be identified as a trusted client advisor; national in reach, local in service and selected for our quality and expertise in the built environment Our values, which are: Collaboration - being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential Being Yourself - being true to ourselves and other and celebrating differences Social Value - recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact Excellence - Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do Support - providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our people Integrity - being honest and doing the right thing are integral to everything we do and are reflective of our interaction with each other, our clients, our wider stakeholders and how we approach our work and present ourselves. Our brilliant team consists of individuals who are willing to go the extra mile to deliver the best results and are ultimately why our clients choose to work with us time and time again. Wellbeing and Inclusion are at the forefront of our people strategy, and we are now happy to offer hybrid working on 95% of our roles and have recently committed to enhanced Family Leave schemes (after a qualifying period). We also invest heavily in Leadership and Management Development and Female Leadership Programmes. We are passionate about encouraging more diversity within the construction industry and are looking at apprenticeship and schools outreach programmes as part of our strategy. If you are aligned to our values and are a talented and commercially minded Senior Fire Engineer , please apply, or if this job isn't quite right for you but you would like to start or progress a career within construction consultancy, please send us your CV for one of our future roles. Training and Development The Practice is keen to assist individuals in developing work related professional interests. The Practice takes training seriously, providing practical and financial assistance to all personnel. Calfordseaden is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to and support the principles of equality of opportunity in employment, training and service delivery. Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: List of Documents The Practice is required under this Act to ensure that all Employees have the right to work in the UK and the right to do the work offered. At interview all potential Employees must provide one of the original documents set out in List A or two of the original documents in the combinations given in List B (Please see Supporting Document 1). It is not necessary to produce documents from both lists. Photocopies of documents provided will be retained on the successful applicant's file. This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Under General Data Protection Act 2018 all employees are responsible for records held, created or used as part of their work for calfordseaden, whether paper-based or electronic, which also includes emails. Records should be managed and stored appropriately and should in all cases comply with the requirements of the ACT. The appointment is subject to proof of the attainment of any qualifications deemed essential to the post and used as a basis for shortlisting and selection. Failure to provide evidence of the required qualifications will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Red Snapper Recruitment Limited
Swindon, Wiltshire
RSR is a public safety, housing & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety & housing employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety, housing and enterprise security skills and experience. RSR are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading national charity supporting LGBTQ+ community are recruiting for a Specialist Coach/ Women s Refuge Worker. This role sits within the charity s business where they deliver quality community and accommodation-based support for some of the most vulnerable members of their communities, including specialist young people s support services and domestic abuse services for those fleeing domestic abuse. Location : Central Swindon Salary : £11.33 Hours: 40-hours a week, FTC until Sept 2024. Main Duties: Manage a caseload of customers through their journey supported housing service, ensuring a strengths-based approach that enables them to articulate their aspirations and realise their potential. Assisting in administering referrals into the service, with a focus on Safety Planning that is informed by the individual s identity and any possible associated risks. To be an advocate for the customers we support, working across the wider team and business to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and share best practice and knowledge around working with the client group. Deliver quality, outcome focused coaching support sessions in both one-to-one sessions and group sessions, providing both emotional and practical support; including but not limited to support sessions on finance and budget management, healthy relationships, mental health and wellbeing and employment skills. Maintain up to date risk assessments and support plans for all customers and ensure compliance with Safeguarding policies and procedures. Identify and signpost customers to any services they may benefit from that is available from partner agencies, supporting customers to access these services Support customers to pay their rent, service charge and any personal charges in accordance with their license agreement, recognising the importance of being able to effectively manage their finances as a step towards independent living. Carry out health and safety checks and risk assessments of the building as requested by your line manager. Essential Requirements: Experience of female support work. Experience of working with members of the LGBTQ+ Community is desirable but not essential. Experience in carrying out robust safety planning. Proven experience of caseload management, with a clear focus on outcomes for customers and their wider community and ability to record concise, accurate case notes and support paperwork. Ability to provide quality, short-term casework. Numerate and literate to GCSE standard, IT literate and able to use all Microsoft packages. Level 3 qualification i.e. Health and Social Care (or equivalent); or other relevant experience/qualifications in a role-related field. Role is subject to DBS check at the relevant level. If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV to Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a Refer A Friend bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed! Red Snapper Justice is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
RSR is a public safety, housing & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety & housing employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety, housing and enterprise security skills and experience. RSR are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading national charity supporting LGBTQ+ community are recruiting for a Specialist Coach/ Women s Refuge Worker. This role sits within the charity s business where they deliver quality community and accommodation-based support for some of the most vulnerable members of their communities, including specialist young people s support services and domestic abuse services for those fleeing domestic abuse. Location : Central Swindon Salary : £11.33 Hours: 40-hours a week, FTC until Sept 2024. Main Duties: Manage a caseload of customers through their journey supported housing service, ensuring a strengths-based approach that enables them to articulate their aspirations and realise their potential. Assisting in administering referrals into the service, with a focus on Safety Planning that is informed by the individual s identity and any possible associated risks. To be an advocate for the customers we support, working across the wider team and business to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and share best practice and knowledge around working with the client group. Deliver quality, outcome focused coaching support sessions in both one-to-one sessions and group sessions, providing both emotional and practical support; including but not limited to support sessions on finance and budget management, healthy relationships, mental health and wellbeing and employment skills. Maintain up to date risk assessments and support plans for all customers and ensure compliance with Safeguarding policies and procedures. Identify and signpost customers to any services they may benefit from that is available from partner agencies, supporting customers to access these services Support customers to pay their rent, service charge and any personal charges in accordance with their license agreement, recognising the importance of being able to effectively manage their finances as a step towards independent living. Carry out health and safety checks and risk assessments of the building as requested by your line manager. Essential Requirements: Experience of female support work. Experience of working with members of the LGBTQ+ Community is desirable but not essential. Experience in carrying out robust safety planning. Proven experience of caseload management, with a clear focus on outcomes for customers and their wider community and ability to record concise, accurate case notes and support paperwork. Ability to provide quality, short-term casework. Numerate and literate to GCSE standard, IT literate and able to use all Microsoft packages. Level 3 qualification i.e. Health and Social Care (or equivalent); or other relevant experience/qualifications in a role-related field. Role is subject to DBS check at the relevant level. If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV to Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a Refer A Friend bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed! Red Snapper Justice is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Service Manager - Learning Disabilities Your new company:We are looking to recruit a passionate, motivated and confident individual for a full-time Service Manager in the Neath area within a supported living, female-only setting. Supporting a small bed home with a max of 3 residents with learning difficulties, you will be working closely with both a tight-nit group of support workers and the residents themselves, growing a relationship and bond with the families, residents and staff. Your new role:As the service manager, you will be managing a team of support workers who will be working closely with the residents to manage their needs. Your time will be split with helping our support workers with day to day growing relationships with the residents, alongside providing leadership and management to a team of support workers within the setting, ensuring all training and administration is up-to-date, requiring you to potentially work evenings, weekends and sometimes overnight. What you will need to succeed:You will need to have previous experience in the social care sector, supporting adults with learning disabilities and potentially challenging behaviour. As you will be leading a team of staff, you will need to have excellent communication skills and leadership characteristics, as well as be empathetic and supportive to the staff and residence. You will need to have a QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care and have the will and drive to continue with the Level 4 Health & Social Care, in which you will be fully supported within your job. What you will get in return: Supportive Network from different settings to help you in your role.Free TrainingSupport with progress into further education on advancing Health & Social Care qualifications, being put into college 1 day per week which is paid for! What you need to do now: If you think this role suits your experiences and personality, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us, and we can discuss what you are looking for in your next role! #
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Service Manager - Learning Disabilities Your new company:We are looking to recruit a passionate, motivated and confident individual for a full-time Service Manager in the Neath area within a supported living, female-only setting. Supporting a small bed home with a max of 3 residents with learning difficulties, you will be working closely with both a tight-nit group of support workers and the residents themselves, growing a relationship and bond with the families, residents and staff. Your new role:As the service manager, you will be managing a team of support workers who will be working closely with the residents to manage their needs. Your time will be split with helping our support workers with day to day growing relationships with the residents, alongside providing leadership and management to a team of support workers within the setting, ensuring all training and administration is up-to-date, requiring you to potentially work evenings, weekends and sometimes overnight. What you will need to succeed:You will need to have previous experience in the social care sector, supporting adults with learning disabilities and potentially challenging behaviour. As you will be leading a team of staff, you will need to have excellent communication skills and leadership characteristics, as well as be empathetic and supportive to the staff and residence. You will need to have a QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care and have the will and drive to continue with the Level 4 Health & Social Care, in which you will be fully supported within your job. What you will get in return: Supportive Network from different settings to help you in your role.Free TrainingSupport with progress into further education on advancing Health & Social Care qualifications, being put into college 1 day per week which is paid for! What you need to do now: If you think this role suits your experiences and personality, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us, and we can discuss what you are looking for in your next role! #
Senior Residential Support Worker Childrens Must be a Male with DRIVERS LICENSE Minimum Level 3 NVQ Children Pay Rate 30,000,00 - 34,000,00 Per Year. Candidates must have at least an NVQ Level 3 supporting children and young people or equivalent or working towards this. You must have worked in a residential environment and able to do care plans and risk assessments advantageous. You must hold a valid full driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle for work purposes. The position involves working shift patterns including week-ends and requires you to complete sleep-ins. Benefits: Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company car Company events Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Education: Diploma of Higher Education (preferred) Experience: Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Support Environment: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child care (preferred) Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: 30,000.00- 34,000.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Free parking Gym membership Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Schedule: Overtime Supplemental pay types: Performance bonus Yearly bonus
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Senior Residential Support Worker Childrens Must be a Male with DRIVERS LICENSE Minimum Level 3 NVQ Children Pay Rate 30,000,00 - 34,000,00 Per Year. Candidates must have at least an NVQ Level 3 supporting children and young people or equivalent or working towards this. You must have worked in a residential environment and able to do care plans and risk assessments advantageous. You must hold a valid full driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle for work purposes. The position involves working shift patterns including week-ends and requires you to complete sleep-ins. Benefits: Additional leave Canteen Casual dress Company car Company events Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Education: Diploma of Higher Education (preferred) Experience: Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Support Environment: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child care (preferred) Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: 30,000.00- 34,000.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Free parking Gym membership Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Schedule: Overtime Supplemental pay types: Performance bonus Yearly bonus
The Cardiology Service has recently undergone a major Service Re-design and we have secured funding from the Trust Board to substantially increase staffing, including the appointment of two new Consultants. This post will offer flexibility to support an additional subspecialty interest such as heart failure, complex devices or cardiac imaging. The job will be based at Russells Hall Hospital and most of the direct clinical activity will take place there. In addition, contribution to the MDT process will be expected, involving collaboration with interventional colleagues and Cardiac Surgeons at the Wolverhampton Heart and Lung Centre. If the successful candidate has an interest in heart failure, there is an expectation that you will supervise the community heart failure team and have at least one community session, as well as partaking in the weekly heart failure MDT. There is a General Cardiology on-call commitment at Russells Hall Hospital (see below). There is no on-call commitment for Acute medicine. The Trust is committed to providing you with mentorship in your first year as a Consultant Main duties of the job Consultant duties in the Specialty of Cardiology. To provide a wide range of high-quality general cardiology services to the local population Working collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve all other aspects of General Cardiology Participation in 1:8 Cardiology on-call rota Assessment and investigation of emergency and elective patients. Implementation of Chest Pain Assessment and Heart Failure pathways within the Trust and protocols agreed across The Black Country Cardiovascular Network (ACS, STEMI, PPCI) Administrative duties as required within the Directorate Working for our organisation At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person specification • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems • Awareness of current developments and initiatives. Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience • Degree from a recognised University • MRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK . It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found hereCriminal records checks for overseas applicants . Not everyone needs a 'Skilled Worker' visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, check if you're eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. It's cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge. RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome. The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust's policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum 'essential' criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone. We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to 'call out' any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken. We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity. We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation. By submitting an application for a position with this organisation, you are declaring that the information given is true and complete, any deliberate omission, falsification or misrepresentation will be grounds for rejecting the application or subsequent dismissal, and where applicable, for positions that requires registration with a professional body, you authorise us to make the required employer checks on your professional registration status. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Please note, preference will be given to at risk employees. Applicants MUST ensure that they provide details of their referees and their referee email addresses on their application form otherwise their application may not be considered. By applying for this post you are agreeing to the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in your application to its preferred applicant management system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Record system. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Dr Sunil Nadar Job title Clinical Service Lead Email address Telephone number Additional information For further information, please contact Dr Sunil Nadar - .
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
The Cardiology Service has recently undergone a major Service Re-design and we have secured funding from the Trust Board to substantially increase staffing, including the appointment of two new Consultants. This post will offer flexibility to support an additional subspecialty interest such as heart failure, complex devices or cardiac imaging. The job will be based at Russells Hall Hospital and most of the direct clinical activity will take place there. In addition, contribution to the MDT process will be expected, involving collaboration with interventional colleagues and Cardiac Surgeons at the Wolverhampton Heart and Lung Centre. If the successful candidate has an interest in heart failure, there is an expectation that you will supervise the community heart failure team and have at least one community session, as well as partaking in the weekly heart failure MDT. There is a General Cardiology on-call commitment at Russells Hall Hospital (see below). There is no on-call commitment for Acute medicine. The Trust is committed to providing you with mentorship in your first year as a Consultant Main duties of the job Consultant duties in the Specialty of Cardiology. To provide a wide range of high-quality general cardiology services to the local population Working collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve all other aspects of General Cardiology Participation in 1:8 Cardiology on-call rota Assessment and investigation of emergency and elective patients. Implementation of Chest Pain Assessment and Heart Failure pathways within the Trust and protocols agreed across The Black Country Cardiovascular Network (ACS, STEMI, PPCI) Administrative duties as required within the Directorate Working for our organisation At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person specification • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems • Awareness of current developments and initiatives. Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience • Degree from a recognised University • MRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK . It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found hereCriminal records checks for overseas applicants . Not everyone needs a 'Skilled Worker' visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, check if you're eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. It's cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge. RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome. The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust's policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum 'essential' criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone. We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to 'call out' any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken. We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity. We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation. By submitting an application for a position with this organisation, you are declaring that the information given is true and complete, any deliberate omission, falsification or misrepresentation will be grounds for rejecting the application or subsequent dismissal, and where applicable, for positions that requires registration with a professional body, you authorise us to make the required employer checks on your professional registration status. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Please note, preference will be given to at risk employees. Applicants MUST ensure that they provide details of their referees and their referee email addresses on their application form otherwise their application may not be considered. By applying for this post you are agreeing to the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in your application to its preferred applicant management system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Record system. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Dr Sunil Nadar Job title Clinical Service Lead Email address Telephone number Additional information For further information, please contact Dr Sunil Nadar - .
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Settlement Worker Starting Salary: £32,076 Hours of Work: 35 hours a week Duration of Contract: End of March 2025 subject to funding Accountable to: Operations Manager Purpose of Job The Settlement Worker is responsible for supporting service-users accessing the service to secure appropriate accommodation following discharge. The post holder will be responsible for sourcing accommodations with relevant providers, liaising with and developing relationships with other providers, private landlords and teams within the local authority. The Settlement Worker is responsible for promoting viable move to service-users within the service, and where appropriate supporting them to register as homeless in their borough of origin. The role will ensure that discharge planning is integrated into support planning from the outset. The Settlement worker will support service-users with their move-on to their accommodation assisting them to settle to promote tenancy sustainment. The settlement worker will work across multiple sites. The post-holder will be responsible for providing frontline services to women and those from Middle Eastern who are experiencing domestic violence, are at risk of honour killings and forced marriage, female genital mutilation and other forms of gender abuse. This will entail provision of practical and emotional support to ensure that they and their children are able to access services to remain safe. The post-holder will offer information, advice, advocacy, casework, outreach and networking, and will liaise with all appropriate services to make sure that these women's needs are appropriately met. As well as having experience of supporting vulnerable people to achieve independent living, Settlement Worker must have a clear understanding of why people become homeless, and the needs and challenges they face. Duties and Responsibilities: Support service-users with discharge planning immediately upon uptake of the service, ensuring that discharge planning is integrated into the service-user's support plan from the outset Clearly communicate expectations regarding move on and discharge from the service to service-users Work in collaboration with Team Leaders/Service Manager's to identify which service-users are most in need of additional support around ongoing accommodation. Develop and maintain partnerships with other providers, the local authority and private landlords in order to identify and develop move on pathways from the service Support service-users to register as homeless in their borough of origin Support residents with benefit and accommodation issues Develop and maintain an information resource to support operational staff in the settlement of service-users. This will include (but is not limited to) local accommodation based or visiting support providers, private landlord information, housing allowance rates, and estate agency details and rent deposit schemes Support service-users at every stage of the move on process, including providing some aftercare in the form of support with change of address, registration with a GP and assistance with welfare benefits Support the service-users who move new accommodation to claim housing benefit and other as appropriate Responsibility to promote a variety of move on options in a variety of methods to the service users including one to one contact, work shop sessions or drop-ins. Any other tasks set by management to ensure targets are met This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of service. The Role To provide floating support to women who are victims/survivors of gender based violence, including visiting women in their homes and meeting them in the community. To receive initial requests for advice and advocacy, assess users' problems and needs and ensure appropriate responses to their needs. To carry out risk assessments and draw up safety plans for service users, including arranging for safe accommodation/refuge and referrals to specialists agencies (e.g. law centres and solicitors) in accordance to IKWRO's referrals procedure. To liase and network with other agencies and professionals as part of casework duties in order to ensure that their services become available and appropriately meet the needs of IKWRO's users. To refer clients on to other agencies as appropriate for specialist help with issues that fall outside the remit of the service, including legal issues such as injunctions, and representation at immigration appeals. To ensure that service users have access to interpreting services when required, accompany them to official bodies. To provide a flexible support service which is responsive to changing levels of need. To work with colleagues from other partner organisations and the project manager to share knowledge and best practice and ensure consistency across the service. To identify, refer and signpost women to a range of statutory and voluntary agencies as required. To develop and review in collaboration with the service user, Safety Plans, Support Plans and Needs & Risk Assessments. To liaise with landlords to arrange viewings and sign ups to properties. To support women to work with landlords around any tenancy or repairs issues that may arise. To support women with physical and/or mental health difficulties to access appropriate services and maintain their independence. To provide a flexible support service which responds to changing levels of need. To support women to maximise their income and claim relevant benefits, and to access employment, training and education as appropriate. To work with mothers / carers to identify the needs of their children and ensure they are able to access schools, nurseries and other relevant services as required. To support mothers / carers with CSC, CAMHS and/or family courts. To raise awareness of issues relating to VAWG with landlords and other non-specialist partners Accountabilities: To maintain records of contact and support offered using appropriate systems. To ensure all monitoring and performance returns are submitted promptly and are of a high standard. To ensure that the agreed Service Standards are adhered to. To support landlords and other non-specialist partners in developing knowledge and skills around VAWG and DA issues. To ensure that appropriate levels of contact are maintained as per the guidelines issued. To ensure women are aware of the need to move on from the service, and that they are supported to make this transition smoothly. Comply with Safeguarding Procedures, ensuring cases are reported, escalated and recorded appropriately. Other Responsibilities: To support service users' in voicing their concerns both to improve services (including IKWRO's own services) and in raising awareness of policy and decision-makers. To actively contribute to IKWRO's campaigning and awareness raising work by feeding casework experiences to inform these activities and by supporting projects and initiatives by IKWRO such as running conferences and training events for statutory agencies. To adhere to, and to comply with IKWRO's Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues. To attend regular supervision meetings with IKWRO's Operational Manager. To take up training on matters relevant to your work in agreement with your Line Manager. To participate in team's rotas as required (e.g. telephone duties, evening and weekend) To produce reports and monitoring as required by funders. To undertake any other appropriate tasks in pursuance of the aims and objectives of IKWRO, that required by the line manager or the Director. Ability to implement IKWRO's Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and other IKWRO policies Ability to liaise, advocate on behalf of clients, and negotiate at variety of level Attributes Must be a woman, fluent in Middle Eastern languages Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part1applies), preferably Farsi and/or Kurdish, Arabic. Excellent communication skills both in English and Middle Eastern, both spoken and written Direct and demonstrable experience of working with women and girls who are either at risk of, or who have experienced any form of VAWG. Be willing to travel in a PAN London Service Be able to work flexible hours occasionally if required Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience of working with women in the field of violence against women Experience of research and evaluation based on feedback from focus groups Experience of communicating clearly, concisely and discretely with a wide range of people both verbally (telephone, face-to-face, in networks or forums, etc.) and in writing (e.g. briefings, reports, letter writing, email etc.) Administrative and IT skills, including Word and Outlook and sufficient to ensure a good standard of record keeping and monitoring. Knowledge: . click apply for full job details
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Settlement Worker Starting Salary: £32,076 Hours of Work: 35 hours a week Duration of Contract: End of March 2025 subject to funding Accountable to: Operations Manager Purpose of Job The Settlement Worker is responsible for supporting service-users accessing the service to secure appropriate accommodation following discharge. The post holder will be responsible for sourcing accommodations with relevant providers, liaising with and developing relationships with other providers, private landlords and teams within the local authority. The Settlement Worker is responsible for promoting viable move to service-users within the service, and where appropriate supporting them to register as homeless in their borough of origin. The role will ensure that discharge planning is integrated into support planning from the outset. The Settlement worker will support service-users with their move-on to their accommodation assisting them to settle to promote tenancy sustainment. The settlement worker will work across multiple sites. The post-holder will be responsible for providing frontline services to women and those from Middle Eastern who are experiencing domestic violence, are at risk of honour killings and forced marriage, female genital mutilation and other forms of gender abuse. This will entail provision of practical and emotional support to ensure that they and their children are able to access services to remain safe. The post-holder will offer information, advice, advocacy, casework, outreach and networking, and will liaise with all appropriate services to make sure that these women's needs are appropriately met. As well as having experience of supporting vulnerable people to achieve independent living, Settlement Worker must have a clear understanding of why people become homeless, and the needs and challenges they face. Duties and Responsibilities: Support service-users with discharge planning immediately upon uptake of the service, ensuring that discharge planning is integrated into the service-user's support plan from the outset Clearly communicate expectations regarding move on and discharge from the service to service-users Work in collaboration with Team Leaders/Service Manager's to identify which service-users are most in need of additional support around ongoing accommodation. Develop and maintain partnerships with other providers, the local authority and private landlords in order to identify and develop move on pathways from the service Support service-users to register as homeless in their borough of origin Support residents with benefit and accommodation issues Develop and maintain an information resource to support operational staff in the settlement of service-users. This will include (but is not limited to) local accommodation based or visiting support providers, private landlord information, housing allowance rates, and estate agency details and rent deposit schemes Support service-users at every stage of the move on process, including providing some aftercare in the form of support with change of address, registration with a GP and assistance with welfare benefits Support the service-users who move new accommodation to claim housing benefit and other as appropriate Responsibility to promote a variety of move on options in a variety of methods to the service users including one to one contact, work shop sessions or drop-ins. Any other tasks set by management to ensure targets are met This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of service. The Role To provide floating support to women who are victims/survivors of gender based violence, including visiting women in their homes and meeting them in the community. To receive initial requests for advice and advocacy, assess users' problems and needs and ensure appropriate responses to their needs. To carry out risk assessments and draw up safety plans for service users, including arranging for safe accommodation/refuge and referrals to specialists agencies (e.g. law centres and solicitors) in accordance to IKWRO's referrals procedure. To liase and network with other agencies and professionals as part of casework duties in order to ensure that their services become available and appropriately meet the needs of IKWRO's users. To refer clients on to other agencies as appropriate for specialist help with issues that fall outside the remit of the service, including legal issues such as injunctions, and representation at immigration appeals. To ensure that service users have access to interpreting services when required, accompany them to official bodies. To provide a flexible support service which is responsive to changing levels of need. To work with colleagues from other partner organisations and the project manager to share knowledge and best practice and ensure consistency across the service. To identify, refer and signpost women to a range of statutory and voluntary agencies as required. To develop and review in collaboration with the service user, Safety Plans, Support Plans and Needs & Risk Assessments. To liaise with landlords to arrange viewings and sign ups to properties. To support women to work with landlords around any tenancy or repairs issues that may arise. To support women with physical and/or mental health difficulties to access appropriate services and maintain their independence. To provide a flexible support service which responds to changing levels of need. To support women to maximise their income and claim relevant benefits, and to access employment, training and education as appropriate. To work with mothers / carers to identify the needs of their children and ensure they are able to access schools, nurseries and other relevant services as required. To support mothers / carers with CSC, CAMHS and/or family courts. To raise awareness of issues relating to VAWG with landlords and other non-specialist partners Accountabilities: To maintain records of contact and support offered using appropriate systems. To ensure all monitoring and performance returns are submitted promptly and are of a high standard. To ensure that the agreed Service Standards are adhered to. To support landlords and other non-specialist partners in developing knowledge and skills around VAWG and DA issues. To ensure that appropriate levels of contact are maintained as per the guidelines issued. To ensure women are aware of the need to move on from the service, and that they are supported to make this transition smoothly. Comply with Safeguarding Procedures, ensuring cases are reported, escalated and recorded appropriately. Other Responsibilities: To support service users' in voicing their concerns both to improve services (including IKWRO's own services) and in raising awareness of policy and decision-makers. To actively contribute to IKWRO's campaigning and awareness raising work by feeding casework experiences to inform these activities and by supporting projects and initiatives by IKWRO such as running conferences and training events for statutory agencies. To adhere to, and to comply with IKWRO's Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues. To attend regular supervision meetings with IKWRO's Operational Manager. To take up training on matters relevant to your work in agreement with your Line Manager. To participate in team's rotas as required (e.g. telephone duties, evening and weekend) To produce reports and monitoring as required by funders. To undertake any other appropriate tasks in pursuance of the aims and objectives of IKWRO, that required by the line manager or the Director. Ability to implement IKWRO's Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and other IKWRO policies Ability to liaise, advocate on behalf of clients, and negotiate at variety of level Attributes Must be a woman, fluent in Middle Eastern languages Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part1applies), preferably Farsi and/or Kurdish, Arabic. Excellent communication skills both in English and Middle Eastern, both spoken and written Direct and demonstrable experience of working with women and girls who are either at risk of, or who have experienced any form of VAWG. Be willing to travel in a PAN London Service Be able to work flexible hours occasionally if required Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience of working with women in the field of violence against women Experience of research and evaluation based on feedback from focus groups Experience of communicating clearly, concisely and discretely with a wide range of people both verbally (telephone, face-to-face, in networks or forums, etc.) and in writing (e.g. briefings, reports, letter writing, email etc.) Administrative and IT skills, including Word and Outlook and sufficient to ensure a good standard of record keeping and monitoring. Knowledge: . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Kurdish & Arabic Advice and Advocacy Worker Starting Salary: £32,076 (pro-rata) Hours of Work: part time 3 days per week Duration of Contract: 2026 renewable subject to funding Accountable to: Senior Advice Officer Purpose of Job The post-holder will be responsible for providing frontline services to women and those from Middle Eastern who are experiencing domestic violence, are at risk of honour killings and forced marriages female genital mutilation/other forms of gender abuse. This will entail provision of practical and emotional support to ensure that they and their children are able to access services to remain safe. The post-holder will offer information, advice, advocacy, casework, outreach and networking, and will liaise with all appropriate services to make sure that these women's needs are appropriately met. Duties and Responsibilities To receive initial requests for advice and advocacy, assess users' problems and needs and ensure appropriate responses to their needs. To carry out risk assessments and draw up safety plans for service users, including arranging for safe accommodation/refuge and referrals to specialists agencies (e.g. law centres and solicitors) in accordance to IKWRO's referrals procedure. To liase and network with other agencies and professionals as part of casework duties in order to ensure that their services become available and appropriately meet the needs of IKWRO's users. To refer clients on to other agencies as appropriate for specialist help with issues that fall outside the remit of the service, including legal issues such as injunctions, and representation at immigration appeals. To ensure that service users have access to interpreting services when required, accompany them to official bodies. To develop and deliver advice and advocacy in an outreach bases to meet the clients' needs as required. To manage, brief and arrange for trained volunteers to support advice work, to escort and interpret for users when they need to attend appointments with official bodies. To maintain accurate and up to date records, files and case notes, writing and typing related reports and correspondence, taking responsibility for individual cases including monitoring these adhering to the standards operating at IKWRO. To gather statistics in order to monitor and evaluate the service, providing reports as required to the IKWRO's service manager, funders and partners. To develop excellent working relationships with other professionals working with the client group and to network with other professionals in the advice work field. To receive and provide practical guidance to other workers and volunteers carrying out work with this client group. To keep abreast of developments and legislation around issues affecting IKWRO's service users. To assist with initiatives for the improvement of services offered to IKWRO's service users To undertake training and self-development in order to develop skills and increase knowledge and understanding of issues facing women affected by domestic violence, "honour" killings, and forced marriages. To uphold the Aims and Principles of IKWRO and its Equal Opportunities policies. Other Responsibilities: To support service users' in voicing their concerns both to improve services (including IKWRO's own services) and in raising awareness of policy and decision-makers. To actively contribute to IKWRO's campaigning and awareness raising work by feeding casework experiences to inform these activities and by supporting projects and initiatives by IKWRO such as running conferences and training events for statutory agencies. To adhere to, and to comply with IKWRO's Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues. To attend regular supervision meetings with IKWRO's Senior Advice Officer. To take up training on matters relevant to your work in agreement with your Line Manager. To participate in team's rotas as required (e.g. telephone duties, evening and weekend) To produce reports and monitoring as required by funders. To undertake any other appropriate tasks in pursuance of the aims and objectives of IKWRO, that required by the line manager or the Director.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Kurdish & Arabic Advice and Advocacy Worker Starting Salary: £32,076 (pro-rata) Hours of Work: part time 3 days per week Duration of Contract: 2026 renewable subject to funding Accountable to: Senior Advice Officer Purpose of Job The post-holder will be responsible for providing frontline services to women and those from Middle Eastern who are experiencing domestic violence, are at risk of honour killings and forced marriages female genital mutilation/other forms of gender abuse. This will entail provision of practical and emotional support to ensure that they and their children are able to access services to remain safe. The post-holder will offer information, advice, advocacy, casework, outreach and networking, and will liaise with all appropriate services to make sure that these women's needs are appropriately met. Duties and Responsibilities To receive initial requests for advice and advocacy, assess users' problems and needs and ensure appropriate responses to their needs. To carry out risk assessments and draw up safety plans for service users, including arranging for safe accommodation/refuge and referrals to specialists agencies (e.g. law centres and solicitors) in accordance to IKWRO's referrals procedure. To liase and network with other agencies and professionals as part of casework duties in order to ensure that their services become available and appropriately meet the needs of IKWRO's users. To refer clients on to other agencies as appropriate for specialist help with issues that fall outside the remit of the service, including legal issues such as injunctions, and representation at immigration appeals. To ensure that service users have access to interpreting services when required, accompany them to official bodies. To develop and deliver advice and advocacy in an outreach bases to meet the clients' needs as required. To manage, brief and arrange for trained volunteers to support advice work, to escort and interpret for users when they need to attend appointments with official bodies. To maintain accurate and up to date records, files and case notes, writing and typing related reports and correspondence, taking responsibility for individual cases including monitoring these adhering to the standards operating at IKWRO. To gather statistics in order to monitor and evaluate the service, providing reports as required to the IKWRO's service manager, funders and partners. To develop excellent working relationships with other professionals working with the client group and to network with other professionals in the advice work field. To receive and provide practical guidance to other workers and volunteers carrying out work with this client group. To keep abreast of developments and legislation around issues affecting IKWRO's service users. To assist with initiatives for the improvement of services offered to IKWRO's service users To undertake training and self-development in order to develop skills and increase knowledge and understanding of issues facing women affected by domestic violence, "honour" killings, and forced marriages. To uphold the Aims and Principles of IKWRO and its Equal Opportunities policies. Other Responsibilities: To support service users' in voicing their concerns both to improve services (including IKWRO's own services) and in raising awareness of policy and decision-makers. To actively contribute to IKWRO's campaigning and awareness raising work by feeding casework experiences to inform these activities and by supporting projects and initiatives by IKWRO such as running conferences and training events for statutory agencies. To adhere to, and to comply with IKWRO's Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues. To attend regular supervision meetings with IKWRO's Senior Advice Officer. To take up training on matters relevant to your work in agreement with your Line Manager. To participate in team's rotas as required (e.g. telephone duties, evening and weekend) To produce reports and monitoring as required by funders. To undertake any other appropriate tasks in pursuance of the aims and objectives of IKWRO, that required by the line manager or the Director.
Thera East Anglia has an exciting opportunity available for a Male Support Worker to join our team in Brundall . You will join us on a permanent basis, with full-time, part-time and relief hours available . In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12.43 per hour. 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 role: As a valued Male Support Worker with Thera East Anglia, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. The ideal candidate would be a young male, have an interest in weight training and keeping fit. Who also has excellent communication skills and happy to engage. The gentleman we support enjoys a lie in, therefore the shift times would normally be during the afternoon and evening, although flexibility to work longer days will be needed on occasion. Currently, the gentleman needs support on Wednesday, Friday and Sundays but again, this can be flexible and discussed at interview. The gentleman we support would like to move on to more independent living so if successful, you will play a vital role in his journey. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. What are the Benefits available to our Male Support Worker? 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 Male Support Worker? Full UK driving licence is essential Flexibility to work long days and sleep-in shifts 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! If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a Male Support Worker with Thera Group, please click " apply " now - 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. Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act. 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. 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.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Thera East Anglia has an exciting opportunity available for a Male Support Worker to join our team in Brundall . You will join us on a permanent basis, with full-time, part-time and relief hours available . In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12.43 per hour. 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 role: As a valued Male Support Worker with Thera East Anglia, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. The ideal candidate would be a young male, have an interest in weight training and keeping fit. Who also has excellent communication skills and happy to engage. The gentleman we support enjoys a lie in, therefore the shift times would normally be during the afternoon and evening, although flexibility to work longer days will be needed on occasion. Currently, the gentleman needs support on Wednesday, Friday and Sundays but again, this can be flexible and discussed at interview. The gentleman we support would like to move on to more independent living so if successful, you will play a vital role in his journey. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. What are the Benefits available to our Male Support Worker? 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 Male Support Worker? Full UK driving licence is essential Flexibility to work long days and sleep-in shifts 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! If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a Male Support Worker with Thera Group, please click " apply " now - 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. Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act. 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. 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.
WAKING NIGHTS Signature Personnel are proudly recruiting experienced homelessness night concierge staff on behalf of our client, a worldwide homelessness support charity. The site in question is located in Fleetwood, FY7. Starting as a zero-hour / ad-hoc position, there will be opportunities for temp-perm contracts for the right people. The ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and hold a current Enhanced DBS relating to vulnerable children and adults. The fluent speaking and understanding of English is essential as is the ability to provide 2 relatable employment references. A UK driving licence and own vehicle would be an advantage as would any social care / support related qualifications and certified skills including health & safety at work, safeguarding, and conflict management. The role involves lone working and the covering of reception during the night, dealing with resident queries, emergencies, staff handovers and general point of contact / signposting. You must be IT literate to log service charge payments, complete digital handovers, and use Microsoft Office 365, as all client files are online and require regular updating. The operation and monitoring of CCTV and checking of the premises is also highly likely. There will be some minimal domestic duties including the emptying of office and communal area bins, use of dishwasher, and vacuuming. The site accommodates a combination of single homeless males and females aged 16-24 years and families, hence the need for a dual children and adult enhanced DBS. Experience working with care leavers and young offenders would be beneficial within this site. The shifts are 10pm-8:15am, Monday through Sunday. The rate of pay is £13.00 per hour. All providers in England are offering housing and support (supported accommodation) to 16 and 17-year-old looked-after children, and care leavers must now legally register with Ofsted. The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 ( the Regulations ) introduce four Quality Standards which all registered providers must comply with: the leadership and management standard, the protection standard, the accommodation standard and the support standard.
Mar 27, 2024
Contractor
WAKING NIGHTS Signature Personnel are proudly recruiting experienced homelessness night concierge staff on behalf of our client, a worldwide homelessness support charity. The site in question is located in Fleetwood, FY7. Starting as a zero-hour / ad-hoc position, there will be opportunities for temp-perm contracts for the right people. The ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and hold a current Enhanced DBS relating to vulnerable children and adults. The fluent speaking and understanding of English is essential as is the ability to provide 2 relatable employment references. A UK driving licence and own vehicle would be an advantage as would any social care / support related qualifications and certified skills including health & safety at work, safeguarding, and conflict management. The role involves lone working and the covering of reception during the night, dealing with resident queries, emergencies, staff handovers and general point of contact / signposting. You must be IT literate to log service charge payments, complete digital handovers, and use Microsoft Office 365, as all client files are online and require regular updating. The operation and monitoring of CCTV and checking of the premises is also highly likely. There will be some minimal domestic duties including the emptying of office and communal area bins, use of dishwasher, and vacuuming. The site accommodates a combination of single homeless males and females aged 16-24 years and families, hence the need for a dual children and adult enhanced DBS. Experience working with care leavers and young offenders would be beneficial within this site. The shifts are 10pm-8:15am, Monday through Sunday. The rate of pay is £13.00 per hour. All providers in England are offering housing and support (supported accommodation) to 16 and 17-year-old looked-after children, and care leavers must now legally register with Ofsted. The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 ( the Regulations ) introduce four Quality Standards which all registered providers must comply with: the leadership and management standard, the protection standard, the accommodation standard and the support standard.
Location : HMP Eastwood Park Contract Type : Permanent Job Type : Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (weekend & evening work may be required occasionally) Salary : 23,400 per annum Benefits : Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan, EAP Scheme Closing Date : 23-04-2024 Are you passionate about supporting mothers in custody and maintaining vital connections between them and their children? We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic individual to join our team as a Family Support Co-ordinator for our Visiting Mums Project at Eastwood Park. Key Responsibilities: 1.Supporting Welsh Mums: Provide comprehensive support to Welsh mothers within Eastwood Park, assisting them in maintaining relationships with their children during their time in custody. 2.Triage and Engagement: Conduct triage assessments for Welsh mothers upon entry into custody to identify their specific needs and engage them in our support services effectively. 3.Collaborative Approach: Work closely with our Visiting Mum community worker to ensure a collaborative and holistic approach to supporting mothers in custody and their children/families within the community. 4.Project Delivery: Successfully deliver on the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the Visiting Mums Project, including timely reporting each month to track progress and outcomes. About You: To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging multi-agency environment, ideally involving prisoners and/or their families. You will have the ability to advocate for families dealing with imprisonment, promoting their human rights and ensuring their needs are considered, and views are heard at all levels. You will have the ability to develop referral pathways for families, prisoners and other professionals to access the service. You may have experience of the following: Casework, Key Working, providing advice, guidance and emotional support to male service users. You will act as a role model for volunteers and an ambassador for PACT, conducting yourself professionally at all time, with high standards of personal integrity and accountability. You need to be solutions-focused, adaptable, flexible, emotionally resilient and capable of managing multiple tasks in high stress environments. What we offer: Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team. How to apply: If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the apply now button. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Other information: Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. We will also require a certificate of good conduct from the Police Force of the country of residence if you have resided overseas for a period of over 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over). You may also have experience in the following: Family Liaison Officer, Parental Connection Coordinator, Maternal Support Advocate, Family Engagement Specialist, Parental Outreach Coordinator, Custodial Family Liaison Officer, Maternal Support Coordinator, Family Empowerment Facilitator, Parental Support Navigator, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Location : HMP Eastwood Park Contract Type : Permanent Job Type : Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (weekend & evening work may be required occasionally) Salary : 23,400 per annum Benefits : Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan, EAP Scheme Closing Date : 23-04-2024 Are you passionate about supporting mothers in custody and maintaining vital connections between them and their children? We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic individual to join our team as a Family Support Co-ordinator for our Visiting Mums Project at Eastwood Park. Key Responsibilities: 1.Supporting Welsh Mums: Provide comprehensive support to Welsh mothers within Eastwood Park, assisting them in maintaining relationships with their children during their time in custody. 2.Triage and Engagement: Conduct triage assessments for Welsh mothers upon entry into custody to identify their specific needs and engage them in our support services effectively. 3.Collaborative Approach: Work closely with our Visiting Mum community worker to ensure a collaborative and holistic approach to supporting mothers in custody and their children/families within the community. 4.Project Delivery: Successfully deliver on the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the Visiting Mums Project, including timely reporting each month to track progress and outcomes. About You: To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging multi-agency environment, ideally involving prisoners and/or their families. You will have the ability to advocate for families dealing with imprisonment, promoting their human rights and ensuring their needs are considered, and views are heard at all levels. You will have the ability to develop referral pathways for families, prisoners and other professionals to access the service. You may have experience of the following: Casework, Key Working, providing advice, guidance and emotional support to male service users. You will act as a role model for volunteers and an ambassador for PACT, conducting yourself professionally at all time, with high standards of personal integrity and accountability. You need to be solutions-focused, adaptable, flexible, emotionally resilient and capable of managing multiple tasks in high stress environments. What we offer: Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team. How to apply: If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the apply now button. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Other information: Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. We will also require a certificate of good conduct from the Police Force of the country of residence if you have resided overseas for a period of over 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over). You may also have experience in the following: Family Liaison Officer, Parental Connection Coordinator, Maternal Support Advocate, Family Engagement Specialist, Parental Outreach Coordinator, Custodial Family Liaison Officer, Maternal Support Coordinator, Family Empowerment Facilitator, Parental Support Navigator, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Adult Support Worker - Mold, North Wales - Temporary Your new company Hays Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a leading adult's residential adult's mental health provider as they require multiple motivated and reliable support workers for a service in Mold who are medication and self-harmed trained. This service supports 2 vulnerable female service users with a working pattern that consists long-day sleeps, 8:00am - 08:00am and long days or waking nights, 08:00am - 20:00pm, 20:00pm - 08:00m. This is a temporary contract but will also be looked into a long-term position. Your new role You will be contributing to the provision of a safe, caring, and nurturing environment, where vulnerable people's emotional, physical, cultural and health needs are met. You will be required to work alongside the service users with positive and mental behaviour support, medication handling and self-harming guidance. To have understanding and ownership of their care plans, risk assessments, positive behaviour support plans, etc. Promote a culture of reflection, equality, diversity, and inclusivity throughout practice. Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures, reporting any concerns without delay. Work flexibly in the undertaking of other relevant duties which are not specifically outlined above. Recording and Reporting.What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful with your application you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as a minimum of 6 months referenceable experience supporting adults in the last 2 years, as well as: A minimum 1-year experience with supporting individuals in health and social care who experience mental illness and self-harming. Diploma Level 2/3 in health and social care or equivalent is desirable What you'll get in return If you are successful with your application, you will have the full support, dedication, and guidance of a senior social care expert recruiter as well as a wide range of benefits, which include:Free CV writing The opportunity to go permanent - Free DBS if needed - Free training in key areas of Social CareDedicated consultant allocated to youFree trainingFree CV writing sessionsLearn to driveHighly competitive overtime ratesPay up lift bank holidayFree pension schemeCareer progressionSick pay What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Mar 27, 2024
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Adult Support Worker - Mold, North Wales - Temporary Your new company Hays Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a leading adult's residential adult's mental health provider as they require multiple motivated and reliable support workers for a service in Mold who are medication and self-harmed trained. This service supports 2 vulnerable female service users with a working pattern that consists long-day sleeps, 8:00am - 08:00am and long days or waking nights, 08:00am - 20:00pm, 20:00pm - 08:00m. This is a temporary contract but will also be looked into a long-term position. Your new role You will be contributing to the provision of a safe, caring, and nurturing environment, where vulnerable people's emotional, physical, cultural and health needs are met. You will be required to work alongside the service users with positive and mental behaviour support, medication handling and self-harming guidance. To have understanding and ownership of their care plans, risk assessments, positive behaviour support plans, etc. Promote a culture of reflection, equality, diversity, and inclusivity throughout practice. Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures, reporting any concerns without delay. Work flexibly in the undertaking of other relevant duties which are not specifically outlined above. Recording and Reporting.What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful with your application you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as a minimum of 6 months referenceable experience supporting adults in the last 2 years, as well as: A minimum 1-year experience with supporting individuals in health and social care who experience mental illness and self-harming. Diploma Level 2/3 in health and social care or equivalent is desirable What you'll get in return If you are successful with your application, you will have the full support, dedication, and guidance of a senior social care expert recruiter as well as a wide range of benefits, which include:Free CV writing The opportunity to go permanent - Free DBS if needed - Free training in key areas of Social CareDedicated consultant allocated to youFree trainingFree CV writing sessionsLearn to driveHighly competitive overtime ratesPay up lift bank holidayFree pension schemeCareer progressionSick pay What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #