This is an exciting opportunity to join the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT), a small, dynamic charity committed to supporting families and individuals affected by retinoblastoma (Rb). We are looking for an experienced and committed professional to work with families, children and individuals, providing support and information from diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond. You will do this through face-to-face contact along with email, telephone and relevant social media platforms. You will provide emotional support, practical advice, opportunities for members to meet with each other as well as signposting to additional information on finances, benefits and specialist support from partner organisations. You will work closely and integrate professionally with the specialist team at the Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital. You will have significant experience in supporting families and a relevant qualification in health, education or social care. We are looking for a self-starter, with exceptional empathy and direct experience of working with families with a child with varied and serious needs. Professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills you will also have significant experience of establishing strong working relationships with other professionals. This is a challenging and highly rewarding role at the heart of the services provided by the charity. It provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced and committed individual with exceptional support skills who will continue our work providing the highest levels of support for individuals and families impacted by this aggressive eye cancer. For further details please see the Job Description and the Person Specification included in the attached Information Pack. To apply, please, email via the button below with your CV and a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the role. The deadline for applications is 12 th July however, interviews will be held for the most qualified candidates as soon as possible so please do not delay your application.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT), a small, dynamic charity committed to supporting families and individuals affected by retinoblastoma (Rb). We are looking for an experienced and committed professional to work with families, children and individuals, providing support and information from diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond. You will do this through face-to-face contact along with email, telephone and relevant social media platforms. You will provide emotional support, practical advice, opportunities for members to meet with each other as well as signposting to additional information on finances, benefits and specialist support from partner organisations. You will work closely and integrate professionally with the specialist team at the Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital. You will have significant experience in supporting families and a relevant qualification in health, education or social care. We are looking for a self-starter, with exceptional empathy and direct experience of working with families with a child with varied and serious needs. Professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills you will also have significant experience of establishing strong working relationships with other professionals. This is a challenging and highly rewarding role at the heart of the services provided by the charity. It provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced and committed individual with exceptional support skills who will continue our work providing the highest levels of support for individuals and families impacted by this aggressive eye cancer. For further details please see the Job Description and the Person Specification included in the attached Information Pack. To apply, please, email via the button below with your CV and a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the role. The deadline for applications is 12 th July however, interviews will be held for the most qualified candidates as soon as possible so please do not delay your application.
Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world? About the role Sense has a great opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Specialist Support Workers in Barnet, London. We have a number of flexible, permanent, part time roles available working from 7 - 30 hours per week . Both day and night shift patterns are available. We also have a Fixed Term position until June 2020 available. At Barnet Residential services we support adults over the age of eighteen who have a range of complex needs, including sensory loss and learning disabilities. We're looking for caring people who have the empathy and patience to positively focus on the people we support. You will be supporting the people who live here to participate in a full and active life at home and in the local community. This will include everything from basic domestic tasks such as laundry and shopping, to exciting activities like swimming, gardening, cooking, music, art and other things that the people we support enjoy. You will also provide varying levels of support with personal care tasks. We also have casual (bank) opportunities in this area attracting an hourly rate of £9.79. About you Sense is known for our excellent training and development, so for some vacancies, previous personal care experience is not needed. However, you do need to have empathy and be enthusiastic, patient, compassionate and caring so that you can positively interact with the people we support. Support Worker posts require excellent communication, and team working skills, literacy and an awareness of disability needs. It is desirable that you are able to swim and support people in the water and hold a valid UK drivers licence to support users on day trips and community activities. Flexibility is needed as working times do vary and may include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. About us For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services. Working as a Support Worker at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement. Our selection process aims to make sure that the role is right for you and you are right for us. It involves completing an online application form, taking part in a value based interview/assessment process and visiting one of our services. If you would like more information on the role, please contact Cheryl Marr via No agencies please.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world? About the role Sense has a great opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Specialist Support Workers in Barnet, London. We have a number of flexible, permanent, part time roles available working from 7 - 30 hours per week . Both day and night shift patterns are available. We also have a Fixed Term position until June 2020 available. At Barnet Residential services we support adults over the age of eighteen who have a range of complex needs, including sensory loss and learning disabilities. We're looking for caring people who have the empathy and patience to positively focus on the people we support. You will be supporting the people who live here to participate in a full and active life at home and in the local community. This will include everything from basic domestic tasks such as laundry and shopping, to exciting activities like swimming, gardening, cooking, music, art and other things that the people we support enjoy. You will also provide varying levels of support with personal care tasks. We also have casual (bank) opportunities in this area attracting an hourly rate of £9.79. About you Sense is known for our excellent training and development, so for some vacancies, previous personal care experience is not needed. However, you do need to have empathy and be enthusiastic, patient, compassionate and caring so that you can positively interact with the people we support. Support Worker posts require excellent communication, and team working skills, literacy and an awareness of disability needs. It is desirable that you are able to swim and support people in the water and hold a valid UK drivers licence to support users on day trips and community activities. Flexibility is needed as working times do vary and may include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. About us For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services. Working as a Support Worker at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement. Our selection process aims to make sure that the role is right for you and you are right for us. It involves completing an online application form, taking part in a value based interview/assessment process and visiting one of our services. If you would like more information on the role, please contact Cheryl Marr via No agencies please.
Job Description Promote positive behaviour and alternatives to exclusion by delivery of quality support to pupils with specific needs, including social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in all schools, across the cluster. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service..... click apply for full job details
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Job Description Promote positive behaviour and alternatives to exclusion by delivery of quality support to pupils with specific needs, including social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in all schools, across the cluster. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service..... click apply for full job details
Support Co-ordinator Job type - Full time, Permanent Salary - £21,982 per annum Hours - 35 hours per week (+ 5 hours paid lunch) 08:00 - 22:00 on a rota basis, 7 days a week including bank holidays. Location - South Essex We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support, house, educate, advise and speak out for 38,000 disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward. Who we are looking for? We are searching for Support Co-ordinators to support young people within the South Essex area. Your role will be to improve the lives of young people using the service by providing direct housing related support services in conjunction with Nacro housing and property management. You'll be working with external agencies with the aim of achieving successful move on and other measurable outcomes. There may also be a requirement to work on your own within the community or with the service setting. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work with young people offering creative and innovative supported opportunities for them to improve their quality of life develop their skills and make decisions about the future. Act as individual 'Keyworker' to a group of identified young people, taking lead responsibility within Nacro for the co-ordination and delivery of their support. Draw up and deliver support plans that created during discussion between the young person and their Support Workers. Under guidance, work co-operatively with children's services, health agencies and other community based services, helping to provide the most effective service for young people and their families. Facilitate regular consultation and action to enable young people to make decisions concerning their resettlement options with a view to independent living. We are really looking for someone who has worked within a support environment who is looking to progress and take the next exciting step in their career. A DBS check will be required for this role. A full driving licence and own vehicle is needed to be successful in this role. For a full job description/ personal specification please click here Please Apply On-line via the button below.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Support Co-ordinator Job type - Full time, Permanent Salary - £21,982 per annum Hours - 35 hours per week (+ 5 hours paid lunch) 08:00 - 22:00 on a rota basis, 7 days a week including bank holidays. Location - South Essex We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support, house, educate, advise and speak out for 38,000 disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward. Who we are looking for? We are searching for Support Co-ordinators to support young people within the South Essex area. Your role will be to improve the lives of young people using the service by providing direct housing related support services in conjunction with Nacro housing and property management. You'll be working with external agencies with the aim of achieving successful move on and other measurable outcomes. There may also be a requirement to work on your own within the community or with the service setting. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work with young people offering creative and innovative supported opportunities for them to improve their quality of life develop their skills and make decisions about the future. Act as individual 'Keyworker' to a group of identified young people, taking lead responsibility within Nacro for the co-ordination and delivery of their support. Draw up and deliver support plans that created during discussion between the young person and their Support Workers. Under guidance, work co-operatively with children's services, health agencies and other community based services, helping to provide the most effective service for young people and their families. Facilitate regular consultation and action to enable young people to make decisions concerning their resettlement options with a view to independent living. We are really looking for someone who has worked within a support environment who is looking to progress and take the next exciting step in their career. A DBS check will be required for this role. A full driving licence and own vehicle is needed to be successful in this role. For a full job description/ personal specification please click here Please Apply On-line via the button below.
We are seeking to recruit motivated and caring staff that are committed to providing high quality, person centred care and support and who are looking for a career in social care. Within your role you will assist people to live well at home, address issues of social exclusion and isolation and work positively with family members and other professionals to ensure the people we support are part of a well co-ordinated service that meets their individual needs. If you are creative and feel you could work with people on a one to one basis to build positive relationships and enable individuals to live fulfilling lives, building on strengths, skills and interests then we would love to receive an application form from you. Previous care experience is essential for our relief roles. The service will operate from a Community Hub in Droylsden, which will offer a range of activities for the people we support and be accessible to the local community. To apply, please email via the button below, stating the role you wish to apply for, the reference number, and the area the role is based in to receive an application form and job description for your chosen position. We do not accept CVs as a form of application.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
We are seeking to recruit motivated and caring staff that are committed to providing high quality, person centred care and support and who are looking for a career in social care. Within your role you will assist people to live well at home, address issues of social exclusion and isolation and work positively with family members and other professionals to ensure the people we support are part of a well co-ordinated service that meets their individual needs. If you are creative and feel you could work with people on a one to one basis to build positive relationships and enable individuals to live fulfilling lives, building on strengths, skills and interests then we would love to receive an application form from you. Previous care experience is essential for our relief roles. The service will operate from a Community Hub in Droylsden, which will offer a range of activities for the people we support and be accessible to the local community. To apply, please email via the button below, stating the role you wish to apply for, the reference number, and the area the role is based in to receive an application form and job description for your chosen position. We do not accept CVs as a form of application.
SUPPORT WORKER | ADULTS | COMPLEX NEEDS | BURY | GREATER MANCHESTER The Role Support worker working with Vulnerable individuals who have complex needs such as mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, behaviours that challenge and or physical disabilities. The Company ..... click apply for full job details
Jun 25, 2019
Seasonal
SUPPORT WORKER | ADULTS | COMPLEX NEEDS | BURY | GREATER MANCHESTER The Role Support worker working with Vulnerable individuals who have complex needs such as mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, behaviours that challenge and or physical disabilities. The Company ..... click apply for full job details
We are looking for a part time warm, resourceful and energetic individuals to initiate our friendly and experienced team of Support Workers for our Mental Health supported accommodation service in Sheffield (Sevenaires) based across three sites (Sheffield, Pitsmoor and Crystal Peaks). Sevenaires is an accommodation based service made up of 20 self-contained flats. Service Users can live at the service for up to 2 years and within this time the Relief Recovery Workers will work with individual service users to provide positive mental health and housing related support in a personalised way. The position involves undertaking the responsible role of being a Key Worker/Co-worker. This will enable you to plan alongside members of the person's circle of support to enable individuals to be happy, healthy and to be successful in achieving their wishes and aspirations. Our Person centred planning meetings and processes are co-produced with the people we support and their families to promote a unified approach. Together you will set meaningful and aspirational goals which you will take responsibility to work towards. This will provide you with a great experience to enable you to develop skills which can underpin a successful career in adult social care. Candidates will have previous experience of working with people that are experiencing mental health problems, either in a community, residential or inpatient setting. You will need to be motivated with good communication skills and a commitment to achieve positive outcomes using a person-centred approach. This is a role which can be enjoyed by people who are committed to making a positive difference, including experienced support workers, graduates and people looking for a stimulating career path into social care. To apply, please email via the button below stating the role you wish to apply for, the reference number, and the area the role is based in to receive an application form and job description for your chosen position. We do not accept CVs as a form of application.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
We are looking for a part time warm, resourceful and energetic individuals to initiate our friendly and experienced team of Support Workers for our Mental Health supported accommodation service in Sheffield (Sevenaires) based across three sites (Sheffield, Pitsmoor and Crystal Peaks). Sevenaires is an accommodation based service made up of 20 self-contained flats. Service Users can live at the service for up to 2 years and within this time the Relief Recovery Workers will work with individual service users to provide positive mental health and housing related support in a personalised way. The position involves undertaking the responsible role of being a Key Worker/Co-worker. This will enable you to plan alongside members of the person's circle of support to enable individuals to be happy, healthy and to be successful in achieving their wishes and aspirations. Our Person centred planning meetings and processes are co-produced with the people we support and their families to promote a unified approach. Together you will set meaningful and aspirational goals which you will take responsibility to work towards. This will provide you with a great experience to enable you to develop skills which can underpin a successful career in adult social care. Candidates will have previous experience of working with people that are experiencing mental health problems, either in a community, residential or inpatient setting. You will need to be motivated with good communication skills and a commitment to achieve positive outcomes using a person-centred approach. This is a role which can be enjoyed by people who are committed to making a positive difference, including experienced support workers, graduates and people looking for a stimulating career path into social care. To apply, please email via the button below stating the role you wish to apply for, the reference number, and the area the role is based in to receive an application form and job description for your chosen position. We do not accept CVs as a form of application.
Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care needs? Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, while supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations? Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. The support we offer is tailored to the individual client's needs and encourages independence and community engagement. You will support people to maintain a healthy state of wellbeing, mentally, physically and emotionally. You will (alongside members of the person's circle of support) empower individuals to be happy, healthy, and successful in achieving their life goals. You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access the community and engage in social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of the people we support, such as, sports and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking to name but a few. Creative Support offers a great range of benefits for its staff, which include: 20 days plus 8 statutory days annual leave, A one off £100 bonus for successfully completing the six month probationary period Extensive free training and enrolment on Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care Diploma Access to the staff benefits scheme where you can access a range of benefits including discounted prices and two for one offers at theme parks, shops, restaurants and various on-line stores Free life assurance which provides a lump sum equal to two times annual salary Access to a special scheme which enables membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund on preferential rates. There are a choice of packages offering different levels of service. Auto-enrolment in a pension scheme with the People's Pension. 24/7 Management support through our on call services and Head Office Opportunities for personal development and career progression Immediate interviews available
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care needs? Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, while supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations? Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. The support we offer is tailored to the individual client's needs and encourages independence and community engagement. You will support people to maintain a healthy state of wellbeing, mentally, physically and emotionally. You will (alongside members of the person's circle of support) empower individuals to be happy, healthy, and successful in achieving their life goals. You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access the community and engage in social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of the people we support, such as, sports and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking to name but a few. Creative Support offers a great range of benefits for its staff, which include: 20 days plus 8 statutory days annual leave, A one off £100 bonus for successfully completing the six month probationary period Extensive free training and enrolment on Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care Diploma Access to the staff benefits scheme where you can access a range of benefits including discounted prices and two for one offers at theme parks, shops, restaurants and various on-line stores Free life assurance which provides a lump sum equal to two times annual salary Access to a special scheme which enables membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund on preferential rates. There are a choice of packages offering different levels of service. Auto-enrolment in a pension scheme with the People's Pension. 24/7 Management support through our on call services and Head Office Opportunities for personal development and career progression Immediate interviews available
Working to empower to people with a range of care needs to live independent and fulfilling lives, Creative Support is committed to helping our clients recognize their strengths, abilities and personal resources. As an employer of over 5,100 staff members, we work nationally to provide responsive and individually tailored support to service users with a wide range of disabilities and support requirements. Our services in the Sunderland area provide care to a diverse range of support types including learning disabilities and mental health relating to communication. To provide this care we require warm, motivated and person centred individuals with a keen interest in providing personalized support to meet individual care plans. Previous experience within a care role is an essential requirement for this role. Additionally, new starters must attend mandatory induction courses before commencing work within our services.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Working to empower to people with a range of care needs to live independent and fulfilling lives, Creative Support is committed to helping our clients recognize their strengths, abilities and personal resources. As an employer of over 5,100 staff members, we work nationally to provide responsive and individually tailored support to service users with a wide range of disabilities and support requirements. Our services in the Sunderland area provide care to a diverse range of support types including learning disabilities and mental health relating to communication. To provide this care we require warm, motivated and person centred individuals with a keen interest in providing personalized support to meet individual care plans. Previous experience within a care role is an essential requirement for this role. Additionally, new starters must attend mandatory induction courses before commencing work within our services.
Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs. Our service in Horsforth, Leeds provides person centred support to adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We are looking for a warm, caring individual who are committed to providing person centred support and care to people with autism spectrum conditions and additional needs. Your role will include: Providing personal care, practical and emotional support to adults with learning disabilities Maximising service user outcomes by promoting independence and social inclusion Encouraging service users to be involved in decisions regarding their care and lives Collaborate with service users, their families and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service. Experience in providing care and support to people with autism spectrum conditions and/or learning disabilities is essential. It is desirable that you hold a relevant social care qualification. It is expected that you will work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service. This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. After successful completion of the probationary period, you will automatically be enrolled in the NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma and you will receive on-going training to best meet the needs of the service users.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs. Our service in Horsforth, Leeds provides person centred support to adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We are looking for a warm, caring individual who are committed to providing person centred support and care to people with autism spectrum conditions and additional needs. Your role will include: Providing personal care, practical and emotional support to adults with learning disabilities Maximising service user outcomes by promoting independence and social inclusion Encouraging service users to be involved in decisions regarding their care and lives Collaborate with service users, their families and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service. Experience in providing care and support to people with autism spectrum conditions and/or learning disabilities is essential. It is desirable that you hold a relevant social care qualification. It is expected that you will work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service. This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. After successful completion of the probationary period, you will automatically be enrolled in the NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma and you will receive on-going training to best meet the needs of the service users.
Link Workers We are looking for Link Workers to work in early years, primary and secondary school settings. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for providing young people and families with the opportunities and relationships to enable them to flourish in life. Applicants will be highly proactive, professional, meticulous in their attention to detail and able to recognise the rigour required in reporting and data collection so as to evidence their own and other organisations' work. WLZ Link Workers are individuals who are creative, constantly looking for new situations and solutions to improve the lives of young people and families, and who have great energy and enthusiasm for this work. Based in schools, Link Workers work with children/young people at risk of poor outcomes. In collaboration with families, WLZ colleagues, teachers and partner organisations, they plan, co-ordinate and deliver a two year programme of support. WLZ aims for every child to achieve good wellbeing, confidence and aspiration, positive relationships and improved academic achievement. There are five key components to the Link Worker role: Build positive relationships with children, young people and families, developing a detailed understanding of each child on the WLZ programme Co-ordinate the programme of support delivered by WLZ's partner organisations, ensuring that it complements what is on offer in the school and runs smoothly Create and deliver tailored interventions for individuals and small groups, responding to changing needs over the course of the programme Connect families to opportunities in their community by linking them to organisations, events and activities Support the children, young people and families to engage consistently with the programme of support so that they make progress towards positive outcomes Applications received before 11.00pm on Thursday 4th th July will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 5pm on Friday 5 th July. The first round assessment days be in the week commencing Friday 12th July.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Link Workers We are looking for Link Workers to work in early years, primary and secondary school settings. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for providing young people and families with the opportunities and relationships to enable them to flourish in life. Applicants will be highly proactive, professional, meticulous in their attention to detail and able to recognise the rigour required in reporting and data collection so as to evidence their own and other organisations' work. WLZ Link Workers are individuals who are creative, constantly looking for new situations and solutions to improve the lives of young people and families, and who have great energy and enthusiasm for this work. Based in schools, Link Workers work with children/young people at risk of poor outcomes. In collaboration with families, WLZ colleagues, teachers and partner organisations, they plan, co-ordinate and deliver a two year programme of support. WLZ aims for every child to achieve good wellbeing, confidence and aspiration, positive relationships and improved academic achievement. There are five key components to the Link Worker role: Build positive relationships with children, young people and families, developing a detailed understanding of each child on the WLZ programme Co-ordinate the programme of support delivered by WLZ's partner organisations, ensuring that it complements what is on offer in the school and runs smoothly Create and deliver tailored interventions for individuals and small groups, responding to changing needs over the course of the programme Connect families to opportunities in their community by linking them to organisations, events and activities Support the children, young people and families to engage consistently with the programme of support so that they make progress towards positive outcomes Applications received before 11.00pm on Thursday 4th th July will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 5pm on Friday 5 th July. The first round assessment days be in the week commencing Friday 12th July.
Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, and older people. We are currently recruiting for our learning disability services in the Astley, Leigh, Lowton, Golborne, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Pemberton, Standish, Hindley and Wigan areas. We are looking for motivated, caring individuals to provide person-centred support to people with a learning disability. Your responsibilities will include: Providing personal care, practical and emotional to people with a learning disability Identifying and accessing opportunities for social inclusion with service users Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that meets the needs of service users Assisting the line manager with the day-to-day running of the service You must be warm and able to work in a person-centred way with people with a learning disability. A clean, valid driving licence and willingness to drive service user vehicles is desirable. You will be expected to work flexibly on a rota to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays. This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status and you will receive ongoing training regarding the service user group you work with and training regarding changes to the law governing social care. To apply, please email via the button below stating the role you wish to apply for, the reference number, and the area the role is based in to receive an application form and job description for your chosen position. We do not accept CVs as a form of application.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, and older people. We are currently recruiting for our learning disability services in the Astley, Leigh, Lowton, Golborne, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Pemberton, Standish, Hindley and Wigan areas. We are looking for motivated, caring individuals to provide person-centred support to people with a learning disability. Your responsibilities will include: Providing personal care, practical and emotional to people with a learning disability Identifying and accessing opportunities for social inclusion with service users Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that meets the needs of service users Assisting the line manager with the day-to-day running of the service You must be warm and able to work in a person-centred way with people with a learning disability. A clean, valid driving licence and willingness to drive service user vehicles is desirable. You will be expected to work flexibly on a rota to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays. This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status and you will receive ongoing training regarding the service user group you work with and training regarding changes to the law governing social care. To apply, please email via the button below stating the role you wish to apply for, the reference number, and the area the role is based in to receive an application form and job description for your chosen position. We do not accept CVs as a form of application.
We need a warm, respectful and reliable Support Worker, who is able to work well as part of a team to support people with learning disabilities. You have the skills to engage with Service Users and commit to ensuring that they enjoy the highest quality of life and experience a wide range of opportunities for personal development and fulfillment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the relevant skills and abilities to help shape a service and create a vibrant welcoming community based on an individualised, modern model of social care. You will be developing, implementing and reviewing plans with the people we support and their families and work positively and proactively with both them and their wider circle of support including multi-agency professionals. You will have the skills to work to Creative Support's principles of opportunity, choice and wellbeing, pursuing positive outcomes for the people that we support. You will be a nurturing professional, able to draw on your personal skills and experience to provide a personalised bespoke service. As a Creative Support employee, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including: In-depth in house training sessions Free life assurance Pension with company contribution Highly serviced employee advice line A range of employee discounts If you would like to discuss this role further, please get in touch with the Acting Team Leader, Damian Cox by calling .
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
We need a warm, respectful and reliable Support Worker, who is able to work well as part of a team to support people with learning disabilities. You have the skills to engage with Service Users and commit to ensuring that they enjoy the highest quality of life and experience a wide range of opportunities for personal development and fulfillment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the relevant skills and abilities to help shape a service and create a vibrant welcoming community based on an individualised, modern model of social care. You will be developing, implementing and reviewing plans with the people we support and their families and work positively and proactively with both them and their wider circle of support including multi-agency professionals. You will have the skills to work to Creative Support's principles of opportunity, choice and wellbeing, pursuing positive outcomes for the people that we support. You will be a nurturing professional, able to draw on your personal skills and experience to provide a personalised bespoke service. As a Creative Support employee, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including: In-depth in house training sessions Free life assurance Pension with company contribution Highly serviced employee advice line A range of employee discounts If you would like to discuss this role further, please get in touch with the Acting Team Leader, Damian Cox by calling .
Creative Support is a high quality provider of support to individuals with a wide range of care needs including older people, individuals with a learning disability and other needs. Employing over 5,200 staff members, we are continuing to grow at a fast pace nationally and are looking for dedicated, caring individuals to join our staff team in your local area. We are looking for warm, flexible and motivated individuals to provide person centred care and support at our Whalley Range Extra Care Service, which enables older people to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle. Your role will include: Providing respectful personal care, practical and emotional support to older people Maximising outcomes for clients by maintaining their independence and encouraging them to lead an active, fulfilling lifestyle Collaborating with clients, their families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service Experience is not essential for this role, however you must have a warm, caring and respectful personality to succeed in this role. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, graduates and individuals looking to pursue a career in social care. This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. We will provide you with on-going training to best meet the needs of the service users and a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. This includes: Guaranteed Contracted Hours QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2, 3 and 5 Free life assurance Pension with company contribution A range of employee discounts
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Creative Support is a high quality provider of support to individuals with a wide range of care needs including older people, individuals with a learning disability and other needs. Employing over 5,200 staff members, we are continuing to grow at a fast pace nationally and are looking for dedicated, caring individuals to join our staff team in your local area. We are looking for warm, flexible and motivated individuals to provide person centred care and support at our Whalley Range Extra Care Service, which enables older people to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle. Your role will include: Providing respectful personal care, practical and emotional support to older people Maximising outcomes for clients by maintaining their independence and encouraging them to lead an active, fulfilling lifestyle Collaborating with clients, their families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service Experience is not essential for this role, however you must have a warm, caring and respectful personality to succeed in this role. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, graduates and individuals looking to pursue a career in social care. This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. We will provide you with on-going training to best meet the needs of the service users and a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. This includes: Guaranteed Contracted Hours QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2, 3 and 5 Free life assurance Pension with company contribution A range of employee discounts
Support Worker- Lincoln Job type - Permanent Salary - £20,812 per annum + Benefits Hours - 35 hours per week (+ 5 hour paid lunch) On a rolling rota working between 8am and 11pm including weekends Location - Lincoln We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support, house, educate, advise and speak out for 38,000 disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward. Our service's in Lincoln support vulnerable young people are homeless or are threatened with homelessness. The service is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Who we are looking for? We are currently recruiting hardworking, reliable and self motivated individuals with a strong desire to deliver outcomes and make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in an exciting but challenging environment. You will need excellent interpersonal skills mixed with a good understanding of issues vulnerable people face. The role will involve planning and delivering support that has a direct impact on the lives of each person. Previous experience of working in a similar role is essential. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Offering advice, guidance and practical support to vulnerable Young People to help them work towards their goals in life. Offering advice with regards to having their own accommodation, training, education, employment. Responding to individuals needs and offering holistic support. The purpose of these services are to transform the lives of Lincolnshire's most vulnerable Young People and our vision is to ensure every person in our services are given the support they need to have a chance at a brighter future. Job share would be considered for this Post. A DBS check will be required for this role. A full driving licence and own vehicle is essential. For a full job description please click here. For a full person specification please click here If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of what we offer in Lincolnshire, Please apply online via the button below.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Support Worker- Lincoln Job type - Permanent Salary - £20,812 per annum + Benefits Hours - 35 hours per week (+ 5 hour paid lunch) On a rolling rota working between 8am and 11pm including weekends Location - Lincoln We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support, house, educate, advise and speak out for 38,000 disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward. Our service's in Lincoln support vulnerable young people are homeless or are threatened with homelessness. The service is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Who we are looking for? We are currently recruiting hardworking, reliable and self motivated individuals with a strong desire to deliver outcomes and make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in an exciting but challenging environment. You will need excellent interpersonal skills mixed with a good understanding of issues vulnerable people face. The role will involve planning and delivering support that has a direct impact on the lives of each person. Previous experience of working in a similar role is essential. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Offering advice, guidance and practical support to vulnerable Young People to help them work towards their goals in life. Offering advice with regards to having their own accommodation, training, education, employment. Responding to individuals needs and offering holistic support. The purpose of these services are to transform the lives of Lincolnshire's most vulnerable Young People and our vision is to ensure every person in our services are given the support they need to have a chance at a brighter future. Job share would be considered for this Post. A DBS check will be required for this role. A full driving licence and own vehicle is essential. For a full job description please click here. For a full person specification please click here If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of what we offer in Lincolnshire, Please apply online via the button below.
Gi Group Recruitment Ltd - Scarborough
Harrogate, Yorkshire
Are you a passionate Key Worker? If so, we want to hear from you! Our client, based in Harrogate, offers flexible support to help adults overcome physical, psychological, financial and skills-related barriers and progress towards employment, training, education and job-search, whilst at the same time helping to combat a range..... click apply for full job details
Jun 25, 2019
Contractor
Are you a passionate Key Worker? If so, we want to hear from you! Our client, based in Harrogate, offers flexible support to help adults overcome physical, psychological, financial and skills-related barriers and progress towards employment, training, education and job-search, whilst at the same time helping to combat a range..... click apply for full job details
Senior Support Coordinator- Nottingham Job type - Full time, Permanent Salary - £23,011per annum Hours - 35 hours per week (+ 5 hours paid lunch) Location - Nottingham We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support, house, educate, advise and speak out for 38,000 disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward. Who we are looking for? We are searching for Senior Support Co-ordinators to support adult offenders and MAPPA clients within Nottingham. Your role will be to improve the lives of our service users using the service by providing direct housing related support services in conjunction with Nacro housing and property management. You'll be working with external agencies with the aim of achieving successful move on and other measurable outcomes. There may also be a requirement to work on your own within the community or with the service setting. Experience of effective partnership working, with a range of stakeholders.Experience of providing quality services in line with quality systems and processes i.e. Quality Assessment Framework. Demonstrable experience of staff management in a supported housing environment to achieve challenging performance targets and outcomes. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: To assist the Team Manager in the co-ordination of the work of the Support Co-ordinators and provide direct support to team members Work with service users to offering creative and innovative supported opportunities for them to improve their quality of life develop their skills and make decisions about the future. Draw up and deliver support plans that created during discussion between the service user and their Support Workers. Facilitate regular consultation and action to enable young people to make decisions concerning their resettlement options with a view to independent living. We are ideally looking for someone who has worked within a support environment who is looking to progress and take the next exciting step in their career. A DBS check will be required for this role. A full driving licence and own vehicle is needed to be successful in this role. For a full job description please click senior suppport coordinator.docx Please Apply Online via the button below.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Senior Support Coordinator- Nottingham Job type - Full time, Permanent Salary - £23,011per annum Hours - 35 hours per week (+ 5 hours paid lunch) Location - Nottingham We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support, house, educate, advise and speak out for 38,000 disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward. Who we are looking for? We are searching for Senior Support Co-ordinators to support adult offenders and MAPPA clients within Nottingham. Your role will be to improve the lives of our service users using the service by providing direct housing related support services in conjunction with Nacro housing and property management. You'll be working with external agencies with the aim of achieving successful move on and other measurable outcomes. There may also be a requirement to work on your own within the community or with the service setting. Experience of effective partnership working, with a range of stakeholders.Experience of providing quality services in line with quality systems and processes i.e. Quality Assessment Framework. Demonstrable experience of staff management in a supported housing environment to achieve challenging performance targets and outcomes. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: To assist the Team Manager in the co-ordination of the work of the Support Co-ordinators and provide direct support to team members Work with service users to offering creative and innovative supported opportunities for them to improve their quality of life develop their skills and make decisions about the future. Draw up and deliver support plans that created during discussion between the service user and their Support Workers. Facilitate regular consultation and action to enable young people to make decisions concerning their resettlement options with a view to independent living. We are ideally looking for someone who has worked within a support environment who is looking to progress and take the next exciting step in their career. A DBS check will be required for this role. A full driving licence and own vehicle is needed to be successful in this role. For a full job description please click senior suppport coordinator.docx Please Apply Online via the button below.
Are you the Support Worker we are looking for? Do you have the passion, talent, skills and care experience that can make it all add up for the people we support? At Livability, we're looking for caring and community-minded people to: Provide the highest standards of professional day to day support and create an environment that will enable the people we support to have the best possible quality of life. Your support will help people live as independently as possible within their residential home. Communicate with the people we support, using their preferred means of communication and encouraging them to voice their own choices, needs and options freely. Respond to the needs of each individual within the specified person-centred plans, so that they are able to make safe, informed choices. To be successful in this role you will: Be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to connect and establish relationships. Have knowledge of key legislation relating to health and safety in the workplace. Have the ability to interact and identify communication and language needs, wishes and preferences. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate nature, with a real desire to help others. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. What we offer We offer a range of benefits including a generous annual leave and pension scheme, life assurance, childcare and eye care voucher scheme, paid training & DBS/AccessNI, flexible working, employee assistance programme, fitness and social initiatives. We will "thank you" for joining our team through our Golden hello Award scheme. For every Support worker that joins the Livability team, we welcome you in lots of ways including through our golden hello monetary award scheme. When you join, you will receive £500 in your 6th month's pay and another £500 in your 12th month's pay. Subject to T&Cs. Livability is committed to learning and development, staff wellbeing and employee engagement. We would love to hear from you. Other information Livability is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/AccessNI check. Livability is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. About Us Livability is the disability charity that connects people with their communities. We tackle social isolation and the barriers that can cause this in the lives of disabled and vulnerable people. Through a wide range of disability, education, training and community services, we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives and communities.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Are you the Support Worker we are looking for? Do you have the passion, talent, skills and care experience that can make it all add up for the people we support? At Livability, we're looking for caring and community-minded people to: Provide the highest standards of professional day to day support and create an environment that will enable the people we support to have the best possible quality of life. Your support will help people live as independently as possible within their residential home. Communicate with the people we support, using their preferred means of communication and encouraging them to voice their own choices, needs and options freely. Respond to the needs of each individual within the specified person-centred plans, so that they are able to make safe, informed choices. To be successful in this role you will: Be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to connect and establish relationships. Have knowledge of key legislation relating to health and safety in the workplace. Have the ability to interact and identify communication and language needs, wishes and preferences. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate nature, with a real desire to help others. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. What we offer We offer a range of benefits including a generous annual leave and pension scheme, life assurance, childcare and eye care voucher scheme, paid training & DBS/AccessNI, flexible working, employee assistance programme, fitness and social initiatives. We will "thank you" for joining our team through our Golden hello Award scheme. For every Support worker that joins the Livability team, we welcome you in lots of ways including through our golden hello monetary award scheme. When you join, you will receive £500 in your 6th month's pay and another £500 in your 12th month's pay. Subject to T&Cs. Livability is committed to learning and development, staff wellbeing and employee engagement. We would love to hear from you. Other information Livability is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/AccessNI check. Livability is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. About Us Livability is the disability charity that connects people with their communities. We tackle social isolation and the barriers that can cause this in the lives of disabled and vulnerable people. Through a wide range of disability, education, training and community services, we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives and communities.
Project Worker- Birmingham Job type - Full time/ Permanent Salary - £19,512 per annum Hours - 35 hours per week (+ 5 hours paid lunch ) Location - Birmingham We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support, house, educate, advise and speak out for 38,000 disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward. Who we are looking for? A Project worker to support the lives of service users using our services by providing direct housing related support services together with housing and property management to an individuals or groups of individuals in conjunction with Senior Support Workers, Assistant Support workers, the team Manager and any appropriate external support agencies with the aim of achieving a successful move-on and other measurable outcomes. There may also be a requirement to work on own in the community and/or service setting. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Working with service users offering creative and innovative supported opportunities for them to improve their quality of life develop their skills and make decisions about their future. Draw up and deliver support in accordance with a support plan drawn up during discussion between the service user and their Support worker and /or Senior Support Worker. Act as individual 'keyworker' to a group of identified service users, taking lead responsibility within Nacro for the co-ordination and delivery of their support. Apply safeguarding procedures. Keep appropriate records of interventions with Service users and inform other staff of relevant issues. A DBS check will be required for this role. A full driving licence and own vehicle is essential. For a full job description please click here For a full person specification please click here
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Project Worker- Birmingham Job type - Full time/ Permanent Salary - £19,512 per annum Hours - 35 hours per week (+ 5 hours paid lunch ) Location - Birmingham We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support, house, educate, advise and speak out for 38,000 disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward. Who we are looking for? A Project worker to support the lives of service users using our services by providing direct housing related support services together with housing and property management to an individuals or groups of individuals in conjunction with Senior Support Workers, Assistant Support workers, the team Manager and any appropriate external support agencies with the aim of achieving a successful move-on and other measurable outcomes. There may also be a requirement to work on own in the community and/or service setting. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Working with service users offering creative and innovative supported opportunities for them to improve their quality of life develop their skills and make decisions about their future. Draw up and deliver support in accordance with a support plan drawn up during discussion between the service user and their Support worker and /or Senior Support Worker. Act as individual 'keyworker' to a group of identified service users, taking lead responsibility within Nacro for the co-ordination and delivery of their support. Apply safeguarding procedures. Keep appropriate records of interventions with Service users and inform other staff of relevant issues. A DBS check will be required for this role. A full driving licence and own vehicle is essential. For a full job description please click here For a full person specification please click here
Are you the support worker we are looking for? Do you have the passion, talent, skills and care experience that can make it all add up for the people we support? At Livability, we're looking for caring and community-minded people to: Provide the highest standards of professional day to day support and create an environment that will enable the people we support to have the best possible quality of life. Your support will help people live as independently as possible within their residential home. Communicate with the people we support, using their preferred means of communication and encouraging them to voice their own choices, needs and options freely. Respond to the needs of each individual within the specified person-centred plans, so that they are able to make safe, informed choices. To be successful in this role you will: Be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to connect and establish relationships. Have knowledge of key legislation relating to health and safety in the workplace. Have the ability to interact and identify communication and language needs, wishes and preferences. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate nature, with a real desire to help others. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. What we offer We offer a range of benefits including a generous annual leave and pension scheme, life assurance, childcare and eye care voucher scheme, paid training & DBS/AccessNI, flexible working, employee assistance programme, fitness and social initiatives. We will "thank you" for joining our team through our Golden hello Award scheme. For every Support worker that joins the Livability team, we welcome you in lots of ways including through our golden hello monetary award scheme. When you join, you will receive £500 in your 6th month's pay and another £500 in your 12th month's pay. Subject to T&Cs. Livability is committed to learning and development, staff wellbeing and employee engagement. We would love to hear from you. Other information Livability is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Livability is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. About Us Livability is the disability charity that connects people with their communities. We tackle social isolation and the barriers that can cause this in the lives of disabled and vulnerable people. Through a wide range of disability, education, training and community services, we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives and communities.
Jun 25, 2019
Full time
Are you the support worker we are looking for? Do you have the passion, talent, skills and care experience that can make it all add up for the people we support? At Livability, we're looking for caring and community-minded people to: Provide the highest standards of professional day to day support and create an environment that will enable the people we support to have the best possible quality of life. Your support will help people live as independently as possible within their residential home. Communicate with the people we support, using their preferred means of communication and encouraging them to voice their own choices, needs and options freely. Respond to the needs of each individual within the specified person-centred plans, so that they are able to make safe, informed choices. To be successful in this role you will: Be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to connect and establish relationships. Have knowledge of key legislation relating to health and safety in the workplace. Have the ability to interact and identify communication and language needs, wishes and preferences. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate nature, with a real desire to help others. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. What we offer We offer a range of benefits including a generous annual leave and pension scheme, life assurance, childcare and eye care voucher scheme, paid training & DBS/AccessNI, flexible working, employee assistance programme, fitness and social initiatives. We will "thank you" for joining our team through our Golden hello Award scheme. For every Support worker that joins the Livability team, we welcome you in lots of ways including through our golden hello monetary award scheme. When you join, you will receive £500 in your 6th month's pay and another £500 in your 12th month's pay. Subject to T&Cs. Livability is committed to learning and development, staff wellbeing and employee engagement. We would love to hear from you. Other information Livability is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Livability is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. About Us Livability is the disability charity that connects people with their communities. We tackle social isolation and the barriers that can cause this in the lives of disabled and vulnerable people. Through a wide range of disability, education, training and community services, we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives and communities.