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Senior Theatre (Scrub) Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced senior Theatre Practitioner to join the Scrub team at our client's Acute Hospital site based in Central London (Travelcard Zone 1). This role is within easy reach of TfL and National Rail services.This is a full-time permanent post but we would be open to hearing from candidates seeking to negotiate a part-time hours opportunity. An established charity-status centre of excellence for over 160 years, the Hospital has 60 inpatient beds, including level three Critical Care and a state of the art five-suite Operating Theatre complex. The department has a varied caseload of lists including orthopaedics, spinal and all major surgical specialities.Person requirementsRGN or ODP with full NMC or HCPC registration as applicable.At least two years experience in the Scrub role, with experience in at least three major listsExperience in taking charge of the suite and supporting junior practitioners, and studentsThe additional benefits of working for this organisation include: - Private medical cover, including dental - A choice of pension schemes, including continuation of NHS pension if applicable- A relocation package for applicants moving from outside London- Gym membership, for you and your partner - Critical illness and Life assurance cover - Childcare vouchers- Employee 'service excellence' recognition rewards - Discounts at local, national and online shops - Interest-free season ticket loans & ‘cycle to work’ ‘scheme; helping you commute and keep fit for lessWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Theatres.As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Theatre roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit www jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals. ....Read more...
Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced senior Theatre Practitioner to join the Anaesthetic team at our client's Acute Hospital site based in Central London (Travelcard Zone 1). This role is within easy reach of TfL and National Rail services.This is a full-time role but we are equally interested in hearing from applicants who may be seeking to negotiate a part-time hours opportunity. Supporting the Lead Anaesthetic Practitioner you will play a significant role in the delivery of the patients Anaesthetic journey, including mentorship of junior practitioners. An established charity-status centre of excellence for over 160 years, the Hospital has 60 inpatient beds, including level 3 Critical Care and a state of the art five-suite Operating Theatre complex. The department has a varied caseload of lists including orthopaedics, spinal and all major surgical specialities.Person requirementsRGN or ODP with full NMC or HCPC registration as applicable.Current or recent senior Anaesthetic experience at Band 6 level or higherExperienced in taking charge of the Suite in the absence of the Lead Anaesthetic Practitioner Nurse applicants must hold an Anaesthetic qualificiation.The additional benefits of working for this organisation include: - Private medical cover, including dental - A choice of pension schemes, including continuation of NHS pension if applicable- A relocation package for applicants moving from outside London- Gym membership, for you and your partner - Critical illness and Life assurance cover - Childcare vouchers- Employee 'service excellence' recognition rewards - Discounts at local, national and online shops - Interest-free season ticket loans & ‘cycle to work’ ‘scheme; helping you commute and keep fit for lessWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Theatre Practitioners.As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Theatre roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.We may also be able to provide reasonably priced professional local staff accommodation for applicants who are considering relocation for this roleFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals. ....Read more...
Senior MRI and CT Radiographer
We are seeking an experienced Senior MRI & CT Radiographer to join the Imaging service at our client's Acute Hospital site based in Central London (Travelcard Zone 1). This role is within easy reach of TfL and National Rail services.This is a full-time permanent post but we are open to hearing from candidates seeking to negotiate a part-time hours opportunity or fixed-term contract.An established charity-status centre of excellence for over 160 years, the Hospital has 60 inpatient beds, including level three Critical Care and a state of the art five-suite Operating Theatre complex. The Imaging department comprises; General Radiography, Breast Imaging (incl FNA and MRI), Digital Fluoroscopy, Interventional Procedures, Ultrasound or CT Control, Ultrasound, Non-invasive Vascular Assessment (Ultrasound), MRI, and CT.The department uses a fully integrated digital PACS viewing system.Person requirementsRadiographer with full HCPC registration.Current or recent UK-based MRI and CT experience; with a minimum of full proficiency in one modality, and at least moderate proficiency in the other. Minimum of two years post qualification experience, at least one year must have been in the UK.The additional benefits of working for this organisation include:- Private medical cover, including dental- A choice of pension schemes, including continuation of NHS pension if applicable- A relocation package for applicants moving from outside London- Gym membership, for you and your partner- Critical illness and Life assurance cover- Childcare vouchers- Employee 'service excellence' recognition rewards- Discounts at local, national and online shops- Interest-free season ticket loans & ‘cycle to work’ ‘scheme; helping you commute and keep fit for lessWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Radiographers.As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Radiographer roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals. ....Read more...
Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse - Urgent Care (Days)
We are seeking a capable and experienced Band 6 Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse to join the Walk-in Urgent Care/Minor Injuries team at our client's Acute Hospital site based in Central London (Travelcard Zone 1). This role is within easy reach of TfL and National Rail services.The centre is open seven days between 08:00-20:00. This is a full-time post, but we are open to hearing from candidates seeking to negotiate a part-time hours opportunity.An established charity-status centre of excellence for over 160 years, the Hospital has 60 inpatient beds, including level three Critical Care and a state of the art Operating Theatre complex. The Department offers private walk-in urgent care, staffed by A&E doctors and nurses treating adults and children from one year old.Person requirementsRegistered Paediatric Nurse with full NMC registration.A minimum of three years post-registration experience including current or recent A&E or Urgent Care/Minor Injuries experience. Experienced in taking charge of the Paediatric section and supervision of junior Staff Nurses.Exceptional clinical, organisational and communication skills.The additional benefits of working for this organisation include: - Private medical cover, including dental - A choice of pension schemes, including continuation of NHS pension if applicable- A relocation package for applicants moving from outside London- Gym membership, for you and your partner - Critical illness and Life assurance cover - Childcare vouchers- Employee 'service excellence' recognition rewards - Discounts at local, national and online shops - Interest-free season ticket loans & ‘cycle to work’ ‘scheme; helping you commute and keep fit for lessWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of nursing staff. As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of the A&E/Minor Injuries nurse roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals. ....Read more...
HMP Winchester - Prison Facilitator
Prison Facilitator - HMP Winchester Hours - 28 hours / 4 days p/w Salary - £22,067 (£27,584 FTE) Do you want to make a positive impact on people's lives? A leading charity focused on rehabilitation and reducing re-offending is recruiting passionate Prison Facilitators to join our team in Kent! About the Role: As a Prison Facilitator, you will play a crucial role in delivering our successful reading and maths programme within HMP Winchester. You will work closely with people in prison, prison officers, prison education staff, other dedicated volunteers, and your regional manager. What you will do: Raise awareness of the program and encourage participation from both staff and prisoners. Grow the program by identifying potential learners and ensuring they have access to our resources. Train, equip, and support volunteers who deliver the reading and maths program. Monitor and evaluate program delivery to ensure its effectiveness. Provide initial support and supervision to our prison volunteers. Why you'll love working with us: You'll make a real difference in people's lives by helping them gain essential skills. You'll work in a supportive and collaborative environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. You'll be part of a team that is passionate about education and rehabilitation. Who we are looking for: Experience managing relationships and building partnerships. Experience working in the criminal justice system (a plus). Experience with peer-led programs or literacy programs (a plus). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to inspire, support, and lead a team. Strong organizational and time management skills. A non-judgmental attitude and commitment to diversity and inclusion. To Apply: We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of criminal convictions. Find out more and apply today or contact 📧oliver.jefferson@servicecare.org.uk ☎01772 208962 ....Read more...
Senior Hospital Occupational Therapist
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the service at our client's Acute Hospital site based in Central London (Travelcard Zone 1). This role is within easy reach of TfL and National Rail services.This is a full-time permanent post but we are open to hearing from candidates seeking to negotiate a part-time hours opportunity. An established charity-status centre of excellence for over 160 years, the Hospital has 60 inpatient beds, including level three Critical Care and a state of the art five-suite Operating Theatre complex. Occupational Therapy Department provides a comprehensive service to hospital inpatients as well as domiciliary visits and specialises in; neurological rehabilitation, palliative care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery and dementia.Other services include; Assessment and treatment of functional difficulties,Advice on home modification, Advice on and prescription of adaptive equipment,Teaching of alternative of compensatory techniques, Specialist seating assessments, Wheelchair assessments, Falls management programme, Neurological assessments and Manual handling advice.Person requirementsOccupational Therapist with full HCPC registration.Current or recent UK-based Hospital-based experience comprising both inpatient and outpatients. Experience in supervision, teaching and mentorship of junior OTs.The ability to deputise for the Lead OT in their absence.The additional benefits of working for this organisation include: - Private medical cover, including dental - A choice of pension schemes, including continuation of NHS pension if applicable- A relocation package for applicants moving from outside London- Gym membership, for you and your partner - Critical illness and Life assurance cover - Childcare vouchers- Employee 'service excellence' recognition rewards - Discounts at local, national and online shops - Interest-free season ticket loans & ‘cycle to work’ ‘scheme; helping you commute and keep fit for lessWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Occupational Therapists.As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of OT roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.We are also able to provide reasonably priced professional local staff accommodation for applicants who may be considering relocation for any of our positions.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals. ....Read more...
Registered Nurse
An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Stockton-on-the-Forest, York area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares for both mental illness and learning disability patients, which includes an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service **To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin** As a Nurse your key duties include: Assessing and monitoring the needs of patients Collaboratively planning the care needs of the patient Developing positive behavioural support plans with patients Being an active part of the multi-disciplinary team Administering medications The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: Be a team player To be self-aware, seeking support and advice when required Good listening and rapport building ability Able to organize and prioritise your time The successful Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £39,030 - £40,982 per annum DOE. We currently have vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: **£5,000 Welcome Bonus** 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays with length of service Extra Service Annual leave awards Career development – progress across the Staff Nurse grading is via a distinct career path An employee assistance programme Free meals/refreshments when on duty Free car parking Flexible Benefits Packages NMC Payment in full Sign on bonus - £5000 Welcome bonus– either a sign on bonus or an e-voucher code for the company benefits portal to be redeemed on various items including discounted shopping, red letter days, gym membership etc Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs), paid as a lump sum Moving less than 100 miles up to £1,500 If more than 100 miles up to £3,000 - To be repaid if individual does not complete probation & leaves Payment into the pension scheme CPD top up Donation to a charity of their choice Reference ID: 1166 To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Accommodation First Contact Administrator
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Black Country Women’s Aid Accommodation Services include; • 24-hour access refuge accommodation for victims of domestic abuse (women and children only)• Dispersed accommodation for victims of domestic abuse - accommodation includes house in multiple occupation, blocks of flats and individual flats across the borough (women, children, male victims)• Resettlement Support post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services• Access to BCWA Victim Safety Adviser post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services• Access to BCWA community services group activity • Safe house for victims of modern-day slavery in the National referral mechanism (women and children only.) • Dispersed accommodation for victims of modern-day slavery in the national referral mechanism – accommodation includes house in multiple accommodation, groups of flats and individual accommodation across the borough. (women, children, male victims) • Access to Counselling Services (part of BCWA Community services) The Domestic Abuse Accommodation service: Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) provides 24-hour emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence and abuse in need of temporary safe accommodation. The service manages and provides 41 units of accommodation in various locations of the Black Country, ranging from houses in multiple occupation, individual flats and houses, as well as group schemes. The dedicated team provides bespoke, client-led support to empower survivors of abuse to gain confidence and make informed choices. Job Role Job Title: Accommodation First Contact AdministratorLocation: SandwellPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours per week)Salary: £22,308Closing date: 30 April 2024BCWA reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are receivedAll interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?We are looking for someone to join our team as first contact administrator, being a part of our central contact and administrative team within one of the accommodation sites, with experience in managing a high volume of calls, a timely response to all stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills and efficient and organised administration. It is from this first contact that the relationship with BCWA begins. The Role: The first contact administrator will coordinate effectively the referrals into BCWA accommodation services. You will be required to provide a high-quality and efficient response to every call received this will include being responsible for delivering an effective system of first contact, care and support to victims of domestic violence and abuse this includes, gathering information regarding the victim/survivor and their circumstances effectively managing referrals and queries from partner agencies If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.Important information for all positions Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions. Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank managerDBSAll positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Accommodation First Contact Administrator
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Black Country Women’s Aid Accommodation Services include; • 24-hour access refuge accommodation for victims of domestic abuse (women and children only)• Dispersed accommodation for victims of domestic abuse - accommodation includes house in multiple occupation, blocks of flats and individual flats across the borough (women, children, male victims)• Resettlement Support post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services• Access to BCWA Victim Safety Adviser post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services• Access to BCWA community services group activity • Safe house for victims of modern-day slavery in the National referral mechanism (women and children only.) • Dispersed accommodation for victims of modern-day slavery in the national referral mechanism – accommodation includes house in multiple accommodation, groups of flats and individual accommodation across the borough. (women, children, male victims) • Access to Counselling Services (part of BCWA Community services) The Domestic Abuse Accommodation service: Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) provides 24-hour emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence and abuse in need of temporary safe accommodation. The service manages and provides 41 units of accommodation in various locations of the Black Country, ranging from houses in multiple occupation, individual flats and houses, as well as group schemes. The dedicated team provides bespoke, client-led support to empower survivors of abuse to gain confidence and make informed choices. Job Role Job Title: Accommodation First Contact AdministratorLocation: SandwellPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours per week)Salary: £22,308Closing date: 30 April 2024BCWA reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are receivedAll interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?We are looking for someone to join our team as first contact administrator, being a part of our central contact and administrative team within one of the accommodation sites, with experience in managing a high volume of calls, a timely response to all stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills and efficient and organised administration. It is from this first contact that the relationship with BCWA begins. The Role: The first contact administrator will coordinate effectively the referrals into BCWA accommodation services. You will be required to provide a high-quality and efficient response to every call received this will include being responsible for delivering an effective system of first contact, care and support to victims of domestic violence and abuse this includes, gathering information regarding the victim/survivor and their circumstances effectively managing referrals and queries from partner agencies If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.Important information for all positions Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions. Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank managerDBSAll positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Therapeutic & Wellbeing Service Administrator
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves…Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs led. The team: Our recently rebranded Counselling and Wellbeing Service is a team consisting of a managerial lead who oversees the whole operations of the service , administration support, counsellors, sessional counsellors, students and placements all providing a range of counselling and therapeutic interventions. The team is currently being led by the Chief Executive demonstrating a commitment to this work and together the team is ambitious and dynamic working to give the client the best outcome to cope and recover from abuse. Job Role: Job Title: Therapeutic & Wellbeing Service AdministratorPositions available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Location: Sandwell Cedar Centre, West BromwichSalary: £22,308 per annum Closing date: 13 May 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?We are looking for an organised, proactive and empathetic administrator to join our growing Therapeutic and Wellbeing Service. The Role:You will be responsible for coordinating referrals as the first point of contact for victims of violence and abuse referred into the service for counselling. You will also be responsible for dealing with enquiries into the service, keeping the databases and case management system accurate and up to date and supporting with the allocation of clients to counsellors and advocates. You will be required to maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders, especially the bank of associate counsellors.If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.Important information for all positions Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting then welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:• a professional from your centre of study, for instance a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank managerDBSAll positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Therapeutic & Wellbeing Service Administrator
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves…Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs led. The team: Our recently rebranded Counselling and Wellbeing Service is a team consisting of a managerial lead who oversees the whole operations of the service , administration support, counsellors, sessional counsellors, students and placements all providing a range of counselling and therapeutic interventions. The team is currently being led by the Chief Executive demonstrating a commitment to this work and together the team is ambitious and dynamic working to give the client the best outcome to cope and recover from abuse. Job Role: Job Title: Therapeutic & Wellbeing Service AdministratorPositions available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Location: Sandwell Cedar Centre, West BromwichSalary: £22,308 per annum Closing date: 13 May 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?We are looking for an organised, proactive and empathetic administrator to join our growing Therapeutic and Wellbeing Service. The Role:You will be responsible for coordinating referrals as the first point of contact for victims of violence and abuse referred into the service for counselling. You will also be responsible for dealing with enquiries into the service, keeping the databases and case management system accurate and up to date and supporting with the allocation of clients to counsellors and advocates. You will be required to maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders, especially the bank of associate counsellors.If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.Important information for all positions Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting then welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:• a professional from your centre of study, for instance a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank managerDBSAll positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Female Advocate
Female AdvocateJob Type: Part Time, PermanentLocation: NorwichWorking Hours: 08.30-16.30 4 days a week.Salary: £22,932.74 - £25,102.05Benefits: 4 day working week, working pattern is negotiable (e.g could do 4 days over 5)28 days Annual Leave pro rata + Bank Holidays (based on full time hours)Company Pension45p per mile Travel Expenses Paid Equal Lives is a user led disabled persons organisation based in Sackville Place, Norwich that is dedicated to making disabled people’s voices heard, supporting people to empower themselves to live independent and fulfilled lives. Offering a welcoming working environment and team, a rewarding and varied position within a respected charity.The Role – Female Advocate:To provide comprehensive advocacy to people facing disabling barriers, with a non-judgemental approach to ensure that individuals can make informed decisions about their lives.Work to empower people to make their own, informed decisions and support them to have their voice heard.To offer issue-based advocacy to disabled people in the community on areas such as social care, mental health, housing and child protection.Responsibilities – Female Advocate: Providing information, advice and advocacy on a range of issues affecting people who face disabling barriers, currently including: Mental health careSupport to access treatment and support servicesPersonal budgets and direct paymentsDiscrimination and employment issuesChild protection proceedingsBeing an independent voice for clients.Working alongside clients to challenge institutions, organisations and bad practice where needed.Visiting clients either at home or in the community and working within Equal Lives’ lone working policies and procedures.Communicating with clients in the method that feels most comfortable and accessible for them. This could be via phone calls, emails, letters, video calls, face to face meetings or a combination of all of these.Building relationships in order to understand and effectively advocate for people who may not use words to communicate or may find it difficult to express themselves.Effectively managing a case list and maintaining comprehensive and up to date case management records using appropriate software and ensuring follow up requirements are carried out in a timely fashion.Contributing to the provision of induction and training of other staff including volunteers within the service.Developing strong working relationships with relevant organisations and institutions to ensure that the needs of clients are met.Working as part of the advocacy team and developing a supportive team culture.Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, policies and practice relevant to the role.Support other teams within Equal Lives by offering advice and information on specialist areas of knowledge, where needed. Person Specification – Female Advocate: A detailed understanding of the barriers faced by disabled people, the Equality Act 2010 and Social Model of DisabilityCommitment to equality of opportunity and empowerment of disabled peopleProven ability to advocate and undertake representation including an understanding of the principles of self and peer advocacySubstantial experience working in an advice/advocacy role including client representationSpecialised knowledge and experience in at least two of the following areas: Mental health careSocial carePersonal budgets and direct paymentsDisability discrimination and employment issuesChild protection proceedings Ability to organise and manage conflicting priorities within own workload and the teamAn advocacy qualification at level 3 or equivalent experienceExcellent inter-personal and relationship building skillsExcellent communication skills and proven experience of adapting your communications to suit a variety of different peopleAwareness of the impacts of working with trauma and experience of managing this, as well as an understanding of the importance of self-careExperience of working with people with dementia, learning disabilities and/or high mental health needsExperience of working with IT, including Office, Word and ExcelIdentifies as Female (service users can request advocates based on gender. Due to the make-up of the existing team, females are preferred for this position)Experience of supporting people through processesPersonal experience of disability ....Read more...
IRIS Advocate Educator
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Community Services Directorate Within this directorate the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women’s Aid Community Services include; • Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) • Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)• Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum• Black Country Counselling Service • Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person’s service (Black Country)• West Midlands Stalking Service• Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach. We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse. Job Role Job Title: IRIS Advocate EducatorPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Salary: £25,590.00Closing date: 13 May 2024BCWA reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient suitable applications.All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?We are looking for a confident, organised and compassionate individual be part of our IRIS service. The post holder will deliver domestic abuse training, work in partnership with health and other agency professionals and provide emotional and practical support, risk assessment and safety planning to standard and medium risk clients.The Role: IRIS is a specialist domestic violence and abuse (DVA) training, support and referral programme for general practices. The IRIS Advocate Educator provides in-house domestic abuse training and ongoing consultancy for general practice teams and is an advocate to whom patients can be referred for support. As an Advocate Educator, you will provide tailored practical and emotional support to clients referred by trained GP practices.You will be part of a national network of IRIS Advocate Educators who deliver training to local GP practices to raise awareness of domestic abuse and improve early identification. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.Important information for all positions Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions. Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank manager ....Read more...
IRIS Advocate Educator
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Community Services Directorate Within this directorate the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women’s Aid Community Services include; • Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) • Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)• Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum• Black Country Counselling Service • Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person’s service (Black Country)• West Midlands Stalking Service• Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach. We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse. Job Role Job Title: IRIS Advocate EducatorPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Salary: £25,590.00Closing date: 13 May 2024BCWA reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient suitable applications.All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?We are looking for a confident, organised and compassionate individual be part of our IRIS service. The post holder will deliver domestic abuse training, work in partnership with health and other agency professionals and provide emotional and practical support, risk assessment and safety planning to standard and medium risk clients.The Role: IRIS is a specialist domestic violence and abuse (DVA) training, support and referral programme for general practices. The IRIS Advocate Educator provides in-house domestic abuse training and ongoing consultancy for general practice teams and is an advocate to whom patients can be referred for support. As an Advocate Educator, you will provide tailored practical and emotional support to clients referred by trained GP practices.You will be part of a national network of IRIS Advocate Educators who deliver training to local GP practices to raise awareness of domestic abuse and improve early identification. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.Important information for all positions Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions. Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank manager ....Read more...
Domestic Abuse Practitioner
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Community Services Directorate Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women’s Aid Community Services include; • Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) • Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)• Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum• Black Country Counselling Service • Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person’s service (Black Country)• West Midlands Stalking Service• Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre) This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach. The team: Walsall Council Children’s Social Care has implemented the nationally recognised Family Safeguarding approach to working with whole families to support child protection arrangements. Family Safeguarding Teams are multi-disciplinary and include professionals from children’s social care, probation services, mental health and domestic abuse The Family Safeguarding approach presents a unique opportunity for multi-disciplinary teams to support whole families with all aspects of delivery reflecting a family-focused approach that prioritises safeguarding for children, young people and adults. Black Country Women’s Aid service will second Domestic Abuse Victim support to parents/carers of Young People who are open to a Family Safeguarding support intervention. The role will be based within the Family Safeguarding teams and work as part of the multi-disciplinary service to improve outcomes for families. The aim of the roles is to reduce the impact of Domestic Abuse in parents whose children are being supported through a Family Safeguarding intervention by providing evidence-based outcomes. Collaborative practices between Walsall Council & Black Country Women’s Aid will be enhanced through shared learning & training and developing a best practice model within the service. Job Role Job Title: Domestic Abuse PractitionerPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5), based in Walsall Salary: £24,310.04 (unqualified) – £26.430.04 (qualified) Closing date: 17 May 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults. The postholder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims. The Role: The Domestic Abuse Practitioner will work within the family safeguarding team focusing on providing support to victims of domestic abuse who have been referred from Children's services specifically those on child in need and child protection plans. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application. CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checks As a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks: Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally. We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you. DBS All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Accommodations Complex needs worker
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Black Country Women’s Aid Accommodation Services include; • 24-hour access refuge accommodation for victims of domestic abuse (women and children only)• Dispersed accommodation for victims of domestic abuse - accommodation includes house in multiple occupation, blocks of flats and individual flats across the borough (women, children, male victims)• Resettlement Support post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services• Access to BCWA Victim Safety Adviser post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services• Access to BCWA community services group activity • Safe house for victims of modern-day slavery in the National referral mechanism (women and children only.) • Dispersed accommodation for victims of modern-day slavery in the national referral mechanism – accommodation includes house in multiple accommodation, groups of flats and individual accommodation across the borough. (women, children, male victims) • Access to Counselling Services (part of BCWA Community services) The Domestic Abuse Accommodation service: Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) provides 24-hour emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence and abuse in need of temporary safe accommodation. The service manages and provides 41 units of accommodation in various locations of the Black Country, ranging from houses in multiple occupation, individual flats and houses, as well as group schemes. The dedicated team provides bespoke, client-led support to empower survivors of abuse to gain confidence and make informed choices. Job role Job Title: Accommodations Complex needs worker Positions available: 12-month fixed term (37.5 hours), based in SandwellSalary: £22,308 - £23,850Closing date: 30 April 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for someone who has experience of working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse on both one-to-one and in group work settings. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders and clients on all levels.The role: You will carry a caseload which includes all aspects of case management including, risk assessment, needs assessment, support planning, outcomes and case review.You will be required to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic abuse, whose needs are either not being met by existing services or not accessing existing services or not being accepted as referrals with the aim of providing a transition into mainstream services.If you are ambitious, outgoing and hardworking, we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.Important information for all positions Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions. Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank managerDBSAll positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Accommodations Complex needs worker
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Black Country Women’s Aid Accommodation Services include; • 24-hour access refuge accommodation for victims of domestic abuse (women and children only)• Dispersed accommodation for victims of domestic abuse - accommodation includes house in multiple occupation, blocks of flats and individual flats across the borough (women, children, male victims)• Resettlement Support post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services• Access to BCWA Victim Safety Adviser post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services• Access to BCWA community services group activity • Safe house for victims of modern-day slavery in the National referral mechanism (women and children only.) • Dispersed accommodation for victims of modern-day slavery in the national referral mechanism – accommodation includes house in multiple accommodation, groups of flats and individual accommodation across the borough. (women, children, male victims) • Access to Counselling Services (part of BCWA Community services) The Domestic Abuse Accommodation service: Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) provides 24-hour emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence and abuse in need of temporary safe accommodation. The service manages and provides 41 units of accommodation in various locations of the Black Country, ranging from houses in multiple occupation, individual flats and houses, as well as group schemes. The dedicated team provides bespoke, client-led support to empower survivors of abuse to gain confidence and make informed choices. Job role Job Title: Accommodations Complex needs worker Positions available: 12-month fixed term (37.5 hours), based in SandwellSalary: £22,308 - £23,850Closing date: 30 April 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for someone who has experience of working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse on both one-to-one and in group work settings. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders and clients on all levels.The role: You will carry a caseload which includes all aspects of case management including, risk assessment, needs assessment, support planning, outcomes and case review.You will be required to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic abuse, whose needs are either not being met by existing services or not accessing existing services or not being accepted as referrals with the aim of providing a transition into mainstream services.If you are ambitious, outgoing and hardworking, we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.Important information for all positions Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions. Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank managerDBSAll positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Domestic Abuse Practitioner
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Community Services Directorate Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women’s Aid Community Services include; • Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) • Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)• Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum• Black Country Counselling Service • Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person’s service (Black Country)• West Midlands Stalking Service• Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre) This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements. The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users. Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach. The team: Walsall Council Children’s Social Care has implemented the nationally recognised Family Safeguarding approach to working with whole families to support child protection arrangements. Family Safeguarding Teams are multi-disciplinary and include professionals from children’s social care, probation services, mental health and domestic abuse The Family Safeguarding approach presents a unique opportunity for multi-disciplinary teams to support whole families with all aspects of delivery reflecting a family-focused approach that prioritises safeguarding for children, young people and adults. Black Country Women’s Aid service will second Domestic Abuse Victim support to parents/carers of Young People who are open to a Family Safeguarding support intervention. The role will be based within the Family Safeguarding teams and work as part of the multi-disciplinary service to improve outcomes for families. The aim of the roles is to reduce the impact of Domestic Abuse in parents whose children are being supported through a Family Safeguarding intervention by providing evidence-based outcomes. Collaborative practices between Walsall Council & Black Country Women’s Aid will be enhanced through shared learning & training and developing a best practice model within the service. Job Role Job Title: Domestic Abuse PractitionerPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5), based in Walsall Salary: £24,310.04 (unqualified) – £26.430.04 (qualified) Closing date: 17 May 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults. The postholder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims. The Role: The Domestic Abuse Practitioner will work within the family safeguarding team focusing on providing support to victims of domestic abuse who have been referred from Children's services specifically those on child in need and child protection plans. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application. CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checks As a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks: Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally. We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you. DBS All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Community Services Directorate Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women’s Aid Community Services include; • Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) • Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)• Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum• Black Country Counselling Service • Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person’s service (Black Country)• West Midlands Stalking Service• Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre) This position is located within the West Midlands Stalking Service. The team: The BCWA West Midlands Stalking Service offers specialist stalking and harassment advisory and support services across the West Midlands area, covering Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and the Black Country. The service provides emotional and practical support, safety advice and advocacy through the criminal justice system within a multiagency framework to ensure that victims of stalking feel supported and empowered. Job Role Job Title: Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC)Position available: 1 full-time maternity position (12 months, 37.5 hours), based across the Black CountrySalary: £22,308Closing date: 17 May 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for a qualified/unqualified ISAC (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone with experience of frontline working and managing a caseload, including risk assessments, needs assessments and support planning. The successful candidate will have an understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults and the dynamics of domestic abuse and stalking and how this can affect victims. The Role: The Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) is required to provide a high-quality service, managing a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse victims experiencing stalking from an ex-intimate partner. They will support victims of stalking using evidence-based methods in order to identify risk, stalking typology and support needs. ISACs provide practical guidance and safety advice to those experiencing elements of harassment and stalking, referring to relevant agencies when required and participating in the Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process. ISACs may also assist with awareness-raising campaigns, training and events. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application. CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checks As a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks: Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally. We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you. References Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer. If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from: • a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank manager DBS All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Community Services Directorate Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women’s Aid Community Services include; • Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) • Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country)• Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum• Black Country Counselling Service • Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person’s service (Black Country)• West Midlands Stalking Service• Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre) This position is located within the West Midlands Stalking Service. The team: The BCWA West Midlands Stalking Service offers specialist stalking and harassment advisory and support services across the West Midlands area, covering Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and the Black Country. The service provides emotional and practical support, safety advice and advocacy through the criminal justice system within a multiagency framework to ensure that victims of stalking feel supported and empowered. Job Role Job Title: Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC)Position available: 1 full-time maternity position (12 months, 37.5 hours), based across the Black CountrySalary: £22,308Closing date: 17 May 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for a qualified/unqualified ISAC (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone with experience of frontline working and managing a caseload, including risk assessments, needs assessments and support planning. The successful candidate will have an understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults and the dynamics of domestic abuse and stalking and how this can affect victims. The Role: The Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) is required to provide a high-quality service, managing a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse victims experiencing stalking from an ex-intimate partner. They will support victims of stalking using evidence-based methods in order to identify risk, stalking typology and support needs. ISACs provide practical guidance and safety advice to those experiencing elements of harassment and stalking, referring to relevant agencies when required and participating in the Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process. ISACs may also assist with awareness-raising campaigns, training and events. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application. CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checks As a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks: Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally. We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you. References Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer. If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from: • a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank manager DBS All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Registered Service Manager - Supported Accommodation
Registered Service Manager-Supported AccomodationA driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.HOURS: 40 hours per week, to be worked flexibly per the needs of the service.SALARY: £43,000 - £48,000 Per AnnumFlexibility is required as you are expected to cover any shifts where there is a staff shortageand all other avenues have been exhausted. These may include days, evenings, weekends,sleep-ins, waking nights and Bank Holidays.The RoleTo improve the lives of people using our services by providing direct support services to individuals or groups of individuals,this includes being a point of contact with referring agents and partnership agencies to ensure effective liaison arrangements with respect to individual support are continued and enhanced.To ensure that residents’ tenancies/licences are adhered to and that the housing provided is of optimum quality.Main Responsibilities: As the registered manager you will ensure and exceed compliance requirements of the Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulations and its Outcomes.To assist in the business development of ROC Transitions.Adhere to, uphold and exemplify the organisations core valuesTo monitor the work of the Specialist Support Workers and feedback any issues to the HR Manager and CEO, if necessaryTo provide supervision sessions for the Support Workers as necessary on a regular basis and feedback any issues to the HR Manager and CEO as necessaryTo check/organise staff timesheets/contentTo undertake annual appraisals and identify any training needsTo take responsibility for the production of the staff rota on a weekly basisAssist in ensuring that all staff are familiar, understand and adhere to all relevant statutory policy and procedural guidelines and Ofsted regulations for Supported Living AccommodationLiaise with all relevant agencies and attend meetings as requiredEnsure all administrative records are maintained, complete monitoring returns and recording accurately and on timeLiaise with outside agencies and stakeholders to promote best outcomes for residentsAdmit new residents and compile and complete all relevant admission documents and support plansCompile and complete all relevant discharge documentsProvide support and guidance to residentsEncourage resident participation in the running of the serviceEnsure licence agreements and house rules are adhered to and maintain harmony within the Charity’s various locations and its neighbours within the communityAssist in ensuring that repairs and maintenance requiring attention is dealt with via the reporting procedure (through ROC Housing Management) To ensure that a high-quality housing and support service is provided and residents are effectively helped to develop the skills and confidence needed for independent living.Work with Residents offering supported opportunities for them to improve their quality of life, develop their skills and make decisions about their future Administration Attend all supervision sessions with the manager and discuss all aspects of the service users and scheme issuesMaintain and update all administrative records relating to the Unit e.g. log book, complaints, incident book etc, including service user’s filesMaintain formal records, for instance the fire log book and undertake fire safety drillsProduce monitoring and performance information as required by the manager to assist in the completion of monitoring returns e.g. Service performance monitoring and internal monitoring records, taking responsibility for these, where requiredAssist in the collation of service user’s satisfaction informationReport all repairs observed immediately and follow up to ensure they are completed; ensuring all employees follow the Group procedureEnsure the Unit is kept clean and safe and also ensure service users undertake their responsibilities to keep the Unit clean and safeEnsure accurate inventories of equipment and furnishings are kept and maintained for all Transitions HomesEnsure ROC Transitions’ requirements in respect of the Data Protection Act are complied with Communication Arrange/participate in staff/service user meetings, as and when requiredPromote multi agency working Marketing Actively market the service and promote a positive personal/professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the service at all timesEndeavour to fill any service user vacancy and expand the service user base by liaising with surrounding social services and assessing/selecting suitable service users Training & Development Liaising with the HR Manager, ensuring employees complete allocated training, assessed through the Personal Development Plans, on a mandatory and assessment of needs basisComplete allocated training, assessed on individual Development Plan, within timescales Essential Requirements:A minimum of a Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care (Children) or equivalent (or willingness to work towards)A driving licence and access to a vehiclePrevious experience of working with: Children, 16-18 years old; youth offending; care leavers; substance/alcohol misuseCandidates must be committed to the role and flexible as will be required to cover any shifts including; evenings, weekends and some nights as part of on-call as the Registered Manager.Benefits:Enhanced DBS check paid for by the companyHealthcare PlanExcellent learning and development opportunitiesRefer a friend bonus schemeCredit union saving schemeCompany EventsAward-winning company cultureIf you are an experienced registered manager with experience apply now or call Katie Brown on 0330 335 8997. ....Read more...