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
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We are currently looking for an Experienced Children’s Social Worker within Cared for Children Team
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
About the team
You’ll be working within a Cared for Children Team who deal with complex cases, including assessment and appropriate management of risk. The team is very supportive and is made up of a variety of roles such as trainees, support staff and volunteers. Everyone in the team works hard to develop and maintain effective relationships with the service users, their carers and families.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years’ experience working within a Cared for Children Team is essential for this role. You will likely supervise other social workers in the team who are less experienced and so you will need supervisory skills, along with detailed knowledge of relevant legislation and its application. You will have good planning, analytical and communication skills.
What's on offer?
Up to £35.00 per hour umbrella rate (PAYE payment options available also)
Supportive Team
For more information, please get in contact
Sophia Garner - Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555
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Service Care Solutions is looking for an experienced Gardener to work for a local authority in Swindon. Job Purpose: Maintain and develop the historic ornamental grounds and gardens to the highest horticultural standards and contribute to the overall improvement in the quality of Lydiard Park.The main duties will include:
Maintain the walled flower garden, courtyard garden and ornamental home circuit to the highest horticultural standards, working closely with the Lydiard Management Team.
Secure the continuing restoration of Lydiard Park gardens in accordance with the Council’s objectives, policies and agreed management plan. Contribute towards the periodic review of these policies and plans.
Prepare, operate and monitor weekly, monthly and annual programs of work and costs for the garden team to include the maintenance and development of historic plant collections.
Provide reports to the Lydiard Manager as required.
Requirements:
Good written communication skills, to write reports, letters and complete forms.
Good verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with staff, volunteers, public, contractors/advisors, and other council employees.
Self directed and motivated.
Previous gardening experience.
Working hours will be: Monday to Friday 7:30am-4pmFor more information please contact Hona on 01772 208967 or send an email to hona.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk....Read more...
Early Support Practitioner
About the Company
Harrow Council are seeking to recruit an Early Support Practitioners to work across 4 sites within the borough.
Job Description
The Early Support Practitioner will take an active role in the Early Support model to ensure high quality direct work takes place with babies, very young children, children, young people, and their families. The successful candidate will work alongside multi-disciplinary staff and lead as necessary on students, mentors, volunteers, proactively contributing to partnership work with the private, voluntary, and statutory sectors of the community.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality group practice and plan a range of engagements to improve, health and well-being, social and educational needs of our client groups.
Plan and deliver a full range of activity sessions using the relevant curricula.
Respond proactively to children’s and young people’s needs.
Role model good practice to peers and parents to support them to better understand children and young people’s behaviours and needs.
Requirements
Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities service delivery and an understanding of anti-discriminatory practice in working with children, young people and their families.
Experience of delivering and leading the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and key stage curricula.
Knowledge of supporting staff development and service improvements.
Good analytical skills with good attention to detail.
Full First Aid/Paediatric first aid.
Qualifications
Early years care and education vocational qualification level 3 or above and commitment to study to level 4 and above.
Level 2/3 certificate in Youth Work.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements, please submit your CV
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About The RoleAmazing opportunity to join the team at Abbott Lodge as a Community Development Coordinator.The Community Development Coordinator will work closely with the team and residents to develop the community work of Abbott Lodge helping to improve the health social and welfare outcomes of the service. This will involve developing both internal community activity and outreach work increasing Abbott Lodge's presence in the local community. They will also engage creatively with partner organisations who provide meaningful activities, education, training and health and well being opportunities. What you will be doing:
Liaising with residents to enable the development and delivery of a program of in-house meaningful activities based on client need and aspirations across the services.Assisting support workers and service manager in developing the voice of the residents in all aspects of the life of Abbott LodgeIdentifying partner agencies and organisations who provide meaningful activities, education, training, and employment opportunities, relevant to individual client need and engage them in the program of activities deliveredEngaging with clients and the local community utilising Social Media platforms to promote activities and communicate with clients in the service.Working in partnership with the Support Workers to address clients’ feelings of isolation and social exclusion whilst breaking down barriers by (not an exclusive list)ensuring a holistic support package is provided to clientsencouraging client involvement in the communitysupporting delivery of Passport to Independence and AQA ModulesAbout The CandidateA Support Worker will instinctively share Saha’s delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective.You will need to have:
Proactive and self-motivated with a can do attitudeExperience of or knowledge related to working with homeless people and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,Proven capacity to deal successfully with difficult and complex situationsTrack record of successful working with local community and voluntary sector,partner agencies and recruiting, inducting and supporting a range of volunteersSuccessful fundraising experience at a local community levelBe able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.Benefits of working as a support worker:
£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service (for permanent staff)26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible....Read more...
Job Title: Museum Curator (Admin and Clerical) Salary: £18.42 P/H LTD Umbrella Hours: 37 Type: Temporary Ongoing Location: Nuneaton, CV11 Start Date: ASAP Work Pattern: 09:00am – 17:00pm Join our client’s dynamic team as a Curator at a key institution dedicated to preserving and enhancing public appreciation of our rich cultural heritage. In this vital role, you'll manage day-to-day care and documentation of the museum's collections, supporting our vision through vibrant exhibitions, engaging events, and extensive outreach programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead initiatives that enrich community engagement and ensure the accessibility of our collections to a diverse audience. Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and document museum collections using both traditional and digital systems to meet industry standards.
Implement preventative conservation programs to ensure the care and longevity of the collections.
Drive audience engagement through innovative exhibition planning and execution.
Supervise and mentor volunteers and contractors, ensuring best practices in collections management.
Contribute to grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure additional resources for museum initiatives.
Act as a key holder, managing security and emergency protocols for the museum facilities.
Requirements:
Degree in History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History, or a related field; postgraduate qualification in Museum Studies preferred.
Proven experience in museum or gallery settings, particularly in collections care, exhibition management, and public engagement.
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and collections databases.
Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to work irregular hours as needed, including evenings and weekends.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk....Read more...
Farm Manager – South Gloucestershire£21.80 per hourFixed term contract – Full TimeKey Accountabilities
Plan and manage the welfare of all animals and birds at the farm through routine and responsive inspection and care, including feeding, cleaning and watering. The postholder is responsible for the health, wellbeing and sustainability of stock on the farm.
Provide strong and clear leadership of the farm staff team and volunteers, promoting a positive, supportive and enjoyable environment to work in. Liaise with the Farm Steering Group and staff team, ensuring clear communication and maximising opportunities for service users to be at the heart of decision making processes.To monitor and be responsible for overseeing site security and bio-security measures for the safety of the animals, visiting members of the public, site partners and staff.Accountable for compliance with Government legislation and requirements related to farm management and maintain all required records necessary for good farm practice and management and adhere to the Industry Codes of Practice, Environmental Health recommendations, Defra regulations and other legislation as appropriate. Comply with the farm’s policies, i.e. Health and Safety, Equal opportunities, Environmental, Confidentiality, Child and Young person’s protection policy etc.Carry out basic maintenance of farm buildings, boundaries, grassland management, biosecurity features, fences, gates and animal pens for the safety and welfare of the animals and the public.
Manage the development, implementation and review of annual Operational Plans, business plan and a longer term farm strategy with appropriate involvement of staff, council senior management and stakeholders.Participate in regular Steering Group meetings between all site partners and lead inActively encourage and be involved with community and volunteer involvement on the farm including work supervision. The postholder being the main contact between the Council and farm users. Direct and sign off Friends Group activities and events on the farm and work with them to agree and achieve appropriate outcomes and objectives for the farm. Have oversight and where appropriate give approval for all minor and major activities, events and work programmes being delivered on the farm by other site users. Work with local interest groups to promote sustainable farm management, conservation techniques and rural skills. Promote the aims and objectives of the farm and present a positive image through good public relations, communication with visitors, service users and the local community etc.
To find out more information please contact Mason at MasonM@4recruitmentservices.comRecruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.....Read more...
About The RoleWe’re looking for a Head of Development and Business Growth who has a passion for delivering an exceptional internal customer experience, driving continuous improvement and living the ethos of Salvation Army Homes.As a development professional with extensive experience within the Housing sector, you will know that developing our business is key since the landscape for niche and supported housing providers like Salvation Army Homes is a challenging one.You’ll be a key part of our Senior Management Team and will be responsible for making key business decisions, as well as improving the skills of your team. You’ll use a proactive, future-first approach to ensure that decisions are in-line with both medium and long-term objectives.This is a hybrid role, working from home with occasional visits to the Bolton office, monthly in person Leadership and team meetings (London and Manchester), and occasional visits to front line services across England.If you are people focused and can demonstrate our culture of fun, open, ambitious, supportive, collaborative, positive and safe, we would love to hear from you.Interviews will be held on Thursday 09 May 2024.About The CandidateIn return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits including:26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayPension (up to 6% employer matched contributions) with life assuranceA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Healthcare Cashback schemePrivate medical insuranceOccupational Sick PayLong service awards from 2.5 yearsAbout The CompanySalvation Army Homes is a national supported housing provider and is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.....Read more...
About The RoleExciting opportunity for a Support Worker based in our supported housing service at The Limes At Saha, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation. As a Support Worker, you will need to:Get to know and build the trust of our clientsHelp clients to live independentlyEncourage participation in social and leisure programmesSupport residents with the practicalities of everyday livingAbout The CandidateA Support Worker will instinctively share Saha’s delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective.You will need to:Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situationsBe able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,Understand or learn about community resources and organisations that can help our clientsAble to be flexible with working hours to accommodate a working Rota in conjunction with the needs of the service and team members Benefits of working as a support worker:In return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits. This includes,£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible....Read more...
AfC employees in Guernsey awarded a further 5.8% from the 1st January 2024.We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapist to join the Paediatric Therapies team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.Supporting the Lead for Children’s Occupational Therapy for the States of Guernsey you will:- manage and co-ordinate a defined caseload of children and young people with complex needs from birth to 18 years.- contribute to service development and clinical and service audits.- develop and deliver training courses for staff, parents, teachers and other professionals.- supervise junior Occupational Therapy staff, students and volunteers.- be responsible for assessment and the implementation of evidenced based intervention plans.- set functional goals in collaboration with the young person / parents / carers and multi-disciplinary team using standardised outcome measures.- work as part of a multi-disciplinary sharing information and working together to meet the needs of children and young people and their families.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale, as above. The current Guernsey Band 7 salary range is £52,932 to £69,605 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.Providing excellent Paediatric care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Person requirementsQualified Occupational with full HCPC registration.Current senior Band 6 or 7 specific Paediatric experience. Experienced in supervision and mentorship of qualified OTs, Students and OT Assistants.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605 - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - On-site Staff Accommodation* - A generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveJarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of qualified Allied Health Professionals. As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of the Paediatric OT role places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Therapy 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...
About The RoleExcellent opportunity as a Night Concierge to provide an overnight presence in Abbot Lodge, Salford making sure our residents are well and our building is secure. At Saha we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who have been homeless.The Night Concierge will need to help ensure the safety of residents and the security of the building by being an overnight on-site presence and will:Supervise people as they enter and exit the buildingMonitor CCTV and conduct building checksEngage with vulnerable people who live in the service for up to eight weeksEncourage residents to follow house rulesMaintain a security logThe shift pattern for this role will be: Thursday to SundayAbout The CandidateYou will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with saha’s values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution as a night concierge to transforming lives.You will be confident and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including clients, staff, agencies and local neighbours. We need you to have:Empathy with our client group Strong interpersonal and influencing skillsGood time managementA willingness to work night shift on a rota basisIn return, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:
£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible....Read more...
About The RoleExciting opportunity for a Housing Support worker to Saha in supporting people to live independentlyAt Saha, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, providing support for adults who are in need of support and accommodation. In St Helens you will be working across 3 schemes 2 long term schemes for over 55 and 1 short term schemes for those over the age of 18You will:Get to know and build the trust of our clientsHelp clients to live independentlyEncourage participation in work, education, social and leisure programmesSupport residents with the practicalities of everyday livingThe benefits on offerIn return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CandidateOur Housing Support workers will instinctively share Saha’s delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective. You will need to:Support our residents ensuring their rights as tenants are upheld and monitor their bejewelling to identify when additional support is required, demonstrating care and compassionProvide regular support planning to those residents in the long term service and move on planning and support for those in the short term serviceMaintain an efficient administration system which meets the needs set by Saha for records and reports, complying with statutory or regulatory requirementsLiaise and maintain good working relationships with external contacts in order to facilitate referrals, support, payments and create a professional image of the associationSafeguard and promote the welfare of individuals and families that come to our attentionThe post holder is responsible for fulfilling duties in relation to health and safety, that are relevant to their role, as set out in the Health & Safety PolicyAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible....Read more...
About The RoleExcellent opportunity as a Maintenance Worker to help make sure that our residential building, furniture and equipment is kept in good condition principally through planned maintenance and day to day repairs, including cleaning, decoration and plumbing. This is a 6 months Fixed Term contract with a view to extend and go permanent. In return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAt Saha we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who have been homeless.The Maintenance Worker will help ensure that all internal and external aspects of the scheme, including the fabric of the building, its furnishings and equipment are clean and well maintained to a high standard and will:Detail and work with a planned maintenance programmeIdentify and act on any repairs that are requiredEnsure the completion of repairs and maintenance activity personally or via contractorsCollect and deliver items locally, including repair materials and furnitureAbout The CandidateYou will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Saha’s delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution as a Maintenance Worker to transforming lives.You will be confident and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people. We need you to be able to:Have empathy with our client groupSuccessfully complete a variety of low level repair and maintenance activities both internally and externallySafely use equipment that is supplied for repairsHave good diagnostic skillsManage a varied workload and show good time management skillsAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible....Read more...
About The RoleExcellent opportunity as a Night Concierge to provide an overnight presence at Mildmay House, Liverpool making sure our residents are well and our building is secure.This is a 6 months Fixed Term contract with a view to extend and go permanent. At Saha we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who have been homeless.The Night Concierge will need to help ensure the safety of residents and the security of the building by being an overnight on-site presence and will:Supervise people as they enter and exit the buildingMonitor CCTV and conduct building checksEngage with vulnerable people who live in the service for up to six monthsEncourage residents to follow house rules and to avoid inappropriate behaviourMaintain a security logAbout The CandidateYou will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Saha’s delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution as a night concierge to transforming lives.You will be confident and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including clients, staff, agencies and local neighbours. We need you to have:Empathy with our client groupStrong interpersonal and influencing skillsThe capacity to diffuse sometimes difficult situations in a calm mannerGood time managementA willingness to work night shift on a rota basisIn return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:
26 days annual leave rising to 31 days£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ serviceAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in. As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible....Read more...
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...
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...
About The RoleAn incredibly exciting opportunity for experienced Support Workers or individuals with passion and commitment to join our team to help provide support to our residents housed in North Somerset on a 9 month fixed term contract.Our Support Workers work tirelessly and creatively with an allocated caseload of residents to provide high quality support through 1:1 and group sessions whilst working closely with external partner agencies. Our Support Workers all:Support and accompany residents to attend essential appointments and signpost residents to relevant services and community-based projects;Actively engage clients in their support and developing and improving our services;Help assess potential new residents;Liaise with external agencies;Develop person-centred Support Plans and Risk Management Plans based on their residents’ identified support needs to develop the skills and resources to transform their lives and enable independent living.About The CandidateYou will:Instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with saha’s values; demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can-do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.Be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships.Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced environment.Empower people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.Be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations and have a high level of resilience.Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people.Be able to participate in our 24 hour shift rota system (sleep-ins)We really want you to be able to succeed in your work with saha, so in return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits in addition to the above salary package. This includes:
£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible ....Read more...
About The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Tenancy Sustainment Officer to join our team in Doncaster.This is a key post contributing to the delivery of Saha’s housing services to its residents. Working within our corporate aims and objectives you will deliver a resident focused service.You will co-ordinate tenancy management and rent collection to ensure all housing management income is collected effectively. You will ensure fair access, process of applications, relevant background checks and allocation of vacant properties.You will ensure supported accommodation is available for use, keeping vacant properties to a minimum and void turnaround time minimised. You will ensure H&S and property standards are maintained and work effectively as a team member delivering excellent services to Saha’s residentsYou will work with our residents to increase their ability to sustain a tenancy when they leave our service.The shifts for this role are:0700-1500, 0900-1700, 1000-1800, 1300-21006 shifts on, 3 off. About The CandidateA Tenancy Sustainment Officer will instinctively share Saha’s delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective.What we're looking for :
Demonstrable empathy with the client groupConfident and capable communicator with the ability to inspire, engage and challengeAbility to enable young people to sustain a tenancyGreat verbal, written and influencing skillsAbility to use a computer, e.g., Microsoft packages and capacity to successfully navigate support packages used by SahaAble to be flexible with working hours to accommodate a working rota in conjunction with the needs of the service and team membersWillingness to take part in outdoor/residential activity on occasionAbility to plan forward, prepare and deliver life skills sessions Proactive and self-motivated with a can do attitudeIn return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:
£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service (for permanent staff)26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your career
About The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible....Read more...
We’re looking for a HR & Recruitment Administrator to join our People Services team here at Saha. As a HR & Recruitment Administrator you will be a key member of the team in providing a full administration service to the business, with a strong emphasis on recruitment. What you will be doing:
Supporting hiring managers to manage their vacancies through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), having oversight of the process and ensuring managers are accountable for the achievement against reasonable time-frames throughout the processAdvertising vacancies on job boards via ATS and other similar platformsCovering all administration duties that are required for new starters within own service areas. This will include collating references, arranging health assessments, setting up DBS checks and risk assessments, Right to Work checks, creation of contracts / appointment letters and ensuring receipt of all of the relevant on-boarding documentationEnsuring the HR system (HRIS) is kept up to date with accurate employee information.Being responsible for the joint management of the People Services Operations mailbox, responding to a wide variety of queries from managers and employees, providing first line employment advice and support, ensuring SLA’s are achieved and the information/support provided is accurate and appropriate in line with the Association's policies and procedures.For all duties and responsibilities please refer to the job description. This role is known internally as People Services Administrator and the working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. About The CandidateWhat we're looking for in our HR & Recruitment Administrator: Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage own time and prioritise effectivelyKnowledge of and experience in managing the whole employee life-cycle including recruitment, on-boarding and leaver processes.Experience of using a HRIS to store and manage employee data as well as creating and running reportsConfident IT skills, e.g., Office 365Although not essential, a good understanding of the social housing sectorKnowledge of data protection and its impact on how HR should manage it’s processes.Although not essential the following or equivalent would be helpful:
Membership of CIPDCIPD level 3 or above or equivalent relevant qualification The Benefits On OfferIn return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:26 days annual leave rising to 31 days PLUS an extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Cash-back medical planLoans available for financial emergenciesLong service awards from 2.5 yearsWhat Happens Next?If you would like to be part of the Saha story, please apply now, by clicking on “Apply” and if you need any support in completing your application, please contact peopleservices@saha.org.uk.About The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.....Read more...
About The RoleAt Saha, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.Reporting to the Housing Services Manager, the Neighbourhood Manager will provide a responsive, effective and efficient generic housing management service to all Saha’s customers, working with all relevant teams to ensure the delivery of customer focused service. What you will be doing:
Delivering an efficient and effective generic housing management service to tenants in line with good practice, policies and procedures, Key Performance Indicators and Service Standards.Ensuring that tenants’ needs and problems are identified at the earliest possible stage and that prompt action is taken to respond to these needs to prevent escalation of problems and ensure tenancies are sustained.Achieving arrears level within agreed targets through effective management of rent and service charge accounts.Preventing homelessness through proactive housing management, advice, partnership working and the identification of tenancies that may be at risk.Undertaking regular Tenancy Visits in line with Saha policy and procedure to discuss service charges, rent and housing benefit/Universal Credit problems, repairs, and where necessary identify tenancy issues and take appropriate action.Providing effective management of Saha’s homes and support the sustainment of tenancies. You will be covering the following areas:
WillesdenCamdenKentonMaida ValeBalhamWestminsterWhitechapelAshfordDartfordSo, applicants need to be based where travelling distance to these areas is suitable. The role is hybrid working, where there is some home working, the vast majority of time is expected to be visiting properties. About The CandidateWhat we're looking for in our Neighbourhood Manager:
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing is desired but not essentialRelevant experience in a similar roleExperience of working in a successful income / allocations / housing management team is desirableExperience of working with people in receipt of Housing Benefit and Universal CreditHighly developed negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to act effectivelyEffective liaison with colleagues / other stakeholders to give information / find information / resolve problemsAble to use a full range of Microsoft Office applications Benefits of working as a Housing Management Officer:In return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:
26 days annual leave rising to 31 days An extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible....Read more...
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...
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
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About The RoleExcellent opportunity as a Night Concierge to provide an overnight presence at The Limes, Manchester making sure our residents are well and our building is secure.About the ServiceThe Limes is a 26 unit supported accommodation service for young males aged 18-25 years old, clients who live at our service come from a variety of backgrounds/circumstances including relationship breakdowns, leaving care, rough sleeping or refugees. At the Limes we seek to provide a warm, respectful and supportive environment for clients. We want every young person who walks through the door to feel that The Limes is their home from Day 1. Staff aim to support and encourage the young men throughout their stay/journey with us as they move towards independent living.What our staff sayI love being part of a team that genuinely care about the service and clients, a staff team who strive to make sure that every young person feels safe, supported and encouraged to achieve their hopes and aspirations. Nothing beats when a young person turns up at the front door years after they have moved out, filling you in on everything that they have done/achieved since leaving, these are the moments you feel privileged to have been part of someone’s journey and lucky to do work where you do.At Saha we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who have been homeless.The Night Concierge will need to help ensure the safety of residents and the security of the building by being an overnight on-site presence and will:Supervise people as they enter and exit the buildingMonitor CCTVEnsure the safety and security of the residents, and support them with various needs whenever possibleConduct building checks, safety checks (eg fire safety) and maintain a security logEngage with vulnerable people who live in the serviceEncourage residents to follow house rules and to avoid inappropriate behaviourAbout The CandidateYou will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Saha’s delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution as a night concierge to transforming lives.You will be confident and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including clients, staff, agencies and local neighbours. We need you to have:• Empathy with our client group• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills• Basic IT skills eg to enter information and access emails• The capacity to diffuse sometimes difficult situations in a calm manner• Good time management• A willingness to work night shift on a rota basis Benefits of working as a Night Concierge:
£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service (for permanent staff)26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible....Read more...
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...
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
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