New Start

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Children Services? We have a number of exciting positions available for Residential Childcare Workers in the Liverpool area. You will work as part of a team providing quality residential childcare services for vulnerable children within a safe and secure environment. You will be working an average of 37.5 hours per week. In return you will receive a competitive salary of £25350 pa + £5400 Sleep in allowance pa.Residential Childcare Workers are committed to providing the highest possible standards of support to vulnerable children and young people, working in an effective and cooperative manner in a united environment. You will be assisting with daily routine, as well as encouraging engagement in education and participation in daily activities. You will be strong, outgoing and genuine, with a desire to improve the lives of young people. You will be skilled in developing positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and remaining accepting and respectful. In return we offer: • 2 on 4 off pattern • £30750 per annum• 225 - 285 Hours Annual Leave Per Year• Learning & Development Opportunities up to and including Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management• Company Pension Scheme• Company Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash Responsibilities as our Residential Childcare Worker: - Assist young people to deal positively with emotional and behavioural difficulties.- Develop the young people's self-esteem and possess the ability to positively influence their life in a residential setting.- Ensure that all young people are encouraged to reach towards their full potential and to be sensitive and caring towards their needs.- Ensure that the wishes and feelings of the children are taken into account in matters and decisions relating to their daily care, appropriate to age and understanding.- Respect and promote the needs of each child arising from their racial, cultural, or religious background.- Be alert to the signs of distress or abuse, and in liaison with other professionals ensure that the young people are monitored and protected.- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.- Participate in the planning, preparation and delivery of activities for young people in the home and wider community.- Take charge of services under your remit in the sustained absence of a Registered Manager and take responsibility of its day-to-day activities.- Ensure that any known concerns about safeguarding young people within the home are reported to the Registered Manager or Deputy Manager immediately and take shared responsibility for seeking solutions.- Maintain communications with staff over all aspects of children and young people's care, progress and behaviour and maintain appropriate records.- Communicate effectively with other staff, and actively participate in all staff meetings. What we're looking for in our Residential Childcare Worker: - NVQ Level 3 or above in Children and Young People, although not essential.- Demonstrable experience working within residential childcare.- Driving Licence, business insurance and own vehicle.- Experience of Ofsted and the inspection process.- Relevant experience / good understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations 2005.- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding procedures and legislation within a residential children's home.- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (i.e. Care Standards Act 2000 and Children's Homes Regulations).- Working knowledge of barriers children and young people face and how to support them to overcome such barriers in a residential setting.- Knowledge of child development and to provide the correct level of support to each individual child based on their needs.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consistently record relevant support for young people.- Excellent knowledge, understanding and application of Microsoft Office including, Excel and Word.- Portable DBS would be desirable. This post is subject to enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure

New Start is a family-run, not-for-profit organisation, providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, children, and young people. We deliver a diverse range of homelessness projects and temporary housing solutions, helping some of the most complex and disadvantaged groups across Merseyside. Strengths-Based Housing Support Worker/Coach Have you had experience working as a housing support worker? Do you hold the necessary skills to coach and inspire people to move forward positively with their lives? If you do, then we have a fantastic opportunity for a strengths-based Housing Support Coach to work within a 24/7 supported accommodation hostel in Liverpool. You will be supporting vulnerable adults via a program of empowerment and confidence-building, helping them to personally grow and develop within safe and comfortable lodgings whilst working towards greater independence and a more permanent housing solution. What we have to offer Competitive Salary - £(phone number removed) - (40.25 Hours) A contributory pension scheme 225 Hours Annual Leave rising to 285 with length of service An online bespoke Mandatory training package including a wide range of additional resources to support your development A range of learning and development opportunities up to and including Level 5 Medicash and Employee Assistance Programme Responsibilities as a Housing Support Coach will include: Managing and inspiring positive change for a caseload of residents within a psychologically informed hostel-environment Supporting those who access the service to settle in, and work towards implementing a more empowering and positive daily structure into their lives at a pace that is realistic and achievable to them Educating residents on harm reduction around substance misuse and supporting those who are contemplating recovery from addictions to understand the steps required to access various treatment options Planning future long-term accommodation and resettlement options via a personalised strengths-based support plan Offering ongoing coaching, advice, and guidance on housing/resettlement related issues from the beginning of a resident s tenancy through to their planned exit Conducting trauma aware needs and risk assessments, and updating when necessary Exploring education, training, and employment options with residents Empowering residents to sustain their welfare benefits, manage their tenancy and comply with key functions that are necessary to support their basic needs/finances Referring clients to relevant specialist support agencies to assist with support that cannot be met within the service remit Liaising with external agencies (from a multidisciplinary perspective) on behalf of residents to ensure they can access what they need from services Working as part of a team overseeing the health and safety of the building and all residents/visitors/co-workers whilst on shift Completing regular resident welfare checks (as required) throughout the shift Completing thorough case notes for all residents throughout the shift and providing a detailed handover to the next members of staff coming on shift Supporting residents to maintain contact with specialist and clinical agencies Reporting any incidents or concerns to the Project Manager Effectively managing and reporting incidents that occur within the service in-line with New Start s serious incident protocol What we are looking for in a Support Coach: Experience of working with individuals with complex needs, substance misuse issues, mental health, trauma, and/or offending backgrounds Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies both voluntary and statutory Experience and understanding of safeguarding vulnerable people Previous experience of working in a hostel setting or delivering support via outreach work/in-reach work An excellent understanding of homelessness/rough sleeping, substance misuse, harm reduction and managing complex needs/behaviours An ability to motivate people and build positive connections Knowledge and experience of how to support people from a person-centred perspective, positively engaging people through a process that is led by them Ability to accurately record information, such as case notes, risk assessments, support plans and incident forms Experience of working with Mainstay would also be desired, however full training will be provided This post is subject to enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure The post is rota-based which may include weekends/unsociable hours as the role supports a service wide day/evening rota.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT PRACTITIONER - ESSENTIAL CAR USER POST Location: Liverpool Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum, plus £50 per sleep Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 8am 8am, 3-day rolling rota (1 on, 2 off) New Start has an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Practitioner to join our Adults Services Team based in Liverpool. This is a rewarding role where you will make a real difference, supporting vulnerable adults to achieve positive outcomes and lead fulfilling, independent lives. About Us New Start is a family-run, not-for-profit organisation providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, and young people. We are dedicated to helping people build brighter futures through person-centred support and community engagement. The Role As a Mental Health Support Practitioner , you will provide both practical and emotional support to individuals with mental health needs, helping them work towards greater independence and improved wellbeing. Your role will involve supporting residents within our services, as well as visiting vulnerable adults in their own homes to deliver outreach support. You will help individuals maintain their independence, develop life skills, and manage their tenancy and daily living responsibilities effectively. You will implement and facilitate activities that promote personal development across areas such as education, social inclusion, emotional resilience, physical health, and positive mental wellbeing. Supporting individuals to manage medication, sustain engagement, and develop independence will be key parts of your day-to-day work. You will also assist with the safe management of buildings, respond appropriately to incidents, and ensure all reporting and recording requirements are met in line with organisational policies. What We Offer Competitive salary of £(phone number removed) per annum £50 per sleep 1 on / 2 off shift pattern Contributory pension scheme 225 hours annual leave (rising to 285 with length of service) Range of learning and development opportunities Medicash health plan What we re Looking For Previous experience supporting clients with mental health issues Essential Excellent communication skills with a calm, patient, and confident manner Essential Experience supporting vulnerable individuals through crisis or periods of change Essential Experience assessing the needs of vulnerable adults, particularly those at risk of homelessness Desirable Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies (voluntary and statutory) Essential Experience of casework, support planning, risk assessments, and key working Essential Full driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and business insurance Essential If you believe you are the right candidate for the role of Mental Health Support Practitioner , please click apply now we d love to hear from you! This post is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure.

Strengths Based Support Coach Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives? Do you have experience of supporting vulnerable adults? If so, we would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for a Strengths Based Support Coach in our Homeless Provision based at our Leyland Road service, Southport click apply for full job details