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To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23260 The Skills You'll Need: Fluent in Mandarin, Extensive / Solid of IT experience, including team leadership. Your New Salary: Up to £100k, depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Deputy Head of IT - What You'll be Doing: Support the Head of IT in designing, implementing and maintaining the firm's IT strategy. Assist in developing and enforcing IT policies, procedures and architectural frameworks in line with group standards, regulatory requirements and best practices. Oversee IT operations, including infrastructure, support, applications and cybersecurity to ensure system stability and service continuity. Act as deputy for cybersecurity monitoring, threat management, incident response and improvement of protective controls. Assist with IT budgeting, cost control, vendor management and procurement to ensure effective financial governance. Maintain strong collaboration with group IT, supporting policy alignment, reporting and joint initiatives. Work closely with business units to identify technology needs, propose IT solutions and support implementation. Assist in maintaining and testing Business Continuity Plans and disaster recovery arrangements; participate in the Business Continuity Committee. Support implementation of approved systems and controls in compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and group policies. Monitor team workload, task allocation and performance to ensure effective delivery and reliable production systems. Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge-sharing to IT team members; identify training needs and support skills development. Manage IT assets, suppliers and contractual relationships in accordance with internal procurement and compliance requirements. Lead and/or support IT projects including planning, resourcing, tracking, reporting and risk management. Prepare reports, documentation, KPIs and updates for Senior Management and the Board when required. Act as deputy for the Head of IT during absence, taking responsibility for escalation, decision-making and operational oversight. Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management or the Head of IT. Deputy Head of IT - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline; Master's degree preferred. Extensive / Solid of IT experience, including team leadership and project delivery. Strong technical knowledge across IT infrastructure, systems administration, networks, applications and cybersecurity. Experience in IT governance, ITIL processes, change management and incident management. Strong understanding of financial services IT environments, regulatory requirements and risk controls. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills. Ability to coach and develop teams; experience managing distributed teams is desirable. Strong vendor management and negotiation capabilities. Sound knowledge of Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery frameworks. Working knowledge of networking, firewalls, CUCM, cybersecurity tools and cloud/infrastructure technologies. Experience with trading systems, exchange connectivity, FIX protocols and back-office integrations is advantageous. Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and deliver within deadlines. Bilingual speakers (English & Mandarin) is essential. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.

IBM i CMOD Specialist - Enterprise Archive Recovery (Remote Contract)Banking End Client | Enterprise Archive Recovery Contract details Location: Remote (UK-based) Duration: Initial short-term engagement, with potential extension Rate: £750 - £900 per day (flexible depending on depth of CMOD/IBM i experience) Start: ASAP Rates may flex for candidates who can demonstrate deep, recent CMOD-on-IBM-i experience in a banking context. I'm currently working with a key global consultancy supporting a banking end client, and I'm urgently looking for a Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD) SME with hands-on IBM i (AS400) experience to support a critical archive recovery and validation initiative.This is a fully remote contract role focused specifically on CMOD running on IBM i. The work is highly specialised and will suit someone who has supported enterprise or banking archive platforms and is comfortable working hands-on with Legacy systems. What you'll be working on You'll be supporting the recovery of archived enterprise data that was previously migrated from CMOD on IBM i to NetApp, and now needs to be pulled back into CMOD on IBM i so that archive integrity and CMOD formatting can be verified. Specifically, you will: Pull archived data back from NetApp storage into Content Manager OnDemand running on IBM i Perform CMOD archive integrity checks and validate correct CMOD formatting Support manual archive recovery and validation to meet initial delivery deadlines Provide input on approaches that can later be automated (automation itself is not the immediate focus) Work closely with the client team, who will handle the push out to Azure once data integrity is confirmed The Azure work is out of scope for this role - the focus is strictly CMOD, IBM i, and archive integrity. What I need from you To be considered, your CV must clearly demonstrate hands-on experience with the following (not theoretical or high-level exposure): IBM Content Manager OnDemand (CMOD) CMOD deployed on IBM i/AS400 (this is mandatory) Enterprise archive recovery, rehydration, or data pull-back Data integrity checking and CMOD archive formatting validation Working with archived data stored on NetApp or similar enterprise storage Experience in banking or regulated enterprise environments This role requires someone who has done this type of work before and is comfortable operating at SME level in a live environment. Important note on applications Please ensure your submitted CV explicitly includes: CMOD experience IBM i/AS400 platform experience Archive recovery and integrity validation work CVs that do not clearly show these skills may not be flagged as relevant during initial review due to the niche nature of the requirement. If you have hands-on CMOD experience on IBM i and are available in the near term, please send your CV across as soon as possible. This is a time-critical requirement, and relevant profiles will be prioritised for immediate review and discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Tenancy Support & Financial Wellbeing Project Worker Hours of work: Full-Time, 37.5 per week (5 days per week) Contract: 4.5-year fixed term (as this post is funded by the National Lottery) Salary: £28,000 per annum Location: Cambridge CB4 or at other locations within Cambridge About this Charity This charity works with people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or with a history of homelessness. They provide services to aid every stage of recovery from immediate basic welfare needs to long term help in identifying and dealing with the problems which are undermining their stability, and enabling them to engage with education, employment and specialist health services. National statistics rank the numbers of rough sleepers in Cambridge within the highest 20 UK local authorities. This is the only day-time service in the city, providing year-round advice and support for homeless or vulnerably housed people. Over the past three decades they have continued to grow and adapt to meet the needs of the homeless community. Their specialist Housing Team provides expert advice and support to help people successfully navigate the search for housing and crucially, support hem to sustain life away from the street. About you and the Role As a member of the Project Worker Team, reporting to the Senior Tenancy Support Officer the Tenancy Support & Financial Wellbeing Project Worker is responsible for delivering their specialist range of 1:1 Pre and Post Tenancy Support, implementing proactive, holistic strategies designed to prevent people from losing their homes, whilst simultaneously providing them with the financial tools and capability needed to sustain stability, aimed at empowering Service Users to move out of the spiral of homelessness and back into mainstream society, preventing homelessness and foster financial inclusion. Key Responsibilities To provide emotional and practical support and assistance to prepare and assist Service Users to move into accommodation once a placement is confirmed, working with internal and external colleagues. To work in a flexible manner within the organisation and the wider community to provide outreach and support services in person, occasionally in exceptional circumstances this could include in their own home when accompanied with external partners also includes via text, email, telephone and video calls. To provide a wide range of resettlement-based support along with the Senior Tenancy Support Officer to ensure Service Users access the most suitable housing pathway for their individual needs. To take the lead on all housing related referrals for Service Users. To ensure all suitable Service Users are registered and supported on Homelink. To provide crucial assistance to tenants, focusing on maintaining tenancies, managing money and debt and improving overall financial stability - including, signposting, budgeting, welfare benefits checks, rent arrears support, setting-up and managing utilities, housing related life skills, offering guidance and support to enable Service Users to maintain their own homes, aiming to prevent eviction and enhance quality of life. To provide on-going long term tenancy support to Service Users moving into independent living, this includes private rental housing or alternative housing pathways without any on site support. To assist with hand over post tenancy support to accommodation providers at a suitable point in the Service User support pathway, with the aim of enabling long-term independence. To ensure all Service Users have access to external grants and any available funding to support their individual needs to maintain their accommodation. Signposting and assisting with applications for funding to assist people moving into accommodation are supported with the appropriate items: floor coverings, white goods, basic furniture and home furnishings. To support residents to keep their current homes, including mediation with landlords, accessing legal support on evictions, addressing anti-social behaviour, identifying high risk groups targeting support towards vulnerable groups such as those fleeing difficulties, leaving prison, hospital or care systems. To ensure that accurate records are kept, documenting the support services provided to their service users onto the Salesforce/Inform system. Ensuring that record keeping meets the requirements of internal and external monitoring of outcomes, assisting with reports and case studies to the fundraising team. One of their core values is to recognise and reward their staff as their greatest asset. They realise that it's their people who have helped them to become a well-respected charity that helps to make a positive change to homeless people's lives. They want to continue to deliver excellent, relevant services for the homeless in Cambridge by attracting and retaining talented and motivated people. If you choose to come and work with us, you will find that we offer: Benefits - You will be eligible for benefits and services, including pension scheme, death in service benefit and free counselling and clinical supervision. A supported work environment - You will receive a comprehensive induction, and you will have a probation period to provide a supportive framework for reviewing your progress and discussing your training and development needs. You will be expected to have developed the skills to fulfil all role requirements within this period. Appropriate objectives will be discussed, agreed and reviewed regularly with your Line Manager so that your performance can be measured against these. Training- We recognise the importance of having a motivated and effective staff team. We offer on-going training to support you in your role. Closing date: Monday 11th May, 2026 Interviews will be taking place between the 19th - 22nd May 2026 How to apply: Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. They are committed to a proactive approach to equality, which includes supporting and encouraging all underrepresented groups, promoting an inclusive culture and valuing diversity. They make selection decisions based on personal merit and an objective assessment against the criteria required for the post. They do not treat job applicants or members of staff less favourably than one another on the grounds of sex (including gender reassignment), marital or parental status, race, ethnic or national origin, colour, disability (including HIV status), sexual orientation, religion, age or socio-economic factors. No agencies please.

Head of Prosecutions Salary: £62,971 to £83,961 Location Type: Hybrid worker Location: South East/London Hub Vacancy Type: Fixed-Term Hours Per Week: 35 Closing Date: 26 April 2026 A bit about us Do you want to create a better world for animals At the RSPCA, we believe all animals deserve kindness and respect. We work for the benefit of every animal as well as pets, that includes farmed animals, wildlife, and animals used in science. Choose a career with us and make a difference for every kind. We are looking for a new Head of Prosecutions working closely with the Chief Legal Counsel. Contract: 2-year fixed term contract with potential to become permanent. Working hours: 35 hours Monday to Friday. Hybrid role: You will work from home and occasionally from the London and Horsham offices. We are seeking a Head of Prosecutions who is more than just a Lawyer. We need a resilient leader, a strategic navigator and a steadfast advocate who can guide a team of highly experienced professionals through transition while upholding the highest standards in order to bring those who commit animal welfare crimes to justice. We think this role is going to be popular and are expecting to attract high interest so we strongly encourage early applications to avoid missing out closing date is the 26th of April. What a day might look like for you As the Society's subject matter expert on Prosecutions, you will hold accountability for the tactical direction and resolution of our most complex challenges you won't just lead a department, you will protect the RSPCA's reputation, influence government legislation, and working with others, ensure that our decisions to prosecute are robust, ethical, and transparent. Key responsibilities include: Expert Counsel: You will provide articulate, confident advice to the Board, Trustees, and the Chief Legal Counsel on criminal law, evidence, and procedure. High-Stakes Management: You will oversee contentious or high-profile cases that attract significant media scrutiny and public interest. Leading Through Change: You will act as the primary representative for the Prosecutions team and will ensure stability and clarity during organisational shifts. Operational Excellence: As Head of Prosecutions, you will manage departmental budgets, maximising court cost recovery and ensuring quality assurance across all case conduct. Cross departmental working: You will represent your area of the business, whilst collaborating with other departments and working towards the bigger picture. We believe in transparency; this is a demanding role that operates on the front line of animal welfare, so it will be challenging and at times you will be faced with very difficult situations and decisions. You will frequently encounter graphic evidence of extreme animal cruelty. Repeated exposure is a reality of the role and personal resilience is essential. The department is often the subject of intense media criticism, and you must be able to remain calm, measured and strategic under sustained external pressure. As Head of Prosecutions, you will manage a team facing hostile communications from aggrieved defendants and must lead with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries. What will help you succeed in this role To succeed within this role, you must be a Qualified Lawyer with extensive post-qualification experience in criminal law. You are a seasoned practitioner who understands the Code for Crown Prosecutors and has a proven track record in Magistrates' and Youth Court procedures. Beyond your legal credentials, you are: Able to make quick, effective judgments in high-pressure environments. Able to see the "big picture" and can align legal outcomes with the broader mission of the Society. Able to lead through change, as we modernise our processes and technology. Capable of persuading and influencing at the highest levels of government, the police, and the CPS. It is also essential that you have the emotional intelligence to lead a team through distressing casework and organisational change. If this sounds like the ideal next step for you, we would love to receive your application! Click apply now and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application. Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK we are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA.

Substance Case Manager - Outreach Team Full-time Doncaster Salary £26682 - £32559 depending on experience. We are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by problematic drugs and alcohol use for over 40 years. We work in partnership with Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided by ourselves. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our local communities. It is a forward thinking and innovative partnership that works closely with the recovery communities it serves to provide flexible, responsive services which offer the best possible outcomes for its service users and the community it serves. It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field, with significant new career developments. The outreach team acts as a crucial first point of contact for rough sleepers and the hard-to-reach in the community, as well as those with complex or physical health needs and will engage and support them to enter the treatment system. The team make referrals and advocate with wider local community services including housing, social services, benefits and healthcare. The successful candidate will deliver harm reduction advice and interventions on overdose prevention and blood borne viruses, undertake an assessment of need and devise a holistic care package, helping service users achieve sustainable recovery outcomes. You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of this group. If you have a non-judgemental attitude, resilience and patience and hold a relevant degree e.g., psychology, sociology, social work OR a Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent and L3 Tackling Substance Misuse or equivalent we would like to hear from you. We provide a comprehensive package of accredited qualifications and for newly qualified Social Workers we support the ASYE programme. Interviews will be held in Doncaster on 01 June 2026. PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK. In return, we are offering: - Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years' service and 34 after 5; plus, Public Holidays - Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution) - Health Scheme - Training opportunities in line with the personalised learning and development plan - Enhanced sick pay. - Along with joining ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change. Working here is more than a job, it's an investment of time to make a difference to the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users. To apply click on the link provided.

We are currently seeking to employ an enthusiastic Senior Recovery Worker who has knowledge and experience in the field of mental health. We require a dynamic, motivated, pro-active and well organised individual who has the ability and skills to successfully lead the co-ordination and management of our 24hr service for adults with mental health needs click apply for full job details

We are looking for a motivated, resourceful, and committed individual to join our team as a Female Waking Night Support Worker at our mental health service in Salford. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will be providing person-centred care for our service users, supporting them in aspects of everyday life, while also supporting them to enjoy a wide range of activities. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. Support Worker Duties: Developing daily living skills and accessing educational, vocational and leisure activities with service users Building confidence, self-esteem, hope and positive coping skills in service users Developing with the individual Person-Centred Support Plans aimed at recovery, happiness, health, and achieving goals and aspirations Implementing guidelines and risk management plans, and working positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, graduates, and individuals looking to pursue a career in social care. Experience is not essential, but you must have a warm, caring nature, and a commitment to making a positive difference in people's lives. This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement - Equality Act 2010 Vacancy Reference Number: 71955 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Specialist Support Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilien t Specialist Support Worker to join ou r Mental Health Service i n Newham. No personal care or experience required, just the right values. £31,593.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead . Work in partnership with our external partners Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement What you'll bring: Essential: NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience Desirable: Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications and languages About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. We reserve the right to close this ad vert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the ad vertised closed date.

Specialist Behavioural Support Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilien t Specialist Support Worker to join ou r Learning Disabilities Care Service i n Newham. No personal care or experience required, just the right values. £31,117.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead . Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement Essential: NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience Desirable: Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications and languages About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values . We reserve the right to close this ad vert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the ad vertised closed date.

Senior Social Work Practitioner GRADE: ME13with London Weighting and two increments for AMHP work DIRECTORATE: Adult Social Care Integrated Care & Public Health HOURS OF WORK: 35 RESPONSIBLE TO: Team Manager (LINE MANAGER) ACCOUNTABLE TO: Service Manager Head of Service, Mental Health RESPONSIBLE FOR: Social Work Staff, Support Workers, students or trainees as required LIAISES WITH: Multi Professionals, including in the Mental Health Trust - Inpatient and Community Services. Housing, Public Health. Adult, Older People and Children's Social Care and Health Services. Primary and Secondary Care Services. Statutory and non- Statutory Services OVERVIEW OF THE POST To provide advice consultation and professional supervision to a group of specialist mental health social care staff To be a lead practitioner in the team, ensuring the provision of a high quality and safe specialist mental health service to the defined service user group. The post holder will be expected to deliver a range of evidence-based interventions which will promote strengths base approach, social inclusion for this group of service users, who Experience low, moderate or severe or mental health issues. The post holder will work in partnership with a range of other services which may include EIS, Home Treatment Teams, Integrated Recovery Hubs Older People, Integrated Recovery Hubs (IRH), Acute, Inpatients Services, Voluntary and independent and community services. The principal purpose is to provide a person cantered approach, focusing on Strength, ability, and the resident existing networks The senior will be relied on to lead by example The Postholder will practice to the Department Social Work Model and guide colleagues in the team in this framework The post holder will work within the safeguarding adults and safeguarding children frameworks across the London Borough of Merton Able to act consistent with the Values of the Council KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Foster recovery through empowerment of Residents and carers by involving them in the planning of their care Establishing and maintaining consistent supportive relationships, which encourages increased self-determination and responsibility for service users and their care. Offer a range of evidence-based interventions and risk management approaches enabling the residents and carers to reduce and manage symptoms and high-risk behaviour. Offer practice guidance to colleagues in the team Be proactive, innovative and creative in delivering care, enabling the facilitation of service user's recovery. Engage residents and carers in relapse prevention and crisis planning providing intervention that maximize the ability to resolve crisis and prevent hospitalization. Support early discharge from both inpatient and Home Treatment Team by providing regular, formal reviews. Deliver a collaborative and responsive service through practice that is dictated by service users/carers intelligence and experience of their own situation . Display expertise in understanding and applying Social Care, Mental Health, Mental Capacity legislation and guidance. Display awareness of the wider range of Social Care legislation and policy, Be creative in ensuring information and advice is delivered in manner that will be receptive to others Act as Case Manager to a defined caseload of service users. Respond swiftly to crisis, providing intervention to prevent admission. Work closely with Carers. Ability to act independently carrying out function on the team's Duty system while also seeking to consult with seniors as required Recognize racial, cultural, sexual preference and linguistic differences. Ensure that record keeping/documentation reflects, prescribed departmental expectation. Maximize the use of resources within the team and available in the community. Have an understanding and work with the mental Health trust and Integrated Commissioning Board. Carry out the responsibility of being part of the Lead group in the service Ensure that care and support plans are reviewed and updated to take into account of the most recent information regarding Residents and Carer needs. It should reflect their views, their voice . Undertake risk assessment/management and positive risk taking by developing genuine interventions with those you are working with Carry out SAM or Enquiry Officer Duty under Safeguarding procedures, as appropriate Ensure activity/contact is entered promptly on Mosaic, conforming with Department Recording requirement. Provide carers assessment and care plans or support their production Work with Brokerage, mental health Social Work Service process to implement Care Packages, including personalised budgets, in the community. Knowledgeable about financial implications of the Care Act 2014, and Departmental policy and procedure arising from this Guide colleagues to ensure discussion regards Financial implication of the Cre Act are discussed with residents and Carers 3. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Maintain professional relationships with other agencies, e.g.,; Neighbourhood Services, Police, Probation Service, Education, Advocacy, PALS, Benefits and Voluntary Services to ensure provision of a quality package of care and service delivery for the service users and their carers. 4. SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY Participate in service development and partake in the evaluation of the quality of service delivery. Support and facilitate initiative in developing service user's participation groups. Assist in planning, undertaking and evaluating specific projects related to clinical practice within the community. 5. MANAGEMENT/ AUDIT Implement and participate in orientation and local induction programmes for staff. Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within the agreed time scale. Participate in research, audit reviews and other initiatives in accordance to expected Governance. Be responsible for ensuring that accurate records are kept in accordance with Council policies and legal requirements. Report all complaints and or incidents in accordance with Local Authority procedures and ensure that the line manager is informed. Actively contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures based upon best practice. 6. TRAINING Ensure that own knowledge and skills are constantly updated. Attain appropriate levels of computer literacy Facilitate students achieving their competencies relevant to their outcome. Attend mandatory training as outlined by Trust policies. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post, through continuous Professional Development Be an approved mental health practitioner, providing assessments as required by the mental health act. Or willingness to undertake AMHP training if required Undertake SAM training and practice as a SAM 7. PROFESSIONAL To participate in the AMHP Duty rota, providing a source of support and advice to those undertaking duties under the Mental Health Act 1983, and to provide specialist cover as necessary. Have a working knowledge of current appropriate legislations - The Children's Act, Care Act (2014), Carers legislation and the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant legislation. Be aware of and adhere to Local Authority procedures. Set own objectives through Appraisal, work towards achieving these Deliver and engage in regular professional supervision. Adhere to and work within the guidelines of own professional code of practice. Maintain registration of care profession and membership in relation to the relevant professional qualification Act as a positive role model for colleagues. Ensure that full regard is taken of the dignity, individuality and well-being of residents and carers. Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence. Advocate and promote self-advocacy for service users/carers. 8. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Communicate effectively with other members of the service pertaining the assessment, care plan, risk factors, relapse signature, sign of deterioration in service user's mental and physical conditions. Ensure that information of a sensitive and contentious content is handled with professionalism and communicated appropriately to clearly identified persons. Respond to emergency situations in a clear and supportive manner showing sensitivity and direction at all times. 9. CONFIDENTIALITY In the course of your employment you will handle confidential personal information You must not read, discuss, disclose or pass on confidential information unless it is necessary in the pursuance of your legitimate duties. Unauthorized disclosure of such information will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter. In addition it is important that you realize that if this confidentiality is breached, this may result in civil proceedings or a criminal prosecution. 10. HEALTH AND SAFETY . click apply for full job details

Senior Social Worker - Mental Health (Older People & Adults) MAIN PURPOSE: To work as part of a combined, Older People and Adults Social Care mental health service. To liaise with staff who are Care Coordinators or equivalent, in the mental health Trust. Responding to request for Social Care interventions under the Care Act and other relevant legislation To offer Health or other staff advice and guidance for statutory MHA work and the social care agenda with regards to this service. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To undertake holistic strengths based assessments under the Care Act Following this, formulate Care and Support plans, which evidence Person Centred approach Ensure that appropriate care is delivered; regularly review the care plan, and adjust services where appropriate. Implement Department Practice Model, evidence choice and promoting independence, Encouraging Residents to engage with their recovery. Initiate relevant initiatives including those promoted by Public Health ,to support residents in having healthy lifestyle and relapse prevention. Competent use of Mosaic To carry out risk assessments and demonstrate risk management and positive risk-taking and regular review. To demonstrate effective communication with a range of agencies and professionals. To support residents to commission services they require through Self Directed Support and arrange appropriate statutory services. Provide required written and verbal evidence to funding Panels in order to seek funds for costed services. Present to housing panels with a view to obtaining sheltered accommodation, residential care or part purchased accommodation for service users. To have sufficient knowledge and awareness of the impact of medication and its associated side effects and be able to monitor and raise concerns To have sufficient knowledge and awareness of Cognitive change and impact on mental and physical wellbeing and to document and raise concerns as necessary To have sufficient knowledge and awareness of Neurodiversity To have sufficient knowledge and awareness of physiological change that takes place in older age, and impact on mental and physical wellbeing and functioning and to document and raise concerns as necessary To have sufficient knowledge and awareness of different functional mental illness to enable appropriately support to those experiencing these conditions and to document and raise concerns as necessary To work with residents when they are in crisis, including Psychiatric. Working collectively with Health Colleagues expertise. To write social circumstances reports on allocated service users for Mental Health Review Tribunals and managers hearings. Ensuring that resident's social care needs, as related to their mental health are met under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act. To participate in the team duty rota To have a sound working knowledge of safeguarding, and be able to undertake duties of an Enquiry Officer - write reports and follow through protection plans and close cases. Where required, to be able to demonstrate the above for child protection. Ensure evidence trail for this work is in the required documents in Mosaic To complete Carers assessments and implement packages of care where required. Work alongside the department's contracted Carer agencies To ensure that their work is consistent with the London Borough of Merton policies, which apply to their practice. To liaise with other agencies both statutory and in the private and voluntary sector To attend both management and professional supervision on a regular basis, and to participate actively in the supervision process. To attend team meetings, both Practice and Business, on a regular basis. To ensure that equal opportunities are embedded in all areas of work. To work with residents and carers in the assessments process and implement services to help keep residents living at home as long and safely as possible Undertake functions of a Social Supervisor, under the Mental Health Act, as required To participate in the Duty AMHP Service, as qualified AMHP. To build a good working relationship with providers of services and be involved in regular reviews of placements that are funded by LBM All social workers are expected to maintain their continuing professional development and keep their registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council up to date. All AMHPs are responsible for keeping their AMHP practice and Refresher training up to-date and provide written reports for all assessments. To build and develop good working relationships with third sector services that operate in LBM Identify residents appropriate for Breathing Space initiative and implement as directed Carry out functions under the Menal Capacity Act. This would include being Best Interest Assessor, regards Deprivation of Liberty.

Our client is a refinery located on the east coast of England in North Lincolnshire. They are currently seeking a skilled and experience Construction Scheduler to join their team on a temporary basis initially covering 18 months. The Construction Project Scheduler will plan and schedule projects in the construction phase through start-up. The scheduler will establish and develop detailed construction schedules, maintain project logic networks, risk management data, forecasting, earned value, schedule variance analysis, and schedule quality check. The construction scheduler will report to the Project Manager / Construction Manager on a large on-site capital project. THE ROLE: Proficient in Primavera P6 Maintain all schedules reflecting the relationship and interdependencies of the engineering, procurement, and construction functions. Organise and facilitate risk assessment reviews at the direction of the Planning/Scheduling Manager and Project Manager. Construct logic network modifications to facilitate risk mitigation and the contingency planning process. Consolidates information from Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Project Management and Project Discipline Leads to develop the project schedule (baseline time-phased schedule with proper constraints) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for assigned projects. Monitors actual progress in comparison to baseline and reports the analysis against the schedule to the Project Manager and Construction Manager. Leads weekly Schedule Reviews to ensure that schedule requirements are met. Meets with Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Project Discipline Leads to obtain project status (e.g., engineering deliverables, procurement delivery schedules, installation start dates, etc.) to update the project schedule. Prepare Reports of Earned Value and KPI variance of the Project Plan. Program approved recovery or work-around plans. Interface with the Contractor's Planning and Scheduling Specialists to ensure that task data is incorporated into the integrated project schedule. Coordinate with the Contractor and lead planning-oriented meetings with disciplines, engineers, and project management that will highlight and report status on upcoming project milestone events. Demonstrate a strong understanding of planning & schedule methodology and show the ability to challenge field contractor's progress and execution plans. Standard working hours are 08:00 - 16:30. However, they also have 2 different working patterns as part of the flexible working policy at the business which is available to Agency workers. THE CANDIDATE: Legally authorised to work in the job posting country Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other equivalent experience 10 or more years of experience in planning/scheduling large downstream projects. 3 or more years of field scheduling experience. Demonstrates ability to independently consolidate and analyse information from various sources to develop effective overall project schedules. Proficiency in the use of project planning software (Primavera P6; MS Project). Demonstrates effective organization & project planning skills. Demonstrable ability to develop KPI reports for and presentations to management Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. THE COMPANY: The Humber facility include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrodesulfurisation, thermal cracking and delayed coking units. The refinery has two coking units with associated calcining plants. This is the only coking refinery in the United Kingdom, and a producer of high-quality specialty graphite and anode-grade petroleum cokes. The refinery also produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. The majority of the light oils produced by the refinery are distributed to customers in the United Kingdom by pipeline, railcar and truck, while the other refined petroleum products are exported throughout the world. THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

About the role: At our Harrow Road Assessment Hub in Westminster, you will work within this short stay service with a multi-disciplinary team setting. This role involves working alongside people to navigate complex situations with empathy, understanding, and consistency. You ll be supporting clients who have experienced rough sleeping and may be facing multiple disadvantage, often alongside mental ill health and substance use, at a point where the right intervention can change everything. As a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker, you ll go beyond traditional support. You ll use psychologically informed approaches, with a strong focus on harm minimisation, dual diagnosis and recovery, to build trust, unlock engagement and help clients make sense of their experiences. You ll deliver targeted interventions both one-to-one and through our in-house recovery programme, helping people move from crisis towards stability and longer-term accommodation. You ll work at the centre of a fast-paced, multi-agency system, building strong relationships with health, Adult Social Care and specialist services to make sure clients can access and sustain the support they need. Alongside this, you ll bring specialist knowledge into the team, shaping best practice and strengthening how we respond to complex needs across the service. This is a role for someone who is confident working with complexity, motivated by impact, and committed to ensuring people are not left stuck in cycles of homelessness, but supported to move forward and rebuild. About you: You bring strong experience working with people experiencing multiple disadvantage, including mental health and substance use, and understand how these needs intersect. You re confident using psychologically informed approaches, including harm minimisation and dual diagnosis, to engage people who may be ambivalent about support. You know how to build trust quickly, working in a non-judgemental, strengths-based way while maintaining clear professional boundaries. You re skilled at navigating systems and advocating for clients, working effectively with external services to improve access and outcomes. You re able to manage complexity, using your judgement to prioritise, problem-solve and respond calmly in challenging situations. About us: We re London s leading homelessness charity and we get things done. In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we re not shying away. We re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up. We re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own. Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable. We re not perfect, but we re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn t just a job. It s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind. Important info: Closing date: Sunday 10th May at midnight Interview date: Thursday 21st May online via Microsoft Teams Please note shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short psychometric test before being confirmed for interview. This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.

Job Advertisement: Evidence Property Officer to work within the Thames Valley Police Force. Are you ready to make a difference in public services? Join our dynamic team as an Evidence Management Officer in Reading! This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is meticulous, driven, and ready to contribute to the safety and security of our community. What We Offer: Contract Type: Temporary ongoing Hourly Rate: 14.23 per hour Working Pattern: Full Time 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3:30pm Location: Reading Position Overview: As an Evidence Management Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all evidential property entering police possession is managed efficiently and securely. Your work will support both internal and external customers, reinforcing the integrity of the justice system. Key Responsibilities: Manage Evidence: Take accountability for the security, continuity, and safety of physical evidence within the Evidence Management Unit (EMU). Court Attendance: Attend court to account for evidential property, aiding in prosecutions and civil proceedings. Compliance and Audits: Ensure adherence to legislation, policies, and procedures; prepare for audits from various oversight bodies. Training and Support: Serve as a subject matter expert, offering guidance to staff on evidence management, packaging, and maintaining evidence integrity. Quality Control: Conduct regular checks on evidence storage conditions to maximise recovery potential. Storage Management: Maintain an efficient storage system, optimising space and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations. Hazardous Materials: Oversee the secure storage and transportation of high-risk items, ensuring all statutory obligations are met. What We Are Looking For: A proactive problem solver with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., CPIA, Hazardous Waste Act) or a willingness to learn. Excellent customer service skills, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders. A good standard of education (GCSEs or equivalent). Capability to lift and move heavy objects, with a commitment to completing manual handling training. A full UK driving license is essential, as travel to different locations may be required. Why Join Us? This role is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a vital function within the public service sector. You will be handling sensitive materials, playing a significant role in the justice process, and contributing to the safety of your community. How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you would be a great fit for this role. Join us in making a difference-apply today! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

CAPITAL in partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Location: West Sussex inpatient settings (Langley Green, Meadowfield, Oaklands - you will be based on one site, with the possibility of travelling to others) Hours of Work: 22.5 or 37.5 hours Salary: £12.90 per hour (Equivalent to NHS Band 3 / 4: up to £13.90 depending on experience, hours and role) Contract: Fixed term, 12 months About the roles These are new roles focused on bringing lived experience into everyday inpatient care. This is a pilot project, hence the one-year contract term. You will work alongside ward teams to support recovery focused and therapeutic activity. The role is about being present on the ward, building relationships, and contributing to a positive and engaging environment for patients. You will use your lived experience appropriately to support hope, participation and recovery, while working within clear professional boundaries. Hours and contracts We are recruiting a small team of Lived Experience Recovery Workers to work across inpatient settings in West Sussex. Contracts will be offered flexibly, likely across 4 to 5 roles, with a mix of full time and part time hours. All roles will be place based, working within a single inpatient setting. There is no requirement to travel between sites. We welcome applications from people looking to work between 3 and 5 days per week. Final hours and working patterns will be agreed based on service needs and the strengths of the successful applicants. Our aim is to build a balanced team that provides consistent ward based presence across all sites. What you will be doing Supporting structured recovery and wellbeing activities on the ward Working alongside Occupational Therapists and ward staff to co deliver sessions Building rapport through consistent, everyday interactions Contributing to a visible and reliable presence within daily ward life Supporting and sharing patient feedback and insight to support service improvement Working as part of the multidisciplinary team About you We are looking for people who: Have lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery Can use that experience in a purposeful and appropriate way Are comfortable working within clear professional boundaries Can support group based or structured activity Work well as part of a team Communicate clearly and build trust with a wide range of people Are committed to inclusion, participation and improving services About CAPITAL CAPITAL is a lived experience led organisation. We bring people, services and systems together to improve mental health support through coproduction and lived experience leadership. We have over 300 members and deliver work across inpatient settings, community services and system change programmes. This pilot is part of a partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to strengthen recovery focused support and lived experience into wards. What you can expect A role where lived experience is recognised as expertise Structured support from both CAPITAL and SPFT Opportunities to contribute to service improvement and coproduction A chance to help shape how lived experience is embedded in inpatient care

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Peer Support Worker Reference: 354 Responsible to: Peer Support Team Lead Working hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: £25,233 per annum Based: Letchworth + Herts Countywide travel required, depending on client need and waiting lists Another exciting role has become available within our Peer Support Service. About the Peer Support Services Our Peer Support Service started 14 years ago, Since then, we have seen our service grow and we now offer Peer Support across the whole of Hertfordshire. Peer Support is the key service most requested by people and we now offer this in all of our 7 Wellbeing Centres across Hertfordshire. HMN s values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness and Responsive form the basis of all the work we do. Hertfordshire Mind Network provide a range of training opportunities, including our Peer Support Academy. Working in co-production with clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders, we were able to create our own Peer Support Charter Values and these values form the ethos we work within our peer support team and the 2 academy courses we run which are: The Foundations of Peer Support and Supporting Others in a Peer Way. About the Role The Peer Support service provide tailored, personalised support for someone s individual needs. This includes using different tools and techniques to help an individual improve areas of their life they may be struggling with. This approach includes; Hope, Courage, Togetherness and Responsive. Peer Support is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support the path towards recovery, than someone who has walked a similar path as that person. As a Peer Support Worker you will: Offer 1-1 peer support in Letchworth and within other HMN Wellbeing Centres across the County depending on client need and waiting lists You will help co-facilitate our online Peer Support Group Meet client need and work within this personalised approach Work with clients in the community, within their home, as well as in one of our Wellbeing Centres Support clients in a peer support way Play an integral role in instilling HMN s values through our 1-1 and group support Play a key part in the development and delivery of our groups Always ensure the delivery of quality services We offer: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 28 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. Ongoing training relevant to your role. An Employee Assistance Programme. Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 15 May 2026 Interviews to be held on Tuesday 19 May 2026 in our Watford Wellbeing Centre. (Address will be provided) Please note: Due to high numbers of expected applicants, we may close this advert early. N.B. Please quote reference number 354 when completing your application for this role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please.

Recoveries Case Handler Legal Sector Office-Based Professional AttireSalary: Up to £27,000 per year, plus the opportunity to earn monthly commissionHours: Full Time, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (60-minute lunch break) or 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch break)Location: Chester City Centre Are you an organised, detail-driven professional who thrives in a structured legal environment? We're looking for a Recoveries Case Handler to join our client's intimate team and play a key role in managing recovery cases from start to resolution. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, clear processes, and working within a professional legal setting where standards, accuracy, and presentation matter. The Role As a Recoveries Case Handler, you'll manage your own caseload, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently, compliantly, and with professionalism throughout. You'll liaise with clients, third parties, and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact while keeping cases firmly on track. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of recoveries cases from instruction to conclusion Review documentation, correspondence, and supporting evidence Communicate confidently with clients, insurers, solicitors, and third parties Maintain accurate records and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements Identify opportunities to progress cases efficiently and recover losses Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales What We're Looking For Previous experience in recoveries, claims, legal support, or a similar case-based role (Desired) Strong written and verbal communication skills (Essential) Excellent attention to detail and organisation (Essential) Confidence working to procedures and deadlines A professional, polished approach in line with a legal office environment Working Environment This is an office-based role within the legal sector , where a professional dress code (office attire) applies. You'll be working alongside experienced colleagues in a structured, supportive environment that values quality, consistency, and professionalism. Why Join Us? Work within a respected legal setting Clear expectations and well-defined processes Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop A role that rewards accuracy, responsibility, and initiative If you're looking to build or continue your career in the legal recoveries space and value working in a professional, office-based environment, we'd love to hear from you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Community Connector (Mental Health Resilience Worker) Post no: 654 Working base: Dunstable CMHT (Community Mental Health Team) LU5 Occasional cover at Leighton Buzzard Contract type: Permanent Salary: £26,600 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Thank you for your interest in this exciting role as a Community Connector. About the Service We work under the supervision of the NHS Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) across Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Bedford, employed and managed by Mind BLMK, who receive funding for this transformational offer. We are privileged to be able to work holistically with people who are under the CMHT, struggling with a range of mental health issues. Our service users are people with a range of mild/moderate/severe mental health diagnosis of anxiety, depression, paranoid schizophrenia, bipolar, EUPD, BPD, substance misuse including alcohol and people with suicide ideation. Often people present with high risks and once we take them onto our caseload we support them in managing their symptoms to reduce risk and to enable them to access wellbeing tools and services, leading to improved mental wellbeing and a better quality of life. About the Role Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people, for approximately a 6 - 12 week duration, with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence. This role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues. The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role. A typical day in the life as a Community Connector: 9 30: Attend MDT discuss a number of patients and treatment. This is a weekly meeting at each CMHT for reviews of those under the CMHT and includes people who are currently on the mental health wards and individuals under a section. Discuss any high risk cases and next steps. Discuss those who are ready for discharge. 11.:15: Add notes to database - that have been taken during the meeting reporting on the discussion and outcome for patients (this includes identifying next steps for professionals and tasks which the admin team need to follow up on). 12 15: First Initial assessment with a new service user introductions and getting to know them. Discuss goals and what recovery means to them. Carry out a dialog+ (diagnostic tool). Clarify areas for signposting and discuss wellbeing practical support. 13 45: Lunch break 3 30: Signposting for service user Update data base with notes from the initial assessment and upload any documents sent to services for the new service user. 14 30: Meeting with service user in local cafe. Review of goals and progress. Review any signposted services has the service user attended? How are they feeling? What has worked/not worked and what could be improved? Set goals to be worked towards by next session these could be simple practice of self-affirmation/ attending a yoga class/meditation or continuing work with P2R etc. OR more practical self-care showering/ going for a walk etc. 15 00: Catch up on admin tasks; respond to new referrals; call service users to book in appointments or to offer any well-being check-ins. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.

This is a service commissioned by Liverpool City Council to deliver Children's residential support in line with statutory requirements, utilising therapeutic approaches. The service provides a nurturing environment within our high-quality home, supporting the needs of children who have experienced trauma, neglect, rejection, and whose basic needs have not been met. Our home offers children a safe space to enjoy themselves with activities such as karaoke, pamper, movie and games nights alongside encouraging them to enjoy a wide range of community based activities. Children also benefit from having the opportunity to enjoy an annual holiday/short break. We support our children to learn independence skills e.g. cooking meals, baking, budgeting, completing domestic tasks etc. In line with Barnardo's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion values, we promote awareness and acceptance in a variety of forms, including monthly theme nights. On top of that, Saturday is takeaway night, so you even get a night off from cooking! The support we provide today is vital in sustaining our children in the next chapter of their lives. You would play a huge part in this exciting role, making a real impact to changing the lives of our children. The home provides a truly therapeutically focussed environment that can meet the needs of children who require support to manage their behaviours safely, develop their resilience and prepare them for the demands of future life with their own families or within other settings. As a Senior Residential Children & Young People Worker you will, on a rota basis, undertake the following: 3 on 4 off pattern across the year, with rotas completed at least one month in advance. Sleep ins - approximately 2 per month with an additional payment of approximately £68/sleep, Waking nights (approximately 2 per month) Opportunities to complete additional hours at an enhanced rate of pay. Some weekend working, on a rota basis Some bank holiday working enhanced rates of pay for bank holiday working. Designated days off are given following sleep ins and waking nights to promote wellbeing and recovery. Your role: Engage with and support children in all aspects of their lives, attending to their practical, physical, and emotional needs, whilst safeguarding each young person at all times. Support allocated keyworkers to ensure all information pertinent to the child's everyday life is completed and collated, to demonstrate the journey of the child whilst residing at the home. Provide practice based supervision to our As & When (bank) workers, liaising with managers to ensure continuity of care, Continued Professional Development and regulatory compliance. On a rota basis you will support the management team to provide out of hours on call cover, for which you will receive an additional payment. On a rota basis, you will also share the responsibility (alongside other SRCYW) of being allocated as shift leader; ensuring each day is purposeful and coordinated, enhancing opportunities for positive achievements and outcomes for the children. Support children to engage in education and enhance their social opportunities by accessing hobbies & activities in the home and in the community. If you have residential experience, are passionate about making improved changes to childhoods and can show understanding, tenacity, consistency of care and the ability to engage with a wide range of children this may be the opportunity for you! For a full description of the role, please refer to the Job description & Person specification. What you'll get from us In addition to the extensive organisational benefits identified below, you will receive: A full induction within our trauma informed charity, Ongoing comprehensive training package, Be part of a team supported by a Therapeutic Co-ordinator and also receive reflective group/individual sessions with our consultant psychotherapist, Monthly practice focussed supervision, On successfully passing probation, enrolment on a fully funded residential Diploma (if not already held) Quote from a young person who previously lived in the home: You've all really helped me become the person I am today. The amount of love you all put in, you all wanted the best for me. I'm going to miss the team of great people I have had around me Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values