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We are looking for Group Workers to support and enable clients to manage their own health and wellbeing; promoting healthier lifestyles and raising the awareness of the concept of 'wellbeing' and good mental health within an integrated care pathway. The role involves delivering community-based activities and interventions, including skills-based groups and wellbeing activities, which are complementary to and reduce the need for services offered by the statutory sector. The groups and activities will aim to help clients to become more confident, enhance their wellbeing, and to develop their self-esteem and coping strategies. Location: Woking, with travel across Northwest Surrey, Surrey Heath & Farnham, and Guildford & Waverley Salary: £26,040 (pro rata if part time) Hours: 28 hours/week or 35 hours/week, including some evenings and weekends Contract type: Permanent About the organisation: Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing-together, every step of the way. Key responsibilities: To deliver physical, social and wellbeing activities, using both online digital platforms and face-to-face settings To empower, motivate and actively support clients to participate in the group activities To work collaboratively with Link Workers on the progress of clients To foster a safe and non-judgemental environment for the groups To maintain Health and Safety in the groups To work collaboratively with the Senior Group Worker to develop new groups for the timetable and communicate these with existing and prospective clients To ensure records are maintained promptly both electronically and on paper where appropriate, in line with Catalyst policies To signpost or refer clients to other services as appropriate To maintain confidentiality and respect the individual needs of the clients To provide ad hoc one-to-one support to clients where required To carry out risk assessments as appropriate To complete recovery stars with clients on a quarterly basis To act as an ambassador for the client group and for Catalyst About you: Experience of delivering activities or groups, digitally and/or face to face A minimum of 1 year community experience of mental health, wellbeing, behaviour change work with adults An understanding of confidentiality, consent, information sharing, including GDPR An understanding of Safeguarding policy and practice Excellent presentation and written skills Commitment to accurate and confidential record keeping Ability to interact effectively with the clients, colleagues and other professionals whilst retaining clear boundaries Ability to be non-judgemental, empathetic, compassionate and patient Ability to work to all the policies, procedures and standards of the service and joint working arrangements with statutory and voluntary sector partners Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues Knowledge and skills of engagement, motivational, and behaviour change approaches Knowledge and understanding of community working, lone working, and ability to maintain safety whilst working in the community Ability to use supervision effectively A good understanding of personal limitations, ability to identify when to seek advice and support, and deal with issues in a professional manner Ability to manage any challenging behaviour from clients and group dynamics Excellent organisation and planning skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Ability to enter data onto a database as required by the Service and Commissioners Have authentic attributes of Kindness, Commitment and Integrity Adaptable to change Dynamic and self-motivated Proactive, motivated and energetic Ability to work calmly in a challenging environment Capacity to innovate; work on your own initiative as well as part of a team Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with insurance for business use Ability to work flexibly across operational hours and evenings and weekends, where required Benefits 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions) Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources Safeguarding & Checks This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate. All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Project Worker - Mockingbird Making a Difference in Foster Care! We are seeking a talented individual to join our team of passionate and dynamic project workers. You will make a vital contribution helping to sustain and expand this model throughout the UK. In this role you will help make a difference and improve the lives of foster families and of children and young people in foster care Position: Project Worker Mockingbird Salary: £32,480 £37,555 per annum Location:Home based in the North West / Yorkshire or Midlands England, with travel required throughout UK. Applicants MUST live in these areas to be considered. Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Closing date: 31st October Interview dates: Friday 14th November (held in person in Leeds, venue TBC) About the Role As a Mockingbird Project Worker you will support services to deliver sustainable foster care. This exciting programme is currently working with over a hundred fostering services across England, Scotland and Wales, and is looking to grow further. Mockingbird is an evidence-based model structured around the support and relationships an extended family provides. The model nurtures the relationships between children, young people and foster families supporting them to build a resilient and caring community. You will make a vital contribution helping to sustain and expand this model throughout the UK. In this role you will work directly with fostering services to help make a difference and improve the lives of foster families and of children and young people in foster care. You will provide guidance and support to fostering services to enable them to understand, implement and sustain the Mockingbird model. This is a great opportunity to join the Mockingbird programme at an exciting time of continued growth in a role that offers the opportunity to have a genuine impact on the experiences and outcomes for looked after children and fostering families. About You We're seeking individuals who are: Experienced in delivering training and coaching, both online and in person within fostering or children s services. Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people in care. Skilled in relationship-building and confident working across multidisciplinary teams. Organised and self-motivated, able to manage a varied workload and travel regularly. Familiar with children s social care policy and practice (fostering knowledge is a strong advantage). Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Essential: Experience in delivering training and support both online and in-person. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Teams and Office 365. Willingness to travel and work flexibly across your region and the UK. Desirable: Understanding of the Mockingbird model. Experience working with foster carers, local authorities, or independent fostering agencies. Lived experience of the care system. The role is home based (applicants MUST live within the Northwest/Yorkshire or Midlands area) and will require extensive travel and occasional overnight stays within the UK on a regular basis. About the Organisation As the UK s leading fostering charity, they work with fostering services and foster families to transform children s lives. The Mockingbird programme is one of the most exciting developments in foster care, improving stability and outcomes by replicating the support of an extended family. They offer a flexible, inclusive and supportive work culture where your contribution truly matters. What We Offer 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Enhanced maternity, adoption, and sick pay Pension scheme and life assurance Employee Assistance Programme (24/7) Season ticket loan Eye care contributions Other roles you may have experience in could include: Mockingbird Liaison Worker, Family Support Worker, Children s Project Worker, Children s Support Worker, Therapeutic Fostering Worker, Fostering Support Officer, Learning and Development Coordinator, Practice Development Officer, Community Support Worker, Social Care Project Worker, PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.