We have an exciting opportunity for a Fraud Caseworker to join the Victim Help Centre team in North Wales, working 37.5 hours a week. This position is to cover maternity leave until 20th October 2026. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this role. What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: The purpose of this role is to deliver frontline service to victims of fraud within North Wales providing immediate and on-going emotional support to victims of Fraud by providing high quality, accessible, relevant telephone, Livechat and outreach support. Based in the Victim Help Centre, in St Asaph, North Wales and working in liaison with North Wales Police and Action Fraud. The post holder will identify and manage the victims immediate service needs and contribute towards risk assessment processes and following agreed safe contact processes and recording all contact securely. The nature of service required will vary depending on individual circumstances and specified outcomes will be achieved through building trust and confidence with victims who will be vulnerable and have complex needs. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Oct 18, 2025
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Fraud Caseworker to join the Victim Help Centre team in North Wales, working 37.5 hours a week. This position is to cover maternity leave until 20th October 2026. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this role. What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: The purpose of this role is to deliver frontline service to victims of fraud within North Wales providing immediate and on-going emotional support to victims of Fraud by providing high quality, accessible, relevant telephone, Livechat and outreach support. Based in the Victim Help Centre, in St Asaph, North Wales and working in liaison with North Wales Police and Action Fraud. The post holder will identify and manage the victims immediate service needs and contribute towards risk assessment processes and following agreed safe contact processes and recording all contact securely. The nature of service required will vary depending on individual circumstances and specified outcomes will be achieved through building trust and confidence with victims who will be vulnerable and have complex needs. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Care Location: County Hall, Exeter Full Time Salary: £39,862 - £47,181 per annum Team: Children Looked After, Corporate Parenting We are looking for Experienced Social Workers with a passion for making positive changes for the Children and Young People in Devon to join our Children Looked After (CLA) Team in Exeter & East Devon - a team that's making a real difference, every single day. We believe that home is where the heart is - and for most children, that means staying with their families, supported by strong, local networks and place-based support. When long-term care is needed, we work hard to deliver permanence from day one, our dedicated CLA team implement restorative practice and relational ways of working , to support children in building lifelong connections with their families and communities. About the Role As an Experienced Social Worker within Children Looked After you will be supported by a stable, knowledgeable and experienced management team. Leading by example you will Model high standards of professional working Handle a varied caseload with a focus on long-term positive change Deliver high-quality assessments that shape children's futures Work collaboratively across agencies to ensure the best outcomes This is your chance to be part of something meaningful - to change lives , build futures , and help develop a brighter tomorrow for Devon's Children in Care. About You This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your creativity, resilience, and compassion will help promote long-term, positive change. Driven by purpose, your skills and experience will include: A recognised social work qualification & SWE registration Completion of your ASYE Experience in multi-agency and court settings Strong communication and relationship-building skills A deep understanding of children's social work legislation and theory A commitment to putting children at the heart of everything you do Ready to Make a Real Difference? To find out more about working in our Children Looked After team or for further information on the role, please contact CLA, Exeter & East Team Manager - Dani Arrowsmith for a friendly, informal chat : Email: Tel: The closing date for this vacancy is 26 October 2025. Apply early to avoid disappointment - the vacancy may close before this date if a sufficient number of applications are submitted. This role is currently eligible for a retention payment of £2,000 per annum pro rata (terms & conditions apply). Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £39,862.00-£47,181.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount Work Location: In person Reference ID: REQ008480
Oct 18, 2025
Full time
Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Care Location: County Hall, Exeter Full Time Salary: £39,862 - £47,181 per annum Team: Children Looked After, Corporate Parenting We are looking for Experienced Social Workers with a passion for making positive changes for the Children and Young People in Devon to join our Children Looked After (CLA) Team in Exeter & East Devon - a team that's making a real difference, every single day. We believe that home is where the heart is - and for most children, that means staying with their families, supported by strong, local networks and place-based support. When long-term care is needed, we work hard to deliver permanence from day one, our dedicated CLA team implement restorative practice and relational ways of working , to support children in building lifelong connections with their families and communities. About the Role As an Experienced Social Worker within Children Looked After you will be supported by a stable, knowledgeable and experienced management team. Leading by example you will Model high standards of professional working Handle a varied caseload with a focus on long-term positive change Deliver high-quality assessments that shape children's futures Work collaboratively across agencies to ensure the best outcomes This is your chance to be part of something meaningful - to change lives , build futures , and help develop a brighter tomorrow for Devon's Children in Care. About You This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your creativity, resilience, and compassion will help promote long-term, positive change. Driven by purpose, your skills and experience will include: A recognised social work qualification & SWE registration Completion of your ASYE Experience in multi-agency and court settings Strong communication and relationship-building skills A deep understanding of children's social work legislation and theory A commitment to putting children at the heart of everything you do Ready to Make a Real Difference? To find out more about working in our Children Looked After team or for further information on the role, please contact CLA, Exeter & East Team Manager - Dani Arrowsmith for a friendly, informal chat : Email: Tel: The closing date for this vacancy is 26 October 2025. Apply early to avoid disappointment - the vacancy may close before this date if a sufficient number of applications are submitted. This role is currently eligible for a retention payment of £2,000 per annum pro rata (terms & conditions apply). Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £39,862.00-£47,181.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount Work Location: In person Reference ID: REQ008480
Are you an ambitious clinical psychologist looking for a new challenge, career development and a competitive salary? The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation, and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a psychologist. Cambian Meeko House is a 12-bedded children's residential home catering for 12 - 18-year-olds with on-going mental health needs and challenging behaviours that may prevent them from functioning within the community without continued support. There is a school (Home Tree School) on site to support the educational needs of the young people. Job Role We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Clinical Psychologists (NHS band 78a equivalent posts to join our team, and can offer a varied and rewarding work in a number of contexts - with an opportunity to help to continue to shape the service and make further improvement. We are keen to hear from qualified psychologists who are interested in working with children and young people with mental health problems, those who have experienced trauma and other adverse Childhood experiences, including Looked After Children. Ideally you will be confident to work independently as a Clinical Psychologist under supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and within a multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatry, OT, Nursing, Teachers. You will be confident to supervise, train and oversee the work of others to improve psychologically informed practices within the home. The post is advertised for a maximum of 32 hours part time, flexible and week days only. The job role will include the followings: Providing a range of psychological interventions for children and young people using the latest evidence-based practices.Supervising assistant psychologists and psychology graduates (Therapeutic Practitioners) to provide psychological interventionsTo be responsible for assessments (including risk assessments), formulation and recommendations for psychological support.Formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and management of cases.Training and guidance of support staff to provide psychologically informed practices across the home.To implement a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, making evaluations and decisions about treatment options, and monitoring outcomes to ensure effectiveness for your own caseload as well as supporting/supervising Assistant psychologist and other practitioners in relation to their caseload.To participate in making evidence-based recommendations to the multidisciplinary team regarding assessment, interventions and skills required to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes whilst also minimising risk.To provide clinical assessments and interventions in line with Cambian policies and procedures.To maintain adherence to NICE guidelines and best practice clinical standards.To attend and contribute to CMAP meeting, multi-disciplinary meetings and other professional reviews.To maintain accurate records of clinical input.To participate in regular clinical supervisionTo participate in service development initiatives The clinical psychologist will be part of a wider MDT and will have access to a Consultant Psychologist working in our sister site in Newmarket. Candidate Profile Person Specification Essential: Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent)HCPC registrationA working knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislationExperience / knowledge of routine clinical outcomes monitoringExperience / knowledge of clinical risk assessmentAn excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skillsThe ability to use a computer competently, with a broad base of IT skillsThe ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise workloadStrong literacy and report writing skills, with excellent accuracy and attention to detailExperience of managing complex caseloads and applying a range of interventions Desirable: Experience of delivering specialist assessments in Autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, complex needs and/or challenging behavioursKnowledge of developmental trauma and in supporting families with children who are looked after/adopted To be successful in this role you will be excited by the Cambian vision and values and will relish an opportunity to make a difference. You will need to be a clear communicator, well-organised, confident and capable of managing a complex caseload in a demanding environment. Experience of supervising others and providing training to multi-disciplinary staff is required. Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Note: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Oct 18, 2025
Full time
Are you an ambitious clinical psychologist looking for a new challenge, career development and a competitive salary? The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation, and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a psychologist. Cambian Meeko House is a 12-bedded children's residential home catering for 12 - 18-year-olds with on-going mental health needs and challenging behaviours that may prevent them from functioning within the community without continued support. There is a school (Home Tree School) on site to support the educational needs of the young people. Job Role We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Clinical Psychologists (NHS band 78a equivalent posts to join our team, and can offer a varied and rewarding work in a number of contexts - with an opportunity to help to continue to shape the service and make further improvement. We are keen to hear from qualified psychologists who are interested in working with children and young people with mental health problems, those who have experienced trauma and other adverse Childhood experiences, including Looked After Children. Ideally you will be confident to work independently as a Clinical Psychologist under supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and within a multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatry, OT, Nursing, Teachers. You will be confident to supervise, train and oversee the work of others to improve psychologically informed practices within the home. The post is advertised for a maximum of 32 hours part time, flexible and week days only. The job role will include the followings: Providing a range of psychological interventions for children and young people using the latest evidence-based practices.Supervising assistant psychologists and psychology graduates (Therapeutic Practitioners) to provide psychological interventionsTo be responsible for assessments (including risk assessments), formulation and recommendations for psychological support.Formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment and management of cases.Training and guidance of support staff to provide psychologically informed practices across the home.To implement a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, making evaluations and decisions about treatment options, and monitoring outcomes to ensure effectiveness for your own caseload as well as supporting/supervising Assistant psychologist and other practitioners in relation to their caseload.To participate in making evidence-based recommendations to the multidisciplinary team regarding assessment, interventions and skills required to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes whilst also minimising risk.To provide clinical assessments and interventions in line with Cambian policies and procedures.To maintain adherence to NICE guidelines and best practice clinical standards.To attend and contribute to CMAP meeting, multi-disciplinary meetings and other professional reviews.To maintain accurate records of clinical input.To participate in regular clinical supervisionTo participate in service development initiatives The clinical psychologist will be part of a wider MDT and will have access to a Consultant Psychologist working in our sister site in Newmarket. Candidate Profile Person Specification Essential: Post graduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent)HCPC registrationA working knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislationExperience / knowledge of routine clinical outcomes monitoringExperience / knowledge of clinical risk assessmentAn excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skillsThe ability to use a computer competently, with a broad base of IT skillsThe ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise workloadStrong literacy and report writing skills, with excellent accuracy and attention to detailExperience of managing complex caseloads and applying a range of interventions Desirable: Experience of delivering specialist assessments in Autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, complex needs and/or challenging behavioursKnowledge of developmental trauma and in supporting families with children who are looked after/adopted To be successful in this role you will be excited by the Cambian vision and values and will relish an opportunity to make a difference. You will need to be a clear communicator, well-organised, confident and capable of managing a complex caseload in a demanding environment. Experience of supervising others and providing training to multi-disciplinary staff is required. Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Note: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Service Manager We are seeking an experienced and committed Service Manager to lead supported accommodation services for young people in Lambeth. Position: Service Manager Salary: £37,880 per annum (including London weighting) plus pension and other benefits Location: Lambeth, London Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 26th October, 2025 About the Role As Service Manager you will oversee a group of supported accommodation services across Lambeth, Twickenham and Greenwich. The service supports young people aged 16 to 25, including those at risk of homelessness and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. You will manage five properties and lead a team of Progression Coaches, Night Progression Coaches, a Senior Coach, a Floating Support Worker, an Apprentice and volunteers. Working closely with Lambeth commissioners and the Leaving Care Team, you will ensure high-quality, safe and responsive services. Key responsibilities include: Leading and motivating a team to deliver person-centred, high-quality support Overseeing service delivery to meet contract requirements and KPIs Ensuring effective safeguarding, health and safety and compliance Building and maintaining strong partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies Managing budgets, assets and reporting requirements Maintaining positive relationships with neighbours and local communities Contributing to on-call rota for London-wide emergency cover About You We re looking for someone with strong leadership skills and a background in managing services that support vulnerable young people. You ll have: Experience supervising or managing staff teams Experience working in supported accommodation or similar settings Strong knowledge of safeguarding and risk management Experience of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies Experience managing budgets and buildings Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion A flexible, resilient and collaborative approach Experience of working with asylum-seeking young people or year olds is desirable. In return for working here, you will receive: A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring. Flexible working model for suitable roles. Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years service. Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More International Accident Cover accidental death, permanent disability Death in service (4x Base salary) Legal Advice line About the Organisation The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes. You may have experience in areas such as such as: Housing Manager, Homelessness Manager, Housing Manager, Service Manager, Case Worker, Specialist Service Manager, Project Leader, Service Leader. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Oct 18, 2025
Full time
Service Manager We are seeking an experienced and committed Service Manager to lead supported accommodation services for young people in Lambeth. Position: Service Manager Salary: £37,880 per annum (including London weighting) plus pension and other benefits Location: Lambeth, London Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 26th October, 2025 About the Role As Service Manager you will oversee a group of supported accommodation services across Lambeth, Twickenham and Greenwich. The service supports young people aged 16 to 25, including those at risk of homelessness and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. You will manage five properties and lead a team of Progression Coaches, Night Progression Coaches, a Senior Coach, a Floating Support Worker, an Apprentice and volunteers. Working closely with Lambeth commissioners and the Leaving Care Team, you will ensure high-quality, safe and responsive services. Key responsibilities include: Leading and motivating a team to deliver person-centred, high-quality support Overseeing service delivery to meet contract requirements and KPIs Ensuring effective safeguarding, health and safety and compliance Building and maintaining strong partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies Managing budgets, assets and reporting requirements Maintaining positive relationships with neighbours and local communities Contributing to on-call rota for London-wide emergency cover About You We re looking for someone with strong leadership skills and a background in managing services that support vulnerable young people. You ll have: Experience supervising or managing staff teams Experience working in supported accommodation or similar settings Strong knowledge of safeguarding and risk management Experience of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies Experience managing budgets and buildings Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion A flexible, resilient and collaborative approach Experience of working with asylum-seeking young people or year olds is desirable. In return for working here, you will receive: A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring. Flexible working model for suitable roles. Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years service. Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More International Accident Cover accidental death, permanent disability Death in service (4x Base salary) Legal Advice line About the Organisation The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes. You may have experience in areas such as such as: Housing Manager, Homelessness Manager, Housing Manager, Service Manager, Case Worker, Specialist Service Manager, Project Leader, Service Leader. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Employee Relations Specialist located at our Head Office in Islington. £50,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of serviceFree DBSExclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardFully paid induction programme and further trainingILM courses and Apprenticeship ProgrammesCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential supportOnline wellbeing resourcesA generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contributionAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for building strong working relationships across the business and advising, coaching and training stakeholders and the People team on best practice on all aspects of HR case work. This includes (but not limited to) disciplinary, grievances, absence management, probations, restructures and TUPE as well as training and coaching managers to enable them to successfully manage their teams whilst effectively managing risks. 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 About you: Offering best practice and pragmatic advice on all areas relating to HR Case work with the outcome of aiming to manage risks and reach successful resolutionWorking with managers and staff to resolve conflict and grievances at the lowest level of formality possibleAddressing employee raised issues/concernsCoaching and advising managers on policies/procedures, best practice and identifying risks/costsEnsuring compliance with employment law and policy and processesEnsuring all casework is dealt with in a timely and pragmatic wayFacililate change - supporting and advising on restructures, TUPE etcBeing a 'trusted advisor' to the business on all aspects of employee relationsSupport on succession mapping: Provide support in identifying current and future skills requirements, succession gaps.Support on HR induction and other HR related trainingBuilding a good working relationship with the wider People team to ensure the effective working of the whole teamEnsure people management practices reflect employee brand, values and expected behavioursHealth & Wellbeing: Provide guidance to business on best practice approach to dealing with and supporting life events and issues relating to health and wellbeing, including reasonable adjustments and referral to Occupational Health. Essential: Excellent HR experience with a strong emphasis on Employee RelationsAbility to effectively influence, challenge and negotiate within their business area on a range of people/HR issuesAbility to build effective relationships with people at all levels in the organisation, to understand business needs and consider and be aware of wider organisational and external impactAbility to give sound HR advice to managers on all aspects of HR issuesExcellent understanding of employment law, regulations and good practiceAbility to think outside of process where necessary and take full accountabilityExcellent stakeholder engagement and customer service with all managers and staff across the OrganisationDesirable: Social Care sectorIdeally have operated in a multi-site and unionised HR roleTUPE experience For our full job description please visit our website 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. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation.We are Caring and Compassionate.We are Inclusive and Trusted.We work in Partnership and are One-Team.Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Oct 18, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Employee Relations Specialist located at our Head Office in Islington. £50,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of serviceFree DBSExclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardFully paid induction programme and further trainingILM courses and Apprenticeship ProgrammesCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential supportOnline wellbeing resourcesA generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contributionAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for building strong working relationships across the business and advising, coaching and training stakeholders and the People team on best practice on all aspects of HR case work. This includes (but not limited to) disciplinary, grievances, absence management, probations, restructures and TUPE as well as training and coaching managers to enable them to successfully manage their teams whilst effectively managing risks. 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 About you: Offering best practice and pragmatic advice on all areas relating to HR Case work with the outcome of aiming to manage risks and reach successful resolutionWorking with managers and staff to resolve conflict and grievances at the lowest level of formality possibleAddressing employee raised issues/concernsCoaching and advising managers on policies/procedures, best practice and identifying risks/costsEnsuring compliance with employment law and policy and processesEnsuring all casework is dealt with in a timely and pragmatic wayFacililate change - supporting and advising on restructures, TUPE etcBeing a 'trusted advisor' to the business on all aspects of employee relationsSupport on succession mapping: Provide support in identifying current and future skills requirements, succession gaps.Support on HR induction and other HR related trainingBuilding a good working relationship with the wider People team to ensure the effective working of the whole teamEnsure people management practices reflect employee brand, values and expected behavioursHealth & Wellbeing: Provide guidance to business on best practice approach to dealing with and supporting life events and issues relating to health and wellbeing, including reasonable adjustments and referral to Occupational Health. Essential: Excellent HR experience with a strong emphasis on Employee RelationsAbility to effectively influence, challenge and negotiate within their business area on a range of people/HR issuesAbility to build effective relationships with people at all levels in the organisation, to understand business needs and consider and be aware of wider organisational and external impactAbility to give sound HR advice to managers on all aspects of HR issuesExcellent understanding of employment law, regulations and good practiceAbility to think outside of process where necessary and take full accountabilityExcellent stakeholder engagement and customer service with all managers and staff across the OrganisationDesirable: Social Care sectorIdeally have operated in a multi-site and unionised HR roleTUPE experience For our full job description please visit our website 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. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation.We are Caring and Compassionate.We are Inclusive and Trusted.We work in Partnership and are One-Team.Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Adult Social Care - Practitioner Manager REF: 2539 Hybrid Working PO5 Grade: £54,360 pa rising in annual increments to £57,495pa inc LW. Permanent and Full Time About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Role: Lambeth is a fantastic place to work. If you're looking for a challenging but exceptionally rewarding opportunity to move into a social work position within Mental Health Adult Social Care Services, then Lambeth is definitely for YOU! We currently looking at recruiting a Practitioner Managers in our Mental Health Service. The Adult Social Care Mental Health Service is part of a unique alliance, namely the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA) which is responsible for providing Mental Health services through a model of integrated delivery with key alliance partners including South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Certitude, Thames Reach and South London ICB. This is a real opportunity to be part of a service alliance that works closely together to deliver coordinated mental health services. The Practitioner Manager is responsible for managing the daytime social care service alongside the team manager, ensuring that a quality, responsive, safe, and person-centred service to support which promotes the well-being of Lambeth residents is delivered. The role also includes leading on specialist areas across the other services and managing some service areas jointly with the other PMs. The PM will supervise up to 8 social care staff in the team. The PM will ensure that statutory assessments are assigned and completed in a timely manner within expected performance targets and quality standards. This will include supporting social workers through managing their cases, and complex cases, the court of protection, safeguarding procedures, and authorising assessments with a view to supporting them to produce high quality, strength-based work. With support from the Team Manager, the PM may also be elected to take the lead on service development areas arising from service user requests and member's enquiries from time to time. The PM will support social care staff with their professional development through regular 1:1 and appraisals. The role requires that you are a qualified social worker with significant post qualifying experience, have excellent organisational and communication skills. Some previous management experience and an experience in working within mental health services is preferred but not essential. You must be familiar with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act. The hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or as the service requires at 35hrs per week. 'We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.' For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine McManus on . Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2 November 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's. Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service. Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working. Employee Assistance Programme. Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service. Discounts at local restaurants. Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms. Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships. Cycle to Work Scheme. Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre. Trade Union Membership. How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here . We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Adult Social Care - Practitioner Manager REF: 2539 Hybrid Working PO5 Grade: £54,360 pa rising in annual increments to £57,495pa inc LW. Permanent and Full Time About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Role: Lambeth is a fantastic place to work. If you're looking for a challenging but exceptionally rewarding opportunity to move into a social work position within Mental Health Adult Social Care Services, then Lambeth is definitely for YOU! We currently looking at recruiting a Practitioner Managers in our Mental Health Service. The Adult Social Care Mental Health Service is part of a unique alliance, namely the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA) which is responsible for providing Mental Health services through a model of integrated delivery with key alliance partners including South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Certitude, Thames Reach and South London ICB. This is a real opportunity to be part of a service alliance that works closely together to deliver coordinated mental health services. The Practitioner Manager is responsible for managing the daytime social care service alongside the team manager, ensuring that a quality, responsive, safe, and person-centred service to support which promotes the well-being of Lambeth residents is delivered. The role also includes leading on specialist areas across the other services and managing some service areas jointly with the other PMs. The PM will supervise up to 8 social care staff in the team. The PM will ensure that statutory assessments are assigned and completed in a timely manner within expected performance targets and quality standards. This will include supporting social workers through managing their cases, and complex cases, the court of protection, safeguarding procedures, and authorising assessments with a view to supporting them to produce high quality, strength-based work. With support from the Team Manager, the PM may also be elected to take the lead on service development areas arising from service user requests and member's enquiries from time to time. The PM will support social care staff with their professional development through regular 1:1 and appraisals. The role requires that you are a qualified social worker with significant post qualifying experience, have excellent organisational and communication skills. Some previous management experience and an experience in working within mental health services is preferred but not essential. You must be familiar with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act. The hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or as the service requires at 35hrs per week. 'We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.' For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine McManus on . Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2 November 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's. Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service. Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working. Employee Assistance Programme. Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service. Discounts at local restaurants. Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms. Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships. Cycle to Work Scheme. Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre. Trade Union Membership. How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here . We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
Consultant Social Worker - Hospital SW Team Job description 37 hours per week Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Consultant Social Worker to join our dynamic Hospital Social Work Team. The hospital social work team have a crucial role in providing support and assistance to adults and their families following admission into hospital. We work collaboratively with health professionals to undertake assessments to facilitate smooth, safe and timely transitions from hospital to home or alternative care settings. We support people on their hospital journey during times of crisis to successfully navigate the complexities of healthcare processes and connect them with essential community resources. The team play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall wellbeing of individuals by promoting a person centred, strengths-based approach. As a Consultant Social Worker, you will work at the forefront of adult social care, leading on best practice, innovation and mentoring. You'll hold a complex caseload while also driving forward evidence-based, strengths-based practice across the service. You will support the delivery of timely, person-centred interventions that promote independence, build resilience and help individuals achieve their goals. You'll provide expert guidance to colleagues and partner agencies and play a key role in shaping policy and practice development across the directorate. As a consultant social worker in the hospital your role will be to: Lead and model outstanding social work practice within the Hospital Social Work Team. Provide expert advice and supervision to team members, including leading practice development and group supervision. Undertake research and lead service improvement initiatives. Manage a complex caseload, including work related to NHS Continuing Healthcare, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and Court of Protection. Work collaboratively with health professionals and community partners to deliver integrated support and positive outcomes. Mentor and support colleagues, contribute to training delivery across the service. Lead quality assurance and audit activity to support regulatory compliance and service excellence. Promote our Strengths-Based Model of Practice - Working to Achieve Outcomes. In return we offer: A strong team culture with regular mentoring, supervision and appraisals embedded. Comprehensive professional development and support for CPD. Option for some Hybrid working. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and resourceful consultant social worker who has a passion for innovation, development and coaching others. Essential qualities include strong communication skills, enthusiasm, proficiency in multidisciplinary working, and the ability to assertively build and sustain relationships with key partners. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 5 November 2025 Shortlisting Date: 12 November 2025 Interview Date: 26 November 2025 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Consultant Social Worker - Hospital SW Team Job description 37 hours per week Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Consultant Social Worker to join our dynamic Hospital Social Work Team. The hospital social work team have a crucial role in providing support and assistance to adults and their families following admission into hospital. We work collaboratively with health professionals to undertake assessments to facilitate smooth, safe and timely transitions from hospital to home or alternative care settings. We support people on their hospital journey during times of crisis to successfully navigate the complexities of healthcare processes and connect them with essential community resources. The team play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall wellbeing of individuals by promoting a person centred, strengths-based approach. As a Consultant Social Worker, you will work at the forefront of adult social care, leading on best practice, innovation and mentoring. You'll hold a complex caseload while also driving forward evidence-based, strengths-based practice across the service. You will support the delivery of timely, person-centred interventions that promote independence, build resilience and help individuals achieve their goals. You'll provide expert guidance to colleagues and partner agencies and play a key role in shaping policy and practice development across the directorate. As a consultant social worker in the hospital your role will be to: Lead and model outstanding social work practice within the Hospital Social Work Team. Provide expert advice and supervision to team members, including leading practice development and group supervision. Undertake research and lead service improvement initiatives. Manage a complex caseload, including work related to NHS Continuing Healthcare, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and Court of Protection. Work collaboratively with health professionals and community partners to deliver integrated support and positive outcomes. Mentor and support colleagues, contribute to training delivery across the service. Lead quality assurance and audit activity to support regulatory compliance and service excellence. Promote our Strengths-Based Model of Practice - Working to Achieve Outcomes. In return we offer: A strong team culture with regular mentoring, supervision and appraisals embedded. Comprehensive professional development and support for CPD. Option for some Hybrid working. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and resourceful consultant social worker who has a passion for innovation, development and coaching others. Essential qualities include strong communication skills, enthusiasm, proficiency in multidisciplinary working, and the ability to assertively build and sustain relationships with key partners. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 5 November 2025 Shortlisting Date: 12 November 2025 Interview Date: 26 November 2025 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification
Children's Residential Care Worker Everything you do matters From the moment you open the door and enter one of our services you become something more than you once were. You enter the place our young people call home, a place where a grin can make a young person's day, where listening can not only save but shape a life, a place whereby simply turning up on time and being present has a bigger impact than it does anywhere else. Walking through the door at Cambian means having a direct impact on the futures of the young people in our care. At one of our places, asking "how school was" is so much more than a throw away question, it's stability, it's paying a genuine interest and listening to the response. It's a way to break barriers, a way to unlock confidence and demonstrates you are here and here is safe. Our Residential Care Workers are fundamental to the development of the young people in our homes, yes there will be challenges along the way, there will be crippling lows and immeasurable highs but every forward step is a cause for celebration and a simple "well done" goes a long way too! Our homes accommodate young people aged 8>18 from a variety of backgrounds and with varying levels of social/emotional/mental health needs. Our aim is to create the best possible outcomes for them to allow every single one of them to reach their full potential. The days can be long but You'll make a genuine difference to our young people on a daily basis, you'll ensure minimum interruption to their lives and pack their days full of the meaningful interaction's others may take for granted. Your day involves making sure they are up and ready for the day, this could mean ready for school or ready for a morning at the park, it means ensuring the service feels like "home" - running the hoover around, helping with homework or preparing dinner. Evenings and weekends are usually for fun, whether that's playing videogames, a board game, or a trip to see a movie. Yes! there is paperwork and planning but supporting our young people is never boring. The days may be long but time fly's and the work really matters. How we appreciate you: To kick things off we offer the best induction in the sector with two weeks of content delivered by experts face to face, we will also fund NVQ 3-4-5 if you show the capability and desire. Career Development: The first place we look for senior staff is within our ranks with the vast majority of our Senior Support Workers, Deputy, Home and Regional Managers promoted from within. Flexible benefits package; From day one you will receive a membership to Pluxxee UK, offering a range of discounts from brands such as; ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Waitrose, Primark and M&S. You will also have access to a 24 hour helpline for assistance and support for yourself and next of kin through any of life's problems. Access to the Caretech Foundation's match funding and staff hardship grants (just in case). After 2 year's service we also offer Simply Health benefits with cash back for your dental and optical appointments. Incredible buildings, cozy interiors and the most supportive teams you could wish for. Our services are designed to feel like exactly what they are - Home! You do you We are immensely proud of every single one of our responsible individuals and their constant pursuit towards achieving the highest possible standards and outcomes for the children and young people in our care and also each other. All that we require from you is that you are able to demonstrate our common values; Friendly, Positive, Innovative, Empowering and Person-Centred These values are more important than where we have worked or the positions we have held. They underpin the decisions we make and the actions we take to achieve the best possible outcomes for all involved. Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Children's Residential Care Worker Everything you do matters From the moment you open the door and enter one of our services you become something more than you once were. You enter the place our young people call home, a place where a grin can make a young person's day, where listening can not only save but shape a life, a place whereby simply turning up on time and being present has a bigger impact than it does anywhere else. Walking through the door at Cambian means having a direct impact on the futures of the young people in our care. At one of our places, asking "how school was" is so much more than a throw away question, it's stability, it's paying a genuine interest and listening to the response. It's a way to break barriers, a way to unlock confidence and demonstrates you are here and here is safe. Our Residential Care Workers are fundamental to the development of the young people in our homes, yes there will be challenges along the way, there will be crippling lows and immeasurable highs but every forward step is a cause for celebration and a simple "well done" goes a long way too! Our homes accommodate young people aged 8>18 from a variety of backgrounds and with varying levels of social/emotional/mental health needs. Our aim is to create the best possible outcomes for them to allow every single one of them to reach their full potential. The days can be long but You'll make a genuine difference to our young people on a daily basis, you'll ensure minimum interruption to their lives and pack their days full of the meaningful interaction's others may take for granted. Your day involves making sure they are up and ready for the day, this could mean ready for school or ready for a morning at the park, it means ensuring the service feels like "home" - running the hoover around, helping with homework or preparing dinner. Evenings and weekends are usually for fun, whether that's playing videogames, a board game, or a trip to see a movie. Yes! there is paperwork and planning but supporting our young people is never boring. The days may be long but time fly's and the work really matters. How we appreciate you: To kick things off we offer the best induction in the sector with two weeks of content delivered by experts face to face, we will also fund NVQ 3-4-5 if you show the capability and desire. Career Development: The first place we look for senior staff is within our ranks with the vast majority of our Senior Support Workers, Deputy, Home and Regional Managers promoted from within. Flexible benefits package; From day one you will receive a membership to Pluxxee UK, offering a range of discounts from brands such as; ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Waitrose, Primark and M&S. You will also have access to a 24 hour helpline for assistance and support for yourself and next of kin through any of life's problems. Access to the Caretech Foundation's match funding and staff hardship grants (just in case). After 2 year's service we also offer Simply Health benefits with cash back for your dental and optical appointments. Incredible buildings, cozy interiors and the most supportive teams you could wish for. Our services are designed to feel like exactly what they are - Home! You do you We are immensely proud of every single one of our responsible individuals and their constant pursuit towards achieving the highest possible standards and outcomes for the children and young people in our care and also each other. All that we require from you is that you are able to demonstrate our common values; Friendly, Positive, Innovative, Empowering and Person-Centred These values are more important than where we have worked or the positions we have held. They underpin the decisions we make and the actions we take to achieve the best possible outcomes for all involved. Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Specialist Intervention Worker to play a pivotal role in our DA Intervention Service in London Sounds great, what will I be doing? You will support women with multiple and complex needs across Hestia's pan-London refuges, ensuring they have access to therapeutic support that facilitates their recovery. You will provide immediate crisis intervention and create a safe, welcoming environment for women fleeing domestic abuse. You will ensure access to emergency supplies such as clothing and toiletries, apply for relevant grants, and help women maximise their income. You will work closely with refuge staff, offering additional support and upskilling teams to manage challenging behaviours with resilience and confidence. You will build strong partnerships with external agencies including mental health services, drug and alcohol teams, the DWP, police, housing authorities, social services, and voluntary organisations to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users. You will maintain relationships with GPs and health professionals to explore treatment options, including social prescribing, and support women in attending appointments. You will coordinate cases across multiple refuge sites, delivering bespoke interventions and high-quality assessments aligned with 'The Hestia Approach', a trauma-informed framework that prioritises recovery and individual strengths. You will co-produce Safety Plans and Strengths and Aspirations Plans with women, focusing on their goals and capabilities. You will provide domestic abuse support and risk management through tools such as DASH and MARAC, while ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation for both children and adults. You will promote a trauma-informed, anti-racist, and intersectional feminist culture, placing women with multiple support needs at the centre of service delivery, and you will work in line with Hestia's values: Respectful, Genuine, Dedicated, Collaborative, and Courageous. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional with strong communication abilities. You will have experience delivering high-quality support to individuals with varied needs and risks, including survivors of domestic abuse, and be confident in identifying and managing risk appropriately. You should be proficient in using computer-based systems to record work accurately and possess sound knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation, and the rights of survivors under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. A solid understanding of health and safety within a refuge setting and safeguarding practices is essential. You will be able to carry out person-centred key working, support planning, and risk assessments to promote independence. An understanding of the needs of women from diverse communities and the barriers they face in accessing support is vital, alongside a commitment to equal opportunities and promoting dignity, choice, and control. The role requires the ability to liaise effectively with external professionals to shape support packages and a willingness to travel across London and beyond when necessary. This post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 . When will I be working? You will be working full time, 39 hours per week between the hours of 9am - 5.18pm. Please note this roles requires travel across London. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Specialist Intervention Worker to play a pivotal role in our DA Intervention Service in London Sounds great, what will I be doing? You will support women with multiple and complex needs across Hestia's pan-London refuges, ensuring they have access to therapeutic support that facilitates their recovery. You will provide immediate crisis intervention and create a safe, welcoming environment for women fleeing domestic abuse. You will ensure access to emergency supplies such as clothing and toiletries, apply for relevant grants, and help women maximise their income. You will work closely with refuge staff, offering additional support and upskilling teams to manage challenging behaviours with resilience and confidence. You will build strong partnerships with external agencies including mental health services, drug and alcohol teams, the DWP, police, housing authorities, social services, and voluntary organisations to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users. You will maintain relationships with GPs and health professionals to explore treatment options, including social prescribing, and support women in attending appointments. You will coordinate cases across multiple refuge sites, delivering bespoke interventions and high-quality assessments aligned with 'The Hestia Approach', a trauma-informed framework that prioritises recovery and individual strengths. You will co-produce Safety Plans and Strengths and Aspirations Plans with women, focusing on their goals and capabilities. You will provide domestic abuse support and risk management through tools such as DASH and MARAC, while ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation for both children and adults. You will promote a trauma-informed, anti-racist, and intersectional feminist culture, placing women with multiple support needs at the centre of service delivery, and you will work in line with Hestia's values: Respectful, Genuine, Dedicated, Collaborative, and Courageous. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional with strong communication abilities. You will have experience delivering high-quality support to individuals with varied needs and risks, including survivors of domestic abuse, and be confident in identifying and managing risk appropriately. You should be proficient in using computer-based systems to record work accurately and possess sound knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation, and the rights of survivors under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. A solid understanding of health and safety within a refuge setting and safeguarding practices is essential. You will be able to carry out person-centred key working, support planning, and risk assessments to promote independence. An understanding of the needs of women from diverse communities and the barriers they face in accessing support is vital, alongside a commitment to equal opportunities and promoting dignity, choice, and control. The role requires the ability to liaise effectively with external professionals to shape support packages and a willingness to travel across London and beyond when necessary. This post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 . When will I be working? You will be working full time, 39 hours per week between the hours of 9am - 5.18pm. Please note this roles requires travel across London. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Specialist Intervention Worker to play a pivotal role in our DA Intervention Service in London Sounds great, what will I be doing? You will support women with multiple and complex needs across Hestia's pan-London refuges, ensuring they have access to therapeutic support that facilitates their recovery. You will provide immediate crisis intervention and create a safe, welcoming environment for women fleeing domestic abuse. You will ensure access to emergency supplies such as clothing and toiletries, apply for relevant grants, and help women maximise their income. You will work closely with refuge staff, offering additional support and upskilling teams to manage challenging behaviours with resilience and confidence. You will build strong partnerships with external agencies including mental health services, drug and alcohol teams, the DWP, police, housing authorities, social services, and voluntary organisations to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users. You will maintain relationships with GPs and health professionals to explore treatment options, including social prescribing, and support women in attending appointments. You will coordinate cases across multiple refuge sites, delivering bespoke interventions and high-quality assessments aligned with 'The Hestia Approach', a trauma-informed framework that prioritises recovery and individual strengths. You will co-produce Safety Plans and Strengths and Aspirations Plans with women, focusing on their goals and capabilities. You will provide domestic abuse support and risk management through tools such as DASH and MARAC, while ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation for both children and adults. You will promote a trauma-informed, anti-racist, and intersectional feminist culture, placing women with multiple support needs at the centre of service delivery, and you will work in line with Hestia's values: Respectful, Genuine, Dedicated, Collaborative, and Courageous. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional with strong communication abilities. You will have experience delivering high-quality support to individuals with varied needs and risks, including survivors of domestic abuse, and be confident in identifying and managing risk appropriately. You should be proficient in using computer-based systems to record work accurately and possess sound knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation, and the rights of survivors under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. A solid understanding of health and safety within a refuge setting and safeguarding practices is essential. You will be able to carry out person-centred key working, support planning, and risk assessments to promote independence. An understanding of the needs of women from diverse communities and the barriers they face in accessing support is vital, alongside a commitment to equal opportunities and promoting dignity, choice, and control. The role requires the ability to liaise effectively with external professionals to shape support packages and a willingness to travel across London and beyond when necessary. This post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 . When will I be working? You will be working full time, 39 hours per week between the hours of 9am - 5.18pm. Please note this roles requires travel across London. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Specialist Intervention Worker to play a pivotal role in our DA Intervention Service in London Sounds great, what will I be doing? You will support women with multiple and complex needs across Hestia's pan-London refuges, ensuring they have access to therapeutic support that facilitates their recovery. You will provide immediate crisis intervention and create a safe, welcoming environment for women fleeing domestic abuse. You will ensure access to emergency supplies such as clothing and toiletries, apply for relevant grants, and help women maximise their income. You will work closely with refuge staff, offering additional support and upskilling teams to manage challenging behaviours with resilience and confidence. You will build strong partnerships with external agencies including mental health services, drug and alcohol teams, the DWP, police, housing authorities, social services, and voluntary organisations to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users. You will maintain relationships with GPs and health professionals to explore treatment options, including social prescribing, and support women in attending appointments. You will coordinate cases across multiple refuge sites, delivering bespoke interventions and high-quality assessments aligned with 'The Hestia Approach', a trauma-informed framework that prioritises recovery and individual strengths. You will co-produce Safety Plans and Strengths and Aspirations Plans with women, focusing on their goals and capabilities. You will provide domestic abuse support and risk management through tools such as DASH and MARAC, while ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation for both children and adults. You will promote a trauma-informed, anti-racist, and intersectional feminist culture, placing women with multiple support needs at the centre of service delivery, and you will work in line with Hestia's values: Respectful, Genuine, Dedicated, Collaborative, and Courageous. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional with strong communication abilities. You will have experience delivering high-quality support to individuals with varied needs and risks, including survivors of domestic abuse, and be confident in identifying and managing risk appropriately. You should be proficient in using computer-based systems to record work accurately and possess sound knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation, and the rights of survivors under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. A solid understanding of health and safety within a refuge setting and safeguarding practices is essential. You will be able to carry out person-centred key working, support planning, and risk assessments to promote independence. An understanding of the needs of women from diverse communities and the barriers they face in accessing support is vital, alongside a commitment to equal opportunities and promoting dignity, choice, and control. The role requires the ability to liaise effectively with external professionals to shape support packages and a willingness to travel across London and beyond when necessary. This post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 . When will I be working? You will be working full time, 39 hours per week between the hours of 9am - 5.18pm. Please note this roles requires travel across London. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Job Purpose: Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Family Centre provision to support families with children and young people aged 0-19 years (up to 25 years with disabilities and additional needs) that are identified as the most need of support or have emerging needs. Main Responsibilities: Management of the implementation of the Surrey County Council Families First specification for Family Centres and Family Resilience Support provision. To monitor the Manager s in-tray, triage referrals, ensure contact with families providing management oversight and comply with all elements of Early Help Module (EHM) Practice standards for Child Records Family Centres and Family Support Programme guidance. With the Family and Youth Manager to devise and review the service delivery plan including emerging needs groups and partnership working with HomeStart East Surrey and other agencies. Use Tableau data and Outcome tools to plan service delivery. Show evidence of the impact of the support that is provided and record this on Early Help Management System (EHM), Outcome Stars and other systems as appropriate. Work with the Head of Finance, Head of CYP and the Youth & Family Service Manager to manage the budgets of the Family Centre and consider other sources of revenue. Manage Senior / Family Support Workers, Admin and other associated staff within the Family Centre and Family Support provision providing regular line management supervision, annual appraisals, and case supervisions. Annual leave: Five weeks plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers) Holidays increase after two years service to a maximum of six weeks after six years service. (pro-rata for part time workers) The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March each year. Benefits: Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents. Free Parking : There is free parking available at all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme. Pension Scheme : There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Job Purpose: Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Family Centre provision to support families with children and young people aged 0-19 years (up to 25 years with disabilities and additional needs) that are identified as the most need of support or have emerging needs. Main Responsibilities: Management of the implementation of the Surrey County Council Families First specification for Family Centres and Family Resilience Support provision. To monitor the Manager s in-tray, triage referrals, ensure contact with families providing management oversight and comply with all elements of Early Help Module (EHM) Practice standards for Child Records Family Centres and Family Support Programme guidance. With the Family and Youth Manager to devise and review the service delivery plan including emerging needs groups and partnership working with HomeStart East Surrey and other agencies. Use Tableau data and Outcome tools to plan service delivery. Show evidence of the impact of the support that is provided and record this on Early Help Management System (EHM), Outcome Stars and other systems as appropriate. Work with the Head of Finance, Head of CYP and the Youth & Family Service Manager to manage the budgets of the Family Centre and consider other sources of revenue. Manage Senior / Family Support Workers, Admin and other associated staff within the Family Centre and Family Support provision providing regular line management supervision, annual appraisals, and case supervisions. Annual leave: Five weeks plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers) Holidays increase after two years service to a maximum of six weeks after six years service. (pro-rata for part time workers) The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March each year. Benefits: Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents. Free Parking : There is free parking available at all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme. Pension Scheme : There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.
Service Manager We are seeking an experienced and committed Service Manager to lead supported accommodation services for young people in Lambeth. Position: Service Manager Salary: £37,880 per annum (including London weighting) plus pension and other benefits Location: Lambeth, London Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 26th October, 2025 About the Role As Service Manager you will oversee a group of supported accommodation services across Lambeth, Twickenham and Greenwich. The service supports young people aged 16 to 25, including those at risk of homelessness and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. You will manage five properties and lead a team of Progression Coaches, Night Progression Coaches, a Senior Coach, a Floating Support Worker, an Apprentice and volunteers. Working closely with Lambeth commissioners and the Leaving Care Team, you will ensure high-quality, safe and responsive services. Key responsibilities include: Leading and motivating a team to deliver person-centred, high-quality support Overseeing service delivery to meet contract requirements and KPIs Ensuring effective safeguarding, health and safety and compliance Building and maintaining strong partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies Managing budgets, assets and reporting requirements Maintaining positive relationships with neighbours and local communities Contributing to on-call rota for London-wide emergency cover About You We re looking for someone with strong leadership skills and a background in managing services that support vulnerable young people. You ll have: Experience supervising or managing staff teams Experience working in supported accommodation or similar settings Strong knowledge of safeguarding and risk management Experience of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies Experience managing budgets and buildings Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion A flexible, resilient and collaborative approach Experience of working with asylum-seeking young people or year olds is desirable. In return for working here, you will receive: A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring. Flexible working model for suitable roles. Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years service. Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More International Accident Cover accidental death, permanent disability Death in service (4x Base salary) Legal Advice line About the Organisation The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes. You may have experience in areas such as such as: Housing Manager, Homelessness Manager, Housing Manager, Service Manager, Case Worker, Specialist Service Manager, Project Leader, Service Leader. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Service Manager We are seeking an experienced and committed Service Manager to lead supported accommodation services for young people in Lambeth. Position: Service Manager Salary: £37,880 per annum (including London weighting) plus pension and other benefits Location: Lambeth, London Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 26th October, 2025 About the Role As Service Manager you will oversee a group of supported accommodation services across Lambeth, Twickenham and Greenwich. The service supports young people aged 16 to 25, including those at risk of homelessness and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. You will manage five properties and lead a team of Progression Coaches, Night Progression Coaches, a Senior Coach, a Floating Support Worker, an Apprentice and volunteers. Working closely with Lambeth commissioners and the Leaving Care Team, you will ensure high-quality, safe and responsive services. Key responsibilities include: Leading and motivating a team to deliver person-centred, high-quality support Overseeing service delivery to meet contract requirements and KPIs Ensuring effective safeguarding, health and safety and compliance Building and maintaining strong partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies Managing budgets, assets and reporting requirements Maintaining positive relationships with neighbours and local communities Contributing to on-call rota for London-wide emergency cover About You We re looking for someone with strong leadership skills and a background in managing services that support vulnerable young people. You ll have: Experience supervising or managing staff teams Experience working in supported accommodation or similar settings Strong knowledge of safeguarding and risk management Experience of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies Experience managing budgets and buildings Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion A flexible, resilient and collaborative approach Experience of working with asylum-seeking young people or year olds is desirable. In return for working here, you will receive: A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring. Flexible working model for suitable roles. Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years service. Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More International Accident Cover accidental death, permanent disability Death in service (4x Base salary) Legal Advice line About the Organisation The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes. You may have experience in areas such as such as: Housing Manager, Homelessness Manager, Housing Manager, Service Manager, Case Worker, Specialist Service Manager, Project Leader, Service Leader. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Wellbeing Youth Worker Thatcham Hub - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum pro rata (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Friday Service Children, Young People & Families, Thatcham, West Berkshire Do you have the desire to help change lives and have experience of working with children and young people in an inclusive, creative and innovative way? Response Organisation is one of the largest mental health charities in Oxfordshire that provides a range of support for children, young people and adults with a wide range of wellbeing and mental health needs. We are currently looking for a Wellbeing Youth Worker to join our Children and Young People s Services Team at our amazing new Thatcham Hub! If you are a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you! Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Some of the core duties include: Support young people aged 8 to 25 with their wellbeing and mental health. Support parent, carers and other adults involved in young people s lives with wellbeing and mental health support. Work alongside social care and other community teams to support young people and families. Ensure introductions to community services are facilitated/supported to increase likelihood of engagement. Increase the young person s confidence with using strategies to identify and manage mental health and well-being challenges as they arise or be confident to seek support (and from where) at the earliest opportunity. Main Duties: Work with direct supervision Response Associate Director of CYPF to take referrals and manage a caseload, working alongside other professionals as part of a mental health treatment plan. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health access and outcomes. Facilitate 1:1 and group sessions for young people and their families. Develop trusting relationships by giving the young person time and helping them to identify and focus on what matters most to them and best supports them with managing their mental health and well- being. The Wellbeing Worker will take a holistic approach, based on the young person s priorities and the wider determinants of health, co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting them to appropriate community groups and support services. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Essential criteria: Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development. Knowledge of the personalised care approach. Knowledge of community development approaches. Experience of working directly in a community integration context, CAMHS or CYP social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work). Experience of supporting young people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity. Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers. Proficiency in Office programs (incl. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and using data bases. Ability to manage multiple emails and coordinate calendars. Ability to actively listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in a non-judgemental way. Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities. Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential. Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines. What We Offer: - 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) - Blue Light card and other discounted shopping - Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling - Cycle to Work Scheme - Enhanced family friendly leave - Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave - £500 refer a friend bonus scheme - Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments - Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS - Free flu jabs - Free DBS application If this Wellbeing Youth Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 20/11/2025. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Wellbeing Youth Worker Thatcham Hub - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum pro rata (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Friday Service Children, Young People & Families, Thatcham, West Berkshire Do you have the desire to help change lives and have experience of working with children and young people in an inclusive, creative and innovative way? Response Organisation is one of the largest mental health charities in Oxfordshire that provides a range of support for children, young people and adults with a wide range of wellbeing and mental health needs. We are currently looking for a Wellbeing Youth Worker to join our Children and Young People s Services Team at our amazing new Thatcham Hub! If you are a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you! Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Some of the core duties include: Support young people aged 8 to 25 with their wellbeing and mental health. Support parent, carers and other adults involved in young people s lives with wellbeing and mental health support. Work alongside social care and other community teams to support young people and families. Ensure introductions to community services are facilitated/supported to increase likelihood of engagement. Increase the young person s confidence with using strategies to identify and manage mental health and well-being challenges as they arise or be confident to seek support (and from where) at the earliest opportunity. Main Duties: Work with direct supervision Response Associate Director of CYPF to take referrals and manage a caseload, working alongside other professionals as part of a mental health treatment plan. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health access and outcomes. Facilitate 1:1 and group sessions for young people and their families. Develop trusting relationships by giving the young person time and helping them to identify and focus on what matters most to them and best supports them with managing their mental health and well- being. The Wellbeing Worker will take a holistic approach, based on the young person s priorities and the wider determinants of health, co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting them to appropriate community groups and support services. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Essential criteria: Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development. Knowledge of the personalised care approach. Knowledge of community development approaches. Experience of working directly in a community integration context, CAMHS or CYP social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work). Experience of supporting young people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity. Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers. Proficiency in Office programs (incl. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and using data bases. Ability to manage multiple emails and coordinate calendars. Ability to actively listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in a non-judgemental way. Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities. Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential. Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines. What We Offer: - 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) - Blue Light card and other discounted shopping - Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling - Cycle to Work Scheme - Enhanced family friendly leave - Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave - £500 refer a friend bonus scheme - Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments - Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS - Free flu jabs - Free DBS application If this Wellbeing Youth Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 20/11/2025. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.
Health, Safety and Environment Advisor Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7, 40 Hours per week Location : Glenfield, Leicester (LE3), Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough (LE12) Salary : Negotiable, dependant on skills and experience The Role We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who will be responsible for providing Health & Safety advice ensuring compliance with legislation to employees in all areas. We re looking for a collaborative, pragmatic person who can work with us, adopting and reflecting the Geary s culture that has helped to make Geary s the successful, growing business it is today. Your main responsibilities will include: Organise relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including Toolbox Talks. Review and create risk assessments/SSOW s and special assessments as required by the business, including display screen equipment, manual handling, lone working, pregnant workers, young workers etc., COSHH risk assessments. Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports and documents as required. Carry out site inspections and report findings. Contribute to the review and revision of health & safety policies. Assist operations with Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis. Ensure injury and illness cases are effectively managed to closure through use of an incident management system (EOA) Assist with the integration of H&S organizer. To recommend & implement control measures and advice on the standard of P.P.E. issued to employees. Liaise with the Engineering team to establish contractor health & safety procedures hands on roll with contractors. Assist with the H&S Committee, First Aid, Fire Marshal meetings and necessary scenarios. About Us At Geary s, we re on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We re passionate about re-imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and have done, since 1906. We are born and bread in Leicestershire and proud of our long-standing heritage. Today we operate from three sites on a 24/7 operation and we re made up of over 800 people: a friendly, diverse, and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry. We provide full training and support, and the chance to learn new skills from some of the best master bakers in the country. We invest in those who are committed to our craft and offer great opportunities to develop into supervisory and management roles. Our brilliant benefits include BUPA Cashback scheme, Death in Service, a Cycle to Work scheme and free delicious bread! Plus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500! About You At Geary s, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We re a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities in our new recruits. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not, more so) than the skills and experience on your CV. What we re looking for: Must be a team player and happy to work autonomously. Self-motivated and proactive can be left to their own devices. Focussed on delivering the tasks, not just identifying what should be done. Working on your initiative to complete and deliver. Simplistic approach. We like to keep things simple but effective. Persistent. If at first, you don t succeed. You will adapt and find a way to overcome. Solution focused, we are a small team, and you will have 100% responsibility for your area. Must have the ability to interact with all levels of people, from the board of directors to a new factory operative. Skills and Experience • 5+ years experience working within a HSE advisory role Essential • NEBOSH General certificate - Essential • IOSH - Essential • Manufacturing experience would be advantageous Please submit a CV in application. No agencies. If you have not heard from us within seven days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we wish you every success in your search for a new position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, at point of interview, and for the tenure of employment contract. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Health, Safety and Environment Advisor Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7, 40 Hours per week Location : Glenfield, Leicester (LE3), Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough (LE12) Salary : Negotiable, dependant on skills and experience The Role We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who will be responsible for providing Health & Safety advice ensuring compliance with legislation to employees in all areas. We re looking for a collaborative, pragmatic person who can work with us, adopting and reflecting the Geary s culture that has helped to make Geary s the successful, growing business it is today. Your main responsibilities will include: Organise relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including Toolbox Talks. Review and create risk assessments/SSOW s and special assessments as required by the business, including display screen equipment, manual handling, lone working, pregnant workers, young workers etc., COSHH risk assessments. Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports and documents as required. Carry out site inspections and report findings. Contribute to the review and revision of health & safety policies. Assist operations with Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis. Ensure injury and illness cases are effectively managed to closure through use of an incident management system (EOA) Assist with the integration of H&S organizer. To recommend & implement control measures and advice on the standard of P.P.E. issued to employees. Liaise with the Engineering team to establish contractor health & safety procedures hands on roll with contractors. Assist with the H&S Committee, First Aid, Fire Marshal meetings and necessary scenarios. About Us At Geary s, we re on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We re passionate about re-imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and have done, since 1906. We are born and bread in Leicestershire and proud of our long-standing heritage. Today we operate from three sites on a 24/7 operation and we re made up of over 800 people: a friendly, diverse, and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry. We provide full training and support, and the chance to learn new skills from some of the best master bakers in the country. We invest in those who are committed to our craft and offer great opportunities to develop into supervisory and management roles. Our brilliant benefits include BUPA Cashback scheme, Death in Service, a Cycle to Work scheme and free delicious bread! Plus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500! About You At Geary s, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We re a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities in our new recruits. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not, more so) than the skills and experience on your CV. What we re looking for: Must be a team player and happy to work autonomously. Self-motivated and proactive can be left to their own devices. Focussed on delivering the tasks, not just identifying what should be done. Working on your initiative to complete and deliver. Simplistic approach. We like to keep things simple but effective. Persistent. If at first, you don t succeed. You will adapt and find a way to overcome. Solution focused, we are a small team, and you will have 100% responsibility for your area. Must have the ability to interact with all levels of people, from the board of directors to a new factory operative. Skills and Experience • 5+ years experience working within a HSE advisory role Essential • NEBOSH General certificate - Essential • IOSH - Essential • Manufacturing experience would be advantageous Please submit a CV in application. No agencies. If you have not heard from us within seven days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we wish you every success in your search for a new position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, at point of interview, and for the tenure of employment contract. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Our client is a vibrant Surrey-based charity, committed to building futures for local people by providing services that support and assist disadvantaged and vulnerable people; their wide range of projects and activities aim to create happy, healthy and connected communities. They are now looking to recruit for a new Family Centre Manager, to oversee their family centre based in Mole Valley. As Family Centre Manager you will lead and manage the daily operations of the Family Centre provision to support families with children and young people aged 0-19 years (up to 25 years with disabilities and additional needs) that are identified as the most need of support or have emerging needs. You will oversee a dedicated team of Family Support Workers and will develop partnerships and embed working protocols with relevant partners to deliver a range of targeted, integrated early childhood services. You will manage the collection and analysis of national and local data in partnership with the local authority and partners, to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of the children's centre services and inform future planning using Early Help Management system (EHM). To apply for this role, you will have extensive experience of working with children, young people and families, and will have managerial experience in a relevant professional area. You will have experience of establishing and maintaining effecting working relationships with other agencies and professions and will have demonstrable experience in collating, analysing and reporting data from a range of sources and using this to make recommendations for performance improvement. Previous experience of using the casework management system Early Help Management (EHM) is desirable. If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis. At Prospectus, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. If you are enthusiastic about working with a fantastic charity that makes a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you! Please note, this role will be based at the Mole Valley Family Centre in Dorking (with one day working from home, after successful completion of probationary period).
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Our client is a vibrant Surrey-based charity, committed to building futures for local people by providing services that support and assist disadvantaged and vulnerable people; their wide range of projects and activities aim to create happy, healthy and connected communities. They are now looking to recruit for a new Family Centre Manager, to oversee their family centre based in Mole Valley. As Family Centre Manager you will lead and manage the daily operations of the Family Centre provision to support families with children and young people aged 0-19 years (up to 25 years with disabilities and additional needs) that are identified as the most need of support or have emerging needs. You will oversee a dedicated team of Family Support Workers and will develop partnerships and embed working protocols with relevant partners to deliver a range of targeted, integrated early childhood services. You will manage the collection and analysis of national and local data in partnership with the local authority and partners, to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of the children's centre services and inform future planning using Early Help Management system (EHM). To apply for this role, you will have extensive experience of working with children, young people and families, and will have managerial experience in a relevant professional area. You will have experience of establishing and maintaining effecting working relationships with other agencies and professions and will have demonstrable experience in collating, analysing and reporting data from a range of sources and using this to make recommendations for performance improvement. Previous experience of using the casework management system Early Help Management (EHM) is desirable. If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis. At Prospectus, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. If you are enthusiastic about working with a fantastic charity that makes a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you! Please note, this role will be based at the Mole Valley Family Centre in Dorking (with one day working from home, after successful completion of probationary period).
Job Description Are you a Experienced Team Leader with a passion for delivering care? Location: Hebburn Enhanced rate of pay Exiting new service with new team This role will at times be a challenging environment; therefore, resilience and patience will be important too. In order to support the team, we have a strong leadership team dedicated to this service, some of who are based on site, along with the support of key external colleagues across the Multi-Disciplinary Team. About the Service This service provides support to four young adults both male and female who have a learning disability and/or autism, and a range of health conditions such as epilepsy, allergies, dysphagia, sensory and verbal difficulties, along with physical and mobility difficulties. Each person will have their own self-contained purpose-built bungalow. There is also separate on-site staff facilities. You will join the team helping the four to transition into their new homes and on their journey to living as independently as possible. Due to the needs of the individuals, each person will be supported at minimum on a 1-1 basis through the day and in some cases additional 2-1 for community access or health support, along with access to a shared waking night and sleep over staff at night. For this reason a degree of flexibility and being able to work as part of a rolling rota with the wider team is essential in order to ensure that the needs of the people we support are met consistently and without disruption. Key Responsibilities: To work with the Service Manager to oversee a supported living service, ensuring that systems and standards are maintained to a high quality. To ensure compliance with all external regulatory standards. To provide support and supervision of Support Workers within the identified team. To support and supervise the delivery of person centred services to all people using the service To support the Service Manager in the completion of accurate rota and timesheet information To promote and support the health and safety of both people using the service and support staff To ensure that the actions of all staff directly supporting people using the service support their care, protection and well-being To develop own knowledge and practice relative to continuous service improvement To provide support and supervision to Area Office Support Workers, to ensure effective and efficient person centred service delivery. T&C's apply based on contract All applications will be subject to DBS checks and references. Our Team Leaders are very important to us and are an essential part of our service. If you have previously worked within a similar environment or if you believe you have the skills to complement our service, we would love to hear from you. If you want to know more about the service and would like an informal chat then contact Heather Matthews at LWGHM
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Job Description Are you a Experienced Team Leader with a passion for delivering care? Location: Hebburn Enhanced rate of pay Exiting new service with new team This role will at times be a challenging environment; therefore, resilience and patience will be important too. In order to support the team, we have a strong leadership team dedicated to this service, some of who are based on site, along with the support of key external colleagues across the Multi-Disciplinary Team. About the Service This service provides support to four young adults both male and female who have a learning disability and/or autism, and a range of health conditions such as epilepsy, allergies, dysphagia, sensory and verbal difficulties, along with physical and mobility difficulties. Each person will have their own self-contained purpose-built bungalow. There is also separate on-site staff facilities. You will join the team helping the four to transition into their new homes and on their journey to living as independently as possible. Due to the needs of the individuals, each person will be supported at minimum on a 1-1 basis through the day and in some cases additional 2-1 for community access or health support, along with access to a shared waking night and sleep over staff at night. For this reason a degree of flexibility and being able to work as part of a rolling rota with the wider team is essential in order to ensure that the needs of the people we support are met consistently and without disruption. Key Responsibilities: To work with the Service Manager to oversee a supported living service, ensuring that systems and standards are maintained to a high quality. To ensure compliance with all external regulatory standards. To provide support and supervision of Support Workers within the identified team. To support and supervise the delivery of person centred services to all people using the service To support the Service Manager in the completion of accurate rota and timesheet information To promote and support the health and safety of both people using the service and support staff To ensure that the actions of all staff directly supporting people using the service support their care, protection and well-being To develop own knowledge and practice relative to continuous service improvement To provide support and supervision to Area Office Support Workers, to ensure effective and efficient person centred service delivery. T&C's apply based on contract All applications will be subject to DBS checks and references. Our Team Leaders are very important to us and are an essential part of our service. If you have previously worked within a similar environment or if you believe you have the skills to complement our service, we would love to hear from you. If you want to know more about the service and would like an informal chat then contact Heather Matthews at LWGHM
Job Description Are you compassionate with a desire to make an everlasting impact on the lives of others? Lifeways - Specialist Support Services serving your local community Are you looking for a career that transforms lives for the better? Do you have a passion to make a real impact in your local community? Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications. We are the UK's largest supported living healthcare provider and have been proudly supporting communities since 1995. The Lifeways Group in Choppington are currently looking to expand their fantastic team of Support Workers in our local residential services The property has been split into two separate bungalows, joined by a corridor and sharing a utility room. Flax One has five bedrooms, while Flax Two has four. Both bungalows have one bathroom which has a shower over the high low bath, overhead tracking and an accessible toilet.Flax One has a kitchen, an open-plan dining and living room, and a accessible toilet. Flax Two has a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, a laundry room and an accessible toilet.Flax Cottages also has two accessible gardens with a patio - one for each bungalow. People enjoy spending time outdoors when the weather is good and often come together for BBQs. Assistive technology can be tailored to suit the needs of each person. The property has level access and Flax One has widened doors for wheelchair access. You'll either be an enthusiastic person with plenty of patience looking for a career change to bring new life and experiences into our service or you'll be an experienced Support Worker with a background in complex emotional or behavioural settings looking for a change and wanting to be part of a team that will make a difference to two young people with complex needs to give them new opportunities in their life both at home and in the community. You'll get a fully paid induction with ongoing training and support from a dedicated Manager plus the opportunity to undertake a qualification in health and social care funded by Lifeways Group plus so much more when you join. We work within the principles of person-centred support, enabling development and inclusion in their everyday lives within their home and wider community. Each service user has their own self-contained room within the service buildings and your work will be varied as you'll be supporting with all sorts of activities including swimming, shopping, going for a coffee, going to the cinema, visiting zoos and clubs. You'll be supporting the service user with general household chores such as cooking, laundry, vacuuming and dusting and in some cases personal care (assisting with bathing, toileting and feeding). CONTRACTS AVAILABLE Sessional/bank hours (flexible working to fit around you) Working hours are on a shift pattern rota basis including some weekend working This is a great opportunity to develop your career in the care industry - if this sounds of interest, simply click Apply! LWGHM
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Job Description Are you compassionate with a desire to make an everlasting impact on the lives of others? Lifeways - Specialist Support Services serving your local community Are you looking for a career that transforms lives for the better? Do you have a passion to make a real impact in your local community? Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications. We are the UK's largest supported living healthcare provider and have been proudly supporting communities since 1995. The Lifeways Group in Choppington are currently looking to expand their fantastic team of Support Workers in our local residential services The property has been split into two separate bungalows, joined by a corridor and sharing a utility room. Flax One has five bedrooms, while Flax Two has four. Both bungalows have one bathroom which has a shower over the high low bath, overhead tracking and an accessible toilet.Flax One has a kitchen, an open-plan dining and living room, and a accessible toilet. Flax Two has a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, a laundry room and an accessible toilet.Flax Cottages also has two accessible gardens with a patio - one for each bungalow. People enjoy spending time outdoors when the weather is good and often come together for BBQs. Assistive technology can be tailored to suit the needs of each person. The property has level access and Flax One has widened doors for wheelchair access. You'll either be an enthusiastic person with plenty of patience looking for a career change to bring new life and experiences into our service or you'll be an experienced Support Worker with a background in complex emotional or behavioural settings looking for a change and wanting to be part of a team that will make a difference to two young people with complex needs to give them new opportunities in their life both at home and in the community. You'll get a fully paid induction with ongoing training and support from a dedicated Manager plus the opportunity to undertake a qualification in health and social care funded by Lifeways Group plus so much more when you join. We work within the principles of person-centred support, enabling development and inclusion in their everyday lives within their home and wider community. Each service user has their own self-contained room within the service buildings and your work will be varied as you'll be supporting with all sorts of activities including swimming, shopping, going for a coffee, going to the cinema, visiting zoos and clubs. You'll be supporting the service user with general household chores such as cooking, laundry, vacuuming and dusting and in some cases personal care (assisting with bathing, toileting and feeding). CONTRACTS AVAILABLE Sessional/bank hours (flexible working to fit around you) Working hours are on a shift pattern rota basis including some weekend working This is a great opportunity to develop your career in the care industry - if this sounds of interest, simply click Apply! LWGHM
Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be. Purpose of this Provide a social work service that supports individuals and communities to achieve their potential. Work in partnership with individuals to identify needs and to develop plans and responses which meet those needs. Act on behalf of vulnerable individuals to safeguard their health and wellbeing. Effectively manage a designated caseload to achieve the best outcomes for individuals, groups and communities. Provide leadership and expertise to empower individuals, groups and communities to achieve identified change. Build and sustain relationships with individuals and communities. Represent the needs of vulnerable people. Key relationships: Individuals Carers/Families External partners/agencies Employees Local people & community groups Line managed by: Team Manager Supervises and supports: Newly Qualified Social Workers and other learners/employees as required. Key result areas include: Work with individuals, their carers and their advocates, where appropriate, in the assessment of individuals needs and the provision of appropriate services/resources. Work with individuals to identify the aims and objectives of proposed interventions. Produce care plans with individuals and ensure their effective implementation. Provide social work with homeless and potentially homeless persons/families. Act as a Duty Officer. Assist in the inductions of newly qualified social work employees. Provide consultation to other social worker staff on a particular specialism. Supervise and assess social worker students or trainees. Record all work undertaken and prepare reports/assessments. Accept responsibility, with the line manager, for reviewing work on caseloads at regular intervals. This would include closure and transfer of cases. Ensure that the quality of service provided to and on behalf of individuals meets agreed quality standards. Maintain effective contacts with all providers of care and other people responsible for relevant community resources. Initiating, where necessary, multi-disciplinary meetings for the co-ordination of complex care arrangements including safeguarding. Undertake financial assessment role, where required. Seek to ensure income maximisation for people. Understand and comply with all County Council policies and relevant legislation in the performance of the duties of the post. General Responsibilities: Equality and Diversity Actively support the Council's Equality and Diversity policy. Health and Safety Ensure own compliance with the Council's Health & Safety policy/procedures and that of any resources you have responsibility for. Risk Management Identify opportunities and risks associated with the service and escalate/report to management. Information Security Comply with the Council's policies on information security including the ICT Security Policy, Internet and Email Policy and Safe Haven Guidance. Climate Change Contribute to the Council's corporate responsibility in relation to climate change by considering the environmental impact of individual and collective actions, working to reduce resource and energy use, minimise waste, and anticipate and enhance the efficiency of services in response to a changing climate, wherever possible.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be. Purpose of this Provide a social work service that supports individuals and communities to achieve their potential. Work in partnership with individuals to identify needs and to develop plans and responses which meet those needs. Act on behalf of vulnerable individuals to safeguard their health and wellbeing. Effectively manage a designated caseload to achieve the best outcomes for individuals, groups and communities. Provide leadership and expertise to empower individuals, groups and communities to achieve identified change. Build and sustain relationships with individuals and communities. Represent the needs of vulnerable people. Key relationships: Individuals Carers/Families External partners/agencies Employees Local people & community groups Line managed by: Team Manager Supervises and supports: Newly Qualified Social Workers and other learners/employees as required. Key result areas include: Work with individuals, their carers and their advocates, where appropriate, in the assessment of individuals needs and the provision of appropriate services/resources. Work with individuals to identify the aims and objectives of proposed interventions. Produce care plans with individuals and ensure their effective implementation. Provide social work with homeless and potentially homeless persons/families. Act as a Duty Officer. Assist in the inductions of newly qualified social work employees. Provide consultation to other social worker staff on a particular specialism. Supervise and assess social worker students or trainees. Record all work undertaken and prepare reports/assessments. Accept responsibility, with the line manager, for reviewing work on caseloads at regular intervals. This would include closure and transfer of cases. Ensure that the quality of service provided to and on behalf of individuals meets agreed quality standards. Maintain effective contacts with all providers of care and other people responsible for relevant community resources. Initiating, where necessary, multi-disciplinary meetings for the co-ordination of complex care arrangements including safeguarding. Undertake financial assessment role, where required. Seek to ensure income maximisation for people. Understand and comply with all County Council policies and relevant legislation in the performance of the duties of the post. General Responsibilities: Equality and Diversity Actively support the Council's Equality and Diversity policy. Health and Safety Ensure own compliance with the Council's Health & Safety policy/procedures and that of any resources you have responsibility for. Risk Management Identify opportunities and risks associated with the service and escalate/report to management. Information Security Comply with the Council's policies on information security including the ICT Security Policy, Internet and Email Policy and Safe Haven Guidance. Climate Change Contribute to the Council's corporate responsibility in relation to climate change by considering the environmental impact of individual and collective actions, working to reduce resource and energy use, minimise waste, and anticipate and enhance the efficiency of services in response to a changing climate, wherever possible.
Project Worker 2 (Torbay Exceed Child Sexual Exploitation Worker) Reference number: 21401 Job Title: Project Worker 2 (Torbay Exceed Child Sexual Exploitation Worker) Location: Torbay Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £27,573 Interview Date: TBC We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to come and join our team. This role is a Full time (37 hour post) working directly in the heart of Torbay, Devon. Working across the area to change the response of Child Sexual Exploitation and support young people who have experienced harm. Please only apply if you live within the area or looking to relocate. Are you ready to change the response that is offered to young people? You will be fully supported by a team manager and a network of experienced practitioners within the EXCEED team, however this role is a standalone service and you will be responsible for the direct 1-2-1 delivery of this service. This role will be working In Torbay Devon, building on existing relationships that are already established to support a number of young people whom have been identified as experiencing harm via sexual exploitation and will work alongside the young person and professional team to respond to concerns and promote increased protective strategies, recovery and support. We are looking for an Individual who Works well individually and can be self motivated Inspires to create change and build confidence to young people around Exploitation Experienced working with Children, young people and Families Is happy and experienced in managing a caseload of young people. Confident to speak in public spaces, Multiagency meetings. Is happy to work Online and in groups Has wide understanding of Child Sexual Abuse via Exploitation and the pulls around this. If this role is of interest to you, then please apply and we look forward to hearing from you. Please read the Exceed additional Job Description for the in-depth responsibility's of this role, and when completing your application link please refer to you Skills, Knowledge and Experience in these areas and with a understanding of the context of this role. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. 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 The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. 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, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these. 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 HolidayPlus 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.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Project Worker 2 (Torbay Exceed Child Sexual Exploitation Worker) Reference number: 21401 Job Title: Project Worker 2 (Torbay Exceed Child Sexual Exploitation Worker) Location: Torbay Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £27,573 Interview Date: TBC We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to come and join our team. This role is a Full time (37 hour post) working directly in the heart of Torbay, Devon. Working across the area to change the response of Child Sexual Exploitation and support young people who have experienced harm. Please only apply if you live within the area or looking to relocate. Are you ready to change the response that is offered to young people? You will be fully supported by a team manager and a network of experienced practitioners within the EXCEED team, however this role is a standalone service and you will be responsible for the direct 1-2-1 delivery of this service. This role will be working In Torbay Devon, building on existing relationships that are already established to support a number of young people whom have been identified as experiencing harm via sexual exploitation and will work alongside the young person and professional team to respond to concerns and promote increased protective strategies, recovery and support. We are looking for an Individual who Works well individually and can be self motivated Inspires to create change and build confidence to young people around Exploitation Experienced working with Children, young people and Families Is happy and experienced in managing a caseload of young people. Confident to speak in public spaces, Multiagency meetings. Is happy to work Online and in groups Has wide understanding of Child Sexual Abuse via Exploitation and the pulls around this. If this role is of interest to you, then please apply and we look forward to hearing from you. Please read the Exceed additional Job Description for the in-depth responsibility's of this role, and when completing your application link please refer to you Skills, Knowledge and Experience in these areas and with a understanding of the context of this role. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. 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 The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. 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, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these. 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 HolidayPlus 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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker- Domestic Abuse to join the team in Portsmouth working 37.5 hours per week. This role is offered full time working from the office. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: This role is offered to work from the office in Portsmouth, full time. As a Caseworker you will: Make calls to offer support to victims of domestic abuse, delivering immediate support. Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime who accept ongoing support, which will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the VS service offer and options for victims and survivors Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contribute to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes Working as part of a team with staff and the volunteer team to provide a seamless service to clients You will need: Understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their families Effective verbal and written communication skills Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s) Ability to balance competing needs and priorities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management Ability to use generic IT applications competently. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be aware that, due to the police vetting requirements for this role, applicants must have resided in the UK continuously for at least the past three years. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker- Domestic Abuse to join the team in Portsmouth working 37.5 hours per week. This role is offered full time working from the office. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: This role is offered to work from the office in Portsmouth, full time. As a Caseworker you will: Make calls to offer support to victims of domestic abuse, delivering immediate support. Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime who accept ongoing support, which will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the VS service offer and options for victims and survivors Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contribute to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes Working as part of a team with staff and the volunteer team to provide a seamless service to clients You will need: Understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their families Effective verbal and written communication skills Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s) Ability to balance competing needs and priorities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management Ability to use generic IT applications competently. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be aware that, due to the police vetting requirements for this role, applicants must have resided in the UK continuously for at least the past three years. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
