Support Coordinator We're looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Services based in the Cornwall area. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to provide Key Worker support following a stroke. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! Position: S11121 Stroke Support Coordinator (two posts) Location: Home-based, Cornwall however, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Hours: Full and part-time (1 x 35 hours per week post and 1 x 32 hours per week post) Salary: Circa £26,700 per annum for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026. Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026. Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: 19 May 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview Date: To be confirmed Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application. The Role The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes including Communication support. The Stroke Support Coordinator will: Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. Provide personalised information, advice and support. Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes. Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke. About You The Stroke Support Coordinator will: Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. Provide personalised information, advice and support. Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes. Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke. This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role. To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state your preferred hours in your covering letter. About the Organisation When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That's because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt. Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it's a team effort to get there. The charity provides specialist support, funds critical research and campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. The organisation is working to improve the diversity of the team. Because individuality leads to a richer experience for its people and better support for those affected by stroke. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. And particularly applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help rebuild them and join the team. The charity developed a bold new corporate strategy so that they can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people's lives. To help deliver the strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Support Coordinator We're looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Services based in the Cornwall area. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to provide Key Worker support following a stroke. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! Position: S11121 Stroke Support Coordinator (two posts) Location: Home-based, Cornwall however, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Hours: Full and part-time (1 x 35 hours per week post and 1 x 32 hours per week post) Salary: Circa £26,700 per annum for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026. Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026. Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: 19 May 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview Date: To be confirmed Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application. The Role The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes including Communication support. The Stroke Support Coordinator will: Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. Provide personalised information, advice and support. Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes. Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke. About You The Stroke Support Coordinator will: Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. Provide personalised information, advice and support. Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes. Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke. This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role. To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state your preferred hours in your covering letter. About the Organisation When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That's because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt. Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it's a team effort to get there. The charity provides specialist support, funds critical research and campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. The organisation is working to improve the diversity of the team. Because individuality leads to a richer experience for its people and better support for those affected by stroke. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. And particularly applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help rebuild them and join the team. The charity developed a bold new corporate strategy so that they can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people's lives. To help deliver the strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation. JBRP1_UKTJ
Support Coordinator We re looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Services based in the Cornwall area. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to provide Key Worker support following a stroke. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! Position: S11121 Stroke Support Coordinator (two posts) Location: Home-based, Cornwall however, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Hours: Full and part-time (1 x 35 hours per week post and 1 x 32 hours per week post) Salary: Circa £26,700 per annum for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026. Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: 19 May 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview Date: To be confirmed Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application. The Role The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes including Communication support. The Stroke Support Coordinator will: Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. Provide personalised information, advice and support. Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes. Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke. About You The Stroke Support Coordinator will: Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. Provide personalised information, advice and support. Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes. Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke. This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role. To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state your preferred hours in your covering letter. About the Organisation When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt. Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it s a team effort to get there. The charity provides specialist support, funds critical research and campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. The organisation is working to improve the diversity of the team. Because individuality leads to a richer experience for its people and better support for those affected by stroke. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. And particularly applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help rebuild them and join the team. The charity developed a bold new corporate strategy so that they can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people s lives. To help deliver the strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Support Coordinator We re looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Services based in the Cornwall area. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to provide Key Worker support following a stroke. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! Position: S11121 Stroke Support Coordinator (two posts) Location: Home-based, Cornwall however, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Hours: Full and part-time (1 x 35 hours per week post and 1 x 32 hours per week post) Salary: Circa £26,700 per annum for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026. Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: 19 May 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview Date: To be confirmed Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application. The Role The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes including Communication support. The Stroke Support Coordinator will: Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. Provide personalised information, advice and support. Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes. Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke. About You The Stroke Support Coordinator will: Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. Provide personalised information, advice and support. Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes. Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke. This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role. To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state your preferred hours in your covering letter. About the Organisation When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt. Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it s a team effort to get there. The charity provides specialist support, funds critical research and campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. The organisation is working to improve the diversity of the team. Because individuality leads to a richer experience for its people and better support for those affected by stroke. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. And particularly applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help rebuild them and join the team. The charity developed a bold new corporate strategy so that they can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people s lives. To help deliver the strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Counsellor This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced counsellor to join the Emotional Support Team in Cornwall. If a 35-hour role is not for you, a blend of part time hours as well as flexible working is available. This can be discussed further at interview. Position: S11168 Stroke Emotional Support Coordinator/Counsellor Location: Home-based West Cornwall, with frequent travel across Cornwall required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Hours: Full or part-time hours, 2 x 18 hours per week positions or 1x 35 hours per week position Salary: Circa £29,900 per annum, pro rata Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026 and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: 26 May 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview Date: week commencing 3 June 2024 Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application. The Role The project funded by the Elwyn Thomas Memorial Fund will deliver an Emotional Support Service as well as through collaborative community working, will result in valuable assets for the community. In the shape of self-sustaining peer and volunteer led support through groups, partnerships and activities. Reporting to the Emotional Support Service Manager, the team will deliver a professional counselling service to stroke survivors, carers and relatives. Counselling sessions are designed to help clients to develop emotional resilience, readjust to life after stroke and prepare to reintegrate into community life. Key responsibilities will include: Providing one to one counselling to stroke survivors, carers and relatives including those with communication or cognitive difficulties Providing counselling sessions in person, on-line or by telephone, throughout Cornwall Assessing the appropriateness of counselling for service users by providing emotional needs assessment sessions as well as using appropriate screening/evaluation tools (e.g. PHQ and GAD) Managing risk and safeguarding issues in accordance with appropriate legal, ethical and organisational requirements. About You You will have: An advanced diploma in integrative, humanistic or person-centred counselling/psychotherapy; for example, BACP recognised course or equivalent (i.e. 450 hours skills and theory, 100 hours of supervised practice, 20 hours of personal therapy) A minimum of 1 year post qualification supervised clinical practice BACP registration (or equivalent) and actively working towards accreditation Experience of delivering short-term counselling Experience of working with people with cognitive impairment This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role. You must live in the West area of Cornwall to fulfil this travel requirement. To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed. About the Organisation When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt. Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it s a team effort to get there. The charity provides specialist support, funds critical research and campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. The organisation is working to improve the diversity of the team. Because individuality leads to a richer experience for its people and better support for those affected by stroke. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. And particularly applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help rebuild them and join the team. The charity developed a bold new corporate strategy so that they can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people s lives. To help deliver the strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! You may also have experience in areas such as Counsellor, Counselling, Psychotherapy, BAC, Stroke Support, Stroke Counsellor, Medical Counsellor, Physical Counsellor, Disability Counsellor, Care, Care and Support, Social Care, Stroke Care, Emotional Support, Aftercare, Rehabilitation. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Counsellor This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced counsellor to join the Emotional Support Team in Cornwall. If a 35-hour role is not for you, a blend of part time hours as well as flexible working is available. This can be discussed further at interview. Position: S11168 Stroke Emotional Support Coordinator/Counsellor Location: Home-based West Cornwall, with frequent travel across Cornwall required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Hours: Full or part-time hours, 2 x 18 hours per week positions or 1x 35 hours per week position Salary: Circa £29,900 per annum, pro rata Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026 and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: 26 May 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview Date: week commencing 3 June 2024 Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application. The Role The project funded by the Elwyn Thomas Memorial Fund will deliver an Emotional Support Service as well as through collaborative community working, will result in valuable assets for the community. In the shape of self-sustaining peer and volunteer led support through groups, partnerships and activities. Reporting to the Emotional Support Service Manager, the team will deliver a professional counselling service to stroke survivors, carers and relatives. Counselling sessions are designed to help clients to develop emotional resilience, readjust to life after stroke and prepare to reintegrate into community life. Key responsibilities will include: Providing one to one counselling to stroke survivors, carers and relatives including those with communication or cognitive difficulties Providing counselling sessions in person, on-line or by telephone, throughout Cornwall Assessing the appropriateness of counselling for service users by providing emotional needs assessment sessions as well as using appropriate screening/evaluation tools (e.g. PHQ and GAD) Managing risk and safeguarding issues in accordance with appropriate legal, ethical and organisational requirements. About You You will have: An advanced diploma in integrative, humanistic or person-centred counselling/psychotherapy; for example, BACP recognised course or equivalent (i.e. 450 hours skills and theory, 100 hours of supervised practice, 20 hours of personal therapy) A minimum of 1 year post qualification supervised clinical practice BACP registration (or equivalent) and actively working towards accreditation Experience of delivering short-term counselling Experience of working with people with cognitive impairment This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role. You must live in the West area of Cornwall to fulfil this travel requirement. To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed. About the Organisation When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt. Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it s a team effort to get there. The charity provides specialist support, funds critical research and campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. The organisation is working to improve the diversity of the team. Because individuality leads to a richer experience for its people and better support for those affected by stroke. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. And particularly applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help rebuild them and join the team. The charity developed a bold new corporate strategy so that they can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people s lives. To help deliver the strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! You may also have experience in areas such as Counsellor, Counselling, Psychotherapy, BAC, Stroke Support, Stroke Counsellor, Medical Counsellor, Physical Counsellor, Disability Counsellor, Care, Care and Support, Social Care, Stroke Care, Emotional Support, Aftercare, Rehabilitation. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Support Coordinator We re looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Services based in the Dorset East area. There will be opportunities to hot desk within Bournemouth and Christchurch, as well as Poole NHS sites. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to provide Key Worker support following a stroke. Position: S11166 Stroke Support Coordinator (x 2 posts) Location: Home-based, Dorset East however, Frequent travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Hours: Part-time, 2 x 28 hours per week Salary: Circa £21,391 per annum Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026 and there is funding for this role until 30 June 2026. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: 12 May 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview Date: To be confirmed Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application. The Role The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes. The Stroke Support Coordinator will: Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. Provide personalised information, advice and support. Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes, which will help them to prevent further strokes. Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke. About You The post holder will have experience/background in: A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities. Setting up and running virtual groups. This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role. To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. About the Organisation When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt. Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it s a team effort to get there. The charity provides specialist support, funds critical research and campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. The organisation is working to improve the diversity of the team. Because individuality leads to a richer experience for its people and better support for those affected by stroke. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. And particularly applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help rebuild them and join the team. The charity developed a bold new corporate strategy so that they can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people s lives. To help deliver the strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Support Coordinator We re looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Services based in the Dorset East area. There will be opportunities to hot desk within Bournemouth and Christchurch, as well as Poole NHS sites. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to provide Key Worker support following a stroke. Position: S11166 Stroke Support Coordinator (x 2 posts) Location: Home-based, Dorset East however, Frequent travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings) Hours: Part-time, 2 x 28 hours per week Salary: Circa £21,391 per annum Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026 and there is funding for this role until 30 June 2026. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available. Closing Date: 12 May 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interview Date: To be confirmed Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application. The Role The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes. The Stroke Support Coordinator will: Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community. Provide personalised information, advice and support. Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes, which will help them to prevent further strokes. Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke. About You The post holder will have experience/background in: A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities. Setting up and running virtual groups. This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role. To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. About the Organisation When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt. Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it s a team effort to get there. The charity provides specialist support, funds critical research and campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. The organisation is working to improve the diversity of the team. Because individuality leads to a richer experience for its people and better support for those affected by stroke. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. And particularly applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help rebuild them and join the team. The charity developed a bold new corporate strategy so that they can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people s lives. To help deliver the strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you! You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Employment Support Specialist Nottingham 26,000- 28,000p.a. depending on experience Fixed Term Contract to end of November 2024 Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others achieve their full potential? Are you self-motivated with a track record of delivering excellent customer service? Do you want to work for an organisation that puts the customer at the heart of everything they do? The Company: ER Recruitment is proud to be working with our client, a well-known business support organisation based in the East Midlands who are looking for an Employment Support Specialist to join their Employment Services department, where you will play a key role in helping people with health and wellbeing barriers find, enter and sustain paid work. Role & Responsibilities of the Employment Support Specialist: Carry out initial engagement activity within contract timescales and ensuring each new participant is sign-posted to appropriate support. Liaise with referral partners to ensure a warm handover and positive on-boarding of participants. Conduct timely in work support calls or visits, providing ongoing IAG and signposting for participants and businesses to ensure roles are sustainable. Create and maintain in-work action plans, acting as an intermediary for external support partners, businesses, and participants to ensure a quality of service reflected in the action plan. Facilitate learning and development solutions with external partners. Facilitate support interventions from primary care and/or VCS partners. Keep an up-to-date record of outcomes and use MI systems to produce weekly performance data for managers to accurately forecast performance. Deal with enquiries from participants and businesses regarding service offer, making effective internal referrals as appropriate. Call employers to gain information on recruitment needs to support programme delivery. Track participant progress during and after programme end for cross-referral purposes. Ensuring all Job start and job outcome information is recorded correctly. Assist with events, exhibitions and open days as and when required. Support the department administratively where required including drafting correspondence, producing reports and data, taking minutes, scanning, filing etc. Provide office cover as and when needed to support the safe and effective running of the building. About You as the Employment Specialist: Full UK Drivers licence is essential. Experience/understanding of working with people who have physical and mental health conditions IAG awareness training A can-do, upbeat and energetic attitude. Excellent local knowledge of support services and employment opportunities. Able to show compassion and build rapport with participants. Passionate about helping people to achieve their potential. Be dependable, reliable, trustworthy and capable of exercising diplomacy. Additional Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) and your Birthday off each year 8% non-contributory pension scheme Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries 2 CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity) Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes Wellbeing support including access to Westfield Health plan, Mental Health First Aiders, self-help toolkits, discounts and more Tax free 45p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year) Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise. While we aim to get back to all applicants, if you do not receive a response within 7 working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are here to help with your career so please send a copy of your CV to us. If you know of anyone else who is looking for their next opportunity, please feel free to refer them to us or pass on our details. We look forward to hearing from you.
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Employment Support Specialist Nottingham 26,000- 28,000p.a. depending on experience Fixed Term Contract to end of November 2024 Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others achieve their full potential? Are you self-motivated with a track record of delivering excellent customer service? Do you want to work for an organisation that puts the customer at the heart of everything they do? The Company: ER Recruitment is proud to be working with our client, a well-known business support organisation based in the East Midlands who are looking for an Employment Support Specialist to join their Employment Services department, where you will play a key role in helping people with health and wellbeing barriers find, enter and sustain paid work. Role & Responsibilities of the Employment Support Specialist: Carry out initial engagement activity within contract timescales and ensuring each new participant is sign-posted to appropriate support. Liaise with referral partners to ensure a warm handover and positive on-boarding of participants. Conduct timely in work support calls or visits, providing ongoing IAG and signposting for participants and businesses to ensure roles are sustainable. Create and maintain in-work action plans, acting as an intermediary for external support partners, businesses, and participants to ensure a quality of service reflected in the action plan. Facilitate learning and development solutions with external partners. Facilitate support interventions from primary care and/or VCS partners. Keep an up-to-date record of outcomes and use MI systems to produce weekly performance data for managers to accurately forecast performance. Deal with enquiries from participants and businesses regarding service offer, making effective internal referrals as appropriate. Call employers to gain information on recruitment needs to support programme delivery. Track participant progress during and after programme end for cross-referral purposes. Ensuring all Job start and job outcome information is recorded correctly. Assist with events, exhibitions and open days as and when required. Support the department administratively where required including drafting correspondence, producing reports and data, taking minutes, scanning, filing etc. Provide office cover as and when needed to support the safe and effective running of the building. About You as the Employment Specialist: Full UK Drivers licence is essential. Experience/understanding of working with people who have physical and mental health conditions IAG awareness training A can-do, upbeat and energetic attitude. Excellent local knowledge of support services and employment opportunities. Able to show compassion and build rapport with participants. Passionate about helping people to achieve their potential. Be dependable, reliable, trustworthy and capable of exercising diplomacy. Additional Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) and your Birthday off each year 8% non-contributory pension scheme Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries 2 CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity) Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes Wellbeing support including access to Westfield Health plan, Mental Health First Aiders, self-help toolkits, discounts and more Tax free 45p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year) Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise. While we aim to get back to all applicants, if you do not receive a response within 7 working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are here to help with your career so please send a copy of your CV to us. If you know of anyone else who is looking for their next opportunity, please feel free to refer them to us or pass on our details. We look forward to hearing from you.
Practice Consultant (Emergency Duty Team) Job Description Permanent contracts £41,173 to £45,442 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Scale K) plus enhanced rates of pay for weekend w 18.5, 21 and 37 hours per week available County Hall, Norwich We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers/Occupational Therapists (grade J and above), Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should they leave within two years of employment. Who Cares? We do. Our Emergency Duty Team (EDT) provides an effective adult and children's social care response to emergencies that cannot wait until the next working day. No two days are the same and working across services offers you variation and the ability to make a real difference to people in crisis, whilst building on your existing Social Work skills and knowledge. As a Practice Consultant, you will undertake Mental Health Act Assessments if qualified as an AMHP, be involved child in need or child protection work, and support safeguarding or vulnerable people to remain at home through organising additional support. Working autonomously, you will triage, risk assess and prioritise referrals, working with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors to deliver targeted support. You will need to be a Qualified Social Worker with three years post qualifying experience with a background in either Adult Social Care or Children's Services. Approved Mental Health Profession (AMHP) status would be advantageous but is not essential as AMHP training will be provided. Our service operates between 5pm-9am Monday to Friday and all over the weekend to ensure our service users and other professionals can reach us when needed. We operate an 8-week rota organised in advance that also provides some protected time for training, administration and other tasks. It also enables you to plan ahead and maintain a healthy work-life balance. The shift patterns vary across days, evenings and nights (an example rota is available on request). You will also have access to support through our Management Team 24/7 and from the EDT Team comprising a range of other Social Care professionals, but in addition we offer: A competitive rate of pay that includes: Time and a third for weekend working and double time for bank holidays Paid overtime where applicable An AMHP payment of £2,105 per annum A welcome payment of £2000 (subject to terms and conditions) Access to relocation expenses reimbursement up to £8k (subject to terms and conditions) What we offer At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees' learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions. Norwich is the county capital of Norfolk, 120 miles from London and 60 miles from Cambridge. It's on the edge of the Broads National Park, and a 40-minute drive to the seaside. Norwich is a superb city. It effortlessly mixes outstanding heritage through the ages with modern shopping centres, excellent restaurants, hundreds of cafés and pubs, a superb arts and theatre scene with huge parks and green spaces, canoeing, rowing and sailing. By train, Norwich to London takes 90 minutes and Cambridge less than an hour. There are also direct train links to the Midlands. Norwich International Airport has regular flights to Schiphol, Amsterdam and from there on to the rest of the world, plus daily internal flights to Scotland, Manchester, Exeter and Dublin. Your application Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted. You need to be registered with Social Work England/or HCPC as a practising social worker/Occupational Therapist. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using email. Closing date for all other candidates: 30 April 2024 at 23:59 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Practice Consultant (Emergency Duty Team) Job Description Permanent contracts £41,173 to £45,442 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Scale K) plus enhanced rates of pay for weekend w 18.5, 21 and 37 hours per week available County Hall, Norwich We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers/Occupational Therapists (grade J and above), Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should they leave within two years of employment. Who Cares? We do. Our Emergency Duty Team (EDT) provides an effective adult and children's social care response to emergencies that cannot wait until the next working day. No two days are the same and working across services offers you variation and the ability to make a real difference to people in crisis, whilst building on your existing Social Work skills and knowledge. As a Practice Consultant, you will undertake Mental Health Act Assessments if qualified as an AMHP, be involved child in need or child protection work, and support safeguarding or vulnerable people to remain at home through organising additional support. Working autonomously, you will triage, risk assess and prioritise referrals, working with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors to deliver targeted support. You will need to be a Qualified Social Worker with three years post qualifying experience with a background in either Adult Social Care or Children's Services. Approved Mental Health Profession (AMHP) status would be advantageous but is not essential as AMHP training will be provided. Our service operates between 5pm-9am Monday to Friday and all over the weekend to ensure our service users and other professionals can reach us when needed. We operate an 8-week rota organised in advance that also provides some protected time for training, administration and other tasks. It also enables you to plan ahead and maintain a healthy work-life balance. The shift patterns vary across days, evenings and nights (an example rota is available on request). You will also have access to support through our Management Team 24/7 and from the EDT Team comprising a range of other Social Care professionals, but in addition we offer: A competitive rate of pay that includes: Time and a third for weekend working and double time for bank holidays Paid overtime where applicable An AMHP payment of £2,105 per annum A welcome payment of £2000 (subject to terms and conditions) Access to relocation expenses reimbursement up to £8k (subject to terms and conditions) What we offer At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees' learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions. Norwich is the county capital of Norfolk, 120 miles from London and 60 miles from Cambridge. It's on the edge of the Broads National Park, and a 40-minute drive to the seaside. Norwich is a superb city. It effortlessly mixes outstanding heritage through the ages with modern shopping centres, excellent restaurants, hundreds of cafés and pubs, a superb arts and theatre scene with huge parks and green spaces, canoeing, rowing and sailing. By train, Norwich to London takes 90 minutes and Cambridge less than an hour. There are also direct train links to the Midlands. Norwich International Airport has regular flights to Schiphol, Amsterdam and from there on to the rest of the world, plus daily internal flights to Scotland, Manchester, Exeter and Dublin. Your application Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted. You need to be registered with Social Work England/or HCPC as a practising social worker/Occupational Therapist. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using email. Closing date for all other candidates: 30 April 2024 at 23:59 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
South Devon Veterinary Hospital & Referrals has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join our team! The Role We are ideally looking for a Vet with plenty of experience and drive who would be keen to get involved in practice development, whilst providing superb patient and client care. You will be an integral member of our small but passionate Ophthalmology team and will be working closely with our highly experienced Diplomat ECVO Ophthalmologist Jim Carter to deliver a first-class service. You will be aided in clinical expertise and surgical skills so that you will be able to manage the most difficult cases. Confidence to shape your own caseload and offer guidance & development to other members of the clinical team, whilst working closely with the Practice Director to promote clinical best practice across all our sites is desirable. About Us Our Referral Centre is located on the edge of Newton Abbot, Devon, in the beautiful village of Abbotskerswell. Abbotskerswell developed around the growing of apples for cider making and having converted the Old Cider Works into our purpose-built Hospital and Referral Centre, we opened our doors in 2009. Perfectly placed between Dartmoor and the South Devon Coastline, it is ideal for long winter walks on the stunning moors or lazy days on sandy beaches. Newtown Abbot is a superb market town to explore, and nearby are beaches, great seaside amusements and wide open stretches of countryside full of foot paths and cycle routes with stunning views. The M5 Motorway is just minutes away from the practice, as is the train station, with direct trains to Exeter, Bristol, London, and into Cornwall. The Practice We accept referrals in Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, CT scanning, and Cardiology, and our highly experienced nursing team are on hand 24 hours a day for in-patient care. Alongside our referral service, we support a close-knit group of PSS-accredited First Opinion practices which have been established both independently and as part of a group for well over 30 years, with many of our original staff still with us. The practice is exceptionally well-equipped with a full range of surgical and specialist Ophthalmology equipment in a dedicated Ophthalmology theatre including slit lamps, AMO Whitestar Phaco, tonometers, operating microscope, Fundus camera, indirect Ophthalmoscopes, and high-resolution ocular ultrasound. In addition to this, we have an onsite CT scanner, digital X-ray, a range of videoscopes & fibre bronchoscope, rigid endoscopes, laparoscopy & thoracoscopy equipment, multiple capnographs & multiparameter monitors & ultrasound. About the Team and Culture Our team of 9 Vets and one Diplomat are supported by 15 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 3 VCAs, and a fabulous reception team, all led by our hardworking Practice Managers & Practice Director who are on hand to support everyone. Our Nurses do daily consults and schedule 3 work. We also have a dedicated Surgical Nurse who is experienced in anaesthetic blocks and many of the nursing team are certificate holders with special interests. The ideal candidate will have A positive and confident outlook. Resilience with an ability to stay focused, despite the odd setback and challenge. A friendly and compassionate approach. Excellent leadership skills. Well-developed people skills and can recognise who needs what and when. Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or be eligible for membership. A UK recognised veterinary qualification and clinical experience as a First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon. We would be particularly keen to hear from you if you are an Advanced Practitioner or training towards that qualification. Because our employee's matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from: Work-life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Your birthday as a paid day off Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Development Certificate Support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees Additional Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care South Devon Veterinary Hospital & Referrals has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join our team! The Role We are ideally looking for a Vet with plenty of experience and drive who would be keen to get involved in practice development, whilst providing superb patient and client care. You will be an integral member of our small but passionate Ophthalmology team and will be working closely with our highly experienced Diplomat ECVO Ophthalmologist Jim Carter to deliver a first-class service. You will be aided in clinical expertise and surgical skills so that you will be able to manage the most difficult cases. Confidence to shape your own caseload and offer guidance & development to other members of the clinical team, whilst working closely with the Practice Director to promote clinical best practice across all our sites is desirable. About Us Our Referral Centre is located on the edge of Newton Abbot, Devon, in the beautiful village of Abbotskerswell. Abbotskerswell developed around the growing of apples for cider making and having converted the Old Cider Works into our purpose-built Hospital and Referral Centre, we opened our doors in 2009. Perfectly placed between Dartmoor and the South Devon Coastline, it is ideal for long winter walks on the stunning moors or lazy days on sandy beaches. Newtown Abbot is a superb market town to explore, and nearby are beaches, great seaside amusements and wide open stretches of countryside full of foot paths and cycle routes with stunning views. The M5 Motorway is just minutes away from the practice, as is the train station, with direct trains to Exeter, Bristol, London, and into Cornwall. The Practice We accept referrals in Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, CT scanning, and Cardiology, and our highly experienced nursing team are on hand 24 hours a day for in-patient care. Alongside our referral service, we support a close-knit group of PSS-accredited First Opinion practices which have been established both independently and as part of a group for well over 30 years, with many of our original staff still with us. The practice is exceptionally well-equipped with a full range of surgical and specialist Ophthalmology equipment in a dedicated Ophthalmology theatre including slit lamps, AMO Whitestar Phaco, tonometers, operating microscope, Fundus camera, indirect Ophthalmoscopes, and high-resolution ocular ultrasound. In addition to this, we have an onsite CT scanner, digital X-ray, a range of videoscopes & fibre bronchoscope, rigid endoscopes, laparoscopy & thoracoscopy equipment, multiple capnographs & multiparameter monitors & ultrasound. About the Team and Culture Our team of 9 Vets and one Diplomat are supported by 15 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 3 VCAs, and a fabulous reception team, all led by our hardworking Practice Managers & Practice Director who are on hand to support everyone. Our Nurses do daily consults and schedule 3 work. We also have a dedicated Surgical Nurse who is experienced in anaesthetic blocks and many of the nursing team are certificate holders with special interests. Applicant Requirements The ideal candidate will have A positive and confident outlook. Resilience with an ability to stay focused, despite the odd setback and challenge. A friendly and compassionate approach. Excellent leadership skills. Well-developed people skills and can recognise who needs what and when. Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or be eligible for membership. A UK recognised veterinary qualification and clinical experience as a First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon. We would be particularly keen to hear from you if you are an Advanced Practitioner or training towards that qualification. Because our employee's matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from: Work-life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Your birthday as a paid day off Well-being Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Development Generous CPD allowance Certificate Support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
South Devon Veterinary Hospital & Referrals has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join our team! The Role We are ideally looking for a Vet with plenty of experience and drive who would be keen to get involved in practice development, whilst providing superb patient and client care. You will be an integral member of our small but passionate Ophthalmology team and will be working closely with our highly experienced Diplomat ECVO Ophthalmologist Jim Carter to deliver a first-class service. You will be aided in clinical expertise and surgical skills so that you will be able to manage the most difficult cases. Confidence to shape your own caseload and offer guidance & development to other members of the clinical team, whilst working closely with the Practice Director to promote clinical best practice across all our sites is desirable. About Us Our Referral Centre is located on the edge of Newton Abbot, Devon, in the beautiful village of Abbotskerswell. Abbotskerswell developed around the growing of apples for cider making and having converted the Old Cider Works into our purpose-built Hospital and Referral Centre, we opened our doors in 2009. Perfectly placed between Dartmoor and the South Devon Coastline, it is ideal for long winter walks on the stunning moors or lazy days on sandy beaches. Newtown Abbot is a superb market town to explore, and nearby are beaches, great seaside amusements and wide open stretches of countryside full of foot paths and cycle routes with stunning views. The M5 Motorway is just minutes away from the practice, as is the train station, with direct trains to Exeter, Bristol, London, and into Cornwall. The Practice We accept referrals in Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, CT scanning, and Cardiology, and our highly experienced nursing team are on hand 24 hours a day for in-patient care. Alongside our referral service, we support a close-knit group of PSS-accredited First Opinion practices which have been established both independently and as part of a group for well over 30 years, with many of our original staff still with us. The practice is exceptionally well-equipped with a full range of surgical and specialist Ophthalmology equipment in a dedicated Ophthalmology theatre including slit lamps, AMO Whitestar Phaco, tonometers, operating microscope, Fundus camera, indirect Ophthalmoscopes, and high-resolution ocular ultrasound. In addition to this, we have an onsite CT scanner, digital X-ray, a range of videoscopes & fibre bronchoscope, rigid endoscopes, laparoscopy & thoracoscopy equipment, multiple capnographs & multiparameter monitors & ultrasound. About the Team and Culture Our team of 9 Vets and one Diplomat are supported by 15 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 3 VCAs, and a fabulous reception team, all led by our hardworking Practice Managers & Practice Director who are on hand to support everyone. Our Nurses do daily consults and schedule 3 work. We also have a dedicated Surgical Nurse who is experienced in anaesthetic blocks and many of the nursing team are certificate holders with special interests. The ideal candidate will have A positive and confident outlook. Resilience with an ability to stay focused, despite the odd setback and challenge. A friendly and compassionate approach. Excellent leadership skills. Well-developed people skills and can recognise who needs what and when. Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or be eligible for membership. A UK recognised veterinary qualification and clinical experience as a First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon. We would be particularly keen to hear from you if you are an Advanced Practitioner or training towards that qualification. Because our employee's matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from: Work-life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Your birthday as a paid day off Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Development Certificate Support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees Additional Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care South Devon Veterinary Hospital & Referrals has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join our team! The Role We are ideally looking for a Vet with plenty of experience and drive who would be keen to get involved in practice development, whilst providing superb patient and client care. You will be an integral member of our small but passionate Ophthalmology team and will be working closely with our highly experienced Diplomat ECVO Ophthalmologist Jim Carter to deliver a first-class service. You will be aided in clinical expertise and surgical skills so that you will be able to manage the most difficult cases. Confidence to shape your own caseload and offer guidance & development to other members of the clinical team, whilst working closely with the Practice Director to promote clinical best practice across all our sites is desirable. About Us Our Referral Centre is located on the edge of Newton Abbot, Devon, in the beautiful village of Abbotskerswell. Abbotskerswell developed around the growing of apples for cider making and having converted the Old Cider Works into our purpose-built Hospital and Referral Centre, we opened our doors in 2009. Perfectly placed between Dartmoor and the South Devon Coastline, it is ideal for long winter walks on the stunning moors or lazy days on sandy beaches. Newtown Abbot is a superb market town to explore, and nearby are beaches, great seaside amusements and wide open stretches of countryside full of foot paths and cycle routes with stunning views. The M5 Motorway is just minutes away from the practice, as is the train station, with direct trains to Exeter, Bristol, London, and into Cornwall. The Practice We accept referrals in Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, CT scanning, and Cardiology, and our highly experienced nursing team are on hand 24 hours a day for in-patient care. Alongside our referral service, we support a close-knit group of PSS-accredited First Opinion practices which have been established both independently and as part of a group for well over 30 years, with many of our original staff still with us. The practice is exceptionally well-equipped with a full range of surgical and specialist Ophthalmology equipment in a dedicated Ophthalmology theatre including slit lamps, AMO Whitestar Phaco, tonometers, operating microscope, Fundus camera, indirect Ophthalmoscopes, and high-resolution ocular ultrasound. In addition to this, we have an onsite CT scanner, digital X-ray, a range of videoscopes & fibre bronchoscope, rigid endoscopes, laparoscopy & thoracoscopy equipment, multiple capnographs & multiparameter monitors & ultrasound. About the Team and Culture Our team of 9 Vets and one Diplomat are supported by 15 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 3 VCAs, and a fabulous reception team, all led by our hardworking Practice Managers & Practice Director who are on hand to support everyone. Our Nurses do daily consults and schedule 3 work. We also have a dedicated Surgical Nurse who is experienced in anaesthetic blocks and many of the nursing team are certificate holders with special interests. Applicant Requirements The ideal candidate will have A positive and confident outlook. Resilience with an ability to stay focused, despite the odd setback and challenge. A friendly and compassionate approach. Excellent leadership skills. Well-developed people skills and can recognise who needs what and when. Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or be eligible for membership. A UK recognised veterinary qualification and clinical experience as a First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon. We would be particularly keen to hear from you if you are an Advanced Practitioner or training towards that qualification. Because our employee's matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from: Work-life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Your birthday as a paid day off Well-being Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Development Generous CPD allowance Certificate Support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy . click apply for full job details
Here at Busy Bees at Wirral Prenton we are seeking a Centre Director/Nursery Manager, working full time (40 hours per week) to apply your knowledge and best practice to ensure our children have the best start in life. Essential Qualifications & Experience: A minimum of a level 3 recognised childcare qualification, at least two years leadership/managerial experience within an early years setting and a plethora of knowledge of the EYFS framework. Our Nursery: Our Outstanding Nursery is set within a residential area of Prenton which has easy access links to all areas of the Wirral, Liverpool and Cheshire. We are situated within easy reach of the M53, minutes away from main bus routes and within 1.5 miles of Arrowe Park Hospital. With 105 places for our children and onsite parking. Why Busy Bees? As the UK's leading childcare provider, you will be supported by dedicated teams in providing the best possible start in life for all our children, allowing you to solely focus on the day-to-day running of the centre/nursery. BENEFITS: Salary up to £32,000 dependant on experience Annual salary bonus of up to 25% Childcare provision with substantial childcare discounts Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with service QUALITY Dedicated quality advisor to support in all aspects of childcare and education to meet the highest standards expected as judged by Ofsted/CIW/CI. Support in regulatory inspection preparation and delivery of the best outcomes on the day, as well as quality audits between inspections SAFETY Busy Bees are the only multiple provider with ISO 45001 accreditation for our safety and health management system and each centre has a dedicated Safety Advisor to call upon Safety audits on Centres annually to identify areas of improvement, and provide action plans Training sessions to help staff understand and embed safety and health working practices HR/RECRUITMENT Assigned Recruiter to advise and support on strategies to attract and appoint new staff Managed relationships with job boards, market intelligence providers and employability businesses to support candidate provision Compliance and onboarding support to ensure documentation is in order FACILITIES Centrally managed contracts for all services, including escalations, out of hours support line and access to designated in-house maintenance staff RESOURCES/PROCUREMENT Online portal for acquiring learning materials, and other required items for the centre, plus support in purchasing in a cost-effective and timely manner TRAINING Full provision of training (both virtual and in-person) at all levels by Busy Bees Education & Training with all costs covered UP - BUSY BEES' UNIQUE LEARNING SUPPORT APP Suggestions, ideas and full learning/activity plans for use by practitioners /in the nursery, and continue learning with parents at home Detailed information including materials, locations, difficulty and relevant areas of curriculum We reserve the right to close a job prior to the initial closing date. All positions are subject to references and an enhanced DBS/PVG check. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
Here at Busy Bees at Wirral Prenton we are seeking a Centre Director/Nursery Manager, working full time (40 hours per week) to apply your knowledge and best practice to ensure our children have the best start in life. Essential Qualifications & Experience: A minimum of a level 3 recognised childcare qualification, at least two years leadership/managerial experience within an early years setting and a plethora of knowledge of the EYFS framework. Our Nursery: Our Outstanding Nursery is set within a residential area of Prenton which has easy access links to all areas of the Wirral, Liverpool and Cheshire. We are situated within easy reach of the M53, minutes away from main bus routes and within 1.5 miles of Arrowe Park Hospital. With 105 places for our children and onsite parking. Why Busy Bees? As the UK's leading childcare provider, you will be supported by dedicated teams in providing the best possible start in life for all our children, allowing you to solely focus on the day-to-day running of the centre/nursery. BENEFITS: Salary up to £32,000 dependant on experience Annual salary bonus of up to 25% Childcare provision with substantial childcare discounts Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with service QUALITY Dedicated quality advisor to support in all aspects of childcare and education to meet the highest standards expected as judged by Ofsted/CIW/CI. Support in regulatory inspection preparation and delivery of the best outcomes on the day, as well as quality audits between inspections SAFETY Busy Bees are the only multiple provider with ISO 45001 accreditation for our safety and health management system and each centre has a dedicated Safety Advisor to call upon Safety audits on Centres annually to identify areas of improvement, and provide action plans Training sessions to help staff understand and embed safety and health working practices HR/RECRUITMENT Assigned Recruiter to advise and support on strategies to attract and appoint new staff Managed relationships with job boards, market intelligence providers and employability businesses to support candidate provision Compliance and onboarding support to ensure documentation is in order FACILITIES Centrally managed contracts for all services, including escalations, out of hours support line and access to designated in-house maintenance staff RESOURCES/PROCUREMENT Online portal for acquiring learning materials, and other required items for the centre, plus support in purchasing in a cost-effective and timely manner TRAINING Full provision of training (both virtual and in-person) at all levels by Busy Bees Education & Training with all costs covered UP - BUSY BEES' UNIQUE LEARNING SUPPORT APP Suggestions, ideas and full learning/activity plans for use by practitioners /in the nursery, and continue learning with parents at home Detailed information including materials, locations, difficulty and relevant areas of curriculum We reserve the right to close a job prior to the initial closing date. All positions are subject to references and an enhanced DBS/PVG check. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Reference number: 46541Location: Malvern, WorcestershireSalary: £10.22 per hour/ £19,929 FTEHours: Up to 37.5 hours per weekClosing date: Monday 3 January 2022Interview date: As suitable applications are receivedContract type: PermanentJob advert:Could you be a Sense Waking Nights Support Worker?At Sense, we now have a great opportunity for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join our service in Malvern, Worcestershire.This is a permanent role, with part-time and full-time contracts available for up to 37.5 hours per week.You will join our fantastic team at our residential home which is set at the foot of the beautiful Malvern Hills, where we support young and older adults who have communication difficulties.We like to be involved at home, and enjoy cooking, baking, arts and crafts and pamper sessions, and we love relaxing. There's ample free parking outside the house and if you do not drive we are only a 5 minutes walk from Great Malvern Station.As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will be supporting the individuals with taking medication, eating and drinking, preparing meals, personal care, continence support and also help with our mobility in and out of the home.There are opportunities to provide one to one support to the individuals we support with life skills and activities.We need staff to support us 24-7, so there are early shifts, late shifts, night shifts, and these are every day of the week.We are open to applications from weekend workers to suit anyone who might be studying for example, or hours to suit from part to full time and including relief/ bank staff hours.Does this sound right for you?Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:24 days' holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of serviceFree DBS CheckFree leadership and management development (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.On-going development opportunitiesFlexible working and family friendly policiesEmployee referral schemeHealth and well-being supportPension SchemeDiscount schemeYour duties can include:To support individuals / groups within the centre and community.To provide a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.To deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.Full job specification is attached below.Your required skills and experiences:You don't need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications - we're happy to work with you to help you become an excellent support worker. This role is also ideal for Trainee Nurses or University Students as we have flexible shift patterns available.Knowledge of multi sensory impairments / learning difficullties is beneficial.Full person specification is attached below.About SenseFor everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn't for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.To applyPlease use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. We value everyone's contribution and ensure people are given the opportunity to realise their potential. We will promote equality and diversity in all that we do and the work we do in partnership with others. For more information please visit: role is based in a CQC regulated Care Home. From 11th November 2021, all people who work in CQC regulated care homes across England must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a legal requirement and proof of vaccination status must be shown if you are offered and accept this role. To show evidence of your vaccination status, you can use the NHS App or NHS web browser. A normal COVID PASS cannot be shown as vaccination evidence for this role. You can also show evidence in a COVID NHS letter, this letter must show either that you are medically exempt or that you have been fully vaccinated. All NHS letters must have the Unique Reference Number and barcode across the top.#HIGH
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
Reference number: 46541Location: Malvern, WorcestershireSalary: £10.22 per hour/ £19,929 FTEHours: Up to 37.5 hours per weekClosing date: Monday 3 January 2022Interview date: As suitable applications are receivedContract type: PermanentJob advert:Could you be a Sense Waking Nights Support Worker?At Sense, we now have a great opportunity for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join our service in Malvern, Worcestershire.This is a permanent role, with part-time and full-time contracts available for up to 37.5 hours per week.You will join our fantastic team at our residential home which is set at the foot of the beautiful Malvern Hills, where we support young and older adults who have communication difficulties.We like to be involved at home, and enjoy cooking, baking, arts and crafts and pamper sessions, and we love relaxing. There's ample free parking outside the house and if you do not drive we are only a 5 minutes walk from Great Malvern Station.As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will be supporting the individuals with taking medication, eating and drinking, preparing meals, personal care, continence support and also help with our mobility in and out of the home.There are opportunities to provide one to one support to the individuals we support with life skills and activities.We need staff to support us 24-7, so there are early shifts, late shifts, night shifts, and these are every day of the week.We are open to applications from weekend workers to suit anyone who might be studying for example, or hours to suit from part to full time and including relief/ bank staff hours.Does this sound right for you?Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:24 days' holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of serviceFree DBS CheckFree leadership and management development (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.On-going development opportunitiesFlexible working and family friendly policiesEmployee referral schemeHealth and well-being supportPension SchemeDiscount schemeYour duties can include:To support individuals / groups within the centre and community.To provide a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.To deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.Full job specification is attached below.Your required skills and experiences:You don't need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications - we're happy to work with you to help you become an excellent support worker. This role is also ideal for Trainee Nurses or University Students as we have flexible shift patterns available.Knowledge of multi sensory impairments / learning difficullties is beneficial.Full person specification is attached below.About SenseFor everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn't for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do.To applyPlease use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. We value everyone's contribution and ensure people are given the opportunity to realise their potential. We will promote equality and diversity in all that we do and the work we do in partnership with others. For more information please visit: role is based in a CQC regulated Care Home. From 11th November 2021, all people who work in CQC regulated care homes across England must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a legal requirement and proof of vaccination status must be shown if you are offered and accept this role. To show evidence of your vaccination status, you can use the NHS App or NHS web browser. A normal COVID PASS cannot be shown as vaccination evidence for this role. You can also show evidence in a COVID NHS letter, this letter must show either that you are medically exempt or that you have been fully vaccinated. All NHS letters must have the Unique Reference Number and barcode across the top.#HIGH