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Prevention & Positive Activities CoordinatorJob Type: Full Time, PermanentLocation: NorwichWorking Hours: 37.5 hours per week (evening and weekend hours)Salary: Circa £25,000 depending on qualifications and experienceBenefits
28 days holidayPension Scheme
MensCraft is a Norfolk-based charity focusing exclusively on the health and wellbeing of men. We support men facing life’s challenges or experiencing difficulties with their mental health.We offer information, activities and programmes and provide one-to-one support and access to other specialist services.The Role - Prevention & Positive Activities Coordinator:This is a new role funded via Public Health as part of Norfolk’s Suicide Reduction Strategy.
The Prevention & Positive Activities Coordinator will be responsible for supporting men 18+ who are experiencing a sense of hopelessness leading to suicide ideation. The role will provide assertive outreach and support to individuals at the edge of crisis as part of a multi-agency approach.
The role involves collaboration and joint work with the HMPP Norwich Safeguarding/Safety Team, the Community Mental Health Team, Prison and Probation officers, the Norfolk Liaison and Diversion service as well as other providers/services working in the prison and those working with individuals in the community (across Norfolk) on their release. The role will include identifying and implementing strategies to enable these individuals to overcome barriers and ultimately to exit patterns of suicide ideation, and to engage in meaningful activities and social connections.The Prevention & Positive Activities Coordinator will carry a caseload of clients and lead on-going support and direction for a number of clients through a casework management approach.
This will involve either key working those clients directly or assisting in the coordination of support.Data shows that evenings and weekends are times when men at risk of suicide ideation experience a greater sense of isolation.Responsibilities:
Supporting men via key-work, crisis intervention work, case recording, face to face work, advice giving, advocacy and other interpersonal work.Supporting those experiencing suicide ideation, to address the issues in hand, considering social, emotional, physical and psychological factors, as well as considering their wider family and community context.The role also requires identifying and creating a variety of positive activities that men will engage in.
This again is best determined in dialogue with men, but will likely include MensCraft’s Pit Stop activities (i.e.
allotments, fishing, Yoga, mindfulness etc.).Adopting an assertive outreach approach to those who are reluctant to engage with support services.Working closely with and sharing information with statutory agencies.Interviewing and assessing applicants and to keep all parties (e.g.
referrers, applicants etc.) informed of progress and the outcome.Making referrals to relevant specialist support in order that men with, for example, mental health or substance misuse needs are actively engaged in treatment.Support them in maintaining for example their housing through advocacy, liaison, advice and referral to more specialised agencies as appropriate.
This may sometimes involve an element of ‘crisis management.’Keeping up to date and accurate records of visits and capture data at a case-level about individuals with whom they work.Ensuring that processes and procedures are followed in all cases and accurate case management files are up to date and record keeping is robust with a particular focus on safeguarding and General Data Protection Regulations.Ensuring that complex and/or high-risk cases are escalated and managed appropriately and that decisions are made in accordance with statutory duties and understanding risk, including reputational risk to health services and partner organisations.Ensure data is collected so an overall profile of suicide ideation in the area can be produced.Contributing to the continual improvement of service effectiveness, ensuring that service users receive a high-quality outcome-focused service.Providing timely and accurate information, reports and analysis to Lead Manager or senior practitioner, as they may find necessary for the proper management of MensCraft services.Contributing to the regular review of the effectiveness of service delivery and for involving service users and other stakeholders in this process.The role will participate in an on-call system to provide emergency advice and support to service users as required.
The post holder will be expected to work some weekends and evenings infrequently but occasionally.
The Prevention & Positive Activities coordinator will also:
Contribute to MensCraft achieving the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery to service users within a complex and changing operating environment.Contribute to the implementation of the service aims and objectives, work plans, operational policies and procedures in such a way that they contribute to MensCraft aims and business plan objectives.Represent MensCraft at relevant external meetings as required. Comply with the standard responsibilities outlined for all service delivery roles within MensCraft and adopt and comply with MensCraft ethos and values, policies and procedures, and regulatory frameworks including:SafeguardingCode of ConductEquality and diversityHealth and SafetyData Protection and use of IT resourcesRegulatory StandardsRisks and internal controlsComplaints procedureHuman Resources policies and proceduresFinancial procedures and controls
Person Specification - Prevention & Positive Activities Coordinator:
Strong record and good understanding of the issues involved in delivering effective support services to a range of vulnerable people.
Have a direct experience / specialism in outreach support to vulnerable people in one or more areas - i.e.
mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, tenancy sustainment, resettlement. An understanding of a range of approaches to key working and case working with service users and the implementation of different agendas, such as personalisation.An understanding of the complex issues contributing to suicide ideation and the impact on the lives of individuals and families.Knowledge, understanding or experience of supporting and supervising casework practice of support workers, trainees, students or volunteers.Ability to work independently using own initiative while remaining accountable to line management.An understanding of the importance of supportive relationships and fulfilling lives, and especially sustainable work in developing resilience and preventing the risk of suicide. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the potential to present information to a wide audience.The ability to establish good working relationships with service users, colleagues, other stakeholders externally and to work well within a team.Honesty, reliability and flexibility.
To be demonstrated at interview:
Ability to manage a complex and varied caseload that works effectively and successfully engages with clients with a range of support needs, using an outcome-based approach.A mature and thoughtful and proactive approach to the implementation of equal opportunities and management of diversity.An understanding of what is required to build effective and lasting relationships with other professionals and organisations.The ability to lead on developing casework practice and specialisms required within a team.An understanding of, and adherence to legislation, procedures, policies and good practice guidelines relevant to the role.
When applying for this role please attach a covering letter outlining your credentials and explaining why you’d be interested in working for MensCraft. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Start: ASAP
Duration: Full Time, Permanent
Salary / Rate: Circa £25,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
Posted: 2023-01-26 12:42:17
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KIDS are recruiting for Domiciliary Care Practitioners to work part-time across Lincolnshire
Do you have proven experience of providing personal care that maintains a child/young person’s respect and dignity plus a real desire to help disabled children, young people and their families while doing a job that fits in with your other commitments? Then join KIDS in this part-time role and you could soon be part of our friendly but highly professional team.
The overall purpose of this role is to:
To provide domiciliary care that supports individual children and young people with disabilities.
The care will be within their family homes and in the community.
To ensure children and young people have access to high quality personal care which meets their individual needs as detailed in their care plans.
To work as part of the domiciliary care team.
To ensure the social, emotional, communication and physical needs of each child/young person is met in a manner that is sensitive to the religious, cultural, linguistic and ethnic origins of the individual.
To work in partnership with parents and carers.
There are a variety of hours / contracts available in the following areas
Grantham
Boston
Spalding
Gainsborough
Lincoln
Sleaford
Car driver essential for this role
This post attracts a welcome bonus of up to £500
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* exact bonus amount will be based on your average weekly hours) to be paid automatically after three full calendar months working at KIDS
To receive the welcome bonus, you will need to start with KIDS no later than June 2023
The hours are early morning and late afternoon / evening ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Lincolnshire, England
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Salary / Rate: £17846 - £17846 Per Annum
Posted: 2023-01-26 09:29:28
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FFC
Friends Fighting Cancer was originally formed in 2008, known then as Football for Cancer and was a single tournament.
Over the last 14 years we have grown and developed into the Charity that we are today, one that has raised over One Million pounds for families and who have been affected by cancer.
"Support through Sport" is how we as a charity have been able to raise money for the families and charities that we have worked with over the last 14 years.
As we now enter then next stage of our evolution as a Charity, a new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate and Community Giving Manager to join our team.
The Opportunity:
The Corporate and Community Giving Manager is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of a rolling programme of prospect identification, research and nurturing of relationships, specifically for corporate fundraising.
Maximising income through excellent partnerships and a great supporter experience.
This will include drafting and submitting applications, developing fundraising relationships and meeting partner requirements.
The Corporate and Community Giving Manager will also be required to support with and attending fundraising events with the purpose of networking and relationship building.
The role will be to develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and will need to develop a thorough understanding of FFC business plans and strategic priorities.
Duties and Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising
* To support with the development and implementation of the corporate fundraising strategy
* You'll need to meet challenging targets through a wide variety of methods - donations, sponsorships, cause related marketing, match funding and long-term strategic partnerships.
* To support with maintaining a portfolio of potential corporate supporters through regular research and maintain records for reporting and re-application along with a rolling calendar of charity of the year application deadlines.
* To be responsible for maintaining the corporate team's prospect pipeline, ensuring information is accurate and up to date and risks to the pipeline are flagged
* To manage corporate partnerships and provide excellent stewardship, using innovative ways to keep all parties engaged and informed of progress at FFC.
* To help with identifying any risks that might be associated with potential corporate partners.
* Support the corporate team with compiling large fundraising proposals and applications for prospective and existing partners, and where appropriate present proposals.
* Where appropriate, represent FFC at public speaking and networking events.
Essential:
* Proven track record of effective prospect research building a varied fundraising portfolio.
* Experience of fundraising from corporates.
* Experience of researching and developing targeted proposals for presentation to prospective supporters.
* Experience of developing and maintaining long term relationships with corporate or community supporters.
* Experience of attending meetings with corporates and pitching, or supporting with a Fundraising initiative pitch, with proven track record of success, or other presentation experience
* Full UK Licence.
Skills and Abilities:
Essential:
* Excellent written skills including writing persuasive copy for funding proposals.
* Ability to monitor and evaluate patterns of support ensuring that full records are maintained on the database.
* Good interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels, on the telephone, face to face and in writing, together with the ability to make presentations on fundraising ideas and the work of FFC to diverse audiences.
* Demonstrable initiative and determination.
* Proven ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
* Proven ability to prioritise work.
* Agile approach to work
* Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
* Good networking and relationship building ability.
* Experience of working within agreed budgetary constraints, ensuring that expenditure is maintained within budgets, and income is closely monitored.
Ideally you will have experience working as a Corporate Giving Manager, however if you have worked as a Corporate Fundraiser, Individual Giving Manager or Giving Manager and feel that you have the right skills and experience for the position then we are very interested in speaking with you.
Package and Benefits
* Competitive Salary and regular performance-based reviews.
* 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Birthday off (not a holiday day taken)
* 2 extra days off either side of Christmas day (no holiday days taken)
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Type: Permanent Location: PO6 3AG, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £28000 Per Annum
Posted: 2023-01-25 16:08:55
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The main responsibilities of the role of Service Coordinator includes:
To coordinate the delivery of services for disabled children and young people.
The Oxfordshire afterschool club and holiday play scheme are delivered Monday to Friday with the afterschool club being delivered from 2.30 till 6 and the school holiday play scheme being delivered between the hours of 9.30 am till 4.30 pm.
You will manage a small team of support workers (sessional and contracted) and also manage a senior practitioner.
Within this role you will be registered with Ofsted for early years.
Your role will include the day to day running and planning of the service and ensuring it is meeting both Ofsted standards and commissioning expectations.
The role will require you to offer direct support to individuals, ensuring rota cover and to observe practice.
The service is delivered form Thomley, Menmarsh Road - Worminghall, Buckinghamshire HP18 9JZ ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
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Salary / Rate: £24865 - £24865 Per Annum
Posted: 2023-01-23 16:05:20
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As Support/Play Worker you will be supporting children and young people with a disability as a part of an after school provision and holiday play scheme, supporting creative play and fun activities to young disabled children and young people in a group setting
This is an opportunity to develop your skills in a rewarding role, and gain a strong sense of achievement.
The overall purpose of this role is:
To work as part of a team supporting the provision of an exciting and challenging programme of activities in a safe and stimulating environment for children/young people with a range of disabilities/additional needs such as autism, behavioural, learning and emotional difficulties.
To work in partnership with parents/carers.
To encourage the children to play adventurously, creatively and imaginatively, and to enable them to obtain the full benefit of the facilities provided by the service.
This role is for 15 hours per week.
including supporting:
Afterschool club during term time 3pm-6pm
School holidays supporting at play scheme usually 9:45am-3pm ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
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Salary / Rate: £18198 - £18198 Per Annum
Posted: 2023-01-23 16:01:51
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To provide guidance to families of children and young people with disabilities/additional needs through the Community of Experience resource hub.
To provide administrative, monitoring and system support.
To collate and maintain an up-to-date resource hub, providing relevant information about local services.
To work under the guidance of the Coordinator as a main point of contact for families accessing this service, through (for example) telephone support and face-to-face delivery, such as facilitating coffee mornings or drop-ins at Children’s Centres.
This is a sessional post for a Practitioner post in the Yorkshire region.
It is expected that hours will be up to six per week.
For further information, please see the job description. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Yorkshire, England
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Salary / Rate: £11.34 - £11.34 Per Hour
Posted: 2023-01-20 16:16:16
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To provide guidance to families of children and young people with disabilities/additional needs through the Community of Experience resource hub.
To provide administrative, monitoring and system support.
To collate and maintain an up-to-date resource hub, providing relevant information about local services.
To work under the guidance of the Coordinator as a main point of contact for families accessing this service, through (for example) telephone support and face-to-face delivery, such as facilitating coffee mornings or drop-ins at Children’s Centres.
This is a sessional post for a Practitioner post in the Hull region.
It is expected that hours will be up to six per week.
For further information, please see the job description. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Hull, England
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Salary / Rate: £11.34 - £11.34 Per Hour
Posted: 2023-01-20 16:13:42
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Are you a person who really wants to make a difference to people’s lives? If so this might be the job for you.
We are currently looking for a support worker to take disabled children and young people on a short break, supporting them to access a variety of activities, promote independence, inclusion and learning and to engage positive activities.
Our staff work in a person-centered way, providing practical and emotional support to the child/young person to enable them to meet the goals and outcomes identified in their support plan.
Ad hoc hours available on an as and when basis (mainly evenings, weekends, and school holidays).
This is a sessional position offering flexible working hours during evenings, weekends and school holidays.
To learn more about the role, please click here to watch a video.
The hourly rate is £9.70 per hour plus you accrue an extra £1.18 per hour holiday pay. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
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Salary / Rate: £9.70 - £9.70 Per Hour
Posted: 2023-01-20 15:28:18
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Are you a person who really wants to make a difference to people’s lives? If so this might be the job for you.
We are currently looking for someone to provide a short break for disabled children and young people supporting them to access a variety of activities, promote independence, inclusion and learning and to engage positive activities.
Whilst working in a person centred way providing practical and emotional support to the child/young person, to enable them to meet the goals and outcomes identified in their support plan.
Further details can be found on the detailed job description.
To learn more about the role, please click here to watch a video.
The hourly rate is £9.70 per hour plus you accrue an extra £1.18 per hour holiday pay. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Walsall, England
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Salary / Rate: £9.70 - £9.70 Per Hour
Posted: 2023-01-20 15:26:03
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Are you a person who really wants to make a difference to people’s lives?
If you are able to support someone to explore their interests, to promote their independence and ensure they have an active fun time; then this may be the job for you.
We are currently looking for someone to provide short breaks for disabled children and young people in the local area.
Short breaks involve supporting a child or young person for a few hours usually on the weekend.
Short breaks are on a 1:1 basis and can occur in the local community or in a child or young person’s home.
Our breaks are designed around the child/ young person and their interests and hobbies.
During a break you may take a child swimming, go to a local park, visit a museum or perhaps go to the shops.
Breaks involve learning and developing skills: from handling money to using public transport.
Our short break work makes a difference to the lives of children and young people with a disability and for their families.
To learn more about the role, please click here to watch a video.
The hourly rate is £10.12 per hour plus you accrue an extra £1.22 per hour holiday pay.
Please not we also have another role available in Harrow.
Visit https://careers.kids.org.uk/vacancies/140/short-breaks-worker-harrow.html to view and apply. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Hounslow, England
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Salary / Rate: £10.12 - £10.12 Per Hour
Posted: 2023-01-20 15:23:54
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Join KIDS to coordinate the delivery of the creation of an exciting new online support service for families newly diagnosed with autism across Essex services for disabled children and young people.
Working closely with the digital service designer and with parents with lived experience, you will develop and support user journeys, support on the creation of content for the service and work directly with individuals/families living with autism.
You will have the knowledge and confidence to drive co production and participation building a community of young people, families and professionals from across Greater Essex.
Please note that first interviews will take place via TEAMS on either 7th or 9th feb.
Second interview will be in person in London on 16th February ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Essex, England
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Salary / Rate: £28470 - £33488 Per Annum
Posted: 2023-01-20 15:21:37
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Are you an experienced and agile Digital Service Designer? This is a fabulous opportunity to join KIDS and lead on the creation of an exciting new online support service for families newly diagnosed with autism across Essex.
Working hand-in-hand with the project's full-time autism practitioner, you will develop user journeys, lead on the creation of content for the service, and – with support from our development staff –administer the online platform, building structures and content.
You will commission work from our film-making and design partners and will work closely with our Digital Lead and our Neurodiversity Lead with support from our helpdesk and communications team.
Please note that first interviews will take place via TEAMS on either 7th or 9th feb.
Second interview will be in person in London on 16th February ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Essex, England
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Salary / Rate: £33488 - £38851 Per Annum
Posted: 2023-01-20 15:19:33
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A bus driver will be expected to provide safe transportation to children and young people.
The role includes picking young people up from their homes to take them to the playground, as well as dropping them home after the sessions have finished.
Type: Permanent Location: Hayward, England
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Posted: 2023-01-20 15:15:01
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As a Playground Coordinator you will be supporting disabled young people and their families by coordinating the delivery of play services at the Lady Allen Playground.
This is a great opportunity to develop your existing skills in a rewarding role and gain a strong sense of achievement.
The role involves:
Coordinating and delivering a high quality play service for disabled children and their families.
Managing a flexible sessional workforce.
Supporting the manager and acting as manager in their absence
A requirement to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends.
A requirement to work from a second playground site (Chelsea Playground) on occasion
Being the sole manager on site during play sessions
A dynamic work environment
Using ICT skills to effectively and efficiently complete work
Health and safety and safeguarding principles
This role is from Monday-Saturday, and includes weekends and early evenings.
The role is full time -36 hours a week.
Please read the attached job description before applying for this role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Wandsworth Common, England
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Duration:
Salary / Rate: £28170 - £28170 Per Annum
Posted: 2023-01-20 15:12:45
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Are you a child at heart, and enjoy immersing yourself in play? Are you looking for every day to be a new adventure? Do you thrive working in a team?
Look no further, we have the job for you.
As a sessional play worker, you will work as part of a team to deliver exciting, challenging, and fun sessions for disabled children and young people in a safe and stimulating environment.
No two days are the same, we have a large pool of children and young people that use our service meaning there are constant challenges and surprises!
You will encourage our children and young people to play adventurously, use their imagination, and make full use of the space and equipment at the playground.
There are many challenges to this job, but it is extremely rewarding and you will feel a sense of satisfaction at the end of each session.
The work we do is very important for both our service users and their families – giving our children and young people the freedom to make choices, lead their play, and try new things, whilst their families receive some invaluable respite.
There is the potential to work a minimum of 11 hours and a maximum of 26 hours a week for the right worker.
Our sessions are as follows:
Wednesday to Friday during term time – After school club, 3/3:30pm to 6:30/7pm
Saturday and Sunday during term time – Full day sessions, 8:30/9am to 4pm.
Monday to Friday/Saturday during school holidays – Playscheme, full day sessions, 8:30/9am to 4pm.
This is a sessional position offering flexibility in your working hours.
We are looking for staff that can work at least 2 after school sessions and 1 weekend session per week during term time, and a maximum of 3 after school sessions and 2 weekend sessions per week during term time.
Your availability for term time and playschemes will be discussed during interviews.
If you accept another job before we contact you or at any point during the application process then please email KIDS Hackney Staff (Claira.Scott-Gray@Kids.org.uk and Bronte.Scott@Kids.org.uk) or Careers@kids.org.uk to let us know you are no longer interested in the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Hackney, England
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Salary / Rate: £11.05 - £11.05 Per Hour
Posted: 2023-01-20 15:01:38
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To work as part of a team supporting the provision of an exciting and challenging programme of activities in a safe and stimulating environment for children/young people with a range of disabilities/additional needs such as autism, behavioural, learning and emotional difficulties.
To work in partnership with parents/carers.
To encourage the children to play adventurously, creatively and imaginatively, and to enable them to obtain the full benefit of the facilities provided by the service.
This is a sessional position offering flexible working hours during evenings, weekends and school holidays.
The hourly rate is £11.05 per hour plus you accrue an extra £1.31 per hour holiday pay. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Islington, England
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Posted: 2023-01-19 14:38:07
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Young Men’s Mentoring Project CoordinatorJob Type: Part Time, PermanentLocation: Great YarmouthWorking Hours: 22.5 hours per weekSalary: circa £24,750 pro rataInterview date: TBCBenefits
Competitive remuneration packageWorkplace pension scheme28 days annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidaysOpportunities for hybrid working
Development opportunities and more
MensCraft is a Norfolk-based charity focusing exclusively on the health and wellbeing of men. We support men facing life’s challenges or experiencing difficulties with their mental health.We offer information, activities and programmes and provide one-to-one support and access to other specialist services.The Role – Project Coordinator:This is a new role working across Great Yarmouth to support young men (16-30), specifically to:
Develop our new mentoring programme through the recruitment of mentors and participants and the setting up of related systems and processes.Identify and implement strategies to enable young men to overcome barriers and create a variety of positive activities they will engage in.Identify and set-up relevant positive activities in the right environments for young men.Recruit and train mentors and work with facilitators / instructors to deliver activities.Build multi agency collaboration and support.Make referrals to relevant specialist support.Keep accurate data especially regarding safeguarding / GDPR and ensure complex of high-risk concerns are managed appropriately.Report to funders on all KPIs.Manage the programme budget.Work with participants and other stakeholders in the monitoring and evaluation of individual activities and the overall effectiveness of the activities.
Responsibilities – Project Coordinator:
Maintain MensCraft’s standards in relation to service users and other stakeholders alike.
Contribute to MensCraft achieving the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery within a complex and changing operating environment.Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade as directed by MensCraft’s Development Manager.Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and associates – especially Great Yarmouth Pit Stop Coordinators and volunteers.Represent MensCraft at other external meetings as required.Comply with the standard responsibilities for all roles within MensCraft and adopt and comply with our ethos and values, policies and procedures, and regulatory obligations around:
Safeguarding Codes of Conduct Equality and Diversity Health and Safety Data Protection Use of IT resources Risks and internal controls Complaints procedures Human Resources policies and procedures Financial procedures and controlsRequirements – Project Coordinator:
Supportive of others and shares knowledge, ideas and resources.Listens to others and shows sensitivity to their needs, positions and points of view.Respectful and courteous using appropriate methods of communication.Clear with own boundaries as well as those of others including service users.
Able to communicate effectively with different individuals and partners including service users, colleagues, commissioners and members of the local community.Conscientious, professional, self-critical and reflective.
Plans work efficiently to maximise effectiveness.Consistently performs to a high standard and takes action to solve problems in a timely manner.
Emotionally resilient and develops ways to manage pressure.Identifies learning and development needs to enhance performance and contribute to the achievement of MensCraft’s objectives.
Person Specification – Project Coordinator:
Strong record and good understanding of the issues involved in delivering effective support services to young men.An understanding of a range of approaches to working with, engaging and relating to young men.Ideas, enthusiasm, energy and motivation to make a difference to the lives of young men in the Great Yarmouth area.Knowledge, understanding or experience of supporting and supervising trainees, students or volunteers.Ability to work independently using own initiative while remaining accountable to line management.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the potential to present information to a wide audience.The ability to establish good working relationships with service users, colleagues, other stakeholders externally and to work well within a teamHonesty, reliability and flexibility
When applying for this role please attach a covering letter outlining your credentials and explaining why you’d be interested in for working for MensCraft. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Start: ASAP
Duration: Part Time, Permanent
Salary / Rate: circa £24,750 pro rata
Posted: 2023-01-19 11:37:59
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Young Men’s Mentoring Project CoordinatorJob Type: Part Time, PermanentLocation: Great YarmouthWorking Hours: 22.5 hours per weekSalary: circa £24,750 pro rataInterview date: TBCBenefits
Competitive remuneration packageWorkplace pension scheme28 days annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidaysOpportunities for hybrid working
Development opportunities and more
MensCraft is a Norfolk-based charity focusing exclusively on the health and wellbeing of men. We support men facing life’s challenges or experiencing difficulties with their mental health.We offer information, activities and programmes and provide one-to-one support and access to other specialist services.The Role – Project Coordinator:This is a new role working across Great Yarmouth to support young men (16-30), specifically to:
Develop our new mentoring programme through the recruitment of mentors and participants and the setting up of related systems and processes.Identify and implement strategies to enable young men to overcome barriers and create a variety of positive activities they will engage in.Identify and set-up relevant positive activities in the right environments for young men.Recruit and train mentors and work with facilitators / instructors to deliver activities.Build multi agency collaboration and support.Make referrals to relevant specialist support.Keep accurate data especially regarding safeguarding / GDPR and ensure complex of high-risk concerns are managed appropriately.Report to funders on all KPIs.Manage the programme budget.Work with participants and other stakeholders in the monitoring and evaluation of individual activities and the overall effectiveness of the activities.
Responsibilities – Project Coordinator:
Maintain MensCraft’s standards in relation to service users and other stakeholders alike.
Contribute to MensCraft achieving the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery within a complex and changing operating environment.Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade as directed by MensCraft’s Development Manager.Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and associates – especially Great Yarmouth Pit Stop Coordinators and volunteers.Represent MensCraft at other external meetings as required.Comply with the standard responsibilities for all roles within MensCraft and adopt and comply with our ethos and values, policies and procedures, and regulatory obligations around:
Safeguarding Codes of Conduct Equality and Diversity Health and Safety Data Protection Use of IT resources Risks and internal controls Complaints procedures Human Resources policies and procedures Financial procedures and controlsRequirements – Project Coordinator:
Supportive of others and shares knowledge, ideas and resources.Listens to others and shows sensitivity to their needs, positions and points of view.Respectful and courteous using appropriate methods of communication.Clear with own boundaries as well as those of others including service users.
Able to communicate effectively with different individuals and partners including service users, colleagues, commissioners and members of the local community.Conscientious, professional, self-critical and reflective.
Plans work efficiently to maximise effectiveness.Consistently performs to a high standard and takes action to solve problems in a timely manner.
Emotionally resilient and develops ways to manage pressure.Identifies learning and development needs to enhance performance and contribute to the achievement of MensCraft’s objectives.
Person Specification – Project Coordinator:
Strong record and good understanding of the issues involved in delivering effective support services to young men.An understanding of a range of approaches to working with, engaging and relating to young men.Ideas, enthusiasm, energy and motivation to make a difference to the lives of young men in the Great Yarmouth area.Knowledge, understanding or experience of supporting and supervising trainees, students or volunteers.Ability to work independently using own initiative while remaining accountable to line management.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the potential to present information to a wide audience.The ability to establish good working relationships with service users, colleagues, other stakeholders externally and to work well within a teamHonesty, reliability and flexibility ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Start: ASAP
Duration: Part Time, Permanent
Salary / Rate: circa £24,750 pro rata
Posted: 2023-01-16 15:50:04
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Are you passionate about providing the best for all children? Do you have the skills to support and lead a team?
If you do, this job is for you!
We are seeking a senior practitioner who wants to play and learn more about excellent inclusion and early years practice.
The post would be suitable for someone new to leadership and wanting to extend their practice and knowledge.
The role is based with 0-3 years and we are looking for someone motivated, energetic, flexible and willing to learn to come and join our highly experienced team.
We are a large nursery team dedicated to supporting children and families.
As a Senior Practitioner you will be providing inspirational leadership for the under 3’s team developing practice and ensuring the highest standards, implementing OFSTED and EYFS care and making sure education is fun, holistic and achieved, leading in the absence of the co-ordinator.
please not this is a term time only role ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Basingstoke, England
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Salary / Rate: £21422 - £21422 Per Annum
Posted: 2023-01-16 15:21:27
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As a playworker at KIDS you will be
Working as part of a team supporting the provision of an exciting and challenging programme of activities in a safe and stimulating environment for children/young people with a range of disabilities/additional needs such as autism, behavioural, learning and emotional difficulties.
Working in partnership with parents/carers.
Encouraging the children to play adventurously, creatively and imaginatively, and to enable them to obtain the full benefit of the facilities provided by the service.
This is a sessional position offering flexible working hours for our after school club and Saturdays.
The hourly rate is £11.05per hour plus you accrue an extra £1.31 per hour holiday pay. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Wandsworth Common, England
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Salary / Rate: £11.05 - £11.05 Per Hour
Posted: 2023-01-16 15:15:37
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Are you a child at heart, and enjoy immersing yourself in play? Are you looking for every day to be a new adventure? Do you thrive working in a team?
Look no further, we have the job for you.
As a sessional play worker, you will work as part of a team to deliver exciting, challenging, and fun sessions for disabled children and young people in a safe and stimulating environment.
No two days are the same, we have a large pool of children and young people that use our service meaning there are constant challenges and surprises!
You will encourage our children and young people to play adventurously, use their imagination, and make full use of the space and equipment at the playground.
There are many challenges to this job, but it is extremely rewarding and you will feel a sense of satisfaction at the end of each session.
The work we do is very important for both our service users and their families – giving our children and young people the freedom to make choices, lead their play, and try new things, whilst their families receive some invaluable respite.
There is the potential to work a minimum of 11 hours and a maximum of 26 hours a week for the right worker.
Our sessions are as follows:
Wednesday to Friday during term time – After school club, 3/3:30pm to 6:30/7pm
Saturday and Sunday during term time – Full day sessions, 8:30/9am to 4pm.
Monday to Friday/Saturday during school holidays – Playscheme, full day sessions, 8:30/9am to 4pm.
This is a sessional position offering flexibility in your working hours.
We are looking for staff that can work at least 2 after school sessions and 1 weekend session per week during term time, and a maximum of 3 after school sessions and 2 weekend sessions per week during term time.
Your availability for term time and playschemes will be discussed during interviews.
If you accept another job before we contact you or at any point during the application process then please email KIDS Hackney Staff (Claira.Scott-Gray@Kids.org.uk and Bronte.Scott@Kids.org.uk) or Careers@kids.org.uk to let us know you are no longer interested in the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Hackney, England
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Salary / Rate: £11.05 - £11.05 Per Hour
Posted: 2023-01-16 15:12:00
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As an Assistant Practitioner, you will be helping to support disabled children, or young people and their families.
To support disabled children and young people attending an Inclusive Early Years Nursery.
Learning through play, set activities and fun.
If you are passionate about children and want to work with a dynamic team, this could be the role for you!
For more information, please see the job description.
Type: Permanent Location: Basingstoke, England
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Salary / Rate: £17846 - £17846 Per Annum
Posted: 2023-01-16 15:08:48
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Would you like to be part of a dynamic, friendly and supportive team who make a real difference to the lives of families? Basingstoke Nursery is a vibrant inclusive day care nursery for up to 90 children.
As an Early Years Practitioner you will be supporting both disabled and non-disabled children from 6months to 5 years and have the opportunity to learn new skills and build your experience.
What you’ll be doing
Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for supporting disabled children and their families within a nursery setting including leading a room and helping to develop an exciting environment where children can achieve and really enjoy learning.
We’ll also rely on you to act as a key worker for a small group of children, build positive relationships with them and their families and support each child’s social and emotional wellbeing.
Helping them to develop independence and foster relationships with their peer group will be important too.
And, when it comes to working with the team to continuously strive to achieve outstanding outcomes for children while being sensitive to their individual needs.
What you’ll need
A great opportunity to develop your skills in a rewarding role and gain a strong sense of achievement, you’ll need to be educated to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and have a proven ability to work with children under 5 years in a nursery or home environment.
Experience of following the Early Years Foundation stage is also required as well as having knowledge of safeguarding children.
You’ll need to be comfortable working within the Ofsted framework and as part of a dynamic team.
Experience of working with disabled children, or a keen interest in developing in this area of learning, is also required.
The benefits on offer
KIDS is a place where everyone is highly valued.
We offer all our people some really great benefits too, including:
Access to a range of interactive e-learning training courses and online workout and yoga classes
An Employee Assistance Programme to support your Health and Wellbeing
A generous holiday entitlement, with an extra week after 4 years’ service
A NEST Pension Scheme, plus Life Assurance after 6 months service
A choice of a free Cafe Nero or Greggs treat every week, plus a free cinema ticket every month
Supermarket and high street discounts, plus a free gift on your birthday
What happens next?
If you have what we’re looking for, get in touch today.
To find out more, or for an informal chat about the job, call Jane Woodhouse on 01256 464750 or email jane.woodhouse@kids.org.uk.
KIDS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and also expects for all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All children and young people we work with must, at all times, feel safe.
To find out more about our nursery, take a look at the video below:
KIDS Basingstoke Nursery
This is a part-time role with 22.5 hours per week ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Basingstoke, England
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Salary / Rate: £18198 - £18198 Per Annum
Posted: 2023-01-16 15:06:35
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Are you a person who really wants to make a difference to people’s lives? If so this might be the job for you.
We are currently looking for a support worker to take disabled children and young people on a short break, supporting them to access a variety of activities, promote independence, inclusion and learning and to engage positive activities.
Our staff work in a person-centered way, providing practical and emotional support to the child/young person to enable them to meet the goals and outcomes identified in their support plan.
Limited ad hoc hours available on an as and when basis (mainly evenings, weekends, and school holidays).
This is a sessional position offering flexible working hours during evenings, weekends and school holidays.
To learn more about the role, please click here to watch a video.
The hourly rate is £9.70 per hour plus you accrue an extra £1.18 per hour holiday pay. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Dudley, England
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Salary / Rate: £9.70 - £9.70 Per Hour
Posted: 2023-01-16 14:38:59
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Are you a person who really wants to make a difference to people’s lives?
If you are able to support someone to explore their interests, to promote their independence and ensure they have an active fun time; then this may be the job for you.
We are currently looking for someone to provide short breaks for disabled children and young people in the local area.
Short breaks involve supporting a child or young person for a few hours usually on the weekend.
Short breaks are on a 1:1 basis and can occur in the local community or in a child or young person’s home.
Our breaks are designed around the child/ young person and their interests and hobbies.
During a break you may take a child swimming, go to a local park, visit a museum or perhaps go to the shops.
Breaks involve learning and developing skills: from handling money to using public transport.
Our short break work makes a difference to the lives of children and young people with a disability and for their families.
To learn more about the role, please click here to watch a video.
The hourly rate is £10.12 per hour plus you accrue an extra £1.22 per hour holiday pay. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Harrow, England
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Salary / Rate: £10.12 - £10.12 Per Hour
Posted: 2023-01-16 14:29:04
