Mental Health AdvocateLocation: Priory Llanarth Court Hospital, Monmouthshire NP15 2YDHours: 24 hours per weekSalary: £15,771.42 (pro rata of £23,000), with future progression to £17,828.57 (£26,000)Closing date: 1st December 2024About the serviceNYAS provides mental health advocacy to children, young people and vulnerable adults within mental health settings throughout the UK.Our service provides independent advocacy to people within mental health hospitals and community-based settings. We support individuals to ensure their voice is heard regarding their care and treatment and that they are aware of their rights.The primary users of our services are vulnerable adults however some settings do include working with children and young people.About the roleAs an Advocate you will work with patients within a mental health setting, working towards agreed outcomes and ensuring that they are aware of what options are available to them.Your role is to listen to them, hear how they feel and what it is they want and support them so that they can express their views, wishes and feelings in decisions that affect their lives and their care.NYAS employees will receive the following benefits:Pro rata of 26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysDeath in serviceSalary sacrifice pension contributionsAdditional sick payEnhanced pay for family friendly leaveHealth care planEmployee assistance programmeLearning & development opportunities.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kelly Dowd, Service manager kelly.dowd@nyas.netTo view the job description and to apply, please click here.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
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Self-Employed Independent Mental Health AdvocateLocations: Birmingham, Luton, Manchester, Northamptonshire, WarringtonRate of pay: £18 per hourClosing date: 1st December 2024Are you passionate about the rights of people with mental health problems in inpatient and residential settings? Are you able to challenge others on their behalf? Do you want to make a difference to their lives? NYAS provides mental health advocacy to individuals within mental health settings throughout the UK.Our service provides independent advocacy to people within mental health hospitals and community-based settings. We support individuals to ensure their voice is heard regarding their care and treatment and that they are aware of their rights.The primary users of our services are vulnerable adults however some settings do include working with children and young people.Due to expansion and development of the service we are recruiting self-employed advocates to join our thriving workforce and we are recruiting in the locations listed above. If you live within one of these geographical areas and are able to provide weekly visits to these settings, we would like to hear from you.This role is most suited to professionals with a portfolio of self-employment work and may be combined with other regional/service work on behalf of NYAS.About the roleWe are looking to recruit a self-employed independent mental health advocate to provide independent and confidential mental health advocacy to qualifying patients and work to agreed outcomes with the patients promoting an understanding of outcomes and options available to them.You will be expected to work in line with Mental Health Act 1983 code of practice and will be required to produce written reports with the purpose of ensuring the views of the patient is fully represented.To be considered you must have experience of direct work with vulnerable adults or young people within a health or social care environment and have access to your own laptop.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kelly Dowd, Service manager kelly.dowd@nyas.netTo apply, please click here.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
Mental Health Services AdministratorLocation: Home-based or hybrid working depending on your locationHours: 14 hours per weekSalary: £8,400 (pro rata of £21,000), with future progression to £9,000 (pro rata of £23,000)Closing date: 1st December 2024An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrator to join our Mental Health services where you will provide administrative support to ensure that the services administration function is running smoothly.You will play an essential role by leading on key administrative tasks such as processing information on our systems and work with managers to produce management information reports.You will be required to update and maintain databases so you must have a good eye for detail and pride yourself on accuracy.Requirements include:Previous experience of office administrationProficient in Microsoft Office 2010 with knowledge of computerised case management or administrative systemsEffective communication skills including a good telephone mannerExcellent attention to detail and accuracyGood organisation skills.NYAS employees will receive the following benefits:Pro rata of 26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysDeath in serviceSalary sacrifice pension contributionsAdditional sick payEnhanced pay for family friendly leaveHealth care planEmployee assistance programmeLearning & development opportunities.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kelly Dowd, Service manager kelly.dowd@nyas.netTo view the job description and to apply, please click here.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
Self-Employed AdvocateLocations: Burgess Hill, Cheadle, Chelmsford, Hampshire, London, Monmouthshire, Newbury, Norwich, Solihull, Stockport, Stroud, WillenhallRate of pay: £16 per hourClosing date: 1st December 2024Are you passionate about the rights of people with mental health problems in inpatient and residential settings? Are you able to challenge others on their behalf? Do you want to make a difference to their lives? NYAS provides mental health advocacy to individuals within mental health settings throughout the UK.Our service provides independent advocacy to people within mental health hospitals and community-based settings. We support individuals to ensure their voice is heard regarding their care and treatment and that they are aware of their rights.The primary users of our services are vulnerable adults however some settings do include working with children and young people.Due to expansion and development of the service we are recruiting self-employed advocates to join our thriving workforce and we are recruiting in the locations listed above. If you live within one of these geographical areas and are able to provide weekly visits to these settings, we would like to hear from you.This role is most suited to professionals with a portfolio of self-employment work and may be combined with other regional/service work on behalf of NYAS.About the roleWe are looking for professional and passionate individuals to become self-employed advocates to support our service delivery.We provide advocacy support for individuals with mental health issues and learning disabilities at times when it is important for their wishes and opinions to be heard and their feelings expressed, for instance, representing them during discharge meetings, ward rounds and at multi-disciplinary team meetings.You will provide weekly visits to the allocated setting and deliver independent and confidential mental health advocacy, on behalf of NYAS to vulnerable adults within various inpatient settings in accordance with service specifications to ensure that the individuals you are supporting have their voices heard and that they are actively involved in decisions about their care and treatment.You will work to agreed outcomes and ensure that individuals are taken seriously and that their rights are respected, helping the person to access and understand appropriate information that is relevant and available to them and will complete case notes to a high standard and input these onto a case management system.To be considered you must have experience of direct work with vulnerable adults or young people within a health or social care environment and have access to your own laptop.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kelly Dowd, Service manager kelly.dowd@nyas.netTo apply, please click here.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
Local Implementation Lead Job Description and Person SpecificationPost Title: Local Implementation Lead for Merthyr TydfilContract Type: Secondment/Fixed term for 1 year in the first instanceBase: Hybrid working, including regular working in Merthyr Tydfil and some travel to other locations across England and Wales.Remuneration: To be determinedAn exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for the right person to work closely with the People and Communities Team within the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. Investing in six places across the UK, the Foundation aims to strengthen small community led organisations and find new ways of designing and resourcing services so that people facing complex issues get the support they need, when they need it and in ways that work best for them.An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for the right person to work closely with the People and Communities Team within the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. Investing in six places across the UK, the Foundation aims to strengthen small community led organisations and find new ways of designing and resourcing services so that people facing complex issues get the support they need, when they need it and in ways that work best for them.We are looking for a highly motivated and resilient person to lead the People and Communities work in Merthyr Tydfil. The role requires exceptional facilitation, negotiation and diplomacy skills to develop strong and productive partnership-based change around the locally chosen purpose of involving young people in the creation of a pathway that meaningfully connects the existing ecosystem in Merthyr, to support the emotional wellbeing of young people. This will require a solid understanding of the issues faced by partners across the statutory, Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE[HB1] ) and private sectors, alongside knowledge of the complexities faced by young people in Merthyr Tydfil. You will be energetic and enthusiastic, unphased by working to deadlines or under pressure with a good eye for detail, enabling us to deliver our emerging programme of work with excellence.Full and extensive training and support is provided through the team at LBFEW and via peer support from other LILs working across England and Wales.Job DescriptionHow to Apply: Email an expression of interest letter to dcranshaw@lloydsbankfoundation.org.ukApplication deadline: 9am on 02/12/2024
Circus Eruption: Board of Trustees – Secretary and TrusteesCircus Eruption is looking for a range of people to join our Board of Trustees who can support us through a phase of development, growth and change. These people will need to be constructive, committed to our vision, mission and values and willing to play a part in ensuring the charity continues to thrive.Circus Eruption is also looking especially for a Secretary of our Board of Trustees, to support the organisation through a phase of development, growth and change. Organisational background:Circus Eruption creates opportunities for people to mix with others on an equal footing, actively promoting inclusion and challenging segregation and stigma. For 30 years we have run circus workshops for children and young people to increase confidence, resilience and sense of belonging. Many of those we work with face challenges like various statements or labels of disability, care experience, refugee/asylum seeker status or being young carers. We have been growing steadily over the past decade, increasing our funded projects and growing a trading element by running circus workshops for other groups and organisations. We worked out of a school hall and separate office for our first 24 years, but after several ‘charity lets’ and rentals, we finally started using our own permanent space in October 2021 (after a period of refurbishment). Buying our own Grade II listed building – a former church – has been a big step forward, and as we have got the building ready for use we have also been working on our organisational structure, strategy and sustainability to make sure that we use our resources wisely to maximise our social impact far into the future.We are working hard to ensure that Circus Eruption sustains its core activities and ethos whilst making the most of our incredible new building. There’s a lot of potential, and we need some more support to make the most of it! Find out more about us through our website, Facebook page, or Twitter. Our values and behavioursValues: Inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration. This means that we don’t want any barriers to participation, that we are responsible about the future in the present, and that we work generously and often with others. Behaviours: We are welcoming, responsive, participant led and non-hierarchical. What we are looking for: Like our organisation, our Board of Trustees is growing and changing. We recruit trustees who are committed people who value the work we do, recognise the potential of our organisation and are able to contribute constructively, collaboratively and creatively to the work of the board. We don’t need you to have any previous experience of being a Trustee. We are keen to recruit people who value the work we do, recognise the potential of our organisation and are able to contribute to the work of the board. We are committed to supporting you to develop your skills. We especially need a confident Secretary who can help the Chair to lead and grow our board of trustees, supporting them to govern, safeguard and monitor the organisation, together making sure we maintain momentum, stay on task and keep going in the right direction. We're looking for someone experienced, organised and confident in the role and operation of the board.Circus Eruption Trustees collectively: Set the direction of the organisationSupport our staff who manage and run the charityPromote and always act in the best interest of Circus EruptionEnsure that we keep on track with our objectives and strategy.When recruiting new Trustees to our board, we look for people who are:Collaborative and flexibleAble to offer constructive challenge and think creativelyCommitted and responsiblePassionate about our workOther details:The roles are voluntary, although reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.Circus Eruption is based in Swansea, South Wales. Trustees meet online every 6 weeks. In person meetings including all Trustees will be held at least twice a year by arrangement. We will provide an application pack to prospective applicants including more detailed background information.How to apply:Please email contact@circuseruption.co.uk for an informal chat or for more information about the roles. Full role descriptions are available on our website at: circuseruption.co.uk/jobs. We can also provide an application pack, which comprises an application form and guidance, background documents about Circus Eruption, and supporting information about the role of Trustee.
Young Adult Caseworker£25,000 – £28,000 paPermanentFull TimeSwanseaRef YCW – 241Are you a proactive, compassionate and collaborative individual with a proven record of providing support, advice and advocacy and communicating effectively the needs of clients to other professionals? Do you have substantial experience of assessing the needs of young adults who are at risk of significant harm?If so, St Giles has an exciting opportunity for a Young Adults Caseworker to join our dynamic team and work on a vital project which offers support to young adults aged 18-25 who come into contact, or are at risk of coming into contact, with the criminal justice system to make positive changes to their lives and reduce the likelihood of offending and/or reoffending.About St Giles Trust An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. About this exciting opportunityAs Young Adults Caseworker, you will focus on promoting the project and engaging with your clients in line with the project’s targets and providing a client-led support service and advocacy that responds to each individual’s needs and achieves project outcomes. You will also deliver a holistic support service, working solo or with colleagues as the situation dictates, that will include practical help such as mentoring, social and housing support, accompanying to appointments, ETE options, benefits work, debt advice, liaising with utilities, DIY work and cleaning.You will support clients to develop individual action plans and regularly review these plans with your clients to assess progress, plus produce risk management plans based on assessments. We will also count on you to develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies, including community-based services such as Police, YOT, Probation, children’s services and local authorities, as well as ensuring you close cases efficiently and positively, identifying a referral route for young people that can be used for ongoing support.What we are looking forExperience in working as part of a multi-agency team, working together to achieve positive outcomes for young adults and establishing links to further the aims of a project.Experience of using support plans to enable people to successfully access support services.Proven record of engaging successfully with ‘challenging’ young adults.Experience of assessing risk and implementing safety procedures when thinking about young adults involved in or at risk of violence or exploitation. A working knowledge of relevant services for young adults in and around Swansea.Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written.A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.Please note this role requires an Enhanced Adult with the adult barred list DBS checks.In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.Closing date: 19th November 2024 at 11:00 pm. Interview Date: 27th November 2024 Gweithiwr Achos Oedolion Ifanc£25,000 – £28,000 yfParhaolLlawn amserAbertawe Cyfeirnod YCW – 241 A ydych chi'n unigolyn rhagweithiol, trugarog a chydweithredol gyda hanes profedig o ddarparu cymorth, cyngor ac eiriolaeth a chyfathrebu anghenion cleientiaid yn effeithiol i weithwyr proffesiynol eraill? A oes gennych chi brofiad sylweddol o asesu anghenion pobl ifanc sydd mewn perygl o niwed sylweddol?Os felly, mae gan St Giles gyfle cyffrous i Weithiwr Achos Oedolion Ifanc ymuno â'n tîm deinamig a gweithio ar brosiect hanfodol sy'n cynnig cefnogaeth i oedolion ifanc 18-25 oed sy'n dod i gysylltiad â'r system cyfiawnder troseddol neu sydd mewn perygl o ddod i gysylltiad â'r system cyfiawnder troseddol i wneud newidiadau cadarnhaol i'w bywydau a lleihau'r tebygolrwydd o droseddu a/neu aildroseddu. Ynghylch Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles Elusen uchelgeisiol, wedi’i hen sefydlu sy’n helpu pobl sy’n wynebu helbulon i ddod o hyd i swyddi, cartrefi a’r gefnogaeth gywir y mae ei hangen arnynt yw Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles. Yn ganolog i’n hethos yw ein cred bod pobl sydd â phrofiad uniongyrchol o oresgyn problemau, megis cefndir troseddol, digartrefedd, dibyniaeth ar gyffuriau ac alcohol a bod yn aelod o gang, yn allweddol i sicrhau newid positif mewn eraill. Ynghylch y cyfle cyffrous hwn Fel Gweithiwr Achos Oedolion Ifanc byddwch yn canolbwyntio ar hyrwyddo'r prosiect ac ymgysylltu â'ch cleientiaid yn unol â thargedau'r prosiect a darparu gwasanaeth cymorth ac eiriolaeth dan arweiniad cleientiaid sy'n ymateb i anghenion pob unigolyn ac yn cyflawni canlyniadau'r prosiect. Byddwch hefyd yn darparu gwasanaeth cymorth cyfannol, gan weithio'n unigol neu gyda chydweithwyr yn ôl y sefyllfa, a fydd yn cynnwys cymorth ymarferol fel mentora, cymorth cymdeithasol a thai, hebrwng i apwyntiadau, opsiynau Addysg, Hyfforddiant a Chyflogaeth, gwaith budd-daliadau, cyngor ar ddyledion, cysylltu â gwasanaethau, gwaith DIY a glanhau. Byddwch yn helpu cleientiaid i greu cynlluniau gweithredu unigol ac yn adolygu'r cynlluniau hyn yn rheolaidd gyda'ch cleientiaid i asesu cynnydd, ynghyd â chreu cynlluniau rheoli risg yn seiliedig ar asesiadau. Byddwch hefyd yn datblygu a chynnal perthynas ag asiantaethau partner, gan gynnwys gwasanaethau cymunedol fel yr Heddlu, Timau Troseddau Ieuenctid, y Gwasanaeth Prawf, gwasanaethau plant ac awdurdodau lleol, yn ogystal â sicrhau eich bod yn cau achosion yn effeithlon ac yn gadarnhaol, gan nodi llwybr atgyfeirio ar gyfer pobl ifanc y gellir ei ddefnyddio ar gyfer cymorth parhaus.Yr hyn rydym yn chwilio amdano Profiad o weithio fel rhan o dîm amlasiantaethol, gan gydweithio i sicrhau canlyniadau cadarnhaol i oedolion ifanc a sefydlu cysylltiadau i hyrwyddo nodau prosiect.Profiad o ddefnyddio cynlluniau cymorth i alluogi pobl i gael mynediad at wasanaethau cymorth yn llwyddiannus.Hanes profedig o ymgysylltu'n llwyddiannus â phobl ifanc 'heriol'.Profiad o asesu risg a gweithredu gweithdrefnau diogelwch mewn cysylltiad ag oedolion ifanc sy'n cymryd rhan mewn neu sydd mewn perygl o dioddef trais neu gael eu camfanteisio. Gwybodaeth weithredol o'r gwasanaethau perthnasol i oedolion ifanc yn ac o gwmpas Abertawe.Sgiliau rhyngbersonol, meithrin-perthynas a chyfathrebu rhagorol, ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig.Dull hyblyg, cydweithredol a phroffesiynol o ymdrin â'ch gwaith.Sylwch fod y rôl hon yn gof
Carers Trust Wales Advisory Board Member Unpaid (3 years commitment)Location: All WalesClosing date: Midday, 25 November 20242 Independent Member VacanciesCarers Trust is the largest network of organisations across the UK that specialises in the support and wellbeing of unpaid carers. Together we reach more than a million unpaid carers every year.Our shared vision is that all unpaid carers are heard, valued and have access to the support, advice and resources they need to live a fulfilling life alongside caring.The growing number of unpaid carers and sustainability challenges facing the organisations that support them is a significant challenge. With the economic contribution of unpaid carers in Wales consistently reaching over £8.1bn each year, it is clear that the health and social care system is founded on the contribution of more than 310,000 unpaid carers across Wales. This important contribution must not come at the expense of the health, wellbeing and financial resilience of unpaid carers.Carers Trust, along with our network of local carer organisations, works UK-wide to transform the lives of unpaid carers. Our roots are deep and our ambitions are high.At Carers Trust we are committed to ensuring that:Every carer has access to a high-quality local carer organisation.No carer is pushed into poverty or is financially disadvantaged by their caring role.All carers, regardless of circumstances or age, are able to enjoy a fulfilling life alongside their caring relationship.We live our vision and mission through our values. We are:TRUSTED – We work as a trusted partner working collaboratively and building genuine relationships with unpaid carers, local carer organisations and supporters to deliver the services we say we will. We behave with integrity, transparency, and value everyone’s contribution to our work.INCLUSIVE – We recognise and set a value on listening to the diverse experiences of unpaid carers, local carer organisations and supporters. This helps us to meet the needs of unpaid carers to help shape services that are truly inclusive.COURAGEOUS – We speak up, challenge and act when we see an opportunity or when there is an injustice. Together with unpaid carers, network of local carer organisations and supporters, we are bold and collaborative in creating effective change and we lead the way in driving innovative ideas for improvementTo help us achieve our ambitions in Wales we are supported by a dynamic Wales Advisory Board. The Board is Chaired by Professor Mark Llewellyn, Director of the Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care, and Professor of Health and Care Policy at the University of South Wales, who is also a trustee of Carers Trust.We have a recently refreshed terms of reference, setting out the Board’s role to provide expert advice and professional insight to support the effective delivery of Carers Trust’s strategic priorities in Wales.For 2024/25 the following priority areas of focus have been identified:Upholding and promoting the aims and values of the UK Charity in Wales.Enhancing the profile and visibility of Carers Trust WalesIncreasing and promoting the diversity of voicesDeveloping new projects, products and programmesSupporting the resilience of Network PartnersInfluencing policy and practiceWhat are we looking for? To help strengthen our Board we are seeking 2 new members who would like to support our work delivering positive change for unpaid carers across Wales and who have the skills and experience to support us to deliver our objectives.This is a fantastic opportunity to support an expert and ambitious charity to grow and develop and to collaborate with colleagues across Wales. Advisory Board members will receive an induction and ongoing support in their role. For an informal conversation you are welcome to contact Director Kate Cubbage on kcubbage@carers.orgWe are particularly looking for knowledge, skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:Supporting unpaid carers to have their voices heardSupporting sustainability in the Third Sector in WalesSupporting equity, diversity and inclusion across the Third Sector in WalesIncome generationNational Health Service/Public Health in WalesLocal authorities/Social Care in WalesTerms Of ReferenceRole DescriptionApplication FormWhat is the commitment? Members are initially asked to join for three years. We expect that the commitment will be around 2 – 3 hours per month plus quarterly meetings (held in locations across Wales). Meetings will be both face-to-face and online, travel expenses will be covered by Carers Trust.What is the recruitment process? Applicants are asked to send an up to date CV alongside a short application form explaining why you want to support Carers Trust Wales and how you could help contribute to our work in future. Following this, the shortlisted applicants will meet with the Director and Chair for a discussion about the role before appointments are made.To receive the application pack please email wales@carers.orgApplicants interested in the post are asked to return their application form accompanied by a CV to wales@carers.org.Closing date for expressions of interest is Midday on 25 November 2024.
We are recruiting new trustees with experience in HR, finance, ICT and marketing to join our board. Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent is the largest Citizens Advice service in Wales and one of the largest in the network of charities. We are not simply an advice agency. We are an organisation that helps and supports individuals to resolve their money, legal and other problems and to improve their quality of life. We are strengthening our Trustee board and are looking for new members to join and play an essential role in helping us make a real difference to people’s lives. In particular, we are keen to recruit people with experience in HR, finance, ICT and marketing. As a board member, you will play an important role in helping us achieve our goals and are an integral part of our organisation. If you are considering volunteering your time, skills and experience and want to make a difference to people’s lives we have vacancies on our Trustee Board that might be suitable. Visit our website and download our Trustee Recruitment Pack for more information. https://citizensadvicecbg.org.uk/working-with-us/become-a-trustee/
Mind in Gwent is a mental health charity formed on the 1st of October 2023 by the merger of Newport Mind Association, Mind Monmouthshire and Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent Mind and as part of exciting plans for the future is recruiting four new heads of service.Head of Wellbeing and Counselling Services Based Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent Mind, 2 days Newport Mind and Mind Monmouthshire 3 days A great opportunity to make a real difference to the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of the people and communities of Gwent taking Mind in Gwent to the next level. Work for an organisation that is committed to employee wellbeing with an attractive package of benefits, pay from £35,745 to £42,403 dependent on experience, 25 days holiday rising to 34, 5% employer pension contribution and flexible working policies.Job DescriptionApplication FormPlease read the candidate information pack before applying and to apply complete the application form returning it to enquiries@newportmind.orgBefore the closing date of 9.00 a.m. Monday 18th of NovemberInterview Dates Head of Wellbeing and Counselling Services Monday 2nd of December
