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Seven Resourcing are currently seeking a Family Support Worker to work within Durham Council. This is a full time position, and we are paying £17.11 per hour for this role. The role: Some families in County Durham experience a range of factors which place outcomes for their children at risk, these include poverty, parental substance misuse, domestic abuse, crime and/or anti-social behaviour, poor school attendance and worklessness. The aim of the Family Support Worker is to provide practical help at the earliest opportunity to enable these families to make significant and sustainable changes that will impact positively upon themselves and their children. To do this the Family Support Worker will provide practical help to families that is agreed as necessary between the family and their Social Worker Key Responsibilities: Provide practical help and intensive interventions to families that contribute to meaningful positive change. This may include supporting families to make and attend appointments, modelling appropriate actions and behaviours and assisting the necessary day to day activities that enable families to progress and maintain positive outcomes; To build and maintain high quality and appropriate professional relationships with children, young people and their families to enable positive change to take place; To work with parents to enable them to identify, acknowledge and meet their own and their children's needs, develop life skills, make and sustain effective change and reduce vulnerability; To work within the Single Assessment Framework and 'Team around the Family' processes, to contribute to whole family assessments and care planning and liaise with other relevant partners as appropriate; To work with the family, the social worker and other colleagues to develop planned interventions with a clear focus on SMART outcomes; this will set out what changes in behaviour are expected and the appropriate support required. Applicant Requirements: Qualifications: GCSEs A-C or equivalent including at least English and Maths. Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience Experience: 2 years working within a similar role. Compliance: Current Standard DBS check. Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently. Hours: 37 hours p/w. Working with Seven Social Care: We have been helping social care professionals find exciting new roles for almost a decade, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with over 300 five-star reviews, multiple awards and amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role. We have a reputation for recruiting at lightning speed, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, please visit our website where our amazing candidate support team will be more than happy to help.
Could you provide compassionate guidance and advice as part of an expert team based in East Riding ? Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people affected by dementia? Do you want a rewarding and challenging career where every day is different? Yes? Well, we would love to hear from you! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible About the role Salary : £23,933 - £25,873 home working allowance £312 per annum (pro rata for 26 hours) Hours : 26 per week Location : Community based in East Yorkshire with elements of homeworking Contract type : Fixed Term to 30 September 2024 Alzheimer's Society have an exciting opportunity to join our talented team as a Dementia Adviser in the East Yorkshire area. We are working hard to improve diagnosis rates for dementia and this exciting role involves organising and attending Brain Health Pop Ups' around the whole East Riding to support people worried about their own brain health. Giving advice about how to approach their GP to gain a diagnosis and supporting people in a relaxed and supportive environment (usually libraries, leisure centres and garden centres). Working closely with the East Riding team and signposting for referrals is a key part of the role also. You will; Assist people with dementia and their carers in identifying their needs, providing information and guidance to help maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, and providing dementia support. Develop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering individuals affected by dementia to make informed choices. Provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online and keeping detailed and confidential About you We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, supportive, shows empathy and is a good listener. You will be meeting people all over the East Riding who are a little anxious about their own brain health or just curious about what options they have. You will; Be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity. It is desirable that you have knowledge and experience of Adult and Children Safeguarding, Information Governance policies and procedures and statutory laws such as the Mental Capacity Act Have good communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community and represent their needs to statutory and other voluntary agencies. Have a sound knowledge of IT systems to record data, write reports and communicate by email. Understand client confidentiality and how this is applied when representing client needs. Preferably had some experience of working with a wide variety of relevant agencies. Have the ability and means able to travel independently around East Yorkshire. Closing date : 9th May 2024 About Alzheimer's Society At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most. Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation. Our Values We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia. Every one of us is a Trusted expert , listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate , we are kind and honest, and we don't shy away from challenges. Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia. Equal Opportunities We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
A rare and exciting opportunity has become available to work within an established team on a beautiful private garden surrounding a grade II listed Georgian mansion near Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The role offers secure, interesting, enjoyable and varied work in a supportive working environment. The position is full time and permanent. The traditional estate is made up of 350 acres mainly parkland with fine specimen trees, Arboretum, Pinetum and a Victorian Fernery. The main gardens surrounding the property consist of about 25 acres including a 5-acre pleasure garden containing herbaceous borders, mixed borders, and a fine collection of Rhododendrons, mixed shrubs, wildflower areas and woodland garden. The two-acre walled garden was restored to its former glory and is currently used for production supplying the residents, team and estate with fruits, vegetables, cut flowers and pot plants. The six glasshouses including restored Foster & Pearson and Messenger Glasshouses are used for propagation, two vineries, temperate house, and peach house. There are also areas of rough grass, fine turf and extensive beech, yew, and box formal and informal hedges. The current team of 4 are qualified gardeners and report into a longstanding and knowledgeable Head Gardener. Most of the large projects have been completed but the gardens are always evolving and are kept to a high horticultural standard with the aim of being as organic as possible. The vacancy would suit someone with drive, energy, and the passion for gardening to continue to enhance the garden and work in harmony with the team. The ideal candidate will be physically fit, hands on and able to work alone or as part of a team to maintain the garden to an exceptional standard. Experience using a range of machinery would be ideal as the team use onsite compact tractors, hedge cutters, strimmer, edger, ride on and pedestrian mower. Spray certificates PA1 / PA6 and Chainsaw certificate CS30 / CS31 are advantageous but not essential as training can be provided if required. Applicants will have excellent plant knowledge and either hold a horticultural qualification and / or experience working on a diverse private estate in a similar capacity. The gardeners occasionally may be asked to assist on the wider estate e.g. fixing a fence and the new gardener should be willing to assist with general estate duties, and occasionally provide support on other sites, alongside the Head Gardener. The working hours are standard for the team and are Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm with half an hour for lunch. The annual leave is 22 days plus bank holidays. LOCATION: Near Doncaster, South Yorkshire SALARY: up to £29,500 depending on experience JOB No: EC62537 If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin. Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Skilled Gardener vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Skilled Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.