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A friendly and dedicated Bank Support Staff is needed to join a small team in supporting a young individual with various care needs, including personal care and transportation. Is Driving Essential? Yes, a car will be provided while on duty - a Volkswagen Transporter (automatic). Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence, and for car insurance purposes, they should be over 25 years old. Essential:Minimum of one year experience supporting young people with physical disabilities. Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one. Non-smoker/vaper. Moving and handling experience required. Female support worker only. Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: A rota is available three months in advance, allowing flexibility for individuals to work around other commitments. Shifts available: Weekdays 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM / 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Weekends 09:30 AM to 8:30 PM, with the option for sleeping shifts. If you can work any of these hours, please apply. Family/Client Pets: Two friendly dogs will be present in the home during shifts. Accommodation: A comfortable staff bedroom with an ensuite bathroom is available for any additional sleeping night shifts if required. Provide support with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks. Offer emotional support and companionship to promote independence and well-being. Assist individuals in accessing community resources and participating in social activities. Administer medication according to prescribed guidelines and maintain accurate records. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualised care plans. Monitor and report any changes in individuals' physical or mental health conditions. Create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, adhering to health and safety regulations. Participate in training sessions and stay updated on best practises in social services. Required Qualifications: Valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance. Previous experience in a similar Support Worker role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team. Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others. Flexible availability for different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Support Worker or in a similar role. Knowledge and Skills: Understanding of person-centred care and its importance in supporting individuals. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to social services. Basic understanding of medication administration and record-keeping. Ability to assess and respond to individuals' needs effectively. Preferred Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Additional training in safeguarding vulnerable adults. First Aid certification. Working Conditions: Bank hours available, rota done 3 months ahead but also short notice cover and on call duties available. Split shifts Monday to Friday, with long days on weekends. Work may involve physical tasks and standing for extended periods. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential for insurance purposes. Exposure to challenging and sensitive situations. Adherence to health and safety guidelines and protocols.
RSR is a public safety, housing & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. We are currently recruiting on behalf of Black Country Women's Aid for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA), to provide a high quality frontline domestic abuse support service to those at high risk of harm. This is a full time, permanent, based in Dudley and offers a salary of £24,310.04 - £27,781.55 Full driving license and access to own vehicle is required for this role. Main Duties: Focus on and prioritise high-risk cases, provide pro-active, short to medium term crisis interventions to increase their personal safety (and that of any children) and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights. Provide direct casework support, advice, information and empowerment to individuals experiencing DVA through telephone contact and face-to-face meetings. Advocate for and work with high risk victims of domestic abuse to help them access services to keep them and their children safe. Identify and assess the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist. Take referrals via drop-ins and telephone contact, gathering information regarding the victim and their circumstances, assessing the information, agreeing needs and identifying risk. Recognise, respect and address the needs of service-users who face particular barriers when seeking help to access the advocacy service, including those from hard to reach groups. Attend criminal and civil court with clients when required, so that they feel supported and are aware of the process. To be an active member of multi-agency networks and meetings, such as child protection conferences and core groups, maintaining good communications with other professionals involved and advocacy for the victim. Record case work accurately and ensure the administration of caseload is always up to date. Attend regular case review meetings in order to communicate information regarding cases and, in particular, share information around high-risk cases. Ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of the Senior IDVA/manager. Essential Requirements: IDVA qualification and/or direct experience of working in domestic/sexual violence. Qualification or training equivalent to minimum level 3 education standard in a relevant topic, such as health and social care. Demonstrable ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Teams), databases and other virtual platforms Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately. Experience of managing complex casework, including issues such as child abuse, mental health, substance abuse, working with trauma in adults and children and crisis intervention. Experiencing of working within a supportive setting for vulnerable people, providing direct support and needs led service, undertaking risk and needs assessments and support planning, using a variety of intervention tools. Experience of taking referrals for services, gathering information regarding the victim and their circumstances, assessing the information, agreeing needs and identifying risk, understanding the right service to refer on to. Experience of supporting staff, students and volunteers Experience of working within a formal contracting environment delivering/achieving against a specification and performance targets. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed! Red Snapper Justice is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for Social Workers to join our Dudley Children's Front Door Team as a MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub). If you have the skill, determination and commitment to improve outcomes for children and families, and the drive to continue the positive development within the service, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Salary: Grades 9 to Grade 10 You will be a part of a dynamic social work team committed to delivering a high-quality service to the children and families of Dudley. You will be encouraged to enhance and develop your skills as Dudley offers a wide range of training and development opportunities both in-house training and through other means such as Research in Practice. You will have an assigned administrative coordinator and direct access to the Centre for Professional Practice, with a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to support the MASH Service. The role is hybrid and you will be required to work about 3days on site. We are recruiting Qualified Social Workers with a minimum of 12 Months post qualifying experience. Candidates who have not completed their ASYE programme will not be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. For an informal discussion please contact Kirsty Wood on Connect2Dudley, part of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.