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We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to be part of an innovative service for adults with learning disabilities, who may also have mental health needs or autism. You will be part of a small team providing activities for customers to develop life skills and meet individual outcomes.

• To pro-actively research, organise, facilitate and implement a range of individual, paired and group activities, within and outside of the Centre, which promote each customer’s independence and choice. With appropriate support, make recommendations or decisions for customers within established policy and procedures; for example, to ensure full coverage of the ‘I am’ statements.
• To liaise with other agencies, when required, dealing with a range of complex enquiries in the absence of the Service Manager and or Senior Support Officer, as and when agreed. This may include representing the organisation externally at times, when directed.
• To participate in staff meetings, supervision, yearly appraisal system and identified training required for the role, including eLearning, safeguarding and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), demonstrating personal responsibility for your own, continuous professional.
• To be alert and aware of issues or incidents concerning customers and report these to the Service Manager, or Senior Support Officer in her absence. To record all concerns and update the relevant customer Safeguarding records

We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, and knowledge and understanding of Mental Health conditions and their impact on daily living. 

You will have a strong track-record of working with individuals and their families to deliver positive outcomes. You will work within the team to prototype new ways of supporting individuals, and contribute to the ongoing development of the team by sharing learning and by listening and responding to feedback from people who use the service.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Michelle.DelRosso@family-action.org.uk

• Qualification at level 4 or above in Health, Social Care or Mental Health or demonstrable experience of working in related field and a commitment to continued learning and professional development.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development within leadership practices and approaches.
• Experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting staff or volunteers in their role, or taking a lead in a specific service area.
• Experience of working in person centred, solution focused manner.
• Experience of conducting strengths based, holistic assessments and developing personal action plans, reviewing and monitoring progress and managing positive endings.
• Experience of robust and appropriate approaches to assessing and managing presenting risk.
• Strong interpersonal, consultation and holistic assessment skills.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and strategies to improve health and wellbeing, plus an understanding of the social and emotional determinants to mental health and the impact of ill health, deprivation and discrimination on communities and individuals.

We are looking for someone with knowledge and understanding of Mental Health conditions and their impact on daily living and a strong track-record of working with individuals and their families to deliver positive outcomes. 

You will work within the team to prototype new ways of supporting individuals, and contribute to the ongoing development of the team by sharing learning and by listening and responding to feedback from people who use the service.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Michelle.DelRosso@family-action.org.uk

• Qualification at level 3 or above in Health, Social Care or Mental Health or demonstrable experience of working in related field and a commitment to continued learning and professional development.
• Experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Experience of conducting strengths based, holistic assessments and developing personal action plans, reviewing and monitoring progress and managing positive endings.
• Experience of working in person centred, solution focused manner.
• Strong interpersonal, consultation and holistic assessment skills.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and strategies to improve health and wellbeing, plus an understanding of the social and emotional determinants to mental health and the impact of ill health, deprivation and discrimination on communities and individuals

This role is at the heart of assurance and compliance reporting to the University General Counsel and University Secretary with accountability for the leading, continually enhancing and embedding risk, assurance and compliance framework across our growing, values led University. 

You should have previous experience of working in risk and compliance. If you see yourself as the person who would relish the opportunity to form, influence and support these regulated activities, do apply for the role.

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As a Co-Production and Aspiration Project Worker you’ll be working hands on with care experienced young people. You will be an active part in these young peoples lives supporting there wellbeing and aspirations through a range of activities designed to broaden their horizons and increase their comfort zone. 

You’ll work with a tight-knit team of colleagues to build relationships with the young people accessing our service. You’ll be a positive role model, supporting them in overcoming their previous trauma and learning to trust in adults again, along with the help and guidance of your colleagues and Break’s therapeutic services.

You’ll be patient, thrive in a team environment, able to support those around you and have the emotional intelligence and resilience to manage challenging situations.

To be successful in the role you’ll be a good team player, and a problem solver.

Please note that you must have a full, valid, manual driving licence. 

• Good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy.
• Ensuring the service user is at the centre of the everything.
• Working with Children, young people and families.
• Liaising with other professionals and agencies.
• Developing and working in a planned and user-centric way.
• Working in a reflective way.
• Demonstrate understanding of and consistently work to the values of Break.
• Able to drive and have access to a car.

We will interview as suitable candidates apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning.

You’ll play a key role in coordinating and delivering a high quality Community based Counselling service for parents/carers.

• A recognised Counselling qualification (minimum Diploma level)
• Experience in Counselling adults, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds
• A willingness and ability to support with initial assessments.
• A compassionate, professional approach
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to working as part of a supportive team
• Courage to work with congruence, empathy and acceptance.

You will work flexibly across the city meeting the people we support in community settings, home visits as well as telephone appointments depending on what is suitable to their needs.

The role requires excellent attention to detail, exceptional organisation and communication skills and the ability to maintain comprehensive, timely case notes.

The location of this role is either York, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Cambridge, Swindon, Bristol, or Portsmouth, inclusive with hybrid working. Please note there is some travel to Historic England office locations for team meetings and travel for sector meetings.

The Head of Sector Resilience will lead the development of Historic England’s policy and programme work to improve the resilience of the heritage sector in England, so that it is equipped with the knowledge, skills, infrastructure and resources required to allow heritage to fulfil its potential as a driver of good growth and good places.

Who we are looking for

• Awareness of important current issues associated with building capacity and sector resilience in local government and the wider heritage sector
• An understanding of the current and emerging planning policy and fiscal landscape and other government agendas such as devolution and targeted tax reliefs
• Experience of influencing public policy and programmes
• Experience of gathering evidence and using insight to inform the development of public policy and/or financial intervention strategies
• Experience of building effective partnerships and managing strategic relationships
• Experience of nurturing and developing a high performing team

Please note your application will be scored and assessed against the above criteria.

The locations of these roles are either York, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Cambridge, Swindon, Bristol, or Portsmouth, inclusive with hybrid working.

As our Insight Analyst, you will support the generation of clear, actionable insight by combining existing and new datasets about the historic environment and its wider social, political and environmental context. 

Who we are looking for

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrable aptitude for analysis and evidence synthesis
• Good data handling skills (cleaning, joining, documenting) and an understanding of data quality
• Good organisation and time‑management
• Awareness of the historic environment sector and its policy context.

Please note your application will be scored and assessed against the above criteria.