Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner
Thurrock Council - Thurrock, Essex
£30,219 to £33,819 a year
PermanentPart time
Job Title: Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner (3 part-time posts) FTE Salary: £30,219 - £33,819 per annum (pro rata to hours worked as part-time) Grade: C Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Part-time 12.3 hours per week About the Role We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner within the Disabled Children's Short Breaks and Outreach Service. This is a rewarding and varied role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities across Thurrock. As a Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner you will be required to undertake the following key duties: - To undertake direct work with disabled children of all ages - To work closely with the team for disabled children - To lead, plan, facilitate and supervise short break sessions in the community - To supervise Community Life Skill Practitioner staff within sessions - To manage and oversee medication administration - To support children with specialist health care needs - To undertake training considered relevant to the role - To supervise contact as and when necessary. - To support and advise service users and to advocate on their behalf if necessary. - To offer advice on behavioural support and communication techniques. - To report to the Team Manager of any changes in child behaviours, any noted injuries, accidental/non accidental. - To help support and promote independence and life skills with young people. Essential Qualifications The successful applicant will be required to hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification and or have at least 2 years' experience of working with disabled children in a professional setting. DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this post. Benefits of Working with Us At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Generous annual leave entitlement - Local Government Pension Scheme - Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable) - Ongoing training and professional development - Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support - Staff discounts and local offers - A supportive and inclusive working environment Important Dates Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 6th November 2026 Closing Date (Internal & External): 15th November 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: Lauren Riddick - Centre Manager or Laura Hayden / Jackie Harper Deputy Managers on 01375 652200 To view and download the Job Profile and Person Specification for your use, please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. Safer Recruitment Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management from when leaving full-time education is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application. Please provide a full history with explanations of any gaps and ensure you also upload a copy of your full CV. Gaps in Employment Form Gaps in Employment Example
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Housing Allocations Officer
Thurrock Council - Thurrock, Essex
£34,638 to £39,309 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Job Title: Allocations Officer Salary: £34,638 - £39,309 per annum (pro rata if part-time) Grade: D Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week About the Department The Housing Allocations Team plays a vital role in ensuring social housing is allocated fairly, transparently and in accordance with legislation and the Council's Allocations Scheme. The team manages the Housing Register, administers the Choice Based Lettings scheme, assesses housing need and works closely with internal services and housing association partners to help residents access suitable accommodation. About the Role As an Allocations Officer, you will be responsible for: - Assessing housing register and transfer applications, including verification of information and determination of housing priority. - Administering the Choice Based Lettings scheme and preparing properties for advertisement. - Matching applicants to available homes and processing allocations and nominations in line with Council policy. - Providing advice and guidance to applicants, tenants and partner agencies on housing options and the allocations process. - Investigating housing circumstances and maintaining accurate records to support decision making. This role offers the chance to make a real difference by helping residents access suitable housing and ensuring the Council's limited housing resources are allocated fairly and effectively. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who has: - Experience of working within a housing allocations, housing needs, homelessness, housing management or lettings service. - Experience of interpreting policy and complex information and communicating decisions clearly to customers. - Experience of managing a varied caseload and working to challenging deadlines. - Knowledge of housing allocations legislation, housing register processes and Choice Based Lettings. - Strong organisational, customer service and IT skills. Essential Qualifications: No specific qualifications required, however relevant housing qualifications or equivalent experience are welcomed. DBS Check: Not required. Benefits of Working with Us At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Generous annual leave entitlement - Local Government Pension Scheme - Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable) - Ongoing training and professional development - Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support - Staff discounts and local offers - A supportive and inclusive working environment Important Dates Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 21st October 2026 Closing Date (Internal & External): 2nd November 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: Vicky Shaw, Allocations Manager To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
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Service Manager
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Tower Hamlets, London
£43,000.60 to £43,000.60 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We're looking for a Innovative, organised and resilient Service Manager to join our Mental Health Social Care Services in Tower Hamlets. £43,000.60 per hour annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further training * ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support * Online wellbeing resources * Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution * Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Tabard Court provides specialist step-down support and accommodation for men with significant mental health needs and offending histories. The working pattern for this role includes; Mon-Fri, 9-5pm with flexible working when required What you'll do: The Service Manager is responsible for the effective management of all aspects of service delivery, including line management of relevant frontline staff and effective management of stakeholder relationships. 1. Service Leadership, Customer Knowledge and Relational Practice * Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of every customer's baseline presentation, communication style, routines, relationships, strengths, vulnerabilities, triggers, early warning signs, protective factors, risk factors, medication arrangements, legal or forensic restrictions and agreed support and risk-management plans. * Remain visible and accessible within the service and have sufficient direct contact with customers to identify subtle changes that may not be apparent through scheduled keywork, handovers or electronic records. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead. About you: Personal Attributes * Ability to lead and motivate staff to deliver excellent services and maintain clear standards in a complex, dynamic environment. * Calm, resilient and able to remain thoughtful and professionally boundaried when faced with hostility, threats, conflict, uncertainty or professional disagreement. * Practical, logical and well organised, with the ability to manage multiple competing clinical, operational, housing, staffing and contractual priorities. * Confident, respectful, articulate and sensitive in communication, with the ability to build trust while maintaining What you'll bring: Essential: * Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. * Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets. * Experience of delivering to housing-management performance targets and managing tenancy sustainment within supported accommodation or a comparable setting. Desirable: * CMI/NVQ Level 4 or higher, or equivalent management qualification. * Other relevant professional membership or specialist qualification. * Formal training in structured professional judgement tools such as HCR-20 or START. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: * We focus on Excellence and innovation. * We are Caring and Compassionate. * We are Inclusive and Trusted. * We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for full Job description
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Specialist Behavioural Support Worker
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire
£29,672 to £29,672 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning disabilities Social Care Service in Hertfordshire. £29,672.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further training * ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support * Online wellbeing resources * Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution * Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: * Supporting the customer to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy, sensitively and persistently trying to new things to open up new opportunities for the customer; * Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating; * Supporting the customer in their sensory routine, trialling and testing new sensory experiences; * Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs and develop new ways of doing this, communicating with them in a person-centred way; * Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches; * Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure; * Driving the customer's (manual) vehicle to support them to go about their daily life; * Communicating with a range of other key stakeholders including social work, psychology and commissioning teams; * Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the service including any statutory requirements; This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: * Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in with the hobbies and interests of the customer and is able to facilitate connections with new people and places; * Has a reasonable level of physical fitness and is able / likes to participate in active pursuits such as running and swimming; * Is confident enough to try new things and take positive risks on a regular basis; * Exudes a warm friendly and fun presence; * Prefers working as part of a group or team; * Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement; * Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised; What you'll bring: Essential: * NVQ Level 2 or equivalent * Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities * Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties; Desirable: * Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs in meaningful activities. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: * We focus on Excellence and innovation. * We are Caring and Compassionate. * We are Inclusive and Trusted. * We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for the full job description
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Support worker
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Waltham Forest, London
£30,784 to £30,784 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Social Care Service in Waltham Forest. £30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further training * ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support * Online wellbeing resources * Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution * Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The working pattern for this role is Monday to Sunday - M8, T8, W8, T8, F8, S8, S8 What you'll do: Behaviour Analysis: - You are liable to observing and monitoring the customer's behaviours, the duration, the intensity, and the damage, as well as factors that may alleviate or trigger the behaviour - You understand and collaborate with the different support organizations accessible in the community - You will have ability and skill to present and feedback to other professionals in a formal setting - Reports possible cases of abuse, neglect or endangerment appropriately - Actively participates in the reviewing and the designing behavioural interventions plans. - Implements behaviour support plans - Measures goals and objectives of behaviour support plans to ensure they are being met - Communicates with parents and care managers in regard to customer's progress in the absence of management - Assists customers in identifying inappropriate behaviours and develop better behaviour alternatives. - Maintains up to date accurate records of customer's, service being provided and behavioural data This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: - Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement - Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour - Prefers working as part of a group or team - Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement - Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised - Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments - Is confident with high levels of self-esteem - Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication - Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude - Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour What you'll bring: Essential: - NVQ Level 2 or equivalent - Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Behaviour that challenges and Diabetics - Good IT skills - Drivers Desirable: - Experience with PBS Approach About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: * We focus on Excellence and innovation. * We are Caring and Compassionate. * We are Inclusive and Trusted. * We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for full Job description
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Housing Officer
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Islington, London
£36,000 to £36,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We're looking for a proactive, resilient and innovative Housing Officer to join our Landlord Services Team located at our Head Office in Islington. £36,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further training * ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support * Online wellbeing resources * Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution * Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert) All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The Housing Officer is responsible for delivering frontline housing management services across Look Ahead's supported housing portfolio, including commissioned accommodation, community housing and specialist homelessness and mental health services. The working pattern for this role is: Monday to Friday 9-5pm What you'll do: 1. Tenancy Management and Sustainment * Manage a defined housing patch, acting as the principal landlord representative for residents. * Take ownership of tenancy management activity including sign-ups, tenancy reviews, property visits, tenancy audits and tenancy enforcement. * Support tenancy commencements and tenancy endings, ensuring properties, records and documentation are managed accurately and homes are ready for reletting within agreed timescales. * Identify emerging tenancy risks and intervene before issues progress to tenancy breakdown, legal action or loss of accommodation. * Work alongside Care and Support colleagues to coordinate interventions where residents are at risk of tenancy failure, balancing support needs with landlord responsibilities. * Address tenancy breaches, abandonment, unauthorised occupation, persistent non-engagement and other housing management issues in accordance with policy. * Support residents to understand their tenancy responsibilities while ensuring housing management decisions remain clear, consistent and defensible. * Liaise with the Tenancy Sustainment Team, Clearing House and external agencies where coordinated action is required to support positive tenancy outcomes. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: * Demonstrates resilience and professionalism when managing complex and challenging situations. * Maintains clear professional boundaries whilst building positive relationships with residents and stakeholders. * Takes personal responsibility for resolving issues and following actions through to completion. What you'll bring: Essential: * Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent including English and Mathematics. * Experience of housing management within social housing, supported housing or a related environment. * Experience of managing complex tenancy issues, including ASB, safeguarding concerns, tenancy breaches and resident vulnerability. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: * We focus on Excellence and innovation. * We are Caring and Compassionate. * We are Inclusive and Trusted. * We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for full job description
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Team Leader
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Waltham Forest, London
£32,166 to £32,166 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Waltham Forest. £32,166.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further training * ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support * Online wellbeing resources * Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution * Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. As a Team Leader , you will be expected to undertake duties as part of the management team which include supporting the team with their responsibilities whilst working flexibly to respond to the needs of applicants referred to the project from our local authority. This role will require either an extra dimension of experience or have/be working towards a higher qualification level in order to meet the role specific competences for this position. Waltham Forest Mental Health Service is composed of 4 supported accommodation sites and 1 visiting site in the areas of Leytonstone E11, Leyton E10 and Walthamstow E17, home to 25 customers with severe and enduring mental health diagnosis. What you'll do: Post-holders will be required to demonstrate strengths in all the indicators set out in the relevant Look Ahead Management Competency Model. More specifically, the post-holder will: - Undertake staff line management including supervisions, case work management assigned to the Team Leader - Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions - Work closely with therapist in developing and implementing Complex Case Discussion plans This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: - Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community. - Approachable and open behaviour. - Prefers working as part of a group or team. - Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement. - Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised. - Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments with an ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour. What you'll bring: Essential: - At least two year of relevant sector work experience and at least one year experience leading and managing a team - NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent - Demonstrable experience of supporting vulnerable adults with enduring mental health diagnosis. Desirable: - Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications. - Experience in housing sector About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: * We focus on Excellence and innovation. * We are Caring and Compassionate. * We are Inclusive and Trusted. * We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all background Please see the full job description on our website
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Support Worker
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Bromley, London
£30,784 to £30,784 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We're looking for a kind, organised and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People Social Care Service in Bromley. £30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further training * ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support * Online wellbeing resources * Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution * Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The working pattern for this role includes; 8 hours per day. Weekend cover included. What you'll do: * Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers * Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities * Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan * Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals * Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking' * Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment * Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation * Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community * Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service * Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to * Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: * Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement * Values working collaboratively with young people to ensure the service truly meets their needs. * Culturally aware and respectful of the different ways people make sense of their experiences and distress. * Prefers working as part of a group or team * Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement * Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised * Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances in a dynamic, diverse environment. * Open to feedback and able to adapt to changing circumstances in a dynamic, diverse environment. What you'll bring: Essential: * NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in the social care / charity sector / supported housing Desirable * Experience working with young people About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: * We focus on Excellence and innovation. * We are Caring and Compassionate. * We are Inclusive and Trusted. * We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for full Job description
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Specialist Behavioural Support Worker
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire
£23,046 to £23,046 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our learning disabilities service in Hertfordshire. £23,046.00 per annum, working 32 hours per week including weekends Driving is mandatory and sleep in shifts will be required. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * Free DBS * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further training * ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support * Online wellbeing resources * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) * Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Specialist Behaviour Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing. This role includes weekend work and will involve shift-based scheduling during weekends. Driving is mandatory for this role. This role requires sleep-in shifts at the service. What you'll do: * Supporting the customer to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy, sensitively and persistently trying to new things to open up new opportunities for the customer; * Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating; * Supporting the customer in their sensory routine, trialling and testing new sensory experiences; * Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs and develop new ways of doing this, communicating with them in a person-centred way; * Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches; * Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure; This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead. About you: * Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in with the hobbies and interests of the customer and is able to facilitate connections with new people and places; * Has a reasonable level of physical fitness and is able / likes to participate in active pursuits such as running and swimming; * Is confident enough to try new things and take positive risks on a regular basis; * Exudes a warm friendly and fun presence; * Prefers working as part of a group or team; * Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement; What you'll bring: Essential: * NVQ Level 2 or equivalent * Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities * Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: * We focus on Excellence and innovation. * We are Caring and Compassionate. * We are Inclusive and Trusted. * We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for full Job description
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Bank Support Worker
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - South East London, London
£15 to £15 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
We're looking for a kind, organised and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our Social Care Services in South-East London. This is across Richmond, Merton, Kingston, and Sutton. £15 per hour, working any decided hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further training * ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support * Online wellbeing resources * Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution * Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Bank Support Workers have the ability to accept any shifts available on an ad-hoc basis across from all of Look Ahead's specialisms including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Homelessness and Young People. The working pattern for this role includes; being able to pick up shifts ranging from Earlies (8am to 4pm) to Late (2pm to 10pm), nights (10pm to 8am) or flexis. We are recruiting for South-East London, so across Richmond / Merton / Kingston / Croydon / Sutton What you'll do: - Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities - Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers - Conducting key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals - Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking' - Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment - Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation - Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards The above sets out the key responsibilities and typical tasks, however not all of these tasks will be relevant to all specialisms. You may also be required to undertake various other tasks and duties to ensure that our customers' needs are fully and effectively met. The list is not exhaustive. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: - Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement - Approachable and open behaviour - Prefers working as part of a group or team - Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement - Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised - Flexible What you'll bring: Applicants may have some previous relevant work experience. This may be experience gained from care of a vulnerable person or work in similar organisations. Prior experience is not a pre-requisite for the role as key behaviours and core competencies will also be taken into account. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: * We focus on Excellence and innovation. * We are Caring and Compassionate. * We are Inclusive and Trusted. * We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for full job description
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