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About The Role Application Process: For this application, we strongly recommend including a supporting statement letting us know why you are interested in this role. We have two exciting opportunities to join us on a Fixed Term Contract until March 2025 and also a 12 month contract. 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. The Evaluation Officer role is a specialist post created to support the management, development and implementation of evaluation programmes across Alzheimer’s Society. The role is pivotal to promoting a culture of continuous improvement across all directorates. The post holder will support the Evaluation and Impact Team in the development and implementation of evaluation and impact measurement programmes for support services, influencing and research activities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. You are someone who is passionate about making a difference for people affected by dementia and understand the important role that evaluation plays in making this happen. You also appreciate the complexities that come with working in a large and fast-moving organisation but are able to prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively to get the job done. We are looking for a quick learner who brings an open mind and lots of enthusiasm. The successful candidate will benefit from working as part of a small and supportive team, whilst also taking responsibility for a number of their own evaluation projects. They will connect with colleagues across the Society to understand areas of work and develop appropriate evaluation approaches, provide evaluation support and recommendations, report on and share findings. You are: - Proficient in Qualitative and Quantitative research approaches in social research - Able to lead on 2/3 projects simultaneously, using project management approaches. - Able to apply research methodologyinto practice from scoping projects, to producing reports and making recommendations, aligned to an evidence base and with the Help and Hope strategy - Aware of differing evaluative approaches and tools. - Able to facilitate training and focus groups - Curious, with a problem solving approach to data collection to greater inform decision making Alzheimer's Society has recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is a fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years. 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.

Evaluation Officer

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised We are an early intervention programme supporting 13-25 year olds around self-harming and risk taking behaviours, in order to help them achieve positive outcomes. One position will be based within our Community Pathway which will be predominantly based in West / North Kent. The other position will be based within our School Pathway in Kent. The role will require the use of a car in order to travel. Please note this is a fixed-term position until August 2025. The hours for these roles are 1 x full-time (37.5 hours per week). The other is part-time (30 hours per week). This role is predominantly based from home with the occasional travel across Kent and to our office in Faversham. Flexible working hours are also considered and can be discussed at the interview. The advertised salary banding is based on experience and qualifications. Are you passionate about wellbeing in young people? Do you have a genuine desire to support them in reaching their goals, exploring their values and understanding their identity? Do you have demonstrable experience of supporting young people to challenge the way they perceive wellbeing and improve their overall mental health and wellness? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you to understand how you might be able to support the fantastic work we do here at WithYou. As a Mind and Body Practitioner you will provide community based support, information, training, education and guidance to young individuals in relation to self-harm and risk taking behaviour. You will be committed to improving access to appropriate services for young service users with mental health issues, specifically self-harm and risk taking behaviours. As our Mind and Body Practitioner you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working and support the day to day operation of services through the delivery of appropriate evidence based treatment interventions. You will manage an active caseload providing structured psychosocial interventions and harm minimisation strategies to young persons, and assist in the delivery of an integrated service through the provision of assessment, recovery planning, appropriate referral, support and interventions. You will develop and disseminate emotional and mental wellbeing information, advice and health and social wellbeing in both group and one to one settings and screen for emotional wellbeing. Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans. Required Skills To carry out this role succesfully, you will: <ul> <li>Evidence of continuous professional development. OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months</li> <li>A successful track record of therapeutic working with young people in groups and 1:1 settings</li> <li>Demonstrable experience of supporting young people in relation to mental health</li> <li>Thorough and up to date knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental wellbeing and self harming behaviours</li> <li>Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders</li> <li>A proven track record of working as an individual and as part of a team sharing skills, experience and knowledge with other</li> <li>Proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence based interventions</li> <li>Excellent written and communication skills</li> <li>Resilient; strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands</li> <li>IT skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and digital media.</li> <li>Able to visit other locations in order to deliver the services required; use of car for business purposes required</li> </ul>

Mind and Body Practitioner

Viewpoint is a service user charity currently covering Hertfordshire. Our aim is to enable people who use mental health and addiction services to have a voice in feeding back how well services are working and to be part of future service planning. We are now seeking a person to support the chief executive to ensure that Viewpoint implements its agreed strategy within budget and operates as a model of best practice for user involvement and to manage and supervise staff employed by Viewpoint. Viewpoint Operational Manager Title: Operational Manager Responsible to: Chief Executive Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Hours / salary: 22 hours / week. Full Time Equivalent Salary £35,000 p.a. Pension: Viewpoint offers a defined contribution pension scheme. Contribution levels are based on Total Gross Salary - Employer 5%, Employee 3%. Participation in the scheme will commence after an initial 3 month waiting period. Annual leave: 25 days per year plus 8 bank holidays. Holiday entitlement will start to accrue after a satisfactory six month probationary period. Other benefits: Training, Development and Supervision Length of contract: Subject to funding About Viewpoint Viewpoint develops innovative ways that support people with a lived experience of mental health issues and / or addiction challenges. Across Hertfordshire we work with over 800 experts by experience and put them at the centre of everything we do. We support people to be independent, have their say on the quality of services that they experienced and influence change to those services. Our support is flexible and needs-led and is delivered through outreach groups, one to one interaction or remotely. Staff or members who have a lived experience of mental illness and / or addiction facilitate our programmes. We offer educational sessions that enhance wellbeing and equip individuals with the skills and self-belief to aid their recovery journey. Our goals Purpose of the post: <ul> <li> To support the chief executive to ensure that Viewpoint implements its agreed strategy within budget and operates as a model of best practice for user involvement. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> To manage and supervise staff employed by Viewpoint. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> To promote Viewpoint with both statutory and Voluntary Community Faith Social Enterprise (VCFSE) at a county level. </li> </ul> Principal Responsibilities: Management <ul> <li> To provide operational management and leadership to achieve the aims and objectives of the Viewpointstrategy. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> To ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are adhered to, developed and updated in compliance with relevant legislation. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> To attend contract reviews and provide such monitoring information as required by the service contract. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> To develop and maintain good working relationships with all relevant statutory, independent, and voluntary agencies. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> To raise and promote the work of Viewpoint across the county and all relevant bodies. </li> </ul> Staff <ul> <li> Provide effective line management to all Viewpoint staff in accordance with agreed policies </li> </ul> Financial <ul> <li> To participate in the preparation and production of the Viewpoint Annual Report and Business Plan. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> To ensure proper use of resources and working within agreed budgets. </li> </ul> Fund-raising <ul> <li> To contribute to the development of fund-raising activities to ensure the continuation and development of Viewpoint. </li> </ul> Representation <ul> <li> To negotiate appropriate user representation with service commissioners and providers. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> To support user representation on County-wide forums. </li> </ul> General <ul> <li> To ensure relevant recording, monitoring and evaluation of project work is routinely carried out and in compliance with relevant legislation and the requirements of the service contract. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Maintain awareness of national and local initiatives and best practice regarding user involvement. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Undertake other duties, consistent with the level of the post, as required from time to time by the Chief Executive and Executive Committee. </li> </ul> Service Development and Delivery <ul> <li> Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to mental health and wellbeing. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Comply with all relevant Viewpoint policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information, and to be aware of any changes in these. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Be aware of, teach others and challenge issues in relation to stigma, low expectations and anti-discriminatory practice as appropriate. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Complete entries in the appropriate records and performance database. </li> </ul> Learning and Development <ul> <li> Participate in mandatory training and development activities </li> </ul> We welcome applications from people who use or have used mental health and /or addiction services. Closing date: Monday 18th November 2024 at 12PM For an application pack: please telephone Viewpoint on 01707-386-136 or e-mail info@hertsviewpoint(dot)co(dot)uk Please note - In order to apply you must complete the application form. We do not accept CV's.

Operational Manager

Harris Hill are delighted to be working Blood Cancer UK in their search for 2 roles - one permanent contract and a 12-month FTC with a view to make permanent. They are looking for 2 New Business Leads. Would you like to support Blood Cancer UK to identify, research and secure high value corporate partnerships that will help beat blood cancer? Then this role is for you. Now is an exciting time to join the corporate partnerships team at Blood Cancer UK. They have spent the last two years building and cultivating our pipeline and have seen exciting wins as a result of this work, raising over £5million from the insurance sector. Title: New Business Lead - 1 permanent and 1 12 month FTC (likely to be made permanent too) Hours: Full time. Flexible working hours available Salary: £44,000 - £48,000 Location: Majority of their roles can be performed hybrid which means you will be required to attend the office once a quarter for team meetings and regular travel for partner meetings will be required, currently a lot of their partner meetings are in London. Closing date : Rolling - please send your application in ASAP as the hiring manager is reviewing applications as they come in. What this role entails? * Cultivate and win new corporate partnerships for Blood Cancer UK. * Proactively develop, build and manage your pipeline of opportunities. * Work with teams internally to develop compelling partnership offers. * Write applications, present pitches, and deliver effective staff vote campaigns. * Support the New Business Manager on the highest-value opportunities. To be successful in this role: * Proven experience in corporate fundraising or corporate partnership management with a track record of securing five-figure partnerships. * Strong understanding of new business principles, including lead generation and pipeline management. * Team player and happy to chat to a range of internal and external stakeholders. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Hannah at Harris Hill on <a href="mailto:hannah.laking@harrishill.co.uk" target="_blank">hannah.laking@harrishill.co.uk</a> or call her on 02078207331. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

New Business Lead

Salary: £38,271- £52,679 per annum Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire Part-time and full-time applications will be considered About the role Our client is seeking a Speech &amp; Language Therapist to join their therapy team. It is an exciting time to join their organisation as they look to grow their offer and increase their admissions for 2025 and beyond. You will become part of a dedicated and talented multi-disciplinary team of staff, committed to supporting children and young people to develop and flourish despite their communication difficulties. What makes this role different? Their Health Agency is made up of professionals committed to providing high quality, holistic person-centred therapy and support enabling people to maximise their potential. They work in partnership with GP’s, Psychiatrists, and lead Neurologists. Their approach is goal orientated – looking at both needs and aspirations. The Therapy team works with their Health, Education and Care colleagues all based on site to offer a fully inclusive programme of support and to give access to a wide range of therapies. They are based in a beautiful countryside location in Hertfordshire. About you They are looking for candidates with a positive approach and excellent professional skills. The successful candidate will have knowledge of potential communication and dysphagia challenges. You will also have knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to their client group, who have a range of needs such as LD, ASD, PMLD and epilepsy. This is a great opportunity for individuals with a recognised Speech &amp; Language Therapy degree, who are HCPC registered, to embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career within an organisation that does great work. Why work for them Our client is a charity supporting children, young people and adult day clients with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions. Over the past 120 years, They have grown and developed to comprise a non-maintained special School for both boarders and day students, a specialist Further Education College, domiciliary care for College learners, Supported Living in the community, a comprehensive Day Opportunities programme for adult day clients and 24-hour health provision provided by specialist nurses and therapists. In addition to excellent staff training, their employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment: - From 27 days’ annual leave per annum plus bank holidays - Eligible for Blue Light card - Discounted gym membership - Life Insurance - Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications of your own - Free on-site parking - Recommend a friend payment of up to £500 - Fully paid for DBS - Contributory pension scheme - eligible employees are automatically enrolled after 3 months at 5% (3% employer contribution) Terms and conditions apply How can you find out more? Please complete an application form and upload an up to date CV on their website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note they are not on a public transport route. The salary range advertised is based on a full-time equivalent annual salary and appointment on the scale is dependent on qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, they recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. They reserve the right to close an advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline. If you require reasonable adjustments at application or interview stage, please do let them know as soon as possible. Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion They embrace diversity in all of its forms and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. They are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community. Safeguarding Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of their positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Their vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. REF-217 760

Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6 or 7

About The Role We are hoping to welcome an approachable and knowledgeable Dementia Adviser to work alongside our external partners and current Dementia Advisers in Cornwall! 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 Location: This is a home-based role covering Cornwall, with the need for occasional travel to team meetings. Contract: Fixed Term 9 months with possibility of 3 additional months covering maternity cover. This role offers an amazing opportunity to gain or enhance your experience in the field of Dementia Support, supporting people affected by dementia across Cornwall. - Offering a vital and compassionate advice service to support and guide those affected by dementia - Provide telephone support and have a good knowledge of services available. - Managing referrals, assisting clients in assessing their information and support needs in a person-centred manner. - Providing knowledgeable and trusted information regarding services and benefits available and, where appropriate, assist clients in accessing them. - Signposting clients to a choice of suitable other sources of help, where appropriate. - Developing a proactive approach in reaching people with dementia and carers who may not otherwise access our services. There is no direct care element to the Dementia Adviser role, however we work passionately to provide advice, support and guidance to people affected by dementia. About you - A passion for supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives - A solid and compassionate understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia - The ability to work inclusively with people affected by dementia, along with an understanding of the need for client confidentially - Great communication skills, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels - Effective networking and influencing skills and the ability to manage your time effectively. - Good IT skills and experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (e.g., MS Teams and Zoom) - The ability to travel to Team meetings when required. Closing date: 13th November 2024 Interview date: TBC Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time. There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone. At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia. As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia. 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.

Dementia Adviser

Job Introduction
 We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join Turning Point and be part of our highly successful and innovative Talking Therapies service. Total Wellbeing Luton is an integrated Talking therapies service combining healthy lifestyles and emotional health programmes provided in partnership with Active Luton and we are looking for a qualified Dual Trained CBT Therapist to join the team.

The service in Luton provides person-centred, holistic and accessible wellbeing services which are flexible and creative, easy to access and navigate and responsive to the needs of local people. The service contributes to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and supporting people to develop healthier behaviours and lifestyles in the context of their own local communities.

In addition to talking therapies, we offer healthy lifestyle programmes including NHS stop smoking, health checks, and exercise on referral, social prescription, weight management and support with physical activity for people with long term health conditions.

As well as supporting the community with improving their physical and emotional heath, we also prioritise our staff wellbeing. We’re based at Active Luton gyms and community centres, which all staff can access and use freely.

We offer a £1,200 joining bonus.

This is a hybrid role - a combination of service based and home working.
 
 
 
 
 Role Responsibility
 You will be joining Total Wellbeing Luton which is a highly regarded and experienced national provider of Talking Therapies service on behalf of the NHS. As a key member of the team, you will be working closely with our clinical team to maintain our high standard and help us to develop this further.

We support people in the local area who are having difficulty in coping and who may be suffering from a common mental illness such as depression, anxiety or phobias. Our approach embeds the notion of well–being and recovery and promotes personal responsibility for lifestyle choices and self–management of mental well–being. For our clients, this has resulted in a highly accessible and user–friendly service available across a wide geographical area.

As an High Intensity CBT Therapist you’ll be managing your own caseload providing evidence based treatments. You will provide assessments and evidence based high intensity interventions and you will provide therapy to clients with moderate to severe depression. We offer a high standard of in house clinical supervision and training with accredited supervisors. We offer regular masterclasses to upskill our therapists and support their career development as well as opportunities to access additional modality training.

We provide excellent opportunities for development in this role through access to training around areas of specialism such as supervision, long-term conditions, cultural diversity etc. You will work with your supervisor and line manager to make sure development and CPD plans are in place for your ongoing growth. There are also many opportunities for career progression into areas of leadership or further clinical training.
 
 
 
 
 The Ideal Candidate
 We are looking to recruit a CBT Therapist who has also completed EMDR modality.

You will need to have experience of working within Mental Health. You’ll have a proven ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients and working relationships with your colleagues.

In return, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us. Excellent opportunities for both CPD and clinical innovation are available within the service. You will also be able to make use of our digital platform.

The service operates across a variety of days and hours to include Saturdays and evening work to support our clients when they need it most, therefore we offer flexible working hours to promote a positive work life balance for our staff. We pay incentivised rates of pay for weekend working and additional hours.
 
 
 
 
 
 About us
 As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will get 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 34 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.

You will also receive a one-off £1,200 joining bonus - T&amp;C's apply.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

Turning Point Benefits

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. 
 
 
 
 
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