ZETEC SERVICES

Responsibility

• 7.1 To be aware of and adhere to the health and safety and policy at all times
• 7.2 To adhere to and promote St Christ Equality and Diversity actively challenge discriminatory practice
• 7.3 To take part in a shift system for some of your working time, which will include evening and weekend working
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• essential Criteria
• professionally qualified with Degree in Social Work or equivalent, or at least Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Care or equivalent
• two years’ recent experience of working with children/young people who are at risk, in a residential or community based setting
• experience of effectively managing, motivating and supervising staff
• numeracy skills to manage budgets efficiently and contribute to the budgetary process
• good working knowledge of the law and best practice relating to looked after children
• 2.6 To be actively involved in induction processes and in the coaching and training of staff in the home
• an understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of residential services for children and young people
• compliance with St Christ cial procedures and guidelines
• 2.3 To be involved in staff recruitment and in the monitoring and management of performance and attendance, in line with HR procedures, including participation in formal disciplinary and grievance processes
• 2.7 To maintain good communication systems, including handovers, log books and staff meetings
• 6.5 To report to the manager, or other appropriate person, any malpractice or evidence which may suggest it
• 6.6 To attend supervision as arranged with your line manager and participate in St Christ performance appraisal scheme
• ability to relate successfully to individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and to communicate effectively at all levels, both orally and in writing
• 3.3 To ensure that staff operate financial systems within the required guidelines such as petty cash or ordering of supplies
• 1.9 To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents and other family members where appropriate, social workers, school staff and other professionals with a concern for the children’s needs, such as general practitioners or psychologists
• knowledge of health and safety provisions and the processes for managing risk
• 1.4 To participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of individual
• ability to monitor performance of others and effect improvement where necessary

Requirements

• two years’ recent experience of working with children/young people who are at risk in a residential or community based setting
• degree in Social Work or equivalent or at least Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Earnings for position deputy manager

Responsibility

• be responsible for a caseload of clients as directed by the Domestic Abuse Team Leader
• use the InForm software management system accurately to record client information, updating as appropriate
• work in a trauma informed way to understand the needs and wishes of the individual
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• make initial contact with clients to identify immediate safety and support needs, providing appropriate safety planning advice and signposting where necessary
• be flexible to the changing needs of the organisation and its service users
• empower individuals to maximise their stability and independence, identify their goals, create an achievable action plan and rigorous safety plan
• work in a trauma informed way to understand the needs and wishes of an individual
• abide by the organisations staff working policies and procedure
• promote the aims, purposes, mission and services delivered by the organisation
• support individuals and families to remain safely in own home where appropriate
• source accommodation suited to client’s financial means, safety needs and individual requirements
• support to get additional home security where required
• work with Resettlement Coordinators to transition new referrals into the appropriate support
• acknowledge receipt of new referrals and liaise with referrer if information is missing or further information is required for the referral to be processed
• assess financial capability/ support with accessing welfare benefits
• through the Flexi-fund, oversee purchases of goods that will help people remain safe and maintain accurate records for reporting
• signpost to specialist support , advocating where required
• work in partnership with other agencies supporting clients – i. MARAC/ IDVA/ drop in surgeries at community locations/ attend court hearings where necessary
• support to set up utilities, source & purchase furnishings/ white goods etc
• upload all new referrals onto InForm , creating new clients and embedding all relevant information, including referral documentation and demographic information
• perform appropriate health and safety checks, risk assessments and maintain records
• in addition to the duties set out in this job description, the post holder may at times be required to undertake additional or other duties to meet the needs of the organisation
• ensure clients who wish to engage with outreach support are allocated to the appropriate team and clear communication is provided relating to risk posed
• develop knowledge of current programmes and support networks likely to benefit the development and progression of clients
• work in partnership with voluntary and statutory organisations, and keep up to date with local resources and services available to clients
• ensure clients understand their rights and responsibilities within the service
• ensure that the voices of service users are consistently sought to enable them to shape service delivery

Responsibility

• 1
• to promote and secure access to employment for those with enduring mental health conditions
• to work effectively with Secondary Mental Health services, and with the relevant care coordinators and other clinicians
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• 4
• you will be required to be mobile across a geographical area – vehicle required
• this may include referral to specialist advice e.g
• benefits, legal, debt
• actively seeking and securing employment opportunities with safe working conditions matched to the profile of clients, by developing and maintaining personal contacts with local employers, Job Centre Plus, other Government agencies, District and County Councils and voluntary organisations
• 2. Liaising with the Community Mental Health Team manager and staff to ensure an effective relationship is developed, including close links with the clinicians working with individual clients
• to identify and meet the needs of disabled and disadvantaged people and their employers in order to support the retention of jobs that may be at risk
• 3. Identifying, interviewing and assessing the skills, experience and abilities of clients, with a view to securing employment interviews leading to sustainable, well matched, jobs
• to provide all necessary advice and guidance required by clients to prepare for their career - for example by helping them to produce CVs and by advising them on interview techniques and self-presentation
• 8. To deliver a quality assured accreditation-based service compliant with IPS Fidelity
• 9. To maintain all necessary monitoring records as required by management and funders
• 5. To keep up to date with information on grants and advisory services for clients and employers, for instance funding for specialised equipment or advice on the Equality Act 2010
• 10. To support the team in promoting Employ-Ability in the community and with related publicity events and materials

Requirements

• evidence of personal development through training, academic achievement or work experience – Essential
• A supported employment qualification - Desirable
• A qualification relating to career planning - Desirable
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• educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent e.g. NVQ 3 - Desirable
• excellent communication skills – Essential
• work with people with mental health conditions
• good interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport – Essential
• work in a sales or recruitment capacity
• the ability to organise one’s own workload and meet targets – Essential
• work assisting individuals to identify and achieve their goals
• the ability to network effectively – Essential
• the ability to keep accurate records – Essential
• the ability to work in a team – Essential
• the ability to work creatively and problem solve – Essential
• computer literacy – Essential
• car driver – Essential

Responsibility

• accurately record client information, updating as appropriate
• abide by the organisations staff working policies and procedures
• promote the aims, purposes, mission and services delivered by the organisation
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• communicate effectively with external professionals working with clients, attending meetings where necessary
• work in partnership with other agencies
• carry a small caseload of clients and provide support in line with the service aims and specification
• support individuals and families to remain safely in own home where appropriate
• manage a small team of Domestic Abuse Outreach Coordinators , empowering them to achieve the best outcomes for clients
• source accommodation suited to client’s financial means, safety needs and individual requirements
• ensure that staff understand and work within the aims and limitations of the service, monitor performance and support the team to meet commissioned target KPIs
• assess financial capability/ support with accessing welfare benefits
• support staff to work in a trauma informed way to understand client needs and wishes, empowering individuals to maximise their stability and independence, through rigorous support and safety plan
• ensure risk assessments, support files and Personal Development Plans are consistent, sufficient, accurate and up to date by performing regular file audits
• signpost to specialist support , advocating where required
• support to set up utilities, source & purchase furnishings/ white goods etc
• develop knowledge of current programmes and support networks likely to benefit the development and progression of clients
• ensure clients understand their rights and responsibilities within the service

Requirements

• A good understanding of the experiences and issues facing those fleeing domestic
• abuse, including the impact of trauma
• good understanding of Safeguarding and what constitutes abuse
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• working with individuals/families impacted by domestic abuse
• knowledge of relevant housing legislation and local authority policy
• helping vulnerable people to manage their needs and working with them to identify
• knowledge of relevant local support networks, voluntary organisations and agencies - Desirable
• strengths and develop life-skills
• experience of sensitively assessing, responding to and monitoring clients’ needs and risk
• evidence of CPD
• leading a small team
• minimum Level 3 qualification in working with people at risk who are homeless, or equivalent in social care, education, support services etc is desirable

Responsibility

• responsible for the annual budget setting process with Directorate Heads managing activities against banking commitments
• preparation of monthly reporting on operating activities to the Executive and Audit and Finance Committee to inform strategic decision making process
• work as a business partner across all directorates and departments using financial expertise to help managers understand reports and effectively plan and manage their budgets support and reporting
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• managing the delivery of monthly management accounts through data analytics to all budget holders. Monthly meetings with Directorate Heads to discuss performance and outlook, constructively challenging and assessing any risks
• proactively prepare analysis for Directorate Heads and budget holders to give insights into income/cost trends and outlook
• lead on financing new business initiatives with Directorate Heads and budget holders to prepare budgets for new business opportunities
• ability to verbally present complex financial information and any contextual information so that it is understandable to all and enables managers to make effective budget decisions
• responsible for the preparation of quarterly reforecasting through engagement of Directorate Heads with reporting to the Executive and Audit and Finance Committee
• review and implement improvements to financial, accounting, budgeting and reporting systems and processes that ensure that senior managers have high quality and timely financial information and systems to support business planning, decision making and reporting
• provide guidance, support and annual training to budget holders and teams to allow them to understand and interpret financial information
• undertake the monthly close of the ledgers
• prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
• proactively identify areas for improvements in controls, policies, processes and accounting, and work supportively with senior finance colleagues on developments and improvements to deliver an efficient finance department
• upload budgets and forecasts onto the financial management information system
• support the year end audit process through preparation of supporting schedules

Requirements

• high level of analytical and systems thinking skills and ability to develop solutions to fix complex problems
• management accounting, financial accounting, financial systems, and cash-flow management
• experience of financial planning, forecasting and strategy planning
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• customer service orientation, and ability to develop financial reporting and support that delivers to business needs
• excellent knowledge of financial systems and experience of implementing systems upgrades to meet the needs of accounting across a complex organisation
• you must have one of the following, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified with at least 2 years post qualification experience. The post holder is expected to meet appropriate annual CPD commitments to maintain their accreditation
• excellent understanding of business partnering approach to finance. Experience of collaborating with colleagues/internal stakeholders on the budget and forecast process
• ability to coach and guide non-financial managers to understand budgets and financial information and reporting
• good understanding of risk management and monitoring from a financial and commercial/enterprise perspective
• experience in financial reconciliations and variance analysis
• highly numerate as an accounting professional, and ability to flex between high attention to detail and seeing the overview
• knowledge and experience of payroll
• management: 2 years
• ability to both lead and work as part of a team
• knowledge and experience of VAT reclamation
• excellent planning and organisational skills, including ability to deliver to financial cycles and deadlines, and balance conflicting demands. Ability to plan and deliver system change projects to meet objectives and deadlines
• understanding of commercial and/or fundraising accounting
• outstanding interpersonal skills. Proactive relationship building, the ability to collaborate with and influence a range of stakeholder groups, working together towards common solutions
• strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present complex information to a range of audiences, and to draft complex documents and reports