Total 3 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0UB

A brand new and exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x 1.0 perminant Band 4 Senior Support Workers to join our new Intensive Support Function Team for Children and Young People (CYP, ISF). The successful post holder will work with CYP and families who require intensive support to help support neurodiversity, learning disibilities, challenging behaviours and other health needs. We are looking for post holders who are passionate about neurodiversity and learning disibilities, keen to make a difference, highly motivated, enthusatic and have experience of working with children and young people who are complex in presentation.

The successful canddiates will be offered a breadth of opportunities to develop your skills and all additional training will be provided.

When joining the team, you will be provided with an induction into CYP services covering all areas of care as well as shadowing clinical staff during your induction period. You will have regular supervision and development opportunities to help support your skill set in the area of CYP LD and Neurodiversity.

This position requires you to work 9-5 Monday to Friday office based and some hybrid working. You will be based at our Manor Farm Site in Knowsley, where you will be able to park free of charge. Additionally, as a Merseycare employee, you will receive a generous annual leave allowance, a full set of IT equipment, access to a trust gym and opportunities for further training.

1. To assist the Care co-ordinators in the assessment of needs including behaviour, mental health
and any identified needed from neurodiversity.
2. To develop and implement Care Plans and safety plans in collaboration with the CYP and family.
3. To act as an advocate for the CYP and family.
4. To engage supportively with the CYP.
5. To provide appropriate psychoeducation and information to CYP and families and carers to
promote coping skills.
6. To assist CYP in accessing appropriate social, recreational and occupational activities which will
aid recovery.
7. To be aware of any clinical risk and to liaise closely with CYPMHS/Care Co-ordinator and
multiagency as appropriate.
8. To use skills and techniques gained through mandatory training to deescalate situations where
there is physical or verbal aggression and take appropriate action.
9. To be aware of the needs and rights of CYPs with respect to culture, race and gender.
10. To work to meet the CYP’s needs, and to take a systemic approach with the family.
11. To participate in the multidisciplinary team and attend team/clinical meetings as appropriate,
e.g., CPA reviews, CAF and Safeguarding meetings.
12. To undertake joint work with other team members and professionals as required.
13. To liaise with Health, Social Care, School and Voluntary agencies, providing and receiving
information as appropriate.
14. To provide practical and emotional support to Children and young people (CYP) and their families.

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Professional
15. To participate in the directorate's performance management /supervision framework (including
external clinical supervision) and work towards meeting identified goals and objectives as agreed
in a personal development plan.
16. 2. To act, at all times, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
17. To undertake mandatory training as stipulated by the trust and ensure that all interactions with
CYPs are in line with this e.g., / Manual Handling.
18. Under the guidance and supervision of a qualified practitioner, to make accurate and appropriate
entries into health records, and to make available appropriate contact information to Children’s
Centre staff.
19. To participate in staff meetings to assist in effective two-way communication.
20. To seek advice and further training, if appropriate, before carrying out any duty you are unsure
of.
21. To make the qualified practitioner aware of any incidents arising during your span of duty and
carry out any actions arising from this as directed.
22. Take direction from the qualified practitioner as to any duties or tasks assigned to you for your
span of duty and carry them out as requested.
23. To participate, as directed in the induction of new staff.


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

This post will be based in Redditch / Bromsgrove.

The programme is specifically designed to engage with 16-25 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs) and provides them with an opportunity to re-engage in learning, participate in community projects, team work, attend residential visits and individual work placements.

The Team Leader will deliver the 12 week programme face-to-face with young people and work closely and effectively with local agencies and organisations to recruit team members. At the end of the 12 week programme, the post holder is expected to evaluate the programme and write reports.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Recruitment of the team of young people, including liaising with training managers, employment services, careers officers, employers, youth organisations, hostels, Job Centre Plus, schools, colleges and other external agencies as necessary.
2. Deliver the team programme face-to-face.
3. Set team and students programme objectives, to meet both team and individual needs and deliver the expected learning outcomes.
4. Liaise with community organisations and agencies to plan, prepare and supervise appropriate team projects and individual placements for students.
5. Work with the Programme Co-ordinator to plan and deliver a quality assured team programme which includes all the required elements.
6. Provide leadership and guidance to the team, taking responsibility for their health, safety and welfare including appropriate disciplinary procedure, medical protocols and risk assessments.
7. Work with other Team Leaders and the Co-ordinator to plan and effect a strategic response to the needs of this cohort of students.
8. Conduct regular meetings for evaluation, review and assessment with the whole team on an individual basis.
9. Keep appropriate records of the team’s and each individual’s performance and progress by utilising the College’s internal quality systems e.g. registers.
10. Submit regular reports on the Team to the line manager and make significant input to staff team discussions, planning, review and evaluation and the curriculum area SAR.
11. Organise progression appointments for each team prior to the end of each programme.
12. Organise and lead 3 residential weeks with the Team during the academic year.
13. Other such duties as are necessary for the maintenance and development of the Team Programme.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

✓ Relevant Level 3 qualification Interview.
✓ Good general education including GCSE A-C grades in English and Maths or equivalent (For example, L2 Functional skills English & maths)
✓ Experience of working effectively with groups of young adults.
✓ Experience of working effectively with people with challenging behaviours.
✓Experience of planning, organising and completing practical projects.
✓ Ability to demonstrate leadership and team building skills.
✓ A driving licence free of major endorsements and the use of a motor vehicle/or the ability to find alternative means of travel to attend business related activities that would satisfy the recruiting panel.
✓ A First Aid qualification or a willingness to gain this qualification.
✓ A nationally recognised teaching qualification or willingness to complete and achieve the Certificate in Education and Training.

DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS

✓ Experience of delivering accredited programmes.
✓ Previous experience working in the following sectors/roles; youth leader, youth worker, youth mentor, youth instructor/coach, activities leader, sports coach, charity worker, education leader and SEN support or related positions.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

✓ Experience of dealing with Health and Safety issues.
✓ Ability to manage the design and delivery of a challenging programme in a proficient manner.

Trust Accountant/CFO
Salary - £49,764 - £52,805
Salary Scale PO4
37 hours per week term time only plus 30 days
Based at:
The Tulip Centre,
Catshill First and Nursery School,
Bromsgrove, B61 OJP
The Trust is seeking a Trust Accountant/CFO to help maintain the financial health of the Trust and its link Academies.
Working closely with the Trust’s leadership team, our central team and Trustees, and in collaboration with our school leaders and Business Managers, you will develop comprehensive financial plans, budgets and forecasts that ensure the financial health of our Trust. Driving the Trust’s financial planning and operation decisions forward whilst enabling our schools and learners to benefit from having access to the resources they need to achieve their objectives.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:
• Use their professional knowledge and expertise to take overall responsibility for the monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of the academies, developing comprehensive financial plans, budgets and forecasts, ensuring that the financial regulations are always adhered to.
• Adeptly use accounting and budgeting systems to monitor and report on financial data.
• Use their excellent communication and team building skills to provide responsive advice and high-quality support.
• Support senior colleagues with decision making and prepare financial information for senior leaders of the Trust, Trustees and Governing bodies.
We are looking for someone who is:
• A skilled and experienced finance professional who can cover the whole range of financial management tasks, demonstrating high levels of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to manipulate, interpret and present complex data
• A highly motivated and hard-working person
• Able to show initiative and innovation
• A strong team-player who can develop positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to work in this innovative and vibrant Academy Trust
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Access the generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• The full support of an experienced professional team of staff
• Well established protocols and systems (including Sage 200 accounting software and IMP budgeting software)
• Professional Development and training to support you in your work
• Access to relevant local and national networks
• Employee assistance scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is ATT qualified/partly qualified, or someone more experienced, who is looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of an established and growing finance team. A knowledge/experience of the education sector would be an advantage. If this is you then we encourage you to apply.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact Geraint Roberts, Executive Headteacher (CEO).We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.Closing date for Applications: Thursday 12th December 2024
Interview date: Monday 16th December 2024
Further information on The Spire Church of England Learning Trust and it’s schools can be found on the Spire website.