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w/c 23rd March 2015
These vacancies are open to other Job Seekers as well as existing
employees of Bristol City Council unless otherwise stated.
For closing dates please refer to the website: www.bristol.gov.uk/jobs
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city
we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all
sections of the community.
Disability: Disabled job applicants, who meet all the essential criteria on
the employee specification for each job applied for, are guaranteed an
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Specific access needs make it difficult for some disabled applicants to
meet the closing date for a vacancy. In these cases, they may request an
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Flexible Working: All vacancies are considered suitable for flexible working
options under our Work Life Balance Policy unless the advertisement
states otherwise.
If you would like to advertise a job vacancy please contact STS HR
Resourcing on 0117 352 1400
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Business Change ..................................................................................................................... 4
Civic Affairs Officer - INTERNAL ........................................................................................... 4
Neighbourhoods ....................................................................................................................... 5
Housing Supervisor .............................................................................................................. 5
Community Development Officer .......................................................................................... 6
Area Neighbourhood Manager .............................................................................................. 6
Place ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Senior Occupational Therapist .............................................................................................. 7
Senior Professional and Technical Officer Level 2 ................................................................ 8
People ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Team Manager ..................................................................................................................... 8
Social Worker ....................................................................................................................... 9
Social Worker ....................................................................................................................... 9
Occupational Therapy Aid – INTERNAL ............................................................................. 10
Crime Reduction Project Officer – INTERNAL .................................................................... 11
Dementia Support Worker X4 – INTERNAL ........................................................................ 12
Business Support Assistant ................................................................................................ 12
First Response Deputy Team Manager .............................................................................. 13
Social Worker X3 ................................................................................................................ 14
Please note Bristol City Council accepts no responsibility for the following adverts: ............... 15
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Business Change
Civic Affairs Officer - INTERNAL
BG10: £26,293 - £29,558
Full Time, Permanent
Based at the Mansion House, Clifton
Ref: 25304
Please note this post is only open to employees of Bristol City Council
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Lord Mayor’s Office and we are looking for a
Civic Affairs Officer to join our dynamic little team.
The Civic Affairs Officer is responsible for the day to day management of the Lord
Mayor’s diary, preparing briefing notes for the Lord Mayor, ensuring the Lord Mayor’s
driving service runs smoothly, providing specialist advice and guidance relating to
protocols and procedures for civic events, undertaking specific projects relating to the
Lord Mayor and assisting in the planning and organisation of high profile civic events
such as Remembrance Sunday, civic receptions and military parades.
The successful post holder will also be the City’s Sword Bearer – carrying a
ceremonial sword at a number of civic events, a tradition which dates back to the 14 th
century.
Whilst not quite 9-5, Monday – Friday (there is some evening and weekend working),
this is a very special position which offers a unique insight into the role of the Lord
Mayor, the Lord Mayor’s official residence, The Mansion House and civic life in the
City.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post then please contact Rachel
Boast, Civic Affairs Manager on x22097
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Neighbourhoods
Housing Supervisor
BG10: £26,293 - £29,558
Full Time, Fixed Term for 4-6 Months
Based at 100 Temple Street
Ref: 25300
Please note this post is only open to employees of Bristol City Council
If you are a permanent employee of Bristol City Council these fixed term posts
can only be taken as a secondment and if shortlisted you will be asked to bring
your managers written approval for a secondment to interview. Permanent
employees cannot resign their substantive post to take up a secondment or a
Fixed Term Contract.
If you are currently on a Fixed Term Contract or a member of an employment
agency (currently in a placement with Bristol City Council) this will be a Fixed
Term Contract.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team and supervise
a team of Housing officers working across the City. Join us and you’ll get more than a
challenging job; you’ll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of Europe's
most vibrant and best-located cities.
This post is based within Neighbourhoods Estate Management Team that provides a
range of Services to council tenants. Estate management team is a very busy but
exciting place to work in with high volumes of customer contact, partnership working to
achieve best outcomes for our tenants and tight deadlines to meet. A high level of
travel around the area and interaction with our tenants will be required.
We are looking for somebody who is highly self-motivated, with the ability to make a
difference. Applicants should have working knowledge of tenancy management
including enforcement of tenancy conditions, anti-social behaviour, local environmental
issues, ability to effectively supervise staff, work part of a wider team, work with our
tenants and partner agencies to help them sustain their tenancies and an ability to
problem solve and deal with complicated tenancy matters.
Excellent communication skills, the ability to cope under pressure and a good
knowledge of tenancy law is essential to this position. You will be numerate, able to
effectively use IT systems and actively participate in service development and
improvement initiatives.
The Council offers flexible working time arrangements. You may be required to work
outside core hours when necessary and weekend working as and when required.
For an informal discussion, please contact Anil Bhadresa on 0117 3521793.
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Community Development Officer
BG10: £26,293 - £29,558
Full Time, Permanent
Based at Brunel House, Central Bristol
Ref: 25298
Do you care about communities in Bristol?
Do you want to make a difference?
Are you a motivated, creative team player?
We are seeking a passionate, energetic people-person to join our Community
Development Team. You will be committed to helping people find creative solutions to
improve their local areas and connection to Bristol City Council. You will be able to
draw on your experience of working with diverse communities where you have used
your excellent communication and social skills to encourage and mobilise people to
take action for themselves.
You will enjoy meeting people from across the city in this varied role, and your daily
tasks could include anything from door knocking to gather local views on new
initiatives, to coordinating community consultations and events, or identifying funding
and kick-starting new projects.
The role requires flexible working hours including some evening and weekend work.
If this sounds like the job for you please call the Community Development Team
Leaders Heather Barham and Ellie Shipman for an informal discussion on 0117
9224641 / 0117 9224268 or email:heather.barnham@bristol.gov.uk
& ellie.shipman@bristol.gov.uk
Area Neighbourhood Manager
BG13: £36,571 - £39,267
Full Time, Permanent
Based at Central Bristol
Ref: 25296
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new and forward-thinking team within Bristol
City Council. As an Area Neighbourhood Manager you will lead initiatives which put
citizens at the heart of what the council does, and you will show enthusiasm, flexibility
and creativity to do things differently to ensure that citizen need drives service delivery.
We are looking for an experienced manager with excellent communication, negotiation
and organisation skills, and who is passionate about engaging with citizens to improve
service provision. You will be leading teams that are responsible for Neighbourhood
Partnerships and devolved decision making, neighbourhood management, and
enforcement of environmental issues that blight the neighbourhoods of Bristol.
The role is challenging and varied and involves working with a wide range of
stakeholders, including elected members, senior managers, service colleagues and
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local residents. You will need to be capable of working with a high level of autonomy
and will have experience of providing leadership to teams which cover a variety of
functions. You will be experienced in achieving effective partnership work with a range
of partners and organisations in order to improve the quality of life of local
communities. You will also be expected to bring real commitment to equalities practice
to the role.
If you are passionate about making a real difference to the citizens of Bristol then we
are looking forward to receiving your application by Monday 13th April. Interviews will
take place in the week commencing 27th April.
Place
Senior Occupational Therapist
BG12: £32,778 - £35,662
Full Time, Permanent
Based at Withywood, South Bristol
Ref: 25299
We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist who
would like to join a team of OTs, SWs and OT Aides working in our
independent living team (currently 9 staff). The role will involve clinical
support to the OTs and OTAs in the team, development of the work and
some casework.
The work of the team is to complete substantial assessments for people
living in the community to support Independent Living. It is a citywide
service.
An advanced level of moving and handling skills is key to the work of this
team, alongside broad assessment skills.
The OTs in the team work with people to establish Care and Equipment
needs enabling choice and control. The work focuses on fair and creative
provision to enhance quality of community living.
You will have a comprehensive induction and ongoing support from Team
Manager and Senior OTs within the Service.
You will have access to training and support for CPD activities within an
appraisal framework.
If you wish to find out more information, please call Elke Small Team
Manager on 07795445703 or email elke.small@bristol.gov.uk or Hazel Craig
Senior OT hazel.craig@bristol.gov.uk
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Senior Professional and Technical Officer Level 2
BG10: £26,293 - £29,558
Full Time, Permanent
Based at Wilder Street, North Bristol
Ref: 25295
The Highways Service within Transport is at the forefront of the efforts being made by
the City Council and other stakeholders to improve, maintain and develop the transport
service in our City. The Highways Service delivers its own work programmes, supports
other City Council initiatives and projects, and provides technical advice and support to
both internal and external organisations.
Based in the South/Central Area Team, a Senior Professional and Technical Officer
(Level 1) is required to assist the Team in the development and delivery of traffic
management and highway improvement schemes and measures across the city, along
with undertaking the day-to-day duties that are typical of a local authority highways
team.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals with experience gained from
a similar role in the private or public sector. As important is a positive attitude and
enthusiasm, along with the ability and confidence to communicate and deal with
internal and external stakeholders, including members of the public, businesses and
elected members.
This is an exciting time for transport in Bristol, and this position offers an opportunity to
be involved in various corporate, development and community traffic and highway
projects across the city. The position is also included in the Transport Career
Progression Scheme.
For more information about this position, please contact Neil Terry, Area Manager, on
(0117) 9036824.
People
Team Manager
BG13: £36,571 - £39,267
Full Time, Fixed Term until 01/03/2016
Based at Central Bristol
Ref: 25306
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team manager to join our successful Support
planning and Brokerage Team. You will be expected to provide efficient/ effective high
quality leadership to this developing service.
The Support Planning and Brokerage Service arrange all Care and Support services
for Adults across Bristol to meet individual service user’s outcomes. The service is
made up of Support planning co-ordinators who arrange care and support services
and Social Workers who offer a person centred Support Planning Service. We manage
all Care Home vacancies, Respite provision and commission end of life services on
behalf of Bristol Clinical Commissioning Group.
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We are looking for an exceptional leader to provide direction for the service as it
develops over the next 12 months. There are exciting new initiatives to implement
under The Care Act 2014, so we will be looking for an individual who can manage
complex customer and stakeholder requirements and find positive solutions in
sometimes difficult and changing situations.
Part of the role will be contributing to policy development, through networking with
local agencies/communities and partners and promoting integrated service delivery.
You will need to have excellent communication skills to closely with our Care
Management, Commissioning and Finance colleagues to ensure that we deliver a
seamless Care Pathway for our service users.
After reading the Job Description and Employee specification you would like to find out
more about this role , please contact Ros Cox Operational Manager on 0117
3521320.
Social Worker
BG10/11: £27,123 - £31,846 (Pro Rata)
Part Time 18.5 Hours per week, Permanent
Based at Central Bristol
Ref: 25305
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join a well-established
and experienced team working in the fields of Family and Friends (Kinship) foster care,
Special Guardianship and Private Fostering. You will be required to supervise and
support foster carers, undertake viability and fostering assessments and annual
reviews and present your reports to the fostering panel. We will provide regular
professional support and supervision and opportunities for further training, including
undertaking the PQ award where appropriate.
For further information please contact Michele Llewellyn Team Manager on 01117
3534201 or Jane Burns Senior Practitioner on 0117 3534186.
Social Worker
BG10-11: £27,123 - £31,846
Full Time, Fixed Term until 22/05/2015
Based at Central Bristol
Ref: 25303
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join a well-established
and experienced team working in the field of adoption. You will be specialising in the
assessment, support, matching and linking of adopters, following through to the
placement of children and the making of adoption orders.
You will have knowledge and experience of all areas of adoption, child development
and direct work with children and families. You will be a highly motivated individual,
well organised and able to work as part of a team. You will need to be able to evidence
how you apply anti-discriminatory practice in your work.
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The post is to cover maternity leave starting in 22/05/15. We will provide regular
professional support and supervision and opportunities for further training and
development.
For more information please contact Sophie Slingsby, Team Manager on 0117
3534121 or Kate O'Brien on 0117 3534031.
Occupational Therapy Aid – INTERNAL
BG8/9: £20,253 - £25,440 (Pro Rata)
Part Time 18.5 Hours per week, Permanent
Based at Delaware House, Stockwood
Ref: 25302
Please note this post is only open to employees of Bristol City Council
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team assisting older and
disabled people to remain independent in their homes.
Accessible Homes is a team in the People directorate consisting of Occupational
Therapists, Occupational Therapy Aides, Surveyors and Caseworkers. We provide a
service to assist those who are having difficulty accessing their homes, either through
old age or disability, to continue to live independently.
As an OTA you will be required to assess people’s needs either at an Assessment
Centre or in the home. You will receive excellent to support you in this.
You will be confident, and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of
team.
You will also have:
 Experience of working in health, social care or similar environment.
 Good negotiating and problems solving skills
 A strong customer focus.
 Demonstrable excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and
written.
Please contact Helen Stonier on (0117) 3533244 if you wish to know more about the
role.
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Crime Reduction Project Officer – INTERNAL
BG11: £29,558 - £31,846
Full Time, Fixed Term for 6 Months
Based at Princess House, Bedminster
Ref: 25297
Please note this post is only open to employees of Bristol City Council
If you are a permanent employee of Bristol City Council these fixed term posts
can only be taken as a secondment and if shortlisted you will be asked to bring
your managers written approval for a secondment to interview. Permanent
employees cannot resign their substantive post to take up a secondment or a
Fixed Term Contract.
If you are currently on a Fixed Term Contract or a member of an employment
agency (currently in a placement with Bristol City Council) this will be a Fixed
Term Contract.
Tackling sexual violence and domestic abuse is a key priority for Bristol City Council
and its partners.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of an award winning
team dedicated to tackling crime and promoting community safety, and to lead on
implementation of Bristol’s domestic and sexual abuse strategy.
You will have experience of the crime reduction policy and strategy arena including
comprehensive knowledge and understanding of crime reduction aims, legislation,
policy, working processes and funding procedures.
In addition, you will have comprehensive knowledge and experience of performance
and financial monitoring and tracking processes, as well as a thorough understanding
and knowledge of all aspects of the commissioning cycle and performance
management.
You will have a proven ability to self-manage and excellent prioritisation and
communication skills. You will also have a strong record of sharing good practice with
colleagues and partners to improve shared outcomes.
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Dementia Support Worker X4 – INTERNAL
BG5: £15,523 - £16,572 (Pro Rata)
Part Time 21 Hours per Week, Permanent
Based at East Bristol Intermediate Care Centre, St George
Ref: 25291
Please note this post is only open to employees of Bristol City Council
The Supporting Dementia Team assist people with dementia and their carers at home
enabling people with dementia to remain in their own home.
You will provide support with personal care and daily living tasks for a period of up to
twelve weeks, working from an action plan, in partnership with therapists, health
professionals and long- term domiciliary care agencies.
You will receive support and supervision from a Team Leader and Senior Support
workers. You will undertake mandatory and other training which will enhance your
skills whilst working with people with dementia and their carers.
For further information contact Catherine Jury Team Leader on 0117 9037509
2 x 21 hours posts working 7 days out of 14 to include every other weekend between
the hours of 07.00 and 13.00
2 x 21 hours posts working 7 days out of 14 to include every other weekend between
the hours of 16:00 and 22:00
Business Support Assistant
BG6: £16,572 - £17,714
Full Time, Permanent
Based in North Bristol
Ref: 25292
Please note this post is only open to employees of Bristol City Council
A vacancy has arose in the School Admissions & Free School Meals Team. The role
involves the processing of Free School Meals applications, and supporting the
admissions team with the allocation of school places and answering queries from
parent/carers and schools.
Full supervision & support will be available for the successful candidate. For an
informal discussion please contact mike.wheeler@bristol.gov.uk or call 0117 9224570
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First Response Deputy Team Manager
BG12: £32,778 - £35,662
Full Time, Permanent
Based at New Bridewell Police Station, Central Bristol
Ref: 25293
First Response is the initial point of contact for professionals and the public to refer
children who are of concern. Based with Avon and Somerset Constabulary in the New
Bridewell Police Station, the team provide information, advice and guidance to families
and professionals about the right services to help children and their families. They will
advise on referrals to the Early Help Service who can provide support to children,
young people and families or a safeguarding referral to a social work team. The team
consist of advisors who take initial calls, three deputy team managers and a team
manager. The work is pressurised and requires a capacity to absorb significant
information and make threshold decisions including overseeing follow up enquiries
when safeguarding referrals need to be progressed to a social work team.
The service has close contact with Early Help, universal services and multi-agency
partnerships to ensure children and families receive a service appropriate to their
needs.
The successful candidate will need to possess;
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A social work qualification and HCPC registration.
A comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding practice and process
Excellent decision making skills
An ability to work effectively with multi agency partners, universal and specialist
services
Good team work skills and a capacity to work under pressure.
The current team are well supported by an experienced manager and an effective
working environment. The work is interesting and challenging but effective working
relationships both within the team and the wider children’s services ensure this is a
post which provides satisfaction. First Response was noted in the recent OFSTED
inspection as a positive development for Bristol. Please note the successful candidate
and their house hold are required to undertake enhanced police vetting.
If you would like further information or an informal discussion please contact Sophie
Gowans Team Manager on 0117 3532466.
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Social Worker X3
BG10/11: £27,123 - £31,846
Full Time, Permanent
Based in Central Bristol
Ref: 25294
A great opportunity has arisen for 3 Social Workers to join the citywide Sensory
Impairment Team in Bristol.
The Sensory Impairment Team is based in the Hotwells area of Bristol and is made up
of Customer Services Officers, an Equipment and Rehabilitation Officer, Social
Workers and a Social Care Practitioner who are managed by a Senior Practitioner and
Team Manager.
The primary focus of the team is to support adults who are Deaf, Deafblind and
Visually Impaired to remain living independently in their own homes for as long as
possible in a cost-effective way.
The ability to work independently, as well as working well as a team member is
important.
Previous experience of working with Sensory Impaired people, as well as British Sign
Language skills would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
If you fulfil the Employee Specification for this post and are able to meet the
challenges of this role, we welcome your application.
If you would like any further information or would like to discuss the post, please
contact Team Manager Julie Bonehill 0117 9036649
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Please note Bristol City Council accepts no
responsibility for the following adverts:
Head of Service (Leisure Service Operations)
Reference Number: PH00150
Location: Trowbridge
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary range: £56,819 - £62,639 per annum
Closing date: 23/03/2015
Do you have what it takes to help people across Wiltshire lead healthier and happier lives?
We have an exciting opportunity open at Wiltshire Council’s Public Health and Protection team to work in Leisure,
leading on leisure service operations. As Head of Service Leisure Operations you will have an expert knowledge of
facility management principles and issues and you will take a lead role in translating key corporate policy and
leisure strategy objectives into deliverable and measureable outcomes, which aim to reduce inequalities and
improve participation and health and well-being.
Educated to degree level in a sports related discipline, or equivalent, you will be highly motivated, have excellent
communication and inter-personal skills, be able to effectively lead a team of leisure professionals, as well as work
on your own initiative. You will have experience of working in a politically driven environment, be highly organised
and have the ability to work under pressure ensuring key priorities and deadlines are met.
Reporting to the Consultant in Public Health, the successful applicant will take responsibility for ;
The management of the nine in-house leisure centre operations taking into account public health and well-being
issues and Campus transformation programme
Working with the Head of Service Leisure Strategy to implement a range of evidence based physical activity
interventions and initiatives that supports wider community engagement within and beyond the centres
Development and implementation of all Health and Safety, Safeguarding, HR and Learning and Development
procedures for the whole of the Leisure Service
Financial, administration support and business development and marketing across the leisure centres
You will have knowledge and experience of setting and managing both budgets and qualitative and quantitative
performance indicators.
You will be expected to demonstrate the full range of competencies required of a Head of Service in a rapidly
changing, performance driven environment.
You must hold a current, valid driving license with no more than 7 penalty points and have a vehicle available for
work purposes.
For further information please contact John Goodall, Public Health Consultant on 01225 716825 or
john.goodall@wiltshire.gov.uk
Interviews will take place on Friday April 10th.
If successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This role is politically restricted. This means that if you are successfully appointed to this role you may not
at the same time be politically active. This includes standing as a member of Parliament, canvassing on
behalf of others who wish to become a Member of Parliament or have an active role in a Political party.
Further details will be provided to you by the recruiting manager.
You will be required to undertake driving as part of your duties. You will be required to produce your
original driving licence as part of the selection process as well as agree to a live DVLA licence check.
Wiltshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and
Vulnerable Adults. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of children,
young people or vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to
the safeguarding of children, young people or vulnerable adults gives cause for concern either the
Council’s agreed Child Protection procedures or the Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding Vulnerable
Adults in Swindon and Wiltshire, will be followed, alongside implementation of the Council’s Disciplinary
Procedure.
Our preferred method of application is online. To submit an application for this post please Click Here and
select ‘Apply’ at the bottom of the page. If you require a paper application, please contact the Recruitment
Team on 01225 718040 quoting the above reference number.
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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS REQUIRED
Volunteer Car Service Drivers
Arriva Transport Solutions (ATSL) provides the non-emergency patient transport service in
Bath and North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire.
The non-emergency patient transport service takes eligible patients to NHS appointments.
These patients would be unable to travel using their own or public transport due to their
medical condition or the impact of medical treatment.
Our well established volunteer car driver network is an essential part of this service and we are
currently looking to expand.
If you are caring and compassionate, and can spare some time to support people in your local
community – we want to hear from you.
You will need to have your own car, MOT, insurance and have held a full UK/EU driving
licence for over 12 months (<6 points).
In return for your time, you will receive a mileage allowance, be provided with training, ongoing support and an opportunity to be part of a nationally established, meaningful and caring
volunteer network.
To find out more please email holgatee@arriva.co.uk or bennetta@arriva.co.uk or alternatively
arrivatransportsolutions@arriva.co.uk.
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RSVP-West - Lay Assessors for Bristol’s Home Care Service
We are looking for volunteers to train as lay assessors to help monitor
the quality of Bristol’s home care service.
The aim of this service is to talk to the people who have home care
commissioned by Bristol City Council to find out what people think about
their service.
Some people receive a very good service which they value. However,
some are not so happy with their home care and we think it is important
that their voices are heard. These people are amongst the most
vulnerable in our community and this care at home is vital to their
ability to remain independent and to have a quality of life.
The lay assessors’ reports will go back to the council who will then take
up any problems with the companies providing the services.
RSVP recruit volunteers who are over 50 years of age, typically retired
or working part time. We are particularly looking for people who have
good communication skills; are flexible and organised, use e-mail; enjoy
team working, but are able to work on their own initiative, and are not
judgmental. The volunteers will visit people all over Bristol who use the
service. They will receive training and good support whilst they
undertake this rewarding and challenging volunteer role. RSVP pay out
of pocket expenses and their volunteers are covered by public liability
insurance.
If you are interested in finding out more or may wish to apply, please
contact:
Ken Dolbear on Ken.dolbear@rsvp-west.org.uk
Jan Snook on Jan.snook@rsvp-west.org.uk
Tel. RSVP office – 0117 922 4392/ 925 0505
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1625 Independent People Future 4 Me
Project Worker (Participation and Project
Learning) Closing Date: 9am Thursday 26 March
2015
Interviews:
Tuesday 7 April 2015
About us
1625 Independent People prevents youth homelessness in the South West and has
been helping 16-25 year olds reboot their lives through housing and support for over
30 years. Our
service works because we keep young people's needs at the centre of all delivery.
With over 90 staff in four locations, we provide housing support and advice to around
1300 young people per year. We’re one of the brightest youth organisations in the
South West, leaders in our field, no other organisation in the area has the same
wealth of experience.
You can read more about what we do and who we are.
About the job
(Please read the full job description for more detail)
Pay and conditions:
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Pay: Scale is NJC 25 – 28, £22,212 – £24,472 starting at the bottom of the
scale
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30 days annual leave
Pension - Employer contributes 4% and employees contribute a minimum of
0.8%, subject to eligibility
This is a full-time post, 37.5 hours per week. There is a requirement to work flexibly
as required, including occasional evening and weekend work.
The job is based at our Head Office in Old Market Street, but you will need to travel
across Bristol, Bath, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire so you must have
either a full driving licence and access to a vehicle or the equivalent ability to travel
with reasonable adjustments.
We will provide a full induction into the role and the service, with ongoing training.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Future 4
Me Project, funded by the Big Lottery Fund until March 2016.
You will work as part of a multi- disciplinary team that also
includes supported housing and resettlement workers,
education, training and employment workers and mental health
specialists. Together you will improve outcomes for young
people leaving care and custody.
The role is designed to establish innovative approaches to
actively involve young people in capturing and sharing learning about “what works”
for them - to help them engage in services and to help young people with complex
needs achieve positive outcomes.
The post holder will also provide intensive support to a small caseload of young
people, typically for a period of 6-12 months with each person, supporting them in all
areas of their life, and contributing to improved outcomes for young people across the
organisation.
An overarching aim of Future 4 Me is to join up services for young people, and the
post holder will liaise closely with lead professionals in other agencies. Including
Children and Young People’s Services and Youth Offending Teams.
The post is managed our Specialist Services Manager.
The job role will improve outcomes for young people leaving care and custody, in
relation to their accommodation, education, employment, health, confidence and
access to positive activities.
A key aim of the post is to understand, capture and share “what works” in engaging
young people leaving care and custody and improving outcomes, and the post will
help the team to capture and share project learning locally and nationally.
The post will help to capture learning from young people using innovative methods,
and capture learning from staff, including learning from reflective practice.
You will take part in monthly, facilitated reflective practice sessions to improve your
own and the team's practice, with an overall aim of improving outcomes for young
people.
What will an average day be like?
An average day will include working individually with young people in the community,
as well as working with young people before they leave care or custody, so they are
better prepared for independent living. Support will address a range of needs,
including accessing high quality accommodation, learning and work, and improving
young people’s health and confidence. You will also work closely with our voluntary
sector partners who we commission to provide mentoring, literacy support and
positive activities.
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You will capture learning using a range of methods, for example through interviews,
audio clips and facilitating a service user group.
You will liaise closely with colleagues in Children and Young People’s Services, Youth
Offending Teams and other services to ensure a highly co-ordinated approach to
supporting young people.
Three key duties:
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Establishing trusting relationships with young people, assessing their needs,
and providing responsive, person-centred support to overcome barriers.

Working with internal/external partners to ensure that services meet young
people’s needs in a co-ordinated way.
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Working with young people, the team and stakeholders to capture and share
project learning.
About you
You will have significant experience of working with vulnerable young people, a good
understanding of the needs of care and custody leavers, and have excellent skills in
engaging vulnerable people.
You must have the ability, skills and experience to develop trusting relationships with
vulnerable young people and to understand their “drivers” and aspirations.
You must be able to offer clear and consistent responses to young people who may
present challenging behaviour, be chaotic, distressed and have learned not to trust.
You will bring experience of how to evaluate the impact of services and the tools that
support this, and bring experience of creatively and actively involving service user in
the evaluation, shaping and improvement of services.
You will have experience of facilitating and running groups, activities and events with
young people.
You must have the ability to develop excellent relationships with other agencies,
including Leaving Care Services and Youth Offending Teams
Interested?
Download the documents in the Job Pack at www.1625ip.co.uk/careers or
email jobs@1625ip.co.uk
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1625 Independent People
Homeless Mediation Coordinator
Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 26th March 2015
Interviews:
Wednesday 1st April 2015
About us
1625 Independent People prevents youth homelessness in the South West and has
been helping 16-25 year olds reboot their lives through housing and support for over
30 years. Our service works because we keep young people's needs at the centre of
all delivery.
With over 90 staff in four locations, we provide housing support and advice to around
1300 young people per year. We’re one of the brightest youth organisations in the
South West, leaders in our field, no other organisation in the area has the same
wealth of experience.
You can read more about what we do and who we are.
About the job
(Please read the full job description for more detail)
Pay and conditions
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Pay: NJC 25 -28 £22,212 – £24,472 (pro-rata) starting at the bottom of the
scale
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30 days annual leave (pro rata)
Pension - Employer contributes 4% and employees contribute a minimum of
0.8%, subject to eligibility.
This is a part-time post of 20 hours per week. There is a requirement to work
flexibly, including evening and occasional weekend work.
The job is based at our Head Office in Old Market Street but you will need to
travel to properties across Bristol, so you must have either a full driving licence
and access to a vehicle or the equivalent ability to travel with reasonable
adjustments.
We will provide a full induction into the role and the service, with ongoing
training, although previous experience of coordinating volunteers is desirable.
This post sits within Bristol Support Services alongside the Bristol Youth Links
Homeless Prevention & Bristol Floating Support teams.
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This post will contribute to reducing homelessness in Bristol for young people and
helping them and their families to stabilise and improve home life, so it becomes
sustainable in the longer term.
An average day will include:

Working with service users, and families/housing providers to maintain current
housing - where it is a safe to do so.

Leading service negotiations and devising solutions with all parties to prevent
homelessness, ensuring the needs and risks of service users and third parties are
assessed effectively.

Working in partnership with relevant agencies where appropriate, to provide
additional support.

Coordinating and supporting a bank of volunteers to help deliver the service.
About you
You have empathy with and understanding of the needs of homeless people and the
barriers they face. You like being around and working with people.
We're looking for someone who has a good understanding of the issues facing
people who are at risk of homelessness and of the solutions available to them to
avoid losing their current home. Experience in mediation or restorative approaches
would be an advantage, however, the ability to remain impartial, empathetic and
solution-focused is just as essential to the role.
You will have the skills and competencies to coordinate volunteers, offering them
training, supervision and continual support in relation to the cases they are handling.
You need to be comfortable working in a variety of housing settings, e.g. supported
housing or family homes, and you will be able to assess and manage risk at both
service and service user level - to ensure mediation sessions remain safe and
confidential.
You will regularly be working with people from diverse backgrounds and with
vulnerable people, so you should understand the importance of working within an
equal opportunities framework and within safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines.
Closing Date:
Interviews:
9am on Thursday 26th March 2015
Wednesday 1st April 2015
Interested?
Download the documents in the Job Pack at www.1625ip.co.uk/careers or
email jobs@1625ip.co.uk
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1625 Independent People
Specialist Bristol Youth Links Worker
(Homelessness Prevention)
Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 26 March 2015
Interviews:
Friday 10th April 2015
About us
1625 Independent People prevents youth homelessness in the South West and has
been helping 16-25 year olds reboot their lives through housing and support for over
30 years. Our service works because we keep young people's needs at the centre of
all delivery.
With over 90 staff in four locations, we provide housing support and advice to around
1300 young people per year. We’re one of the brightest youth organisations in the
South West, leaders in our field, no other organisation in the area has the same
wealth of experience.
You can read more about what we do and who we are.
About the job
To help deliver the strategic aim of reducing homelessness as
part of Bristol Youth Links, the post holder will provide a brief
intervention service to 16-19 year olds in the City.
The role requirements include:
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Helping young people understand their housing rights and housing options.

Working with young people and families to maintain the young person's place
in the family home, as long as it is safe to do this.

Brokering transfer into more appropriate/specialist housing services as
necessary.

Providing referrals to other services, so that support can be maintained after
this service provision has ended.
The above objectives should be achieved in line with the organisation’s ethos of
keeping the young person at the heart of everything we do.
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Pay and conditions:
Pay: Qualified:
NJC 27-30 £23,698 - £26,293 (pro rata)
Unqualified: NJC 25-28 £22,212 - £24,472 (pro rata)

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension - Employer contributes 4% and employees contribute a minimum of
0.8%, subject to eligibility
This is a part-time post, 15 hours per week. There is a requirement to work
flexibly, including some evening and occasional weekend work.
The job is based at our Head Office in Old Market Street but you will need to travel to
properties across Bristol, so you must have either a full driving licence and access to a
vehicle or the equivalent ability to travel with reasonable adjustments.
We will provide a full induction into the role and the service, with ongoing training.
The post sits within Bristol Support Services, which also includes the Bristol Floating
Support Team and Bristol Homeless Mediation Service.
The role will assist with reducing homelessness within the City and trying to keep 1619 year olds at home where it is safe to do so, or exploring suitable, alternative
provision.
An average day will include assessing young peoples' needs, at both office or homebased interview, liaising with their families and housing providers to help prevent
homelessness and making housing and support referrals on behalf of young people.
About you
You have significant experience of working with vulnerable young people, empathy
and understanding of the needs of homeless young people and the barriers they
face. You like being around and working with young people and you have excellent
skills in engaging with vulnerable people.
You have the ability, skills and experience to develop trusting relationships with
vulnerable young people and to understand their “drivers” and aspirations.
You must have the ability to develop excellent relationships with other agencies,
including being confident in challenging housing-related decisions that appear unfair
or may put young people at risk of homelessness.
Interested?
Download the documents in the Job Pack at www.1625ip.co.uk/careers or
email jobs@1625ip.co.uk
We believe in equal opportunities for everyone – you can read our full
statement on our website.
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Personal Advisor
Grade: BG9 SCP26 - £22,937 pro rata
Days/Hours: 14.5 to be negotiated
Closing Date: 01.04.15
Interviews: 08.04.15
We are currently looking for a Personal Advisor to join our team for 2 days a week.
For an application pack, please email Michelle.Tippet@bristol.gov.uk or call 0117 35
34045
If you would like further information or an informal discussion please ask to speak with
a Senior Practitioner on 0117 35 34045.
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