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Alzheimer's Society - Dementia Support Manager (Bromley)

Location: Bromley
Closing Date: 17 September 2010
Salary: £14,144 pro rata                         
Hours: 21 per week

The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for people with any form of dementia, their carers and families.  Dementia affects over 750,000 people in the UK alone and numbers continue to grow.

The post-holder will be responsible for managing our Dementia Support team assisting carers in the Bromley area.  In addition, the Dementia Support Manager will take an active role in delivering information and support services, which will assist people with dementia and their carers to remain independent.

We are seeking to appoint someone with experience of managing a team providing high quality services preferably in a health and social care environment. It is important to have an understanding of the issues affecting people with dementia and specifically their carers along with experience of supporting vulnerable adults. An understanding of the statutory and voluntary sector will be beneficial.

An ability to travel independently around the area is essential.  The post will involve working in people's homes or in a range of community settings including group facilitation and a CRB disclosure will be required for this post.

Interview date: tbc
For more information contact Tracey Errington on 020 8460 9245 for an informal discussion. Please download an Application Form and Information Pack from our website.
No CVs or agencies please.

Award Winning Tearoom Seeks Enthusiastic & Committed Cake-Baker / Cook

If you share our passion for delicious home-baking & great customer service then come and join our Team at the Croft Tearoom. Part-time or flexible hours. [See:  www.youtube.com] Please pass this exciting opportunity on to anyone you know who may be interested in this vacancy.

Many thanks, Carole, Croft Tearoom CIC (Community Interest Company)
263 High Street, St Mary Cray, Kent BR5 4AR, 020 8462 4801or 077255 43377
Email tea@crofttearoom.co.uk or visit www.crofttearoom.co.uk.

Bromley Mencap – 2 posts

Bromley Mencap provides a range of services and activities for disabled people, their families and carers.

Childminding Network Development Co-ordinator

Salary £23,035 (pro rata £13,074) + 5% pension
21hrs per week
Initial 2 year contract

Our successful NCMA approved Childminding Networks have been established for 15 years and support registered childminders to offer specialised care to meet the needs of children with disabilities. In line with the “Aiming High for Disabled Children” government agenda, we wish to increase the number of places on the Network and require a Co-ordinator to support the Senior Network Co-ordinator. You will need knowledge of childminding or child care in Early Years settings and preferably have worked with disabled children. You will need excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and be able to work flexibly. Training will be provided.
Interviews for the Childminding post - Monday 27th September

Finance Assistant

Salary £22,500 (pro rata £6,081) + 5% pension
10hrs per week
Initial 1 year contract

We require an Assistant to support the Finance Officer. You will need knowledge of bookkeeping, be able to use Word and Excel spreadsheets and   preferably have experience of working with SAGE. You will need to be able to work accurately, independently and flexibly.
Interviews for the Finance post - Monday 4th October

For an application pack or further information: telephone 020 8466 0790 or email enquiries@bromleymencap.org
Please state the post for which you are applying
Closing date for both posts is Thursday 23rd September
Registered Charity Number - 800685

Project Coordinator

As part of an exciting and well-established programme encouraging Employer-Supported Volunteering, Volunteer Centre Southwark is recruiting a Project Coordinator for a six-month period to carry out the scoping for a new ESV project focused on a specific area.

£25,520 (pro rata) Based at Elephant and Castle (SE1).

During this scoping phase, you will spend time with the businesses funding the Project finding out about their Community Involvement aims and existing programmes and you will spend time in Southwark and at the Volunteer Centre, investigating which geographical areas within the borough would most benefit, and which have the relevant infrastructure and potential partners to deliver the project.

You will need to have experience of volunteering and / or experience of an employer-supported volunteering service and the voluntary and community sectors. A self-motivated team player that is flexible, with a natural ability to deal with customers and other stakeholders for the effective and smooth functioning of the programme. You must possess good communication, research and organisational skills.
Job pack available to download from www.volunteercentres.org.uk or www.charityjob.co.uk or contact Tony Mollett at tony@volunteercentres.org.uk   

Closing date is 10am on 31st August. Interviews are to be held on Friday 10th September.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity Number 1060581
Company Limited by Guarantee Company Number 3218745

Community Options – Support time & Recovery Worker and Residential Support Worker

Community Options is a registered charity specialising in supporting people with mental health needs to live independently in the community
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SUPPORT, TIME & RECOVERY WORKER
6 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT Starting Salary: £18,912 p.a. pro-rata (37.5 hrs per week)
We are looking for a person to work in our community support service in the London Borough of Bromley.  This service provides flexible support in people’s home environment. You will be working with people who have a range of needs, supporting them on their unique recovery journey.   You will have an NVQ level 3 in Care or a willingness to achieve it; experience of working with the vulnerable people and the ability to communicate effectively.  

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER
Starting Salary: £18,912 p.a. (37.5 hrs per week)
We are recruiting people to work in registered care homes in the London Borough of Bromley.  You will be working with people to achieve and maintain their maximum potential for independent living in the community, leading a life that they choose and value.  You will have an NVQ level 2 in Care or a willingness to achieve it and the ability to communicate effectively.

WE OFFER
Extensive high quality training with appropriate support and supervision; a chance to promote the concept of Recovery and Person Centred Approaches; generous leave entitlement; health care benefits and contributory pension scheme.

Closing date for application forms: Friday 3rd September 2010 at noon
Interviews to be held: w/c 13th September 2010

For further information and an application pack contacts us on: 020 8313 9725, write to Community Options, 2a Fielding Lane, Bromley, Kent BR2 9FL, visit our website: www.community-options.org.uk or email recruitment@community-options.org.uk

We positively welcome applications from people who have experienced mental illness.  All successful candidates must obtain enhanced disclosure and protection of vulnerable adults from the Criminal Records Bureau. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Charity registration no. 1005994

Bromley Mind – Head of Finance (P/T) and Administrative & Facilities Manager (P/T)

Head of Finance (part-time)

£18,000 (based on £45k f.t.e.) • 15 hours per week • Based in Orpington

Bromley Mind is looking for an experienced finance manager to provide an effective financial management service to our Charity, including sound financial advice to Trustees and Senior Managers. Duties include contributing to business and strategic plans and budgets, oversight of financial systems, providing financial reports and line management of bookkeeping staff.

You will be a professionally qualified accountant with a proven track record in senior roles, strong IT skills and a passion for applying your experience to further our vital work.

Days and working times are negotiable.
For an application pack, email personnel@bromleymind.org.uk or telephone on 020 8249 5910

Administrative & Facilities Manager (part-time)

£21,000 (based on £31.5k f.t.e.) • 25 hours per week • Based in Beckenham

Bromley Mind is looking for an experienced manager to ensure essential administration systems and facilities underpinning the work of Bromley Mind function efficiently and effectively. Duties include property management, reviewing and negotiating contracts for services and equipment and line management of administrative staff. 

You will enjoy a varied workload that requires planning ahead, prioritising, delegating and being hands-on when necessary. You will have strong IT skills and a passion for applying your skills and energy to further our vital work.
Days and working times are negotiable.

or an application pack, email personnel@bromleymind.org.uk or telephone on 020 8249 5910 www.bromleymind.org.uk
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced level Criminal Records Bureau check.

Bromley Mind is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from candidates with personal experience of mental health needs.
Registered Charity: 1082972

Page updated: 26 August 2010