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Please see below our current job vacancies.  To request an application pack please click here.

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Support Workers – Registered Care - BLDS Residential                REF: B598

Northfield–  2 x 18.75 hours & 1 x 25 hours  (7 day flexible rota)

£12,978 - £15,916 pro rata per annum, depending on experience

We have opportunities for you to make a contribution and offer a service to the people we support within our services. We support people with learning disabilities and some physical disabilities to live and experience life.

Are you interested in assisting people to achieve their best and can you work as part of a team to deliver an outstanding service to people? If so we can offer you good support, training, supervision and fun in working as part of a team.

As part of a small team, you will ensure support is available as and when required, therefore you will be required to work a flexible rota covering, early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

You must be able to demonstrate basic IT, literacy and numeracy skills and have communication skills which will enable you to create good working relationships with colleagues and service users.

Last Date to Request an Application Pack:            10th August 2010 @ 2 pm

Closing Date:                                                                12th August 2010 @ 4 pm

Interview Date:                                                                TBC

To request an application pack please call the recruitment line on 0121 212 8695 or email us on jobs@fch.org.uk.    CVs will not be accepted. 

Please quote the relevant reference number for the post you wish to apply for when calling/emailing

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STR Foundation Workers                                                                 REF: B599   

Mental Health Floating Support Services   

Sparkbrook, Birmingham

1 x 37.5 hour post & 1 x 18.75 hour post

£12,978 - £15,916 (pro rata for part time positions) per annum, depending on experience

Working as part of a team you will provide support by giving time to an allocated number of service users and promote their recovery to ensure they can live independently in the community.

You will possess a level 3 NVQ and a certificate in Community Mental Health or be prepared to work towards this qualification. You will have experience of working in a mental health care setting, and will be able to demonstrate an understanding of mental illness, either as a worker, carer or service user. You must be able to demonstrate basic IT, literacy and numeracy skills and have communication skills which will enable you to create good working relationships with colleagues and service users.

A willingness to undertake suitable training would also be considered.  You will also have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

This post will assist in ensuring support is available as and when required, therefore it may be necessary for you to work some evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Last Date to Request an Application Pack:            10th August 2010 @ 2 pm

Closing Date:                                                                12th August 2010 @ 4 pm

Interview Date:                                                                20th August 2010

To request an application pack please call the recruitment line on 0121 212 8695 or email us on jobs@fch.org.uk.    CVs will not be accepted. 

Please quote the relevant reference number for the post you wish to apply for when calling/emailing

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Support Workers – Learning Difficulties                                         REF: B600

Sparkbrook and Small Heath, Birmingham           

3 x 18.75 hours per week, working on a flexible rota

£12,978 - £15,916 pro rata per annum, depending on experience

We are looking for an organised, non-judgmental and flexible individual to support vulnerable people in the community to sustain their tenancies, manage their day to day activities and enable them to live independent lives.

Previous experience is not essential, but more important is your commitment and enthusiasm in supporting vulnerable people. You should be a good communicator, with the ability to create good working relationships with colleagues and customers. The successful candidate will possess an NVQ level 2, or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards the qualification.

As part of a small team, you will ensure support is available as and when required, therefore you will be required to work a flexible covering, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

 

Last Date to Request an Application Pack:            10th August 2010 @ 2 pm

Closing Date:                                                                12th August 2010 @ 4 pm

Interview Date:                                                                1st & 2nd September 2010

To request an application pack please call the recruitment line on 0121 212 8695 or email us on jobs@fch.org.uk.    CVs will not be accepted. 

Please quote the relevant reference number for the post you wish to apply for when calling/emailing

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Floating Support Worker – Learning Difficulties                           REF: B601

Sparkbrook and Small Heath, Birmingham           

18.75 hours per week, working on a flexible rota

£12,978 - £15,916 pro rata per annum, depending on experience

We are looking for an organised, non-judgmental and flexible individual to support vulnerable people in the community to sustain their tenancies, manage their day to day activities and enable them to live independent lives.

Previous experience is not essential, but more important is your commitment and enthusiasm in supporting vulnerable people. You should be a good communicator, with the ability to create good working relationships with colleagues and customers. The successful candidate will possess an NVQ level 2, or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards the qualification.

As part of a small team, you will ensure support is available as and when required, therefore you will be required to work a flexible rota covering, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Last Date to Request an Application Pack:            10th August 2010 @ 2 pm

Closing Date:                                                                12th August 2010 @ 4 pm

Interview Date:                                                                7th September 2010

To request an application pack please call the recruitment line on 0121 212 8695 or email us on jobs@fch.org.uk.    CVs will not be accepted. 

Please quote the relevant reference number for the post you wish to apply for when calling/emailing

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Case Worker                                                                                                        Ref: B596

Mental Health – Balsall Heath, Birmingham                                                                         

37.5 hours per week, working on a flexible rota               

£15,916.00 - £19,687.00 per annum, depending on experience

Under the direction of the Service Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for managing a staff team providing dedicated support to service users who have Mental Health in the Balsall Heath area; you will be providing direct support to individuals within a defined caseload, developing and implementing support plans and supervising the work of support workers.

The service is also registered with Care Quality Commission to provide domiciliary care where required. An understanding of domiciliary care provision and care standards is desirable.   

You should hold an NVQ level 3 in Care, or equivalent, or be willing to work towards the qualification.  You will have experience of providing support to a similar client group and be knowledgeable about other community based advice and support services. You will be able to undertake assessments, plan support in conjunction with service users, monitor the impact of the support and record and process service data for regular monitoring reports.

To ensure support is available as and when required you will be required to work some evenings including sleep in duties, weekends and public holidays.

In addition to completing an application form, Applicants should also complete one A4 sheet of paper (not to be exceeded) and submit with the completed application form, demonstrating the following:-

·            What interests you about the position

·            How will this benefit you in developing new skills

Last Date to Request an Application Pack:            3rd August 2010 @ 2 pm

Closing Date:                                                                  5th August 2010 @ 4 pm

Interview Date:                                                                17th August 2010

To request an application pack please call the recruitment line on 0121 212 8695 or email us on jobs@fch.org.uk.    CVs will not be accepted. 

Please quote the relevant reference number for the post you wish to apply for when calling/emailing

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Day Opportunities Worker – Registered Care                                REF: W597

Bedworth

30 hours per week

£11,893 - £12,978 pro rata per annum, depending on experience

Are you organised, enthusiastic and committed to providing excellent care and support to vulnerable adults? Could you assist adults with learning disabilities in one of our registered care homes?  Although you will be working as part of a team you will be providing one to one support during the day, supporting service users in the community and to enable them to live independently. Support is also needed with personal care and in house activities.

You will ideally hold an NVQ level 2 in Care, or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards the qualification. Previous experience of providing care to vulnerable people, or evidence of a similar experience is an advantage, but more important is your commitment and enthusiasm in supporting vulnerable people.

Last Date to Request an Application Pack:            3rd August 2010 @ 2 pm

Closing Date:                                                                  5th August 2010 @ 4 pm

Interview Date:                                                                16th August 2010

To request an application pack please call the recruitment line on 0121 212 8695 or email us on jobs@fch.org.uk.    CVs will not be accepted. 

Please quote the relevant reference number for the post you wish to apply for when calling/emailing

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