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Women's Health Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Awst 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12,201.80 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 5% work place pension |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Medi 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Stockport, Greater Manchester |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Greater Manchester Women's Support Alliance |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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This post is open to WOMEN ONLY, exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7(2) and in accordance with our safeguarding procedures, will require a DBS check.
This post will cover Stockport worked 19 hours per week.
If you would like to discuss the role, would like more information, or to receive an application form please contact, admin@gmwsa.org.uk
Or download an application form from our website https://www.gmwsa.org/jobs
Purpose of the Role:
You will work in partnership with Stockport Women Centre and Greater Manchester NHS Liaison and Diversion Service to holistically support and work collaboratively with vulnerable and marginalised women, who have been referred to GMWSA to meet their unmet health needs by supporting them to access primary care and health partner agencies.
You will be the primary point of contact within GMWSA to assist with locating, developing, and signposting women to sources of holistic support such as physical unmet health needs.
The work will be trauma-informed, collaborative, strengths-based based and most importantly client-led.
General Work-Related Expectations:
Work within GMWSA Values, Ethos and Vision.
Contribute to the development of GMWSA.
Maintain a knowledge and awareness and work in accordance with relevant legislation.
Work in accordance with all Policies and Procedures of GMWSA.
Identify and attend training as required.
Undergo supervision.
Comply with operational reporting procedures.
Work as part of a team.
Organise own workload
Inspire and motivate others
Commitment to continual professional development
Adhere to ethical, legal, and quality standards.
Responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality, effective services.
Support and promote user involvement in all aspects of service development and delivery.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Client Care:
Work in collaboration with the Liaison & Diversion and Caseworker to best meet the individuals needs including risk management.
Provide a service to individuals who are often experiencing complex social circumstances, using agreed, person-centred based principles.
Negotiate and support access for individuals to community-based services and activities that will support them to live well.
Support clients at meetings including health appointments.
Organising and delivering group work and/or assisting with group work as appropriate, working with other agencies and organisations.
Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community organisations and others who refer women to the service.
Communication:
Keep accurate and up to date records, using appropriate IT systems including evidence of assessments undertaken and visits completed, together with any other work carried out. All reports to be placed within client files.
Make day-to-day decisions in accordance with the range of duties and within the parameters and supervision of Line Manager and referring to the Health Service Manager as appropriate.
Record and maintain client information on databases and appropriate information systems.
Information Management:
Keep an accurate record of all client contact, including telephone calls and the nature of all interactions, contributing to the GMWSA database.
Maintain accurate, confidential service-user records of interventions and contact details as per GMWSA policies and procedures.
Produce reports and evaluations in consultation with other staff members on all work carried out and as requested, working within set deadlines.
Personal / Professional / Development and Training:
Continually reflect on your own professional performance through participation in regular supervision sessions with Line Manager as well as ongoing informal consultation to keep the centre supervisor informed of any changes that require management decisions.
Contribute to the development of the team and to new forms of work or service.
Undertake essential training whenever is required to stay up-to-date with the practices essential for the role and to develop new skills and knowledge.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of and awareness of developments in public policy and legislation regarding women in the criminal justice system and related subjects.
Person Specification:
Able to engage with women from all sections of the community, including people who might need additional support to participate
Able to work collaboratively with community organisations that provide wellbeing activities as vital partners in social prescribing
Can do attitude, with an open mind and creative approach to working with people
Able to relate to people with a positive and non-judgemental approach
Able to stay calm in challenging situations and have a measured response
Able to motivate and empower others
A relevant qualification or equivalent work experience
Awareness of specific issues affecting women and the possible impact on women who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse
Knowledge of the impact of trauma and the complexity of its presentation
Knowledge of the issues that women face who have been involved with the criminal justice system
Knowledge of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic, and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families
Knowledge of Safeguarding legislation
Knowledge of legal issues relating to domestic abuse
Experience of supporting people with additional vulnerabilities and complex needs
Experience of delivering / arranging services appropriate to need
Experience of creating, recording and implementing support plans
Experience of holistic methods of support
This post will cover Stockport worked 19 hours per week.
If you would like to discuss the role, would like more information, or to receive an application form please contact, admin@gmwsa.org.uk
Or download an application form from our website https://www.gmwsa.org/jobs
Purpose of the Role:
You will work in partnership with Stockport Women Centre and Greater Manchester NHS Liaison and Diversion Service to holistically support and work collaboratively with vulnerable and marginalised women, who have been referred to GMWSA to meet their unmet health needs by supporting them to access primary care and health partner agencies.
You will be the primary point of contact within GMWSA to assist with locating, developing, and signposting women to sources of holistic support such as physical unmet health needs.
The work will be trauma-informed, collaborative, strengths-based based and most importantly client-led.
General Work-Related Expectations:
Work within GMWSA Values, Ethos and Vision.
Contribute to the development of GMWSA.
Maintain a knowledge and awareness and work in accordance with relevant legislation.
Work in accordance with all Policies and Procedures of GMWSA.
Identify and attend training as required.
Undergo supervision.
Comply with operational reporting procedures.
Work as part of a team.
Organise own workload
Inspire and motivate others
Commitment to continual professional development
Adhere to ethical, legal, and quality standards.
Responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality, effective services.
Support and promote user involvement in all aspects of service development and delivery.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Client Care:
Work in collaboration with the Liaison & Diversion and Caseworker to best meet the individuals needs including risk management.
Provide a service to individuals who are often experiencing complex social circumstances, using agreed, person-centred based principles.
Negotiate and support access for individuals to community-based services and activities that will support them to live well.
Support clients at meetings including health appointments.
Organising and delivering group work and/or assisting with group work as appropriate, working with other agencies and organisations.
Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community organisations and others who refer women to the service.
Communication:
Keep accurate and up to date records, using appropriate IT systems including evidence of assessments undertaken and visits completed, together with any other work carried out. All reports to be placed within client files.
Make day-to-day decisions in accordance with the range of duties and within the parameters and supervision of Line Manager and referring to the Health Service Manager as appropriate.
Record and maintain client information on databases and appropriate information systems.
Information Management:
Keep an accurate record of all client contact, including telephone calls and the nature of all interactions, contributing to the GMWSA database.
Maintain accurate, confidential service-user records of interventions and contact details as per GMWSA policies and procedures.
Produce reports and evaluations in consultation with other staff members on all work carried out and as requested, working within set deadlines.
Personal / Professional / Development and Training:
Continually reflect on your own professional performance through participation in regular supervision sessions with Line Manager as well as ongoing informal consultation to keep the centre supervisor informed of any changes that require management decisions.
Contribute to the development of the team and to new forms of work or service.
Undertake essential training whenever is required to stay up-to-date with the practices essential for the role and to develop new skills and knowledge.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of and awareness of developments in public policy and legislation regarding women in the criminal justice system and related subjects.
Person Specification:
Able to engage with women from all sections of the community, including people who might need additional support to participate
Able to work collaboratively with community organisations that provide wellbeing activities as vital partners in social prescribing
Can do attitude, with an open mind and creative approach to working with people
Able to relate to people with a positive and non-judgemental approach
Able to stay calm in challenging situations and have a measured response
Able to motivate and empower others
A relevant qualification or equivalent work experience
Awareness of specific issues affecting women and the possible impact on women who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse
Knowledge of the impact of trauma and the complexity of its presentation
Knowledge of the issues that women face who have been involved with the criminal justice system
Knowledge of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic, and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families
Knowledge of Safeguarding legislation
Knowledge of legal issues relating to domestic abuse
Experience of supporting people with additional vulnerabilities and complex needs
Experience of delivering / arranging services appropriate to need
Experience of creating, recording and implementing support plans
Experience of holistic methods of support