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New Focus

We are looking for a Team Leader for our community social care service who can;

  • Be bold!
  • Be creative!
  • See the person!
  • Make a difference!

Full Time- 37 hours per week

Salary: £31,230 per annum

 We are currently looking for a Team Leader to work from our Accrington office which provides support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs with complex histories across East Lancashire. You’ll team lead the service of around 5 People we Support (PwS) and will be supported by 2 Senior Project Workers (SPW) and a team of dedicated support workers and administrative support.

Over the last 25 years our specialist department has seen a considerable period of growth, branching out into new localities and helping more adults with additional needs integrate into the community.

If you are someone who is driven, really committed to supporting people with a learning disability, has a social care background, experience of managing staff/services and holds an NVQ L3 and above we would love to hear from you!

Team Leader Duties:

Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of your service area, ensuring that planned work is undertaken and that there is adequate support to the different areas of the project.

  • Establish the priorities of the day and to provide senior support and consultation and to lead team meetings.
  • Build links between different parts of the project, helping to foster a mutually supportive team.
  • Support the service manager in relation to the project area, and to deputise in their absence.
  • Undertake direct work with the PwS where necessary, and to supervise individual staff, ensuring regular reviews of practice.
  • Managing finances, risk assessments, care plans and other documents relevant to the PwS.
  • Maintain and enhance understanding of the key agendas in Health and Social Care, CQC and other relevant topics.
  • Liaise with the other team leaders to ensure the overall coordination of the day-to-day running of the various projects and to keep informed of the strengths and needs of staff working across the project.

 

Team Leader Person Specification:

 Strong management experience with an NVQ L3 in Social Care or equivalent or a relevant professional qualification.

  • Extensive experience in care-related work ideally within the field of learning disability.
  • Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills.
  • Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and your manager to ensure the effective and smooth running of the service and a drive to undertake work that is required to develop any new services.
  • Shared and passionate belief in our values.
  • Be willing to be involved in the on-call rota on a shared basis.

You can make an on-line application Here

Or

Express an interest via email by 13th September 2024 to: Katie Kellett katie.k@newfocuspreston.org

For an informal discussion ring Katie Kellett on 07944507816

For a job pack please: telephone 01772application-form-v150824

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Integrate supports Preston people with learning disabilities in the community; We are looking for a part-time shop assistant, to assist the manager and our dedicated team in our vibrant charity emporium in the Penwortham area.

Days of working are: – 22.5 hrs per week alternate Saturdays, flexibility to help cover when required is desired.

You will be committed to our values, be commercially aware with an understanding of retail fashion and the ability to recognise the importance of attractive presentation and stock potential. It is a customer facing role so an outgoing, lively and sociable personality will help engage our customer base. Working closely with the Manager and deputising when necessary. It is a fast-moving sales environment so you will be able to self-motivate, ideally having been employed in a charity shop previously. The ability to prioritise and good numerical skills are a must. Experience of selling online is desirable, alongside familiarity with posting on social media.

Duties will include opening and securing the premises, sorting through donations, steaming clothes, pricing articles for sale and moving substantial amount of stock so applicants need to be able to undertake significant manual handling duties. We also support people with a learning disability to contribute to the shop and you will play a role in making this a positive experience for them.

To arrange an informal discussion, message us on Facebook Integrate Charity Shop | Facebook or for an application pack call Alanna on 01772 333800 or email Alanna.o@integratepreston.org.uk

See us at integratepreston.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 5th August 2024 at 17.00

Interviews will be held at the Quayside House on: Wednesday 14th August 2024

You can download this advert here

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New Focus

This isn’t your regular social care job!

Are you an open-minded and energetic person? Can you work under pressure whilst retaining a calm and relaxed exterior and maintain your sense of humour? Do you enjoy doing fun things such as bike riding, walking, car mechanics, music, films, playing football, badminton and fun days out? If this is up your street we need you!

 

We are an innovative community project working with people with a learning disability and mental health issues who have additional needs. If you can commit to promoting the needs of others we can commit to helping you develop a rewarding career.

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We require:     Senior Support Worker

Essential:         This role requires a Diploma or NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Adult Care                                                                                                 

Hours:               37 hours per week

Pay:                   £12.73ph Plus additional sleepovers paid at £60 per night

Benefits:           Includes Pension, flexible holidays, Perk Box employee discount scheme

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You will need significant experience of supporting people with complex needs and a real desire to work with an excellent and positive team.

You will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, leadership, communication skills and a willingness to work closely with colleagues and Team Leaders to ensure the effective and smooth running of the Service.

You will be expected to assist the Team Leader in the supervision and development of specialist staff, management of service rotas, development, and delivery of support packages. You will have flexibility to work evenings and alternate weekends and take the responsibility of the on-call service on a shared rota basis.

If you feel ready to take on management responsibilities as well as hands-on support this may be your chance to develop your skills and continue your personal development in a first-level management position.

 

Informal discussion contact: Alex Soltys 07469855148

Express an interest email: – Aleksandra.S@newfocuspreston.org

For a job pack please: Telephone Alanna or Denise on (01772) 333800

Closing date: 10th May 2024

You can download a copy of this advert here

Just the job

We require an Assistant Rostering Coordinator to support our team based on Tulketh Brow, Preston.

  • Rate of pay- From 1st April 2024 £11.44 per hour to £12.73 per hour depending on experience and qualifications;

  • 30 hours per week – Monday to Friday;

  • Benefits include Pension, flexible holidays, Perk Box employee discount scheme.

Experience of data input within a busy office environment is required, and experience of liaising with People we Support (PwS) and staff within a social care setting would be advantageous.

Duties to include:-

  • Maintain and update individual staff rotas and PwS (aim towards 6 weeks in advance;)
  • To input data and maintain accurate database;
  • Annual Leave, sickness and other leave;
  • Daily alerts – liaising with staff and Casual (Bank) staff to confirm shift attendance;
  • Responsible for verification of supplier invoices for External agency against submitted timesheets;
  • Assist with enquiries from staff and PwS about their rotas;
  • To remain fully trained and up to date with the Rostering software package;
  • To maintain positive working relationships across all the departments in the organisation.

To arrange an informal discussion telephone or email:  Jacci Taylor jacci.t@integratepreston.org.uk

For a job pack please:

Telephone:  Denise or Alanna on 01772 333800 or

Email: Alanna.O@integratepreston.org.uk or  Denise.K@integratepreston.or.uk

Closing date 19/04/2024

You can download a copy of this advert here.

No Median Gender pay gap 2023

The gender pay gap is the difference between the average (median and mean) earnings of men and women across the workforce.

For the median, we remained at Zero, which is good, but the mean improved to 3.0% (2022: 3.2%) for reasons explained in the narrative below.

 

Gender Pay Gap Reporting

As an employer with over 250 employees we are required to publish our Gender Pay Gap. This time this information is based on data as at April 2023. I can confirm that I believe the calculations are an accurate representation of that data. What the figures show are:

  • At Integrate, women earn £1 for every £1 that men earn when comparing median hourly wages. This is the same as last year.
  • When comparing mean hourly wages, women’s mean hourly wage is 3.0% lower than men’s. This is a small improvement from last year when the women’s mean hourly rate was 3.2% lower than men’s.
  • No bonuses were paid.

An analysis of the underlying data shown in the table and notes below:

We are pleased to note that for 2023 the median gap of zero% was maintained from 2022, 2021, and 2020, this means that the middle ranking employee for both men and women were paid the same hourly rate. However, the mean gender pay gap has improved marginally to 3.0% from 3.2% last year. This was the consequence of several factors:

  • The number of staff increased by 21, 7.4%, with the increase in the number of women from 158 to 169, 7.0%. So, women now constitute 55.2% of our staff, down from 55.4%. The gender balance in staff was therefore generally unchanged.
  • The difference in the mean pay remained unchanged 2022 to 2023. However, a rise in the overall mean pay, reduced the reported GPG as a percentage. So, the Gender Pay Gap reduced to 3.0% from 3.2%

We will continue to work on removing the Gender Pay Gap and I will keep you informed on progress later in the year.  

Andy Guthrie, Corporate Services Director                                                                       

20 March 2024

A copy of this report can be downloaded here.

Team meeting and the final FlightPath is assessed…

 

Last-minute check on the nuts, bolts and spreadsheets too…

 

The Contract Boys sit back and look for penalty fee opportunities…

 

“Chocks away” next week…

As we all sing…
“Those magnificent men (and women) in their flying machines,
They go up, Tiddley up, up,
They go down, Tiddley down, down.”

Just the job

We are an innovative, forward-thinking project which strives to enable people who have a learning disability, mental health need or a sensory impairment to live safely and participate fully in a valued life in the community and we are looking to further develop our Deaf Service in the Preston area.

We require several SUPPORT WORKERS (full-time, part-time & casual staff) in Preston and the wider area with BSL qualifications or equivalent knowledge.

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We require-  Support Staff with BSL

Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual

10.42ph to 10.55ph per hour depending on qualification

Sleep Overs, Paid at £55.00 per night

Benefits include pension, flexible holidays, PerkBox (employee discount scheme)

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The successful candidates will be working on a 1-1 basis with Deaf service users who live independently in the community. Applicants need to be available to deliver support flexibly daily to meet the needs of the service user. Applicants should be able to engage in different activities, be committed to integrating into the Deaf community and be able to creatively teach independent living skills.

Working within a professional multi-agency setting, you will ideally need experience in mental health, learning disability or those with behaviours that can challenge.

For a job pack email recruitment@integratepreston.org.uk

For informal discussion please telephone / text Samantha Harrison on 0784 343 5199  or email HarrisonS@integratepreston.org.uk

Also find us on:-

www.facebook.com/integratePC  or www.integratepreston.org.uk

You can download a copy of this advert here

Interviews in Preston

Just the job

New Focus

We are a learning disability charity looking for a Team Leader for our community social care service in East Lancashire who can:

  • Be bold!
  • Be creative!
  • See the person!
  • Make a difference!

Full Time- 37 hours per week

Salary: £29,262 per annum

 We are currently looking for a Team Leader to work from our Accrington office which provides support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs with complex histories across East Lancashire. You’ll team lead the service of around 5 People we Support (PwS) and will be supported by 2 Senior Project Workers (SPW) and a team of dedicated support workers and administrative support.

Over the last 25 years our specialist department has seen a considerable period of growth, branching out into new localities and helping more adults with additional needs integrate into the community.

If you are someone who is driven, really committed to supporting people with a learning disability, have a social care background, experience of managing staff/services and hold a NVQ/QCF L3 and above we would love to hear from you!

 Team Leader Duties:

  • Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of your service area, ensuring that planned work is undertaken and that there is adequate support to the different areas of the project.
  • Establish the priorities of the day and provide senior support and consultation and to lead team meetings.
  • Build links between different parts of the project, helping to foster a mutually supportive team.
  • Support the service manager in relation to the project area, and to deputise in their absence.
  • Undertake direct work with the PwS where necessary, and to supervise individual staff, ensuring regular reviews of practice.
  • Managing finances, risk assessments, care plans and other documents relevant to the PwS.
  • Maintain and enhance understanding of the key agendas in Health and Social Care, CQC and other relevant topics.
  • Liaise with the other team leaders to ensure the overall co-ordination of the day-to-day running of the various projects and to keep informed of the strengths and needs of staff working across the project.

Team Leader Person Specification:

  • Strong management experience with a NVQ/QCF L3 in Social Care or equivalent or a relevant professional qualification.
  • Extensive experience in care-related work ideally within the field of learning disability.
  • Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills.
  • Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and your manager to ensure the effective and smooth running of the service and a drive to undertake work that is required to develop any new services.
  • Shared and passionate belief in our values.
  • Be willing to be involved in the on-call rota on a shared basis.

To express an interest email by Friday 23rd February 2024 to: Alex Soltys Aleksandra.S@newfocuspreston.org

For an informal discussion ring Alex Soltys on 07469855148

For a job pack please: telephone 01772 333800 or  email  Alanna Ord Alanna.O@integratepreston.org.uk or Denise Kerr Denise.k@integratepreston.org.uk

You can download a copy of this advert here.

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Integrate logo

If you are BOLD, VIBRANT and have a STONG VALUE BASE looking for a job with an AMAZING, SUPPORTIVE and PERSON-CENTRED company then keep reading!

The company for you: Integrate Preston and Chorley Limited, we currently have Full and Part-time positions available.

The job: Spending time with others. You are reading that correctly. We are offering pay to spend time with others. There will be days you encounter challenging behaviour but mostly you are going to the cinema, having a walk in the park or drawing a picture, you can even have a sleepover! The official job title is project worker.

The hiring process:
1-See this Job Ad.
2-Tell us you’re interested via email Anita@integratepreston.org.uk
3-We send you a Thank you email complete with our application pack.
4-You fill it with all the wonderful details about yourself and send it back.
5-You come meet our fabulous team
6-You spread the word about how you love your role and convince your friends to join too!

The team: We have artists, sports coaches, band members, bargain hunters, food enthusiasts, dog parents, human parents, gamers, and every other variety of person. We are a community, and you will be accepted fully.

The Specifics: Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desired. If you have an NVQ/QCF in Health and Social care that’s even better. The company does offer on-the-job training and a chance to grab qualifications. Salary £10.42ph to £10.55ph depending on qualification. Sleepovers are paid at £55 per night.

Advice: Don’t ignore this opportunity and don’t be afraid to share! Friends and co-workers won’t steal this job from you. If you have what we are looking for there’s room for all!

 

Need more convincing? Contact Anita on (01772) 333800 or email her at anita@integratepreston.org.uk

Closing Date: Friday 29th September 2023.

You can download a copy of this advert here

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July 2023

We are an innovative, forward-thinking project that strives to enable people with a learning disability, mental health need or a sensory impairment to live safely and participate fully in a valued life in the community. We are looking to further develop our Deaf Service in the Preston area.

We require several SUPPORT WORKERS (full-time, part-time & casual staff) with BSL qualifications or equivalent knowledge.

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We require:     Support Staff for a Waking Watch (10pm-8am) with BSL

Hours:               35 hours per week

Pay:                    £11.29 per hour

Benefits:           Include Pension, flexible holidays, Perk Box employee discount scheme

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The successful candidates will be working on a 1-1 basis with Deaf service users who live independently in the community. Applicants need to be available to deliver support flexibly, on a daily basis, to meet the needs of the service user. Applicants should be able to engage in different activities and be committed to integrating into the Deaf community and be able to creatively teach independent living skills.

Working within a professional multi-agency setting, you will ideally need experience in mental health, learning disability or those with behaviours that can challenge.

For a job pack email recruitment@integratepreston.org.uk 

For an informal discussion please telephone / text Samantha Harrison on 07843435199  or email HarrisonS@integratepreston.org.uk  

 Also find us on:-

 www.facebook.com/integratePC  or www.integratepreston.org.uk

Interviews in Preston

You can download a copy of this advert here

With great sadness, we report the death of Tom McLean who was involved with Integrate from our inception. He was latterly our President as well as a Trustee.

He will be remembered across the NorthWest for his passionate battle for the rights of people with learning disabilities.

He will be hugely missed at Integrate.

God Save the King!

It’s important to note that opinions on the monarchy in the UK vary widely among individuals, and not everyone loves or supports it. However, there are several reasons why some people may express admiration or affection for the monarchy:

  1. Tradition and History: The monarchy in the UK has a long and rich history, spanning centuries. Some people appreciate the traditions and continuity that the monarchy represents. The royal family is seen as a living link to the past, and many ceremonies and events associated with the monarchy are deeply rooted in history.

  2. Cultural Symbolism: The monarchy is often seen as a symbol of British identity and continuity. The royal family is associated with national events, celebrations, and symbols that are deeply embedded in the country’s culture. Some people feel a sense of pride and connection to these symbols.

  3. Tourism and Economy: The monarchy, with its palaces, castles, and ceremonies, is a significant tourist attraction. The presence of the royal family can boost tourism and contribute to the economy. Many people appreciate the cultural and economic benefits that the monarchy brings to the country.

  4. Charitable Work: Members of the royal family are involved in various charitable activities and organizations. Some individuals admire the contributions and efforts of the royals in supporting charitable causes and bringing attention to important social issues.

  5. Stability and Symbol of Unity: The monarchy is often viewed as a stabilizing force in times of political change. The royal family can provide a sense of continuity and unity, especially during periods of national significance or crisis.

  6. Constitutional Role: In the UK, the monarchy’s role is largely ceremonial and symbolic. The monarch’s powers are limited by the constitution, and the country operates as a constitutional monarchy. This can be seen as a balance to the political system, with the monarchy serving as a unifying and non-political figurehead.

It’s important to recognize that opinions on the monarchy are diverse, and there are individuals who may not support it for various reasons, including arguments related to the cost of maintaining the monarchy, questions about its relevance in modern times, and debates about the role of a hereditary head of state in a democratic society. Public opinion on the monarchy can be influenced by individual values, political beliefs, and cultural perspectives.