Visyon is committed to ensuring that recruitment complies with the law; is fair to existing employees; accords with equal opportunities; meets the needs of the organisation; and follows safer recruitment practises.
WORKING WITH VISYON
Visyon is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Candidates short-listed for interview will be required to demonstrate they have a good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries in line with the role they are applying for.
We do not accept CV's, only the application forms stated in each individual vacancy.
safeguarding and child protection policy
current vacancies
WELLBEING WORKER
Hours: 12 - 18 hours per week, 2.00pm – 8.00pm, Tuesday to Thursday
Salary: £25,750 per annum (pro-rata)
Location: Staffordshire Moorlands - Biddulph/Leek and/or Cheshire - Congleton/Crewe
Visyon is a charity that supports the emotional health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families across Cheshire and into North Staffordshire, through the provision of a range of services, including one-to-one counselling, group work, mentoring, and family support work.
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The post holder will work as part of the Visyon team, providing a wide range of time-bound, outcome focussed wellbeing interventions to children, young people and their families as directed. Visyon places a high value on governance and accountability. We work with high level cases, risk management and safeguarding are essential parts of our work.
Working with Visyon requires flexibility, strong communication, organisational skills and the ability to work effectively with children, young people and others who support them. The ability to support and manage client risk and know when referrals should be made onto other agencies is essential within this role.
Closing date for applications is Monday 27th January 2020 at 9am
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 12th February 2020
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check
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Please send applications to: administration@visyon.org.uk
With the subject line: "WELLBEING WORKER APPLICATION – January 2020"
For further information please contact Fiona Fellows on: 01260 290000 or email: fiona.fellows@visyon.org.uk
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WELLBEING WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION
Volunteer and placement counsellors and CBT therapists
At Visyon we carry out recruitment for our volunteer and placement counsellor positions once a year. Apply for:
15th November for interviews in December, induction and full training programme in January with placements starting from February.
Knowledge of risk management, safeguarding and young people's emotional health are covered in our formal interview process.
To be included in the next round of recruitment please complete the below application form and return it to administration@visyon.org.uk titled VISYON THERAPIST VOLUNTEER/PLACEMENT by the date stated above.