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Below are vacancies open at this time.  Should you be interested in working with Richmond Foundation please send your CV and covering letter on hr@richmond.org.mt

  • Accountant
  • Rehabilitation Manager
  • Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Counsellors (Sessional work)
  • Relievers (Part-time)
  • Mental Health Recovery Officer (Full-time)
  • Mental Health Recovery Support Workers (Full-time)

Applicants must be committed to the social inclusion of persons with mental health problems.

Accountant

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the accounting operations of the Foundation, ensuring the timely and accurate recording in the organisation’s book of accounts, generating financial reports for management and statutory purposes. 

Duties and responsibilities include: 

  • Reviewing and finalising journals for quarterly management accounts; 
  • Preparing bank reconciliations and monitoring cash flows; 
  • Monitoring the issue of invoices to clients and following up outstanding debtor balances; 
  • Preparing reports for government authorities; 
  • Preparing payroll calculation, reviewing and validating all payroll related transactions; 
  • Reviewing supplier invoices and ensuring that these have been approved;  
  • Ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of business transactions within the agreed timelines and in line with accounting standards; 
  • Preparation of budgets and required financial reporting requests; 
  • Ensure the timely preparation of financial information that may be required by external bodies, such as regulators and banks; 
  • Liaise with management to obtain information required or discuss issues encountered and arising from operations; 
  • Liaise with auditors to perform statutory audit and maintain an effective working relationship with them 

Requirements: 

  • In possession of or at an advanced stage of obtaining a University degree in Accounting or ACCA; 
  • Previous work experience will be considered an asset;  
  • Flexible approach to work; 
  • Ability to work on own initiative; 
  • Good command of English and Maltese; 
  • Organization skills; 
  • Team Leader skills; 
  • Honesty and trustworthiness; 
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
Rehabilitation Manager
The Rehabilitation Manager at Villa Chelsea is responsible for the management of a therapeutic programme which enables service users to gain increasing independence and to develop their full potential.
The manager will have the following responsibilities:
  • maintaining high occupancy, whilst working with users towards the development and maintenance of a comfortable and therapeutic environment
  • ensuring staff build trusting relationships with service users, consonant with the high ethical and professional standards promoted by the Foundation
  • to be accessible to staff and users as necessary
  • providing supervision to staff members/students/volunteers and ensuring that everyone is supported, supervised and receive the necessary training in their work
  • ensuring that the service is operating within agreed budget parameters
  • ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards set by authorities
The applying candidate is to:
  • Hold at least a Level 6 Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (Hons) or B.A. in Social Work
  • At least 4 years of experience as a Social Worker, Officer, Psychology Assistant
  • Must be fluent in both Maltese and English
The call for this vacancy will close on Friday 10th February 2023.
Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Counsellors
Richmond Foundation is currently looking for psychologists and psychotherapists for sessional work.  Ideally, the candidates will have experience with a broad range of conditions including anxiety, stress, grief and loss, behavioural concerns, addictions and trauma.
The individuals interested in this role shall meet the following requirements:
  • Has experience with complex clients & chronic mental health conditions
  • Possess a Masters degree in the relevant field of study;
  • Preference will be given to candidates already in possession of a warrant;
  • Be highly organized and have a strong aptitude for teamwork;
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication in both Maltese and English
  • Have sound moral values & be passionate about working with an NGO
Note:  Those interested are to send contact details of at least 3 references with their covering letter and CV.
Relievers

Richmond Foundation is seeking to employ mature and responsible individuals to work on a casual basis at the Foundation’s residential services. Relievers shall be available to work shifts as requested and be responsible for the following:

  • substitute fulltime staff for day shifts and/or night shifts as the need may be;
  • carry out duties related to the role in a professional manner;
  • ensure that the rules and procedures of the organisation are upheld;
  • act as a role model at all times;
  • supervise residents on the floor;
  • accompany residents as the need may be;
The selected applicant must meet the following criteria:
  • fluent in both Maltese and English;
  • possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
  • be ready to work both day and nights shifts;
  • be flexible;
  • preference will be given to candidates with a qualification in residential care or a related subject and those who have work or voluntary experience in the social field

Mental Health Recovery Officers

Mental Health Recovery Officers assist in the recovery and maintenance of service users.  The Officer will have a caseload and will be acting as a key worker so as to assist allocated service users to formulate and pursue a positive personal development programme with clear, agreed objectives.

Officers are to participate and facilitate groups and programmes that service users would benefit from, as part of their personal and social wellbeing whilst helping to develop and maintain good working relationships with relevant agencies and to promote greater understanding of the nature of mental health difficulties.

Candidates should be:

  • In possession of a university qualification in one of the social and caring professions, including Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing and Health Care Management
  • Strongly motivated to help people in a practical and direct way
  • A team player
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Fluent in both Maltese and English

Mental Health Recovery Support Workers

Mental Health Recovery Support Workers are to assist in the maintenance of a service. The aim is to support and empower residents to achieve as good a quality of life as possible whilst addressing their mental, physical and personal needs.  The role is to enable each resident to contribute to the service and to promote their capacity for independence within and outside it. They are to participate in the monitoring, evaluation and development of the programme whilst supporting the Mental Health Recovery Officers as requested by their line manager.

Candidates who have:

  • A diploma/certificate in residential care or a related subject will be given preference
  • Work or voluntary experience in the social field will be considered an asset

Successful applicants must be committed to the social inclusion of persons with mental health problems, be fluent in spoken and written Maltese and English, have their own transport and be in possession of a clear driving licence.