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We're looking for an enthusiastic team-player with excellent administration and communication skills with a passion for customer service.
This is an exciting role in a newly formed team dedicated to raising the bar of operational excellence at Stewardship. You will play a crucial role in bringing exceptional operational efficiency by ensuring gift aid, compliance and other internal customer processes work smoothly. You'll resolve queries and provide outstanding support to Stewardship customers.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The British Society for Immunology (BSI) is recruiting a Marketing & Communications Officer to deliver engaging communications to a variety of audiences to drive the reach and influence of the Society’s work.
This role is split equally between supporting activities of the BSI and those of our publishing portfolio. On the BSI side, you will support in the development and delivery our marketing and communications activity through a variety of channels. Activities can include promoting our membership offering to immunologists working in academia, industry and the clinical sector, promoting key activities such as our events or training offerings, and supporting initiatives to raise the importance and influence of immunology. On publishing, marketing activities will be focused on increasing submissions and readership of our official journals, Clinical & Experimental Immunology, Immunotherapy Advances and Discovery Immunology, in particular building the reputation of our newer Open Access journals.
This creative role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills and a passion for science, who is looking to build their expertise and experience working on impactful marketing and communications projects in an innovative charity.
Please read the full job description to find out more about the role. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 3 December. Interviews will be held via Zoom on Thursday 12 and Monday 16 December.
This is a permanent role working 35 hours per 5-day week. However, the British Society for Immunology is currently participating in a 4-day week pilot, which sees staff work 32 hours over 4 days. This role will be eligible to opt in to participate in this pilot. The role is based remotely, with office space available in London two days a week. Occasional travel into London is required.
Driven by our values and behaviours, we are a high-performing, ambitious and forward-thinking organisation, who value teamwork and collaboration. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds who are inspired by our values and behaviours. If you have any questions, or if you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
We request no contact from agencies. Due to the number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the application deadline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A permanent position has arisen in our friendly, busy and fast-moving Policy and Public Affairs team. The role will support Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) to seize opportunities for improving the political environment for dementia research, capitalising on opportunities to increase our impact in parliament and with government to strive for a cure.
The role will work closely with policy colleagues to help develop opportunities for influencing key stakeholders within and outside government and its agencies to help Alzheimer’s Research UK improve the dementia research environment. This is a very creative directorate, and the post holder will have opportunities to work on projects that take the charity in exciting new directions. The role is likely to include frequent work in Westminster and Whitehall and elsewhere in the UK.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Public Affairs:
· Work with the policy and public affairs team, as well as the wider organisation, to help further develop and implement the public affairs strategy.
· Identify, develop and deliver proactive and reactive parliamentary activity to grow ARUK’s network of engaged, informed and supportive political stakeholders.
· Work across the policy and public affairs team to assist in developing tailored briefings and materials to further ARUK’s policy and public affairs ambitions.
· Keep abreast of the dementia research and political environments from national and international perspectives and use intelligence and insight to help inform the team’s work and direction.
· Provide analysis and insight on relevant legislation and policy guidance to help further and inform ARUK’s policy and public affairs work.
· Prepare parliamentary briefs, develop submissions for parliamentary questions and other opportunities presented through the parliamentary system.
· Lead on gathering information to measure our public affairs impact and report regularly, including across the organisation and up to Directors.
Campaigns and awareness raising:
· Work with the policy, public affairs, research and communications team to help deliver public campaigns and campaign messaging focused on ARUK policy objectives and help shape these messages for a political audience.
· Work with the communications and digital teams to help develop digital public affairs opportunities.
Event and meeting management:
· Planning and coordinating parliamentary events and conferences focused around ARUK key policy and public affairs objectives.
· Represent ARUK at parliamentary and other events and conferences, potentially including national party conferences.
· Co-ordinate and attend meetings with parliamentarians and stakeholders alongside senior staff and to provide briefings for staff.
· Liaise with colleagues, scientists, supporters and stakeholders at all levels.
What we are looking for:
· Knowledge and interest in politics and public affairs
· Knowledge of the UK political system
· Experience of building positive relationships with influencers or supporters
· Confident working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
· Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels face to face and on the phone
· Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communications for different audiences
· Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
· Professional and hard-working team player
· Enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure
· A willingness to show initiative
· Willingness to work outside of regular office hours and overtime during busy spells
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 1st December 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 9th December 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Bond
Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice. We strengthen and champion the sector to make international development more efficient and effective. We work to influence governments and policy-makers, develop the skills of people in the sector, share expertise, and build organisational capacity and partnerships.
Main purpose of the job
The Digital Marketing Coordinator/Adviser will bring together all aspects of Bond’s digital and social media marketing, to ensure that Bond maximises its marketing reach for all its products and services and particularly membership. The role is expected to use digital channels to build brand awareness, engage our core audiences and generate leads for new business of all types. The role will support content production on the website and coordinate some of the internally produced content items such as the communications to CEOs. They will ensure Bond’s digital platforms and systems are run effectively to engage users and deliver Bond’s key services and be able to provide key metrics internally and for external clients, where required. The person will be expected to effectively and efficiently manage relevant suppliers to ensure that they continue to provide value for money and are fit for purpose.
Main responsibilities
Digital marketing 75%
Managing campaigns
- Working with the Marketing Manager, overseeing email campaigns, social media marketing campaigns, and paid advertising
Analysing data
- Using web analytics software to monitor website performance, and analysing data to determine what content and ads are most effective
Optimizing for search engines
- Using search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) to make web content more visible to potential customers
Developing social media marketing strategies
- Assisting the Marketing Manager in identifying the target market, selecting the right digital channels, and crafting campaigns to align with Bond’s target audiences and income generation strategy.
Managing social media
- Contributing to social media engagement and brand awareness campaigns, and monitoring or handling social interactions
Developing user experience
- Supporting the Communications Adviser in developing the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) of digital platforms
Reporting
- Providing accurate reports and analysis to clients and company management
Staying up to date
- Keeping up to date with current digital trends
Creating content
- Supporting the Communications Adviser in writing and uploading copy and images for websites, developing content calendars, and creating content for blogs and social media
Cross-organisational support
- Assisting the communications team to ensure that approaches to digital marketing and social media are integrated into all areas of Bond’s work and support other teams in the delivery of their projects.
Digital support and supplier management 25%
Continuous improvement
- Provide support, advice and guidance to the Communications Adviser for further improvements Bond’s digital platforms to ensure a seamless user experience
Supplier management
- Work with digital suppliers, ensuring projects are delivered within budget
Regular support and maintenance
- Working with the Communications Adviser, effectively manage suppliers to ensure that Bond’s website and systems are working effectively and are seamlessly integrated, including the Bond website, analytics and other digital platforms as required.
Digital troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting and providing regular technical support to staff, including managing website queries and bugs from staff relating to the website.
Person specification
Essential
- Content creation skills: Strong writing skills for creating social media posts, email copy, and other marketing materials.
- Social media management experience: Familiarity with platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, as well as social media scheduling tools like Hootsuite or Buffer. Understanding trends, engagement tactics, and audience demographics is crucial.
- SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Knowledge of on-page SEO (like keywords, meta tags) and off-page SEO is important for helping content rank better.
- Email Marketing: Experience with email marketing tools like Mailchimp or similar to build, segment, and analyze email campaigns.
- Pay per click and digital Advertising: Basic understanding of platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and LinkedIn Ads, including keyword research and ad performance tracking.
- Analytics and Data Analysis: Proficiency with tools like Google Analytics to track website and campaign performance, and an understanding of KPIs like CTR, bounce rate, and conversions. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is often useful for data reporting.
- Experience of effectively working with digital suppliers, including holding suppliers to account and meeting deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of developing user experience and testing guidelines to ensure optimal design standards and functionality
- Strong digital project management skills and experience, including understanding risk, quality and optimisation in a digital project [GT1]
- Experience of working with staff, including those unfamiliar with digital marketing and social media ,
- Understanding of digital integrations, such as with email marketing and CRM
- Ability to respond to unexpected issues while completing regular tasks
Benefits
Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year
- 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%)
- Flexible working hours (Hybrid working – 1 day, minimum in the office per month)
- Staff Development days
- Perk Box access
- Employee Assistance Programme
- WeCare (Health and wellbeing services, including access to 24/7 online GP services, second medical opinion, mental health support such as counselling, guidance from health professionals, burnout prevention, life event counselling, get fit programmes, nutritionist advice, etc. – for staff and immediate family)
- Interest-free season ticket loan
How to apply
To apply submit your CV and cover letter by midnight on Thursday 5th December 2024.
In the cover letter we expect you to set out:
- Why you are interested in this role
- How you meet the role requirements
- Your understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and why it matters in this role
Bond and equal opportunities
Bond values diversity and works to advance equity and inclusion. All staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are being open, accepting and respectful to all that they come into contact with within their work at Bond, regardless their protected characteristics. Acting in accordance with the EDI policy, Bond staff must contribute to our inclusive organisational culture ensuring that they are aware of and respond appropriately to micro-aggressions, racism, sexism, LQBTQ+ misconduct and disability equity. Bond Staff must not be bystanders, and must report when they witness any unacceptable behaviour.
In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way.
The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.
Privacy notice for applicants
Our Privacy Notice for applicants can be found on our website when you click apply.
Subject of employment at Bond
If successful, you must have the right to work for the duration of your contract at Bond. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. Bond also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Job Description
Post: Fundraising Coordinator
Based: The Little Hearts Matter office based in Birmingham
There is an opportunity for some flexible working.
Responsible to: Fundraising Manager
Salary: £22,000 to £24,000
Hours: 35 hours per week
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank holidays per annum
This year, and every year, as many as 600 families in the UK will learn that their child has only half a working heart. These children have one of the most complex of all heart conditions, and there is no cure. Families in this situation need care and support to understand the information, make important treatment decisions, and meet the everyday challenges of living with half a heart.
That is why Little Hearts Matter exists. We wrap a blanket of understanding and care around families at every stage of their half a heart journey. We are always here when they need us.
Without donations, Little Hearts Matter would not be able to offer our services, free of charge, to support individuals and families across the UK. We do not receive any government funding for our work. Our fundraising team is essential to raising these vital funds—over £500,000 annually. Your role as Fundraising Coordinator is crucial in helping us achieve this goal.
In this role, you will support the fundraising team in carrying out administrative tasks that are key to the success of our fundraising efforts. This includes managing our donor database, processing donations, supporting community and corporate fundraising activities, and contributing to campaigns and events. You will work closely with our Fundraising Manager and the rest of the team to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations, making it easier for us to continue offering vital support to families.
In Your First Three Months:
- You will gain a deep understanding of Little Hearts Matter’s work and the needs of our supporters.
- You will assist in building relationships with key donors, supporters, and fundraising partners.
- You will help develop the systems and processes necessary to keep the fundraising efforts organised and efficient.
By the End of Your First Year:
- You will have played a key role in supporting and administering fundraising activities, including donor stewardship, community engagement, and corporate partnerships.
- You will have helped ensure that we have an up-to-date, efficient database to track donations, manage relationships, and analyse fundraising results.
- You will have contributed to the growth of our community fundraising, appeals portfolio, and partnerships, providing ongoing support to increase donations.
- You will have worked collaboratively with the team to improve the visibility and impact of Little Hearts Matter, ensuring that we can continue our essential work well into the future.
As a small charity, we rely on every member of our team to support and strengthen our fundraising efforts. Your work will directly contribute to the care and support we provide to families facing incredibly challenging circumstances. With your help, Little Hearts Matter will be able to continue supporting families affected by complex heart conditions and ensure that no family faces this journey alone.
About Little Hearts Matter
Little Hearts Matter (LHM) is a national charity with over 7000 members. We are the only charity in the UK that offers support and information to, and represents the needs of, children and families following a diagnosis of single ventricle heart disease (half a working heart). These congenital cardiac conditions can never be cured, even following repeated surgery, so the children must learn to live within the restrictions that their disability and fears for their future create.
Little Hearts Matter is there from the time parents learn of their child’s condition, through risk-filled treatment into a challenged-filled life at home. LHM is there to support the children, and their families, through their hopes and aspirations and the gradual realisation that they will never have the same life as their peers. Our aims are to:
Alleviate isolation by offering support, friendship and understanding from the time a diagnosis is made, through treatment decisions, hospital care and into life at home, eventually introducing parents and patients to other families who have similar experiences and shared concerns helping them to build a network of support.
Reduce fear by offering patients, parents, siblings, and the extended family a greater opportunity to understand the diagnosis and treatment paths available.
Reduce confusion and a lack of understanding by producing and supplying for free, user focused information that supports and aids understanding from the time of diagnosis, through treatments and into life at home.
Raise a greater awareness within Medical, Educational, Social and Governmental circles of the needs of children, and their families, as they travel through every stage of their lives.
Role Purpose:
This important role is vital to the continued growth of Little Hearts Matter’s fundraising activities and the sustainability of our services.
As Fundraising Coordinator, you will play a key part in supporting the fundraising team to secure and manage donations, ensuring the smooth running of campaigns, appeals, and donor communications. Working closely with the Fundraising Manager and other team members, you will help ensure the charity meets its annual fundraising target of over £400,000, generated through a diverse mix of member fundraising, community campaigns, and appeals.
You will be involved in administrative tasks that support the broader fundraising strategy, including donor stewardship, event coordination, and maintaining accurate records within the donor database. Your efforts will directly contribute to raising vital funds for Little Hearts Matter and helping us continue to provide free, vital services for families affected by complex heart conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out the fundraising team’s essential administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate records in the donor database
- Maintain and update the donor database, ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date.
- Process donations and prepare receipts and acknowledgements in a timely and personalised manner.
- Provide administrative support for fundraising events and campaigns, including booking venues and organising materials.
- Support community and corporate fundraising activities ensuring fundraisers receive excellent support.
- Ensure fundraisers and donors are taken on a tailored supporter journey, building loyalty and long-term relationships.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of fundraising appeals by coordinating mailouts, event logistics, and donor communications.
- Contribute fun and engaging fundraising ideas tailored to the charity’s membership, their local community, and LHM’s general supporters, taking into account the limited resources of a small charity.
- Liaise with Office Manager to reconcile donations and monitor budgets.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, Gift Aid, and fundraising regulations.
- Support the preparation of reports for donors, trustees, and internal meetings.
- Manage fundraising-related enquiries via email and phone, ensuring excellent service.
Person Specification:
Skill/Knowledge
· Organisational & Time Management
Essential : Excellent organiser and time manager. Strong organisational and time management skills.
Desirable: Adaptable, creative and imaginative.·
· Communication Skills
Essential : Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to Detail
Essential: Excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling data.
· Teamwork
Essential: A proven team player with strong relationship-building skills.Able to work both independently and as part of a small team.
Desirable: Ability to empathise with families who have a baby, child, or young adult with a complex heart condition.
· Fundraising & Creativity
Essential: Creative approach to developing engaging fundraising ideas.
Desirable: Experience in fundraising or charity administration.
· Database & IT Skills
Essential: Competent in using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Desirable: Proficiency in using donor databases or CRM systems
· Emotional Intelligence & Understanding
Essential: Ability to understand the needs of the member families and the ethos of the way that LHM supports and represents.
· Role Commitment & Engagement
Essential: Ability to play a full and active part in the overall effectiveness of Little Hearts Matter, acting as an ambassador.
Closing date 17 December 2024
Applications and covering letter to be sent to Lisa Davies, Chief Executive.
We are the only charity in the UK that offers support to families following a single ventricle diagnosis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Up to 5 days per week - 8 weeks annual leave
£27,578 - £32,146 FTE
Remote/ hybrid and flexible working with some attendance at Head Office, Carlisle
Travel across Cumbria
BENEFITS INCLUDE: Company sick pay, maternity/paternity support and carers leave, 4% employer pension contribution,
Safety Net is a charity supporting the recovery of those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across Cumbria.
We offer free advice, support, counselling, therapy and group work to adults, children and young people, who have been affected by abuse and trauma and provide trauma-informed care through a range of services designed to foster recovery and empowerment.
You will identify and secure new funding opportunities through a variety of channels. With a focus on securing funding, developing partnerships, and implementing strategies to expand Safety Net's reach and impact, you will be adaptable and flexible particularly in managing deadlines for charity bids and work closely with the Heads of service to achieve our organisational goals.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent business or marketing graduate or someone with some experience to develop their strategic and development skills within a supportive and impactful environment. As a pivotal member of the team, you will have strong financial and analytical acumen and a strong understanding of budgets, particularly in the context of competitive bids and grant applications.
Key outcomes of the role are:
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Successful fundraising, data monitoring and Grant Management:
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Compliant and useful use of data and reporting to plan future opportunity and address risks
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Credible relationship building with key stakeholders, including funders, community partners, and other relevant organisations.
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Effective contribution to the development and implementation of innovative strategies to generate new trading income streams.
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Proactive contribution to the development and implementation of Safety Net's strategic plan.
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Engaging and professionally working with our external comms to support the development and implementation of marketing and communication strategies to raise awareness of Safety Net's services.
Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 10th December 2024
Interview to be held on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th December 2024 in person at our Carlisle Headquarters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Enhanced Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Islington.
£29,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Enhanced Support Workers enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.
This is a fixed term contract, running until 30th March 2025
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Develop knowledge around the local mental health system to ensure customers receive the best treatment available
Lead on an area of specialism (e.g. ETE, health and wellbeing) and build partnerships and develop internal and external opportunities for service-users in this area
Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records, to set an example to colleagues of how best to complete paperwork records to professional standards
Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are up to date and checked regularly and managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
Being pro-active and displaying good assertive engagement skills. To advocate for their key customers and other service users with the team, the community (where appropriate) and external providers.
Alongside the management team, checking that key health and safety tasks are completed to a good standard and supporting staff with day-to-day troubleshooting and setting best example for quality.
Setting an example of daily best practice and being an approachable figure to voice viewpoints to the management team
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Up to NVQ Level 3, or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
Experience working in mental health
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Job Title: Independent Advocate
Service: Coram Voice
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: £13,380.60 per annum (£22,301 FTE)
Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) - Home based with travel across neighbouring counties
About Coram:
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram Voice:
Coram Voice is a national independent children’s charity established in 1975 and has grown to become one of the leading organisations for children and young people in the UK.
Coram Voice exists to enable and equip children and young people to hold systems to account, to challenge and support them to do their jobs properly and to uphold the rights of children and young people to actively participate in shaping their own lives.
Coram Voice strives for a society which recognises, and willingly accepts, its responsibilities to children and young people, where the inequalities and discrimination they currently face have been eradicated. Where those children and young people are fully engaged in all decisions that are made about their lives. Where the views, needs and feelings that they express are at the core of those decisions.
Our Advocacy services we provide advocacy direct to children and young people in a variety of situations. Advocates around the country support children and young people to get their voice heard in decisions about their lives. This may be through the telephone helpline or through an advocate working directly with a child, for instance, to support them at a review meeting or to help them make a complaint about their care. Coram Voice provides visiting advocacy services to most of the secure units nationally, to Secure Training Centres, Juvenile Young Offender Institutions, psychiatric hospitals, residential special schools and children’s homes.
About the Role:
We are looking for an Advocate to join our team in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn, a desire to promote the rights of children and young people or already have an IAP City and Guilds Level 3 or IAQ City and Guilds Level 4 in Advocacy.
You will work directly with care experienced children and young people and those on Child Protection Plans providing them with advocacy support in the community and a variety of settings.
You will empower and support them to ensure their voices are heard within decision–making processes that effect their lives.
You will be a capable ambassador for Coram Voice with the ability to engage effectively with professionals, carers, other stakeholders and most importantly children and young people.
If you have the necessary experience and skills and a commitment to promoting the rights of young people, we would like to hear from you.
What you will receive:
We wish to reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. Coram Voice benefits package includes a competitive salary, a matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary, generous leave entitlements of up to 25 days’ annual leave and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year. A supportive work environment fostering a good work/home life balance and a suite of family friendly policies, which promote employee wellbeing.
You will get a genuine opportunity to make a difference every day.
Recruitment process:
Our Children’s Rights Managers will undertake Shortlisting. Successful candidates will be invited for interview. The interview process comprises of a written exercise and a panel interview. Successful candidates will have a further one to one interview in accordance within Warner recommendations. Internal candidates will need to notify HR of their interest in the post and they will provide further information on the internal application process.
Returning your application:
- We cannot accept general CVs.
- When completing your application form, you need to address each point of the person specification and demonstrate how you meet it.
- Applications must be fully completed.
- If you are a current Coram Voice employee you may submit a supporting statement only addressing the person specification requirements for the post.
Closing date: 1st December 2024 at 23:30
Interview date: 17th December 2024
General consideration for applications:
- DBS checks: all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
- Training: All successful candidates are required to complete our compulsory training programme which includes training in Advocacy (Being a Voice) Safeguarding and Diversity.
- Conflict of interest: the independence of the service is important to Coram Voice. Prospective applicants need to raise any other potential conflicts of interest when initially contacting Coram Voice about this post.
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children and get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People service in Ealing. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.
£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
This Support Worker role is on a 4 week rolling rota which includes a combination of early (8.00 - 16.00) and late (14.00 - 22.00) shifts including weekends. No sleep in's required.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or wiling to work towards an NVQ
1 year experience working with young people
Desirable:
Experience of working in Ofsted regulated services
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporter care and ideally have prior experience in a donor support role or experience in customer service, administration as well as data entry. You will be looking for 37.5 hours a week and have the ability to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends to support at our charity or donor events.
Main duties of the job
This is an integral role which aspires to give our supporters the best possible experience on their fundraising journey with the aim of building long term relationships. The role will take a lead on Supporter Care with all donors for the charity team, acting as a helpful and knowledgeable “front-line face” for patients, families, staff and volunteers.
Key duties:
- Manage the start and end of the stewardship journey for all donors and fundraisers by dealing with all enquiries through email, post or phone or face to face at the office ensuring that we meet the best standards of donor care
- Manage post and charity office filing system and the banking and thanking process
- Maintain relationships through regular contact with donors throughout their fundraising journey offering any support or guidance needed to maximise their giving
- Act as a dynamic presence, leading and recruiting volunteers, community groups and small companies to organise fundraisers for our charity
- Build fantastic connections with patients, NHS staff, volunteers and our wider community to recruit new donors, fundraisers, volunteers and charity champions
- Support in growing the number of supporters playing the hospital lottery and those giving through our hospital ‘giving plaques
- Support all fundraising activity and represent the charity at events
- Manage and maintain the CRM system (donorfy) which includes entering all donor data including financial transactions and communications
- Send updates to supporters to retain and increase life-time value and reactivate lapsed donors
- Send donation reports to the charity team
- Make suggestions on how to improve supporter care and implement these ideas
- To recruit and manage office based volunteers
About the organisation
We currently raise between £1-2m a year for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust which has four sites local to Hertfordshire, including the Lister Hospital (Stevenage) and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (North London). We are proud to raise funds to enhance the care provided by our wonderful clinical colleagues and to contribute to a positive patient experience. We also support a number of wellbeing initiatives to support our staff. Working for the NHS offers a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension, agenda for change pay progression, 27 days leave plus bank holidays and flexible working.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We help patients, families and staff from every background and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the hospital community that we support. If you share our passion for our cause and are motivated by our aims to bring in funds to make a difference across our hospitals, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note- if the candidates we are looking for apply we may bring our scheduled interviews early and close any further applications so don't leave sending in your application too late if you are interested in the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Compass Wellbeing, a subsidiary of East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), we strive to enhance community wellbeing and address social inequalities across England. Our mission is to empower individuals and the third sector through innovative practices, advocating for holistic health solutions and fostering supportive environments for marginalised groups.
As the Fundraising Lead, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Charity Lead and Board in driving the fundraising and outreach strategy of the ELFT Charity. Your primary focus will be coordinating and executing effective fundraising activities while also enhancing the charity’s brand visibility and public awareness.
Working closely with the Charity Lead, Board, and key stakeholders, you will help shape the charity’s objectives and support its long-term goals. This includes identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities, building relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners, and ensuring all efforts align with the charity’s mission and values.
We offer a range of employee benefits, including 27 days of annual leave (increasing with service), a 5% employer pension contribution, paid volunteering leave, travel season ticket loans, NHS discounts, gym and fitness discounts, and access to occupational health and mental health support.
Our ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in managing fundraising and engagement strategies within a complex environment. You will have a proven track record of planning and delivering successful fundraising initiatives, building stakeholder relationships, and implementing innovative approaches to boost fundraising outcomes.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills are essential, along with a proactive and flexible attitude. The ability to inspire confidence in donors, partners, and internal teams is key, as is the capacity to work collaboratively with the Charity Lead, Board, and external stakeholders to advance the ELFT Charity’s mission.
Join Compass Wellbeing and help us create a future where every community enjoys high levels of wellbeing and equity.
To apply for the role, please click on the link below:
Job vacancies | East London NHS Foundation Trust
Compass Wellbeing invests in training, resilience, and empowering local voices; we bridge the gap between VCSEs and healthcare orgs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Why work for us?
At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
About you
You are an analytical thinker with proven expertise in financial modelling, database analysis, and scenario planning. Ideally, you bring experience from the non-profit sector, with a keen understanding of fundraising trends and income streams. More importantly, you’re ready to partner with our teams, providing the insights that will shape our fundraising efforts and contribute to CARE’s mission. If you are collaborative, solutions-oriented, and motivated by driving meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
Are you passionate about leveraging financial insights to support impactful fundraising? We are seeking a Financial Analyst – Fundraising and Income to join our team in a business partnering role, dedicated to helping CARE International UK reach its ambitious goals. Reporting to the Director of Finance, Compliance, and Governance, you’ll be integral to the development of our five-year plan and fundraising strategy. This role is all about using financial modelling, trend analysis, and data insights to guide decision-making and ensure our fundraising initiatives are both strategic and effective.
In this role, you will work closely with our fundraising teams, offering financial expertise and insights that drive performance and inform strategic planning. If you’re an expert in financial and database analysis with a knack for translating data into strategic action, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact on a global scale.
About CARE
CARE International UK is part of a global confederation dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice. We work in over 100 countries, supporting life-saving programs and advocating for policy changes to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. Joining CARE means becoming part of a team that is passionate about making a tangible difference in the world.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy and our Code of Conduct. They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR Team.
We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.
Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.
Closing Date: Friday 6 December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Population Matters looks to embark on the next phase of our evolution, we are seeking dynamic and visionary individuals to join our Board of Trustees, including a new Chair. We are a nonprofit organization with a strong commitment to our vision: a future in which humanity co-exists in harmony with nature, recognises and respects ecological boundaries, and prospers on a healthy planet. One in which future generations of children grow up in a regenerating, wildlife-rich world, sustained by resilient, thriving ecosystems.
We catalyse positive action through fostering choices that will help achieve a sustainable human population and regenerate our environment. We do this by promoting positive, practical, ethical solutions – empowering people everywhere to choose smaller families and championing more sustainable consumption. We foreground human rights, women’s empowerment and global justice. We are informed by experts with input from our Expert Advisory Group, our Patrons and other key stakeholders and partners.
Role: Trustee
Term: Three years, renewable once
Commitment: Approx. one day per month (voluntary, reasonable expenses covered)
Responsibilities:
- Develop and agree on long-term strategies, ensuring that Population Matters pursues its charitable purpose.
- Safeguard our values and good name, ensuring compliance with charity laws and financial stability.
- Provide leadership and governance while holding the Chief Executive to account.
- Work collaboratively on board papers, strategic decisions, and organisational oversight.
- Attend four board meetings a year (two in person, two online) and contribute to committees.
Person Specification:
- Commitment to Population Matters and its goals.
- Strategic vision and independent judgement.
- A team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship.
- Adherence to Nolan’s seven principles of public life.
- Expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- International development
- Environmental causes
- Reproductive rights and family planning
- Education
- Advocacy and campaigning
- Financial management and oversight
- Governance and legal frameworks
- Communications and public relations
- Fundraising and income generation
Role: Chair of Trustees
Term: Three years, renewable once
Commitment: Additional 0.5 – 1 day per month beyond trustee responsibilities
The Role:
The Chair plays an essential role in ensuring the smooth running and effectiveness of the board, providing leadership and guidance as Population Matters continues to grow. You will facilitate good decision-making, lead governance, and ensure that the board delivers on strategy and organisational goals. As an ambassador for Population Matters, you will represent the charity with external stakeholders, regulators, and significant partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the board, ensuring effective governance and a collaborative team environment.
- Set the strategic direction and ensure the board receives the necessary information to make informed decisions.
- Chair board meetings, supporting trustee engagement and active participation.
- Work closely with the Chief Executive, offering support and challenge, ensuring their development.
- Build and nurture external relationships, representing Population Matters with credibility and knowledge.
- Person Specification:
- Significant leadership experience at a senior level, ideally within the environmental or international development sectors.
- Strong ambassadorial skills, with experience in external representation with key stakeholders and funders.
- Financial literacy and understanding of charity governance.
- Collaborative approach with a proven track record in team leadership and development.
- Commitment to Population Matters’ mission and values.
- If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in the world and shaping the future of our planet, we invite you to consider joining our board. Together, we can drive positive action towards a sustainable future.
Location: Board meetings held in London SE1, with some meetings online.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for the Trustee and Chair roles with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 2nd December
Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Enhanced Support Worker to join our Young People Service in Hounslow.
£22,120.10 per annum, working 32 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave (FTE), pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
We are recruiting for an Enhanced Support Worker to join our dynamic service and team. You will be able to creatively engage young people in order to minimise risks and increase their independence. Partnership working is at the heart of supporting our young people, and Enhanced Support Workers are required to build and maintain those relationships to coordinate the young person's support.
This role requires working on a rota pattern encompassing early shifts 07:15-15:15 and late shifts 13:45-21:45, including weekends. The service is open 365 days a year.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Responsible for key-working a caseload assigned by the Management
Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions to professional standards
Co-develop a positive behaviour support plan with the individual that identifies triggers and actions required to enable positive risk taking through reduced risks
Support customers to claim and receive eligible benefits, deal with relevant agencies to develop life skills, budgeting, financial literacy, and managing finances effectively
Encourage tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
Motivate individuals to prepare and cook healthy meals safely, going shopping and offering guidance on buying balanced nutritious food
Enable customers to improve their skills to manage their day-to-day activities such a making telephone calls, dealing with correspondence, attending appointments and form filling
Support customers to access other services including CMHT, substance misuse agencies and/or work in partnership with other agencies as part of the support planning process
Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community
Lead on an area of specialism (e.g. ETE, health and wellbeing) and build partnerships and develop internal and external opportunities for service-users in this area
Support customers to maintain activities including but not limited to education, employment, training, informal accreditation and volunteering opportunities
Promote customers to develop social skills, positive and healthy relationships and keep safe in a variety of settings
Engage customers to place their voice, aspirations, and interests at the heart of service delivery Promoting inclusion, equality, diversity, and community cohesion
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
What you'll bring:
Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
Ability to adapt to challenging environments
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to plan, manage and evaluate outcome focused activities and support programmes
Interpersonal skills to build relationships with young people in 1:1 and group settings
Strong personal resilience and excellent teamwork skills
Understanding of the Service legal framework including the Children Act and Homelessness legislation and how to use it effectively
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
This is a key role within a new team dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service. You will be the first point of contact for all of Stewardship’s customers, especially those using our giving platform. In this role, your customer service expertise will shine as you understand client needs, assist with a diverse range of enquiries, and resolve issues promptly to deliver an exceptional and joyful experience for every customer that brings our mission and values to life.
We’re looking for a warm, customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering great service, creating meaningful connection with Stewardship’s customers and prospective customers, and helping those we serve be the best stewards of the resources God gives them.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.