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YMCA Hurst Hill Nursery offers a homely and caring environment for children aged 6 weeks-5 years, offering day care places for up to 45 children. We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and passionate deputy manager to support staff in delivering an exceptional childcare service to the local community.
Motivated by the desire to help children develop, you will be part of a team providing and maintaining high quality education and care for children from birth to 5 years.

As part of the Nursery management team, you will provide leadership within the setting, setting a positive example to childcare practitioners, and working closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure good practice.

Benefits

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

· 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Wellbeing Support

· Access to benefits on our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers

· SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more

· Discounted membership to YGym

· Life Assurance

· Additional annual leave day for your birthday month after 12 months service, and more!

The successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check before starting the role.

Closing Date:
Thursday 12th September 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.

VAWG ADVOCATE JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:   VAWG Advocate

SALARY: Scale: £26,873.00 to £29,777.00 dependent on level of experience.

HOURS: 35 Hours

 LINE MANAGER: Assistant Director

TERM: Until 31st August 2025  (extension is subject to funding)

 LOCATION: Greater Manchester, based at Safety4Sisters office.

ABOUT SAFETY4SISTERS

Safety4Sisters (S4S) is a specialist Black and minoritised by and for women’s organisation based in Manchester. Our aim is to promote the human rights of migrant women experiencing a spectrum of gendered violence by providing a trauma informed, specialist, holistic and integrative programme of support to Black and minoritised survivors with NRPF. Support is underpinned by the following strands of services and activities; culturally competent advocacy, welfare and destitution support, a specialist refuge dedicated to migrant women with NRPF, therapeutic activities, groups and training, social activities, a helpline for both professionals and women, grassroots campaigning, and strategic advocacy.

JOB PURPOSE

 To provide information, advice, support and advocacy work on all  forms  of  gender  based  violence faced by migrant women,  including  forced  marriage,  rape  and  sexual  abuse,  honour  based  crimes  and  related  issues  such  as  immigration/asylum  and  no  recourse  to  public  funds,  matrimonial  and  children,  housing  and  homelessness,  mental  health  and  financial  matters.  Your  casework  will  focus  on  women  with  complex  needs. 

Please note we will also consider applicants that do not have significant experience in this sector as there will be training & development opportunity once in post.

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide  a  professional  high-­quality  VAWG  advocacy  service to women accessing outreach support and to women residing in our refuge.

2. Undertake  casework  and  advocacy  (this  will  include  liaising  with  relevant  professionals  and  agencies  such  as  solicitors,  social  workers,  police  officers  etc.) 

3. Provide  practical  support  such  as  accompanying  women  to  appointments  and  courts,  making  reports  to  such  agencies  or  collecting  belongings  and  otherwise  taking  all  necessary  steps  to  ensure  the  general  safety  and  wellbeing  of  women  and  children. 

4. Write  assessment  reports  and  support  letters,  and  under  supervision,  help  to  collect  evidence  and  statements,  as  well  as  undertake  some  basic  legal  representation.

5. Undertake risk assessments for referral to the Multi-­Agency Risk Assessment Conferences  (MARACs) 

6. Establish  links  with  key  partners  [local  authority,  police,  health,  schools,  etc.]  to  ensure  effective  referral  routes  and  information  sharing  protocols.

7. Assist in the running of the Lotus Hub, including covering the Helpline when required and providing follow on advocacy to Lotus Hub service users.

8. Assist  in  developing  and  meeting  quality  standards  in  relation  to  advice  and  casework.  This  includes  administration  and  IT  systems  for  advice  and  casework. 

9. Assist migrant women to access immigration advice, and assist in meeting their housing needs.

10. To  undertake  campaigning  and  policy  work  arising  from  the  advice  and  casework  (this  may  involve  some  weekend/evening  work)

11. Where  necessary  to  assist  staff  in  organising  and  running  support  group  activities  and  consultations  for  women  who  are  isolated  and  vulnerable  due  to  their  experiences  of  violence  and  abuse.

12. To  publicise  and  provide  S4S  services,  and  attend,  contribute  and  represent  the  organisation  at  relevant  local  meetings  or  initiatives. 

13. To  support and mentor the Women’s Council.

14. Follow  S4S policies  and  procedures,  and  maintain  IT  and  case  file  management  systems.

15. Contribute  to  S4S  record  keeping  and  provide  information  for  monitoring,  evaluation,  policy,  and  research  and  training  purposes. 

16. Ensure  women  are  referred  to  S4S  projects  and  activities  as  required  for  example,  counselling or group work.

17. Be  self-­servicing  and  to  assist  other  workers  when  required. 

18. Undertake  any  additional  duties  which  will  contribute  to  the  smooth  running  of  the  S4S services  and  projects.

  GENERAL  DUTIES  AND  RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Contribute  to  the  smooth  running  of  the  project  and  activities 

2. Assist in maintaining high standards in all aspects of the organisations work; including conduct with colleagues, external agencies and service users.

3. Comply and promote issues of confidentiality, equal opportunities and other policies and procedures of the organisations.

4. Attend supervision, training and staff, management and team meetings when required.

5. Promote equality and diversirty in all aspects of Safety4Sisters work.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be fully compliant with all Health and Safety legislation. 

2. Ensure that your work area is maintained in a clean, safe and tidy manner, all equipment is used safely according to instructions, and work is carried to ensure no risk to yourself, other employees and visitors.

FLEXIBILITY CLAUSE

In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the job at the appropriate grade.

This job description will be subjected to review with the post holder, to ensure that it accurately reflects the duties and range of the post. The aim is to improve the quality of service for Black and minoritised women and all matters relating to their well-being.

When necessary, the post holder may be expected to work evenings and weekends. This time can be claimed back as TOIL.

This post is:

· subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure

· subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.  It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.

· open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

The Green Estate is a community interest company whose purpose is to grow green and resilient urban places for people and nature to thrive. We are one of the first 15 organisations who the King selected for the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Our 2030 goal is to become a national urban resilience demonstrator.

This is a new and pivotal leadership role at The Green Estate at an exciting time of change. With a new CEO, Leadership Team, Board and Strategy in place we are seeking an experienced professional fundraiser to develop and deliver our first fundraising and investment strategy to help us achieve our mission and 2030 goal!

This will involve delivering ambitious fundraising targets from a range of sources including grants, donations, corporate and philanthropic fundraising and investment. The postholder will need to ‘hold the pen’ and produce high quality funding applications and investment proposals.

The postholder will provide leadership and business development support for expert and talented service managers and work with the rest of the Leadership team to grow the income, impact and influence of The Green Estate.

The postholder will need to be commercially minded, have an excellent track record and expertise in fundraising from multiple sources and have a commitment to our mission and values.

This role will require significant fundraising experience across multiple income streams, combined with leadership qualities and a track record of delivering ambitious fundraising targets and business growth.

In return we can offer you a friendly and supportive working environment within a unique and diverse organisation. We are a growing business with a professional and focused team who are highly supportive of ongoing training and development.

The standard working hours for The Green Estate CIC is 08:00 – 16:00 fully on site but there are opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements. This role cannot be fully remote, due to the requirement to support on-site activities and meet with stakeholders.

Closing date: 12.00pm Friday 20th September 2024

Interviews will take place week commencing 30th September 2024

An information pack has been prepared providing further details about our organisation, its vision for the future and the full job description and person specification for the role.  This is available on our website.

To apply please complete the application form on our website and send it to our recruitment account.

You can also use these contact details to request a confidential conversation with the Head of People Services about the organisation and the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we meet suitably qualified candidates.  Please do not delay in applying.

METRO are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to oversee our Men’s Health peer mentoring programme. Together with our peer mentors, you will be responsible for co-producing a programme of workshops, groups and social activities across our local boroughs, working in partnership with a wide range of external organisations. You will also lead on the recruitment, training and management of a team of fantastic volunteer peer mentors who utilise their own lived experience to support others in the local community.

To meet the needs of the people we support you will need to be a proactive self-starter who is able to work some evenings, weekends and work from a number of our different offices. This position is only open to applicants who identify as male,

Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1) as the role will involve working one-to-one with men and running peer led support groups around men’s health.

Programme

The Support and Advice on Sexual Heath (SASH) programme is a partnership between Turning Point, METRO Charity, London Friend and Naz. We run sexual health support for communities across Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea & Westminster boroughs.

We provide free, non-judgemental and confidential support to residents of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster areas, with a focus on sexual health, relationships, mental health and wellbeing.

SASH provides a wide range of services, including counselling, life coaching, one-to-one peer mentoring and peer support groups for people seeking support in relation to reproductive health, chemsex recovery, living with HIV and support around sexual orientation and gender identity.

Role

This role will predominantly focus on health inequalities regarding sexual health, mental health and drug and alcohol misuse. The worker will predominantly work with men, but also LGBTQ+ communities, Black and Asian heritage communities, migrant communities, people living with HIV and sex workers.

This role will involve training peer mentors, as well as coordinating the mentoring and group work programme.

Our peer mentoring programme covers a wide range of areas including:

• Improving mental health
• STI and HIV prevention - testing and diagnosis support
• Living with HIV
• Healthy relationships
• Sexuality and gender
• Fertility, reproductive health and parenting
• Sex and pleasure
• Sex work

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Community Key Worker

Salary: £20,000 - £26,000

Location: Thames Valley (Berkshire, may be required to work across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2025 (with possible extension to March 2026)

Hours p/w 2x 35 Hours

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.

About You:

To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.

You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to car that can be used for work purposes. A creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder with have good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also, experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the Kent

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 6th September 2024

Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

A 35-hour working week

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the and they will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

DOTW UK has a small, high-performing and dynamic services team dedicated to delivering high quality, person-centred healthcare in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional personal and team performance.

We are looking for an Outreach Senior Caseworker with experience of delivering effective advocacy on behalf of people from marginalised communities. This role will  play a key role in the delivery of services that will support equal access to primary medical services for people seeking asylum in contingency accommodation in Northeast London. The outreach service will offer initial health and social assessments, urgent care, and will facilitate GP registration and, and support access to wider healthcare and support services within the area through direct referrals and signposting, and coordination with other local services and partners.

As part of DOTWs Services team, you will support the service by proactively promoting DOTW’s service at individual accommodation sites, providing social assessments for residents and their dependents, escalating health issues of any immediate concern, and support responses to urgent health and/or safeguarding concerns. As part of a culture of best practice, you will ensure adherence to DotW policies and will provide support resolving complex cases, deploying your demonstrative experience delivering person-centred, compassionate care and/or advice and support to people seeking asylum or from other excluded communities.

You will lead by example, demonstrating effective advocacy, coordination, and multi-tasking skills, The role requires emotional agility, and resilience, especially when dealing with complex situations such as mental health crises, trafficking, and homelessness, where you will draw on your experience to manage complex situations calmly and compassionately. You will be someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be able to work productively and constructively within a close-knit team by demonstrating an open and responsive attitude and using your excellent communication skills.

You will have strong IT skills and ideally a driving licence to be able to support us to deliver our services in our dedicated mobile clinic vans. You will have the skills to work independently and manage your own and volunteers' health and safety, sometimes working alone.

You will be supported by an experienced team, regular line management, and clinical supervision. Skills in Basic Life Support, First Aid, safeguarding, mental health management, and trauma-informed approaches will be provided.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. 

For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. 

Closing Date:

Wednesday 11th September at 9am.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter on the link provided with the following details:

- Why you would be interested in the role

- Contract length – 6 or 12 months

Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.

Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted. 

As the Hub Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management, development, and delivery of services and activities at the centre. You will work closely with staff, Trustees and other volunteers, and community members to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Your role will involve managing day-to-day operations, developing new initiatives, and ensuring that our services meet the needs of the community.

Job Title: Bushmead Community Hub Manager

Location: Bushmead, Luton, LU2 7SF

Salary: From £26,000 - £29,000 per annum depending experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 37 hours a week – will include some evenings and weekends

About Us:

Bushmead Community Hub is a charity run Community Centre in the heart of Bushmead, Luton in the Barnfield Ward.  The charity was established in 2016 following the threat of closure under the local council. 

We are a vibrant charity dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our local community. Our community centre serves as a hub for various health, social, educational, cultural, and recreational activities that cater to individuals of all ages. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Community Centre Manager to lead our team and ensure the smooth operation of our centre.

Job Purpose:

As the Hub Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management, development, and delivery of services and activities at the centre. You will work closely with staff, Trustees and other volunteers, and community members to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Your role will involve managing day-to-day operations, developing new initiatives, and ensuring that our services meet the needs of the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Bushmead Community Hub, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors.
• Manage and support a team of staff and volunteers, providing leadership, motivation, and development opportunities.
• Manage the Hub’s budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and identifying opportunities for fundraising and income generation in liaison with the Trustees.
• Develop and implement a diverse range of activities and services that meet the needs of the local community.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of services, making adjustments as necessary to meet community needs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and safeguarding policies.
• Act as a key point of contact for the community, addressing any concerns or issues that arise.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in a management role, preferably within the charity or community sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for community work and a commitment to making a positive impact.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with pension.
• Opportunities for flexible working.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The chance to make a real difference in the community.

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th September 2024.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th September 2024.

Join us and be a part of a team that is dedicated to creating a thriving community where everyone is welcome!

If you are interested in finding out more about the role we are offering the opportunity to meet a Trustee for an informal chat. We have bookable sessions on:

Thursday 29th August between 12pm and 4pm

Monday 2nd September between 9am and 12pm

Wednesday 4th September between 9am and 12pm

Please contact us to arrange a 40 minute informal meeting.

Bushmead Community Hub is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Hello, thank you for considering a Team Leader role with Redthread.

About us
We are a team of compassionate, collaborative and courageous professionals. Every day, we challenge ourselves to keep learning, adapting and innovating, supporting vulnerable children and young people wherever they need us. Our vision is a society where all children and young people live healthy, safe and happy lives. We’ll never stop until this is a reality.  Please visit our Redthread website and learn more about our approach and the services we provide.

Sound good? Before making an application, please ensure that you've read through this job pack, including the important information on the final page on how to apply. For more about our recruitment process, benefits and our commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity, and inclusion please check out our guidance for applicants on our website here.

About the role

Post Title: Team Leader

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with regular evening and weekend shifts required. Shifts will be scheduled to ensure team cover from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm daily.

Location: Onsite, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Woolwich, London. With regular travel to other Redthread sites and offices when required.

Salary: £38,424.00 per annum + benefits

Contract type: Permanent

DBS Level: Enhanced with barring

Work area: Services

Responsible to: Programme Manager

Purpose of the post
● Support the Programme Manager to oversee effective and consistent delivery, performance, and quality assurance across the health settings, working with the Director of Services and other leaders to enhance and develop the offer. Including through involving young people in service design and development aligned to the Redthread Youth Participation Strategy.
● Lead Redthread teams delivering services, ensuring that Redthread’s models of intervention are delivered consistently and appropriately to all young people accessing the services.
● Build and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of partners and agencies, including clinical teams, hospital staff, Redthread’s stakeholders, project partners, and voluntary and statutory agencies working with young people.
● Be part of the team at Redthread, contributing to the development of our programmes and assisting with other projects and activities as required.

YOUTH MENTORING PRACTITIONER (OASIS HUB MEDIACITYUK - SALFORD)

20 HOURS PER WEEK (Part-time 0.5FTE)

12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

SALARY: £13,036 per annum (£26,072 for 1FTE)

Want to enable young people to have positive lives?

Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?

Want to make the community a better place?

Oasis MediaCityUK is looking for a special, talented, and adaptable person to help us strengthen and sustain quality personalised support for young people.

Oasis MediaCityUK are a community of ordinary people exploring life together, where everyone is welcomed. As part of the wider Oasis family of hubs, Oasis Community Hub MediaCityUK works to provide integrated, high-quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community. 

An opportunity has arisen for a Youth Mentoring Practitioner based in MediaCityUK, Salford. 

The Youth Mentoring Practitioner’s primary purpose is to develop and deliver quality and safe 1-2-1 and small group personalised support for young people.

We are looking for someone who:

· Has recent and proven experience with inner city young people.

· Can co-develop and co-deliver inclusive and supportive programmes with young people.

· Is comfortable working on their own or in a team.

· Can enable us to improve our service and opportunities for young people.

Do you have the character, chemistry & competency we are looking for? Great – read on.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority, and underrepresented groups.

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. For further details on how to apply please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.

Your Supporting Statement should be a minimum of one A4 page addressing the following question:

Please expand on your CV to tell us about how your character, qualities, experience, and qualifications/training will enable you to thrive in this job.

CV and cover letter should be returned by 9am, Wednesday 4th September 2024.

Interviews will take place in Salford w/c 9th September 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people. As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• Flexible working where possible with family friendly policies

· A non-contributory pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889

Job Title – Administrative Assistant (Advice and Information)

Contract – 6 months fixed term (with possibility of extension)

Hours - 14 hours per week (Part-time)

Salary - £10,000 per annum (£25,000 FTE)

Location – CoramBAAF, Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 2QA (with some working from home/hybrid possible)

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 CoramBAAF

We are the UK's leading membership organisation for professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people in care. Our corporate members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland represent 94% of all local authorities as well as regional adoption agencies, health and social care trusts, independent fostering providers and voluntary adoption agencies, and cover 88% of all children and family social workers.

We support and empower professionals to do the best for children and families who come into contact with adoption, fostering and kinship care.

About the role

The Administrative Assistant (Advice and Information) provides important administrative support to our small, friendly Advice and Information Team, which includes:

CoramBAAF members’ Advice Line which covers all aspect of adoption, fostering, kinship and related areas. It is busy and popular with professionals, primarily social workers, who use the service. It offers telephone and email advice, prioritising speed and quality of service.

The Outbound Permanence service. This provides specialist advice by email, supported by legal research, country-specific written guidance and individual consultations where required, to local authorities making arrangements for children to live with relatives and friends overseas. The service also delivers regular training and events.

The Information Service, which supports the advice line and CoramBAAF members with up-to-date information, research, resources and statistics. Their role also includes managing CoramBAAF’s specialist library, the largest collection of adoption and fostering related resources in the UK, and producing the CoramBAAF Digest, a unique monthly current awareness briefing for everyone working in adoption, fostering, kinship and child welfare covering latest developments in legislation, parliamentary activity, policy, consultations, research, statistics and online resources throughout the UK. The Information Service is also an invaluable internal resource, assisting with survey design and data governance, and helping our consultants, trainers and authors to ensure that they have the latest and most accurate information for practice forum meetings, the guides we publish and the training we offer.

The role will primarily support the Outbound Permanence and Advice services. The role is an opportunity for someone with experience and business support/administrative skills, good attention to detail, customer service focus and a flexible approach.

Working hours can be discussed, but to include Thurs/Fri (Friday am specifically).

Fixed term for six months, with possibility of extension.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: 16th September 2024 23:59pm

Interview Date: 1st or 2nd October 2024 (TBC)

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 global majority 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

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Training Manager to join the HR team on a full-time basis. This role will be responsible for leading and supporting in the delivery of our staff training programme, overseeing all our people development activities, and ensuring that our statutory training requirements are met. We want the staff training experience to be impactful, positive, engaging, and meaningful to provide our workforce with all the skills, knowledge, and understanding they need to deliver first-class support to our young people, whatever their role.

As well as commissioning external training, we currently deliver a variety of online and face-to-face training in-house - First Aid, CPR, GDPR, Manual Handling, NAPPI (Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention) to name a few. Our largest cohort for training is our care and support staff in our college, residential houses, adult day service, and supported living houses. We also have to ensure effective training is delivered for our estates team, catering staff, office staff, and our leaders and managers.

This role works closely with the senior leadership team to ensure a good understanding of business needs and the different operational teams to help propose the right training solutions delivered in the most impactful and cost-effective way to drive forward our strategic goals.

As part of the role, you will manage the in-house training system and staff training records and frequently update the training matrix, ensuring information is correct in a timely manner to issue monthly/termly reports to managers.

About you

You may be a training manager or have been involved in planning or delivering effective training for your staff team. Training experience within a health and social care setting is desirable. You need to have an understanding of the breadth of training required by an organisation like InFocus across very different operational teams. You will need good organisation skills and be pragmatic in finding the most effective ways to meet our training needs within a tight budget! You will also need to be a creative, confident person with excellent presentation skills who takes pride in delivering interactive, first-class training, ensuring all participants have a positive experience. A great aspect of this role is that you will work with lots of different staff across the organisation such as managers, care staff, therapists, nurses, and teachers, so being a people person who is able to form strong working relationships at all levels and engage and motivate people is a must.

Salary: £23,400 - £25,192 pa depending on experience, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part Time, 0.5 full time equivalent (18.75 hours a week spread over at least 3 days)

Location: Hybrid working: a combination of working from home and being based at Rising Sun Offices in Canterbury

Closing date: Monday 9th September 2024

Please note: This post is restricted to women under schedule 9, Part 1, Equalities Act 2010

Benefits

We offer a number of benefits to team members including:

• 25 days annual leave per year
• A bonus day of leave for your birthday
• 3% matched pension contribution
• Access to Rising Sun’s counselling service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health care cash plan for you and your children for a number of health treatments (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.) and also discounts in shops and attractions
• Up to four weeks sick pay in any 12 month period (eligible after probation period)

OVERVIEW

Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (Rising Sun) is an independent charity in Kent working to prevent domestic abuse and improve the lives of survivors and their children suffering from its effects. We have an ambitious vision for a world in which women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.

Our team provide a range of services to adults and children who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors and so we listen to individual needs and respond in a trauma informed way. We provide one-to-one support and also deliver therapeutically informed group programmes to help survivors to recognise healthy/unhealthy behaviours in relationships and to understand the impact of domestic abuse. Bringing survivors together validates experiences and enables them to draw strength from one another.

As a Rising Sun Administrator you will be a key member of our frontline team working alongside specialist domestic abuse workers and providing essential support as a valued member of the team.

You will be involved in a range of tasks that contribute to the smooth running of our services, including processing incoming referrals and answering our main office phoneline, dealing with referral queries as well as supporting survivors to access support. You will also be involved in coordinating our group programmes for survivors, and our One Stop Shop drop ins.

As the first point of contact for both professionals and survivors you will be instrumental in ensuring they feel heard and supported, through your empathetic and understanding response.

In addition to day to day administrative tasks you will have the opportunity to attend training and learn about our domestic abuse services and the Rising Sun Framework which underpins everything we do. There are also regular team meetings and activities to promote wellbeing which are a great way to get to know your amazing colleagues.

We are looking for an organised, flexible and proactive individual who enjoys learning and is confident at following processes and using MS Word and Excel.

As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 50 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this varied role. Working alongside our other Administrator and frontline team, you will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who are impacted by domestic abuse.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Admin Tasks

• Process incoming referrals to our services
• Liaise with referrers and team members as required and respond to queries efficiently
• Coordinate participants and materials for survivor group programmes and team training sessions
• Coordinate the rota for One Stop Shop drop-ins
• Respond to enquiries received via our phone or admin email account
• Work as part of a team to ensure the phone line is answered at times advertised on our website and coordinate call-backs to survivors from DA workers if needed
• Provide one-off/short term support to survivors calling the phone line, such as listening, information about available services, basic safety planning, completing a referral form
• Input information to spreadsheets and our case management system
• Develop our administrative processes to improve effectiveness
• Work with and provide support to the wider team as required

General

• Uphold the core values of the Rising Sun and work towards our vision.
• Work professionally and to a high standard
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to continued professional development
• Protect the safety and security of the Rising Sun service users, team, volunteers and buildings, and the confidentiality of records and other information
• Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse
• Ensure the effective implementation of all Rising Sun’s policies and procedures, including Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Adults and Data Protection.
• Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and personal qualities. (D = Desirable)

Experience

• Experience in an administrative role
• Experience working across different teams (D)
• Experience coordinating events/activities (D)
• Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation (D)
• Experience of supporting or providing advice to survivors of domestic abuse (D)

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
• Confident using MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective team working skills
• Good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and its impact on survivors (D)
• Confident using On Track, our case management system (D)

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about the aim and values of the Rising Sun
• Self-motivated and pro-active
• Solution focused and creative in approaching new challenges
• Committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality
• Able to attend occasional evening and weekend events with notice to further the aims of the organisation (time off in lieu will be given)

Equal Opportunities Statement

Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups/groups with a protected characteristic such as B.A.M.E., who are currently underrepresented at Rising Sun. We are disability-friendly, and flexible working is available in the majority of roles. We strive to offer accommodations to all applicants who need them.

Safeguarding Statement

Rising Sun is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, a ‘right to work check’ in accordance with UK government Home Office guidelines, and to provide two references.

How to apply

Please download the job pack from our website and complete the application form at the end of the document. Send us your application by 9th September 2024.

We will be screening applications and inviting suitable candidates to interview on a rolling basis so we advise applying early to avoid disappointment.

Spiral Skills envisions an inclusive society where every young person has the opportunity to develop their talents, connect with meaningful opportunities, and feel empowered to make a lasting impact in their communities.

Our mission is to inspire excitement about the future, motivate young people to achieve their dreams and equip them with the essential skills for success. At Spiral Skills, we are honoured to work with 1000 extraordinary young people a year. These 14 -25-year-olds often come from communities impacted by socio-economic disparities and lack the support systems and access to opportunities essential for success. With diverse learning styles and needs or English as their second language, they face complex challenges that often lead to isolation or educational exclusion. We believe society is missing out on a wealth of untapped potential among these young trailblazers.

Our services are designed to enhance young people’s skills, attitudes, and aspirations, supporting them at every stage of their journey to employment. Our innovative three-tiered employability programmes, delivered in partnership with pupil referral units, schools, and colleges, provide tailored support to meet the specific needs of each young person. We host immersive industry events and our annual Futures Festivals to connect young people with inspiring career opportunities. Additionally, our personalized employability mentoring services offer dedicated guidance and support for Lambeth residents aged 16-30, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their goals. We collaborate with educators and employers to build a brighter future where all young people can achieve their full potential.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our marketing manager, you will have an exciting opportunity to celebrate our youth community, showcase the impact of our services, and highlight the importance of youth work. You will work closely with our Co-Founder and CMO to evolve our marketing and communications strategy, collaborate with our exciting network of youth workers to capture our activities and outcomes for young people and be responsible for line managing our Social Media Manager to advocate for youth work and elevate young voices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who values creativity, communication, and collaboration. As our Marketing Manager you will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing our digital marketing and content strategies
• Developing our website, SEO and online presence
• Capturing and communicating our news, activities and impact across our service streams
• Showcasing employment and training opportunities to our alumni network
• Conducting interviews and producing case studies in line with qualitative contractual requirements
• Delivering recruitment campaigns to reach young participants for our programmes, events and mentoring services
• Documenting workshops, programmes and events
• Working collaboratively with our delivery teams to collate qualitative data in the form of photos, videos and surveys
• Developing leads processes to grow our network of young people, opportunity providers, volunteers and donors.
• Develop systems to improve tracking of referrals into employment via our website and newsletter campaigns.
• Co-producing new resources for our workshops in collaboration with the delivery and mentoring teams
• Communicating news and updates to Spiral's key stakeholders quarterly
• Showcasing employment, training and further education opportunities to our youth network
• Producing analytics reports, monitoring and reviewing performance across our digital landscape
• Promoting and coordinating events and annual career fairs

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED

This is a varied role suitable for candidates with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a Marketing Manager position, preferably at a not-for-profit, charitable organisation or an organisation with an education-to-employment focus. This role requires confident communication, consistent content production and collaboration with our exciting team. Prior Line Management experience is also required to lead the development and training of our Social Media Manager supported by our CMO.

• Digital marketing and content strategy implementation
• Experience with salesforce or like-for-like CRM systems
• Design skills using tools such as Canva and the ability to follow a brand toolkit
• Content production, copywriting and video editing skills
• Website maintenance and development on Squarespace
• Delivering recruitment and promotion campaigns
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality work whilst remaining positive and supportive to colleagues
• Have an understanding of our youth community's demographic, their needs and challenges.
• Ability to communicate and engage a wide variety of stakeholders, from young people to funders
• Experience in conducting interviews and producing case studies
• Research skills and co-ordinating focus groups

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Spiral Skills is at an exciting stage in its journey from a start-up to an established 10-year-old social enterprise. Our organisation is growing, and we are converting to a charity to aid our growth and mission further. We value the development and well-being of our team, where all staff can benefit from:

• Enjoy flexible working days and hours
• Access to training and personal development budgets to an annual value of £300 per staff member
• Access to health and wellbeing budgets to an annual value of £360 per staff member
• Weekly tea and cake Wednesdays and socials
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional two week Christmas period break
• Paid 3-month sabbatical policy after four years of continuous service

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals within underrepresented communities, including but not limited to:

• People from low socio-economic backgrounds
• People of colour, including Black, Asian, and global majority individuals
• Neurodiverse individuals
• Members of the LGBTQIA+ community

Your unique experiences and perspectives are valued and integral to our mission.

Sydenham Garden is seeking an interim Director (maternity cover) on a 12-month contract to lead our organisation, delivering adult mental health and dementia services in our beautiful garden setting in south-east London. 

Why we need you

Sydenham Garden is a unique wellbeing centre in Lewisham in South-East London. We utilise our gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people living with and recovering from mental and physical ill-health. Our current Director has been in post since 2021 and will be taking 12 months maternity leave from October.  We're seeking an interim Director (maternity cover) to lead and manage our staff team of 15 and volunteer team of 60, delivering creative, horticultural and nature-based therapeutic activities for our co-workers (the name we give our primary beneficiaries).

Why you should join us

We’re a friendly team who are passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive community for people living with mental and physical ill-health. You’ll be part of a supportive team of staff and volunteers, and benefit from spending time in our beautiful gardens and nature reserve.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced leader with a passion for supporting teams to deliver high-quality services for people living with physical and mental ill-health. You’ll be confident working with a wide range of people and building positive relationships. You’ll be able to think strategically and balance competing priorities while being willing to play a team role and get stuck into different activities.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Sydenham Garden is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We want to build a diverse and inclusive staff, volunteer and trustee team where everyone feels that they belong and that reflects the profile of the communities we serve. Therefore, we will welcome and consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and we particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage to ensure our staff team represents the communities we serve.