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Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity. We have 40 years of experience working with migrant communities in London. Our immigration advice service offers support to more than 2,000 people each year. Praxis provides a safe space and support through immigration advice and support to access services such as housing and health. We run peer support groups that build social networks and confidence. Together with people with lived experience, Praxis campaigns for a compassionate and humane immigration system where no one is discriminated against based on their immigration status, race, or class.
Praxis has recently significantly scaled up its campaigns and communications work. We are looking for a new Stories and Media Coordinator to join our Fundraising and Communications team, to help ensure that people with lived experience of the immigration system are the driving force of our dynamic communications work, whilst also building the organisation’s profile and amplifying our systems-change work.
You will play an integral role in the Fundraising and Communications team in an ambitious organisation.
We are looking for the below skills and experience:
· Strong experience and understanding of working with experts by experience in communications, media and storytelling work, including excellent understanding of safeguarding and risk management;
· Significant experience of developing and maintaining good relationships with a range of journalists;
· A sharp understanding of what makes a strong story;
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
· Ability to build relationships and rapport with a wide range of people.
See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail.
Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes
· A 35-hour working week including flexible working hours (pro rata for part time posts)
· A hybrid work model
· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
· Option to buy up to 3 days annual leave each year.
· 1-day additional birthday leave
· A defined contribution pension scheme
· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
Please see our website to find out more about our work.
For further details, please contact Josephine Whitaker-Yilmaz, our Policy and Public Affairs Manager.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
Application deadline: Monday 30th September 2024 at midnight.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th October 2024.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
Application deadline: Monday 30th September 2024 at midnight.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th October 2024.
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This is an exciting time for Tender, with both the demand for and reach of our work expanding significantly in recent years. Having set up our Adult Services department in 2019, we have seen both the breadth and depth of our work with adults expand significantly. Following a recent organisational restructure and the development of a three-year strategy which we are implementing in 2023 – 2026, we are anticipating further growth in our adult training work.
We are therefore looking to expand our Adult Services team, with a Projects Coordinator to support the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to coordinate the delivery of a range of adult training projects to a varied group of beneficiaries. You will play a key role in ensuring that the projects are planned and delivered smoothly, communicating regularly with settings and the facilitators delivering the training, and ensuring projects are properly recorded, monitored, and evaluated. You will be part of a direct team of five in Adult Services, and a wider team of dedicated, supportive people with a shared commitment to preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Role Purpose
The main purposes of the Projects Coordinator role are:
- Coordinating the administration of all aspects of the Tender’s training programmes for adults across the organisation
- Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with Tender’s internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, workshop leaders, teachers/carers, delivery partners and other service professionals
- Monitoring and evaluating the impact of Tender’s training sessions
Main Responsibilities and Duties
Project delivery
- Developing and coordinating the delivery of training projects for adults across all settings, including digital projects, to ensure successful delivery of projects
- Coordinating development days and developing resources and content with the Head of Adult Services, in order to grow and tailor the content for sessions with adults
- Collaborating with the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Services department to coordinate the delivery of training projects for adults in CYP settings
- Monitoring the progress of projects to ensure projects are delivered to plan and on time
- Coordinating the evaluation of projects delivered to adults to ensure learnings from projects are assessed and shared
- Working with the Tender team to ensure effective and efficient use of time and resource during delivery
- Working with the Communications Coordinator to create publicity for projects in a range of formats, including website content, newsletters, information sheets and social media posts
Relationships
- Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with settings to facilitate the delivery and success of adult training projects
- Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with other stakeholders involved in the delivery of projects, including workshop leaders, youth leaders, partner organisations, and professional specialists, to ensure stakeholders remain engaged in and committed to the projects’ success
- Working with colleagues to manage information flows and communication to ensure knowledge of and learnings from projects are known and understood across Tender
Administration
- Completing all mandatory training, and proactively seek opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Logging, tracking and updating project management documentation (including project booking, securing contracts, carrying out risk assessments) to facilitate transparency of decision-making and accuracy of reporting
- Following monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure the results of projects are recorded accurately and in a timely manner using specified systems, including Salesforce and SharePoint
- Participating in training and other learning activities to develop relevant professional skills and knowledge
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and competencies required of the post requested by the line management
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CHT is a dynamic, innovative and expanding charity in the adult mental health sector. To help realise our ambitions we are looking for an experienced fundraising and communications expert as Head of Fundraising and Communications. This is a new role and we are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and creative person with the expertise and drive to make the role their own, to expand our capacity and reach, and to grow the role, their team and the charity.
CHT
CHT is a mental health charity that provides seven rehabilitative residential communities in London and Sussex for people experiencing severe mental health difficulties, and training in the field of relational practice in mental health.
Poor mental health is a national crisis. Those with the severest of mental health difficulties experience a high risk of suicide and self-harm, a lack of independence, and a loss of hope. Though many are still young adults, most of our residents have spent years in psychiatric hospitals before coming to CHT; medication alone is not the answer. For 30 years, CHT has provided a unique approach with a distinct clinical model. We work with individuals with a history of multiple or prolonged hospital admissions, providing an alternative, longer-term solution that enables the majority of our residents to move on to lower support, with many taking up education, training or employment while still with us – a stark contrast to psychiatric hospital.
Purpose of role
As part of our five-year strategic plan two years ago CHT commissioned a part-time consultant to develop our fundraising and communications capacity from scratch. We now feel that the time is right to build on the work done so far and to step up a gear and appoint our own full-time Head of Fundraising and Communications who will lead on the further growth of our fundraising capacity and fully develop our marketing. This is a new post for someone creative and innovative who wants to step up in their career and help CHT step up in our fundraising and communications capabilities. We are a growth-oriented charity both in terms of personal learning and development and in terms of our role in the mental health sector, and we are looking for an individual who brings established fundraising and communications skills and who is looking for an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
The purpose of the Head of Fundraising and Communications role is to lead on implementing the Board of Trustees’ strategic objectives in increasing our fundraising capacity and income; developing our marketing capacity and reputation management so that we enjoy high levels of referrals and a higher sector profile both as a provider of services and as a training organisation; and to line manage CHT’s small existing fundraising and communications team.
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In this role you’ll be both strategic and hands-on, solely managing the financial controls for this small charity with a £350k annual turnover. You will support the Director and senior management team through your management of financial processes, policy and planning.
This will include using accountancy software to process income and expenditure, producing management accounts for the senior management team and Board, and ensuring the charity reports to its key funders, including Arts Council England.
You’ll process payroll for our small team of 6 employees, taking care of liaison with HMRC as well as handling external audit and company filing.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone with focus, efficiency and precision to take responsibility of our company finances.
Unfazed by working mostly alone, you’ll be incredibly organised with your time and workload to ensure processes are handled in a timely and accurate fashion. Ideally, you’ll be passionate about the work that we do both as a professional arts organisation and also as a small charity based in Bedfordshire with altruistic values.
You’ll have experience of working with small organisations and charities, knowledgeable about the areas of financial control that you will be our expert on.
The role is an employee position for one day per week, however we are open to discuss flexibility of working hours and the possibility of freelance working with the successful candidate.
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from people from backgrounds that are currently under-represented on our staff team including people from UK minority ethnic backgrounds and candidates who self-identify as disabled, male, non-binary or trans and/or LGBTQ+.
Application deadline: 9am, Mon 30th Sept 2024
Interviews: Thurs 3rd October 2024
Terms and Conditions
Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per week (1 day). These hours can be worked flexibly.
Contract: This is a permanent employment contract with a 3 month probationary period.
Salary: The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £40,000 – 45,000 per annum (pro rata to 7.5 hours per week).
Location: Home-working.
Benefits:
BCA offers 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
We offer a NEST pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
Access to IT & equipment to enable efficient home-working can be provided.
Proof of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment.
A contemporary arts charity dedicated to commissioning high-quality art for, with and inspired by communities in Bedfordshire
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Purpose of role Working as part of the Casework Team, the Triage caseworker will be the first point of contact for beneficiaries seeking support. Using the triage process to establish the initial needs, moving forward the requests and following up once the casework process has been completed. This role will involve assessing the needs of the children and family to provide recommendations for appropriate assistance.
Full time position 35 hours per week based in our office in Portsmouth
Location Castaway House, 311 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth PO2 8RN
Salary £29,000 per annum
Contract Permanent subject to a successful 6-month probationary period.
Company pension scheme Subject to successful 3-month probationary period.
Other benefits include Employees group life insurance scheme.
Employee Benenden Health scheme.
Free onsite secure parking.
Generous leave allowance
The Naval Children’s Charity provides financial and holistic support to children and families around the UK. We work closely with other charities, have our own team of caseworkers and use an external Armed Forces group case management system CRM, as well as a bespoke internal CRM of our beneficiaries.
This role is subject to DBS checking.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Caseworkers provide support and advice to eligible individuals in line with the policies of the Naval Children’s Charity. They work closely with other organisations to ensure that children and families receive appropriate and prompt support.
· To act as the first point of contact for the Casework team and beneficiaries
· To complete an initial assessment of need by triaging telephone calls, emails and applications received through different CRMs used by the Charity
· Contact families who submit an enquiry through the Charity website or via email
· Pass emergency requests for support to the Casework Team Manager or Head of Welfare for prioritising
· Deal with enquiries and correspondence from beneficiaries
· Establish a relationship of trust with beneficiaries. Offer support and signpost beneficiaries in areas such as relationship, bereavement, family counselling both by telephone and in person when appropriate to statutory/external organisations and Armed Forces charities.
· Liaise with external caseworkers from SSAFA, RN FPS and other organisations to ensure comprehensive casework is carried out on all beneficiaries
· Investigate applications for grants and, following assessment, produce recommendations for the Head of Welfare/CEO and Welfare Committee
· Follow up with beneficiaries once casework has been completed to ascertain impact and any unmet need
· Investigate beneficiary entitlement to statutory funds, advise of other possible sources of charitable funding and, with the beneficiaries’ consent, refer to other charities to almonise with them to provide a package of care for the beneficiary
· Ensure confidential handling of all information concerning beneficiaries in accordance with the Naval Children’s Charity’s confidentiality and data protection policies
· Keep thorough, confidential and systematic records of all matters concerning enquiries, applications, and grant awards in accordance with the Naval Children’s Charity’s Data Protection policies
· Provide feedback and regular reports to inform Casework Team Manager of trends
· Process day to day invoices and pass to the Head of Finance
· Keep up to date with developments on legislation, childcare issues and the benefits system and have an awareness of the MoD allowance system
· Regularly update personal training and skills
· Other relevant duties may be assigned from time to time
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
· Professional experience in a Triage/Caseworker/Family Support Worker role
· Previous experience of working with Serving Personnel/Veterans/Children in a support capacity
· An understanding and awareness of the benefits system
· Good knowledge of the Naval and Armed Forces Charity sector (Desirable)
Knowledge and skills commensurate with role to include:
· Empathetic and non-judgemental nature
· Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills.
· Well-developed IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and Teams. Training will be provided on our case management systems.
· Excellent attention to detail and a logical approach to work, with excellent planning and organisational skills.
· A team player with a positive, solution-focused approach to work.
· Ability to work independently demonstrating excellent time management skills.
· Ability to stay calm and work effectively under pressure, especially when meeting short notice deadlines.
· An understanding and commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Charity.
· In possession of a full UK driving licence.
Comprehensive understanding and implementation of GDPR and Data Protection principles; some of the information you may be required to process is of a sensitive and confidential nature.
Context and additional information
· Expenses incurred whilst fulfilling the duties of this role will be paid in accordance with NCC policy.
· You may be required to attend events to engage with Naval families (overtime is not paid, however Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) is given.
· Willingness to successfully complete appropriate job-related training.
· Have, or be willing to undertake and pass, MOD security checks.
Suitable candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form.
The tasks listed in this job description are not designed to be exhaustive and may vary from time to time according to the needs of the organisation. This document will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder as the role and services provided by the organisation develop.
The Naval Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Tutor Trust
We’re a proudly Northern charity that believes in equity in education. We do our bit to achieve that by partnering with schools and education providers, to enable their young people to work alongside inspiring and motivating tutors – an opportunity they may not otherwise have.
We know that our high-quality tuition helps improve young people’s academic attainment, wellbeing, and self-confidence, and supports their personal aspirations.
Over the past four years, we’ve had an opportunity to reach more young people than we have before through government funding of the National Tutoring Programme. This is now wrapping up and we’re at a pivotal moment, ready to engage new school partners, donors, peers in the sector and the new Labour government.
Our values
What we stand for and practise in everything we do at Tutor Trust:
We believe in fairness
We are passionate about making a difference
We are inclusive and supportive
We are quality-focused
We are ambitious
We learn
Benefits of working at Tutor Trust
• Hybrid work model (2 days in the office)
• Competitive leave - 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata)
• Flexible working including Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)
• Health and Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP service, mental health support and benefits platform, Perkbox)
• Enhanced Family and Sick Leave (after a qualifying period).
• Recognition and Culture (Thanks & Recognition, Highlights, team events)
• Learning and Development (knowledge sharing, staff-led groups
Job Purpose
The Partnerships Coordinator post is an exciting role with Tutor Trust. You will assist the Strategic Partnerships Manager to maintain and build key school relationships and networks contributing to customer retention and business growth.
The Partnerships Coordinator will also work very closely with the Partnership Operations team and the Communications & Marketing team to contribute positively to the overall success and innovation of the organisation.
Main Functions
- Assist with setting up key school partnerships across West Yorkshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester.
- Assist with completing partnership agreements.
- Conduct regional research to better understand region-wide school needs.
- Create reports or presentations for meetings with school partners.
- Track school partner data and communication in Salesforce.
- Attend engagement events and conferences in order to network and build relationships with school leaders and organisations supporting tutoring.
- To assist in the recruitment process for new tutors, including short listing and interviewing.
- To assist with facilitating communication between school partners/projects and internal teams, acting as a liaison to ensure smooth collaboration and alignment on projects and goals.
- Support all three regions to develop existing partnerships with schools, colleges, MATs, local authorities and archdioceses.
- Take part in general induction presentations and other events to promote the Tutor Trust both internally and externally.
- Help with preparation for Tutor Trust events aimed at a range of stakeholders.
- Responsible for sharing conference experiences on social media platforms such as LinkedIn.
- Work with the Communications & Marketing Team to design and deploy external facing comms materials and campaigns to maximise visibility and reach.
- Participate in project work across the organisation.
- Assist other staff to complete a variety of administrative tasks that enable the Trust to operate effectively and efficiently.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.
Person Specification
Good candidates for this role will be high achievers, with excellent IT and English skills, diplomatic and inter-personal skills, and plenty of initiative.
Skills
- Educated to degree level.(desirable)
- Business degree, qualification, training or experience (desirable).
- Must have achieved a minimum of Grade B at GCSE in Maths and English Excellent IT, CRM (preferable) and software system skills , including competency with Microsoft Excel and Salesforce.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from any industry sector.
- The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard.
- Be a team player but also able to work independently when required to do so.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to manage office systems and contact databases and to use them effectively.
- Have strong business development skills, helping to promote The Tutor Trust in a professional and effective manner Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.
- The ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Can demonstrate experience of administrative skills in a previous role (either paid or voluntary).
- Experience of Social Media posting.
Attributes
- Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and drivers behind the Tutor Trust.
- Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the Tutor Trust.
- Proven ability to make sound decisions and manage responsibilities effectively.
- Have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
- A willingness to work unsociable hours when required.
- Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and be committed to Safeguarding children.
- Be able to prioritise and manage tasks.
- Be a team player but also able to work independently if required to do so.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Candidates must be self-confident and have a robust personality.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Closing date for applications: Friday, 6th September
Interviews to be held: week beginning 16th September
Salary: £24,000 per annum & Contributory Pension
Start date: ASAP
Candidates are required to complete an application form and supply a cover letter outlining how they meet the requirements of the role. You must also complete the attached Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
To apply, please email all documents to:our careers email
The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
For further information please visit our webite.
All positions at The Tutor Trust are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.
The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity embedded in the local community, providing practical help, support and training to people affected by homelessness or suffering from addiction. We are passionate about the people and communities we support and embrace creative, innovative and inclusive ways of working that build on our collective strengths. We provide a Recovery Hub (including an abstinence-based residential recovery facility, an addictions counselling programme and a Training & Development Programme), supported houses, a Housing First service, community support, charity shops and two social enterprises supporting people in recovery from addictions to rebuild their lives. Our integrative approach is based on the concept of ‘Recovery Capital’, a whole-person approach taking into account physical, cultural, social, human and spiritual factors and assets.
With a new corporate strategy and ambitious plans to develop a new brand, new services, and a new innovative approach to charity retail and building links with the community, it’s an exciting time to join SCT.
We seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of SCT.
Role and responsibilities
We are looking to recruit a manager for our Aldgate East Charity Shop. The ultimate aim of the Manager’s job is to manage staff, volunteers and available resources to the optimum benefit of SCT, terms of both income and the mission of the Charity in supporting people in recovery from addition, achieved through:
Charity retail management (60%)
- Ensuring the safe and profitable running of the shop leading a team of staff and volunteers to motivate them to deliver exceptional customer service to customers and donors; recruiting, training and managing and team according to SCT’s values, policies and procedures.
- Maximising sales, engagement and impact to achieve set targets to raise Unrestricted Income for charitable objectives by contributing surplus of in excess of £100,000 per annum.
- Establishing and maintaining effective retail processes and merchandising standards to industry standards of best practice.
- Maintaining effective stock management.
- Carrying out shop administration.
- Interpreting and acting on basic financial reports and KPI’s
- Taking necessary action to repair and maintain the premises and to take all reasonable steps to protect SCT property from theft, damage or fire.
- Training and supporting staff and volunteers towards ensuring adherence to all health and safety policy and procedures.
- Ability to work flexibly, including working weekends and on occasion work in other locations when necessary.
- Managing the shop rota ensuring shop opens within advertised hours with sufficient cover to operate safely.
Community engagement (40%)
- Ongoing development of SCT’s community shop as a place of welcome, community connection and engagement.
- Ensuring that the community shop is a safe and supportive space for everyone, working closely with SCT’s Community Recovery Team to help individuals access specialist support where relevant.
- Developing a programme of onsite small-scale community activities drawing on the expertise of SCT’s community tutors, local community and SCT’s wider recovery community in their design and delivery.
- Building and developing relationships with local community agencies, with the support of SCT’s Community Recovery Team, to promote opportunities to support those vulnerable to addiction and/or homelessness.
Continuous improvement#
- Developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of the work of SCT.
- Undertaking relevant tasks as requested by the Area Manager and Director of Retail.
- Representing the organisation at external meetings and events.
- Abiding by the policies and procedures of SCT.
- Attending and completing training courses as required.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
- Retail background
- People management skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Good IT skills (including MS Office and email)
- Able to use own initiative
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Understanding the range of issues that can make an individual vulnerable to addiction and/or homelessness
- Empathetic with those experiencing addiction and/or homelessness
- Communicate well one-to-one and in groups and teams with vulnerable individuals and those in leadership roles, both in informal and formal settings
- Good listening skills
- Visual merchandising/window dressing ability
- Shop administration including finance and Gift Aid
- Approaches and provision in the support of those with addictions and/or homelessness
Experience
- Commercial retail management experience
- Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers
- Demonstrable and proven communication skills
- Demonstrable experience of consistently meeting or exceeding targets
- Experience of leading successful teams
- Experience of working with donated goods
- Charity shop background
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ability to hold a case load and carry out support work within the local community being alert to the mental health needs of residents of Newham.
Provide support and signposting in various ways as agreed upon with the PCN and in a wider partnership. This may include (but is not exclusive):
Meeting patients face to face in informal and formal settings to encourage engagement
Work within the MDT of the PCN, taking actions as agreed by the Multi Disciplinary Teams and recording the outputs and outcomes appropriately
Provide individual patients support and signposting in a range of ways as agreed with the PCN and wider delivery partnership
Group facilitation Coaching, Building Trust, and Motivating people in their progress
Referrals to other mental health provision within the Borough of Newham
Direct, individual support to patients on a case-by-case basis and assessing pertinent signs (as trained)
Signposting to community services
Ongoing monitoring of risk to build a positive but sensitive attitude to caseload
Providing clarity to the MDT and people on their lists as to how different areas of their need are being addressed by the other provisions they are engaged with
Provide continuity and reassurance to the people on case load
Build resilience in the people on caseload and ensure themes are fed back into design, delivery, and the development of services
Provide feedback to the PCN team and upwards about the gaps in service provision as illustrated by the people they are working with
referrals should be done within 28 days of the mental health need being identified in line with guidance offered by the PCN
What does good look like for this role?
Goals will be agreed upon with you in collaboration with your line manager at Aston-Mansfield and with our lead partners Community Links MIND and ELFT The successful management of your respective caseload – strong initial assessment, action planning and goal setting, networking with relevant stakeholders, and active, engaging patients both face to face and remotely will be critical aspects of the role. Working with multiple agencies collaboratively that promotes patient welfare and outcomes whilst sharing learning and impact is essential in the role's success, as is inquisitiveness and confidence in the approach. Induction and training will be provided for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you driven to campaign for better access to vital support and services? Are you passionate about advocating for those who need their voices heard? We are looking for a dedicated Senior Campaigns Officer to join our team and drive positive change for the MND Community.
Working closely with our National Campaigns Manager and Public Affairs Manager to plan, develop, and deliver impactful campaigns that improve access to essential support and services for people living with and affected Motor Neurone Disease (MND). You will collaborate with colleagues in the Services and Partnerships and Policy and Campaigns teams to identify challenges and failures in local services, turning these insights into powerful integrated local campaigns that bring about meaningful change.
Working with volunteers is a crucial aspect of this role. Engaging with both online and offline volunteers, you will provide them with the tools and support they need to amplify our campaigns. By creating compelling campaign assets, such as emails, toolkits, and reports, you will help to ensure our message reaches a wide audience.
You will represent the Association in collaborations with external stakeholders, including coalitions, to further our campaigning goals. Your efforts will contribute directly to the planning, execution, and evaluation of campaigns and events across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, ensuring we meet our objectives, deliver against targets, and make a tangible impact.
Additionally, you will support the Policy & Campaigns Assistant in managing correspondence and enquiries, ensuring people living with and affected by MND are not only heard but are actively involved in shaping and delivering our campaigns. By working closely with colleagues across the Association, you will help to increase our profile, reach, and engagement, ensuring that our campaigns are as effective and far-reaching as possible.
Hybrid Working Expectations: 2 days per week office attendance
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees' needs. We are open to part-time applications and job shares. If you are looking for flexibility, please clearly indicate your preferred working arrangement in your supporting statement.
What are we looking for?
Experience in developing, planning, and delivering effective campaign strategies that drive real change. Your experience will include creating compelling campaign materials and engaging a range of campaigning actions.
Experience of managing or working with volunteers in a campaign setting (or equivalent volunteering experience) is essential.
You will have excellent communication skills, and be confident in presenting ideas clearly.
You must be proficient in Microsoft Office, and flexible in your working hours, including evenings and weekends. Regular travel within the UK will also be required, with occasional overnight stays.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Adverts may be closed early, or interviews arranged once sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.
Sponsorship: If you require sponsorship for this role, you must clearly declare this with/on your application form so that we can consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, either as a skilled worker or new entrant.
Reasonable Adjustments and Alternative Applications: Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview please contact us for support.
To provide an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form.
Recruitment Agencies: We work hard to fill our roles directly and request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Quality to lead our organisation in delivering exceptional supported housing services. This post is based at our Head Office in Islington.
£62,500.00 per annum, working x hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
As part of the application process, please send a personal statement matching your experience and skills to the person specification
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:
Line Manage the team of Quality Managers, providing direction, support and development where required.
Manage and maintain the successful delivery of the Quality Management System (QMS) across all Look Ahead Services, ensuring Look Ahead has a comprehensive quality assurance framework. This includes oversight of Operations led audits.
Develop and update the QMS so that it meets all relevant regulatory requirements, in particular those provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. Provide support to services who are preparing for inspections, assessments or reviews by regulators.
Champion a culture of inclusion and equality throughout Look Ahead. This includes making sure the quality framework identifies barriers that could prevent customers from accessing services or participating in activities.
Review and develop existing audit tools and create new tools to ensure that the QMS is meeting organisational needs. This to include adapting the tool so that it can be used in unsupported services and within Head Office teams.
Conduct regular audits and inspections of services to identify areas for improvement. Lead a team of auditors and provide expert guidance on best practices, delivering themed workshops and sessions highlighting internal and external examples.
For the full list please see our website
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:
Possess strong interpersonal skills; Communication both oral and written is crucial for success across all aspects of the role
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the post holder able to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate complex information and concepts and compare information from a number of different sources
For the full list please see our website
What you'll bring:
Essential:
In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (CQC and/or Ofsted standards) for supported housing and social care services.
Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and methodologies.
Experience of working across one or more of Look Ahead customer groups - and managing services.
Experience in leading and motivating a team.
Experience of either implementing new services, or turning around struggling services within the supported housing or social care sectors.
Experience of providing informed advice and guidance
In depth literacy and numeracy skills including ability to write reports
Able to represent the department at a variety of internal/external meetings
Ability to write and present complex reports and presentations in a clear and focussed way to a variety of audiences
Ability to set up and maintain effective systems to manage information
Desirable:
Proven track record of success in a senior quality assurance role within the social care sector.
Experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support Framework/trauma informed practice
Experience of monitoring, evaluating and inspecting projects/areas of work based on a quality assurance framework
Track record of delivering innovation and outstanding practice within the supported housing or social care sectors.
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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Are you passionate about empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism to access essential healthcare services? Join our team as a Healthcare Access Advocate, Hospital Liaison, and Workshop Facilitator at The Elfrida Society, where you will play a crucial role in advocating for service users, liaising with healthcare providers, and facilitating empowering workshops.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Advocacy: Provide personalised support to ensure that each individual’s voice is heard and their healthcare needs are met.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with hospital staff and other professionals to create a more inclusive healthcare system.
- Empower Through Education: Develop and deliver engaging workshops that equip individuals and their families with the tools they need to navigate the healthcare landscape effectively.
- Supportive Community: Be part of a dedicated team committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
About the Role:
This part-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary of £27,629 - £28,451.57 pro-rata, with excellent benefits, including a generous pension plan and holiday entitlement. Based at our offices in Islington, London, you will have the flexibility to travel and engage with various stakeholders across Islington and neighbouring areas.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking individuals with strong advocacy skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and a good understanding of the healthcare system. Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism is essential, as is a commitment to promoting their rights and well-being.
Apply Today:
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and accessible healthcare environment for all.
The job requires an enhanced DBS check.
Our mission is to enable individuals with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling & empowered lives, filled with opportunities for growth and joy!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CPAG is looking for a welfare rights expert to manage our Early Warning System.
With a new government in place this is a great time to join the Advice and Rights Team at CPAG as we look to influence policy makers and parliamentarians and support the advice sector in delivering a fair and comprehensive social security system in the UK.
The Early Warning System (EWS) collates evidence of long-term concerns and developing issues within the benefit system, from the advice sector and beyond. EWS evidence is used to develop and promotes improvements to the benefits system with our colleagues in the Policy Team, as part of our work to end child poverty.
The EWS officer will actively promote the EWS, encouraging contributions from advisers and claimants. The EWS officer will record and analyse case studies as well as the issues which arise on our advice services, to provide insight on the impact of changes to the benefits system and evidence for our campaigning and research work.
You will play a key role in responding to calls for evidence and consultations, and liaison with the DWP and other policy makers. You will work closely with the advice sector through publications, briefings and events such as seminars and conferences, to increase advisers’ awareness of the concerns highlighted by the EWS and to promote solutions to support claimants.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the EWS Officer job pack and application form from our website.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 9 September 2024.
Interviews will be held online during the week commencing Monday 16 September 2024.
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Abortion Support Network is a largely volunteer-run charity that helps people living in European countries with bad abortion laws and provision access safe abortions in clinics abroad. ASN provides practical information, support, funding, travel and accommodation.
We are looking to recruit a new Managing Director to lead the team. ASN began as a group of activists and a mobile phone, and spent its early years running on passion. While remaining true to it’s radical roots, ASN are navigating the realities of building a sustainable organisation which offers the best possible experience for our clients, staff, volunteers and supporters. To do this, we need a strategic thinker who has experience leading a team and works pragmatically to get things done.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will have complete oversight of ASN, from service delivery to IT system procurement. We don’t expect anyone to be an expert on every part of ASN’s work, but we’re looking for someone with robust relevant experience who is willing to learn from our incredible team.
Please see the Hiring pack for a detailed list of experience and values that we are looking for in our new Managing Director.
Abortion Support Network is committed to building a workplace that is feminist, anti-racist and inclusive of LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, and those who have experienced other forms of exclusion or marginalisation. We are looking for a Managing Director who can be a part of this work. We are keen to work with candidates to make our recruitment process as accessible and comfortable as possible.
Closing Date: 9th September, 9am
*We are aware that parts of our interviewing period coincide with Rosh Hashanah. If you need an alternative interview date for this reason, please let us know at the point of shortlisting and we will be happy to accommodate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time to join London’s Air Ambulance Charity. We have just reached our fundraising target to replace our two helicopters and are planning how we can capitalise on the remarkable success of our campaign.
We are seeking a digital marketing and communications expert to join our team for 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role shapes and develops the digital strategy. It brings together all our digital functions in order to strengthen our fundraising, marketing and communications.
Leading on the development and integration of all digital channels, you will support on the rollout of an overarching email marketing and website strategy, as well as oversee the integration of paid and organic social. The post holder will understand our different supporter groups to ensure digital work maximises supporter communications and will thrive on a fast-paced, vibrant environment.
You will have significant experience of developing and implementing digital strategies to improve fundraising and awareness communication and be skilled at turning data and insights into strategic digital campaigns.
In return we offer a supportive and enabling environment that gets the best out of our people. We promote a culture of progression and professional advancement offering a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer hybrid and flexible working options, wellbeing packages and family friendly employment policies.
We pride ourselves on our dedication to being an employer that values diversity, we firmly believe that each team member can provide a unique perspective and valuable contribution to the lives of the people we serve, applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a charity providing vital support to some of
the most deprived members of our community. The Watford and Three Rivers
Refugee Partnership (WTRRP) provides services to refugees, asylum-
seekers and other vulnerable migrants in our area, to improve their well-being and interaction with the local community and services. The Casework Coordinator role will focus on ensuring that asylum seekers and refugees engaging
within our service will receive specialist information, advice and advocacy support.
This role will provide support to clients dealing with key issues of
immigration, housing, welfare and health. You will work alongside a strong
established group of volunteers who currently provide a number of roles within the
organisation.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a caseload of clients who require specialist advice and support, ensuring that cases are progressed effectively, including detailed record-keeping.
• Work effectively with the Committee, Office Manager and caseworker
volunteers to ensure issues are resolved. This includes the running
of regular Case Review meetings and managing the minutes and case
records.
• Offer support and guidance, including training where appropriate, to volunteer
Caseworkers and Befrienders.
• Implementation of our safeguarding policies coordinating with our
Safeguarding Lead.
• Take a lead role in weekly Drop-In sessions on
Tuesdays 11am – 1pm.
• Manage a referral phone line.
• Process enquiries about WTRRP, take referrals for clients and contribute to
regular referral intake meetings, offering triage support and signposting.
• Create links and work effectively with public sector agencies to ensure our clients can access all entitled support in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Create effective referral relationships within the refugee sector and wider
charity sector to ensure our clients have access to high quality and effective
support through specialist agencies and services.
Qualities and skills:
Be able to work on your own initiative and independently, with good
organisational skills and IT knowledge.
Be a team-worker with good communication skills, and should have
experience of casework and of working alongside volunteers. You will have an understanding of
safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children.
Have a good understanding of the issues affecting asylum seekers, refugees
and people seeking Leave to Remain and the barriers they face.
Experience in relation to the benefit
system, be able to keep up with law changes as they take place and the impact of these changes on our clients.
Desirable experience:
Experience of advocating on behalf of vulnerable client
groups to ensure that they get fair access to services, including a
knowledge of housing options available and the mechanisms that can
be used to advocate effectively on behalf of clients.
Experience of working with people from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds,
and/or skill in languages.
OISC Level 1 (or higher) qualification or are willing to study for this in the future.
Proposed terms of employment:
• Salary: £27,000-£33,000 depending on experience and qualification
• Duration of contract: two years, extendable
• 37 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work for committee and volunteer support meetings.
• Place of work: WTRRP office, hybrid and outreach which may include appointments in the community.
• Holiday entitlement: 20 days plus bank holidays including the days
between Christmas and New Year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.