Advice And Outreach Manager Jobs
Have a passion for delivering training and events? Love supporting the development of your community?
Well, we've got a spot for you in our team at Community Southwark! Together, let's make a significant change and bring excitement, inclusivity, and solidarity to Southwark.
Community Southwark is umbrella organisation for charities and community groups in Southwark. Our vision is thriving communities with the power, resources, and partnerships to create a more equal Southwark.
We have 1,000 Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) members. We have over 60 years’ experience of offering free services and making connections, including:
· Advice and training (e.g. governance, funding, evaluation and impact)
· Networks to bring groups together and influence decision makers
· Tailored support for ethnic minority led groups
· Information sharing through our e-bulletins, social media, venues and funding databases
· Advertising, matching, and celebrating volunteers, including Healthwatch Ambassadors and corporate volunteers
We have strong and productive links with funders, Southwark Council, businesses, and the local NHS. We host Healthwatch and a network of Health Ambassadors. We work in partnership to support thriving neighbourhoods and community led solutions to the borough’s deep-rooted inequalities.
Our 2022-26 Strategy
· Enable a more impactful, collaborative, and sustainable Voluntary and Community Sector
· Support the creation of a more inclusive, diverse, and equal Southwark
· Increase the sector’s ability to influence change no matter the size or background of an organisation or individual
We welcome applications from all sectors and experience levels. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people and people from LGBTQ+ communities.
Job Description
Main Purpose
The VCS Support Officer role provides advice and support for voluntary and community organisations about organisational development. It equips organisations and individuals with the skills and knowledge to run effectively, legally, and sustainably – enabling them to create thriving communities and a more equal Southwark.
The role has a wide remit and is guided by the needs of Community Southwark members. The key objectives are:
· Providing support and advice
· Networks and events
· Learning and Development
· Information and Resources
· Safeguarding
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed
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Knowledge and experience of the Voluntary and Community Sector
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Understanding of good governance and organisational management, including working with trustees and voluntary management committee members
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Ability to facilitate workshops and focus groups as well as excellent presentation and communication skills both written and oral
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Good organisational and project management skills including financial planning, time management, project planning, monitoring and evaluation
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Ability to interpret research, legislation and policy and present it in an accessible way
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Knowledge of safeguarding issues and demonstrable ability of learning about them
Benefits:
· 30 days annual leave (exclusive of public/bank holidays) per annum; pro-rata for part-time employees.
· 2 Volunteering Days per annum (pro rata)
· £535 annual training allowance.
· Pension – Employer contribution: 5%
· Cycle to Work Scheme.
· Flexible working
· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
· Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential helpline for personal or professional concerns)
We are the umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in Southwark.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a new team member to provide full administrative and programme support to the Employment & Careers team. The role will involve supporting the team in the day to day running of the service including the preparation of contract documentation (such as registration forms, as well as specified supporting evidence: ID proofs, Proofs of Address etc.) for submission to funding partners, uploading data spreadsheets and CMS systems, and supporting the team with promotion, outreach and engagement of our services. This includes conducting follow-ups and answering queries (by phone, email and in person) from both current and prospective participants on the programmes being delivered by High Trees. They will also be responsible for the preparation of finance related performance evidence for monthly/quarterly submission.
The successful applicant will have experience of providing efficient administrative support, be very organised and able to work to deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. Must also be flexible and excited about being at the heart of a small but fast paced team which is committed to providing an excellent service to High Trees’ users.
Benefits of working at High Trees
- 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 Christmas days) rising by 1 day each year after 2 years’ service (capped at an additional 8 days)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years’ service
- Save money off a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme
- Up to 7% contribution to the staff pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Support Line
- Clear pay structure with yearly increments (based on performance)
- Annual Staff away day
- Premium eye-care vouchers through Specsavers and season ticket loans
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team as a Refuge Support Worker at Cambridge Women’s Aid
Location: Cambridge
Position: Refuge Support Worker
Organisation: Cambridge Women’s Aid (CWA)
Salary: £27,000-£29,000 for a 37-hour week (we will consider part-time hours down to a minimum of 30 hours per week)
About Us: CWA is dedicated to providing life-changing support and safe accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. We are very passionate about our work and we are immensely proud of the support we have offered in Cambridge since 1977. We are seeking a resourceful and motivated refuge support worker to help deliver our life-saving refuge service to survivors of domestic abuse.
We appreciate that few women will have specific experience of working in a refuge. If you would like an informal chat about your transferrable skills before completing the application, please contact us directly to arrange this.
The Role: As the Refuge Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering tailored emotional and practical support to women and children living in our refuge. You'll work closely with a small caseload of women, helping them rebuild their lives, navigate their support plans, and move towards independent living. Your work will range from providing safety advice and emotional support to practical assistance like securing move-on housing, advocating with other agencies, and coordinating resettlement support. You’ll also ensure the smooth operation of the refuge, maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. You will be directly responsible to the Refuge Manager and will work as part of a small team which includes the Children’s Worker, Family Worker and Housekeeper.
Benefits of the Role:
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Generous annual leave: Enjoy a good annual leave allowance of 25 days per year plus bank holidays, with an extra holiday purchase scheme and additional leave days for long service.
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End of year bonus: Receive a bonus at the end of the year as a token of appreciation for your hard work.
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Pension scheme: Benefit from a salary exchange scheme for pension on top of the standard workplace pension.
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Clinical supervision: Regular clinical supervision to support your professional well-being and reflective practice.
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Supportive team: Work in a well-connected and supportive all-women team environment, with experienced and passionate colleagues.
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Job satisfaction: Experience high levels of job satisfaction through making a positive impact in the lives of women and children, and using your creativity to influence service development and innovation.
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Professional development: Access high-level training and continuing professional development opportunities.
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Time off in lieu: We ensure that all extra hours worked are paid or given back through time off in lieu.
What We're Looking For:
We need someone who is compassionate, resourceful, and experienced in working with women affected by domestic abuse. If you have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a commitment to advocacy, and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people, we'd love to hear from you.
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 9th October
Successful applicants will be notified and interviews will be held within three weeks of this date.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only (Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies). The appointment will be made on the understanding that a satisfactory 3-month probationary period will be completed by the applicant and that acceptable references will be received by CWA.
In order to keep costs to a minimum we will only contact you if you have been selected for interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will be working from the Llanelli Office, as well as being home based, and travel throughout Carmarthenshire is essential.
Salary: Band DP3 £23,050 - £24,670 pro rata, depending on experience
Hours: 21hrs per week - part time
We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working experienced Information & Advice Officer to join our organisation.
You will be committed to providing up-to-date information and advice to older people and their carers in outreach locations, via telephone, online and face to face. Working to approved quality standards, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of providing advice covering a range of topics including (but not exclusively); Welfare Benefits, Social Care and local services.
Experience of delivering Welfare Benefits Advice is required.
Closing date: There is no formal closing date. Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. If you are interested, please therefore apply as soon as possible.
Interviews: To be confirmed – via Microsoft Teams
This is fixed term contract funded initially until March 31st 2025 and subject to review and funding thereafter.
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Deputy Manager
We have a new role available for a Deputy Service Manager to join Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering vulnerable young people.
Position: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Chester, Cheshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week
Salary: £30,906 per annum plus pension & other benefits
Closing Date: Friday 4th October - we are doing interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
About the Role
As Deputy Service Manager, you will manage a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to care leavers in supported accommodation and outreach services.
Working under the direction, guidance and support of the Pathway Manager you will facilitate services to ensure a seamless and cohesive accommodation-based support package for young care leavers who may be at risk of homelessness across Cheshire West and Chester, or who need support in their own homes through the outreach services.
The Deputy Manager role supports the Pathway Manager to ensure the service delivers excellent and continuously improving service performance as well as ensuring the effective and safe management of the services on a day-to-day basis. You will deputise in the absence of the Pathway Manager in the delivery of the service. The role will have responsibility under Depaul’s commitment to successfully deliver the contracted outcomes. You will manage the service delivery across Cheshire West and Cheshire and the line management of the staff teams.
Key responsibilities include:
· Deputies for the Pathway Manager during periods of his or her absence, in the service delivery including external meetings such as monitoring and contract review meetings with the commissioners.
· Manage the service delivery at the accommodation services and outreach, line managing the staff teams.
· Providing relevant reporting internally and externally, including ensuring all health and safety requirements are completed promptly to comply with Housing Associations and legal obligations of the landlord.
· You will ensure the highest standards of support to young people is provided and that housing management is effective, and you will work to KPI targets in these areas.
· You will be committed to working in and maintaining an environment that supports the safeguarding of young people.
· To communicate effectively both internally and externally, raising the profile and promoting the services within Cheshire West and Chester
· You will undertake further duties as commensurate to the role, in line with Depaul Policies and Procedures and as identified by your line manager.
About You
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
· Significant management experience, including experiencing supervising the work of teams and individuals.
· Experience in sound decision-making processes in a wide range of complex situations where there is a requirement to consider a range of options/courses of action and risk management, including safeguarding children and young people.
· Experience of safe service delivery to young people at risk.
· Experience in using Risk Assessments and Support Planning.
· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
· Experience in operating safeguarding requirements and procedures
· Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination
In return for working here, you will receive:
· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
· Flexible working model for suitable roles.
· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
· Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
· Death in service (4x Base salary)
· Legal Advice line
About the Organisation
Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.
You may have experience in areas such as such as: Deputy Manager, Service, Supported Living, Complex Needs, Accommodation Service, Housing, Social Housing, Mental Health, Mental Health Support, Mental Health Support Worker, Mental Health Service, Recovery, Housing Management. #INDSCP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by Social Care People on behalf of the organisation
Location: This is an in-office based role working across Bury & Bolton, with some outreach delivery.
After initial training, 25% home working option, dependent on business need.
Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton (CABB) is a leading provider of legal advice and information, supporting tens of thousands of clients every year. We are a busy, client focused and dynamic service with a track record of delivering high quality advice.
Our communities are facing unprecedented challenges with rising costs. The cost of living crisis is directly impacting on individuals and families; many of whom are making tough choices whether to eat or heat.
The post holder will work as part of a well-established team, providing a reliable and effective money advice service, across all advice channels and access points, utilised by Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton.
Our Money Advice team provide support and empower clients to manage their finances, maximise income and assess their best strategies and options to address their debt issues long term.
The postholder will have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with a range of clients, and internal and external stakeholders of various levels.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to adapt, prioritise deadlines and competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
At CABB, we value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) as these communities are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.
Closing Date – Monday 7th October 2024, 10:00am
Interview Date – Week beginning Monday 14th October 2024. The interview will contain an assessment
Applications received after the closing date & time, will not be considered.
2makeit helps rehabilitate prisoners and ex-prisoners by offering them creative expression through programmes using music and the arts, mentoring, advice and guidance.
This part-time, maternity cover role co-ordinating the growth of 2makeit’s work supporting the rehabilitation of offenders in the community is home-based with travel around London and the South East and involves:
· Liaison with prisons, probation and other agencies
· Responsibility for a small caseload of service users
· Maintenance of a robust record-keeping and evaluation system
· Management and development of projects in the community.
We are looking for:
· Knowledge of current policy and practice in criminal justice, the arts and outreach or support to marginalised people
· Experience of working in the criminal justice and/or charity sector
· Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
· Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to manage a diverse workload
· Commitment to the aims of 2makeit
· Ability to work collaboratively with other partner organisations with good negotiation skills
· Discreet, sensitive and non-judgemental attitude with the ability to understand the importance of, and maintain, confidentiality.
· Excellent IT knowledge and skills.
· Willingness to work occasionally outside of normal working hours.
The appointment is subject to the completion of an enhanced DBS clearance.
2makeit helps rehabilitate those with lived experience of the criminal justice sector by using creativity to inspire more positive lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The main purpose of this role is to oversee the design, development and delivery of CSE’s grant making to community organisations and to ensure that good practices are applied across our grant making activities. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing CSE’s grant making schemes through a combination of direct scheme management and by supporting schemes managed by other CSE staff (for example, by providing templates, guidance, quality checks, advice and relationship management).
Pay and conditions
The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
The starting salary for the role will be £34,788. After your six-month probationary review, your salary may increase to between £35,934-£38,229 per annum.
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Designing and developing high-quality grant giving schemes for a range of stakeholders (e.g. community anchor organisations, voluntary community groups, individuals and larger organisations), that enable the realisation of CSE project and programme objectives.
- Make outbound calls to clients when required, such as booking home visits, and keeping client records up to date.
- Developing and implementing a clear set of practices, and making sure they are understood and adhered to, in order to identify, mitigate and monitor potential risks associated with our grant giving projects.
- Maintaining tailoring and adapting our standard documentation (for example, grant agreement template; application form; eligibility criteria; payment form) to different grant schemes, ensuring they meet the individual needs of each scheme and remain as accessible as possible.
- Ensuring efficient processes are in place for evidencing, instructing, and monitoring grant payments, administering payment processes (such as raising and/or checking grant payment requests with our finance team) and that you handle any personal data appropriately.
- Ensuring that high-quality and proportionate project management is in place across our portfolio of grant giving projects, that funders receive the updates and information they need, and grantees are well supported and able to deliver to their objectives efficiently.
- Support project teams with managing relationships directly with grant recipients, including by maintaining strong communications and acting as the main point of contact with CSE; collecting and collating monitoring data; celebrating successes; addressing concerns (for example with review meetings or action plans); escalating issues as appropriate.
- Facilitating learning, networking, and sharing between grantees, ensuring that effective monitoring, evaluation and learning practices are embedded within existing grant-making projects.
- Using learning and feedback to inform how CSE designs future grant programmes and ensure learning is shared effectively with funders with the aim of shaping the broader grant making sector.
- Staying up to date with developments in the grant making sector (including keeping abreast of legal obligations and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion practices), learning from others and continually improving and developing our systems and processes.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- Experience of delivering multiple, public and competitive grant schemes for community organisations and groups – including the contractual, financial and reporting elements - from beginning (design) to end.
- Highly skilled in use of Manage people and relationships across different projects.
- Engage with funders to improve the future design of their grant programmes.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 17th October 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 November, though this is subject to change.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About MAP
We are advisers, counsellors, youth workers and other professionals working together to provide the best support we can to young people aged 11-25, in a way that works for them.
At MAP we work for social justice. We are an inclusive workplace, welcoming everybody to bring their authentic whole selves to work every day. Upholding equality at MAP is not only about eliminating discrimination; it is about actively recognising and valuing difference; making the most of everyone’s potential.
About the Role
We are seeking a leader who truly embodies our values and shares our vision for advancing youth work. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, strategic thinker with a proven ability to guide teams to success. You should be someone who can inspire and motivate, while also providing the strategic direction necessary to drive our youth work services forward.
If you are passionate about shaping the future of youth work and ready to make a significant impact, we want you to lead our Youth Work service. In this role, you'll inspire a dedicated team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment with clear goals and accountability. You will manage every aspect of our projects—from planning and execution to monitoring and completion—ensuring effective use of resources and budgets. Additionally, you will drive innovation by developing and implementing processes that continually enhance our service delivery and meet the evolving needs of young people.
This is a unique opportunity to join our SMT and make a lasting difference in our community.
About You
A proven leader with a passion for youth work and a track record of successfully managing teams and projects.
Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to inspire and guide others.
A commitment to continuous improvement and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in youth services.
This is a fundamental role within the MAP Senior Management Team and is an ideal opportunity for an experienced leader or for someone looking to develop their career within Youth Work. Either way, you will have a genuine desire to deliver youth services that enable and amplify youth voice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Marketing Communications
Location: hybrid working – between office location and home. At least one day per week in our Aldgate, London office
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: full-time, permanent
Salary: £43,000 – £46,000 per annum
Closing date: Monday 30th September at 9am
Expected interview dates: first-stage interviews (virtual) Tuesday 8th October or Wednesday 9th October, second-stage interviews (in person at our Head Office in Aldgate) Wednesday 16th October
Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
- family friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS Pension
- free health cashback plan (Medicash) employee cover plus up to four dependent children)
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- free confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
- flexible working options; including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours and more*
- learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc.)
- employee health and wellbeing committed (menopause friendly, disability confident employer etc.)
Background
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia; a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible.
Purpose of the job/About the role
This is an exciting new opportunity to join the Brand and Marketing Team at Dementia UK playing a key role in the development, delivery and activation of our new brand.
As Senior Creative Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing design and creative work at Dementia UK, ensuring the effective development and application of our brand’s visual identity. You will apply high standards of design and production across a variety of outputs, both online and offline, while leading others to deliver impactful design solutions through freelancers and agencies.
In addition, you will recruit, and line manage a newly established Designer role and oversee the in-house design workflow, taking charge of our creative roster, animation projects, and brand sign off across the charity.
To succeed in this role, you will bring proven creative leadership and expertise in managing both online and offline assets. You should have extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud, a deep knowledge of design principles, and a strong track record of managing external designers and agencies from briefing to final delivery. Additionally, you must be well-organised, proactive, and capable of prioritising your workload effectively, with strong project management and planning skills.
If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our Culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
Outreach Worker- Bengali Speaking (working with Parent & Children), 21 hours per week, £27,177 per annum, pro-rata (including London weighting), North-West Westminster. Fixed term to end March 2026
This is a highly rewarding role for an Outreach Worker to support parents and carers of children under 5 at Westminster Children Centres. We are currently looking to recruit an Outreach worker in Westminster are to provide accessible information to parents and carers, particularly those who are marginalised, to ensure they receive the support they need in order to increase opportunities and strengthen family life, bringing better outcomes for children.
Fluent in Bengali, the role will include developing an understanding of the local area including services and facilities. You will also need to pro-actively engage with vulnerable and isolated families and carry out home visits, as required. The role will include developing good relationships with health visitors and liaising with other agencies regarding the needs of parents and carers. In addition, the successful individual will help to organise social events to bring the community together.
We are looking for someone who has experience of community and outreach work with diverse communities in an inner-city environment. This will include experience of a wide range of methods/techniques to reach out and engage with isolated individuals/communities. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to empathise with parents and carers are required. A non-judgmental approach is essential. The ability to network is also important.
A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity are essential.
The salary for 21 hours per week is £16, 306.75 per annum.
Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply.
Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes
Closing Date: Sunday, 6th October 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 21st October 2024
The deputy service manager will contribute to the management of the IDVA and community based services, in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures and quality management system. This involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors.
The post holder will provide line management and support to staff. This will include providing supervision on complex casework issues such as child protection, overseeing operational emergencies and ensuring high standards of support. Working closely with the services manager to ensure that contractual and other funding requirements are met fully and that Refuge’s high quality standards are maintained, the role may involve visiting potential sites and contributing to the establishment of new services in conjunction with the development team.
The job involves working closely with members of staff that support victims and survivors of domestic abuse using our services. As a member of the management team, the post holder will be required to participate in an out-of-hours management service.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
Use of a car essential to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Engagement Manager
Reporting to: Head of Community Engagement
Responsible for: One direct line report
Based: Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. Permanent remote working in the UK is possible and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK.
Terms: Full time (35 hours/week), permanent. Requests for flexible working will be considered.
Salary: £34,424 – £45,448 per annum
Role overview
The British Science Association's mission is to transform the diversity and inclusivity of science. We want more people, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in science, to feel that science is relevant to their lives. The BSA’s Community Engagement programmes focus on reaching people who are underrepresented in science and research.
The Community Engagement Manager will specialise in growing, diversifying, and supporting our community engagement programmes.
The role will develop, manage and deliver high quality programmes by supporting community organisers and community-researcher partnerships. This will include programmes focusing on community engagement with science and research, as well as participatory grant making.
This role would suit someone with an interest in public engagement with science and research and experience of community engagement, capacity building and partnership working.
Key responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this role are:
- Extend the BSA’s engagement with grassroot community organisations and communities underserved by science and research.
- Help to grow the BSA’s Community Engagement programmes portfolio and support the BSA’s Community Engagement Network.
- Enable and support community engagement with British Science Week, including managing the British Science Week Community Grant Scheme.
- Project manage existing and new programmes that develop and support community-researcher partnerships and/or enable community organisers to embed science engagement and research in their work.
- Provide delivery support to the Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP).
- Provide capacity building and development support to our delivery partners and participants in our grant programmes to overcome challenges they may face in delivering their projects.
- Line manage a Community Engagement Officer and provide effective management across projects and programmes.
- Deliver against agreed budgets and timelines.
- Work with the Head of Community Engagement in line with the BSA’s 10-year strategy to:
- increase opportunities for those underrepresented in science and research to engage with our programmes,
- develop new partnerships to support new and ongoing grant and capacity building programmes to create positive impacts for communities,
- increase community voice and representation in the science engagement, research and innovation sectors.
In addition, the post-holder will be expected to:
- Support the Head of Community Engagement to proactively strengthen the organisation’s profile and reputation among external partners and stakeholders.
- Work closely with the Head of Community Engagement, other managers and teams (particularly The Ideas Fund) to develop new programmes and improve existing ones and share best practice in community engagement across the organisation and with the wider sector.
- Support with writing funding bids that lead to the growth of the community engagement portfolio.
- Seek meaningful feedback from the communities that will be affected by planned activities (e.g. underserved audiences).
- Other duties as reasonably required by the line manager.
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 6 October 2024.
First interviews are due to take place on w/c 21 October, likely Monday 21 and Wednesday 23 October.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled* applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme.
If you wish to apply under the guaranteed interview scheme, you will be asked to indicate this when you submit your application by selecting ‘yes’ in the relevant box when asked during the application process. Applicants do not need to state any further information or declare their disability at the application stage.
The BSA follows government advice in that it is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations (such as a high number of applications), we may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
In these circumstances, we could select the disabled candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than all of those that meet the minimum criteria, as we would do for non-disabled applicants.
Whether you are applying under the scheme or not, if you are successful in being shortlisted, we will ask candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions to let us know if they need any adjustments during the recruitment process.
Only applicants who have a legal right to work within the UK will be considered. You will be asked to bring along proof of nationality and/or proof of ability to work in the UK.
You will also be asked to declare any previous convictions in line with your rights under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975.
This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the practice of the Association to examine job descriptions from time to time and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are reasonably required, in discussion with the postholder.
It is the policy of the BSA to offer starting salaries at the bottom end of the salary band where appropriate.
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*The Disability Confident scheme’s definition of disability is in line with the Equalities Act 2010: “a physical or mental condition which has a long-term and substantial effect on your daily life”.
No agencies please.
We are creating a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Days and times: Monday – Friday, 09:00am – 17:00pm
Contract: Permanant
Responsible to: Head of Services
Employed by: Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent
Location: Townfield Community Centre, Townfield Road, Hayes, UB3 2EL - Age UK HHB operate a hybrid and flexible working policy on successful completion of induction. Please note this role will require regular attendance within the Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent area for meetings and events
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 30th September 2024
Interviews: 3rd or 4th October 2024
Our Mission at Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent is to make later life better in Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent. Our values underpin everything we do and our desire is to highlight what is positive about age. We are passionate about making Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent great places to grow old in.
We are looking to recruit an experienced person-centred leader who is passionate about delivering services that make a difference to older people’s lives. We are looking to develop and broaden our prevention of loneliness, wellbeing and later life planning services and you will be key to this. You will have responsibility of maintaining a high level of service delivery with impressive outcomes. You will lead a team of staff with oversight of each service area, will be highly organised and able to make decisions and use your initiative. The role will also involve monitoring service processes, systems, and workforce capacity to enable us to identify areas for change and improvement.
The purpose of the role is to manage and deliver the day-to-day operations. Operating across three London boroughs. We want to reach more people, to help them to connect with others and build new opportunities, to be even more personalised in our approach, achieving better outcomes whilst also improving quality and user experience.
Areas of delivery currently provided by the service include: Good Neighbours service; Clubs, groups and activities; Dementia /CST activities, Digital Inclusion.
The opportunities to make a difference are huge. If you think so too and think you have what it takes to be successful as Community & Social Wellbeing Services Manager, we are keen to hear from you.
We offer a range of benefits including 26 days annual holiday plus bank holidays, a competitive pension with employer contribution of 5%, a health plan and 5 days per year commitment to learning and development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager, Northern Ireland
Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office based in Belfast, Northern Ireland with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £35,020 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band 2*, Profession/Technical
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,020 per annum, increasing to £37,209 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £39,398 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re recruiting for a Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager to join our team in Northern Ireland.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience in shaping policy and the ability to communicate the position of the MS Society in Northern Ireland and to develop its profile to a wide range of audiences.
You’ll also act as a spokesperson for the MS Society in Northern Ireland and play an important role in developing our strategic approach to supporting people affected by MS. Helping us to ensure that our priorities align with the needs and aspirations of the MS community.
We’re looking for the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate that they understand the challenges that people with MS face. You’ll be mobilising the MS Community in Northern Ireland to make a powerful case for continued improvement in the treatment, care and support of people living with MS.
You’ll be enthusiastic and passionate about the work we do, forge strong partnerships with key stakeholders and represent the MS Society at key meetings and events in Northern Ireland.
This is a fantastic role for someone who understands the political and policy environment in Northern Ireland, enjoys taking a strategic and operational lead and enjoys leading powerful campaigns.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 30 September 2024
Anticipated interview date: Week commencing Monday 7 October 2024
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS