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Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.
24/7 service – Team Leader will mostly work from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work (Typically once per month)
Our Sidmouth services provide housing-related support for people with high support needs. The purpose of the service is to enable people placed out of area to return to Devon. The service aims to support people in gaining the skills they need to live independently.
As a Team Leader your Key Duties and Responsibilities will be:
Work Allocation and Monitoring: Assign tasks and responsibilities within the team. Ensure that team members are meeting service objectives, while also planning and prioritising key tasks.
Resource Management: Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet service outcomes.
Role Modelling and Practice Guidance: Lead by example, demonstrating professional values and behaviours. Provide expertise and guidance to the team on issues related to best practices.
Team Support and Development: Coach and mentor team members through individual and group supervision. Support team members' professional development within budgetary constraints.
Recruitment and Induction: Assist with hiring new staff and volunteers. Lead their induction and onboarding into the service.
Communication and Information Sharing: Ensure team members are informed about organisational updates and service developments.
Quality Improvement: Work collaboratively with the team to improve service quality and seek innovative approaches.
Administrative Responsibilities: Oversee administrative tasks, data collection, and reporting requirements. Ensure the quality and accuracy of data and information (RIS/RIVO systems, if applicable).
Essential Skills and Experience Required:
This role demands strong leadership skills, particularly in managing a team within a care or mental health context. It requires a blend of practical experience, a deep understanding of recovery, and an ability to maintain high standards of care and service delivery.
- Experience in Mental Health or Social Care: Direct experience supporting individuals with mental health issues or working in a social care environment in a paid or voluntary role.
- Recovery Principles: A solid understanding of recovery principles and integrating them into daily practice.
- Assessment and Planning: Proficient in assessing individual needs and risks. Able to create, implement, and review personalised support and risk management plans.
Caring for our people.
We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:
- PULSE – our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.
- Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have an employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.
- Taking time for you: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.
- Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.
- Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.
- £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Strategic Lead for Clinical & Quality Governance (19965)
Are you driven by a passion to make a difference to young people's lives? Barnardo's are looking for a registered healthcare professional (NMC, HCPC or AHP, minimum 5 years' experience) with current strategic leadership experience in clinical and quality governance.
Barnardo's ambition is to be a quality provider of integrated health and social care support contracts, increasing the reach of health and wellbeing services to reduce health inequalities in the communities we work in.
We're looking for a Clinical Quality and Governance Lead to steer the creation, delivery, implementation and ongoing development of the clinical governance policy, framework, and practice as part of Children's Service operations.
You will be a highly motivated solution-focused leader with experience of policy writing, development, planning and implementation. This dynamic and influential role will design and promote systemic improvements in clinical governance and quality across all integrated health and care services at Barnardo's.
The post holder will:
- Lead the creation, design, delivery, reporting and evaluation of a new Clinical Governance Framework.
- Implement strategic leadership for clinical governance and quality that will identify assurance, compliance and monitoring, alongside improvement plans that will support operational management.
- Provide expert knowledge for the Directorship, in the development and delivery of strategies pertaining to clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement.
- Lead the clinical governance agenda and development of robust systems in clinical governance and quality, underpinning safe clinical practice and fostering multidisciplinary working across the organisation.
- Support the organisation to meet the regulatory requirements of external standards and inspections.
- Use previous expertise and knowledge to develop assurance systems that identify evidence-based and high-quality practice is in place throughout the organisation.
- Work with Children's Services and BDU (Business Development Unit) to identify all clinical governance requirements to enable commissioning and growth of digital and new health and support services.
- Develop an integrated approach to ensure clinical governance, quality and compliance meet commissioner expectations and improve clinical quality-focussed outcomes.
- Be a subject expert for all staff, providing guidance, developing expertise and supporting leadership in relation to clinical governance.
- Engage autonomously and collaboratively with Senior Management Teams to develop and ensure implementation of changes as required, ensuring delivery of key strategic and operational objectives.
- Work with stakeholders across the country to mitigate risks and ensure robust clinical governance, facilitating changes in practice and driving tangible outcome improvements for children and young people.
You'll have:
Education/Knowledge
- Professional NMC, HCPC or other AHP registration (current), with a minimum of 5 years' experience
- Leadership or management qualification or equivalent recent experience in a leadership position
- Educated to Masters level (desirable)
Skills/Experience
- Overall understanding of Early Years and Integrated Child & Family Health alongside Mental Health support services, emerging service options, knowledge of demand, and leading practice
- Experience of working within Clinical Governance within the NHS or equivalent
- Understanding of the broader NHS landscape and current reforms e.g. Long-Term Plan and ICS/ICB developments
- Ability to work from and travel to a variety of work locations as required.
At Barnardo's we all play our part. We are a large, diverse family with a variety of skills, working together to help children across the UK. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is central to achieving our vision of a world in which no child is turned away.
Candidates will be notified by Tuesday 7th January if they have been shortlisted.
Interviews will be face to face on Tuesday 14th January at Lynton House 7-12 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9LT – Nearest train/tube stations – Euston (Northern and Victoria lines) and Euston Square (Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines).
Please note Barnardo's do not offer sponsorship for this role.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
Role details
This is a maternity cover role with a fixed-term contract of twelve months.
Given the close connection with women who have faced trauma and experienced violence and the faith-based nature of the charity culture, there are Genuine Occupational Requirements (as set out in the Equality Act 2010) for the postholder to be female and actively supportive of the Christian faith.
Please note that this is one of two maternity cover posts currently advertised by Strength & Stem. We are also looking for an Interim Programme Director (maternity cover post).
Role Title: Interim CEO
Reports to: Chair of Trustees
Background: Leadership, strategy, governance, fundraising, operations.
Hours: 0.5 FTE. This is the equivalent of 2.5 days a week (18.75 hours) but there is mutual flexibility in the structure of how these hours are agreed. Some attendance at the programme in Kings Cross, London and at evening or weekend meetings will be required.
Salary: £50,000 pro-rata, equating to £25,000 per year for 2.5 days per week (18.75 hours per week). Reasonable programme-related travel expenses will be covered (this does not include accommodation).
Location: Hybrid working with some travel into London and other locations as required.
Start date: March 2025.
To see the full job description and person specification, please visit our website and download the Job Description.
About Strength & Stem
Strength & Stem is a charity and social enterprise that uses floristry to help female modern slavery survivors experience restoration and empowerment.
Our core programme, “Flowers for the Future”, is led by a small staff team and runs annually from May to January in Kings Cross London. Over nine months, participants complete vocational floristry training, prevocational and wellbeing skills training, mentorship, and work experience to increase their agency, strengthen relationships and wellbeing, and become prepared for employment. Working with flowers, participants gain valuable skills, build a brighter future, and engage with a therapeutic tool to support their healing from trauma.
Ultimately, our vision is to see survivors restored from their trauma, empowered for the future, and able to sustain a good quality of life.
Strength and Stem started with a pilot project in 2019, and we are now in our third year of running a programme based on a well-developed theory of change and monitoring and evaluation approach.
We are a values-led and faith-based organisation which welcomes everyone and works hard to live out its values of
- Empowerment
- Restoration
- Inclusivity
- Connection
- Regular Reflection
- Creativity
Role summary
The Interim CEO will be responsible for providing leadership and effective management to achieve the charity's mission and goals. They will oversee all aspects of the organisation, including impact, fundraising, financial management, and stakeholder relations.
As Interim CEO you will be expected to safeguard the charity’s culture and staff wellbeing, ensure the continued delivery and effectiveness of our high-quality programme, and ensure the organisation remains financially fit for the future.
We are looking for a versatile, forward-thinking, and empathetic leader with excellent communication abilities, fundraising expertise, a commitment to support the organisation through its period of growth and change, and a deep dedication to empowering survivors of modern slavery.
How to apply
Please send an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages to the email address outlined in the Job Description.
Please ensure your cover letter references how your skills and experience match the job description.
The application deadline is midnight on Wednesday the 8th of January 2025.
Strength & Stem uses floristry to help female modern slavery survivors experience restoration and empowerment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity supporting current and former members of the RAF, their partners and families, providing practical, emotional and financial support, whenever they need us.
This is a brand new role and would suit someone who has excelled in a similar role and can play a big role in defining and shaping the donor engagement strategy. It has been created to support the new fundraising strategy objective to retain over 10k regular donors and to drive deeper engagement with over 30k supporters. The postholder will have an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the Fund’s long-term income.
You will work as part of the Individual Giving team and maximise supporter engagement through both offline and digital activity. The postholder will take the lead on scoping, proposing and implementing multi-channel stewardship campaigns with the right message to the right people at the right time.
You will have proven experience in managing supporter stewardship campaigns across a broad number of channels as well as setting and managing budgets and meeting KPIs. With experience of fundraising databases, creating supporter journeys and briefing and working with external agencies.
You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and show initiative, flair and enthusiasm for the work of the Fund.
To apply, please click this link and apply with your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and how you meet the person specification
The closing date for applications is 6th January. Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
Our vision is that everyone in our RAF Family – veterans, serving personnel and their families – gets support in their hour of need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Responsible to: Project and Greater Manchester Programme Manager
Salary: £24,960 per annum
Holiday entitlement/Pension: Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme and access to an employee perk-based platform. The Tutor Trust also provides a contributory Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees after the qualifying period.
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 Programme Coordinator post is an exciting role with Tutor Trust. You will assist the Programme Manager by liaising with local schools and organising tuition within the Manchester area. This will include attending meetings, coordinating tuition sessions and arranging tutor cover.
You will also support the tutor recruitment and training process and help to ensure that it runs smoothly. You will also maintain and improve systems for the benefit of all our tutors, including ongoing tutor support.
Main Functions
· Assist with setting up and managing tuition assignments across multiple schools/ colleges across Greater Manchester.
· Input tuition related data into our Tutor Trust systems to support quality and impact
· Represent Tutor Trust in introductory meetings between tutors and teachers in schools and online
· Assist with general office functions in Manchester
· Assist in developing closer relations between tutors and opportunities for networking and working together
· Assist in the quality assurance, development and delivery of training for tutors and assist in the recruitment process for new tutors, including short listing and interviewing
· 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
· Participate in project work
· 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
· Can demonstrate experience of administrative skills in a previous role (either paid or voluntary.)
· Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from all sectors
· 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
· Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.
· To be fully IT literate, particularly to be competent with Microsoft Excel and Access
· Educated to degree level is desired but not a requirement.
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
· Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· A willingness to work unsociable hours when required
· Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and be committed to Safeguarding children
· Be a team player
· Have strong organisational skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
· Be able to prioritise and manage tasks
· Experience of tuition/working in schools/working with young people is desirable but not essential
· Knowledge of Manchester is desirable but not essential
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The job is based on a permanent contract (after a successful 3-month probation period). Your regular place of work will be the Tutor Trust Office Manchester, however the position will also involve regular travel to our Manchester schools. This is a full-time position (36.25 hours across five days a week).
Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd January 2025
Interviews to be held: w/c Monday 13th January 2025
Salary: £24,960 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 address enclosed within the attached Job Description
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 explore The Tutor Trust website.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Nightingale Hammerson is an independent charity and a leading specialist in the care of older people. We have served the Jewish community since 1840. We have two care homes, Nightingale House in Clapham and Hammerson House in East Finchley.
Hammerson House, Wohl Campus is a modern 116 bedded home near East Finchley Tube station, with residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care services.
The home offers a warm and comfortable environment, with personalised care that centralises the needs of the residents, with on-site therapists, dieticians, and a wealth of activities for residents to enjoy.
Hammerson House has been rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its first year of operation.
The Role
We are seeking a receptionist for Hammerson House to provide a welcoming and professional front-of-house service, support daily operations, and ensure excellent customer service for all visitors and residents.
Who are we looking for?
Although welcome, no previous experience is required as full training will be provided.
You take pride in ensuring your work is always completed to a high standard and can maintain an organised environment. Often managing multiple requests at once, you’ll be comfortable multitasking, able to work on your own initiative unsupervised and where necessary working with other teams to ensure our residents are kept happy in their home.
You will have a cheerful, compassionate, respectful, and caring approach and good communication and interpersonal skills. With an understanding of the needs of older people and the desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others.
Hours
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary
£25,643.00 per annum
What is in it for you?
- A friendly, supportive, team working environment
- Subsidised staff canteens
- Training & development opportunities
- 25 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave, increasing over time
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (T&C Applied)
- Perkbox
Apply Now
If you meet the above requirements, we'd love to hear from you! It's also very important to us that as well as meeting the job description, you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the elderly on a daily basis.
Values
Embrace and embody our core values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Safeguarding
Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures, which will be completed upon a successful application. All applications will be handled individually, following our policy and organisational requirements. Please do not apply if you require sponsorship.
Diversity
We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and residents we serve. You'll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Everything we do is with a ‘Residents first’ approach.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey has been established for over 100 years. We enable and empower people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted, and deafblind to overcome barriers and to be as independent as possible.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Head of Finance to lead our Finance Team and to act as part of the Senior Management Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the integrity of the organisation’s financial data and security, and ensure the provision of consistent, robust and accurate financial reporting to the organisation on a timely basis. They will lead the preparation of the annual accounts and will be the primary liaison point with the external auditors. They will maintain consistent financial controls, high standards of delivery service and regulatory compliance across the finance function.
Job Purpose:
· To provide strategic financial support to the CEO and senior leadership team
· Ensure a robust financial control environment
· Accurate, timely and insightful reporting to charity leadership and Trustees
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Accountable for all aspects of the finances for the charity, including VAT returns, payroll, gift aid, and the administration of investments and pension arrangements, in line with standard guidelines.
2. Act as strategic financial partner to the CEO ensuring strategy is grounded in robust financial planning. Build, monitor, review and evaluate all budgets, with the Chief Executive and Senior Managers as appropriate.
3. Provide the Chief Executive, Treasurer, and other Trustees with timely and insightful monthly reports, such as: income and expenditure, cashflow, investment etc.
4. Prepare for, and present at, the quarterly Finance and Investment Committee meeting
5. Work with the Treasurer and Chief Executive to manage the annual programme for the Finance and Investment Committee.
6. Carry out periodic and ad hoc finance risk assessments and risk testing, advising the Chief Executive on the extent of the risk and remedial action necessary.
7. Manage all arrangements associated with the annual audit of accounts.
8. Ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place, that they work, and that they are monitored effectively and reviewed regularly.
9. Identify where cost savings can be made without detriment to services.
10. Work with the Treasurer and Trustees to assist them in making decisions on investments.
11. Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant to ensure objectives are met and that the finance function runs smoothly. Succession plan to ensure the team remains fully staffed.
12. Provide business partnering collaboration and support to each Head of Department.
13. Work as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) to lead the day-to-day running of the charity.
Work Context:
The role of Head of Finance is crucial to the continued success of the charity, and the support we provide to children and adults in Surrey who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and deafblind. Early warnings, and long-term predictions of financial problems are essential to the annual planning of activities.
This role involves the post holder having detailed knowledge of daily accounting, as well as the ability of the incumbent to be able to describe financial matters to trustees and staff who may not be financially trained, along with the ability to take a more strategic outlook and to work with other Senior Managers. Careful briefing is needed to help Senior Managers to manage their budget effectively, and to enable Trustees to understand the monthly dashboard and end of year accounts. The post-holder is personally responsible for identifying financial risks to the Chief Executive and Treasurer, along with suggested mitigations that they have identified. The Head of Finance is responsible for making all the necessary arrangements for the Annual Audit of Accounts with the chosen auditors.
The charity constantly needs to reassess priorities in line with a changing funding environment and the needs identified by the people we support. In order to successfully manage these pressures, there is a need for all staff to be flexible and work wherever their core skills are needed most. No one will be asked to carry out work for which they are not properly trained. As a member of the Senior Management Team you may be asked to use your skills to manage such situations and transfer your own experience partially or completely, depending on the situation. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible in your contributions to the effective management of all aspects of the operation of the charity and our services.
Competencies Required:
Strategic/Operational Management
Establishing the clear long-term financial direction of the charity, to contribute to the work of the Business Plan, taking into account the complexity and interdependence of the environment and the organisation itself. Reviewing the financial effectiveness of each element of the charity.
Inspiration
Valuing and supporting others and motivating them towards the pursuit of a common goal.
Making Things Happen
Establishing plans and organising and prioritising the activities of self and others to ensure that the intended results are achieved on time and within available resources. Demonstrating a consultative and constructive approach to problem solving and being flexible and responsive to issues as they arise. Being able to liaise effectively between services in a proactive and constructive way.
Communication
Taking responsibility for briefing others. Relating to individuals across all levels (in their own terms) and helping them to understand the intricacies of financial control. Listening actively, demonstrating understanding of communications they receive and responding to them appropriately. Taking responsibility for the clarity and understanding of financial information by non-financial staff.
Developing Others
Sharing their knowledge and skills with others, where possible. Supporting others in their development and contributing positively to the development of the work of each department and team.
Managing/Embracing Change
Identifying where change is needed and conveying this information to the right people in a sensitive and supportive manner. Seeking ways to continuously improve financial performance. Suggesting ways where improvements in service could be made.
Personal Impact
Making a positive impression on people as a consequence of their personal style, strengths, enthusiasm and credibility. Acting with integrity and in line with the principles of equal opportunities. Striving to develop the competencies that the organisation needs. Respecting the opinion and expertise of others.
Customer Focus
Putting the organisation at the forefront of everything they do. Building good professional relationships with service users. Taking the greatest care to understand the services that are delivered and the financial consequences of poor financial management. Ensuring that all information is readily available and that their needs are respected and satisfied. Respond positively to customer feedback.
Use of IT
Using relevant technology, particularly software, proactively and effectively to do their job and support the organisation. Being cognizant of cybersecurity and fraud risks and how these contribute to financial risks, with the ability to help to identify mitigations to key risks.
Skills and Experience:
Experience
Either, experience of working in a charity environment within the last two years, or commercial experience that has involved ‘hands on’ work in all areas needed by the charity. Demonstrable experience of being able to support at a strategic financial level to help shape the agenda and be hands on is essential
Qualifications
ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA or similar qualification is required.
Skills
Able to provide both strategic and hands-on financial support whenever necessary.
Working knowledge and experience of SAGE or similar accounting systems.
Experience and competence in using Microsoft 365 and a range of other software and applications.
Developed understanding of financial risk management, including the interaction between cybersecurity and fraud risks and controls and financial risks.
Physical Requirements/Effort: Ability to carry out an office-based role.
Working Environment: Office based (some flexibility for hybrid for an exceptional candidate)
Dimensions:
Staff: Two part time staff
Financial: Turnover approx. £3M per annum
Statistics: N/A
We can offer you:
- A generous annual leave allowance (full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Investment in your development
- Access to an Employee Assistance and Rewards Programme
- Pension contributions 6% matched with the Pensions Trust
- Annual flu vaccinations and an eye test every two years with a contribution towards work related glasses
- Wide range of training opportunities suitable for your role
- A growing range of other staff benefits
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service will be required which we can arrange.
We’re looking for a stakeholder relationship manager, someone who excels at persuasive writing and communicating effectively with diverse audiences. In this role, you will manage and present data to highlight our impact, lead the coordination of projects including events and publications, and drive activations that make a real difference.
At Sadler’s Wells everyone is welcome.
The new role of Head of Advocacy and Policy will help ensure dance is at the top of the national cultural agenda as we open our fourth theatre Sadler’s Wells East in February 2025. If you’re thinking to yourself I want a strategic leadership role, I want to make an impact, then this is the role for you. If you're at a stage of your career where you’re looking for a new challenge, you won't get a better opportunity than this.
You’ll be working closely with our Co-CEOs in their public facing roles. You would be responsible for internal and external communications in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications team. This role will be to use data to tell our impact story and elevate our impact.
Your experience of collaborating across teams, evaluation and storytelling will be critical in this role. You’ll be great at engaging stakeholders and statutory funders and have a track record of successfully engaging and supporting teams. This is a people role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate your negotiation and communications skills.
There’s no better time for you to take this leap. You’ll be extending your networking reach and contributing to key sector and industry issues. You’ll be joining us at an exciting time of growth and ambition.
We’re a supportive and hardworking team, working on a variety of projects. We have a ‘smarter working’ approach and encourage both on-site and remote working. Sadler’s Wells benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Complimentary tickets and discounts
- Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy
- Additional pay for parental and family leave subject to eligibility
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm BST on Sunday 12 January 2025. Interviews will take place on week commencing Monday 20 January 2025.
For more information, please go to the following link - https://sadl.rs/3ZCAPY4
We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.
Sadler’s Wells is a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Citizen’s Advice is a leading advocate for change, offering free, confidential and impartial advice to people across England and Wales. For 85 years, Citizens Advice has been helping to shape a society that’s fairer for everyone by working on issues that affect the whole of society. Nationally, the Citizens Advice helped 2.66 million people during 2022-2023.
Here at Staffordshire North, we offer various services providing advice on debt, immigration, benefits, consumer and energy. Our Consumer Service alone helps on average 120,000 consumers each year across the country to tackle the problems they face, for example energy supply, holidays and transport, buying or repairing a car, scams, problems with purchases for goods or services, post, insurance and many more.
As a Consumer Service advisor, you will be responsible for handling calls, webchat and webforms received through our national help desk. You will assist consumers by providing free advice and information on contracts for goods and services before, during, or after purchase, including legislation or industry regulations and practical guidance.
Purpose of the job:
Through your excellent communication skills and attention to detail, you will be able to provide accurate and detailed information to consumers and businesses across the country, whilst achieving your individual KPI’s and targets.
By joining us as a consumer service advisor you’ll launch your career into the 3rd sector, and we’ll provide you with in-depth induction training where you’ll quickly become an expert in providing advice to help consumers with the problems they face. Upon completion of probation, you will be able to develop your skills opening up opportunities for progression within the team when available.
Flexibility is a key characteristic of all our posts and the post-holder may be asked to carry out other tasks consistent with the grade from time to time.
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave
- Birthday leave (after 3 months service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Incentive schemes
- Wellbeing rewards
- Free onsite parking
- Bus pass scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free optical tests
- Free tea and coffee
- Company pension
Impact & Evaluation Officer
Hours of work: Part time (0.5 of full time – 17.5 hours a week) post with occasional weekend and evening work and overnight stays.
Salary: £27,000 (FTE) (this is a part-time role and the salary will be pro-rated)
About Re-engage
Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation.
Our volunteers work together to create better communities and help to enrich the lives of our members by giving them something to look forward to. Older people who may have felt very alone now feel valued as individuals, continue to form friendships, and have groups that give support. We make sure that people know they are important well into their old age.
Respectful, determined, warm, pioneering, and local: we are Re-engage and we are bringing generations together.
Our vision is a world where no one is ever too old to make friends and enjoy social interaction.
Our mission is to work within communities to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.
Role purpose
In this role you’d be supporting the Head of Impact and working alongside the policy and impact officer to deliver our impact and evaluation activities. This includes delivering our monitoring, evaluation and learning framework; conducting bespoke research; working directly with beneficiaries and volunteers; and using technology to demonstrate and communicate the impact Re-engage has on the lives of older people experiencing loneliness and social isolation.
Re-engage is committed to learning and development and to flexibility and will provide all necessary training for the right candidate.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Support the administration and ongoing development of our regular monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
- Administer the routine capture of impact and evaluation data, using our systems and CRM database, ensuring the accurate recording of data in line with GDPR guidelines and best practice
- Conduct a range of evaluations using both quantitative and qualitative methods including online, telephone and paper surveys, interviews and focus groups
- Analyse and prepare impact and evaluation data for teams across the organisation, including our fundraising, communications, service delivery, engagement and senior management teams
- Maintain and support the development of impact and evaluation digital content on the organisations intranet and external website
- Use technology, including Microsoft Customer Voice, PowerBI, Dovetail and Canva to analyse and communicate impact and evaluation data for both internal and external audiences, including the production of reports, infographics and digital dashboards
- Conduct primary and secondary research for funded projects and service development
- Support the administration of our Advisory Group, made up of our beneficiaries who provide regular feedback and input into our services
- Support the administration of impact and research volunteers, delivering inductions, allocating tasks, communication and providing ongoing support
- Support the impact team with general administration, including handling the impact mailbox, data entry and postal mailings
- Support the administration of the impact team’s policy and influencing work
- General responsibilities:
- Show a clear commitment to Re-engage’s values, culture and mission to end social isolation and loneliness in older people
- Take time to familiarise yourself with and follow all Re-engage policies and procedures.
- You may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post. There may be occasional out-of-hours work required.
Person specification:
Essential
- A degree (or equivalent) in any subject or demonstrable equivalent experience in research/data analysis/evaluations or similar (paid or voluntary)
- Basic data collection and/or analysis experience
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills - able to engage with and communicate with older people and generally with people from all walks of life
- Understanding of, or interest in learning about loneliness, social isolation and issues that affect isolated and lonely older people
- Excellent IT skills and good knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Self-motivated, organised and methodical approach to work with excellent time management and ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver against KPIs
- A confident and competent administrator with excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of the importance of record-keeping
- Understanding of the importance of brand and commitment to the brand guidelines
- A dedicated place to work in your home with sufficient broadband for permanent Wi-Fi and access to multiple cloud-based systems
Desirable
- A degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, psychology, social research, statistics, data analysis or similar
- Experience of designing and/or conducting social research or evaluations, including surveys, interviews and/or focus groups
- Understanding of a range of monitoring and evaluation methods including qualitative and quantitative methodologies of data collection
- Understanding of confidentiality and the implications of GDPR when working with volunteers and with older people.
- Advanced Excel or Power BI skills and experience
- Experience of presenting data/research/findings in multiple formats e.g. reports or presentations to different audiences
- CRM or database experience
- Experience of working in a charity and/or with grant-funded projects
We are an equal opportunities employer
Re-engage is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging among our team of staff and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. We want the Re-engage team of staff to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
How we recruit
Diversity and inclusion are important to us. We want our team of staff to be representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We understand that you may not meet every requirement listed, but if you feel you could make a valuable contribution to our charity, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this or another role.
We use the recruitment platform Hireful. Using Hireful allows us to reduce unconscious bias and subjectivity, and candidates experience a more skills-based recruitment process which helps us to hire the best talent for our roles
The application process includes an inbuilt anonymisation feature which removes identifiable personal data from your CV. To enable this please ensure your name you use on the application form matches exactly with that on your CV.
We also add competency questions to the process which asses your approach to real issues that you would face in this role. Each response is anonymised and reviewed separately by each hiring team member before the total scores are averaged to create a leader board of candidates.
We would rather AI wasn't used for your answers as we want the real you, however we do reserve the right to reject applications if we feel the use of AI has been excessive.
Deadline to apply is Sunday 12th January 2025 and interviews are expected to be held the week of 20th January 2025.
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Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.
This role is based in the UK based in our London office or on a remote homeworking contract. If the role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.
-London Salary from: £57,001
-Remote Salary from: £52,261
(*) This salary includes a market supplement of £7,861, which has been included in the advertised salary to reflect current market conditions.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
Learn about our vision, mission and values
About the role
The Senior Developer (Full-stack) plays a key role in developing and enhancing user-centric digital products at Christian Aid. This position focuses on delivering high-quality front-end (70%) and back-end (30%) solutions on the Drupal CMS, ensuring seamless and intuitive user experiences.
Working closely with the Technical Lead, you'll address complex challenges identified by stakeholders and user feedback, providing strategic direction and innovative solutions. This role is crucial to the success of our digital fundraising initiatives, requiring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking.
Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining digital products, ensuring they meet user needs, adhering to accessibility standards, and maintaining brand integrity. Your work will be instrumental in creating engaging, user-friendly experiences that align with our organisational goals.
About you
You have extensive experience in front-end development, complemented by a solid understanding of back-end technologies. Your passion lies in creating products that prioritise user experience, and you excel at crafting intuitive, visually engaging interfaces. As a strong communicator, you can effectively translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
You're a forward-thinking developer who embraces new technologies and methodologies, staying up-to-date with industry trends and continually seeking to enhance your skills. You're a proactive problem solver, adept at navigating complex technical challenges and finding innovative solutions that align with business goals and user needs. Your user-centric approach ensures that the products you develop not only meet but exceed expectations, delivering exceptional digital experiences.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
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Chief Executive Officer
Job Description and Specification
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Reports to: Trustees of Evergreen Care UK
Salary: £48,750 - £57,500 (pro rata, per annum)
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Wilmington, DA2
Evergreen Care UK seeks a visionary CEO to lead our charity into its next chapter. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of strategic leadership and a deep commitment to addressing the challenges of loneliness and isolation among older adults.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
• Embody Evergreen’s values, inspiring others to follow.
• Guide the charity’s strategy and growth over the next decade.
• Inspire and motivate staff and volunteers to maintain excellent standards of care.
• Forge strategic partnerships and act as an ambassador for Evergreen Care UK.
Management and Compliance
• Lead recruitment, training, and performance management for staff.
• Manage the leadership team and step in to support operations when needed.
• Oversee resource allocation and ensure the effectiveness of our work.
• Uphold health, safety, and safeguarding standards.
• Keep Trustees informed and ensure compliance with governing bodies.
Financial Management
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Manage fundraising and develop relationships with funding partners.
• Oversee the preparation of annual reports and financial statements.
Communications
• Ensure brand consistency and alignment with Evergreen’s ethos.
• Develop and execute media and marketing strategies to raise the charity’s profile.
• Strengthen communication channels with stakeholders and staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
• Honours degree or equivalent.
• Commitment to ongoing personal development.
Experience
• Proven record of strategic planning and achieving targets.
• Successful financial planning and budget management.
• Experience in building relationships with external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Adult Social Care and team leadership.
Knowledge and Skills
• Deep understanding of the impact of loneliness and isolation.
• Strategic thinker with a clear vision.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Personal Qualities
• A commitment to the Christian ethos and values of Evergreen Care UK.
• Passion for improving the lives of older adults.
• Personal resilience and adaptability.
How to apply
- Closing date: Noon on Monday 3 February 2025.
- Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close the role early if a suitable candidate is found, so please apply promptly.
Evergreen Care UK is an award-winning local charity providing care and friendship to vulnerable people in the communities of Bexley and Dartford.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in the Aberdeenshire area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering Aberdeenshire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; Midnight on 27th December 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a Head of Assurance to join our Governance & Assurance team our Head Office in Islington.
£65,000.00 per annum, working 35 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.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Working with the senior leadership team, Board and CEO office functions to ensure that the organisation has a high standard of compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks, risk management and assurance. This role will also deputise for the Director of Governance and Assurance and Company Secretary.
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:
Manage and develop, as appropriate, systems for identifying, checking and demonstrating effective controls and compliance with all legal and regulatory responsibilities relating to the governance and management of Look Ahead's services; including health and safety, data protection and security, and financial and regulatory reporting.
Be the Association's expert on compliance and business assurance, working collaboratively with Directors and Senior Managers to provide support and advice.
Keep up to date with legislative, regulatory, and best practice requirements and changes, assessing the risks and potential impact on Look Ahead and advising staff and Board members as appropriate.
Lead and maintain the Association's Risk Registers and Risk Maps and conduct the regular review and development of those registers/maps.
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:
Positive and proactive approach with a friendly, flexible and approachable manner.
Diplomatic and works co-operatively with others to get things done, willingly giving help and advice to colleagues
Able to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
Professional and consistent approach to work and maintenance of standards
Able to perform under pressure
Treats people with respect and dignity, dealing with them fairly regardless of their background or circumstances
Able to work outside normal office hours if required and to attend evening meeting
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Qualifications:
Educated to degree level
Good knowledge of compliance and business assurance processes
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of the housing sector and its statutory and regulatory environment
Experience of managing or working with a risk and assurance function
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data
The ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people
Ability to research and prepare succinct briefings and reports appropriate to the identified audience
Ability to influence and challenge appropriately
High level written skills
Good organisational skills
Calm under pressure and comfortable working in a busy environment
High levels of IT literacy including Word, Excel and bespoke reporting databases
Strong attention to detail
Experience:
Compliance and business assurance, or related experience such as business improvement, internal audit or legal
Experience of working in a regulated environment
Working and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
Working in a Housing or Supported Housing organisation
Desirable:
Relevant qualification relating to compliance or years of senior job related experience
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.
We are recruiting a Therapeutic Practitioner to deliver For Baby’s Sake in the East of England. The post will be home-based with some elements of hybrid working. Applicants need to be located in the local area (Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex) and able to travel across the region.
For Baby’s Sake is an innovative, therapeutic, trauma-informed programme. We work with both co-parents individually, supporting a recovery framework to overcome the devastating effects of domestic abuse in their relationship. We acknowledge and explore unresolved and often complex childhood trauma and change harmful patterns of behaviour to develop a home environment where children can flourish. We adopt an attachment-focused parenting approach that enhances the opportunity for children to feel safe and secure with parents who are emotionally available and attuned to all their needs.
There must be a current pregnancy to harness change motivations, a desire on behalf of both parents to co-parent their unborn baby (although they do not have to be in a relationship) and we can work with the families up until the baby reaches the age of 2. The significance of this two-year timescale is evidenced in all recent child development research.
You will have the opportunity to support the continued evolution of For Baby’s Sake whilst ensuring fidelity to the programme and sustaining the ethos and values of the For Baby’s Sake Trust.
The For Baby’s Sake multi-disciplinary team consists of highly trained, therapeutic practitioners capable of establishing and maintaining meaningful, trusting relationships that consistently guarantee engagement and crucially provide the framework for the deeper, therapeutic exploration that allows co-parents to understand the impact of their own parenting experiences. To be part of this exceptional team you must have demonstrable therapeutic skills, sound knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and adults, infant mental health, and a thorough understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse, attachment, and the impact of unresolved trauma.
The position is full-time on a permanent contract. Full details, including the job description, person specification and background briefing information can be found in the relevant attachments. There will be an expectation of occasional travel to locations across the UK on occasions.
For an opportunity to discuss this vacancy informally, please contact either Becky Reynolds, Deputy Director of Operations or Brenda Evans, Therapeutic Lead.
Further information about The For Baby’s Sake Trust can also be found on our website.
Closing date: 12th January 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by close of business on 13th January 2025 and interviews will be held on 21st/23rd January 2025.