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Volunteer Coordinator (West)
Location: Working remotely and visiting areas in the West - Cheshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Derbyshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Wrexham.
You'll need a UK driving licence and your own car, for which mileage will be paid.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Starting at £33,458 per annum, pro rata, depending upon skills and experience. Plus, an allowance of £1,260 per annum, pro rata.
Hours: Part time, 15 hours per week (some evening and weekend work may be required)
What you'll be doing
The 'Eyes On, Hands On' (EOHO) project enables those with an interest in our work to act as our eyes in their local area. Volunteers feedback the condition of war graves so our resources are directed efficiently.
In this role you'll develop opportunities, using volunteers to further the care provided by our operational staff. You'll liaise with the local regional manager and your volunteers, building and maintaining partnerships with a wide range of volunteer organisations and associations, ensuring regular engagement. You will also build upon already established relationships with external cemetery groups where opportunities exist.
As the volunteer coordinator, you'll manage volunteer applications, engage with passionate volunteers, and conduct engaging online training sessions.
What you need to have
- Practical experience managing volunteer groups (including remotely)
- Personable and excellent communication, especially with a diverse range with people
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft packages
Who we are
In the echo of history's whispers, there exists an organisation that transcends time - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission, where heroes stories are etched into the very soil they defended. Share this hallowed ground with us, where you will contribute to maintaining our high standards and work in an environment that is supportive and collaborative, with colleagues you'll value and enjoy working with.
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30, pro rata
- Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle To Work scheme
How to apply
Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.
We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Otley. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 14 hours per week on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a salary of up to £8,400 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Assistant Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:
As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:
- Previous retail experience
- A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
- A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
- The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
- Confidence working well on own initiative
- Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £8,400 per annum
- generous annual leave entitlement
- contribution pension scheme
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits inlcuding private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Join us as our Assistant Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
Closing date: 21st July 2024
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Media Manager to join our team. You will join us working 35 hours per week, on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a salary of up to £46,284 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
The Social Media team is part of the Digital Engagement team at Cats Protection and is responsible for the delivery of the strategy, policies and content for the Cats Protection’s social media channels, both nationally and regionally. The Social Media team consists of three Social Media Officers and one Social Media Assistant, managed by the Social Media Manager.
Responsibilities of our Social Media Manager:
As our Social Media Manager you will be responsible for managing the Social Media team, ensuring that the charity is being promoted effectively across all social media channels. You will also be responsible for driving forwards the social media strategy and policy as well as managing potential reputational risks arising through social media channels. Developing and implementing audience and channel-appropriate creative solutions will also form part of this role.
What we’re looking for in our Social Media Manager:
- 2+ years experience managing a social media function in a similar sized organisation
- Social media strategy and implementation experience
- Line management experience
- Experience with paid social media advertising
- Experience handling online PR crises
- Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to identify and act on social media trends
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £46,284 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working options
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
Closing date: 18th July 2024
Virtual interview date: 1st & 2nd August 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
The Diocese of Guildford is seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to serve as the Independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel.
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) plays a vital role in the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Guildford in challenging and championing a positive culture of safeguarding across our parishes, Cathedral, and worshipping communities.
The Panel provides oversight of safeguarding arrangements in the Diocese and provides a source of independent advice, expertise, scrutiny and challenge on safeguarding strategy, policies and procedures.
As chair of the panel, you will work with a dedicated team of safeguarding experts, specialists and diocesan staff to ensure that the DSAP discharges its role of advising the Bishop of Guildford, the Diocesan Board of Finance and other senior leaders on the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
The ideal candidate will:
· Have extensive professional safeguarding and leadership experience.
· Hold an Academic or professional qualification in social or health care, police, education or legal discipline.
· Have experience of chairing complex, professional meetings at senior level in an efficient manner.
· Have strong negotiation skills to assist in resolving any conflict between agencies.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the Independent Chair of DSAP
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about helping churches near you to remain open and thrive?
If you can respond to enquiries and engage with stakeholders, you could make a massive difference to the churches, chapels and meeting houses in Scotland by joining our team.
We're hiring a Cherish Support Officer in Scotland to join our team as part of the Cherish project.
You’ll be responsible for the content and delivery of our support and advice, and our grant assessments, in collaboration with the wider Church Engagement team. You’ll give presentations to church volunteers, helping them to care for their historic church buildings. You’ll build local connections and partnerships, and contribute to sector forums.
We are looking for someone who will respond quickly to enquiries, in a friendly and professional manner. You should love interacting with volunteers, be positive and upbeat, and have excellent written and spoken English. We also want you to feel confident about managing a busy workload against deadlines.
Location: Home based in Scotland with travel throughout the country or region and occasional travel to the National Churches Trust offices in London.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the future of the Scotland’s amazing church buildings. You should have a keen interest in heritage, conservation, architecture, community, or church buildings, and understand the value that they bring to the history of the UK and local communities. We expect that you’ll have experience in project delivery.
Download our job information pack to build your knowledge of our organisation and help you to decide if this is a place you would like to make a difference and grow your career.
If you’re a talented individual who has a keen eye for detail, can work accurately and efficiently, and are looking to start or extend a career in church buildings, then we’d love to receive your application.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Friday 2nd August 2024.
Interview date: Wednesday 21 August 2024 (In person in Glasgow, location TBC)
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You have a good understanding of the harm caused by alcohol and drug use to adults, young people, children, families and society and a sympathetic approach to people who misuse them. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Support Worker (Community Connector – Engagement Team).
Aquarius is a charity that helps people and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling. We are part of ‘One Recovery Buckinghamshire’ (ORB), a partnership between Inclusion (MPFT NHS Trust), Aquarius, and Build on Belief providing support for alcohol and drug issues across Buckinghamshire.
We are looking for two Support Workers (Community Connectors – Engagement Team) to join our team. We have two positions available one position in Aylesbury and one position in High Wycombe. Please state on the supporting statement which position (or both) you are applying for.
Your challenge? To provide advice, support, advocacy and key work for recovery plans and undertake elements of assessment and case management as directed. And, all the while, we’ll expect you to operate in a way that recognises and values diversity and understands the functional model of substance misuse, the Recovery Agenda and the problems caused by alcohol and drug misuse.
Preferably with a NVQ 2/3 in Social Care, or willing to attain this, you are used to working to policy and procedural requirements that include child protection, vulnerable adults, confidentiality and health & safety. We’ll also be looking for good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and fulfil data requirements. A flexible approach is important too, as is a commitment to taking a client centred approach to providing services and working in a way that recognises and values diversity.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.
About Us
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.
We want to help charities become more resilient so they can thrive beyond the lifetime of our relationship. We do this is by helping our charity partners identify their development goals, sharing our tools and resources and drawing on our connections with Lloyds Banking Group and other partners.
We are now accepting applications for local Development Partners to bring specific areas of skills and expertise.
The Role
As a Development Partner, you will provide bespoke organisational development support that is tailored to the needs of small charities. Support will be delivered either face to face or online, dependent on the needs of the organisation.
Please note: this recruitment exercise is aimed at people who are independent freelance consultants and not regional/national organisations.
About You
To be considered as a Development Partner, you will need:
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A strong understanding and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and confidently work with charity leaders
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Demonstrable ability to offer direction that will successfully deliver results with vision, innovation, and resourcefulness
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Demonstrable experience of working in a charity environment and knowledge of the current challenges faced by small charities
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Ability to manage the momentum of organisational development work, whilst appreciating the constraints of small charities
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Demonstrable skill at building and maintaining effective relationships with clients including strong and open communication
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage a portfolio of client work whilst delivering excellent customer service
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Demonstrable facilitation and training skills with the ability to deliver effective and engaging sessions face to face and remotely
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IT literate with experience of using a range of packages including email, databases and online tools for example, Zoom, Teams, etc.
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Demonstrate the Foundation’s values
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 22 July 2024.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 02 September 2024.
The Foundation is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making changes such as providing note takers during interviews, additional time given for assessments and allowing candidates to use specific accessibility software so that Disabled people or those with long term health conditions can fully participate. We have Disability Confident Employer Committed status which guarantees an interview to Disabled people who meet the essential recruitment criteria. Please refer to our website for more information.
So, if you’re looking to develop your skillset as a Development Partner, please apply via the button shown.
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join the Marketing and Digital team at the Royal College of Radiologists, a medical charity. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs.
Sitting in a diverse team of creatives the Graphic Designer will lead on the ongoing development of the RCR’s visual identity to engage our key audiences. You will have the unique opportunity to use your design expertise and creative flair to manage and execute design briefs, manage print production processes and advise colleagues to ensure all projects are designed to support the RCR brand.
If you are a collaborative and passionate graphic design professional looking for their next opportunity where your innovative ideas can make a real impact in an organisation with a meaningful mission, then this may be the role for you.
What you’ll do:
- Provide design expertise and advice for RCR projects, resources and communications as required.
- Lead on the end-to-end management of internal design projects, ensuring that high-quality work is delivered on time and on budget.
- Support the Brand and Creative Officer in the protecting and building the RCR brand.
- Act as the expert on all brand-related design matters.
- Work with Brand and Creative Officer to develop, design and deliver key assets for use on the website, social media and e-communications.
What you’ll need:
- Significant experience if working in either an agency or in-house brand or marketing team.
- Proven experience in project management within a creative environment.
- Demonstrable experience of creating artwork for print and digital formats.
- Proficient knowledge of Adobe suite products.
- Experience of preparing layouts, formatting text to templates, adapting artwork based on client feedback and proofing client amends.
- A keen eye for aesthetics and composition, with a solid understanding of typography, colour theory and visual storytelling.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
If you are interested in finding out more about the Graphic Designer role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply please have a read of the candidate pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
With over 1350 active volunteers, volunteering lies at the heart of St Peter’s Hospice. Our retail and fundraising teams and the clinical services they support rely on volunteers to keep them thriving. We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Resource Administrator who will provide invaluable support for our Volunteering Team ensuring an outstanding volunteer experience across the organisation.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Volunteering, this pivotal role is integral to the effective management of volunteers and the support of our volunteer involving departments. As a Volunteer Resource Administrator, you will be the driving force behind the administration of our new Volunteer Management CRM. You’ll play a key role in designing the setup, managing data migration, and supporting the phased rollout of the system across the Hospice.
You’ll be our volunteer data champion and take ownership of collecting and analysing volunteer data to showcase their impact, improve recruitment, and retain existing volunteers. You’ll also use data to help identify and reduce barriers to volunteer involvement, there by diversifying our volunteer teams. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team that supports an incredible volunteer community, apply today and help us continue our mission of care and support for adults with a progressive and life limiting illness.
About the person:
We’re looking for a highly organised, capable, and experienced administrator, who is fully competent in MS office and has experience with systems management. Ideally, you’ll bring experience of delivering training on digital systems and managing an online platform. You’ll have great interpersonal skills, be approachable, open, and able to communicate with volunteers and staff across the organisation. You’ll demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy in your work, have a positive solution focused outlook, and the ability to prioritise and manage a broad workload.
What we can offer you:
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Salary £23,400 – £26,000 per annum (FTE), dependant on experience.
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Working hours are 30 per week.
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Office location: Brentry and Long Ashton.
We will be screening and offering interviews as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment. (include where relevant)
We know sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for job if they don't tick every box. If you are excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience, we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could just be what we are looking for! (include for retail roles)
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this (include where relevant / clinical roles)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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There is a requirement to work back-up shifts paid at £12 per shift
You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s Blanche Street as a Recovery Worker.
Central Lancashire Haven is a welcoming and non-judgemental place for individuals struggling socially and emotionally with life challenges or who are in crisis. We have been operating in the Preston, Chorley and South Ribble area for a few years and offer a staffed service to people 16 upwards .
We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.
No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
This is a permanent part- time role requiring the post holder to work 23 hours per week.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.
Internally your job title will be Crisis Recovery Worker
You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s White Gables as a Recovery Worker.
White Gables is a 24-hr crisis service, supporting people experiencing a mental health crisis and working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access in their local community, including outreach support, peer support and supported housing. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards.
We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.
No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence.
This is a permanent part-time role requiring the post holder to work 15 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement & Training Officer to join our team in Lincolnshire working 22.5 hours a week. We can be flexible on the working hours.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is hybrid, with travel across Lincolnshire when necessary.
As a Community Training & Engagement Officer you will support the Lincolnshire team by raising its profile across the area and promoting take-up of the service by engaging with other agencies, organisations and appropriate groups through social media, providing presentations and more.
In this role there is an emphasis on proactive and reactive engagement, relationship building, delivering criminal justice champion training, exploring innovative approaches with partners and working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to improve the experience for victims of crime.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
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As Complex Needs Community Keyworker you will provide one-to-one support to women on Probation living in the community, and women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision. You’ll provide focused support in identifying their needs and empowering them to access appropriate services in the community. You will also provide some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support prior to women being released from prison.
You will manage a caseload of women with complex needs who are facing housing issues and provide them with advice, guidance and support that helps them connect with other support services in the community that can assist them to overcome barriers when securing safe and appropriate housing.
The role involves a significant amount of data recording and updating case management systems so you need to be prepared to spend a minimum of 35% of your working hours on this aspect and will need to manage your time effectively to meet the data management requirements. This is also a predominantly independent role, so you will need to be confident to make decisions and able to manage your own workload.
You will be employed by One Small Thing but will be part of a wider team of Community Keyworkers employed by our partner Advance. You will also have a desk space at Hope Street, Southampton, to facilitate close working with the rest of the Hope Street team.
You will be required to participate in training and team building events with the wider One Small Thing team as well as the Advance team, in Hampshire.
This post requires that you are able to drive and have access to your own vehicle; there may be occasions where you are required to support residents to attend appointments. You will also be required to attend local or county meetings or training.
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.
Your application will consist of your:
1. CV
Please include to the nearest month and year, the previous jobs you have held as well as any voluntary or unpaid work. These details should be included, particularly where the experience has helped you develop knowledge, skills and abilities asked for on the Person Specification. Please include any relevant full or part-time training or study that you have undertaken.
2. Personal Statement:
Your Personal Statement can be done in one of four different ways, either:
o One side of A4
o PowerPoint - No more than 5 slides
o Audio - No more than 5 mins
o Video - No more than 5 mins
Decisions will be made on the basis of how far applicants meet the requirements listed in the Person Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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What You'll Do:
Leadership and Prevention: Lead, inspire, and effectively deliver training including in house and open courses and the delivery of bespoke workshops in the local community.
- Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing training and promoting training courses for S&G Mind. Empowering people to build confidence, understanding and resilience whilst supporting themselves or others with mental health needs
- Quality and Leadership: As a S&G Mind Mental Health Trainer, you will lead on collecting data and evaluation forms in relation to training delivery.
Why Join Us:
• Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.
• Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for people in Swindon and Gloucestershire. Your leadership can make all the difference.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.
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This is an opportunity to join Refuge as Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.