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Our vision is for a world where everyone experiencing a mental health issue receives support and respect. Join our passionate, dedicated team and make a difference today.
About the role
Working with our NHS colleagues Solent Mind are providing Peer Support working within local communities to enhance mental health care at primary level.
This role involves:
- Working with colleagues from across primary care (GP) network to identify people that may benefit from peer support and plan work accordingly.
- Working with people in one to one and group settings, including managing your own caseload of service users, to support their recovery and help them access the support they need.
- Working closely with other team members and services to support people using the service in a collaborative, person-centred way, including helping them to identify and articulate their needs and hopes.
- Supporting people to develop and use a range of skills and techniques to help their wellbeing.
About you
You will have a key understanding of the role of peer support in mental health and how to use your lived experience to this affect as well as the ability to manage time and competing priorities and take responsibility for your own work and accountabilities.
About us
We're Solent Mind! We’re part of a network of over 100 Local Minds who tailor trusted mental health services to our communities. We set our own strategies and partnerships and rely on the support of our brilliant local fundraisers.
We collaborate with Mind to make sure their pioneering campaigns, information and research make a difference in Hampshire. Together, we make better mental health possible both locally and nationally.
Benefits
Our Gold Award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and being a Mindful Employer reflects our commitment to our lively, friendly teams. We empower our people to have a voice, discover new opportunities and develop their careers. In addition to knowing you’re making a difference, you’ll also enjoy excellent benefits, including:
- Flexible working to promote a healthy work/life balance
- 25 days’ annual leave rising incrementally to 30 days per year
- Pension plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket and cycle-to-work scheme
If you’re ready to join the fight for mental health, visit our website to find out more and apply.
Closing date: Sunday 29 September 2024.
Interview date: Friday 25 October 2024.
Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check.
Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work. Appointments are made on merit.
Registered Charity No: 1081116. Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500.
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Horticultural Engagement Officer
Job Title: Horticultural Engagement Officer (hybrid/flexible working)
Salary: £ 23,893 FTE £32,000
Hours: 28hrs per week (i.e. 0.75 FTE)
Contract: permanent
As part of an engagement team across the Royal Horticultural Society, the Horticultural Engagement Officer will implement the RHS’ careers promotion and diversity initiative New Shoots at and in the vicinity of RHS Garden Rosemoor in Devon. This consists of careers outreach ,activities as well as onsite engagement programmes, such as taster days, work experience, youth volunteering and horticultural skills development programmes.
The Horticultural Engagement Officer will need to be creative, personable, and happy to be part of a remotely managed team based at all five RHS gardens, and will enjoy working with people from the age of 14 from a varied range of backgrounds. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to problem solve, have experience of engaging with diverse audiences and of working across teams. As the delivery of horticultural training is an essential part of the role, a horticultural qualification equivalent to RHS Level 2, or similar experience, is essential.
Details of our great benefits can be found here.
Overview of the Role:
As Horticultural Engagement Officer you will be responsible for
• Delivering the RHS’ inclusivity and engagement programme New Shoots at and around RHS Rosemoor, focussed on building representation in horticulture from previously underrepresented groups. This includes occasional weekend work and travel across the UK with overnight stays.
• Developing and maintaining the Practical Training Hub, a training garden for future horticulturists within the grounds of RHS Rosemoor.
• Building and maintaining relationships with various teams within the RHS and with groups and organisations local and regional to RHS Rosemoor.
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
We couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference. Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Royal Holloway Students’ Union (RHSU)
Head of Finance & Resources
Salary: £57,299 - £63,833 per annum
Location: Egham, Surrey – with hybrid/flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent – full-time.
Are you a values-driven finance & resources professional looking to play a crucial role in the smooth running and continued development of a busy Students’ Union? We are looking for a driven and experienced finance professional with strategic leadership experience committed to working for a student-led organisation, as we launch a new strategic plan for 2024-2027: Building Community, Leading Change.
About RHSU
We are a thriving student-led organisation, representing 11,500 students at Royal Holloway across our Egham and central London campuses. A registered charity, independent from the University, we are democratic in the way we are governed and all students at the University are automatically members of the SU. Students can access an impressive array of services and facilities including over 160 sports clubs & societies, a student advice service, bars & cafes, a nightclub and our very own pub!
We are committed to building a stronger student voice and advocating for students - leading on research and insight that can positively influence students’ academic and co-curricular student experience, through effective representation locally, regionally and nationally.
With a turnover of around £7 million annually, approximately 50 staff and c300 student staff, RHSU is a busy, fun and interesting place to be!
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive and managing a small team of Finance and HR personnel, the Head of Finance & Resources position is broad in scope. The post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of RHSU strategy relating to finance, people and culture, governance and digital infrastructure. The post holder will ensure the delivery and resourcing of operating plans, policy and operating procedures to ensure that the Union delivers its strategic objectives across its support services. The position sits on the Senior Leadership team and will be expected to play a key role in the delivery of our 3 new strategic enabling themes: People & Culture, Well Governed & Sustainable and Physical & Digital Infrastructure.
Key responsibilities are centred around, but not limited to:
Strategic Management and Leadership – including supporting the delivery of the Union’s strategic plan, leading on financial planning, overseeing compliance and forming part of a strong Leadership Team with other senior colleagues and Sabbatical Officers.
People Management – including leading on the People & Culture plan, leading on recruitment and embedding a learning & development culture at RHSU.
Financial Management – including creating a culture of strong financial literacy, leading on all budgeting & forecasting, financial controls, the annual external audit and having overall responsibility for the accuracy of financial records, including but not limited to the organisation’s VAT returns, payroll & pensions, fixed asset portfolio and funds.
Service Development & Delivery – including ownership of contract management, cooperation with the University over block grant funding & IT service provision, leading on change projects around digital infrastructure and both internal & external compliance & reporting.
The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping a key department at RHSU, at an exciting time of change.
RHSU offers an excellent benefits package, including a hybrid working policy, 22 days leave (rising to 27) plus up to 7 discretionary days over the festive period, significant professional development opportunities and an impressive selection of financial support tools, rewards and discounts!
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for an experienced finance professional who is ideally at least part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA. An excellent understanding of charity finance, regulation and governance is required, along with experience of senior level management and leadership in a similar sized organisation.
Skills and experience with developing strategic plans, project/change management and leading on digital infrastructure projects would also be very useful experience to succeed in the role. Strong commercial acumen would be beneficial too -against a backdrop of constantly changing commercial considerations and wider Higher Education sector pressures.
Whilst core finance skills are essential, both at a strategic and operational level – experience in a broader resources role covering HR, IT, governance or compliance would suit this post well. A demonstrable interest and commitment to a values-driven and student-led organisation is also required.
How to apply
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 14th October
First Stage Interviews (Remote): Week commencing 21st October
Final Interviews (In-person): Week commencing 4th November
Please click 'Apply’. We will then send the Recruitment Pack, Job Description, and full details of how to apply for the role officially.
For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact our recruitment partners, Marble Mayne Recruitment.
RHSU has a genuine commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and people with a diverse range of skills, backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is an exciting new role and part of planned significant investment into a longstanding and prestigious community based youth organisation. The successful candidate will coordinate youth work over multiple locations and will have the opportunity to develop a range of programmes and interventions. The post comes with a training budget and external supervision options.
As a Lead Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive and engaging environment for young people. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our youth clubs and projects, implementing a range of programmes and activities that promote personal development, social interaction and positive youth engagement. Your commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and providing mentorship to young individuals will be critical to the success of this role.
About Us
The Harrow Club is a community-based youth organisation offering innovative, accessible and high-quality opportunities, enabling young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to maximise their life chances. This year we are 140 years’ old, and we are committed to building on decades of service in the local community to address some of the most pressing issues affecting young people today.
Harrow Club is a place for firsts. A first trip to the beach, a night-time walk in the woods, an overnight stay without parents and, for some, the first place where a child really feels at home and that they have a home. Firsts are especially important, they are part of a child’s development but also, they build an outlook on life and shape pathways that will go on to determine futures as well as offer a chance to form new interests and friendships.
We are also a place of second chances. We support children who struggle to stay in the classroom and to continue in their education. We work with young people who are excluded from regular youth clubs/sports clubs, so that they can have the chance to change. We allow young people to make mistakes, learn and move forward.
There is no better testament to what Harrow Club can achieve than some of our current youth workers who have turned their lives around and are now working to keep young people away from criminality and harm. They can show, with immediacy and authenticity, that there can be Another Way, to live life.
We are also a ‘third place’, a safe and nurturing space, for all children and young people; for some their home or school is neither safe or happy and we can make a vital difference in providing a ‘positive escape’ and vital help and support.
We operate from five locations, providing an incredible range of projects covering sports, arts and performing arts, media, music, digital and our specialist gang’s project, motor vehicle workshops and educational programmes aimed at reducing school exclusions. We engage around two hundred young people each week, aged 8-24, and around 500 unique each year. For many, the effect is life changing.
There is additional information about the charity, visit our website, also see the Charity Commission or Companies House for details of our last year activities and accounts.
Title:
Lead Youth Worker (FT, 37.5 hrs. per week)
Reporting to:
Head of Children and Families
Direct Reports:
Deputy Youth Worker
Part Time Youth Workers
Volunteers
Liaison with:
Members of the Leadership Team
Other Youth Workers
External Partners
Admin team
Head of Training
Location: Harrow Club, 187 Freston Road, London, W10 6TH+ Other Delivery Locations in West London
Renumeration and Benefits:
•Salary: £33,000-£37,000 dependent on experience and qualifications
•25 Days Annual Leave
•Pension Contribution of 3%
•An annual training package worth up to 10% of salary
•Employee Support Package
Employment is subject to satisfactory references, undertaking an Enhanced DBS check and mandatory training. Continuation of employment is subject to passing the probationary period set.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Management:
- Develop and implement a diverse range of programmes and activities that cater to the interests, needs, and developmental stages of young people.
- Coordinate and oversee the scheduling, logistics and evaluation of programs and activities.
- Collaborate with other youth workers and volunteers to ensure the smooth delivery of programmes and activities.
2. Youth Engagement and Support:
- Establish positive relationships with young people and create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where they feel valued and supported.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and advocacy for young individuals, helping them navigate challenges and make positive life choices.
- Conduct one-on-one sessions and group discussions to address individual and group concerns or issues.
3. Leadership and Supervision:
- Lead a team of youth workers and volunteers, providing direction, support and regular feedback.
- Plan and facilitate regular team meetings, trainings and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of staff and volunteers.
- Foster a collaborative and respectful team culture, encouraging open communication and a shared vision for youth development.
4. Community Engagement:
- Build partnerships and maintain positive relationships with local organizations, schools and community stakeholders to enhance the resources available to young people.
- Collaborate with community members to organize events, workshops and initiatives that promote youth participation and community cohesion.
- Represent the youth club at community meetings, conferences and events to advocate for youth-related issues and promote the club's mission.
5. Administration and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, programme participation, and individual progress.
- Prepare regular reports, statistics, and evaluations to measure the impact and effectiveness of youth programmes and activities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulations governing youth clubs and child protection.
Person Specification - Qualifications and Skills
-JNC Professionally qualified Youth Worker with Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field (e.g., social work, youth development, education) or equivalent practical experience.
-Proven experience working with young people in a youth club, community centre or similar setting.
-Strong understanding of youth development principles and best practices.
-Excellent communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills.
-Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
-Ability to adapt to diverse needs and engage with young individuals from various backgrounds.
-Knowledge of relevant legislation and child protection guidelines.
-Proficiency in administrative tasks, including record-keeping and report writing.
-Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and occasional irregular hours.
Note: This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and deliverables associated with the Lead Youth Worker role; however, additional duties may arise to meet the evolving needs of the youth club and its participants.
How to Apply
Please send a Full CV and covering letter of between 1 and 2 pages highlighting why you are interested in the role and why you feel you would excel in the position.
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
First interviews to be held w/c 7th October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Major Gifts Fundraiser – Wales
Home working with regular travel within Wales, plus occasional UK travel
Up to £45,000
Full time: 35 hours per week
Permanent contract
Closing date for applications: 20th October 2024
First interview: 7th November 2024
Second interview: 15th November 2024
About them
Our client is a federated movement of 46 charities, supported by a central charity. Together they have over 900,000 members, 32,500 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. They are at an exciting moment in their 110-year history, with the implementation of an ambitious new strategy, setting out a vision of nature in recovery, with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes creating wilder landscapes where people and nature thrive.
They have restored and care for some of the most special places for wildlife in the UK. Collectively they manage more than 2,600 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. They undertake research, they stand up for wildlife and wild places under threat, and they help people access nature.
The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. They need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. They recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way they work, not least in how they use and create data and evidence to ensure that they act with the biggest impact possible for nature and people.
About you
They are looking for a brilliant major gifts fundraiser to join one of the UK’s best-loved nature charities to grow their network of high-net-worth individuals for Wales supporting their work in turning around the nature and climate emergencies. This is a brand-new role that will support their Welsh Trust’s Chief Executives, Senior Leadership Teams and their Wales Director in developing long-lasting partnerships that deliver a stepchange for nature’s recovery in Wales.
You will be a confident and engaging major gifts fundraiser, with the ability to express their case’s for support in tackling the nature and climate emergencies, both through their work on nature’s restoration on the ground, and through their influencing, policy and campaigning work. You will be highly experienced in initiating and developing mutually beneficial relationships with individuals to achieve fundraising targets, with a proven track record of securing significant unrestricted funds.
They value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, they are not judgmental and are inclusive. They particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within their sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities
They take their Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read their commitment statement.
They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.
As a Disability Confident employer, they are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let them know if you require any adjustments to make their recruitment process more accessible.
They are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment.
Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. They may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form.
To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as they reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that they can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, they are unable to consider further applications.
Speech and Language Therapist – Band 5, 6 or 7
Salary: £30,208 - £52,679 per annum
Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Part-time and full-time applications will be considered
About the role
They are seeking Speech & Language Therapists to join their therapy team. It is an exciting time to join as they look to grow their offer and increase admissions for 2024 and beyond. You will become part of a dedicated and talented multi-disciplinary team of staff, committed to supporting children and young people to develop and flourish despite their communication difficulties.
What makes this role different?
Their Health Agency is made up of professionals committed to providing high quality, holistic person-centred therapy and support enabling people to maximise their potential. They work in partnership with GP’s, Psychiatrists, and lead Neurologists from both Great Ormond Street and the National Hospital for Epilepsy. Their approach is goal orientated – looking at both needs and aspirations. The Therapy team works with Health, Education and Care colleagues all based on site to offer a fully inclusive programme of support and to give access to a wide range of therapies. They are based in a beautiful countryside location in Hertfordshire. About you
They are looking for candidates with a positive approach and excellent professional skills. The successful candidate will have knowledge of potential communication and dysphagia challenges. You will also have knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group, who have a range of needs such as LD, ASD, PMLD and epilepsy.
This is a great opportunity for individuals with a recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree, who are HCPC registered, to embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career within an organisation that does great work.
Why work for them
The organisation is a charity supporting children, young people and adult day clients with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions. Over the past 120 years, the charity has grown and developed to comprise a non-maintained special School for both boarders and day students, a specialist Further Education College, domiciliary care for College learners, Supported Living in the community, a comprehensive Day Opportunities programme for adult day clients and 24-hour health provision provided by specialist nurses and therapists.
In addition to excellent staff training, employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of employment:
- From 25 days’ annual leave per annum plus bank holidays
- Eligible for Blue Light card
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance
- Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications of your own
- Free on-site parking
- Recommend a friend payment of up to £500
- Fully paid for DBS
Contributory pension scheme - eligible employees are automatically enrolled after 3 months at 5% (3% employer contribution)
Terms and conditions apply
How can you find out more?
To apply, complete an application form and upload an up-to-date CV on their website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note they are not on a public transport route. The salary range advertised is based on a full-time equivalent annual salary and appointment on the scale is dependent on qualifications and experience.
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, it is recommended that you apply sooner rather than later. They reserve the right to close an advert if they receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.
If you require reasonable adjustments at the application or interview stage, please do let them know as soon as possible.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
They embrace diversity in all of its forms and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. They are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community.
Safeguarding
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults, and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of the positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that group. The vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Grants Fundraiser
Location: Slimbridge, Gloucester, GL27BT – Suitable for Hybrid Working
Salary: £31,680 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Grants Fundraiser to join our highly successful Grants team at an exciting time for WWT.
As Grants Fundraiser you will manage a wide funder portfolio of charitable trust, statutory and Lottery grant partners, with a combined value in excess of £1M and supporting a range of high-impact and innovative programmes across the UK.
The Grants Team make a major contribution to raising critical funding for high-impact and innovative conservation, education and community-focussed programmes in the UK and internationally, raising in excess of £3M p/a. This is an exciting opportunity to maximise the potential of key relationships with a range of UK grant funders. The successful candidate will help influence the development of key projects to ensure projects are aligned with strategy and create compelling funding proposals.
The role is a permanent full time position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role is based at our Slimbridge office and suitable for hybrid working, with around one to two days a week required in the office. Occasional travel will be required to sites or funder meetings, so a driver's licence is desirable.
About You
Our ideal candidate is
- An experienced grants fundraiser with a track record of securing six figure grants
- A career fundraiser who is resourceful, self-motivated, determined, well-organised and creative with strong communication and numerical skills
- A fundraiser with experience of working with a range of funders, including charitable trust, statutory, Landfill Community Fund and Lottery
You will bring
- Exemplary relationship management skills and a confident, professional and collaborative approach to influencing internal and external stakeholders
- The ability to write high quality, compelling applications to secure funding for projects and a thorough, organised approach to compiling impactful reports and processing complex claims
- A passion for fundraising and the transformational impact of grant funding to deliver organisational ambitions.
If this sounds like you then click apply. We would love to hear from you.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first
Closing date: 30th September 2024
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
No agencies please.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic and commercially minded individual to join the Senior Management Team of one of the UK’s leading public art galleries. Working alongside the Director and Board of Trustees, the Director of Finance oversees the strategic, business and financial management of the organisation. The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a proven track record of operating at a senior level and with the ability to offer insight and challenge for future development whilst ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of Whitechapel Gallery.
The Director of Finance is responsible for the efficient and effective leadership and management of the Gallery’s finance, governance and commercial activities. With scrupulously high standards, they will drive the quality and transparency of financial management and reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and the smooth running and management of the Gallery’s finances. A key member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Finance contributes to shaping and implementing the Gallery’s strategic development.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate a proven ability in leadership and financial control within a complex organisation, managing people and limited resources effectively, delivering results, thinking strategically and inspiring and motivating others. They will need to demonstrate a high degree of energy and agility, with the ability to build highly effective, collaborative working relationships at all levels of the organisation. The new Director of Finance will demonstrate a high level of financial and business acumen and strategic insight and will possess strong analytical and project management skills.
With experience at Board level, they must be comfortable with presenting to Boards and with the ability to develop strategy and present business plans.
Previous experience of the gallery and museum sector would be desirable but is not essential, and applications are welcomed from candidates with commercial, charitable and private sector backgrounds. Candidates must be able to demonstrate empathy with the mission and vision of Whitechapel Gallery and act with a high degree of personal integrity in a diverse cultural environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate. NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people.
This role supports the delivery of NHS Providers’ public affairs strategy in the interests of NHS trusts and foundation trusts, including parliamentary, government and stakeholder relations.
We are looking to recruit someone who is passionate about parliament, public affairs and policy to join our team to support the delivery of our ambitious public affairs and stakeholder management programme.
The postholder will support our parliamentary, government and stakeholder engagement, with the aim of ensuring that the voice of our members is heard across Westminster and Whitehall and that our influence as the voice of the NHS frontline is strengthened with key decision makers. This includes helping to ensure that trusts and NHS Providers colleagues are well-briefed on key parliamentary and government developments and providing administrative support to the public affairs team.
We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This role is not open to sponsorship.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our Housekeeping Team working weekday evenings. As a Housekeeping Assistant, your role will be supervised by the Housekeeping Supervisor and will report the Housekeeping Lead.
Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
Your role will be to provide a high standard of housekeeping and accommodation service across site. You will provide excellent levels of cleanliness that are consistent throughout the site.
As part of the site services team the role holder will be expected to liaise with managers and staff across the Trust. The role holder is expected to work closely with the other members of the facilities team and assist in covering in the laundry, in the deep clean team or other works as and when required.
You will be a natural and enthusiastic housekeeper working not only as part of a team but also individually. This is a chance for an outstanding candidate to make a significant and lasting difference to the lives of thousands of children and families.
Interview Date: Will interview as and when suitable applicants are received.
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
Working across the Network Delivery Department, you will support the efficient day today administration and co-ordination of the teams. You will play a critical role providingadministrative and co-ordination support for the Network Delivery Department ensuringwe have strong processes and ways of working to deliver our ambitious goals.
Experience we're after
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Experience of providing administrative support to senior staff members
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Experience of working in an office environment
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Experience of dealing with sensitive information
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Experience of coordinating a busy schedule of activity and keeping key stakeholders informed of progress
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Experience of using data management/ CRM systems and maintaining a high standard of data.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that theyouth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to massinequality of access to youth services for young people.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 11:59pm (Midnight)
Interview date(s) proposed: 10th & 11th October 2024
**Please note that this opportunity is a Fixed Term Contract until March 31st 2025 and not a permanent role at present.
ABOUT GLAN
The Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) works with affected communities to pursue innovative legal actions across borders to challenge states and other powerful actors involved in human rights violations and systemic injustice. Our actions address the most pressing instances of human rights concern and they fall within the following themes: War and occupation; accountability and supply chains; environmental and economic justice; and migration and border violence.
Since our establishment in 2016, we have developed legal strategies directly addressing human rights impacts in over 23 countries and territories. Our cases include the successful legal challenge against imports of cotton produced with forced labour in Xinjiang (East Turkistan) into the UK on behalf of World Uyghur Congress and the climate case against 32 European States before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights, brought on behalf of six Portuguese youth-applicants.
More recently, we have supported the preeminent Palestinian human rights organisation Al Haq, to rapidly challenge UK weapons exports to Israel due to the risk of these arms being used in violations of international law.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Head of Strategic Communications at GLAN, you will spearhead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy that amplifies GLAN's mission and impact on a global scale.
You will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of all communications efforts to enhance the organisation's brand, increase public awareness, and support advocacy and fundraising initiatives.
A key part of your role will be to establish GLAN's voice and brand, ensuring it resonates with diverse audiences. You will lead on improving our website and communications style, producing high quality content and ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all platforms.
By fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the media, partners, and the affected communities we support you will play a crucial role in advancing GLAN's vision to challenge injustice through innovative legal strategies.
Reporting directly to the CEO you will form part of the Senior Leadership Team to drive organisational growth & development; looking beyond your immediate communications responsibilities.
This is an exciting time to join GLAN. We are seeking a Head of Strategic Communications to build an ambitious communications strategy focused on some of the biggest human rights and climate change issues of our time. At this point in time, the team is small with some budget to work with external freelancers, consultants or agencies. We are looking for someone to grow with GLAN; joining us with a communications team of two and developing your team in the years to come. You should recognise that in the short to medium term, the role will involve some hands-on responsibilities until such time that we can expand the team.
KEY RESPONSIBITIES
Communications Strategy
- Align cross-media communication strategies with thematic goals to maximise success across all initiatives. Develop campaign & advocacy communications which will influence change.
- Collaborate with project delivery teams across GLAN to ensure a consistent calendar of communications, highlighting all key areas of work.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing communications and advocacy team, currently including a Campaigns Coordinator.
- Create and manage the departmental budget in alignment with the overall communications strategy.
- Utilise data and insights to map and analyse audience behaviour, informing and optimising communication activities.
- Monitor and evaluate the success of campaigns, tracking performance against strategic KPIs.
GLAN brand
- Oversee the review and redesign of the organisation's website to enhance user experience and engagement.
- Champion and promote the use of GLAN's brand among colleagues, fostering a unified brand identity.
- Develop a strong brand presence and establish comprehensive brand guidelines that reflect GLAN’s core values, emphasising the voices of affected communities in all communications.
Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
- Serve as a key member of the senior management team, contributing to strategic decision-making and organisational planning.
- Represent the organisation externally at events, conferences, and meetings.
- Prepare communications updates and reports to the Board and relevant committees Work with SLT to improve impact measurement across GLAN.
- External stakeholders Be a Face of GLAN; building & cultivating tactical relationships and networks
- Develop a robust relationship management system to enhance engagement with key press contacts, partner organisations, related networks, and other critical stakeholders.
GENERAL RESPONSBILITIES
- Undergo ongoing training to stay updated with changes and new developments in the legal field.
- Always conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner. Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Undertake any other reasonable task or duty as may be assigned by the Director, Chief Operations Officer, Senior Lawyers or Board of Trustees.
POSITIVE ACTION STATEMENT
We regret that GLAN’s workforce is currently not representative of society. We seek excellence in our team, and we are aware that in not attracting diversity, we are missing exceptional candidates. We are looking to expand on the range of experiences and perspectives of our colleagues, as we believe this will better serve the people we represent. We especially invite applications from those with knowledge of the language, culture, and political environment of countries in the Global Majority, particularly those in which we currently work.
BENEFITS
You are likely to join the Global Action Network because you are passionate about our work. But here are some other great reasons to work with us:
- Salary £50,000 - £55,000
- Home working
- We’ll enrol you in a pension scheme, with 3% contribution from GLAN if you put in at least 5%.
- We have access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and three days gifted between Christmas and New Year
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Enhanced compassionate & bereavement leave
- Paid wellbeing leave
- Access to co-working spaces
- Homeworking allowance (as per HMRC guidelines)
- Potential for sabbatical leave to support staff who wish to take time away from work to pursue travel, study or other personal life changes
QUALIFICATIONS
A degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least 5 years’ experience in a senior communications position with overall responsibility for organisational strategy design and delivery
- Experience in developing and implementing campaign based communications strategies, advocating and influencing change Line management and team development including KPI setting in line with strategy
- Brand identity and development Experience of maximising campaign success and creating compelling media assets on a small budget
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating multichannel communications and presenting this data as a tool to optimise communications
- Experience working with external agencies
Desirable
- A progressive communications style empowering the communities we support.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate and tailor content effectively for different formats and audiences and with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proven ability to meet tight individual and group deadlines and to manage one’s own workload through effective prioritisation, time management and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to spark collaboration with external and internal stakeholders
- Works well to deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of developing communications strategies for small NGOs
- Experience of, and interest in human rights and environmental issues
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
GLAN is a homebased organisation. It is expected you will have an appropriate space, free from distraction, to carry out your duties. You will be required to attend semi-regular meetings & events.
GLAN VALUES
GLAN has a set of core values. As a Lawyer you would be required to uphold these values through some of the examples below:
Community Centred
- Ensure effective development & delivery of communication strategies & plans that contribute to our vision and mission, ensuring our communications feature the voices and issues faced by the communities we support.
Partnership Focused
- Building and maintaining key relationships internally and with press, partners, networks and communities.
- Experienced in coordinating communication campaigns with external networks.
Radical
- Committed to deep, systemic change rather than superficial fixes both in how we work and how we run our organisation.
- We strive to dismantling systems of oppression that perpetuate racial and class inequalities within our organisation and the communities we serve.
Creative
- Bold, innovative, and creative in the identification, development and communication of our work.
Tenacious
- Build long term case strategies to persist in awareness raising and maximising support for our cases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Are you passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their full potential in the workplace? Harington is seeking a dedicated tutor to join the team and deliver an impactful Supported Internship curriculum.
Harington is a leading and trusted charity, supporting students with learning differences to develop life skills.
We provide individual education, training, and support across a range of activities including retail, horticulture and employability, delivered from inspirational places and supported by a passionate team. Our Supported Internship programme offers a blend of classroom-based learning and hands-on experience within a real workplace environment with the Harington Gardeners and/or the Charity Shops.
As a Supported Internship tutor, you will play a crucial role in guiding and inspiring our interns as they begin be their journey towards meaningful employment. You will facilitate a supportive learning environment where interns are immersed in real workplace settings, receiving continuous feedback and honing their employability skills. Your dedication and expertise will equip our interns with the confidence and competencies needed to thrive in adulthood and competitive employment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To effectively plan and deliver an employability curriculum whilst embedding functional skills (Entry 3-Level 2) and/or delivering maths and English qualifications at these levels.
- Provide engaging teaching sessions that promote skilsl development and independence in the workplace.
- Implement appropriate assessment, target setting, recording, reporting and evaluation of the progress of the interns.
- Identify interns skills to enable them to participate in a variety of work-based tasks to build marketable, competitive skills leading to employment.
- Collaborate with the employers (Gardeners and Charity Shops) to create meaningful internship opportunities and facilitate successful work placements.
- To work alongside job coaches to perform specific workplace analysis, job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities
- To seek appropriate future employment consistent with the interns interests and skills
- As a personal tutor, be responsible for the emotional and social welfare of the interns.
- Work with parents, local authorities and other supported internship stakeholders to support the progression of the interns
- To To demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in line with the policies and practices of Harington
Please note the closing date is 9am on 7th October 2024. The interviews will be held on 18th October 2024.
Please send through your CV and a covering letter of up to 1000 words, which outlines why you want the role and how you meet the Person Specification. Applications that do not include a covering letter will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Research Coordinator
Location St Matthews Church, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TX
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Salary Between £34,000 and £37,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours 37.5 per week
Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank is seeking an experienced Research Coordinator to join our team.
As the research lead you will be conducting exciting and innovative research projects and embedding a research culture across our organisation. You will be involved in campaigning for change and thought leadership activities within the borough and beyond.
The Research Coordinator will take forward some of our strategic goals around evidencing the causes of Foodbank use, participation work with those using Foodbank services and influencing work and practice across our Foodbank.
This role will be responsible for conducting primary research covering a range of areas to better understand the lived experience of people experiencing and at risk of food poverty, the causes of food poverty and solutions to ending food poverty and hunger. You will benefit from the established support network of other Trussell Trust Foodbanks conducting similar research programmes. The Research Coordinator will be a key part of our wider stakeholder engagement, using evidence to ensure that H&F Foodbank is a respected evidence centre working towards our goal of ending food poverty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research Design and Delivery: Oversee the design, delivery, and analysis of impactful quantitative and qualitative research projects aligned with strategic goals.
- Strategic Monitoring: Monitor, capture, and report on the progress of strategic research plans, adjusting priorities based on continuous learning and changing circumstances.
- Partnerships and Engagement: Establish and nurture partnerships, collaborating with relevant organisations to share best practices, enhance research outcomes, and contribute to the broader community.
What You'll Bring:
- Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, and presenting both quantitative and qualitative research projects.
- In-depth understanding of the voluntary sector and practical experience working with disadvantaged, marginalised, or socially excluded groups.
- Track record of successfully devising and delivering projects aligned with strategic goals, with the ability to thrive in an independent and collaborative environment.
What We'll Offer:
- Full-time (37.5 hrs) fixed-term contract to December 2025 with a possibility of extension (linked to funding)
- Competitive salary
- 33 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Competitive benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth.
Application Deadline:
The closing date for applications is initially set for Sunday 29th September 2024, but depending on the number of applications received, we may bring this forward. We encourage early applications.
Further details:
Location: Based at St Matthew’s Church, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TX, with regular work across our sites (see locations page of our website). Opportunity for some home working by arrangement.
Requirements: An Enhanced Criminal Records check is required for this role as we work with vulnerable people in society.
Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We serve a diverse part of London and would particularly welcome applications from residents of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank:
We are the Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank, an independent charity and proud member of the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network. Our mission is the prevention and relief from poverty. We provide a range of essential services, offering professional advice through our partners such as Citizens Advice H&F and Anchor Counselling. We believe in helping 'the whole person' when possible and aim to respond quickly to the needs we see around us.
Closing date 29-09-2024
REF-216 695
Mental Health Support Worker (Recovery Navigator)
Handsworth, Birmingham
£23,400 per annum
Are you interested in kick starting your career in mental health? Keen to support your community and have a rewarding role? If you have some experience in the field of mental health or feel as though you would succeed in this industry, we encourage you to apply for the role of Recovery Navigator with our client. They are looking for multiple individuals to join their team at Handsworth Hub; fulltime and part time roles available.
About the role:
Based from Handsworth Hub, you will receive in depth training and guidance to provide support to people that need help managing their mental health and wellbeing. Once a thorough training and an induction has been completed, your role will include:
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Managing a caseload and working with individuals on their recovery journey, with a person-centred approach.
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Advocate for individuals so that they can maintain control of their lives.
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Use a recovery tool to holistically assess health and wellbeing.
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Maintain a good up to date knowledge of services and resources for signposting.
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Positively seek feedback from all those who contact the service.
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Assist in the planning and development of therapeutic sessions.
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Deliver sessions with support from team and volunteers.
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Conduct 1-2-1’s with individuals to identify areas of support needed for their recovery.
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Regularly reflect on your own practice and adopt a positive approach to enhance the experience of those accessing their services.
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Support and mentor volunteers working within the service.
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Actively encourage service users to be involved in the development of Birmingham Mind and its services.
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Seek to deliver a high-quality service, ensuring professionalism in your approach.
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Contribute to new ideas, methods and processes from the team and other sources.
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Be flexible in your approach to teamwork and engage in other activities as requested of you to ensure successful functioning of the team.
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Uphold health and safety best practices.
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Ensure all practices are in keeping within their values.
About You:
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Experience of working in the mental health sector, or other sectors that have a transferrable skillsets such as; charities, care, probation, prison, social services, SEND, residential, youth work etc.
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Interest in working 1-2-1 with people with mental health difficulties as well as delivering workshops for wellbeing and social support (full training will be provided).
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Understanding of Safeguarding procedures & GDPR regulations.
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Confident when working with different groups of people.
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Calm and considered approach to managing challenging situations as well as the ability to regulate your emotional response.
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Experience / understanding of working within diverse & multi-faith communities.
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The majority of hours will be within 9-5, Monday to Friday. However, every 3weeks you will be available to work one weekday evening till 7pm, and one Saturday session till 5pm.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary for this role is £23,400. Benefits include 33 days holiday (including Bank and Public Holidays), working from home 1 day a week, laptop & phone provided, monthly supervision, quarterly training & staff wellbeing days, defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.
Our client encourages those that have lived experience of mental health difficulties to apply regardless of work experience.
Closing date for applications is 21st October 2024