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Role: Poppy Appeal Manager

Location: London, Haig House, Hybrid (2 Days Per Week)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 35 Hours, Monday to Friday

Salary: £32,352 to £35,452 (Inclusive of London Supplement)

Are you looking to ensure the success of this unique initiative for the Royal British Legion as a  Poppy Appeal Manager?

As the Poppy Appeal Manager in Central London, your main role is to achieve income, expenditure, and contribution targets, ensuring the success of the appeal. Collaborating with the Regional Poppy Appeal Manager, you will create and manage an income and expenditure budget, providing monthly commentary. Your responsibilities include to coordinating local supporters, partners, and volunteers, building relationships to maximise fundraising potential.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Relationship management plays a crucial role, where you'll oversee a portfolio of regional corporate partnerships and collaborate with internal departments to achieve collective goals. Effective communication skills are key, enabling you to engage with supporters and stakeholders, ensuring a positive experience for everyone involved.

A distinctive aspect of this role lies in the unique Poppy Appeal activity. Beyond managing relationships and budgets, you'll recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers, ensuring they have the tools and resources for success. Planning and coordinating the Poppy Appeal launch, including PR and media activities, contribute to the appeal's overall impact.

Your role also involves representing Royal British Legion locally, engaging in outreach activities, and providing updates to key stakeholders. Flexibility is essential, as some evenings, weekends, and overnight stays may be required. The successful candidate will embody the values of the Royal British Legion, demonstrating empathy with its mission and objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess commercial knowledge, financial management skills, and experience in supporter relationship management. Strong planning, organizational, and IT skills are necessary, as is the ability to assess the commercial implications of decisions. The role demands a team player who can engage with diverse client groups, showcasing effective communication skills both in writing and verbally.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Closing Date: 6th August 2024

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Charity Overview:

Headway Black Country (HBC) is a charity organisation dedicated to supporting individuals affected by acquired brain injury. With a focus on providing essential services and support, we aim to improve the quality of life for brain injury survivors and their families in the Black Country region.

Why Our Work is Needed

Acquired brain injuries can have profound and lasting impacts on individuals, often affecting their independence, cognitive abilities, and overall well-being. At Headway Black Country, we recognise the critical need for specialised support services to assist brain injury survivors in their recovery journey and help them rebuild their lives.

Vision

Our vision at HBC is to create a community where individuals affected by acquired brain injury receive comprehensive care, support, and opportunities for rehabilitation to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Mission

Our mission is to empower brain injury survivors through tailored support services, advocacy, and awareness initiatives. We strive to be a beacon of hope and resilience for those navigating the challenges of acquired brain injury.

Values:

• Compassion: We approach our work with empathy, sensitivity, and understanding towards the needs of brain injury survivors.
• Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and partnerships to create meaningful impact and positive outcomes.
• Empowerment: We are committed to empowering individuals to regain independence, confidence, and a sense of purpose.
• Innovation: We embrace innovation and continuous improvement to enhance our services and support for those we serve.

Job summary

The Business Development Manager (BDM) will work closely with the Chief Officer (CO) to grow the business activities of Headway Black Country (HBC).

The BDM's core purpose is to work with the CO, members of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and the Board of Trustees to identify and develop new business and funding opportunities, to enable HBC to meet our charitable objectives, specifically regarding the key themes of:

• Providing support: Offering practical advice, emotional support, and rehabilitation services to individuals who have experienced a brain injury, as well as their families and caregivers.
• Raising awareness: Increasing public understanding and awareness of brain injuries, their causes, and the impact they can have on individuals and their families.
• Promoting independence: Helping individuals with brain injuries to regain their independence, develop skills, and improve their quality of life through various programs and services.

You will provide support to the CO in the identification of opportunities, development, and submission of proposals, and managing the bid/tender processes from scoping through to implementation:

• To secure income from a range of sources to support the Strategic and Business Plans of Headway Black Country.
• To lead on the development of a range of new business opportunities.
• To build relationships with a range of key stakeholders to better position the organisation.

KEY TASKS

• Gain a full understanding of all areas of Headway Black Country to enable post-holder to identify and develop new opportunities.
• To undertake a market analysis to identify opportunities for growth, and to lead on the development of appropriate business products and services as agreed with the CO.
• To identify opportunities for service development through new funding streams, partnership, and commissioning opportunities.
• To lead on the management and preparation of funding bids, tenders, business proposals.
• Coordinate the implementation of agreed new projects and help to develop monitoring plans, and co-ordinating reporting arrangements.
• To develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders providing funding to charities to raise awareness and promote HBC within the Region.
• Build relationships and partnerships and pursue funding avenues to realise new service activity in line with HBC charitable objectives.
• Implement and lead HBC Fundraising Committee and developing the organisation's funding strategy with the Chief Officer and Board of Trustees.
• Input into the website/ marketing materials to include new and potential development ideas.
• Collaborate and work as part of the management team on agreeing what Business Development Plans progress/ track and communicate progress and recommendations.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Possess a proven track record (2 to 3 years or more) of leading successful applications to grant makers and charitable trusts.
• Have experience in corporate fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Have experience of a broad variety of business/ fundraising opportunities relevant to the charitable sector.
• Have proven experience of developing and maintaining excellent relationships with key stakeholders to deliver tangible results.

Other Duties

• To attend appropriate training sessions and meetings, as required.
• To contribute to monitoring and audit procedures to assess and review the effectiveness of all services and the benefits to clients.
• To actively promote Headway Black Country, the services provided by the organisation, its mission statement, aims and objectives.
• All Headway Black Country employees and volunteers are required to comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation and Headway Black Country policies relating to Health and Safety and Risk Management. In particular, they have a duty to:
  • Take reasonable care of both their own and others’ health and safety
  • Report any adverse incident (including near misses)
  • any concerns regarding both general health and safety and the well-being of clients and staff
  • Undertake or participate in risk assessment, as appropriate
  • Comply with relevant legislation and/or directives from relevant external organisations, such as the Health and Safety Executive
  • To use facilities and equipment provided in the interests of health and safety in an appropriate manner, in order to minimise risk and avoid compromising health and safety.  This includes not intentionally or recklessly misusing facilities and equipment.

This job description sets out the main duties associated with this post. It is assumed that carrying out additional duties, which may be allocated from time to time by the Chief Officer, are not excluded simply because they are not listed.

Duties of the post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation, changes in technology or policy. In this event, appropriate training will be provided.

Headway Black Country has a No Smoking Policy

Terms and conditions

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Hours: 30 hours per week (with occasional evening and weekend work)

Contract: Permanent

Reports To: Chief Officer

Direct Reports: No direct reports

Salary: £28,378 – £32,432 (FTE £35,000 - £40,000)

Pension: 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution

Holiday: 26 working days (plus bank and public holidays), rising to 27 working days after 2 years’ service; and to 28 working days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part-time hours)

Location: Headway Black Country, Martin Hill Street, Dudley (plus regular travel around the Black Country)

Headway Black Country is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst the whole workforce. It is within our best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. 

This role provides support to LGBTQ+ people who have experienced domestic abuse and are living in safe accommodation in the community. The goal is to help people prepare for independent living in their own tenancies. The Resettlement Worker will meet with each resident to assess their needs and agree goals which will help them achieve independence. The Resettlement Worker then puts together a support plan and meets regularly with service users to provide support, challenge and encouragement as they make their journey.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide a high quality, flexible and responsive support service to LGBTQ+ people who have experienced domestic abuse, supporting them towards independent living or suitable alternative housing through the provision of 1-1 support sessions and group work.

• To assess the individual needs of each person and provide a bespoke support plan.

• To ensure that effective service user participation mechanisms are in place.

• To ensure a high level of customer care and practice at all times.

• To develop links with relevant external agencies.

Main Duties of the Post

Support Sessions

• To give holistic support to LGBTQ+ people accessing our domestic abuse resettlement service and to provide proactive support to these service users who are sometimes hard to engage.

• To meet face to face with service users regularly to provide structured support, in relation to LGBTQ+ and Housing specific issues, such as gender identity pathways, mental health services, health issues, safeguarding, liaising with the professional network.

• To work with LGBTQ+ people to develop and review individual support plans and risk assessments.

• To liaise with other service providers ensuring service users receive the necessary support to sustain their accommodation, acquire relevant independent living skills, maintain or improve positive physical and mental health and access into meaningful occupation of their time.

Financial Support

• To assist service users in maximising and managing their income including universal credit, ESA, PIP and Housing Benefit.

Semi-independent Living Support

• To work with service users to enable them to develop the life and social skills necessary to sustain their accommodation and prepare them for independent living.

• To assess individual service user’s suitability for independent accommodation.

• To act quickly to manage incidents and to advise, support and assist service users unable to maintain supported accommodation into more appropriate housing options.

Resettlement

• To support service users in the completion of application forms necessary to support move-on housing, including the private rented sector.

• To ensure that all service users are provided with information about local services whilst in safe accommodation and during their move on.

• To ensure all service users are fully aware of their rights and responsibilities in their home.

• To work with housing providers, both public and private, to negotiate move on options.

Groupwork, Consultation and Participation

• To work as part of a team in developing user participation.

• To identify and develop appropriate and flexible processes for consulting with our service users, via social media platforms, newsletters, events and workshops.

• To devise innovative and creative ways of involving LGBTQ+ people in the running of the service with an independent approach.

• Supporting our service users to participate in group and peer support and to access online support mechanisms.

• Facilitating and promoting an LGBTQ+ group work programme.

Other Duties

• To establish and maintain accurate and complete records in all areas of work.

• To complete statistics for the collation of performance and funding information.

• To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation and regulations in relation to funders and other key areas.

• To participate in individual and clinical supervision meetings, annual appraisals and training.

• To act in accordance with the organisation’s Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Code of Conduct and all other corporate policies and procedures.

• To act in the best interests of Stonewall Housing and its clients at all times.

• To work flexibly and outside of regular working hours as necessary.

• To promote Stonewall Housing at external meetings and community events.

• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the aims and objectives of the post that may be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience

· Experience of working with homeless or vulnerable people, in a voluntary or paid employment setting.

· Experience of providing advice and advocacy support to vulnerable people in a professional setting.

· Experience of working with and delivering services to a diverse client group with a wide range of support needs.

· Experience of lone working and working as part of team.

Essential Knowledge

· Knowledge of Housing Legislation and how it applies to those experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

· Knowledge and understanding of the causes and effects of homelessness, particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ people.

· Knowledge of the current benefits available to single people.

· Knowledge of common themes, trends and issues within supported and shared accommodation.

· Knowledge of pathways into medical and social support for LGBTQ+ people.

Essential Skills and Abilities

· Ability to provide a range of housing-related advice and advocacy services, i.e. assessment, developing and using opening letters, support planning, case working, independent living support, welfare benefits advice and providing resettlement support.

· Ability to manage challenging behaviour and complex needs, report and raise incidents and safeguarding alerts.

· Ability to prioritise and maintain case work across multiple service users at the same time.

· Excellent recording and reporting skills to accurately reflect work with young people.

· Excellent written and verbal communication with vulnerable people.

· Ability to effectively involve and engage LGBTQ+ people in services.

· To be resilient in regard to working with challenging behaviour from service users who may have experienced trauma leading them to be mistrustful of support providers.

As with all members of Stonewall Housing’s Team, the postholder will also:

· Be an adept and nimble multitasker who relishes being busy and can keep multiple plates spinning.

· Have strong networking and relationship-building skills.

· Have a positive and can-do attitude.

· Be able to adapt to changing circumstances with flexibility, and to work well under pressure.

· Be required to support the wider Stonewall Housing team when needed, to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

· Join Stonewall Housing’s All Team meeting in person (held near Liverpool Street Station) once per month.

· Be able to travel occasionally around the UK for key events.

· To work as part of a mostly-remote team, embracing online communication and collaboration tools.

· To receive regular supervision from the line manager and attend training courses as required.

Your attitude and personal attributes

· A commitment to equal opportunities in all aspects of work.

· A commitment to the aims, values and beliefs of the organisation.

· Ability to empathise with vulnerable LGBTQ+ people.

Conditions:

This job description does not constitute a ‘terms and conditions of employment’. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. Stonewall Housing is an evolving organisation and therefore changes to the employees’ duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be inflexible or a finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the post holder.

More about who we are:

Stonewall Housing is the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ homelessness charity. We help LGBTQ+ people in the UK who are experiencing homelessness or living in an unsafe environment.

Founded in 1983, we provide specialist housing advice, advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We have specialisms in Mental Health, Domestic Abuse and Supported Accommodation.

We’re a team of caring, driven people, fighting to end homelessness and ensure that everyone has a safe and secure space to call home.

Our Values:

· We are LGBTQ+ informed.

· We are tenacious.

· We are empowering.

· We are collaborative.

· We are inclusive.

What we can offer you:

Whatever stage of your career you may be at, we’ll support you with the training and development that you to reach your goals.

Our benefits include:

· Competitive salary

· Flexible working

· Generous annual leave – 30 days (FTE)

· An additional ‘Stonewall Housing’ day off per year

· Pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

Stonewall Housing’s core hours are between 10:00 – 16:00 and staff can agree regular working patterns with their line manager.

Applying for the role:

No formal qualifications are needed for this role, and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply. We welcome applications from those who are able to understand and show empathy with our mission and purpose.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the people we support. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian or from other minority backgrounds. We welcome difference whether it’s gender, gender identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, national origin, or pregnancy and maternity status; so please be yourself! Additionally, we particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

For more information about us, please visit our website and follow Stonewall Housing on our social channels.

Equity is important to the success of our team and work. We don’t want any barriers to applying so if you want to discuss particular aspects of our approach, or get a better understanding of whether Stonewall Housing (or this role) is right for you, then please contact John, our Services Manager, on john[at]stonewallhousing[dot]org.

Interesting in researching more about us? If you're looking us up online to help with your application, bear in mind that Stonewall Housing is both a Community Benefit Society and Charitable Foundation. Our company number is IP24277R and our charity number is 1187437. You can find Stonewall Housing Charitable Foundation (SHCF) on the Charity Commission Register, and Stonewall Housing Association (SHA) on the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) Register.

Ambient Support

Director of Finance

Salary: Package of c£105k which includes a car allowance

Location: Woodford Green, Essex

Closing Date: 5th August 2024

Ambient Support is a registered UK charity with 30 years of experience in providing care and support services for older people, people with a mental health need and people with a learning disability. We are passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of those we support and are committed to providing top-quality person-centred services regardless of an individual’s age, health, or disability. 

The Director of Finance position will be a part of the Group Executive Team, and alongside the Chief Executive, will provide collective leadership, operational management, and help to shape and deliver our new organisational strategy and ambitious transformation agenda. The Director of Finance will play a crucial role in the strategic leadership and growth of the organisation, responsible for setting the financial direction, devising and overseeing efficient and accountable financial processes, and driving impactful change within the Finance directorate.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

· Leading the development of the organisational financial strategy and ensuring the finance function supports the delivery of business plans, day-to-day finance, and budget management.

· Develop a modern and effective finance function, embedding new digitised processes and e-workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.

· Collaborate with key Executive colleagues to develop effective costing and pricing models to support the organisation’s growth and development.

· Manage strategic financial risk for the organisation.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced executive-level accountant with strong finance skills and experience leading a finance function of comparable scale and complexity. As an ambitious and impactful organisation, we require a highly credible and engaged individual who can operate in a challenging social care environment and support the organisation during a period of transformation.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with exceptional interpersonal skills and an empowering and collegiate leadership approach. You will display the emotional intelligence required to build and develop a high-performing team and have a commitment to our strategic objectives, values, and outcomes for our beneficiaries.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are at the centre of how we collaborate with the people we support and our staff. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, heritage, sexuality, gender, belief, and socio-economic background.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors.

Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline for applications being 5th August 2024

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

The Data, Digital and Technology Team sets the heartbeat for Crisis’ core systems., equipping Crisis staff, members and volunteers with the modern technology toolkits that will help us end homelessness 

About the role

As our IT Infrastructure Engineer, your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will ensure our systems operate smoothly. In recent years, we have made significant strides to advance our technology environment, with wide-scale cloud migration enabling a hybrid workforce. You will not only maintain our IT infrastructure but also proactively identify and deliver improvements across our networks, servers, hardware, and telephony. You will ensure industrial-strength identity, account, and endpoint management. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the Service Delivery Team to achieve successful incident management and excellent service request outcomes.

You will see the impact of your work through site visits and engagement with staff and volunteers. This is an opportunity for you to use your skills to help us end homelessness while working in a flexible and supportive environment.

About you

If you love putting your brain to work on how to tackle systemic IT challenges, this is the role for you. We are looking for a highly organized engineer with experience in prioritization and working with a team to efficiently execute tasks. You will be an excellent communicator and work collaboratively with customers to design the best solutions together.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.  

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.

Closing date : Sunday 4 August 2024 (at 23:59) 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 and Friday 30 August 2024

Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield

Salary: £38,897 per annum

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (Full-Time)

Contract: Full Time, Open Ended

Occupational Requirement: This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under the provisions made in the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder has an active faith in Jesus. The successful candidate must be in agreement with the vision and values of Church Army.

DBS: A DBS check is not required for this post. However, all staff are expected to read and comply with Church Army’s Safer Ministry Policy.

Church Army & The Role 

For over 140 years Church Army has equipped and empowered people to share the good news of the gospel in accessible ways across the UK & Ireland. 

 We go to places where hope is hard to find; journeying with people, giving them the opportunity to meet and connect with the God who restores and brings life in all its fullness. And this is what compels us: our vision for everyone to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities.

We are an army of hope with good news to share. Igniting faith in Jesus; restoring life: physically, emotionally, spiritually. 

In the role as a Digital Lead, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our digital communications and presence. You will lead and manage digital projects, aligning them with Church Army’s mission and strategic goals.

Innovating and driving our digital strategy across various platforms you will be ensuring that we stay at the forefront of digital engagement enabling our fundraising efforts using the latest digital tools and methodologies.

You will be managing internal team members and external agency relationships to ensure effective delivery of digital projects aligning with Church Army’s mission and strategic objectives.

Main Responsibilities 

• Oversee the Digital Project Manager and Social Media Officer, to enable effective delivery of digital projects and social media management.
• Manage Relationships with outsourced agencies including digital analysts, paid media and web developer roles to ensure cohesive digital strategies and execution.
• Develop and implement comprehensive digital strategies that grow new Church Army audiences.
• Collaborating with other teams and individuals in Church Army to integrate agile methodologies, ensure alignment of digital initiatives and using informed data to grow brand awareness and affinity.
• Being a pioneer for AI and oversee Church Army’s strategy and implementation of AI.
• Being a primary source of contact for outsourced digital agencies, ensuring clear communication and alignment with Church Army’s objectives.
• Oversee major digital projects such as website refreshes, working with internal and external agencies.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Profound understanding of digital marketing strategies and digital content management.
• Familiarity with SEO, social media, content development, and email marketing.
• Knowledge of data analytics and its application to digital marketing effectiveness.
• A track record of successfully implementing innovative digital strategies that grow new audiences.
• Proven experience in leading digital teams and managing digital projects.

Benefits

Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.

WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.

LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.

Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.

Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.

Annual Leave: 25 days per annum plus bank holiday.

For more information on this role please refer to the job pack attached.

Closing Date: 12/08/24

Interviews: w/c 26/08/24

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker specialising in Sexual Violence support to join the team in Lancashire. The role will be working out of one of our Lancashire hubs at Blackpool, Preston or Accrington, for 30 hours a week covering shifts Monday to Friday between 9am & 6:30pm working up to 6:30pm at lease two times per week. Initially office based, the role will have the opportunity to apply for hybrid working with up to two days based at home.

The successful candidate will make first contact with referrals to the service, and hold a caseload supporting sexual violence victims directly via telephone or remote means and in the community.

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:

• 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 offers help and support directly to victims and survivors of sexual violence, making the first contact with survivors to help them determine the best help and support for them, including on-going support from the role holder or referral on to our group-work or Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA's).

The role involves occasional travel across Lancashire, and supporting victims and survivors directly in the community.

The successful post holder will ensure victims and survivors are signposted or referred internally and externally to receive ongoing continuity of support, advocacy and impartial advice and information including reporting to the police, accessing Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services, and specialist support such as pre-trial therapy and sexual violence counselling and provide goal orientated continuity of support for cases not in the criminal justice system.

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 looking 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.

Salary per annum: £24,102 - £25,608

Salary per hour: £12.36 - £13.13

Location: Much Hadham or Bishops Stortford

We are seeking committed and caring individuals with a passion for improving the lives of children and young people and adults! It is a very exciting time to join St Elizabeth's, as our charity grows with our admissions increasing for 2024 onwards.

What can you offer me?

- Full time, part time or Bank hours available – between two or five shifts per week.
- Mixed pattern of early and late shifts (07:00/ 07:15 – 14:30/14:45 and 14:15 – 21:45).
- Rewarding opportunities to support children young people and adult with complex needs and Epilepsy to “live life to the full”.
- From 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Career pathway including registration onto a Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Level 2 in Health & Social Care (fully funded by St Elizabeth’s).
- Onsite training and assessment team delivering a variety of learning and development opportunities.
- 20% uplift on your salary for working overtime on a Saturday & Sunday.
- If you drive and are willing to support our service users to access the community, you could be eligible for a monetary voucher towards your Christmas shopping!
- For those that don’t drive or have access to a car, we offer subsidised staff transport service from Bishops Stortford, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth and Stansted Abbotts that runs in line with our shift patterns.
- Eligible for Blue Light card and other health and leisure discounts.
- Free onsite parking and subsidised canteen.

What will I be doing?

- Daily care and living support, including personal care.
- Promoting independence and learning in line with wellbeing.
- Encouraging fun leisure and social activities ensuring our service users are able to access the wider community.
- Ensuring a safe, secure and clean home environment.
- Food preparation and cooking meals.
- Administering medication (full training provided).

What are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals that are deeply passionate about supporting children, young people and adults to ensure they achieve their aspirations and forge brighter futures. Ideally, you will have some previous experience of working in care or education, but if you can commit to being dedicated, patient and adaptable with excellent communication skills, then you are exactly the person we need!

Calling all drivers! If you drive, we would especially love to hear from you. Our motto is to ‘Live Life to the Full’ and although St Elizabeth’s provides unique and tailored experiences to the people we support, we want to ensure our clients and learners can access every opportunity available to them within the local community and beyond to gain valued life experiences and continuously improve on their journey to independence.

If any of the above sounds like you, then come and join the St. Elizabeth’s community!

How do I apply?

Please complete an application form and upload an up-to-date CV on our website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route, and so drivers are desirable. The salary range advertised is based on full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply quickly. We reserve the right to close an advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At St Elizabeth’s we aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. Additionally, we are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community; every addition to our centre is a valued one. Therefore, if you require any reasonable adjustments at application or interview stage, please do not hesitate to contact us as soon as possible.

Safeguarding

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our 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 particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Case Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Case Manager to join the team in Suffolk, working 16 hours a week on a fixed term contract until September 2025.

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:

• 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 based in Suffolk, as a Case Manager you will be:

Providing a high quality, end-to-end support service to the most vulnerable victims of complex crimes. To act as the single point of contact for victims through the criminal justice and recovery process, delivering support and interventions where required, acting as an advocate on behalf of the victim and coordinating the support services required by external agencies

You will need:

• Experience of delivering high quality services to vulnerable victims of crime.
• A good knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
• Experience of Multi-agency working.
• Good IT skills and experience of using case management systems.
• Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and the relevant policies.
• Strong communication and listening skills with an ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and manage time effectively.
• Experience of delivering a service and working with victim's/service users.

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.

Could you help us change millions of lives all over the world for the better?

At Humanimal Trust, we are a small but mighty team with a deep passion for our purpose. We drive collaboration between human and animal medicine so that all patients, regardless of their species, can benefit from equal and sustainable medical progress. We believe this approach, known as One Medicine, can save time, money, and ultimately lives, reducing dependency on experimental animal testing until one day it can become obsolete.

Working closely with the CEO and other colleagues, the Communications and PR Manager will play a vital role in enhancing Humanimal Trust’s reputation and profile through innovative and effective communication strategies and public relations in line with the Trust’s vision, mission and values. You will be responsible for development and implementation of considered and comprehensive communication plans that align with our objectives and overall organisational strategy, engaging our priority and specific audiences across various platforms.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter by 24th August 2024.

Interviews will take place during the first/second week of September 24.

For more details, please see the full job description attached below.

We have an exciting opportunity for 6 x Caseworkers to join the Domestic Abuse team in London, working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, you will work from home and our London office.

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:

As a DA caseworker, you will:

Effectively manage a caseload of service users affected by domestic abuse, delivering excellent services which support the commissioners and their service goals to victims.

Ensure each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service that fully meets their needs, keeping complex needs central to all processes and decisions

Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client in line with VS operating procedures. To follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, working with safeguarding leads and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns.

Provide information and advocacy to enable service users to navigate and understand the criminal justice process and ensure their rights are upheld in accordance with the Victims Code of Practice this could include criminal, legal and if relevant, civil remedies to service users.

You will need:

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or families affected by domestic abuse
• Understanding and knowledge of an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity
• Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner
• Understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices, in accordance with safeguarding and data protection legislation
• Ability to needs assess, risk assess and empathise with the victim
• Good IT and administrative skills including the use of Microsoft Office packages
• High resilience and the ability to work under pressure

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.

It’s an exciting time for an experienced Service Manager to join us and lead on the delivery and development of our new services for both perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse across Birmingham and the Black Country.

Initially your focus will be on establishing and promoting our recently set up Choose2Change behaviour change programme and delivering the OPCC funded Pathways to Change Project for perpetrators of domestic abuse in Sandwell, working closely with other partners and ensuring that targets are met.   You will manage a small team to provide high quality, safe and effective services, supported by a Co-ordinator.  A key responsibility is ensuring safeguarding of service users is managed.  You will also develop services and funding through contracts, bids and self-funding options across our wider area.

Ideally you will have experience of service or project management within domestic abuse services, partnership working, managing teams of staff and securing new funding or business.  You will have knowledge of safeguarding legislation and experience of managing safeguarding issues. You will be solution focussed and provide positive leadership, working as part of our dedicated, friendly management.  In this developing role, you’ll also be able to think strategically and comfortable working hands on.

Flexibility in working hours to meet service needs and manage risk or safety concerns is needed and some evening hours may be required.  Based at our Birmingham office, the role will involve visiting our other locations and attending external meetings, so some travelling will be necessary. Up to 2 days a week may be worked from home depending on work requirements.  We offer ongoing development, 25 days leave, a pension scheme and staff wellbeing support.

This is a full time post (37.5 hours), but a 4 day week (30 hours) would be considered for this role.

About Us:

Relate Birmingham is a local charity aiming to build better relationships and improve wellbeing for local people through the provision of services including counselling for couples, families and children and young people, family mediation, training and group work, child contact and domestic abuse programmes and we are members of the national Relate federation. We have premises in Birmingham and Wolverhampton as well as other community venues and we and deliver services both face to face and online.  We have a diverse client group across Birmingham and the Black Country area, with self-paying clients as well as funded projects, contracts and partnerships.

Our Domestic Abuse programmes currently include Choose2Change which is a Respect Accredited group behaviour change programme and Fresh Start which is a programme of individual sessions of psychoeducation, both for low-medium risk level participants.  Services are delivered face to face and online.  We plan to develop and diversify our service offer to include other programmes, training and therapeutic support.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 30 July 2024

Interviews will be held: 7 and 8 August 2024

Please note: The deadline for applications is 5th August. Successful candidates will be interviewed on 8th August.

INTRODUCTION

An exciting vacancy has arisen in Islington Mind for an opportunity to work within the Islington Core community mental health multidisciplinary/multiagency team, that integrates services across Health, Social Care and the Voluntary & Community Sector.

This is a partnership project being delivered by Age UK Islington and Islington Mind with the Camden and Islington Trust.  Age UK Islington and Islington MIND are both independent charities, Age UK Islington provides a range of one-to-one personalised support and Islington Mind offer a range of structured and open access mental health interventions including peer led bespoke projects.

For more information you can visit Islington Mind's website.

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and social care services, principally in the boroughs of Camden and Islington. The Islington Core Team has been developed based on the principles of the Community Mental Health Framework (CMHF). The Core Team’s vision is to provide integrated and person-centred care and to work together in partnership with primary care, the Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS), social care, communities, service users and their carers and families to support and improve mental and physical health for the whole population through a combination of prevention, supporting people to stay well and responsiveness to changes in need.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a key worker who can:

· Improve service user experience and outcomes

· Ensure people with mental health issues have improved access to mental health support

· Provide care and support that is holistic and person-centred, truly orientated towards the promotion and maximisation of individuals’ health, wellbeing and independence

· Reduce health inequalities often faced by people with mental health issues

· Integrate the community service approach across secondary mental health services, the VCS, primary care, social care, community assets as well as other physical healthcare provision.

KEY SKILLS:

You will be able to build effective relationships with people affected by mental health issues, be flexible in your method of support, ensure that a personalised approach is maintained. Be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, develop partnerships with key organisations and play a key role in a test and learn approach to community mental health services.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have previous experience of working in similar role or related setting and in working in a person-centred way.

You will have responsibility for managing a caseload, triaging referrals, case work management, connecting people to specialist services or community services to promote independent healthy living.

The role involves working with people who present with complex needs so you will need good listening and communication skills.

You will have excellent IT and organisational skills, be able to adapt to changing demands and priorities, be solution focussed, decisive whilst remaining service focussed.  For more information see the full job description and person specification.

TO APPLY:

Please follow the link to our website to download the application form.

Please complete the application form, stating how you meet the requirements for this position by addressing the Person Specification and send completed applications to Ossi Ron (email address provided on website).

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adult and Child Barring.

Age UK Islington and Islington Mind recognise the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are seeking an individual with a strong background in corporate relationships to lead on a portfolio of significant, strategic partners on a maternity cover contract.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will be joining an established and successful team, playing a vital role in developing the sustainable growth of income through our incredible partnership network within the rail industry. The role will seek out opportunities within rail to assist the fundraising team to achieve growth in both income and donor base. The right candidate will have a proven track record of developing new business opportunities and stewarding accounts to maximum potential.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form which can be accessed from the Railway Children website.

Location: Homeworking with regular travel to office in Sandbach

Closing date: Midday, Monday 5th August.

Candidates will be assessed on application and may be contacted before the closing date.