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Do you want to help give our students the skills they need to take that next step in their lives and support them to live more independently? We are looking for an Independent Living Tutor to teach Independent Living Skills, Out and About and Digital Life Skills. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the day, as well as providing feedback on student development and wellbeing.

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy, and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people like you to help us make that happen.

Main responsibilities

• You will develop, plan and deliver a curriculum of activities to support the student's learning goals and social development, delivering sessions both inside and outside of Share
• You will maintain a record of daily activities to support the framework, including reviewing and recording the students’ progress
• You will develop and source resources suitable for delivery to adults with additional learning and communication needs

Who we’re looking for

• You have experience working in providing training to adults with additional needs, helping them to achieve outcomes
• You have experience in developing learning plans and devising tutorials and learning materials appropriate to the needs of the student group
• You can motivate and empathise with disabled people and those facing long-term health problems
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate positively to people from a range of backgrounds and communities
• Most importantly, you’re passionate about helping disabled people enjoy more autonomy and you understand how to make this happen 

Why work for us?

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's talents, interests, and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.

We hold gold Investors in People accreditation and are a committed employer under the Disability Confidence Scheme. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. We have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership of making our programmes come to life.

We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.

How to apply

We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience. 

Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:

1.  What is your experience of supporting adults with disabilities, either in a personal or professional capacity?
2. What is your understanding of challenging behaviour?
3. How would you use digital technology to increase independence in our student's day-to-day lives?

If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us before applying, please contact a member of the HR team.

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment, and if you make it to the interview stage, some questions will be sent in advance. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.

About the team

Even though 1 in 4 people have mental health problems, most of us don't get the help we need. This has to change. That is why Mind is here to fight for mental health and won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.

It's an exciting time to join Mind's Community, Events, Products Team as our Events Fundraising Manager (maternity cover). Our purpose is to engage, grow and inspire a community of passionate fundraisers to power the fight for mental health. Together with our supporters, we change lives.

All you need is the belief that mental health matters, and skills you can apply to our mission

About the role

As Events Fundraising Manager (maternity cover), you'll be an experienced leader, managing the Events team of nine fundraisers. You'll be a strategic thinker, working on long-term growth strategies and ensuring delivery of in-year budgets.

You'll be highly organised in leading a team to manage a portfolio of inspiring campaigns - driving the programme forwards, continuously improving ways of working and innovating in response to need. Basing your decisions on insight, you'll engage a diverse range of audiences and connect them to opportunities to support Mind's work. You'll deliver excellent supporter experiences - inspiring participants to maximise the value of their gift, engage with other fundraising products and continue to support Mind's work.

You'll be an important member of the Community, Events, Products leadership team, working closely together to align programmes, identify opportunities to improve ways of working, and fostering a motivated and high-performing team culture. You'll be joining a team of friendly and passionate fundraisers, and you'll be supported to develop your skills and personal development plans in a wellbeing focused environment.

This role can be based in the London or Cardiff office on a Hybrid basis. If based in London, salary of £52,973 - £59,368 will apply including geographical weighting. If based in Cardiff, salary of £51,235 - £57,262 will apply including Geographical weighting.

About you

-You are an experienced leader, confident in motivating and developing your team to achieve their objectives.

-You are a strategic thinker, able to write long-term strategies and budgets to achieve income growth.

-You are a strong communicator, able to convey your vision, goals, ideas and issues to team members and senior stakeholders

-You form strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and lead on cross-organisational projects.

-You have strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise projects and large programmes of work.

-You are comfortable creating project timelines and holding others to account in meeting deadlines

-You are adaptable, flexible, and open to doing things differently

Mind is open to experience outside of the charity sector, transferable skills and learning in post, and we will welcome applications from candidates who may not meet the criteria exactly.

Mind's equity statement

We are committed to becoming actively anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

If this sounds like the role for you, click "Apply to this Job.” For more information about the role and its core responsibilities, please see the job description (accessed on the application page). Please apply with a CV and covering letter or personal statement (no more than two A4 sides for each) which specifically refers to the Person Specification.

Mind are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. We are also open to flexible working arrangements so please don't be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what's possible.

If you would like more information about these roles or to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected]

1st interviews will be on 24th, 25th, 27th September held on Teams

2nd interviews will be on 2nd and 4th October in person at our Stratford, London office

Ombudsman Case Handler

Do you have a passion for fairness and want to do work that makes a positive difference to someone’s life? 

Are you skilled in complaint handling and provide excellent customer service?   

We have exciting opportunities in the Assessment and Resolution Team for someone who wants to work in a lively and collaborative environment helping students who have unresolved complaints about their higher education provider.

This is also a fantastic hybrid working opportunity (with part-time hours considered) for graduates with an interest in the higher education and ombudsman sectors.  Full training and mentoring will be given, so if this sounds like something you would be interested in, then apply today!

Position: Case Handler

Location: Reading/Hybrid

Hours: Full-time, 35 Hours per week (part-time working considered)

Salary: £32,708 to £38,015 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days) plus bank holidays
• Contribution to Gym membership (on completion of probation)
• Attractive defined benefit pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Closing Date: 16 September at 10am. We are expecting a high volume of interest and may need to close applications without notice. Please apply as soon as you can.

About the Organisation

Our vision is that students are always treated fairly and it works towards this by resolving complaints from students, sharing learning from complaints to help improve policies and practices at higher education providers, and working with other organisations in the higher education sector and beyond.

About the Role

As a Case-handler you will work as part of the team responsible for conducting the initial assessment process for complaints and for resolving complaints.  This is a public-facing role with a varied and interesting caseload that involves extensive interaction with students and universities/colleges.

Full training will be provided and a mentor will be at hand to help support and help you understand the needs and demands of the role.

Responsibilities include:

• Determine whether complaints are eligible for review and communicate decisions to students;
• Request and obtain documentation and information from higher education providers, students and student representatives;
• Promote early resolution of cases by contacting students, student representatives and providers with a view to negotiating the early settlement of complaints;
• Provide effective guidance to students, student representatives and providers on the OIA’s case-handling process, possible remedies and typical timeframes;
• Conduct reviews of complaints, draft and issue Complaint Outcomes

About You

You will have:

• Excellent written and oral/ telephone/video call communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A customer service focus.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to learn new processes and procedures with a positive attitude.
• Resilience to work in a demanding and high-volume environment.
• Comfortable with technology and with the ability to adjust to new and changing IT systems and processes.
• Strong and recent experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

The charity values diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives.  It has a supportive and inclusive organisational culture and would like the organisation to be representative of the community and the people who use its service.  It welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds, in particular, it would welcome applicants from black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds.  Applications for full-time or part-time working will be considered.

Qualifications

Given the mission and purpose, we will consider any higher education qualifications, degree subjects or demonstrable interest/commitment to higher education in all its forms.

You may also have experience in roles such as Customer Service, Complaint Handler, Case Handler, Ombudsman, Resolution, Resolution Case Handler, Resolution Worker, Case-Handler, Complaints Handler, Junior Complaints Handler, Graduate Complaints Handler, Telephone Complaints Handler, Customer Care, Customer Care and Complaints Handler, Complaint Handler and Client Liaison, Complaints Investigation, Disputes, Disputes Handler, Complaints and Disputes Handler, Complaints Officer, Disputes Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

About The Role

Application Process: Please ensure you apply with a Supporting Statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The stories of people with lived experience of dementia play a key strategic role in authentically communicating the devastation of dementia to our supporters, policymakers and the public - ensuring the realities of dementia can’t be ignored.

Right now, it’s more important than ever that we raise awareness of the devastation of dementia in an era of new breakthroughs in drug treatments and our mission to deliver transformational change for people affected by dementia - this is a pivotal moment in the fight against dementia.  As our organisational and brand strategies drive our growth and relevance as a dementia charity, we are building foundations for the years to come.

Here’s an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a newly created role, providing strategic, expert leadership for the Stories team to maximise the value of our contributor stories to the organisation - supporting income generation and extending our audience reach. The Senior Stories Manager will report to the Head of Creative and Brand Engagement, working closely and collaboratively across our department and with Fundraising, Communications, Involvement and Research teams.

We are looking for someone who understands the power of real, authentic stories to inspire action and create a real and lasting change for everyone affected by dementia. 
We need an experienced, strategically focused leader, who can not only inspire and coach a team of four but be an advocate for all our storytellers and build on the exceptional reputation of trust and credibility of Alzheimer’s Society.

We need someone with extensive experience of working with vulnerable people, who can inspire confidence in people affected by dementia who want to tell their stories to a trusted expert; and who understands the importance of managing systems that protect their data and usage rights effectively.

We need an excellent communicator who’s energised by building great working relationships with multiple teams at senior level, acting as an ambassador for the role of lived experience stories in the organisation.

Alzheimer's Society has recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is a significant indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

About you

- Ability and experience to provide strategic, expert leadership for the Stories team – helping to deliver our departmental strategy of supporting income generation and organisational aims, through the expertise of the team and the efficacy of our databases for the organisation.
- Strong and demonstrable experience of working with vulnerable people within a communications setting, effectively and with empathy.
- Ability to energise, influence and collaborate with colleagues in the department, directorate, wider organisation and external partners.
- Ability to think strategically – to understand, interpret and implement organisational and brand strategies.
- Ensure Alzheimer’s Society’s EDI policy is reflected in our range of contributors and is a key consideration when selecting stories for comms and marketing.

Person specification

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Sound technical knowledge and experience in setting and maintaining standards of data protection and information governance compliance.
- Experience of running workshops, training or coaching sessions, with strong presentational skills. 
- Experience of line management.

Internally your job title will be Recovery Worker.

You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Howard Street as a Recovery Worker.

In this role you will work across two services, our Newcastle Supported Housing and Personal Budget Service.

Working for our Newcastle Support Housing service you will support individuals aged 18 and upwards who have a mental health diagnosis to move into one of our tenancies helping them to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible, you will then meet with them each week to support them both emotionally and practically to develop life skills which enable them to sustain their tenancy and eventually move on to independent living.

This can include a number of tasks such as money management, managing bills, reporting repairs and supporting them to keep on top of the cleanliness of their property. You will support them with all aspects of the move on process. You will then support the team to get the property ready for our next move in. The individuals that we support though our housing service have multiple and complex needs, this can include a struggle with addiction or an offending history as well as other support needs.

In our Personal Budget Service you will support individuals aged 18 and upwards with a mental health diagnosis who have block hours of support and whose mental ill health is causing them concern and/or affecting their lives in various way. You will meet these individuals either in their own homes and out in the community and provide tailored support around areas that they currently struggle with to help them achieve their goals. The individuals that we support through this service live across Tyne, Wear and Northumberland.

We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.

No relevant experience is required as Full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team traveling out in the community and have an ability to plan and prioritise your own case load with changing priorities each day.

In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.

This is a permanent part time role requiring the post holder to work 18.5 hours per week, 2.5 days per week (this must include a Wednesday).

We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.

On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.

Job Title:  Known internally as Relationship Manager

Location:Home - Based covering Yorkshire and North-West England. There is a requirement to be able to travel across the area and the UK to attend meetings, events and training

Hours: 35 hours per week                                     

Contract type:Fixed-Term until 31/12/2025         

Salary: £33,607 per annum 

What we do:      We help young people through cancer

How we work:We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who can drive a high level of engagement to proactively identify, support, and retain our supporters. They will have strong communication skills, with the credibility and authority to inspire others.
• Someone with a successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income from community and corporate opportunities.
• Someone with a growth mindset who is solution focused. Someone who can manage their time and workload, and utilise our given processes, systems, and parameters to overcome barriers.
• Someone who can deliver a personal portfolio within an overall Regional Fundraising team target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment.

What we offer:

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by midnight Sunday 22nd September 2024. 1st Stage Interviews Monday 30th September and Tuesday 1st October online and 2nd Stage Interviews Monday 7th October potentially in person in Birmingham.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind.

We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.  In line with our equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, disabled people and people with caring responsibilities.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as accommodating neurodiversity where additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand or a different interview format (online/offline/in person) or if you require the job description or job advert in an alternative format. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team. 

Student Voice Manager

Who we are:
 

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. 
 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). We also fund and facilitate student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs, media groups, and raise money for charities via Raising and Giving (RAG) initiatives. 
 

About the job 
 

Are you an inspirational leader who cares about empowering the voice of students and delivering genuinely impactful change?
 

Do you like working in fun, dynamic and varied roles in which no two days are the same, and that possess significant development and growth opportunities?
 

If so, then you’re in the right place, and the Student Voice Manager role might well be the position for you!
 

Armed with a bold and ambitious new strategy, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join our organisation.
 

LSESU is seeking to set the global standard for what it means to be a world class students’ union, and this role sits right at the heart of that lofty ambition.
 

With a renewed, strategic focus on policy, this position will play a leading role in establishing a policy function that will enable us to be the definitive and credible home of student voice at LSE. A function which will become even more important when we enter the second stage of the strategy in 2026, when student voice will become the central strategic focus of the organisation.
 

Sitting within the broader Student Voice Department (alongside the Advice Team), you would lead a friendly, talented team of four permanent Student Voice Coordinators (SVCs) who together account for all of the Union’s policy, democratic, representation and campaigning work, alongside a part-time member of student staff.
 

Variety is hard-wired into the role. In addition to overseeing policy and research output, you would be responsible for leading a democratic and governance structure that is so innovative it is currently the source of an international academic study. Accountabilities here would include delivery of our biannual student elections and sector-leading Student Panels.
 

You would also be responsible for leading on how we support our elected student representatives and campaign groups; and for the Union’s academic representation work. 
 

Given the breadth of work undertaken within the team, expect there to be plenty of opportunities to grow, develop and pick up new skills outside of the main responsibilities of the role.
 

Who are we looking for?
 

This role is fast-paced and so you’ll need exceptional organisation and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities at once in a calm, effective manner.
 

The team you will be managing cuts across several areas and contains five people. We’re therefore looking for a confident leader with line management experience who is able to inspire, motivate and develop a talented and ambitious team to reach their full potential.
 

You will be a kind, supportive leader who cares about the people in their charge, but who also has high standards and that is able to performance manage when needed to ensure the team meets expected standards and delivers expected results.
 

We are looking for someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills; an ability to interpret complex information and present it in a concise and accessible manner; and with experience of delivering high quality research and policy output.
 

With responsibility for leading on several projects, both within the team and cross-organisationally, prior project management experience and knowledge will be important, as will the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
 

Knowledge or prior experience within Higher Education or the student movement would certainly be an advantage, but is not essential and we very much welcome applications from those outside students’ unions who have transferrable skills and a who possess a willingness to learn.
 

We want to be the best, and for that we want to recruit the best. If you share our ambition and want to join a fun, supportive team seeking to set the benchmark for excellence in the sector, we would love to hear from you. 
 

Why apply?
 

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
 

 
 

Benefits and Perks
 

In return for your passion and experience we offer:
 

●        25 days holidays per year 

●        Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter on top of your 25 days annual leave and bank holidays

●        Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated sports professionals, wth a wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance classes, pilates classes available free for SU staff

●        Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on a bicycle purchase

●        Access to LSE staff training courses

●        Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts

●        Flexibility for work-life balance

●        Interest-free Travel loan
 

 How do we recruit?
We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1. Complete a Supporting Statement, telling us about your suitability for the role (this is what will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview). In doing so, please (1) ensure that your personal statement is no longer than 2 sides of A4, (2) ensure that you don’t include any personal details within your personal statement, and (3) use the job description and person specification as a guide to help write it.*
 

*Your supporting  statement is all that we will see when shortlisting, so please be sure to cover everything that you’d like us to know about your suitability for this role within it, making it clear that you meet all of the job’s specification requirements.
 

Part 2. Complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form, so that we’re able to contact you if shortlisted for an interview. This will only be seen by our HR team (and will therefore have no impact on shortlisting), but it does help us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants.
 

Part 3. Please attached your completed CV outlining the jobs or voluntary roles you have had.
 
Want to apply?

To apply for this role, please complete an online application. 

 
Job application timeline
 

Job posted: 23 August 2024
 

Closing date:23 September 2024
 

Intended Interview date: 3rd October 2024
 

Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor. 

Job description

Background

Survivors Can Shine C.I.C is an ambitious non-profit organisation based in Camden, founded in 2019. We are a small and dynamic team full of passionate people that works collaboratively and supports each other. We are looking for motivated, agile and value-driven people to join our team and assist us in realising our mission of ensuring every child's right to a safe and happy childhood.

We believe that children should be seen & heard. We want every child to know their rights and the power of their voice. We value the insight of employees with lived experience and connections in the field of youth work and social action. We recognise that using lived experience to drive social change is a valuable skill.

We raise awareness and facilitate dialogues about the realities and prevalence of abuse by providing platforms to empower young people and amplify their voices through creative and performing arts. Our work is focused on bringing communities together in collective strength and changing perceptions around abuse, ultimately empowering children and young people to 'Speak Out, Be Heard, Be Safe,' and become Ambassadors for Change. By listening and responding to the wants and needs of young people, we keep their voices at the forefront of everything we do.

We are dedicated to equipping children and young people with the tools, knowledge, and strategies they need to keep themselves safe, build resilience, and create strong foundations to thrive.

It’s an exciting time to join the organisation as the response to our work over the last year has been fantastic. The demand is expanding and in response to this, we’re taking on our first full-time project coordinator to work from our new Camden office.

Title Project Coordinator 

Location Camden, London (1-2 day working from home)

Hours Full time / 35 hours a week

Salary £26,875pa

Status You will be hired as an independent contractor (self-employed basis)

Main purpose of the role

Working with the Founder / Director of Survivors Can Shine to effectively deliver our ‘I Shine, Speak Out – Ambassadors for Change’ project

Job description

 Key tasks and responsibilities

1. Management of the project plan, including monitoring and updating of budgets, and referring any cost implications to the Director as appropriate
2. Coordinating training and support for workshop leaders and volunteers to support the delivery of the I Shine, Speak Out project activities
3. Support the smooth delivery of project objectives and production, and maintenance of project management documentation; working closely with internal and external stakeholders and decision makers
4. Lead and coordinate project meetings with partners / young people
5. Lead and coordinate the annual Survivors Can Shine Community event.
6. Support the collection of information & evidence as part of project reporting requirements, including preparing drafts for completion and review
7. Use appropriate tools to monitor and evaluate the impact and success of the project
8. Supporting the writing of reports to funders
9. Identify risks and issues within the project and work with the project team to resolve or escalate as appropriate to the Director
10. Supporting the production of marketing materials
11. Support the Director with management of internal and external communication, ensuring plans are in place, maintained and acted on including the Survivors Can Shine website and social media channels
12. Provide administrative support including assisting in the management of external suppliers/subscriptions/invoices, updating policy documents and supporting other relevant tasks
13. Support our Designated Safeguarding Lead through coordination of DBS checks and maintaining accurate records

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and you may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Person specification

Essential

Skills & experience:

• Experience working with children & young people, including with a range of needs e.g. behaviour, S.E.N, academic attainment, trauma and/or confidence
• Experience with event planning/coordination and in particular community events.
• Experience working within fundraising.  
• Experience of working within the charity sector.
• Knowledge and application of good practice in a safeguarding context
• Strong interpersonal skills: teamworking and working collaboratively; able to interact with different audiences and all levels of people
• Ability to use own initiative and work with & without direct supervision. We are a small team so being a self-starter is crucial.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good attention to detail, with strong analytical skills
• Good project, event & time management skills; prioritising work and meeting tight deadlines 
• Advanced IT skills, including with Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• In possession of, or able to secure, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check*

 Attitude/Behaviours:

• Belief in Survivors Can Shine mission and passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive. Actively works to understand each young person and their needs
• Gives and receives constructive feedback and can manage conflict and misunderstandings effectively
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable circumstances and learn from challenging situations
• Enthusiastic and dynamic with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a clear focus on outcomes and impact 
• A demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion   
• Can work flexibly as the project involves evening and weekend activities
• Willing to travel to & work at various locations across Camden, Islington and other London Boroughs to support project and event delivery

Desirable 

• Experience of supporting children & young people from underrepresented groups in North London
• Experience of working in creative and performing arts environments
• Good networks and connections

Application process

To apply, please click on the 'Quck Apply' button to submit your CV and a supporting statement (maximum of 2 pages), addressing the points in the person specification, clearly describing, supported by practical examples / evidence, your suitability for this role. 

Do take the opportunity to visit and read all about our charity before applying by clicking on our profile page below.

Closing date: midday on Thursday 12th September.

Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 18th / Thursday 19th September and will be held online.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

*Please note: if you are successful at interview, you will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Survivors Can Shine will cover the cost of the check and guide you through the process. ​

All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-one centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.

We are looking for individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a permanent role as a part-time Programme Support Tutor. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.

The main duties of the role

To deliver the IntoUniversity programme effectively to children and young people in different settings, including schools-based workshops, Academic Support sessions and educational visits. This includes positive behaviour management and adherence to the IntoUniversity safeguarding policy.

• To assist with the organisation and delivery of the Academic Support, FOCUS and Mentoring Programmes.
• To assist the IntoUniversity Centre Leader in liaising with schools and other partner bodies, in organising the classroom and resources and in planning project delivery. 
• To update and maintain IntoUniversity displays, publicity and resources.
• To work with the IntoUniversity Centre Leader to recruit children and young people to the programme, including after-school Academic Support and FOCUS Weeks. 
• To develop educational resources and worksheets for use across all IntoUniversity programmes. 
• To ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and legal requirements, including the Children’s Act,  Children and Young People (Scotland) Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, Protection of Vulnerable  Groups (Scotland) Act, and legislation and policies related to Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety. 
• To champion diversity and inclusion in your role at all times, referring to the Diversity and Inclusion Staff Responsibilities Guide. 
• To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post. 

Contract
Permanent, part-time

Start date
As soon as possible, as agreed with the candidate and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check, and right to work checks. 

Working hours

• 16 hours per week
• Monday, Thursday 14:00-18:00; Tues, Weds 13:30-17:30 
• Local school term-times only (excluding public holidays)

Days of employment (if term time only)
You will be employed 188 days (of 4 hours each) per year, made up as follows: 

• 164 days of work (inclusive of additional days below)
• 18 days of paid annual leave (to be taken outside of local school term times and on any bank holidays  occurring during term time). For the avoidance of doubt, non-working time during school holidays which is in excess of your holiday entitlement shall be unpaid.

Additional 32 hours (or 8 days of 4 hours each)

These will be agreed between you and your line-manager, and may include days during school holidays. They will typically include three whole team meetings, one delivery team meeting and the annual staff conference. These will be pro-rated based on when you join in the academic year.

Salary
Starting salary is £27,400 (pro-rata)
Pro-rated salary is £10,558 per annum

Location
IntoUniversity Birmingham East
The Pump
286 Kitt's Green Rd
Birmingham
B33 9SB

Staff benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support 
• Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments 
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year 
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000 
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme 
• Employer pension contributions of 6% 
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

Education Project Officer
Reporting to: Education Manager
Based: Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. Permanent remote working in the UK is possible and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK
Terms: Full time (35 hours/week), permanent. Requests for part-time or flexible working will be considered​.
Salary: £28,600 - £34,424 per annum 

About the team
The Education team at the BSA is supportive, creative and innovative, and we care deeply about the work that we do.​

Between us we oversee the CREST Awards scheme (and its associated networks and grants), the activity packs and poster competition for British Science Week and a variety of funded projects that seek to make access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) more equitable.​​

The team are based across the UK, and we are happy to discuss remote/flexible working options.   ​​

Key responsibilities include:
Working on a variety of education-related projects and areas of work as required, example responsibilities include: 

• Day-to-day management of the accreditation process of CREST Award activities, including assessing the suitability of activities developed and delivered by partner organisations.
• Assisting with the administration of partnership agreements paperwork and drafting operational instructions that enable partners to engage with the CREST Awards.
• Coordinating the CREST online resource library, including reviewing and updating the contents.
• Providing support on funded project work, including the co-ordination of the development of new STEM resources, predominantly for schools and young people.
• Project coordination tasks including stakeholder and customer liaison, creation of task schedules and monitoring the evaluation of activities and projects.
• Organisation of online events for teachers and students to provide guidance about running CREST and submitting project work for CREST Awards.
• Customer care related activities including responding to teacher enquires via the CREST Help Centre.
• Supporting the development of content for British Science Week Activity Packs and liaising with partner organisations. 

About you
You're a confident, organised and curious person, who is able to manage their own time and workload flexibly. A team-player, you are looking to gain experience working on projects in the charity or STEM education and engagement sectors.

Ideally you will have worked with schools/young people, and you will be comfortable working across all our programmes, transferring your time, skills and energy to different projects and priorities at different times.

You will be highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programmes, and willing and able to learn new IT/digital skills.

Above all you will have a passion for young people and giving all young people (regardless of background) the skills, inspiration and opportunity to feel like STEM is for them.​

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 22 September 2024. 
Interviews are due to take place w/c 30 September 20

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The BSA is an equal opportunities employer and a champion of equality, diversity and inclusion. We aim to recruit the person most suited to the job and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and from different sectors, and from people who've gained their skills outside formal employment.  We would particularly welcome applications from people and communities who are currently under-represented in our staff team, which includes people from minority ethnic groups, disabled people and men.

No agencies please.

Job Summary
This role will be responsible for nurturing partnerships with key LSE stakeholders and coordinating the successful and effective delivery of high-quality department events, creating an outstanding institutional partnership that provides impactful, world class and responsive activities, interventions and services to LSE students. 

Who are we?

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities on campus, including 200+ societies, 40+ sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives.

What’s the job?

This role will be responsible for building key partnerships with LSE academic and professional services staff to promote LSESU more widely at LSE. This job will coordinate the delivery of a diverse event programme that fosters community and belonging and supports student voice within academic departments and support the development and roll-out of the Department delivery model as part of the Union’s wider strategic aims. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with vast experience of building and developing partnerships with key stakeholders. This person must have experience of building excellent internal and external relationships with internal and external stakeholder and coordinating and delivering high quality events at both small and large scale. We are looking for a highly organised individual with outstanding planning skills.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. Plus…

Benefits and Perks

-        25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)

-        Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter

-        Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership (including advice from dedicated professionals)

-        Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase

-        Access to LSE staff training courses

-        Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts

-        Flexibility for work-life balance

-        Interest-free travel loan

How do we recruit?

We want to ensure that all systems, policies and processes are (1) free from bias or discrimination, and (2) fair and accessible. We therefore ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1. Complete a (Personal Statement), telling us about your suitability for the role (this is what will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview). In doing so, please (1) ensure that your personal statement is no longer than 2 sides of A4, (2) ensure that you don’t include any personal details within your personal statement, and (3) use the job description and person specification as a guide to help write it.*

*Your personal statement is all that we will see when shortlisting, so please be sure to cover everything that you’d like us to know about your suitability for this role within it, making it clear that you meet all of the job’s requirements.

Part 2. Complete an (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form), so that we’re able to contact you if shortlisted for an interview. This will only be seen by our HR team (and will therefore have no impact on shortlisting), but it does help us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants.

Part 3. Please send your CV.

Want to apply?

To apply for this role, please complete an online application.

Job Application Timeline

Closing date: Sunday 8th September 2024 (23:59pm)*

*Please note that we may close applications early if we receive a sufficient number.

Intended interview dates: Monday 16th September 2024

Senior Business Development Coordinator 

(Midlands and East) 

£31,125 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) 

(Ref: SUS4316) 

Fixed term Contract for 12 Months  

Part Time 25 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working 

Base: Hybrid – or one of our Sustrans offices in Birmingham, or Nottingham. 

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of the Partnerships Teams in the Midlands and East Region. 

As the Senior Business Development Coordinator, you will lead on the coordination, and delivery of our business development work, with particular focus on bid writing, client facing product information and performance analytics.

You will provide essential support to our network development teams, design and engineering team, and our behavior change and engagement team, helping them identify and assess funding opportunities and writing funding proposals and competitive tenders, case studies and reports. 

You will build and manage internal and external relationships with key people such as our existing Midlands and E Senior Business Development Coordinator and our Commercial and Business Services team. 

We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to a nearby office hub. This role will involve infrequent travel, but we may occasionally need you to travel during your work, including overnight stays. 

About you 

You should have experience of managing business development processes. As well as experience in securing funding through competitive processes for example: bid writing and tendering. 

We ask that you be able to develop working relationships with people from all backgrounds. The ability to communicate authoritatively and persuasively on the benefits of active travel and Sustrans approach. 

You will also need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills. 

You will also be confident in analyzing data to draw out trends and make recommendations. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer 

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing 

28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working 

Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff) 

Staff volunteer days 

24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service 

We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes 

Financial 

Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans 

Bike, computer and season ticket loans 

Discount benefits 

London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London) 

Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly 

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

Additional information 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 8 September 2024..   

Interviews will take place  via MS Teams during the week commencing 16 September 2024 

About Sustrans 

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.  

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone. 

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.  

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.  

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.   

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

You’ll work as part of a small, specialist team to provide expert information and support to people with Parkinson’s and their families across the UK on complex care needs and social care issues by phone, email and post.

You’ll support Local Parkinson’s Advisers, Helpline Advisers and the wider organisation on care issues, and help to ensure knowledge and resources in this area are up to date and relevant. 

What you’ll do:

• Provide expert information and support on complex care needs and issues directly to people affected by Parkinson’s across the UK, signposting to appropriate internal and external resources as necessary

• Ensure accurate and up to date information and support is given on all aspects relating to care, including hospital discharge and residential care

• Work as part of a specialist team to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field, helping to disseminate this information as appropriate

• Engage with and provide information, support and training to the Helpline, Regional Teams and wider charity 

• Ensure that the responses made to enquiries and referrals are delivered within agreed protocols, timelines and procedures and provide a professional service at all times, including maintaining accurate and timely records in line with service procedures

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience of working in an information and advisory capacity, working with people on all aspects relating to care, and supporting them to resolve issues 

• Excellent knowledge of current social care issues and proposed reforms, preferably across all four nations 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of people 

• Ability to deliver training around care such as hospital discharge, residential care and continuing health care 

• Ability to cope with challenging or emotional enquiries and clients and to work in an empathetic way with a strong customer-orientated approach 

• Strong working knowledge of Scottish adult social care legislation is desirable but not essential

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held online on the 25th & 26th September.

We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

• have a confidential space in which to work

This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn. 

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

MhIST is the leading Bolton based mental health charity. We have built on over 30 years of experience working with people experiencing mental health problems in the community, in hospital and in supported environments. We take a broad view of mental health, and we work with anybody who professes a mental health problem.

What we do

MhIST is an innovative user-led organisation that provides a responsive, safe and confidential service that supports people with mental health challenges and their carers’. Our services are inclusive, responsive and creative. We are committed to supporting people to drive their recovery, develop self-management strategies, and respond positively to future challenges.

Our uniqueness comes from the personalised care we provide, through one-to-one support, talking therapies, self-help groups, employment advice and information and advocacy Services. We equip each individual with the skills, attitude and self-belief they need to go on to live a successful independent life in their community.

We are committed to creating a safe and non-judgemental space where people can receive a warm welcome and help to access the right support at the right time. We believe everyone has the right to be listened to, to be heard and to have a voice, that every individual is at the centre of decision making.

Our core values are to support vulnerable people to have a voice in their care and to secure their rights, represent their interests in care planning and obtain services to meet their bespoke needs. Specifically, we:

• Promote social inclusion;
• Promote health equality;
• Promote social justice.

Our vision and values

Before, during and beyond the pandemic, our vision and values continue to drive everything we do - as an employer, support provider, and a trusted and respected community organisation.

Our vision

To deliver a friendly, safe and positive environment for people with mental health problems. Giving people the skills and tools to self-manage their emotional wellbeing.

The quality of our services means everything to us. The people we work with inspire us and in turn we look for new ways to inspire change. We owe it to the people we work with to grow and shape the future, because we believe in what we do.

Our values

Service user led. We are staunchly committed to reflecting the needs of users and involving members in decisions throughout the organisation. We encourage members to collaborate in service delivery and in the governance of the organisation.

Non-judgemental. We want to provide a friendly and safe environment so that everyone in our organisation feels accepted. We know that feeling judged makes our mental health worse.

Confidential. MhIST protects the confidentiality of everyone in the organisation. Poor mental health has made us and our members feel vulnerable and want to ensure that we do not contribute to those feelings.

Encouraging. MhIST provides an empowering environment that enables people to develop and grow as individuals. We make sure that everything we do is working with people towards their own goals.

Empathic. We champion the wellbeing of individuals and treat everyone with kindness. Respect and dignity are the cornerstones of our behaviour.

Key information

Location: 1st Floor, Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton. BL1 2AX.

Contract: Full-time (36.25hrs/week), permanent

Salary: £58-£60k per annum, depending on experience.

Annual leave: 22 days annual leave, rising with extended service to 27 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays.

Benefits: Pension scheme with 3% contribution from the organisation.

Opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities:

As our new CEO, you will manage MhIST efficiently, effectively, and safely, aligning with our strategic aims. You will shape plans, ensure governance, and advocate for mental health, maximizing service impact. This role requires an empathetic leader to inspire a culture of learning, inclusion, and support. Collaborating with our Senior Leadership team, you will manage resources, finances, and operations, maintaining high standards. Supported by a committed Board of Trustees, you will work on strategic direction and financial sustainability.

Requirements:

Experience of working as a CEO or senior leader for a purpose-driven organisation

Genuine passion for our mission with a proven track record of successful business development/fundraising

· Demonstrable experience in governance and compliance

· Experience of building a culture that promotes continuous learning, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability

· Demonstrable experience as a values-led, resilient and people-centred leader

· Strong financial acumen

· Excellent communication and influencing skills

· Understanding of challenges affecting the voluntary sector