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Citizens Advice West Northants & Cherwell (CAWNAC) delivers advice across West Northamptonshire and Cherwell and further afield in respect of some of our projects. 

The Macmillan Welfare Benefits project is funded by the Macmillan cancer charity and provides Money Advice to people (or their carers/families) who have a cancer diagnosis. 

You will have lots of support from an experienced and friendly team and you will be responsible for managing your own caseload and achieving agreed project  KPIs.

The enquiry area that you will deal with predominantly is benefits advice and benefits casework. You can call on wider, specialist teams to address more specialist issues.

The role

Reporting to the Benefits and Generalist Group Manager, you will:

• Provide a full welfare benefits casework service for people  affected by cancer, including disability benefits and other sources  of financial support such as grants and help with health and travel  costs. 

• Liaise and negotiate with other statutory and voluntary  organisations to progress the clients case and ensure they receive  all assistance available. 

• Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of  continuity of case work and information retrieval in line with the  requirements of Citizens Advice and Macmillan Cancer Relief.

• Refer clients on to colleagues or other agencies as appropriate for  specialist help with issues that fall outside the remit of the service,  including housing, debt and employment.

• Provide advice and information on welfare benefits and other  sources of financial help to health and social care professionals  working with the client group. 

• To provide cancer-specific benefits awareness training to  colleagues and other health and social care professionals working  with the client group.

• To support Macmillan/Citizens Advice’s social policy work by  providing case studies, and feedback on issues of concern to  people affected by cancer.

Professional development

• Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and  undertake appropriate training.

• Read relevant publications.

• Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the  line manager.

• Prepare for and attend supervision sessions/team  meetings/management team meetings as appropriate. 

• Assist with Service initiatives for the improvement of services. 

Person specification

Essential Criteria 

• At least two years’ experience of advice work

• Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of welfare benefits including  those related to disability and sickness

• Proven ability to work sensitively with a diverse range of clients

• An understanding of the issues involved in interviewing clients,  particularly clients for whom English is not their main language, and  who may be experiencing stress and anxiety

• Good professional boundaries and emotional resilience when faced with complex and potentially life threatening situations

• An ordered approach to casework and an ability to follow set procedures concerning casework and file management etc.

• Ability to use IT in the provision of advice and the preparation of reports and submissions. 

• Good oral communication skills with particular emphasis on  negotiation and representation skills on the telephone. 

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing with particular emphasis on negotiation and representation skills and on preparing reviews, reports and correspondence. 

• Numeracy skills required to understand statistics and check calculations. 

Desirable Criteria

• An understanding of the issues facing people affected by long-term  illness and disability.

• Ability to monitor and maintain own work to comply with set standards.

• An understanding of and commitment to the Aims and Principles of  the Citizens Advice service including the services Equal Opportunities policies. 

• Ability to work independently without close supervision, to  prioritise own work, meet deadlines whilst contributing to the wider  Citizens Advice team 

• Knowledge of or willingness to gain an understanding of Macmillan services and policies. 

What's in it for you:

Salary:        £24,457 pa pro rata

Hours:           22.2h/week

Pension:  We offer an auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme, details on appointment

Holiday:  23 days pro rata plus Bank Holidays pro rata.  This means your holiday is calculated based on the number of   hours you work.  We operate a closedown between Christmas and New Year when you are required to take leave. 

Contract:  Fixed Term end 31/12/2025

Based at:  Home & office/medical locations in West Northants 

Expenses:   Travel expenses are reimbursed from home address

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Theresa House and Hamlets Way services in Tower Hamlets.

£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

As a support worker you will play an integral role in developing effective support and risk management plans. You will also support customers with aspects of their day-to-day living including but not excluded to; social and physical activities, medication, benefit entitlements, maintaining living standards, exploring employment, education and training opportunities.

This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.

What you'll do:

- To work on a rota based shift pattern which includes working early (8-4pm) and late (2-10pm) shifts 5 days a week.
- Support customers with dignity and respect in aspects of their day to day living this can include but is not excluded to; social and physical activities, medication, shopping, benefit entitlements, maintaining living standards, exploring employment, education and training opportunities
- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Support customers to undertake some domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- Engage in learning and development activities to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development

- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

Essential:

- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

- Experience working in mental health

About us:

Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 110 services, providing support to around 7000 customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full job description

Night Support Worker

Perm

Macclesfield

£25,644.62 - £27,506.48 per annum including disturbance allowance

38.5 hours per week (3 nights on, 3 nights off on a rolling rota)

Our client

Morgan Hunt is working with an award winning charity and social enterprise, made up of passionate people, who care about people. They run a variety of services all across the UK, that aim to give everyone the chance to be part of the community they live in and feel connected to society. They believe that everyone is unique, and with support and confidence can unlock their inner potential, opening up a world of possibilities.

We ate currently recruiting for a Night Support Worker for their young people's 24-hour accommodation service in Macclesfield. This is a permanent role working 3 nights on 3 nights on, 3 nights off on a rolling rota, 38.5 hours per week.

The role

• Work with people offering supported opportunities for them to improve their quality of life, develop their skills and make decisions about their future.
• Act as individual 'Keyworker' to a group of young people that access support, taking lead responsibility within the organisation for the coordination and delivery of their support.
• Providing general practical and emotional support to people to promote their independence and/or recovery.
• Responding appropriately to challenging behaviour to promote the well-being of people we support and staff
• Providing an effective and responsive supportive service.
• Liaise with referral teams/agencies regarding vacancies and referrals.
• Participate in the staff team's provision of individual support and needs assessment, including risk assessment, advice, emotional support, and practical assistance.
• Participate in assessing and reviewing future housing and support needs, and in identifying and co-ordinating internal and external services and referrals in response to these.
• Keep appropriate records of interventions with people and inform other staff of relevant issues.
• Facilitate regular consultation and action to enable people to make decisions concerning their resettlement options with a view to independent living.
• Assist in arranging appointments with the relevant professionals e.g. Social Workers, PA's, Probation Officers, Medical Staff.
• Provide advice and assistance to people on personal budgeting, debt management and claims for welfare benefits.
• Encourage the people our client works alongside to be involved in the development and operation of the service, facilitating appropriate consultation and participation.
• If required, participate in on-call to ensure adequate cover is maintained for service delivery, where appropriate.

The candidate

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in a social care field.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience of one of the following - At least one year's professional experience of working with vulnerable adults/ Relevant personal experience / At least three years' experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting.
• You will have a strong people focus, and a creative and innovative approach to working with young people.
• A commitment to people's involvement and empowerment.
• Promotion of equality of opportunity for people who have experienced oppression and disadvantage in their life opportunities.
• Recognise and value all aspects of diversity.
• Understanding of those who use the services being enabled to have greater opportunities to exercise their rights.
• An understanding of local authority regulation.
• Knowledge of issues surrounding alcohol and substance misuse.
• Knowledge of benefits system.
• Knowledge and understanding of housing provision.
• Able to work on own initiative.

An Enhanced DBS is required for the role of Night Support Worker. To be considered for this role, please apply today!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

As a social enterprise and registered B-Corp, Impact Hub London is a home for positive change. Our purpose is to accelerate entrepreneurial action that benefits people and planet. Through our workspaces, business support programmes, membership community and events, we bring together impact-driven individuals and organisations to build a more fair and sustainable future. We are part of the world’s leading network for building communities and ecosystems for change through social and environmental entrepreneurship, with 120 Impact Hubs across 67 countries hosting 25,000+ members.

Impact Hub London currently operates two fully hosted flexible workspaces in King’s Cross and Euston, offering co-working, team desks, micro-offices, meeting rooms and two unique event spaces for hire. We have supported hundreds of social enterprises to incubate and scale from our King’s Cross premises since 2008, and in April 2024 we opened a new state-of-the art innovation hub within British Land’s flagship life sciences district in Euston, which has quadrupled our capacity.

CEO

Impact Hub London

London (King’s Cross/Euston) – with one day working from home

£85k + plus training allowance, pension, medical cash plan and profit share scheme.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a highly motivated individual who can combine passion for our purpose; motivational, inclusive team leadership; and the commercial acumen to secure strong financial performance. The opening of our new Euston premises unlocks the opportunity to step change our revenue and our impact. The new CEO will look and plan ahead for the future growth of the organisation across London.

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and leader who:

- Is a champion for our purpose with a track record of successful leadership from a social enterprise, commercial       organisation or brings cross-sector charity experience

- Has a scaling mentality, underpinned by process discipline and entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on impact

- Is an engaging, inclusive and supportive leader, enjoys building teams and developing talent

How to apply:

If you are motivated to join a B Corp and social enterprise that’s accelerating entrepreneurial action for people and planet and possess the skills and experience we're looking for, we would love to hear from you. For further information about this brilliant opportunity and to review the dedicated microsite, please click 'apply via website'.

IHL will not tolerate direct or indirect discrimination against any person on grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity or paternity, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, socio-economic background or other factors which do not affect the ability of an individual to undertake the job. We seek to go beyond the protected characteristics listed in the Equalities Act 2010 and also to take into account the effects of intersectionality and systemic bias. 

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process.

Timeline:

Deadline for applications: 16 September (midnight)

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 7 October & w/c 14 October

Interviews with Impact Hub London: 23rd October and w/c 28th October

Coaching and Referrals Coordinator 

Are you passionate about delivering excellent mental health support? 

We're looking for an outstanding Coaching Coordinator to lead the day-to-day running of Restore's Coaching and Referrals service, supporting people experiencing mental health challenges to gain paid employment, volunteering opportunities, or move back into education or training. You will also provide support to Restore's Referrals Coordinator, enabling them to ensure a highly effective assessment process for potential recovery service members (service users) and coaching clients. 

Every year, Restore works with over 500 people across Oxfordshire, supporting them on their mental health recovery journey including helping them plan for the future. 

41% of people who receive our Coaching support move into employment, education or training. 

As Coaching Coordinator at Restore you will work flexibly across a cluster of sites, with the opportunity to feed in to the development and innovation of our services, helping to ensure the quality of our support remains second to none. 

We are committed to creating a supportive working environment where you can thrive and grow. We invest in learning and development opportunities to ensure you can provide the best possible support to service users and continuously develop as a practitioner.

Person Specification - click 'apply' to view the full job specification

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate how they meet the following criteria:

· Experience of managing a staff team and / or a team of volunteers 

· Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or multiple and complex needs

· Able to participate in reflective learning to promote personal and professional development

· Experience of coaching and the ability to develop this skill in others through supervision of practice.

· An understanding of performance management in order to ensure the delivery of a quality service.

· Proven ability to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.

· To recognise and value all aspects of diversity and an understanding of the importance of Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Closing date: Sunday the 8th September 2024 at midnight.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday the 17th September 2024.

Local Policy Analyst

We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Local Policy Analyst to join a dynamic organisation.

Position: Local Policy Analyst

Location: Holyoake House, Manchester/Hybrid

Salary: £33,570 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term, 2 years

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 29th September 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 7th October 2024, in Manchester

Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development, including coaching and trade union.

We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants are required to submit a current CV and cover letter.

About the role:

As a Local Policy Analyst, you will produce evidence-based policy analysis to support local co-operative growth, ensuring that local co-operatives and national stakeholders are actively involved in the policy-making process. You will assist local policymakers in transforming policy ambitions into impactful interventions, develop business cases, and design local programmes for cooperative development.

You will work within the Reclaiming Our Regional Economies (RORE) programme, which brings together communities and leaders to reform regional economies. Your role will involve collaborating with the RORE partnership and the organisation’s Policy Team to apply your expertise in developing effective policies and programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

Produce evidence-based policy analysis into effective ways to support local co-operative growth, including:

• Produce analysis of how co-operative growth could align with and contribute to the achievement of local priorities and strategies across different partners.
• Produce research and analysis on best practices and ‘what works’ in supporting local co-operative growth.
• Horizon scan for best practices, emerging issues and policy/legislative changes which are relevant to co-operative development and growth.

Ensure local co-operatives and national co-operative stakeholders are involved and empowered in the policymaking process, including:

• Facilitate co-productive policy design and development processes.
• Engage stakeholders in the policymaking process.

Support local policymakers in partner areas to turn policy ambition to support co-operative growth into impactful interventions and practice, including:

• Provide advice and guidance to local policymakers and practitioners on best practice approaches to developing interventions which support co-operative growth.
• Support partners to identify creative ways to overcome blocks and barriers to translating policy which supports co-operative growth into practice.

Help develop business cases and design local programmes and interventions for co-operative growth, including:

• Produce engaging and clear written resources including workshop materials, reports, presentations and guidance materials, as needed.
• Conduct thematic or other analysis of data to inform the development of an evidence base.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic about the organisation and its mission, and you will have experience of working at a place-based level, such as within local government, local infrastructure or the community/VCSE sector.

• Experience in evidence-based policy analysis, research and development, including analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and presenting insights.
• Able to understand, communicate, review and synthesize information generated from quantitative research, data and evidence.
• Knowledge of local economic development and diverse business forms such as co-operatives, social enterprise and third-sector.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to a wide range of audiences, including local government and project partners.
• Strong relationship, partnership and client management skills.  Able to adapt style to influence and generate credibility across a diverse range of audiences and situations.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, including management of projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, trouble-shoot, and meet short- and long-term deadlines.

About the organisation:

As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on shared principles and values. By promoting shared wealth through member ownership, we are committed to enabling anyone in the UK to form, or join, thriving and sustainable co-ops.

As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Other roles you may have experience in could include Policy, Local Policy, Policy Advisor, Policy Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Policy Analyst, Local Policy Officer etc.

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

TrustLaw

TrustLaw is the global pro bono service of the Thomson Reuters Foundation. As the world’s leading pro bono legal service, TrustLaw helps high-impact NGOs and social enterprises, including media organisations, to grow, streamline their operations and navigate complex laws and regulations by connecting them with free legal assistance from the best law firms and corporate legal teams around the world. We also deliver groundbreaking legal research on key social and policy issues that our members use to support their advocacy and law reform efforts, and we deliver innovative capacity-building workshops on legal issues across the globe.

The Foundation has a dedicated offering that facilitates access to legal support, tools and training for journalists and independent newsrooms in need, to help protect and defend them from the growing legal threats used to silence or punish their reporting on matters of public interest. As part of this, we have  expanded the TrustLaw service in Central and Eastern Europe to implement a flagship media freedom project focused on supporting journalists and media in exile.

The Foundation is recruiting a dynamic Legal Officer or Senior Legal Officer to expand the TrustLaw service in Central and Eastern Europe and support its flagship media freedom project focused on supporting journalists in exile. You will report to the Senior Legal Programme Manager, EMENA and work closely with the TrustLaw, Programmes and Media Freedoms teams. The position will be based in London.

About the Role

As a Legal Officer, you will: 

• Support the development of legal content for trainings and workshops that address the critical legal needs facing media outlets and journalists in exile. These are likely to include registration, employment, broadcasting and intellectual property law issues in new jurisdictions, to which they have relocated.

• Design, scope and oversee the development of tools, resources, and other content on key legal issues of relevance to journalists and independent media outlets in exile, such as setting up in new jurisdictions.

• Support the implementation of strategies to recruit, engage, partner and manage relationships with media outlets/NGOs and legal teams, in Central and Eastern Europe.

• Scope legal requests from media organisations and journalists, so that the requests clearly explain the legal needs for lawyers to advise on.

• Manage legal requests from media freedom organisations, journalists or outlets from inception to completion, including connecting our clients with lawyers in the TrustLaw network or other legal service providers, as appropriate, and follow up with the parties involved.

• Oversee, review and support the work of consultants and legal experts working on legal research, beneficiary needs assessments, issue mapping and content development.

• Support the development and implementation of a communications, engagement and outreach plan to media freedom and legal partners in the region, as needed, in collaboration with the Foundation’s Communications, Social and Media Freedom teams.

• Assist and support the project manager and TrustLaw team on the administrative, reporting, planning, monitoring, and logistical responsibilities linked to the role in a timely manner.

• Support the TrustLaw team on media freedom thought leadership projects and, as appropriate, represent TrustLaw by speaking publicly on our work at panels, conferences, or other speaking engagements.

• Travel, when safe to do so.

About You

To be our Legal Officer, you will likely have:

• Legal experience to degree level or equivalent, preferably in human rights and/or media law, with experience working either in a law firm, media house, or non-profit organisation

• Understanding of international standards on press freedom and/or the media law/policy landscape in Europe, specifically Central and Eastern Europe 

• Experience of project management or coordination, especially on donor-funded projects is highly desirable

• Excellent time management and organisational skills including the ability to effectively and independently manage multiple matters and projects in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills, with experience in training strongly preferred

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills –able to establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally, with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

• Experience in Salesforce would be favourable. Experience working with databases essential

• Fluency in English; working knowledge of Russian would be an advantage

• Proven ability to work in a large team with varied stakeholders

• Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential matters

• Willingness to travel internationally

• Pre-existing right to work in the UK.

This is a full-time fixed term contract until September 2026, based in London. The salary is relative to the charitable sector and will be commensurate with experience. 

How to apply

• The deadline for applications is 8 September 2024.

• To apply for this position, send your CV and cover letter in English describing how you meet the specifications for this role and provide your availability to start. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

What’s in it For You 

At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth: 

• Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair and informed. 

• A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.  

• Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now. 

• Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits. 

• Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities. 

About Thomson Reuters Foundation 

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change. 

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Trust Fundraiser to join our team.

You'll sit within our Philanthropy team, working on charitable trusts and foundations who generally give up to £30,000, working with a portfolio of approximately 75 active trusts and foundations. You'll research, identify and drive forward new income opportunities, maintaining relationship with existing donors and ensure our supporters have an excellent experience.

You'll deliver high quality, written application and reports to trusts and foundations, in line with funder deadlines, keeping in touch with donors and prospects via phone, virtually and face to face. You'll match potential donors with projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach.

This is an exciting time to join a high-performing and experienced team, with the Philanthropy team consistently bringing in over half of our voluntary income.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Ability to manage a task or project from conception to completion and meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively to generate income in line with the organisational strategy.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

This is an important time to join The Rufford Foundation, as the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer will play an essential role in encouraging grantees who have already been supported by the foundation to apply for further funding. This is an area of work that we are currently expanding.
This crucial and new role would sit within the conservation team to coordinate the delivery and oversight of Rufford Small Grants.
Rufford Small Grants are renowned for being an important milestone in the careers of conservationists and researchers who may have no (or limited) experience in designing and delivering projects. Therefore, we are very aware that unforeseen issues may arise and are considerate towards requests for project changes. Working closely with the CEO, Grants Manager and Grants Officer, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer would ensure changes are recorded in updates and project reports.
The Rufford Foundation has been involved with other conservation donors and practitioners looking at the evidence of conservation effectiveness and supporting learning from failure. We fully understand that conservation projects may not succeed as planned and that evaluating small grant project impacts over short timescales (1-3 years) is problematic. The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer would take this into account when reviewing project updates and final evaluation reports.
The ideal candidate will bring previous experience of reviewing (or drafting) donor reports, have excellent analytical and communications skills and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of biodiversity conservation, ideally with some practical knowledge of conservation in countries where the foundation funds projects. Experience of coordinating work with grantees, including review of workplans, deliverables and budgets, would be highly desirable.
The ideal candidate must be highly organised and proactive, have a keen eye for detail, be confident in their own ability to work independently and methodical in raising points with their line manager and team as appropriate. Ability to manage a busy workload and enjoy reading and reviewing documents about conservation projects is essential.
 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

This will be based within community venues and working alongside our REP Case Managers to deliver an employability themed curriculum on a face-to-face basis. You will ensure that all learners have completed their ESOL Assessment, are engaged in the right level of support, are learning and are thriving in their journey towards integration in the UK and progressing with their ESOL to support returning to work over their time on REP.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Work alongside Case Managers to complete ESOL assessments and design bespoke
ESOL learning plans for each individual 
• Deliver good quality in-house ESOL provision on a face-to-face basis appropriate to
learners levels and in the community and at community venues. 
• Where needed liaise with local colleges, ESOL providers, charities and other
organisations to refer learners based on their language levels and needs 
• Monitor leaners’ engagement with courses, including our own, their progress and
objectives or qualification achieved. Adapt provision where needed to maintain
engagement.
• Deliver activities in accordance with contractual Service Level Agreements and company
standards 
• Keep accurate service users’ records in accordance with data protection requirements so
that personal information is safeguarded, and progress towards KPIs accurately recorded
on the case management system.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 
Required 
• ESOL/EAL subject specialist teaching qualification or equivalent experience 
• Experience working with refugees and / or those facing complex barriers 
• Knowledge and understanding of Data Protection, Health & Safety and Diversity &
Inclusion 
• Experience in successfully managing and progressing customers to meet agreed goals
and ambitions 
• The ability to be based in, and travel around designated catchment areas
• Experience adapting delivery to meet the needs of those at varying levels whilst creating
an engagement environment and meeting high standards 

Desirable
• Trained in Trauma-informed support 
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a full, clean drivers' licence 
• Knowledge of Dari, Farsi or Pashto. 

Key Competencies: 
• Ability to engage, motivate, challenge and inspire; 
• Proactive and solution focused, bringing both creativity and practicality to bear;
• Excellent communication skills; 
• Performance and target focused; 
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills; 
• The determination and drive to want to make a positive difference. 

Location and compensation

You will primarily working on an outreach basis within the community. This is a part time fixed term contract,  covering Thames Valley 

Compensation: You will receive a salary in the range 26,000-30,000 (FTE) GBP per annum, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including private health insurance and up to 10% employer pension contributions.

**Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early if you would like to discuss this role with us.

Company Overview:

You would be joining Palladium, a global impact organisation, with 3,000 employees in over 90 countries. We are a mission-driven business, for whom the impact of our work is as important as the commercial return; the common feature of all our work, regardless of contract size, is the requirement that it contributes to positive social and economic impact. We simply call this ‘Positive Impact’. For the past 50 years, we have been helping our clients to see the world as interconnected in over 90 countries- by formulating strategies, building partnerships, and implementing programs that deliver lasting positive impact. We are experienced in implementing large, complex programmes supporting refugees in different elements of their integration journey and are currently delivering 30 programmes for the UK Government.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or any other circumstance, please let us know.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Palladium is a Real Living Wage Employer.

We are recruiting a part-time Senior Employment and Social Security Policy Officer

(hybrid working - 21 hours, £37,616 pro rata)

Maternity Action is the UK’s maternity rights charity dedicated to promoting, protecting and
enhancing the rights of all pregnant women, new mothers and their families to employment,
social security and health care.
We are seeking an experienced policy professional to lead our employment and social
security policy work.

About us
We are a small charity that has grown over the past four years. This is an exciting time to
join Maternity Action as we embark on the next stage of our development.
We have an active programme of policy and campaigning to protect and strengthen the
rights of low-income pregnant women and new parents. Our in-house legal team delivers
advice and casework support to over 3,500 pregnant women and new parents across the UK
each year and our 50+ online information sheets are viewed over 1.3 million times. 
We have a longstanding commitment to working from home, and we offer our staff genuine
flexibility, enabling them to balance work, family and home life. 23 of our 27 staff work part
time, and staff are located across the UK.

Our benefits:
·       25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and 3 days fixed leave between Christmas and New Year
·       8% employer pension contribution
·       Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
·       Paid sick leave

About our policy and campaigning work
Maternity Action’s vision is a society which fully respects the rights of all pregnant women
and new parents to employment, social security and health care.
To achieve this vision, we undertake thoughtful research and policy analysis which is
grounded in the lived experiences of pregnant women and new parents, and which draws on
the expert knowledge of our legal team and evidence from our advice services. Our work
influences law and policy with the aim of reducing poverty, improving health and advancing
equality and human rights for all pregnant women and new parents.
We prioritise issues affecting low income and marginalised women and have an active
programme of research, policy and campaigning work on employment, social security and
healthcare.

Key areas of campaigning on employment rights include ending pregnancy and maternity
discrimination in the workplace and promoting a more equitable framework for maternity and
parental leave. Our work on the cost-of-living crisis is highlighting the underinvestment in
maternity pay and maternity benefits, the limited support available for migrant mothers and
calling for improved financial support. We have an on-going campaign and programme of
work around NHS charging for maternity care, which affects some of the most socially and
economically vulnerable women in the UK.

Our policy and campaigns work has a strong focus on partnership working with voluntary
organisations, health professionals and unions to support women to exercise their rights. We
convene the Alliance for Maternity Rights and the Maternity Entitlement Group to promote
collaborative campaigning on employment rights and on charging for NHS maternity care.
We work closely with a range of voluntary organisations in our policy and campaign work,
including smaller frontline organisations working with marginalised women.

About you
We are looking for an experienced Senior Employment and Social Security Policy Officer to
undertake policy analysis, campaigning and research on employment rights affecting
pregnant women and new parents, including maternity discrimination, precarious work,
health and safety, maternity and parental leave and flexible working. You will be able to form
relationships with Government, Trade Unions, business groups, Equality and Human Rights
Commission and voluntary sector organisations. Working with staff across the organisation
you will be able to communicate about employment policy effectively to a wide range of
audiences.
You will have an understanding of the social security system as it relates to pregnant women
and new parents, and an ability to analyse policy developments relating to the Department
for Work and Pensions.
We particularly welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic candidates and from
people with lived experience of pregnancy or parenting, low income or migration.

The role
This is a hybrid role to be delivered from home and our office in Finsbury Park, London.
Total hours to be worked each week is 21; other than Thursday, which is a core day, we are
flexible about start/finish times and days worked, within normal business hours. Hours can
be spread across three, four or five days. All staff are required to travel within the UK
occasionally.
Please send us a covering letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria and your CV.
Applications close 9am Monday 23rd September 2024. Virtual interviews are expected to
take during the week beginning 30th September.
 

Job description: Senior Policy Officer – Employment and Social Security

Reporting to: Head of Policy
Salary: £37,616 pro rata
Hours: 21 hours per week
Job purpose: To undertake policy research and analysis relating to employment and social
security as they affect pregnant women and new parents.

Key tasks:

• Analyse Government policy and develop policy positions within the remit of this role
• Prepare reports, briefings, responses to Government consultations and policy submissions
• Undertake primary research with women, unions and voluntary sector workers on employment issues, including sensitive health issues, using interviews, online surveys and focus groups
• Represent the organisation in face to face and online meetings and networks
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Government agencies, unions, business organisations and voluntary organisations
• Build and maintain effective coalitions in support of policy and campaigning goals.
• Engage in advocacy with relevant Government agencies, unions and voluntary sector groups
• Communicate about policy and research work, including through presentations and social media
• Undertake monitoring and evaluation, and prepare reports for funders
• To undertake other duties as may be required from time to time.

Person description

Knowledge/Qualifications:

•  Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification or experience (E)
•  Knowledge of employment policy (E) Knowledge of one or more of the following policy areas: maternity discrimination; gender equality; precarious work (D)
•  An understanding of the social security system as it relates to pregnant women and new parents (D)
• Knowledge of organisations and networks engaged in debates on employment rights and gender equality (E)
• Commitment to women’s rights (E)

Experience:

• UK public policy experience in a relevant field (E)
• Experience in preparing reports, briefings, responses to Government consultations and policy submissions (E)
• Experience of making presentations and communicating using traditional and social media (E)
• Experience of carrying out research using interviews, online surveys and focus groups (D)
• Experience of working in a small team (D)

Skills:

•  Excellent skills in policy analysis (E)
•  Excellent spoken and written communication skills (E)
•  Good research skills, including literature reviews, interviews and focus group (D)
•  Good computer skills, MS Word and MS Excel (E)
•  Ability to work collaboratively in a small team (E)

Delivering initiatives. Supporting researchers. Multiplying opportunities.

Research Grants Manager

£37,000 - £41,000 plus

Reports to: Senior Research Grants Manager

Directorate: Research & Innovation

Contract : 12 month fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 11 September 2024 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. 

Recruitment process: Competency based interview.

Provisional Interview dates: 25 - 27 September 2024

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Cancer Research UK are looking for a Research Grant Manager to join our research funding team. In this role you will work independently to deliver the application and committee process for a defined portfolio of grant applications and awards

Our Research Funding Team is pivotal to ensuring that Cancer Research UK continues to fund and support a wealth of innovative, world-class cancer research that will contribute towards our vision of beating cancer.

As a Research Grants Manager, you will provide external researchers and host institution administrators with advice, guidance and support on Cancer Research UK's funding schemes, research policies, and grants management approach.

You'll have a strong understanding of the UK biomedical research environment and be comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple tasks. In return, this opportunity will give you the opportunity be at the cutting edge of scientific research and the chance to work closely with the research community. You'll also be surrounded by people as dedicated to beating cancer as you.

What will I be doing?

• Managing a portfolio of Cancer Research UK's applications and awards.

• Supporting the operations of a Funding Committee and its Expert Review Panels by handling queries, advising on and promoting specific funding schemes, preparing panel reports, meeting papers and meeting minutes, and providing written post-Committee feedback.

• Managing the peer review process, through the identification of appropriate referees and Expert Review Panel members.

• Reviewing the finances for each award and carrying out post-Committee meeting outcomes.

• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with a network of CRUK researchers and host institution administrators; supporting grantees and applicants to manage their applications and awards.

What are you looking for?

• Strong science background, with post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject.

• A solid understanding of the UK biomedical research environment, potentially through working in or with universities/hospital trusts/biomedical charities.

• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, showing adaptability to meet targets and deadlines.

• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail, with demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

LOCATION: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

SALARY: £30,208 - £52,679 per annum

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

About the role

An organised and compassionate Speech & Language Therapist is sought to join a therapy team. It is an exciting time to join as the organisation looks to grow its offer and increase admissions for 2024 and beyond. The successful candidate will become part of a dedicated and talented multi-disciplinary team of staff, committed to supporting children and young people to develop and flourish despite their communication difficulties.

What makes this role different?

• The Health Agency is made up of professionals committed to providing high quality, holistic person-centred therapy and support enabling people to maximise their potential.
• They work in partnership with GP’s, Psychiatrists, and lead Neurologists from both Great Ormond Street and the National Hospital for Epilepsy.
• Their approach is goal orientated – looking at both needs and aspirations.
• The Therapy team works with Health, Education and Care colleagues all based on site to offer a fully inclusive programme of support and to give access to a wide range of therapies.
• The organisation is based in a beautiful countryside location in Hertfordshire.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a positive approach and excellent professional skills. The successful candidate will have knowledge of potential communication and dysphagia challenges. They should also have knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group, who have a range of needs such as LD, ASD, PMLD, and epilepsy.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree, who is HCPC registered, to embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career within an organisation that does impactful work.

Why work for them

This organisation is a charity supporting children, young people, and adult day clients with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions. Over the past 120 years, the organisation has grown and developed to comprise a non-maintained special School for both boarders and day students, a specialist Further Education College, domiciliary care for College learners, Supported Living in the community, a comprehensive Day Opportunities programme for adult day clients, and 24-hour health provision provided by specialist nurses and therapists.

In addition to excellent staff training, employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of employment:

• From 25 days’ annual leave per annum plus bank holidays
• Eligible for Blue Light card
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications
• Free on-site parking
• Recommend a friend payment of up to £500
• Fully paid for DBS

Contributory pension scheme - eligible employees are automatically enrolled after 3 months at 5% (3% employer contribution)

Terms and conditions apply

How can you find out more?

To apply, complete an application form and upload an up-to-date CV on the website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including an enhanced DBS check. Please note the location is not on a public transport route. The salary range advertised is based on a full-time equivalent annual salary, and appointments on the scale is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, it is recommended to apply sooner rather than later. The organisation reserves the right to close an advert if sufficient applications are received ahead of the deadline.

If reasonable adjustments are required at the application or interview stage, please inform the team as soon as possible.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The organisation embraces diversity in all of its forms and aspires to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. They are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community.

Safeguarding

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults, and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that group. The vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

REF- 216397

Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (part-time to be considered)

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Planning and Analysis Lead to join our Finance and Commercial Directorate at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). This position is a new role based in the Finance Department and reporting to the Finance Director. As the Financial Planning and Analysis Lead, you will be the departmental lead for financial planning, budgets, financial reporting and modelling, your role will lead our team of dedicated Finance Business Partners. You will work closely with the senior leadership team as a strategic advisor to develop analytic insights to support our ambition to improve women’s healthcare across the world

Responsibilities:

• Lead the College's annual budget-setting process
• Provide long-term financial planning support for the College
• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with budget managers and senior leaders, offering expert financial advice and support.
• Manage, motivate and develop a team of Finance Business Partners

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack on our careers site.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with expertise in financial planning, management reporting and leadership within a finance function. Your ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to various stakeholders, combined with your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, will be key to your success in this role. Experience within the not-for-profit sector and familiarity with charity accounting rules are highly desirable.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Demonstrable practical knowledge of financial planning, reporting and analysis
• Proven capability in leading and managing a finance team
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial software packages
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Our culture and benefits

As a valued member of the team, you will be located in our stunning offices close to Borough Market. We offer a friendly; values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced wellbeing and family leave and pay policies
• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
• Affinity staff networks
• Free lunch in our beautiful Union Street building
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 23 September 2024
• We will be interviewing successful candidates in the week commencing 30 September.

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.