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Closing Date: 7 August 2024

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for an experienced EA/PA to join us as our Executive Assistant to our Executive Directors of Global Programmes for 9 months.

Please note: We are happy to consider this role as either Full Time or Part Time (minimum of 3 days/21 hours per week).

About us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, make sure their unique needs are met and help their voices to be heard – particularly those who might be discriminated against, including girls and children with disabilities.

About the role

As the Executive Assistant to our 2 Interim Executive Directors of Global Programmes you will work at the highest levels of the organisation to assist the Executive Directors and the Global Programmes Senior Leadership Team, as well as the Division Operations Department in driving operational delivery.

You will develop and provide a proactive, comprehensive and supportive administration and information service, as well as engaging with people across different teams in the Global Programmes division to support change initiatives and projects when relevant. 

 In this role, you will:

• PA Support: Planning the Director's diary in line with agreed priorities, initiating and arranging external and internal meetings, handling and prioritising requests for the Directors' time, ensuring relevant papers are available, and follow up actions are seen through. Coordinating the Director's travel arrangements for overseas programme visits and meetings, ensuring that all necessary arrangements / paperwork have been completed. Acting as key point of contact for external and internal enquiries on behalf of the GPD as needed.
• Team Support: Coordinating the effective functioning of the Global Programmes Management and Senior Leadership teams. This will include planning and coordinating meetings; agendas; producing and distributing relevant papers, including the preparation of papers for the Executive Leadership Team and the Board, as well as for the Directors' group discussions in liaison with the Chief Executive's office.
• Internal Communications: Liaising with the Chief Executive, Directors, Trustees and their assistants to facilitate meetings and the flow of information. Building relationships with staff at all levels including divisional and departmental EAs, Team Coordinators, Directors and Senior Managers to problem-solve, negotiate and facilitate on a wide range of issues and ensure tasks are delegated from the Director. Support on the delivery of our Monthly Global Programmes newsletter and Global Programmes divisional meetings as needed.
• Project Management: Working with the Head of Planning, Performance & Operations and the wider Global Programmes Leadership Team to provide project support to key divisional initiatives where relevant.
• Other: in agreement with the Head of Planning, Performance & Operations and the GPD, to perform other responsibilities as may be required from time-to-time to ensure the smooth running of the division and department and to deputise for colleagues as required.

 About you

We are looking for candidates who recognise the importance of the EA function and take genuine satisfaction from organising and supporting others.

To be successful, it is important that you have:

• Senior PA/EA experience in a corporate head office environment or INGO.
• A high level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and databases).
• Excellent organisation and administration skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others. 
• Professional and calm with the ability to think and react quickly in an ever-changing environment, and the ability to meet challenging deadlines while maintaining a rigorous attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexibly and to manage own workload, often making judgements without close supervision.
• Good relationship-building skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with proven ability to tailor communications and adapt style to different voices and audiences.
• Ability to be proactive and show initiative with demonstrable ‘can do' approach to work.
• Commitment to support cross organisational initiatives and team working and understanding of how to contribute to these.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent time management skills and experience of complex diary management. The post-holder will need to manage their own time well, and the time of the Executive Director.
• Commitment to Save the Children UK's goals, mission, values and approach.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.   

Last year alone, nearly 25,000 professionals working on the frontline received our training. Over 79,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 99,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last seven years, almost 5,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, making nearly 15,000 adult and child victims of their abuse safer.

Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

Role Summary:

• The Communications and Marketing Officer post is in the Communications and Marketing team, within SafeLives’ External Relations Directorate. 
• The Communications and Marketing Officer supports the delivery of our key messages to advance our mission of transforming the response to domestic abuse.
• The Communications and Marketing Officer will work closely with the Communications and Marketing Manager to enhance SafeLives’ profile and reputation as a trusted expert in data, voice and practice.
• This role is instrumental in marketing our training courses, products, research, and services to professional audiences.
• The Communications and Marketing Officer develops and produces high-quality, engaging content for our website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other communication channels.
• The role involves coordinating with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all SafeLives’ communications. And tracking and analysing the effectiveness of external communication campaigns.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Location: London office/Bristol Office/Remote.

Benefits

• 34 days' holiday including public holidays'
• Flexible working eg compressed hours
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Childcare Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clinical Supervision
• Holiday Purchase Scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
• Enhanced Family leave Policies
• Enhanced Sick pay
• Professional Development Fund
• Individual learning budget
• Restorative Practice Training
• Time Off In Lieu

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 15th August 2024.

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.

No agencies, please.

Job Title: Campaigns Officer

Responsible to: Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager

Job Context

YMCA England & Wales is the national body of the YMCA in England & Wales, supporting, developing and representing just over 100 local YMCA’s, ranging from small community based organisations to nationally relevant specialists.

Job Purpose

 

The purpose of this role is to ensure that YMCA England & Wales is able to mobilise the public, our federation, external organisations and young people to support our campaigns calling for political or social changes to improve the lives of young people across the country. This will include building relationships with local YMCAs and young people to ensure our work is informed and driven by those we represent, creating advocacy actions for them and the public to engage with and giving our young people a platform for their voices to be heard.

Scope and Limits of Authority:

 

The Campaigns Officer will report into the Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager. The post will have no line management or formal budgetary responsibilities.

The post holder must operate at all times in accordance with the approved policies and procedures of YMCA England & Wales and act in accordance with the values and ethos of the organisation as outlined in the Code of Conduct.  In addition all employees must adhere to the performance management processes and systems approved by the Board of Trustees.

The post holder will support the Safeguarding, health and well-being and safety of staff, volunteers and supporters we work with, some of whom may be classed as vulnerable people or adults at risk. In the event of a risk becoming apparent or if concerns arise about a vulnerable person’s welfare, to immediately report these concerns in line with the appropriate policy and procedure.

The responsibilities of this role will normally include all duties described in this Job Description and any additional or different duties, which the Employer may require from time to time.

Areas of responsibility

● Contribute to the development of YMCA England & Wales’ national campaigns strategies.

● Project manage and deliver the public mobilisation elements of our campaigns and influencing strategies.

● Create online actions to support the campaign strategy on Engaging Networks, our advocacy software, from petitions to emails to MP.

● Lead the content and development of our online campaigns community, ensuring that they are active and engaged on the issues we are working on.

● Create and develop campaign materials such as videos, images and toolkits - including the recruitment, curation and stewardship of our case studies.

● Manage the production process of campaign materials from copywriting and design to printing and delivery.

● Engage with local YMCAs to ensure that they are active in supporting our campaigns.

● Develop materials, training and deliver one-to-one support to local YMCAs to engage in our campaigns.

● Manage the recruitment and onboarding of our YMCA Youth Ambassadors.

● Plan, deliver and evaluate a programme of training and activity throughout the year for Youth Ambassadors, including an annual residential.

● Ensure the voice of young people is central to our campaigns.

● Work collaboratively across the organisation with other teams to ensure our campaigns are fully integrated.

● Ensure our data is kept safe and secure and we are following GDPR guidelines.

● Work collaboratively and proactively with all members of the PCI team and wider organisation to develop excellent professional relationships.

● Act as a positive representative for YMCA England & Wales at all times.

● Support other activities as requested by the Head of Campaigns & Research and/or Director of PCI

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Are you a proactive, empathetic and flexible individual with a proven record of providing support, advice and advocacy, and communicating effectively the needs of clients to other professionals?  Do you have strong experience of assessing the needs of vulnerable children and young people who are at risk of significant harm?

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Specialist Caseworker to be embedded with the Emergency Department of Whipps Cross Hospital, where you will provide support for those young people admitted to emergency departments right through to their discharge back into the community.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this key role

As our specialist worker you will provide peer supervisory support to the team within the wider hospital based services, which includes deputising for the Senior Caseworker, and supporting the Data Coordinator and Senior Caseworker with the collation of information and data for project monitoring purposes. We will also count on you to develop and maintain strong relationships with clinicians and hospital staff, while also identifying onward referral pathways with other services in the hospital such as CAMHS, IDVA, COMPASS and other statutory and voluntary sectors in the community.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will also help to identify and assess young victims of violence and to provide support, advice and advocacy for both them and their families as they plan to be discharged from hospital back into the community. You will produce support and risk management plans based on your assessments and deliver a holistic support service that includes practical help such as social and housing support, accompanying to appointments, ETE options, benefits work, appearing in court, DIY work and cleaning.

What we are looking for

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with ‘high risk’, vulnerable children, young people and/or families.
• Experience in working as part of a multi-agency team, working together to achieve positive outcomes for young people and establishing links to further the aims of a project.
• Experience of using support plans to enable people to successfully access support services.
• Substantial experience of engaging successfully with ‘challenging’ young people.
• Proven experience of working in a high intensity environment.
• A working knowledge of relevant services for young people and their families in the service provision area.
• First-class interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult and Child Workforce with Child Barred list DBS. 

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 30th July 2024, 11:45pm   Interview Date: 9th August 2024

We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships to join an inspiring international animal charity to drive growth and generate income from high-value donors, corporate partnerships, charitable trusts and foundations and gifts in wills.

This is a homebased role with once a month in the London office.

The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.

You would be joining a a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!

The Role
Lead on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy, encompassing work across the high-value donor, legacies, trusts, and corporate fundraising income streams.

Drive the development and testing of new means of acquiring high-value donors and funders.

Develop and manage the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships teams activity plan and budget.

The Candidate
Excellent knowledge of high-value donor, trusts, corporate and legacy fundraising strategies, and activities.

Experience of managing and overseeing high value giving, legacies, trusts, statutory and corporate fundraising programmes.

Experience of line management and building a collaborative, high-performance team.

Experience of developing new products/activities and taking them to market.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Solent) 

Salary: £21,840 gross per annum 

Location: Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2DP 

Full Time – 35 hours per week 

6 Month Fixed Term Contract 

Closing date:  07 August 2024  

Interviews:  14 August 2024 

Our client are a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.

They are seeking a Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Solent) to join their cause.   

The successful candidate will be assisting the Solent Estates team in practical management and biological surveying of six nature reserves across the South Coast: Farlington Marshes, Swanwick Lakes, Milton Locks, Pewit Island, Southmoor and Hookheath. These sites hold significant national wildlife value with a primary focus on coastal birds.

Duties will include assisting Officers with environmental habitat management, project management, biological surveying, conservation livestock management, equipment & power tools maintenance and working with volunteer groups.

This post is aimed at individuals who wish to pursue a career in the environmental sector with a large focus on habitat and nature reserve management. In-house and external training will be provided following a tailored training program to give the most progression to the successful candidate. Occasional out-of-hours work may be requested, mainly dealing with livestock. Time can be claimed as time off in lieu.

Wild About Inclusion!  

As an inclusive employer our client recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which they live and work.  Our client encourages applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

Our client offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme and more.

To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack.

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options. 

Part Time/Fixed Term Until 31st March 2025
Wales - Interventions will be delivered across various locations in Wales.

Ref PLCP-242

Are you a proactive, organised and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with male adults in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons?  Do you have experience of engaging successfully with challenging people such as people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused?

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Personal Wellbeing Coach to join us and help to oversee the delivery of Personal Wellbeing services to referrals made by Wales Probation Service. 

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

St Giles is now a kickstart employer, so we are part of the scheme which provides job opportunities for 16-24-year-olds who are currently on Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment.

The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise working to lift people out of poverty.  St Giles and The Wise Group came together to form a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering a high-quality service underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency.  As a result, we have been awarded contracts to deliver Personal Wellbeing Services for North and South Wales. These services will involve a range of support to community offenders and prison leavers including families, emotional wellbeing, lifestyle and associates and social inclusion (including meet at the gates).

About this exciting opportunity
Working as part of a multi-agency team, you will provide person-centred support to a caseload of service users who will either be serving community sentences or being released from prison. You will undertake assessment and action planning with individual service users, create a safe and trusting environment, using trauma-informed practice to successfully facilitate a supportive and constructive relationship with service users, plus deliver a range of interventions to service users which contribute towards achievement of prescribed outcomes.

We will also count on you to develop and maintain positive working relationships with external agencies, including probation, prisons, partners, and others who will assist in achieving prescribed outcomes for service users, ensuring you work towards contractual targets and outcomes within agreed timescales.  Using agreed CRM databases and recording all activity relating to caseload and providing updates and reports are also key duties. 

What we are looking for
•  Experience working with partner agencies either as part of a multi-agency team working towards common objectives or negotiating to establish links to further the aims of a project
•  L3 in Advice and Guidance or equivalent
•  The ability to assess clients’ needs and provide tailored, client-led support through action planning and interventions involving advice, guidance, advocacy, and coaching
•  An ability to work sensitively with clients applying trauma-informed strategies
•  Impressive IT, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult DBS checks

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button. 

Closing date:  18th August 2024. 11:00pm             Interview date: 23rd August 2024.

A ydych chi'n unigolyn rhagweithiol, trefnus a thrugarog, gyda hanes profedig o weithio gydag oedolion gwrywaidd yn y system cyfiawnder troseddol boed yn y gymuned neu mewn carchardai?  A oes gennych chi brofiad o ymgysylltu'n llwyddiannus gyda phobl heriol, er enghraifft pobl sydd ag anghenion cymhleth, pobl sy'n amharod i drafod eu hanghenion, a phobl sy'n ddig ac yn ddryslyd?

Os felly, mae Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles yn chwilio am Hyfforddwr Lles Personol i ymuno â ni a helpu i oruchwylio'r gwaith o ddarparu gwasanaethau Lles Personol i atgyfeiriadau a wneir gan Wasanaeth Prawf Cymru. 

Ynghylch Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles 
Elusen uchelgeisiol, wedi’i hen sefydlu sy’n helpu pobl sy’n wynebu helbulon i ddod o hyd i swyddi, cartrefi a’r gefnogaeth gywir y mae ei hangen arnynt yw Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles. Yn ganolog i’n hethos yw ein cred bod pobl sydd â phrofiad uniongyrchol o oresgyn problemau, megis cefndir troseddol, digartrefedd, dibyniaeth ar gyffuriau ac alcohol neu fod yn aelod o gang, yn allweddol i sicrhau newid positif mewn eraill. 

Mae St Giles bellach yn gyflogwr Kickstart, felly rydym yn rhan o'r cynllun hwn sy'n darparu cyfleoedd gwaith i bobl ifanc 16-24 oed sydd ar Gredyd Cynhwysol ar hyn o bryd ac sydd mewn perygl o ddiweithdra hirdymor.

Mae’r The Wise Group yn fenter gymdeithasol flaenllaw sy'n ceisio codi pobl allan o dlodi.  Daeth St Giles a The Wise Group at ei gilydd i ffurfio partneriaeth gyda'r nod o gefnogi'r diwygiadau Ailsefydlu Prawf drwy gynnig gwasanaeth o ansawdd uchel wedi'i ategu gan staff sydd â phrofiad byw a chymhwysedd diwylliannol.  O ganlyniad, dyfarnwyd cytundebau i ni i ddarparu Gwasanaethau Lles Personol ar gyfer Gogledd a De Cymru. Bydd y gwasanaethau hyn yn cynnwys amrywiaeth o gymorth i droseddwyr cymunedol a'r rhai sy'n gadael carchardai gan gynnwys teuluoedd, lles emosiynol, ffordd o fyw a chysylltiadau cyswllt a chynhwysiant cymdeithasol (gan gynnwys cwrdd wrth y gatiau).

Ynghylch y cyfle cyffrous hwn
Gan weithio fel rhan o dîm aml-asiantaeth, byddwch yn darparu cymorth sydd wedi’i ganolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn i lwyth achosion o ddefnyddwyr gwasanaeth a fydd naill ai'n cyflawni dedfrydau cymunedol neu'n cael eu rhyddhau o'r carchar.  Byddwch yn ymgymryd â chynllunio asesu a gweithredu gyda defnyddwyr gwasanaethau unigol, yn creu amgylchedd diogel ac ymddiriedus, gan ddefnyddio ymarfer trawma-gwybodus i hwyluso perthynas gefnogol ac adeiladol gyda defnyddwyr gwasanaeth, ynghyd â darparu ystod o ymyriadau i ddefnyddwyr gwasanaethau sy'n cyfrannu tuag at gyflawni canlyniadau rhagnodedig.

Byddwch hefyd yn datblygu a chynnal perthnasoedd gweithio cadarnhaol gydag asiantaethau allanol, gan gynnwys y gwasanaeth prawf, carchardai, partneriaid, ac eraill a fydd yn cynorthwyo i sicrhau canlyniadau rhagnodedig i ddefnyddwyr gwasanaethau, gan sicrhau eich bod yn gweithio tuag at dargedau a chanlyniadau cytundebol o fewn amserlenni y cytunwyd arnynt.  Mae defnyddio cronfeydd data CRM y cytunwyd arnynt a chofnodi'r holl weithgaredd sy'n ymwneud â llwyth gwaith a darparu diweddariadau ac adroddiadau hefyd yn ddyletswyddau allweddol. 

Yr hyn rydym yn chwilio amdano
•  Profiad o weithio gydag asiantaethau partner naill ai fel rhan o dîm aml-asiantaeth sy'n gweithio tuag at amcanion cyffredin neu o negydu gyda’r nod o sefydlu cysylltiadau i hyrwyddo nodau prosiect
•  L3 mewn Cyngor ac Arweiniad neu gyfatebol
•  Y gallu i asesu anghenion cleientiaid a darparu cymorth wedi'i deilwra a arweinir gan gleientiaid drwy gynllunio gweithredu ac ymyriadau sy'n cynnwys cyngor, arweiniad, eiriolaeth a hyfforddi
•  Y gallu i weithio mewn dull sensitif gyda chleientiaid gan ddefnyddio strategaethau sail-trawma
•  Sgiliau TG, meithrin-perthynas a chyfathrebu nodedig, ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig

Sylwch fod y rôl hon yn gofyn am wiriadau DBS Oedolion Uwch a fetio HMPPS.

Yn gyfnewid am hyn, gallwch ddisgwyl cyflog cystadleuol, lwfans gwyliau hael, pensiwn staff, gweithio hyblyg, rhaglen fentora, gwasanaeth cynghori a chwnsela, talebau gofal plant, benthyciad tocyn tymor a llawer mwy.

Bydd St Giles yn gwarantu cyfweld â phob ymgeisydd anabl sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf gofynnol a nodir yn y Disgrifiad Swydd ar gyfer y swydd wag.

Rydym yn gyflogwr hyderus ecwiti a chynhwysiant. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais ac rydym yn arbennig yn annog ceisiadau gan bobl o'r mwyafrif byd-eang (du, brown, aml-dreftadaeth) a'r rhai sy'n nodi eu bod yn anabl, niwro-eang, niwroamrywiol, gydag unrhyw nodweddion gwarchodedig a/neu rwystrau neu heriau cymdeithasol. Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi'r effaith rymusol ac addysgiadol y gall pob profiad byw ac amrywiaeth meddwl ei gynnig i'r sefydliad.

I wneud cais, ewch i'n gwefan trwy'r botwm 'Gwneud cais'.

Dyddiad cau: 18th Awst 2024. 11:00pm                                    Dyddiad cyfweld: 23rd Awst 2024.

KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy sports and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability. Demand for our service is high: currently, over 100 families across London are members of the KEEN family and we provide over 4,000 hours of supported care every year to disabled children, who we call our ‘athletes’. As part of a small team, you have the chance to make a profound difference in the lives of children with additional needs.

We're seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team in the role of Brent Service Coordinator. This position plays a pivotal role in the development and delivery of our unique, beloved 1:1 sessions for children with additional needs. We're looking for someone who is not only self-motivated and highly organised but also possesses experience working with disabled children in various settings, including play, educational, or social care, with a specific focus on autism and learning disabilities. Your passion for providing top-quality activity and support services to our children and families is paramount.

Every week during term time, children aged 5-11 attend our 90-minute KEEN London sports and games sessions, where they receive personalised support from our dedicated team of volunteer coaches. Our Brent site is the newest addition to the KEEN London community and you'll play a crucial role in its continual development. We have just completed our two year pilot and are looking for a candidate to build on this foundation.  As the Brent Service Coordinator, you'll be solely responsible for the front line delivery of the Brent service: planning, safety, and creating a fun and inclusive environment for all. This will involve working closely with our athletes and their families, supervising our team of volunteer coaches and engaging with the local community.  Additionally, you'll oversee the organisation and execution of off-site trips and contribute to the organisation of our annual residential trip.

You'll be working closely with our Head of Operations and Fundraising Manager to capture our impact and promote our services effectively. It's essential that you embody KEEN London's values of inclusivity, compassion, commitment to high standards, trustworthiness, respectfulness, accountability, and above all, fun.

If you're an enthusiastic individual with a passion for promoting fun and active experiences for disabled children, we'd love to hear from you.

Role type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours, to include every Saturday (9:30 am - 14:30 pm) during school terms (and some outside term time).
Salary: £27,300 pa, pro rata’d (£16,380 for 21 hours)
Reports to: Head of Operations
Location: Office in  N4 Saturday venues in Wembley region, Hybrid working arrangements available 

Closing date: Friday 6th September

Responsibilities:

Delivery of core services

● Ensure the safe and effective running of weekend activity sessions in your area of London (every Saturday during term time)

● Ensure the safe and effective running of other services in development

● Plan, risk assess and deliver offsite trips

● Act as Child Protection Officer and First Aider for activities in your area

● Manage the session and lead volunteers in the delivery of a varied programme of activities

● Contribute to the development and delivery of new services

Service Delivery Admin

● Analyse attendance, service delivery and impact data

● Communicate with families about upcoming sessions and other information

● Update existing athlete profiles and create profiles for new athletes

● Proactively manage and prioritise the athlete waiting list

● Work to promote services in your local area

Volunteer Coordination

● Liaise with the Volunteer Manager regarding volunteer attendance

● Brief/debrief volunteers every session, including information on children, safeguarding and health & safety procedures

● Pair volunteers with athletes every week, matching volunteer experience with athletes' need

● Plan and deliver a high-quality activities programme for each weekend session

● Support Volunteer Manager to deliver volunteer training sessions on occasional weekday evenings

Person Specification

Essential Skills

● Experience working with disabled children specifically including autism and learning disabilities.

● Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation

● Excellent time management skills

● Strong communication skills

● Ability to remain calm in a crisis and handle difficult situations

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team

● Ability to monitor and maintain safe working practices

● Data input and analysis

● Commitment  and understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Desirable Skills

● Experience managing a team of volunteers

● Knowledge and experience in CRM systems

● Oversight and management of group work with young people.

Benefits

Benefits

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

22 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays (pro rata)

Birthday Leave

Subsidised social events

Subsidised eye tests and glasses

Employee Loan Scheme

Disability Confident Employer

Season Ticket Loans

Closure of office between Christmas & New Year period (typically 3 days, not taken from annual leave

entitlement)

Flexible working options

Training and development to support your learning and growth

Free tea and coffee in the office!

To apply please submit your CV and personal statement addressing all areas of the person specification. 

 

The deadline for applications is Friday 6th September.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Growth & Recruitment Officer - South to join our Growth and Communities Team.

Location: Homebased working across the South of England 

Salary:  £31,716 per annum - Band E Level 3 + Car allowance

Term: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months - Maternity Cover

Working Hours: 35 hours per week – including some evenings and weekends

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

About the Growth & Recruitment Officer: 

As a Growth and Recruitment Officer you will be pro-actively Support and work in partnership with District Commissioners and Group Scout Leaders.

To support Scouting volunteers to develop and grow Scouting, including but not limited to delivering volunteer recruitment, growth at group level and building community links.

What we are looking for in our Growth & Recruitment Officer:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a remote team.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage and deliver a varied workload and set of projects whilst ensuring effective prioritisation and balancing of the needs of a range of stakeholders.
• Confident public speaker and skilled at presenting ideas and information to internal and external stakeholders, both digitally and face-to-face.
• Be able to work independently and be able to identify and develop new opportunities for volunteer engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable successful influencing, listening and negotiating with others.
• Provide own administrative support. 
• Be enthusiastic and able to enthuse others. 

Key responsibilities as our Growth & Recruitment Officer:

• Support and work in partnership with lead volunteers within the County (District Commissioners, Group Scout Leaders) and other volunteers to grow Scouting’s membership in the North of England.
• Open new Scouting provision and ensuring that Scouting is accessible to all.
• Inspire and enable local Scouting volunteers to devise, apply and refresh sustainable growth plans in existing and planned new sections, aligned to our inclusive growth strategy, using our project work bank approach.
• To advise and support local Scouting volunteers in the retention and recruitment of adult volunteers.
• To advise, support, and encourage local Scouting volunteers to engage with under-represented communities in their local areas

As our Growth & Recruitment Officer:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
• Three extra days over Christmas

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Sunday 11th August 2024

Interviews will be held: week commencing Monday 26th August 2024.

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

Retail Shop Manager role
Location: High Street, Thornbury, BS35
Salary: £25,340 per annum FTE
Duration: Permanent
Hours available: 32 – 40 hours per week, across 4-5 days

About You
Do you have retail and people management experience? Do you have a passion for delivering great standards and developing your team? Do you want to be part of something exciting that will truly make a difference to the lives of people around you?

Then we might have the perfect job for you!

We are looking for an experienced retail manager that can lead on the financial delivery, team engagement and community presence in Thornbury

About Us
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity provides the Critical Care Service and air ambulance for Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, and parts of Wiltshire.  From volunteers to Specialist Paramedics, from senior Consultants to retail and fundraising staff, we are a team, working to save lives that would otherwise be lost.

Our Offer
At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re going big on charity retail. We already have nine shops located in Westbury-on-Trym, Yate, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cinderford, Bath, Thornbury and most recently Keynsham but plan to open up to four new shops a year over the next five years, giving our charity a physical presence in the heart of communities we have served since 2007.

The shops will sell a variety of goods, as well as being a hub for our charity activity locally. Our shops need to perform well financially to help fund our lifesaving service, but we also want them to be a place where everyone feels welcome, the local community can learn life-saving skills and former patients or supporters can pop in for a chat.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, the opportunity to be part of an amazing retail team and involvement in the exciting variety that retail growth will bring. We also believe strongly in developing individuals’ leadership skills and provide our shop managers with a leadership development programme.

GWAAC is a great cause to work for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.

You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.

We actively encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences and actively focus on equality, diversity and inclusion. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service
• Free car parking at the office and our base
• Pension contributions of up to 4% of eligible earnings
• Laptop, smart phone and branded clothing for relevant roles
• Funded study, training or education, tailored to you
• 15% discount at GWAAC's shops
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 9am on Monday 19th August.
Applications may close prior to the deadline if sufficient high-quality applications are received.

Please Note: All retail staff are required to undertake a Basic DBS check due to their contact with vulnerable people and the public. Further information can be accessed in our Ex-Offenders Policy which is accessible on the website.

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.

No agencies please.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join the Children & Young People team in Lancashire, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based in Preston.

As a Caseworker you will be:

- Effectively manage a caseload of self-referrals or referred service users.

- Ensure each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service.

- Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client.

- Provide information and advocacy.

- Identify barriers to individuals accessing our services and determine solutions.

- To work alongside a team of staff to reflect the diverse community and the needs of victims.

- Develop and maintain effective working relationships and promote effective communication between staff and stakeholders.

- Maintain accurate and confidential case records.

You will need:

- Understanding of the impact of crime on victims.

- Effective verbal and written communication.

- Proven track record of successfully delivering services.

- Using generic IT applications competently.

- Understanding of practical application of equal opportunities and diversity and inclusivity.

- Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Maintain professional boundaries.

- Knowledge and understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practices, maintaining records in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

- Clean driving licence.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Advocate

Culturally Responsive Independent Sexual Violence Advocate

Contract: Full time, Permanent
Based in Worcestershire and Herefordshire (must be able to travel throughout West Mercia)
Salary: £29,439 per annum pro rata

The Organisation

West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) has been supporting survivors of all types of sexual abuse and sexual violence for over 35 years and provides a range of services including advocacy, therapy, education and prevention work.
WMRSASC’s vision is to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and the harm they cause. Our mission is to enable those who have been silenced by rape, sexual abuse and exploitation to have a voice; and to make a difference by delivering the best specialist support and prevention services.

The Person

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to join our team of experienced professionals who are committed to making a difference to the lives of survivors of sexual violence and abuse. You will need to have a background in the sexual violence sector, or a related field, and have the skills to provide non-judgemental trauma informed support. In return we can offer you specialist training, support, supervision and the opportunity of working as part of a great team.

The Role (Please see Job Description for full details)

- As our Culturally Responsive Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, you will:
- Support Survivors: Manage a caseload that includes survivors from Minority Ethnic communities, providing them with the support they need.
- Break Barriers: Identify and address the barriers that prevent Minority Ethnic communities from accessing our services and develop innovative solutions to overcome these challenges.
- Promote Awareness: Raise the profile of our Specialist Minority Ethnic Service and foster positive relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Enhance Referral Pathways: Create straightforward referral pathways to ensure that Minority Ethnic communities can easily access our services.
- Champion Diversity: Ensure our services meet the diverse needs of all communities and promote self-referrals.

WMRSASC benefits:

- Access to accredited training programmes
- Hybrid and flexible working is available as part of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
- Days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays per annum (pro rata to hours worked), increasing to 31 days following five years' continuous service.
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Benenden Health Scheme
- Company sick pay (after successfully probationary period)
- Regular clinical and case management supervision
- The post holder will be expected to travel across West Mercia as and when there is a need.

WMRSASC are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

As an equal opportunities employer, West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC), is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join WMRSASC. The voice of survivors and their experiences will be central to the development of this work and whilst you will never be asked to disclose any personal experiences as part of the application process, we encourage survivors and those with lived experiences to consider these roles.

Closing date for applications 12.08.2024

We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date should we receive enough applicants that meet the shortlisting criteria.

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Would you like to be part of the team providing specialist debt, benefit and money advice that could have a real impact on people’s lives?

We are enhancing and increasing resource across this vital service, to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of our beneficiaries, expanding from three to four regional teams. We are looking for advisers to join our friendly and passionate team. As an organisation we are committed to providing a high quality and consistent service to our beneficiaries.

As a Debt, Benefits and Money Adviser, you will provide a comprehensive community-based debt advice service to beneficiaries who are experiencing difficulties, advising on their legal position and all the suitable options available through a mixture of face-to-face, telephone and email interactions.

In addition, you will carry out income maximisation through identifying and advising on benefit entitlement, and the take up of appropriate benefits. There is an expectation you will also deliver specialist level welfare benefits casework including the preparation of written submissions and representation at appeal tribunals. To achieve this, full training and coaching is provided with an expectation to complete the training framework and sign off process within two years of appointment.

The role is home based with occasional travel required throughout Belfast and Northern Ireland. This includes travel to home visits and tribunal locations. In addition, travel to team meetings and training, usually in London, is required. We do cover travel expenses.

Living within the Belfast area or in commutable distance to the area is essential in being able to undertake this role.

This position is also subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check.

Why join us?

Our Benefits, Debt & Money Advice Service at the Royal British Legion is unique:

• Self-funded! We don’t bid for external funding, we are not subject to funding constraints or time limits, and we are not bound by external targets.
• Holistic! We are not limited to a specific amount of time per case, and we always want to support the whole person. We have our own services which support with areas such as drug and alcohol, homelessness, and dementia and importantly, we provide funding directly to pay off priority debts and insolvency fees.  Our services can change people’s lives. 
• Connected! We work from home as part of a strong regional & national team and manage our own diaries accordingly.
• Dynamic! We pride ourselves on our learning & development, constantly improving our expertise through training to ensure we are providing the best quality service to those we support.

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

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

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

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

We currently have an opportunity for an Administrator (known internally as a Service Delivery Assistant) to join the team at Ingatestone, Essex working 13 hours per week on Thursday and Friday. This is an office based role.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

You will be supporting our team of Caseworkers and Triage workers. This role involves updating our database with client information, creating new cases, answering queries that come in from Police or other agencies. This role supports the work of the wider Essex Team in their support of people affected by crime across Essex.

This role is based in our Essex office in Ingatestone. You will be working within a supportive team that is part of a large independent charity which offers the opportunity to develop skills to enhance your ongoing personal development.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

The application will ask you for specific evidence of how you have demonstrated each of the below shortlisting criteria. You will need to give examples of each in your application so that the panel can assess your potential based on previous experiences.

Those candidates determined by the panel as meeting or exceeding the criteria based on the written evidence will then be invited to attend a competency based interview and further skills assessment.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.