Community Development Jobs

Global Safeguarding Coordinator

Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term 2 Years, Secondment, Full time

Locations: We are looking to host this position in any of the following countries. The position may be home-based.

Sweden, Nepal, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Colombia, South Africa, Cambodia

Salary & Benefits:  The role is the equivalent of a UK Grade 6. Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the successful candidate's location and depending on experience. There is not an international pay scale for this role, the salary will match the equivalent in the Member/Country location on the local national pay scale. See further details below:

• Bangladesh - Grade D - BDT 628,842 - 1,167,841 per annum
• Ethiopia - Grade D - USD 11,910 - USD 16,876 per annum
• Nepal - Grade D - NPR 1,548,047 2,005,016 per annum
• Nigeria - Grade D - NGN11,320,285 - 14,689,297 per annum
• Pakistan - Grade D - PKR 1,890,839 - 2,730,421 per annum
• South Africa - Grade D - ZAR 568,812 - 740,675 per annum
• Sweden – Grade B – SEK 27,000 – 36,000 per month 
• Cambodia - Grade BG-7 - Competitive salary package
• Colombia - Grade X - Competitive salary package

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in People and Organisational Development to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as the Global Safeguarding Coordinator to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:

The Global Safeguarding Team has a global mandate to provide expertise and technical guidance across the WaterAid Federation.

The Team comprises a Global Head of Safeguarding, a Senior Global Safeguarding Specialist (line manager of this post), a Safeguarding Community Engagement Advisor (Africa) and this role, the Global Safeguarding Coordinator. The team is geographically dispersed. Depending on location and time zone of the successful candidate, flexibility in working hours will be required to attend line management meetings, team meetings and to liaise with the cross federation global Safeguarding Focal Point Network.

About the Role:

The Global Safeguarding Coordinator has been created within the Global Safeguarding Team to support with administration and logistics for the team and in support of the Safeguarding Focal Point Network. As Global Safeguarding Coordinator you will use organisational and administration skills to ensure the effective compliance and management of the team's activities, training and travel globally.

You will bring communication skills to write engaging safeguarding related content for staff across the WaterAid federation and your attention to detail will ensure safeguarding documents and case files are created in a timely and accurate manner.

You'll also: 

Administration and Team Support

• Leading the Global Safeguarding Team's administration including responding to general enquiries, managing safeguarding data requests, note taking for meetings. 
• Monitoring compliance with mandatory eLearning. 
• Supporting the functioning of the Safeguarding Focal Point network. 
• Opening and/or updating case files when new safeguarding concerns are registered. 

Logistics and Training Support

• Updating and creating training resources
• Supporting the Team's travel and training events planning

Communications

• Designing and branding policies, tools and guidelines. 
• Creating articles and re-designing the Safeguarding Hub on The Spring. 
• Creating awareness raising materials for staff. 
• Creating, highlighting and distributing community awareness raising resources for country programmes. 

This role will also require travel to the UK. For the full list of Accountabilities, please refer to the full PDF Job Description.

About You:

• Working style that reflects WaterAid's values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
• Strong passion for and interest in safeguarding.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong record-keeping and administration skills.
• Experience writing and/or designing information for different audiences.
• Experience supporting logistics for activities, events, trainings, or meetings.
• Strong Office 365 systems knowledge and fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience in handling sensitive information with discretion.

For the full list of Essential and Desirable Skills, please refer to the full PDF Job Description.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter as one document (maximum of 4 pages) in either Word Document or PDF format, addressed to the Global Safeguarding Team. Your cover letter must outline your:

• Current location and your right-to-work eligibility for that country,
• Experience in safeguarding,
• How you match the person's specifications.

Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 4th August 2024. Availability for a video interview is required between 12 - 14 August 2024. Availability for a second interview will be required on 15 or 16 August 2024. The anticipated start date of the role is as soon as possible.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:

We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:

We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Recovery Navigator

Location: Northumberland, NE63 8BL

Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum

The Role

Our client is excited to offer an opportunity for a Peripatetic Recovery Navigator to join their Northumberland Recovery Partnership Team.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will:

• Creating, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote the progression of individuals from initial engagement into structured treatment.
• Contribute to reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Collaborate closely with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.
• Have Excellent boundaries and ability to apply ‘co-production’ principles to any stage of treatment and recovery.
• Be Able to think creatively about treatment options, changes and transitions in the context of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approach.
• Encourage service users to become involved in the service and in service user forums in Calderdale that will enhance their experience and increase a sense of belonging.

By working diligently and proactively, as part of an integrated multi-agency team, you will apply intensive and co-created recovery solutions, enabling health & well-being improvements that are meaningful and sustainable.

You will provide substance misuse-specific knowledge and interventions, offering the right treatment to people, where they are at. You will be ensuring that ample treatment intensity is provided, at the appropriate pace and be able to think ahead making sure that doors are opened for enhanced recovery and mutually agreed ‘successful outcomes’ are achieved. Working to a Strength-Based Approach focusing on individuals and community assets, you will work alongside other frontline practitioners.

You will be resourceful, able to articulate yourself appropriately on behalf of your service users and resilient to change and challenges. To support this, alongside line management and multi-disciplinary clinical meetings, you will be provided with regular psychologist led reflective practice.

Please Note: As a peripatetic Recover Navigator you will be required to travel to different bases throughout Northumberland covering Absences, illnesses etc. you wont be required to hold a caseload but may be required to work across all work streams  within the partnership  - Mileage will be paid.

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes
• Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
• Delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions
• Experience of working with carers and families

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer

They value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. They encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for them, we want to hear for you. They also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Caseworker to join the Specialist Domestic Abuse Service based in Rochdale, working 37.5 hours a week.

We are looking for someone who likes to make a difference every day, who wants to support victims of domestic abuse to recover and live a life free from harm, someone who can work effectively within a multi-agency setting to achieve positive outcomes for the victim.

You will be part of a busy team and the first point of contact for all victims who are referring into our services. You must be confident at speaking over the phone and have great IT skills.

If this sounds like you, 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
• 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 office based with the flexibility to work from home occasionally.

As a case worker you will provide advocacy & support to victims of domestic violence. You will provide specialist help to reduce the risk of further abuse and prevent escalation. You will contact clients over the telephone to assess their needs and offer support.

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 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.

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager to join our team. You will join us on a full-time permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £41,970 per annum. This is a home-based role with occasional National travel.

About the Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager role:

The Trusts and Statutory fundraising team meet donations targets by looking for suitable opportunities to apply to trusts, statutory and lottery funders to enable delivery of charitable impact. The Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager plays a key role in the development and delivery of the charity’s Trusts and Statutory fundraising strategy.

They attract new large funders to the charity and ensure the highest levels of stewardship to grow and maintain relationships. They investigate and maximise new income opportunities and play a key role in analysing the performance of our portfolio and progress against KPIs. They work collaboratively and influences with other members of the Fundraising directorate, and wider organisation to lead and coordinate cross team initiatives.

They lead on trust fundraising for specific RVS projects, e.g. Virtual Village Hall or dementia services. Ensures that funders’ expectations are met, and targets reached, by managing cross- departmental individuals and groups. They work with the Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising to create informed future plans and budgets

Hours:  35 hours, Monday to Friday

Benefits

26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata). Ten weeks company sick pay following successful completion of probation. A great pension scheme

2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification. Enhanced Family Leave schemes. An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online

A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies. A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included. Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role

Opportunities to discuss flexible working. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society

What you'll bring as our Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager:

Knowledge of the funding sector and the work of the charity, making a credible ambassador for the charity. Understands and implements good funder stewardship practice. Understands the requirements of the fundraising regulator, particularly as it applies to trusts and statutory funding.

Excellent knowledge of trusts and grant givers in the UK, including giving trends. Talented writer, able to craft compelling narratives to showcase our cases for support and our impact. Persuasive interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Highly articulate and numerate. Good analytical skills, including analysing and manipulating data for project reporting. Able to consider patterns and potential and feed into future planning.

Proficient with financial information, including presenting budgets to external audiences. Solution focused, able to work with others to find solutions so that activity can progress.

Substantial (three or more years) proven track record of raising five and six figure gifts from Trusts, Foundations, or public bodies, and demonstrable experience of meeting financial targets. Experience of undertaking prospect research, pipeline management and feeding into future planning. Experience of using Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising databases.

Please refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

The closing date for this role is 12 August 2024. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.

Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.

We are Gingerbread. We’re here to fight for single parents and their families.

We campaign against the injustices that single parents face every day and challenge the stigmas surrounding being a single parent. We provide expert advice and information to support all single parents so that they have the tools to support their children and themselves. We also provide a support network so that, with Gingerbread, no single parent is ever alone.

Join us today. Together, we can create a world where all single parents and their children not only survive but thrive.

Why join Gingerbread?

Our work has a real impact. We make a difference in the lives of single parents through collaborative, focused work. We care passionately about our work and for each other.

At Gingerbread, your well-being is just as important as the people we help; we make sure that you feel welcome as part of the Gingerbread team and offer benefits reflecting your hard work. These include a generous leave entitlement, time off between Christmas and New Year and an Employee Assistance Programme, which provides support, discounts, and promotions. You’ll benefit from two charity days a year to volunteer with an organisation of your choice. There is also a workplace pension with the option of a matched pension increase (up to 2%); we also have a death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance.

Overview of Job

We seek a Campaigns Officer who will collaborate with the Campaigns Manager to develop and execute creative, high-impact policy and social change campaigns. Identify opportunities to engage supporters and ensure timely and impactful campaign delivery.

Please download our advert pack for more information on the role and the skills and experience we are looking for.

Communications & Engagement Manager (Dotdigital Expertise) - CSSC 

We are seeking a dynamic Communications & Engagement Manager to join our team and play a key role in developing and executing strategic communication plans that reach and engage our membership base. You will be responsible for fostering brand awareness, member loyalty, and increased participation in CSSC activities. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy across various channels, including email, social media, website content, and internal communications, specifically tailored to a membership organisation like the CSSC. 

• Manage and execute email marketing campaigns using Dotdigital, including design, copywriting, A/B testing, and reporting. 

• Leverage marketing automation tools within Dotdigital to streamline campaign workflows and trigger personalised messages based on member behaviour and activity participation. 

• Analyse campaign performance metrics (open rates, click-through rates, conversion rates) and make data-driven recommendations for optimisation, focusing on RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary Value) segmentation for targeted campaigns specific to member types or interests. 

• Segment member lists based on demographics, participation history, website behaviour, and membership category to deliver highly personalised messages that encourage engagement with CSSC activities. 

• Collaborate with design and marketing teams to create high-quality, engaging communication materials that resonate with a sports and leisure audience. 

• Manage and maintain our customer relationship management (CRM) platform, ensuring data accuracy and segmentation for personalisation efforts tailored to member profiles. 

• Lead and manage a team responsible for social media strategy and community management across various platforms. This includes content creation, scheduling, posting, and monitoring engagement metrics. 

• Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders across the CSSC. 

• Stay up-to-date on the latest communication trends and best practices in email marketing automation and personalisation, particularly within the membership organisation and sports participation landscape. 

• Demonstrate a track record for innovation and development in communication strategies, implementing new and creative approaches to drive engagement and participation within a membership organisation. 

Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field, with a demonstrated understanding of membership organisations. 

• Proven track record of success in developing and executing email marketing campaigns using Dotdigital (or similar platform), with a focus on automation and personalisation for a member-based audience. 

• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging content that promotes sports and leisure activities. 

• Experience in social media management, including content creation, scheduling, and community engagement. 

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data (including RFM analysis) and translate it into actionable insights specific to member engagement and participation. 

• Experience with project management and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace. 

Bonus Points: 

• Experience with content marketing (blogging, social media content creation) targeted towards a sports and leisure audience 

• Experience with marketing automation platforms beyond Dotdigital 

• Proven ability to generate creative and engaging content promoting physical activity 

• Experience with data visualisation tools 

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that promotes health and wellbeing through sports and leisure activities. If you are a passionate communicator with a results-oriented mindset and a love for personalisation and automation within the membership organisation space, with a strong track record for innovation.

Case Manager

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

Do you want to make a difference every day?

Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

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

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

What we offer:

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

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

About the role:

This role is based in Suffolk, as a Case Manager you will be:

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

You will need:

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

About Us:

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

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

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

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

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

How to apply:

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

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

About us

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

This role will work with people experiencing homelessness to share their stories, ensuring their voices are front and centre in our communications.

Contract: Four-month fixed term contract - ideal start date Friday 30 September 2024

Location: London office based with working from home in line with Crisis’ hybrid working. This role will require occasional evening, public holiday, and weekend work, particularly over the Christmas period. This is likely to include 26-27-28-29 December. Time off in lieu will be given in accordance with Crisis TOIL policy.

About the role

As Christmas Stories Officer, you will work closely with Crisis at Christmas guests and Crisis members with lived experience of homelessness to share their stories.

As part of the Stories team, you will visit Crisis at Christmas services and build relationships with guests, provide them with the information they need to make an informed decision about sharing their stories and support them through the process. You will work with them to create packages of creative story content that may include photos, video, or written content.  

You will support the Stories team in Christmas planning and delivering the storytelling during Crisis at Christmas. You will lead on editing, reviewing, and signing off content with Christmas guests in a safe and ethical way.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be a creative storyteller who is able to collaborate and build relationships with a wide variety of people.

You’ll be a great writer and editor who loves to tell interesting stories. You may have experience interviewing people, and you’ll enjoy building relationships and rapport with others. You may have experience in photography too.

You will be passionate about supporting people to get their voice heard, and about ending homelessness. Your knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR and your attention to detail will ensure processes are followed to share stories safely and ethically.

You’ll be able to manage your work independently and work as part of a team, and you might have some project management experience.  

You may have experience in, journalism, stories roles, PR and media, marketing, campaigning, oral history, co-production, photography, videography, content production.

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

Working at Crisis 

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

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

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

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

How to apply

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

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

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27 August 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for an Social Media Officer to join our team based in Chingford London. 

Location: Gilwell Park. Chingford, London (with hybrid working)

Salary:  £33,476 per annum, Band E, Level 3 (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Term: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week - There is an on-call element of the role
where the post holder will monitor social media comments on evenings and weekends. This will be done on a rota basis.  

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.

The Social Media Officer Role:

Working in Social Media, you’ll be plugged in on all the news and updates from Scouts. You’ll have opportunity to be involved in developing our social media content to best connect with the Movement and demonstrate the impact and value of Scouting to external audiences. 

You'll be joining a team that is passionate, creative and loves what we do. We pride ourselves in providing excellent training, mentoring and support to match your career aspirations, making this a perfect environment to learn and grow your communications and marketing skills. We work collaboratively across the comms and creative team. 

Key responsibilities as our Social Media Officer: 

• Generate bold, creative, share-worthy content that develops the Scout brand and reflects our values, connecting with partners and ambassadors 
• Maintain a solid understanding of the changing needs of our social audiences and the channels they use, plan and schedule organic and paid social campaigns 
• Analyse ongoing results to identify trends and insights. Share insight to the wider team to reflect goals, and share learnings on how this will link to SEO 
• Manage dialogue with Scouts social media communities by responding to and driving conversations 

What we are looking for in our Social Media Officer: 

• Excellent knowledge of mainstream social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, an understanding of their content formats and how audiences use them. 
• Digital content creation experience for social media for a brand 
• Video content creation: including attending events and video shoots to get mobile and platform friendly content to engage various audiences and editing footage in a way that suits the platform 
• Successful experience of using social media platforms to run paid campaigns to engage new audiences by interests/demographics 
• Experience discussing customer or user needs with colleagues and stakeholders to align around the customer/user’s goals. 
• Experience testing content and interpreting data. 
• Demonstrable experience of growing and maintaining social media communities, including reputation management

What we can offer you as our Social Media Officer:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your team
• 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
• Five volunteering days to contribute to a cause that matters to you
• Three extra days off in December between 27 and 31 December (that’s our gift to you)  

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

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

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 22nd or Friday 23rd May 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.

We have a new exciting and challenging opportunity for a Service Delivery Assistant for the National Homicide Service, covering England and Wales. You will work from our office in Saltaire, 22.5 hours per week.

Do you want to be part of a fast paced, unique service providing the highest quality support to families bereaved by or eye-witness to homicide?

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

What we offer:

At VS 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, including clinical supervision, with opportunities for career development & progression

About the Role:

You will be part of our administrative team providing support across a range of functions within the HS; managing Excel spreadsheets, inputting and raising invoices; managing calls to and from a range of people including those bereaved by homicide and generally supporting the Homicide Service to run smoothly. You will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisational skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.

We support staff and volunteers to keep them safe within their role and you will given all the training you need to be able to manage your role effectively. This role can at times be emotionally challenging and so as with all staff within the HS, you will be expected to engage with clinical supervision and supervision with your line manager.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full 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.

Job description

 Permanent role in Stratford,  London

 Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge are seeking Recovery workers  to join the team at the Together Cafe: our out-of-hours drop-in service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed, seeking support and advice for their mental health, there and then. The service is based in Stratford, London. Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical, and emotional support, face to face or via telephone on a one-to-one or group basis to individuals experiencing mental health distress. This will consist of 1:1 and group support; de-escalating and providing interventions, signposting for specialised or longer-term support, and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing.

 About Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham 

We are a local, registered charity affiliated to National Mind. The organisation supports those with mental health issues in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge towards recovery and leading a better life.

We believe that everyone has the right to access comprehensive services which enables them to reach their full potential and to work towards their recovery. We value diversity as a strength and our staff teams are from a variety of backgrounds which helps us to deliver services which are culturally aware and responsive to the needs of the diverse communities we serve.

Who we need

The right person will join our team in providing support in a safe, calm, and empathic environment and ability to support individuals who are at a point of mental health crisis and accessing the service.

Why work with us

You will develop your understanding and experience of mental health issues and contribute to the development of our services. The hours allow you to balance your life with your work and you will have a job that makes a difference for people.

See job description for more details and a description of our benefits.

Join Our Team as an Employment and Skills Coach at SNG!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you have a knack for delivering top-notch advice and support? SNG, a leading Housing Association, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Employment and Skills Coach to join our innovative team in Wembley

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of creating and delivering life-changing employment and training services that meet the diverse needs of our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals, leveraging partnerships with local organisations to enhance support for our residents.
• Innovative Approach: Utilise a blend of digital, phone, and direct delivery methods to engage and support customers, helping them achieve their employment goals.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality advice and practical employment support to help customers access training, work placements, and sustainable employment opportunities.
• Lead and manage collaborative Employment and Training programs that maximise the service's reach and impact.
• Maintain high data quality standards and ensure compliance.
• Build positive relationships with customers, helping them plan and achieve their career aspirations through personalised action plans.
• Utilise internal and external partnerships to provide comprehensive support, including financial guidance and digital learning opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• Someone with a passion for coaching and be excited to support customers
• Proven experience in delivering professional advice, guidance, and employment support service, with good knowledge of the local labour market
• Exceptional communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service
• Strong ability to manage data quality and identify issues effectively.

Outstanding Benefits:

• £450 yearly flexible benefit pot 
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days) 
• Chance to buy or sell holiday  
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and life cover at 4x salary
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP service
• Wellbeing discounts including gym memberships
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover 

Ideally a full UK driving licence and access to your own transport, as some travel throughout the region may be required.

A basic DBS check will also be undertaken for the successful candidate.  

Interview Dates:

• Stage 1 – 12th August (Teams)
• Stage 2 – 19th August (in-person)

Join Us and Make a Difference!

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Salary: £32,074 - £34,240 per annum

Are you an experienced legacy case officer, who wants to be part of our lifesaving team? 

We’re looking for a Legacy Case Officer to join our Individual Giving team, to ensure that Thames Valley Air Ambulance is processing gifts efficiently, playing a crucial role in the administration of this pivotal income stream. 

About us

Thames Valley Air Ambulance is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. We’re here for people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire when they need us most. Bringing hospital-level care by land and air. 

We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond. 

We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing our organisation and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters and community. All our staff live our values: passion, excellence, respect and care.

The role

As Legacy Case Officer you will:

- Be first point of contact for the Legal team, representing the charity in communications with legal professionals
- Be responsible for the day to day management and coordination of legacy case file administration and stewardship for Thames Valley Air Ambulance to meet the legacy income budget
- In conjunction with the Individual Giving (and legacy?) Development Manager, develop, deliver and evaluate a legacy programme, in line with the Fundraising department strategy and Thames Valley Air Ambulance aims 
- Act as a source of expertise in legacy fundraising for the charity 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need strong administration skills, with the ability to manage a varied and busy workload effectively. You will also need excellent communication skills, from drafting written correspondence to interacting with the public on the phone, or face to face at events. Ideally you will have experience of having sensitive conversations as you will be in regular contact with bereaved families. A knowledge of Wills, Probate and Trust law would be desirable. 

If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply! 

We offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as:

- 25 Days holiday 
- Hybrid Working with the option to work up to 3 days remotely
- Holiday Trading
- A day off for your birthday (pro rata for part time)
- Free Flu Vaccination
- Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme 

 
Closing Date:  1 August 2024  

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

You may have experience in the following roles: Legacy Officer, Legacy Coordinator, Legacy Manager, Fundraising Administrator, Probate Administrator, Trusts and Estates Administrator, Charitable Giving Coordinator, Donations Administrator, Individual Giving Officer, Fundraising Manager, Legal Administrator, Wills and Probate Assistant, Estate Planner, Charity Administrator, Bereavement Support Officer, etc.

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We have an exciting opportunities for a Triage & Early Intervention Officer to join the Adult Support Team in Preston working 22.5 hours a week (Wednesday to Friday, hours can be discussed at interview).

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. We offer the option of hybrid working after completing an initial probation period. 22.5 hours a week working a shift pattern of 9am-5pm and 10:30am - 6:30pm, Wednesday to Friday.

As a Triage and early Intervention Officer you will provide high quality support to all victims and witnesses of crime, leading on completing initial impact and risk assessments that are comprehensive and holistic. Providing immediate and short term intervention via telephone to anyone impacted by crime.

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.