Community Management Jobs

Age UK Lambeth’s vision is to work closely with residents, closely to where they live, remain relevant and to respond locally to rising needs. We want to ensure that we are easy to access, working with local communities and providing the best support we can. In order to ensure we do this we have developed three multi-disciplinary teams within Lambeth (North, South and Central). Each Neighbourhood Team will work together to support local residents, directly receive referrals from their neighbourhood and respond to the needs of their local community.

The role of the Neighbourhood Engagement Adviser will be to support the Neighbourhood Teams by delivering an advice outreach programme that will achieve extensive reach to seldom heard, non-engaging residents, providing introductory information, advice and guidance, and connecting residents to specialist advice-based support.

What you’ll be doing?

1. Deliver an outreach programme by attending community events, visiting local groups and organisations and meeting and engaging with Lambeth residents.

2. Making contact with local groups, organisations and residents and ensuring regular attendance at local events, either in-person or attending virtual meetings/ conferences.

3. Provide information, advice and support around a variety of issues and needs such as money, housing, employment and statutory support. Be able to identify when a client needs to be signposted or referred to another service for more specialist support.

4. At events support individuals with practical tasks such as completing benefit calculations, reviewing completed forms and completing simple form filling.

What you’ll benefit from

• Flexibility - this is a hybrid role with lots of community engagement and the chance to manage your own working day 

• Generous pension provision - 7% employer contribution

• 26 days holiday a year rising to 31 days after 5 years

• A great staff team 

Our client is a vibrant Surrey-based charity, committed to building futures for local people by providing services that support and assist disadvantaged and vulnerable people; their wide range of projects and activities aim to create happy, healthy and connected communities. They are now looking to recruit a dedicated Manager to oversee their Community Wellbeing Team, providing services for children, young people and families experiencing emotional wellbeing challenges.

As the Community Wellbeing Team Manager, you will oversee a small team of frontline practitioners as well as an office administrator, ensuring the smooth running of community-based support services for children, young people and families. You will act as first point of operational contact for the Community Wellbeing Team and will support your team with risk management, monitoring and reporting. You will develop, oversee and expand existing service provision to meet contractual requirements, and will work collaboratively and effectively with a range of community-based partners. You will keep up to date on and will respond to local and emerging needs, taking referrals or signposting on to relevant agencies. You will also jointly oversee our client’s Youth Centre (based in Tadworth), ensuring that it is staffed and appropriately maintained in order to deliver services.

To apply for this role, you will have significant experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families, and will have demonstrable experience of supporting frontline staff. You will be a skilled communicator, with extensive experience of working alongside a range of partners, as well as working to meet contractual requirements. Overall, you will be a dedicated, supportive manager, passionate about delivering impactful wellbeing services for a range of vulnerable people.

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

At Prospectus, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. If you are enthusiastic about working with a fantastic charity that makes a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Please note, this role will be based from Tadworth (with some home-based working). 

Interviews to take place – Monday 16th December.

Sands offers support to anyone affected by the death of a baby. 

Bereaved men are one of a number of priority audiences for Sands to engage, support and build relationships with. Sands United FC is a volunteer led peer support service and is born out of a clear need for fathers to be able to access support that is unique for men.. Our teams offer invaluable peer to peer support in communities and has massive potential to grow it’s reach, generate income and raise awareness, as well as provide a less formalised type of support network (including fathers, siblings and other family members). Sands United has grown organically for years and now we need to strengthen the support infrastructure to better support volunteers and teams, as well as manage the governance impact of the programme.

The post-holder will provide programme management for 6 months of the SUFC Best Practice Programme. This includes being responsible for establishing clear governance and process development for SUFC, embedding good practice in both volunteer governance and peer support.

The successful applicant will have excellent project and change management skills, and ideally experience of managing governance and finance issues relating to volunteers in a sporting environment.

You will also have a thorough understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and risk management.A well organised approach is therefore essential, along with strong time management skills. 

Strong research skills are essential,  to be able to identify opportunities for external relationships and partnerships or signposting to other organisations.

A high level of communication skills are required as you must be able to converse sensitively and empathetically with members of the public who may be going through current or recent traumatic experiences.

Please note that this is a 6-month fixed-term role. We are looking for somebody to start in early 2025.

Flood Engagement Officer – Job Description Overview

The National Flood Forum (NFF) is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual for the role of Flood Engagement Officer for London and the Home Counties. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about working with communities, especially those at risk of flooding, to deliver community-based flood risk management solutions.

Key Details:

• Location: Home-based (London and Home Counties team), with regular travel across London and the South, including evening meetings and occasional overnight stays.
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £24,500 to £25,500 per annum (discretionary London weighting may apply)
• Contract: Permanent
• Benefits: 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), a day off for your birthday, auto-enrolment pension scheme, learning and development opportunities.
• Closing Date: 8th December 2024 (Midnight). Early application is encouraged as the position may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

Role Overview:

The Flood Engagement Officer will support the London and Home Counties community engagement team, reporting to a Community Engagement Manager. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with communities to support them in tackling flooding risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Project Delivery: Lead and support the implementation of projects focused on flood risk management.
• Community Engagement: Engage and empower at-risk communities, ensuring they have the tools and information to co-create solutions to flood risks.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders and partners.
• Data Management: Provide data to help evaluate and support engagement activities.
• Support the Senior Team: Assist in broader tasks and activities as required by the senior team.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be:

• Empathetic: Understand the challenges faced by those at risk of flooding and help to work with communities and agencies to provide practical solutions.
• Organized and Flexible: Able to prioritize tasks and travel extensively across the region, including evenings and occasional overnight stays.
• Collaborative: A team player with a solution-focused mindset.
• Skilled in Engagement: Experience or an interest in community engagement and building relationships.
• Driving Licence: Full driving licence and access to a car are essential due to the travel requirements.

You must also be a resident of the UK with the right to work in the UK.

About the National Flood Forum:

The NFF is a national charity founded by those affected by flooding, working to support and represent individuals and communities at risk. The organization focuses on empowering flood-affected communities to recover and improve flood resilience. The NFF encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of flooding, and from diverse backgrounds.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following:

• CV (maximum 2 pages) with your current address.
• Supporting Statement (maximum 1 page) demonstrating how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Equal Opportunities Form https://forms.gle/9bzuVF9msjWc6JaR8 

Please include details of how you heard about the position.

This is a wonderful opportunity for those passionate about community engagement and flood risk management to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Our Head of Children, Young People and Families leads the work of our Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) service and the Building Young Brixton (BYB) Partnership, and is a key part of the Senior Leadership team at High Trees, helping us achieve our ambitions across the board.

Our Children, Youth and Families work serves the Tulse Hill and wider Lambeth community, operating from our dedicated youth and play site at Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, where the CYPF team are based. We deliver a multi-faceted and integrated service allowing us to provide seamless support for children and young people from 8-18, including daily after school and weekend open access adventure play sessions, community and school based mentoring programmes, a work experience and youth leadership programme, and youth social action projects. We also deeply value collaboration with other youth and community organisations, and as Head of CYPF, you will also lead and contribute to a number of
youth partnerships that we manage, including Building Young Brixton. This will require demonstrable experience of running a multifaceted service – delivering several projects and programmes simultaneously and managing a team of staff – with the strong organisational, people skills and a collaborative approach that this requires. You will be an advocate for community based youth and play services and passionate about the value and impact of play, as our core offer is centred around our after school and holiday offer at Tulse Hill Adventure Playground.

You will be based at Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, and as a strong and inspiring manager you will lead a team of youth and play practitioners to deliver a range of dynamic, exciting, and meaningful services, ensuring the children who need them most are supported to play, develop, and thrive. You will take both an ambitious, organised, yet hands on approach to your management of the service - we are a small but dynamic team and truly believe services are best when all are involved, from management to practitioners. You will bring enthusiasm and passion to ensure an exceptional service for the children and young people we work with and continue to inspire your team, and the wider Building Young Brixton team, to grow and expand our reach.

Our local community is at the centre of everything we do and as a community-based service you will also understand the value of and build on our excellent relationships with local residents, organisations and statutory services, and help champion and ensure strong coordination and leadership of our youth partnerships. In order to achieve this you will have an excellent understanding of the landscape in which charities deliver their services and the statutory and funding frameworks within which we operate.

This role is a core part of Pecan’s senior leadership team (SLT), working to develop strategic direction and playing a play a key role in the organisation’s aim to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

You will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service. You will have responsibility for developing a strategy and vision for all community food activities and developments within Pecan. You will focus on ensuring the programmes have dignity at their heart and work towards seeing an end to foodbanks. You will work with the projects to support them to collaborate and work together. You will play a key role in the organisations aim of transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

• Line manage and appraise staff in line with Pecan’s procedures: Foodbank Manager, Pantry Manager, Operations Manager, and the Development Manager Community Food Programmes.
• Demonstrates strong financial literacy and business acumen.
• Develop and oversee food strategy for Pecan’s food services, implementing the vision to end the need for food banks, re‑imagining the food services offer and including a cash-first approach.
• Develop and manage partnerships with authorities, corporates, churches, community groups and networks to support the successful development of programmes.

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Strong experience of managing multiple projects.
• Experience of managing staff and volunteer teams.
• A strong understanding of community food programmes. 
• Demonstratable history in achieving targets.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• An effective networker.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types.
• Experience of organisational development.

To apply please submit the following:

• CV
• Covering Letter, no more than 2-sides of A4 paper, expanding on your passion for this area of work and describing how you meet the Job Description/Person Specification, as set out in the Recruitment Pack.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th December 2024, 9am

Interview Date: w/c Dec 2 onwards; details TBC.

Start Date: December 2024 or January 2025

Please note that applications that do not contain BOTH the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. Candidates that have not been contacted by the interview date or within 2 weeks of submitting an application if it is an open recruitment, have not been shortlisted for interviews.

Futures Unlocked - Office in Rugby, You will either cover North or South of Warwickshire/Coventry

Salary: £32,000 per annum - 37.5 hrs a week

Closing date: Friday 6th December 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS 

Job Title: Community Chaplain

Employed by: Futures Unlocked (a Company Limited by Guarantee (No. 5908674 and Registered Charity (No. 1116271)

Salary and conditions: £32,000

Term: On one month’s notice from either side following a 6-month probationary period.

Hours: 37.5

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per year starting from 1/4-31/3 plus Bank Holidays.

Job locations: Various locations across Warwickshire

Travel: Essential car user – travel expenses will be paid in accordance with agreed contract of employment

Accountable to: The Operations Manager

Responsible for: Matched Volunteer Mentors/Mentoring High Risk Clients

Role description:

Client management

1. To take lead responsibility for carrying out client interviews, sifts and assessments (in line with agreed policies and processes) for clients in Warwickshire/Coventry, to include attending resettlement prisons and other prisons where clients might be located/released.

2. To take lead responsibility for client case management for those released to your agreed area of engagement.

3. To ensure that client database and other records are kept up to date, accurate and of suitable quality.

4. To build links and bridges for people between life in custody and life in the community to which they return.

5. To directly mentor clients as required.

6. To support the reintroduction of clients into faith communities as appropriate.

Mentor management

7. Work in recruiting, maintaining and supporting an appropriate level and quality of mentors (inc. being on recruitment interview panels if needed and co-presenting training).

8. Take lead responsibility for the management and support of mentor/client relationships for your agreed area of engagement.

General management duties

9. To contribute to the future planning of FU and link in as appropriate with the Community Chaplaincy network to develop good policy and practice,

10. Be proactive in encouraging local communities to respond to the needs of ex-offenders and to provide strategic leadership and a co-ordinating focus for faith groups’ activities with them.

11. To lead in raising levels of local awareness about criminal justice issues. To provide information, education and advice on the issues surrounding offending behaviour and to contribute to local crime-reduction.

12. To make a significant contribution to strategic development planning.

13. Working with the Operations Manager, to bid for local funding from local organisations (and through local promotional events).

14. Undertake appropriate training and development as agreed with the Operations Manager

15. Undertake other duties as agreed with the Operations Manager for the effective delivery of FUs aims.

16 Preparing reports on projects as directed by Operations Manager.

Liaising with Local Service Providers

17. Identifying and liaising with local contacts and service providers for your agreed area of engagement.

18. To work with relevant existing agencies, both statutory and voluntary, in providing appropriate complementary support for ex-prisoners and to provide further ongoing support through trained volunteers

For over 40 years, The ClementJames Centre has been offering local people the skills, knowledge, opportunities and support they need to achieve their potential. We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to join our team as Community Development Worker (Information, Advice and Guidance).

We have come a long way since our founding – from a straight-forward homework club to a well-established community support charity, transforming the lives of close to 3,000 people each year. Our dedicated staff team is essential to the success of everything we do. Together, we work towards a fairer society where everyone is empowered to release their potential and live fulfilled lives.

Our Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) strand is a significant part of our provision, helping adults to achieve their ambitions. ClementJames operates in an area of considerable inequality, and as such is seen as a vital service for hundreds of undeserved adults and their families facing day-to-day challenges. Through this role you will play a vital role in helping people to receive vital information and support in areas including housing, obtaining grants and benefits. You will also get the unique opportunity to work with and learn from other specialist providers who partner with ClementJames, expanding your knowledge base and capacity to provide holistic support to our clients. It is important that you have a passion for working with people facing significant barriers ideally on a 1-2-1 basis. 

ClementJames recently introduced a 9 day fortnight policy through which staff members will work 9 days over a fortnight and have a Friday off. We have introduced this as a way of prioritising staff wellbeing, and ensuring individuals have a strong work-life balance. This policy will apply to you. 

To read the full job pack and apply for this position, please visit the ClementJames Centre website. 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our small and dynamic but expanding fundraising and communications team during an exciting period of growth for the organisation. This newly created role will be crucial role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity. It will include identifying new funding opportunities as well as producing several initiatives including building on our grant income success.

We are looking for someone ambitious and creative with a positive attitude, happy to roll their sleeves up and get involved to enable us to achieve our goals.

This senior role will be part of our communications and fundraising team and be part of the Senior Manager Team at Stoll and report directly to the Director of Supporter Engagement.

About us

Dementia Together Wirral is an established charity, currently in a period of rapid growth and strategic development and now have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, forward thinking and experienced Operations Manager to join our team of paid staff and volunteers. The Steve Morgan Foundation has generously agreed to provide a grant towards the salary costs of this new fixed term post for 3 years.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking somebody who is a confident communicator, with strong analytical, IT and critical thinking skills, able to build and maintain relationships internally and externally, write accurate and concise reports and with excellent interpersonal and financial management skills. You will provide the 'link' between the paid staff and volunteers, and the Board of Trustees, and be comfortable as the public face of the charity when needed. Yes, we asking for a lot but in return we are offering a competitive salary, plus 3% pension contribution and the chance for you to join a friendly, supportive charity at a pivotal point in our development where your input can help shape our future direction. 

This is a remote working position but will involve regular travel to meetings and locations where our user activities are held.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

If you think you have the skills, experience and the 'can do' attitude that we are looking for, send your CV and covering letter by the closing date of 28th November 2024.

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months), Full-Time (35 hours over 5 days)
Location: London, SW1P 2AF (Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote)
Salary: £40,000 + London Weighting Allowance (LWA) £3,954
Interview Date: w/c Monday 16 December 2024
Start Date: March 2025
 
At Blue Cross, we have a powerful story to share!  As our Digital Engagement Manager, you'll be at the lead the delivery of our social media strategy, creating engaging content that drives awareness, fosters community, and helps us make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and people. 

Join us and use your expertise to amplify our mission and connect with a passionate audience!

More about the role

At Blue Cross, we’re proud of our strong social media presence, with an engaged community across key platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, and TikTok. We are looking for a Social Media & Engagement Manager to lead our organic social media team, driving awareness, engagement, and action across social media channels to support our mission of improving the lives of pets and people in need.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while covering maternity leave. You will track key performance metrics, identify trends, and optimise our approach to ensure we remain deliver for our audience and Blue Cross.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams across Blue Cross to ensure social media efforts are integrated with our broader communications strategy. Your role will include managing a talented social media team, external partners, and working across departments to deliver campaigns that increase engagement, build our community, and promote Blue Cross’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our social media strategy to build brand awareness, drive engagement, and encourage action. Leverage social media insights to continuously optimise campaigns for maximum impact.
• Oversee the development and execution of engaging content across all social media platforms. Work closely with internal teams to scope, plan, and deliver content that aligns with Blue Cross’s mission and encourages audience participation.
• Manage and inspire a team of social media specialists, ensuring high-quality content and campaign delivery. Work with external partners to extend our reach and increase engagement.
• Use social media analytics tools to track performance, understand audience behaviours, and generate actionable insights. Use this data to refine our content strategy and enhance engagement across all channels.
• Utilise content creation tools to produce eye-catching social media visuals that encourage interaction and increase engagement.
• Develop and share best practices across Blue Cross, providing training to teams to improve their social media skills and enhance overall digital engagement.
• Monitor social media for potential issues and collaborate with senior management to ensure prompt and effective responses, maintaining a positive brand image and safeguarding Blue Cross’s reputation.

About you: 

You’ll have extensive experience in managing social media accounts for businesses or non-profits, including community management, content creation, and campaign execution. You are a creative thinker with the ability to deliver social media strategies that align with organisational goals and inspire your audience to take action.
 
You will be confident using social media analytics tools such as Sprout Social to analyse trends, performance, and user engagement, and you will be proficient in content creation tools like Canva to develop engaging social media assets. You’ll be driven by data and insights, and motivated to continuously improve Blue Cross’s online presence.
 
As a collaborative leader, you will enjoy working with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver exceptional results. You will have a passion for animal welfare and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of pets and people.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Substantial experience managing social media accounts for businesses or non-profits including community management, content creation, and moderation.
• Experience developing and delivering social media strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of industry best practice, social channels and tools including analytics and social listening platforms. 
• Experience monitoring, analysing and reporting on social media performance, and using insights to optimise activities. 
• Demonstrable experience working with and influencing stakeholders with different skillsets and levels of seniority.
• Good organisational and project management skills.
• Strong line management skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
• A familiarity and interest in animal welfare.
• Experience of working in the charity sector.
• Experience across other areas of digital marketing and of how these work with social platforms to drive engagement.

How to apply 

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 1 December 2024. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. 

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today.  In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can. 

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata.
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution 
• Life assurance 
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days 
• Claim for professional fees
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers. 

We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. 

For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

It's a really exciting time to join Marie Curie as we expand the capacity of the social media team and have a refreshed brand and social strategy. We have a highly ambitious and creative team ready to rise to all the opportunities and challenges Social Media in 2024 brings.

The Social Team is made up of a Senior Social Media Manager, two Social Media Managers and a Social Media Assistant. We sit in a wider Brand and Engagement team that includes digital marketing, email and brand.

In this role you will be leading on content, managing the calendar and working with our wider teams on the planning and delivery of Marie Curie campaigns including the Great Daffodil Appeal and the Nobody Should Die in Poverty campaign. This role is vital to the organisation; collaborating with colleagues and key stakeholders across the charity to bring our brand, our services, and our mission to life online.

You will be responsible for:

Channel management and reputation: you will manage daily content across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and other social platforms with a combined audience of nearly 800,000 followers.

Social media strategy: you will also be responsible for the development of social media strategy for key campaign activity, e.g. Great Daffodil Appeal, National Day of Reflection, and brand campaigns, as well as ensuring social media is integrated into wider communications and marketing plans.

Content creation: leading on content across our national channels, you will work with colleagues in the PR, Content and Creative teams to plan and develop daily content.

Budget management and paid activity: you will lead on our organic paid strategy, working closely with our Digital Marketing Manager, and liaise with external agency on a weekly basis to review and refine our approach. You are the budget holder for this activity, including decision making to optimise best performing content and to maximise reach and engagement.

Regional strategy: you will lead on our regional social media strategy reflecting our aim to become a place-based organisation, working with key stakeholders across the nations, to ensure our local presence is engaging, vibrant and complements our national activity.

Key Criteria:

An experienced social media expert to bring insight, passion, and talent to the organisation and team.

Experience of social-first content development, across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Linkedin and Youtube.

Proven ability in using data measurement and insights to improve and optimise social performance. Proven track record of developing, managing, and growing successful online communities
A degree is not essential for this role however we expect you to have previously:

Created, developed and delivered social media strategy and plans (including managing content, engagement, platform development and listening tools).

Managed a variety of key stakeholders, including leading on strategy in devolved nations where appropriate

Application & Interview Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Close date for applications: 8th December 2024. We encourage early applications as we will be conducting screenings in advance of the deadline.

Salary: £34,500-£38,324 per annum pro rata

Contract:  Permanent, part time 14 hours per week

Based:  This role is predominantly home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK. You will be expected to travel to our sites across the UK occasionally. For those within commutable distance to London, you will have the option of working flexibly between home and in our modern open plan offices in Embassy Gardens (1 day per week in office).

Benefits you'll LOVE:

- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.

- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)

- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Subsidised Eye Care
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.

- Industry-leading training programmes

- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits

- Access to Blue Light Card membership

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.  Please email any requests to [email protected]

About BDCA: BDCA is a dynamic community-led charity that has been serving the residents of the London Borough of Newham since 1998. Our motto is, “working together to change lives and transform our community” and over the past two decades we renovated four previously dead, disused spaces into lively local hubs. From these venues, our diverse team of locally-based staff and volunteers deliver targeted activities for people of every generation from children and their parents, young people and elders too. We also run programmes providing accessible sports, healthy food, poverty support and volunteering. Across all these projects, our mission is to break down barriers, bring people together and build people up.

Job Aim:To work with the Youth Project Coordinator to provide a fun, engaging and exciting programme of activities for young people across the economically disadvantaged but beautifully diverse E6 area within the London Borough of Newham. You will assist in delivering against the partnerships successful EMPOWER youth services commissioning bid to Newham Council. The service provides 10 weekly universal activities across East Ham over 49 weeks of the year for young people aged 9-19 including:

• Three outdoor MUGA sports sessions per week.
• Three youth hub session per week which includes branched off projects such as Junior Gym, screen acting, Muay Thai, healthy cookery sessions, calming crafts and sports.
• EKO Pathways after school delivery sessions, helping to support children with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.
• Outdoor parks MUGA session
• Year-round trips and residentials
• Youth Theatre
• Delivery of three-week summer holiday scheme which involves volunteering placement with accredited Sports Leadership Award for 30 participants and employment for additional young people. This includes Stepping Up life skills training and social action campaign planning workshops.

You will be part of a team of people who are passionate about BDCA’s values of: INCLUDING all local young people by welcoming them into safe spaces and positively engaging with those who often get left out. CELEBRATING their creativity and skills so they have confidence and support to thrive despite their challenges. EMPOWERING them to step up and speak out as local leaders who make positive change in our community and beyond.

At Equal People mencap, we are proud of our 36-year history of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and experiencing mental health needs. We support adults at risk and vulnerable children in RBKC and Westminster. We offer a wide range of support options and activities. 

We aim to support each individual to pursue their aims and dreams, live the life they choose and access, participate in and contribute to their local, and the wider community as much as they wish.

Our Charity has member representation at every level, including 50% of the Board. Inclusion, dignity, respect and the promotion of the rights, opportunities and choices of the vulnerable adults and children we support are key to our ethos and values.

We are rapidly growing and now provide over 1,000 hours per week of support We aim to be the best  social care employer in London.

We are looking for someone who loves a challenge, is creative and has a passion for positive change, with the confidence to make decisions under pressure. You will be self-motivated and determined to achieve the best outcome for the people we support. You will achieve this through leading and motivating a dedicated team of support workers to ensure and maintain the delivery of high-quality support. 
The successful applicant will need to be confident in communicating with the people we support, staff, family members and partner agencies.
To be considered for this role you must have experience and knowledge within the social care sector, experience of working with working with people with complex needs would be desirable. You should also have experience leading teams in Learning Disability services. As this service is registered for personal care/supported living you will be supported to undertake your registration with CQC.
You will be responsible for the continued positive outcomes for the people that we support through management of the services. You will be responsible for cultivating and contributing to a "continuous improvement" environment and will be proactive in the management of your staff, the rotas, and the budgets for your services.
You will be responsible for the quality of the service, as well as the finances and team performance, ensuring that the people that we support are given opportunities to pursue their interests and life goals.  Some of the people we support have profound and multiple learning disabilities alongside other complex healthcare needs such as physical disabilities, Epilepsy, Dysphagia, non-verbal, require peg feeding and some may require involvement with manual handling and supporting people with all aspects of their personal care.
Whilst it is not essential that you have direct experience as a Manager, it is important that you have some management experience, and a good knowledge of the health and social care sector. You will be working within the supported living environment. 
The role will challenge, excite and never be dull but will be truly rewarding.
You must be competent in using IT.
Your working week is flexible covering 7 days per week and will include working weekends and an on-call rota shared with your Senior Support Workers. Flexibility is key.

  NB CLOSING DATE 12th DECEMBER - INTERVIEWS MID JANUARY 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure everyone  receives a service that:

• plays to their strengths.

• helps them overcome barriers.

• achieves the outcomes they wish.

• works to increase everyone’s independence, opportunity, choice and control.

• has a positive view of risk-taking whilst ensuring awareness of safety, security and safeguarding. 

2. Work in a consistent and positive way with managers and other team members   to ensure receive a great service from the whole team. Ensure all EPM  policies and procedures are followed e.g. that:

• support plans, referrals and risk assessments are followed up, actioned and reviewed.

• medication processes are adhered to.

• money is managed effectively.

• health and safety practices are carried out.

• records on the Charitylog database are kept up to date.

• information is communicated to staff, members and families in a timely and accessible fashion.

3. Actively lead the Floating Support Team’s development through coaching, training, supervision, appraisals and team and management meetings.

4. Work alongside the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, CEO and Activities and the Trustees to develop and action strategic plans to maintain, develop, and promote EPM and our services.

5. Promote best practice across the service and the organisation through participation in external and         organisational wide projects and forums. 

6. Participate in the emergency on-call emergency rota (approx 10 nights per month) - £35 per night).

7. Take lead responsibility for the performance and delivery of the support contracts, overseeing the FS Senior Support workers. 

8. Ensure performance standards are evidenced and quality is upheld in everything that the team’ do in complying with relevant CQC, contractual and organisational standards, outcomes and procedures. 

9. To provide written and verbal reports on outcomes to Trustees at the regular Council of Management Meetings. To monitor and review service user and carer feedback, complaints and incident reports and use this information to inform and improve future services and practice.

10. Lead and manage the team to support personalised rota planning via Charitylog (inclusive of day, night and overnight activity) and service user timetables.

11. To lead the Housing Management service, working with the FS SSWs to ensure tenancies are managed appropriately, records maintained, and reports completed for Housing Associations in a timely fashion.

12. To be responsible for, or delegate recruitment of staff and provide excellent leadership, direction and effective management of the team’s resources and finances. 

13. To plan, set and manage project budgets appropriately. To ensure project and individual finances are recorded, managed and monitored appropriately.   

14. Ensure professional standards and   best practice act as key drivers within a culture of continuous service improvement, value for money and safe practice.

EPm operates within a constantly changing environment and as such work priorities and targets may change. The organisation reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the job description and accountabilities in order to meet client needs