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Assessment & Reconnection Worker - Rough Sleeping Services 

London 

£35,578 - £39,227

Are you interested in supporting people at immediate risk of rough sleeping and making a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless?

Our client provides a rapid response service, intervening to ensure no one needs to sleep rough, their work is ongoing and they are currently looking for people to join their services across London. 

As an Assessment and Reconnection Worker, you will: 

• Be part of a busy team environment working closely with people new to, or at risk of rough sleeping. lly involves the client.  th

• Build and maintain effective relationships to support clients throughout their recovery.

• Develop a knowledge of relevant legislation such as, welfare benefit and housing legislation.

• Work on a weekly rota including early, mid and late shifts (some evening and weekend work may be required). 

About you

They are always on the lookout for enthusiastic people to join them. If you have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives then this could be the role for you, you don’t need to have direct experience to succeed in these roles. Why not give it a go by joining the team to support their clients on their recovery journey.    

• If you have good interpersonal and listening skills, patience and resilience and the ability to adapt to new situations, they will provide you with the rest through training and development programs where you will develop the skills to provide high-quality person-centred support to clients.

• If you have a good understanding of the complex issues faced by homeless people and the ability to manage complex behaviours and to deal with people who may be in a difficult personal or emotional situation, we encourage you to apply!

Closing date: 10am on 17 September 2024 

Interview and assessments on: 30 September and 1 October 2024

Are you an experienced accredited IDVA with experience in a multi-agency?

If so, the Drive Partnership is looking for a DAPO Triage IDVA in Manchester. 

The Drive Partnership was formed by Respect, Safe Lives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. 

The Triage IDVA will work as part of the Triage Team in their pilot area, reporting to the Triage Team Leader and working alongside the Triage Worker. They will be responsible  for supporting and presenting the voice of the victims and their children in cases where  the perpetrator has been referred to the team for an assessment of suitability for a Positive Requirement during an application for a DAPO.

They will be responsible for attempting to contact the victims to carry out the relevant safety checks, risk assessments and provide advocacy during the assessment stage and make onward referrals for further support for the victim. They will capture the voice of the victim as part of the overall assessment for a positive requirement and feed their views and any relevant information about risk or need into the overall recommendation. The IDVA’s work and expertise will ensure that the risks and needs for both the Perpetrator and Victims/families are considered so that a co-ordinated and individual intervention plan can be created when appropriate and safe to apply as part of the DAPO.

Scope is a disability equality charity in the United Kingdom. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for everyday equality for disabled people.

Join us in making a real difference!

With the recent UK election ushering in a period of political change, now is a crucial time for helping us ensure our vision for an Equal Future for disabled people in the UK.

Scope is at the forefront of shaping the new government’s agenda in disability employment, and with a series of commitments to big ambitions in this area, we have a unique opportunity to influence policy.

Join us and help ensure the next decade is defined by real progress so all disabled people who want to can move into, stay in, and progress in work.

Permanent, 35 hours per week

Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with flexibility to work from home some or most of the time.

Previous applicants need not apply

 

The role

You will support Scope’s policy and influencing work, at an exciting time of change in UK politics for this policy agenda.

As part of our dynamic Policy and Campaigns team, you’ll play a vital role in driving policy changes that empower disabled people to not only enter the workforce but also thrive in their careers over the next decade.

Your focus will be on key areas like improving the next generation of Government employment programs and advocating for disabled people in how companies report on their disability pay gap.

The successful candidate will need to pass a basic DBS check.

For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the link to job description.

About you

We are looking for someone experienced in securing policy change.

You will:

• Have good understanding of how Whitehall and Westminster work, and you’ll know how to create change.
• Know how government policy is made, influenced and the role research plays in the process.
• Ideally have experience of working in a large organisation, and you will understand the need for a collaborative approach that works for different audiences.
• Be passionate about disability equality and understand the challenges disabled people face.
• Have experience of working with people from marginalised backgrounds would be another advantage.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension 
• Excellent training and career development 
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form. 

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People service in Ealing. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

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

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

This Support Worker role is on a 4 week rolling rota which includes a combination of early (8.00 - 16.00) and late (14.00 - 22.00) shifts including weekends. No sleep in's required.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

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

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

Essential:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or wiling to work towards an NVQ
1 year experience working with young people

Desirable:

Experience of working in Ofsted regulated services

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Newham. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

£13.15 per hour, working a zero hour contract.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Bank Support Workers have the ability to accept any shifts available on an ad-hoc basis across from all of Look Ahead's specialisms including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Homelessness and Young People. Bank Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. Within Learning Disability services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. Within Mental Health and Homelessness services they will enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. While carrying out activities, Bank Support Workers should deal with all customers, visitors and staff in a professional and appropriate manner and report to Look Ahead staff and management any observations relating to customers' welfare.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
Conducting key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
Report any observations relating to customers welfare
Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local area to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed

For the full list please see our website.

The above sets out the key responsibilities and typical tasks, however not all of these tasks will be relevant to all specialisms. You may also be required to undertake various other tasks and duties to ensure that our customers' needs are fully and effectively met. The list is not exhaustive.

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused

For the full list please see our website.

What you'll bring:

Applicants may have some previous relevant work experience. This may be experience gained from care of a vulnerable person or work in similar organisations. Prior experience is not a pre-requisite for the role as key behaviours and core competencies will also be taken into account.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Job Title: Personal/Executive Assistant (to the CoramIAC Leadership Team)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Location: CoramIAC Cockfosters Office (until January 2025 then moving to Coram Campus - Bloomsbury), Home Based (Hybrid Working)

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime. Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About CoramIAC

CoramIAC is a Voluntary Adoption Agency which specialises in Intercountry Adoptions.

CoramIAC - Intercountry Adoption Centre - now part of the Coram Group of children's charities have been working with families adopting from across the world for over 26 years. CoramIAC is a charity, not-for-profit and an accredited, legally registered adoption agency. We run outstanding services to support children and families affected by adoption. With the majority of our adopters being from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds adopting from countries they are connected to our staff team also reflect this diversity. We have had four consecutive outstanding judgements from Ofsted, our regulator.

About the Role

The Executive Assistant is a key role supporting the effective running of the organisation, affording the opportunity for a dynamic individual with some experience who enjoys a high pace environment and multi-tasking underpinned by strong and effective organisation and systems and is looking to develop their skills and career.

They will be a team player who is comfortable at the prospect of working in a small, busy and growing agency. Being organized, effective and able to work in a creative and flexible manner are essential to the role.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: Sunday 8th September 2024 at 23:59

Interview Date: TBC

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

We are thrilled to be supporting a new client in their search for a temporary Financial Controller, to be a part of their Senior Leadership Team in a LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of strategic plans aligned to the organisation’s goals.

This role is starting as soon as possible, and will run for approximately 6 months in the first instance. You will be required on site 2 – 3 days a week, and the remainder remote.

The post holder will manage the relationship with their existing outsourced finance team, payroll provider and auditors. You will ensure the quality of the work they provide, and that KPIs and deadlines are met.

General duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with other teams to establish regular, clear, and consistent channels of communication at all levels within the organisation
• Supporting the fundraising team with the design, creation, and review of new funding bids
• Preparing and presenting financial reports and analysis for the board, and where appropriate your financial insights and recommendations will support their strategic decision making

Please note that a personal and cultural fit within the organization is of high importance.

This post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice in order to be considered.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, 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.

We are delighted to be partnering with Church Mission Society (CMS), who have spent over 200 years following Jesus' example, reaching those on the fringes – of the church, society, and even our own comfort zones. Today, CMS support close to 200 people in mission across 37 countries, empowering communities and transforming lives through the love of Jesus.

We are seeking a Fundraising and Communications Director who as part of the Senior Leadership Team will lead the Fundraising and Communications team to inspire UK Christians, churches, and Trusts to sustainably support CMS through giving and prayer. In this high-profile role, your leadership will motivate, empower, and enable the team to acquire new supporters to the mission of CMS and significantly grow income and engagement.

To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate: 

• Significant proven experience in a fundraising role at a leadership level

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams, for example individual giving, trusts, major donors, communications

• Proven experience of change management

• Experience of creating, implementing, and monitoring strategy at leadership level

• Proven experience of developing and delivering on ambitious fundraising income targets 

• Delivery of successful integrated marketing/fundraising campaigns

You will be part of a charity where prayer is at the heart of what they do.  If you are an excellent communicator, target driven and goal focused, and a team player who can inspire and motivate others then we want to hear from you.

If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should please be submitted through the Charisma website, to include your CV and supporting statement. Please see candidate pack for full details. 

All applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos, and values of Church Mission Society. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date: 19 September 2024

First stage interviews with CMS: 7 October (online)

Second stage interviews with CMS: 24 October (in person)

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, as we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment, with over 22 years working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisations.

If you have transferable skills and suitable experience, then please don’t feel put off from applying for the role or giving us a call.

About the team

This role sits within Mind's Social Impact Directorate. Our vision as a directorate is to create the best impact as a federation for our beneficiaries and investors by:

-Demonstrating value in all that we do

-Improving lives and making a measurable difference to our beneficiaries

-Thinking and working together as a Federation

-Addressing social injustices

-Drawing innovation from existing and emerging local delivery, and investing in best practice via partnerships

-Better understanding and articulating the collective impact we have as a Federation and deploying our resources to enable this

-Building a compelling case for support for our funders and to influence decision makers

-Working with partners to harness and amplify local, regional and national lived experience that can help communities and services to develop and thrive

-To develop equitable partnerships and to use our resources for the greater good of the mental health sector through innovation and working in coalition.

Team information

Will you join us?

As part of the Evaluation, Performance and Research team, you will work across the organisation to guide, challenge and provide practical support for the planning and implementation of Mind's strategy.

You will conduct high quality research and evaluations of Mind's work, monitor our organisational performance, and transparently share our impact and learning, in order to mobilise the change needed to achieve our strategic ambitions.

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

-Conduct in-house evaluations of Mind's flagship programmes and other charitable activities - using mixed methods - to help the organisation understand and improve its impact.

-Conduct high quality research projects that will produce insights on strategically important topics and support the analysis and synthesis of internally and externally produced research work.

-Support the commissioning and contract management of external evaluation and research providers.

-Work with the Head of Evaluation, Performance and Research to conduct robust analysis of organisational performance in order to inform strategy development and corporate planning.

-Contribute to regular monitoring of organisational performance - including quarterly performance reporting and production of annual reviews.

-Facilitate meaningful involvement of people with mental health problems in evaluation and research projects.

-Manage budgets for restricted-funded evaluation and research projects.

-Design and deliver training on research methods for Mind staff - helping them to become better consumers and producers of evidence.

-Synthesise and present insights in an accessible and engaging way to ensure that teams across Mind have access to reliable, relevant, and timely evidence to inform their work.

-Synthesise analysis organisational performance data to support trustees, Directors and internal governance groups to scrutinise implementation of Mind's strategy - ensuring that they have access to reliable and timely insights to inform their decision making.

-Support the continuous improvement of Mind's policies and ways of working relating to research - including updating Mind's Research Framework, as appropriate.

Interviews: Likely to be w/c 16th September

Mind's equity statement

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

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

Director of Music Education

Do you want a transformative role in music education?

We are seeking a visionary leader for an exciting new role that has the potential to revolutionise music education across the UK and beyond.

This role offers flexible and hybrid working and a bonus structure.

Position: Director of Education

Location: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Swindon or surrounding areas/hybrid working available

Hours: Full-time or part-time hours available (3 – 5 days per week) with flexible working options

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience (plus performance related bonus, circa 3-10% of salary) 

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9th September 2024. Please note this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early.

The Role

As the Director of Education, you will have the rare opportunity to shape and drive forward three interconnected areas of work, influencing and developing music education at local, regional, and national levels. For a strategic thinker with drive and ambition, this position provides the platform to:

• Draw insights from on-the-ground local delivery and development in Gloucestershire educational establishments
• Influence and cultivate a youth-led, inclusive approach to music education across Swindon, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire through the newly formed music education hub
• Drive transformative change across the UK (and potentially globally) through a new national certification organisation currently going through Ofqual registration

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Strategic leadership and vision
• Development and growth
• Music Hub leadership
• Ofqual and regulatory compliance
• Education programme
• People management and team development
• Financial management and sustainability
• Partnerships and stakeholder management
• Reporting and governance

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly strategic with:

• The ability to unite others around a compelling vision and make connections across different areas of work
• Experience in developing and executing programmes that promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• The ability to execute this vision with proven success as a strategic leader
• Proven success in driving business development, preferably in the education sector
• Experience in advocacy and building strategic relationships at senior levels
• Strongly driven by results and impact
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects
• A deep commitment to youth empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges, thriving in an entrepreneurial, very fast paced environment

If you wish to apply, you will be asked to submit CV and a supporting statement, providing specific examples in your supporting statement to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills and address the specific criteria set out in the person specification.

We also ask that you complete an equality form (this is anonymous and is only to help make sure the role is reaching a broad range of people).

If you would like to discuss the role beforehand then please let us know, on the application page. 

About the organisation

Join a national award winning charity that uses music to transform the lives of young people. With a mission to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and in their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances

Benefits include

• Pension is 3% of basic salary
• Flexible working
• Lots of staff training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Maternity policy: 6 weeks full pay, 6 weeks half pay, 27 weeks statutory
• Wellbeing and social programme for staff
• Annual leave entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year
• Staff can request additional unpaid leave throughout the year
• An amazing staff team and culture

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the organisation, and it promotes equal opportunities, which is achieved through attracting diverse staff with different lived experiences and identities and who reflect the communities the organisation serves. We encourage applications from anyone who is able to meet the person specification.

If you have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made so that you are able to fully participate in the interview process, you will be asked for further information about this if you are successful in being called to interview.

The organisation uses positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This

means that if there are two candidates of equal merit in the process, the team will seek to take forward

people with disabilities, or global majority candidate in order to diversify staff.

You may also have experience in areas such as Director of Education, Education Director, Schools Business Director, Education Business Director, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Education Lead, Head of Year.

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

Are you looking for an interesting role offered where you can make the most of great administrative skills and proficiency using office IT while working as part of a friendly team? Then join Shelter as an Operations Assistant and you could soon be making a real difference to people affected by the housing emergency.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the team

The team deliver a range of services, including training on housing and homelessness prevention, housing law consultancy, online resources and projects to support professionals working directly with people at risk of homelessness to get positive outcomes. The team covers all of England and works closely with teams including Learning and Organisational Development, Training and Support, Business Support, as well as our frontline Services and Legal Services.

About the role

Knowledge is power and we run over 1,600 training courses that attract 40,000 delegates each year. Your challenge, together with three other Operations Assistants will be to take responsibility for the administration and operational delivery of all of our courses, including face-to-face training and online via webinars and e-learning. We’ll rely on you to ensure that each course runs smoothly, all delegates and trainers have the instructions and information they need and that the highest level of customer care is provided. Monitoring a number of inboxes, dealing with customer enquiries and bookings, managing financial arrangements and booking speakers, trainers and venues – all are aspects of this vital and varied role.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About you

To succeed, you’ll need experience of managing a large and varied administrative workload while adhering to deadlines. You’ll also need the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Excellent attention to detail is important too, as is a customer focused approach. You will be proficient in the use of webinar platforms, e-learning platforms, Microsoft Office applications, internet. You’re also happy to provide additional support within the team when required.

Benefits

In return we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata for part time colleagues), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Home is everything. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Join us in ending the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and our communities.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

MLC Partners are recruiting an interim Finance Officer to join a Charitable organisation. This is an immediate starting position, working full-time hybrid in central London.

The position is to manage the organisations financial records and accurately maintain the nominal ledger.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring costs centres and codes are allocated correctly
• Accurately reconcile ledger control accounts and reconciling income from all fundraising portals
• Manage aged creditors & set up Bankline bulk payments
• Implement, maintain and reconcile, petty cash, credit cards and prepayment cards
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure that current credit account balances and statements are kept up to date
• Support a senior Finance team member to prepare first draft of monthly management accounts, quarterly VAT returns and assisting with the annual budget and forecasting
• Help with preparing the year end statutory accounts and maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records

If you possess the above skillset and this role sounds desirable to you, please apply now as applicants are under constant review. For any additional questions, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.

Are you an experienced accredited IDVA with experience in a multi-agency?

If so, the Drive Partnership is looking for a DAPO Triage IDVA in Manchester. 

The Drive Partnership was formed by Respect, Safe Lives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. 

The Triage IDVA will work as part of the Triage Team in their pilot area, reporting to the Triage Team Leader and working alongside the Triage Worker. They will be responsible  for supporting and presenting the voice of the victims and their children in cases where  the perpetrator has been referred to the team for an assessment of suitability for a Positive Requirement during an application for a DAPO.

They will be responsible for attempting to contact the victims to carry out the relevant safety checks, risk assessments and provide advocacy during the assessment stage and make onward referrals for further support for the victim. They will capture the voice of the victim as part of the overall assessment for a positive requirement and feed their views and any relevant information about risk or need into the overall recommendation. The IDVA’s work and expertise will ensure that the risks and needs for both the Perpetrator and Victims/families are considered so that a co-ordinated and individual intervention plan can be created when appropriate and safe to apply as part of the DAPO. 

Early Intervention Worker

Location: Travel Across West Mercia
Contract type Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Hours 37.5 negotiable
Salary £29,439
Benefits Competitive

The Organisation

Early Intervention and Prevention services (Including Purple Leaf and Branch) is part of West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC). WMRSASC has been supporting survivors of all types of sexual abuse and sexual violence for over 35 years and provides a range of services including advocacy, therapy, online and a helpline service

Early Intervention and Prevention services is an organisation dedicated to working to eradicate sexual violence through:

- Empowering individuals and organisations
- Enabling positive change through assessment, intervention and support
- Transforming working cultures and lives

The Person

We are looking for confident individuals to join us in this critical work in preventing ongoing sexual harm. You will need to have knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and its impact, strong crisis management skills and skills in providing non-judgemental trauma informed support. In return we can offer you specialist training, support, supervision and the opportunity of working as part of a great team.

The Role

This exciting new role will be required to provide a range of early interventions for children impacted by sexual harm or sexual exploitation.

The post holder will conduct assessments, provide recommendations, provide time limited non-criminal justice advocacy and psychosocial education to support the needs of children and young people who have either experienced sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or sexual harm. (This also could lead to an opportunity to work with children that have caused sexual harm to others).

Tasks include:

- To provide time limited non- criminal justice advocacy, psychosocial education and support to children and young people and their families who have experienced sexual violence/have caused sexual harm to others.
- To develop and deliver interventions based on individual needs of clients.
- To undertake risk and needs assessments (including specialist AIM assessment where required for children who have caused sexual harm) and undertake associated report writing and recommendations.
- Collaborate and support a range of multiagency partners to ensure the most appropriate pathway of support for the individual survivor.
- Advocate on behalf of those impacted by sexual harm to ensure they can have access to a range of services based on need.
- Carry out institutional advocacy and stakeholder engagement and communication to enhance to wellbeing of all survivors of sexual violence.
- Ensure all risk and safeguarding processes and procedures are followed.
- To undertake evaluation and outcome meetings and data reporting to ensure continuous development of services.
- To support the group work facilitation of the delivery of psychosocial education in schools, colleges and community settings.
- Represent and promote WMRSASC in meetings and events.

We have roles focused in the Worcestershire area, all role holders will be expected to travel across West Mercia as and when there is a need.

Hybrid and flexible working are available and encouraged as part of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours/negotiable
Salary: £29,439 per annum pro rata

We reserve the right to close applications for this post early should enough appropriate applications be submitted.

These roles are available to start as soon as the successful applicants are able to undertake the role. These roles are recruited on a 12-month fixed term contract.

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