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Everyone wants to make a difference, right? But how many of us can actually say that our work has a positive impact on the lives of other people, day in, day out? This is an exciting opportunity to work with WECIL’s biggest team and make a difference to disabled adults and families from Somali and other migrant communities.
We are looking for a self-motivated and passionate individual, someone with strong personal values and a desire to make a difference to people’s lives. Experience working in Social Care is an advantage, but not essential. The role offers incredible job satisfaction, flexible working, excellent holiday entitlement and opportunities to develop as part of a systems thinking team.
This role is open to anyone however, if you have lived experience of disability then we are particularly interested to hear from you. It is essential for the role that you are able to speak either Somali or Arabic and are also fluent in English.
WECIL is a leading Disabled People’s Organisation dedicated to promoting equality, independence, and inclusion for Disabled people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Research Coordinator
Location St Matthews Church, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TX
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Salary Between £34,000 and £37,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours 37.5 per week
Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank is seeking an experienced Research Coordinator to join our team.
As the research lead you will be conducting exciting and innovative research projects and embedding a research culture across our organisation. You will be involved in campaigning for change and thought leadership activities within the borough and beyond.
The Research Coordinator will take forward some of our strategic goals around evidencing the causes of Foodbank use, participation work with those using Foodbank services and influencing work and practice across our Foodbank.
This role will be responsible for conducting primary research covering a range of areas to better understand the lived experience of people experiencing and at risk of food poverty, the causes of food poverty and solutions to ending food poverty and hunger. You will benefit from the established support network of other Trussell Trust Foodbanks conducting similar research programmes. The Research Coordinator will be a key part of our wider stakeholder engagement, using evidence to ensure that H&F Foodbank is a respected evidence centre working towards our goal of ending food poverty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research Design and Delivery: Oversee the design, delivery, and analysis of impactful quantitative and qualitative research projects aligned with strategic goals.
- Strategic Monitoring: Monitor, capture, and report on the progress of strategic research plans, adjusting priorities based on continuous learning and changing circumstances.
- Partnerships and Engagement: Establish and nurture partnerships, collaborating with relevant organisations to share best practices, enhance research outcomes, and contribute to the broader community.
What You'll Bring:
- Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, and presenting both quantitative and qualitative research projects.
- In-depth understanding of the voluntary sector and practical experience working with disadvantaged, marginalised, or socially excluded groups.
- Track record of successfully devising and delivering projects aligned with strategic goals, with the ability to thrive in an independent and collaborative environment.
What We'll Offer:
- Full-time (37.5 hrs) fixed-term contract to December 2025 with a possibility of extension (linked to funding)
- Competitive salary
- 33 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Competitive benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth.
Application Deadline:
The closing date for applications is initially set for Sunday 29th September 2024, but depending on the number of applications received, we may bring this forward. We encourage early applications.
Further details:
Location: Based at St Matthew’s Church, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TX, with regular work across our sites (see locations page of our website). Opportunity for some home working by arrangement.
Requirements: An Enhanced Criminal Records check is required for this role as we work with vulnerable people in society.
Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We serve a diverse part of London and would particularly welcome applications from residents of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank:
We are the Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank, an independent charity and proud member of the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network. Our mission is the prevention and relief from poverty. We provide a range of essential services, offering professional advice through our partners such as Citizens Advice H&F and Anchor Counselling. We believe in helping 'the whole person' when possible and aim to respond quickly to the needs we see around us.
Closing date 29-09-2024
REF-216 695
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Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Job title: Service Coordinator (Mental Health and Wellbeing)
Post no: 606
Working base: Bedford Wellbeing Centre, Woburn Rd, Bedford
Hours: 12 hrs per week
Working pattern: 2 days per week tbc (Monday – Friday), 6 hrs per day (10.00am – 4.00pm)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2025
Salary: £24,720 per annum FTE (£8,017.30 per annum Actual)
About the Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Bedford Mental Health Prevention service for adults which aims to improve people’s mental wellbeing, raise aspirations and enhance confidence.
As Service Coordinator you will be responsible for implementing working recovery models and coordinating the operational plans for the service to ensure that people are able to manage their mental health, move through their recovery journeys and achieve positive outcomes.
Along with coordinating service delivery to meet its aims, objectives and Key Performance Indicators, you will also line manage the service Recovery Workers and lead on recruitment, onboarding and management of volunteers in the service.
Additionally you will conduct assessments of individual’s suitability for the service, leading on more complex cases and guiding people through the range of available interventions that can support them to achieve the outcomes that matter to them.
In addition to managing the day-to-day delivery of the service you will also contribute to the direct provision of the service by leading and facilitating group sessions where needed and by offering informal 1-2-1 mental health and wellbeing support that reduces the chance that people will fall through gaps, be isolated and ensuring the right support and the right time that manages a range of needs.
You will lead opportunities to support events in the community to raise awareness of our services and to build links with local organisations and agencies.
You will need to be empathetic and deliver a person-centred approach in a non-judgemental way, collaborating with people to empower and engage them. SUN facilitators will have regular supervision and support in this role along with appropriate training.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Optional Health Plan
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on Tuesday 10 September 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
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The role
Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Reports to: Head of People
Salary: £25,000 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent, part time. 24-32 hours per week flexible across 7 days, onsite at Storyhouse
At Storyhouse, we are lucky enough to have over 180 volunteers. They are integral to our day-to-day operation and are the face of our visitor experience and support our teams across the organisation.
The purpose of this role is to provide coordination of all volunteer activity across the organisation and to support the Head of People with the ongoing management and future development of the volunteer programme.
You will form part of the People Team, which also focuses on Human Resources and Payroll.
You will be proactive in ensuring we have a diverse volunteer programme that is embedded across Storyhouse and is provided as a vital service to our communities.
Responsibilities
Administration
- Coordinate our 180+ volunteers, including maintenance of our systems, training records, and rota management
- Work with all departments to ensure volunteers are integrated and well managed when on shift in their roles
- Oversee and enact all volunteer policies and procedures, playing an active part of annual reviews and ongoing development of these key documents
- Manage the tone and style of communication with all volunteers, managing expectations and keeping them up to date on all Storyhouse news and opportunities
- Keep up to date with best practice and legislation in the volunteer sector
- Conduct regular volunteer surveys and establish routes for volunteers to provide feedback
- Other administrative tasks to support the People Team as required; as a small team, we all support each other.
Recruitment
- Proactively and innovatively manage all volunteer recruitment, creating a diverse pool of volunteers to support our work across the organisation
- Ensure relevant DBS checks are conducted and personal references are obtained, highlighting any concerns
- Support with the development and delivery of volunteer inductions
- Support the Head of People with the creation of volunteer opportunities that both support our teams and provide a first-class experience for the volunteer
- Process leavers relevant systems, monitoring the completion of exit interviews
- Audit & monitor uniform levels, issuing to volunteers, highlighting when stock levels are low
Training
- Maintain our online training records, ensuring volunteers have completed required training
- Assist with the organisation of in-house training by booking spaces, compiling presentations and relevant paperwork, or coordinate the booking of external training providers coming on-site as required
Programme Development
- Attend networking events, open days and recruitment fairs, representing Storyhouse and raising the profile of our work with volunteers
- Work with the Head of People to produce reports on the volunteer programme to the Senior Leadership Team, trustees and other stakeholders as required
- Develop relationships with our partnership organisations and wider networks to maintain and develop existing and new volunteer opportunities
- Work with Young Storyhouse to offer Young Leader graduates volunteer opportunities
- Work on volunteer incentives, recognition and reward schemes across the year
General
- Act in accordance with Storyhouse’s policies and procedures, and undertake any training as required by Storyhouse
- Act as a role model for other staff and contribute to the life of the organisation as a whole
- Carry out any other duties as may be required as part of the Volunteer Coordinator’s role
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a similar role working with volunteers, ideally in a visitor-facing environment
- Experience developing learning pathways for volunteers
- Experience delivering engaging training sessions to a wide range of audiences
- Experience creating positive team environments
- Experience networking and developing mutually beneficial working relationships
- Personal volunteering experience (desirable)
- High level of understanding of volunteer legislation in the UK (relevant qualification desirable)
- Excellent time management, administration, and planning skills
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions independently
- Ability to work to a high standard with personal and professional integrity, with a fair and unbiased approach
- Ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, service users, and third parties
- Strong level of IT skills, including Microsoft Office – particularly Excel
- Highly organised and methodical, with an excellent eye for detail
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to act as an advocate for the organisation and articulate our core values
Storyhouse is one of the UK’s foremost cultural charities, incorporating a library, theatres and a cinema. We are also an acclaimed theatre producer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you enjoy project coordination, collaborative work and building partnerships? Do you want to support families and help ensure that every child in London gets the best start in life? Join Home-Start London as Operations Coordinator!
Location: Home-based, with regular travel in London
Salary: £33,800 FTE pro-rata
Type: 6 months fixed term contract, with potential for extension
Hours: P/T 14-21 hours per week, hours can be worked flexibly
About Home-Start
Home-Start is here to ensure that no parent or carer with young children feels alone. Through volunteer-led home visiting support, we provide emotional and practical support to parents and carers with young children facing challenges such as isolation, mental health difficulties and poverty. With our support, families avoid crisis point and children thrive.
Home-Start London is an independent charity that connects and strengthens the 16 local Home-Starts in the capital so that together we can reach more families. Collectively, our network supported over 6,500 families including 9,500 children last year.
About the role
Working closely with the Director and Home-Start staff, volunteers and partners across the capital, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of our joint projects and activities from our peer learning groups and network events to our growing portfolio of funded partnerships.
What you'll be working on:
- You’ll take the lead on coordinating our peer learning groups, joint research and volunteer recruitment campaigns
- You’ll support the Director to secure and manage funding partnerships, including monitoring plans and budgets
- You’ll oversee development and monitoring of Home-Start London’s annual operational plan
- You’ll regularly engage with local Home-Starts and partners, ensuring they are shaping our work
- You’ll oversee logistics for network events
- You’ll provide administrative support, from raising invoices to organising/chairing network meetings
- You’ll create content for our website and social media to help promote our work
- You’ll manage office volunteers, ensuring they are happy, effective and well supported
About you
To thrive in this role, you will be highly organised with excellent multi-tasking skills and previous experience of project coordination and/or operational administration. You will be a great relationship builder, able to support people to work together effectively while ensuring agreed targets are met. As much as you enjoy collaborative work, you will also be happy working independently under your own initiative.
This job is for you if you:
- have experience of successfully coordinating projects involving multiple partners
- have experience providing office administrative support and organising events
- have strong written and verbal communication skills
- are able to develop and monitor work plans and budgets
- are able to take initiative and work independently
- are confident in building and maintaining positive working relationships
- are confident in use of MS Office, including Excel
- are flexible and able to manage changing priorities and deadlines
- have a commitment to and an understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities and maintaining confidentiality
Inclusion matters
Home-Start London is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and fair selection process.
Don't meet every single requirement? Who does! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we'd love you to apply anyway. If you’d like to, then give us a call for a confidential conversation about the role. If this isn’t the right one, we may have other opportunities that could be.
How to apply
See job pack for full details. To apply for this role, please click the "quick apply" button below. You will be asked to provide a CV and cover letter (no more than two pages).
Closing date for applications is 9am on 8th October.
Interviews will be held w/c 14th October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced, flexible, self-motivated person who will work with the Home-Start team, training and supervising a team of home-visiting volunteers, peer Buddies and holding a caseload of families needing support. The role is based in our Watford offices with travel to families and volunteers in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere. Home-Start is a leading family support charity, committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under the age of 5. Parent volunteers offer regular support to families in their own homes, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
The ideal candidate will have:
· Experience of working face to face with families
· Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
· Experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers
· Skilled at delivering training
· Excellent interpersonal skills, experienced at working with a wide variety of people
· Good IT skills
· Ability to work on own initiative in a challenging environment
· A relevant qualification
Closing Date: End of October 13th
Interviews will take place w/c 21st October 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with experience of working within a retail or customer-facing role? Have you worked as part of a multi-agency team, working together to achieve positive outcomes for people and establishing links to further the aims of a project?
If so, St Giles is looking for a Pantry Coordinator to work on our pioneering Pantry project, where you will provide supervision to volunteers and support to individuals and families who are based in and around the borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this vital role
Our Pantry project will support and engage with individuals and families providing them with positive empowering support to address issues such as wellbeing, housing, debt, and employment. People using the Pantry pay a weekly subscription and, in return, are able to access an abundance of affordable, nutritious food and added support.
The Pantry Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day running of the Pantry, including carrying out and complying with all health and safety procedures and policies, ensuring stock is stored and managed in accordance with food safety and hygiene regulations and providing nutritional and meal planning support and where needed healthy eating plans.
As well as supporting, managing and working alongside a team of volunteers, you will also positively support clients with a range of practical issues, including benefits and debt advice and wellbeing, provide emotional support around areas such confidence building and developing resilience, plus develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies. Managing the completion of all new client inductions, including Initial Needs Assessments, Risk Assessments and Action Plans, and promoting the service within the local community, arranging promotional events as needed, are also key duties.
What we are looking for
- Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene and Advice and Guidance Level 3 qualification
- Knowledge of food storage and hygiene best practices, including stock rotation principles
- An understanding of variety of cooking techniques and the ability to advise others on how to cook on a budget
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Work constructively with colleagues to achieve project targets and respond to requests
- Strong IT, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- A flexible, professional and collaborative approach to your work.
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.
We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.
Closing date: 2 October 2024 at 11:45pm.
Youth services are a vital component of Asylum Welcome's wide range of services for sanctuary seekers across Oxfordshire . You will lead and deliver advice and support to individual young people and organise a regular youth club, sports and other activities.
You will have part time staff support and will organise a team of volunteers, working closely with other Asylum Welcome staff and services to help young people under and over 18 to settle and thrive locally.
You will have experience of youth work and of working with refugees and an understanding of the law and challenges facing young asylum seekers and refugees. People with lived experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
We would be open to appoint on a full time or 4 day a week basis and we would consider a job share if feasible. Some evening and occasional weekendwork will be required. You will primarily work from the Oxford office, with activities across and outside the city. Some home working is possible.
Please explain in your brief covering letter how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate.
Do let us know if you are looking for a full or part time role and/or specifically interested in a job share.
Provisional interview date : Monday 21st October in Oxford . Please let us know if you would not be available on this date.
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to settle and thrive in the U.K.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Union Chapel has been running an important project to assist asylum seekers resident in Islington contingency hotels.
With funding made available by Islington Council, we provide wraparound support in the form of orientation workshops; health and wellbeing; information relating to the asylum process; ESOL classes; social activities and befriending.
Union Chapel is a church with a strong commitment to social, economic, racial and climate justice. Alongside Margins our charity for people living precarious lives, we aim to ensure dignity and self-determination for all who are seeking safety within the UK. Union Chapel is also well known as a venue for music.
Union Chapel is located in Compton Terrace, N1 but the bulk of the work will take place either in the hotels or in premises close to them in Kings Cross.
The post holder will work closely within the Church team and alongside the Margins staff, especially with our Social Justice Worker.
This post is part time – 3 and ½ days per week. Some early evening work may be required.
Responsibilities and Duties
Run regular ESOL classes and organise new groups according to students’ needs
Recruit volunteers who will provide regular learning opportunities and befriending for hotel residents, including recruitment from within the resident group
Arrange Safeguarding courses and DBS checks for volunteers
Provide information to potential and newly recruited volunteers on the values, activities and scope of the programme
Maintain regular contact and support for volunteers
Manage a timetable for ESOL groups
Liaise with hotel staff and external partners to maximise learning opportunities for students
Plan English classes and provide appropriate learning materials and resources
Provide volunteers and participants with information on other opportunities within our programme such as workshops on the asylum process and health and wellbeing and other free opportunities
Report any safeguarding issues in a timely manner
Work closely with our Social Justice Worker and attend weekly drop-ins
Carry out follow-up referral work
Person Specification
Essential
Experience of providing ESOL
Understanding of approaches to language learning
Understanding of the situation of asylum seekers in the UK and empathise with them
Experience of volunteering, recruiting and supporting volunteers
Good organisational and administrative skills
Experience of group work in a community setting
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding concerns for vulnerable adults
Desirable
Ability to speak one or more of the languages spoken by hostel residents, currently Farsi, Arabic, Tigrayan, Kurdish Sorani, and French
Qualification in adult education
Closing date for applications: 4 October, 2024
Interviews: week of 14 November, 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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If you’re passionate about supporting local communities to make a difference and building strong relationships with major donors, this a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact.
At Sussex Community Foundation, our mission is to make Sussex a fairer, more equal place. As one of the fastest-growing community foundations in the UK, we connect philanthropists, donors and companies with charities in their local community.
Our success is built on the relationships and trust we have with our supporters. The Foundation has a proven track record of raising funds by providing Donor Advised Funds and philanthropic advice to high-value donors. We use these donations to give grants to local charities today while also building a lasting endowment fund for future generations.
As Head of Philanthropy, you will lead our fund development strategy and guide our Philanthropy Team to achieve ambitious income targets. You will inspire donors, supporters and colleagues alike, playing a key role in shaping the strategic goals of our multi-year fundraising campaign. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing the major donor engagement strategy and leading the team to grow and manage our portfolio of major donor prospects. As part of a small team, a hands-on approach is essential.
At the Foundation, we work hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, regardless of background, identity or ability. We therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We recognise that experience comes in many forms, so if you believe you have the skills and passion for the role, we encourage you to apply and show us how you meet the criteria.
To champion and enable all who want to make a positive contribution to our local area through effective philanthropy and community action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Work setting: Hybrid (2 days a week from home)
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: London
Are you passionate about making a real difference? Are you used to engaging with diverse communities? Do you have experience of working in a client/customer facing role and dealing with a variety of external stakeholders? Do you hold excellent organisational and project management skills?
TPP are recruiting a Engagement and Event Coordinator on behalf of our client, an international charity focused on supporting people facing severe health issues.
Benefits:
- 25 days' holiday per annum plus public holidays, increasing after two years' service by one day per year (up to a maximum of four additional days per year)
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Corporate Eye Care Scheme
- Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
The Role:
As a Engagement and Event Coordinator, you will help expand the database of volunteers and save more lives. This role is central to the client's mission and we're looking for someone who is excited to engage with diverse communities, support patients and their families, and manage impactful volunteer recruitment events across the UK.
Main responsibilities:
- Develop and manage volunteer recruitment events nationwide.
- Engage with patients and their families to create compelling appeals that raise awareness and increase volunteer registrations.
- Lead presentations and training sessions for volunteers, communities, and corporate groups to inspire participation in drives.
- Collaborate with marketing and PR teams to optimise event visibility and support patient-led campaigns.
- Work towards volunteer recruitment KPIs and targets while maintaining detailed records in our database.
Essential requirements:
- Experience in a client-facing or support role, with strong communication and organisational skills.
- Sensitivity and empathy when working with individuals facing difficult circumstances.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UK.
- Excellent IT skills, with experience using databases and managing digital communications.
Note: Due to the nature of this role, some evening and weekend work might be required. Toil will be given.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in the Durham area.
This is an exciting home based opportunity working with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: S11214 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Homebased South of Tyne & Wear. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £26,700 per annum
Contract: This is a fixed term maternity cover for 9 months. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2027.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 20 October 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 6 November 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
· Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
· Provide personalised information, advice and support.
· Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
· Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
· Ability to use basic Microsoft systems
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Stroke Association
Finding strength through support
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our people. We know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for all those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities.
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We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Operations Coordinator to work closely with the Chief Executive to lead and manage the operational growth of Black Minds Matter UK.
Operations Coordinator
Location: Flexible, must be able to work from our London office at least once a week and will be required to attend in person meetings and fundraising activities.
Salary: £32,000
Contract: Full time, 37.5hrs per week – permanent
This dynamic role is ideal for an experienced operations professional who can deliver strategic initiatives.
The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for implementing operational initiatives, working creatively to enhance efficiency and identify new opportunities. Reporting to the CEO, the Operations Coordinator will be a key member of Black Minds Matter UK’s team.
Key responsibilities and tasks of role:
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with organisational goals.
- Handling multiple email inboxes and correspondence.
- Scheduling meetings, appointments, and coordinating calendars across the departments.
- Managing files, records, and documentation for the operations team.
- Preparation of documentation within the HR scope, such as appraisals.
- Preparing reports, presentations, and other documents.
- Management of storage unit based in London and of inventory
- Managing Beacon inquiries, ensuring they are assigned to the appropriate person and responded to within our 48-hour response time.
- Managing recruitment and onboarding processes for all new recruits.
- Coordinate with the finance team to facilitate payments for vendors and sta requirements, such as purchasing work equipment and arranging travel accommodations if necessary.
- Foster relationships with external partners and service providers.
- Support CEO with diary and email management.
- Management of Health and Safety and Sta training.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Proven experience in the operations department or a similar role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations including Health and Safety
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Our vision
A community of Black people, readily accessing mental health support, recovering fully from mental illness and thriving
Our Mission
We create and champion safe, and accessible mental health support with, and for the Black community.
Our Values
Community, Access, Safety, Healing and Change
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how your skills and passion can contribute to our mission of promoting mental well-being within the Black community.
Please note that the application deadline is Monday 14th October 2024.
We will review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates for further assessment and interviews.
Interviews: In-person in London- Monday 21st October 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.
You must have the right to work in the UK.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
At Black Minds Matter UK, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black and minority ethnic communities.
No agencies please.
Family Support Coordinator
£22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)
Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.
Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.
What we’re looking for:
· Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.
· A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.
· Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident MSOffice user.
· A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.
• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Company car for front line care posts
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
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If you want to support young people to find their path to success, then this is the job for you.
Location:We work from home with regular travel to members schools – as such a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.Due to the location of our members, we are specifically looking for candidates located in Birmingham, London (within the M25), and Manchester.
About the role: as School Membership Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to combine flexible working from home with hands-on delivery of impactful programmes in schools, supporting our members.
Key to this role is ensuring that schools are actively engaged with us, guiding and helping them to make the most of their membership with Future First. You will support a portfolio of member schools remotely, working 3-4 days per week from home. This gives you a great opportunity to build meaningful relationships with new and existing members.
We envisage 1-2 days per week delivering in-person support across our network of member schools – and although we will always try to minimise travel, the geographic breadth of our reach, means that there will, on occasion, be longer days and overnight stays.
Duties and responsibilities
- Build and maintain effective and proactive relationships with member schools
- Working closely with key contacts to plan and deliver impactful school workshops
- Work with colleagues to support delivery with employer partners
- Grow our membership with effective and impactful sales
- Contribute to our growth strategy
- Be part of an effective, small team
We are seeking someone who is organised, great at managing relationships and confident in delivering workshops to young people in schools. You will have some experience of CRMs, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
How to apply:
Closing date: 2 October 2024 - please note that we will review applications as they come in and interview candidates on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the application window early depending on the volume of applications received.
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter setting out why you feel you’re a great fit for this role and why you want to work for Future First.
For more information please see attached job pack
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