Community Support Jobs
Reports To: Board of Trustees.
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 FTE.
Hours: 0.8 FTE (negotiable), primarily on-site with occasional home working.
Pension: 5% matched employer contribution.
Enhanced annual leave and sickness benefit policies.
About Victoria Hall Harrow
The Victoria Hall Harrow charity started in 1888, with the aim of building a high quality venue for the people of Harrow to come together and to build community. Since then our venue Victoria Hall has been rebuilt twice, most recently reopening to the public in Summer 2021. We also created a new charity some years back (a CIO), transferring the assets of the old charity over. For this reason our Charity Commission listing below is not representative of our current financial position and our assets.
For around 140 years Victoria Hall has provided space for rent to local residents and groups. It has been used for every possible purpose - parties, events, activities, conferences and much more.
More recently the trustee board have embarked on a renewed strategy process, and we are now relaunching the charity as a partnership-first community centre, that identifies local needs and uses our assets to best meet those needs, working with a wide range of partners to serve the local diverse communities.
In June 2024 we agreed our new Vision and Mission. We are still now working through the overall draft of our strategy, which we will be happy to share with you as soon as it is ready in 1st draft form.
Our Vision
A connected and inclusive Harrow, where people and communities thrive.
Our Mission
We facilitate connections, providing space and support for activities and services to identify and meet the needs of Harrow’s diverse communities.
We collaborate with local residents, groups and organisations, using a partnership-first approach.
In order to achieve our new Vision and Mission we now need to recruit our first ever CEO. We thank you for your interest in the role, and we look forward to receiving your application.
Role Summary
As our first CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Victoria Hall. You will be responsible for leading the organisation through this exciting transition, working closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, partners, and the wider community. This is a unique opportunity to build on our rich history and create a vibrant community hub that makes a real difference in people's lives.
The charity is in a solid financial position, which will enable us with the correct leadership in place to make real progress in our Vision and Mission. Our premises are new and extremely high quality, and very well located. There is a serious lack of high quality community space in Harrow, and we know already that there is significant demand and interest from a whole range of groups who serve the local diverse community.
You will lead us in identifying what the most important and pressing needs are in our local community, and how best to meet those using our resources. You will create effective and impactful partnerships with local residents, community groups and charities, plus businesses and the statutory sector, to meet the needs identified.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement Victoria Hall's strategic vision, ensuring alignment with our mission and values, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the community centre, including financial management, fundraising, marketing, and facilities management.
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Partnership Development: Build strong relationships with a diverse range of local organisations, businesses, and individuals to create a network of support for Victoria Hall's programs and services.
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Financial management and governance: Ensuring that we have robust processes in place, and that our finances are well managed.
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Community Engagement: Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment at Victoria Hall, ensuring that our programs and services meet the needs of diverse community members.
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Staff Management: Provide leadership and support to the Centre Manager and other future staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and diverse work environment.
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Governance: Work closely with the Board of Trustees, ensuring that we are effective and develop together. Provide regular reports and updates on Victoria Hall's progress.
As VHH is a very small charity, you will be fully hands on in all possible areas of strategy, governance and operations. You will need to be comfortable across all areas for which you will be responsible.
Person Specification
Essential
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
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Proven experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within the charity or community sector.
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Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers.
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Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
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Ability to oversee our legal obligations, with regards to risk management and mitigation, charity law and more.
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Good IT skills, able to ensure that our charity uses technology effectively.
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Financial acumen, with experience in budget creation and management.
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Experience in successful income generation.
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A passion for community development and social impact.
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A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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The ability to inspire and motivate others.
Desirable
We do not expect any candidate to have all of these desirable attributes. They are simply a list of the many attributes which we think would be of value in the role.
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Coaching experience and/or qualifications.
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Experience working in a partnership-based model.
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Knowledge of the Harrow community, local organisations and residents.
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Experience in marketing and communications, with a focus on reaching diverse audiences.
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Experience leading an organisation through a period of change or transition.
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Fluency in languages spoken in the Harrow community.
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A background in community work or community organising.
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Knowledge of AI and how to utilise in a small charity or business.
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A clean driving license.
We want to ensure that we build a team here that reflects our local diverse community. If you believe that you can succeed in this role working with our local community, then we look forward to receiving your application, explaining how you will meet the requirements of the role.
If there are any adjustments that would be helpful for you, and would help you to show us your best, then please do let us know. Our Chair of trustees Gus Alston is happy to speak about this at any point, or you can include with your application.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on Monday 12th August. The interview will consist of a task, and then questions from us, followed by an opportunity for more conversation and questions, including any from you. The whole process will take around two hours on the day. We will provide a £100 shopping voucher to all candidates who attend an interview, as recognition for the time you commit to this process. If you have a preference for timings on Monday 12th August, let us know when you apply.
Victoria Hall is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.
We facilitate connections, providing space and support for activities and services to identify and meet the needs of Harrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Romsey Mill is looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser to join our team and play their part in helping to make our vision of a transformed society, where all young people, children and families fully belong, positively contribute and thrive, a reality.
Romsey Mill is a Cambridge-based charitable organisation creating opportunities with young people, families and local communities, across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to overcome disadvantage, promote inclusion and develop personal, social and spiritual wellbeing. Established in 1980 by local churches and working in partnership with a range of other organisations, Romsey Mill is a charity with a Christian ethos, working openly and inclusively with people of any faith and none.
We want to appoint a fundraiser who will work alongside the team to help secure and grow income; and who will be responsible for researching and writing funding applications to charitable trusts and statutory bodies to fund our programmed work to transform young lives, and preparing outcome and impact reports for funders.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser, or somebody with strong transferable skills, to make an impact with a creative and compassionate local charity making a lasting difference for good with vulnerable young people, children and families in Cambridgeshire.
To be successful in the role you will have an understanding of what is involved in securing grants from Trusts and Charitable Foundations and proven experience of making compelling cases for support.
If this sounds like you, this could be your opportunity to join our inspiring team within a much-loved charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a UX designer and researcher to join the Service Design team on a permanent contract.
We’re a small team of 14 who are committed to growing user-centred design skills and best practice across the organisation.
We want someone with skills in both UX design and user research. The ideal candidate would have experience in roles such as UX Design, Interaction Design, and User Research.
We need someone that has the ideas and confidence to lead a team, and influence how we do things. And if you’re comfortable working across a service and tackling exciting design challenges, you’re ticking all the right boxes.
Interview Date: Tue 23rd and Wed 24th July
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. Our team works from home most of the time. We meet up in-person every 6-8 weeks. Some project teams choose to meet up more often. We have offices in Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.
Your experience
Please align your supporting statement to the criteria below, this is how your application will be scored.
Essential - You must be able to:
- absorb large amounts of conflicting information and use it to produce simple and accessible designs
- design and conduct research for an end-to-end service – for example, you can bring a range of tools and methodologies to the team like A-B testing, in-depth interviews, unmoderated studies and experience mapping
- define and implement a user-research strategy that continuously places our users at the heart of everything we do
- manage a small team of user researchers and be responsible for your team’s personal development and performance
- work alongside other user-centered design disciplines such as other UX Design, Content Design and Service Design
- contribute to a design system
- contribute to a UX roadmap that will guide designers, product management and technical teams
- represent UX and research in cross-functional discussions – both within the Service Design team and the wider business.
Desirable
It would be great if you know how to:
- collect data to help inform design decisions – for example, using things like Google Analytics 4.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
You’ve got good administration experience and you’re a good team player with a flexible approach. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Recovery Focus Sudbury and Stowmarket as an Administrator.
We are looking for someone like to play a vital support role at two of our services in Suffolk. Enthusiastic and keen to develop, you’ve got good communication skills and a professional telephone manner as well as experience of completing financial returns/records. It goes without saying that you have strong IT skills and are able to prioritise a busy workload and work to deadlines.
About the services
You will be required to work across both our services in Suffolk:
Sudbury
This is a 12 hour Supported Housing service providing 15 supported housing flats for clients experiencing mental ill health. The service is tailored for each individual with the ultimate goal to help them manage their accommodation and assist them with reintegration back into mainstream housing within 2 years. We also offer a community support service for a fixed period of time. This is designed to help those already living in their own homes receive assistance with day-to-day task and activities.
Stowmarket
This 24 hours Supported Housing service is a mental health, supported housing and community based service, working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access in their local community, including outreach support, peer support and supported housing. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards.
About you
Experience working as an Administrator is essential. You’ll need to be proactive and adaptable, with excellent communication, administration, finance and minute taking skills and experience, along with experience of completing contract management data reports and of maintaining and reviewing office systems and procedures.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week. The post holder will be working across both Sudbury and Stowmarket services and it is an essential requirement to have a full driving licence and access to their own vehicle with business insurance which they are willing to use for business purposes.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.
We aim to enrich people’s quality of life by relieving symptoms such as pain, breathlessness and other distressing problems through the skills of our experienced, caring teams.
The Butterfly Hospice Trust is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into its growth and next phase of our exciting future.
Role responsibilities:
- Leads and delivers on the strategic direction of the Trust, ensuring the vision and objectives are clearly documented and regularly communicated to all relevant parties, both internally and externally.
- Maintain an understanding of key projects within the Trust’s portfolio.
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Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where all employees can flourish and have a sense of purpose.
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Lead the effective and efficient delivery of the Trust’s programmes, identifying new partnerships and business development opportunities.
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Represent the Trust externally, shaping its image and reputation through regular interaction with the Lincolnshire ICB, Health partners, Voluntary Engagement Team, the media and the public.
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Oversee the financial performance of the Trust, ensuring its financial health and sustainability.
Employee Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Free Parking
For the full job description, please see the attachement below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
Peer Support Worker
Post no: 600
Location: Ampthill and Leighton Buzzard
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 12 hrs per week (Monday & Tuesday)
Salary: £23,088 per annum, FTE (actual salary £7,488 per annum)
We are searching for a Peer Support Worker to join our mental health services. The role is a peer support worker, who would facilitate face to face and zoom groups, and help us with the smooth running of Mind BLMK services. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the recovery journey needed to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Our peer support and recovery services are a key element of the services we offer, and we are looking for someone who can use their own lived experiences to provide support to help individuals achieve their goals.
Service Delivery
- Support an existing peer led eco-therapy group to work towards self-sustainability
- Coordinate the service processing of client referrals, adding details to the data base and assessing client suitability by carrying out risk assessments.
- Support clients to access other services within Mind BLMK.
- Encourage and support client engagement with Mind BLMK through the influence and participation process, Guarantor Membership, and training opportunities.
- Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
- Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Westfield Health Plan – includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
- 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: Friday 21st June 2024
Interview date: Friday 5th July 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.
Prison Facilitator - HMP Isle of Wight
Location: Newport
Salary: £27,584
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Isle of Wight. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme at HMP Isle of Wight, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews are planned for the 25 July 2024.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Our client seeks to recruit a Legal Support Coordinator to support clients facing complex additional vulnerabilities and communication problems. This role is a great opportunity to learn from accomplished professionals and legal practitioners: and is open to a wide variety of candidates who have the core skills required, from those looking for a career change to law graduates seeking experience.
Their vision:
Our client was founded in partnership with, and for the benefit of, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. They believe in a world where everyone is included and afforded respect, dignity and justice. There must be no exceptions on account of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexuality, social background – or indeed anything else. They believe that this full inclusion is possible for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and they look forward to being part of a society where this is realised.
Summary of role – purpose and duties:
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities have some of the poorest outcomes out of any ethnic groups in the UK (House of Commons, 2019). Their communities face multi-faceted barriers to accessing services, advice and legal representation. To that end, they are recruiting an Advocacy and Legal Referrals Coordinator to:
- Work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to empower and meet the needs of clients.
- Referring vulnerable clients to trusted law firms where needed and supporting them through their legal case.
- Undertaking direct advocacy on behalf of vulnerable clients, on issues such as housing,debt, ombudsman appeals, DVLA and benefits appeals.
- Empower clients to engage with other third sector advice organisations, such as their local law centre and Citizens Advice Bureaux.
- Work with our Service Manager to develop bespoke advocacy pathways for victims of Domestic Abuse.
Person specification:
The successful candidate will be committed to achieving excellent outcomes for clients and be aligned with the vision and values of the charity. They will be warm and compassionate, yet also able to demonstrate healthy boundaries and professionalism. Crucially, they will be able to demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication, in addition to sound critical thinking and IT skills. They will have resilience – and a sense of humour is also a must!
Please note that we celebrate potential as much as experience.
Working with them:
They believe their team are their greatest asset, placing a premium on staff welfare and providing staff excellent professional development opportunities for people to take forward in their careers. Everyone demonstrates a personal commitment to serving others and working towards their vision. They are a relaxed and collaborative team, with a big sense of humour.
Start date: ASAP
Location: Hybrid with some home working. Office at Badgemore Park, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. Some visits to clients throughout parts of Southern England.
Job type: Part time, 0.4fte, 16 hours p.w.
Accountable to: Head of Advocacy and Legal Affairs
Salary: £11,456 p.a. (£28,643 fte.)
Benefits: pension scheme; personal training budget; generous paid holiday equivalent to 7 weeks plus p.a. bank holidays.
Please note they will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so it is advisable to submit your application as soon as you are able.
Applicants must have use of own car and a valid UK driving license.
They recognise it has no greater responsibility than to safeguard the children and vulnerable adults that it works with. Recruitment processes will include a DBS check.
You may have experience of the following: Paralegal, Advocate, CAB Advisor, Housing Officer, PALS, Benefits Advisor, Advice, ISVA, IDVA, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, Third Sector, Public Sector, Homelessness, Safeguarding, Healthcare, Education, Not for Profit, Care Coordinator, Charities, Volunteer Officer, Education Officer, Support Worker, Legal Assistant, Legal Executive, Law Graduate, Law Student, Ombudsman, Complaints.
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Family Action is a great place to work, and we were recently awarded an accreditation from Best Companies as a reflection of “very good” levels of employee engagement. In addition, we recently placed on the Sunday Times Best 100 not-for-profit organisations to work for 2020. In recent years we have created an organisational atmosphere that is forward-looking, entrepreneurial, and focused on impact and excellence. We want talented, creative, motivated people to join us and make us even better.
The role is based in our Swaffham Office but there will be occasional working across other sites in Norfolk.
Our Values: People Focus, Mutual Respect, Excellence in all we do and a Can-Do attitude. If you can relate to these and have the necessary skills and attitude we can offer you: • A competitive salary, leave entitlement and pension scheme. • Career development opportunities. • A full induction and on-going quality training. • The opportunity to become part of national Family Action initiatives. • Managed workloads and regular supportive and reflective supervision. Family Action offers good working conditions, a comprehensive training programme and a matched Group Personal Pension Scheme (GPPS). We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The successful candidate will have good IT skill and experience of using Microsoft Office and web-based databases and be highly motivated. You will be working across multiple teams as well as supporting our Operations and Service Managers so good communication skills are key and the ability to work to tight deadlines and multitask are essential.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse any reasonable travel costs associated with attending an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Ripple Pond Charity is dedicated to supporting the adult family members of physically or emotionally injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans. The charity provides a confidential peer support network that offers a lifeline to those navigating the often challenging and complex journey of supporting their loved ones. At the heart of The Ripple Pond's mission is ensuring that no family member faces these difficulties alone, fostering a community of understanding, empathy, and resilience.
As a Fundraising Officer for The Ripple Pond Charity, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial sustainability and growth of our vital services. This role is ideal for a creative, motivated, and highly organized individual with a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of our service users. Working from home, you will have the power to shape your work-life balance with a flexible 25-hour workweek and a negotiable working pattern that can adapt to your lifestyle and commitments.
In this dynamic and multifaceted position, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy. Your creativity will be essential in identifying and pursuing new opportunities to secure funding through various channels, including trusts and grants, sponsorship, and community fundraising initiatives. You will meticulously research and apply for grants, build and maintain relationships with sponsors, and inspire individuals and groups to engage in fundraising activities.
A key aspect of your role will involve crafting compelling narratives that communicate the impact of The Ripple Pond's work, galvanizing support from donors and stakeholders. Your organizational skills will be crucial as you manage multiple projects, ensuring all fundraising efforts are well-coordinated and align with the charity's goals.
As a Fundraising Officer, you will not only be part of the strategic team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, but also a valued member of our wider team. This collaborative environment will allow you to align fundraising initiatives with the charity's long-term vision and strategic objectives, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork.
We are an inclusive charity that fosters a diverse and supportive environment for all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries. You will also be expected to collaborate with the wider team to integrate fundraising activities with the charity's broader outreach and engagement efforts. Your innovative approach and commitment to the cause will help to expand our reach and secure the necessary funds to continue providing our essential services.
Join The Ripple Pond Charity as a Fundraising Officer and contribute to a cause that makes a real difference in the lives of those who have given so much. Your role will not only be rewarding but also instrumental in ensuring that our support network can thrive and expand.
The role offers 126 hours of annual leave per year (30 days pro-rata), plus your birthday off.
The selection process will be as follows:
- Deadline for applications is midnight Sunday, 14th July 2024
- Long-listing
- Selection task* sent to Long-listed Applicants - Wednesday, 17th July
- Return of task deadline is midnight Monday, 22nd July
- Short-listing
- Short-list informed 25th-26th July
- Interviews via MS Teams Friday, 2nd August between 08:00 and 18:00
*The selection task will ask you to prepare a written proposal for the Charity CEO, outlining a plan to secure sponsorship for a conference.
Please ensure your cover letter explains why you think you meet the role requirements and personal specifications for this post.
Supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£44,000 per annum (pro rata)
Permanent
Remote (Regional contract)
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Professional Officer in the Baby Friendly Initiative team.
In this role you will be involved in supporting the effective facilitation of the Baby Friendly programme and helping to develop and support new and existing initiatives. We also expect the job holder to be able to take an active role in carrying out assessments of services seeking Baby Friendly accreditation and training. As needed, you will also support the National Infant Feeding Network.
You will be a practitioner with experience of leading on the implementation of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards in a relevant UK public service and of teaching infant feeding to health professionals. We especially welcome interest from applicants with current experience in supporting public health in the community and early years services, such as health visiting.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 8am, Monday 29 July 2024.
Interview date: Monday 19 August 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your response and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you because living you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and disabled candidates because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Main Purpose of the Job
The Digital Enabler will work with the District Leadership Team and the Communications Officer to build the digital communications capacity of the District at every level, to facilitate effective participation by all members in the life of the church in the North West District, and to make use of new opportunities for mission and community-building in the digital sphere.
Key Responsibilities
1.Ensure that the District leadership is able to fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring there are reliable digital platforms for online, live-streamed and recorded meetings and events, for electronic dissemination of information (via web, social media and mailings), and audio and video recording and sharing..
2.Enable all members of churches in the District to have the opportunity for participation in District forums and events, and to receive information from their District and Circuits.
3.Co-operate with District and Circuit leaders, ministers and pioneers in the development of new forms of mission and church communities using a range of digital resources.
Key Tasks
Training and Support
1.Create a digital strategy for the District, identifying the essential resources and support needed to enable full participation at every level, and the opportunities for missional work in the online world.
2.Support the administration and governance of the District by facilitating online synods, committees and consultations.
3.Build a network of “digital champions” within Circuits and provide advice and support for local training and capacity building.
4.Devise and deliver online training courses for Circuits and churches.
5.Develop a “Digital Community of Practice” across the District, and linking where appropriate across the Connexion, which will envisage and create new ways of being and growing church in the digital age.
6.Work with safeguarding officers to raise awareness of digital safeguarding issues, and create usable information and guidelines for Circuits and churches.
Facilities and Resources
1.Work with the Communications Officer in building and maintaining the District’s online presence, including the website and social media.
2.Develop a range of digital tools and resources for the use of the District and its Circuits, and assist in their implementation. (These could include servicing local website and social media initiatives, plan-making and emailing applications.)
3.Collect and disseminate information on digital specialists in the District who can serve Circuits and churches. (This could include graphic designers, web and database programmers, audio-visual and streaming experts and others.)
Events and Online Communities
1.Provide technical support for online and live-streamed District events, including advertising, registration and ticketing, online and streaming facilities.
2.Work with the Mission Area Leads, Circuits and pioneers in implementing digital services, online communities and missional initiatives.
Personal Training and Growth
1.Maintain an awareness of changes in digital applications and resources, and consider how they can be used in the District.
2.Identify opportunities to expand knowledge and understanding, including by appropriate courses.
3.Reflect theologically on issues around faith in the digital world, and the opportunities for sharing the gospel by these means.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Housing Officer
- Location: Portsmouth
- Salary: £24,962 Per Annum (Base salary £23,962 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours Allowance)
- Hours: 35 hours per week (plus 5 hours paid lunch break)
- Additional Information: Driving License and access to vehicle MANDATORY
About Nacro: Nacro is a social justice charity with over 50 years of experience, dedicated to transforming lives, strengthening communities, and reducing crime. We offer innovative services, including housing support and education programs, aimed at tackling the root causes of crime.
Role Overview: As a Housing Support Worker with Nacro in Portsmouth, you'll support residents within our Community Accommodation Service – Tier 2 (CAS-2), helping them secure and maintain stable housing, reducing reoffending risk, and supporting their reintegration into society.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement support and safety plans.
- Maintain and equip properties for safe, comfortable living.
- Assist residents in understanding their responsibilities and preparing for future accommodation.
- Empower residents to achieve their goals and foster independence.
- Collaborate on comprehensive move-on plans for future housing needs.
Key Skills, Experience, and Knowledge:
- Commitment to Nacro’s values.
- Knowledge of issues affecting individuals in the Criminal Justice System or experiencing homelessness.
- Ability to develop person-centred support and move-on plans.
- Understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable adults with complex needs.
- Flexibility to travel within your patch and cover other local areas as needed.
What You Can Expect:
- A supportive, dynamic team focused on delivering results.
- Flexible working within the community, with the ability to work from home between visits.
- Commitment to your career development.
- Excellent benefits, including annual leave, enhanced sick pay, family leave, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, pension scheme, health cash plan, and more.
This role requires regular travel; a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle are essential (mileage expenses at 45p per mile). An Enhanced DBS check and Prison Clearance are also required.
Apply here: https://nacrojobs.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/1461/0/432114/23125/housing-support-worker-portsmouth-and-fareham
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Diocesan staff team as we seek to live out our commitment to racial justice, from someone who shares this commitment and is passionate about equality and inclusion.
You will be able to put your experience of adult education and learning into practice, by supporting the implementation of the Diocesan Strategy (Anti Racism Charter) through the establishment of a racial justice training pathway and the creation of racial justice resources that can be accessed and utilised across the Diocese by Diocesan staff, parishes, and schools.
This will include:
- Evaluating our current Unconscious Bias training programme and implement the lessons learned.
- Delivering racial justice training to parishes and Diocesan staff, particularly Unconscious Bias training.
- Develop the “Train the Trainers” approach and support the training of parish leaders and diocesan staff in becoming racial justice training trainers
- Identify training and resources needs for a variety of stakeholders
- Research and identify new models to be incorporated into a training pathway including in the areas of theology, power, privilege and prejudice.
- Liaise with other Dioceses and the National Church to learn from and seek best practice for racial justice training content and delivery.
- Work with other members of the department to establish a coordinated training programme that offers both face-to-face training and eLearning.
- Develop and maintain an evaluation process for training, including the development of impact indicators.
- Review existing racial justice resources and produce/commission the development of new resources that can be used both locally and national, such as toolkits, cultural occasional offices guide, liturgical resources and school-aged resources for young people and leaders.
- Be an advocate for Racial Justice within Diocesan structures, identifying and promoting best practice regarding racial justice, diversity, and inclusion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.
We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 24 days of annual leave per year ((plus Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. There will need to be some face-to-face work, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light card.
We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
- A good team member
- Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
- A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
- Excellent communication skills
- Good record keeping skills
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.