Community Support Jobs

To support and grow Sarcoma UK’s relationships with trusts and foundations. This includes coordinating applications, maintaining a strong pipeline, and supporting fundraising efforts across the organisation. The role also involves providing fundraising support through merchandise management, donor engagement, and administrative assistance.

Benefits:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Volunteering day per year
• Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
• Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
• Health and wellbeing:
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Therapy sessions
  • Wellbeing Group
  • Team activites throughout the year
• Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan

Our Values

• Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
• Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
• Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.

Duties and key responsibilities

1. Trusts and Foundations 

• Act as the main point of contact for trusts and foundations supporting gifts under £10,000, ensuring they receive timely and appropriate support, materials, and updates to foster successful grant applications and long-term relationships.
• Identify and research new trusts and foundations whose funding priorities align with Sarcoma UK’s mission.
• Plan and coordinate the schedule of grant applications aligning with internal priorities and submission deadlines.
• Draft compelling grant applications, ensuring high-quality submissions, and coordinate the process of application tracking and reporting.
• Maintain the existing pipeline of trust fundraising activities in Raiser's Edge, monitoring progress and ensuring follow-up actions are taken.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with new and existing trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy.
• Work with the Research, Policy, and Support Services teams to arrange meetings between trust representatives and Sarcoma UK funded project leads, where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure that trust and foundation-related web pages are up-to-date and engaging.

2. Fundraising Support

Merchandise

• Manage stock by overseeing merchandise stock levels, liaising with suppliers, processing orders, and ensuring smooth fulfilment of orders.
• Manage Sarcoma UK’s online shop, ensuring it is regularly updated with accurate product listings and that orders are processed efficiently, meeting supporter expectations.

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support across all fundraising activities and projects as needed by the organisation.
• Produce regular reports on fundraising activities, including data from JustGiving, Enthuse, and GoFundMe, ensuring accurate tracking and evaluation.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the organisation, assisting with general administrative tasks and ensuring processes are followed consistently.
• Monitor, evaluate and analyse fundraising activities, providing insights to inform future strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on Sarcoma UK’s fundraising database (Raiser's Edge). 

Supporter Care

• Respond promptly and professionally to fundraising inquiries via post, email, and phone, offering support and guidance to donors and fundraisers.

General Fundraising Support

• Collaborate with the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to identify new prospects within Sarcoma UK’s supporter community.
• Work with the Communications team to identify and maximise publicity opportunities, raising awareness of Sarcoma UK’s fundraising efforts.
• Provide occasional support for Major Donor fundraising activities as needed.
• Stay up to date with the latest fundraising practices and trends ensuring Sarcoma UK’s processes and procedures align with best practices.

3. Other Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Sarcoma UK’s existing and potential supporters, including contacts within trusts and foundations.
• The role may require occasional travel to events and meetings across the UK, including some evening or weekend work, for which Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be provided.
• Adapt to the evolving needs of Sarcoma UK, taking on additional duties and responsibilities as required.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for a Community Fundraiser in order to work alongside a Community Fundraising Manager lead and grow the charity’s  local partnerships, drawing in financial support from community groups, schools, small businesses, and more.

As a Community Fundraiser you will:

• Build and Sustain Donor Relationships: Engage and nurture a broad network of community supporters, encouraging ongoing contributions and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Lead Local Fundraising Events: Organise and support community-driven events, working closely with volunteers and ambassadors to raise awareness and funds.
• Represent the Charity’s Mission: Deliver presentations and talks to community groups, inspiring them to join in our mission to make a difference.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Coordinate with Care, Communications, and Marketing teams to enhance fundraising efforts and strengthen community engagement.
• Support Budgeting and Innovation: Assist in developing fundraising strategies and contribute innovative ideas to maximize community income streams.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Demonstrable experience in fundraising, marketing or sales - Essential
• Community Fundraising - Desirable
• Experience of public speaking - Desirable
• A proven ability to work proactively identifying new contacts and opportunities for development – Essential
• A confident speaker with good presentation skills - Essential

• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Comfortable engaging with a diverse range of community groups and building meaningful relationships.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Willing to attend community events during weekends and evenings, knowing that your dedication supports vital hospice services.
• Collaborative Team Player: You’ll work closely with multiple teams, ambassadors, and volunteers, ensuring a unified approach to fundraising.

For this role you will need valid UK Driving License & Car (Essential)

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location-London  hybrid working  

Closing date: 11th December at 8am

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Hope and Vision Communities is a small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation.  We have a Christian ethos, where everyone can be loved and accepted with a sense of belonging, with the hope and opportunity of a new life.  We are growing to expand who we can help to other geographical areas.  

We are looking for a Finance Officer to work closely with our management team to assist, develop and manage the Charity Finances to support the team across all its operations. If you are excited by this opportunity and helping us and being a crucial support for Hope and Vision Communities to take us to the next stage in our growth, we would love to hear from you.  

In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support. 

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Development Officer to join our team covering Essex. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working with vulnerable people, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for adults or young people who have support needs.

Additionally you may have experience of representing an organisation in the community.

You should have creative approach to problem-solving and finding solutions to issues that arise. It is essential you can build strong relationships and work effectively with a broad range of people.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible delivering a community focused project offering support to individuals and groups across the region.

You will facilitate engagement and collaboration and implement initiatives that foster sustainable development and improve the overall quality of life in the community.

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.

Benefits:

· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution

· Salary sacrifice pension scheme

· Separate Life Assurance Cover

· Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc

· Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme

· Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance

· Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact Human Resources for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications: 5pm on 2nd December 2024

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Community Connector

Location: Bromley by Bow Centre
Salary: £29,830 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week, open to applications for part time hours
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Our Community Connector’s serve as the first point of contact for those visiting our sites, providing support for people to engage with services and activities.

The role aims to build relationships, identify peoples’ interests and goals and find appropriate opportunities for support. This role will be largely based in our main location, in Bromley by Bow, and Welcome Hub in East India Dock Rd, which we are developing in partnership with Poplar HARCA, an award-winning housing association in East London.

The role may also be deployed to other sites to support with gaps in capacity e.g. due to annual leave, sickness or other absences of staff. Wherever based, our Community Connectors work to ensure that members of the community are aware of support available to them locally.

The role will also involve co-designing, developing, delivering, and reviewing a programme of activities and resident-led initiatives. The role is very much integrated with other services provided in our locations, mainly our advice services (e.g. social welfare, energy and financial capability) and our open access services.

We expect all our staff to be able to work with some flexibility across Centre’s and offer support to the community. This role will support teams if a sudden need arises due to lack of capacity.

You may have experience in the following roles: Community Engagement Officer, Community Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Housing Support Officer, Social Prescriber, Community Navigator, Service Coordinator, Resident Engagement Officer, etc.

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About Us:
Conwy Mind is a dedicated mental health charity committed to providing life-changing support to individuals facing mental health challenges. We are passionate about raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and making mental health care accessible to all in our community.

To support and expand our work, we’re establishing an exciting new Income Generation Team dedicated to increasing our income, developing innovative fundraising ideas, and engaging our community in meaningful ways.

About the Roles:
As we build on the fundraising success, we've achieved over the past two years with events such as Mental Elf and Seal splash, we're excited to establish a new Income Generation Team to take our efforts to the next level. We are seeking an inspiring Income Generation Lead and two enthusiastic Fundraisers who bring fresh ideas, energy, and a passion for our cause. This team will be pivotal in driving our fundraising initiatives forward, generating new income streams, and creating engaging events and campaigns to expand our reach and impact. Working across Conwy, Gwynedd and Ynys Mon we have big plans. The work will also involve supporting and developing joint opportunities with our neighbouring local minds in North Wales.

Fundraising and Community Engagement Officer x 2 to cover Conwy, Gwynedd and Ynys Mon (1 x Welsh Essential)

Salary Grade/ Rate: £28,000

Location: Unit 5325, North Wales Business Park, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 9HR Hours: 35hrs to be worked flexibly

Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata (including bank holidays)

Responsible to: CEO Contract: Permanent

Role Overview:

This role will deliver a range of fundraising activities, creating a great supporter experience for our participants ensuring our supporters are at the heart of everything we do.

You will project manage fundraising activity and volunteer journeys from beginning to end, delivering them on time and in line with annual plans and budget. You will analyse and produce evaluation reports reporting against budget, interpreting these results to inform the future planning of fundraising activities.

You will possess strong verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with our supporters across a range of channels including mail, e-mail, telephone, face-to-face, and online.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising plan in accordance with the Fundraising strategy.
• Expand our team of volunteers and establish Local Fundraising Groups to raise funds in their community.
• Maintain a robust monitoring and recording system to capture achievements and activities, identifying trends for future planning.
• Hold regular meetings with volunteer groups to reward and thank them, deliver any training and promote a team ethos.
• Support current supporters to continue with their fundraising for us, attending their events.
• Increase the number of organisations, groups and individuals who can hold fundraising events by visiting and giving presentations.
• Promote awareness of Conwy Mind and the services we provide.
• Implement Legacy and In Memoriam donations programme by holding events across the Region
• Develop corporate relationships building Charity of the Year opportunities.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills using all methods of contact including face to face, email, phone and online
• Strong range of IT skills including Microsoft packages, online research and social media platforms to promote events and success stories
• Good aptitude for collating information using spreadsheets  Ability to recruit, manage and support a team of volunteers  Innovative approach to fundraising and associated events  Motivated to achieve stretching objectives
• Flexible team player.
• Exceptional presentation skills using a range of styles to engage with all aspects of the role.

Experience:

• Significant experience of the Voluntary sector and volunteering  Experience of working with, ideally, managing volunteers  Demonstrable experience of Fundraising
•  Able to evidence a range of presentation styles relevant to the audience

Qualifications:

•  A levels, or equivalent qualifications
• Any relevant Fundraising qualifications  
• 1 Welsh Essential, 1 Welsh Desirable 

Additional Requirements:

•  Adhere to all Conwy Mind’s policies with particular reference to confidentiality, cash handling, data protection and health and safety.
•  To comply with the data protection regulations, ensuring all information on volunteers and supporters remains confidential.
•  To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support the learning and development of others and the whole organisation.
•  Keep abreast of new charity sector developments such as new events and fundraising ideas.  Attend all mandatory staff training and ensuring you are up to date.
•  To work in a manner that facilitates inclusion.
•  To administer and organise own work to ensure that it is accurate and meets reporting requirements.

Person Specification

The specific skills, knowledge and abilities required of an individual to be able to effectively perform the role.

Essential:

•  Experience if managing community activities and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets across a wide range of channels and products.
•  Experience and proven track record of managing volunteers to undertake fundraising activities.
•  A strong project manager with experience of devising and managing marketing and stewardship strategies to achieve targets.
•  Experience if using an innovation process to identify and implement new activities or improve existing ones.
•  Experience of using appropriate IT suite and level of programs associated with the role including databases, digital platforms, and financial systems.
•  Excellent knowledge and understanding of Fundraising legislation, principles and practices and regulation requirements across community events.
•  Exceptional presentation skills using a range of styles to engage with all aspects of the role.  Excellent project management skills, including managing multiple projects simultaneously.
•  Ability to plan, priorities and organise workload to achieve set deadlines.
•  Strong interpersonal skills to build authentic and effective relationships with supporters and local organisations.
•  Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deal with people at all levels on the telephone, face-to-face and in written communication.
•  A strong influencer who is able to encourage participants to exceed fundraising targets.
•  A resourceful team member who can work collaboratively across the organisation and with internal and external stakeholders to deliver excellent fundraising activities.
•  Ability to interpret and analyse data both during and after a campaign to help inform future strategies.
•  Value diversity and treat others with respect, showing sensitivity towards differences, promoting and encouraging diversity.
•  Willingness and ability to travel throughout North Wales and to work evenings and weekends.

Desirable:

•  Passion for Conwy Mind’s values and work
•  Direct or indirect experience of mental health problems  Relevant Fundraising Qualification
•  A levels, or equivalent qualification

Closing date for Applications:

5pm, 13th December 2024

Interview Dates:

15th & 16th January 2025 – Interviews will be carried out face-to-face at Unit 5325, North Wales Business Park, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8LJ

Scope of job description

This job description reflects the immediate requirements and responsibilities of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties but gives a general indication of work undertaken which may vary in detail in the light of changing demands and priorities. Substantial changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.

Our Application Process

We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equality in physical and mental health for all.

Book a phone conversation with us before you apply, and we will talk you through the role, how your skills and experience might fit our job description and person specification and talk you through how to complete the application form.

Once you have submitted your application form, we will compare your application to what we are

looking for with our person specification, and if they’re a good fit we’ll contact you for an interview.

AMDANOM NI:
Mae Mind Conwy yn elusen benodedig ar gyfer iechyd meddwl. Mae wedi ymroi i ddarparu cymorth trawsnewidiol i unigolion sy’n wynebu heriau iechyd meddwl. Rydym ni’n angerddol dros godi ymwybyddiaeth, cael gwared â stigma, a sicrhau bod gofal iechyd meddwl yn hygyrch i bawb yn ein cymuned. 

Er mwyn cefnogi ac ehangu ar y gwaith yr ydym ni eisoes yn ei wneud, rydym ni’n sefydlu Tîm Cynhyrchu Incwm newydd i gynyddu incwm, datblygu syniadau arloesol i godi arian, ac ymgysylltu â’r gymuned mewn ffyrdd ystyrlon.

Y Swyddi:
Wrth i ni adeiladu ar y llwyddiannau yr ydym ni wedi eu cael dros y ddwy flynedd ddiwethaf yng nghyd-destun codi arian, megis Mental Elf a Seal splash, rydym ni’n gyffrous iawn ein bod ni’n sefydlu tîm Cynhyrchu Incwm newydd er mwyn gwneud ein hymdrechion codi arian yn fwy llwyddiannus byth. Rydym ni’n chwilio am Arweinydd Cynhyrchu Incwm sydd â'r gallu i ysbrydoli, yn ogystal â dau Swyddog Codi Arian a fydd yn dod â syniadau newydd, egni a brwdfrydedd i'r mudiad.  Bydd y tîm hwn yn gwneud gwaith allweddol wrth ddatblygu ein cynlluniau codi arian, creu ffrydiau incwm ychwanegol, a chynnal digwyddiadau ac ymgyrchoedd ymgysylltu er mwyn cyrraedd mwy o bobl a chael mwy o effaith.  Rydym ni’n gweithio ym mhob rhan o Gonwy, Gwynedd ac Ynys Môn, ac mae gennym ni gynlluniau mawr.  Bydd y gwaith hwn yn golygu cefnogi a datblygu cyfleoedd ar y cyd â changhennau Mind lleol yng Ngogledd Cymru.

Swyddog Codi Arian ac Ymrwymiad Cymunedol x 2, i gwmpasu Conwy, Gwynedd ac Ynys Môn (1 x Cymraeg yn Hanfodol)

Graddfa Cyflog: £28,000

Oriau: 35 i'w gweithio'n hyblyg

Gwyliau Blynyddol: 35 diwrnod pro rata (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc)

Yn atebol i: Prif Swyddog Gweithredol

Diben y swydd:

Bydd y swydd hon yn golygu cyflawni amrywiaeth o weithgareddau codi arian, gan greu profiad gwych i’n cefnogwyr, gan sicrhau bod ein cefnogwyr wrth galon popeth a wnawn.

Byddwch yn rheoli gweithgareddau codi arian a theithiau gwirfoddolwyr o’r dechrau i’r diwedd, gan eu cyflawni’n brydlon ac yn unol â’r gyllideb a’r cynlluniau blynyddol. Byddwch yn dadansoddi ac yn cynhyrchu adroddiadau gwerthuso yn erbyn y gyllideb, gan ddehongli’r canlyniadau hyn fel sail ar gyfer cynllunio gweithgareddau codi arian yn y dyfodol.

Byddwch yn meddu ar sgiliau cyfathrebu llafar cryf a’r gallu i gyfathrebu’n effeithiol â’n cefnogwyr ar draws amrywiaeth o sianeli gan gynnwys post, e-bost, ffôn, wyneb yn wyneb ac ar-lein.

Prif Gyfrifoldebau:

• Y cynllun codi arian yn unol â’r strategaeth Codi Arian.
•  Ehangu ein tîm o wirfoddolwyr a sefydlu Grwpiau Codi Arian Lleol i godi arian yn eu cymuned.
• Cynnal system fonitro a chofnodi gadarn i gofnodi cyflawniadau a gweithgareddau, gan nodi tueddiadau ar gyfer cynllunio yn y dyfodol.
• Cynnal cyfarfodydd rheolaidd gyda grwpiau gwirfoddol i’w gwobrwyo ac i ddiolch iddyn nhw, a darparu hyfforddiant a hyrwyddo ethos tîm.
• Cynorthwyo cefnogwyr cyfredol i barhau i godi arian ar ein rhan, gan fynychu eu digwyddiadau.
• Cynyddu nifer y mudiadau, grwpiau ac unigolion sy’n gallu cynnal digwyddiadau codarian drwy ymweld â nhw a rhoi cyflwyniadau.
• Hyrwyddo ymwybyddiaeth o Mind Conwy a’r gwasanaethau a ddarparwn.
• Rhoi rhaglen rhoddion Etifeddiaeth ac Er Cof ar waith drwy gynnal digwyddiadau ar draws y Rhanbarth
• Datblygu cysylltiadau corfforaethol gan adeiladu cyfleoedd Elusen y Flwyddyn.

Sgiliau:

• Sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol gan ddefnyddio pob dull o gysylltu, gan gynnwys wyneb yn wyneb, ar e-bost, dros y ffôn ac ar-lein
• Ystod gref o sgiliau TG gan gynnwys pecynnau Microsoft, gwneud ymchwil ar-lein a llwyfannau cyfryngau cymdeithasol i hyrwyddo digwyddiadau a straeon am lwyddiant
•  Gallu da i gasglu gwybodaeth gan ddefnyddio taenlenni
•  Gallu recriwtio, rheoli a chefnogi tîm o wirfoddolwyr
•  Agwedd arloesol at godi arian a digwyddiadau cysylltiedig
•  Yn llawn cymhelliant i gyflawni amcanion ymestynnol
•  Aelod hyblyg o dîm
•  Sgiliau cyflwyno rhagorol gan ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o arddulliau i ymgysylltu â phob agwedd ar y rôl

Profiad:

•  Profiad sylweddol yn y sector gwirfoddol ac o wirfoddoli
•  Profiad o weithio gyda, ac yn ddelfrydol, rheoli gwirfoddolwyr
•  Profiad amlwg o godi arian
•  Gallu dangos tystiolaeth o amrywiaeth o arddulliau cyflwyno sy’n berthnasol i’r Gynulleidfa

Cymwysterau:

•  Lefel A, neu gymwysterau cyfatebol
•  Unrhyw gymwysterau Codi Arian perthnasol
•  1 Cymraeg yn Hanfodol, 1 Cymraeg Dymunol

Gofynion ychwanegol:

• Glynu wrth holl bolisïau Mind Conwy gan gyfeirio’n benodol at gyfrinachedd, trin arian parod, diogelu data ac iechyd a diogelwch.
• Cydymffurfio â’r rheoliadau diogelu data, gan sicrhau bod yr holl wybodaeth am wirfoddolwyr a chefnogwyr yn aros yn gyfrinachol.
• Bod yn gyfrifol am ddysgu a datblygu personol, cefnogi dysgu a datblygiad pobl eraill a’r sefydliad cyfan.
• Bod yn gyfarwydd â datblygiadau newydd yn y sector elusennau megis digwyddiadau newydd a syniadau codi arian.
• Mynychu pob hyfforddiant gorfodol i staff a sicrhau eich bod yn gyfredol â nhw.
• Gweithio mewn ffordd sy’n hwyluso cynhwysiant.
• Gweinyddu a threfnu eich gwaith eich hun i sicrhau ei fod yn gywir ac yn bodloni gofynion adrodd.

Manyleb y

Person Hanfodol

• Profiad o reoli gweithgareddau cymunedol a hanes llwyddiannus o gyflawni a rhagori ar dargedau ar draws ystod eang o sianeli a chynnyrch.
• Profiad a hanes llwyddiannus o reoli gwirfoddolwyr i ymgymryd â gweithgareddau codi arian.
• Rheolwr prosiect cryf gyda phrofiad o ddyfeisio a rheoli strategaethau marchnata a stiwardiaeth i gyflawni targedau.
• Profiad o ddefnyddio proses arloesi i nodi a gweithredu gweithgareddau newydd neu wella rhai sydd eisoes yn bodoli.
• Profiad o ddefnyddio rhaglenni TG priodol a lefel y rhaglenni sy’n gysylltiedig â’r rôl, gan gynnwys cronfeydd data, llwyfannau digidol a systemau ariannol.
• Gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth ragorol o ddeddfwriaeth, egwyddorion ac arferion Codi Arian a gofynion rheoleiddio ar draws digwyddiadau cymunedol.
• Sgiliau cyflwyno rhagorol gan ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o arddulliau i ymgysylltu â phob agwedd ar y rôl.
• Sgiliau rheoli prosiect rhagorol, gan gynnwys rheoli nifer o brosiectau ar yr un pryd.
• Gallu cynllunio, blaenoriaethu a threfnu llwythi gwaith er mwyn cwrdd â therfynau amser.
• Sgiliau rhyngbersonol cadarn i feithrin perthnasoedd dilys ac effeithiol gyda chefnogwyr a sefydliadau lleol.
• Sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol, gan gynnwys y gallu i ddelio â phobl ar bob lefel dros y ffôn, wyneb yn wyneb ac ar bapur.
• Dylanwadwr cryf sy’n gallu annog cyfranogwyr i ragori ar y targedau codi arian.
•  Aelod dyfeisgar o’r tîm sy’n gallu cydweithio ar draws y sefydliad a gyda rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol i ddarparu gweithgareddau codi arian rhagorol.
• Gallu dehongli a dadansoddi data yn ystod ac ar ôl ymgyrch er mwyn helpu i lywio strategaethau yn y dyfodol.
• Gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth a thrin eraill â pharch, gan ddangos sensitifrwydd tuag at wahaniaethau, hyrwyddo ac annog amrywiaeth.
• Parodrwydd a’r gallu i deithio ar draws Gogledd Cymru a gweithio fin nos ac ar benwythnosau.

Dymunol

•  Lefel A, neu gymhwyster cyfatebol
• Cymhwyster Codi Arian perthnasol
• Profiad uniongyrchol neu anuniongyrchol o broblemau iechyd meddwl
• Brwdfrydedd dros werthoedd a gwaith Mind Conwy

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer cyflwyno ceisiadau yw:

5pm, 13 Rhagfyr 2024

Dyddiad y Cyfweliadau:

15 a 16 Ionawr 2025 – Cynhelir y cyfweliadau wyneb yn wyneb yn Uned 5325, Parc Busnes Gogledd Cymru, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8LJ

Y Broses Gwneud Cais

Rydyn ni eisiau gwneud ein rolau mor hygyrch ag y gallwn i’r ystod ehangaf bosibl o ymgeiswyr, felly mae’r sgyrsiau hyn yn rhoi cyfle i chi ofyn cwestiynau, i weld a yw eich sgiliau a’ch profiad yn addas, ac i gael gwybod mwy am y broses gwneud cais.

Trefnwch sgwrs dros y ffôn gyda ni cyn i chi wneud cais, a byddwn yn trafod y swydd gyda chi, a sut mae eich sgiliau a’ch profiad yn cyd-fynd â’r disgrifiad swydd a manyleb y person, a gallwn drafod sut mae llenwi’r ffurflen gais.

Ar ôl i chi gyflwyno eich ffurflen gais, byddwn yn cymharu eich cais â’r hyn rydyn ni’n chwilio amdano gan ddefnyddio’r manyleb person. Os byddwch yn addas, byddwn yn cysylltu â chi am gyfweliad.

Part time - 3 days - 8 weeks annual leave

£27,578 - £31,146 FTE

Hybrid and flexible working 

Travel across Cumbria

BENEFITS INCLUDE: Company sick pay, maternity/paternity support and carers leave, 4 % employer pension contribution,

Safety Net is a charity supporting the recovery of those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across Cumbria. 

We offer free advice, support, counselling, therapy and group work to adults, children and young people, who have been affected by abuse and trauma and provide trauma-informed care through a range of services designed to foster recovery and empowerment. 

We are looking for an experienced (minimum 2 years) and proactive Volunteer and Community Engagement Co-ordinator who can successfully grow and take ownership of our volunteer program.

You will be adept and motivated about working with and onboarding volunteers and at building relationships with other organisations, community groups, and networks to enhance the volunteer program's reach and impact, ensuring a high standard of support for our clients in our communities. 

Key outcomes of the role are:

• Proactive oversight of recruitment, management, and support of volunteers across Cumbria. 

• Effective organisation of volunteer-led activities such as craft groups and peer support sessions, ensuring activities align with our approach, representing us professionally and in an engaging manner in our communities. 

• Successful coordination of volunteer training, databases, and supporting the Heads of Service by providing accurate and timely reports for funding bids.

You will have skill set and be adept at recruitment onboarding and support of a volunteer programme and volunteers and a great problem solver and people person. The role requires appropriately developed ICT and communication skills.

Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 10th December 2024

Interview to be held on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th December 2024 in person at our Carlisle Headquarters.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role 

You’ll build and maintain relationships between Parkinson’s UK and existing, as well as potential new supporters, through high quality communications. You’ll also process voluntary income and associated data received at the UK office. You’ll look to maximise the potential of each supporter, as well as how the charity can support them, working with your team and colleagues across the charity. You will ensure that every supporter has a great experience of Parkinson’s UK. 

What you’ll do:  

• Provide a welcoming, efficient, proactive and professional service to supporters and potential supporters of Parkinson’s UK
• Be the first point of contact for any supporters contacting the charity. Manage numerous inboxes and entry points for teams across the organisation.
• Processing and thanking all offline income received at the UK office, paid over the phone or into the bank account through a variety of methods.
• The team are experts in providing excellent customer care and have to maintain good working knowledge of all fundraising activity; research developments; current campaigns and the requirements of people affected by Parkinson’s 
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of systems and procedures including the organisation's feedback function. 

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience of delivering effective customer service/supporter care with the ability to deal with enquiries in a diplomatic and sensitive manner
• Demonstrable experience of working with a relational database and accurate data entry
• Ability to understand numerous complex data manipulation and financial processes, procedures and platforms; necessitating a high level of skill, accuracy and understanding of data and financial dependencies
• Ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team 
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with a range of people internally and externally.

Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed supporting statement to show how you match what we’re looking for, as outlined in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews will be held on Monday 16th December 2024. 

As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home, on an agreed working pattern.  You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Responsible to: Support Team Manager

Location: Based in Loughborough, England. The role requires travel to all locations where Baca Services are delivered.

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum FTE

Overall Purpose

• To provide support and care to young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their strength, dignity and grow their hope for their futures.
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To be a key worker for a number of young people who are in the care of Baca, providing high quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood.
• To deliver young people services in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, to enable young people to achieve the following outcomes, ensuring it is of the highest quality:
• Improved Physical Wellbeing
• Improved Emotional Wellbeing
• Increased engagement with Education, Employment and Training
• Increased Social engagement
• Increased Personal Safety
• To work proactively and collaboratively to ensure all young people are safeguarded and taking the initiative in resolving any issues that may arise with young people.
• To be a role model to all young people in Baca’s care, providing care and compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• Support young people to understand expectations of them and the support on offer to them from Baca and other agencies.
• Support young people in developing essential life skills in line with the individual support plan to prepare them for independent living. Training young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking and safety food shopping and budgeting; proactively and intentionally in line with the Baca progress plan.
• Support young people in developing their skills and interests in education, vocation or hobbies. Ensure young people’s interests, hobbies and aspirations are identified by getting alongside young people and working with the team.
• Be an active part of a diverse environment of staff and young people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Support young people to engage socially at Baca and in the wider community to build positive trusting relationships with others through one to one and group social times, engaging in clubs and activities.
• Take part in planning and attending day trips and Baca’s annual residential week.
• Develop excellent working partnerships with social workers, solicitors, teachers, volunteers and other partners to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
• Actively plan, prepare and participate in all meetings and events that are related to the support of the young people.
• Prepare young people for meetings and help them to understand what is being communicated.
• Transport young people, in line with our lone working policy, to events and meetings making sure they are on time using your own car in a safe and legal manner.
• Support young people to communicate and express their own wishes and voice regarding all aspects of their life and future.
• Develop and maintain excellent communication with all members of the team and all external partners and supporters.
• Keep good records and carry out all administrative work required as part of the role, such as month end reports and support plans, on time and in a consistent manner.

General

• Be adept in employing the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, in line with the needs of the team.

Personal specification

Baca is looking for a Support Worker who can join the support team and provide support, care and be a role model for young people who are newly arrived refugees and victims of trafficking aged 16 to 18. They will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care.

The successful applicant will have the ability to ensure the support we give to the young people is of the highest quality and goes beyond the statutory standards set. They will be very approachable, reliable and a strong team worker. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, personable and willing to be flexible. They will be a great people person who can develop key external relationships. They will also be a very organised and proactive individual. The successful applicant will need access to transport as the role requires visiting the young people in their homes and attending different appointments/meetings across the midlands. The successful applicant will subscribe to and work in line with Baca’s vision and values.

The role will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Alignment with Baca’s Value to achieve our vision, mission and strategic goals.
• Ability to respond to change at short notice.
• Able to work as part of a highly diverse group of people.
• Able to work in partnership productively with teams internally and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Able to be accountable, take responsibility and be willing to learn.
• Self-motivation and flexible attitude to work.
• Proactive individual who is willing to take initiative in getting involved in a range of activities.
• Ability to be patient, calm and tenacious in very challenging circumstances
• Have a genuine concern for and commitment to young asylum seekers/refugees, and unaccompanied young people in particular.
• Driving Licence that allows you to legally drive a car in the UK.
• Access to your own car

Please note we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. Further information about the role, competencies and experience can be found on our website.

We are looking for a Community Organiser to join the Thames Valley Citizens team in Reading, building the power of local communities.  The role will work across the whole city and will support existing member institutions, as well as focus on recruiting new ones, particularly ‘anchor institutions’ such as schools/colleges, faith institutions, and unions. Primary responsibilities will include recruiting new members; developing core teams in member institutions and supporting community leaders to take action on issues of shared concern.

With your passion, energy, and commitment to democracy, you will support communities to build the power they need to win justice and make a real and lasting impact.  Join us in the fight for a wealthier, healthier and fairer Reading.

A Community Organiser is responsible for the day-to-day development or maintenance of a Citizens alliance or small chapter. Supported by a more experienced Organiser, they have considerable independence and responsibility for external political and media relationships. They take responsibility for financial issues and staff and community training; and may oversee a budget or manage a colleague. A Community Organiser is a practitioner of the craft of broad-based community organising methodology, and focuses on the building of relational power, the recruitment and retention of dues-paying institutions, the development of leaders, the strengthening of member institutions, leader-led public actions, and the winning of systemic change.

Citizens UK

Citizens UK is a people power alliance of diverse local communities working together for the common good. Our mission is to develop leaders, strengthen civic organisations and make change. Our 550 member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas and connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Through the method of community organising we enable people experiencing powerlessness to develop their leadership and come together with the power and strategy to make change. 

This leads to hundreds of neighbourhood improvements - from zebra crossings outside primary schools to renovated public toilets in cemeteries. And it leads to some of the biggest campaign impacts in the UK, such as winning over £2 billion of wages through the UK Living Wage campaign, securing a legal cap on the cost of credit to control exploitative lending, and ending the detention of children for immigration purposes. We enable local campaigns to grow into large-scale social change projects such as the Living Wage Foundation, Parent Action, Sponsor Refugees, and Refugees for Justice, that form an integral part of our theory of change. The most prominent of these is the rapidly growing Living Wage Foundation with a network of over 13,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across the UK.

Thames Valley Citizens is a chapter of Citizens UK comprising Citizens MK (in Milton Keynes), Reading Citizens, and Oxford Citizens). Reading Citizens is one of Citizens UK’s newest Alliances, launched in 2023. It is a leader-led alliance. In Reading, we are currently focusing on growing the Alliance’s foundations by recruiting more civil society institutions to join existing members. We are building the power of civil society by developing a broad alliance of institutions, strengthening community leadership, and supporting people to take action on what matters most to them.

Main Responsibilities

Working as a Thames Valley Citizens Community Organiser in Reading, reporting to a Regional Supervisor, your main responsibilities will include:

Community Organiser for Reading Citizens:

• Work as part of a team of organisers across Thames Valley and across the South East of England (Thames Valley, Essex, and Sussex)

• Recruit civil society institutions into the alliance

• Support existing institutions across Reading Citizens to focus upon institutional development and strengthen civil society.

• Build relationships and support our strategic partnerships with Reading University and the Students’ Union.

Build relational power to further the goals of CUK:

• Develop a comprehensive power analysis for Reading Citizens

• Develop and grow a substantial network of key influencers at a local level, including journalists; taking the initiative to establish new relationships as required

• Conduct at least 3 121s a day in order to develop relationships with leaders; ensuring a deep understanding of their concerns.

• Tell a wide range of Community Organising stories effectively in order to influence others and achieve CUK’s goals

Identify and develop relational leaders prepared to act with others for the common good:

• Identify and discern actual and potential leaders with the passion and ability to drive change 

• Achieve significant development of primary and secondary leaders; nominate new leaders for training on the core taster curriculum and for National Training 

• Successfully lead training on the core taster curriculum at a local level and teach a variety of sessions on the National Training course

Strengthen institutions and develop BBOs:

• Ensure good understanding of the basic interests and traditions of typical member institutions

• Organise a full local alliance or a large cluster of up to 15 standard member organisations or up to 5 strategic partners to work together on shared issues, including a Leadership Team

• Support pre-existing core teams and create/develop new core teams to provide leadership for multi-institutional campaigns

• Run institutional development campaigns in a range of types of organisation

Support leaders through the Cycle of Action in order to create change:

• Take the staff lead on major actions and campaigns at a local level; aiming to achieve multiple large local wins

• Develop and facilitate action planning teams at local level

• Develop strategies for significant local impact; with comprehensive plans and tactics

• Organise and support local actions, ensuring publicity, and facilitating negotiations 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of actions; demonstrating ability to incorporate lessons learned into future actions

Contribute to CUK’s financial viability through effective fundraising & financial management:

• Recruit new dues paying institutions; negotiating annual membership fees and letters of understanding as required

• Contribute to fundraising by securing £40k-£60k per annum overall, at least half of which must be ‘hard money’ from the recruitment and retention of member institutions. 

• Manage the budget at Alliance/campaign level, incl. setting/ monitoring of budgets, and ensuring dues are collected in a timely manner

Contribute to effective teamwork:

• Be proactive concerning personal professional development and wellbeing, i.e. by reading widely, developing a healthy work-life balance and demonstrating ability to reflect on own organising craft and improve on self-identified weaknesses

• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with colleagues and participate in a team; contribute to the learning of other Organisers

• Lead other Organisers or Associates in a manner that supports high performance by providing clear expectations and providing proactive support, encouragement, and mentorship

• Effective line management of associate organisers 

• Produce all required reports and follow CUK’s procedures on time and to the required standards

Participate in the development of the craft of Community Organising and play a role in the Guild of COs:

• Schedule an average of at least 3 1-2-1 relational meetings into your daily schedule as a core part of your professional practice

• Commit 10 working days pa (pro rata for part-time staff) to the preparation, delivery and evaluation of Citizens UK National Community Leadership Training;

• Participate in a Guild Team and help it develop as a Community of Practice that enables Organisers across the UK to develop their skills and experience.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

• Displays self-awareness of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues and good practice. 

• Considers the impact on chapter and direct reports. 

• Leads and acts within their area of responsibility and influence. 

• Acts as a champion for those who might otherwise be marginalised 

Person Specification:

Essential (E)

Desirable (D)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in any subject or equivalent (D)

Evidence of further and continuing study including a possible professional qualification (D)

EXPERIENCE

At least one-year employment track record of successful Organising (E)

Experience of carrying out a power analysis and using the results to initiate new relationships (E)

Experience of successful fundraising (E)

Experience of setting up a new or consolidating an existing project (E)

Clear evidence of campaigns won and volunteers developed (E)

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Ability to inspire, motivate and lead (particularly people who are different from you) (E)

Ability to organise yourself and others and to work responsibly in an unstructured environment (E)

Financial management skills including ability to set and manage a budget (D)

Ability to use creative strategies to support and develop leaders within unheard and diverse communities. (E)

Ability to plan and organise under pressure (E)

Ability to build trusting relationships and communicate to a wide range of diverse people and institutions (E)

Ability to teach and run workshops (E)

Ability to develop the potential of others (E)

Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing (E)

A good knowledge of Reading and its diverse communities, social dynamics, and challenges (D)

PERSONAL QUALITIES & VALUES

A passion for justice (E)

A positive enthusiasm for working with faith congregations, trade unions, schools and other community organisations (E)

An interest in and experience of politics and public life (E)

Able to work in a team (E)

Willingness to work within accountable relationships (E)

Self-motivated and adaptable (E)

Interview date: 16/01/2025 (subject to change)

• Ensuring that all requests and 1st & 2nd level queries (phone, email and in-person) are responded to promptly and effectively including providing tours of the Centre to prospective members.
• Interacting with members on a daily basis, delivering a superb experience
• Full responsibly for bookings & payments for all Classes, Clubs, activities, services, membership fees, etc. on the online system the Centre uses (training will be provided)
• Promoting all membership, classes, clubs, activities, special events and services with respective prices and availability to members and visitors
• Processing applications for membership and volunteers as per the Centre’s process.
• Managing drop-in activities which take place weekdays from 9 am to 12 noon. 
• Organising room setup requirements for activities, especially classes, meetings and events
• Maintaining the professional appearance of the office at all times, including ensuring front office filing systems are maintained and up to date
• Training and managing volunteers supporting the front office, Front Office Assistants, ensuring they are aware of their responsibilities and performing to a high standard
• Responsible to making sure members renew on time and membership renewal is up to date.
• Responsible for maintaining all notice boards in the Centre and keeping them up to date with correct posters and announcements.
• Receive and help with various deliveries ensuring everything is received properly and is kept in its correct place.
• Maintaining the activities list, class and clubs registers and the login/out ledger and visitors log for all members, visitors and volunteers.
• Making sure the relevant Health and Safety requirements and other obligations are being met and correctly observed
• Reporting any maintenance issues quickly and clearly to the Community Manager
• Overseeing and ensuring that all administrative processes are carried out in line with the Centre’s policy
• Opening the Centre in the mornings and possibly closing in the afternoon.
• Reconciling money received on a daily basis reporting this to the General Centre Manager
• You might be required to attend/support events out of working hours including weekends. You will receive time off in lieu for any hours you work over your contractual hours

What you need to have?

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of IT systems including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong organisational skills & ability to multi-task
• Experience of working in a similar role and environment
• Able to demonstrate your ability to provide high quality customer service
• Good numeracy and literacy skills and an eye for detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure and on your own initiative without ongoing direct supervision
• Be an enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable team player.
• Understandings the importance of safeguarding
• Ideally living locally or within easy commute to Centre

Job Title: Hartlepool Paid Peer Supporter 

Salary: £20,820.80 (FTE) 

Working Hours: 15-25  hours Per weeks 

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2025

Location: Hartlepool Borough and University Hospital of North Tees 

Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday. 

About us at the NCT 

A lot of people know NCT for our antenatal classes, and we want to continue to support as many parents and families as we can to access evidence-based information. But we are also much more than this. We are a charity that campaigns on the issues that matter to parents. We run breastfeeding and infant feeding support, provided by specialist counsellors. We run thousands of free community activities and events across the UK, led by our fantastic volunteers and peers. And we support women and families facing specific challenges, such as social isolation, feeding difficulties or poor mental health. 

Our Hartlepool Infant Feeding and Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support projects are commissioned by Hartlepool Council, to offer infant feeding support across the region in both community and hospital settings and perinatal mental health peer support for families throughout the Hartlepool community. The support is delivered by staff and volunteer peer supporters.

We are seeking a capable Peer Supporter who will support parents at University Hospital of North Tees and at various community settings in Hartlepool. This role will mainly be based out in the community (expenses will be reimbursed). 

About the Role 

You will be responsible for offering peer support for parents within University Hospital of North Tees 

and the community across Hartlepool. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include: 

• Providing breastfeeding support to families on the wards at University Hospital of North Tees 

 and perinatal mental health and infant feeding peer support in community settings across Hartlepool. 

• Support in delivering inductions for volunteer peer supporters.  

• To report any concerns or additional support needs of women to the NCT management team.   

• To attend regular supervision/support sessions.  

• Having a good working knowledge and understanding of the local demographics in the Hartlepool area and ensuring all support is accessible and inclusive.

• Ensure that data collection and feedback is collected in a timely manner in an inclusive way. 

You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. You must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently. 

Being able to make decisions and respond appropriately to our staff, peer supporters and parents and other external stakeholders is essential, alongside good IT skills– including Outlook, Word and Excel – and you must have good attention to detail. 
 
It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Peer Supporter.

About you 

• Are you willing to undertake our Peer Supporter training?

• Can you work at pace and juggle a number of different priorities? 

• Are you passionate about supporting families to reach their parenting and feeding goals and contribute to their positive wellbeing? 

• Do you want to join an amazing Charity that supports parents across the UK? 

• Would you like to be part of an amazing team of passionate staff? 

If so, please read the job description attached
 
What we offer 

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.  More details about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion action can be found here.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.   We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability. 

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing date: 05/12/2024 
 
Interviews: Week beginning 09/12/2024  

Interview format: The interviews will be a mixture of open and competency-based questions, you do not need to prepare anything in advance. 

About the role

Peer Support Service has been established in the Community Mental Health Teams in Southampton for over three years, working in partnership with our colleagues in The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As a Peer Worker you will work alongside both Solent Mind and HIOW NHS colleagues to listen, connect and inspire hope authentically, through your lived experience.

About you

It is essential that you have your own lived experience and have a key understanding of the role of peer support in mental health as well as the ability to manage your own time with competing priorities taking responsibility for your own work and accountabilities.

About us

We're Solent Mind! We’re part of a network of over 100 Local Minds who tailor trusted mental health services to our communities. We set our own strategies and partnerships and rely on the support of our brilliant local fundraisers.

We collaborate with Mind to make sure their pioneering campaigns, information and research make a difference in Hampshire. Together, we make better mental health possible both locally and nationally.

Benefits 

Our Gold Award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and being a Mindful Employer reflects our commitment to our lively, friendly teams. We empower our people to have a voice, discover new opportunities and develop their careers. In addition to knowing you’re making a difference, you’ll also enjoy excellent benefits, including:

• Flexible working to promote a healthy work/life balance
• 25 days’ annual leave rising incrementally to 30 days per year (pro rata for part-time)
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket and cycle-to-work scheme

If you’re ready to join the fight for mental health, visit our website to find out more and apply.  

Closing date: Tuesday 17 December 2024.

Interview date: Thursday 2 January 2025.

Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check.

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work. Appointments are made on merit.

Registered Charity No: 1081116. Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500.

The organisation:
We are partnering with a compelling health charity who are seeking a Community and Events Fundraising Officer for a 6 month fixed term contract, 3 or 4 days per week. You will help drive and deliver their ambitious fundraising strategy and support the delivery of the charity’s events programme.

You will be responsible for:

• Research venues, online platforms, caterers, materials, suppliers, speakers etc. depending on the nature of each event 
• Working closely with the Fundraising and Events Team Manager, create and monitor a risk management process and ensure this is followed for each event 
• In conjunction with the Fundraising and Events Team Manager, ensure there is a clear event plan with objectives and financial targets for each event, led by a Return on Investment (ROI) methodology.
• Explore corporate sponsorship opportunities and gifts-in-kind for events in conjunction with relevant colleagues across the organisation 
• Source raffle prizes and auction lots to develop a ‘bank’ of prizes that can be used at events - creating a prize database and ensuring we have full and accurate information 
• Support the production of event programmes and materials for the event, including invitations, seating plans, menus etc. 
• Support event mailings and manage replies
• This is a hands-on role supporting event day logistics and day to day work around procuring and maintaining events materials 
• Ensure guests have a positive experience and income and ROI targets are met 
• Support the Fundraising and Events Team Manager to ensure committee members, prize donors and guests are stewarded and thanked for financial and in kind donations 
• Attend and organise meetings internally and externally including diary management, room bookings and preparing papers 
• Ensure accurate and accessible record-keeping of all activity and relationships through effective use of the donor database 
• Be a point of contact with suppliers and partner organisations 
• Support the Fundraising and Events Team Manager and other colleagues as appropriate to provide practical support to donors organising their own large-scale events to ensure their (pre-agreed) needs are met and they are feel valued 
• Represent the Charity at events and meetings and safeguard the Charity’s reputation and integrity through an awareness and understanding of our brand and mission 

Person specification:

• Experience within a community fundraising environment
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing priorities
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages 
• Excellent communications skills
• Strong team worker and motivator of self and others but also the ability to work unsupervised 
• Availability to start a new role in the next few weeks

What's on offer:
This role is offering a salary of £31,000 pro rata for this 6 month fixed term contract, 3 or 4 days per week. This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days a week in their London office. This is a fast moving role and applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.