Community Wellbeing Manager Jobs
A little bit about the role
This role will be closing at 9am on Wednesday 6 November 2024.
This important role is to support our Chief Executive Officer, to act as administrator for our Board of Trustees and to provide wider support to our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), working closely with our Chief Operating Officer.
The Executive Assistant role is vital in enabling our Trustees and SLT to maximise their effectiveness and impact, to accelerate progress towards Frontline’s mission of creating social change for children and families.
The ideal candidate will be exceptionally organised, a skilled communicator, confident with Microsoft Office and able to set up systems and processes that make themselves and those they support more effective and efficient.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate and prepare SLT and organisational long-term calendars
- Source and book meeting spaces, distribute materials/agendas/resources if required and ensure technology is prepared in advance for effective and efficient meetings
- Take minutes at Board and Committee meetings.
- Support organisation and delivery of all-staff events
A little bit about you
This role will suit an experienced administrator who enjoys working autonomously and can think on their feet to find the most efficient outcome in a pinch. The panel will be looking for experiences that show effective prioritisation, organisation and communication skills in order to flourish in this role.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Important information
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
This Telephone Team Coach - Supporter Care role is the perfect opportunity to build on your proven ability to get the best from individuals, teams and databases in providing inspirational customer/supporter service.
Greenpeace is an international network of non profit campaigning organisations operating in over 55 countries. Our independence and global reach enable us to stand for positive change through action in order to defend nature and promote peace. We investigate and expose global environmental problems, confront those in positions of power and present alternative solutions.
A key part of your role will be coaching our small team of in-house callers to make outgoing calls that build, retain and strengthen relationships with our supporters: welcoming, thanking and encouraging them to leave a gift in their Will for lasting impact.
You’ll also handle inbound supporter care across a variety of channels – including phone, email and social media – responding to questions and producing engaging personalised replies, as well as writing inspirational copy to answer regularly asked campaign questions.
Location: Islington, London. Our hybrid working model enables us to enjoy the benefits of both office based and remote working. We ask that staff work from the office in Islington 40% of their time, with 20% required as a minimum. Reasonable adjustments as well as specific office based needs will be considered for those with long term health conditions and disabilities.
What we're looking for:
- Experience of coaching and motivating a team to achieve fundraising or supporter experience targets and managing individual performance, holding team members accountable for hitting their goals.
- Experience in a customer or supporter service environment, with the ability to answer large volumes of public enquiries across all communication channels.
- Experience using databases (CRMs) to run regular reports on calling campaigns and individual performance, with the ability to disseminate key insights and data to relevant stakeholders.
- Excellent written communication, with the ability to write engaging responses to enquiries, judging the appropriate tone and content to be used.
- Emotional resilience to recover quickly from setbacks, keep positive and maintain perspective while navigating negative, challenging or emotive interactions.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and organise your own work, follow agreed work-plans and meet deadlines.
- Genuine interest and enthusiasm for environmental issues and the work of Greenpeace, with a passion for sharing this with our supporters.
We give you:
You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga and a wealth of well-being resources, just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply.
We are happy to consider flexible working requests as part of the recruitment process.
Our commitment to diversity: Greenpeace UK is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in environmental and campaigning organisations and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGBTQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
To Apply
For further information and to apply please click the apply button.
Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law
CLOSING DATE: 9.00 am 30th October
INTERVIEWS: 5th and 6th November
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.
The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment and enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety.
This role includes attendance at the office in Warwick district. Travel around Warwickshire for client appointments is essential to role, therefore use of a car essential.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
First Lieutenant - TS Jack Petchey
Location: Operating from Fort Blockhouse, Gosport, PO12 2AB
Contract: Full employment
Salary: £32,500 gross per annum
Closing Date: 31 October 2024
Are you an experienced 1st Mate / 1st Lt looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.
We are currently looking for a 1st Mate or 1st Lieutenant to join our team.
About the role
The primary purpose of the 1st Mate / 1st Lieutenant on board the Marine Society’s Power Vessels is to act as the Second in Command of the TS Jack Petchey. You will be supporting the Commanding Officer to deliver high quality sail training experiences to cadets aged between 12-18. The vessels travel throughout the UK and near continent between March and November each year. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety, discipline, morale, welfare and day-to-day employment of permanent crew members, embarked personnel and cadets is appropriately managed. You will also act as the vessel’s Training Officer and Safety Officer.
Responsibilities
- To stand deck watches in a 1-in-2 with the Commanding Officer when at sea (usually only sailing during daylight hours).
- Ensure compliance with the MSSC Offshore Safety Management System.
- To initiate and deliver the adult and cadet training programmes.
- To organise and run the ship's routine giving due regard to hours of work, rest and mealtimes.
- To act as part of the vessel’s emergency response team, managing the delivery of first aid or firefighting.
- To be responsible for the routine maintenance and serviceability of the ship's tender; lifejackets, harnesses and other life-saving appliances in accordance with the MSSC electronic maintenance system.
- To carry out general ship husbandry tasks and support winter maintenance tasks.
- To liaise with Offshore Operations and the Personnel Officer regarding crew lists, next of kin, medical and dietary details maintaining an accurate soul’s onboard list.
Requirements
- Yachtmaster Offshore (Power) or Master 200 - for up to 24m with commercial endorsement qualification.
- Internationally recognised Certificate of Competency (CoC).
- Confidence to take Command of the vessel in the absence of the permanent Commanding Officer.
- Ability to gain and maintain an ENG1 Medical Certificate or ML5 Medical Certificate.
- RYA Level 2 Powerboat.
Desirable
- MCA OOW Unlimited.
- Radio Operators Certificate.
- MCA approved First Aid Cert.
- Radar training.
For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack later.
Benefits
- 104 days annual leave per annum (split between 84 days during the sailing season and 20 weekdays during the winter maintenance season).
- Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension.
- Private medical insurance.
- Pension (employer contribution up to 10%).
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling.
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
- National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise.
If you are interested in this 1st Mate / 1st Lieutenant vacancy, please apply now!
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety, and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Officer
We are seeking a passionate and driven Fundraising Officer to join a charity that provides supported accommodation that enable people experiencing homelessness to Reclaim, Rebuild and Reshape their lives.
Position: Fundraising Officer
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Location: Chatham ME4 4PB / Hybrid
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible, negotiable
Closing Date: 20th November 2024
About the Role
As Fundraising Officer you will support the development and sustainability of the charity and their community project. Your primary focus will be to secure funding through grants, tenders, and partnerships, whilst building relationships with donors and stakeholders.
You will be responsible for identifying potential funders, crafting compelling funding applications, and maintaining donor relationships. Additionally, you’ll play a key role in shaping the fundraising strategy, organising engagement events, and monitoring the impact of fundraising efforts. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a tangible impact on the charity’s growth and success.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in dealing with a wide variety of individuals: Ideally, you have experience of fundraising and working in a charity setting.
- Excellent Communication Skills: You have strong written and verbal communication skills, and can effectively convey the charity’s mission and vision to a variety of audiences.
- Strong Organisational Abilities: You’re highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Empathy and Passion: You understand the challenges faced by service users, and you’re motivated to make a positive impact in their lives.
- A Self-starter Attitude: You’re proactive and can work independently, as well as part of a team, to achieve goals.
If you’re looking for a role that allows you to utilise your skills while contributing to a worthwhile cause, we’d love to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Trust Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Trust Fundraising, Fundraising Administrator, Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, Trusts and Grants Fundraising Officer, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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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!
Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We are looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service.
This is an exciting home based opportunity working with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: S11216 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based Surrey however, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £16,043 per annum (inner London weighting £2,370 per annum or outer London weighting £1,260 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live) (FTE circa £26,700 per annum)
Contract: Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 August 2025.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 3 November 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes. A key part of the role will be to support service users and the delivery of the service.
Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
· Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
· Provide personalised information, advice and support.
· Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
· Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.
· You will have excellent IT skills and demonstrate a flexible approach to your role.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
· Setting up and running virtual groups.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Stroke Association
Finding strength through support
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our people. We know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for all those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Role: Deputy Director of Operations
Remuneration: Up to £60,000 GBP gross annual (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working – there will be some attendance at our Manchester HQ office as required. Significant overseas travel required (up to 40%)
Are you an exceptional Humanitarian Operations leader looking for their next role?
UK-Med is a humanitarian NGO that has been responding to disasters for over thirty years. We prepare and equip medical teams, both in the UK and worldwide, so they are ready to respond when epidemics, conflict and natural disasters hit. We are core partners, providing the clinical component and key support structures of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) in line with WHO standards.
Our Deputy Director – International Operations role will work with key internal and external stakeholders on UK-Med’s emergency responses and country programmes, and lead a team of talented operations managers to lead, co-ordinate and deliver our programmes with impact.
The role will also involve deployment to humanitarian responses and existing country programmes, supporting general operations. The successful candidate will also provide oversight of UK-Med deployments from HQ as required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an important role in our humanitarian programming.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Deputy Director of Operations before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV anda supporting letter (2 pages) that includes:
- A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification
- Full contact details
- Where you saw this role advertised
- Where you are currently based.
- Your current or most recent remuneration / salary expectation for this role
Applications must be submitted through our online jobs portal no later than Monday 4th November 2024
Please note:
- Applicants must have an existing right to enter Schengen Zone countries in order to transit to Ukraine e.g. citizenship/residence of a Schengen Zone country, or an ETIAS eligible country
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Consultant
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fundraising Consultant to join an exciting charity that aims to be the natural choice for emotional, befriending and advocacy support to cancer patients.
Position: Fundraising Consultant
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Part-time, 10 hours per week
Salary: £15 per hour
Closing Date: 1st November 2024
Please note – the organisation will be interviewing candidates as they apply, so early applications are recommended.
About the Role
We are a dedicated cancer support charity, providing essential emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families. We aim to improve lives, bring hope, and make a lasting difference. We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Fundraising Specialist to help us grow our impact by securing critical funding to support our programs and services.
Key responsibilities of the Fundraising Consultant include:
- Develop and execute comprehensive etc, to achieve ‘monthly, half-yearly and annual goals’.
- Collaborate with the CEO to create and deliver engaging social media content
- Cultivate relationships with donors, Trustees, sponsors, and corporate partners.
- Organize and manage fundraising campaigns, events, and donor stewardship initiatives.
- Collaborate with the CEO to create engaging content that drives donations.
- Manage fundraising progress with detailed reports.
About You
We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who has a positive ‘can do’ attitude, work on their own and in a team. They must be extremely organised and self-motivated and care deeply for the cause.
To succeed in the role of Fundraising Consultant your key skills will include:
- Ideally a proven track record in fundraising, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- Creative ability to implement/assist social media content to support fundraising activities
- Strong knowledge of fundraising techniques, donor relations, and event management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in building relationships with donors, businesses, and stakeholders.
- Creative thinking with the ability to develop new fundraising ideas and campaigns.
- Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
- Passionate about supporting cancer patients and making a meaningful impact.
About the Organisation
The employer is an independent charity that provides emotional and practical support to cancer patients. It was named after one of its patients Alan Dumbell. He felt that although he had a loving family supporting him, he still felt lonely and lost at times and to have someone to talk to who understood what it is like to have cancer or support someone through cancer would have meant the world to him at this time.
Their wonderful volunteers can support patients by sitting with them at appointments or on the ward, providing support to the patients and their families by referring them to relevant services and providing telephone support at home and they can also be there at the end of life. They aim to be your 'pal' and be that person who can eradicate stress from the patient and their family.
You may have experience in areas such as Head of Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Fundraisers, Major Donor, Philanthropy, Income Generation Manager, Income Generation, Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Development, Account Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Can you see yourself creating and nurturing a network of informed and engaged volunteers? Imagine being their main go-to for info and guidance on their volunteer journey. Can you connect with these awesome people and help them shine?
As part of a team across South Coast and London you will manage an existing cohort of active volunteers providing dedicated support in their work helping their mentees secure outcomes including personal development, jobs and self-employment. This role is 17.5 hours per week.
Are you excited about providing volunteers with consistently stellar service that inspires them to make a real difference in young people's lives, and are you ready to empower them for incredibly positive outcomes? Picture yourself leading and supporting a group of volunteers. You'll use our CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and your connections with fellow team members to link up with opportunities that support young people and our programmes.
We're all about keeping things in tip-top shape so can you dive into the detail and keep things running smoothly, like accurately tracking, recording, and keeping tabs on volunteer activity? And can you encourage volunteers to do their part by keeping our systems up to scratch, ensuring we're always on the ball with core vetting and training requirements?
As well as the serious stuff, we're big on showing love to our volunteers! Our volunteers are exceptional individuals driven by a deep passion to ensure the success of the young people they mentor. You'll collaborate with volunteers from various backgrounds, each bringing a rich tapestry of skills to support a young person's journey. As part of the role, you will be expected to host some memory making events around the area in our partner offices with volunteers and our young people. You will work closely with colleagues, delivery partners, and external stakeholders to enhance volunteer opportunities and strengthen our volunteer network. Can you help us expand?
At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too. We hope you’ll encourage positive action and change while supporting volunteers from all walks of life.
Ready for the challenge? Be prepared for a little bit of everything, you might find yourself wearing different hats and stepping up when needed. Ready to dive into this adventure with us?
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Already experienced in Special Education needs, delivering and facilitating youth projects and looking for a chance to make a big difference to the lives of learning disabled and autistic young people?
Ready to be part of a growing team at a community youth organisation based in Westminster?
We are Caxton Youth Organisation. We are a specialist youth club, creating community, breaking barriers and empowering learning disabled and autistic young people. Over the next three years and beyond, we will aim to reach more disabled young people and become more youth-led - and you could help make that happen.
There are many reasons why the work Caxton Youth Organisation does is important. At Caxton, we want to shape a more inclusive society free from disabling barriers where all young people can lead happy, healthy and more independent lives.
Our team of qualified youth workers and practitioners create a safe, welcoming and inclusive space in the community where disabled and autistic young people can make friends, learn new skills, build confidence, and be themselves.
We're a small charity but our work and impact is long-lasting and holistic. For everyone who works at Caxton, it's more than just a job. All the team want to make a lasting difference to the young people we work with. If this sounds like something you want to be part of then I hope you will consider joining our organisation.
The purpose of the role will be:
- To provide innovative, exciting and accessible youth work and youth projects to disabled young people aged 11-25 years old
- To support the running of girls group aged 11 – 25 years old
- To working alongside Caxton Youth Organisation colleagues to support children and young people from the Westminster community to run our youth programmes.
- To support the delivery of our holiday programmes; and residentials providing overnight disturbance cover where you will be responsible for our female member
Required skills, knowledge and qualifications
- A minimum of 1 years experience in the youth work sector.
- A minimum in Level 2 Youth Work.
- Excellent written and communication skills at all levels.
- A strong understanding of the principles of youth work as a distinctive practice of informal education and voluntary participation.
- A good understanding of inclusive practice including different communication methods e.g. Makaton.
- Advanced use of Microsoft packages.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
- Is able to work as part of a team and to use own initiative.
- Is willing to travel and to work unsociable hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.
- A highly motivated and creative youth worker.
- Strong empathy and a person centred approach.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting learning disabled and autistic young people.
- To have a driving licence and ability to drive a minibus (including a D1 licence and MIDAS qualification).
- First aid training.
Essential Safer Recruitment Criteria
1. A cleared Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. This check is necessary as the work involves dealing with or having access to children and vulnerable adults whilst undertaking normal duties.
2. The candidate must be able to provide at least two relevant references prior to taking up the post
Caxton Youth Organisation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010) to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups’.
*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are seeking female applicants only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1).
Please note that interviews will take place on Thursday 7th November 2024.
Please can you complete both a CV and a personal statement which shows why you would like to work at Caxton Youth Organisation and how you meet all of the essential criteria in the person specification. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 4th November 2024.
Please note that interviews will take place on Thursday 7th November 2024.
Please note that applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you enthusiastic, collaborative, with excellent communication skills and an eye for a story? Our charity team is looking for a dynamic self-starter to join our team as Communications Assistant. Through making social media posts, creating engaging content or writing stories, you’ll play an integral role in communicating our impact and stories to our key audiences.
At Horatio’s Garden, we build and look after extraordinary gardens in the heart of NHS spinal injury centres. These gardens are a critical part of rehabilitation and offer reflection and adjustment, privacy and solace, joy and companionship to all who need it. We lead regular gardening sessions to grow and cultivate plants, arts workshops to offer new skills and a programme of live music and events. Designed to be enjoyed all year round, these gardens offer a warm, welcoming place for family and friends who may have travelled hours for a visit.
Our vision is for everyone with a spinal injury to have a Horatio’s Garden as part of their rehabilitation care.
The charity is growing. With seven garden projects open, we have an eighth garden under construction in Sheffield. A smaller version of this garden won ‘Best in Show’ at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2023 as the first show garden designed for people with mobility needs, which significantly increased our profile.
Following a strategic digital review, you will support the rollout of the new digital strategy to place storytelling and impact at the heart of our communications.
This role will assist with the content creation of engaging written, film and visual content across different platforms, scheduling and moderating our social channels, and helping us report on our digital activity.
It would suit someone looking to start or build their career in the communications field or charity sector to develop experience in developing content, writing and charity campaigning. There will be opportunities for training and development and you will travel between the charity’s UK-wide gardens and meet patients, volunteers and staff.
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week) based in the charity’s office in Salisbury. You will be reporting to the Communications Manager.
Main duties
- Help manage the day-to-day running of the charity’s social media (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook). Schedule content and respond to comments and messages to foster positive engagement and add value to the supporter experience
- Work closely with the team to produce subscriber, campaign-led and post-event newsletter content and manage the subscriber database
- Contribute to the charity’s content calendar and work creatively and collaboratively with the communications and wider charity team to proactively seek and develop story ideas in line with the charity’s recently updated digital strategy
- Create engaging written, photographic, design and video content in support of charity objectives and reflecting our brand and tone guidelines
- Assist with internal communications to communicate key updates to staff on the charity’s WhatsApp group
- Assist in maintaining and updating Horatio’s Garden’s main website
- Help to manage the charity’s digital assets, ensuring the team have access to the most impactful photographs and videos for their needs
- Collate, analyse and present monthly reports on social media, newsletter and website activity and engagement against key performance metrics
- Assist with planning and promotion of campaigns and track press activity
- Keep up to date with the latest digital marketing trends and technologies
General duties
- Support the wider team with administrative duties that support the smooth running of the charity
- Actively contribute to team and organisation meetings
Skills required
- Strong interest/experience in creating content for digital channels
- Good understanding of the digital landscape, including trends
- Excellent writing and editorial skills with attention to detail
- Able to create accessible, engaging content
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Good IT and software skills and willingness to learn – you will be using Microsoft suite, Hootsuite and Mailchimp
- Video editing experience/interest – experience with or willingness to learn Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar
- Flexible, can-do attitude, with the ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
We are looking for someone who has:
- The ability to take initiative and be a self-starter, working independently as well as part of a team
- An ability to manage a varied workload and work to deadlines
- A willingness to learn new skills and to develop existing skills
- An empathic personality
- A positive, can-do and resilient attitude
- Passion for the charity sector
The charity is keen to promote training and opportunities and we will support the candidate to attend relevant training courses where a need can be demonstrated and to make the most of any opportunities to learn additional skills, for example involvement with filming and photo shoots by professional contractors hired by the charity.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of society. Please note that this role will involve occasional out-of-hours working (including evenings and weekends) as part of a rota to ensure the charity’s social media channels are active and monitored at peak times and during events.
About Horatio’s Garden
Horatio’s Garden nurtures the wellbeing of people after spinal injury in beautiful, vibrant sanctuaries within the heart of NHS spinal injury centres. Leading designers create the accessible gardens where the charity’s team, alongside volunteers and creatives, care for people and plants alike.
Spinal cord injuries are traumatic events. The gardens are vital places for reflection and adjustment for people facing these life-changing injuries and long stays in hospital. The profoundly positive impact of a Horatio’s Garden is clear for people with spinal injuries and their friends and families as well as hospital staff. Research shows that 100% people see an improvement in their wellbeing with 100% patients on bedrest reporting that the gardens have improved their mental health.
The charity’s vision is to sustainably grow thriving communities and biodiverse gardens in all 11 NHS spinal injury centres in the UK.
As a charity, we are committed to creating and promoting a culture that protects and preserves the welfare of the vulnerable people in our care. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information from and about candidates including criminal record checks, to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work for our charity.
How to apply
Please read the full job description before applying. Please submit your CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining why you are suited to the role to Alex Geaney. Please note that applications will not be considered without a cover letter.
The closing date for applications is Monday 11 November with interviews taking place w/c 18 November. We may close the applications earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please read the full job description before applying. Please submit your CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining why you are suited to the role to Alex Geaney. Please note that applications will not be considered without a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 11 November with interviews taking place w/c 18 November. We may close the applications earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Social Media Manager to deliver an exceptional experience for our audiences across our social media channels.
· Manage day-to-day organic social media activity across 3 charity brands, including the creation of basic static and video content and daily community management.
· Manage the social media content calendar, including brainstorming meetings and identifying key awareness days, to ensure that we’re posting regular highly engagement content.
· Use social media analytics to embed regular reporting through weekly and monthly updates.
· With the support of the social media manager, develop organic social content to support strategic and fundraising goals.
· Work with a wide variety of colleagues from different areas of the charity and our partners to ensure social media supports their objectives.
· Manage day to day administration of social accounts, including data, paid social invoices, donation reports and basic analytics.
Provide social media support on the day during our fundraising events, including at weekends.
Experience:
· Experience running and managing a busy content calendar, including brainstorming meetings.
· Experience creating static and video content for social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
· Experience working with different teams to create content which meets different goals.
· Experience of community management, engaging with supporters to make them feel appreciated and representing the brand online.
Skills, abilities and knowledge:
· Experience using social media scheduling tools such as Sprout Social or Hootsuite to manage content.
· Excellent editorial and copy writing skills with a knowledge of plain English communications and strong attention to detail.
· Experience writing in different tones of voice is key; ideally experience working across multiple brands at the same time.
· Experience in using data to make informed decisions, ideally with experience of using social media and Google Analytics.
· Motivated by results and be comfortable in a data driven environment.
· Comfortable working with stakeholders of all levels of the organisation and building collaborative relationships.
· Ability to stay updated on social media news and trends, emerging platforms and best practices.
Personal attributes:
· A creative and enthusiastic approach to social media based on experience of what works well on the various platforms and a willingness to encourage new ideas and approaches.
· Demonstrate a willingness to experiment and test, with a strong appetite for developing skills and knowledge.
· Delivery-minded: willing to get stuck in and work at pace.
· Collaborative: able to build rapport with stakeholders and contribute to collective effort.
· A commitment to our DEI principles and putting them into practice throughout our work.
Benefits
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- Annual personal development budget
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
The King's Trust
We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.
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Picture yourself alongside our Outreach and Marketing wizards and our customer service champions. Together, we're on a mission to ensure our young people aren't just safe but also revved up and fully immersed in their journey with us here at The King's Trust.
Could you become their personal champion? Imagine peeling back the layers to discover what's holding them back so that you can unlock their potential for astonishing progress. Imagine having your own group of young people to support who will turn to you for that one-on-one support, guidance, and maybe just a nudge in the right direction.
Safety always comes first, so keeping a watchful eye on safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection is part of the deal! You’ll be the guiding force that empowers our delivery partners and service providers to reach for the stars. Together, we will ensure every young person embarks on a remarkable journey, experiencing the extraordinary and achieving the dreams they've aspired to.
You’ll lead personal development sessions that take our foundation programmes to new heights. Whether it's in person or via a virtual session on MS Teams, some of these activities will be in the great outdoors and enjoying our wonderful green spaces. You won’t be sitting behind a screen every day, there will be some travel required to relevant local areas to support the delivery of these exciting programmes as well as programme visits. However, it’s not all fun and games, keeping things on point means meticulously recording info and data about our young superstars, volunteers, or partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey aligns perfectly with our funding contracts.
At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace where everybody feels seen, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too. Your mission? Making a positive impact by implementing a local action plan that harmonises with our big-picture EDI goals.
Be prepared for anything and everything. Alongside all these exciting responsibilities, you might even find yourself wearing different hats and stepping up when needed.
Ready to bring your A-game? Let's make every day count and create a brighter future for our young people of the future!
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Want to kick-start your career in social media and campaigning at a leading LGBTQI+ asylum and immigration rights charity?
Rainbow Migration, the longest-running charity in Europe dedicated to supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system, is recruiting a Communications and Campaigns Assistant who is keen to gain experience in digital communications, campaigning and supporting the involvement of people with lived experience in our work.
Rainbow Migration has been campaigning for the rights of LGBTQI+ people since 1993 and has stepped up this work since 2021. We now have an opportunity for a Communications and Campaigns Assistant to join us and provide vital support across our communications, campaigning and influencing work.
This would be an ideal position for a creative, digitally experienced individual with a passion for LGBTQI+ campaigning.
This role will receive full training and support to build your skills while making a real impact. Your responsibilities will include:
- Create and schedule eye-catching social media posts – with a focus on Instagram and Tik Tok
- Create graphic, audio and video content to showcase our services and campaigns
- Get hands-on with digital campaigns by helping to set-up, test and promote online campaign actions
- Support the planning and delivery of online and in-person events
- Interview service users and support them to turn their experiences into inspiring stories
- Support LGBTQI+ people who have sought asylum to be involved in our communications and campaigns
Rainbow Migration’s vision is that LGBTQI+ people can settle safely in the UK and lead fulfilling lives.
Our values are:
- Safety: We believe everyone should be safe from persecution and safe to be themselves. We strive to create a safe workplace culture, and we place importance on the wellbeing of everyone involved with Rainbow Migration.
- Integrity: We are thorough and honest in everything we do, and we take responsibility for our actions. We want to be accountable to our communities and those who support us.
- Belonging: We welcome and include all LGBTQI+ people, and we celebrate and value their range of experience in terms of gender, religion, race, age, disability status and class. We try to remove obstacles to participation, champion equality and promote a sense of family or home through our services.
- Respect: We believe that every person is equal and deserves the same level of courtesy, care, and attention. We respect the rights, wishes and feelings of our service users, and campaign for their rights to be respected as they go through the asylum and immigration system.
At Rainbow Migration, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We consider all qualified applicants, consistent with any legal requirements.
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of going through the UK asylum system or who have been subject to immigration control, and also people of colour who are currently underrepresented among our staff in relation to our service users. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone considered as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if they meet the essential criteria. If you wish to qualify under this scheme, please make this clear when applying.
Owing to the nature of the work, the successful applicant the successful applicant will be required at the point of conditional job offer to disclose all unspent criminal records and subsequently to undergo a basic DBS check. See our website for more information.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week). Working part-time (minimum 28 hours a week) will be considered. When applying, please state what hours you are looking to work. Occasional evening or weekend work is required, but with plenty of notice. Rainbow Migration encourages staff to maintain a good work life balance and has a TOIL system in place.
Salary: Starting at £23,928 with potential annual step increases up to £26,930 (pro rata if working part-time), plus statutory employer’s pension contribution. In addition to an annual step increase, the trustees consider giving a separate inflationary increase every April.
Location: Remote or from Rainbow Migration’s offices which are based in London between Vauxhall and the Oval. Hybrid working will also be considered. The successful candidate could work from anywhere in the UK but would be expected to occasionally travel to London and other parts of the country for meetings and events. At the time of posting this advert, none of our staff are going into the office every day. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Annual Leave: 25 days per year rising after 24 months by 1 day after each year of service to maximum of 28 days per year (pro rata if working part-time).
Benefits:
- Two days of wellbeing leave to be taken at short notice in each calendar year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Enhanced parental leave and pay
- Full pay for jury service (up to four weeks), compassionate leave (up to two weeks) and dependants’ leave (up to four days, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Separate salary step and inflationary increases considered every year
- TOIL system
- Hybrid working policy, including possibility of working abroad for 10 working days (pro rata for part-time staff) each year
- Policy on staff loans or salary advances for difficult times
- Work laptop and mobile phone
- Training and learning opportunities
- Employee telephone counselling service
- Clinical supervision for staff delivering services
How to apply:
Closing date: 12pm 1 November 2024
Interview dates: Week commencing 11 November 2024
Please read the job description and person specification. If you have any questions about the role or would like to find out more before applying, then you can contact the line manager via the email address you will find in the job description or on our website.
Please send to the email address you will find in the job description or on our website
- Your CV
- A written statement (max 1,000 words). Instead of a written statement you may submit your statement by video or audio recording (max 8 minutes)
We’d also be grateful if you would complete an optional monitoring form - the link is available in the job description or on our website.
In your statement, please:
- Explain why you are interested in this role and give examples of how you meet the person specification. In addition to what is on your CV, we want to hear about any relevant skills and experience that demonstrate how you meet the necessary criteria for the role, and if you meet any of the advantageous criteria. Skills and experience could be from training, volunteering, interests or life experience
- Confirm if you wish to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme for anyone considered as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 (physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ effect on your ability to do normal daily activities)
- Accept that, if successful, you will be required to disclose all unspent criminal records at the point of conditional job and subsequently to undergo a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please complete the form linked in the job description to request support and they will confirm if they can match you with a mentor to support your application.
By submitting an application, you:
- Confirm that you have the right to work in the UK and will produce the necessary documentation if you are offered this post.
- Declare that to the best of your knowledge and belief, the information provided with your application is true and correct and that you understand that any false information or statement given will justify your dismissal from Rainbow Migration if appointed.
Privacy notice
If you apply for this role, the information you provide will be processed according to Rainbow Migration's privacy policy (you will find the link on our website). Rainbow Migration will not share your information with any third parties unless part of the recruitment process or are legally required to do so. By applying, you are permitting Rainbow Migration to access and use the information for recruitment purposes. Information is kept for the minimum period necessary, which for CVs, covering statements and/or audio or video submissions for unsuccessful applicants is 12 months after the conclusion of the recruitment campaign. Monitoring information is kept separately and is pseudonymised to avoid identification of applicants. It is amalgamated for statistical purposes and the original data is then deleted after six months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
We are delighted to be working with Valley Leisure Ltd (VLL), an independent charitable trust, with a 35-year history of improving people’s health & wellbeing. Due to retirement, VLL are looking for a new Head of Finance, providing a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to lead on the strategic and operational financial management of the charity.
As an income generating charity, with little reliance on grants of funding, VLL deliver their charitable objectives whilst being commercially minded. With values that align with those of VLL, you will be experienced in all aspects of finance, a qualified accountant (or part-qualified with relevant experience) with a passion for improving health and wellbeing in the community. With one direct report, you will play a pivotal part in an experienced and established Senior Leadership Team and a wider, collaborative and energetic team.
With strong leadership qualities you will:
- Be a qualified accountant or part-qualified with relevant experience (CIMA/CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent) with strategic and operational finance management experience, including financial process, income and expenditure management, reporting, year-end, audit, statutory and management account production, establishing and monitoring effective financial controls.
- Understand the charity environment and wider landscape, with a successful track record of working with a Trustee Board or a leadership team.
- Demonstrate experience of costing projects with a full-cost recovery approach as well as a high level of IT competency, including the use of Technology, Microsoft Office and SAGE
- Up-to-date knowledge of charity SORP regulations and requirements, and experience of payroll and pensions is desirable.
Responsible for the VLL’s day to day finances, you will have a hands-on approach, excellent time management skills, and able to work to tight deadlines in order to make an active contribution to the success and growth of the charity.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Andover / Hybrid with regular remote working to be agreed
Closing date: 1 November 2024
Interviews will take place on: 19th 20th and 21st of November